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Contax Aria User's Manual

1. amp Technische Daten des Power Pack P 8 Lieferumfang Power Pack Batteriebeh lter Etui mit Riemen Kabell nge 1 5 m Spannungsversorgung Vier 1 5 V Alkalibatterien oder vier 1 2 V NC Akkus der Gr Be AA LR6 B Batteriekapazit t Anzahl von Filmen mit 24 Aufnahmen mit frischen Batterien bei normaler Temperatur gem Contax Teststandard normale Batterietyp Temperatur Vier Alkali Mignonzellen ca 25 Vier 1 2 V NC Akkus der Gr e AVLR6 ca 10 Die NC Akkus m ssen vollst ndig geladen sein Anderungen in Technik und Design vorbehalten 226 There are four interchangeable focusing screens for Contax Aria FU 3 FU 4 FU 5 and FU 6 The screens have a 5 mm diameter circle in the center marking the spot metering area FU 3 and FU 4 have a microprism as well Never touch the focusing screens because they are machined to very high precision FU 4 horizontal split image microprism screen This screen is provided as standard on the Contax Aria This screen enables you to focus using a center split image spot microprism collar around it and a surrounding matte area making it suitable for a wide range of subjects FU 3 45 split image microprism screen Essentially the same as the FU 4 this screen has a 45 split image center spot ideal for focusing images with horizontal lines since you do not have to tilt the camera FU 5 matte screen This screen consists of
2. Thank you for your purchase of the Contax Aria the latest addition to the Contax tradition of great picture making tools The Aria is a compact lightweight multi mode AE SLR camera featuring an evaluative metering system that can automatically provide exposure compensation for _backlighted subjects Before using the camera please read through this instruction manual carefully so that you will be able to handle it correctly for long and troublefree operation Although the descriptions in this manual assume the use of a multi mode planar T 50 mm F1 4 MM lens the operating procedures for other Carl Zeiss interchangeable lenses designed for use with Contax 35 mm SER cameras are the Same unless otherwise specified Packing List Make sure that the package contains the following items 1 Eyecup F 3 SE 1 2 Lithium batteries CR2 3 Strap set lul 4 Instruction manual this manual 5 Contax warranty Card 6 List of customizable features es Names of Parts ee 14 Quick Guide to Shooting Automatic Exposure eeeeseeseesnannsnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnn Attaching the Eyepiece Cover and Strap Attaching the Eyecup sess e Basic Operations Before Shooting Loading the Batteries 26 Battery Check Battery Replacement Mounting and Dismounting the Lens 34 Main Switch esses Viewfinder Display and Disp
3. In the M mode set the shutter speed dial to 1 125 sec or slower Adjust the aperture so that the exposure meter in the viewfinder indicates correct exposure and shoot 158 lt Using the Exposure Compensation Dial gt In the TTL auto mode the amount of flash light couples with the camera s exposure compensation dial If you want to bring out the mood by adjusting the amount of flash use the exposure compensation dial lt Verwendung der Belichtungskorrektur gt Bei der TTL Blitzbelichtungssteuerung wirkt sich ein an der Kamera eingestellter Korrekturfaktor auch auf das Blitzlicht aus Eine spezielle Korrektur f r den Blitz k nnen Sie direkt am TLA 360 einstellen nn Picture taken with second curtain synchronization Aufnahme mit Synchronisation auf den 2 Verschlu vorhang Photo prise avec synchronisation au second rideau Foto sacada con sincronizaci n de la segunda cortina lt Second Curtain Synchronization gt Second curtain synchronization is very useful for shooting moving subjects when using slow shutter synchronization In ordinary flash photography the flash is fired immediately after the first curtain of the shutter has completed traveling first curtain synchronization In combination with a Contax flash having a second curtain synchronization capability this 160 Camera can trigger the flash just before the Picture taken with first curtain sy
4. Bouton ISO Bot n ISO Bouton HAUT Bot n UP Liso Hj a Y ON y p 1 Press until setting px rice BEA U ze 0 7 starts to blink ZEN A i w d Gedr ckt halten 4 B Sch pin SUME yay E g0 Owe bis der ISO Wertzu y o so wok Js blinken beginnt ee P Qe DX 4L 1 Appuyez jusqu au NUT DANE J Z PIN DANE clignotement INN Presione hasta que y Blinks Blinkt el ajuste empiece a Clignote Parpadea Turn the main switch on and hold down the ISO button about 2 sec until the film speed setting starts blinking Take your finger off the button when the blinking starts 64 parpadear DOWN Button DOWN Taste Bouton BAS Bot n DOWN Press the UP button ISO button or DOWN button Drive Mode button so that DX or the desired film speed setting appears on the display panel The film speed changes in 1 3 steps each time the buttons are pressed er n NE The film speed changes continuously when the buttons are held down 3 Now turn main switch off to complete film speed setting e The film speed setting can also be completed by depressing the shutter release halfway or by leaving the camera idle for 16 seconds When the film speed setting is made the exposure counter reading replaces the film speed value The set film speed is stored until it is reset 66 ISO Button ISO Taste Bouton ISO Bot n ISO Ke 8 DRIVE lt Checking the Film Speed gt
5. 3 frames a second The shooting speed differs with the shutter speed film speed whether or not dates are imprinted between frames battery condition etc 9 Self timer shooting mode Use this mode for self timer shooting For details see page 170 imi Multiple exposure shooting Use this mode for multiple exposure shooting For details see page 164 S Einzelbildbelichtung Mit jedem Druck auf den Ausl ser wird belichtet und der Film anschlieBend zur n chsten Aufnahme transportiert C Serienbelichtung Solange Sie den Ausl ser gedr ckt halten belichtet die Kamera ein Bild nach dem anderen mit einer maximalen Frequenz von ca 3 Bildern pro Sekunde Eine lange VerschluBzeit geringe Filmempfindlichkeit Dateneinbelichtung zwischen die Aufnahmen Batteriezustand usw verringern die maximale Bildfrequenz X Selbstausl ser Mit Selbstausl ser erfolgt die Belichtung 10 Sekunden nach Dr cken des Ausl sers Einzelheiten hierzu finden Sie auf S 171 fh Mehrfachbelichtungen Wenn Sie mehrere Belichtungen zu einem Bild kombinieren wollen w hlen Sie diese Einstellung Einzelheiten hierzu finden Sie auf S 165 76 Use the shutter speed dial to adjust the shutter speed It can be used in the shutter speed priority auto exposure Tv and manual exposure M modes Shutter speeds can be set in 1 step increments from 4s 4 sec to 4000 1 4000 sec e
6. 4 lens in the center weighted average light metering mode for example first find 100 on the ISO column in the d SE Lens Aperture table and locate 1 4 and 16 in this ELLE DD row the minimum aperture of the Planar T 50 mm A ER SC S is F16 Then follow the corresponding oblique 5 5 5 6 OS SEH lines and find their intersecting points with the KEREKERE KY vertical line EV and horizontal line shutter ES speed This represents the limits of the Za lt metering range of an F1 4 lens which is X y Ss EV 2 to EV 20 x M C The exposure value EV shows the Ee C coupling range of an exposure meter w So and represents the shutter speed The area marked by colored ins and ae combinations that lines in the table represents eh se Ina ieee rida ee SES gt E condition For example from 16 to 1 4000 seconds l SINN NN EV 13 da is chant gt in which the camera can Dod SESSI OI a e shows that vau cdi measure exposure in the 111000 take he same auto exposure modes SEO KE S DN exposure at both The range marked by thick M i NI II III lag cem ee Bu F16 1 30 sec 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 lines represents the meter 23 4 5 ing range with an F1 4 lens ES 3 dps v SE F8 1 125 122 and ISO 100 film d If there is a great difference in brightness between the subject and its background the subject wi
7. Auto OFF und Auto ON gt Wenn der Hauptschalter des TLA360 auf Auto OFF steht schaltet der Blitz bei Nichtgebrauch nach ca 80 Sekunden ab Auto ON bewirkt daB der Blitz beim Antippen des Kameraausl sers mit dem Aufladen beginnt Diese Energiespareinrichtung ist besonders bei l ngerem Fotografieren mit Blitz n tzlich 210 j I faa 1 EE Mark on the mounting leg IL es D tlm BlitzfuB Markierung We SS Repere sur la patte de fixation Marca de la pata de montaje Mark on the shoe lock ring Markierung am Schuh Verriegelungsring Rep re sur la bague de blocage du sabot Marca en el anillo de bloqueo de la zapata 4 Shoe Stopper gt The TLA360 has a great number of func The mounting leg of the TLA360 has a shoe tions in addition to those mentioned above Stopper slip off protector to prevent the flash Refer to the TLA360 Instruction Manual so unit from slipping off the camera unintentionally Before mounting or removing the flash unit never forget to line up the mark on the shoe lock ring index with the mark on the mounting leg that you will be able to avail yourself of all the functions it provides 212 This multi function data back can be used in place of the Contax Aria camera back It has a collective imprinting function that can imprint exposure data on shooting on the first two frames of the f
8. Eight types are available from 5D to 3D that can be attached to the viewfinder eyepiece see page 234 lt Mikroprismenring und Mattscheibe gt Drehen Sie am Fokussierring des Objektivs bis das Motiv im Mikroprismenring oder auf der Mattscheibe scharf erscheint Wenn die Sch rfe nicht stimmt erscheint das Bild in den Mikroprismen gerastert oder auf der Mattscheibe unscharf e Mit lichtschwachen Objektiven und bei extremen Nahaufnahmen k nnen Schnittbild und Mikroprismen abdunkeln Fokussieren Sie dann mit Hilfe der Mattscheibe Wenn Sie weit oder kurzsichtig sind und die Fokussierung dadurch erschwert wird hilft eine als Zubeh r erh ltliche Okularkorrekturlinse Typ FL Diese Linse ist in acht Ausf hrungen mit einem Korrekturbereich von 5 bis 3 Dioptrien erh ltlich und wird am Sucherokular befestigt siehe S 235 84 D Keep your elbows tucked in to steady the camera Hold your breath as you prepare to take the picture Gently depress the shutter release without straining yourself To take sharp pictures the camera must be held steady Blurred pictures are most often caused by camera shake The camera can be held not only in the horizontal position but also in the vertical position depending on the subject In any case find the camera holding techniques that suit you best You can also use buildings and trees for support 86 After the last frame is exposed t
9. List of Custom Functions Setting the Custom Functions Release Socket Detaching the Camera Back Aperture Stop down Button Basic Photographic Concepts Exposure Shutter Speed Aperture Value Film Speed Depth of Field Camera Care and Precautions 196 e Optional Accessories Contax TLA360 Flash Unit sss 202 Contax Data Back D 9 multi function type Contax Power Pack Adapter GP 1 oe FU Type Focusing Screens 226 FL Type Diopter Lenses 1234 Flex Case EE 236 Specifications 2 etd tee nes 238 In Case of Difficulty esse 247 Exposure Compensation Dial P 126 8 A B C Lever P 140 8 Display Panel P 50 ISO Button UP Button P 64 Drive Mode Button DOWN Button P 70 Main Switch P 38 Shutter Release Lens Release Button P 36 Release Socket P 186 Self timer LED P 170 P Aperture Stop down Button P 190 B Accessory Shoe P 146 Dedicated Flash Contact Direct X contact Shutter Speed Dial P 76 Exposure Mode Selector Lever P 68 Strap Lug Attaching the Strap P 22 ens Index P 34 creen Release Claw P 230 Mount 16 o oO 0000 000000 Ex
10. Turn the main switch on and press the ISO button to display the film speed setting on the display panel for about 16 seconds DX and the film speed is displayed in DX mode 68 Exposure Mode Selector Lever Belichtungsartenhebel Selecteur du mode d exposition Palanca selectora del modo de exposici n Exposure Mode Lock Release Button Belichtungsartenentriegelung Bouton de d verrouillage du mode d exposition Bot n de desbloqueo del modo de exposici n Use this lever to change exposure modes For details on exposure modes see pages 92 to Press in the exposure mode lock release 114 button and turn the exposure mode selector lever to set the exposure mode index to desired position 70 ISO Button ISO Taste Lights Bouton ISO Bot n ISO Leuchtet rum ON S allume DX LD Nr est Se enciende S E E d Se Press until setting starts to blink me Gedr ckt halten bis die Anzeige zu blinken beginnt B links Y gerei jusqu au clignotement Blink SE hasta que empiece a parpadear Clignote TELA Parpadea The drive mode button allows you to select one of the following four modes S single frame shooting C continuous shooting mode i self timer shooting and h multiple exposure modes Drive Mode Button Filmtransporttaste Bouton de mode d entrainement Bot n del modo motorizado Turn the main switch on and hold down the drive mode button until the drive mode
