Contax 645
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The Contax 645 is a medium format film camera renowned for its exceptional image quality, featuring a robust build and advanced autofocus system. It boasts a 6x4.5 cm frame size, ideal for professional photography, and is compatible with Carl Zeiss lenses for unparalleled sharpness and clarity. Its user-friendly design and interchangeable digital back option make it a versatile choice.
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Type: Medium format SLR camera
Format: 6 x 4.5 cm
Lens Mount: Contax 645 AF mount
Autofocus: Yes, phase detection autofocus system
Focus Modes: Single, Continuous, Manual
Exposure Modes: Program AE (P), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Manual (M), Bulb (B)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 sec to 16 seconds in Manual mode; up to 30 seconds in Program and Aperture Priority modes; Bulb mode for long exposures
Maximum flash sync: 1/125 sec.
Metering Modes: Center-weighted, Spot, Average
Film Transport: Motorized, automatic film advance and rewind
Power Source: 2CR5 lithium battery
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Contax 645 body
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The Contax 645 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f3.5 lens is is the super wide angle lens in the Contax 645 autofocus system. The focal length of 35mm on the Contax 645 camera produces images similar to those from a 21mm lens on a 35mm Contax SLR. It is the lens of choice for dramatic wide angle perspectives, an important tool for professional landscape, advertising and industrial photography.
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Lens mount: Contax 645 mount
Focal Length: 35mm
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View: 89°
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.5 meters (1.64 feet)
Maximum Magnification: 0.21x
Filter Size: 95mm
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Contax Distagon T* 35mm f3.5
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The Contax 645 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 45mm f/2.8 lens is the all-purpose wide angle lens in the Contax 645 autofocus system. The focal length of 45mm on a Contax 645 medium format camera produces images similar to the 28mm lens on a Contax 35mm SLR. The optical system of the lens was designed using the latest technology, incorporating internal focusing (IF). Thus it is the the right optic for most scenic landscapes and cities.
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Lens mount: Contax 645 mount
Focal Length: 45mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View: 76°
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)
Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
Filter Thread Size: 82mm
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Contax Distagon T* 45mm f2.8
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The Contax 645 Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 55mm f3.5 lens is the compact and light-weight all-purpose wide-angle lens in the Contax 645 autofocus system. The focal length of 55mm on a Contax 645 camera produces images similar to those from 35mm lenses on 35mm SLRs. With these features this lens is the ideal for photojournalistic ”street photography” with the Contax 645 AF camera.
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Lens Mount: Contax 645 mount
Focal Length: 55mm
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
Minimum Aperture: f/32
Lens Construction: 7 elements
Minimum Focus Distance: Approximately 0.5 meters (1.6 feet)
Filter Size: 95mm
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Contax Distagon T* 55mm f3.5
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The Contax 645 Carl Zeiss Planar T* 80mm f2 lens is the most successful camera lens design ever created. This nearly symmetrical layout provides the lens designer with numerous means to correct aberrations extraordinarily well, even for wide open apertures. The ideal basis for high-performance lenses with great color correction, high speed, flat image plane (this is where the name comes from) and low distortion. The Planar design is the basis for nearly all professional ’workhorse’ lenses on earth and in space today.
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Lens mount: Contax 645 mount
Focal Length: 80mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Angle of View: 30°
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7m (2.3 ft)
Filter Size: 67mm
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Contax Planar T* 80mm f2
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At a focal length of twice the format diagonal the Contax 645 Sonnar T* 140mm f2.8 lens is the first choice for pleasing head and shoulders portraits of people. It is also a general purpose telephoto lens for handheld shots in travel, sports, fashion, editorial and theatrical photography, to mention just a few. The Contax 645 autofocus further adds tremendously to the versatility of this lens. Size and weight have been kept low to make it an ideal travel companion on scenic landscape photo assignments and calendar productions.
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Lens mount: Contax 645 mount
Focal Length: 140mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Aperture: f/32
Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Angle of View: 24°
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.4 m (4.6 ft)
Filter Size: 67mm
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Contax Sonnar T* 140mm f2.8
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The Contax 645 film back for 120/220 film offers versatility with its dual-format capability, accommodating both medium format roll sizes seamlessly. Engineered with precision, it ensures reliable film advancement and exposure accuracy, essential for capturing high-resolution images with the Contax 645 medium format camera system.
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Type: The film back is a modular part of the Contax 645 system, allowing interchangeable film inserts for different formats.
Formats Supported: It supports both 120 and 220 (now discontinued) film formats.
Loading Mechanism: The back features a straightforward loading mechanism where the film roll is inserted and automatically advanced.
Compatibility: Designed specifically for use with the Contax 645 medium format camera body.
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Contax 645 120/220 film back
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The Contax TLA360 flash is a compact, TTL-compatible unit designed for Contax SLR cameras. It offers powerful lighting with a guide number of 36 (meters at ISO 100), adjustable in manual mode, and features bounce and swivel capabilities for versatile lighting angles. The TLA360 integrates seamlessly with the Contax 645 system, providing reliable and efficient flash photography in various conditions.
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Guide Number: 36 (in meters at ISO 100)
Coverage: Covers lenses as wide as 24mm (35mm format)
Modes: TTL Auto Flash, Manual Flash (full and 1/16 power settings), Wireless TTL mode (as a slave unit)
Power Source: Requires 4x AA batteries
Recycle Time: Approximately 6 seconds (with fresh batteries)
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Contax TLA360 flash