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| − | + | The '''Contax S2''' was originally introduced in October 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of [[Contax (Yashica/Kyocera)|Contax]] cameras. It is a fully mechanical, manual-focus, manually-operated [[35mm]] [[SLR|SLR camera]], using batteries only to power the [[light meter]], and features titanium top and bottom plates. Like all modern Contax manual-focus SLR cameras, the S2 used the Contax/Yashica bayonet mount in order to accept [[Carl Zeiss]] T* lenses. The camera was intended as a 'purist' model for use by customers who were experienced photographers. It is unusual among modern 35mm cameras in that the light meter was designed as a spot meter, without center-weighted or matrix metering options. The use of only a spot meter required some knowledge and expertise by the owner for accurate exposures. A simple camera with a mechanical shutter, the S2 featured shutter speeds up to 1/4000 second and 1/250 second [[flash sync]]hronization. | |
| − | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | + | In response to customer demands for an S2 with a more versatile light meter, Contax introduced the '''S2b''' in 1994, which was sold concurrently with the S2. The S2b is virtually identical to the S2 with the exception of a different external finish, and a light meter that is center-weighted to provide accurate exposure under an average range of lighting conditions. Both the S2 and S2b were discontinued by Contax in 2000. |
| − | [[Category: Contax/Yashica mount]] | + | |
| − | [[Category: Contax]] | + | |
| − | [[Category: Cosina]] | + | ==Specifications== |
| − | [[Category: C]] | + | |
| − | [[Category: S|S2]] | + | * Body: Titanium top and bottom covers |
| + | * Type: 35mm focal plane shutter SLR | ||
| + | * Lens Mount: [[Contax/Yashica lenses|Contax/Yashica MM mount]] | ||
| + | * Shutter: Mechanical, vertical travel, metal shutter | ||
| + | * Shutter Speed: Manual: 1 to 1/4000 sec, B, X 1/250 sec. Self-timer: Mechanical; 10 sec delay | ||
| + | * Shutter release: Mechanical w/cable release socket, release lock | ||
| + | * Exposure: Manual exposure w/ meter | ||
| + | {{Flickr_image | ||
| + | |image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/vincentli/3259846207/in/pool-camerawiki/ | ||
| + | |image= http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3524/3259846207_b6884c741d_n.jpg | ||
| + | |image_align= right | ||
| + | |image_text= S2 60th anniversary version | ||
| + | |image_by= Vincent Li | ||
| + | |image_rights= with permission | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | * Metering sensor: SPD cell | ||
| + | * Metering range: (ISO 100 f/1.4). | ||
| + | **S2: Spot meter EV 4 to EV 20 | ||
| + | **S2b: Center-weighted average EV 2 to EV 20 | ||
| + | * Film speed: ISO 12 to 6400 | ||
| + | * Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism finder w/ diopter adjustment and 8 optional diopter lenses | ||
| + | * Focusing Screen: Interchangeable, FU4: horizontal split image micro prism; with optional: | ||
| + | **FU3: 45 deg split image micro prism | ||
| + | **FU5: Matte | ||
| + | **FU6: Grid | ||
| + | * Viewfinder: 0.82x mag and 95% field of view (with 50mm at inf -1 diopter). | ||
| + | * Viewfinder display: LEDs for flash indicator, over/under exposure warning and shutter speeds | ||
| + | * Film transport: advance and rewind is manual by lever and winder | ||
| + | * Power: 2x 1.5V LR44 or 1.55V SR44 silver oxide batteries with battery check | ||
| + | * Dimensions: 134.5 x 89 x 51 mm | ||
| + | * Weight: 565g without battery | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/contax/contax_s2/contax_s2.htm Contax S2 manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Contax/Yashica mount]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Contax|S2]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Cosina]] | ||
| + | [[Category:C]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S|S2 Contax]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:54, 27 February 2023
The Contax S2 was originally introduced in October 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Contax cameras. It is a fully mechanical, manual-focus, manually-operated 35mm SLR camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates. Like all modern Contax manual-focus SLR cameras, the S2 used the Contax/Yashica bayonet mount in order to accept Carl Zeiss T* lenses. The camera was intended as a 'purist' model for use by customers who were experienced photographers. It is unusual among modern 35mm cameras in that the light meter was designed as a spot meter, without center-weighted or matrix metering options. The use of only a spot meter required some knowledge and expertise by the owner for accurate exposures. A simple camera with a mechanical shutter, the S2 featured shutter speeds up to 1/4000 second and 1/250 second flash synchronization.
In response to customer demands for an S2 with a more versatile light meter, Contax introduced the S2b in 1994, which was sold concurrently with the S2. The S2b is virtually identical to the S2 with the exception of a different external finish, and a light meter that is center-weighted to provide accurate exposure under an average range of lighting conditions. Both the S2 and S2b were discontinued by Contax in 2000.
Specifications
- Body: Titanium top and bottom covers
- Type: 35mm focal plane shutter SLR
- Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica MM mount
- Shutter: Mechanical, vertical travel, metal shutter
- Shutter Speed: Manual: 1 to 1/4000 sec, B, X 1/250 sec. Self-timer: Mechanical; 10 sec delay
- Shutter release: Mechanical w/cable release socket, release lock
- Exposure: Manual exposure w/ meter
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| S2 60th anniversary version image by Vincent Li (Image rights) |
- Metering sensor: SPD cell
- Metering range: (ISO 100 f/1.4).
- S2: Spot meter EV 4 to EV 20
- S2b: Center-weighted average EV 2 to EV 20
- Film speed: ISO 12 to 6400
- Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism finder w/ diopter adjustment and 8 optional diopter lenses
- Focusing Screen: Interchangeable, FU4: horizontal split image micro prism; with optional:
- FU3: 45 deg split image micro prism
- FU5: Matte
- FU6: Grid
- Viewfinder: 0.82x mag and 95% field of view (with 50mm at inf -1 diopter).
- Viewfinder display: LEDs for flash indicator, over/under exposure warning and shutter speeds
- Film transport: advance and rewind is manual by lever and winder
- Power: 2x 1.5V LR44 or 1.55V SR44 silver oxide batteries with battery check
- Dimensions: 134.5 x 89 x 51 mm
- Weight: 565g without battery
