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on Sept 11, 2020 13:44:54 GMT
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The years in my Samurai X3.0 go from '87 to '19 when set manually.
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on Sept 11, 2020 18:41:08 GMT
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That's for the idea.
I just checked and the Z stops at the end of this year. So I can choose to set the year to be '91, '01, or '11.
I guess I'll go for '01.
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on Dec 27, 2020 18:36:00 GMT
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Hi guys!
I´m looking for the D-7 data back manual. In particular, I´m looking for information on the interval settings: What are the longest and the shortest intervals? Is it something similar like the Contax RTS Interval Timer? I would appreciate any help.
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on Dec 27, 2020 19:03:48 GMT
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Welcome to the forum, janmar ... I don't have a copy of the one for the D-7, but it might not be too much different in functions from those available with the D-8 back. There's several versions of manuals online - including the D-8 - from Mike Bukus' manual pages... www.butkus.org/chinon/contax/contax_data_backs/contax_data_backs.htm The manual for the D-8 says it will take 2 to 99 shots in total - from 2 seconds, on up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds as the interval between shots. In a nutshell, the data backs that can do interval timings offer more precision from the quartz timers and more complex setups than the old RTS plug-in 'dial timer'. They're a lot less fidgity than cranking up the mechanical timers too, but the caveat is making sure there's enough battery power to cover the whole interval range as-set.
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on Dec 28, 2020 10:07:56 GMT
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Hi guys! I´m looking for the D-7 data back manual. In particular, I´m looking for information on the interval settings: What are the longest and the shortest intervals? Is it something similar like the Contax RTS Interval Timer? I would appreciate any help. Hello, The interval settings are from 1sec. to 99h 59m 59s and you can set your start time and repetition frequency; you need to set the camera to single frame operation. You can also set the 167MT for long exposure, overriding the camera's settings, from 1sec to 99h 59m 59s. As you can see, it is very much more sophisticated and flexible than the RTS' Interval Timer. And lumiworx warning about battery freshness is very apposite when it comes to the longest settings.
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on Dec 28, 2020 13:13:47 GMT
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Thank you very much, guys. This is all very good news. I´ve been thinking for many years how to do analogue aerophotography without having to physically fly with the camera. Now I finally know, it seems. All the best in 2021, everybody!
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on Dec 28, 2020 14:58:53 GMT
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on Dec 28, 2020 16:03:12 GMT
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I too have considered RTS first, since I know this camera well. Its remote controller allows only 15 m distance though, plus, RTS is a heavy beast. I think, I will invest in a 167, instead.
PS: Oh, you´re right, there is this radio controller made for RTS there. It would allow for much greater precision, for sure. I need to consider the weight of the equipment, it shouldn´t exceed 1 kg in my case. I would have to be able to control both, a drone and the Contax controller at the same time then. Mmmm... :-) Thank you.
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on Dec 29, 2020 11:23:56 GMT
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I too have considered RTS first, since I know this camera well. Its remote controller allows only 15 m distance though, plus, RTS is a heavy beast. I think, I will invest in a 167, instead. PS: Oh, you´re right, there is this radio controller made for RTS there. It would allow for much greater precision, for sure. I need to consider the weight of the equipment, it shouldn´t exceed 1 kg in my case. I would have to be able to control both, a drone and the Contax controller at the same time then. Mmmm... :-) Thank you. Just a comment or two on the Contax Radio Control set: please be aware that due to the frequencies it uses, it is illegal to operate it in a number of countries including the USA although I believe it's OK in most European countries. It is certainly alright for use in the UK. It is a superbly made set but very hard to find as not many were made; if you are going to use it with a 167MT, you MUST buy one of the later units to be made (Serial No. around 992500) as you will need the S-type connector and not the PC-type used by the RTS. Although Contax provided an adapter to allow cameras like the Contax RTS or Yashica FR to use the later S-connector, no provision was made to adapt a PC-type to the later screw-in version. And if you are going to use it with a drone, you will need to consider the placement of the aerial for the Receiver as it extends 50cm; you will need to allow a height/length of 62cm from the camera's hot shoe or nearby mounting point for the entire receiving unit.
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on Dec 29, 2020 18:42:06 GMT
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Considering the pros and cons, I´d rather stick to a 167 with a D-7 data back. I live in Berlin where even flying a drone is legally limited, so I don´t want to take more risks. Thank you very much for your informative comment.
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on Jan 1, 2021 15:39:30 GMT
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One last question: Is there any limitation with a Yashica ML lens on Contax 167? Are they fully compatible?
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on Jan 1, 2021 18:14:54 GMT
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One last question: Is there any limitation with a Yashica ML lens on Contax 167? Are they fully compatible? You would lose the program modes and shutter priority. There are two types of Contax lenses - AE & MM. The MM lenses have different. Introduced alongside the 159MM they have a different, lighter, aperture construction and a tab which pushes a small lever on the body which tells the body it’s got an MM lens attached and allows program shooting. You can spot an MM lens by the smallest aperture being green - you must set the lens there to use program. Despite making several bodies with program modes (FX-103, 107 etc.) Yashica never made lenses with the tab so all yashica lenses are ‘AE’ type as far as the camera is concerned. Again, for program mode you must set the smallest aperture.
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on Jan 2, 2021 9:53:41 GMT
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Thank you very much for the explanation. I should reformulate my question: Will I be able to use the interval function on D-7 data back with a Contax 167 using an "AE" lens?
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on Jan 5, 2021 16:18:18 GMT
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Thank you very much for the explanation. I should reformulate my question: Will I be able to use the interval function on D-7 data back with a Contax 167 using an "AE" lens? Yes, the interval function is not affected by the type of lens being used. Just remember that with an AE lens, operation of the camera will automatically be in Aperture Priority Mode.
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on Jan 5, 2021 19:13:45 GMT
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Thank you very much, indeed!
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