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Contax G2 User manual
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Thank you for your purchase of a Contax G2. HerzlichenGl0ckwunschzum Kauf einer Contax
Based on the Contax philosophy of producing a G2. Diese35mm-SchliherschluB-Kameramit "carre?a which works", this 35mm AF range Autofokus und Realbildsuchervereintdie Vorteile
verschiedener fotograf ischerWelten auf bislang plane camera with focal shutter is -fnder einzigartige Weise - handlich, direktund doch e\mely easy to use, which is a shade different dezentwie eine klassischeMeBsucherkamera, from\in gle-lens-reflex camera. dabei komfortabelund reaktionsschnellwie This camb*q[eatu res aperture-priority auto- modernste Kompaktkameras, ohne den Fotografen
exposure usrrlgqslusl stop-down aperture zu entmrindigen, und dank der hervonagenden
metering,a high-dpaedfocal-planeshutter Cad-Zeiss-P-Wechselobjektive mit den Freiheiten
(speeds up to 1/6000ttc,ond), high-speed einer System-Kamera.
continuous exposures(up to about 4 frameV Die Kamera bietet Arbeitsblenden-Zeitautomatik.
second),and many other advanced features, einen SchlitzverschluB mit Zeiten bis 1/6000 s,
within a compact body. Further,bi aOOingtne Reihenaufnahmen mit bis zu etwa 4 B/s sowie
optional multi-functiontype "Contax Data back zaheinemIreichekompaktenweitere,Gehiiuse.fortschrittlicheMit derFualsnktionenZubehori n
GD-2" you can perform intervalphotograp\. lieferbaren Multifunktionsr0ckwand GD-2 sind and add exposure data and dates to \ Intervallaufnahmen ebenso m6glich wie die photographs. \ufzeichnung von Belichtungsdaten und die
Before using the camera, please read this in- Eihbelichtung des Datums.
struction manual carefullyto operate it correcily. Bitte l9!eQ Sie diese Anteitung sorgfdttig durch,
gem!! Sre deq voilen Nutzen aus den vietf6ttigen
This manual explains the operating procedures for this Mdglichkeiten)gerContax G2 ziehen k6nnen. excellent Contax G2 camera with G-mount Planar Tr45
mm F2 lens. However, you can also use it in the same Die Bedienungwird in\ser Anleitunqmit einemplanar
way as described in this manual, unless otherwise T-45mm t/2 mit G-Bajonelerlldrt. Faljskerneanoeren
stated, for the integrated use of the camera with other Erlduterungengegebenweroeh'kEnndiese Kamera
G-mount Carl Zeiss T- interchangeable lenses. jedoch auch auf gleicheWeise mrttrrderen Carl_Zeiss_
o lf you use the Hologon 16mm F8 lens, be sure to read Wechselobjektivenmit G-Bajonettverv..arrd€rtwerden. "Using the section the Hologon 16mm F8 lens" in this o Wenn Sie ein Hologon 1:8/16mm venrentro,
manual (p. 196), as wellas the instructions verfahrenSie bitte wie im Kapitel ,,Aufnahmci\iit
o accompanying the lens. dem Hologon 1:8/16 mm" auf S. 'l g7 sowie in de, "
z Anleitung des Objektivs beschrieben.View original page 2Page 4 · Read text
www.butkus.us Namesof Parts ................8 ManualExposure .........124 r i3asrc*E'ps ...........:.:...:.: ::....::::...: :..'.'.'............t2 BurbExpoiure[B] ...::.....::..::::..:..::::.::.:..::........12 o Basic Operation Before Shooting ExposureCompensation........... ....128 Loadingthe Batteries.............. ........18 <1.Usingthe ExposureCompensationDial>......128 <BatteryCheck> <2.Usingthe AE Lock> ..............134 <Battery Replacement> <3.UsingtheA.B.C.Mode(AutomaticExposure <Battery Precautions> Comoensationfor 3 ConsecutiveFrames)>...138 Mountingand Dismountingthe Lens ................26 FlashPhotography .......146 MainSwitch............... .-....................34MultipleExposure ........164 Displayin the VieMinder........ .........36 Usingthe Self-timer.............. .........170 DisplayPanel/ExposureCounter.......................42 C DiopterAdjustment ........46 CustomFunctions .......172 Loadingthe Film ............50 <Listof the CustomFunctions>................j74 Settingand Checkingthe FilmSpeed...............54 <Settingthe CustomFunctions>.................188 ShutterSpeedDial........... ................62 ReleaseSockeVDetachingthe CameraBack ....192 DriveModeDial ........... ....................64MeteringSystem ..........194 Focusmode Dial/FocusLock Button................68 Usingthe Hologon16 mm FB .........................196 Holdingthe Camera .......70 Depthof Field ..............208 Rewindingthe Film .......72 CameraCare and Precautions ......212 o Focusing the Lens DedicatedAccessories(Optional)...................218 Relationshipbetween Drive Modes Soecifications............. ...................254 and FocusMode ............78 Focusingon Auto Focus ..................86 Focusingon ManualFocus ...........100 Remarkson the Auto FocusSystem...............106 ( Techniqu i Selectingthe ExposureMode .......116 Aperture-priorityAuto Exposure.....................120View original page 4
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O CameraBack ReleasePin
(D Spool
(3 Focus Lock Button
O FocusMode Dial
€) ShutterCurtain
O ViewfinderEyepiece
O DiopterAdjuster
(D fitm MountingSpindle
O Sync Terminal
O CameraBack ReleaseKnob
(D ManualRewindButton
O fitm Check Window
O CameraBack
O BatteryCompaftmenVCover
O Data back Contacts
(D Tripod Socket
O DX Contacts
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Basic Steps/Kurzsnleitung
1
Load the batteries Mount the lens Tum on the main switch
(see page 18). (see page 26). (see page 34).
Batterien einlegen Obiektiv ansetzen Kamera einschalten
(sieheSeite19). (sieheSeite 26). (sieheSeite 35).
Chargez les piles Montez I'objectif Enclenchez le
(reportez-vousa la page 19). (reportez-vousa b page 27). commutateur principal
(reportez-vousa la page 35).
Instale las pilas Monte elobjetivo
(veala p6gina19). (vea la pAgina2T). Conecte el intemrptor
principal (vea la p6gina 35).
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Etapes de base/Pasos bdsicos
"DX" Load DX film, pullthe tip as far as the orange "l" mark,Set the film speed to
(see page 56). place it on the spool and close the cover (see page 50).
Filmempfindlichkeit auf DX-Film einlegen, Lasche bis zur orangefarbenen "l""DX" liber die Aufwickelspule ziehen und die einstellen Markierung
(sieheSeite 56). Riickwand schlie8en (sieheSeite 51).
R6glez la sensibilit6 du film Ghargez un film DX, sortez son amorce iusqu'A la
i la position "DX" marque orange "l" sur la bobine et refermez le couvercle
(reportez-vousi la page 57). (reportez-vousi la page 51).
Aiuste la sensibilidad de la Gargue pelicula DX, tire de la punta hasta la marca "1" de
pelicula a "DX' color naranja, p6ngala en el carrete y cierre la cubiefta
(vea la p6gina 57). (veala pagina51).
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"SAF'and the drive mode dialto Set the shutter speed dial Set the focus-mode dial to
"S" (see pages 68, 64). to "AUTO" (see page 62).
"SAF', den Zeitenring auf "AUTO" Stellen Sie den AF-Betriebsartenknopf auf
"S" (sieheSeite 69, 65). drehen (sieheSeite 63). Filmtransportknopf auf
Mettez le s6lecteur de mode de mise au point sur "SAP'et le R6glez le cadran de vitesse
"S" d'obturation sur'AUTO" s6lecteur du mode d'avancement du film sur
(reportez-vousaux pages 69, 66). (reportez-vousa h page 63).
"SAF" y el dialdel Aiuste el dialde velocidad Aiuste eldialdel modo de enfoque en
"S" (vea las p6ginas69,67). del obturador a "AUTO" modo motorizado en
(vea la p6gina 63).
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**"[i (
Set your desired aperture Aim the focusing frame at your subiect, and depress the
(seepage 120). shutter release halfway. The focusing mark turns on. Press
the shutter release and shoot (see page 88).
Geeignete Blende wdhlen AF-MeBfeld auf Hauptobjekt legen und Ausldser halb(sieheSeite121).
eindrticken. Ausliisen, wenn Einstellentfernung durch
R6glez I'ouverture d6sir6e Entfernungsindex markiert ist (sieheSeite 89).
