One slight weakness is the fact that fastest flash synch speed is only 1125 second. The camera can be set anywhere from 16 seconds to 14000 second plus bulb. Kyocera americas news contax announces new addition to. I recently acquired a tla 200 this week and want to clarify a few details.
Contax tla 140 film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. I used it on some of my older cameras as well as the sony. In auto, the g2 uses anywhere between 160 and 1 200 as it sees fit. Two tla 200 s syncronized and a 28mm lens works great for group shots. About contax contax north america, a division of kyocera optics, inc. Sadly, canons ez and ex flash units use different ttl schemes. Discussing tla 200 flash exposure compensation for g2 in contax. Despite the nearlyidentical names, the ez strobes which use a system called attl can only be used as fullpowermanual strobes with pure ettl cameras like the g1g2 or the d30. View and download contax t2 instruction manual online. Contax tla 280 hotshoe clipon flash series specs cnet. This can create some problems when using flash in high ambient light situations, but it is not far below the 1200 actual maximum synch speed on most of the higherend contax bodies. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Its really a mismatch because the 280 is built for the contax slrs and its cheesy manual zoomhead settings dont quite correspond to the g lenses 28, 35, 45, 90 vs 28, 35, 50, 85 on the flash. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual.
Aug 19, 2014 the camera can be set anywhere from 16 seconds to 14000 second plus bulb. The contax flash group published in a 1990 sales manual has only mentioned flash models such as tla 360, tla280 with an ultraslim tla 140 added up to the lineup replaced by a tla 200 at later stage. Which contax tla flashes are fully compatible wg system. As i dont have any instruction manuals for the older tla 30. I have opted for an old contax tla 30 which has some advantages for me. Like all modern contax manualfocus slr cameras, the s2 used the contaxyashica bayonet mount in order to accept. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund.
All the interchangeable lenses contax 645 lenses with nam1 adapter and accessories from the contax n1 and contax nx can be used with contax n digital. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction manual paperback 2002 5. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10 ft overview and full product specs on cnet. Provides superb color redention with slowspeed negative film and the fabulous tstar gseries lenses. It is a fully mechanical, manual focus, manuallyoperated 35mm slr camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates. The guide number of 68 feet allows photographers to position the flash however they want, which helps produce welllit portraits in any lighting environment. It is a fully mechanical, manualfocus, manuallyoperated 35mm slr camera, using batteries only to power the light meter, and features titanium top and bottom plates. Sep 24, 2014 using the hammerhead type contax real time flash 540. The ttl control has worked nearly perfectly for me. Contax t2 flash photos have a very specific look about them, which i would like to try to replicate. Hi all, i am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. However, if you need some serious power, forget about it.
The rating of the equipment is at 80 to 89 percent of original condition. Using the hammerhead type contax real time flash 540. The maximum flash output of the tla480 is guide number 48 in meters 158 in feet at iso 100. The contax s2 was originally introduced in october 1992 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of contax cameras. Jun 22, 2005 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. I finally decided myself and bought a flash for my 5d. Contax tla 20, contax tla 30, contax tla 140 instruction manual. Get the best deals on contax camera flash accessories when you shop the largest online selection at.
Flash exposure works well with flash as the only source of light, but fill flash works poorly. I guess the retro and close similarities looks wise, is what drew me to this camera. Will the contax ps120 power pack for the tla 480 also work on the tla 360 flash. Jan 20, 2017 i also had a contax tla 200 which was more powerful, but i preferred the leica as for some reason the one i bought wasnt very reliable and batteries were a painexpensive. This can create some problems when using flash in high ambient light situations, but it is not far below the 1 200 actual maximum synch speed on most of the higherend contax bodies. The tla480 has three flash modes including ttl flash, auto flash and manual flash. Its threepin hotshoe connection with the camera is limited to flash ready, flash on, and flash off, much less sophisticated than the tla 360. I also had a contax tla 200 which was more powerful, but i. Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. If you want fillflash, i suggest calculating it manually, since the g2 and g2 just dumbly add.
Contrary to contax claims in their users manual, fill flash gives arbitrary results. I assume it will fire with the camera no problem, but i am wondering if i will get the desired effect. Its acceptable for occasional fill, but one wouldnt want to depend on it as a replacement for a full sized flash. I know that the manual states that the ps220 works but wondered if any of you had tried the ps120 on the tla 360. Both are better suited for low light, which i shoot a lot of. Batteries,cables,selection of manual and automatic exposure shown. I always use the units either one, or two syncronized off camera with ttl, using the contax cords. The tla 360 works with all contax slrs, but it is designed to take full advantage of ttl flash metering and other electronic features offered by newer advanced contax bodies, such as the rx or rtsiii. It was the second of the t series of highend compact film cameras targeted at the professional and luxury consumer markets.