11. a matte area all around and is suited for a relatively narrow aperture lens such as a long focus lens It is also suited for close up work and other situations when it is difficult to focus with a microprism or split image spot FU 6 sectioned matte screen It has ruled lines at 6mm intervals on a matte screen and is especially suited for taking pictures using perspective control with Auto Bellows or PC Distagon or when it is necessary to precisely determine a composition during copying work etc Screen Release Claw Sucherscheiben Entriegelung Griffe de verrouillage du d poli U a de liberaci n de la pantalla lt Replacing Focusing Screen gt Each screen is supplied with a pair of tweezers that should be used when screens are replaced The procedure described here for replacing focusing screens differs from that given in the FU Focusing Screen instruction manual Use the procedure given below to replace focusing screens 230 1 Removing the Screen DDismount the lens and gently push the screen release claw with your finger tip This causes the screen and its frame to come forward Gently lower the screen Grip the protruding part of the screen with the supplied tweezers to remove it Place the removed screen in groove of the case to protect it from dirt and damage 232 2 Mounting the Screen Hold the protruding part of the screen with the tweezers and insert it in the lowered frame Th
12. counter self timer remaining time A B C mode film end Display Panel Exposure counter A B C mode film speed self timer remaining time elapsed time on bulb exposure custom function mark battery warning mark self timer mark continuous shooting mark single frame shooting mark multiple exposure mark Film Loading Auto loading film automatically advances to 01 on exposure counter Film Advance Automatic winding with built in motor Film Rewinding Automatic rewinding with built in motor automatic stop and mid roll rewinding possible Drive Modes Single frame continuous self timer multiple exposure Winding Speed Up to approx 3 frames sec on continuous shooting C mode with a new battery at ordinary temperature as tested according to Contax testing standard Exposure Counter Display panel and viewfinder both automatically resetting additive type Accessory Shoe Direct X contact provided with TLA flash contact Custom Functions D AE lock unlock by depressing shutter release halfway 2 Switching of A B C shooting order 3 Film end is not wound into the cassette Film not automatically rewound when film reaches end Film advance method Camera Back Can be opened with camera back opening lever detachable with film check window Power Source Two 3 V lithium battery CR2 Battery Check Automatic check battery warning mark on display panel Battery Capacity About 90 rolls of 24
13. de liberaci n del respaldo de la camara it is possible to detach the camera back and replace it with an optional Data Back D 9 see page 212 The camera back can be removed by pushing down the camera back release pin 190 The lens will always remain wide open to provide a clearer view through the viewfinder However it can be stopped down to your desired aperture by depressing this button the image in the viewfinder will become darker accordingly to check the depth of field or the blurred effect on the background You cannot get correct exposure when taking pictures or checking exposure with the aperture stop down button 192 lt Exposure gt Lighting to film When a picture is taken the aperture value and shutter speed adjusts the amount of light to the film lt Shutter speed gt The shutter in the camera controls the amount of light that reaches the film by the length of time it stays open The time the shutter stays open is the shutter speed lt Aperture Value gt The aperture in the lens controls the amount of light going through the lens by becoming smaller or larger The size of the opening produced by the size of the aperture is the aperture value lt Film Speed ISO Value gt Film speed is measured by values determined by ISO the International Standardization Organi Zation A small ISO value means lower sensitivity but finer grain and higher image quality A large ISO value me
14. e You can choose the following exposure modes depending on your shooting object and application Av Aperture priority Auto Exposure When choosing your desired aperture the camera will automatically select the shutter speed suited for it to provide correct exposure This mode is useful for taking pictures by utilizing the lens depth of field Tv Shutter speed priority Auto Exposure with MM type lenses only When choosing your desired shutter speed the camera will automatically select the aperture suited for it to provide correct exposure This mode is useful for taking fast moving objects P Programmed Auto Exposure with MM type lenses only In this mode the camera will automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed on a preset program in accordance with the brightness of the object Because it is not necessary to set exposure you can concentrate on composing your picture and choosing the best shooting moment M Manual Exposure In this mode you can choose the aperture and shutter speed as desired Intentional over or underexposure is also easy X Flash Photography This mode is for use with an ordinary flash unit having only an X contact but no dedicated flash linked contact A shutter speed of 1 125 is used For details see Taking Pictures Using X contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Unit on page 162 B Bulb Exposure This mode can be used for taking night scenes or p
15. flash unit s compensation is 1 the amount of light from the flash unit is set to 2 EV 1 Press the SEL button of the flash unit The compensation scale appears on the display panel of the flash unit and the mark starts to blink Press the a and w buttons of the flash unit to set the desired value 208 Press the SEL button again The mark changes from blinking to steady lighting and compensation is completed The compensation scale of the flash unit s display panel indicates the value set on the flash unit When the compensation amount of flash unit is Q no compensation the compensation scale will disappear in 8 seconds lt 3 Auto OFF and Auto ON gt When the power switch of the flash unit is set to Auto OFF the flash unit is automatically powered off approximately 80 seconds Also by depressing the camera s shutter release halfway Auto ON is activated to start charging of the flash unit This power saving feature is useful during prolonged flash photography Dr cken Sie nochmals die SEL Taste Das Symbol wechselt von Blinken auf Leuchten womit der Korrekturfaktor eingegeben ist Der eingestellte Korrekturfaktor wird auf der Korrekturskala im LCD Monitor des Blitzes angezeigt Wenn der Korrekturfaktor 0 keine Korrektur eingestellt ist verschwindet die Korrekturskala nach ca 8 Sekunden 3
16. keep the camera warm in a bag or an outfit for protection against cold The battery reduced by low temperatures will return to normal when you take pictures at an ordinary temperature e Before loading the batteries wipe both poles clean with a dry cloth because poor contact may result if they are soiled with sweat or grease e If you are going on a long trip bring new spare batteries with you Do not throw used batteries into fire or try to change or disassemble them because it is dangerous e The 3V lithium battery CR2 cannot be charged by any means Battery should be kept away from children lt Batteriehinweise gt e Verwenden Sie immer nur zwei neue Batterien gleichen Typs und gleicher Marke Mischen Sie keine verschiedenen Sorten oder neue und alte Wenn die Batterien l ngere Zeit niedrigen Temperaturen unter 0 C ausgesetzt werden l t ihre Leistung nach Bei K lte bewahren Sie die Kamera am besten unter der Kleidung auf solange Sie nicht fotografieren Die Batterieleistung normalisiert sich wieder nach Erw rmung auf normale Temperaturen Wenn die Batteriepole verschmutzt oder oxidiert sind kann es Kontaktschwierigkeiten geben Wischen Sie die Pole vor dem Einlegen mit einem trockenen Tuch ab Nehmen Sie Ersatzbatterien mit wenn Sie langer unterwegs sein werden e Batterien sind gef hrlich und k nnen explodieren Leere Batterien d rfen nicht ins Feuer geworfen geladen kurzgeschlossen oder a
17. programmed auto exposure mode are shown in the diagram D EV value 6 7 8 9 ON V n M ae v w w x RN SR ROR ERS REN RER NS NUN V Aperture value FG Fu E de R Fa ECKER Ex 1 Ed 1 2 Wa 18 INS 130 VEO 1125 1 250 1500 VI000 1 2000 14000 Shutter speed sec e An aperture value between the set aperture and full opening is automatically set if the MM lens is not set to its minimum aperture 106 Precautions on Auto Exposure Av Tv P Blinks Blinkt Glignote Parpadea Overexposure warning berbelichtungswarnung Signal de surexposition Aviso de sobreexposici n Over Underexposure Warning in Auto Exposure Overexposure Warning A blinking overexposure mark a indicates overexposure Because the subject is too bright readjust the aperture so that the a mark goes off It is also possible to reduce the light intensity with an optional ND filter Blinks Blinkt Clignote Parpadea Underexposure warning Unterbelichtungswarnung Signal de sous exposition Aviso de subexposici n Underexposure Warning A blinking underexposure mark w indicates underexposure Because the subject is too dark use additional light to brighten up the subject or change the aperture so that the w mark goes off Also a dedicated flash unit will let you take correctly exposed p
18. setting starts to blink about 2 seconds Take your finger off the button when the blinking starts 72 The drive modes will change as shown below each time the button is pressed Bei jeder Bet tigung der Taste wechselt die Anzeige der Transportfunktion in der Reihenfolge der Abbildung Le mode d entrainement change dans l ordre suivant chaque pression sur le bouton Los modos motorizados cambian como se muestra abajo cada vez que se presiona el bot n Press the drive mode button DOWN button or the ISO button UP button to set the desired drive mode Press the shutter release halfway to light the drive mode indication This action completes the drive mode setting The drive mode can also be set by operating the main switch changing exposure mode or waiting 8 seconds until the blinking is replaced by steady lighting e In selftimer mode or multiple exposure mode Imij the respective indication blinks When the main switch is set to OFF while n or a mode has been set the mode is canceled When the main switch is turned on later the camera starts in S drive mode 74 S Single frame shooting mode Each time the shutter release is depressed one frame is exposed and the film is advanced for the next shot then stops C Continuous shooting mode While the shutter release is depressed the camera continues to take pictures at a maximum speed of about
19. this action to make as many exposures you wish 170 EN S hl TE Mode Button Filmtransporttaste Bouton de mode d entra nement Bot n dei modo motorizado Set the drive mode button to select the self timer mode For details see section Drive Mode Button on page 70 Focus the lens on your subject and depress the shutter release The self timer will start to operate and the shutter will be tripped after ten seconds When the self timer is operating the self timer LED on the front of the camera blinks Self timer LED Selbstausl ser LED LED de retardeur LED del disparador autom tico e Mount the camera on a tripod when you are using the self timer e The self timer cannot be used when the camera is set to bulb exposure When the shutter release is depressed while the self timer is running the counter will reset itself and be tripped after 10 seconds e To cancel the self timer when it has started turn the main switch off or press the drive mode button e During automatic shooting using the self timer Pendant une prise de vue a retardement une stray light may enter the viewfinder eyepiece lumi re parasite risque de p n trer par and affect exposure since you cannot keep l oculaire du viseur et d affecter l exposition car your eye at the viewfinder To prevent this l oeil ne masque plus l oculaire Pour viter attach the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece ceci placez le
