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Contax RX II User manual
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- Contax
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- Contax RX II
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- User manual
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- English
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- 89
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Thank you for your purchase of the Gontax RXII. Wir gratulieren lhnen zum Kauf dieser Contax RXII.
This camera is a multi-mode auto-exposure single- Diese Spiegelreflexkamera mit Mehrfach-
lens-reflex camera with various exposure control Belichtungsautomatik bietet lhnen universelle
features such as aperture-priority auto exposure, M<iglichkeiten zur Belichtungssteuerung wie
shutter-speed-priority auto exposure, programmed Programm-, Blenden- und Zeitautomatik.
auto exposure. Die "lndividual-Funktionen" erlauben lhnen die
Further the "Custom Functions" will make the Voreinstellung bestimmter Kamerafunktionen nach
camera best suited to your own use. eigenen Wtinschen.
In combination with the CONTAX TLA Flash System Mit CONTAX TLA-Sytemblitzgeriiten werden
with automatic flash setting feature, the film speed Filmempfindlichkeit und vorgewdhlte Blende
and aperture set in the camera are automatically set automatisch von der Kamera [ibertragen.
to the flash unit.
Before using the camera, please read this manual Bitte lesen Sie vor dem Gebrauch der Kamera diese
Bedienungsanleitung sorgfdiltig durch, um ihre vielencarefully through to use it correctly. Moglichkeiten optimal zu nutzen.
Anleitung erfolgen am Beispiel einer Die Erkliirungen in dieserThis manual uses a multi_mode planar T" 50mm Fl .4 (MM) lens anderen Mit Kamera mit T- Planar 1'4l50mm MM-objektiv' its for the camera explainingequipped on operating
youprocedures. it in However, can also use the same way as carl-Zeiss-MM-objektiven erfolgt die Bedienung auf die gleiche Weise'described in this manu-al when it is equipped with other
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3
Bssic Sfeps -
(Auto Exposure)
Kurzqnleitung
(B e I i c h t u n g sa uto m ati k)
Load the battery. Turn on the main Set the film speed toEtapes de a'a€))w swltch. "DX".
base
(exposition Legen Sie die Batterie Stellen Sie den Stellen Sie die
automatique) ein. Hauptschalter auf Filmempfindlichkeit "oN" auf "DX"
Chargez les piles. Activez le R6glez la sensibilitePosos Bdsicos
de Operaci6n commutateurprincipal. du"DX".film d la position
(Con Exposicidn
Automdtica) Introduzca las pilas. Ponga el interruptor Ajuste la sensibilidad principal en "ON". de pelicula a "DX"View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
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Aperture-priority Auto Exposure (see page 72)
Zeitautomatik mit Blendenvorwahl (siehe Seite 73)
Exposition i priorit6 au diaphragme automatique
(Se r6f6rer a la page 73)
Exposici6n AutomAtica con Prioridad de Abertura eag. 73)
Shutter-speed-priority Auto Exposure
(with MM type lenses only) (See page74)
Load DX film and pull out Set the drive mode selector (nurBlendenautomatikmit [,4M-Objektiven)mit Zeitvorwahl(Siehe Seite 75)
its tip as far as the orange dial to "S" or "C". Exposition i priorit6 i la vitesse d'obturation automatique
"-" mark and place it on the (avec objectifs du type MM Seulement) (Se r6f6rer a la page 75).
spool. Stellen Sie den Exposici6n Autom6tica con Prioridad de Velocidad del Obturador
Legen Sie den DX-Film ein Filmtransport-f un ktionsring (36lo con el objetivo tipo MM) (Pag. 75)
und ziehen Sie die Lasche auf "S" oder "C".
bis zur orangefarbenen
Markierung rlber die Fermez le dos de l'appareil.
Aufwickelspule. Puis rdglez le cadran du Programmed Auto Exposure
s6lecteur de mode (with MM type lenses only) (see page 78)Chargez le film DX et sortez d'entrainement e la position Prog ra m mautomatikson amorce jusqu'd la "S" ou "C". (nur mit [/]N/-Objektiven) (siehe Seite 79)marque orange "-" et sur la Exposition automatique programm6ebobine. Cierre la tapa trasera. (avec objectifs du type lvlM Seulement) (se r6f6rer a la page 79)
Introduzca una pelicula DX, Luego, coloque el disco Exposici6n Automdtica Programada
extraiga su punta delantera $elector del modo de (56lo con el objetivo tipo MM) (Pag. 79)
hasta la marca "-" impulsi6n en "S" o "C".
anaraniada, y p6ngala
sobre el canete.
