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. When it comes to autofocusing manual lenses on film cameras there is really only one option. This is really a bigger, tougher 9q with some pro features added. Does anyone have a copy of the manual for this flash they could upload. Contax north america, a division of kyocera optics, inc.
We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. The contax nx is an autofocus single lens reflex camera based on the contax fundamental principle of building cameras for creating works of art. Hi all, i am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. Looks like it has a lot of features and options, but i really need a manual to figure it out. Contax users manual assures perfect ttl fillflash in daylight, but it works poorly. The 6mp contax n digital was the endoftheline for contax slrs. If you decide on total manual exposure, the g2 can manage it, but make no assumptions as there are lots of details and recommendations. Aug 19, 2016 the 6mp contax n digital was the endoftheline for contax slrs. Contax tla 20, contax tla 30, contax tla 140 instruction manual. Contax tla 140 electronic flash unit original instruction. As a 9q user, if you picked one up it would be completely familiar to you. For use with other cameras, the tla 30 features two additional auto settings for exposure control through the builtin sensor or manual settings at full, and 116 power. I do not find anything about and when using a flash, to manually set the speed dial to 125 for flash units attached via sync cords. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual.
Automatic or manual focus can be selected according to the subject and setting so that the user can achieve the desired results with accuracy. Contax tla 30 instruction manual, user manual, free pdf. Contax tla30 auto flash total versatility and full creative control over. The final products under the contax name were a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital cameras engineered and manufactured by kyocera, and. Contax claims perfect fillflash exposure, but dont believe them. Contax flash tla30 tla 30 beautiful and function perfectly. The maximum flash output of the tla480 is guide number 48 in meters 158 in feet at iso 100. Instruction manual contax tla30 instruction manual 11 pages. The contax tla 360 is the only electronic flash unit that i use with contax slr bodies. Contaxrxmanualpdf contaxtmanualpdf contaxt2manualpdf contaxt3instructionmanualpdf contaxtla360pdf contaxtvsmanualpdf. With the contax tla 360 on the c645, how do you program to fill flash in manual and av modes. Got flash contax tla 30 accessories and care home adapters. If you want fillflash, i suggest calculating it manually, since the g2 and g2 just dumbly add. When using the tla30 with a contax camera incorporating direct ttl auto.
Contax sl300r t and later on u4r, compact cameras with a carl zeiss vario tessar zoom and a rotating screen. And a big zoommacro looking lens which says tefnon hd mc zoom 1. It usually overexposes, suggesting that the g2 is ignoring the ambient light in its overall exposure calculations. Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10 ft overview and full product specs on cnet. The end focusing result remains the same, but instead of having a fixed piece of film and moving the lens, the ax keeps the lens fixed and moved the film. Dec 26, 2014 this one more setting to check and select prior to exposures. Contax tla 360 flash contina matic ii and iii contax 645. Contax tla 140 electronic flash unit original instruction manual on. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads.
This is the original manual which was released alongside the contax tla 360 at the time of its debut. I have just bought a used instruction manual from a friendly someone via an online shop, and hopefully i can find sometime to convert the users manual into a. From these 5 perhaps the best bargain in terms of price vs. Contax tla 280 hotshoe clipon flash series specs cnet. And being equipped with normal auto and manual flash functions, it can be used for electronic flash photography with other cameras as well.
Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10 ft. Autofocus manual lenses with the contax ax contax, unable to convince carl zeiss to make their lenses move, flipped the idea on its head and decided to move the film instead. Contax tla 30 instruction manual, user manual, free pdf manual. Contax slr film cameras have a large range of manual options, encouraging photographers to improve their skills. Am particularly interested in the stoboscopic feaure is this high speed synch. I experiment with metz sca 380 yc 45ct4 on eos 5d mk1.
First introduced in 1932, contax cameras are designed in germany, manufactured in japan and suitable for both amateur and professional level photography. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for contax camera when you. I just meant that if you upload your scan into the forum into a new thread, please name it like contax tla 360 manual pdf or something similar. 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.
I have the manual, but didnt recognize, that it might have to do something with the flash, so i did not read the flash part. Manuals and guides for contax camera for sale ebay. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. Reluctantly, as digital photography improved, i eventually went with nikon. For any kind of photography, this flash is failsafe and allows you to concentrate. Contaxtmanualpdf contaxt2manualpdf contaxt3instructionmanualpdf contaxtla360pdf contaxtvsmanualpdf.