(reportez-vousd la page 121). Dirigez le cadre de mise au point vers le sujet et enfoncez i
moiti6le d6clencheur.Le repdre de mise au point s'allume.Ajuste la abertura que Enfoncez le d6clencheur et prenez la photodesee (veala pagina121). (reportez-vousd la page 89).
Dirija el marco de enfoque al motivo, y presione a medias el
disparador. Se encenderd la marca de enfoque. Presione el
disparador y dispare (vea la pagina89).
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Attach the Strap (standardaccessory)
Attachthe strapas shownin the illustration.
o
Anbringen des Riemens
(Standardzubehdr)
BefestigenSiedenTrageriemenwie in der
Abbildunggezeigt
o
Fixation de la sangle
(Accessoirestandard)
Fixezla sanglede la manidreindiqu6edans
I'illustration.
o
Instale la conea (accesorioestandar)
Instalela correacomose muestraen la
ilustraci6n.
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"OFF"Be sure the main switch is before Q Load two new 3V lithium batteries (type
replacingbatteries. l- CR2l in the compartment with polarities
aligned as shown.
1 Use a coin to turn the battery o lf battery polaritiesare not alignedcorrectly, I compartment cover as shown and remove the camerawill not operateand may bethe cover. damaged.
Q Replace the cover screw.
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<Battery Precautions> <Batteriehinweise>
o Alwayi replacethe batterieswith new ones of o VenruendenSie immer nur zwei neue Batterien
the sime type. Do not mix differentkinds of gleichenTyps und gleicherMarke.MischenSie
batteriesor new and old batteries. Always use leine verschiedenenSorten oder neuen und
two new batteriesof the same type and brand' alte.
r Generally,battery performanceis reduced by o Wenn die BatterienliingereZeit niedrigen
cold temperatures. lf you are shooting in cold Temperaturen(unter0') ausgesetztwird, ldBt
weather,it is advisableto keep the camera ihre Leistungnach. Bei KdltebewahrenSie die
warm in a bag or an outfit for protection Kameraam bestenunterder Kleidungauf,
againstcold. The battery reduced by low solangeSie nicht Fotografieren'Die
temperatureswill returnto normal when you Batterieleistungnormalisiertsich wieder nach
take picturesat an ordinarytemperature' Enviirmung auf normaleTemperaturen.
r Befoie loadingthe batterieswipe both poles o Wenn die Batteriepoleverschmutztoder
clean with a dry cloth becausepoor contact oxidiertsind, kann es Kontaktschwierigkeiten
may result if they are soiled with sweat or geben.WischenSie die Polevor dem Einlegen
grease. mit einemtrockenenTuch ab.
o lf you are going on a long trip, bring new spare a NehmenSie Ersatzbatterienmit, wenn Sie
batterieswith You. ldngerunterwegssein werden.
I Do not throw used batteriesinto fire or try to o Batteriensind gefdhrlichund kdnnen
changeor disassemblethem becauseit is explodieren.LeereBatteriendurfennicht ins Feuergeworfengeladen,kurzgeschlossen dangerous.
o The 3V lithium battery (CR2)cannotbe oder auseinandergenommenwerden.
chargedbY anYmeans. o Lithium-Batteriensind nicht wiederaufladbar'
o Batteryshould be kept away from children' o HaltenSie die BatterienauBerhalbder Reichweitevon Kindern.
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o lf the lens is not properlymounted,or the red Lens mount ring
dot is not correctlyalignedwith the lens index, Balonetting
it will not lock with a click. In this case,remove Bague de la baiionnette
the lensfrom the cameraonce. Then,turn the de la montura
lens mount ring (shadedportion)and the lens delobietivo
grip ring in the directionof the arrowfully,as
illustrated,to mountthe lens on the camera
agaln.
Lens gnp nng
Griffring
Bague de montage de l'obiectif
Anillo de apoyo delobietivo
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<Dismounting the Lens> Lens gip ring
When holdingthe lensgrip ring and pressingin Gritfring
the middleof the lens releasebutton,turn the Bague de montage de fobier;tif
lens counterclockwiseas far as it will go and pull Anilb de apoyo delobietivo
it out toward you. After dismountingthe lens
from the camera, protect the lens with the lens cap and rearcap, and the camerawith the body ffi
cap.
o Do not touch the lens surfaceand camera
inside,contactsand so on with your fingers
when mountingand dismountingthe lens.
