Nice presentation of the T2, except that it perpetuates an error which is common to most T2 reviews. He states that you can rarely get an 2.8 aperture because when you select "2.8", the camera shifts into auto-exposure and resets the lens aperture to whatever lesser f-stop the exposure program dictates. As a technical statement, he is absolutely correct. But the following assumption is wrong. A smaller than 2.8 aperture will not be selected by the exposure program most of the time because the program holds the 2.8 aperture in auto mode unless the scene is too bright to get a proper exposure. Only then will the program start reducing the aperture in order to properly expose the shot. As a result, you are only deprived of your choice of an 2.8 when using it would over-expose your photo in any event. The never mentioned negative consequence of this feature is that most daylight photos taken with auto exposure (requires 2.8 to activate) are shot with the aperture wide open, which is the setting where the lens performs poorest, by far, allowing poorest image resolution and introducing a noticeable vignetting to the image corners. For those Jonesing for a T2, let me note that my Nikon FG (SLR-manual focus) with the basic 50mm 1.8 lens is only about 25% bigger than a T2, gives up auto-focus but adds a host of more useful features, and in terms of image quality, will blow away any T2, all for less than $150.
I have a contax g2 and an xa which I love dearly. However the zeiss glass blows the the xa or any other point and shoot for that matter out of the water
I would say, no old film camera is worth £1200. The prices for compact cameras skyrocketed in general, but you can still find nice and interesting ones for £50-£100 ( here in Japan ). Best option in my opinion ( quality-and pricewise ) is an SLR from the 90s or early 2000s, which can be found here for about £50 including kit lens. Those take really high quality fotos.
Hey man, great vid! A little outdated I know, but I wanted to ask what aperture setting you use the most? Are you firmly in the f2.8 and AF mode? Do you typically change the f-stop but maintain the AF mode or do you change both the f-stop AND focus distance. The shots look great, so just wanted to know exactly what settings you relied on the most. Thanks!
Glad you liked the video! I shoot in auto AF f/2.8 most of the time unless I'm looking to capture a deeper depth of field (shooting landscapes) so I might drop it to f/8 occasionally In that scenario :)
Glad you liked the video! I shoot in auto AF f/2.8 most of the time unless I'm looking to capture a deeper depth of field (shooting landscapes) so I might drop it to f/8 occasionally In that scenario :)
Hiya! I get my film developed here in the UK 🇬🇧 and unfortunately we don't have Walmart. Here it's around £15-£20 to get a roll of film developed and scanned to digital images. I'd recommend googling "35mm film developing in my area" to find your closest place :)
Beautiful photos. From the warm colors and contrast, could already tell they were Portra 400. Great review!
Your explanation is buttery smooth, thank you
Nice presentation of the T2, except that it perpetuates an error which is common to most T2 reviews. He states that you can rarely get an 2.8 aperture because when you select "2.8", the camera shifts into auto-exposure and resets the lens aperture to whatever lesser f-stop the exposure program dictates. As a technical statement, he is absolutely correct. But the following assumption is wrong. A smaller than 2.8 aperture will not be selected by the exposure program most of the time because the program holds the 2.8 aperture in auto mode unless the scene is too bright to get a proper exposure. Only then will the program start reducing the aperture in order to properly expose the shot. As a result, you are only deprived of your choice of an 2.8 when using it would over-expose your photo in any event. The never mentioned negative consequence of this feature is that most daylight photos taken with auto exposure (requires 2.8 to activate) are shot with the aperture wide open, which is the setting where the lens performs poorest, by far, allowing poorest image resolution and introducing a noticeable vignetting to the image corners. For those Jonesing for a T2, let me note that my Nikon FG (SLR-manual focus) with the basic 50mm 1.8 lens is only about 25% bigger than a T2, gives up auto-focus but adds a host of more useful features, and in terms of image quality, will blow away any T2, all for less than $150.
But “small” is the “ value” too
Agree 100%. If you really want it go for it. But you can get as good pictures for less money. I’ll take my XA2 any day.
I have a contax g2 and an xa which I love dearly. However the zeiss glass blows the the xa or any other point and shoot for that matter out of the water
@@Art-cq1zy This^ The clarify i've gotten from my T2 is insane. No where compare to my XA. Plus it's so convenient to use.
@@PentusFtw t2 is rad im just always scared the lens mechanism will break sooner than later lol
I would say, no old film camera is worth £1200. The prices for compact cameras skyrocketed in general, but you can still find nice and interesting ones for £50-£100 ( here in Japan ). Best option in my opinion ( quality-and pricewise ) is an SLR from the 90s or early 2000s, which can be found here for about £50 including kit lens. Those take really high quality fotos.
What are some of your favourite cameras Berndt?
@@BboyGraphicx Hard to say. I own about 100 cameras from the last 120 years … and love them all. 😻
This what fujifilm 100xv would be in the 90's
What exactly is ”infinity” mode? I don’t think I understand what it does/how it works 😅
thank you :)!
You're welcome!
Hey man, great vid! A little outdated I know, but I wanted to ask what aperture setting you use the most? Are you firmly in the f2.8 and AF mode? Do you typically change the f-stop but maintain the AF mode or do you change both the f-stop AND focus distance. The shots look great, so just wanted to know exactly what settings you relied on the most. Thanks!
my question too please
Glad you liked the video! I shoot in auto AF f/2.8 most of the time unless I'm looking to capture a deeper depth of field (shooting landscapes) so I might drop it to f/8 occasionally In that scenario :)
nope, miu & yashica t4 are nice cameras, but don't get the depth and magic of the moments when the T2 hits the spot. very good review though
Very helpful! I'm gonna get a T3 actually because I'm a glutton for punishment 😁
My T2 used to have the fault your camera has. It needed a new dial.
what settings do you use when you take your photos through contax t2 cause your picture quality is really good
Glad you liked the video! I shoot in auto AF f/2.8 most of the time unless I'm looking to capture a deeper depth of field (shooting landscapes) so I might drop it to f/8 occasionally In that scenario :)
@@james-greenhalgh also where do you develop your film from
what dial do you use it on? 1,2,3??
Love ur vibe
hey where can i get film developed from?
does walmart develop good quality film photos?
where do you get your film developed from? and what’s the price per roll
Hiya! I get my film developed here in the UK 🇬🇧 and unfortunately we don't have Walmart. Here it's around £15-£20 to get a roll of film developed and scanned to digital images. I'd recommend googling "35mm film developing in my area" to find your closest place :)
I just paid 1100$ for this camera on eBay
HI CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU DEVELOP YOUR FILM FROM
All of Contax T2 issues are repairable and most of them without using spare parts from other T2's.
Interesting. The problem he has with his manual focus switch looks like a fairly simple repair.
where can t2s be repaired from any idea?
@@stefansalvatore3628 Nippon Photoclinic in NYC
Got mine for $300 usd just last week.
🥹 howwww
lol, just get a nikon f80-f100 plus a 28mm or 50mm 1.8 lens, it gives you 10times the quality and 1/10 of a price, what a joke
Contax TVS claps the T2 and it cost 1/5th the price
i just got a t3 for 1900$ :S
Oh you look so american!