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Contax 645 User's Manual

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1. Waist Level Finder CONTAX Battery Holder MP 1 CONTAX Power Pack O38 CONTAX Cable Switch LA type FOCUSING 95205275 5555595 4 5554595 53555955595953 555555 4569 ass QUICK Shog Adapte ernas a 78513 906 465555 55935595 55 Ea Ls dE TANTE 209561006802189 5 5955554355955555593555495332535549546 555 9533 HG 59454 Name of Parts Metering Switch Lever P 50 Dedicated Flash Contacts x af Direct X Contact Accessory Shoe P 59 Display Window of Film Type P 30 Exposure Compensation Dial 2 52 Exposure Counter Window P 30 A B C Lever P 56 Pre Flash Lever P 64 Shutter Speed Dial 2 31 Exposure Mode Selector Lever P 30 ARs Exposure Mode Lock Release Button P 30 Cable Release Socket for Bulb Exposure 2 48 Strap Lug P 3 ae E Main Power Switch 2 19 Lens Index P 16 Mount Lens Release Button P 16 Shutter Release Button 2 32 Aperture Stop down Button P 73 Self timer LED P 68 Grip Battery Compartment P 17 Cable Switch Socket P 73 89 Eyepiece Shutter P 75 N AMEE F 6 02 19 Finder Removing Lever Viewfinder Eyepiece P 14 Focus Dial P 36 Film Back Lock Button P 13 Focus Button P 35 Drive Mode Dial
2. Plug Shutter Release Flash se j Connecting AE PAE Connector Pi Grip Tripod Socket Camera Attachment Screw When the Waist Level Finder is used TTL auto flash is preserved and combined with CONTAX TLA Flash System Also you can use the Flash Bracket as a grip for the left hand lt Attaching Flash Bracket gt Screw Camera Attachment Screw of flash bracket into tripod socket and tighten Connect flash connector to flash extension cord socket of camera and connect shutter connecting plug to cable switch socket of camera 3 Attach TLA flash to accessory shoe When using tripod use tripod socket _ Speci ficat ous a a Camera Type Actual negative size 6 x 4 5cm format focal plane shutter AF SLR 56mm x 41 5mm Lens mount Shutter Shutter Speeds Synch Contacts Self timer Shutter Release Exposure Modes Metering System Metering Range CONTAX 645 bayonet mount Vertical travel metal focal plane shutter Av Auto 32 sec 1 4000 sec Tv Setting Value 8 sec 1 4000 sec Manual B X 1 90 sec Mechanical Bulb 8 sec 1 4000 sec Direct X contact synchronizes at 1 125 sec or slower and sync terminal Electronic self timer with 2 or 10 sec delay Electromagnetic release dedicated release socket and cable release socket for bulb exposure 0 Aperture priority auto exposure 2 Shutter speed priority auto exposure 3
3. It is advisable to protect the Power Pack under your coat or jacket while shooting in a cold environment When changing the batteries do not mix battery types or used batteries with new ones Replace all the four batteries with new ones of the same type at the same time When not using the Power Pack for an extended time remove the batteries from the battery case to prevent leakage To remove the connection cord from the camera pull the plug and not the cord itself CONTAX Power Pack P 8 Specification Components Power Pack main unit battery case and jacket with strap 1 5 meters Four 1 5V alkaline batteries AA size or four 1 2V Ni Cd batteries AA size lt Manganese battery AA size can not be used gt Batteries types and their capacities Number of rolls of 120 film that can be exposed with new batteries according to CONTAX testing standard Length of cord Battery Type of Battery Number of Rolls Four 1 5V alkaline batteries AA size Approx 8 Four 1 2V Ni Cd batteries AA size Approx 12 Use the Ni Cd batteries fully charged Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Shutter ition E Slide Switch The CONTAX Cable Switch LA type can be used for close up or telephoto photography using a tripod or to release the shutter remotely from the camera Particularly during close up or telephoto photography the Cable Switch LA can minimize camera shake
4. The hood cannot be closed until the loupe is stored away ag The button P for raising g lt How to raise the loupe gt lt How to fold the loupe gt lt How to raise and fold the Loupe gt Press the button to raise the loupe automatically Fold the loupe by pushing down the loupe frame toward arrow mark to lock it securely in a pace lt Diopter adjustment gt Diopter adjustment can be made by replacing the loupe with optional loupe diopter adjustment lens If an additional diopter adjustment is necessary please use one of the optional Diopter Lens MFW Type 3D 2D 1 5D 0D 1D 2D The standard equipped diopter on the Waist Level Finder is 1 5D White dot of _ loupe or Ss diopter lens P a es ro So ad lt Replacing the loupe gt LP White dot SZ ZAKI lt Replacing the loupe gt DHold both sides of the hood to keep the loupe frame from falling and turn the diopter lens to arrow mark Then match its white dot with the white dot of loupe frame and remove the diopter lens Match the white dot of diopter lens with the white dot of loupe frame Set the diopter lens in place and turn it to the end of the stop toward the arrow mark to lock 83 34 4 Pressure Plate o Vacuum Slit Flatness of film becomes more difficult to maintain as the area of film increases Particularly with wide aperture lenses the
5. Cable Switch LA type is also important for long time exposures or continuous shooting with slide switch lt How to install gt Insert the plug of cable switch into camera cable switch socket lt Photography gt When you press cable switch shutter button it works the same as the shutter release button on the camera body Continuous shooting is accomplished by sliding the switch to the front for continuous shooting The red index 15 visible When the slide switch is returned to cover the red index continuous shooting ends 89 90 There are three interchangeable focusing screens for the CONTAX 645 MFS 1 MFS 2 and MFS 3 The screens show the autofocus area and spot metering range MFS 1 horizontal split image microprism screen This screen enables focusing with a center split image spot microprism collar and a surrounding matte area making it suitable for a wide range of subjects Auto focusing area and spot metering range of MFS 1 are as follows Auto focusing area within the focus frame 1 Spot metering range within the circle of approx 5 5mm No display between outer and inner circles of microprism MFS 2 matte screen This screen is provided standard on the CONTAX 645 It consists of a matte area all around and is suited for general photography MFS 3 sectioned matte The MFS 3 Screen has ruled lines at 10mm intervals on a matte screen and is especially suited for photog
6. You can use one shot AF while shooting in manual focus mode Focusing is effected while the focus button is pressed and once in focus it locks in that position Taking Pictures 42 Selecting the Exposure Mode You can choose the following exposure modes depending on your shooting preference and application Av Aperture priority Auto Exposure When choosing the desired aperture the camera will automatically select the shutter speed suited to provide the correct exposure This mode is useful for taking pictures where depth of field is important Tv Shutter speed priority Auto Exposure When choosing the desired shutter speed the camera will automatically select the aperture suited to provide the correct exposure This mode is useful for taking fast moving objects M Manual Exposure In this mode you can choose the aperture and shutter speed as desired Intentional over or under exposure 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 contact A shutter speed of 1 90 sec is used For details see Taking Pictures Using X contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Units on page 66 B Bulb Exposure This mode can be used for taking night scenes or pictures of the sky at night that require long exposure ae DaD SREI c 3 9 ge 0 Q O 2 0 I oe a ot eg EG 9 5 52 O O
7. 141 W x 99 H x 73 D mm 645g without battery Camera body with AE prism finder film back holder 120 220 film insert 141 W x 138 5 H x 145 5 D mm 1 370g without battery Specifications and design are subject to change without notice To make full use of the capabilities of this camera it is recommended that CARL ZEISS T interchangeable lenses and CONTAX accessories be used with it CONTAX shail not be liable for any repair of damages arising from the use of third party products made for use with CONTAX cameras
8. lt Attaching the eyecup gt The eyepiece ring Ne lt Diopter adjustment gt The Eyecup F 6 Iy Diopter Adjuster lt Attaching Eyecup F 6 gt Remove the eyepiece ring by rotating as in the illustration Set the Eyecup F 6 into the eyepiece socket and screw the eyepiece ring over the eyecup F 6 to attach it lt Diopter Adjustment gt This camera has a built in diopter adjustment system To adjust the viewfinder eyepiece to your eyesight turn the diopter adjuster until the circle in the center of the viewfinder appears sharp and clear The adjustable range is from 2 0D to 1 0D diopters if you cannot adjust the eyepiece to your eyesight within diopter adjusting range of prism finder acquire an optional FM type diopter lens The range of diopter adjustment is given as follows Diopter Adjustment Lens Adjusting Range None 2 0D 1 0D FM 3 5 0D 2 0D FM 2 0D 3 0D Mounting the Diopter Adjustment Lens Remove the camera s eyepiece ring and attach by screwing in the diopter adjustment lens Be sure to retain the eyepiece ring that has been removed 15 16 Lens index i k t F Mount Index Red lt Attaching the Lens gt Remove the camera body cap and lens rear cap by turning them counter clockwise Align the red dot on the lens with the lens index on the camera Set the lens in place and turn it clockwise until
9. 38 lt Focus Lock gt When taking pictures in the autofocus modes and the subject is not within the focus frames lock the focus in the following manner and shoot m Single Auto Focus S Aim the focus frame at the subject you wish to focus and depress the shutter release halfway Focusing is effected and as soon as the subject is in sharp focus the mark in the viewfinder illuminates and the focus is locked With the shutter release depressed halfway return to the original composition and take the picture by depressing the shutter release all the way While depressing the shutter release halfway the focus remains locked so that the focus point does not change even if you move the camera The focus lock is cancelled when your finger is removed from the shutter release Continuous Auto Focus C Aim the focus frame at the subject you want to focus Press the shutter release button is halfway Focusing is effected continuously while the shutter release button is depressed halfway Make sure the focusing mark is illuminated and press the focus button This will lock the focus when you press the focus button While pressing on the focus button return to the composition you want and take your picture by depressing the shutter release all the way While holding the focus button the focus remains locked lt Subjects not suited for auto focusing gt The following situations may c
