Type: 35 mm focal plane shutter AF/AE SLR digital camera
Image Size: 36 x 24mm Image device: 35 mm format full-frame square pixel RGB primary colour CCD Effective pixels: 6.29 mega pixels (3,072 x 2048 pixels) Recording pixels: 6.04 mega pixels (3,008 x 2,008 pixels) Recording format: JPEG (compression ration 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16), RGB-TIFF, RAW (12 bit) (RAW data should be developed through an image data processing with the dedicated supplied software) Recording media: CompactFlash (type I/II), IBM Microdrive (510 MB, 1 GB) File size: JPEG 1 (1/4 compression) approx. 3 MB JPEG 2 (1/8 compression) approx. 1.5 MB JPEG 3 (1/16 compression) approx. 0.8 MB RGB-TIFF approx. 18 MB RAW approx. 9 MB White balance: Auto, fluorescent light, flash, one-push preset setting, colour temperature setting (pre-defined value) Image Regulation: Tone curve, edge emphasis and chroma LCD monitor: 2.0 inches low temperature poly-silicon TFT colour LCD, approx. 200,000 pixels Playback display: Single image, 9 image index, digital zoom, playback zoom function, histogram view, high light view Lens mount: Contax N mount Autofocus: 5 point phase difference detection system, automatic or manual selection of AF frames Focus modes: Single AF, continuous AF (predictive), manual Fine Focus A.B.C: Automatic picture series with three slightly different focus settings Shutter: Vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter speeds: P/Av: 1/8000-32 sec automatic; Tv/M: 1/8000-4 sec with shutter speed dial; 1/8000-32 sec with command dial; B, X (1/125 sec) Sync Settings X setting (1/250 sec. or slower), direct X setting sync-terminal provide Self Timer Electronic type with 2 & 10 sec. delays Shutter Release Electronic release with dedicated cable socket Exposure control modes: 1) Aperture priority auto 2) Shutter priority auto 3) Program auto 4) Manual exposure 5) TTL auto flash Metering system: TTL evaluative matrix, centre-weighted average, or spot metering Metering range: EV 0 to 21 (evaluative matrix / centre weighted metering) (ISO 100, F1.4) EV 3 to 21 (spot metering; based on 3mm diameter area in center of viewfinder Speed range: ISO 25 to 400 equiv. (1/3 steps) AE lock EV at image plane stored in memory Exposure compensation +2 EV to -2 EV, in 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV steps (selectable) Exposure A.B.C system Compensation: 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV or 1 EV steps (selected with exposure A.B.C lever) Coupled flash system: TTL direct flash control Flash coupling Automatic shutter speed adjustment when Contax flash unit reaches full charge Flash auto-set Available for Contax flash units with auto-set function Second-curtain sync. Available for Contax flash units with second-curtain sync Focusing system TTL phase-difference detection (5-point) Focus modes Single AF, continuous AF (predictive), manual Fine focus A.B.C System automatic (set with focus dial) Viewfinder: Fixed long eye-point pentaprism, shows 95 % field of view, 0.73x magnification (with 50 mm standard lens at infinity), with eyepiece shutter Diopter adjustment: Internal mechanism, adjustable from -3 D to +1 D; FM type eye piece lenses (2 types) optionally available Focusing screen: Supplied with whole-view matte FX-2, interchangeable with other FX-type screens Finder display: Focus frames. Exposure A.B.C icon, Fine Focus A.B.C icon, Exposure counter/Self-timer counter exposure/Exposure A.B.C sequence, Fine focus A.B.C sequence, Metering indicator, Flash ready, Focus indicator, Aperture, Shutter speed, Exposure meter/Exposure compensation/Metering divergence, Manual exposure icon, Exposure compensation icons Display panel top: Exposure counter/Self timer counter/Exposure A.B.C sequence/Fine Focus A.B.C sequence/Bulb time, Focus frame selection, Exposure compensation (when exposure compensation dial is in green position), Drive indicators, Battery status (shooting mode), Aperture, Shutter speed/Film speed/Camera customized functions Display panel rear: Exposure counter, Recording format, White balance, Digital function customized setting, Memory card cover indicator, Battery status (playback mode) Drive mode: Single frame, continuous exposure, self-timer (2 or 10 sec) Continuous shooting speed Max. 3 frames per second in continuous ("C") mode [with fresh battery at room temperature] Exposure counter: Subtractive, visible on top-LCD panel, rear-LCD panel and inside viewfinder, top-LCD panel and rear-LCD panel displays "99" when more than 99 shots remain Accessory shoe: Direct X contact (coupled W/TLA flash) I/O interface: IEEE 1394 Power source: AA type NiMH rechargeable battery x 4, AA-type alkaline primary battery x 4, AC power adapter Battery check: Automatic, status indicated on display panel Number of shots: Approx. 300 shots (room temperature, JPEG 3) Other features: Exposure check button, depth of field preview button, AF light, camera customized functions, digital function customized setting, vertical shutter release button (with lock function), focus target selector Dimensions: (W x H x D) 6 x 5-7/16 x 3-1/8 in. (152 x 138 x 79.5 mm) Weight: 1,000 g (w/o batteries) Standard Accessory: AA type NiMH rechargeable battery x 4, quick battery charger, AC power adapter, strap, CCD parameter CDR