Therefore i like the optional flash adapter sa2, with which you can use the contax tla 200 in case i really need a good flash. Item pictured for illustrative purposes only, actual item not pictured. The final products under the contax name were a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital. The tla480 has three flash modes including ttl flash, auto flash and manual flash. Another well spec contax auto flash with a guide number of 28 in meters 92 in feet. Contax tla 20 contarex super electronic contax tla 30. I have a complete contax g2 rangefinder system including the tla 200, for kicks and giggles i tried it our on the g10 and it works well in ttl mode. Discussion in fuji x flash and artificial lighting led, etc. The contax tla 360 is the only electronic flash unit that i use with contax slr bodies. Fx1 split image, fx2 matte, fx3 grid specifications.
The maximum flash output of the tla480 is guide number 48 in meters 158 in feet at iso 100. And when using the tla extension cord for offcamera flash, always be sure that the sensor is kept aimed at the subject. Zeiss contax i rangefinder 19321936 the contax is the modern universal roll film miniature camera of unsurpassed efficiency and allround versatility. If you want fillflash, i suggest calculating it manually, since the g2 and g2 just dumbly add. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. Contax sans font free by type innovations font squirrel. Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10. A highperformance flash that offers extraordinary freedom and power for creative photography. Sign up for a free account, or sign in if youre already a member. Im probably going to modify a nikon sb20 by removing all the pins except for the center one and use it with my g2. Contax auto bellows system contax n1 contax real time winder system zeiss ikon selection contax guide contassa 35. Hi all, i am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. Find great deals on ebay for contax tla 360 and contax tla280. Yashica cs200 auto unit, including the guide number of.
Jan 08, 2012 the only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Contax claims perfect fillflash exposure, but dont believe them. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10. Nov 30, 2008 i have a complete contax g2 rangefinder system including the tla 200, for kicks and giggles i tried it our on the g10 and it works well in ttl mode. Contax tla 20, contax tla 30, contax tla 140 instruction.
Manuals and guides for contax camera for sale ebay. However the 802004 was light, compact and very good optically but not across the whole range and not at the far end unless stopped down well. Which contax tla flashes are fully compatible wg system. May 14, 2002 on the other hand a bigger internal flash would have made the body also bigger and needs more battery.
Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. The contax n1 is a 35mm auto focus slr camera introduced in 2001. The 280, 360 and 420 also have bounce and the 360 and 480 also have swivel. Around 2000 i picked up a contax g1 with 45mm and this flash the tla200. Sven, the g2 manual has several pages of instructions for tla flashes pp146. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. Also how has it been using the bounce in conjunction with the auxiliary flash. Tla capability for throughtheiens direct metering of flash. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. I assume it will fire with the camera no problem, but i am wondering if i will get the desired effect.
Contax tla 140 electronic flash unit original instruction. I look for a pdf neural crest cells pdf download about. Ah yes, me too, i have been amazed by the image quality of relatively cheap contax zeiss 282. Contax tla 20, contax tla 30, contax tla 140 instruction manual. The biggest contax i problem is a notoriously unreliable shutter. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla 200 flash. Service manual for contax rx camera body part a however, its operation was something of an acquired taste, which explains the contax ax. Find the perfect deal for contax camera lenses with free shipping on many items at ebay. The contax real time flash 540, or rtf540, is a highly sophisticated and unique. The only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for contax camera when you shop the largest online selection at. Contax users manual assures perfect ttl fillflash in daylight, but it works poorly. Dec 05, 2017 hibbeler, technische mechanik3, pearson.
Contax tla 20 instruction manual, user manual, free instruction. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla200 flash. The contax flash group published in a 1990 sales manual has only mentioned flash models such as tla360, tla280 with an ultraslim tla140 added up to. This free websites biggest source of support is when you use any of these links to approved sources. The tla30, when used with the contax rts ii quartz and other contaxes with direct ttl auto flash metering system, enables automatic electronic flash photography by means of direct ttl auto flash metering using the cameras light sensor that automatically controls the flash exposures in which the light through the lens is directly read from the film surface, this is often. Contax tla 200 hotshoe clipon flash sign in to comment.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. View and download contax g2 instruction manual online. The flash shoe is left free for light stand mounting when the side port connection is made. Contax tla 140 electronic flash unit original instruction manual on. The tla30, when used with the contax rts ii quartz and other contaxes with direct ttl auto flash metering system, enables automatic electronic flash photography by means of direct ttl auto flash metering using the cameras light sensor that automatically controls the flash exposures in which the light through the lens is directly read from the film surface, this is often called ttl otf. The contax tla 140 and tla 200 flashes were specifically designed for the contax g series, but other flashes, especially the contax tla 280 and tla 360 also work well with these models.