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Set the exposure mode selector lever to "Av". Stellen Sie den Belichtungsadenhebel auf "Av". R6glez le levier de s6lection de mode d'exposition d la position "Av"' Coloque la palanca selectora del modo de exposici6n en "Av"' Set the exposure mode selector lever to "Tv" and then set the lens aperture to the minimum aperture (in green). Stellen Sie den Belichtungsartenhebel auf "Tv" und am Objektiv die kleinste Blende (grun) ein. R6qlez le levier de s6lection de mode d'exposition a la position "Tv" et liouverture de I'obiectif, a I'ouverture minimum (en vert). Coloque la palanca selectora del modo de exposici6n en "Tv" y ajuste la abertura del objetivo a la minima (Verde) Set the exposure mode selector lever to "P" and then set the lens aperture io the minimum aperture (in green). Stellen Sie den Belichtungsartenhebel auf "P" und am Obiektiv die kleinste Blende (grun) ein. R6qlez le levier de s6lection de mode d'ouvedure il la position "P" et iYouverture de t'objectif, a l'ouverture minimum (en vert). Coloque la palanca selectora del modo de exposici6n en "P" y aiuste la abertura del objetivo a la minima (Verde).View original page 9
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Set your desired aperture and shoot.
Wtihlen Sie eine geeignete Blende. Dann konnen Sie den Bildausschnitt
wiihlen, scharfstellen und ausldsen.
R6glez I'ouverture d6sir6e et effectuez les prises de vues.
Elija la abertura que desee, entoque y dispare.
7 Turn and set the shutter speed dial to your desired speed and shoot. Wdhlen Sie eine geeignete Zeit. Dann konnen Sie den Bildausschnitt
wAhlen, scharfstellen und auslosen.
Tournez et r6glez le cadran de vitesse d'obturation A la vitesse d6sir6e et
effectuez les prises de vues.
Ajuste la velocidad del obturador, enfoque y dispare.
7 Focus the lens, compose your picture and shoot-
Dann konnen Sie den Bildausschnitt wahlen, scharfstellen und auslosen
Mettez au point avec l'objectif, composez l'image et d6clenchez.
Enfoque y dispare.
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Attach the strap (standard accessory) Attaching the Eyecup F-5 (standard accessory)
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. Attach the eyecap as shown in the illustration.
Anbringen des Riemens (Standardzubehor) Anbringen der Augenmuschel F-5
Befesiigen Sie den Trageriemen wie in der (Standardzubehor)
Abbildung gezeigt. Befestigen Sie die Augenmuschel wie in der
Abbildung gezeigt.
(11-11lr
rl
;ll'oeilleton F-5 (accessoire standard) Comment fixer
Fixer la courroie (accessoire standard) Fixer la courroie comme montr6 dans la figure
Fixer la courroie comme montr6 dans la figure.
lnstalaci6n del marco del ocular F-5
Forma de colocar la correa (Accesorio normal) (Accesorio normal)
Colooue la correa en la forma ilustrada. Monte el marco del ocular en la forma ilustrada
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Basic Operations Before Shooting
o
Vorbereitungen uor dem Fotografieren
o
Opdration de base auant d'effectuer les prises de uues
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Operaci6n Bdsica Antes de DispararView original page 12Page 13 · Read text
<Mounting the Lens> <Dismounting the Lens>
First, remove the camera's body cap and the lens' rear While pressing in the lens release button, turn the lens
cap by turning them counterclockwise. Then, align the counterclockwise as far as it will go and pull it out
red dot on the lens with the lens index on the camera, toward you. After dismounting the lens from the
fit it in and turn it clockwise until it locks with a click. camera, proiect the lens with the rear cap, and the
camera with the body cap.
a lf the lens is fitted on the camera body without aligning it
with the red dot, levers and other mechanisms will be a Do not touch the lens surface and camera inside with your
exposed to excess force leading to damage or failure. fingers when attaching and detaching the lens.
a Avoid direct sunlight when changing the lens with film
loaded in the camera.
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All of the major functions of this camera including the r) Insert the 6V lithium battery (2CR5) with the plus
shutter, film winding and rewinding are battery- ,Q "+" and minus -" ends correctly. as illustrated
operated. The camera does not operate without inside the battery compartment.
battery.
1 With a coin, loose the battery compartment cover r screw on the camera bottom and remove the
cover.
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Guide Pin
FLihrungsstift
Goupille de guidage
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2 Fit the guide pin on the camera into the fixing hole <Battery Check> .,f in the battery compartment, replace the cover and After the battery is loaded, operate the camera first,
fix it in place by turning the locking screw in the the battery voltage is normal if the mark "c" (battery
direction of the arrow as shown as far as it will go. warning mark) does not appear in the display panel.
