Major Features:

• TTL (Through The Lens) phase difference detection method
• Contax NX Improved TTL phase - difference detection method
• Focusing system can be switched easily between AF and MF mode with dual focus mechanism lenses.
• Focus frame selection system 5-Point Wide Array Diagonal Focus System
• 5-Point Wide Array Diagonal Focus System enables the user to select the best focusing point.
• Easy operation
• The user can operate the Contax NX in most situations without taking their eye away from the viewfinder.
• Built-in TTL Flash
• The Contax NX is the first Contax SLR with a built in TTL Flash system.
• Three exposure metering modes:
  Evaluative Metering
  Center-Weighted Average Metering
  Spot Metering
• The external Flash Auto-Set Function
• The external Flash Auto-Set Function ensures improved control when flash photography is required.
• 20 Custom Functions Selected by a photographer according to their needs:
  1. Power hold interval. (The time to auto power off can be set to either 4,8,12 or 16 seconds.)
  2. AE lock, activated by pressing shutter button half way, can be turned on or off.
  3. Shutter time increment settings of 1 TV or ? TV steps.
  4. Exposure compensation increment settings of 1/3 EV or ? EV steps.
  5. Information indications in viewfinder in Evaluative Metering can be adjusted to show:
     Exposure compensation
     Difference from Spot Metering
     Difference from Center Weighted Average metering.
  6. ABC exposure order
     (standard-over-under or over-standard-under)
  7. AF point selection
     (AF point selected with focus frame selector or display panel light button and AF point select lever must be used in tandem to change active AF point)
  8. Supplementary AF light (on/off)
  9. AF audible focus signal (on/off)
  10. Superimposed focus frame when the shutter button is pressed half way
      (focus frame flashes red for a moment: on/off)
  11. Superimposed focus frame when in focus (on/off)
  12. Automatic rewind (on/off)
  13. Film leader in or out on rewind (on/off)
  14. Depth-of-field review button operation (on when depressed or on/off operation)
  15. Focus button function in MF mode (SAF/CAF)
  16. Red eye reduction (on/off)
  17. Exposure compensation setting (AV, P mode) (F dial/F dial and R dial)
  18. Aperture value display with Zoom lenses (aperture ring setting/actual aperture value)
  19. Duration of exposure compensation (until powered off/until setting is canceled)
  20. Exposure compensation setting (F dial/F dial and display panel light button)
• CLE: Restores all default settings.

Contax NX Specifications

Type:	35mm focal plane type AF/AE single lens reflex camera
Image size:	24 x 36mm
Lens mount:	CONTAX N mount
Shutter type:	Vertical travel focal plane shutter
Shutter speeds:	AV, TV and P: 32~1/4000 sec. M: 32~1/4000 sec. and bulb X: 1/125 sec. (M mode)
Flash sync. speed:	X contact (synchronized at up to 1/125 sec.) Direct contact and synchronization terminal included
Self-timer:	Electronic type, 10 sec. Delay
Shutter release:	Electronic release, with dedicated cable switch socket
Exposure control:	Aperture priority auto Shutter priority auto Program auto Manual exposure TTL auto flash
Metering system:	TTL evaluative metering, center-weighted average metering, or spot metering (selectable)
Metering range (ISO100, F1.4):	Evaluative metering: EV0~21 Center-weighted average metering: EV0~20 Spot metering: EV3~20
Film speed range:	Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 25~5000 Manual setting ISO 6~6400
AE lock:	EV at image plane stored in memory
Exposure compensation:	+3EV~-3EV (in steps of 1/3 or 1/2)
ABC function:	Exposure compensation with ABC button and single command dial setting Compensation range +/-0.3EV, +/-0.5EV, +/-1EV
Built in flash:	Guide number 13.5 (ISO100), up to focal distance of 28mm, red-eye reduction flash
Automatic flash intensity adjustment:	TTL direct metering
Flash sync.:	Automatic selection of shutter speed when flash is completely charged
Flash auto setting function:	Possible by combination with Contax flash unit with flash auto setting function
Second curtain sync.:	Possible with built in flash or Contax flash unit with second curtain synchronization function
Auto focus:	5-point TTL phase difference detection
Viewfinder:	Pentaprism eye-level (long-eye point) Field of view 93% Magnification 0.78x (with 50mm standard lens at infinity, -1D diopter)
Diopter correction:	Separately available FL type fitted for correction, eight variations
Focusing screen:	Fixed, full matte
Viewfinder display:	Focus frame, film counter/self-timer time/ABC shooting order, film loading, flash mark, compensation mark, focus display, aperture value, shutter speed, metering mode icon, exposure meter, exposure compensation icon, manual exposure mark
Display panel:	Film counter/self timer time/ABC shooting order/bulb elapsed time/film loading, battery mark, distance display, focus mode (manual focus, single auto focus, continuous auto focus), exposure mode (manual exposure, aperture priority auto, shutter priority auto, program auto), metering display spot metering, center-weighted average metering, evaluative metering), drive mode (self timer photography, single-frame photography, continuous photography), DX/ISO mark, ABC compensation mark, built in flash intensity compensation mark, aperture value/ABC compensation/internal flash intensity compensation, shutter speed/film speed/custom functions, exposure compensation, CF mark
Film loading:	Auto loading with automatic advance to film counter 01
Film advance:	Automatic with built-in motor
Film rewind:	Automatic with built-in motor (with auto return/auto stop function), mid-roll rewinding possible
Drive modes:	Single frame, continuous, 10 sec. self timer
Winding speed:	Up to approximately 2.3 frames/sec. at continuous shooting (C mode) (with new batteries, at normal room temperature, and based on Contax testing standards)
Film counter:	Auto reset additive type for display panel and viewfinder
Accessory shoe:	Direct X contact (with TLA flash interlocking contacts)
Custom functions:	20 functions possible
Batteries:	2 x (CR2) 3V lithium batteries
Battery check:	Auto checking, indicated on display panel
Number of rolls:	Approximately 25 rolls 24-exposure cartridges at normal room temperature (with new batteries and based on Contax testing standards)
Others:	Aperture check button, AF supplementary light
Dimensions:	142mm (width) x 113mm (height) x 66mm (depth)
Weight (g):	605 grams (excluding batteries)
Optional accessories:	Flexible case C-9 and Data-back D-11

 
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