The two below just happen to be teeny flashes in titanium styled to match the contax g system. Contax tla 360 flash contina matic ii and iii contax 645. Contax provides prebuilt solutions for customers who use sap applications. On the other hand a bigger internal flash would have made the body also bigger and needs more battery. Our global team of professionals provide expert sap services, delivered locally. Discussion in x100, x100s, x100t, x100f, x70, xf10 started by texbaz, oct 29, 20. Rockford, ilreturn to tophi all, i am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. The above messages cite an excellent example of the tla 360 bounce. Page 8 photography using the tla30 with a contax incorporating a direct ttl auto flash metering system, you can easily take closeup flash shots in the ttl auto mode by coupling it to macro lenses, adapter rings, auto. In 2005, kyocera sold its camera business to cosina and announced it would cease all activity. I wanted to pass this on if others were looking for an accessory flash that is small but would play nice with the g10. Contax tla 360 english contax tla 360 bedienungsanleitung. I recently acquired a tla 200 this week and want to clarify a few details before using it. Zeiss sales brochure the contax represents an entirely new design of camera.
The tla 360 works with all contax slrs, but it is designed to take full advantage of ttl flash metering and other electronic features offered by newer advanced contax bodies, such as the rx or rtsiii. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Contax st slr camera 35mm overview and full product specs on cnet. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Since it uses the same lithium batteries as the contax g series cameras, it doubles as a spare battery holder. Get the best deals on contax tla 200 when you shop the largest online selection at. It is fully compatible with the contax tla system and provides more.
Contax is a gold sap partner, authorized by sap to sell, implement and support sap software products. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Multiflash cords are available and up to six contax tla compatible flashes can be controlled from a single camera simultaneously.
The very simple construction is quickly understood whereupon the numerous technical advantages will be found to. Real world, most of the contax is you encounter will likely have an inoperable shutter. Contax g2 instructions manual book guide for film camera flash contax tla 200. Even worse than that, few repairmen are willing to even try to fix them. Cameraflash communication is provided by the proprietary contax 5contact flash mount, although the flash works on older or mechanical contax. If the image below looks like your camera, click below. By the way, can anyone contribute to create a users manual for tla 200. I plan on eventually shooting an entire roll, with different settings and take notes.
The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. Contax t2 flash photos have a very specific look about them, which i would like to try to replicate. Jun 22, 2005 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Shows moderate wear for the age of the item, with the possibility of small dings or blemishes. Contax has nine service delivery centers in usa, canada, australia and the netherlands. The g1 was introduced in 1994 with the g2 joining it in 1996. I guess the retro and close similarities looks wise, is what drew me to this camera. Contax stylised as contax in the kyocera era began as a camera model in the zeiss ikon line in 1932, and later became a brand name. The tla480 offers ttl flash metering and is completely integral with the contax tla system.
Contax tla 140 film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. The system, when used with any contax tlaseries flash, has full ttl control. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. Discussing tla 200 flash exposure compensation for g2 in contax. Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10 ft overview and full product specs on cnet. Live ttl ofthefilm metering with any contax tla flash.
The system, when used with any contax tla series flash, has full ttl control. Contax tla 140 electronic flash unit original instruction manual. Accessories this is also one of the big advantages of the t3. This is just one of the solutions for you to be successful. Previous next tla 200,tla480 set, and other contax flash accessories. The rating of the equipment is at 80 to 89 percent of original condition. Multiflash cords are available and up to six contax tlacompatible flashes can be controlled from a single camera simultaneously. Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10 ft. It usually overexposes, suggesting that the g2 is ignoring the ambient light in its overall exposure calculations. All of them give me wonderful hours taking pictures. The final products under the contax name were a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital cameras engineered and manufactured. Contax tla 360 electronic flash unit tim rogers photo. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras.
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