The smallest, lightest & easiest to use MM-mount Contax SLR, the Aria is especially suited to beginning photographers with a prefence for using the stellar Carl Zeiss T* lenses. The Aria is the first Contax MM-mount camera with an evaluative meter to assist an inexperienced photographer in avoiding common exposure errors.
| Type | 35mm SLR |
| Lens Mount | Contax/Yashica MM |
| Focus Modes | Manual |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Focusing Range | Not applicable |
| Exposure Modes | Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, TTL Auto flash, Aperture priority TTL auto flash, Manual auto flash mode & Manual flash mode |
| Exposure Metering |
- 5-Zone evaluative - Centerweighted - Spot |
| Metering Range |
EV 0-20 in Centerweighted metering (@ ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) EV 2-20 in Evaluative & spot metering (@ ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000th to 16 Seconds + B, with flash sync at 1/125th second |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/3rd EV increments |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| ISO Range |
25-500 (DX) 6-6400 in Manual setting |
| Built-in Flash | No |
| Film Wind | Single, Continuous at 3 frames per second |
| Focusing Screen |
Interchangeable FU-series focusing screens includes FU-1 screen with split image & microprism |
| Diopter Correction | Standard -1 diopter (additional diopters available) |
| Self Timer | 10-Second delay |
| Remote Control |
Optional L-series cable switch DOES NOT USE A STANDARD THREADED CABLE RELEASE |
| PC Terminal | Yes |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Yes |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Multiple Exposure | Yes |
| Viewfinder Info | Aperture, Shutter speed, Exposure warning, Mode indicator, Flash readiness, Exposure compensation, Frame counter & Metering mode |
| LCD Information | Mode indicator, Film speed, Exposure compensation, Frame counter, Countdown timer for selftimer, Cumulative time counter for bulb exposure, Film rewind indicator, Battery check, Custom functions & Drive mode |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Two CR2 3-Volt lithium batteries |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 3.7 x 2.1" (137 x 93 x 54mm) WxHxD |
| Weight | 1.01 lb (460 g) |