35mm SLR - NX - Features

Main features of CONTAX NX

• "TTL phase - difference detection method"
  The CONTAX NX is improving "TTL phase - difference detection method" the focusing system can be switched easily between AF and MF mode with "Dual Focus Mechanism" lenses. (Vario-Sonnar 28-80mm & Vario-Sonnar 70-200 mm don't have Dual Focus Mechanism).
• Focus frame select system "5-Point Wide Array Diagonal Focus System" 5-Point Wide Array Diagonal Focus System enables the user to select the best focusing point for the shot.
• Easy operation
  Normally, the user can operate the CONTAX NX without taking his eye off the viewfinder.
• Built-in TTL Flash
  The CONTAX NX is the first CONTAX SLR with built-in TTL Flash.
  Three methods of light-metering help meet most exposure conditions: Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering and Spot Metering
  The external Auto-Set Flash Function
  The external Auto-Set Flash Function ensures improved control when flash photography is required.
• 20 custom functions can be selected by a photographer according to his or her needs:
• Power hold interval. (The time to auto power off can be set to 4,8,12 or 16 seconds.)
• AE lock, activated by pressing the shutter button half way, can be turned on or off.
• The shutter time increment settings can be set by 1TV or 1/2TV
  The exposure compensation increments can be set by 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV.
  Information indications in viewfinder at evaluative metering can be adjusted to show
• Exposure compensation ii) Difference from Spot Metering iii) Difference from Center - Weighted Average metering.
• Order of ABC function (standard-over-under or over-standard-under)
  AF target setting (focus frame select lever/ Light button + focus frame select lever)
• Supplementary AF lighting (on/off)
• AF audible focus signal (on/off)
• Superimposed image when the shutter button is pressed half way (the focus frame flashes red for a moment: on/off)
• Superimposed image when focus is on (on/off)
• Automatic rewind (on/off)
• End of film is left exposed when film is rewound (on/off)
• Aperture button function (aperture stopped down while button is pressed/aperture switches between stopped down and stopped each time the button is pressed.)
• Focus button function when focus switch dial is set at "MF" (SAF/CAF)
• Red eye reduction (on/off)
• Exposure compensation setting (AV, P mode) (F dial/F dial & R dial)
• Aperture value display with Zoom lenses (value of aperture ring/ actual value)
• Duration of exposure compensation ( to power off/ to Setting cancellation)
• Exposure compensation setting (F dial/ F dial and pressing light button) CLE: Initialize of custom functions