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hexi
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 Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject: New camera arrived :D |
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hexi wrote:
Hello to all
Finally my Contax S2 arrived from Switzerland. I was searching for this camera for a while, first to get it in good shape, secondly for the price. Used ones are about 500€ +. I got this one at 330€, which is a decent price.
Basically speaking the camera is superb. Great handling, gets fine in hands. It's a very simple camera : a lever on the left for ISO setting, from 12 to 6400, and on the right the speed selector, that's all ( i have a shutter and winder lever though )
Mirror sound is mildly soundy, less than the 159MM, more than the Aria, but it's not the same generation. Viewfinder is huge, and coverage is about 95%, basically the same that the Aria. The rewinding sounds like a watch one .
It functions with batteries only for the lightmeter, apart from that it can function without. The only minus thing, if one can be it's the metering mode : spot only. Well i should deal with.
This is the 60 years model, color is champagne. It came with a semi leather case. I'll be testing it soon and post pix.
here's the pix of the beast
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Attila wrote:
Looks pretty ! Congrats!!!
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Beautiful camera - enjoy! 
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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trifox wrote:
this is absolutely gorgeous !!!
COngrats!!!
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hexi
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hexi wrote:
Thanks , yes i will hopefully
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| Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Beautiful camera looks in beautiful shape, congrats, Hexi!
(My Contax 137MA is sulking now.  ) |
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rbelyell wrote:
congrats! i know you will use it well! may i ask, was something lacking in your aria that you saw in this camera? i am always interested in how good photographers analyse their equipment.
tony
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poilu wrote:
congrats, beautiful camera!
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hexi
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hexi wrote:
Thanks . If ever i can attend a members meeting i'll bring it
Tony, this camera is all mechanical, and it's more up to you for accurate exposures, just because you have no "aids". The Aria is a great camera, and more reactive , i think at least , than the S2 when you have to take your time even more for your pix. That was one one the aim.
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rbelyell wrote:
oh cool, defintely understand what youre going for. good luck!
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koji wrote:
Congratulations, I have only brochures. You can search for a black one too.
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Orio wrote:
Congrats!
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Sirrith wrote:
Wow, looks nice 
I'm wondering why these are so expensive though? What is so special about them? Genuinely curious! |
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hexi
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hexi wrote:
Koji the model you show is the S2b version. The only difference is an evaluative light measure instead of spot with the S2. Costs about 700€ used, so a bit out of reach for now
Orio : grazie
Sirrith, these cameras are expensive for some reasons. I think that one is that it's a rather rare body, even more the S2b version. It's all mechanical has its appeal, and the Contax brand gives it a proper identity and respect ( biaised ... no )
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LucisPictor wrote:
Congratulations! Beautiful and good camera!
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
That is a NICE camera
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| Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 11:02 pm Post subject: S2 in use ... |
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triton76 wrote:
I bought a S2 too to have an reliable body for superb Sonnar 2.8/85 - was not exspecting to much to be honest.
- bulky & heavy (compared to Maitani work)
- noisy mirror
- poor ergonomics (flashing LED for choosen shutter speed, enlighted for proposed), why didn't the just use a simple needle?
- quality of leather is known (not for it's durability ;o)
+ smooth outfit
+ shutter release with lock
+ maybe best body of the whole Contax/Yashica famliy
so why do i keep it?
+ Sonnar 2.8/85
+ Planar 1.4/50
--> a lot cheaper, smaller & not as heavy as 'brothers' made in Solms
+ there seems to be no alternative (as 139Q and RTS survived not even a year in my hands (only in Europe), compared to OM1n which underwent two yearstorture in East Africa & travelling 40 weeks on bike in Europe & Canada ...)
Who else uses it as a workhorse? Who just to enjoy company of that stylish body ? |
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