20. verhindern da die Belichtung durch Streulicht das in das Okular eindringt beeintr chtigt wird Attach the triangular Thread the strap through the protective cover and the triangular ring and attach as shown in the illustration F hren Sie den Tragriemen durch den Schutzdeckel und den dreieckigen Ring und befestigen Sie den Tragriemen dann wie in der Abbildung gezeigt Eyepiece cover Okulardeckel Attaching the Eyecup Attach the eyecup to the eyepiece as shown in the illustration Fixation de l ceilleton Fixez illeton sur l oculaire comme indiqu sur l illustration E Anbringen der Augenmuschel Bringen Sie die Augenmuschel wie in der Abbildung gezeigt am Okular an 24 Colocaci n del marco del ocular Coloque el marco del ocular en el ocular como se muestra en la ilustraci n Basic Operations Before Shooting Vorbereitungen vor dem Fotografieren Etapes de preparation a la prise de vues Operaciones b sicas antes de fotografiar 26 Turn the main switch OFF before loading the batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover Use a coin or the like to turn the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and open it 2 Insert two 3 V lithium batteries CR2 in the battery compartment making sure that they are correctly oriented Note that not only does the camera not function it may als
21. 0 Evaluative metering and AE locked mode The 2 mark blinks Center weighted average light metering and AE locked mode The C mark blinks Spot metering and AE locked mode The e mark blinks amp M Mark This mark indicates that the exposure mode has been set to M or X see pages 112 and 162 Exposure Compensation Mark When the exposure compensation dial is set anywhere other than to 0 the or mark will blink see page 126 Exposure Warning Mark a e In the auto exposure mode Av Tv or P the over A or under w mark indicating deviation from the exposure control range will blink Exposure Meter This meter indicates the following depending on exposure mode DAuto exposure modes Tv Av P modes Only displayed during evaluative metering when it shows how it differs from the center weighted average light metering see page 108 Manual exposure M or flash exposure X Displays the difference between set exposure value and correct exposure in selected exposure mode see page 112 Bulb exposure Not displayed Exposure Counter The exposure counter shows the number of frames in position for exposure a number between 00 to 39 or E for any number of 40 and above It also provides the following functions e Displays the remaining time while the self timer is operating 10 sec to 00 Displ
22. LA360 can offer the following four functions in combination with Contax Aria e 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 204 The Contax TLA flash unit with auto flash setting feature has five contacts at the leg of the unit Das Contax TLA360 Blitzger t mit automatischer Einstellung ist mit 5 Kontakten am BlitzfuB ausgestattet Le flash Gontax TLA avec r glage enti rement automatique poss de 5 contacts sur sa patte de fixation j El flash TLA Contax con la funci n de ajuste del flash autom tico tiene cinco contact s en la pata de la unidad lt 1 Auto Setting gt O O l O x Manual O o Stroboscopic o o O The camera setting is automatically set to the flash Unit At completion of flash unit charging x Not automatically set 206 AW bL so 189 WLS DOS E e it zoos 35mm E LU 4 RELEASE I 2 Flash Unit Light Compensation Light compensation can be used only in the TTL auto flash mode and in no other mode Compensation is activated in 1 3 steps in the range of 3EV to 1 EV The compensation amount of the flash unit is determined by the value of the camera s exposure compensation For example if the camera s compensation is 1 and the
23. Lights H Set Shutter Speed 1 4000 sec MI Shows the controllable range with the set shutter speed E NH NH Shows the controllable range with the shifted shutter speed Shows the range out of control warning area 16 sec in the Tv mode the shutter speed you have When the correct shutter speed is faster than selected cannot provide correct exposure because that you have set the aperture will blink Make the aperture suited for it is beyond the lens aperture sure the lens is set at minimum aperture range the camera will then automatically shift the When an MM type lens is set to an aperture shutter speed to always provide correct exposure that is not its minimum aperture the camera The shifted shutter speed is displayed The f will automatically choose an appropriate controllable range of shutter speeds on automatic aperture between the maximum aperture and setting is from 16 to 1 4000 seconds the aperture being set 104 1 Set the lens to its minimum aperture in green and set the exposure mode selector lever to P 2 Compose your picture and shoot The camera will automatically select the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to suit your subject and the selected aperture and shutter speed will be displayed in the viewfinder lt Programmed Auto Control Diagram gt with F1 4 lens using F16 and ISO 100 The combination of aperture and shutter speed which can be set in the
24. The shutter speed must be fixed at a click position when shooting 78 This camera provides three metering methods 8 evaluative metering center weighted average light metering and e spot metering For information on the different metering methods see page 116 80 Subject in Sharp Focus Motiv fokussiert Sujet net Motivo nitidamente enfocado The FU 4 focusing screen horizontal split image spot microprism type comes with the camera as standard equipment The subject is focused using the horizontal split image spot in the center on the microprism around it and on the surrounding matte area Subject out of Focus Motiv unscharf Sujet flou Motivo desenfocado lt Horizontal Split Image Spot gt While looking through the viewfinder turn the distance ring until the upper and lower segments of the image coincide When the subject is not focused the two segments will not coincide 82 lt Microprism Collar and Matte Screen gt Turn the distance ring until the image on the microprism collar or matte screen appears sharp If the subject is not in sharp focus the image on the microprism collar will appear grainy and that on the matte screen blurred e When using a slow lens or taking close ups with a high magnification focusing may be difficult In such cases use the matte screen to focus e If you are nearsighted or farsighted and find focusing difficult acquire an optional FL diopter lens
25. VerschluBzeit Blendenwert Belichtungsart Bild Nr des Z hlwerks jede 5 Aufnahme amp Datum des Zur ckspulens Jahr Monta Tag Stunde lt Between the frames imprinting function gt It is possible to choose one of the following eight modes and imprint data between film frames Date year month and day Date month day and year Date day month and year Hour day hour and minute G Exposure data on shooting exposure compensation value shutter speed F number exposure mode or two characters Counter data 4 digit add up counter exposure counter two characters Desired 6 digit fixed number two characters amp No imprint 216 Einbelichtung zwischen den Bildern Sie k nnen einen der folgenden sieben Datentypen zwischen den Aufnahmen einbelichten oder keine Einbelichtung w hlen Datum Jahr Monat Tag Datum Monat Tag Jahr Datum Tag Monat Jahr Uhrzeit Tag Stunde Minute Belichtungsdaten der Aufnahme Belichtungskorrekturwert Verschlu zeit Blendenwert Belichtungsart oder zwei Zeichen amp Z hlwerkdaten 4stelliges addierendes Bildz hlwerk Bildz hlwerk zwei Zeichen beliebig w hlbare 6stellige Zahl zwei Zeichen eine Einbelichtung 218 lt Interval shooting gt The interval shooting function makes it possible to take automatically the set number of pictures at the set interval starting from the set time It is convenient for observing chan
26. Verschmutzung mit Fingerabdr cken wischen Sie diese behutsam mit Objektivreinigungspapier ab Diese Reinigungs ma nahmen sind ausreichend Verwenden Sie auf keinen Fall einen Bombenblasepinsel Der hohe Luftdruck eines solchen Ger tes kann Staub und Schmutz in Innere der Kamera blasen Reiben Sie die Spiegeloberfl che sacht mit einem Objektivpinsel ab Reinigen Sie das Kamerageh use mit einem weichen Tuch Nehmen Sie niemals Benzin Verd nnung oder andere organische L sungsmittel Reinigen Sie die Kamera gr ndlich nach dem Aufenthalt in feuchter oder staubiger Umgebung z B Meer oder Gebirge Feuchte und salzige Luft kann Korrosion bewirken Sand und Staub die Funktion mechanischer Teile st ren Lassen Sie die Kamera nicht lange an hei en Orten z B Strand im Sommer geparktes Auto in der Sonne denn Kamera Batterie und Film k nnten darunter leiden Wenn die Kamera aus der K lte in warme Umgebung gelangt kann das Objektiv beschlagen Diese Erscheinung verschwindet nach kurzer Zeit von selbst doch sollte man abrupte Temperaturwechsel m glichst vermeiden auch damit keine Korrosion im Kamerainnem entsteht 197 202 Optional Accessories Sonderzubeh r Accessoires en option Accesorios opcionales The TLA360 is a clip on type TTL direct metering auto flash unit with power zoom and guide number 36 with 35 mm lens square cover and ISO 100 Equipped with the automatic flash setting feature the T
27. ans high sensitivity Such films can be used in locations with poor ambient lighting or with fast shutter speeds but it has coarser grain and therefore poorer image quality lt Belichtung gt Der Film wird Licht ausgesetzt Beim Ausl sen wird die Menge des auf den Film treffenden Lichts ber die Einstellungen von Biende und Verschlu zeit geregelt lt Verschlu zeit gt Der Verschlu der Kamera regelt die Menge des auf den Film treffenden Lichts durch die VerschluBzeit also die Dauer der Verschlu ffnung bzw der Schlitzbreite zwischen 1 und 2 Vorhang lt Blendenwert gt Die Objektivblende regelt die Menge des durch das Objektiv einfallenden Lichts durch Verandern der Blenden ffnung Der Blendenwert entspricht stets der Gr e der Blenden ffnung lt Filmempfindlichkeit gt Die Filmempfindlichkeit wird durch einen ISO Wert ausgedr ckt ISO International Standardization Organization Je kleiner der ISO Wert desto geringer ist die Empfindlichkeit und umgekehrt Gleichzeitig wird mit niedrigen ISO Werten eine feink rnige hohe Bildqualit t erzielt Filme mit einem hohem ISO Wert eignen sich besonders zum Fotografieren bei ung nstigen Lichtverh ltnissen oder mit kurzen Verschlu zeiten doch wirken die Aufnahmen grobk rniger so da eine Einbu e an Bildqualit t hingenommen werden mu 194 Depth of Field Scale Sch rfentiefenskala Echelle de
28. ation Shooting order standard over gt Shooting order over standard gt under under Film is completely rewound back The film end remains outside the into the cassette cassette Function ge usc 4 Rewinding at the end of the film Automatic rewinding The film is automatically advanced when the camera back is closed WMemNo Standard Status Altered Status E Rewinding with manual rewind button The film is advanced when the back cover is closed the main switch is turned on and the shutter release is pressed 175 182 ISO Button ISO Taste Bouton ISO Boton ISO Ea 2 ui Jo y Custom Function Setting Position Position f r Individual Funktionseinstellung Drive Mode Button Position de r glage des Filmtransporttaste fonctions personnalisables Bouton de mode d entrainement Posici n de ajuste de las funciones personalizadas Bot n del modo motorizado Turn the main switch on and hold down the ISO button and the drive mode button simultaneously until the indication shown in the illustration appears on the display panel 2 sec Take your fingers off the buttons when the indication custom function setting position shown in the illustration appears on the display panel ISO Button i ISO Taste Function No Bouton ISO Funktion Nr Bot n ISO N de fonction N de funci n 9 N IT e DRIVE Press the ISO button