10. When taking pictures on Multiple Exposure printing exposure data must be the data that has exposed at the end No data printing is executed for the photography using Cable Release Socket for Bulb Exposure Cable Switch Socket o with rubber cap This socket is used for connecting the cable switch LA type to transmit electric signals for operation of the shutter During shooting with the cable switch stray light may enter the viewfinder eyepiece and affect exposure This problem might occur anytime that the eye is not at the eyepiece i e self timer operations To prevent this condition close the eyepiece shutter or use the AE lock CONTAX Cable Switch type cannot be used i Mes PY ft EER seri 10 Het PRIA TA rude PATA TAD Inka LETT HS FTAA PEED we SALE BRAT ANAN NTH we PRET EH weak agate zs Asie ae ae ey aA PETS aul CHITIN RN REG BRN RREN f Pit NA RA D Si 17 pat The lens will always remain at a wide open aperture to provide a clear view through the viewfinder However it can be stopped down to your shooting aperture while depressing the aperture stop down button the image in the viewfinder will become darker It is used to check the depth of field or the blur effect on the scene When you release the button it returns to full opened aprerture Exposure is locked AE lock during the aperture stop down but
11. exposure ete EEE P ry ry CELE lt ERERREE a CY Ce Ck ce s ann 120 roll of film SN A Shielding paper SX a Shielding paper 220 roll of film The film used in 35mm cameras is cartridge type film One twenty roll film is constructed as a spool of film backed the entire length by shielding paper while 220 roll film is constructed with film wound tightly on a spool where the leader and trailing section only are made with shielding paper Also film winding must be handled by winding the film forward to another empty spool Be aware that 120 220 film is very different from 35mm film with regard to camera care and film loading Top Seal a Spool Hole A Roll of film Shielding Paper lt Precautions during film loading gt Remove the top seal completely from the fresh roll The holes located in the axle ends of both spools must be inserted properly into their winding shafts Improper placement of the either spool can cause light leakage and or winding problems 3 Insert the tip of the shielding paper into the slot of the take up spool shaft Wind the take up spool until a large arrow the start arrow is visible on the supply roll 23 24 Start Mark Start Mark Index Unexposed Film Match the arrow start mark with start mark index on film insert If you pass the start mark index by
12. under The camera stops when three frames have been exposed When the drive mode is set to S each frame is exposed singly in the A B C mode When the drive mode is set to 2 or 10 pictures are taken continuously in the A B C mode after two or ten seconds delay In the A B C mode 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 digits blinks Underexposure Right digit blinks Exposure counter 58 Standard Exposure 7 E Overexposure MAE Underexposure Example Pictures taken in the A B C mode from frame No 8 First Shot Second Shot Third Shot Repeated for Subsequent frames Compensation Standard Over Under Standard Vi Ma W ae Counter AN 2 Si Display Left amp Right blink Left blinks Right blinks Left amp Right blink When the camera control range is exceeded by the compensation value the limiting compensation value will apply To cancel the A B C mode after it has been activated set the A B C lever to 0 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 When taking pictures indoors or at night where shutter speeds slower than 1 30 sec are required use an electronic flash In combination with the CONTAX TLA Fla
13. 5 T 2 6 amp g ND O 2 2 3 Ay Set the exposure mode selector lever to Small apertures produce in the i ield depth of f used IS IS T Fg Oo Ke u oOo go 35 EUC 3 O 3520 i 52 cogs Bs OEE soe o gt 35D HRN NX w O TEE DUSA 2 Ko D U 5 D g 6 EONO T 2 So H OCH 0 gO VRT BS 2 amp 500 g 50 Oo ww OTD 2 Set the aperture and shoot When setting the aperture with the lens aperture ring the ton on focus attent lly set a suitable shutter ica speed The set aperture and the automatically set the camera will automat Q m D AD a3 ws mr OD x 2 0 gt N O shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder It does not matter where the shutter speed dial is set bject and your it the su Make aperture adjustments to su preference Id see page 74 ie f depth of For more information on 43 44 1 Set the exposure mode selector lever to Tv 2 Set the shutter speed and shoot When setting the shutter speed dial the camera will automatically set the aperture suited for it The set shutter speed and the automatically selected aperture are shown in the viewfinder It can be set at any position of Aperture value Fast Shutter Speed Set a fast shutter speed to take pictures of rapidly moving of sub
14. Manual exposure TTL auto flash Pre flash TTL automatic flash 6 Pre flash TTL manual flash TTL spot metering standard equipped Center weighted average light metering when prism finder is equipped EV3 EV18 on spot metering and EV1 EV21 on center weighted average light metering ISO 100 F2 0 Film Speed Range SO 25 5000 on Automatic setting with AE Lock Exposure compensation A B C Unit DX code SO 6 6400 on manual setting The quantity of light on the image surface is stored in memory 2 EV 2 EV can be set in 1 3 step increments 0 5 EV and 1 EV exposure compensating values Flash Light Control TTL direct light control Flash Synchronization Control Automatic shutter speed setting when flashes charging is completed on dedicated flash units Automatic Flash Setting Possible in combination with dedicated flash capable of automatic flash setting Second Curtain Synchronization Viewfinder Possible in combination with dedicated flash capable of second curtain synchronization Interchangeable TTL finder AE Prism finder Waist Level Finder Field of view 95 When AE Prism Finder is equipped Magnification 0 8X With 80mm normal lens at infinity 1D dip Diopter Adjustment When AE Prism Finder is equipped Built in diopter adjuster 2D 1D 93 94 Focusing screen Sectioned Matte Standard Interchangeable screens are available Displa
15. NEE LR 19 Viewfinder DISplay issena eid SALEM temic rac 20 Concerning 120 220 Film For the first time 120 220 film 05621 cence 23 Setting the 077 57 2220 5 5 irtirar annaka 26 Loading the F Unia noaren a a 27 Exposure Counter and Display Window of Film 276 30 Exposure Mode Selector Lever uae 30 DEVE Moda DIA oan aaah ores 31 Shue Speed Dsante atti aaa Mana AI 31 Operation of Shutter Release Button uuuu 32 Holding the Gamera sian ot tate niente ies 32 Unloading EXPOSE Filise NR 33 Relation of Drive Modes and Focusing Modes and Functions of 1 960805 6 8002145 4 55 5 94 35 FOCUSING ON AUTO FOCUS ceca aidan itis anata eine 36 lt Focus Lock gt lt Subjects not suited for auto focusing gt FOCUSING n Manual FOCUS sacs Gaetan ies ceils 40 lt One shot Autofocus gt Selecting the Exposure Mode uu eee 42 Aperture priority Auto Exposure AV 43 Shutter speed priority Auto Exposure TV 44 Exposure Warning on Auto Exposure cceceeee 45 Manual ExXpOSure M 55553 5 asii tetas 46 BUID EXPOSE B etato a LEA UTE 47 lt Cable Release Socket for Bulb Exposures gt Motarnng SVS Tsetse treat nna a 50 lt
16. depth of focus is extremely shallow Even slight unevenness has a negative effect on focusing By adopting the Real Time Vacuum System film insert a high quality flat and stable film plane is created The Real Time Vacuum System can stabilize the film at the pressure plate just before the first curtain of the shutter travels and release it after the second curtain has traveled It operates in the Av Tv M X modes Vacuum Film Insert is exclusively for 220 film The shielding paper on 120 film is located behind the film and it can not attract the film itself The Real Time Vacuum System does not operate in the bulb exposure B mode Film loading is the same as the 120 220 film insert see page 27 Polaroid Back MFB 2 st Polaroid films can be instantly developed for color or black amp white photography This is a confirmation tool for lighting or checking focus in advance After checking with Polaroid pictures the 120 220 Real Time Vacuum back can replace the Polaroid Back to make photographs The Polaroid Back may be used for an emergency photography also See the instruction manual of Polaroid Back MFB 2 for details of handling if you can not install the camera and Polaroid Film Back on a tripod properly use the Quick Shoe Adapter shown on page 94 also m Main specifications Film type Polaroid instant films 8 5 x 10 8cm standard series Polacolor Pro 100 Polapan P
17. is tripped the exposure will be unaffected by changes in background brightness Aim the central part of the viewfinder toward the subject then move the main switch from ON to AEL The exposure will be locked To measure exposure of a small area and lock it set the metering mode selector lever to spot metering and move the main switch to AEL The metering mark in the viewfinder blinks with AE lock engaged Setting for AE lock must be done when viewfinder display is lighted Re compose your subject and shoot The exposure value will remain in memory while the AE lock is activated but the display will turn off after 16 seconds to save battery power In continuous shooting mode drive mode G pictures may be taken in succession with the same exposure value unaffected by changes in brightness in the background if the AE lock is engaged The camera stores the exposure value in memory ina combination of shutter speed and aperture For example if the aperture is changed in the Av mode after the AE lock is activated the camera will change the shutter speed to retain the same EV When changing the exposure compensation value in AE lock mode exposures are made as follows Exposure mode Exposure Correction Aperture priority auto Shutter speed exposure mode Av Shuitter speed priority Aperture auto exposure mode Tv 55 56 lt 3 Using the A B C Mode Automatic Ex
18. item 9 amp 2 While pressing the center of the supply roll lightly turn the winding gear and wind until the start mark appears and aligns with the start mark index 9 i Release Handle P Hold the Release Handle of the Film _ insert and replace it into the film back After inserting the film insert push the release handle forward until it locks with a click Close the camera back and latch Set position of pressure plate is displayed at display window of film type Put the camera back release knob down and put it away in original position 1 Turn the main power switch on and press the shutter release button the film is auto matically advanced into position for the first shot The exposure counter will show 01 The exposure counter displays in both the exposure counter window and in the viewfinder If the exposure counter in the viewfinder blinks and does not move from 00 or if the exposure counter window stays on S the film is not advancing properly Reload the film again E Important Set the pressure plate according to the film type Pressure Loading Plate Film Set Position 120 220 Out of focus type Wind the film after 16 ex posures With Bar Code System films the camera will not operate after reading the bar code and 120 and 220 alternately illuminates 220 120 Out of focus type Release the shutter several times af
