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Contax / Yashica Close-up System User manual
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YASHICA l1{C., USA t.ln Offrc.
41 1 Sette Driv€, Paramus, New Jersoy, 07652, U.S.A.T€l: (201 ) 262-73m Contax
YASHICA lilC., mEw..t.tn R.glon lOlncc
120 King Street, Elk Grov€ Villags, lllinois 6m07, U.S.A.
T€l: (312) 640-6060
YASHICA lt{C., W.3lcrn Roglonrl Offic.
344 Mira Loma Avenue Gl€ndale, Calitornia 91204, U.S.A.
T€f: (213) 247-2140YASHICA lNC., O.lht &ivlc. SLllon Y,ashlca
Empire Cent€r, Suite No. 124, 8383 Stemmons Freeway, Oallas,
Texas 75247, U.S.A. Tel: (214) 6:n-2345 Crce.Up$ptentYASHICA CAI'IADA ll{C.
7470 Bath Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4T 1L2, Canada
Tel: (416) 671-43q)
YASHICA EUROPE G.m.b.H.
BillstraBe 28, 0-2000 Hamburg 28, Wesi Germany
Tel: (040) 751521t25
YAslllCA H.nd.l.o... mbH
Rusi€nsChacherallee 38, A-1020 Wi€n, Ausiria
f el (0222l. 7 2-34 -7 2, 7 3-A't -27
YASHTCA AG.,
Zrircho6tra8e 73, CH-88{D Thalwil, Switzerlsnd
Tel: (01 ) 720 34 34
YASHICA A/S
Indu3ttivingol 2, DK-2600, Glo3trup, Oenmark
Tel: 2-63O806
YASHICA SYENSKA 48.,
Box 715, Kostorvaegen 3, S-181 07, Lidingoe, Swoden
Tel:08-767-9O45
YASHICA DO 8RAsIL LTDA.
Rue Cruz e Souza 59, Aclimaceo, Sao Paulo, Brasil
Tel:283-4244 -
YASHTCA HOI{GKOXG CO., LrD.
Room 1101, New World Olfice Building,20 Salisbury Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: (3) 665216-9
Your Friendly Authorized Yashica Dealer:
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Explore The Fun
& Challenge Of
The Micro-Itlorld
There's another world to explore photo.
graphicallg-a world of bizarre, fantastic
designs, utith an infinite range of colors, a world
that takes gou to the uerg heart of the photo-
graphic challenge. And the Contax/Yashica
Close-up/Micro Sgstem offers gou just the
eqttipment gou need to meet euerA challenge of
this micro-uorld. From equipment that brings
gou a little more detail, to equipment that takes
gou all the wag to the world of inuisible detail,
accessories in the Contax and Yashica
equipment lines prouide euergthing Aou need for
outstanding photos.
Shou.r one section of a painting in close-up,
photograph an ant in life-sbe reproduction, moue
all the wag into a uniuerse neuer seen with the
naked eye. Contax/Yashica sgstem accessones
giue the photographer euerg tool necessarg to
create stunning beautg or scientificallg detailed
enlargement.
From simple Close-up Lenses that screw onto
the front of gour prime lens, to the opticallg
superb Luminar Adapter that links Aour camera
to ang microscope; from special Macro Lenses
that bring gou life-size reproduction, to Bellows/
Slide-Copging equipment for larger-than.life
photographg. And other Contax/Yashica
accessories let gou simplifg,
extend range, add data or
remotelg control Aour
work in the beautiful,
startling, elegant world
of close-up/macro
photographg.
Photographed u.tilh
S-Planar T' f /2.8 6omm (Macro)
Auto Extens[on Bellotus.
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Changing the magnification ratio, or workingSome Baslc Facts distance, makes it possible to produce different
effects and different fields of view. What this meansAbout Glose-Ifp can be clearly seen by examining the following
photographs, taken of the same coin at differentPhotography
distances and magnification ratios.
To Select Glose-Up Equlpment
Selection of close-up equipment sometimes
appears to be confusing due to the large quantity
available. But this is not the case. All that is needed is Life-Sizea standard to go by. First, determine what sort of
close-up photographs to take. This usually narrows
the range down considerably. Two things must be
considered here: the desired magnification ratios and
the distances at which the photographs are to be
taken. Once this is known, the selection of equipment
becomes extremely simple. Only the minimum
amount of equipment should be purchased at first.