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<Battery Replacement> <Batteriewechsel>
lf the mark "E" turns on in the display panel, it is time Wenn das Symbol "D" auf dem Monitor erscheint,
to replace the battery. Set the main switch at OFF, muB die Batterie gewechselt werden. Schalten 9ie die
open the battery compartment cover and replace the Kamera aus, dffnen Sie das Batteriefach und tauschen
battery with new one. Sie die Batterie gegen eine neue aus.
o Though you can take picture even after the mark ":" has o Sie kdnnen nach dem Erscheinen des Symbols "{--.r" noch
turned on, it is recommended to replace the battery as soon weitere Aufnahmen machen. Es empfiehlt sich aber, sobald
as possible. Be careful because the mark "s" will blink or wie mdglich eine neue Batterie einzusetzen. F:illt die
go out and the camera will no longer operate if the battery . Batteriespannung unter den Grenzwert, blinkt bzw. erlischt capacity has dropped below the effective limit. In this case, das Symbol "a", und die Kamera funktioniert nicht mehr.
the last picture you took may not turn out correctly Dabei kann es sein, daB die letzte Aufnahme nicht mehr
exoosed. richtig belichtet wurde.
o Some batteries may tend to decrease their voltage o Bei bestimmten Batterien tritt unmittelbar nach dem
temporarily when they are loaded. You need not worry Einlegen eine vorubergehende Spannungsabnahme auf.
about this because they recover their performance when Dies ist jedoch kein Problem, da ihre Leistung beim
the power is turned on. Einschalten der Kamera wiederhergestellt wird.
o lf the mark "9" appears soon after the batteries are a Wenn das Symbol "a" kurz nach dem Einlegen der
loaded, turn off the main switch and then turn it on again. lf Batterien erscheint, schalten Sie den Hauptschalter einmal
the mark "G" goes out, you can use this battery. aus und wieder ein. Falls Symbol "8" danach
verschwindet, k6nnen die eingelegten Batterien verwendet
weroen.
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Red Mark
Roter punkt
Marque fouge
Marca rsia
OFF position ON position AE Lock (AEL) position
OFF - ausgeschaltet ON = eingeschaltet AEL = MeBwertspeicher
Position "OFF" (arrCt) Position ON (marche) Position de verrouillage AE (AEL)
Posici6n OFF Posici6n ON Posici6fl AEL (Enclavamiento AE)
The main switch turns the camera on or off and selects "ONt'mark
or release the AE Lock. The camera is turned on
a The main switch should be locked at a click position when
shooting to prevent it from shifting by mistake "AEL" mark
The AE lock is useful for shooting backlighted subjects
OFF: Red mark not visible or if you want to shoot moving subjects continuously
with a fixed exposure When the red mark is not visible, the main switch is set
at OFF, turning off the camera. a For details on AE lock, see page 100. lf you are not using the camera, turn off the main
switch to prevent the shutter from tripping
inadvertently.
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<Display in the Viewfinder>
<Sucheranzeigen>
<Affichage dans le viseur>
<lndicaciones en el Visor>
Microprism Collar
Matte Screen Mikroprismenring
Mattscheibenfeld Boque de microprisme
Verre d6poli Collar microprismetico
Pontalla mate
Horizonial Splii-image spot
Horizontaler
Schnittbildindikatot
Zone 6 stigmom6tre
horizontal
Punto de imagen dividida
Horizontal
The display in the viewfinder will turn on in the lf you switch a button, dial, etc. while the display is
following cases, then turn off automatically after 16 shown, the display will remain on for another 16
seconds. seconds.
1 When the main switch is turned on.
2 With the main switch on,
When the exposure check button or the shutter
release is depressed halfway. the display panel wi
turn on.
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<Display in the Viewfindep @ Exposure Counter
The exposure counter shows the number of frames in Display in the Viewfinder is the information center of position for exposure. the camera. lt contains aperture, shutter speed and so Besides the counter function, it also provides the forth.
following functions:
o Display of the remaining time (10 or 2 sec.-00) while the O Flash Mark self-timer is operating; lf you are using the TLA flash system for taking flash o Display of the operation order in the "A.B.C." mode l pictures, the flash mark"l" will turn on as soon as the (automatic exposure compensation for three consecutive
flash is fully charged. lf your subject is correctly frames).
exposed, it will blink two seconds after the flash has o Display of the end of the film.
fired. (O Aperture Value
ln the aperture-priority auto exposure (Av) and manual O Exposure Gompensation Mark exposure (M) modes, the aperture you have selected is lf you set the exposure compensation dial anywhere displayed in the viewfinder. In the shutter speed- except "0", the "+" or "-" mark will blink. priority (Tv) and programmed auto exposure (P)
modes, the displayed aperture is the aperture selected O Metering Mark by the camera in accordance with the shutter speed This mark indicates the metering mode and AE lock. you have selected.
