Contax T3 Instruction Manual
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1. GB Instruction manual e Bedienungsanleitung GB D Thank you for purchasing this Contax product The Contax T3 has been designed according to the basic philosophy of providing the user with pleasure in handling and use as well as the production of fine photographs Simple enough for casual use it provides the controls needed for doing justice to those special occasions The Contax T3 is a 35mm lens shutter camera equipped with both automatic and manual focusing controls programmed automatic and aperture priority automatic exposure modes long time exposure mode exposure compensation and a focus lock feature Before using this camera please read the instructions thoroughly to gain a correct understanding of camera features In addition to its standard features this camera is equipped with Custom Functions which may be set manually if desired See page 47 tor further details Custom Functions are indicated in the text by the mark Viewfinder eyepiece Film check window Battery compartment cover p 12 Hand strap lug p 5 Tripod socket Camera back p 18 54 Film rewind button R p 20 Accessory contacts p 57 DX contacts p 18 Film take up spool p 19 Film compartment p 18 Film leader mark p 19 y Cartridge shaft p 18 V Film guide rails p2. compartment cover Using the hand strap adjuster as shown turn the battery compartment cover counter clockwise so that its e mark is aligned with the e mark on the camera body 2 Insert new battery Be sure the battery poles are oriented correctly as indicated inside the battery compartment A single 3V lithium battery type CR2 is required 3 Close the battery compartment by aligning the e mark on the cover with the e mark on the camera body and rotating the cover clockwise lt Battery Check gt After inserting a new battery operate the camera once the battery charge indicator es should appear in the display panel lt Battery Replacement gt The battery should be replaced when the battery charge indicator c blinks in the display panel Turn off the camera before replacing the battery e Photographs can still be taken even when the remaining battery power indicator Cal begins to blink but the battery should nonetheless be changed as soon as possible If the remaining battery power falls below a certain point the C mark on the display panel will blink and the camera will not operate e Due to individual manufacturing characteristics some batteries may cause the battery power indicator Ce to blink temporarily after the battery is changed If this occurs immediately after changing a battery turn the power switch OFF and then ON again
3. 19 7 The Picture Area Frame Close up Parallax Frame and Focus frame are always visible in the viewfinder but other indicators appear only under the conditions indicated below and automatically disappear after 8 sec to save battery power 1 When the camera is turned ON 2 With the camera is turned on whenever the shutter release button is depressed halfway Also when the 4 or AFL buttons are depressed Picture area frame These marks indicate the outer borders of the image that will be recorded on film under normal conditions p 24 Close up Parallax Frame These marks indicate the outer borders of the image that will be recorded on film when shooting at very close distances approx 0 8 m 0 35 m When shooting close ups be sure the subject fits within these marks Close up macro indicator 4 Lights When camera to subject distance is between approx 0 8 m and 0 35 m Blinks When camera to subject distance is too close outside of focusing range Focus Frame Indicates the part of the viewfinder used by the autofocus p 24 Exposure compensation indicator Lights when exposure compensation is set p 38 Focusing indicator indicates focusing status 0 lt Autofocus gt Lighted Subject in focus inks quickly 4 times sec Out of focus links slowly once sec Focus locked via AFL button lt Manual Focus gt Blinks slo
4. e indicator blinks the focus is locked on the subject and you can let go of the AFL button e The display will show the distance at which the focus is locked e A quickly flashing e indicator 4 times second indicates that the camera cannot focus properly on the current subject In this case perform focus lock on another object located at the same distance from the camera before taking the picture Pressing the AFL button again will release focus lock 2 Move your camera as necessary to compose the photograph as desired and press the shutter release e Once the shutter has tripped the focus lock is released CF If desired the focus lock function can be set to remain locked until the camera is turned off p 48 CF lf desired exposure can be set together with focus p 47 32 lt Subjects Especially Liable to Focusing Errors gt The camera s automatic focus mechanism may focus incorrectly or fail to focus at all on the following kinds of subjects In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus on another object that is located at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject then move the camera to compose the subject as desired and make the photograph Subjects with low light or low contrast Subjects composed of repetitive patterns Dark subjects Subjects composed of horizontal lines Extremely bright or reflective subjects Subjects in which a strong light source is
5. the camera s shutter controls the amount of light reaching the film The length of time the shutter remains open is called the shutter speed lt Exposure gt Exposure means to expose the film to light The amount of light allowed to strike the film is controlled by the combination of aperture and shutter speed lt Film speed gt ISO value The film speed refers to a given film s sensitivity to light measured according to numerical values established by the International Standards Organization ISO The smaller the ISO value the lower the film s sensitivity to light The larger the ISO value the higher the film s sensitivity to light the film is sensitive to lower levels of light lt Depth of field gt In general when the lens is focused on a given subject not only the subject itself but a certain area in front of and behind the subject will also be in focus The range between the nearest and the farthest point that is sharp is the depth of field The depth of field on any given lens will change in the following way As the aperture is closed the depth of field becomes larger and as the aperture is opened the depth of field becomes smaller The depth of field becomes larger as distance to the subject increases smaller at closer distances The depth of field is larger behind than in front of the subject in focus 21 22 WG S ER SG a a ks a o Be SEH o o an i
