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Contax T vsII User manual
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- Contax T vsII
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Thank you for your purchase of the CONTD( Vielen Dank, daB Sie sich fiir die CONTAX Tvs ll
Tvs ll. entschieden haben. Damit besitzen Sie eine
Based on the CONTN( philosophy of Kompafficamera, die in Verarbeitung und
ncamerawhichproducing a works,n this 35mm technischer Ausstattung einen Spitzenplatz
lens-shutter camera is extremely simple fo use. einnimmt und hiSchstenAnspriichen gentigt.
It features a newly designed zoom lens Dr'esefluBerst einfach zu bedienende 35-mm-
including the wide-angle focal lengths Camera mit ZentralverschluB zeichnet sich
regarded as most important for general durch ein neu entwickeltes Zoomobjeffiiv aus,
photography. The focus sysfem is switchable das tiber die Weitwinkelbrennweiten verl[igt,
between auto focus or manual, and the die beim allgemeinen Fotografieren am
exposure control system offers aperture- hdufigsten bendtigt werden. Sie konnen
priority auto exposure and programmed auto znrischen Autofocus und manueller
exposure. Fokussierung wdhlen, und die
Before using the camera, be sure to read this Beli c htung ssteueru n g b ietet sowo h I Beli c htun g
instruction manual carefully fo use it correctly. mit Blendenvorwahlals auch eine
Programmautomatik.
Um mit allen Eigenschaften dieser Camera
veftraut zu werden, sollten Sie vor der ercten
I nbetriebnahme unbedingt die Bed ie-
nungsanleitung sorgfdltig lesen.
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@Main Switch and Zoom (DDisplay Panel:The flash €DGameraBack
Ring: Turns power on or off mode, exposure @Film Check Window: lt
and changesthe focal length compensationvalue,and allowsyou to see if there is
of the lens (for zooming)by battery check mark are film in the cameraor not.
rotatingthis ring. displayedon it. €DViewtinOerEyepiece
(DAperture Value Index (EFlash @fltm Tip Mark
(orange):Indicatesthe (DFlash Mode Button: Used @Spool
approximateaperture at the for switchingthe flash mode. @Camera Back Release Pin
focal lengthof 56mm when (DSelf-timer LED: Blinkswhile @Manual Rewind Button:
the aperturering of the lens the self-timeris operating. Use this button if you want
is set to F3.5 so that it (DViewfinder to rewindthe film in the
comes oppositeto the @Lens and Lens Barrier middleof a roll.
apertureindex (black). @ Lens Front Ring: The lens @Battery
@ Exposure Gompensation cap, filters(optional CompartmenVCover
Dial: Exposure accessories),and lens hood @Film Guides
compensationup to +5 EV (optionalaccessory)are @DX Contact
can be set in 1/3-EVsteps. attached to it. @rilm Chamber
@Aperture Index (black): Set @Strap Lug
your desiredapertureon the (DTripod Socket
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At 56mm OPicture Area Frame: For subjects at normal
shootingdistances:beyond 1.0m(39in.).The
frame illustratesthe picturetaking area.
@Glose-range Parallax Frame: For subjectsat
close shootingdistances:0.5m (19-3/4in.)to
1.0m (39 in.)To compose your picture,place
your subject within the displayedclose-up
frame.
tOFocusing Frame: Placeyour subjectto focus
in this frame.
@Exposure Compensation Mark: When
exposureis compensated,"+" or "-" is
displayedaccordingto the type of
compensation.
(lhis illustrationshouusall informationavailablein the OFlash Mark: Turns on when the picture is to
viewfinderfor reference.lt does not representan actual be taken with flash. lt blinkswhile the flash is
exampleof display.) charging,and turns on with steady light when
the flash is fully charged.
