Discussing tla 200 flash exposure compensation for g2 in contax. Cameraflash communication is provided by the proprietary contax 5contact flash mount, although the flash works on older or mechanical contax. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla 200 flash. Small size, light weight, surprising performance from a small unit. This is also the older model thats made of magnesium alloy and coated in plastic, unlike the current lomography one thats entirely flimsy plastic and light leaks like crazy. The g1 was introduced in 1994 with the g2 joining it in 1996. I dont have the contax 645 but do use the tla200 on my g2. I assume it will fire with the camera no problem, but i am wondering if i will get the desired effect. Canon m fuji x leica m m43 nikon 1 nikon f olympus 43 pentax k pentax q samsung nx sony a sony e sony fe. The contax tla140 and tla 200 flashes were specifically designed for the contax g series, but other flashes, especially the contax tla 280 and tla 360 also work well with these models. Mint contax tla 200 black shoe mount flash for contax g1 g2.
This is a dedicated flash unit for the contax g series camera in original box and complete with protective case and user manual. Jan 24, 2010 the ttl flash system is the same as the extended tla flash system as used on the contax rx, ax and aria. The system, when used with any contax tlaseries flash. Contax flash tla200 black in boxed for g1 g2 superb. It is in perfect condition and comes with its original carrying case and manual. The rating of the equipment is at 80 to 89 percent of original condition. The early cameras were among the finest in the world, typically featuring high quality zeiss interchangeable lenses. The ttl flash system is the same as the extended tla flash system as used on the contax rx, ax and aria. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla200 flash. If you like panoramic images and wish you could get an xpan, this is the camera for you. Contax tla 360 hotshoe clipon flash series sign in to comment. Hello, im new to the forum and ive been looking for a lowprofile flash for street photography daytime that i can toy around with i was considering a contax tla200 when i remembered i have an old olympus t20 from when i had my first omg 35mm camera.
Aug 19, 2002 the tla 200 does not have second curtain. There is a little tla 200 flash unit that goes with the g2 and works perfectly for low light street. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Contax t2 flash photos have a very specific look about them, which i would like to try to replicate. Get the tla 200 which came with the contax g series its smaller and just looks nicer. Comes with handle for long exposures not pictured price. Contax tla 200 black shoe mount flash for g1 g2 from japan mint contax tla 200 black shoe mount flash for g1 g2 from japan. 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. Superb quality used camera for sale especially film camera by contax,fuji,zeiss,minolta,nikon,pentax,ricoh,voigtlander and leica. The final products under the contax name were a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital cameras engineered and manufactured by kyocera, and.
The maximum flash output of the tla480 is guide number 48 in meters 158 in feet at iso 100. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of. Which contax tla flashes are fully compatible wg system. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction. Jan 17, 2016 hi, i have problems to fire my contax tla 200 on the hotshoe of a recently purchased leica m6 classic. The impressive battery life of the lens ensures that it will keep working throughout a photoshoot or event, such as a wedding or a concert. Problems with contax tla 200 flash on leica m6 classic. The only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Jun 22, 2005 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras. It does lack a builtin flash, but i am an outdoor shooter, and the camera supports ttl flash metering with a dedicated contax flashgun. Contax g2 instructions manual book guide for film camera flash. 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. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. 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. Do i need a tla 200 flash page 2 ci photocommunity. Hi all, i am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. The manual focus wheel was moved from the top deck to the front, to about the same position as where the focusing wheel was located on classic dresden and stuttgart contax rangefinders. Whilst i am sure all the moving parts are pretty tight, every motor is something that is eventually going to break down and contax no longer make spares. In 2005, kyocera sold its camera business to cosina and announced it would cease all activity related to the.
Multiflash cords are available and up to six contax tlacompatible flashes can be. Contax stylised as contax in the kyocera era began as a camera model in the zeiss ikon line in 1932, and later became a brand name. Contax tla 20, contax tla 30, contax tla 140 instruction manual. The tla480 offers ttl flash metering and is completely integral with the contax tla system. Tla 200 wcase an extremely compact, high performance ttl direct metering flash originally designed for the contax g2. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing.
Takes effectively every nikon lens every made, works well with old school manual lenses, ais lenses, and new autofocus lenses. This camera manual library is for reference and historical. Recommended film camera collection contax tla 200 shoe mount. Sven, the g2 manual has several pages of instructions for tla flashes pp146.
