Contax 9 assembly manual and parts lists contax 9 brochure. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Lenses are all manual focus, and the prism viewfinder is bright and clear, with a splitscreen focus point in the centre, surrounded by a microprism circle and then matte screen. Get the best deals on contax manual focus slr film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at. The yashica fri is similar in function to the rts and uses the same innards, it has a wonderful layout with the shutter speed dial in the traditional place. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Quartztimed, electronically operated verticaltravel metal focalplane shutter. While i have not ever shot with yashica manual focus lenses and so cant really compare them, i find the af lenses to be so exceptionally sharp that its hard to imagine theyre not as good which is what people seem to say about them. Contax 9 quartz, multilingue deutsch, english, francais, espanol. Introduced in 1980, the contax 7 md was, at that time, the smallest 35mm slr with an integrated motor drive. Contax 9 quartz instruction manual, user manual, pdf manual. Here we have a contax 9 winder ii for contax 9 35mm slr film cameras. Its a simple body with a great lens that i love carrying around. Mar 24, 2011 first of all, here are some various contax cameras, the contax 9 quartz is front, then the original contax s from 1949 dresden, and in back a nice, black, contax ii representing the prewar production.
Contax 9 winder ii instruction manual, user manual, free. Aperture preferred ae, match led manual metering, otf ttl flash metering, led meter display. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. However, by 2002 the companys film camera products were declining in sales, and its newer digital camera products failed to make serious inroads into the digital. Click here to go to main camera manual site right click on link below, choose save target assave to folder of your choice acrobat 7. This was an aperturepriority only model that was the first 35mm slr with integral motor drive. Contax nx instruction manual pdf download manualslib. The contax 9 q or quartz is a super fun camera to use. Previously id loved pentax with their spotmatics continue reading the yashica inquisition.
Speeds continuously variable on auto from 1 to 11 seconds. Contax 9 quartz operating instructions ml usermanual. This power winder screws into the bottom of your vintage contax 9 slr and allows for automatic advancement of the film, offering faster shots and continuous shooting mode. Just got into contax i have a 7ma and 167mt, with a yashi ml501.
The 9q had a quartz timed, electronicallycontrolled vertical. Contax manual focus slr film cameras for sale ebay. Automatic or manual focus can be selected according to the subject and setting so that the user can achieve the desired results with accuracy. It comes with its original box and case and manual, and the leatherette has been replaced with new. Please dont abuse this by downloading documents then selling them on ebay you know who you are. If the image below looks like your camera, click below to see the full manual. Please support this site with a paypal donation by clicking the button above. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras.
Modes demploi boitiers, moteurs et data back contax. A supposed sister camera o the contax 9 q, but it is more of cousin than anything else. With so many photographers coming to film, the demand for the ae1 has never been so high so ive been thinking about other cameras still under the radar that would perform better within the same price range. The metering system is a centerweighted system with a range of 0 to 18 ev f1. I have to say i love the 167, great handling, feels sturdy and solid as a rock. The first totally manual contax with a mechanical shutter. Ive not bothered with one of these, but in 1982 it was replaced with the 9 ma that added manual exposure to the camera.
Contax kyocera service manuals learn camera repair. Repair and service information for the contax camera. That means carl zeiss nagano, carl zeiss jena, and carl zeiss kiev, so to speak. Ive got rts, 7, 9, 167 and rx, and its the rts i like least its just too heavy for my taste. Oct 08, 2020 the contax 9 is nothing like the rts other than the obvious contax family look, it is exactly the same camera as the yashica fxd but in a nicer skin. The best film camera to start film photography you asked. Last week i read jdms post on the contax 9 quartz camera and i think i fell in love. The final products under the contax name were a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital cameras engineered and manufactured by japanese. Posted 10904 the next page contains information on this camera. Feb, 2016 now i am cleaning up a little and using the four 3540 year old film manual lenses that i had with my contax 9 slr which i still have and will keep. In the case of the contax 7 mamd quartz and contax 9 quartz, the shutter speed is locked in. Contax 9 quartz instruction manual, user manual, pdf. Luckily for you, i just happened to have one in my hands.
