Does the Contax G1 have a light meter?

Does the Contax G1 have a light meter?

The Contax G1 has a center-weighted light meter built into it which does a pretty good job. If you find yourself using the focus and recompose technique way too often, the camera also features an auto exposure lock (AEL) function.

Is Contax G1 a rangefinder?

Yes, the Contax G1 is a fully automatic 35mm rangefinder-style film camera with automatic focus and exposure control. The camera has two autofocus modes: single or continuous (up to 2 frames per second).

Why did Contax stop making cameras?

We were in shock. The camera that replaced it (the Contarex SLR) was a fine camera, but it cost so much more money, it never made the inroads into the market the Contax did. Then, we had to stop carrying the Contarex because they were just too much money.”

Is the Contax G1 reliable?

The Contax G1 offers a reliable autofocus that still requires you to slow down and consider each shot before fully pressing the shutter button.

What lenses fit on a Contax G1?

Of this batch of seven lenses, the original G1 could accept only four, the 16, 28, 45, and 90mm lenses. Later or modified versions of the G1, the so-called “green label” G1 indicated by a literal green sticker where the film canister is inserted, could also accept the mythical 16mm lens and the 35mm lens.

Can you use G1 lenses on a G2?

The G2 can use the newest 21mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/2 lenses, while the G1 needs to be modified to take these. Only the G2 can use the 35-70mm zoom. The G2 has a dedicated wheel to set the film advance mode, compared to a button on the G1.

What lenses work with Contax G1?

The range of G-mount lenses comprises a complete set – the 16mm Hologon, the 21mm Biogon, the 28mm Biogon, the 35mm Planar, the 45mm Planar, the 90mm Sonnar, and the 35-70 Vario-Sonnar. Of this batch of seven lenses, the original G1 could accept only four, the 16, 28, 45, and 90mm lenses.

Can you manual focus Contax G1?

Manual focusing with the G1 is actually surprisingly easier. First, one can just use zone focusing and turn the demarcated focus dial to the desired distance. For instance, if you know you’re shooting something far away, just manually focus to infinity.

What is the lens mount for Contax G1?

Contax G-mount
The Contax G camera line consists of two cameras, the G1 and G2, interchangeable-lens cameras sold by Kyocera under the Contax brand in competition with the Leica M7, Cosina Voigtländer Bessa-R, and Konica Hexar RF….Contax G.

What battery does Contax G1 take?

They both run on two small CR2 batteries. Each body is rated for 80 rolls of 24-exposure film per set. The flange focal distance is specified as 28.95mm ± 0.02mm, per the factory Contax G2 service manual. The G1 was the first G system body.