6. scenes or occasions where flash is required it is recommended to set the camera to P or else set the aperture to F2 8 37 Exposure compensation is used when there is a great difference in brightness between subject and background or for deliberate over or underexposure Exposure compensation can be set in 1 3 EV steps in the range of 2EV to 2EV When exposure compensation has been set the indicator appears in the viewfinder 1 With camera ON press the mode button once so exposure compensa tion mode appears on the display panel Turn the mode dial to select the desired exposure compensation value Press the shutter release button to make the photograph The exposure compensation mode is canceled after each photograph is taken e To cancel an exposure compensation setting without taking a photograph repeat steps 1 2 but set the dial to 0 0 e Eight seconds after setting an exposure compensation value the display panel will return to its normal mode with the addition of the ri or Ei indicator Ga It is possible to keep the exposure compensation setting for more than one shot p 47 CF It is also possible to change exposure compensation to 1 2 EV steps instead of 1 3 steps if desired p 47 38 With exposure compensation Without exposure compensation With backlit scenes Compensate in range 0 3 EV to 2 EV When taking backlit portraits agains
7. the exposure is completed lt Available time gt unit seconds e When exposure is complete 01 1 5 02 03 04 06 08 10 15 the long time mode is 20 30 45 60 90 120 180 automatically canceled Reset the flash mode setting to the desired mode 42 The long time mode does not provide automatic exposure control Use the aperture dial to set the desired aperture for the exposure Setting the dial to P will result in a wide open F2 8 aperture To cancel the long time mode after setting but before you have operated the shutter follow steps 2 3 to set shutter time to 8 sec after setting the shutter speed the display will return to its normal appearance with the addition of the LT indicator Always use a tripod in this mode to prevent camera shake Using the long time mode together with the selftimer function will help prevent camera shake caused by pressing the shutter release button 43 The camera s focus can be set manually if desired This is effective when you wish to set the focus to a specific distance or when taking snapshots using the aperture priority mode to provide greatest depth of field or when you wish to be prepared for quick shots without waiting for the camera s auto focus mechanism to operate In this mode the lens is fixed at its extended focusing position thus reducing the time required for operation of the shutter after pressing the shutter release butt
8. wide variety of photographic techniques For details see p 38 46 The mode button is used to switch between the modes shown in the accompanying table and the mode dial is used to change the set values in each mode o o EI Exposure Compensation i E compensation p 38 value 2EV 2EV O Selftimer p 40 Delay time 10 sec or 2 sec Long time Shutter time 1 180 sec ET exposure p 42 A F or MF Focus mode select Distance 0 4m infinity AF and distance set 17 Use DX coded 35mm film The film speed is automatically set by the camera e Non DX coded film is automatically set to ISO 100 1 Open the camera back Open the camera back by pushing down the camera back release knob e Load and unload film away from direct sunlight 2 Insert a new film Insert the cartridge diagonally as shown in the illustration e Take care not to handle the DX contacts excessively or allow them to become soiled 3 Pull out the film leader from the cartridge until it reaches the orange colored film leader mark and lay the film leader on top of the take up spool When pulling out the film leader do not pull out too much so that the film buckles e If you accidentally pull out too much film adjust the length before continuing Close the camera back securely When the camera back is closed the film automatically advances to the first t
9. will be overexposed Autofocus AF Assist Light When focusing on a dim or low contrast subject the AF assist light window emits a beam of infrared light to improve the accuracy of the camera s autofocus mechanism The effective range of AF assist light is about 4 7 meters 25 The flash mode can be selected to match your photographic needs in accordance with the ambient light When the camera is ON each time you press the flash mode button the flash mode changes in the following order and is shown in the display Auto flash gt Red eye reduction auto flash gt O No flash gt Fill in flash gt Night Portrait Flash The default flash mode the mode set automatically when the camera is turned on can be changed if desired This custom function is convenient for setting the flash mode you use most commonly For more details see p 30 Default Flash Setting 26 lt 1 Auto Flash Mode gt y am in this mode whenever the camera s light meter determines that available light conditions would result in a shutter speed slower than 1 60 sec the flash fires automatically When the flash is set to fire the mark appears in the viewfinder lt 2 Red Eye Reduction Auto Flash Mode gt 4 When taking flash photos of peopte and animals in dark surroundings the pupils of the subject s eyes may appear red in the photograph due to the reflection of the flash on th
10. wish to imprint the date or time set to The imprint will be at the lower right edge of each photograph The imprint may be difficult to read if the imprint s background area is a bright color like white or yellow Continued on next page 55 lt Setting the Date and Time gt To set or correct the date and time proceed as follows Press the mode button to display the data you wish to change Press the select button so the number to be changed blinks Press the set button to set the number to the desired value The blinking in the time display indicates the second counter Press the set button together with a radio controlled time signal to set the time accurately When setting is complete hold the select button depressed until the number stops blinking lt Changing the Data Back Battery gt The Data Back battery is a long life lithium battery CR2025 and should last 3 4 years without needing replacement As the battery becomes depleted the date and time imprint will become fainter and the LCD screen will fail to display properly In this case change the battery as follows Open the camera back remove the screw securing the battery cover and open the compartment Replace the old battery with a new one taking care to insert with the positive polarity facing outward then replace the compartment lid and screw down e After replacing the battery be sure to reset the
