This can create some problems when using flash in high ambient light situations, but it is not far below the 1 200 actual maximum synch speed on most of the higherend contax bodies. Am particularly interested in the stoboscopic feaure is this high speed synch. I think it is essential and went to purchase a copy of this manual from an online auction, i hate to do all the stupid work of scan, retouch and restoring closest to their originality. Page 42 flash photography use of the flash is recommended with indoor and nighttime photography when the shutter speed is second or shorter. The manual focus wheel was moved from the top deck to the front, to about. Get the best deals on contax camera flash accessories when you shop. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read.
The titanium colour finish provides integration with the g system while providing rugged construction and an elegant look. I assume it will fire with the camera no problem, but i am wondering if i will get the desired effect. I had a small compact manual leica cf flash that worked great for 3 years but then died. Contax tla 30 instruction manual, user manual, free pdf. Contax tla 20, contax tla 30, contax tla 140 instruction manual. Contax made two ttl flashes for the g cameras, the tla 200 and tla 140. I too own the contax g2 system including the tla 200 flash which i consider as one of the best 35mm iq out there for color positive work. Contax cameras continued to be produced by yashica until the latter was acquired by kyocera in 1983.
Hi all, i am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. Imho, there is almost no vertical rise to the foot of the flash unit. Contax motor drive system rts professional the connoisseur and the contax i 1936. I wanted to pass this on if others were looking for an accessory flash that is small but would play nice with the g10. Digital camera contax tvs digital installation manual. I guess the retro and close similarities looks wise, is what drew me to this camera. Jun 06, 2009 does anyone have a copy of the manual for this flash they could upload. Back to top have an old camera you dont need anymore. Discussing tla 200 flash exposure compensation for g2 in contax. Second curtain synch is possible with a contax flash having second curtain synch capability. Jun 22, 2005 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. We provide free online pdf manuals for digital and film cameras.
The camera can be set anywhere from 16 seconds to 14000 second plus bulb. Sync at slower speeds with ae lock or manual flash mode pc socket supplied capable of 300 volts yes, with five pin tla compatible ttl flash yes, with rear curtain sync capable tla flash. Discussion in contax systems started by guest, aug 19, 2002. Provides superb color redention with slowspeed negative film and the fabulous tstar gseries lenses. The tla 140 can be gotten so cheap because its really a woosy flash. With the contax tla 200 shoe mount flash, photographers can achieve perfectly lit photographs without fail. Its really a mismatch because the 280 is built for the contax slrs and its cheesy manual zoomhead settings dont quite correspond to the g lenses 28, 35, 45, 90 vs 28, 35, 50, 85 on the flash. I have the tla extension cord 100s, that i plug into my 360 flash, and then slide the other end onto the camera. The system, when used with any contax tlaseries flash, has full ttl control. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. In the description, we have noted the conditon with a 10 being like new or mint. I just bought a tla 140 flash in ebay together with an instruction manual.
One slight weakness is the fact that fastest flash synch speed is only 1125 second. Its threepin hotshoe connection with the camera is limited to flash ready, flash on, and flash off, much less sophisticated than the tla 360. Ive always shot on a contax g2 with a tla 200 flash. The contax tla 360 is the only electronic flash unit that i use with contax slr bodies. I am currently using a contax g2, and was in love with it, but recently had a roll developed that i am very disappointed with. Since it uses the same lithium batteries as the contax g series cameras, it doubles as a spare battery holder. And being equipped with normal auto and manual flash functions, it can be used for electronic flash photography with other cameras as well. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. Shows moderate wear for the age of the item, with the possibility of small dings or blemishes. Contax tla 360 electronic flash unit tim rogers photo. By the way, can anyone contribute to create a users manual for tla 200. I fidnthat weird because from what i know the leica m6 classic pretty much takes any flash you put on the hotshoe without ttl at east. In addition, this contax flash utilizes hot shoe mount. There is a little tla 200 flash unit that goes with the g2 and works perfectly for low light street.
