Contax M1 Instruction Manual

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We greatly appreciate your purchase of this Contax Nl camera. The
Contax Nl is an autofocus single lens reflex camera based on the Contax'
fundamental principle of "building cameras for creating works of art".
Automatic or manual focus can be selected according to the subject and
setting so that the user can achieve the desired results with accuracy.
The ContaxN1 is equippedwith many featuresthat will maximizecreative
photographicpossibilities.
Read these instructionscarefullybeforeusingthe
camerato ensureproperuse and a longservicelife.Some of the notable
featuresinclude:
O A S-frameautofocusdetectionsite patternthat is spread wider throughout
the viewfinder.The user can selecta singlesite or have the sites detect
focus automatically.
@ n nign speed shutterwith an automaticshutterspeed range of 32 secondsto
1/8000second,with flashsync at 1/250second.
@ FocusAuto-BracketControl,for automaticshiftingof the focusingdistance
duringa sequenceof exposures.
@ Use of high-performanceCarl Zeiss T* lenses and various accessoriesfor
expandingthe rangeof photographicpossibilities.
<Attaching the strap>
tl Attach the protector to the
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flng.
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Attachthe triangularring to the
SUSpenStOn flng.
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tU protectorand triangularring and
attachit as shownon the diagram.
CONTENTS
Attachingthe Strap
1. Insertingthe batteryand
" 12
checkingthe batterypower
2. Mountingand removirglenses """ 14
" 15
3. Adjustingthe diopter""
mode "" 24
autoexposure
Usingthe program
""' 27
1. Selectingthe focusframes
2. Focusingin the autofocusmode "" 29
""" 34
3. Focusingmanually
1. Types of meteringmodes
and theirfeatures
"' 40
1. Taking photoswith the aperture
prioritymode "Av" (aperture
" 43
priorityauto exposure)mode
2. Takingphotoswith shutterspeed
prioritysettings "Tv" (shutter
" 44
priorityauto exposure)mode'
Takingphotosusinga
ContaxTLA flash
"" 61
Usingthe commanddialas the
dial " """"' 72
exposurecompensation
1. List of customfunctions
""'78
on photography
Basicinformation
""" 79
Troubleshooting
1 . LCD viewfinderFE-1
2 . C o n t a xD a t ab a c kD - 1 0
3 . ContaxPowerpack P-8 '
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"""" 89
DisplayPaneland ViewfinderDisplay
Namesof Parts
4.
5.
6.
7.
Mainswitch
Shutterreleasebutton
Holdingthe camera ""
Loadingfilm '
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17
17
18
""'21
8 . R e m o v i n gf i l m
9. Settingthe film speedmanually""' 22
"" 23
10. Switchingthe drivemode
4 . Takingphotoswith the focus
shiftedin three differentsteps
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(FocusABC mode)
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2. Meteringrange
3. Takingphotosin the program
auto mode "P" (programauto
"" 45
"":"'
exposure)mode
4. Takingphotoswith the exposure
set manually
"M" (manualexposure)mode """"' 46
5. Usingthe bulbexposuremode """' 47
6. Takingphotoswith exposure
"""" 48
compensation
""" 55
7. TakingMultipleexposure
"""' 57
8. Usingthe selftimer
"" 58
9. Checkingthe depthof field
""' 59
10. Cableswitchsocket
" 59
11. Replacingthe cameraback
2. Takingphotosusinga
ContaxTLA360flash
3. Takingphotosusingother
flasheswith the X contact
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Usingthe commanddialas the
"" 72
shutterdial '
2. Settingthe customfunctions
54.
65.
96.