29. ays the operation order in the A B C mode automatic exposure compensation for three consecutive frames e Displays the end of the film 43 50 lt Display Panel gt For purposes of explanation the display panel is shown here with all information displayed not all items are displayed simultaneously under actual conditions of use lt Display Panel gt Exposure Counter Film Speed The exposure counter shows the number of frames in position for exposure When the ISO button is pressed it shows the film speed When DX film is loaded in the camera and the film speed is set to DX the DX value is displayed It also has the following functions Displays the remaining time while the self timer is operating e Displays the time that has elapsed on bulb exposure Displays the operation order in the A B C mode Displays set condition for custom functions Displays the end of the film 52 ISO Indicator This indicator will be displayed when the film speed setting is set or viewed DX Mark DX is always displayed for automatic DX code setting O Battery Warning Mark CH Indicates the time to replace the batteries Drive Mode Mark Self timer mode iD Single frame shooting mode S Continuous frame shooting mode C Multiple exposure mode Imi 1SO Anzeige Diese Anzeige erscheint bei Einstellung und Kontrolle der Filmempfindlichkeit DX An
30. cache sur l oculaire cf page see page 22 23 e e e Verschlie en Sie bei Aufnahmen mit Durante el disparo autom tico con el Belichtungsautomatik das Sucherokular mit disparador autom tico es posible que entre dem Okulardeckel siehe S 22 um luz en el ocular del visor y afecte la exposici n Fehlbelichtungen durch einfallendes Streulicht porque no se puede tapar el visor con el ojo zu vermeiden Para evitarlo coloque la cubierta del ocular sobre el ocular vea la p gina 23 172 Other Functions Sonstiges Autres fonctions Otras funciones 174 This camera is provided with five custom functions which are described in the table below The camera functions are set to standard mode when shipped setting 0 Operations described in this instruction manual assume that the camera is used in standard mode CO When changing the custom functions see section Setting the Custom Functions on page 182 Camera operation changes when the custom functions are set Read through the section List of Custom Functions to make sure that you use the functions correctly lt List of Custom Functions gt tem No Standard Status Altered Status 0 1 Set main switch to AEL Depress the shutter release halfway continuous AE Jock down to engage the AE lock not when the flash is being charged During continuous AE lock with main switch continuous AE lock has priority oper
31. camera side When using the TLA360 Flash Unit be sure to read the section CONTAX TLA360 Flash Unit on page 202 When using standard X contact flash unit set the exposure mode selector lever to X lt Taking Pictures on TTL Direct Light Metering gt Mount the TLA flash unit on the camera and turn it on Set the flash unit to TTL AUTO As soon as the flash is fully charged the mark will appear in the viewfinder and the shutter speed will automatically be set depending on the exposure mode Aperture priority auto exposure mode Av ma oo 46 to 1 60 lights 1 60 to 1 125 sec 1 60 to 1 125 sec 60 lights E 125 lights 1 125 to 1 4000 sec 1 125 sec 125 lights ii Shutter speed priority auto exposure mode Tv Shutter dial Automatically set D setting hutterspeed to 1 125 sec 4 to 1 125 sec shutter speed 0055 which is set on dial 1 250 to 1 4000 sec 1 125 sec 125 lights amp Programmed auto exposure mode P Measured val 60 lights 1 60 to 1 125 sec 60 lights 125 lights 00 sec 1 125 sec 125 lights amp Manual M flash X and bulb B exposure When M is used the shutter speed cannot be automatically set by the camera Be sure to set it manually to 1 125 sec or slower The shutter speed you have set will be indicated in the viewfinder When X is used the s
32. depressed halfway while the main switch is on If you switch a button dial etc while the display is on it will remain on for another 16 seconds 40 42 lt Viewfinder Display gt The viewfinder display is an information intensive finder which displays exposure indicators such as aperture shutter speed exposure meter exposure counter etc Flash Mark When using the TLA flash system for taking flash pictures the flash mark 4 will appear as soon as the flash is fully charged If your subject is correctly exposed it will blink two seconds after the flash has fired see pages 146 and 147 Shutter Speed The camera displays the shutter speeds from 1 4000 sec to 16 sec 4000 means 1 4000 sec and 125 means 1 125 sec and 16 means 16 sec see page 90 G Aperture Value In the aperture priority auto exposure Av and manual exposure M modes the aperture you have selected is displayed in the viewfinder In the shutter speed priority Tv and programmed auto exposure P modes the displayed aperture is the aperture selected by the camera in accordance with the shutter Speed you have selected see page 90 Metering Mark This mark indicates the metering mode and AE lock Evaluative metering mode The mark lights see page 118 Center weighted average light metering mode The CJ mark lights see page 118 Spot metering mode The mark lights see page 12
33. difficulty viewing the viewfinder can obtain optional diopter lenses that can be mounted in the viewfinder eyepiece Eight diopter lenses in the range from 5 D to 3 D are available 236 By extending or retracting the case end this case accommodates the Contax Aria with a Data Back D 9 and the Carl Zeiss T lenses listed in the table below State of case Lenses accommodated when retracted Lenses accommodated when extended with on fi iter nd lens cap an FD16 2 8 D1 8 4 D25 2 8 D28 2 8 D35 2 8 145 2 8 P50 1 4 P50 1 7 S85 2 8 100 3 5 MP60 2 8C D28 2 D35 1 4 P85 1 4 P85 1 2 MP60 2 8 VS35 70 VS28 70 238 Type 35 mm focal plane type AF single lens reflex camera Picture Size 24 x 36 mm Lens Mount Contax Yashica MM mount Shutter Vertical travel focal plane shutter Shutter Speeds 16 sec 1 4000 sec at Av and P 4 sec 1 4000 sec at Tv B X 1 125 sec 4 sec 1 4000 sec on manual Sync Contacts Direct X contact synchronizing speeds 1 125 sec or slower provided with direct contact and sync terminal Self timer Electronic self timer trips the shutter after 10 sec delay Shutter Release Electronic release provided with a special release socket Exposure Control Aperture priority auto exposure 2 Shutter speed priority auto exposure Programmed auto exposure Manual exposure TTL auto flash Manual flash Meter
34. e green and set the exposure mode selector lever to Tv The minimum aperture on the aperture ring of MM type lenses is marked in green to show that you should set the lens to it in the programmed auto exposure and shutter speed priority auto exposure modes 2 Set the shutter speed and shoot When the shutter speed is set by turning the shutter speed dial the camera will automatically set the aperture suited for it Example 1 Fast shutter Example 2 Slow shutter speed speed Beispiel 1 Kurze Beispiel 2 Lange VerschluBzeit Verschlu zeit Exemple 1 Vitesse d obtu Example 2 Vitesse d obtu ration rapide ration lente Ejemplo 1 Velocidad del Ejemplo 2 Velocidad del obturador r pida obturador lenta The shutter speed you set and the automatically selected aperture light in the viewfinder Example 1 Use a fast shutter speed to freeze moving subjects Example 2 Use a slow shutter speed to express movement for example of flowing water e To prevent camera shake with slow shutter speeds use a tripod 100 lt Shutter Speed Shift and Warning in the Shutter Speed Priority Auto Exposure Mode gt e SEN vate Exposure Range Shutter Speed Lights Shift Value e Aperture Ca Aperture Value Blinks u Binks Shutter Speed Lights Set Value Aperture Value Lights Maa w Blinks Shutter Speed Lights Shift Value aximum Anus KA a Shutter Speed HRE Aperture Value
35. ein Setzen Sie dann den Batteriebeh lter in das Power Pack P 8 ein Stecken Sie das Power Pack in das Etui Stecken Sie den Stecker des Power Pack Kabels in die Buchse des Adapters G 1 Es wird empfohlen das Power Pack bei Aufnahmen in kaltem Wetter unter der Kleidung zu tragen so da die Batterien warmgehalten werden e Legen Sie beim Batteriewechsel nicht verschiedene Typen von Batterien oder alte und neue Batterien gemischt ein Tauschen Sie immer alle vier Batterien gleichzeitig gegen solche des gleichen Typs aus Wenn das Power Pack l ngere Zeit nicht verwendet werden soll entfernen Sie die Batterien aus dem Batteriebeh lter um ein Auslaufen zu vermeiden Beim Abziehen des Verbindungskabels immer am Stecker nicht am Kabel selbst ziehen 224 P 8 Specifications Configuration Power pack battery case jacket with strap length of cord 1 5 m Power supply Four 5 V AA size alkaline batteries or four 1 2 V AA size Ni Cd batteries AA size manganese batteries are not powerful enough and cannot be used amp Battery capacity Number of rolls 24 exposure film that can be exposed with new batteries in accordance with Contax testing standards RR ES d Ordinary j Baer type temperature Four AA size alkaline batteries approx 25 Four 1 2 V AA size Ni Cd batteries approx 10 Use the Ni Cd batteries fully loaded Design and specification subject to change without prior notice
36. elector lever to M 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture and 2 EV or Greater Underexposure shoot i R Unterbelichtung um 2 LW oder mehr Set the shutter speed with the shutter speed dial Sous exposition 2 IL ou plus and aperture with the aperture ring Subexposici n de 2 EV o mayor The selected shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder The exposure meter shows the difference between suitable exposure in the manual Set the shutter speed dial or the aperture ring exposure mode and the correct exposure to obtain correct exposure value in the set metering mode Set the exposure mode selector lever to B Set the aperture and shoot As long as the shutter release is depressed the shutter will remain open to expose the film 114 Mount the camera on a tripod or a stable base to prevent camera shake and trip the shutter with Cable Switch L optional accessory While the film is exposed in the bulb exposure mode the exposure counter in the display panel will indicate elapsed time during bulb exposure It will count from 0 00 to 9 59 9 minutes 59 seconds then repeat the same cycle During exposure all the indicators in the viewfinder disappear Miscellaneous Shooting Techniques Verschiedene Auf nahmetechniken Techniques diverses de prise de vues Otras t cnicas fotogr ficas el Metering Mode Selector Lever Me arten
37. en gently push tab of the frame release claw with the tweezers until it locks with a click Finally tap it with a finger to make sure the screen has been properly seated This completes the mounting process When replacing the focusing screen always use the supplied tweezers to prevent the mirror and screen against scratches and fingerprints e If the screen is soiled by dust use a blower or soft lens brush to remove dust e If the screen is improperly mounted it may come loose during shooting or it may become impossible to remove it Should this happen consult your nearest service station for proper handling Unused screens should be stored in the screen case according to the instructions on the case 234 Optional diopter lenses can be attached as shown in the illustration above The eyecup can then be mounted over the diopter lens Die als Zubeh r erh ltlichen Korrektionslinsen k nnen wie in der Abbildung gezeigt angebracht werden Dann k nnen Sie die Augenmuschel ber der Korrektionslinse befestigen Des lentilles de correction dioptrique peuvent tre install es comme indiqu sur Filustration ci dessus et un ceilleton peut tre install sur la lentile ee Lasdentes di ptricas opcionales puede colocarse como se muestra en la ilustraci n de arriba El marco del ocular puede montarse entonces encima de la lente di ptrica Those who are nearsighted or farsighted and have
38. er Conteneur porte piles DD Caja de pilas d D xL GP 1 7 lt EE Plug Jacket with strap 55 gt Etui mit Riemen Power pack Etui avec courroie Power Pack Funda con correa Boitier d alimentation Unidad de alimentaci n amp Installing the Power Adapter 1 Install Power Pack Adapter GP 1 in the camera Remove the lithium battery in the camera and install GP 1 instead Store the battery compartment cover in a safe place 222 2 Load batteries in the Power Pack P 8 Insert four type AA batteries in the supplied battery case according to the symbols in it Install the battery case in the Power Pack P 8 Put the Power Pack into the jacket case 3 Insert the Power Pack P 8 plug into the power socket of the adapter GP 1 e It is advisable to protect the Power Pack under your coat or jacket when you are taking pictures in cold weather When changing the batteries do not mix different batteries or used batteries with new ones Replace all the four batteries with new ones of the same type at the same time When you are not going to use the Power Pack for quite some time take the batteries out of the battery case to prevent battery leaks To remove the connection cord pull the plug and not the cord Legen Sie Batterien in das Power Pack P 8 ein Legen Sie vier Mignonzellen AA LR6 entsprechend den Polarit tsmarkierungen in den mitgelieferten Batteriebeh lter