Today, i received in the mail a contax g1 with 3 lenses 28mm f2. Contax tla 140 film camera batteries at batteries plus bulbs. Contax 7 md, 9, 167 mt, 645, aria, g, i, n, rts, sl, t, tvs, u. In the ttl auto mode, the amount of flash light couples with the cameras exposure compensation dial. Contax tla 280 hotshoe clipon flash series specs cnet. Find the perfect deal for contax camera lenses with free shipping on many items at ebay. Full manual mode it has some great coverage, probably wont use it a whole lot cr2 batteries cost mucho, and i really. Contax tla 280 hotshoe clipon flash series sign in to comment. Here is a list of all models of camera where we can supply a printed and bound manual based on your search. For auto flash, use flash units with an external auto flash sensor, or switch to manual flash photography. The on camera flash is excellent, and ive always been happy with the results. Receive a high quality printed and bound manual in days. Tla 200 is not a ttl flash unit becasue it only has two terminals on.
Since manual focus contax and yashica manual focus 35mm slr cameras share the same common bayonet lens mount, their lenses may be used interchangeably. Contax tla 280 electronic flash original instruction manual. The tla 200 has a gn of 20 meters, the tla 140 has a gn of 14 meters. Jan 24, 2010 the ttl flash system is the same as the extended tla flash system as used on the contax rx, ax and aria. Ttl direct flash control possible with tla flash system. If one exists, my dealer will have to get it for me.
Regular items 348 didnt find what youre looking for. Replacement batteries for 35mm cameras, flash and film photography equipment. Hello, i have several contax bodies that i use with a tla 360 flash, and a tla 200. Looks like it has a lot of features and options, but i really need a manual to figure it out. Online camera manual library this is the full text and images from the manual. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Contax g1 with 28, 45 and 90mm lenses and tla200 flash. Contax tla 200 shoe mount flash for sale online ebay. The rating of the equipment is at 80 to 89 percent of original condition. The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. Unlike most bayonetmount lenses, the contax g mount uses a breechlock mechanism similar to the manual focus canon fd and fl mount.
Will the contax ps120 power pack for the tla 480 also work on the tla 360 flash. Jan 08, 2012 the only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. Contax g2 instructions manual book guide for film camera. Which contax tla flashes are fully compatible wg system. Tla 200, tla 480 set, and other contax flash accessories. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction. I am curious about using a contax tla 200 flash with my xp1. Hi, i have problems to fire my contax tla 200 on the hotshoe of a recently purchased leica m6 classic. Sven, the g2 manual has several pages of instructions for tla flashes pp146. Contax tla 200 electronic flash unit original instruction manual on. I have been struggling on a decision earlier whether to include a users manual of this fascinating flash unit in the contax rts website. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
Contax tla 280 electronic flash original instruction manual on. Photocare is telling me the contax tla 200 is not ttl flash. The tla480 has three flash modes including ttl flash, auto flash and manual flash. Sync at slower speeds with ae lock or manual flash mode pc socket supplied capable of 300 volts.
Camera manuals and free digital camera pdf instructions. Contax tla 360 hotshoe clipon flash overview and full product specs on cnet. The impressive battery life of the lens ensures that it will keep working throughout a photoshoot or event, such as a wedding or a concert. Reviews of carl zeiss lenses for contax mount tim rogers. Contax t2 flash photos have a very specific look about them, which i would like to try to replicate.
The following are some of the most popular late model carl zeiss lenses that were designed for use on contax manual focus film slrs, produced by. Yashica cs200 auto unit, including the guide number of. This flash unit is small, lightweight, and ultra efficient. I bought my tla 200 new and there was no manual whatsoever with it. In addition, the tla 200 has a guide number of 20 in meters 66 in feet. The ttl control has worked nearly perfectly for me. The contax flash group published in a 1990 sales manual has only mentioned flash models such as tla 360, tla280 with an ultraslim tla 140 added up to the lineup replaced by a tla 200 at later stage. The tla480 offers ttl flash metering and is completely integral with the contax tla system. If you like the look of film but the convenience and reliability of digital this is a great choice, the camera acts like a digital camera in every way except you put film in the back. Two tla 200 s syncronized and a 28mm lens works great for group shots. The contax tla 200 shoe mount flash for contax cameras is a photography tool that provides support and coverage for the 28 90 mm zoomrange lenses. Tla 200 flash ultracompact, ttl direct metering flash for the contax gseries with a guide number of 20 in meters. Find the user manual you need for your camera and more at manualsonline.