I have not seen one for vivitar but still use the 283 light machine. Contax tla 200 chrome flash gn66 additional information. Jun 17, 2019 it does lack a builtin flash, but i am an outdoor shooter, and the camera supports ttl flash metering with a dedicated contax flashgun. Mint contax tla 200 black shoe mount flash for contax g1. The flash has even provided with a tiltup pentagonal head, a guide number. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. In addition, this contax flash utilizes hot shoe mount. The tla480 has three flash modes including ttl flash, auto flash and manual flash. Contax tla 20 contarex super electronic contax tla 30. Mar 15, 2017 hello, im new to the forum and ive been looking for a lowprofile flash for street photography daytime that i can toy around with i was considering a contax tla 200 when i remembered i have an old olympus t20 from when i had my first omg 35mm camera. The contax tla 140 and tla 200 flashes were specifically designed for the contax g series, but other flashes, especially the contax tla 280 and tla 360 also work well with these models. Here we have a beautiful condition contax tla200 auto flash unit for contax g. Page 7 in bounce flash, make sure that no direct light from the flash unit strikes the subject.
Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Contax tla 200 auto flash unit for contax g series cameras incl. Hi mo, the tla 200 is a very good compact flash however you can use the metz flash if you just get the sca382 adapter, im sure sunpack do there own shoe for contax. Taking photographs using a contax tla flash a contax flash unit is controlled from the camera in the same way as an internal flash to permit simple flash photography. In the description, we have noted the conditon with a 10 being like new or mint.
Leica m240 and olympus t20 flash leica m type 240 262. Has had minimal usage and is in excellent condition. Imho, there is almost no vertical rise to the foot of the flash unit. In the ttl auto mode, the amount of flash light couples with the cameras exposure compensation dial. Contax tla 360 hotshoe clipon flash series specs cnet. Instruction manual for contax g2 film camera and contax tla200 flash. Contax auto bellows system contax n1 contax real time winder system zeiss ikon selection contax guide contassa 35.
In addition, the g2 was made available in a black finish along with black versions of the tla200 flash and 28 mm, 45 mm, and 90 mm lenses. Capable of 7 frames per second continuous shooting and a film rewind that takes about 2 seconds, you could easily burn through some film if you wanted. Contax tla30 shoe mount flash for g1,g2,9,169,rts2,3 japan 361. Its threepin hotshoe connection with the camera is limited to flash ready, flash on, and flash off, much less sophisticated than the tla 360.
Viewfinder and metering the camera viewfinder can be likened to a painters studio. A flash unit separated from the camera is recommended when pho tographing subjects at a distance beyond the range available with the internal flash. Contax flash tla200 black for g1, g2 from japan superb. Contax tla 360 electronic flash unit tim rogers photo. That is, the contax 645 offers the fivepin flash connection that mates with the contax tla360 flash. The 280, 360 and 420 also have bounce and the 360 and 480 also have swivel. 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. With the contax tla 200 shoe mount flash, photographers can achieve perfectly lit photographs without fail. Contax tla 200 hotshoe clipon flash overview and full product specs on cnet.
This camera worked perfectly with the very new 2470 2. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction manual paperback january 1, 2002 5. User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. Accessory altix arriflex c mount canon ef canon efs canon fd canon fl canon m canon r compact camera contax g contax kiev contax yashica enlarger exakta film and chemistry fuji gfx fuji x fujica x hasselblad konica ar lmount large. I fidnthat weird because from what i know the leica m6 classic pretty much takes any flash you put on the hotshoe without ttl at east. While it is not ttl it works very well on ap setting. The contax tla 200 shoe mount flash for contax cameras is a photography tool that provides support and coverage for the 28 90 mm zoomrange lenses. 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. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. 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. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u.
Technical details are as in the photo of the manual page. Item pictured for illustrative purposes only, actual item not pictured. Hi, i have problems to fire my contax tla 200 on the hotshoe of a recently purchased leica m6 classic. I have many other photoequipment for sell now, please see my other auctions.
Shows moderate wear for the age of the item, with the possibility of small dings or blemishes. Contax tla 360 flash contina matic ii and iii contax 645. Accessory altix arriflex c mount canon ef canon efs canon fd canon fl canon m canon r compact camera contax g contaxkiev contaxyashica enlarger exakta film and chemistry fuji gfx fuji x fujica x hasselblad konica ar lmount large. 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 200 hotshoe clipon flash sign in to comment.
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