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Shutterspeedand
aperturevalue display
4. CameraCare and Precautions
ContaxCableswitchLA type """"' 91
ContaxMountadapterNAM-1"""" 92
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FocusingscreensFX type
7. ContaxFlexiblecase C-8
Accessoryshoe (page61)
Exposurecompensation
dial (page48)
Dedicatedflash contact (page 61)
Diopteradjustment
dial(page15)
DirectX contact(page 70)
Exposurecompensation
dial lock releasebutton(page48)
Shutterspeeddial (page44)
ExposureABC lever(page 50)
Shutterdial lock release
button (page 72)
Drivebutton(page23)
Displaypanel(page8)
Exposuremode lever
(page22,43 and 76)
Light button
(page10)
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Lens mark
(page14)
Straplug
(page3)
Main switch
(p a g e1 6 )
Shutterrelease
button(page17)
Batterycompartment
Lens release
button(page 14)
Meteringlever (page 39)
releaseknob (page 12)
Selftimer LED (page57)
Screen releaseclaw (page 94)
Mount(page 14)
Commanddial
(pages22,23 and72)
Exposure
checkbutton(page10)
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Aperturestop-downbutton(page 58)
AF supplementarylight(page29)
Eyecup (page 15)
Viewfindereyepiece(page 9)
Eyepieceshutter(page 57)
Manualselect lever (page 28)
Auto select lever (page 27)
Focusdial (page29)
Focus button(page 35)
Exposuremode lock
releasebutton
( p a g e2 2 ,4 3 and 76)
Filmcheck
window
Cameraback release
knob(page18)
Battery
compartment
(page12)
Rewindlock release
button(page21)
Cameraback (page 59)
Tripod Socket
Syncterminal(page70)
Rewindlever (page 21)
Cableswitchsocket(page 91)
Shuttercurtains(page 18)
Externalpower socket(page 89)
LCD viewfindercontacts(page 85)
Spool (page 20)
Filmfixingshaft
(page18)
Camera back
releasepin
(page 59)
Filmchamber
(p a g e1 8 )
Camera back
(page 59)
DX contacts(page 18)
Databack contacts(page 86)
Filmtip mark
(page19)
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<Displaypanel>
Exposure
counter(page19)
Selftimer remainingtime (page57)
ABCand FocusABC
Exposure
shootingorder (pages50 and 36)
Drive mode (page 23)
. Self timer mode (page 57)
(10 seconds/2seconds)
. Singleframe shootingmode (page 23)
. Continuousshootingmode (page 23)
Multipleexposure
numbersetting(page55)
in multiple
Remaining
exposures
mode(page55)
exposure
Remainingbattery
power (page 13)
Bulb exposuretime (page 47)
Film loadingindicators
. No film (page19)
. Film advanceerror (page 19)
. Film advancenormal (page 19)
. Film advancing(displayincrements)
. End of film (page21)
. Film rewinding(displaydecrements)
. End of rewind(page21)
Multipleexposure
mode(page55)
Aperturevalue
(page 43)
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Focusframe selectionindicators
. Auto selectmode (page 29)
. Manualselect mode (page 29)
value(page72)
Exposure
compensation
. 1/3EV increments
. 112EY increments
Shutterspeed (page 44)
Film speed (page 22)
. DX: For automaticsetting(page 20)
. fSO: For manualsetting(page 22)
Customfunctions(page 74)
<Viewfinderdisplay>
Spotmeteringrange
(Areaapprox.3 mm in diameterat center of
viewfinder)(page a0)
Focusframe (page 27)
. Auto select mode (page 27)
. Manualselect mode (page 28)
Flashmark (page61)
Meteringmode
(pagea0)
. Evaluativemetering
. Center-weighted
averagelight
metering
. Spot metering
Focus indicators(pages29 and 35)
"O" lit: In focus
"D" lit: Focusis behindthe subject
"(" lit: Focus is in front of subject
AE lock (page 53)
Exposure
ABC
Exposuremeter(page39)
value
Exposure
compensation
(pages48 and72)
. 1/3EV increments
.112EVincrements
(page39)
Meteringdifference
mode (page 50)
FocusABC
mode (page 36)
Shutterspeed
(page 44)
Exposure
counter(page18)
time(page57)
Selftimerremaining
Aperturevalue (page 43)
ExposureABC and FocusABC shootingorder
(pages36 and 50)
Manuatexposure(page 46)
Multipleexposurenumbersetting(page55)
Remainingexposuresin multipleexposuremode (page55)
Film loadingindicators(page 19)
Exposurecompensation(page 48)
The ContaxN1's viewfinderservesas the main informationsourcefor focus,
exposureand film status.
The viewfinderdisplayturns on when the operationsbeloware performed,then
automaticallyturns off after 16 secondsto save power.
e When the main switchis turnedon.
@ Wnen the exposurecheck buttonis pressedor shutterbuttonis half-pressed
whilethe main switchis turnedon.
lf some actionis taken,such as changingaperture,shutterspeed or any dial
is used whilethe viewfinderdisplayis lit,the displaytime is extended
another16 seconds.