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0Focusing Indicator: Shows the focusing o The above items of @ "ExposureCompen-
mode. sation Mark" to @ "ShutterSpeeds"are
0Programmed Mode lndicator: Turns on displayedwhen the camerais operatedas
whenthe aperturering is set to "P" (program describedin 1 and 2 below.They are
AE),or when the apertureis automatically displayedfor 8 seconds,then automatically
stoppeddown and the exposuremode is turn off to save the battery.
switchedto programAE. 1. Whenthe main powerswitchis turnedon. 2. With the main power switch on, when the
0 Shutter Speeds: The cameradisplaysthe shutterrelease,zoom ring,focusingdial, or
shutterspeed in a rangeof 700 (1/7OOsecond) flash mode button is operated. to 16 (16 seconds). Whilethe shutteris opened (the film is being
I Shutterspeedsare displayedin 1/2-step exposed),the displayturns off. In the case of
increments. long exposure,take particularcare to prevento lf "P700"or "500" blinks,it meansthat your camerashakewhile the displayturns off. subjectwill be overexposed.lf "16" blinks,it
meansthat an exposurefor more than 16
secondsis requiredto obtain correct
exposure.In this case, if you keep on
depressingthe shutterrelease,the camera
switchesto the bulb exposuremode.
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(This illustration shows all information available in the <Exposure Gounter>
display panel for reference. lt does not represent an actual (Thisillustrationshows informationavailablein the
example of display.) exposure counter for reference.lt does not representan
actual example of display.)
O Flash Mode Display: Shows the modes of the The exposurecountershows the numberof
built-inflash. exposures.lt also shows the lens focal length
Flash-automode " lnno" (when the shutter releaseis depressed halfway),
Red-eyereductionflash mode " ll*,o " remainingtime on self-timer,and the time that 'r Flash-offmode " loFF has passedduring bulb exposure.
Fill-inflashmode " t "
€)Exposure Compensation Value: lt does not
appearwhen no compensationis made.
OBattery Warning Mark: Turns on when it is
time to changethe battery.
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(DieseAbbildung zeigt alle lnformationen, die im LCD- OBatterie-Warnsignal: Leuchtetauf, wenn die
Monitor erscheinen konnen. Sie dient jedoch nur als Batterieausgewechseltwerden muB.
Anhaltspunkt, es handelt sich dabei nicht um das Beispiel
einer tatsachlichen Anzeige.) <Bildzdhlwerk>
(Diese Abbildung zeigt die lnformationen, die im
Bildzahlwerk erscheinen konnen. Sie dient jedoch nur als
Anhaltspunkt; es handelt sich dabei nicht um das Beispiel
o ei ner tatsdc h Ii c hen Anzeige. )
OBlitzfunktions-Anzeige:Zeigt die
verschiedenenFunktionendes eingebauten
Blitzgerdtesan.
Blitzautomafift" fruro" Das Bildzdhlwerkzeigt die Anzahlder Anti-Rotaugen-Blitz " flov,o" Belichtungen.Bei leichtemDruckauf den 4,OFF '
BIitZ AUS Ausldserwird die eingestellteBrennweite Aufhellblitz" I " angezeigt.Bei Selbstausloser-und
@Belichtungskorrektursymbol:Erscheintnur, Langzeitbelichtungen(B) erscheinendie
wenneineBelichtungskorrekturvorgenommen ablaufendenSekunden.
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Basic Procedures
for Taking Pictures
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Aufnahme-
vorbereitungen
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Proc6dures de base
pour prendre des photos t Open the battery compartment cover by turningit with a coin in the directionof the
ffi arrow.
Procedimientos b6sicos ziLoad the battery in the battery compartment
para tomar fotografias with the plus (+) and minus (-) ends correctly placed as illustrated,then replacethe cover.
o Use one 3V lithiumbattery(CR123Aor
DL123A).
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lf the flash mark " I " turns on in the dj_splay
panel and the battery warning mark " ll " does
not appear when the camera's main switch is
set to "ON" as shown, the battery is correctly
loaded.