Later, additions can be made as experience increases
and need arises.
For example, for photographs of small objects and
details of larger ones, close-up lenses or extension
rings may fill the bill perfectly. But larger
magnification ratios and closer working distances 1t10x 2X
may require a macro lens or bellows attachment.
Depth-Of -fleld In Gloee-Up
Photography
The extremely close working distances
encountered in close-up photography mean there is
very little depth-of-field. While this can be artistically
utilized for the isolation of points of interest, it can be
overcome when necessary by stopping down the lens
to a small aperture.
llagnlflcatlon Ratlo And
Worklng Dlstance 1/3X 3X
The two factors of magnification ratio and working
distance are inter-related, and are very important in
the field of close-up photography. And both are
controlled by the minimum focusing distance of the
equipment used, as well as by the type of lens. In
other words, the same magnification ratio could be
obtained at different distances with different
equipment.
1X (Life-Size) BX
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llagnlflcatlon Ratlog Posglble Notq This table shows approximate magnification
ratios possible with various lens and accessoryWltfi Garl Zelss /Yashlca
use only as aIensee And Acceesorles combinations, and is intended br general guide.
1/8X 1l4X 1tzx
ill Macro 112.8 55 mm
ML Macro f12.8 55 mm
With Auto Exlension Tube No. 3
tll ilacrc f13.5 100 mm
ill Macro f13.5 lfil mm
With Auto Exlension Tube No. 3 + No. 2
ML Bellows ll'llfit mm
With Auto Extension Bellows
S-Planar Tt ltz.8 80 mm (Macro)
S-Planar f' tn.8 60 mm (Macro)
With Auto Extension Tube
S.Pfanar Tt 1t2.8 60 mm (Macro)
With Auto Extension Bellows
S.Pfanar f' tt4l(Xt mm (Bellows)
With Auto Extension Bellows
Dlstagon T' ln.8 25 mm
With Auto Extension Bellows.
Reverse Lens Mounting
Medlcal 1fl! ilacro fl'l lfi! mm
With 2X Conversion Lens
1/8X 1l4X 1t2X
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ftro Superb OPtics
For Exqulslte
Results
From Carl Zeiss come two outstanding Tr Series
Optics that offer the world's finest close'up/macro
reproductive capabilities: the S'Planar T' f2.8
60 mm and the S'Planar T' fl4 100 mm.
The S-Planar 60 mm is a macro lens with helicoid
focusing from Infinity to Lifesize (1: l). Continuous
focusing, without extension tubes, all the way to
0.24 m (10 in) allows added flexibility for close'up
and macro photos, while the use of extension tubes
provides reproduction even greater than life'size.
The S-Planar Tr 100 mm was developed particu-
larly for use with the Contax Auto Bellows PC, or for S-Planar T' f12.8 6O mm Macro Lenr
other bellows units equipped with the Contaxffashica o Lcnr Conpoeltlon: 6 elements, 4 groups o Angular Flcld: 39" . lllnlmum Focur: O.24 m (10 in.) r Apcrturc Rengc:bayonet lens mount. The lens has no internal f 12.8 - tl22 o Dlaphragm Actlon: Fully automatic o Flltcr:
focusing helicoid, and must be focused by bellows 67 mm screw-in type . Lcnr Shadcr: 67 mm G.13 Soft lens
adjustment in a range from infinity to 1.4:1. This shade, screw-in type; No. 3 Metal Hood (67/86 mm ring), screw-
wide range of direct magnification capabilities allows in type o Lcnl Carc: No. 2, Leather o Lcnl Cap: 70 mm, clip-
the lens to be used in a great variety of applications. on type o Slzc:75.5 x 74 mm (3 x 2-15116 in.) o gr.1tn,' 570 grams (1.26lbs.)
