Kyocera Introduces the Contax NX

KYOCERA CORPORATION is proud to introduce the CONTAX NX, a 35 mm Autofocus SLR camera with built-in flash, as well as three newly designed Carl Zeiss T lenses for the Contax N series and accessories. The CONTAX NX is distinguished by ease of handling, light weight and a compact size. Like the CONTAX N1 launched last year, the NX is equipped with a 5 point Wide Array Diagonal Autofocus and a Dual Focus System. Not only can most necessary operations be executed without taking one's eye from the viewfinder, but the CONTAX NX is also the first CONTAX SLR to have a built-in flash for meeting various shooting opportunities.

Besides the CONTAX N1, with its highly sophisticated features, there is now not only the CONTAX NX with slightly more basic features and easy handling, but the N system is also being expanded by new interchangeable lenses.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Type
35mm focal plane type AF/AE single lens reflex camera
Picture size: 24 x 36mm

Lens Mount
Contax N mount

Shutter
Vertical travel focal plane shutter

Shutter Speed
Av, Tv and P: 32~1/4000 sec.
M: 32~1/4000 sec. and bulb
X: 1/125 sec. (M mode)

Self-Timer
Electronic type, 10 sec. delay

Shutter Release
Electronic release, with dedicated cable switch socket

Exposure Control
(1) Aperture priority auto (2) Shutter priority auto (3) Program auto (4) Manual exposure (5) TTL auto flash

Metering System
TTL evaluative metering, center-weighted average metering, or spot metering selectable

Internal Flash
Guide number 13.5 (ISO100), up to focal distance of 28mm, red-eye reduction flash

Flash
Automatic flash intensity adjustment: TTL direct metering

Flash Auto Setting
Possible by combination with Contax flash unit with flash auto setting function

Second curtain synchronization
Possible with internal flash or Contax flash unit with second curtain synchronization function

Flash Synchronization
Automatic selection of shutter speed when flash charged

Sync Contact
X contact (synchronized at up to 1/125 sec.)
Direct contact and synchronization terminal included

Metering Range (ISO 100 f/1.4)
Evaluative metering: EV0~21
Center-weighted average metering: EV0~21
Spot metering : EV3~21

Exposure Compensation
+3EV~-3EV (in steps of 1/3 or 1/2)

Viewfinder
Pentaprism eye-level (long-eye point)
Field of view93%
Magnification0.76x
(with 50mm standard lens at infinity, -1D diopter)

Diopter Adjustment
Separately available FL type fitted for correction, eight variations

Auto Focus
5-point TTL phase difference detection

Viewfinder Information
Focus frame, film counter/self timer time/ABC shooting order/bulb time/film loading, flash mark, compensation mark, focus display, aperture value, shutter speed, metering mark, exposure meter, exposure compensation mark, manual exposure mark

Display Panel
Film counter/self timer time/ABC shooting order/bulb elapsed time/film loading, battery mark, distance display, focus mode (manual focus, single auto focus, continuous auto focus), exposure mode (manual exposure, aperture priority auto, shutter priority auto, program auto), metering display (spot metering, center-weighted average metering, evaluative metering), drive mode (self timer photography, single-frame photography, continuous photography), DX/ISO mark, ABC compensation mark, internal flash intensity compensation mark, aperture value/ABC compensation/internal flash intensity compensation, shutter speed/film speed/custom functions, exposure compensation, CF mark

Film Loading
Auto loading with automatic advance to film counter '01'

Film Advance
Automatic with built-in motor

Film Rewind
Automatic with built-in motor (with auto return/auto stop function), mid-roll rewinding possible

Drive Modes
Single frame, continuous, 10 sec. delay self timer

Winding Speed
Up to approximately 0.0 frames/sec. continuous shooting ('C' mode) (using a new battery, at normal temperature, and based on Contax testing standards)

Exposure Counter
Auto reset additive type for display panel and viewfinder

Camera Back
Opened and closed with camera back knob, detachable, film check window included

Power Requirement
3V lithium battery (CR2) x 2

Battery Check
Auto checking, indicated on display panel

Number of Films
Approximately xx 36-exposure cartridges (using a new battery, at normal temperature, and based on Contax testing standards)

Miscellaneous
Aperture check button, AF supplementary light