Purchase an extra manual if you need more information about settings, features, or specifications. If you are not using a contax tla flash, then you need to us the x setting which fixes the shutter speed. The konica hexar af they have a manual focus one, is sort of a point and shoot because its fast, fits in your pocket and is not large and heavy. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Yashica contax tla 30 price total versatility and full creative control. Contax auto bellows system contax n1 contax real time winder system zeiss ikon selection contax guide contassa 35. Focal camera guides the perfect follow on to a camera manual. Contax tla 20 contarex super electronic contax tla 30. Contax tla 360 electronic flash unit tim rogers photo. Find great deals on ebay for contax tla 360 and contax tla280. Ttl, two aperture auto operation, three manual modes, test button builtin. Contax tla 140 electronic flash unit original instruction manual.
The tla480 offers ttl flash metering and is completely integral with the contax tla system. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. After all, the rts ii had some great features with its centre weighted meter and aperture priority mode, it was a more relaxed camera than the allmanual s2. Its really a mismatch because the 280 is built for the contax slrs and its cheesy manual zoomhead settings dont quite correspond to the g lenses 28, 35, 45, 90 vs 28, 35, 50, 85 on the flash. Just found this thread when looking for a users manual for my tla30. Contax ax 35mm slr film camera body only for sale online ebay. The user manual indicated that in non daylight situation, swith to ael, it will be in slow sync. Contax tla 280 hotshoe clipon flash series sign in to comment. Takes 8 yes 8 aa batteries which i can only assume last forever, i put some cheap ones in there a year ago, ive shot probably 30.
The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. Contax i4r, the smallest compact contax, and the last camera from the contax marque. 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. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to. For use with other cameras, the tla 30 features two additional auto settings for exposure control through the.
Two very well taken shots of the contax tla 20 and tla 30 flash units contributed by mr. The tla480 has three flash modes including ttl flash, auto flash and manual flash. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10 in reply to london aye dec 1, 2008 btw if you are going to use this set up, use your manual settings in the camera as the tla 200 is a powerful little fellow. Used with the contax series cameras, the tla 30 provides fully dedicated flash control, along with direct, ttl metering of flash exposures at the film plane. I have opted for an old contax tla 30 which has some advantages for me. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Seals are good, did some 30 second light leak tests and they were completely blank. Which contax tla flashes are fully compatible wg system.
Tla system accessories tla extension cord 100, tla extension cords 100ss. We have 1 contax tla30 manual available for free pdf download. But you can upload it also in this thread here and i can move the whole thread into the manuals section. When using a camera other than a contax with direct ttl auto flash metering system, the tla30 will operate in the manual mode with a guide number of 30, at asaiso 100m. The system, when used with any contax tlaseries flash, has full ttl control. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Konica hexar af was peter lindbergh using one in nyc when.
Service manual for contax rx camera body part a however, its operation was something of an acquired taste, which explains the contax ax this had a unique autofocus system that worked with manual. Jun 06, 2009 does anyone have a copy of the manual for this flash they could upload. Jan 08, 2012 the only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Page 7 in bounce flash, make sure that no direct light from the flash unit strikes the subject. If youve lost your manual also known as an instruction manual, instruction book or user guide youll find it here. The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. Although very compact and simple to use, the sl300rt featured some manual settings including metering and focus lock. Its threepin hotshoe connection with the camera is limited to flash ready, flash on, and flash off, much less sophisticated than the tla 360. My mum unearthed and ancient well ancient looking contax 7 md quartz. It is a rather large unit that offers manual 3 levels auto including desirable f8 at 100 asa and ttl modes. Contax produce a range of single lens reflex slr cameras.
Contax tla 360, gn 36, lots of features, including stroboscopic. This one more setting to check and select prior to exposures. Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10. The two below just happen to be teeny flashes in titanium styled to match the contax g system. Chunky sibling of the contax rx and rts cameras, the ax was released in 1996 and it remains the only camera ever produced that can autofocus manual focus lenses the ax was produced by kyocera who took indirect stewardship of the contax brand following. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. The only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Posted 8512 the next page contains information on this camera. Content in this site is based largely on a contax tla30 instruction manual. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for contax camera when you shop the largest online selection at.
Am particularly interested in the stoboscopic feaure is. The autofocus is very slow if compared with any canon equipment, but it works and can be used as a extra help for the manual focus operations. Kyocera americas news contax announces new addition to. I have just bought a used instruction manual from a friendly someone via an online shop, and hopefully i can find sometime to convert the user s manual into a. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10. The system, when used with any contax tla series flash, has full ttl control.
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