&Hanar T' f /2.8 6omm Macro l-ens
8-Planar T. fl1lOO mm Bcllowr Lcnr
o Lenr Compodtlon: 6 elements, 4 groups . Angular Flcld:
24o3O'w/33o image circle o lllnlmum Focur: l.4X
magnification ratio . Aperturc Rangc: fl4 - fl32 o Dlaphragm
Actlon: Instantaneous stopdown w/connector cord o Flltcr:
55 mm screw-in type . Lenc Shadcri 55 mm G-l I Soft lens
shade, screw-in type; No. 5 Metal Hood (55/86 mm ring), screw-in
type . Lenc Care No. l, Leather o Lenl Gap: 59 mm clip-on
type . Slze:62.5 x 48.5 mm(2-7176 x l-15/16 in.) o gr"ltna'
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Three Versatlle
Yashica Dlacro
Lenses
Yashica lets you take your choice of macro optics
with three excellent selections: the ML f12.8 55 mm ttlL tli2.8 55 mm lUlacro Lenc
Macro offers half life-size (l:2) focusing for general r Leng Compoeltlon: 6 elements in 4 groups . Angular Fleld:
close-up/macro capabilities; with the ML f/3.5 100 43o o l{lnlmum Focuo: 0.25 m (10 in.) . Aperture Range:
mm Macro you get half life-size (1:2) capability along t12.8 - fl22 o Dlaphragm Actlon: Fully automatic o lulaxlmum flagnlflcatlon: 1:2 (increased to life-size with 27 mm Autowith a little extra working distance from the subject; Extension Tube No. 3) . Fllter: 52 mm screw-in type o Lenc
and the ML tl4 100 mm Bellows (no helicoid) can be thade: 54 mm slide-on type . Leng Cace: 70A o Lene Cap:
used for subjects at virtually any magnification range 52 mm cf ip-on type . Slze: 61.5 x 56.5 mm (2-7116 x 2-114 in.)
when linked to the bellows unit. o Wclght: 305 grams (10.8 ozs.)
lll. f/3.5 IOO mm Macro Leng
r Leng Compoeltlon: 6 elements in 4 groups r Angular Fleld:
24o o l[lnlmum Focur: O.44 m (1.5 ft.) . Aperture Range:
f13.5 - fl22 o Dlaphragm Actlon: Fully automatic r llaxlmum
llagnlflcatlon: l:2 [increased to life-size with Auto Extension
Tubes No. 2 (20 mm) and 3 (27 mm)l r Fllter: 55 mm screw-in
type . Lens thade: 57 mm slip-in type . Lenc Cace: 70A-2
o Lenc Cap: 57 mm slip-on type . Slze: 67 x 77 mm (2-518 x
3-1116 in.) o gl"ltnt: 430 grams (15.2 ozs.)
ML f /2.8 55nvn Macro Lens MLf /4 lOolwnBellows Lens
mL fl4 lOO mm Bellowc Leng
. Leng Compocltlon: 5 elements in 3 groups o Angular Fleld:
24o o lllnlmum Focug: No focusing helicoid (Max.
magnification: M1.4:1) w/Auto Bellows . Aperture Range: f/4 -
fl32 o Dlaphragm Actlon: lnstantaneous stop-down o Fllter:
52 mm screw-in type . Lenc thade: 54 mm slip-on type o Lenc
Cage: 70A o Lenc Cap: 52 mm clip-on type . Slze: 60 x ML f / 3.5 1 OOmm Macro Lens 32 mm (2-318 x 1-l14 in.) r llfelght: 190 grams (6.7 ozs.)
'For use with bellows only.
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Butterfly Wing
Auto Bellowg PC + PlLtll.4 5ommI[aximum VersatilitY
With Contax Bellows
PC
The Contax Auto Extension Bellows PC is the
finest precision instrument ever created for 35 mm
close-up/macro photography. In addition to allowing
simplified reversal of the lens for improved optical
results, the Bellows PC units allows the lens board
itself to be shifted 10 mm to the left or right, as well
as 360o horizontal swing, for exceptional perspective 2 X Magnification
control. Electromagnetic linkage takes full advantage
of the Contax release system, and provides for full'
aperture metering and auto stop-down, as well as
more precise focusing, since the aperture remains
open until the moment of exPosure.
The Contax Auto Extension Bellows PC is also
fully compatible with a wide range of Contaxlt'ashica
accessories, including such convenient equipment as
off-camera control and auto'winding units.