. Thetimedisplay(powerholdtime)canbe changed.(Page74)
The viewfinder display turns off in the following cases:
. Duringshooting.
. When the end of the film is reached.
. Whilethe film is rewinding.
. When rewindingis completed.
. ln the all imprintmode.
. When there is a film advanceerror.
. When the batteryis spent.
. When the exposuremode lever is set to ISO or CF.
<Displaypanel illumination>
The displaypanelcan be illuminated
when viewingconditionsrequire. The
lightturns on and off each time the
'LIGHT' buttonis pressed.
. lf other dials or buttonsare operatedwhile the displaypanel is lit, the durationof
extended.The displaypanellightturnsoff as soon as the
illumination
is automatically
shutteris released.
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PRIORTO
BASIGOPERATIONS
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Thissectiondescribesproceduresthat shouldbe taken priorto photographing
andincludesbasicoperationsof this camera.
lf you alreadyhave basicknowledgeon handlinga cameraand wish to start
takingphotographsimmediately,proceedto "SIMPLESHOOTING
PROCEDURE"
on page24.
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<lnserting the battery>
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Turn the main switchoff before
insertingthe battery.
Lift the battery compartment
I release knob and turn it in the
direction of the arrow until it stops.
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l| Press on the center, slide in the
C direction of the arrow to remove
the battery compartment.
Q Insert a 6V lithium battery (2CR5)
U into the battery compartment.
Ensure that the battery contacts and
those in the battery compartment
match.
Line up the edge of the battery
compartment with the edge mark
on the camera's body, then slide in
the direction of the arrow to attach.
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Edge mark
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[, Turn the battery compartment
rf release knob clockwise to fasten.
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. Lowerthe releaseknob into its original
position.
. The "E"
batterymark appearsin the
displaypanel.
. Even when using a new battery,during
continuousshootingor at low temperatures
the voltage may decreasemomentarilyand
mark may light.lf this happens,
the "E"
turn the main switchoff then back on 2 or 3
mark lights,there is
times.lf the "E"
enough batterypower.
<Checkingthe battery power>
The"E"
marksmeanthe following:
Checkthe batterypower with the main switchturned on.
EA
There is sufficientbatterypower.
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Batterypoweris low and will need replacementsoon.
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(ftashins)
Replacewith a new battery.
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(ftashing)
Camerawill not operate.
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<Mounting lenses>
,l Remove the camera's body cap
I and the lens rear cap.
!l Line up the mount mark on the
C lens with the lens mark on the
camera, insert the lens, then turn it
clockwise until a click is heard and
the lens is firmly engaged.
<Removing lenses>
Press the lens release button and
turn the lens counterclockwise all
the way until it stops, then pull it
forward to remove it.
Lens releasebutton
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. Be carefulnotto touchthelenssurfaceor
and
theinsideof thebodywhenmounting
lenses.
removing
. Whenreplacing
thelenswhilefilmis loaded
do so in theshade,avoiding
in thecamera,
directsunlight.
This camera is equipped with a builtin diopter correction mechanism.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial and
adjust for your vision.
The adjustmentrangeis -3D to + 1D
(Diopter).
. lf thedioptercannotbe sufficiently
adjusted
usingthecamera's
dioptercorrection
mechanism,
usea separately
soldFMtype
diopter
lens.
<Attachinga diopter lens>
The diopteradjustmentrangers as
follows:
Diopterlens
Builtin
Eyepiece
flng
Ad
-3D to +1D
FM -3
-6D to -2D
FM +2
-1D to +3D
<Attaching a diopter lens>
Removethe camera'seyepiecering
and screw in the diopterlens.
Eyecup
L5
The main switch is used to turn the
power on and off and to activate the
AEL (AE lock) mode.
. Setthemainswitchat theclickposition
to
prevent
operation.
accidental
OFF:
When the red mark is not visible
The camera'spower is off.
<When off>
<When on>
ON:
The camera'spoweris on.
AEL:
Use this when you want to lock the
exposure(AE lock).Automatic
exposurelock is used to maintaina set
exposureeven when compositionor
lightingconditionschange.lt is often
used when photographingbacklit
subjectsor when a particularbrightness
value is chosenas the main subject
withinthe frame.lt is also usedwhen a
subjectthat is constantlylit moves
througha backgroundwith varied
brightnessvalues.(For details,see
page53.)