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12. amera lens rangefinder window light sensor AF assist light or electronic flash When taking vertical composition pictures holding the camera with the flash at the top will help produce photographs with the most natural lighting When grasping the camera take care not to touch the lens barrel 15 The Main Switch Aperture Dial is used to turn the camera ON OFF and for setting the aperture value when using the aperture priority automatic exposure mode When the main switch is turned from G to P the camera is turned ON and ready for use in the programmed automatic exposure mode p 23 35 By holding the dial lock release button depressed and turning the dial to one of the aperture values in the range 2 8 16 the camera will be set for aperture priority automatic exposure p 36 The flash mode button is used to select the flash mode After the camera is switched ON each time you press the flash mode button the flash mode is changed in the order shown below the corresponding mode is indicated on the display p 26 Automatic Flash mode 4 am Red eye reduction Flash mode H KN nm No flash mode 9 9 Fill in Flash mode 4 Night Portrait Flash Mode qe fe e The default flash mode the mode set automatically when the camera is turned on can be changed if desired p 30 Using the mode button and mode dial allows the use of a
13. ct is in shadow and the proper shutter speed would ordinarily fall below 1 60th sec using the fill in flash mode will cause the shutter to be set automatically at 1 60th sec 27 AUTO lt 5 Night Portrait Flash Mode gt When photographing people against sunsets or skylines using this mode will help preserve the atmospheric background while providing sufficient flash to illuminate the subject In addition to the red eye reduction flash mode the shutter speed is extended to maximum 1 sec to allow adequate exposure of the background Slow Synch Photography Since the shutter speed is extended when using slow synch photography the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake Backlight Automatic Flash Photography When using the Auto flash mode Red Eye Reduction Auto Flash mode or Night Portrait mode and the subject is in strong backlight the flash may fire automatically in order to provide well balanced illumination o When the flash is activated the mark lights in the viewfinder display if you frequently take flash photos over longer distances we recommend ISO 400 film as H allows a greater flash range ID 29 28 Notes about Flash Photography e The mark in the viewfinder has the following meanings Lighted steadily when shutter release button is depressed halfway Flash will fire when the shutter release button is pressed Subject is with
14. date and time Store Data Back batteries CR2025 out of the reach of children in the event a battery is swallowed seek medical attention immediately 56 This adapter has been specially designed to allow use of an external flash unit on the Contax T3 When used with the Contax TLA200 flash unit the TLA200 can be linked electronically to the camera for automatic exposure When linked in this way the camera s built in flash is automatically selected for pictures taken within the range of that flash when the focusing range is outside the range of the internal flash the external TLA200 flash will be automatically selected thus extending the flash capabilities The adapter also allows connection of an optional L Series cable switch lt Installation gt Connect the flash adapter SA 2 to the camera body As shown in the illustration insert the flash adapter s guide pin into the camera s guide hole and connect the mounting screw securely to the camera s tripod socket Mount the flash onto the flash adapter Slide the flash into the adapter s mounting bracket securely until it stops Consult the flash unit s operating instructions for directions on removing the flash unit Continued on next page 57 lt Using the Flash gt 1 Using the TLA200 Set the camera s flash mode to Wi AUTO Either the internal flash or the TLA200 will be fired automatically depending on the brightness of the sub
15. e background of the eyes When this mode is selected the flash unit fires twice at an interval of about 0 7 sec The shutter is tripped only at the time of the second flash Between the first and sec flash the finder display will show the blinking e mark and the selftimer LED When using this mode take care to avoid movement of the camera or subject between the two flashes lt 3 No Flash Mode gt 9 Use this mode when you wish to take photographs without flash in order to preserve the atmosphere of for instance idyllic sunsets or interior subjects Exposure will be automatically set in accordance with the brightness of the subject thus capturing the scene s natural ambience e When taking pictures of low light subjects exposure times may be very long maximum 16 sec Use of a tripod is strongly recommended to prevent camera shake When using this mode the flash mode indicator will not appear even if the scene is dark lt 4 Fill in Flash Mode gt 4 This mode forces the flash to fire regardless of the amount of available light In outdoor photography portrait pictures in bright sunlight or backlight may appear very dark or silhouetted due to the strong light sources behind or around the subject In such cases using the fill in flash mode will add light to illuminate the main subject thus making both subject and background appear more natural Daylight Synch Photography When the subje