Rotation of the lens board allows reverse mounting
of any lens in order to increase magnification ratio
and provide even greater clarity and flatness of field. 3. 2 X Magnification (reuerse- mounting)
Contax Auto Extenslon
Bellows PC Speclflcatlons
o llount: ContaxfYashica mount r Llght readlng:
lnstant light reading at open aperture . Scale
readlnge: 0 - 200 mm . Rangc of extenelon: 45.5
mm + 140 mm (45.5 to 185.5 mm) o Lcnrboard
movementc: Horizontal shift up to l0 mm to the
right and left; horizontal swing through 360 degrees
. Depth-of-flcld prevlew: Depth-of-field preview
provided through depression of stop-down button on
base of lens-board . Other features: Lens reversing
feasible without removing the lens or lensboard;
accepts Slide Copier . Slze 2OO x l2O x 70 mm
(7-718 x 4-314 x2-314 in.) o Wclght: 785 grams
(1.7 lbs.)
Reverse Lens llountlng
Included with the Bellows PC unit is the special
55 mm Adapter Ring required for reverse-mounting
of Carl Zeiss T'
lenses. A 52 mm
Adapter Ring is
also included
to allow reverse-
mounting of Yashica
ML lenses, as well.
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Preclglon Copylng Equlpment Auto Extenslon Bellows F2
For precise copying of even the The Yashica Auto Extension Bellows F2 is the
tiniest subjects use the convenient perfect match for the advanced Yashica FX-D Quartz
Contax Macro Stand or Yashica camera. lt features full linkage for electromagnetic
Macro Stand. Both units shutter release, along with full-aperture viewing,
attach directly to the front focusing and exposure determination and an fully-
end of the Focusing Rail for automatic diaphragm. Lens reversal is simple for
convenient operation. high-magnification close-ups, by lifting the lens
The stages feature clamps board from the track and setting it reverse position.
for holding small specimens, Rotating camera mount allows flexible composition,
and a standard glass with and the bellows unit incorporates special depth-of-
18% reflectance for easy field preview and lens release buttons
exPosure determination. for more convenient
The standard glass is operation. Included with
interchangeable with the Bellows F2 is its own
optional colored stage Shutter Connector Cord
glasses. and Cable Release for
linkage with the
Intcrchangcable Stage Glaercr: available in transparent, electromagnetic release
milky, red, orange, green €' blue. system of the cameral.
Contax llacro 8tand/Tachlca l[acro Stand Slze: (Fhe Yashica Focusing
47 x 157 x 100 mm (l-718 x 6-3116 x 3-15116 in.) Rail can be used for
Welght: 265 grams (9.3 ozs.) easier focusing, lateral
tracking and Macro Stand use.) Distances and Magnification Ratios
Possible wlth PlanarT' fll.4 s0mm Slze: 200 x 120 x 70 mm (7-718 x 4-314 x 2-314 in.'1
Magnifi- Welght: 660 grams (1.46 lbs.) indicaled Value Position... Lens cation
for pofrlfln r$Il?ji Disrance lens the by board setting Ratio
ratio, with magnilication desired 0.89 51 198mm front "white dot" being setling of used as relerence Doinl. 1.00 117 197mm Auto Extenelon Bellows F 1.50 135 Value Camera Posilion... 43 The Yashica Auto Extension Bellows F is the indicaled by camera 143 board setting 2.ffi
ratio, magnification lor the desired 2.50 148 243mm perfect match for the action-oriented Yashica FX-3 or being with setting of rear "red dot"
used as relerence ooint. 149 FX-7 camera bodies. lt incorporates identical features
with the Bellows F2 unit, but employs a special
Double Cable Release unit (supplied with the
Bellows F) for mechanical linkage to
the shutter release system.
fthe Yashica Focusing
Rail can be used for easier
focusing, lateral tracking
and Macro Stand use.)
Slze: 200 x 120 x 70 mm
(7-718 x 4-314 x 2-314 in.)
Welght: 660 grams
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Dlstances and Magnif lcation Ratlos Gontax Auto Extenelon fhbe Posslble wlth PlanarT' t/1.4 s0mm 8et
For convenient portable close-up capability, i??,tTRatlo Drsranco combrnaron
Contax offers this set of three auto extension tubes
which provide varying degrees of magnification
depending on lendtube combination. The tubes
include No. 1 (13 mm), No. 2 (20 mm) and No. 3
(27 mm). Each is equipped with full linkage for
open-aperture viewing, focusing and exposure 1+
metering, with auto stop-down of diaphragm. Maxi-
mum magnification (with the T' fll.4 50 mm) is 1 + No.3
lnterpretation of thc
1.3X. Magnlfication Tables
focus infinity (€) At [Note: combining the S-Planar T* f/2.8 60 mm f (0.45 minimum m) focus 1+ E At lens and the tube set (Nos. 1Bl3\ provides a precise
2X
QNo.l
@ No.2
O No.3
llount: Contax/Yashica 3-claw bayonet
Lcnr Releare: individual buttons on each tube
Welght: No. 1 55 grams (1.9 ozs.) No. 2 85 grams (3 ozs.)
