Mar 20, 2010 · It is a superbly refined electronic, autofocus 35mm camera with the world's best optics. It also offers auto exposure, auto loading, advance and rewind, and TTL metering for both flash and ambient light. When new, the Contax G2 was a rich-man's travel and vacation camera.

The Contax G camera line consists of two cameras, the G1 and G2, interchangeable-lens cameras sold by Kyocera under the Contax brand in competition with the Leica M7, Cosina Voigtländer Bessa-R, and Konica Hexar RF. The G1 was introduced in …

Feb 14, 2024 · The Contax G2 is a 35mm film rangefinder-style film camera was designed by Porsche and made in Japan with an electronic rangefinder-style autofocus system that uses highly-praised, interchangeable lenses designed by Carl Zeiss.

Two years later, Contax introduced the G2, which all but resolved most G1-related issues. The Contax G2 was 7mm longer and 2mm taller than the G1 and had a more pronounced grip. Motivated by G1 owner feedback, some of the controls were rearranged or re-engineered to make the camera feel better in the hand, while improving performance.

5 days ago · The Contax G2 is a little less intuitive, with a bit more going on before you’ll be able to line up and produce an exposure. Spending some time with the camera, looking at all the options and setting them up in advance, and practicing using the focusing system a lot will go a long way when using it in the field. Practicing with the focus is ...

Nov 5, 2021 · In this in-depth review of the Contax G2, learn all about how to use this 35mm film camera, its pros and cons, and more!

Aug 29, 2023 · There are few 35mm film cameras as prolific and unique as the Contax G2. Check out our in-depth, hands-on review to find out if it’s the right choice for you.

Jan 19, 2018 · The Contax G2 is what a modern rangefinder should be. Fast, accurate, incredibly capable; it’s the advanced rangefinder Leica should have made, but never did. It pulls all the assets of the rangefinder (sharper lenses, less internal movement, compact size) together with the strengths of the SLR (incredible viewfinder and excellent auto-focus ...

Contax G2 and TLA200. enlarge. The much improved TLA200 came out with the G2. The TLA has twice the power (GN 20 meters / 63 feet at ISO 100), and a brilliantly simple 28-90mm zoom head.