39. exposure film with a new battery at ordinary temperature as tested according to Contax testing standard Other Details Aperture stop down button Dimensions Weight 137 W x 92 5 H x 53 5 D mm depth excludes camera back and grip 460 g excluding batteries x Specifications and design are subject to change without notice To make full use of the capabilities of this camera you are recommended to use our interchangeable lenses and accessories with it Contax shall not be liable for any repair of damages arising from the use of third party products made for use with Contax cameras 239 What may initially appear to be a malfunction is not always a real problem So check the symptoms against the information in the table below before you decide to turn in the camera for service Symptom ss Cause Remedy Page ret 1 No indication inthe e No batteries are loaded e Load batteries 26 display panel e The batteries are depleted e Replace old batteries with new ones 26 RE ES The batteries have been incorrectly Reload the batteries correctly 26 loaded he battery warning The batteries are depleted Replace the batteries 28 rk CH blinks he camera e The film is not properly advanced Reload the film 56 back is closed after inserting the film the exposur counter z blinks at 00 i 4 The viewfinder u Incorrect diopter setting Use optional FL type diopter lenses 234 display is diff
40. folgt die ISO Einstellung automatisch La sensibilit est automatiquement r gl e l emploi d un film code DX La sensibilidad de la pel cula se ajusta autom ticamente cuando se emplea pel cula con c digo DX amp When set to DX automatic speed setting mode When DX coded film is used the film speed is automatically set The film speed range for DX coded film is ISO 25 to 5000 The DX mark and the film speed is indicated on the film package The film speed is automatically set to ISO 100 when film other than DX coded film is loaded 62 Display Panel No DX mark displayed LCD Monitor Keine DX Anzeige Ecran d affichage Pas de voyant DX affich e externe No se visualiza la marca DX Panel visualizador The film speed is not set automatically Set the film speed manually Die Filmempfindlichkeit muB manuell eingestellt werden La sensibilit n est pas r gl e automatiquement ajustez la manuellement La sensibilidad de la pel cula o se ajusta autom ticamente Ajuste manualmente la sensibilidad de la pel cula Manual Setting of the Film Speed Set the film speed manually when using non DX film or when you want to use a film speed other than that of the film You can set the film speed in 1 3 step increments in a range of ISO 6 to 6400 A manual film speed setting overrides a DX coded film speed setting ISO Button ISO Taste UP Button UP Taste
41. ges with time or unattended shooting lt Automatische Intervall Aufnahmen gt Sie k nnen automatisch ab einer festgelegten Startzeit eine festgelegte Zahl von Aufnahmen in einem festgelegten Zeitintervall machen So erlaubt diese Funktion auf einfache Weise Fotoserien von sich im Lauf der Zeit ver ndernden Objekten sowie unbeaufsichtigte Aufnahmen lt Photographie a intervalles programm s gt Cette fonction vous permet de prendre automatiquement un nombre donn de photos a un intervalle programme en commengant un moment determine Cette fonction est pratique pour l observation d un changement dans le temps et pour la prise de vue sans la pr sence d un op rateur Fotograf a de intervalos La funci n de fotograf a de intervalos hace posible tomar autom ticamente el n mero ajustado de fotos al intervalo ajustado empezando desde la hora ajustada Es conveniente para observar los cambios producidos con el tiempo o para fotografiar sin tener que estar presente 220 P 8 optional P 8 nicht serienm ig P 8 optionnel P 8 opcional This adapter connects the Contax Power Pack P 8 optional accessory to Contax Aria The P 8 is an external power supply which uses four 1 5 V AA size alkaline batteries or four 1 2 V AA size Ni Cd batteries In order to prevent the battery deterioration due to cold weather the power pack is used to keep the camera power supply warm Battery case Batteriebeh lt
42. he camera will automatically rewind the film While the film is rewinding the counter reading decreases continuously When rewinding completes the motor will stop and 00 will blink on the exposure counter Check that the motor has stopped and that 00 blinks on the exposure counter before opening the camera back and removing the film key K a Manual Rewind Button Taste f r vorzeitige Filmr ckspulung Bouton de rembobinage manuel Bot n de rebobinado manual Use the manual rewind button to remove a film in mid roll Press the button using the front end of the supplied strap stopper Do not use a needle or other pointed object 88 Remove the film in subdued lighting Be sure to unload the film after it has been rewound After the film has been rewound the camera will not operate unless the camera back is once opened e Films that have been exposed should be developed as soon as possible When more frames than the number normally provided by the film is shot the last frame may be cut in processing Entnehmen Sie den Film immer im Schatten Nehmen Sie den Film nach dem R ckspulen aus der Kamera Nach dem R ckspulen des Films funktioniert die Kamera erst wieder wenn die R ckwand einmal ge ffnet wurde Wenn eine gr ere Anzahl von Bildern belichtet wurde als normalerweise auf dem eingelegten Film zur Verf gung stehen kann es sein da das letzte Bild bei der Entwicklung beschn
43. he soft cloth Never use benzene thinner or other solvents After taking pictures in a dusty place such as at the seaside or on mountains 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 It is 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 Shutter 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 blower Microcomputer Pro
44. hebel Selecteur du mode de mesure Palanca selectora del modo de medici n e This camera provides three metering methods evaluative center weighted average light and spot metering You can choose the desired method with the metering mode selector lever Select the metering method that best suits the shooting conditions and your shooting requirements for optimum effect Top oben Partie sup rieure Superior IN 6 Bottom as unten SA Partie inf rieure Inferior Metering Sensibility Chart Verteilung der Me empfindlichkeit Sch ma de sensibilit de mesure Gr fica de sensibilidad de medici n Evaluative Metering gt J mark As shown in the illustration the evaluative metering method divides the scene into 5 seg ments and obtains independent metering data from each segment to determine optimum exposure depending on the condition of the subject Thus evaluative metering handles not only normal shooting conditions but can auto matically compensate for backlighted sub 118 jects leaving you free to compose the picture Top oben Partie sup rieure Superior Bottom unten Partie inf rieure Metering Sensibility Chart Inferior Verteilung der Me empfindlichkeit Schema de sensibilit de mesure Grafica de sensibilidad de medici n lt Center Weighted Average Light Metering gt In In this method the camera measures the light intensity with emphasis on the subject in the center of the vie
45. hutter speed is set to 1 125 sec and 125 in the viewfinder will light When B is used bLb will light to indicate Bulb Exposure 3 Set the aperture and shoot Set the aperture The set value is used when shooting Set the aperture to minimum value green The aperture is set automatically F4 ISO 100 The lens is automatically stopped down when ambient lighting improves In the Tv mode the aperture is not set automatically Be sure to set it manually After the flash has fired the mark will blink for two seconds if the subject was correctly exposed e When the mark does not blink after shooting change the aperture or the shooting distance because your subject will be underexposed e In the close up shooting even if the mark blinks after shooting overexposure may occur Follow the instruction manual of the flash unit to get the desired shooting range Be sure to set the A B C lever to 0 When the drive mode is set to continuous shooting mode C consult your flash unit s instructions regarding flash intervals and light output during continuous shooting The coupling range of film speeds is ISO 25 to 800 without exposure compensation 147 154 lt Slow shutter Synchronization gt Slow shutter synchronization at 1 30 sec or slower is effective for taking nighttime pictures and twilight scenes with flash This camera faci
46. ictures Even when an over or underexposure warning appears you can still take the picture by pressing the shutter release 108 Exposure difference is 0 5 EV under No difference Difference is 2 0 EV or more over Belichtungsdifferenz betr gt 0 5 LW Keine Differenz Belichtungsdifferenz betr gt 2 0 LW Diff rence de 0 5 IL en sous exposition Pas de difference Diff rence de 2 0 IL en surexposition La diferencia de exposici n es de 0 5 EV Sin diferencia La diferencia es de 2 0 EV o m s en insuficiente exceso lt Exposure Meter Indication in Evaluative Metering gt In the evaluative metering mode the exposure meter lights and indicates the difference between evaluative metering and center weighted average light metering When only the center bar is displayed there is no difference between evaluative metering and center weighted average light metering An additional bar lights for each 0 5 EV exposure change When the difference is 2 0 EV or greater the bar and a will light e When the a or w lights the camera warns against under or overexposure Then adjust the exposure according to the instructions given on page 106 In center weighted average light Ch and spot metering modes the exposure meter is not displayed e For information on the different metering modes see page 116 lt Cautions on the Use of Accessories gt When using a lens with a maximum aperture slower tha
47. ictures of the sky at night which require long exposure e if an AE lens is mounted on the camera you cannot take pictures in the Tv or P mode Even if it is been set to the Tv or P mode it will nevertheless operate in the Av mode if nolens is mounted on the camera the exposure mode will automatically switch to the Av mode even if it has been set to the Tv or P mode 96 Set the exposure mode selector lever to Ay 2 Set the aperture and shoot When setting the aperture with the lens aperture ring the camera will automatically set a suitable shutter speed The set aperture and the automatically set shutter speed light in the viewfinder It does not matter where the shutter speed dial is set Example 1 F1 4 Example 2 F16 Beispiel 1 1 1 4 Beispiel 2 1 16 Exemple 1 F1 4 Exemple 2 F16 Ejemplo 1 F1 4 Ejemplo 2 F16 Example 1 When a large aperture is used the depth of field the length of the zone on either side of the subject that are in focus decreases This characteristic can be used to focus attention on the subject by blurring the background Example 2 Small apertures produce greater depth of field This is ideal when you want both the subject and the background in focus Make aperture adjustments to suit the subject and your preferences For more information on depth of field see page 194 98 Set the lens aperture to the minimum apertur
48. icult to view oeste 5 Thie shutter cannotbe e The camera is set to the self timer e Set the camera to other drive mode 70 triggered mode 247 248 Out of focus The camera was moved when the shutter release was pressed A slow shutter speed was used Exposure compensation is still on The shutter release was released to soon The subject is too bright or too dark The A B C lever is set to 0 5 or DOLI Make sure that you focus the lens so that the subject is sharp Press the shutter release gently to prevent camera shake Use a tripod Return the exposure compensation to 0 Hold down the shutter release to shoot the three frames Adjust exposure according to instructions on page 106 Set the A B C lever to 0 80 84 126 142 106 140 Custom function 1 1 has been set Set the custom function to 1 0 The collective imprinting switch of Set the collective imprinting Data Back D 9 is on when data function to OFF when the next back is used film is loaded Same as above e Same as above For details regarding 12 and 13 refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Contax D 9 data back 249