This fjartdoes not rotate
Feststehendes lel
Cette paftie ne toume Bs
Esta r€,rte no gim
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o Avoid direct sunlightor other brightlightwhen o VermeidenSie beim Ansetzendes Objektivs
changingthe lenswith film loadedin the mit geladenerKameradirektesSonnenlicht odei andereshellesLicht' SetzenSie die camera.
Do not leavethe camera in direct sunlightfor Kameranicht ldngereZei'tohne Objektivdem
extendedperiodsof time when the lens is direktenSonnenlichtaus.
detachedfrom the camera. o FassenSie ein Hologon1:8i16mm zum
o Alwaysmount and dismountthe Hologon Ansetzenbzw. Abnehmenstets an den
16mm FB lensby holdingthe lensguard' graviertenFassungsteilen.
When the lens is dismountedfrom the camera, Bei einemabgenommenenObjektivdndertsich
the aperturering operationrangewill change, der Drehbereichdes Blendenrings.Dies ist
but this is not a malfunction.The rangewill normal.Sobald das Objektivangesetztist, ist
returnto normalwhenthe lens is mountedto der ursprunglicheZustandwiederhergestellt'
the camera.
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OFF psition AN position
OFF-Stdlung ON-Stel/ung
Position OFF Position ON
Posici6n OFF Posici6n ON
MMaft
roteMarkierung
Marqrcrouge
Marca raja
"ON" The main switchturns on and off the cameraand mark
sets it for AE lock (AEL). The camera'spower is turnedon. Usually,set the
o The main switch shouldbe lockedat a click switch in this position.
positionwhen shootingto preventit from "AEL" shiftingby mistake. mark
The AE lock is usefulfor shootingbacklighted
OFF: Red mark not visible subjects or if you want to shoot moving subjects
Whenthe red mark is not visible,the main switch continuouslywith a fixed exposure.
is set at OFF,turningoff the camera. For detailson AE lock, see Page134.
lf you are not using the camera,turn off the main
switch to preventthe shutterfrom tripping
inadvertently.
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The displayin the vievufinderwill turn on in the lf you switch a button,dial,etc. whilethe display
followingcases,then turn off automaticallyafter is shown,the displaywill remainon for another
16 seconds. 16 seconds.
t Whenthe main switch is turnedon.
z Whenthe main switch is set to ON, and either: (The illustration shows all rnformation available in the
The shutterreleaseis depressedhalfway,or viewfinder for reference /t dose not represent an actual
the focus dial or focus lock buttonare example of display.)
ooerated.
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OPicture Area Frame @ Shutter Speed/Shooting Distance
Whenthe shutterreleaseis depressedhalfway, Normally,displaysthe shutterspeedfrom 1/6000
the pictureareaframe on displaychanges secondto 16 seconds,in 1/2 step intervals.On "6000" "200" automaticallyaccordingto the shootingdistance, the scale, means1/6000second, "'16"" lensfocal length,etc. means1/2O0second,and means16
To shoot,placeyour subjectwithinthe displayed seconos.
frame. Whenthe focus lock button is pressedin the "MF" (manualfocus)mode,the displayindicates
QFocus Frame the shootingdistanceto the subject(thedisplay
Placeyour subjectto focus in this frame. is shown only whilethe button is held depressed).
gFlash Mark eExposure Mark "a" lf your are usingthe Tl-A flash systemfor taking ln the auto exposuremode,the over or under "v" " " mark indicatingdeviationfrom the exposure willturnon as l flashpictures,the flashmark
soon as the flash is fully charged. lf your subject controlrangewill be displayed.In the manual " ", "a" "v" is correctlyexposed,it will blinktwo seconds mode,the correct C over or under
afterthe flash has fired. mark will be displayed.
OExposure CompensationMark When lookingthrough the vieMinder, some "+" "-" mark will lightwhen exposure vignetting(shading)may be noticed in the The or
compensationis performedwith the exposure lower-rightcomer of the viewfinderdue to
compensationdial,or A.B.C.mode. occlusionby the lens barrel,or use of a filter or
lens hood. Such vignetting,however,will not
OFocusing Indicator appear on the final photograPh.
Showsthe conditionof focus. For details,see the "Focusing the lens"on p.74. section
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und dnseaffi.