Contax tla 200 shoe mount flash for sale online ebay. Two tla 200s syncronized and a 28mm lens works great for group shots. I have a complete contax g2 rangefinder system including the tla 200, for kicks and giggles i tried it our on the g10 and it works well in ttl mode. The only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla 200 flash. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. I need the camera to work in flash mode without the flash. I now use mostly inexpensive rf triggers and manual flash. Page 7 in bounce flash, make sure that no direct light from the flash unit strikes the subject. Its hard to find a contax site that gives this kind of information on all accessories. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10 in reply to london aye dec 1, 2008 btw if you are going to use this set up, use your manual settings in the camera as the tla 200 is a powerful little fellow. Get the best deals on contax camera flash accessories when you shop. If youre using the tla 200 or the efx20 in manual mode, youll probably want to dial in the ambient exposure you want with the flash off probably 1 or 2 ev underexposed, and then turn on the flash and dial in the power to give you the fill you want. I am using a manual flash, presently a contax tl140 which i had for my contax g systems, and i can take pictures that are fine in manual mode, but the viewfinder is dark when i put in the ss and aperture appropriate to get proper exposure.
Sven, the g2 manual has several pages of instructions for tla flashes pp146. One can expect slightly better power than one normally finds with camera onboard flash. The two below just happen to be teeny flashes in titanium styled to match the contax g system. Evaluation, centerweighted or spot selectable iso sensitivity. Every time i pick up the blad i remember why i keep it. How to use contax s2 and any other typical manual camera. The tla480 offers ttl flash metering and is completely integral with the contax tla system. This flash unit is small, lightweight, and ultra efficient.
Cameraflash communication is provided by the proprietary contax 5contact flash mount, although the flash works on older or mechanical contax. Slr accessories tla 480 electronic flash contax cameras. Find the perfect deal for contax camera lenses with free shipping on many items at ebay. The first contax t was a 35mm rangefinder camera released in the 1980s. By the way, can anyone contribute to create a users manual for tla 200. Shows moderate wear for the age of the item, with the possibility of small dings or blemishes. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Contax tla 140 film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs.
I wanted to pass this on if others were looking for an accessory flash that is small but would play nice with the g10. In addition to redeyereduction, the builtin flash also offers second curtain synchronization and flash output compensation for daylight fill flash. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. Contax tla 360 electronic flash unit tim rogers photo. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla200 flash.
Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to. When additional flash output is needed, the nx offers a fivepin hot shoe for use with all current hotshoe mounted contax flash units, including the contax tla 360. Get the latest photography news straight from ephotozine in your email every month and win. Contax claims perfect fill flash exposure, but dont believe them. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. Contax tla 280 hotshoe clipon flash series sign in to comment. I had a small compact manual leica cf flash that worked great for 3 years but then died. Contax claims perfect fillflash exposure, but dont believe them. Jan 08, 2012 the only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Since it uses the same lithium batteries as the contax g series cameras, it doubles as a spare battery holder. If you want fill flash, i suggest calculating it manually, since the g2 and g2 just dumbly add. Contax, contax camera flashes, ttl camera flashes for contax, film camera flashes for contax, contax camera flashes for contax, contax shoe mount camera flashes, shoe mount camera flashes for contax, contax shoe mount camera flashes for contax, flash 3050ml fragrances for women, xenon camera flashes 30 m guide number.
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction. Around 2000 i picked up a contax g1 with 45mm and this flash the tla200. The contax t2 is a autofocus 35mm compact camera released in 1991 by kyocera under the contax brand. The contax t2 is a high end autofocus point and shoot film camera released by kyocera in 1990. In low light it, with the flash switched on, it will shoot all night long at th and f2. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction manual on.
New listing contax tla 200 flash black contax g1 g2 never used. Live ttl ofthefilm metering with any contax tla flash. I loved it because of its size, but the refresh was slow. When using a camera other than a contax with direct ttl auto flash metering system, the tla30 will operate in the manual mode with a guide number of 30, at asaiso 100m.
Contax tla extension cord 300ss remote flash cable 10 ft. Camera flash communication is provided by the proprietary contax 5contact flash mount, although the flash works on older or mechanical contax. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. While many cameraphiles consider the t3 the ultimate point and shoot film camera, the t2 has, over the years, developed such a cult following among camera fanatics that it might be considered the greatest contax camera of the kyocera era. The tla30, when used with the contax rts ii quartz and other contaxes with direct ttl auto flash metering system, enables automatic electronic flash photography by means of direct ttl auto flash metering using the cameras light sensor that automatically controls the flash exposures in which the light through the lens is directly read from the film surface, this is often called ttl otf. All excited at this discovery, i tested it with a taped over flash. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. Auto flash, redeye reduction auto flash, fill flash, flash off, night scene mode movie sizes. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10. The flash has even provided with a tiltup pentagonal head, a guide number. It is not entirely true that all tla 200 flash has titanium finishing to match the.