16. er fully to activate the selftimer The selftimer starts and 10 or 2 sec later the shuiter trips The selftimer function is automatically canceled after a photograph is taken e To cancel the selftimer function after it has started either press the mode button or turn the camera OFF During operation of the selftimer the exposure counter shows the remaining time in seconds before the shutter trips The selftimer LED blinks in the viewfinder Exposure and focus are locked when the selftimer starts e If the shutter release button is pressed again after the selftimer has started the exposure counter is reset and the selftimer starts again To cancel the selftimer set the mode button to No Display e The selftimer operation cannot be started while the flash is charging 41 This exposure mode allows time exposures of from 1 to 180 sec thus making it effective for taking photos of fireworks starry skies or skylines at night With the camera ON set the flash mode to D Ka e If you wish to use long time exposure together with flash select a mode in which the flash will be fired This will set the camera for slow synchro Press the mode button 3 times so that the LT indicator appears in the display Turn the mode dial to select the time Press the shutter release button to make the photograph e During exposure the display panel will show the remaining time until
17. frame at the desired subject and depress the shutter release button halfway The camera lens will focus on the subject and e will appear in the viewfinder to indicate that focus is locked The display will show the distance at which the focus is locked The distance will continue to appear in the screen for about 2 seconds after the shutter is released Simultaneously with focusing the camera will also measure and set the exposure value for the picture AE lock e A quickly flashing 6 indicator 4 times second indicates that the camera cannot focus properly on the current subject In this case perform focus lock on another object located at the same distance from the camera before taking the picture 2 While holding the shutter release button depressed halfway move the camera to compose the photograph as desired and then press down the shutter release button fully to take the picture Focus lock will be released by removing your finger from the shutter release button 31 The AFL button can be used to manually achieve focus lock Since the shutter release button needs to be used only when making a photograph it allows you to concentrate on getting the best shot The range in focus is determined by the focus frame spot AF Point the viewfinder s focus frame at the desired subject and press the AFL button for about 1 5 sec or more until the e indicator blinks slowly 1 time sec When the
18. g mode and set distance battery power display exposure counter Auto loading automatic advance to frame no 1 Automatic single frame exposure Auto return auto stop mid roll rewind possible Exposure counter Selftimer Flash Recharging time Custom functions Camera back Battery Data imprint Dimensions Weight LCD display automatic resetting additive type Electronic type with ten sec or two sec delay cancellabie Built in flashmatic and guide number control Flash operating distance see p 29 About 3 5 sec at normal room temperature with new batteries in accordance with Contax testing standards 1 film leader status after rewind 2 lens focusing position hold time 3 exposure compensation hold time 4 exposure compensation step 5 AFL button function 6 focus lock hold time AFL button 7 manual focus hold time Opens via camera back release knob 3V lithium battery CR2 1 Capacity about 12 rolls of 24 exposure film at normal room temperature with new batteries in accordance with Contax testing standards 50 flash Date time 105 W x 63 H x 30 5 D 230 g without battery Specifications and design subject to change without notice 63 KYOCERA KYOCERA CORPORATION 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 2301 200 Cottontail Lane Somerset New
19. if the full battery power indicator i appears when the camera is turned on again the battery can be used without problems 13 The shutter release button is designed to be pressed in two stages the halfway depressed position and the fully depressed position In the two positions the shutter release button operates as follows Halfway depressed Lens is focused and light on subject is metered Fully depressed Lens is extended to focusing position shutter released picture taken and the film is wound to next frame To prevent camera shake press the shutter release button gently with the pad of your index finger Be sure to oserve how to hold the camera correctly as well see p 15 If desired the camera may be set so that the lens will extend to the focus position when the shutter release button is in the halfway depressed position p 47 14 In order to assure well focused photographs it is important to grasp the camera firmly and securely Most poorly focused photographs are caused by camera shake movement of the camera during exposure In addition to the normal horizontal position the camera may also be held vertically But in both cases you should try to find the best holding posture for your needs If possible lean against a wall or a tree etc or rest the camera on a stable surface When shooting be careful not to allow your fingers or camera strap to block the c
20. in effective flash range Blinks slowly 1 time sec Flash is recharging shutter will not operate until recharging is completed Blinks rapidly 4 times sec when shutter release button is depressed halfway Subject is outside effective flash range The distance to subject is too far if the picture is taken it will be underexposed Either approach closer to the subject or open the aperture until the blinking indicator lights steadily The effective flash range is even narrower when using slide film so refer to the accompanying Effective Flash Range Table when planning your photographs lt Effective Flash Range gt For Slide Film Exposure Aperture ro P F2 8 F11 For ISO 400 film F16 For ISO 100 film When using the aperture priority automatic mode the flash output will change in accordance with the camera to subject distance When using the programmed auto mode P the flashmatic system is used and the camera s aperture changes in accordance with the camera to subject distance For flash photography we recommend P mode If you stop down the aperture the effective flash range will be substiantially reduced e l you wish to take flash photographs at distances beyond the effective range of the built in flash use the Contax flash adapter SA 2 sold separately together with the TLA200 flash unit p 57 29 lt Default F
