Contax T2

Contax T2 image by Miki Yoshihito (Image rights)

The Contax T2 is a autofocus 35mm compact camera released in 1991 by Kyocera under the Contax brand. It was the second of the T series of high-end compact film cameras targeted at the professional and luxury consumer markets. The first Contax T was a 35mm rangefinder camera released in the 1980's. The body is available in various different colours and finishes.

image by teepee_uk (Image rights)

Specifications

• DX ISO 25 - 5000.
• Non-DX default ISO 100.
• Lens Carl Zeiss T* Sonnar 38mm F/2.8 (5 elements in 4 groups).
• Focus range 0.7m - ∞
• Aperture F/2.8 - F/16
• Program AE 1s - 1/500s
  • Aperture priority Less than 1~1/200 sec
  • Auto bulb beyond 1 sec
  • With Flash 1/30 ~1/500s
• Exposure control: Aperture priority program AE.
• Exposure Compensation +/-2 EV (0.5 EV steps)
• Metering range (ISO 100): EV~EV17

Flash

• Anti-red eye preflash option
• Range 0.7m - 3m at lSO100
• Recycle 3.5s
• Battery 1 x 3V CR123A battery or equivalent

• W 119mm x H 66mm x D 33 mm
• 295g without battery.