User manual CONTAX NX

[. . . ] 01-1BC(E)_Cover 11/15/01 7:26 PM Page 1 Optical Equipment Group 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-8610 Japan Tel:(03) 3708-4506 http://www. kyocera. co. jp/ KYOCERA OPTICS, INC. 6200 Dixie Road, Unit 11 Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2E1, Canada Tel:(905) 564-9385 YASHICA Kyocera GmbH Eiffestraße 76, D-20537 Hamburg, F. R. Germany Tel:(040) 25 15 07 0 YASHICA Handelsges. mbH Rustenschacherallee 38, A-1020 Wien, Austria Tel:(01) 728 09 260 YASHICA AG. Zürcherstraße 73, CH-8800 Thalwil, Switzerland Tel:(01) 720 34 34 KYOCERA YASHICA (U. K. ) Ltd. [. . . ] Adjust the shutter speed to your application while referring to the examples below. Example 1 : To freeze the action of a moving subject, set a fast shutter speed. Example 2 :To express the movement of water, for example, set a slow shutter speed. · When using a slow shutter speed, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Taking photographs in the program auto mode "P" (program auto exposure) mode> In this mode, the camera automatically selects the combination of the aperture and shutter speed most suitable for the brightness of the subject. This mode is convenient when you want to take photographs easily without worrying about the exposure settings. Set to "P". Set the exposure mode to "P". The aperture value selected automatically by the camera, and the shutter speed, are displayed on the display panel and in the viewfinder. Display panel Automatically set aperture and shutter speed displayed. <Program auto-control diagram> The aperture and shutter speed combinations with program auto are shown in the diagram below. The program line moves with the focusing distance of the lens in use (set to ISO100 with an F1. 4/50mm lens). Set the exposure mode to "Tv". 4 EV value 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 2 See page 31 for setting details. The set shutter speed and automatically set aperture value are displayed on the display panel and in the viewfinder. aperture value F16 F11 F8 F5. 6 F4 F2. 8 F2 F1. 4 1 0 Set the shutter speed. 52 32" 16" 8" 4" 2" 1" 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 shutter speed (second) 53 09-1BC(E)_P050-70 11/15/01 7:28 PM Page 54 2. Manual exposure photography <Warnings displayed with auto exposure> < > < > < > <1. Taking photographs with the exposure set manually "M" (manual exposure) mode> Over-exposure warning Over-exposure warning Over-exposure warning In this mode, you set the aperture and shutter speed yourself. This mode can also be used to intentionally achieve over- or under-exposure effects. Refer to the exposure meter display in the viewfinder to set the exposure. See page 31 for setting details. "4000" flashes Under-exposure warning "Minimum aperture" flashes Under-exposure warning "4000" flashes Under-exposure warning "32" " flashes "Maximum aperture" flashes "32" " flashes Over-exposure warning Shutter speed "4000" flashes during aperture priority auto photography, "Minimum aperture value" for the attached lens flashes during shutter priority auto photography, and shutter speed "4000" flashes during program priority auto photography, to warn of over-exposure. As the subject is too bright, adjust the aperture or shutter speed until the flashing display is lit continuously. Optional or other commercially available ND filters (light reduction filters) may also be used for this adjustment. Under-exposure warning Shutter speed "32" " flashes during aperture priority auto photography, "Maximum aperture value" for the attached lens flashes during shutter priority auto photography, and shutter speed "32" " flashes during program priority auto photography, to warn of under-exposure. As the subject is too dark, increase the brightness of the subject, or change the shutter speed and aperture until the flashing display is lit continuously. Note that the use of the internal flash, or a separate flash, improves the brightness and clarity of photographs. · The shutter button may be pressed even when the over or under-exposure warning is displayed. Set the aperture and shutter speed, and take the photograph. The aperture is set with the lens aperture ring, and the shutter speed is set with the R dial. The set shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the viewfinder and on the display panel. The exposure meter in the viewfinder displays the difference with the standard exposure. Change the shutter speed or lens aperture to obtain "Recommended" on the exposure meter display Display in viewfinder Exposure meter display example 3EV or more under Recommended 1EV over 54 55 09-1BC(E)_P050-70 11/15/01 7:28 PM Page 56 [Taking photographs with exposure compensation in the manual exposure mode] The exposure compensation appears on the display panel. [. . . ] The Power pack P-8D is an external power supply using four 1. 5V D-size NiH batteries. Use it as required when large numbers of photographs are to be taken. * The separately available GP-1 Contax power pack adapter is required when using the P8D in conjunction with the Contax NX. <Mounting> 1. Remove the lithium batteries from the camera, insert the GP-1, and turn to lock in place. · Keep the battery cover in a safe place. 98 99 13-1BC(E)_P095-107 11/15/01 7:29 PM Page 100 I Batteries and Films Lens : VS28-80/3. 5-5. 6 Film : 24-exposure cartridge Battery type : 1. 2V AA-size NiH battery (fully charged) Condition A: Close-up onds. Not using flash Using flash 50% of time Using flash 100% of time close-up, single shutter release, leave for 16 secNormal temperature (20°C) Approx. 8 rolls Battery type : 1. 5V AA-size alkali dry battery Condition A: Close-up Not using flash Using flash 50% of time Using flash 100% of time close-up, single shutter release, leave for 16 seconds. Normal temperature (20°C) Approx. [. . . ]