21. ject Set the TLA200 s power flash mode selector to TTL and set the camera s aperture in accordance with the flash distances noted on page 59 The flash output is automatically controlled to provide optimum exposure at the selected aperture Press the shutter release e Set TLA 200 zoom selector to button only after 35 mm confirming that both the cameras internal flash and the TLA200 are fully recharged Either the camera s internal flash or the TLA200 will be fired automatically depending on the camera to subject distance 58 Relationship of Flash Operation and 4 Indicator in Viewfinder Using auto flash auto red eye reduction flash and night portrait flash modes Operating range of built in flash 5 lights Flash operates No flash Outside operating range of internal flash blinks No flash Flash operates AUTO e When set to Y IT or 4 S the internal flash will emit a pre flash to help prevent red eye phenomenon e When set to 4 both the built in internal flash and the attached TLA200 will be fired regardless of subject brightness and distance resulting in over exposure if the subject is within the range of the internal flash When set to Ne the TLA200 will be fired only regardless of subject brightness and distance Slow shutter synchronization will be selected up to a maximum 16 seconds in accordance with available ligh
22. l ei _ SE CS L Turn the main switch from Ei SC to bm The camera is turned on the lens barrier automatically opens and the lens extends to its shooting position The camera automatically defaults to the following modes 1 Focusing gt automatic focus The camera lens automatically focuses whenever the shutter release button is depressed halfway 2 Exposure gt Programmed automatic exposure P The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture for the ambient lighting conditions This mode is ideal for snapshots 3 Flash mode automatic flash mode 4 T In this mode the flash fires automatically when shooting in dark or strongly backlit situations When the shutter release button is depressed halfway the viewfinder display will show the 4 mark if the flash is going to fire Whenever you do not intend to use the camera immediately turn off the main switch to prevent accidental tripping of the shutter 23 Point the viewfinder s focus frame at the subject and depress the shutter halfway The camera will focus and when the subject is in focus the e mark will appear inside the viewfinder together with the automatically selected shutter speed e If the Y mark lights compose your subject inside the close up parallax frame before shooting p 8 2 Gent
23. lash Setting gt The camera s default flash setting the flash mode set whenever the camera is turned on can be changed if desired This feature is convenient if you most frequently use the Ne or modes With the camera turned on hold the flash mode button depressed until the flash mode indicator 4 amp begins to blink about 2 sec Once the indicator starts blinking let go of the button then press it again to select the desired default flash mode After selecting the desired default mode release the button and about 8 sec later the flashing indicator will light steadily indicating that the new mode has been set The mode will remain set when the shutter release button is depressed halfway or when camera power is turned off 30 When the shutter button is depressed halfway the lens is focused and it remains focused at that distance as long as the shutter release button is held halfway depressed This function is called focus lock and it allows the user to recompose the picture without changing the point at which the lens is focused Sometimes the main subject may be located outside the central focus frame of the camera in this case use the focus lock function to first lock the focus on the subject then return the camera to the desired composition and take the photograph 1 Point the viewfinder s focus
24. located in or nearby the focus frame or when the sun or other strong light source is in the picture frame e Compositions where two objects located at extremely different distances are both inside the focus frame Subjects moving at high speed 33 34 E 2 a d S a a S A Bi a ye ae da D o a Sa In this mode the camera automatically measures the brightness of the subject and selects the optimum exposure from a preset combination of shutter speeds and apertures This mode provides best results for snapshots Turn the main switch from G to P The camera power turns on and the programmed auto mode is selected Press the shutter release button to make the photograph lt Programmed Automatic Exposure Control Table gt The available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures preset by the programmed auto mode are shown in this table 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18EV 16 e 4 2 4 2 Wa 118 1 15 1 80 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec 35 In general when a lens is focused on any given subject not only the subject itself but a certain area in front of and behind the subject will also be in focus That area is called depth of field see p 21 The depth of field becomes deeper as the lens apert
25. ly press the shutter release button the rest of the way to take the photograph This camera focuses by means of an external passive type multi autofocus As a result the subject should remain in focus even if it leaves the focusing frame slightly e ifthe mark lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway the camera s exposure meter has determined that the subject has insufficient available light and the flash will be triggered automatically when the shutter is released If the 4 mark blinks quickly 4 times sec the subject is outside the effective flash operating range Refer to the table on page 29 and approach your subject closer until the blinking indicator lights steadily e if the amp mark blinks when the shutter release button is depressed halfway the distance between camera and subject is too close the shutter will not operate in this condition Move farther from the subject minimum 0 35 m and try again e f the camera is unable to lock focus on the desired subject the e indicator will blink rapidly and the shutter will not operate Try focusing on another object located at the same distance from the camera then while continuing to depress the shutter release button halfway train the camera on the subject again and take the picture e if the 500 blinks inside the viewfinder display the subject is too bright for the camera s automatic exposure capability and