No. 3 110 grams (3.9 ozs.) 8et:magnification.lllr250 grams (8.8 ozs.)
Yashlca Auto Extenelon Thbe
8et F
Yashica Auto Extension Tubes also provide close.
up capability you can carry easily in pocket or
camera bag. They are identical in size to the Contax Planar T' f/ 1.4 85mm + No. I +2+3 Planar T' f / 1 .4 85mm + No. 2+3set, (No. 1- 13 mm, No. 2:20 mm, No. 3:27 mm)
and provide similar magnification ratios. Either set
of Auto Extension Tubes is fully compatible with
either the Zeiss Tr or Yashica ML lens lines. Yashica
Auto Extension Tubes also offer fully open-aperture
viewing, focusing and exposure metering, with auto
stop down.
[Note: combining the ML f12.8 55 mm Macro lens
and the No. 3 tube provides a perfect life-size l:1
magnification ratio.l
'^'
Planar Tt f / 1.4 85mm+ No. 3 Planar Tr f / I .4 85mm + No. 2llount: ContaxffashicaIH"-";;,3-claw bayonetnLcnr Rclcaec: individual button on each tubeView original page 11Page 14 · Read text
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Automated Remote
Gontrol For
Glose-Up ll5lacro Use
Auto Wlndlng System
Contax/Yashica auto winding equipment is a
definite advantage for all kinds of close-up/macro
photography, making release smoother and steadier
and providing continuous remote control capability
in conjunction with off-camera control units.
The Contax 139 Winder ll and Yashica FX Winder
offer two frames-per-second capability with either the
Contax 139 Quartz or Yashica FX-D Quartz, while
the RTS ll Quartz employs the Real Time Winder W-3
(3 fps.) (or Professional Motor Drive W-6: 5 fps.). Of
course, the built-in micro motor of the Contax 137
MA Quartz provides complete film-drive automation
(3 fps.).
Remote Control with Auto Winding + AC Control Box
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Yashica l]ledflcal lOO withThebuilt-inMedicalringflash100 setunit,includesDC Packthe Medical(portable100Powerlens
source for the ringflash powered by six AA'sizeDX ilIacrophoto penlight batteries), Synch Cord,
spare modeling lamp and carrying case. BasicSystem systems accessories include the Reflactor Set, a 2X
conversion lens, and the Foot Switch; other The Yashica Medical 100 DX System, centering handy Yashica/Contax accessories for use with thearound the Medical 100 Lens, is a precision optical system are the Real Time Winder, 139 Winder ll, FXsystem designed to provide perfect reproduction of Winder, Data Back Quartz D-4, Data Back Quartzmedical, dental and other scientific subjects.
D-5, Data Back Quartz D-6, Radio Controller Set and Designed as a comprehensive, self-contained
lnfrared Controller S Set.system, the Medical 100 features an integral
ringflash unit with external power supply; and comes
complete with all required equipment, ready for use
in a portable carrying case.
One of the unique features of the system is
continuously variable focusing between magnifi-
cation ratios of 1:15 to 1:1, allowing selection of the
exact magnification ratio suited to the subject being
photographed. The l0O mm effective focal length of
the lens allows ample working distance between the
subject and the camera so as to not interfere with RTS ll Quadz bodg with the Medical IAO kns,
continuing medical/scientific work. winder and DC power pack.