19. lock see page 54 19 20 lt Viewfinder Display gt For purposes of explanation the viewfinder display is shown here with all information displayed not ail items are displayed simultaneously under actual conditions of use The display in the viewfinder will illuminate under the following conditions then turn off automatically after 16 seconds 1 When the main switch is turned on 2 When the main switch is turned on the display is on with shutter release button half way in Switching a button dial etc while the display is on will cause the display to remain on for another 16 seconds M_ FL lt EEGEES ERREEN lt Viewfinder Display gt The viewfinder display is an information intensive finder which displays exposure Indicators such as aperture shutter speed exposure meter type exposure counter etc Spot Metering Range 2 Focus Frame The focusing area when in auto focus mode 3 Flash Metering Range The dotted line in the illustration indicates the flash metering range Battery Warning Mark Indicates the time to replace the battery Exposure Counter The exposure counter shows the frame number in position for exposure It also provides the following functions lighted the film back is not attached 00 lighted film is not loaded E blinks complete film winding or failure of winding a reel of film forw
20. off with an air blower or wipe gently with a soft lens brush If they are soiled with fingerprints wipe off lightly with fens 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 jens brush To clean the camera exterior wipe with the soft cloth Never use benzene thinner or other solvents After taking pictures in a dusty place such as at the seaside or on mountains clean the camera throughly 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 bettery 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 lf 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 Curtai
21. position of the pressure plate properly according to the film type being used Move the spool pressure plate outward to re lease the empty spool Insert the empty spool onto the lower film winding shaft and close the spool pressure plate Be sure that the empty spool is engaged in the spline x and the spool pressure plate is closed completely ZT 28 4 5 te ce Film Loading 6 Unused Film T Snan TDA X A i 52 PL meme J x mA N Es aT AA Spool Pressure Plate UH A Film Winding Shaft Empty Spool Insert the new roll of film onto film loading shaft at the top of the film insert and close the spool pressure plate Draw out the shielding paper approx 12cm 4 1 2 inches and loop it around the outside of the pressure plate as in the illustration Insert the tip of the shielding paper into the lower spool slot Do not draw more shielding paper than required If by accident too much shielding paper is drawn open the spoo pressure plate remove the film from the take up spool and rewind it Light leaking may occur if the film is not kept tightly wound Start Mark Index Winding Gear Draw the tip of the shielding paper through the slot of the take up spool and bend it toward the arrows and rotate the take up spool once Wind the film tightly from supply roll to take up spool tightly If you use the Bar Code System skip number 8 and proceed to
22. under exposure Even when taking pictures under fluctuating exposure conditions pictures can easily be captured without worrying about exposure settings A B C is an acronym of Automatic Bracketing Control In the A B C Mode the shutter speed or aperture is adjusted for automatic exposure compensation Exposure Mode Controlled Item Aperture Priority auto Shutter Speed exposure mode Av Shutter speed priority Aperture auto exposure mode Tv Manual M Shutter Speed The shutter speed and aperture are controlled automatically when their controllable range are exceeded ce ABC Lever Ih Ne Move the A B C lever to select the compensation value Choose from two compensation values plus minus 0 5 EV or plus minus 1 EV When the exposure compensation dial is set to any position other than 0 the A B C mode is engaged according to the value selected 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 Diab After taking pictures in the A B C mode be sure to return the A B C lever to OQ Flash pictures cannot be taken in the A B C mode 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 normal over and
23. Metering Range gt Exposure Compensation eyes lt 1 Using the Exposure Compensation Dial gt lt 2 Using the AE lock gt lt 3 Using the A B C Mode Automatic Exposure Compensation for 3 Consecutive Frames gt Fash NOWOGIA DAY rena ies ns nS EEE 59 lt Taking Pictures in TTL Direct Light Metering gt lt Slow shutter Synchronization gt lt Daylight Flash gt lt Second Curtain Synchronization gt lt Pre flash TTL Automatic Flash gt lt Pre flash TTL Manual Flash gt lt Taking Pictures Using X contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Unit gt lt Flash Photography with Waist Level Finder gt 0 2 2 12 25 85555 adwkedatacoueseartedesaeiudeinceesd 67 Using the Self timer 68 Mirror Lock up Photography 69 Infrared Photography ications 70 Printing Photographic Data si itn cncesctincnccd Cable SWICK SOCKET mervei a ea Eatas Aperture Stop down Button DSDti OF FOO edits tenet EE EIS SNELL Lt ats ad train EVERISCe SNUBS astute nue ents o LEE Flash Extension Cord Socket uuu Comparison of Lens Angle of View and Flash ELI ATION 4 0185 55355555591 559 A CONTAX TLA360 78357
24. P 31 Camera Back Memo Holder Camera Back Release Knob P 27 Dark Slide Pocket P 13 Battery Compartment Locking Knob P 17 External Power Socket P 88 Strap Lug P 3 Mirror up Button P 69 Multiple Exposure Lever P 67 ce ao Muitiple Exposure Lever Lock Button P 67 Tripod Socket Synchro Terminal 2 69 Dark Slide Insertion Point P 13 Film ISO Dial P 26 Film ISO Lock Release But Manual Wind Button P 33 Flash Extension Cord Socket P 75 92 Qui ck Gul de to Shooting Automatic Exposure Attaching the view J Loading the battery Setting the film Match the pressure finder film back Page 17 ss amp speed Page 26 plate index with the andthelenstothe ee type of film and tod a body Pages 12 14 16 roll of film Pages 27 29 Draw out dark slide 3 a Turn the main power switch on 3 i F Set the drive mode and the focus and insert into dark and press the shutter release ee dial to S Pages 31 36 l slide pocket button to advance the film to the first Set the exposure fede to py ae aA 04 compose the Zand set the Page 43 picture and shoot lt Pages Set the exposure iodo t to Ty and gt Focus compose the set the shutter P Page f picture and shoot Pages 10 Camera Care and Precautions To remove dust and dirt on the lens and viewfinder glass blow
25. Remove the camera grip battery holder Insert the grip portion of Battery Holder MP 1 into camera body at the battery holder and attach on bottom with tripod socket m Main specifications Power source Four 1 5V AA alkaline batteries or one 6V 20135 lithium battery Battery source can be switched Both battery types can be installed together Dimensions 141 W x 108 H x 59 D mm Weight 330g without Grip Belt and Batteries Attaching Grip Bel m Battery capacity Number of rolls of 120 film that can be exposed with new batteries in accordance with CONTAX testing standards Battery type Number of Rolls Four AA size alkaline batteries approx 8 Four 1 2V AA size Ni Cd batteries approx 12 One 2085 6V lithium battery approx 30 Use the Ni Cd batteries fully charged Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 87 88 Jacket with strap The P 8 is an external power supply that uses four 1 5V AA size alkaline batteries or four 1 2V AA size Ni Cd batteries To prevent battery deterioration in cold weather the power pack is used to supply the camera with power lt How to use gt 01 Insert four AA batteries into the battery case according to the markings and install the battery case in the Power Pack main unit Put the Power Pack into the jacket 2 Insert the plug fitted to the tip of the Power Pack cord into the external power socket of the camera
26. WAS EAA ae gt E GURE U aE SESS ESOS Attaching the Strap i BG ee ae 8 PE Ee Se DPut the strap through the attaching lug as shown in oe ne or E a A the illustration 2 Match the index and turn the attaching dial toward arrows while pressing lock button of the attaching lug Insert the attaching hole of attaching lug into camera s strap lug and slide it to arrows 4 Return the attaching dial to arrows and tighten Removal of the strap has to take step and take the opposite of step for removal Adjust the length of strap with latch After attachment of the strap to the camera pull the strap to insure that the strap is securely fastened Round latch N strap lug Match the index Sf Fad ty 7 n Attaching hole Contents Attaching he STan iaar aea aAa 5545 545 3 Name of PBS aeea neat dane Ed tee Read eRe sn 6 Quick Guide to Shooting Automatic Exposure 8 Camera Care and Precautions uae 10 B 3 EES Attaching and Removing the Film Back 12 Attaching and Removing the AE Prism Finder 14 lt Attaching Eyecup F 6 gt lt Diopter Adjustment gt Attaching and Removing Lenses ccscccceseeeeeeeees 16 L ading THO Battlin iccsacneten a i 17 lt Battery Check gt lt Battery Replacement gt Main POW GE SWIG IN atts enna EEE LER asi
27. ails for Flash Bracket on page 92 Flash Auto Set Function is not available with Flash Bracket MSB 1 x Multiple Exposure _ Multiple Exposure Lever Lever Lock Button Multiple exposures create special effects through super imposing subjects on the same frame Set imi by turning multiple exposure lever and pressing multiple exposure lever lock button To release the multiple exposure effect after setting return the multiple exposure lever to its original position before pressing the shutter release button Depress the shutter release Pressing the shutter release causes the first exposure it then closes the shutter in preparation for the next exposure Film winding is not completed until the multiple exposure lever is returned to the normal position Continue shooting until one exposure before your desired multiple exposure photography Return the multiple exposure lever to original position before releasing the shutter for the last frame of the multiple exposure For example in a three exposure photo after finishing the second exposure return the multiple exposure lever to its original position And release the shutter release button for third exposure Insure that the multiple exposure lever is returned to its original position Multiple exposure will continue until the lever is reset When the shutter button is released creating the last exposure the film will wind to the next fra