26. m exposure at the camera to subject distance used and set the aperture accordingly Subject distance m Flash Guide Number at ISO 100 Aperture value Press the shutter release only after confirming that both internal and external flash units are fully charged e if the camera s flash mode is set to 2 only the external flash will be fired and the camera will operate in slow shutter synchronization mode producing exposures of up to 16 seconds depending on subject lighting conditions 60 lt Contax T3 30 5 Adapter Bayonet Type gt This adapter allows Contax 30 5 mm filters and the Contax Tvs II metal lens hood to be used on the T3 O Use either just the lens hood or the filter since simultaneous use of filter and hood will cause vignetting lt Contax 30 5 mm Filters Threaded Type gt Available in five types including P lens protector 1A L39 UV A2 81B and B2 82A lt Contax Tvs Il Metal Lens Hood screw in Type gt Screws into the Contax T3 30 5 adapter lt Contax Tvs Metal Lens Cap K 34 Snap on type gt This metal lens cap is for use with the Contax Metal Lens Hood or lt Contax T3 Semi Hard Case CC 82 gt This quick use leather case allows convenient storage of the Contax T3 with attached metal hood Metal Lens Cap K 34 and databack 61 Type Image size Lens Aperture Focusing range Shutter Shutter speeds Exposure control Au
27. n summer in a closed car under direct sunlight etc because the camera film and battery may be adversely affected lt Battery Precautions gt e Generally the battery performance is temporarily reduced by low temperature If you are taking pictures in cold weather keep the camera warm by putting it inside your jacket and taking it out only when it is needed The battery performance reduced by low temperature returns to normal at an ordinary temperature e If the and poles of the battery are soiled with sweat or grease poor contact will result Wipe both poles clean with a dry cloth before use e If you are going on a long trip bring a spare new battery with you Never put the battery in fire and do not recharge short disassemble or heat it because it is dangerous e The camera does not operate if the battery is loaded with and ends wrong e The 3V lithium battery CR2 cannot be recharged Keep the battery out of reach of children 52 Ge A a EE a S o E SG a 2 a a la a 53 GT Zelt sn Fm gt a Ee OR Sa de De By replacing the standard camera back the quartz controlled LCD Data Back is linked with the operations of the camera body The automatic data function allows imprinting of date and time on photographs lt Attaching to the Camera gt Open the standard camera back furnished with the camera use the provided accesso
28. on 1 With camera power ON press the mode button 4 times so that the focus set mode appears in the display panel The display panel will show AF or MIF Rotate the mode dial to select the desired focusing distance in meters Press the mode button to confirm the focusing distance and extend the lens to the corresponding focusing position Once the focusing distance is confirmed the camera will remain set to the same focusing distance for all subsequent exposures as long as the power remains turned on The focusing distance is set by depressing the shutter release button halfway or by waiting for lt Available Distances gt unit eight or more seconds meters e During manual focusing the e 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 indicator is blinking 1 time sec in 4 1 1 3 1 5 2 3 5 10 InF the viewfinder 44 4 Compose the picture and press the shutter release button To quickly return to AF mode press the AFL button e Set the focus distance referring to the accompanying depth of field table p 46 For example when the aperture is set to F8 at a distance of 5 meters focus will be sharp within a range of 2 44 to meters depth of field e The exposure counter is displayed for about 2 sec after the film has been advanced then returns to showing the selected focusing distance The exposure counter also returns when the camera is turned off While manual foc
29. on for AE lock Select CF5 5b When this function is selected the AFL button operates to simultaneously set both focus lock and AE lock To take photographs continuously with focus locked with the AFL button Select CF6 6b When this function is selected focus lock is maintained until camera power is turned OFF To maintain manual focus until setting is canceled gt Select CF7 7b When this function is selected the selected manual focusing distance continues in effect until manually canceled Even if camera power is turned OFF the selected manual focusing distance will be restored when camera power is next turned ON 50 Fingermarks and dirt on the lens and other parts can adversely affect the accuracy of the camera If they are soiled clean them lightly with lens cleaning tissue moistened with cleaning fluid That is enough in most cases To remove dust blow off with a blower or dust off with a lens brush To clean the camera body wipe off with a soft cloth Never use organic solvents such as benzine and thinner After shooting on a beach or in a dusty piace clean the camera thoroughly Salt air can cause corrosion and sand and dust can adversely affect the camera mechanism If the camera is suddenly brought into a warm room from the outside where it is cold the lens may be clouded The cloudiness will disappear after a while but avoid sudden temperature changes if possible This camera contains high
30. ppearance e The custom function can also be set by default by waiting for 8 seconds or by setting the main switch to P while the indicator is blinking e To reset the custom functions to default values CL command you must set the main switch to P to confirm the reset operation 49 The following kinds of photographic techniques can be made more convenient by using the custom functions 4 To rewind film while leaving the film tip exposed outside the film cartridge Select CF1 1b To reduce shutter time lag gt Select CF2 2b This causes the lens to extend fully to focusing position whenever the shutter is depressed halfway thus reducing the time required to operate the shutter To use exposure compensation on continuing frames gt CF3 is used to change the exposure compensation duration Select CF3 3A Compensation for 1 frame only Select 3b Compensation continues so long as power switch is ON compensation is automatically canceled when power is turned OFF Select 3C Compensation continues until manually canceled The selected exposure compensation setting continues to be in effect even if the camera power is turned OFF and then ON again To change the exposure compensation step gt CF4 is used to select either 1 3EV or 1 2EV exposure step Select CF4 4A Exposure compensation step set to 1 3EV Select 4b Exposure compensation step set to 1 2EV To use AFL butt
