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Contax N1 Instruction Manual

1. Instruction manual e Bedienungsanleitung We greatly appreciate your purchase of this Contax N1 camera The Contax N1 is an autofocus single lens reflex camera based on the Contax fundamental principle of building cameras for creating works of art Automatic or manual focus can be selected according to the subject and setting so that the user can achieve the desired results with accuracy The Contax N1 is equipped with many features that will maximize creative photographic possibilities Read these instructions carefully before using the camera to ensure proper use and a long service life Some of the notable features include A 5 frame autofocus detection site pattern that is spread wider throughout the viewfinder The user can select a single site or have the sites detect focus automatically A high speed shutter with an automatic shutter speed range of 32 seconds to 1 8000 second with flash sync at 1 250 second Focus Auto Bracket Control for automatic shifting of the focusing distance during a sequence of exposures Use of high performance Carl Zeiss T lenses and various accessories for expanding the range of photographic possibilities lt Attaching the strap gt Attach the protector to the suspension ring y Str Sek Attach the triangular ring to the Protective cover Suspension ring Pass the strap through the protector and triangular ring and attach it as s
2. Gs N ig BUTT This is a LCD viewfinder that can be mounted on the Contax N1 It offers the following main functions The image and liquid crystal display on the focusing screen in the camera s viewfinder are displayed on the FE 1 s LCD panel The LCD panel changes according to the exposure compensation setting When the camera is set for Exposure ABC compensation the LCD panel changes according to the compensation for the next exposure When used together with exposure compensation in the exposure compensation is applied to the display on the LCD panel When the camera is set to the AE lock mode the LCD panel changes according to the locked exposure value The display can be switched between color and black amp white The brightness range that can be displayed on the LCD panel is narrower than that of the film so the displayed data is not the same as the film s 85 The D 10 is a multifunction type data back that can be mounted in place of the Contax N1 s camera back It offers an all imprint function for imprinting all the exposure data on the first two frames of the film It can also be used with the petween frame imprint function for imprinting data such as the date and exposure of the individual frames in the space between the frames These two functions can be used together This makes it possible to imprint the exposure
3. Hold your breath when pressing the shutter button Keep your arms and hands relaxed and press the shutter button gently It is important to hold the camera firmly in order to achieve sharp photographs Unsharp photographs are often due to camera shake caused by the photographer s abrupt motion when taking a picture Practice working with the camera and making both vertical and horizontal compositions Find positions that are comfortable for you Propping yourself or the camera against a building or tree can often be effective When taking photographs in dark places or in other cases where the shutter speed is slow use a tripod to avoid camera shake 17 18 1 Open the camera back by lifting the camera back open knob and turning it in the direction of the arrow Set the release knob back in its original position after opening the camera back s The first time you use the camera be sure to remove the protective sheet inside the camera before loading film Be careful not to touch the DX and data back contacts If they become dirty clean them off with a soft cloth Load and remove film out of direct sunlight Insert the film at an angle as shown on the diagram Keesen i H e SSC S Shutter curtain The shutter curtain is a precision part Be extremely careful not to touch it or poke it with the tip of the film or your finger In particular never press the shutter release
4. data with the all imprint function and the date and time or counter number etc with the between frame imprint function This data can be used to classify the photographs and to store and organize the exposure data The D 10 is also equipped with an interval shooting function Note that the Data back D 10 cannot be used to imprint the data on the photographs 86 lt All imprint function gt When this function is chosen the first two frames of the film are left empty As exposures are made the exposure information is stored in the camera s memory When the film is rewound all the data is imprinted on the first two frames of the film Imprinted data Date film was loaded year month day hour Camera used N1 Exposure data exposure compensation value shutter speed aperture and exposure mode Frame number in sets of 5 frames Date film was rewound year month day hour lt Between frame imprint function gt One of the following modes can be selected to imprint the corresponding data in the space between the frames Date year month day Date month day year Date day month year Time day hours minutes Exposure data Exposure compensation value shutter speed aperture and exposure mode or two characters Counter number 4 digit accumulated counter film counter two characters Any fixed 6 digit number two characters No data imprinted lt Interva
5. lower sensitivity is suited for achieving photographs with high detail and high picture quality The higher the ISO number the higher the film s sensitivity to light Film with a high sensitivity reacts to smaller amount of light so it is suited for taking photographs in dark places with high shutter speeds However the resulting photographs have less detail and the color and tonal gradations are less distinct than slower speed film 78 If there seems to be a problem check the following table before assuming the camera is malfunctioning 1 Nothing appears on the display panel 2 Battery mark al is flashing 3 Film counter flashes 00 when film is loaded and camera back is closed 4 Viewfinder display is not clear 5 Shutter cannot be released 6 Photographs are blurry 7 Exposure compensation mark flashes 8 Shutter only released for one frame in Exposure ABC mode e No battery is loaded e Battery is fully spent Battery is loaded upside down Battery is spent s Film has not been advanced properly Diopter is not properly adjusted Drive mode is set to the self timer mode e Focus is not properly adjusted Camera is shaking when shutter button is pressed Shutter speed is slow Exposure compensation is stili set Finger is released from shutter button too quickly e Insert battery s Replace the battery with a new one Inse
6. s exposure mode is set to Av or P the shutter speed value with respect to the aperture is displayed in steps of 1 2 and when the exposure mode is set to Tv or M the set shutter speed value is displayed When set to X 125 is displayed for the shutter speed When set to B buLb is displayed for the shutter speed e The aperture value is displayed in steps of 1 2 within the aperture range of the currently mounted lens When operating with a precision of greater than 1 2 step the closest value is displayed For example when the aperture is f3 3 the aperture is displayed 3 5 Av or P and when command dial set for Tv or M 0 5 Tv 8000 6000 4000 2800 2000 1400 1000 700 500 350 250 180 125 90 60 45 30 20 15 Ae 16 22 32 When shutter dial set for Tv or M and when command dial set for Tv or M 1 Ty 8000 4000 2000 1000 500 250 125 60 30 15 11 8 4 When shutter dial set EN When command dial set 1 Tv All modes 45 38 32 27 81 To remove dust and dirt on the lens and viewfinder glass blow off with an air blower or wipe gently with a soft lens brush H they are soiled with fingerprints wipe off lightly with lens tissue That is enough Never use a bomb type blower With its air pressure dust and dirt may get farther into the camera interior Wipe off dust and dirt on the mirror lightly with a lens b
7. the focus is readjusted for each new frame of film exposed The focus is adjusted by turning the lens focus ring by hand Focusing is performed in the same way as in the single frame mode 31 Focus lock gt If the subject is not within a focusing frame with the desired composition use the procedure described below to lock the focus on that subject In the SAF single auto focus mode 1 Point the camera at the subject on which you want to focus position the subject within a focusing frame then haif press the shutter button The focus is adjusted automatically When the subject is in focus the focus mark O lights in the viewfinder and the focus is locked at that position Still half pressing the shutter button position the camera to achieve the desired composition then press the shutter button all the way in to take the picture The focus is locked as long as the shutter button is half pressed so it does not change when the camera is repositioned The focus lock is canceled when you release your finger from the shutter button 32 In the CAF continuous auto focus mode 1 Point the camera at the subject on which you want to focus position the subject within the focusing frame then half press the shutter button The focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter button is half pressed 2 Check that the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit then press the focus
8. 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 While pressing the exposure mode Iock release button set the exposure mode lever to M Set the shutter speed and aperture The shutter speed and aperture you have set are indicated in the viewfinder The exposure meter in the viewfinder indicates the difference to the camera recommended exposure Turn the shutter dial or the lens aperture ring so that the exposure meter indicates a suitable exposure Adjust the focus then take the picture Examples of exposure meter displays EE Eee a 1EV over Camera Recommended 2EV or more under TTT someon Tt 46 Use the bulb mode for nighttime or astronomical photography requiring long exposure times While pressing the exposure mode lock release button set the exposure mode lever to B buLb is displayed in the shutter speed section of the viewfinder display panel Set the aperture and take the picture The shutter is released and the film is exposed while the shutter button is pressed To prevent the camera from shaking either fix
9. 13 lt Mounting lenses gt Remove the camera s body cap and the lens rear cap Lens mount mark Line up the mount mark on the lens with the lens mark on the camera insert the lens then turn it i clockwise until a click is heard and Lens mark ce the lens is firmly engaged lt Removing lenses gt Press the tens release button and turn the lens counterclockwise all the way until it stops then pull it forward to remove it Be careful not to touch the lens surface or the inside of the body when mounting and removing lenses When replacing the lens while film is loaded in the camera do so in the shade avoiding direct sunlight ep A H Ge 14 This camera is equipped with a built in diopter correction mechanism Turn the diopter adjustment dial and adjust for your vision The adjustment range is 3D to 1D Diopter lt Adjusting the diopter gt e lf the diopter cannot be sufficiently adjusted using the camera s diopter correction mechanism use a separately sold FM type diopter lens The diopter adjustment range is as follows Built in 3D to 1D Eyepiece ee FM 3 6D to 2D ring FM 2 1D to 3D lt Attaching a diopter lens gt Remove the camera s eyepiece ring and screw in the diopter lens 15 BRIVE Ge Leg lt When off gt Red mark D