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<When in the AEL (AE lock) mode>
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Fullpressure
The shutter release button operates
in two steps.
When the shutter button is halfpressed, the viewfinder display turns
on and the autofocus and metering
functions are activated. When
pressed further (full pressure), the
shutter is released and the photo is
taken.
. Beforeloadingfilm,practicepressing
theshutterreleasebuttonto getusedto thehalfpressure
position.
. Topreventcamerashake,usea smoothmotionwhenpressing
theshutterreleasebutton.
e Tuct<in your elbowsand stabilize
the camera.
? ttotOyour breathwhen pressing
the shutterbutton.
@ feep your arms and hands
relaxedand press the shutter
buttongently.
It is important to hold the camera firmly in ordef to achieve sharp
photographs. Unsharp photographs are often due to camera shake
causedby the photographer's abrupt motion when taking a picture.
Practice
workingwith the cameraand makingboth verticaland horizontal
compositions.
Find positionsthat are comfortablefor you. Proppingyourselfor
thecameraagainsta buildingor tree can oftenbe effective.
. Whentakingphotographs
in darkplacesor in othercaseswheretheshutter
speedis
slow,usea tripodto avoidcamerashake.
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(1)
Open the camera back by lifting
I the camera back open knob and
turning it in the direction of the
arrow.
Set the releaseknob back in its original
positionafteropeningthe cameraback.
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. Thefirsttimeyouusethecamerabe sureto
removetheprotective
sheetinsidethe
film.
camerabeforeloading
. Becarefulnotto touchthe DXanddata
lf theybecomedirtyclean
backcontacts.
themoffwitha softcloth.
. Loadandremove
filmoutof directsunlight.
fl Insert the film at an angle as
C shown on the diagram.
Shutter curtain
The shuttercurtainis a precisionpad. Be extremelycarefulnot to touchit or poke it
withthe tip of the film or your finger. In particular,neverpressthe shutterrelease
buttonwhenthe tip of the film is positionedover the shuttercudain.
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Q Pulling on the tip of the film,
lU draw out the film to the position
of the orange " I " mark, then set it
over the spool.
Makesurethe film is flush(notbulging
out),as shown in the diagram.
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. lf thedrawnoutsection
of thefilmis too
long,do nottryto continue
loading
thefilm.
Windit backup intothefilmcafiridge
to
adjustthelength.
/l Securely close the camera back,
- turn the main switch on and
press the shutter release button.
The film is automaticallyadvancedto
the first frame and the film counteris
set to "01".
. lf "00"stillflashes
on thefilmcounter,
the
filmhasnotbeenproperly
loaded.Open
thecamerabackandreloadthefilm.
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<Automatic setting of the ISO
film speed>
When "DX" is displayed on the
display panel, the camera reads the
DX code and sets the film speed
automatically.
The automaticfilm speedsettings
rangefrom ISO 25 to 5000.
Filmwith DX code
<Gheckingthe film speed>
. Whenfilmwithno DXcodeis loaded,
the
filmspeedis automatically
setto ISO100.
. lf "DX"is notdisplayed
panel,
on thedisplay
(Seepage
be sureto settheISOmanually.
22.)
<Checking the film speed>
To check the ISO of the film loaded
in the camera, set the exposure
mode lever to "lSO".
"DX"or "lSO"and the speedof the film
loadedin the cameraappearon the
displaypanel.
. To seta different
ISOfromthatindicated
for
forpushprocessing),
thefilm(forexample,
see"Setting
thefilmspeedmanually"
on
page22.
Display panel
DX
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Filmspeed
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Once the film has been fully
exposed, film advance stops and the
first and second digits of the film
counter flash alternately.
Firstand second digitsflash
alternately
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,l With the main switch on, turn the
I rewind lever in the direction of
the arrow while pressing the rewind
lock release button.
The numberson the film counter
decreasewhile the film is rewinding.
Once the film is completelyrewound,
the motorstops and "00"flasheson the
film counter.
ll Check that the motor has
4 stopped and that "00" is flashing
on the film counter, then open the
camera back and remove the film.