49. ilm and a between the frames imprinting function that can imprint dates and exposure data between the frames Because both functions can be used together it is possible to record exposure data by setting the collective imprinting function and record dates time or counter data between the frames so that they can be extensively used for classification of photos storage and arrangement of exposure data etc It also has an interval shooting function for controlling camera operation Note that the D 9 Data Back cannot imprint on the frames itself lt Collective Imprinting Function gt Exposure data on shooting of each frame are recorded by the camera and these data are imprinted collectively on the first two frames when the film is rewound Imprinted data Date of film loading year month day and hour Camera used AR Exposure data exposure compensation value shutter speed F number exposure mode Frame No every five frames Date of film rewinding year month day and hour lt Sammeleinbelichtung gt Die Belichtungsdaten jeder Aufnahme werden in einem Speicher festgehalten und nach dem Zur ckspulen des Films gesammelt auf das erste und zweite Negativ Dia einbelichtet sa Die folgenden Daten werden einbelichtet DDatum des Filmeinlegens Jahr Monta Tag Stunde AR zur Kennzeichnung der verwendeten Kamera Aria G Belichtungsdaten Belichtungskorrekturwert
50. ing System TTL evaluative metering center weighted average light metering spot metering switchover Metering Range EV 2 20 with an F1 4 lens and ISO 100 film Film Speed Range ISO 25 5000 for automatic setting with DX code ISO 6 6400 for manual setting AE Lock The quantity of light on the image surface is stored in memory Exposure Compensation 2 EV to 2 EV can be set in 1 3 step increments A B C Mode 0 5 EV 1 EV exposure compensating values with A B C lever Flash Light Control TTL direct light control Flash Synchronization in combination with dedicated flash the shutter speed is automatically set when the flash is fully charged Automatic Flash Setting Possible in combination with dedicated flash capable of automatic flash setting Second Curtain Synchronization Possible in combination with dedicated flash capable of second curtain synchronization Viewfinder Pentaprism eye level finder long eye point type Field of view 9596 Magnification 0 82X With 50 mm normal lens at infinity 1 D diop Diopter Adjustment Eyepice correction lenses can be attached 8 optional FL type diopter lenses Focusing Screen Horizontal split image microprism type FU 4 standard interchangeable screens FU type are also available Viewfinder Display Flash mark shutter speed aperture value metering mark exposure warning mark exposure meter manual exposure mark exposure compensation mark exposure
51. itten wird Lassen Sie den belichteten Film baldm glichst entwickeln 90 The shutter speed and the aperture are indicated in the following manner The shutter speed is indicated in the range of 4000 1 4000 sec to 16 16 sec When the exposure mode is Av or P the shutter speed coupled with the aperture is shown in 1 2 steps In Tv or M modes the set value is displayed When set to X the shutter speed of 125 is displayed When set to B the shutter speed is displayed as bLb The aperture is indicated in 1 2 steps in the aperture range of the used lens However when the aperture is operated in less than 1 2 steps an approximate value will be displayed For example an aperture of F3 3 is indicated as 3 5 Shutter Speed Aperture Verschlu zeit Blende Vitesse d obturation Diaphragme Velocidad del obturador Abertura Av or P Tv or M All Modes Av oder P Tv oder M Alle Belichtungsarten Av ou P Tv ou M Tous modes Av o P Tv o M Todos los modos 4 40 32 0 2800 Gei 27 2000 1400 2000 22 19 1000 700 1000 16 13 500 350 500 11 95 250 180 250 8 0 6 5 125 90 125 5 6 5 60 45 60 4 0 8 5 30 20 30 2 8 gt 4 15 10 15 2 0 17 8 6 8 gt 1 2 4 4 2 A 2 1 07 x q Hoz 4 4 H 5 16 Tak in g Pictur S e Selecting the Exposure Mode
52. lay Panel Loading the Film sss 54 Setting the Film Speed sss 58 Checking the Film Speed Exposure Mode Selector Lever 68 Drive Mode Button Shutter Speed Dial ES Metering Mode Selector Lever 18 Focusing the Lens 80 Holding the Camera Rewinding the Film sus Shutter Speed and Aperture Indicators e Taking Pictures Selecting the Exposure Mode Aperture priority Auto Exposure Av Shutter speed priority Auto Exposure Tv Programmed Auto Exposure P Manual Exposure M id Bulb Exposure II Miscellaneous Shooting Techniques Metering System Exposure Compensation 1 Using the Exposure Compensation Dial 2 Using the AE Lock 3 Using the A B C Mode Automatic Exposure Compensation for 3 Consecutive Frames Flash Photography ueeeesssessnaeneesnnnsennennnnn 146 Taking Pictures on TTL Direct Light Metering gt Slow Shutter Synchronization Daylight Flash Second Curtain Synchronization Taking Pictures Using X contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Unit Multiple Exposure sess 164 Using the Self timer EE 170 e Other Functions Custom Functions cooconocnonecnnncccnnoncninncconannanane 174
53. litates slow shutter synchronization in combination with a TLA flash unit When taking slow shutter synchro flash pictures use a tripod to prevent camera shake because the shutter speed will be slow With Normal Flash Mit gew hnlichem Blitz Avec un flash normal Con flash normal m In Av Tv or P exposure modes Set the main switch to AEL In this case the shutter speed will be locked at the measured value in ambient light Make sure the flash is fully charged and shoot amp In M exposure mode Set the shutter speed at 1 30 sec or slower Adjust the aperture ring to the measured value in ambient light so that the exposure meter indicates correct exposure in the viewfinder Make sure the flash in fully charged and shoot 156 lt Daylight Flash gt Subjects under direct sunlight or backlight will turn out dark without exposure compensation or fill in flash When using the TLA flash in the TTL auto mode in such cases both the subject and background will be beautifully exposed In Av or Tv exposure mode If the amp mark blinks after the flash is fully charged adjust the aperture ring to make the aperture slower until the A mark disappears Without flash Ohne Blitz Sans flash Sin flash Bi In P exposure mode In bright light the exposure is automatically adjusted for daylight flash In M or X exposure mode
54. ll not be correctly exposed In this case Use exposure compensation Exposure Exposure Compensation Dial Belichtungskorrektur Index Barillet de correction d exposition Aro de compensaci n de la exposici n compensation can also be used for intentional over and underexposure There are three Ag methods gt La Y Normally the exposure compensation dial is set to 0 in the aperture priority Av shutter speed priority Tv or programmed auto exposure P and manual exposure M modes To compensate exposure turn and set the dial so that your desired compensating value comes opposite the index mark It can be set in 1 3 EV increments within a range of 2 EV to 2 EV When the lt 1 Using the Exposure Compensation dE Dial gt y Exposure Compensation Index Belichtungskorrekturring Index de correction d exposition indice de compensaci n de la exposure compensation dial is set anywhere exposici n Blinks except 0 the or mark will blink in the Blinkt viewfinder indicating that the exposure Clignote compensation is in effect Parpadea 126 128 Exposure Mode Exposure Correction Aperture priority auto exposure mode Ay Shutter speed Shutter speed priority auto exposure mode Tv APerture Programmed auto exposure mode P Aperture and shutter speed In the manual exposure mode M exposure cannot be corrected using exposure compensation However the exp
55. m Marca de la parte guia de la pelicula Pull out the film leader as far as the orange I mark and place it on the spool Make sure that the film is in contact with the shutter and does not curl outwards see illustrations below When too much of the film has been pulled out rewind excess film back into the cassette 56 Make sure the camera back is properly closed When the camera back is closed the film is automatically advanced into position for the first shot and the exposure counter will show 01 When the exposure counter in the display panel blinks and does not move from 00 the film is not advancing properly Open the camera back and reload the film properly again DX coded Film DX Film Film a code DX Pel cula con c digo DX The film speed can be set in two ways automatic setting with DX codes and manual setting 58 The film speed is automatically set when the main switch is on and DX is displayed on the display panel When using DX coded film no adjustment is required Be sure to set the film speed manually when DX is not shown on the display 60 Display Panel Exposure Counter LCD Monitor Bildz hlwerk Ecran d affichage externe Compteur de vues Panel visualizador Contador de exposiciones DX mark indication DX Anzeige Voyant DX Indicaci n de la marca DX The film speed is automatically set when DX coded film is used Bei Verwendung von DX Filmen er
56. metering In such cases use exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 to give more exposure No compensation keine Belichtungskorrektur Pas de correction Sin compensaci n compensation negativer Korrekturfaktor Correction iaa oi Compensaci n m Spotlighted Subjects Exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 When shooting a spotlighted subject where a dark background predominates in the scene the subject will be overexposed and turn out light when it is taken using center weighted average light metering In such cases use an exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 to reduce the amount of light on it 132 lt 2 Using the AE Lock gt The AE lock is used for storing the exposure value combination of shutter speed and aperture of the subject in memory during auto exposure It is used when you shoot the backlighted subject or when you make continuous shooting of a moving subject at a fixed exposure When the main switch is set to AEL the exposure value at that time will be stored in the camera memory so that you can trip the shutter with the same exposure value unaffected by changes in brightness on the background First face the central part of the view finder toward your subject then switch the main switch from ON to AEL The exposure will thus be locked To measure exposure in a narrow area and lock it set the metering mode selector lever for spot metering and use
57. n Drive Mode Button on page 70 The m mark on the display panel blinks Lights Leuchtet S allume Se enciende 2 Depress the shutter release The first exposure is made shutter is cocked but the film is not advanced The sh mark on the display panel is now lit continuously 3 Press the shutter release a second time After the second exposure the film is advanced and the multiple exposure is completed 166 When the multiple exposure has been made the camera is reset to S drive mode Even if the main switch is turned off after the first exposure the camera is ready for the second exposure when the main switch is turned on again The multiple exposure mode is canceled if the camera is set to some other drive mode before exposure e Note that the multiple exposure mode cannot be canceled when the first exposure has been made e The multiple exposure mode is canceled if the main switch is turned off when the sh mark on the display panel blinks The next time the main switch is turned on the camera goes on in drive mode S 168 Lights Leuchtet S ailume Se enciende Blinks Blinkt Clignote Parpadea To make 3 or more multiple exposures Press the drive mode button after step 2 on page 164 to change the fm mark on the display panel from steady light to blinking This action will allow you to make one more exposure You can repeat