10. blower Microcomputer Protection Circuit This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its microcomputer against strong external static electricity Though rarely it may fail to function because this safety circuit has come into action In this case set the main switch to OFF remove the batteries reload them and use the camera again 82 Caution on use of tripods This compact camera is not designed to be mounted on a large tripod with Planer T 85 mm F 1 4 Macro Planer T 60 mm F2 8 or other wide diameter lenses attached When the camera is mounted on such a tripod the pedestal of the universal head comes into contact with the lens which could render the fens inoperable or even damage it Attach a separately sold quick shoe adapter between the camera and the tripod to prevent this from happening About infrared film Please note that this camera is not designed to operate with infrared film lt Camera Storage gt Keep the camera away from heat moisture and dust Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer containing mothballs or in a laboratory where there are chemicals that will cause damage to it e If you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period of time remove the batteries to prevent possible damage by battery leakage 83 This section describes the main accessories for expanding the range of photographic possibilities 84
11. button AF supplemental light Dimensions and weight 152 width x 116 5 height x 69 depth mm 795 g not including battery Note that specifications and design are subject to change without notice In order to take full advantage of the functions of this product we recommend using Carl Zeiss interchangeable lenses and Contax accessories Contax warranties do not cover accidents or damage resulting from the use of products of other manufacturers even when such products are sold for use with Contax products 99 KOL KYOCERA CORPORATION Optical Equipment Group 2 14 9 Tamagawadai Setagaya ku Tokyo 158 8610 Japan Tel 03 3708 4506 http Awww kyocera co jp KYOCERA OPTICS INC 2301 200 Cottontail Lane Somerset New Jersey 08873 U S A Tel 732 560 0060 KYOCERA OPTICS INC 6020 Irwindale Avenue Unit A C Irwindale California 91706 U S A Tel 626 812 8888 KYOCERA OPTICS INC 6200 Dixie Road Unit 11 Mississauga Ontario L5T 2E1 Canada Tel 905 564 9385 YASHICA Kyocera GmbH EiffestraRe 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 ZircherstraRe 73 CH 8800 Thalwil Switzerland Tel 01 720 34 34 KYOCERA YASHICA U K Ltd Unit 7 Suttons Industrial Park Sutton Park Avenue Earley Reading RG6 1AZ U K Tel 0118 935 6300 KYOCERA YASHICA FRANCE S A ZAC de Paris Nord 13 rue
12. button The focus is locked when the focus button is pressed 3 Still pressing the focus button position the camera to achieve the desired composition then press the shutter button all the way in to take the picture The focus is locked as long as the focus button is pressed lt Subjects that may cause problems for the autofocusing system gt For the subjects described below the camera may not be able to focus automatically and the lt focusing not possible mark may flash In such cases either use the focus lock function to first focus on a different object at the same distance as the subject or adjust the focus in the manual focus mode Extremely bright or extremely dark subjects Subjects which have little or no contrast When the sun or other strong light sources are within or near the focusing frame When there are two or more subjects at extremely different distances within the focusing frames Subjects with repeating patterns When the ambient light level is very low or an ND or polarizing filter is used 33 Picture is in focus Ki M EJ SAF SAE Focus dial 34 Picture is not in focus lt Adjusting the focus gt Set the focus dial to M Adjust the focus by turning the lens focus ring manually This camera is equipped with an FX 2 focusing screen as standard full screen matte The image on the matte surface is clearly visible when the s
13. button when the tip of the film is positioned over the shutter curtain Pulling on the tip of the film draw out the film to the position of the orange I mark then set it er Oe SH over the spool H n Make sure the film is flush not bulging out as shown in the diagram s If the drawn out section of the film is too Wind it back up into the film cartridge to adjust the length Gei turn the main switch on and i press the shutter release button The film is automatically advanced to the first frame and the film counter is set to 01 If OO still flashes on the film counter the film has not been properly loaded Open the camera back and reload the film long do not try to continue loading the film Securely close the camera back 19 Film with DX code lt Checking the film speed gt Display panel Film speed 20 lt Automatic setting of the ISO film speed gt When DX is displayed on the display panel the camera reads the DX code and sets the film speed automatically The automatic film speed settings range from ISO 25 to 5000 When film with no DX code is loaded the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100 s If DX is not displayed on the display panel be sure to set the ISO manually See page 22 lt
14. continuous autofocus gt This mode is recommended for photographing moving subjects When the shutter button is half pressed the focus is adjusted continuously Check that the subject is in focus before taking the picture In the C continuous shooting mode the focus is continuously adjusted as you shoot e in this mode the shutter is released when the shutter button is pressed even if gt lt is flashing es In some instances depending on the movement or change in the subject position the camera may not be able to keep the subject in focus during continuous shooting 30 lt Relationship between the focus mode and drive mode gt gy single frame mode cr continuous shooting mode When the shutter button is half pressed the focus is adjusted Once the subject is in focus the focus is locked at that position focus fock The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus Focusing is performed in the same way as in the single frame mode In the continuous shooting mode the focus is locked at the distance at which the first frame photo was exposed and remains at that position for subsequent frames The focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter button is haif pressed The shutter can be released even if the subject is not in focus Focusing is performed in the same way as in the single frame mode In the continuous shooting mode
15. it to a tripod or place it on a stable surface and connect a separately sold LA type cable switch to the camera and use it when taking the picture e While the film is being exposed the display panel s film counter switches to a timer display indicating the elapsed bulb shooting time The counter counts from 00 to 59 59 seconds then starts over from 00 e The entire viewfinder display remains off while the film is being exposed 47 Exposure compensation can be used to help render tonal values on film properly and to add personal nuances to certain scenes In most cases the evaluative meter will handle tough exposure conditions Exposure compensation is most often used when photographing with center weighted or spot metering mode For example subjects such as white snow in daylight read by a spot meter should be compensated anywhere from 1 to 2 EV otherwise the meter s tendency to meter to middle gray will result in gray rather than white snow rendition You can also use exposure compensation to deliberately underexpose certain scenes for increased color saturation or overexpose for a high key effect Exposure can be compensated using the two methods described below Exposure compensation dial lock release button 1 3 EV exposure 1 2 EV exposure compensation _ compensation scal scale Exposure Exposure compensation compensation index dial Exposure compensation green position
16. mark multiple exposure shooting mark Auto loading type with automatic to first frame Automatic with built in motor Automatic with built in motor with auto return auto stop function mid roll rewinding possible Single frame continuous 2 10 sec self timer Max Approx 3 5 frames sec continuous shooting C mode using a new battery at normal temperature based on Contax testing standard Auto reset additive type for display panel and viewfinder Direct X contact with TLA flash interlocking contacts See list of custom functions on page 74 Opened and closed with camera back opening knob detachable film check window included One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Auto checking indicated on display panel Number of films shootable 98 Approx 20 at normal temperature 20 C approx 5 at low temperature 10 C using 36 exposure film new batteries drive mode set to S a Vario Sonnar T 24 85 mm lens with one focusing operation from infinity to close range and back 1 release then a 16 second wait for each exposure this operation repeated Approx 50 at normal temperature 20 C approx 10 at low temperature 10 C using 36 exposure film new batteries drive mode set to S a Vario Sonnar T 24 85 mm lens with one focusing operation from infinity to close range and back 1 release then a 4 second wait for each exposure this operation repeated Others Exposure check button aperture stop down
17. modes Use it when the subject is lit from behind or when you want to take a series of photos of a moving subject with a constant exposure Position the main subject in the center of the viewfinder then switch the main switch from ON to AEL This locks the exposure AE Lock When you want to set the exposure on a select area within the frame set the metering lever to the spot metering position then lock the exposure ORIVE LIGHT When the exposure is locked the metering wi OO mark in the viewfinder flashes mg PS e Set the AE lock mode while the display in This locks the exposure AE lock the viewfinder is lit 53 Reposition the camera for the desired composition then take the picture When the exposure is locked the exposure remains in the memory and photos can be taken as many times as you want with the same exposure value To save energy the mark turns off after 16 seconds In the continuous shooting mode drive mode C the exposure can be locked on a moving subject so that it is possible to take multiple photographs with the same exposure regardless of changes in the background When AE Lock is set the camera stores the exposure determined by the combination of the shutter speed and aperture In the Av mode if the aperture is changed after the exposure is locked the shutter speed is shifted so that the overall exposure remains constant e If the posi
18. page 3 S Main switch page 16 IK Shutter release RAA button page 17 Y H Lang release button page 14 SE f Metering lever page 39 Battery compartment release knob page 12 j i Screen release claw page 94 Self timer LED page 57 SSS Mount page 14 Command dial State tty eT pages 22 23 and 72 Ges Aperture stop down button page 58 Exposure check button page 10 dE AF supplementary light page 29 Eye cup page 18 p Manual select lever page 28 Viewfinder eyepiece page 9 i l e Auto select lever page 27 Eyepiece shutter page 57 r l ooo Focus dial page 29 Focus button page 35 Exposure mode lock release button page 22 43 and 76 Film check Battery window compartment page 12 _ Rewind lock release button page 21 Camera back release knob page 18 Camera back page 59 amon Tripod Socket Sync terminal page 70 Rewind lever page 21 External power socket page 89 Shuiter curtains page 18 i p LCD viewfinder contacts page 85 PS Spool page 20 ma Camera back release pin page 59 Film fixing shaft page 18 Film chamber page 18 i 5