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lf the batterywarningmark (! ) lf you are taking pictures in cold weather, keep
does not turn on in the display the camerawarm by putting it insideyour
panel, the battery has a sufficient jacket and taking it out only when it is needed.
voltage. The battery performancereduced by low
temperaturereturns to normal at an ordinary
<Battery Replacement> temperature.
lf the mark " ll " turns on in the displaypanel,it o lf the (+) and (-) poles of the battery are soiled
is time to changethe battery.Turn off the main with sweat or grease, poor contact will result.
switch, open the battery compartment cover and Wipe both poles clean with a dry cloth before
exchangethe battery^fora new one. use.
o Evenif the mark " ll " turns on, you can still o lf you are going on a long trip, bring a spare
take picturesfor a while. But it is new battery with you.
recommendedto replace the battery as soon o Never put the battery in fire and do not
as possible. lf the battery capacity falls below recharge,short,disassembleor heat it
the specifiedlimit,the displayin the display becauseit is dangerous.
panelturnsoff and the camerano longer o The camera does not operate if the battery is
operates. loadedwith "+" and "-" ends wrong.
o The 3V lithiumbattery(CR123Aor DL123A)
<BatteryPrecautions> cannot be recharged.
o Generally,the batteryperformanceis o Keep the batteryout of reachof children.
temporarilyreducedby low temperature.
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Film Guide
Filmf ihrungsschienen
email=mike@butkus.org,Date:cn=Mike2024.12.25signedButkus,by21:57:04Mikeo, ou=Butkus.org,Butkusc=US-05'00' Guide de pellicule Mike Butkus DigitallyDN:
Guia de la pelicula
1 Openthe cameraback by pushingdown the The film tip shouldbe pulledout as far as the
cameraback releaseknob in the directionof orange"1" mark and placedon the spool.
the arrow. Placethe film insidethe upperand lowerfilm
guides and take care that it does not float up.
z Load DX-codedfilm and set the film tip to the
mark "1".
The film cassetteis insertedslantwisein the
film chamber.
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r lf you are using DX-coded film, the camera
automaticallysets its film speed. lf you are
using non-DX-codedfilm, the film speed is
automaticallyset to ISO 100.
o Take care not to touch or soil the DX contacts.
o Always load and unloadfilm in subdued light.
o When loading film for the first time, be sure to
remove the protective sheet in the camera's
picture area frame.
btlk-s- tt)
@Close the camera back securely.
As soon as the camera back is closed, the film
advancesautomaticallyand stops when the
exposure counter shows "01".
o lf the exposurecounter blinksat "00", the film
is not advancing properly. Open the camera
back and reloadthe film.
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OMain power switch is tumed @Main power switch is tumed
on. off.
OHauptschafter elngeschaft et @Hau ptschalter ausg€schaltet
OL' intenupteur d'alimentation @L'intemrptzur d'alimentation
principal €st activ6. principal est d6sactlv6.
Olntenuptor de la alimentaci6n @ntemrptor de la alimentaci6n
principal conectado. principal descon€ctado.
Move the main switch/zoomring in the direction o Move the main switch/zoom ring in the
of the arrow O (see illustration),then the lens direction of the arrow @ (see illustration),then
barrieropens and " lruro"(Flash-automode) is the lens barrier is closed and " lruro" on the
shown on the displaypanel.The camera is now display panel turns off.
ready for shooting. The camera is off.
o lf you are not taking pictures immediately,set
the camera power off, to prevent tripping the
shutter i nadvertently.
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AutoFocusing/Automatische Fokussierung ManualFocusing/ManuelleFokussiaung
Miseau 6int automatiqrc/Enfque autqtdtico Miseau pointmanuelle/bfoquemanual
Set the focusingdial to the "AF" mark or within o For ordinary shooting, it is convenientto set
the "ManualFocus Range." the focusingdial to "AF" becausefocusingis
Auto focusing: "AF" mark done automaticallyby the camera.