. Remove
thefilmin a olaceoutof direct
sunlight.
. lf theendof thefilmis leftoutof thefilm
cassette
at filmrewinding,
setthecustom
function
on page74.
. Besureto remove
it.
thefilmafterrewinding
Afterthefilmhasbeenrewound,
the
untilthecamera
camerawillnotoperate
backhasbeenopened.
. Afterremoving
thefilm,haveit developed
assoonas oossible.
. Notethatif morephotographs
thanthe
regular
number
of frameson thefilmhave
beentaken,thelastframemaybe cut
process.
duringthedeveloping
. Formidroll
rewind,
followsteps1 and2
described
above.
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Use the procedure described below to set the film speed for film with no DX
code or when you want to set a different ISO from the one indicated for the film.
. The manualISO settingrangeis ISO 6 to 6400.
. lf you set the film speedmanuallythis settingwill be used evenwhen usingfilm with a DX
code.
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Set the exposure mode lever to
I "lSO" while pressingthe
exposure mode lock release button.
"DX" or "lSO" and the film speed
appearon the displaypanel.
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C nmsetting to "DX" or the
desired value.
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Commanddial
tlt Set the exposure mode lever
rl back to the exposure mode. The
setting is now finished.
The displaypanelreturnsto the normal
display.
. Oncethefilmspeedis set,thissettingis
untilthesettingis
storedin thememory
changed
again.
. Photographs
cannotbetakenif the
modeleveris setto "lSO"or "CF".
exoosure
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Thedrive modesdescribedbelowcan be selectedaccordingto the subjectand
scene.In general,the singleframe mode is for stillsubjectssuch as portraitsor
landscapes,
whilethe continuousmode is best for movingsubjects.
'rS" - Singleframe mode
Whenthe camera'sshutterreleasebuttonis pressed,a singleframe is taken,
thenthe film is advancedto the next frame and stops.The shutterrelease
buttonmust be pressedagainfor anotherexposure.
"C" - Continuousshooting mode
Whenpressureis maintainedon the shutterreleasebuttonframesare exposed
A maximumof about 3.5 framesper second
andfilm is advancedcontinuously.
canbe takencontinuouslywhilethe shutterreleasebuttonis pressed. (The
shootingspeeddependson the shutterspeed,the film speed,whetherdata
backimprintfunctionis on or off and the conditionof the battery.)
" Slo " ",{)2 " - Self timer mode
Setthis modeto use the self timer. For details,see page 57.
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Press the drive button to set the
I drive mode.
All the drive modesappearon the
displaypaneland the currentlyselected
drive mode flashes.
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Drivebutton
ll Turn the command dial untilthe
Z desired drive mode indicator is
flashing.
The drive mode switchesas follows
whenthe commanddial is turned.
"S" -
"G" -
"N)2"<.---;
"$rc"
I Press the drive button to set the
lU selected drive mode. The display
panel returns to the normal display.
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PROGEDUR
SIMPLESHOOTING
<Usingthe programautoexposure
mode>
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In the programauto mode,the cameraautomaticallysets the combinationof the
shutterspeedand aperture(the exposurevalue)accordingto the brightnessof
the subject. We recommendusingthis mode if you are usinga camerafor the
firsttime or if you want to take photoswithoutworryingaboutthe apertureand
shutterspeedsettings.
Firstturn the main switchon and set
the variousmodesas describedbelow.
,l Set the exposure compensation
I oialto "0".
Exposurecompensation
dial
tl Set the Exposure ABC lever to
L "O".
Q Set the focus dial to "SAF".
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Set the drive mode to "S" (single
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'l frame mode).
. Forinstructions
on setting
thedrivemode,
seepage23.
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[, Move the auto select lever
rf several times in the direction of
the arrow to set the focusing frame
seleCtionindicator to ,.Ii.; ", then
move the lever upwards to lock.
Auto select lever
f Set the metering mode to
lf evaluative metering (" EE ").
I Turn the exposure mode lever
f while pressing the exposure
mode lock release button and set the
exposure mode to "P".
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Exposuremode lever
Exoosuremode lock releasebutlon
Q Point the camera at the subject,
O position the subject within the
focus frame in the viewfinder, then
half-press the shutter button.
(Useany one of the fivefocusframe.)