19. photographs than the regular number of frames on the film have been taken the last frame may be cut during the developing process e For midroil rewind follow steps 1 and 2 described above 21 Use the procedure described below to set the film speed for film with no DX code or when you want to set a different ISO from the one indicated for the film The manual ISO setting range is ISO 6 to 6400 e If you set the film speed manually this setting will be used even when using film with a DX code Set the exposure mode lever to ISO while pressing the exposure mode lock release button DX or ISO and the film speed appear on the display panel Turn the command dial to set the film setting to DX or the desired value DX lt 6 Bez 10 5000 lt gt 6400 gt DX lt gt 6 repeated Set the exposure mode lever back to the exposure mode The setting is now finished The display panel returns to the normal display e Once the film speed is set this setting is stored in the memory until the setting is changed again Photographs cannot be taken if the exposure mode lever is set to ISO or CF 22 The drive modes described below can be selected according to the subject and scene In general the single frame mode is for still subjects such as portraits or landscapes while the continuous mode is best for moving subjects S Single frame mode
20. the selected frame lt Manual select mode gt Focus frame Select one of the five lt Locking the selected focusing frame gt The selected focusing frame can be locked so that it does not change accidentally To do so set the auto select lever to the LOCK position Manual select lever lt Locking the selected focusing frame gt Display panel exampie CI J L i Auto select mode Manual select mode Auto select lever 28 The auto focus mechanism is activated when the shutter button is half pressed while the focus dial is at the SAF or CAF position The focusing frame selected when the shutter button is half pressed lights red momentarily After the distance is measured the frame for which the focus was adjusted lights red momentarily Ck e e Focus dial Manual select lever Auto select lever Lock Set the focus dial to SAF single auto focus or CAF continuous autofocus Select the focusing frame Use the auto select lever or manual select lever to select the frame then lock it Frame the camera at the subject on which you want to focus position the subject within the selected focusing frame then half press the shutter button The focus is adjusted automatically When the subject is in focus the focus mark O lights in the viewfinder Now press the shutter button all the way in to take the pictur
21. 06900 50000000 ZO a Se Gees d back ION oi S amera baci page 59 DX contacts page 18 Ka e Film tip mark Data back contacts page gi page 19 lt Display panel gt Exposure counter page 19 Drive mode page 23 S dE i Self timer mode page 57 Self timer remaining time page 57 10 seconds 2 EE Exposure ABC and Focus ABC Single frame shooting mode page 23 shooting order pages 50 and 36 Continuous shooting mode page 23 Multiple exposure _ number setting page 55 i Remaining exposures in multiple exposure mode page 55 3 Bulb exposure time page 47 i Ee Remaining battery i i power page 13 Film loading indicators 1 i No film page 19 e Film advance error page 19 e Film advance normal page 19 Film advancing display increments End of film page 21 e Film rewinding display decrements End of rewind page 21 Multiple exposure mode page 55 SE CF OD EE DI GR j H i i l Focus frame selection indicators Auto select mode page 29 s Manual select mode page 29 Shutter speed page 44 e DX For automatic setting page 20 Exposure compensation value page 72 ISO For manual setting page 22 1 3 EV increments 1 2 EV increments Custom functions page 74 H Film sp
22. 1 125 seconds and 125 is displayed in the viewfinder e In the B mode the bulb mode is set and buLb is displayed in the viewfinder Use the following table to set the aperture or shutter speed then take the picture p No setting is necessary The camera makes the settings automatically Set the aperture The photograph is taken with the set Av M X and B aperture Set the shutter speed to 1 250 seconds or slower The Tv appropriate aperture for the ambient light is set automatically When the subject is bright the aperture is automatically reduced If the flash exposure is correct the mark in the viewfinder flashes for 2 seconds If the mark does not flash after exposure the picture was under exposed Open the aperture or shorten the shooting distance and take the photo again e When taking close ups the picture may be over exposed even if the 4 mark flashes after the photo was taken Take the photo within the distance range indicated in the flash s operating instructions e Be sure to set the Exposure ABC lever to 0 e When taking photos with the drive mode set to C continuous shooting mode make sure the flash is fully charged before continuing to photograph The coupling range of film speeds is ISO 25 to 800 without exposure compensation 62 Slow synchronization photography lt Slow synchronization photography gt Slow synchron
23. CS Ly be TTL auto CO CO Bi Jama FE External D metering auto Manual OO oO UL ss TI Multi flash Oo CUTS OTT y E O The camera s settings are automatically set for the flash as well after the flash is charged The flash is not automatically set 66 lt 2 Auto setting of the angle of illumination gt The flash s angle of illumination is set automatically according to the focal length of the lens mounted on the camera Making the setting a ai UI Mount the flash on the camera s ILS Ld H SE accessory shoe and turn it on the flash 3 TN TTT The angle of illumination is set Ee automatically according to the lens NI mm F RE mounted on the camera The flash display panel indicates the automatically set angle of illumination for the focal distance of a 35 mm lens The focal length of the lens is set to 24 mm 28 mm 35 mm 50 mm 70 mm or 85 mm When a zoom lens is mounted this function works automatically in conjunction with the lens setting within the above range The focal distances indicated on the zoom lens focal distance scale and on the flash may not be exactly the same but this presents no problem with respect to luminous intensity distribution characteristics e If the lens is replaced when AUTO ZOOM is indicated on the flash the angle of illumination is reset according to the new lens lt 3 Manual setting of the angle of illumination gt When the flash s
24. Checking the film speed gt To check the ISO of the film loaded in the camera set the exposure mode lever to ISO DX or ISO and the speed of the film loaded in the camera appear on the display panel e To set a different ISO from that indicated for the film for example for push processing see Setting the film speed manually on page 22 First and second digits flash alternately mmm emm KG LU Once the film has been fully exposed film advance stops and the first and second digits of the film counter flash alternately With the main switch on turn the rewind lever in the direction of the arrow while pressing the rewind lock release button The numbers on the film counter decrease while the film is rewinding Once the film is completely rewound the motor stops and 00 flashes on the film counter Check that the motor has stopped and that 00 is flashing on the film counter then open the camera back and remove the film Remove the film in a place out of direct sunlight If the end of the film is left out of the film cassette at film rewinding set the custom function on page 74 e Be sure to remove the film after rewinding it After the film has been rewound the camera will not operate until the camera back has been opened After removing the film have it developed as soon as possible Note that if more
25. Extended V570 300 N mount 96 Type 35 mm focal plane type AF AE single lens reflex camera Picture size 24 x 36 mm Lens mount Contax N mount Shutter type Vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter speed Av and P 32 to 1 8000 sec Tv and M Shutter dial setting 4 to 1 8000 sec Tv and M Command dial setting 32 to 1 8000 sec B Bulb X 1 125 sec Direct X contact 1 250 sec or less direct contact and synchronization terminal included Self timer Electronic type 2 or 10 sec delay Shutter release Electronic magnetic release type provided with cable switch socket Exposure control Aperture priority auto Shutter priority auto Program auto Manual exposure TTL auto flash Metering system TTL evaluative metering Center weighted average metering spot metering selectable Metering range ISO 100 F1 4 Evaluative metering EV 0 to 21 Average metering EVO to 21 Spot metering EV3to21 Film speed range With DX code ISO 25 to 5000 Manual setting ISO 6 to 6400 AE lock Exposure value memory Exposure compensation 2 EV to 2 EV In steps of 1 3 or 1 2 Exposure ABC mode Automatic exposure compensation in three steps compensation range 0 3 EV 0 5 EV or 1 EV Automatic flash intensity adjustment method TTL direct metering on film plane Flash synchronization Automatic setting of shutter speed with dedicated Contax TLA flashes Second curtain synchronization Possible with a d
26. RIVE oem lt When on gt DRIVE LIGHT OxO lt When in the AEL AE lock mode gt 16 The main switch is used to turn the power on and off and to activate the AEL AE Iock mode Set the main switch at the click position to prevent accidental operation OFF When the red mark is not visible The camera s power is off ON The camera s power is on AEL Use this when you want to lock the exposure AE lock Automatic exposure lock is used to maintain a set exposure even when composition or lighting conditions change It is often used when photographing backlit subjects or when a particular brightness value is chosen as the main subject within the frame It is also used when a subject that is constantly lit moves through a background with varied brightness values For details see page 53 The shutter release button operates Shutter release in two steps button When the shutter button is half 7 pressed the viewfinder display turns i on and the autofocus and metering d NJ functions are activated When i N pressed further full pressure the Half pressure Full pressure shutter is released and the photo is taken Before loading film practice pressing the shutter release button to get used to the half pressure position s To prevent camera shake use a smooth motion when pressing the shutter release button Tuck in your elbows and stabilize the camera
27. SIMPLE SHOOTING PROCEDURE on page 24 a 11 12 Edge mark lt Inserting the battery gt Turn the main switch off before inserting the battery Lift the battery compartment release knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow until it stops Press on the center slide in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery compariment Insert a 6V lithium battery 2CR5 into the battery compartment Ensure that the battery contacts and those in the battery compartment match Line up the edge of the battery compartment with the edge mark on the camera s body then slide in the direction of the arrow to attach Turn the battery compartment release knob clockwise to fasten Lower the release knob into its original position The dmmra battery mark appears in the display panel Even when using a new battery during continuous shooting or at low temperatures the voltage may decrease momentarily and the g mark may light If this happens turn the main switch off then back on 2 or 3 times If the deg mark lights there is enough battery power lt Checking the battery power gt The qa marks mean the following Check the battery power with the main switch turned on al There is sufficient battery power q Al Battery power is low and will need replacement soon b g al flashing Replace with a new battery q L flashing Camera will not operate
28. Viewfinder Aperture priority auto Av Shutter priority auto Tv Program auto P 48 lt Using the exposure compensation dial gt Use the exposure compensation dial to take photos with the exposure compensation value set Normally in all the exposure modes Av Tv P or MT the exposure compensation dial is set to 0 If you wish to compensate the exposure turn the exposure compensation dial and set the desired compensation value using the exposure compensation index The exposure value can be set within the range of 2 EV to 2 EV in both 1 3 EV and 1 2 EV steps The exposure value and the or mark are displayed on the exposure meter in the viewfinder e To switch between 1 3 EV and 1 2 EV turn the exposure compensation dial while pressing the exposure compensation lock release button Not displayed on the viewfinder s exposure meter when the evaluative metering mode is set mea What is compensated Se Shutter speed Aperture Aperture and shutter speed In the M mode the exposure cannot be compensated with the exposure compensation dial Compensation is set manually and is displayed on the exposure meter in the viewfinder To compensate the exposure turn the shutter speed dial or aperture ring so that the desired difference amount of compensation is displayed on the exposure meter After taking the picture be sure to set the exposure compensat
