--- product_id: 88048799 title: "G2 Camera Body" brand: "contax" price: "Β£1328.61" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Contax" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88048799-g2-camera-body store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Electronic autofocus Motorized film advance & rewind 35mm film format G2 Camera Body **Brand:** contax **Price:** Β£1328.61 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸŽ₯ Capture nostalgia with cutting-edge precision β€” the Contax G2 is your analog game-changer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** G2 Camera Body by contax - **How much does it cost?** Β£1328.61 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88048799-g2-camera-body) ## Best For - contax enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted contax brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Zeiss Optics Legacy:** Pair with Carl Zeiss lenses for stunning color, sharpness, and contrast. - β€’ **Classic 35mm Film Format:** Experience timeless image quality with the iconic 24x36mm frame size. - β€’ **Compact & Stylish Design:** A sleek silver body that blends vintage charm with modern convenience. - β€’ **Precision Electronic Autofocus:** Hybrid AF system ensures sharp, contrast-rich shots every time. - β€’ **Effortless Motorized Film Handling:** Automatic film advance and rewind for seamless shooting flow. ## Overview The Contax G2 is a premium 35mm electronic rangefinder camera featuring hybrid autofocus and motorized film advance/rewind. Renowned for its superb Carl Zeiss lens compatibility, it delivers sharp, vibrant images with effortless operation. Compact and stylish, it revives classic film photography with modern automated convenience, perfect for discerning creatives craving authentic analog artistry. ## Description desertcart.com : G2 Camera Body : Rangefinder Film Cameras : Electronics Review: Great 35mm film Camera - I grew up on film cameras and traveled Europe with a Minolta 35mm film system with AF in the early '90s. Moved to a digital Kodak around 2000 and have not looked back at film until recently. Have gotten more interested in photography of late (just got a Fujifilm X-T2 which is fantastic) and read web commentaries about the high quality Contax G model series as an "inspiration" for the Fuji X-Series. Thought I restart my film experience and got a Contax G2 camera with Carl Zeiss 28mm & 45mm lenses. As sure as the sun shines these write-ups praising the G series are on target. The Contax G2 is a beautiful, well designed and convenient camera that is fully automated - range-finder type autofocus, auto film advance and rewind - it is quaint by today's standards. There is a manual focus mode but can be tricky because the a) it is not an SLR through the lens viewfinder (there is a alignment guide in the viewfinder to assist) and b) a wheel on the camera body is the method to focus the lens instead of the traditional on-lens ring. There is also a Continuous shooting mode for taking multiple photos at low or high speed - have not tried this yet. With either the 28mm or 45mm Carl Zeiss G lenses attached you will get superb photos - sharp, "contrasty", wonderful color and exposure. The G2's light meter is almost supernatural in getting the exposure right. The AF is a little noisy but so far has been accurate. The CZ lenses have a aperture ring that determines the shutter speed which is displayed on a yellow bar at the bottom of the viewfinder along with a distance meter. A very simple and effective setup. Draw backs are purchasing film (desertcart has a good selection) and getting it developed. No 24 hour turnaround shops these days - must mail it to a central location - takes about a week to get the scanned photos on-line, two for the negatives. About $16 per 24 frame roll. It adds up but you will enjoy the process and the results. Review: Best film camera ever made--G2D anyone? - I owned a G2 from new about 10 years ago and bought most of the lenses except the zoom and the super wide 15mm (?). I shot mostly Fujichrome Velvia and Kodachrome 64 and needless to say the slides were stunning when projected through my still going strong late 1970's Leica Pradovit projector. I have a load of slides dating back to the late 1960's and they show no sign of deterioration. The build quality of this system wreaked of German style with Japanese attention to detail. For a fraction of the price of a Leica, the Contax was untouchable. The camera, 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 45mm and 90mm all fit in a small Lowepro Nova 5 bag and was a delight to carry compared with a Nikon SLR of that era. Sadly, I sold it as digital makes sense these days but there is no replacement for the Contax G2 in digital (forget Leica--too expensive). If Contax could be resurrected with a G2d and full size senor that allowed you to use all the old G2 lenses it would trash all the competition in a single blow! I have often wondered if it might happen and whether it might be a good ideas to buy a few G2 lenses cheap on ebay ahead of a G2d announcement and sudden hyper-demand for the Zeiss glass. ## Features - Electronic 35mm film (24x36mm) rangefinder camera. - Electronic autofocus. - Motorized advance and rewind. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00009UU1U | | Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | | Auto Focus Technology | Hybrid | | Autofocus | Yes | | Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion | | Best Sellers Rank | #612,703 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #9 in Rangefinder Film Cameras | | Brand | Contax | | Built-In Media | Camera Body Only | | Camera Flash | Built-In | | Camera Lens | Fixed 35mm lens | | Color | Silver | | Compatible Devices | camera | | Compatible Mountings | A-mount | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (6) | | Digital Scene Transition | false | | Digital-Still | No | | Display Fixture Type | Fixed | | Display Resolution Maximum | 20.1 MP | | Display Type | LCD | | Effective Still Resolution | 20 MP | | Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 | | Expanded ISO Minimum | 3200 | | Exposure Control | Automatic | | File Format | JPEG, RAW, MP4 | | Flash Modes | Automatic | | Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 or faster | | Focal Length Description | 35 millimeters | | Focus Features | Autofocus | | Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) | | Focus Type | Auto Focus | | Form Factor | Compact | | Has Color Screen | No | | Image Capture Type | Video | | Image stabilization | γͺし | | Item Weight | 662 Grams | | JPEG Quality Level | Fine | | Lens Construction | Single Prime | | Lens Type | Standard Prime | | Manufacturer | CONTAX | | Maximum Aperture | 6.07 Millimeters | | Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters | | Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.004 seconds | | Model Name | G2 | | Model Number | G2 | | Model Series | G2 | | Movie Mode | Yes | | Photo Sensor Resolution | 2 MP | | Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | | Real Angle Of View | 46 Degrees | | Remote Included | No | | Self Timer | 10 | | Sensor Type | CMOS | | Series Number | 2 | | Shooting Modes | Automatic | | Skill Level | Amateur | | Special Feature | Compact | | Specific Uses For Product | Photography and Videography | | Supported Image Format | JPEG | | Total Still Resolution | 2 MP | | UPC | 067215008115 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Video Capture Format | MP4 | | Video Output | HDMI | | Video Resolution | 2160p | | Viewfinder | Electronic | | White Balance Settings | Auto | | Write Speed | [Moderate Write Speed] | ## Product Details - **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9 - **Brand:** Contax - **Compatible Mountings:** A-mount - **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 3200 - **Image Stabilization:** γͺし - **Maximum Aperture:** 6.07 Millimeters - **Maximum Webcam Image Resolution:** 2 MP - **Model Name:** G2 - **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS - **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW, MP4 ## Images ![G2 Camera Body - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XpmqhRjGL.jpg) ![G2 Camera Body - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61p6BuOmsqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the camera sold in United States** A: Yes!! **Q: Is this a silver or green label G2? Price is for body only, not with pictured 90mm? Is this black or silver body?** A: fraud they have a photo of the black contax g2 body green label is a silver **Q: so, the camera is black or silverΒΏ?** A: Silver **Q: Does it come with photoflash, lens and leather case? Or body only?** A: HEllo,camera of the exhibition will be only body. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great 35mm film Camera *by M***N on November 3, 2016* I grew up on film cameras and traveled Europe with a Minolta 35mm film system with AF in the early '90s. Moved to a digital Kodak around 2000 and have not looked back at film until recently. Have gotten more interested in photography of late (just got a Fujifilm X-T2 which is fantastic) and read web commentaries about the high quality Contax G model series as an "inspiration" for the Fuji X-Series. Thought I restart my film experience and got a Contax G2 camera with Carl Zeiss 28mm & 45mm lenses. As sure as the sun shines these write-ups praising the G series are on target. The Contax G2 is a beautiful, well designed and convenient camera that is fully automated - range-finder type autofocus, auto film advance and rewind - it is quaint by today's standards. There is a manual focus mode but can be tricky because the a) it is not an SLR through the lens viewfinder (there is a alignment guide in the viewfinder to assist) and b) a wheel on the camera body is the method to focus the lens instead of the traditional on-lens ring. There is also a Continuous shooting mode for taking multiple photos at low or high speed - have not tried this yet. With either the 28mm or 45mm Carl Zeiss G lenses attached you will get superb photos - sharp, "contrasty", wonderful color and exposure. The G2's light meter is almost supernatural in getting the exposure right. The AF is a little noisy but so far has been accurate. The CZ lenses have a aperture ring that determines the shutter speed which is displayed on a yellow bar at the bottom of the viewfinder along with a distance meter. A very simple and effective setup. Draw backs are purchasing film (Amazon has a good selection) and getting it developed. No 24 hour turnaround shops these days - must mail it to a central location - takes about a week to get the scanned photos on-line, two for the negatives. About $16 per 24 frame roll. It adds up but you will enjoy the process and the results. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best film camera ever made--G2D anyone? *by T***L on October 20, 2012* I owned a G2 from new about 10 years ago and bought most of the lenses except the zoom and the super wide 15mm (?). I shot mostly Fujichrome Velvia and Kodachrome 64 and needless to say the slides were stunning when projected through my still going strong late 1970's Leica Pradovit projector. I have a load of slides dating back to the late 1960's and they show no sign of deterioration. The build quality of this system wreaked of German style with Japanese attention to detail. For a fraction of the price of a Leica, the Contax was untouchable. The camera, 21mm, 28mm, 35mm, 45mm and 90mm all fit in a small Lowepro Nova 5 bag and was a delight to carry compared with a Nikon SLR of that era. Sadly, I sold it as digital makes sense these days but there is no replacement for the Contax G2 in digital (forget Leica--too expensive). If Contax could be resurrected with a G2d and full size senor that allowed you to use all the old G2 lenses it would trash all the competition in a single blow! I have often wondered if it might happen and whether it might be a good ideas to buy a few G2 lenses cheap on ebay ahead of a G2d announcement and sudden hyper-demand for the Zeiss glass. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The camera is nice and clean *by N***O on October 18, 2014* The camera is nice and clean, and at first I took five pictures successfully, but then it turns out that the gear of the shutter is broken. I feel really frustrated and I don't know where to fix it. Hope I can find a place. It's just made me feel so sad cause this is my first time buying a stuff as expensive as this. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88048799-g2-camera-body](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/88048799-g2-camera-body) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*