G Series - G1 Rangefinder - Specification
| Type |
35mm AF rangefinder camera with focal plane shutter |
| Lens Mount |
Contax G |
| Shutter | Electronically-controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Auto: 16 seconds to 1/2000 second Manual: 1 second to 1/2000 second, B, and X (1/100) Synchronization Contact: Direct X contact (synchronizing speeds 1/100 sec. slower), provided with synchronization terminal |
| Self-Timer | Electronic, with a 10 second delay, cancellable |
| Shutter Release | Electromagnetic, provided with an exclusive release socket |
| Metering System | TTL actual exposure metering (center-weighted average light metering) External metering (auto switching with the mounted lens) |
| Metering Range (ISO 100) | EV 1-19 on TTL actual exposure metering EV 3-17 on external metering |
| Metering Photo Sensor | SPD cell |
| AE Lock | With main switch or half release |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2EV in 1/3EV increments |
| Automatic Bracketing Control | +/-0.5EV/ +/-1EV exposure compensating values with A.B.C. lever |
| Flash Control | TTL direct flash control |
| Accessory Shoe | Direct X-contact hot shoe (provided with TLA flash contact) |
| Flash Synchronisation | Shutter speed is automatically set when a dedicated flash is fully charged. *Automatic shutter speed setting depends on camera's originally set conditions and surrounding light. Second curtain synch possible with Contax flash having a second curtain synch capability |
| Film Speed Coupling Range | ISO 25~5000 for automatic setting with DX film. ISO 6~6400 for manual setting |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic focusing with focusing dial, switchable to manual focusing |
| Distance Measurement | Extended base length type external passive AF method, provided with AF assist beam and focus lock. Focus sensing range: EV 3-19 (ISO 100) without AF-assist beam |
| Viewfinder | Real image viewfinder (coupled with mounted lens) |
| Viewfinder Magnification & Field of View | 0.57x magnification and 90% field of view (with 45mm lens at infinity and -1 diopter |
| Diopter Adjustment | Built-in Diopter adjuster, +0.3D~ -2D |
| Viewfinder Information | Picture area frame (auto parallax correction), focusing frame, focus display, shutter speed, exposure mark, exposure compensation, flash mark |
| Display Panel | Shooting distance/film speed, drive mode (single, continuous, self-timer, multiple exposure) custom function mark and battery warning mark |
| Film Loading | Auto loading and advance to first frame. |
| Film Winding | Auto with built-in motor; single frame exposure or up to approximately 2 frames per second on continuous shooting |
| Film Rewinding | Auto rewind with mid-roll rewind possible |
| Drive Modes | Single-frame exposure, continuous shooting, self-timer, multiple exposure |
| Exposure Counter | Auto-resetting, additive type, A.B.C. display |
| Custom Function | AE lock operation, A.B.C. exposure, film end rewinding |
| Camera Back Cover | Can be opened by back cover release knob; detachable |
| Power Requirement | Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2) |
| Battery Check | Auto |
| Camera Body Materials | Titanium Top, bottom, front, and back covers |
| Dimensions | 5 1/4"W x 3 1/16"H x 1 11/16"D |
| Weight | 16.2 ounces |
| Optional Accessories | Standard case GC-11, Data Back GD-1, Power Pack Adapter GP-1, G1
Kit Bag, G1 Deluxe Strap |