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Riemenschnalle DioPtienlinse
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<lnstalling a DioPter Lens> illAs shown in the illustration,while pressingthe
When installinga diopterlens,hold the camera pointed end of the camera strap stopper in the
with the vievvfindereyepiecepointingupward,to hole on the side of the vieMindereyepiece,lift
help preventthe diopterlensfrom droppingout' up and removeup the eyepieceframe.
Also,take care in handlingso as not to soil the
diopterlenswhen installingit. i? Placethe diopterlens insidethe eyepiece
frame.
OFit the pins on the left side of the eyepiece
frame into their holes,and pressdown the
frameto its originalPosition.
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Data back contacts
Data-Back-Kontakt
Contacts du dos dateur
Contactos del respaldo
de datos
1 Open the camera back by erecting and Q Inseft the film cassette slantwise into the
I rotating the camera back release knob in L tilm chamber with its protruding end
the direction of the arrow. downward as illustrated.
After the camera back is opened, replacethe
knob in place. Note on the shutter cuftain:
The shutter curtain is a precision part. Never
o When loadingfilm, be sureto removethe touch it with your finger or strike it with the film
protectivesheet in the camera's picture area tip. When the film tip lies on the shutter curtain,
frame. in particular, never trip the shutter.
o Take care not to touch or contaminatethe DX
contacts and data back contact.
o Alwaysload and unloada film in subduedlight.
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When DX automatic film speed seffing is
USed
Bei automatischerEinstellungder
FiIm empfindIichkeit uber DX-Code
Lorsque la sensibilit6du film est r6glee
automatiquementau moyen du code DX.
Cuando se emplea el ajuste automdtico
de sensibilidad de la pelicula DX.
When manual film speed setting rs used
Bei manuellerEinstellungder Film-
empfindlichkeit
Lorsque le reglagede la sensibilitedu film <Checking the Film Speed> est effectuemanuellement. With the main switchset to ON, if the ISO button
Cuando se emplea el ajuste manual de is pressed,the film speed (lSO number)will sensibilidad de la pelicula. appearin the displaypanelfor about 16 seconds.
When DX automaticfilm-speedsettingis used, "DX" will appearin the display.
o lf the shutterreleaseis depressedhalfway
whilethe film speed is displayed,the display
will returnto the shootingdistancedisplay.
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<Setting the Film Speed> <Einstellen der Filmempfindlichkeit>
Thefilmspeedmn besetintwoways:automatic Die Einstellungder Filmempfindlichkeitkann auf
settingmodewithDXcodesandmanualsettingmode. zwei Arten edolgen: in der automatischen
Betriebsart uber DX-Codeoder in der manuellen Mode: I Automatic Setting (ox) "DX" Betriebsart. S o and film speed is set to lf the I t't fi
l )-l r^l you are usingDXfilm,the camera I Automatische Einstellbetriebsart: "DX" will automaticallyset itselfto the Wenn Sie wdhlen,wird die Empfindlichkeit
speedof the film you are using. beiVerwendungvon Filmenmit DX-Code
DX films are avaalablein a range of ISO 25 to 5000. automatischeingestellt.Der DX-Code-Bereich
The DX mark and film speedare printedon the film umfaBt ISO 25-50m. DX-Codierungund
box. Empfindlichkeitsind auf der Filmschachtelund -
o lf the camerais loadedwith non-DXfilm, the film patrone angegeben.
speed will be automaticallyset to ISO 100. o Wenn ein Film ohne DX-Codeeingelegtwird,
stelltdie KameraautomatischISO 100 ein.
I ManualSetting Mode:
Set the film speed as you desire.lf I Manuelle Einstellbetriebsart: StellenSie die Empfindlichkeitauf den you are using non-DXfilm, or if gewrinschtenISO-Weftein. Die manuelle you want to changethe film speed
fronr that of the film you are using, Empfindlichkeitseinstellung konnen Sie benutzen,
wenn Sie Filmeohne DX-Codeveruvendenoder set the film speed manually. einenanderenISO-Werteinstellenwollen. o You can set the film speed in 1/3 step r Sie kdnnen die ISO-Werte in 1/3-Stufen von increments in a range of ISO 6 to 6,400.
o Whenthe film speed (lSO number)has been lSO6-64(X)einstellen. o Bei manuellerEinstellungder set manually,that manuallyset speedwill be Filmempfindlichkeithat dieseVorrang,selbst used even if DX code film is later loaded in the wenn spdterein DX-codiefterFilm eingelegt camera. wird.56View original page 28Related documents and language editions
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