31. rame and stops with the exposure counter at 01 If the exposure counter displays a blinking 00 the film is not advancing properly the shutter will not operate in this condition Open the camera back and load the film correctly 19 When the final frame of a roll has been exposed the camera automatically rewinds the film into the cartridge During rewinding the exposure counter displays decreasing numbers until rewind is complete at which point the motor stops and the exposure counter shows a blinking 00 When rewind is complete open the camera back and remove the film cartridge Never attempt to open the camera back until rewinding is complete After film is rewound the camera will not operate again until the camera back is opened To manually rewind film mid way through a roll use the tip of the adjuster on the accessory strap or other pointed object to depress the rewind button R Do not use an awl needle or other very sharp instrument If desired the camera can be set to leave the film leader outside the film cartridge after rewind is completed p 47 20 lt Aperture gt The aperture in the lens controls the amount of light going through the lens by becoming smaller or larger The size of the opening is called aperture value The larger the aperture value the smaller the opening lt Shutter speed gt By varying the amount of time it remains open
32. ry tool to press up the camera back release pin thus disconnecting and removing the camera back Insert the data back s upper hinge pin into the camera s mounting hole then use the provided accessory tool to press up the camera back release pin while inserting it into the corresponding mounting hole on the camera Data Back Specifications Type Built in quartz clock with LCD display automatic calendar Imprint functions Year Month Day Day Hour Minute No imprint Month Day Year Day Month Year Imprint method Automatic shutter linked imprint Film speed setting Automatic Power source 3V Lithium battery CR2025 Dimensions 100 5 W x 56 H x 16 D mm Weight 45 g without battery x Note specifications and design are subject to change without notice 54 lt Date and Time Imprint gt e The Data Back battery is factory installed so the Data Back can be used immediately Select the imprint mode Each time the mode button is pressed the imprint mode changes in the following order Year Month Day gt Day Hour Minute gt No Imprint gt Month Day Year gt Day Month Year Set the imprint format as desired Press the shutter release button normally to take the picture e The indicator at the upper right of the display will blink to indicate that the selected display has been imprinted e The M above the number indicates Month and is not imprinted e if you do not
33. t e When used with other Contax TLA flash units exposure compensation will not be performed even when set for TTL mode In this case follow the manual flash instructions in the section on p 60 Using Other Flash Units lt T3 Built in Flash and TLA200 Flash Distance Table gt At ISO 100 figures in parentheses for ISO 400 Built in flash operating range TLA200 flash operating range Subject Distance SSC none 4 main 03 na Aperture P F2 8 F4 F5 6 F8 F11 F16 Beyond operating range 4 Continued on next page 59 2 Using Other Flash Units Other universal type auxiliary flash units may be used but they should be used only at camera to subject distances exceeding the range of the camera s built in flash overexposure will result if such external flash units are used at closer distances Consult the operating instructions for the auxiliary flash unit involved regarding usable operating ranges Set the camera s flash mode to 4 Both the camera s internal flash and the attached external flash will be fired Set the camera s exposure mode to aperture priority If the external flash unit is designed for external automatic exposure set the camera s aperture to the flash synchro value indicated by the flash If the external flash unit is designed for manual flash exposure use the following formula to calculate the aperture required for optimu
34. t a bright sky or the sea etc where the greater part of your picture is occupied by a bright background your subject will be underexposed and turn out dark like a silhouette In such cases compensate exposure in the range of 0 3 EV to 2 EV to increase exposure With exposure compensation Without exposure compensation When the background is dark Compensate in the range of 0 3 EV to 2 EV If you are shooting a spotlighted subject on a stage where a dark background dominates the scene the main subject will be overexposed and appear washed out In such a case compensate exposure in the range of 0 3 EV to 2 EV to reduce exposure 39 The selftimer function can be operated with a delay of either 10 sec or 2 sec When you wish to take a photo with yourself in it use the 10 sec delay When using a tripod in a dark location and long exposure times the 2 sec delay will help prevent camera shake when releasing the shutter manually Mount camera securely on tripod 2 With camera power turned on press the mode button twice so that the selftimer indicator appears in the display Use the mode dial to select either 10 or 92 When the mode dial is rotated the delay time changes as follows Ki No display 10 sec 2 sec A Ad A a 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway and confirm that the focus indicator is lighted then press the shutt
35. tomatic exposure range Metering Exposure compensation Film speed Focusing Viewfinder Viewfinder display LCD monitor Film loading Film transport Film rewinding 62 35mm fully automatic lens shutter autofocus camera with built in flash 24x 36 mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 35 mm f2 8 6 elements in 4 groups f2 8 16 0 35 m infinity Double between the lens type At P setting 16 sec 1 1200 sec 1 500 sec at open aperture f2 8 LT setting 1 180 sec Programmed AE aperture priority AE EV 1 EV18 ISO 100 Two part external light meter with SPD element 2 EV in 1 3 EV step Can be set to 1 2 EV step in custom functions Automatic setting by DX contacts in range ISO 25 5000 Non DX film automatically set for ISO 100 External passive autofocus with AF assist light and focus lock function Can be set to manual focus by mode button Reverse Galilean viewfinder Magnification ratio 0 5x Viewfinder coverage 85 of actual picture area at 3 meters Picture area frame closeup frame macro indicator focus frame exposure compensation indicator focus display flash indicator shutter speed Flash mode indicator auto flash auto red eye reduction flash no flash fill in flash night portrait flash Operating modes exposure compensation mode and compensation value selftimer mode and remaining time custom function mode and item no long time mode and setting time focus settin