28. any appreciable amount it may cause the loss of the last frame of the roll There are some films that approach the start mark with dots Do not try to match these dots but wait for the start mark arrow lt Film Removal Precautions gt 1 When removing the film after the last frame makes sure to grasp the roll firmly to avoid loosening the tightly wound film 2 Fold the tip of the shielding paper under then moisten and seal the film leader tape Bar Code Film System Bar Code Easy Loading Bar Code System Mark System Mark B Wl icine AL nr Above are the marks that _ signify Bar Code System and Easy Loading Film These marks are printed on the display box of film Shielding Paper lt Use of Bar Code System Film gt Easy Loading System When using the bar code system film loading is easy The easy loading System only requires insertion of the shielding paper into the slot of the take up spool It is Set ISO Dial to before loading film the bar constructed to catch the hole at the tip of shielding code will be read during film loading automatically paper on the hook of the spool Display of Film Speed Set Automatically If aperture stop down button is pressed with mirror up position when installing AE prism finder it displays film speed set automatically in viewfinder display Olt is not necessary to match start mark when loading the film 20 While pressing
29. ard rapidly Displays the remaining time while the self timer is operating Displays the operation order in the A B C Mode Metering Mark fe This mark indicates the following display Center weighted average light metering mode The 1 mark lights Spot metering mode The mark lights Center weighted average light metering and AE locked mode The C 1 mark blinks Spot metering and AE locked mode The mark blinks Flash Mark When using the TLA flash system the flash mark 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 page 60 Focusing Mark i lights The subject is in focus blinks Focusing not possible 111 Aperture Value Aperture value shown is within 1 2 step of actual aperture However if it is within 1 2 step the nearest value to the actual value is shown For example if the actual value is 1 3 3 it is indicated as f 3 5 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 the displayed aperture is the aperture selected by the camera in accordance with the shutter speed you have selected Also in the shutter speed priority Tv mode the display warns of under exposure blinking full open aperture and over expos
30. ash in fully charged it must change to be lighted by stopping down the aperture and shoot 39 m Shutter speed priority auto exposure mode Tv Shutter dial setting Automatically set shutter speed 8 to 1 125 sec Set value of shutter speed dial as is 1 125 sec 125 lighted Display 8 to 1 125 sec 1 250 to 1 4000 sec Manual M flash X and bulb B exposure When M is used the shutter speed cannot be set automatically by the camera Be sure to set the shutter speed manually to 1 125 sec or slower Because some large size flash units do not synchronize at 1 125 sec we recommended making preliminary test before The set shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder When X is used the shutter speed is set to 1 90 sec and 90 in the viewfinder will light When B is used buLb will light to indicate Bulb Exposure 60 3 Set the aperture and shutter speed according to following chart Exposure Mode Av M X B Aperture or Shutter Speed Set the aperture The set value is used when shooting Set the shutter speed to 1 125sec or Tv longer The proper aperture is set automatically to match natural light After the flash has fired the mark will blink for two seconds if the subject was correctly exposed When the mark does not blink after shooting change the aperture or the shooting distance because your subject will b
31. ash photography the flash is fired immediately after the first curtain of the shutter has completed travelling first curtain synchronization In combination with a CONTAX flash having a second curtain synchronization capability the camera triggers the flash just before the second curtain starts to travel second curtain synchronization The ambient portion of the exposure occurs before the flash exposure Picture taken with first curtain synchronization thus blur is seen following the flash illuminated subject A more convincing effect is generated The exposure is controlled in the same way as for ordinary flash photography first curtain synchronization 63 lt Pre flash TTL Automatic Flash gt Pre flash can be memorized the amount of flash adjusted flash duration with a TLA flash unit 1 Mount the TLA flash unit on the camera Regarding the exposure mode shutter speed and display refer to Taking Pictures in TTL Direct Light Metering Turn the flash unit power switch on and insure sure that it has been fully charged Additional flashes must also be fully charged Set the aperture compose the scene for measurement of exposure and turn the pre flash lever in the direction of the arrow The camera will automatically stop down the aperture 64 Move the mirror up and fire the flash but not trip the shutter An error relative to the correct value will be dispiayed in a range of plus
32. at the exposure meter indicates correct exposure in the viewfinder Make sure the flash in fully charged and shoot When taking slow shutter synchro flash pictures use a tripod to prevent camera shake because the shutter speed will be long 61 62 lt Daylight Flash gt Subjects under direct sunlight or backlight will turn out dark without exposure compensation or fill in flash When using TLA flash in the TTL auto mode both the subject and background will be beautifully exposed E In Av exposure mode lf 125 blinks after the flash is fully charged adjust the aperture ring to make the aperture smaller until 125 illuminates steadily 8 In Tv exposure mode In bright light the exposure is automatically adjusted for daylight flash a In M or X exposure mode In the M mode set the shutter speed dial to 1 125 sec or longer Adjust the aperture so that the exposure meter in the viewfinder indicates correct exposure Using the Exposure Compensation Dial In the TTL auto mode the amount of flash couples with the camera s exposure compensation dial To change the mood by adjusting the amount of flash use the exposure compensation dial Picture taken with second curtain synchronization lt Second Curtain Synchronization gt Second curtain synchronization is very useful for shooting moving subjects when using slow shutter synchronization In ordinary fl
33. ause the autofocusing system not to operate properly and the focusing mark may blink in the viewfinder In such cases focus on a different subject located the same distance as the subject lock the focus with the focus lock then shoot Otherwise focus manually Extremely bright or extremely dark subjects Subjects with an extremely low contrast 3 When there is a strong light source such as sunlight in the focusing frame or nearby There are two subjects at extremely different distances inside the focusing frame Subjects with a repeating pattern When the quantity of light from the subject is greatly reduced such as with an ND filter or polarizing filter lt The movement of focusing ring gt In the auto focusing mode focusing ring may be moved a little bit at the minimum focus distance or infinity cc But it is not effected on the performance of the camera at all 39 40 a Set the focus dial to M You can focus the lens manually by turning the focusing ring This camera is normally equipped with a focusing screen MFS 2 Matte Screen with AF target When the subject is focused the image on the matte screen is clear And if the subject is not in sharp focus the image on the matte screen is blurred If the subject is in sharp focus the focusing mark in the viewfinder is lit Interchangeable focusing screens are also available Subject out of focus lt One shot Autofocus gt
34. ay stil be made by depressing the shutter release lt Out of metering range warning gt Shutter speed blinks in aperture priority auto exposure mode when spot metering is set And aperture blinks in shutter priority auto exposure mode when spot metering is set 45 46 1 Set the exposure mode selector lever to M Set the shutter speed and the aperture and trip the shutter Set the shutter speed with the shutter speed dial and aperture with the aperture ring The selected shutter speed and aperture value is displayed in the viewfinder The exposure meter shows the difference between selected exposure and correct exposure value in the set metering mode Change the shutter speed dial or the aperture ring to obtain correct exposure 1 EV Over exposure Correct Exposure 2 EV or Greater Under exposure EEEE A OTE f auas s cod ots FH HS EET SB ge Fo aalala Lia 3 n 6 22 avai SESS Sy a Exposure Meter Example M TTi CLO EESE M m ry x x Ct E M ry cy Ce CEL G lt EREREERE _ Bulb Exposure B ee oe ee 1 Set the exposure mode selector lever to B Mount the camera on a tripod or a stable base to prevent camera shake and trip the shutter with cable switch LA type Optional accessory i i iewfinder is indi NUNE Speed ISPA 019 During exposure all viewfinder indicators disappear DULD 2 Set t
35. e underexposed For 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 With the drive mode is set to continuous shooting mode C consult your flash units instructions regarding flash intervals and light output during continuous shooting The coupling range of film speeds is ISO 25 to 800 without exposure compensation Use a tripod when the shutter speed is slow to prevent camera shake 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 facilitates slow shutter synchronization in combination with a TLA flash unit w In Av exposure mode 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 With Normal Flash E In Tv exposure mode 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 Set the shutter speed 1 30 sec or longer 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 th
36. ed objects 33 ocusing the Lens i This o camera can focus the lens automatically AF autofocus or manually MF manual focusing There are two auto focusing methods controlled by the focus dial S single autofocus and C continuous autofocus ee Furthermore fine tuning of manual focusing at single autofocus Page 36 one shot autofocus at manual focus Page 40 can be made You can improve focusing by selection of the appropriate fe mode for the gt subject Focus Mode Drive Mode uO Single Frame Shooting aC Continuous Shooting Function of Focus Button SS Single Auto Focus Focusing operates when the shutter release is depressed halfway and once the subject is in focus the focus is locked at that distance When focus cannot be achieved shutter does not operate Focusing method is the same as Single Frame Shooting During continuous shooting focus for successive exposures is locked at the setting established for the first frame When the focus can not be achieved and shutter does not operate it can be released the shutter by pressing the focus button AC Continuous Auto Focus Focusing operates continuously while the shutter release is depressed halfway Shutter operates whenever pressed regardiess of whether focus is achieved Focusing method is the same as Single Frame Shooting During continu