Center-weighted metering mode: The "f l" mark is @ Exposure Mark
displayed. ln the auto exposure mode ("Av", "Tv", or "P"), the
Spot metering mode: The "f.1" mark is displayed. over "4" or under "v" mark indicating deviation from
Center-weighted metering and AE locked mode: the exposure control range will be displayed. In the
The "[ ]" mark blinks. "M" or "X" mode, the corrgct "i", over "a f -a f l rl" g;'
Spot metering and AE locked mode: under "r. ). v-t v" mark will be displayed.
The "o" mark blinks.
(D Shutter Speed
The camera displays the shutter speeds from 1/4000
sec. to '16 sec. "4000" means 1/4000 sec. and "125"
means 1/125 sec., and "16" means 16 sec.32View original page 20Page 21 · Read text
<Display Panel>
<LCD-Monitor>
<Panneau d'affichage>
<Panel Display> ,sf nnnn
D ECF
O ISO/DX Indicator a Display of the operation order in the A.B.C. mode;
When displaying the film speed or in the film speed a Display of the multiple exposure setttngs
setting mode, this indicator will be displayed. a Display of set condition for custom functions
a When auto set mode with DX code, alwavs "DX" is a Display of the end of the film
displayed.
O Battery Warning Mark
@ Exposure Counter/Film Speed Indicates the time to replace the battery.
Normally, it shows the number of exposures on a filnr.
lf the "UP" button or "DOWN" button is depressed and O Multiple Exposure Mark
held, it switches to display the film speed. Displays when the camera is in the multiple exposure
In addition, it has the following functions: mode.
a Display of the remaining time while the self-timer is
operating; €) Custom Function Mark
a Display of the ttme (sec.) that has elapsed on bulb exposure Displays when setting the custom function.
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Data back contact/
Data-Back-Kontakte
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Contacto para el respaldo de
datos
While pushing the lock release button in the center, r) Insert the film cassette slantwise into the film I r slide down the camera back opening lever and z, chamber. with its protruding end downward as
oDen the camera back. illustrated.
a When loading a film, never forget to remove the protect Note on the shutter curtain:
sheet inside the camera. The shutter curtain is a precision part. Never
touch it with your finger or strike it with the film
tip. When the film tip lies on the shutter curtain, in
particular, never trip the shutter.
o Take care not to touch or contaminate the DX contacts and
data back contact.
a Always load and unload a film in subdued light.
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10000800000
r0000000000000008000
o@ oo
mark / Close the camera back, turn on the main switch Q Pull out the film tip as far as the orange "-" rJ and place it on the spool. Take care that the film -l and deoress the shutter release.
does not float up (see illustration). The film will automatically advance into position for the
first shot and the exoosure counter will show "01."
a lf the exposure counter in the display panel is blinking and
does not move from "00," the film is not advancing
properly. Open the camera back and load the film correctly
again.
a The exposure counter can be checked both in the display lf@othe drawn out section of the filmrexis too long, do not try to panel and in the viewfinder.
continue loading the film. Wind it back up into the film
cartridge to adjust the length.
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The film speed can be set in two ways: automatic
setting with DX codes and manual setting.
The film speed can be checked on the display panel,
lf "DX" is displayed in the display panel, the film
speed is automatically set by the DX code. When
usinq film with DX code, no adiustment is required.
With-out the "DX" mark, be sure to set the film
speed manuallY.
<Setting the film sPeed>
I Turn the main switch on. While depressing the I exoosure mode lock release button, turn the
exoosure mode selector lever to set the exposure
mode index to "lSO".
a The film speed appears on the display panel.
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SO antl tuLt )X
t-l a )^t I
eD Set the exposure mode selector lever to exposure <When "DX" is selected>
J mode. This completes the film speed settrng. The lf you select "DX", using the film with DX code allows
display panel indicates the exposure counter' the camera to automatically set the film speed'
o Once set, the film speed is kept in memory until it reset to The film with DX code is available in the range of ISO
another value. 25 to 5000.
a You cannot take pictures if the exposure mode selector The "DX" mark and the film speed are indicated on the lever is set to "lSO" or "CF." outer case of the film cassette.
o lf the camera is loaded with non-Dx film, the film speed will
be automaticallY set to ISO 100.
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