36. unctions noted in the accompanying table At time of purchase functions are set at their factory defaults contents number standard setting A To change the custom functions consult the section Setting Custom Functions p 49 e When custom functions are set the camera s functions and operating procedures also change Be sure to read the descriptions on this page thoroughly in order to understand these functions well lt List of Custom Functions gt gp 1A Film is wound tb Film leader is competely into left exposed cartridge after rewind 2A Immediately 2b Whenever before shutter shutter button is release depressed halfway 3A 1 frame only 3b Until camera 3C Until setting off is canceled 4A 1 3EV 4b 1 2EV SA Focus lock 5b Focus lock only AE lock 47 6A 1 frame only 6b Until camera off 7A Until camera 7b Until setting off is canceled Resets all custom functions 1 7 to their default values 48 lt Setting Custom Functions gt 1 With camera turned OFF hold both the flash mode button and mode button depressed simultaneously until the CF indicator appears in the display about 3 sec or more 2 Rotate the mode dial to select the function number 3 Press the mode dial to select the function contents 4 Press the shutter button to set the custom function the display will return to its normal a
37. ure is closed and becomes shallower as the aperture is opened This characteristics can be used for photos in which both subject and background are in focus or one can focus attention on the main subject and blur the background Select the aperture value in accordance with the needs of your photographic composition When using the aperture priority mode the lens aperture is set manually the camera measures the light on the subject and automatically sets the correct shutter speed The viewfinder display will show the shutter speed automatically set by the camera in response to the user selected aperture 36 1 While holding the dial lock release button depressed rotate the aperture dial to set the aperture as desired Press the shutter release button to make the photograph lt Aperture priority Mode Exposure Control Table gt The available combinations of shutter speeds and apertures set in the aperture priority mode are shown in this table 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18EV AS Sl N g F16 11 16 8 4 2 14 112 1 4 1 8 1 5 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 sec If the available light on the subject is too bright for the pre programmed automatic linkage range the program will automatically shift to get a correct esposure e When shooting dark interiors night
38. us is set the lens remains extended at its set focusing position Take care not to hold the camera by its lens or to allow it to strike other objects which might alter the focus or damage the camera After setting the focus if the camera is not used for 10 minutes the lens will automatically retract in order to prevent damage The lens will return to its focus position when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Ga If desired the camera can be set to preserve the manual focus mode even when the camera is turned off p 48 Continued on next page 45 lt Depth of Field Table gt Unit Meters This is the distance range producing clearly focused images for the combinations of distance and aperture shown 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 5 2 0 3 0 5 0 10 0 INF eo 46 0 39 0 41 0 49 0 52 0 58 0 62 0 67 0 73 0 76 0 84 0 85 0 96 0 94 1 07 1 02 1 19 1 19 1 43 1 36 1 68 1 75 2 34 2 46 3 85 3 65 7 98 5 71 40 8 13 2 co SE 0 38 0 43 0 46 0 55 0 54 0 67 0 62 0 80 0 70 0 94 0 77 1 09 0 84 1 24 0 91 1 40 1 03 1 76 1 15 2 15 1 42 3 41 1 85 8 12 2 44 3 20 oo 4 67 0 36 0 46 0 43 0 60 0 50 0 77 0 56 0 95 0 62 1 15 0 67 1 38 0 72 1 65 0 77 1 95 0 86 2 74 0 94 3 88 1 11 11 9 1 34 o 1 62 1 92 2 35 This camera is equipped with the seven customizable f
39. voltage circuits In case of malfunction never try to disassemble it by yourself because it is dangerous If you are going to use the camera for important events such as an overseas trip or wedding ceremony check to make sure it operates correctly or make test exposures beforehand It is also recommended to bring a spare battery with you The camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it and avoid intense shock lt Using the Camera in Cold Weather gt If you are using the camera in cold weather keep it inside your clothing to warm it up As the temperature drops the battery performance will be temporarily reduced and the camera may not operate However the battery performance reduced by low temperature returns to normal at ordinary temperature Protection circuit of the microcomputer This camera incorporates a safety circuit for protecting the built in microcomputer against strong external electricity It occurs though rarely that the camera does not operate when this safety circuit is activated In this case turn off the main switch take out the battery then reload it and turn on the main switch again to use the camera 51 lt Camera Storage gt e Keep the camera away from heat moisture and dust and store it in an airy place Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer containing mothbails or in a laboratory which handles chemicals e Do not leave the camera and film for a long time in hot places on a beach i
40. wly once sec Focusing distance set manually Flash indicator 4 Lighted Flash will fire Blinks quickly 4 times sec Outside the range of the built in flash image will be under exposed Blinks slowly once sec Flash is recharging Shutter speed Indicates the current shutter speed as follows ww ar 500 blinking Over exposure 1 1200 sec 500 lighted t 1 350 sec l 500 and 125 lighted 4 180 sec o 1 125 lighted 4 90 seo l 125 and 30 lighted 4 45 sec 1 30 lighted 4 20 sec l LT lighted 16 sec LT blinking Long Time exposure mode p 42 9 For purposes of explanation all indicators are shown here the actual display contents differ depending on photographic conditions Flash Mode p 16 26 Automatic Flash Mode A 27 Red Eye Reduction Flash Mode 4 No Flash Mode Ei Fill in flash Mode 4 Night Portrait Flash Mode EN Display of battery capacity p 13 dd Mode Indicators and Settings p 38 46 Exposure compensation mode E or E and compensation value Selftimer mode and timer setting Long time mode LT and shutter setting Focus setting mode FF or MF and setting distance 2 Exposure counter also displays remaining time for selftimer and long time exposure 43 Custom function mode CF and setting item Example 4 p 47 10 11 1 Open battery
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