37. est before that it will keep the shutter open If the lock will not keep the shutter open the shutter should be held open without the lock Miscellaneous Shooting Techniques 49 50 Bottom Spot Metering Center Weighted Metering Sensibility Chart Average Light Metering fhe ain DE Re ta Gat Metering Sensibility Chart This camera is equipped with Spot Metering as standard With the prism attached Center weighted average metering is added You can switch metering types by shifting the lever on the prism finder lt Spot Metering gt mark In spot metering the camera measures only the subject brightness in the center of the viewfinder microprism area to determine the exposure value Exact exposure value can be determined Metering switch lever lt Center Weighted Average Light Metering gt CJ mark In center weighted average light metering mode the camera measures the light intensity with emphasis on the subject in the center of the viewfinder and also takes the brightness in the surrounding area into account to determine the exposure value Subjects with large contrast ranges work well with this metering system 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 with it If you are shooting with an ISO 100 film and f 2 0 lens in the center weighted average light m
38. etering mode for example first find 100 on the ISO column in the Lens Aperture table and locate 2 0 and 22 in this row minimum aperture of the Planar T 80mm is f 22 Then follow the corresponding oblique lines and find their intersecting points with the vertical line EV and horizontal line shutter speed This represents the limits of the metering range of an f 2 0 lens that is EV 1 to EV 21 The exposure value EV shows the coupling range of an exposure meter and represents the shutter speed and aperture combinations that yield the 1 60 1 125 NARA Do ONAAAANINGERAIISINAAAIAN i same exposure effect in a given ABAN YY IS SSS sn lighting condition For example 11 11 1 AAAS KAIAN NER S ASANA N wm TEV 13 in the chart sh hat Pit t ARARAS ASNAN SAA A NN MER in the chart shows that Parotid tt NAAAKAAAUNSAESSESESBERB OOOO aw YOU Can take same exposure ee ee ee ee ee at f 22 1 15 sec and 1 8 Spot ee range _ __ 1 1 25 sec Center weighted average light metering range The area marked by colored lines in the table represents the range of shutter speeds from 32 to 1 4000 second in which the camera can measure exposure in the auto exposure modes The range marked by thick lines represents the metering range in center weight average light metering with 80mm f 2 0 lens and ISO 100 Film 51 52 If there is a great diffe
39. f 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 flash unit s compensation is 1 the amount of light from the flash is set to 2 EV Press the SEL button on the flash he compensation scale appears on the display panel of the flash and the mark begins to blink Press the a and vw buttons of the flash to set the desired value 3 Press the SEL button again The mark changes from blinking to steady and compensation has been completed The compensation scale of the flash s display panel indicates the compensation value When the compensation amount on the flash is O no compensation the compensation scale will disappear after 8 seconds lt 5 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 down after approximately 80 seconds of camera power switch off Switching on the camera power will activate Auto ON to start charging the flash This power saving feature is useful during prolonged flash photography Mounting Index E S A Shoe Lock Ring Index lt 6 Shoe Stopper gt The mounting foot of the TLA360 has a shoe stopper slip off protector to prevent the flash from slipping off the camera unintentionally Before mountin
40. g or removing the flash do not forget to line up the mark on the shoe lock ring index with the mark on the mounting foot The TLA360 has a great number of functions in addition to those mentioned above Refer to the TLA360 Instruction Manual to take advantage of all the functions it provides 81 82 Waist Level Finder _ lt Attaching gt lt Removing gt Attaching index lt Attaching the Waist Level Finder gt Match finder attaching index with attaching index of camera body and insert Slide the finder toward the front until it latches securely in pace with a click Note that the image in the waist level finder is reversed compared to actual subjects Metering system switches to spot metering when attaching the Waist Level Finder Correct exposure may not be obtained if surrounding strong light is coming inside of Waist Level Finder Utilize dedicated optional flash bracket Page 92 for flash photography 8 Finder Release Lever lt How to raise the hood gt lt How to fold the hood gt The knob to raise the hood lt Removing Waist Lever Finder gt Lift the Finder Removing Lever toward the arrow mark and slide the Waist Level Finder backwards Removing Lever returns to original position automatically lt How to raise and fold the hood gt Raise the hood toward the arrow mark to open 2 Press the plate on both sides of the hood in and push the front and rear down to close
41. he switch operation due to light entering and affecting camera Page 92 It can also be used as an additional the metering cell Whenever this condition might flash extension cord socket with the AE prism finder occur lift the eyepiece shutter handle up to close the eyepiece TO 76 The CONTAX 645 is different from 35mm camera with reference to length and breadth ratio as the following comparison chart shows Also the chart refers to the illumination angle of the zoom flash zoom scaie Set the zoom scale of the flash one step wider in angle one step shorter than the focal length for even distribution of light The comparison chart shows one step wider angle With a fixed illumination angle for flash use the comparison chart to find a lens that provides an angle of view within the angle of the flash If you use narrow angle flash relative illumination is decreased on the edges of CONTAX 645 35mm 45mm 80mm 120mm 140mm 210mm 21mm 28mm 50mm 75mm 85mm 135mm Comparison Chart of Lens Angle of View and Flash illumination angle Lens Focal Length Lens Focal Length Setting Value of of 35mm camera flash illumination angle Equivalent to 35mm 24mm 35mm 50mm 70mm 100mm Dedicated Accessories Optional _ 78 CONTAX TLA360 Flash ae The TLA360 is a clip on TTL direct metering auto flash unit with power zoom and a guide number of 36 with 35mm lens square cover Equipped with the auto
42. he aperture and trip the shutter As long as the shutter release is kept depressed the shutter will remain open to expose the film 47 48 PROS I8 0 018 GOO 2 lt Cable Release Socket for Bulb Exposure gt The shutter can be held open for any desired period of time by connecting a commercially available mechanical cable release to this socket This method is suited for taking long duration photographs of stars requiring long exposures Batteries are not used during these mechanically actuated exposures in contrast with the bulb exposures mentioned above The exposure counter does not show the accumulated exposure time Install the mechanical cable release as shown in the illustration When the mechanical cable release is pressed the shutter will open to expose the film after the aperture is stopped down and mirror moves to the up position The shutter remains open until terminated manually Liquid crystal display is disappeared and went black in viewfinder at that time No data printing can be made in this shooting You can expose the film for any desired period of time The batteries are not used during this kind of exposure If you release the lock of the mechanical cable release the shutter will close to terminate the exposure A battery must be installed Any shooting mode may be used If you use a mechanical cable release which retracts slightly after locking make a preliminary t
43. it locks with a click gH a TLS CA A N SS Q Lens release 1 button lt Removing the Lens gt While pressing the lens release button turn the lens counter clockwise as far as it will go then pull it outward away from the camera Do not touch the lens elements or inside the camera lens when attaching and detaching the lens With film loaded in the camera avoid direct sunlight when changing lenses Place the lens caps on the lens after removal from the camera Also do not forget to attach the body cap to the camera body 1 Battery compartment locking knob Grip Battery as compartment Lift the battery compartment locking knob on Insert a 6V lithium battery 2CR5 with the plus the bottom of the camera set the mark e to and minus ends correctly located as 9 gt gt and remove the grip illustrated in the battery compartment inside the While pushing the rear of the grip by the thumb grip towards the arrow marked draw the front part of grip by the index finger towards arrow marked 2 Match the grip with camera s attaching points and attach it Then move the mark e on the locking knob to 9 by twisting the locking knob to lock 17 18 lt Battery Check gt lt Time to replace the battery gt Replace the battery lt Battery Check gt After the battery is loaded turn the camera on The battery v
44. jects Slow Shutter Speed Set a slow shutter speed to take pictures the flowing water To prevent camera shake with slow shutter speeds use a tripod lt Exposure Mode at Tv gt Warning Over Exposure lt Exposure Mode at Av gt Warning Over Exposure Minimum Aperture Vaiue blinking ___ 4000 blinking 3 Warning Under Exposure Warning Under Exposure Shutter Speed 32 blinking Full Opened Aperture MEET MS CD Value blinking If the subject is out of range of the exposure control system in an auto exposure mode one of above mentioned warnings is displayed inside viewfinder Correct as follows lt Over exposure warning gt When 4000 blinks in the aperture priority auto exposure mode or the minimum aperture blinks in shutter speed priority auto exposure mode over exposure will occur Because the subject is too bright re adjust the aperture or shutter speed so that blinking change to lighted It is also possible to reduce the light intensity with an optional ND filter lt Underexposure warning gt When 32 blinks in aperture priority auto exposure mode or the full opened aperture blinks in shutter speed priority auto exposure mode underexposure will occur Because the subject is too dark use additional light such as a dedicated flash to brighten up the subject Even though an over or under exposure warning appears exposures m
