Contax N
Digital - Features
6 Megapixel chip in full 35mm
format (24x36mm)
The heart of the CONTAX N DIGITAL
is the 24x36 mm 6 mega pixel chip, which has been employed in this
camera for the first time. This chip guarantees the excellent image
quality rightly expected from such names as Contax and Carl Zeiss. As
there is no change in the angular field of the focal length due to a
shortened frame diagonal, all Carl Zeiss N lenses, and via the adapter
NAM-1, also the Contax 645 lenses can be fully utilized. This makes the
CONTAX N DIGITAL an excellent photographic tool which knows no limits
even in the wide angle range.
Super thin lowpass filter
The colourless crystalline
optical lowpass filter is an exclusive development by Kyocera Crystal
Technology, which eliminates specific frequencies and thus optimizes
colour rendition. Kyocera was able to produce this lowpass filter with
a thickness of only 1/6th of normal filters.
Image recording formats for all
occasions
The photos can be recorded in 5
different formats. The widespread JPEG format is available in 3
compression ratios. It is supplemented by the uncompressed RGB-TIFF
format and a RAW mode especially for processing images on the computer
as is necessary for professional demands. Together with a lap top PC
continuous shooting with a high picture frequency is possible when out
and about.
Variable white balance
An optimum white balance is
guaranteed in all situations. Over and above the automatic colour
temperature correction, white balance based on a specific subject
detail is possible at the push of a button. Fixed presettings can also
be selected manually.
Recording media: CF cards types
I and II as well Micro Drive
The fail-safe and inexpensive
Compact Flash cards are used as recording media. For higher capacity
requirements IBM Micro Drive can also be used.
High Speed-DSP and Firewire
(IEEE1394)
The N DIGITAL uses high speed
digital image processing (DSP), which allows continuous shooting at 3
frames per second. Image transfer takes place via a Firewire (IEEE
1394) interface. Thus it is possible to transfer even a RAW 12.5
megabyte file in one second and also handle high speed data transfer
efficiently.
LCD colour monitor for image
checking
A 4.5 cm low temperature,
polysilicon TFT colour monitor with approx 200,000 resolution and a
Graphic User Interface is located at the back of the camera. The
photographer can check exposure, focus and file information directly on
the LCD monitor.
Shooting assist function
In playback mode, this allows
exposure confirmation on the LCD with a histogram and the accentuation
of picture areas which are too bright as well as the focus situation.
Simultaneously the data stored with the picture file are displayed.
The essential functions of the
CONTAX N DIGITAL
The CONTAX N DIGITAL shares all
basic functions of the CONTAX N1 introduced tow years ago. Which means
that the N photographer can work in his usual manner.
Below is a summary of the most
important functions of the two Contax N models:
- Dual Focus System
- 5 Point wide Array diagonal AF
System
- Fine Focus Bracketing (Auto
Bracketing System with variable focusing)
- Maximum shutter speed of
1/8000 sec and X-sync 1/200 sec
- TTL evaluative metering,
centre-weighted average metering, spot metering
- TTL controlled auto flash
- Custom Functions
- Mount Adapter NAM-1 for Contax
645 lenses
- Large range of accessories
- All interchangeable lenses and
accessories for Contax N1 can be used with the CONTAX N DIGITAL as well
as the Contax 645 lenses and accessories
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