The integral ringflash unit eliminates shadows and Lenc
has a natural color balance. And the diaphragm is r Focal Length:100 mm
linked to the focusing system for correct exposure at o Lcnc Composltlon: 5 elements in 3 groups
. Angular Fleld: 24oall magnifications. A modeling lamp is also built into r Apcrture Range: Il4 - f 122 (coupled to magnification ratio)
the ringflash for use in focusing. o Dlrtance Scale: Indicated by magnifications
. Ilagnf f lcatlon Scale: 1 | 1 - 1 | 1 .2-213 - | | 1 .8- 1 12.5 - 1 13 - | 13.5 - 1 | 4' 1 |
5.1 t6.1 t8.1 | tO-t I t2- | I r5
o Pfcture-Taklng Aseaz 24 x 36 mm - 360 x 540 mm (down to
12 x l8 mm with 2X Lens)
o Worklng Dlctance: 14.7 - 15O cm (from lens front)
r Fllter Slze: 35.5 mm screw-in type
r Hood Attachment Slze: 90 mm
r Dlmcnslonc t' Welght: 94.5 mm x 155.5 mm (3'314 x 6'l/8
in.), 1000 grams (2.2 lbs.)
Flarh
. Llght Source: Ring-shaped xenon discharge tube with Fresnel
lens cover
. flaxlmum outPut: Approx. 23 W, equivalent to Guide
Number 6.5 (ASA 1OO/meters)
r Flagh Duratlon: 1/1500 sec
r Recycllng Tlme: Approx. 1.5 sec with NiCd batteries, 2.5 sec
with alkali-manganese batteries or AC current, 3 sec with
manganese batteries (for ASA 100 film; higher film speed for
shorter recycling time)
o Power Sourcee: DC Power Pack (9 v); powered by 12
alkaline, manganese or NiCd batteries
o llumber of Flashee: Approx. 550 (alkali-manganese batteries)
Approx. 250 (manganese batteries) Approx. 120 (NiCd batteries)
o Fllm Speed Range: ASA 25 - 400 with 1/3 intermediate steps
o llodellng Lamp: 6 V 3 W, interchangeable
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Optlonal Accessorles 2X Conversion LensReflector Set A conversion lens which
A special Reflector Set, developed exclusively for mounts to the rim of the
use with the Medical 100, which totally eliminates Medical 100 Lens to double
glare and mirror-images from highly reflective the magnification ratio of the
subjects. Provides perfect illumination of any subject master lens.
while preventing crucial areas from reflecting the r Slze: 37 x 3l mm (1'7116 x 1'1/4 in.)
brightness of the ringflash. The set consists of two o Welght: 3l g (l.l ozs.)
chrome-coated cone reflectors which attach to the
Medical 100 Lens, and a third disposable reflector
which folds in a circle around
the subject to disperse light; 4'extra
disposable reflectors are included
along with an adapter ring for
mounting the larger cone reflector
Life Size
Medica! ICtO with Reflector *t (magnification approx. M I :3.5)
Foot $wltch
The Foot Switch is used for convenient switching
on and off of the ringflash of the Medical 100 Lens
when both hands are busy with
other operations. lt saves
valuable time and
eliminates fumbling during
compl icated medical/scientific
(magnification Photographg For Denlal M I :2) work. Mode) Eack D-4 (Count DalaQuarlz . Slze: 80 x 82 x 30 mm
(3-l/8 x 3-114 x 1-3l16 in.)
o Wefght: 22O g Q.7 ozs.)
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Especlally Gonvenlent For llacroContax TLA
Electronlc Flash The TLA System is at its peak of efficiency in
close-up/macro situations, where the need for ultra'System For Exqulsite sensitive exPosure determination is critical. Since
metering of flash exPosure is fiL controlled, there'sResults In GIose-Up/
never any need for exposure comPensationDlacro Lighting according to magnification ratio, and there's never
Contax TLtl Flash System anyinterferenceproblem withof backgroundflash metering,or surroundingsince the camera
The most fully-automated and convenient flash reads light directly off the main subject.
system ever devised, the Contax TLA Electronic
Flash System provides absolutely accurate results Perfect Sttde CoPles EverY Tlme
with every shot, no matter how difficult the exposure Another unique advantage of the TLA System is
conditions. And, the TLA System also ends flash/ that it allows even a beginner to make perfectly
shutter synchronization trouble, thanks to its unique exposed slide copies. Just connect camera body,
'Fail-Safe' system that automatically controls the bellows, lens and slide copier, then use a TLA
camera shutter speed to insure flash synch when the System flash unit for exposure control. The result
TLA unit is active, or revert to proper AE speed will be perfect copies, with no build'up of contrast or
when the unit is recharging. On or off-camera, TLA density, and no question of over or under exPosure'
System flash units provide perfect results with every Perfect copies every time!