29. When the camera s shutter release button is pressed a single frame is taken then the film is advanced to the next frame and stops The shutter release button must be pressed again for another exposure C Continuous shooting mode When pressure is maintained on the shutter release button frames are exposed and film is advanced continuously A maximum of about 3 5 frames per second can be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed The shooting speed depends on the shutter speed the film speed whether data back imprint function is on or off and the condition of the battery Ojo 2 Self timer mode Set this mode to use the self timer For details see page 57 Press the drive button to set the oe Ce drive mode GR All the drive modes appear on the 2 Ki Lef are display panel and the currently selected DZ se drive mode flashes KR ERR SE Tey Drive button Turn the command dial until the desired drive mode indicator is wesc flashing S gt The drive mode switches as follows when the command dial is turned ugr eo HO eo HP Op Press the drive button to set the selected drive mode The display panel returns to the normal display 23 in the program auto mode the camera automatically sets the combination of the shutter speed and aperture the exposure value according to the brightness of the subject We recommend using this mode if you are usi
30. aperture Example 2 Small aperture gt S Set to Av While pressing the exposure mode lock release button set the exposure mode lever to Av Turn the lens aperture ring to set the aperture then take the picture The shutter dial can be set to any position This will not affect the shutter speed as the camera will select the appropriate speed automatically The aperture you have set and the automatically selected shutter speed are indicated on the display panel and in the viewfinder 43 When you select the shutter speed in this mode the camera automatically selects the aperture for the correct exposure This mode is suited for setting fast shutter speeds for freezing the motion of moving subjects photographing at slow shutter speeds to create an intentional blur in moving subjects or to set a shutter speed that will insure steady pictures when using long range telephoto lenses handheld 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 44 Example 1 Fast shutter speed Example 2 Slow shutter speed Set the shutter speed While pressing the exposure mode lock release button set the exposure mode
31. ashing Right flashing Both left and right flashing To cancel in the middle of the operation set the Focus ABC dial to any position other than e If the main switch is turned off during the Focus ABC operation three more frames are taken in order in the Focus ABC mode when the main switch is turned back on e When used together with the Exposure ABC mode 3 frame continuous auto exposure compensation mode page 50 the Exposure ABC operation is first performed for the first frame focus position then the Focus ABC procedure is performed with the exposure value set for the first frame To use a flash with the Focus ABC mode set the drive mode to S single frame and check that the flash is charged before shooting This mode cannot be used when a Contax 645 lens is mounted using the mount adapter This camera is equipped with three metering modes evaluative metering average metering and spot metering The mode is selected with the metering lever To achieve highly effective photos with higher precision read Types of metering modes and their features on the next page carefully and select the metering mode according to the shooting conditions and your desire to achieve a certain exposure effect og G d Metering lever lt Exposure meter gt The exposure meter in the viewfinder indicates the following according to the exposure modes Auto exposure mode Tv Av or P mode In the evalua
32. but also for easily determining the exposure for subjects in motion lt Spot metering mark gt In this mode only the brightness value of the subject at the focusing frame at the center of the image in the viewfinder is measured Use spot metering in cases when the difference between the brightness value of the subject and the background is high A good example is people lit from behind or standing in spot lights on theater stages It can also be used for making very selective readings of specific areas within the scene C The autoexposure system in the camera measures light in a shutter speed range of 32 seconds to 1 8000 second in the auto Ke amp exposure mode LEE SS EE O The parts indicated in color within the ESS SS SO X SSK SS range indicate the automatic metering Se Y 7 LES S66 SSS range when using ISO 100 film and an T E LSS COLES PLO F1 4 lens KE 2 vi 16 x lt 8 Sy Ze 4 2 2 1 gt Tee pa ae ET ar ee a 1 800 IITIIIII 1 3 4 56 7 8 9 107 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 EV Seege des A lt Automatic metering range gt This table shows the mutual relationship between aperture shutter speed and EV exposure value For example when using ISO 100 film and an f 1 4 lens in the average metering mode the automatic metering range is the range indicated by the points where the line extending d
33. button half pressed amp Superimpose when focused Rewind auto return Leave film tip when rewinding Selection of aperture stop down button operation Rewind silencing Focusing screen metering compensation Focus button function in M mode CLE Reseiting of custom functions Focus far on On Focus beep on On On Auto return off Film tip not left Aperture stopped down while pressed Normal Compensation off SAF The custom functions to are all reset to the standard settings Note that if the exposure mode selector lever is set to any position other than CF at this time all the custom functions are reset to the standard settings Focus far off Off Focus beep off Off Off Auto return on Film tip left Aperture switches between stopped down and open each time button is pressed Low speed low noise Compensation on FX 1 CAF 76 Function no Custom function setting mode Description Setting no Set the exposure mode lever to CF The function number and setting number appear on the display panel and the camera is set to the custom function setting mode Turn the command dial to select the function number Press the focus buiton to select the setting number Set the exposure mode lever back to a shooting mode position any position other than CF or ISO The disp
34. ct than in front Depth of field scale This scale can be used to check the actual range of the depth of field when using different lenses 58 Cable switch socket This is a contact for connecting an LA type cable switch or when using the auto bellows The electronic signals from the connected accessory are transmitted through this contact to operate the shutter e When taking photographs using an LA type cable switch and shooting automatically without looking through the viewfinder it may not be possible to achieve the proper exposure due to light entering through the eyepiece In such cases close the eyepiece shutter when taking the photo The camera back can be removed and replaced with the separately sold D 10 data back page 86 Remove the camera back by pressing down on the release pin 59 GO This camera is equipped with a TTL direct metering function for controlling the flash automatically from the camera when it is used together with a Contax TLA flash system When using the TLA360 flash be sure to read both to Taking photos using a Contax TLA flash page 61 and Taking photos using a Contax TLA360 flash page 66 When using a non dedicated flash with only an X contact set the exposure mode lever to 70 page The flash is automatically controlled from the camera lt Taking photographs using the TTL auto flash function gt The amount of light from t
35. dark in the resulting photo In such cases photos in which both the people and the background are well exposed can be achieved by using a TLA flash and the TTL auto mode When the exposure mode is set to P In bright scenes the aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically and the daylight synchronization mode is set When the exposure mode is set to Tv In bright scenes the aperture is adjusted automatically and the daylight synchronization mode is set When the exposure mode is set to Av If 250 flashes in the shutter speed indication after the flash is charged the picture will likely be overexposed Decrease the aperture so that a shutter speed of under 250 is displayed then take the picture When the exposure mode is set to M or X When in the M mode set the shutter dial to 250 or less Adjust the aperture so that the exposure meter in the viewfinder indicates that the exposure is appropriate then take the photo 64 Second curtain synchronization First curtain synchronization lt Second curtain synchronization gt Taking photographs with second curtain synchronization is effective for shooting moving subjects using slow synchronization Normally with flash photography the flash is emitted directly after the shutter s front curtain has finished traveling first curtain synchronization When this camera is used together with a Contax flash
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37. e AF supplementary light If the subject is dark or its contrast is so low that it is difficult to focus the camera automatically projects AF supplementary light on it to increase the precision of the autofocus unit The irradiation section at this time is the center of the picture The effective range of the AF supplementary light is approximately 5m 29 lt SAF single auto focus gt This mode is recommended for general photography still life portraits landscapes etc Half press the shutter button to focus Once the subject is in focus the focus is locked at that position The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus e It is not possible to focus on the desired subject if gt lt is flashing Focus on a different object at the same distance as the subject lock the focus then recompose and photograph the original subject Page 32 e If gt lt is flashing but you want to take the photo anyway the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter button while pressing the focus button When the drive mode is set to C the focus is locked at the first focusing distance and remains at that set distance for subsequent photos lt Dual focus mechanism gt If the lens focus ring is turned by hand when the focus mode is set to SAF and the focus mark O is lit the mode switches to manual focus This is a way to fine tune focus lt CAF
38. e from among the different focusing frames according to the position of the subject and the manual select mode in which a specific focusing frame can be designated There are two auto focusing frame select modes In one mode the most appropriate frame is selected from among the five focus frames In the other mode the focus frame is selected from two adjacent peripheral frames top bottom left left or right right When the operation for switching the auto select mode is performed the selected focusing frames flash es red once lt Auto select mode gt The auto select mode switches as shown on the diagram each time the auto select lever is moved in the direction of the arrow This cannot be set in the manual focus mode 27 fel This mode is suited for general photography The camera automatically selects the most appropriate of the five focusing frames a This mode is suited for compositions containing subjects at equal distances at the edges of the picture The camera selects the frame for which the shooting distance is shortest from among the two selected focusing frames lt Manual select mode gt Select the desired focusing frame using the manual select lever Move the lever in the direction of the desired focusing frame to select one of the peripheral focusing frames push it to select the center focusing frame This mode is suited for cases in which you want to focus accurately on