45. ket of film back insertion point deeply until the dark slide locks from either side in place Insert the dark slide into the dark slide pocket completely If the dark slide is not inserted fully into the dark slide until it locks in place to avoid loss of dark slide The dark slide cannot be removed if the film back is separated from the camera body insertion point the safely lock will prevent removal of the film back from the camera body Turn the film back lock button toward arrow mark and press the film back lock button all the way through then remove the film back The CONTAX 645 is constructed such that if the dark slide is not removed you can not trip shutter release button 13 14 A Attaching Index lt Attaching the AE Prism Finder gt Remove protective cap from prism bottom and viewfinder part of camera body Match attaching index of AE Prism Finder e with attaching index of camera body and put the finder into camera body Slide the finder forward until the rear latch locks securely in pace with a click Lift the Finder Removing Lever toward the arrow mark and slide AE Prism Finder backward Match attaching index of AE Prism Finder e s with attaching index of camera body f and lift the finder upward to remove it Finder Removing Lever will return to original position automatically Put the protective cap on both camera body and the finder after removal
46. matic flash setting feature the TLA360 can offer the following six functions in combination with the CONTAX 645 The flash illuminating angle shown on the TLA360 is used for 35mm camera lenses 35mm film size image plane size 24 x 36mm These functions can be used when the flash unit is directly attached to the accessory shoe on the top of AE prism finder The flash system is not automatically set when used off the accessory shoe through the TLA extension cord or TLA lighting system CONTAX TLA flash units with auto flash setting feature five contacts on the foot of the unit CAO Cap NORMO AY sa nut 118 so gg 0808 1715 2 34690 8m ee I HL 260M 35mm F 41 BED WMI lt 1 Auto Setting gt Function Auto film Auto aperture Flash Mode speed setting setting TTL auto O O Normal auto O x Manual 0 O Stroboscopic O O O The camera setting is automatically set on the flash unit X Not automatically set lt 2 Auto Setting of Illumination Angle gt Illumination angle of flash is set automatically to match the focal length of the lens attached to the camera body How to set Attach the flash to the camera s accessory shoe and turn the power switch of the flash on The illumination angle of the flash is automatically set to match the lens installed on the body The flash display panel displays the focal length as though it were a 35mm lens It will be co
47. me Normally 67 68 i A Drive Mode Dial Turn the drive mode dial to select the self timer mode 2 or O10 Focus the lens compose and depress the shutter release The self timer will start to operate and the shutter will be tripped after two seconds or ten seconds When the self timer is operating the self timer LED on the front of the camera blinks When it is not possible to keep your eye at the viewfinder when using the self timer block the viewfinder eyepiece with the eyepiece shutter for shooting to prevent stray light Sett timer LED from entering through the eyepiece and adversely affecting exposure The self timer is running after Mirror moves to the up position in the self timer mode 2 Mount the camera on a tripod when you are using the self timer The self timer cannot be used in conjunction with bulb exposure When the shutter release is depressed and while the self timer is running the counter will count down the time until the exposure is made then reset itself and restart as a exposure counter To cancel the self timer after starting turn the main switch off or change the drive mode Mirror up Button This photographic function moves the mirror up in advance of the exposure to minimize vibration and preserve image resolution It is especially useful when the tripod mounted camera is used for long exposures particularly with long teleph
48. meter cannot be used when taking pictures with infrared film Determine the exposure in accordance with the instructions of the infrared film 2 Infrared compensation mark When using infrared film with an infrared filter infrared compensation is necessary since the point of focus will shift slightly compared to visible light photography Lenses are provided with an infrared compensation mark for this purpose lt How to take Infrared Photography gt 1 First focus the subject without a filter To focus set the focusing mode to M and focus manually Attach the desired filter shift the distance scale to the position of the compensation mark and shoot When using color infrared film follow the instructions tn the sheet packed with it 71 Te 250 F2 0 1 0 Av P80 2 0 120 When you use the data back function the following photographic data will be printed automatically This information may be utilized for record keeping or filing of photographs 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture value 3 Exposure compensation value 4 Exposure Mode 5 The type of lens 6 The type of film 120 film or 220 film When bulb exposures are taken bulb is displayed as the indication of shutter speed The printing position is outside the frame as shown in the illustration above and it is not printed on the pictures It is possible that some data may over print other data due to limited printing space
49. n 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 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 When camera fail to function suddenly Though rarely it may fail to function because strong external static electricity In this case set the main switch to OFF remove the battery reload it and use the camera again 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 f you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period of time remove the battery to prevent possible damage by battery leakage lt Caution on Use of Accessories gt When shooting with a Polarizing Filter use a circular polarizing filter preger Raw 9 os ae 0 T o Q Basi T1 12 The Film Back is the film compartment Load film onto a 120 220 film insert or 220 vacuum film insert and snap it into the Film Back for usage You can attach or remove the film back from the camera body easily during shooting If you have a spare film back you can DTake color or black amp white photographs or
50. ngth of the strap and press your arms against your body Keep your elbows tucked in to steady the camera To take sharp pictures the camera must be held steadily 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 A tripod and cable switch LA type are recommended for use with long shutter speeds such as when shooting at night Secure the exposed roll it by E bending the tip of the shielding paper inside When the film is completely exposed the Make sure that the film on the roll does not camera will automatically advance the through loosen and seal immediately by moistening the camera The exposure counter inside the the glue tape on the film end viewfinder is displays E Remove the film from the camera in subdued lighting Open the Camera Back and remove the Film Exposed films should be developed as soon as possible Insert Move the empty spool from the top to the lower take up compartment for loading of the next film roll Pull the Spool Pressure Plate on the film insert outward to remove the film To advance the film from midway through a roll press the manual wind button on the side of the camera body do not use pins needles or other sharply point
51. ode 2 the focus is locked at the time of the first picture subsequent pictures are made at the same lens focus setting if a shifting or unstable subject makes it impossible for the camera to establish focus lock the focusing mark will blink on the viewfinder s focusing indicator to show that focus cannot be locked In this condition the shutter release will not operate To photograph under this condition establish focus lock by focusing on another subject at the same distance as the original subject then re compose to take the original composition For shutter priority photography when the focusing mark blinks on the viewfinder s focusing indicator press the shutter while holding the focus button depressed The shutter will operate m When Using C Continuous Auto Focus It is recommended to use C for shooting the moving subject continuously The auto focus mechanism operates continuously as long as the shutter release is depressed halfway focus is not locked Make sure the subject is in sharp focus then shoot in the continuous shooting mode C focus is measured and locked independently for each frame Even when the mark blinks in the viewfinder s focusing indicator and focusing is impossible the shutter can be tripped by depressing the shutter release The camera s autofocus system may not follow continuously depending on the movement or change of the subject 37
52. of the setting value on exposure compensation dial After taking pictures with exposure compensation be sure to return the dial to O No compensation compensation Backlighted Subjects Exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 When shooting subjects against the light in center weighted average light metering mode such as under a bright sky on an ocean beach in front of a window etc where the greater part of your picture is occupied by a bright background the subject will likely be under exposed as in a silhouette Use exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 to give more exposure to the subject compensation Spotlighted Subjects Exposure compensation of 1 3 to 2 When shooting a spotlighted subject in the center weighted average light metering mode where a dark background predominates the subject will be overexposed and turn out too bright Use an exposure compensation of 41 3 to 2 to reduce the amount of light on the subject 53 54 Main power switch 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 in an auto exposure mode It is used when shooting a backlighted subject or when continuously shooting a moving subject at a fixed exposure When the main switch is set to AEL the exposure value will be stored in the camera s memory so that when the shutter
53. oltage is normal if Battery warning mark does not appear in viewfinder lt Battery Replacement gt You should replace the battery when appears in viewfinder Turn the main switch off and replace the battery with new one Although you can take pictures after the appears replace the battery as soon as possible If the battery voltage drops below the effective limit the q blinks or all viewfinder indicators disappear and the camera will no longer operate The voltage of some batteries may temporarily decrease causing the D to appear when they are first loaded into the camera If D appears soon after new battery is loaded turn the main switch off and then back on again If the q does not reappear the battery is good OFF Position ON Position AEL Position The main power switch turns the camera on or off and sets or releases the AE lock The main power switch should be locked at a click position when shooting to prevent it from being shifted by mistake OFF Red mark is not visible When the red mark is not visible the main switch is off If you are not using the camera turn off the main power switch to prevent the shutter from being inadvertently tripped ON mark The camera is turned on AEL mark The AE Lock is useful for shooting with backlighting or continuous shooting of a moving subject at a fixed exposure For details on the AE
