Contax TVS (Read Description)

(Fixed Lens) Zoom does not work.

The Contax TVS is a high-end, titanium-bodied compact 35mm film camera featuring a built-in zoom lens. Released in 1994, it serves as a versatile, more affordable alternative to fixed-lens siblings like the Contax T2.

Camera Body and Design

Build Material: Solid titanium body with mechanical dials.

Dimensions & Weight: 124 x 67 x 42 mm, weighing roughly 397 g with a battery.Operation: Powers on automatically when you twist the mechanical zoom ring.

Lens Specifications

Lens Model: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* multi-coated zoom lens.

Focal Length: 28–56 mm (28–65 mm on specific variants/generations).

Aperture Range: f/3.5 at the wide 28mm end down to f/6.5 at the telephoto end.

Performance and Features

Focusing: Autofocus capability paired with a physical manual focus dial.

Exposure Modes: Program AE and tactile Aperture Priority AE.

Shutter Speeds: Ranging from 16 seconds up to 1/700s.

Built-in Flash: Multiple settings including auto, fill-in, and slow sync