Spot-Pre-flash TTL function, integrated diopter, 100% viewfinder, bracketing, multi-metering modes, priority modes and data back that will imprint date and time between frames. The RTS III used for the first time a built-in motor drive, something CONTAX had featured on other models since the 137MD in 1980. Once again right up to date for the time it had all the features of any professional camera and some of its own, chief amongst them was the RTV vacuum system, more about that later. It was a clear departure from both its predecessors, being altogether larger and heavier. By 1990 the RTS III was the last Real Time System camera from CONTAX. In 1982 the RTS II was released, it was more evolution than revolution looking very similar to its predecessors satin black and leather Porsche concept but with a host of additional modern features like Quartz timing and an electromagnetically controlled titanium shutter. This together with a complete selection of Carl Zeiss lenses made it an instant success and a future classic.
CONTAX wanted it to stand out from the mid 70s crowd so they employed Porsche Industrial Design to create the elegant body and slick ergonomics of the new camera. The Real Time System line of cameras was born in 1974 with the original RTS.
