Technical data

1. It affords instantaneous tripping of the shutter.

The magnetic release system of your CONTAX RTS does not use a mechanical plunger with long operating stroke.

Instead, it functions strictly on electrical principle and therefore trips the shutter instantaneously. When you press

the magnetic release, you are in effect switching on the magnetic release circuit.

2. It permits direct use of various off-hand controls.

Because the magnetic release system works on electrical principle, it affords most convenient use of various off-

hand controls, such as cable switches, infrared controller set and interval timer. Moreover, it provides precise

synchronization of the shutter and motor drive operation, thus affording use of the motor drive unit at all shutter

speeds range on Auto.

3. It ensures Real Time light reading.

The magnetic release system does not feature any provision for standby switching of the automatic through-the-lens

light reading system. Simultaneously with the activation of the magnetic release system, the electric current flows to

the electronic exposure control and Real Time light reading is taken immediately prior to mirror flip-up.