User guide for contax camera, free instruction manual. Item pictured for illustrative purposes only, actual item not pictured. Around 2000 i picked up a contax g1 with 45mm and this flash the tla200. The camera incorporates the ttl direct metering function for controlling the builtin flash automatically from the camera when it is used together with a contax tla flash system. Was quite astonished that there is an instruction manual for this flash. Naturally, the rts ii ttl flash is always favor in multi flash set up instead of operating such possibility in the less assuring auto manual mode provided in the original rts.
Takes effectively every nikon lens every made, works well with old school manual lenses, ais lenses, and new autofocus lenses. Page 1 i have been struggling on a decision earlier whether to include a users manual of this fascinating flash unit in the contax rts website. Contax tla20 flash tla 20 for 7 9 manual focus slr. The contax tla480 flash set requires the addition of the tla power pack set ps120 to. Nov 30, 2008 i have a complete contax g2 rangefinder system including the tla 200, for kicks and giggles i tried it our on the g10 and it works well in ttl mode. Contax tla 360 hotshoe clipon flash series specs cnet. There are either auto or ttl operations that you can use your flash with older contax rts and ttl flash capable contax rts ii quartz. Do i need a tla 200 flash page 3 ci photocommunity.
The only standard contax flash unit that is not compatible with the gseries and nseries, 645, etc is the original rtf540. The carl zeiss t lenses, in particular, soon gained a reputation for superb optical quality. Whilst i am sure all the moving parts are pretty tight, every motor is something that is eventually going to break down and contax no longer make spares. We have been in business for over 40 years and have hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers all over the world. Contax flash tla200 black for g1, g2 from japan superb. If youre using the tla 200 or the efx20 in manual mode, youll. The flange distance between the front surface of the lens mount and the film plane is only 29 millimetres 1.
I have been using the auto settings and a tla 200 flash. I know that the manual states that the ps220 works but wondered if any of you had tried the ps120 on the tla 360. The flash shoe is left free for light stand mounting when the side port. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. Thyristorized type automatic exposure control, guide number for main flash iso 100, covering the field of view of a 35mm lens. The output selector features a guide number of 40 asa 100 in meters at. That is, the contax 645 offers the fivepin flash connection that mates with the contax tla360 flash. Contax bracket mount flash units can also be used for other slr camera via pc terminal, however, such combinations are restricted in auto or manual flash operations. Problems with contax tla 200 flash on leica m6 classic. The ttl flash system is the same as the extended tla flash system as used on the contax rx, ax and aria. Contax tla 200 hotshoe clipon flash sign in to comment. Contax tla 140 film camera batteries from batteries plus bulbs. The tla 360 works with all contax slrs, but it is designed to take full advantage of ttl flash metering and other electronic features offered by newer advanced contax bodies, such as the rx or rtsiii. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
You have to use the flash guide on the back of the flash. When using the flash, i notice some darkness vignetting. If you arent completely happy just return the manual for a full refund. Fyi contax tla 200 flash works well with canon g10. If there are no results please try searching with fewer words. I always use the units either one, or two syncronized off camera with ttl, using the contax cords. The contax flash group published in a 1990 sales manual has only mentioned flash models such as tla 360, tla280 with an ultraslim tla 140 added up to the lineup replaced by a tla 200. The maximum flash output of the tla480 is guide number 48 in meters 158 in feet at iso 100. The contax tla480 flash set requires the addition of the tla power pack set ps 120 to. Its hard to find a contax site that gives this kind of.