| Digital Aperture Control |
A state-of-the-art Aperture Control system lets you quickly and easily
set the following apertures: f3.7, f5.6, f8, f11, f16. |
| Motorized Lens Protection System |
The Motorized Lens Protection System (MLPS) automatically lowers and
closes when the power switch is activated. When closed, the Tvs III easily
fits into a pocket or purse. |
| Lens |
The Tvs III contains an incredibly sharp Carl Zeiss T*
30-60mm f3.7-6.7 lens. The lens is all glass and consists of 6 elements
in 5 groups. |
| Viewfinder |
The large, bright viewfinder on the Tvs III give you information on
shutter speed, distance to subject, exposure compensation and flash status.
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| Flash |
Choose from auto flash, fill-in flash, red-eye reduction flash, and
flash off. The Tvs III is the first compact Contax camera to incorporate
a zoom flash. The flash zooms to cover the entire range of 30-60mm. |
| Exposure Compensation Dial |
The dial lets you easily set the compensation in the range of +/-2 EV,
in either 1/3 or 1/2 (via the custom function mode) stop increments. |
| Motorized Lens Protection System |
The Motorized Lens Protection System (MLPS) automatically lowers and
closes when the power switch is activated. When closed, the Tvs III easily
fits into a pocket or purse. |
| Digital Aperture Display |
A state-of-the-art Aperture Control system lets you quickly and easily
set the following apertures with digital precision: f3.7, f5.6, f8, f11,
f16. |
| Sapphire Shutter Release |
Because multi-crystal sapphire is supremely scratch resistant and perpetually
maintains its fine sheen, it has been chosen as the material for the shutter
release button on the Contax TvsII. This material provides a touch of
elegance and makes a subtle statement about the quality of all the materials
used in the manufacture of the camera. |
| Motorized Zoom Control |
The Tvs III has incorporates 2 buttons which quickly let you zoom from
30 wide angle to 60mm telephoto. |
| Automatic Focus Lock Button |
The camera is normally set to Automatic Focus. By pressing the Lock
Button and turning the dial, you can thean easily set focus manually.
Focus can be set from 0.51m to infinity. |
| Flash Mode Button |
Choose from automatic flash, automatic flash with red-eye reduction,
flash off, fill-in flash, or night portrait with red-eye reduction. |
| Self Timer Button |
The self timer may be set at either a 2 second or 10 second delay. |
| Standard Data Back |
The data back is now standard and is built into the camera. The large
LCD provides important information in a bright, sharp and easy to read
format. You can confirm the frame number, battery status, flash mode,
exposure compensation, date mode, self timer and distance to subject when
in manual focus. |
| Data Back Selection Buttons |
You may set the month/day/year, day/month/year, year/month/day, date
and time, or the imprint can be turned off. |
| Built-in Diopter |
The adjustable diopter covers the range of -3.5 to +2. |
| Power Switch/Focus Dial |
Turning the camera to the "On" position quickly lowers the
Motorized Lens Protection System (MLPS) and readies the camera to shoot.
The dial also allows you to set the focus manually from 0.51m to infinity.
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