39. e can be focused in the SAF mode The third frame in the series can be cancelled 36 J U i d Gel Drive mode button SOK Electronic dial Set the focus dial to to set the Focus ABC mode Set the focus mode to manual 2 Set the drive mode to C continuous shooting e For instructions on setting the drive mode see page 23 Focus on the subject then press and hold in the shutter button The camera automatically takes three frames standard focus position focus near and focus far in that order When the drive mode is set to S the camera is set to the Focus ABC mode for single frame shooting When the drive mode is set to s 2 or p the camera is set to the Focus ABC mode with a delay of 2 or 10 seconds prior to actual exposure after the shutter release button is pressed When Focus Far Off is set for the custom function see page 75 shooting stops after the second frame 37 38 When shooting in the Focus ABC mode the film counter changes as follows to indicate the order in which the photos are being taken Standard Both digits flashing Focus near Only left digit flashing Focus far Only right digit flashing For example if the Focus ABC is used at the 18th frame the film counter is as follows Focus Standard Focus near Focus far position Counter JA Wie di Display Both left and right flashing Left fl
40. edicated Contax flashes Auto Focus 5 point TTL phase difference detection type Focus ABC mode Automatic focus compensation in three steps Viewfinder Pentaprism eye level type long eye point type Field of view 95 Magnification 0 73x with 50 mm standard lens at infinity 1D eyepiece shutter included Diopter correction Built in diopter adjuster correctable range 3D to 1D two FM diopter lens types sold separately 97 Focusing screen Viewfinder display Display panel Film loading Film advance Film rewind Drive modes Winding speed Film counter Accessory shoe Custom functions Camera Back Battery Battery check Full matte type standard interchangeable FX types Screen replaceable FX type Focus frame Exposure ABC mark Focus ABC mark film counter self timer Exposure ABC Focus ABC shooting order multiple exposure number film loading status metering mark flash mark focus indicator aperture value shutter speed exposure meter compensation value metering difference compensation mark manual exposure mark Film counter self timer remaining time Exposure ABC Focus ABC shooting order multiple exposure number bulb time film loading status Focus frame selection indicator compensation value shutter speed film speed custom function DX ISO mark aperture value CF mark battery mark self timer 2 10 sec mark continuous shooting mark single frame shooting
41. eed page 22 i lt Viewfinder display gt Spot metering range sie Seet AEN Area approx 3 mm in diameter at center of viewfinder page 40 Focus frame page 27 e Auto select mode page 27 Manual select mode page 28 Flash mark page 61 Focus indicators pages 29 and 35 Metering mode O lit In focus page 40 D lit Focus is behind the subject e Evaluative metering lt 7 lit Focus is in front of subject Center weighted nr D gt lt flashing Focusing not possible average light metering 1 Spot metering Ma Exposure compensation value asi H pages 48 and 72 EES e 1 3 EV increments ir Zeen e 1 2 EV increments Exposure ABC Metering difference page 39 mode page 50 i 5 Sop eA EE Exposure meter page 39 Focus ABC mode page 36 dee sr rt ae ela b Shutter speed page 44 Exposure counter page 18 a Self timer remaining time page 57 ApertureValue page 43 Exposure ABC and Focus ABC shooting order pages 36 and 50 Multiple exposure number setting page 55 Manual exposure page 46 Remaining exposures in multiple exposure mode page 55 Film loading indicators page 19 Exposure compensation page 48 The Contax N1 s viewfinder serves as the main information source for focus exposure and film status The viewfinder display turns on when the operations below a
42. equipped with the 20 custom functions shown on the table below When the camera is first purchased these are all set to the standard or default functions standard setting number 0 Note that all the explanations in this manual assume the functions are set to O To change the custom functions refer to Setting the custom functions page 76 When the custom functions are set the camera s functions and operating procedures change Read this section carefully and be sure to use these features to your best advantage lt List of Custom Functions gt Function no Power hold time 16 sec 12 sec 8 sec 4 sec AE lock by bat pressing the shutter No AE lock AE tock on button Using the exposure check button as AE No AE lock AE lock on Ee lock switch Command dial shutter setting step ZER SC Command dial exposure compensation 0 3 EV 0 5 EV setting step Evaluative metering RE Difference with Not meter display metering spot metering displayed Standard gt Over standard Exposure ABC order Sak oS inder Sindee Depth of field at Depth of field at open aperture open aperture of of mounted lens mounted lens x 2 Focus ABC compensation range Focus ABC focus MF SAF Sc ae mode 74 Function no Focus ABC focus far on off AF supplemental light on off AF focus beep on off Superimpose when shutter
43. equipped with the second curtain synchronization function the flash can be emitted directly before the shutter s rear curtain starts traveling second curtain synchronization The ghost movement of the subject thus appears more natural For instructions on second curtain synchronization settings refer to the flash s operating instructions Exposure is controlled in the same way as with regular flash photography first curtain synchronization lt Using the exposure compensation dial gt With TTL auto photography the flash s intensity is set in accordance with the camera s exposure system You can also use exposure compensation to adjust the flash intensity thus achieve certain effects 65 The TLA360 flash has a guide number 36 ISO 100 35 mm lens angle of view When used with this camera it offers the six functions described below in addition to regular TTL auto flash photography These functions can be used when the flash unit is directly attached to the accessory shoe on the camera top The flash system is not automatically set when it is used off the accessory shoe and through the TLA extension code or TLA lighting system e With Contax TLA flashes equipped with the flash auto set function the flash mount has five contacts lt 1 Auto set function gt 3 Function Ge Flash photography CD EZ mode 3
44. er lit Multiple exposure setting mode h flashing Multiple exposure shooting mode 55 Press the shutter button once to expose the film one time When the shutter button is pressed once the film is exposed one time and only the shutter is prepared for the next exposure the film is not advanced The multiple exposure number display on the display panel decreases by 1 Press the shutter button again to expose the film again As in step 4 the shutter is prepared for the next exposure and the multiple exposure number decreases by 1 When the last exposure is made the film is advanced and the display panel returns to the normal display If the main switch is turned off in the middle of the multiple exposure operation the multiple exposure operation continues when the main switch is next turned on To change the multiple exposure number in the middle of the multiple exposure operation press the drive button and light button simultaneously for at least 2 seconds This sets the multiple exposure mode Use the command dial to change the number of multiple exposures then follow the procedure from step 3 To cancel multiple exposure shooting before all the exposures have been made return to the multiple exposure setting mode and change the multiple exposure number to 0 The multiple exposure shooting mode is canceled and the film is advanced When the self timer is set the camera is set to the mul
45. er with its frame Lower it gently Use the tweezers included with the screen to grasp the projecting part of the screen and remove it After removing the screen place it vertically in the groove in the case to protect it from dirt and scratches 2 Mounting a screen Grasp the projecting part of the screen to be mounted using the tweezers included with the screen and place it in the lowered frame then gently lift the projecting part of the frame the replacement claw with the tweezers until a click is heard and it stops Finaily press gently with a finger to check that it is securely mounted Be sure to use the included tweezers when replacing the focusing screen Be careful not to scratch or get fingerprints on the surface of the mirror or screen If there is dirt on the screen use a blower to blow it off or gently wipe it off using a lens brush If the focusing screen is not properly mounted it may fall off and break while using the camera or make it impossible to remove the lens Fixing this requires special procedures If this happens take the camera to your nearest service station When not using a screen store it in the screen case as illustrated 95 By extending or contracting the tip of the case the N1 can be placed in the case with the Data back D 10 and the following Carl Zeiss T lenses mounted P50 1 4 N mount Contracted VS24 85 N mount MP100 N mount
46. g you are looking at the scene at the maximum aperture thus see the shallowest depth of field of the scene However when the taking aperture is smaller the depth of field of the scene is D affected An invaluable aid for previewing what may be sharp and unsharp in the final image in the viewfinder before the picture is made is the depth of field preview When the depth of field preview is activated the viewfinder darkens e This darkening does not indicate the exposure It is a result of the lens darkening because of the smaller aperture and only should be used to preview depth of field Aperture stop down button Th 2 Zi 88 i mass Depth of field scale F1 4 lt About depth of field gt With the same lens the depth of field changes as follows The smaller the aperture the greater the depth of field and the larger the aperture the shallower the depth of field The greater the distance to the subject the greater the depth of field and the closer the distance to the subject the shallower the depth of field The depth of field also depends on the lens The shorter the focal length the greater the depth of field and the longer the focal length the shallower the depth of field The depth of field is deeper behind the focused subje
47. he flash reflected off the subject onto the film is measured TTL direct metering to control the intensity of the flash Mount the flash on the camera s accessory shoe and turn on the flash ei Set the flash to the TTL auto aa mode Once the flash is charged the am A i mark lights in the viewfinder and the EEN AS if ue CTO gto MS TILE mg i00 Sr 06084152 3 4 6 91318 m es shutter speed is set automatically BUTS On 200M 5am E DL Av aperture priority auto mode 7 GENEE a 32 to 1 60 sec 1 60 sec 60 lit 1 60 to 1 250 sec 1 60 to 1 250 sec 60 to 250 lit 1 250 to 1 8000 sec 1 250 sec 250 lit Tv shutter priority auto mode Same as shutter Y when command dial set 4 32 to 1 250 sec dial setting 1 250 to 1 8000 sec 1 250 sec 250 lit 61 P program auto mode Metered value of natural ight Auto m 32 to 1 60 sec 1 60 sec 60 lit Pot natu cally set shutter speed 1 60 to 1 250 sec 1 60 to 1 250 sec 60 to 250 lit 1 250 to 1 8000 sec 1 250 sec 250 lit M manual X flash and B bulb modes e In the M mode the shutter speed is not set automatically Be sure to set it to 1 250 seconds or slower The set shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder e In the X mode the shutter speed is set to