Manual focusing: ManualFocus Range o Use the manualfocusingif you changethe
"- - 0.5" (m) on the scale compositionafter focusingis done, or if you
set the distance by visual estimation.
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[Fotografieren mit Programmautomatik]
Die Programmautomatikwird ftir normales
Fotografierenempfohlen. Bei Wahl dieser
FunktionwerdenVerschluBzeitund Blende
[Shooting with Programmed AE] automatischeingestellt,um eine optimale
Belichtungder Aufnahmenunter
Under Normalconditions,it is recommended Berticksichtigungder jeweilsherrschenden
to use the progtammedAE mode. ln this Lichtverhdltnissezu gewdhrleisten.
mode, both shutter speed and aperture are
set automaticallyto provideoptimum DrehenSie den Blendenring((0)des Objektivs
exposureunder ambientlightingconditions. und bringenSie den Buchstaben"P" mit dem
Blendenindex(schwarz)zur Deckung.Die
Markierung"P" und die eingestellte Rotatethe aperturering (@)until the "P" is VerschluBzeiterscheinenim Sucher. alignedwith the apertureindex mark (black).
The vievrrfinderdisplaywill show the "P" and the
currentshutterspeed.
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[Fotografieren mit Zeitautomatik nach
Blendenvo!'wahll
DrehenSie den Blendenringund bringenSie die
gewunschteBlendeneinstellungmit dem Blendenindex
(schwarz)zur Deckung.Die VerschluBzeitwird
automatischeingestellt,um die optimale Belichtungfrir
[Shooting with Aperture-Priority AE] die jeweils gewdhlte Blende zu gewiihrleisten.Bei
Rotatethe aperturering so that the desired apefture (f- dieser Funktionwird die von der Camera automatisch
stop) is alignedwith the aperture index mark (black). gewtihlteVerschluBzeitim Sucher entsprechend
The shutter speed will be automaticallyset to provide angezeigt.
optimum exposurefor the selectedaperture.In this
mode,the viewfinderdisplayindicatesthe current Bei Venryendungdes Objektivsmit Brennweite28
shutter speed. mm und vollstAndiggedffneterBlende wird die
Lichtmengeam Bildrand u.U. reduziert.Derartige
When using the lens at its 28 mm focal length and Abschattungenkdnnen vermiedenwerden, indem
with wide-open aperture,some darkeningaround die BlendeneinstellungF5,6 (grUn)oder ein
the edges of the image may be noticeable. kleinererBlendenwertgewdhlt wird. Bei
Stoppingthe lens down to a value of F5.6 (green Innenaufnahmenvon dunklen Motiven, bei Nacht-
mark)or smalleraperturewill help prevent such aufnahmenoder in Aufnahmesituationen,in denen
vignetting.When shooting dark indoor subjects, mit Blitz gearbeitetwerden muB, empfiehltes sich,
night scenes,or occasions requiringuse of flash, it die Blende auf F3,5 zu verkleinemoder auf
is recommendedthat the lens be stopped down to Programmautomatik("P") umzuschalten.
F3.5.or the cameraset to "P."
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r The relationship of aperture settings to the Exposure Control Diagram (f=28 mm)
camera's metering rang6 and shutter Belichtungssteuerdiagramm (f=28 mm) Sch6ma de contrdle d'exposition (f=28 mm) speeds is shown in the accompanying Diagrama de control de la exposici6n (f=28 mm)
table.
o When using aperture-priorityAE, if the scene
is so bright that the camerais unableto set a
shutter speed appropriatefor the selected
aperture,the camerawill automaticallyswitch
to programmedAE, and the "P" mark will
appearin the vieMinder.In this event,the
fastest shutter speed which can be set by the
camerawill be 1/7OOsecond.