shot, because the flash exposure is determined
Through-The-Lens, by a special SPD (Silicon Photo
Diode) in the body of the Contax RTS ll Quartz, 137
MA Quartz or 139 Quartz cameras. [For the Yashica
FX-D Quartz, the CS 201 Auto and TLA-30 provide
'Fail-Safe' flash/shutter synch and accurate metering
through flash unit sensor.l
TLA Flash Capabilitg Makes Macro Photo ergosure fuAg automatic,
S-Planar T' f / 2.8 6omm + TLA3O
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Imprint DateslData DataDesignedBackfor exclusiveQ.uartzuse D'5with the Contax 137
MA Quartz, the Data Back Quartz D'5 is identical inDirectly On Film With features, capabilities and specifications with the Data
Back Quartz D-4.Exclusive Contax . Recordable Data: Year/Month/Day
Day /Hour/Minute (auto via Quartz clock)Data Backs Serial Counting (000-399)
Data Back Quartz D-4 Numericalo Data Locatlon:Code IndicationLower right(00 00corner00'99of frame99 99)
Designed for exclusive use with the Contax RTS ll . Recordlng lulethod: Direct projection onto film
. Power Source: Two SR44 or LR44 type batteriesQuartz, this is a professional-level data back provid- o BattcrV Check: LCD readout when "Time Check" button ising cordless operation for dating, timing, data, filing, pressed
serial counting and other scientific/documentary r Tlme Check: Same as above
purposes. lt incorporates its own Quartz clock . Slze: 146 x 53.5 x 27 mm (5'314 x2'118 x l'1/16 in')
o Welght: 80 g (w/o batteries) (2.8 ozs.)accurate to within t 1S"/month, a two-stage ASA
adjustment, auto battery ckeck circuit, time check
indication and external LCD operation check
indication. The back can be used together with other
Real Time System accessories, such as the PMD,
RTW or Off-Camera Control units.
. Recordable date: Year/Month/Day
Day /Hour/Minute (auto via Quartz clock)
Serial Counting (000-399)
Numerical Code Indication (00 00 00 -99 99 99)
o Data Locatlon: Lower right corner of frame
r Recordlng ltlethod: Direct LCD projection onto filmo Power Source: Two SR44 or LR44 type batteries Data Back Quartz D.6
o ASA Selectlon: Two.step adjustment. Designed for exclusive use with the Contax 139
. Operatlng Checkg: Time check and auto battery/operating Quartz, the Data Back Quartz D'6 is identical in
check. features, capabilities and specifications with the Data
o Sfze: 142 x 55 x 23.5 mm (5-9l16 x 2-3116 x 15/16 in.) Back Quartz D-4.
r lllelght: 100 grams (w/o batteries) (3.6 ozs.) r Recordable Data: Year/Month/Day
Day /Hour/Minute (auto via Quartz clock)
Serial Counting (000-399)
Numerical Code Indication (00 00 00' 99 99 99)
r Data Locatlon: Lower right corner of frame
. Recordlng llethod: Direct projection onto film
. Power Source: Two SR44 or LR44 tyPe batteries
o Batte4l Check: LCD readout when "Time Check" button is
pressed
o Tlme Check: Same as above
. Slze: 138 x 53 x 27 mm (5'7116x2'1116 x 1-1/16 in.)
e Welght: 80 g (w/o batteries) (2.8 ozs.)
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Accessories For
Improved GIose.Up/
I}Iacro Performance
Contax Rtght-Angle Finder Yashica lUlagnifier
This is a freely rotating finder Slips into the grooves on the
operating at 90o to the optical axis sides of the viewfinder eyepiece
and having a full swing of 3600. frame and permits viewing of the
It allows viewing and focusing at center area of the finder field at a
any angle of an erect image at I : 1 ratio of magnification of 2X.
magnification, a great advantage The Magnifier is indispensable in
over similar equipment. close-up shooting, copying work or
Mounting is over the viewfinder other fields of photography
eyepiece and the eyesight has 7 aS where critical focusing adjustments over a +3 to 'r constitutes a vital factor. -5
diopter range. It can be folded up on hinges to
o Slze: 80.5 x 32 x 5l mm (3-3116 x l-ll4 x 2 in.) afford full field viewing without removing it from
o Welght: 105 grams (with eye cup) (3.7 ozs.) the eyepiece.
o Slze: 26 x 40 mm (l x 1'9/16 in')
Welght: 48 grams (1.7 ozs.)Yashica Right-Angle Finder C .