48. hown on the diagram CONTENTS Attaching the Strap seer eee 3 1 Inserting the battery and checking the battery power en 12 2 Mounting and removing lenses 14 3 Adjusting the diopter eere 15 Using the program autoexposure mode 24 1 Selecting the focus frames e 27 2 Focusing in the autofocus mode 29 3 Focusing manually en 34 1 Types of metering modes and their features e 40 1 Taking photos with the aperture priority mode Av aperture priority auto exposure mode 43 2 Taking photos with shutter speed priority settings Tv shutter priority auto exposure mode 44 1 Taking photos using a Contax TLA flash EE An Eege eege gr 61 1 Using the command dial as the exposure compensation dial 72 1 List of custom functions en 74 1 Basic information on photography 78 2 Troubleshooting ssc 79 1 LOD viewfinder FE e 2 Contax Data back D 10 3 Contax Power pack P 8 Names of Parts Poe ee Peet ttt teeter etree ree re rerrers 6 Display Panel and Viewfinder Display 8 4 Main switch 8 Removing fim coe 21 5 Shutter release button 17 9 Setting the film speed manually 22 6 Holding the camera AT 10 Switching the drive mode en 23 7 Loading film ee 18 4 Taking photos with the focus shifted in three different steps Focus ABC mode 36 2 Metering manger 41 3 Taki
49. iagonally from 16 the Planar T 50 mm minimum aperture is f 16 and 1 4 the maximum aperture on the aperture table s ISO 100 section intersects with the vertical line the EV line and horizontal line the shutter speed line Thus that is EV 0 to EV 21 The EV expresses the combinations of aperture and shutter speed that achieve the same exposure effect on film For example the table shows that at EV 13 the same exposure effect can be achieved at f 16 at 1 30 and f 8 at 1 125 second While the EV represents an equivalent exposure the image effects of faster and slower shutter speeds and larger and smaller apertures differ 4 42 This camera allows for a wide range of creative possibilities In this mode when the aperture is set the camera automatically sets the shutter speed for a correct exposure The zone of sharpness depth of field depends on the aperture value Refer to the examples below and adjust the aperture according to your purpose For details on depth of field see page 58 Example 1 When photos are taken with a larger aperture the zone of sharpness depth of field is narrower Use a larger aperture when you want the subject to stand out against a less sharp background Example 2 When photos are taken with a smaller aperture the zone of sharpness is greater Use a smaller aperture when you want both the subject and the background to be sharp Example 1 Large
50. ing the power pack for long periods of time remove the batteries from the battery case to prevent leakage of battery fluid e Handle the plug to disconnect Do not pull on the cord 89 lt Specifications of the P 8 gt Includes Power pack main unit battery case jacket with strap Cord length 1 5 meters Power supply Four 1 5V LR6 AA batteries or four 1 2V LR6 AA nickel hydrogen batteries LR6 AA manganese batteries have a low capacity so they cannot be used lt Batteries used and number of photos that can be taken gt gt for 36 exposure film at normal temperature using new batteries and based on Contax testing standard Four 1 5V LR6 AA alkaline batteries 4 Approx 5 Approx 10 Four 1 5V LR6 AA lithium batteries 4 Approx 15 Approx 50 Four 1 2V LR6 AA nickel hydrogen batteries 4 Approx 2 15 Approx 5 50 Fully charge nickel hydrogen batteries before using them Figures given for the rolls of film number of rolls of film that can be taken are calculated based on the conditions described below Drive mode set to S using a Vario Sonnar T 24 85 mm lens with one focusing operation from infinity to close range and back 1 release then a 16 second wait for each frame this operation repeated Drive mode set to S using a Vario Sonnar T 24 85 mm lens with one focusing operation from infinity to close range and back 1 release then a 4 second wait for each frame
51. ion dial back to 0 compensation no compensation When the subject is lit from behind Compensate within the range of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV to 2 EV In the average metering mode when the percentage of the picture occupied by a bright background is large for example people with a light a bright sky or the sea behind them people in front of a window etc the people tend to be under exposed and appear as dark silhouettes In such cases compensate the exposure within the range of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV to 2 EV to increase the exposure on the main subject When the background is dark Compensate within the range of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV to 2 EV When the percentage of the picture occupied by a dark background is large people standing in spotlights etc if the photo is taken in the average metering mode the people tend to be over exposed In such cases compensate the exposure within the range of 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV to 2 EV to reduce the exposure 49 lt Taking photos with the Exposure Autobracketing Mode Exposure ABC mode gt The Exposure ABC mode can be used to automatically take a series of three photographs with three exposures standard overexposed and underexposed Use this when shooting under difficult lighting conditions to ensure correct exposure ABC stands for Automatic Bracketing Control In the Exposure ABC mode exposure is compensated according to the expo
52. ization with the shutter speed set at 1 30 second or slower less can be effective for shooting evening or night views using a flash Slow synchronization often adds more ambient light to the final picture When the TLA flash s TTL auto mode is used photographs can easily be taken with slow synchronization When the exposure mode is set to P or Av Determine the composition then set the main switch to AEL The shutter speed is locked at the metered value of the ambient light Check that the flash is charged then take the photo When the exposure mode is set to Tv Determine the composition then set the main switch to AEL The aperture is locked at the metered value of the ambient light Check that the flash is charged then take the photo When the exposure mode is set to M Set the shutter speed to 1 30 seconds or less Adjust the aperture to set the exposure to the metered value of the ambient light so that the exposure meter indicates that the exposure is appropriate then check that the flash is charged and take the photo The shutter speed is slow when slow synchronization is used so use a tripod to prevent camera shake Normal flash photography 63 Daylight synchronization photography When no flash is used lt Daylight synchronization photography gt When taking photos outdoors for example of people in bright sunlight or lit from behind the people tend to be
53. kwise and remove it 2 To remove the mount adapter turn it counterclockwise while pressing the camera s lens release button 92 P ITER E ZE Gg Three types of FX focusing screens FX 1 to FX 3 are available for use on the N1 Follow the instructions on the following page to replace the focusing screen The focusing frames are not printed on the focusing screens The focusing screens are high precision parts Never touch them directly FX 1 horizontal split image type The FX 1 allows manual focusing with two parts the split image at the center and on the matte section FX 2 full screen matte type The FX 2 is included with the camera as standard It is a screen with the entire surface in matte form and is suited for general photography FX 3 grid matte type The FX 3 is a full surface type screen with a grid It is often used as a compositional aid and is also suited for precise framing of copy material Metering compensation is required when using the FX 1 Set the custom functions to 19 1 Page 75 93 94 lt Replacing the focusing screen gt The screens include tweezers for use when replacing them Be sure to use the included tweezers Replace the screen as described below 1 Removing a screen Remove the lens then gently press on the camera s screen replacement pawl with the tip of your finger etc The screen lowers togeth
54. l shooting function gt The D 10 can be used to automatically take a set number of photographs at a set interval even starting from a set time This can be used to take photographs to observe changes over time or for unattended shooting 87 88 Example of the all imprint function Example of the between frame SS imprint function B666 These illustrations are for explanatory purposes and may differ from the actual film e EE Battery case Power pack Jacket with strap The Power pack P 8 is an external power supply using four 1 5V LR6 AA batteries or four 1 2V LR6 AA Ni Cd batteries This pack allows the camera to be used with a remote power supply kept in a warm place This prevents loss of battery performance due to the influence of cold working conditions lt Mounting gt 1 Load the batteries in the Power pack P 8 Load the three LR6 AA batteries in the battery case included with the Power pack P 8 in the indicated direction then attach the battery case to the P 8 s main unit Place the P 8 main unit inside a jacket case 2 Connect the plug at the tip of the P 8 cord to the external power socket When shooting place the power pack in a warm place to improve warmth retention When replacing the batteries do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones Replace all four batteries at the same time with new batteries of the same type When not us
55. lay panel returns to normal and CF turns off e To reset all the set custom functions display CLE at step 2 above then set the exposure mode lever back to an exposure mode position any position other than CF or ISO This section contains reference information on photography and data pertaining to this camera 77 lt Exposure gt Exposure is the act of exposing the film to light thus converting brightness values in a scene to tonal values on film Exposure is composed of the size of the opening in the lens the aperture and the duration of time in which the light passes through the lens to strike the film the shutter speed lt Shutter speed gt The camera adjusts the amount of light to which the film is exposed by adjusting the length of time in which the shutter is open The length of time that the shutter is open is called the shutter speed lt Aperture value gt The aperture is an opening in the lens The amount of light passing through the aperture to the film is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the diameter of the opening The size of this opening is called the aperture value lt Film speed or sensitivity ISO value gt The film speed indicates the extent to which the film reacts to light and is expressed as a figure determined by the ISO International Standardization Organization The lower the ISO number the lower the film s sensitivity to light Film with a
56. lever to Tv Turn the shutter dial to set the shutter speed then take the picture The aperture ring can be set to any position This will not affect the aperture value This will be set automatically by the camera s autoexposure system The shutter speed you have set and the automatically set aperture are indicated on the display panel and in the viewfinder 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 1 While pressing the exposure mode lock release button set the exposure mode lever to P 2 Take the picture The automatically set aperture and shutter speed are indicated on the display panel and in the viewfinder The aperture ring and shutter dial can be set to any position i Set to P lt Program auto mode control diagram gt The combinations of the aperture and shutter speed in the program auto mode are as shown on the diagram This program line shifts according to the lens focal distance F1 4 50 mm lens ISO 100 EM value 4 5 6 7 8 9 i011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Aperture value F16 Fit F8 3 2 1 o F56 F4 F28 F2 Fi4 Shutter speed seconds 45 In this mode
