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Contax G2 User Manual

Contax G2
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Contax G2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Type35mm rangefinder camera
Lens MountContax G mount
Film RewindAutomatic
Power Source2 x CR2 batteries
Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual
MeteringTTL Center-Weighted
ViewfinderOptical
Film AdvanceAutomatic

Summary

Basic Steps

Load the Batteries

Instructions for installing batteries into the camera for power.

Mount the Lens

Guide to attaching and detaching camera lenses correctly.

Turn on the Main Switch

Steps to power on the camera and its main switch.

Loading the Batteries

Mounting and Dismounting the Lens

Mounting the Lens

Detailed steps for attaching a lens to the camera body.

Dismounting the Lens

Instructions on how to safely remove a lens from the camera.

Display in the Viewfinder

Display Panel/Exposure Counter

Loading the Film

Setting and Checking the Film Speed

Setting the Film Speed

Methods for manually or automatically setting the film speed.

Shutter-Speed Dial

Drive Mode Dial

Focus-Mode Dial/Focus Lock Button

Focus-Mode Dial

Selecting between SAF, CAF, and MF focusing modes.

Rewinding the Film

Focusing the Lens

SAF (Single Auto Focus) Mode

Using single auto focus for stationary subjects.

CAF (Continuous Auto Focus) Mode

Using continuous auto focus for moving subjects.

Focusing on Auto Focus ("SAF", "CAF")

Focus Lock

Manual Focus Techniques

Camera Functions and Applied Techniques

Selecting the Exposure Mode

Choosing between Aperture-priority, Manual, Bulb, and Flash exposure modes.

Aperture-priority Auto Exposure

Manual Exposure

Exposure Compensation

Using the Exposure Compensation Dial

How to adjust exposure settings using the compensation dial.

Using the AE Lock

Using the A.B.C. Mode (Automatic Exposure Compensation for 3 Consecutive Frames)

Flash Photography

Taking Pictures on TTL Direct Light Metering

Using TTL metering for flash photography.

Manual, X and Bulb Exposures

Slow-Shutter Synchronization Flash Photography

Second Curtain Synchronization

Multiple Exposure

Using the Self-timer

List of the Custom Functions

Metering System

Using the Hologon 16 mm F8

Focusing

Depth of Field

Camera Care and Precautions

Specifications

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