58. n F5 6 or an accessory with which the automatic diaphragm of the lens does not operate auto bellows PC microscope adapter extension tube 7 5 mm reverse ring etc note the following Though the aperture displayed in the viewfinder is fixed at 1 4 the camera light metering system will operate properly 2 You cannot take pictures in the shutter speed priority Tv or programmed auto exposure P mode Choose the aperture priority exposure Av or manual exposure M when using these accessories Hinweise zum Gebrauch von Zubeh r gt Wenn Sie ein Objektiv geringerer Lichtst rke als f 5 6 oder Zubeh r ohne automatische Blendenmechanik Auto Balgen PC Mikroskop Adapter Zwischenring 7 5 mm Umkehrring usw verwenden beachten Sie bitte folgendes Auch wenn die Blendenanzeige im Sucher immer 1 4 anzeigt funktioniert das Belichtungsme system der Kamera richtig Sie k nnen nicht mit Blenden Tv oder Programmautomatik P fotografieren Benutzen Sie bei Gebrauch von derartigem Zubeh r die Zeitautomatik Av oder die manuelle Nachf hrmessung M 112 Exposure Meter Example Beispiel der Anzeige der Belichtungsskala Exemple d indication du posem tre Ejemplo del medidor de la exposici n 1 EV Overexposure berbelichtung um 1 LW Surexposition 1 1l Sobreexposici n de 1 EV Correct Exposure Richtige Belichtung Exposition correcte Exposici n correcta Set the exposure mode s
59. nchronization Aufnahme mit Synchronisation auf den 1 VerschuBvorhang Photo prise avec synchronisation au premier rideau Foto sacada con sincronizaci n de la primera cortina second curtain starts to travel second curtain synchronization Behind the subject illuminated by flash light the movement of the subject illumi nated by ambient light is captured like a flowing line so that its natural movement is depicted clearly The exposure is controlled in the same way as for ordinary flash photography first curtain synchronization 162 lt Taking Pictures Using X contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Unit gt Mount the flash unit on the camera Set the exposure mode selector lever to X The shutter speed is set to 1 125 sec e t does not matter where the shutter speed dial is set 2 Set the aperture and shoot Set the aperture according to the instructions for the flash unit you use e When using a cord type flash that has no direct contact connect the cord to the sync terminal on the side of the camera 164 DX Au KE E j lo mod Blinks Blinkt Se Mode Button Clignote Filmtransporttaste Parpadea Bouton de mode d entrainement Bot n del modo motorizado Special effects can be achieved by superimposing different or identical subjects in the same frame Set the drive mode button to select the multiple exposure mode mh For information on settings see sectio
60. o be damaged when the batteries are inserted incorrectly 3 Close the cover 28 lt Battery Check gt lt Time to replace the batteries gt Replace the batteries lt Battery Check gt After the batteries are loaded turn on the camera The battery voltage is normal if CH battery warning mark does not appear in the display panel lt Battery Replacement gt You should replace the batteries when TA appears on the display panel Turn the main switch off open the battery compartment cover and replace the batteries with new ones Although you can take pictures even after CH appears you should replace the batteries as soon as possible If the battery capacity drops below the effective limit a on the display panel blinks or goes out and the camera will no longer operate The voltage of some batteries may temporarily decrease causing TA to appear when they are loaded in the camera If qq appears Soon after new batteries are loaded turn the main switch off and then back on again If CA does not appear again you can use the batteries 32 lt Battery Precautions gt Always replace the batteries with new ones of the same type Do not mix different kinds of batteries or new and old batteries Always use two new batteries of the same type and brand e Generally battery performance is reduced by cold temperatures If you are shooting in cold weather it is advisable to
61. ode the exposure counter will change in the following order to show the order of shots Standard Exposure Both left and right digits blink Overexposure Left digit blinks Underexposure Right digit blinks 144 Ir Standard Exposure Overexposure Normalbelichtung berbelichtung Exposition standard Surexposition Exposici n est ndar Sobreexposici n Example Pictures taken in the A B C mode from frame no 18 First Shot Second Shot Third Shot Compensation Standard Over Under i i i Counter in m A 4 4 m s ot taf CU N fa N 4 LI N Display Left amp right blink Left blinks Right blinks Underexposure Unterbelichtung Sous exposition Subexposici n Repeated for subsequent frames Standard J 7 gt OR Ly 4 Left amp right blink When the camera control range is exceeded by the compensation value the limiting compensation value will apply e To cancel the A B C mode after it has been activated set the A B C lever to 0 e When the main switch is turned off and then on again in the A B C mode three frames will be exposed again in the A B C mode as described above 146 When taking pictures indoors or at night where shutter speed of slower than 1 30 sec is required use a flash In combination with the Contax TLA Flash System this camera is designed to provide TTL direct light metering in which the amount of flash light can be automatically controlled on the
62. osition de marche ON Rep re rouge AEL Verrouillage d exposition Posici n OFF Posici n ON Marca roja AEL posici n de bloqueo de AE The main switch turns the camera on or off ON mark and sets or releases the AE lock The camera is turned on The main switch should be locked at a click AEL mark position when shooting to prevent it from being The AE lock is useful for shooting with shifted by mistake backlighting or continuous shooting of a moving subject at a fixed exposure OFF Red mark not visible When the red mark is not visible the main switch For details on the AE lock see page 132 is off turning off the camera If you are not using the camera turn off the main switch to prevent the shutter from being inadvertently set to on lt Viewfinder Display gt For purposes of explanation the viewfinder display is shown here with all information displayed not all items are displayed simultaneously under actual conditions of use Matte Screen Mattscheibenfeld Depoli de visee Pantalla mate Microprism Collar Mikroprismenring Couronne de microprismes Pantalla microprism tica Horizontal Split image Spot Horizontaler Schnittbildindikator T l metre a champ coup horizontal Punto de imagen de division horizontal The display in the viewfinder will turn on in the When the main switch is turned on following cases then turn off automatically after 16 seconds When the shutter release is
63. osure meter shows the difference between the set value and appropriate exposure Thus to compensate exposure use the shutter speed dial or aperture ring to set the desired difference exposure compensation before shooting After taking pictures with exposure compensation be sure to return the dial to 0 Belichtungsart 22222 Korrektur von Zeitautomatik Av Verschlu zeit Blendenautomatik Tv Blende Programmautomatik P Blende und Verschlu zeit Bei manueller Belichtungseinstellung kann die Belichtung nicht korrigiert werden Die Belichtungsskala zeigt jedoch die Differenz zwischen der eingestellten Belichtung und dem richtigen Wert Um daf r einen Ausgleich zu schaffen k nnen Sie vor dem Ausl sen die VerschluBzeit oder Blendeneinstellung ndern um die gew nschte Differenz Belichtungskorrektur einzustellen Vergessen Sie nicht nach Aufnahmen mit Belichtungskorrektur den Ring wieder auf 0 zu stellen 130 compensation positiver Korrekturfaktor Correction Compensaci n Backlighted Subjects Exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 When shooting the subject against the light under a bright sky on an ocean beach in front of a window and so on where the greater part of your picture is occupied by a bright background the subject will be under exposed and turn out dark like a silhouette when it is taken on center weighted average light
64. posure Mode Lock Release Button P 68 Sync Terminal Camera Back Opening Lever P 54 Camera Back Lock Release Button P 54 amp Manual Rewind Button P 86 Film Check Window Eyecup P 24 Metering Mode Selector Lever P 78 Viewfinder Eyepiece P 40 Tripod Socket Gb Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Cover P 26 Shutter Curtain P 54 amp Film Mounting Spindle DX Contact Film Chamber Data Back Contacts amp Spool Camera Back Release Pin P 188 Film Leader Mark P 56 amp Camera Back 18 Quick Guide to Shooting Automatic Exposure Kurzanleitung zum Fotografieren eeichtungsautomatik Load the batteries P 26 Legen Sie die Batterien ein S 27 Mettez les piles en place P 27 Inserte las pilas P 27 2 RS Be Mount the lens P 34 Setzen Sie das Objektiv ein S 35 Montez Pobjectif P 35 Monte el objetivo P 35 Turn on the main switch P 38 Schalten Sie die Kamera ein S 39 Activez Pinterrupteur principal P 39 Conecte el interruptor principal P 39 nri ELI S Set the film speed to DX P 60 Stellen Sie die Filmempfindlich keit auf DX S 61 R glez la sensibilit du film sur DX P 61 Ajuste sensibilidad de la pel cula DX P 61 Load DX film Pull out the film leader a
65. r 0 P 141 Reglez le mode d entrainement sur S P 71 R glez le s lecteur du mode de mesure sur EJ P 79 Ajuste cada modo como se muestra en las ilustraciones Ajuste el aro de compensaci n de la exposici n a 0 P 127 Ajuste la palanca A B C a 0 P 141 Ajuste el modo motorizado a S P 71 Ajuste la palanca selectora del modo de medici n FR P 79 Aperture priority auto exposure P 96 Zeitautomatik mit Blendenvorwahl S 97 Exposition automatique a priorit au diaphragme P 97 Exposici n autom tica con prioridad en la abertura P 97 Shutter speed priority auto exposure P 98 only when MM lens is used Blendenautomatik mit Zeitvorwahl S 99 nur mit MM Objektiven Exposition automatique a priorit a la vitesse P 99 seulement avec un objectif MM Exposici n automatica con prioridad en la velocidad del obturador P 99 S lo cuando se emplea el objetivo MM Programmed auto exposure P 104 only when MM lens is used Programmautomatik S 105 nur mit MM Objektiven Exposition automatique programm e P 105 seulement avec un objectif MM Exposici n autom tica programada P 105 S lo cuando se emplea el objetivo MM 19 20 Set the exposure mode selector lever to Av P 96 Stellen Sie den Belichtungsartenhebel auf Av S 97 R glez le s lecteur du mode d exposition sur Av P 97 Ajus
66. s far as the orange I mark Place it on the spool and shut the camera back P 54 Legen Sie den DX Film ein Ziehen Sie die Lasche des Filmanfangs bis zur orange farbenen Markierung I heraus Legen Sie den Film ber die Aufwickelspule und schlieBen Sie die R ckwand S 55 Installez le film DX Tirez son amorce jusqu au rep re T orange Placez l morce sur la bobine r ceptrice et refermez le dos de l appareil P 55 Inserte la pel cula DX Saque la parte de pel cula guia hasta la marca I de color na ranja Col quela en el carrete y cierre el respaldo de la c mara P 55 Guide resume de la prise de Vue Exposition automatique Guia r pida para fotografiar exposici n autom tica Set each mode as shown in the illustrations Set the exposure compensation dial to 0 P 126 Set the A B C lever to 0 P 140 Set Drive Mode to S P 70 Set the metering mode selector lever H i P 78 Stellen Sie die verschiedenen Betriebsarten wie in den Abbildungen gezeigt ein Stellen Sie den Belichtungskorrekturring auf 0 S 127 Stellen Sie den Belichtungsreihen A B C Hebel auf 0 S 141 Stellen Sie die Filmtransporttaste auf S ein S 71 Stellen Sie den MeBartenhebel auf 8 S 79 R glez chaque mode comme indiqu sur les illustrations R glez le barillet de correction d exposition sur 0 P 127 R glez le levier A B C su
67. s profondeurs de champ Ex y F wi B use rag E aa Escala de la profundidad de campo ak TEN S di E16 Dow en dl lt Depth of Field gt G The depth of field is larger behind than in front When a subject is in focus not only the subject a subject in focus A lens with a long focal itself but also some area in front and behind the length telephoto lenses have narrower depth subject will also be sharp The range between the of field than a lens with short focal length nearest and farthest points that are sharp is the d The depth of field scale on a lens tells us the depth of field depth of field that it provides For example if we The depth of field increases with small focus a 50 mm F1 4 standard lens on a subject 2 apertures and decreases with large apertures meters away and use an aperture of F16 the The depth of field is larger for a distant subject distance indicated by depth of field scale 16 and smaller for a near subject shows that we obtain a depth of field from 1 4 m to5m 196 e 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 If 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 brush To clean the camera exterior wipe with t