54. or minus 2EV on the flashmeter indicator in the viewfinder The amount of flash adjusted flash duration will be placed into memory simultaneously Metering a If the flashmeter indicates the correct value insure that the flash is fully charged and shoot If it indicates incorrect exposure adjust the aperture so that it indicates the correct value and shoot If it is impossible to adjust with the aperture or if the measured value blinks because the error exceeds 2 EV re adjust the aperture and use the pre flash meter again The adjusted flash duration amount of flash will be stored in memory until the pre flash lever is returned to its original position The flash duration will remain the same through as many shots as desired as long as the pre flash lever is activated f exposure compensation is added before the pre flash is activated a mis adjustment will occur in a range of 2EV around the compensated value lt Pre flash TTL Manual Flash gt The Pre flash TTL manual flash mode may be used in TTL pre flash metering on a TLA or any ordinary flash unit Mount the flash unit on the camera s accessory shoe or connect it to the shynchro terminal Set the camera s exposure mode to M Set the shutter speed to 1 125 sec or longer and set the aperture Make sure that all connected flash units are fully charged Compose the subject for measurement of exposure and turn the pre flash lever The came
55. oto lenses It eliminates the possibility of even the slightest mirror bounce which could affect image resolution This technique is also useful for close up photography or copy photography where vibration may degrade performance Effectiveness is enhanced with the addition of a cable switch LA type Focus on the subject and compose your picture Press the mirror up button The mirror moves to the up position the finder screen blacks out completely Auto Focus and Exposure is locked when the mirror up button is pressed Press the shutter release button of the cable switch to take a photo Use the CONTAX Cable Switch LA type CONTAX Cable Switches L type cannot be used After the photo is taken the mirror is returned to its normal position f the main power switch is turned off during mirror up operation or no operation of camera for 16 seconds the mirror is returned to its normal position Mirror up is not possible without an installed lens Do not face the lens to the sun during mirror up photography The shutter could be damaged 69 Infrared Photography 70 HHTHH FREES SH PET EGT TT TT tr IT Ti E Ue SUT eee eee ee SUT TTT EET TTT ETT TT TTT PY SITU TT ET TTT ET ETT TT ETT T RENE AEINNNA QUT TTT TT TTT EE TT TT TTT 4 5 8 15 O 13 1725 5 infrared compensation mark 0 Exposure The camera s exposure
56. ous shooting focus is measured independently for each time When the focus button is pressed focus lock is operated Fine tuning of manual focusing can be made My Manual Focus Focus is performed manually by turning focusing ring Focusing method is the same as Single Frame Shooting Focusing operates automatically when focus button is pressed And once it is focused on your subject the focus is locked at that distance One shot autofocus 35 36 k eae ee QUE ET TT Te es 135 CR MM SME BES i Focus Dial 1 Turn focus dial to either S or C Aim the focusing frame at your subject and depress the shutter release half way As focusing is performed automatically the focusing mark gt will light in the viewfinder Depress the shutter release fully to take picture Fine Tuning of Manual Focusing After the focusing mark e illuminates in the viewfinder the lens can be adjusted by turning the focusing ring manually in focus mode of S Fine manual adjustments to the auto focusing system can be made very quickly When using S Single Auto Focus It is recommended to use S for shooting of the general subject such as still subject When the shutter release is depressed halfway focusing is performed automatically and locked when focus is achieved Shutter can be released only when the focus is achieved In continuous shooting m
57. posure Compensation for 3 Consecutive Frames gt This mode allows you to take pictures automatically in three different steps of exposure normal over exposure and under exposure Even when taking pictures under fluctuating exposure conditions pictures can easily be captured without worrying about exposure settings A B C is an acronym of Automatic Bracketing Control In the A B C Mode the shutter speed or aperture is adjusted for automatic exposure compensation Exposure Mode Controlled Item Aperture Priority auto Shutter Speed exposure mode Av Shutter speed priority Aperture auto exposure mode Tv Manual M Shutter Speed The shutter speed and aperture are controlled automatically when their controllable range are exceeded Move the A B C lever to select the compensation value Choose from two compensation values plus minus 0 5 EV or plus minus 1 EV When the exposure compensation dial is set to any position other than 0 the A B C mode is engaged according to the value selected 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 56 lt 3 Using the A B C Mode Automatic Exposure Compensation for 3 Consecutive Frames gt This mode allows you to take pictures automatically in three different steps of exposure normal over exposure and
58. ra will automatically stop down the aperture and fire the flash but without tripping the shutter An error relative to the correct value will be displayed in a range of 2 EV on the flashmeter indicator in the viewfinder If the flashmeter indicates a plus or minus value adjust aperture so that it indicates the correct value and shoot lf it is impossible to adjust the aperture or if the measured value blinks because the error exceeds 2 EV re adjust the aperture and use the pre flash again Take a photograph after making sure the flash in fully charged Because some large size flash units do not synchronize at 1 125sec we recommended making preliminary tests before use The pre flash is designed to fire by means of an electronic switch Some flash units do not enable light metering by pre flash with the flashmeter 65 66 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 90 sec it does not matter where the shutter speed dial is set Set the aperture and shoot Set the aperture according to the instructions for the flash unit When using a cord type flash that has no direct x contact connect the cord to the sync terminal on the side of the camera lt Flash Photography with Waist Level Finder gt Using the optional Flash Bracket MSB 1 See the det
59. raphy using perspective control with Auto Bellows or when it is necessary to precisely determine a composition during copying work etc Finder Release Screen gt ti Lever Frame Claw o 0 lt Replacing Focusing Screen gt 1 Detaching the screen ODetach the finder Refer to page 14 Pick up the screen frame claw with finger tip pull up gently and remove the focusing screen Store the removed screen in the case vacated by the installed screen to avoid dirt or scratches 2 Mounting the focusing screen Insert the edge of the focusing screen underneath the screen pressing spring Do not press or bend the screen pressing spring directly it may damage the camera aFocusing n Screen Nf 4 Press it down gently until it locks with a click When replacing the focusing screen always use the supplied tweezers to prevent the mirror and screen against scratches and fingerprints If the screen is dusty use a blower or soft lens brush to remove Unused focusing screens should be stored in the screen case according to the instructions on the case 91 92 Quick Shoe Adapter This adapter is for attaching and removing the camera from tripod quickly Also it is convenient to use when you can not attach the camera with Polaroid Back to tripod See instruction manual of Quick Shoe Adapter for the details of handling Shutter ee ry Connecting
60. rence in brightness between the subject and its background the subject will not be correctly exposed Use the exposure compensation dial to correct this situation Exposure compensation can also be used for intentional over and under exposure There are three methods of compensating exposure lt 1 Using the Exposure Compensation Dial gt Normally the exposure compensation dial is set to 0 in all exposure modes To compensate the expo sure set the dial so that the desired compensating value aligns with the index mark It can be set in 1 3 EV increments within a range of 2 EV to 2 EV When the exposure compensation dial is set anywhere except 0 the mark will blink in the viewfinder indicating that exposure compensation is in effect ry cy ce Cr t BEEN Compensate 1 EV at Av or Tv Exposure Mode Exposure Compensation index Exposure Compensation Dial Exposure compensation is useful in both the aperture priority Av and shutter speed priority Tv auto mode at the exposure Exposure Mode Exposure Correction Aperture priority auto Shutter Speed exposure mode Av Shutter speed priority Aperture auto exposure mode Tv In the manual exposure mode M exposure compensation cannot be made by exposure compensation dial Inside viewfinder blinks The exposure meter shows the difference between the set value and appropriate exposure basis
61. ro 100 Type 667 Type 669 and others Picture size 41 5 x 56mm Size 172 5 W x 118 5 H x 36 5 D mm Weight 400g Specifications and design are subject to change without notice 85 86 Battery Compartment Change Over __ Switch Vertical Shutter SQ Button 4 Vertical Shutter Lock Lever Screw for installation The grip of the CONTAX 645 can be replaced with the Battery Holder MP 1 After installation it operates the CONTAX 645 with 1 5V alkaline AA batteries or 6V lithium batteries 2CR5 The Battery Holder MP 1 offers a larger battery reserve along with other important features lt Features gt This holder doubles as a vertical grip with a highly ergonomic finish 2CR5 Battery Compartment l Cable Switch Socket Pe External Power Source Socket Battery Compartment for 1 5V alkaline AA battery Battery NE Cover Removing Knob 2 A shutter release button and focus button is integrated for vertical shooting A locking mechanism is incorporated to prevent inadvertent shutter release Four 1 5V AA alkaline batteries or one 2CR5 6V lithium battery can be used A switch allows selection of either battery type When one battery voltage drops a battery warning mark blinks If it is happened switch to another battery so as to continue the shooting AA type batteries can be replaced without removing the battery holder from the camera lt Installing gt 1