o When using aperture-priorityAE with the
apertureset to its highestvalueof F16, even if 16 E 4 2 1 ln 111 l/E l/15 l/30 l/60 lil25 las r$ lll s€c
the scene is excessivelybright,the camera
will not switch to the programmedAE mode, "P" : Program AE
and the fastestshutterspeed availablewill be "P" : Programmautomatik
"P" : Expositionautomatique(AO programm6e 1/500second. "P" : Exposicionautomdtica (AQ programada
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o When the "P700" indicatorflashesin the o Bei Wahl der grdBtenBlendeneinstellung
viewfinder,it meansthat the availablelight (F16)in FunktionZeitautomatikschaltetdie
has exceededthe camera'sexposure Cameraselbst dann nicht auf
couplingrange,and photographswill be Programmautomatikum, wenn das Motiv zu
overexposed.Likewise,when using aperture- hell ist, und 1/500 s ist die kUrzeste
priorityAE with the apertureset to F16, a VerschluBzeit,die eingestelltwerden kann.
blinking"500" indicatorin the vieMinder o Blinktdie Sucheranzeige"P700",so droht
meansthat the ambientlight is excessive,and Uberbelichtung,da die MeBbereichsgrenze
that photographswill be overexposed. rjberschrittenwird. Blinkt die Sucheranzeige
o A blinking"16" in the viewfinderis the "500" bei Wahlder BlendeF16 in Funktion
underexposurewarning.In this event,if the Zeitautomatik,bestehtebenfalls
shutter releasebutton is held depressed,after Uberbelichtungsgefahraufgrundvon zu
sixteensecondsthe shutterspeed will change starkemUmgebungslicht.
automaticallyto bulb exposure.For details, o Blinkt"16", droht Unterbelichtung.WennSie
see "Bulb Exposures"on page 98. den Ausldserin einem solchenFallgedruckt
halten,schaltetdie Cameranach 16
Sekundenauf B-Funktion.(Einzelheitenim
Abschnitt"Langzeitbelichtung/B"auf Seite
ee)
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o Actual lens apertureswill vary from their o Je nach der eingestelltenBrennweiteweicht
indicatedvaluesdependingon the current die tatsdchlicheBlendeu.U.vom angezeigten
focal lengthof the lens.The apertureindex Blendenwertab. Der Blendenwertindex
(orange)should be taken as a generalguide, (orange)sollte als Anhaltspunktbetrachtet
indicatingthe actualapedurevaluewhen the werden;er kennzeichnetdie richtigeBlende
aperturering is set to F3.5 with the focal bei Brennweite56 mm und Einstellungdes
lengthat 56 mm. Blendenringsauf F3,5.
When the lens is set to its telephotofocal Wenn das Objektivauf den Tele-Bereich
lengthwith apefturevaluesof F4 or greater, eingestelltist und die Blendeauf F4 oder
however,the actualapedurevalue should be kleinerverringertwird, ist die tatsdchliche
consideredabout 2 stops higherthan the Blende etwa 2 Stufengr6Berals der der vom
value indicatedby the apertureindex (black). Blendenindex(schwarz)angezeigteWert. Da
The camera'slight-meteringfunction, die LichtmeBfunktionjedoch an das Objektiv
however,is coupledto the lens so as to gekoppeltist, belichtetdie Cameradavon
continueto operateproperlyin responseto unabhdngigimmerrichtiggemdBAnderung
the shift in aperturevaluescaused by lens der Blendebeim Zoomen.
zooming.
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o As the lens moves,the field of view in the
viewfinderchangesaccordingly.
o The lens focal lengthcan be confirmedon the
exposurecounter.lf you depressthe shutter
releasebutton halfway,the exposure counter
switchesto show the focal lengthwhile the
shutter releasebutton is
held depressed.
The focal lengthon displayis
availableonly as a guide.
l*.,<"'5
Whilelookingat the subjectthroughthe
vieMinder,choosethe subjectsize by turning
the zoom ring (zooming).
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