68. te la palanca selectora del modo de exposici n a Av P 97 Set the exposure mode selector lever to Tv and set minimum lens aperture green P 98 Stellen Sie den Belichtungsartenhebel auf Tv und dann die Blende auf den kleinsten Wert griin S 99 R glez le s lecteur du mode d exposition sur Tv et r glez au diaphragme minimum vert P 99 Ajuste la palanca selectora del modo de exposici n a Tv y ajuste la abertura minima del objetivo verde P 99 Set the exposure mode selector lever to P and set minimum lens aperture green P 104 Stellen Sie den Belichtungsartenhebel auf P und dann die Blende auf den kleinsten Wert gr n S 105 R glez le s lecteur du mode d exposition sur P et r glez au diaphragme minimum vert P 105 Ajuste la palanca selectora del modo de exposici n a P y ajuste la abertura m nima del objetivo verde P 105 Set the aperture P 96 Focus compose the picture and shoot W hlen Sie eine Blende Fokussieren Sie das Motiv legen Sie den S 97 gew nschten Bildausschnitt fest und S l sen Sie dann aus R glez le diaphragme Effectuez la mise au point composez P 97 l image et d clenchez Ajuste la abertura P 97 Enfoque componga la imagen y dispare Set the shutter speed Focus compose the picture and shoot P 98 Fokussieren Sie das Motiv legen Sie den Wahlen Sie eine gew nschten Bildausschni
69. tection 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 Caution on use of tripods This compact camera is not designed to be mounted on a large tripod with Planar T 85 mm F1 4 Makro Planar 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 lens 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 e Verwenden Sie einen Blasepinsel um Staub und Schmutz von den Glasflachen des Objektivs und Suchers zu entfernen oder reiben Sie diese sacht mit einer weichen Objektivb rste ab Bei
70. the AE lock The metering mark in the viewfinder blinks during AE lock Set the main switch to AEL when the display in the viewfinder lights Recompose your subject and shoot In the continuous shooting modes drive mode C you can take pictures in succession with the same exposure value unaffected by The exposure value will remain in memory changes in brightness on the background if while the AE lock is activated but the display you have locked the exposure will turn off after 16 seconds to save battery This camera stores in memory the exposure power value in a combination of shutter speed and aperture For example if the aperture is changed in the Av mode after the AE lock is activated the shutter speed will follow to maintain the same exposure value 134 136 When changing the exposure compensation value in AE locked mode exposure is made as follows Exposure mode Aperture priority auto exposure mode Av Shutter speed Shutter speed priority auto exposure mode Tv Aperture Programmed auto exposure mode Exposure Correction P Aperture and shutter speed 3 Using the A B C Mode Automatic Ex posure Compensation for 3 Consecutive Frames This mode allows you to take pictures automatically in three different steps of exposure standard overexposure and underexposure Even when taking pictures under fluctuating ex posure conditions you can easily capture
71. to select and display the function number to be set Each time the ISO button is pressed the function numbers are displayed in the following order 1 2 gt 8 4 5 gt 1 repeating ftem No Funktion Nr N de rubrique NIT Bot n ISO Drive Mode Button Filmtransporttaste Bouton de mode d entrainement Bot n del modo motorizado Press the drive mode button and select Turn the main switch off to complete the the desired item number setting The item number changes each time the drive The setting can also be completed by mode button is pressed Select 0 or 1 depressing the shutter release halfway or by leaving the camera idle for 16 seconds 184 Fielease Socket Kabelausl seranschlu Prise de d clencheur Rosca de disparador automatico This socket is used for connecting cable switch L or Auto Bellows to transmit electric signals from these accessories to operate the shutter 186 e During shooting using cable switch L stray light may enter the viewfinder eyepiece and affect exposure since you cannot keep your eye at the viewfinder To prevent this attach the eyepiece cover over the eyepiece see page 22 Do not connect cable releases sold on the market to the release socket as this may damage the socket 188 Camera Back Release Pin R ckwandscharnier Entriegelung Broche de d gondage du dos de l appareil Pasador
72. tt fest und Verschlu zeit S 99 l sen Sie dann aus Reglez la vitesse Effectuez la mise au point composez d obturation P 99 l image et d clenchez Ajuste la velocidad del Enfoque componga la imagen y dispare obturador P 99 Focus compose the picture and shoot Fokussieren Sie das Motiv legen Sie den gew nschten Bildausschnitt fest und l sen Sie dann aus Effectuez la mise au point composez l image et d clenchez Enfoque componga la imagen y dispare 21 22 Attaching the Eyepiece Cover and Strap First thread the strap through the eyepiece cover Then attach the strap as shown in the illustration below When it is not possible to keep your eye at the viewfinder such as when using the self timer or Cable Switch L attach the eyepiece cover to prevent stray light from entering through the eyepiece and adversely affecting exposure D Attach the protective cover to the strap lug ring to the strap lug D Befestigen Sie den Befestigen Sie den Schutzdeckel an der areieckigen Ring an Tragriemen se der Tragriemen se Triangular ring Dreieckiger Ring Tragriemen se Protective cover Schutzdeckel Anbringen von Okulardeckel und Tragriemen F hren Sie den Tragriemen zun chst durch den Okulardeckel Dann bringen Sie ihn wie in der Abbildung gezeigt an Wenn das Sucherokular offenliegt z B bei Gebrauch des Selbstausl sers oder Kabelausl sers L bringen Sie den Okulardeckel an um zu
73. ung M Verschlufzei Blende Verschlufizeit nur bei nicht ausreichendem Blendenbereich Verschlu zeit Verschlu zeit 140 A B C Lever A B C Hebel Levier A B C Palanca de A B C Move the A B C lever to set the compensation value The camera will switch to the A B C mode Two compensation values are available 0 5 EV and 1 EV e When the exposure compensation dial is set to a position other than 0 the A B C mode is established on the basis of the compensation value being set e Metering takes place during each exposure and the measured value is compensated for When shooting under conditions unaffected by changes in ambient brightness use the AE lock in the A B C mode e After taking pictures in the A B C mode be sure to return the A B C lever to 0 e Flash pictures cannot be taken in the A B C mode 142 Drive Mode Button Filmtransporttaste Bouton de mode d entrainement Bot n del modo motorizado Set the drive mode to C and hold down the shutter release Depending on the compensation value that has been set pictures will be taken in the order of standard over and under The camera stops when three frames have been exposed When the drive mode is set to S each frame is exposed in the A B C mode When the drive mode is set to pictures are taken continuously in the A B C mode after ten seconds In the A B C m
74. useinandergenommen werden Lithium Batterien sind nicht wieder aufladbar Halten Sie die Batterien au erhalb der Reichweite von Kindern 34 lt Mounting the Lens gt First remove the camera body cap and the lens rear cap by turning them counter clockwise Then align the red dot on the lens with the lens index on the camera fit it in and turn it clockwise until it locks with a click Red Dot Rote Markierung Point rouge Punto rojo Lens Index Objektiv Index Rep re de montage d objectif Marca de indice del objetivo e If the lens is fitted on the camera body without aligning it with the red dot levers and other mechanisms will be exposed to excess force leading to damage or failure 36 Lens Release Button Objektiventriegelung Bouton de d verrouillage d objectif Bot n de liberaci n del objetivo lt Dismounting the Lens gt While pressing the lens release button turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go and pull it outward toward you After dismounting the lens from the camera protect the lens with the rear cap and the camera with the body cap Do not touch the lens surface or inside the camera when attaching and detaching the lens e Avoid direct sunlight when changing the lens with film loaded in the camera 38 OFF Position ON Position Red Mark AEL AE Lock Position OFF ausgeschaltet ON eingeschaltet Roter Punkt AEL Me wertspeicher Position d arr t OFF P
75. wfinder and also takes the brightness in the surrounding area into account to determine the exposure value Because it accommodates fluctuations of light it is suited for ordinary and fast moving subjects Top Due to the metering characteristics of this oben camera when using a lens with a maximum Partie superieure exposure slower than F5 6 or the Mutar or close up accessories Auto Bellows PC microscope adapter auto extension tube reverse ring etc with actual exposure slower than F5 6 may cause metering error in spot metering Under these conditions use the center weighted average light metering method nten Partie inf rieure SS Inferior Metering Sensibility Chart Verteilung der MeBempfindlichkeit Schema de sensibilit de mesure Grafica de sensibilidad de medici n Spot Metering gt In this method the camera measures only the brightness of the subject in the center of the viewfinder microprism area to determine the exposure value Its applicable area is within the outer circle of the center of the viewfinder It is suited for backlighted subjects stage scenes in which the main subject is spotlighted or when there is an extreme difference between the 120 subject and background lt Metering Range gt This chart shows the relationship of the aperture shutter speed and EV value and you can check the metering range of your lens on it If you are shooting with an ISO 100 film and F1
76. your subject without worrying about exposure set tings All you have to do is to press the shutter release ABC is an acronym of Automatic Bracketing Control Wenn Sie die Belichtungskorrektur bei aktiviertem Me wertspeicher ndern erfolgt die Belichtung folgenderma en Belichtungsart Korrektur von Zeitautomatik Av Verschlu zeit Blendenautomatik Tv Blende Programmautomatik P Blende und Verschlu zeit 3 Belichtungsreihenautomatik 3 Fotos mit abgestuft unterschiedlicher Belichtung gt Damit k nnen Sie automatisch eine Serie von drei Aufnahmen hintereinander mit abgestufter Belichtung machen richtig ber und unterbelichtet So erhalten Sie auf einen Ausl serdruck mit gr ter Sicherheit auch unter schwierigen Lichtverh ltnissen optimal belichtete Fotos A B C steht f r Automatic Bracketing Control 138 In the A B C mode the shutter speed or aperture is adjusted for automatic exposure compensation Aperture priority auto exposure mode Av Shutter speed priority auto exposure mode Ty Programmed auto exposure mode P Manual M Shutter speed Aperture The shutter speed is controlled automatically when the aperture cont rollable range is exceeded Shutter speed Shutter speed Die Belichtungsreihenautomatik ver ndert VerschluBzeit oder Blende Zeitautomatik Av Blendenautomatik Tv Programmautomatik P Manuelle Nachf hrmess
77. zeige Bei automatischer Einstellung ber DX Code erscheint immer DX Batteriewarnsymbol TA Zeigt an wann die Batterien gewechselt werden m ssen Transportfunktions Symbol Selbstausl ser Einzelbildbelichtung S Serienbelichtung C Mehrfachbelichtungen Imi 54 Camera Back Lock Release Button Offnungsschieberentriegelung Bouton de d verrouillage du dos de l appareil Bot n de desbloqueo del respaldo de la c mara al Camera Back Opening Lever R ckwand ffnungsschieber Commande d ouverture du dos de l appareil Palanca de abertura de respaldo de la c mara While pressing the lock release button slide down the camera back opening lever and open the camera back When loading a film never forget to remove the protective sheet inside the camera Take care not to touch or contaminate the DX contacts and data back contacts Always load and unload films in subdued light Insert the film slant wise into the film chamber with its protruding end downwards Note on the shutter curtain The shutter curtain is a precision part Never touch it with your finger or strike it with the film leader When the film leader lies on the shutter curtain in particular never trip the shutter nn N A D0000000000000000 690 D 000000 000000 Film Leader mark Filmanfangs Markierung Hep re d amorce du fil

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