Contax 9 quartz instruction manual multilanguage original. It has speeds of 11 seconds to 1 of a sec in auto, and 1 to 1 in manual exposure mode. Dec 06, 2019 contax 9 manuale pdf repair and service information for the contax camera. Product details contax 9 repair manual contax kyocera. Contax 9 quartz 1979 contaxyashica mount camera photo.
Yashica ml lenses are almost as good as zeiss, but at half the price or better. The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. Dec 29, 2016 when you have the option of contax slr bodies like the 9 quartz or 167mt, is there any value or purpose in owning a yashica body in the same cy mount. They share the diminutive size, the vertical metal shutter controlled by quartz and the fx103 accepts the accessories of the 9 q cameras, like the winder.
The contax service manual gives a comprehensive list of possible causes of various symptoms and i suggest you refer to that if the cause of your problem. That said, i dont like using the 167 in manual, as it suffers severely from 1980s crazy control syndrome. Contax ae, contax mm experience the keh difference. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. Anyway, all humor aside, i picked one up on ebay for a really decent price and it is an even better looking camera in person than it is in the pictures and, it is in perfect. It arrived in 1979 and had quartz timed shutter speeds and other functions. We also have the factory assembly charts in the related items below. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for contax camera when you shop the largest online selection at ebay.
Contax 9 winder ii with box, manual, and case for contax. Contax 9 quartz offers unbelievable control over any. A spot meter is standard and allows creative freedom for the deliberate photographer. Contax tla30 instruction manual pdf download manualslib. The contax 9 service manual gives a comprehensive list of possible causes of various symptoms and i suggest you refer to that if the cause of your problem isnt obvious. Why this model of all the contax slr models, rts, rts ii, rts iii, 9q, 7 md quartz, etc this is what they had for sale at. Identical copal compact square electronicallycontrolled shutter with stepless speeds from 1 to 11 sec. Nov 17, 20 the next release bearing the contax name in 1980 was a bit of an oddity, the 7 md. Please help me find the manual for contax rx film camera. A camera made by yashica using the contax name under license from zeiss. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free.
Like other contax cameras of that era, it used bayonet mount, manual focus carl zeiss t lenses. Ttl metering system using a silicon photo diode, manual or aperturepriority exposure controls. Please help me find the manual for contax n1 35mm film camera. Contax 9 manuale pdf repair and service information for the contax camera. Earlier this year, i discovered the contax 9 quartz. Service manuals contax kyocera contax cameras made in japan by kyocerayashica. Md is a fair bit cheaper but does not have full shutter speed control, only a, flash sync and b. Weve got dual exposure modes aperture priority autoexposure plus meterassisted full manual modes, an incredibly advanced shutter, through.
Titanium is employed in construction of the camera body for durability and rough use under adverse conditions. I also have many yashi rfs, electrolynxmg1mccc which i am refurbing to sell one day. Nov 28, 2019 repair and service information for the contax camera. With the camera that is, not with jdm hes a little crotchety for my taste.
We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. 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. This is invisibly housed within the camera body, and can be set to simply windon after each exposure, or shoot continuously at 2 frames per second. Weve got dual exposure modes aperture priority autoexposure plus meter assisted full manual modes, an incredibly advanced shutter, through. The contax is a delight to use small for a 35mm slr, it is similar in size to the wellknown olympus om series, but still feels solid and well built. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Back in 1984 i thought it was time i upgraded from the yashica tl electro x i had been using for a number of years. Dec 17, 2018 the 9q had a quartztimed, electronicallycontrolled vertical metal shutter that was very advanced for its day. For the germanmade contax rangefinder cameras, see the zeissikon section. Get the best deals on manuals and guides for contax camera when you shop the largest online selection at. The camera was designed as a smaller 35mm slr that was still fullfeatured, and was intended for use by serious amateur and semiprofessional photographers. What i like the most is the simplicity in the field, the nice bright viewfinder, speedy settings and compatibility yashicazeiss lenses.
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