62. rrect for the installed lens 80 Display of TLA360 installed Lens The indication of TLA360 Flash AUTO ZOOM 24mm Relative illumination is going down Distagon T 35mm F3 5 Distagon T 45mm F2 8 AUTO ZOOM 24mm Planar T 80mm F2 AUTO ZOOM 35mm Apo Macro Planar T AUTO ZOOM 50mm 420mm F4 Sonnar T 140mm F2 8 AUTO ZOOM 70mm Sonnar T 210mm F4 AUTO ZOOM 85mm If the lens is changed while the flash display is set to AUTO ZOOM the illumination angle will be reset to reflect the newly installed lens lt 3 How to set the illumination angle gt When you press the zooming button of flash it will change to manual setting Whenever the zooming button is pressed the zoom focal length will change Note that the indicated focal length on the display panel will correspond to a 35mm camera See the comparison chart on page 76 as a reference Caution When setting TLA flash illumination angle The TLA flash illumination angle zooming scale indicates the image angle focal length as a 35mm camera lens The CONTAX 645 is different from 35mm film size with reference to length and breadth ratio Set the illumination angle by referring to the comparison chart on page 76 for flash photography lt 4 Flash Unit Light Compensation gt Flash compensation can only be used in the TTL auto flash mode Compensation is activated in 1 3 steps in the range of 3EV to 1 EV The compensation amount o
63. sh System this camera is designed to provide TTL direct light metering with which the amount of flash can be automatically controlled by the TLA system Pre flash metering may be used with a CONTAX TLA flash unit or ordinary flash unit having only an X contact When using the TLA360 Flash Unit be sure to read the section CONTAX TLA360 Flash Unit on page 78 Precautions during use of TLA Flash The description of TLA flash illumination angle zooming scale is explained according to 35mm camera lens usage 5mm image plane size 24 x 36mm Set the flash illumination angle by referring to the comparison chart on Page 76 lt Taking Pictures in TTL Direct Light Metering gt Mount the TLA flash unit on the camera s accessory shoe and turn it on In case of Zoom Flash set illumination angle zoom scale according to the comparison chart on Page 76 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 Measured value Automatically set in ambient light shutter speed Display 32 to 1 60 sec 1 60 sec 60 lights 1 60 to 1 125 sec 1 60 to 1 125 sec 60 lights 425 lights 1 180 to 1 4000 sec 1 125 sec 125 blinks If the display of shutter speed blinks at 1 125 sec after the fl
64. ter 16 exposures and wind the film when the end of shielding paper reaches pressure plate With Bar Code System films the camera will not operate after reading the bar code and 120 and 220 alternately illuminates f the pressure plate is not set properly advance the film through the camera and re load a new roll Zo Exposure Counter and Display Window of Fim Type 30 Display window of film type ar Exposure counter gt Window lt Exposure counter window gt The exposure counter is displayed both inside the viewfinder and the exposure counter window The counter display starts at S start and continues to 16 from 1 to 16 for 120 film It begins at S and continues to 32 from 1 to 32 for 220 film The counter display is of the additive type lt Display window of film type gt The display window shows the position of the pressure plate Exposure mode selector lever Use this lever to change exposure modes Press in the exposure mode lock release button and turn the exposure mode selector lever to set the exposure mode index to desired position For details on exposure modes see pages 42 48 The drive mode dial allows you to select one of the following modes S Single frame shooting mode Each time the shutter release is depressed one frame is exposed and the film is advanced to the next photo C Continuous shooting mode While
65. the Film ISO Lock Release Button turn Film ISO dial to set The film speed may be set in 1 38 step increments over the range from ISO 6 6400 index i When the Bar Code System is used page 25 set the Film ISO d Value in ex to colored orange The film speed is automatically set to ISO 100 when film other than bar coded system film is loaded with setting the Film iSO oe 150 index to Release Button lt Dial Film Dial Display and ISO value indicates automatic setting Film Dial 3 6 i2 2 o 50 6 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 display ISO value 8 10 16 20 32 40 54 80 125 160 250 320 500 640 1000 1250 2000 2500 4000 5000 26 Raise the Camera Back Release Knob on film back and turn toward arrow to open the Camera Back Remove 120 220 Film Insert Squeeze the release handle of the film insert as shown in the illustration to release the lock Then remove Hold index plate located to the rear of the pressure plate pull out pressure plate and rotate as required Match the a mark with the type of film 120 220 being used Film Type indication 120 roll film has shielding paper throughout the entire rol while 220 roll film has shielding paper at the head and tail ends only Proper focusing can only be obtained by changing the position of the pressure plate for either film type Set the
66. the shutter release is depressed the camera continues to take pictures at a maximum speed of about 1 6 frames per second The shooting speed changes according to the shutter speed film speed and whether or not dates are imprinted between frames battery condition etc S 2 810 Self timer shooting mode Use this mode for self timer shooting For details see page 68 Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Dial Index Shutter Speed Dial 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 8 8 sec to 4000 1 4000 sec The shutter speed must be set at a click position for shooting ol 32 Press the shutter Shutter Release release button halfway x Button Press the shutter p _ release button fully oo The operation of the shutter release button has two steps When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the viewfinder display is lit The auto focus and metering functions begin to operate When the shutter release button is depressed fully the shutter release trips Before loading film practice by tripping the shutter release button several times Press the shutter release button lightly with the pad of your index finger to prevent camera shake Horizontal Position Vertical Position _ Adjust the le
67. ton is being pressed Aperture stopped down operation cannot be done when the exposure mode is Tv 73 74 When the lens is focused on a subject not only the subject itself but also a certain zone in front of and behind it will turn out sharp in the picture This is called the depth of field of a lens and it varies as follows The smaller the aperture the wider the depth of field and visa versa The greater the subject distance the wider the depth of field and vice versa The zone of sharpness behind the point on which the lens is focused is wider than that in front of it Lenses with a shorter focal length have a wider depth of field than those with a longer focal length The zone of sharpness can be checked on the depth of field scale of a lens For example tf you use an f 2 0 80mm lens and shoot a subject at 2 5m with an aperture of f 22 all objects within the range between the two 22s on the scale that is from approximately 1 7m to 4 1m will be rendered sharp in your picture Eyepiece Shutter Flash Extension Cord Socket _ CONTAX B45 Eyepiece Shutter Flash extension cord socket A chance of exposure error exists if the Use the Flash Bracket Optional Accessory for Flash photographer s eye is not at the eyepiece during Photography whenever the Waist Level Finder is used exposure This may happen during self timer or cable This socket connects the TLA flash connector to t
68. ure blinking minimum aperture t If is lighted the lens is not installed When the aperture except full opened aperture or minimum aperture in spot metering blinks it is out of metering range 21 do Shutter Speed Shutter Speed and aperture value are displayed as follows The camera displays the shutter speeds from 1 4000 sec to 32 sec 4000 means 1 4000 sec and 125 means 1 125 sec 8 means 8 sec If the exposure mode is set to Av the displayed aperture will be within 1 2 step of the actual value In Tv and M modes the actual value will be shown When you set the X shutter speed 90 will illuminate When B is selected buLb will illuminate Also in the aperture priority mode Av the 645 displays an under exposure warning blinking 32 and an over exposure warning blinking 4000 When the shutter speed except 32 or 4000 blinks in spot metering it is out of metering range 4 Exposure Meter The meter indicates the following depending on exposure mode t Auto exposure modes Tv Av modes Displays the amount of exposure compensation Example 7 0EV compensation Manual exposure M M mode M Displays the difference between manual expo sure value and metering value Example 2EV or more Under exposure 3 When the pre flash is fired Flashmeter is displayed FL Example 0 7EV Over
69. use different film ISOs interchangeably 2 Change to spare film back quickly and can take photograph without stopping to reload Shutter curtain The shutter curtain is a precision component please do not touch it with your finger film or any foreign object When removing the film back from camera body place the rear cap on the body to protect shutter curtain By placing the cover of the film box into film back memo holder you can distinguish the film type It is recommended to follow this procedure particularly when you use more than one film back A iil Connecting metal fittings Metal fittings tray Metal fittings 4 Connecting metal fittings pit lt Attaching the Film Back gt Remove the rear cap of the camera body and the front cap of the film back before attachment together Insert the attaching metal fittings located on the camera body precisely into the attaching metal fittings tray of the film back Insert connecting metal fittings pit located near the top of the film back into connecting metal fittings of the camera body until the film back locks with a click Film Back Lock Button Dark Slide Dark Slide Pocket Dark Slide Put it into insertion Point S Remove the dark slide pocket Remove dark slide and insert it into dark slide lt Removal of Film Back gt pocket of film back Insert the dark slide into the gray dark slide You can insert it into the dark slide poc
70. y in Viewfinder Battery Warning Mark Exposure Counter self timer remaining time A B C Mode film end exposure metering mark flash mark focusing mark aperture value shutter speed exposure meter Film Loading Semi automatic loading to match start position mark 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 2 sec 10 sec Multi exposure Setting with Multi Exposure Lever Winding speed Up to approx 1 6 frames sec on continuous shooting C mode with a new battery at ordinary temperature as tested according to CONTAX testing standard Exposure counter Automatically resetting additive type Accessory shoe _ Direct X contact provided with TLA flash contact Data recording function Record photographic data outside the frame The contents of recording F stop shutter speed exposure compensation value exposure mode type of lens film type Power Source One 2CR5 6V lithium battery Battery Check Automatic check Display in viewfinder Battery Capacity About 30 rolls of 120 film with a new battery at ordinary temperature as tested according to CONTAX testing standard Other details Aperture stop down button Mirror up feature Dimension weight Camera body

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