Slides into the grooves on the Eyecup sides of the viewfinder eyepiece The eyecup is included with frame and affords viewing erect the Contax RTS ll Quartz, and correct images at 90 degrees 137MA Quartz and 139 Quartz to the optical axis. While mounted bodies, and Yashica SLR in place, it can be rotated through camera bodies. 360 degrees. Individual eyesight
adjustment provision featured for Diopter Lenses
ease in viewing and focusing. To match individual eyesight to the optical
An indispensable aid in systems of Contax and Yashica cameras, diopter
photom icrography, candid lenses of 8 different strengths are available. The
shooting, low-angle photography, etc. range is from + 3 to -5 diopters for perfect
Usable with all Yashica SLR models as well as matching.
Contax series bodies.
o Slze: 80.5 x 32 x 50 mm (3-3116 x 1-tl4 x 2 in.) ) ),) ) i -l\
o Welght: 105 grams (with eye cup) (3.7 ozs.) \ :/ /\ /\ /\ I
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Focusing Flexibility Accessories
With Interchangeable That Extend Close-up
Screens Possibilities
lllcroscope Adapter FFocusi.g Screens (FS Type)
For Contax RTS II Quartz
Because of the increased viewfinder coverage of
the new Contax RTS ll Quartz camera, a whole new
series of Focusing Screens has been developed.
The RTS ll Quartz now offers full coverage of 977"
of the total frame area, within the viewfinder. This
increased coverage required new
Focusing Screens, the FS Type,
enlarged to dimensions of 37.3 The doors to another new micro-world are opened
x 25.9mm. The new Focusing wide by the Microscope Adapter F. A device which
Screens for the RTS ll Quartz permits Contax and Yashica camera bodies to be
come in eight variations. mounted on a microscope for ultra high
magnification shots. FS-l lYllcroprlsm Screcn:
This is the standard screen provided with the RTS ll o 9fze: 52 x 130.5 mm (2.1/16 x 5-1l8 in.)
Quartz body. When the subject is in sharp focus, the . Welght: 185 grams (6.5 ozs.)
image appears crisp and sharp within the center Gopy Stand Type 2 microprism area.
FS-2 45o Spllt-lmage Screen: Attaching a camera to the Copy Stand Type2
This handy is an extremely screen useful for most enables copying of photographs, printed materials photo applications. The diagonal split-image focusing
aid indicates sharp focus by the aligning of the two and a host of other objects. Useful for photographing
halves of the image. small items that cannot be easily handled in other FS-3 Horlzonal Spllt-lmage Screen: ways. Magnification ratios can be easily varied by Especially convenient for subjects having sharp
vertical lines (Horizontal format) or horizontal lines moving the camera up and down the column. And
(Vertical format). This screen is widely used, for provision is made for illumination equipment to example, photography. in architectural
FS-4 Spllt-lmage/Mlcroprbm Collar Screen: ensure correct lighting.
Combining the advantages of both types of screens, . Welght: 6 kg (13.2 lbs.)
this allows the photographer to employ the split.image
focusing aid for subjects with sharp lines, or the
microprism collar for general-area focusing sharpness.
FS-5 irlatte Screen:
This screen has an overall, uniform matte field that
allows critical focusing over wide areas. lt is especially
useful with certain focal-length lenses.
FS-6 Sectloned Matte Screen:
This screen too has an overall matte field, but atso
features cross-section horizontal and vertical lines that
can be exceptionally useful in checking perspective or
proportions, or insuring proper alignment of horizons.
FS.7 Crocc-Scale Screen:
An overall matte field featuring vertical and
horizontal cross-scale aids that allow the photographerEEEE[ilffi to make size comparisons, proportional checks, etc.
F8-41 Horlzontal Spllt-lmage/Mlcroprlgm Collar
w/Data Posltlon:
This is a new screen specially adapted for use with
the RTS ll Quartz Data Back. The horizontal split.
image and microprism collar focusing aids insure
sharpness, while a special section of the screen
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