57. ng a camera for the first time or if you want to take photos without worrying about the aperture and shutter speed settings Exposure ABC lever e Focus dial Be ofso a Drive button el 8 EC Tee S 4 x i DRIVE HSHT we Letz XN 24 First turn the main switch on and set the various modes as described below Set the exposure compensation dial to 0 Set the Exposure ABC lever to 0 3 Set the focus dial to SAF Set the drive mode to S single frame mode e For instructions on setting the drive mode see page 23 lt Select Exposure mode lock release button Move the auto select lever several times in the direction of the arrow to set the focusing frame selection indicator to 24 then move the lever upwards to lock Set the metering mode to evaluative metering amp Turn the exposure mode lever while pressing the exposure mode lock release button and set the exposure mode to P Point the camera at the subject position the subject within the focus frame in the viewfinder then half press the shutter button Use any one of the five focus frame Focusing is performed When the subject is in focus the focus frame used to focus flashes red once and focus mark lights 1 With the shutter button still half pressed determine the composition then press the shutter button all the way in
58. ng photos in the program 6 Taking photos with exposure auto mode P program auto compensation exposure mode vunenee 45 7 Taking Multiple exposure 4 Taking photos with the exposure 8 Using the self timer set manually 9 Checking the depth of field M manual exposure mode 46 10 Cable switch socket 5 Using the bulb exposure mode 47 11 Replacing the camera back 59 2 Taking photos using a 3 Taking photos using other Contax TLA360 flash en 66 flashes with the X contact en 70 2 Using the command dial as the shutter dial TTT 72 2 Setting the custom functions 76 3 Shutter speed and 4 Camera Care and Precautions 82 aperture value display cotter 81 4 Contax Cable switch LA type 91 7 Contax Flexible case C 8 vr 96 5 Contax Mount adapter NAM 1 92 6 Focusing screens FX type en 93 Main Specifications Exposure compensation H p gt Accessory shoe page 61 dial page 48 Diopter adjustment GC Dedicated flash contact page 61 S i dial page 15 m Direct X contact page 70 Exposure compensation e dial lock release button page 48 i Shutter speed dial page 44 ic own ne ag Shutter dial lock release button page 72 Drive button page 23 Display panel page 8 Exposure mode lever Light button j page 22 43 and 76 page 10 i Lens mark page 14 Strap lug
59. oximately 80 seconds When the camera s shutter release button is half pressed the flash automatically turns on and charging starts These functions help save power when using the flash for long periods of time 68 lt 6 Shoe stopper gt The TLA360 s mount is equipped with a shoe stopper that prevents the flash from accidentally coming off the camera When attaching and removing the flash from the camera be sure to line up the flash s mount mark with the mark on the shoe lock ring eps mpm mens RELEASE Be d dee a Va peas The TL360 is equipped with a variety of other functions as well Be sure to read the TL360 s operating instructions to take advantage of all the flash photography possibilities the TL360 has to offer 69 70 Mount the flash on the camera and set the exposure mode lever to X The shutter speed is set to 1 125 second e The shutter speed does not change regardless of the position of the shutter dial Set the aperture and take the picture Determine the aperture by following the flash s operating instructions s For non direct contact flashes requiring cords connect the flash to the synchronization terminal on the side of the camera The command dial is used to make various settings including the drive mode manual setting of the ISO sensitivity etc It can also be used as the exposure compensa
60. re performed then automatically turns off after 16 seconds to save power When the main switch is turned on When the exposure check button is pressed or shutter button is half pressed while the main switch is turned on If some action is taken such as changing aperture shutter speed or any dial is used while the viewfinder display is lit the display time is extended another 16 seconds The time display power hold time can be changed Page 74 The viewfinder display turns off in the following cases During shooting e When the end of the film is reached While the film is rewinding When rewinding is completed s In the all imprint mode s When there is a film advance error When the battery is spent When the exposure mode lever is set to ISO or CF lt Display panel illumination gt The display panel can be illuminated when viewing conditions require The light turns on and off each time the LIGHT button is pressed _ LIGHT button if other dials or buttons are operated while the display panel is lit the duration of illumination is automatically extended The display panel light turns off as soon as the shutter is released 10 This section describes procedures that should be taken prior to photographing and includes basic operations of this camera If you already have basic knowledge on handling a camera and wish to start taking photographs immediately proceed to
61. rt the battery properly Replace the battery with a new one Reload the fitm e Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust e Switch to a different drive mode s Adjust the focus properly Press the shutter button gently so that the camera does not shake e Use a tripod e Set the exposure compensation dial back to 0 Keep the shutter button pressed until all three frames are taken 13 13 13 13 18 15 23 26 Z 48 50 79 9 Film counter is flashing other than 00 10 Metering mark flashes when shutter button half pressed 11 Film counter reads 03 when film is loaded 12 Rewinding stops before film is fully rewound Exposure ABC or Focus ABC mode is set e Custom function is set to 2 1 s D 10 all imprint switch is turned on when data back is mounted Same as above e Set the Exposure ABC 36 lever to 0 or the 50 focus dial to a mode other than Focus ABC Set the custom 74 function to 2 0 Turn the all imprint switch off next time film is loaded Same as above For symptoms 11 and 12 refer to the operating instructions of the Contax Data back D 10 80 The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed as described below The shutter speed display indicates shutter speeds between 8000 1 8000 seconds and 32 32 seconds When the camera
62. rush To clean the camera exterior wipe with the soft cloth Never use benzene thinner or other solvents After taking pictures in a dusty place such as at the seaside or on mouniains clean the camera thoroughly Salt air will cause corrosion and sand and dust will adversely affect the internal precision parts of the camera Do not leave the camera in hot places on an ocean beach in summer in a parked car under direct sunlight etc for a long time because the camera film and battery may be adversely affected The lens and viewfinder may be clouded if the camera is brought into a warm room from outside where it is cold This cloudiness will disappear soon but it is always advisable to avoid sudden temperature changes because water droplets will cause internal corrosion if you are going to use the camera for important events such as an overseas trip or wedding ceremony be sure to test it beforehand to make sure it functions properly Itis also advisable to bring a spare battery with you Because the camera is a precision device do not expose it to excessive shock such as by dropping etc Note on the Shuiter Curtain The shutter curtain is made of a very thin material Never push it with a finger or touch or wipe it When changing film take care that the film edge does not touch the shutter curtain When using an air blower do not blow air strongly on the curtain because it may be damaged or deformed Never use a pressurized
63. sing effects For the first frame focus manually The camera adjusts the focus automatically for the second focus near and third focus far frames Readjust the focus for the first frame each time you use the Focus ABC mode ABC Automatic Bracketing Control lt Amount of shift of the focus gt The focus shifts by an extremely small amount so the effects achieved when using this mode may not be apparent with general photography or when photographing with smaller apertures The focus shifts by an amount equivalent to the depth of field at the maximum aperture of the mounted lens The effect achieved by shifting the focus depends on the lens being used the shooting distance and the aperture In general The longer the shooting distance the less apparent the effect on the resulting photographs The smaller the aperture the less apparent the effect on the resulting photographs ev The greater the percentage of the picture occupied by the main subject the less apparent the effect on the resulting photographs The smaller the distance between the main subject and the rest of the picture background or foreground the less apparent the effect on the resulting photographs The more the resulting photographs are enlarged the more apparent the effect of the shifted focus The following can be done by changing the custom function mode see page 74 The amount of shift of the focus can be doubled e The first fram
64. sure mode set Av aperture priority auto Shutter speed Tv shutter priority auto Aperture P program auto Aperture and shutter speed M manual exposure Shutter speed ep Exposure ABC lever The Exposure ABC mode is set when the Exposure ABC lever is moved to set the compensation range The compensation range can be set to 0 3 EV 0 5 EV or 1 EV ZA D E AS DR zB Sol O e When the exposure compensation dial is set to anything other than 0 the Exposure ABC mode functions based on that compensation value The camera measures the light value and sets the corresponding compensation each time a series of photos is taken To use the Exposure ABC mode without being influenced by changes in the surrounding brightness lock the exposure beforehand e After taking the series of pictures be sure to set the Exposure ABC lever back to 0 tis not possible to use the Exposure ABC mode together with flash 50 DRIVE Pm as Las Ze Sa Set the drive mode to C continuous shooting For instructions on setting the drive mode see page 53 Focus on the subject then press and hold in the shutter button Three frames are taken using the set compensation range standard over and under in that order When the drive mode is set to S the camera is set to the Exposure ABC mode for single frame shooting When the drive mode is se
65. t Taking photographs gt The cable switch s shutter button functions in the same way as the camera s shutter button Half press it to measure the distance or light or to lock the focus press it all the way in to release the shutter When taking long time exposures or using continuous advance use the slide switch for convenience The shutter operates continuously when the slide switch is pulled forward when the red mark is visible and closes exposure stops when the switch is set back to its original position 91 The Mount adapter NAM 1 allows Contax 645 system lenses to be used on the Contax N1 When mounted the lenses can be used except in the Focus ABC mode and with some other functions e When using a Contax TLA360 flash the focal distance set for the flash changes for the lenses below but this presents no problem with respect to luminous intensity distribution characteristics Distagon T f 2 8 45mm 50 mm Planar T f 2 80mm 85 mm lt Mounting the mount adapter and lens gt 1 Line up the body mount mark on the mount adapter with the camera s lens mark Insert then turn in the direction of the arrow to mount 2 Line up the mark on the lens red with the lens mount mark on the adapter then turn in the direction of the arrow to mount lt Removing gt 1 To remove the lens slide the mount adapter s release button hold it there then turn the lens countercloc