Q Focusing is performed. When
rf the subject is in focus, the focus
frame used to focus flashes red once
and "O" (focus mark) lights.
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,lll With the shutter button still
IU nalt-pressed,determine the
composition, then press the shutter
button allthe way in to take the
photo.
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FOCUSING
This cameraofferstwo types of focusing: autofocus(AF), in whichthe camera
adjuststhe focusautomatically,
and manualfocus(MF) in whichthe user
adjuststhe focus manually.
Thereare two AF modes: "SAF"(singleAF) which is convenientfor general
photographywhen photographing
stationarysubjects,and "CAF"(continuous
AF) whichcomes in handyfor takingphotosof movingsubjects.
In addition,thereare two modesfor selectingthe focusingframe or framesin
the AF modes. The "autoselectmode"is convenientfor adjustingthe focus
withina certainrangein general,whilethe "manualselectmode"can be used
for focusingaccuratelyon a selectedpoint.
This camerais also equippedwith the functionsdescribedbelow. Use them
accordingto the subjectand scene.
e fhe camera's"dualfocusmechanism"allowsyou to switchto the manual
focus mode by turningthe lens'focusring when the focus is set in the SAF
mode (page30).
whilethe focus buttonis
@ "Oneshot auto focus"for focusingautomatically
pressedin the manualfocus(MF) mode (page35).
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Focus frames
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<Auto select mode>
<SwitchingAuto Select Mode>
This camerahas five focusingframes:
the frame at the centerof the picture
and four peripheralframespositioned
on diagonallines. There are two
modesfor selectingthe focusingframe
or frames: the "auto select mode" in
which the cameraautomatically
selects
the most appropriatefocusingframe
from amongthe differentfocusing
framesaccordingto the positionof the
subject,and the "manual select mode"
in which a specificfocusingframe can
be designated.
There are two auto focusingframe
selectmodes. In one mode the most
appropriateframe is selectedfrom
amongthe five focus frames. In the
other mode the focusframe is selected
from two adjacentperipheralframes
(top/bottom,lefVleftor righVright).
When the operationfor switchingthe
auto selectmode is performed,the
selectedfocusingframesflash(es)red
once.
<Auto select mode>
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The auto selectmode switchesas
shown on the diagrameach time the
auto selectlever is moved in the
directionof the arrow.
. Thiscannotbesetin themanual
focus
mode.
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"r,--Tj'l" : This mode is suitedfor generalphotography.The camera
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selectsthe most appropriateof the five focusing
automatically
frames.
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: This mode is suitedfor compositionscontainingsubjectsat equal
distancesat the edgesof the picture. The cameraselectsthe frame
for whichthe shootingdistanceis shortestfrom amongthe two
selectedfocusingframes.
<Manualselect mode>
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Focusframe
(Selectone of the five.)
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<Manual select mode>
Selectthe desiredfocusingframe using
the manualselectlever. Movethe lever
in the directionof the desiredfocusing
frame to selectone of the peripheral
focusingframes,push it to selectthe
centerfocusingframe. This mode is
suitedfor cases in which you want to
focus accuratelyon the selectedframe.
<Locking the selected focusing
frame>
The selectedfocusingframe can be
lockedso that it does not change
accidentally.
To do so, set the auto selectleverto
the "LOCK"position.
Manualselecllever
<Lockingthe selectedtocusingframe>
Displaypanel(example)
.LOCK
Auto selectlever
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Theautofocusmechanismis activatedwhen the shutterbuttonis half-pressed
while
thefocusdial is at the "SAF"or "CAF' position.The focusingframe
whenthe shutterbuttonis half-pressedlightsred momentarily.After
selected
thedistanceis measured,the frame for whichthe focuswas adjustedlightsred
momentarily.
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fl Set the focus dial to "SAF"
f (single auto focus) or "CAF"
(continuous autofocus).
Focusdial
@ Manualselectlever
Auto select lever
Select the focusing frame.
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b Use the auto selectleveror manual
selectleverto selectthe frame,then
lockit.
rl Frame the camera at the subiect
tU on which you want to focus,
position the subject within the
selected focusing frame, then halfpress the shutter button.
The focus is adjustedautomatically.
When the subjectis in focus,the focus
mark("O")lightsin the viewfinder.
/L Now press the shutter button all
T the way in to take the picture.
