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Contax S2 User Manual

Contax S2
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Contax S2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Lens MountContax/Yashica (C/Y)
Film Format35mm
FocusManual
Camera TypeSLR
Shutter Speed1/4000 to 16 seconds, Bulb
Metering ModesCenter-weighted average

Summary

Name of Parts

Basic Shooting Procedures

Attaching Accessories

Attaching the Strap

Instructions for attaching the camera strap securely.

Attaching the Eye Cup and Correction Lens

Guide for attaching viewfinder accessories like eye cups and correction lenses.

Loading the Batteries

Battery Check

Lens Mounting and Removal

Mounting the Lens

Step-by-step guide for attaching a lens to the camera body.

Removing the Lens

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

Loading the Film

Camera Controls Overview

Film Advance Lever

Explanation of the film advance lever's function and operation.

Shutter Release Button Functions

Details on how to use the shutter button for exposure and taking pictures.

Shutter Release Button Ring Settings

Information on adjusting the shutter release button ring for proper operation.

Exposure Counter

Film Speed Setting

Viewfinder Indications

Aperture Setting

Shutter Speed Setting

Focusing Techniques

Focusing with Split Image Spot

How to achieve focus using the central split-image focusing aid.

Focusing with Microprism Collar

Method for focusing using the microprism collar and matte screen.

How to Hold the Camera

Exposure Setting

Shutter Speed LED Indicators

Flickering Shutter Speed LEDs

LEDs that indicate the currently set shutter speed.

Continuously Lit Shutter Speed LEDs

LEDs showing the recommended shutter speed for the current exposure.

Meter Coupling Range

Rewinding the Film

Depth of Field

Depth of Field Scale and Button

Depth of Field Scale

How to read and use the depth of field scale on the lens.

Aperture Stop-Down Button

Function and use of the button to check depth of field and brightness.

Self-Timer Photography

Multiple Exposures

Flash Photography

Camera Synchronization

How to connect and synchronize external flash units with the camera.

Flash Sync Speed

Recommended shutter speeds for optimal flash synchronization.

Flash Aperture Setting

Cable Release Socket

"B" (Bulb) Photography

Infrared Photography

Exposure for Infrared Film

Guidance on setting exposure for infrared films, as the meter is not effective.

Infrared Compensation Mark

How to use the infrared index mark for accurate focusing with red filters.

Optional Accessories

Focusing Screen Types

Overview of available interchangeable focusing screens and their uses.

Eyepiece Accessories

Diopter Correction Lenses

Description of diopter lenses for correcting viewfinder vision.

Flex Case C-3

Information about the protective case for lenses.

Contax S2 vs. Other Contax Cameras

Camera Care and Precautions

Camera Care

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera to prevent damage.

Shutter Precautions

Specific warnings regarding the delicate mechanical shutter curtain.

Camera Storage

Recommendations for storing the camera when not in use.

Main Specifications

General Specifications (French)

Main Features (Spanish)

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