66. t to 2 or w the camera is set to the Exposure ABC mode with a delay of 2 or 10 seconds between pressing on the shutter release and exposure When shooting in the Exposure ABC mode the film counter changes as follows to indicate the order in which the photos are being taken Standard Both digits flashing Over Only left digit flashing Under Only right digit flashing The E mark lights in the viewfinder 51 Standard For example if the Exposure ABC is used at the 18th frame the film counter is as follows GE o Standard Over Under Standard Counter Display Both left and right flashing Left flashing Right flashing Both left and right flashing If the compensation range exceeds the camera s exposure limits for example above 1 8000 second or at larger apertures than offered by the lens in use the photos are taken within those limits To cancel in the middle of the operation set the Exposure ABC lever to 0 If the main switch is turned off during the Exposure ABC operation three more frames are taken in order in the Exposure ABC mode when the main switch is turned back on e The exposure order can be switched to over standard under Page 74 52 lt Taking photos with the AE lock gt AE lock allows you to hold a certain exposure value even if the light changes or the composition is altered It allows you to customize exposure in autoexposure
67. this operation repeated For some batteries the voltage may temporarily drop and the d a mark light or flash when the batteries are first loaded This is due to the properties of the batteries If this should happen try turning the main switch off then back on If the deal mark lights the camera can be used normally When using LR6 AA nickel hydrogen batteries 1 2V the 28 mark will light or start flashing relatively early This is due to the properties of such batteries If this happens however you may continue to use the camera The approximate number of rolls of film that can be taken in this case under the above conditions is the number within parentheses Please note that specifications and design are subject to change without notice 90 Shutter bution gga Slide switch The Cable switch LA type can be used for close up or telephoto photography when using a tripod or to release the shutter remotely from the camera Itis especially suited for close up or telephoto photography because it eliminates the risk of camera shake when the shutter is released Photographs are taken using the cable switch s shutter button which also has a half press function The slide switch offers convenience for extended exposures and continuous shooting The cord length is 50 cm for the LA 50 5 meters for the LA 500 lt Attaching gt Insert the cable switch s plug into the camera s cable switch socket l
68. tion dial or shutter speed dial This may allow you to better concentrate on your shooting and operate the camera quickly without changing your grip or taking your eye away from the viewfinder CH Index Exposure compensation E dial green position IL Display panel While pressing the exposure compensation dial lock release button turn the exposure compensation dial and set the green position to the index When this is done the exposure compensation scale appears on the display panel and the amount of exposure compensation is set to 1 3 EV steps e The exposure compensation amount can be changed to 1 2 EV steps page 74 Shutter dal green position Set the shutter dial s green position to the index The shutter speed can be set to 1 2 Tv steps page 74 e To cancel the setting turn the shutter dial while pressing the shutter dial lock release button When both the shutter dial and exposure compensation dial are set to the green position the command dial operates as follows according to the currently set exposure mode When the exposure mode is set to Tv or M Shutter speed setting When the exposure mode is set to Av or P Exposure compensation value setting 72 The functions of this camera can be customized to match your shooting style As you work with this camera you will develop your own personal approach 73 This camera is
69. tion of the exposure compensation dial is changed while the exposure is locked the exposure compensation changes depending on the exposure mode as shown below e posure mode E What is compensated Aperture priority auto Av Shutter speed Shutter priority auto Tv Aperture Program auto P Aperture and shutter speed 54 With the multiple exposure function unique photographs can be taken by superimposing different subjects or the same subject several times within the same frame T Multiple exposure setting mode Press simultaneously for at least 2 seconds SS eg Multiple exposure shooting mode Press the DRIVE button and LIGHT button h simultaneously for at least 2 seconds to set the multiple exposure mode The Gah mark and 0 multiple exposure number appear on the display panel Turn the command dial to set the number of multiple exposures The multiple exposure number can be set as follows 0 lt gt 2 lt gt 3 lt lt 9 For example when 3 is displayed the same frame will be exposed three times Press the drive button to set the multiple exposure shooting mode The multiple exposure number display changes to a 2 digit display 03 and the mh mark starts flashing Note that the multiple exposure mode is canceled if the main switch is turned off before any exposures have been taken in the multiple exposure mode I
70. tiple exposure shooting mode with a delay of 2 or 10 seconds after the shutter release has been pressed 56 There are two self timer modes Ow 10 seconds Use this mode to include yourself in the photograph 2 2 seconds Use this mode to prevent camera shake when the shutter is released when taking close ups making photocopies etc Set the drive mode to i or ve nm e For instructions on setting the drive mode see page 53 Adjust the focus then press the shutter button The seff timer is activated and the shutter is released after 10 or 2 seconds The self timer LED on the front of the camera flashes while the self timer is operating e If you are not looking through the viewfinder when an auto exposure is made the exposure made be adversely affected due to light entering through the eyepiece In such cases close the eyepiece shutter before taking the photo Use a tripod when taking photos with the self timer If the shutter button is pressed after the self timer has been activated the self timer time is reset To cancel the self timer after it has been activated turn the main switch off 57 Depth of field defines the perception of sharpness in a photograph of subjects at different distances from the camera It is affected by the focal length of the lens the distance from the camera to the subject and the aperture setting of the lens Normally when composin
71. tive metering mode the meter indicates the difference with the average metering value In the average and spot metering modes it indicates the exposure compensation value Manual exposure mode M and flash photography mode X The meter indicates the difference between the manual exposure setting and the camera recommended autoexposure setting Bulb mode Not displayed 39 40 Image field top Image field bottom Metering sensitivity Chart Image field top N gt E Z Image field bottom Metering sensitivity Chart Image field top Image field bottom Metering sensitivity Chart lt Evaluative metering CDI mark gt With evaluative metering the picture is divided into five sections as illustrated The autoexposure system calculates the appropriate exposure based on an analysis of subiect conditions and positioning Because of this evaluative metering can be used not only for general photography but also when the subject is lit from behind with virtually no exposure compensation or adjustment required lt Average metering center weighted average meter CJ mark gt in this mode the light is measured with emphasis on the brightness of the subject at the center of the viewfinder To a certain extent it also takes into consideration the brightness of the area surrounding the center to determine the exposure value This mode can be used for general photography
72. to take the photo 25 This camera offers two types of focusing autofocus AF in which the camera adjusts the focus automatically and manual focus MF in which the user adjusts the focus manually There are two AF modes SAF single AF which is convenient for general photography when photographing stationary subjects and CAF continuous AF which comes in handy for taking photos of moving subjects In addition there are two modes for selecting the focusing frame or frames in the AF modes The auto select mode is convenient for adjusting the focus within a certain range in general while the manual select mode can be used for focusing accurately on a selected point This camera is also equipped with the functions described below Use them according to the subject and scene The camera s dual focus mechanism allows you to switch to the manual focus mode by turning the lens focus ring when the focus is set in the SAF mode page 30 One shot auto focus for focusing automatically while the focus button is pressed in the manual focus MF mode page 35 26 Focus frames This camera has five focusing frames the frame at the center of the picture and four peripheral frames positioned on diagonal lines There are two modes for selecting the focusing frame or frames the auto select mode in which the camera automatically selects the most appropriate focusing fram
73. ubject is in focus blurry when subject is out of focus e If the manual focus mode is set the selection of focus frame will be Manual select mode In the manual focus mode the focus indicators in the viewfinder show the result of measuring the distance to the subject within the selected focusing frame gt flashing The camera is focused at a point further hen e N subject focus far A KS The subject is in focus d lt fflashing The camera is focused at a point closer than the subject focus near s When the object in the selected focusing frame is in focus the focusing frame lights red e The focusing frame can be changed to suit the shooting purposes or applications For details see page 93 lt One shot auto focus gt The autofocus mechanism can be used while in the manual focus mode To do so press the focus button The camera adjusts the focus automatically while the focus button je pressed and when the subject ein focus the focus is locked at that position Use this function for taking individual shots with the auto focus mechanism while using the camera Focus button in the manual focus mode 35 This function allows to you to make three photographs in a series with focus shifted in each frame The shift is from selected focus to closer to further away from the selected focusing distance Use the Focus ABC when you are trying to achieve subtle differences in focu
74. zoom button is pressed the manual setting mode is set The zoom focal length switches each time the zoom button is pressed Display the desired focal distance on the display panel 67 lt 4 Flash intensity compensation gt This is available only in the TTL auto flash photography mode Compensation is not possible in other modes The flash intensity can be compensated within the range of 3 EV to 1 EV in 1 3 EV steps The flash intensity is compensated in conjunction with the camera s exposure compensation value If for example the camera s exposure compensation is 1 and the flash s compensation is set to 1 the flash intensity compensation is 2EV 1 Press the flash s SEL button The compensation scale appears on the display panel and the mark flashes Use the flash s A and Y up and down buttons to set the compensation scale to the desired value 3 Press the SEL button again The mark stops flashing remaining lit and the compensation is set The compensation scale on the flash s display panel indicates the compensation value for the flash If the flash s compensation value is set to O no compensation the compensation scale turns off after 8 seconds lt 5 Auto off and auto on functions gt When the flash s power switch is set to auto off the flash s power turns off automatically after appr

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