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The '''Contax N Digital''' was a six-megapixel [[digital SLR]] [[digital camera|camera]] produced by [[Contax]] in [[Japan]]. The camera was announced in late [[2000]], and began to be sold in spring [[2002]], after several delays. The camera received mixed reviews from the press,<ref>[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/1n-non.shtml Luminous Landscape on the camera's press reception]</ref> and was withdrawn from the market within a year of its introduction.
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| storage = Compact Flash (Type I or II)
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The '''Contax N Digital''' was a six-megapixel [[digital SLR]] [[digital camera|camera]] produced by [[Contax]] in Japan. The camera was announced in late 2000, and began to be sold in spring 2002, after several delays. The camera received mixed reviews from the press,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/1n-non.shtml |title=Luminous Landscape on the camera's press reception |publisher=Luminous-landscape.com |accessdate=18 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310230738/http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/1n-non.shtml |archive-date=10 March 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was withdrawn from the market within a year of its introduction.
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It was noteworthy for being the first [[full-frame digital SLR]], with an imaging chip the full size of a [[135 film]] frame. All previous digital SLRs had a smaller sensor, giving a cropped view (see [[magnification factor]]). The imaging sensor used was from [[Philips]], and a similar model had been used in [[Medium format (film)|medium format]] [[digital back]]s. Pentax planned to use the sensor in a competing full-frame digital SLR, the [[Pentax MZ-D]],<ref>[http://www.dpreview.com/news/0102/01021106pentaxdigitalslr.asp DPReview's announcement of the Pentax MZ-D]</ref> but abandoned work on the prototype in late 2001. The sensor features ISO settings as low as ISO 25, but the reviews noted that it had a relatively high noise level above ISO 100.<ref>[http://www.lonestardigital.com/n_digital.htm Lone Star Digital's review of the N Digital]</ref> The next full-frame digital SLR was the [[Canon EOS-1DS]] of late 2002. The format remains uncommon [[as of 2008]].
It was noteworthy for being the first [[full-frame digital SLR]], with an imaging chip the full size of a [[135 film]] frame. All previous digital SLRs had a smaller sensor, giving a cropped view (see [[magnification factor]]). The imaging sensor was a [[Philips]] FTF3020-C, which had previously been used in the [[Jenoptik]] ''Eyelike'' medium format [[digital back]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/news/0111/01110801jenoptik11mp.asp |title=Digital Photography Review on the Jenoptik Eyelike |publisher=Dpreview.com |accessdate=18 April 2012}}</ref> [[Pentax]] also planned to use the sensor in a full-frame digital SLR, the [[Pentax MZ-D]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dpreview.com/news/0102/01021106pentaxdigitalslr.asp |title=DPReview's announcement of the Pentax MZ-D |publisher=Dpreview.com |accessdate=18 April 2012}}</ref> but abandoned work on the prototype in late 2001. The sensor featured ISO settings as low as ISO 25, but the reviews noted that it had a relatively high noise level above ISO 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lonestardigital.com/n_digital.htm |title=Lone Star Digital's review of the N Digital |publisher=Lonestardigital.com |accessdate=18 April 2012}}</ref> The next full-frame digital SLRs were the [[Canon EOS-1Ds]] of late 2002, followed by Kodak's [[Kodak DCS Pro 14n|DCS Pro 14n]] in 2003. Nikon and Sony introduced full-frame models in 2007 and 2008 respectively.


The N Digital was based on the short-lived Contax N range of 35mm film SLRs, and used the Contax N-Mount lens system. Nine lenses were produced for this mount, by [[Carl Zeiss]].<ref>[http://www.contaxcameras.co.uk/slr/slr.asp Contax Camera's description of the lens range]</ref> The lenses were highly regarded. There were only three Contax N-Mount cameras, all of which have been discontinued. A company called Conurus<ref>[http://www.conurus.com/ Conurus' homepage]</ref> can convert the lenses for the [[Canon EOS]] mount.
The N Digital was based on the short-lived [[Contax N]] range of 35mm film SLRs, and used the [[Contax N-mount]] lens system. Nine lenses were produced for this mount, by [[Carl Zeiss]].<ref>[http://www.contaxcameras.co.uk/slr/slr.asp Contax Camera's description of the lens range] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703153328/http://www.contaxcameras.co.uk/slr/slr.asp |date=3 July 2008 }}</ref> There were three Contax N-Mount cameras – two 35mm film SLR bodies, plus the N Digital – all of which are now discontinued.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/260-zeiss-planar-t-85mm-f14-contax-n-to-canon-ef-review--test-report |title=Photozone.de's review of the N-Mount Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4, converted to the EOS mount |publisher=Photozone.de |accessdate=18 April 2012}}</ref>


After the demise of the N Digital, the Contax brand name was used for one further camera, the Contax TVS of 2002. Contax's parent company [[Kyocera]] withdrew from the digital imaging market in 2005. Today the N Digital is no longer sold, and is considered a collector's item.
Contax's parent company [[Kyocera]] withdrew from the digital imaging market in 2005.


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Latest revision as of 23:11, 7 October 2022

Contax N Digital
Overview
Typedigital single-lens reflex camera
Lens
LensContax N-mount
Sensor/medium
SensorPhilips 6 MP CCD
Maximum resolution3040 x 2008
Film speed25–400
Storage mediaCompact Flash (Type I or II)
Exposure/metering
Exposure meteringMulti-Segment, Center weighted, Spot
Shutter
Shutter speed range32sec-1/8000sec
General
Battery1.5V AA x 4

The Contax N Digital was a six-megapixel digital SLR camera produced by Contax in Japan. The camera was announced in late 2000, and began to be sold in spring 2002, after several delays. The camera received mixed reviews from the press,[1] and was withdrawn from the market within a year of its introduction.

It was noteworthy for being the first full-frame digital SLR, with an imaging chip the full size of a 135 film frame. All previous digital SLRs had a smaller sensor, giving a cropped view (see magnification factor). The imaging sensor was a Philips FTF3020-C, which had previously been used in the Jenoptik Eyelike medium format digital back.[2] Pentax also planned to use the sensor in a full-frame digital SLR, the Pentax MZ-D,[3] but abandoned work on the prototype in late 2001. The sensor featured ISO settings as low as ISO 25, but the reviews noted that it had a relatively high noise level above ISO 100.[4] The next full-frame digital SLRs were the Canon EOS-1Ds of late 2002, followed by Kodak's DCS Pro 14n in 2003. Nikon and Sony introduced full-frame models in 2007 and 2008 respectively.

The N Digital was based on the short-lived Contax N range of 35mm film SLRs, and used the Contax N-mount lens system. Nine lenses were produced for this mount, by Carl Zeiss.[5] There were three Contax N-Mount cameras – two 35mm film SLR bodies, plus the N Digital – all of which are now discontinued.[6]

Contax's parent company Kyocera withdrew from the digital imaging market in 2005.

References

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  1. ^ "Luminous Landscape on the camera's press reception". Luminous-landscape.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2007. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Digital Photography Review on the Jenoptik Eyelike". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  3. ^ "DPReview's announcement of the Pentax MZ-D". Dpreview.com. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Lone Star Digital's review of the N Digital". Lonestardigital.com. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  5. ^ Contax Camera's description of the lens range Archived 3 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Photozone.de's review of the N-Mount Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4, converted to the EOS mount". Photozone.de. Retrieved 18 April 2012.


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