AF supplementarylight
lf thesubjectis darkor itscontrastis so
lowthatit is difficult
to focus,thecamera
projects
automatically
AF supplementary
lighton it to increase
the precision
of the
autofocus
unit.
Theirradiation
sectionat thistimeis the
centerof thepicture.
Theeffective
rangeof theAF
supplementary
lightis approximately
5m.
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<"SAF"
(single auto focus)>
This mode is recommended for general photography (still life, portraits,
landscapes, etc.).
Half-press the shutter button to focus. Once the subject is in focus, the focus is
locked at that position.
. The shuttercannotbe releasedif the subjectis not in focus.
. lt is not possibleto focuson the desiredsubjectif '> <" is flashing.Focuson a different
objectat the same distanceas the subject,lockthe focus,then recomposeand
photographthe originalsubject. (Page32)
. lf "tr {" is flashingbut you want to take the photoanyway,the shuttercan be releasedby
pressingthe shutterbuttonwhile pressingthe focusbutton.
. When the drivemode is set to "C",the focusis lockedat the firstfocusingdistanceand
remainsat that set distancefor subsequentphotos.
<l
,r;
(s
<Dual focus mechanism>
ringis turnedby handwhenthefocusmodeis setto "SAF"
lf thelens'focus
to manualfocus.Thisis a
andthefocusmark("O")is lit,themodeswitches
wayto finetunefocus.
<"CAF" (continuous autofocus)>
This mode is recommendedfor photographing moving subiects.
the focus is adjustedcontinuously.
When the shutterbuttonis half-pressed,
Checkthat the subjectis in focus beforetakingthe picture.
. Inthe"C"(continuous
asyoushoot.
adjusted
mode,thefocusis continuously
shooting)
. Inthismode,theshutteris released
evenif "tr {" is
buttonis pressed,
whentheshutter
flashing.
position,
. Insomeinstances,
the
or changein thesubject
onthemovement
depending
shooting.
in focusduringcontinuous
maynotbeableto keepthesubject
camera
30
(c
<Relationship
betweenthe focus mode and drive mode>
rrsrt
(singleframe
mode)
When the shutter
button is halfpressed,the focus is
adjusted. Once the
subjectis in focus,
the focus is lockedat
that position(focus
lock).
. The shuttercannot
be releasedif the
subjectis not in
focus.
Focusingis
performedin the
same way as in the
singleframe mode.
In the continuous
'tcn
shootingmode,the
(continuous
focus is lockedat the
shooting
distanceat which the
mode)
first frame (photo)
was exposedand
remainsat that
positionfor
subsequentframes.
The focus is
adjusted
continuously
while
the shutterbutton is
half pressed.
. The shuttercan be
releasedeven if
the subject is not in
focus.
The focus is
adjustedby turning
the lens'focusring
by hand.
Focusingis
performedin the
same way as in the
singleframe mode.
In the continuous
shootingmode,the
focus is readjusted
for each new frame
of film exposed.
Focusingis
performedin the
same way as in the
singleframe mode.
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<Focus lock>
lf the subjectis not withina focusingframewith the desiredcomposition,
use the proceduredescribedbelowto lock the focus on that subiect.
1
br
TI
2
TT
* In the "SAF" (single auto focus) mode
1r| Point the camera at the subiect on which you want to focus, position
I tne subject within a focusing frame, then half-pressthe shutter button.
The focus is adjustedautomatically.When the subjectis in focus,the focus
mark ("O")lightsin the viewfinderand the focus is lockedat that position'
3
ta
oJ
<s
Fo
au
It Still half-pressing the shutter button, position the camera to achieve
cal
C ttre desired composition, then press the shutter button allthe way in to sal
take the picture.
e
o
so it doesnotchange @
'The focusis lockedas longas theshutter
buttonis half-pressed,
whenthecamerais rePositioned.
. Thefocuslockis canceled
whenyoureleaseyourfingerfromtheshutterbutton.
@
@
@
32
.t In the "CAF" (continuous auto focus) mode
,l Pointthe camera at the subject on which you want to focus, position
I the subject within the focusing frame, then half-press the shutter
button.
Thefocusis adjustedcontinuouslywhile the shutterbuttonis half-pressed.
ll Checkthat the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit, then press the focus
( button.
Thefocusis lockedwhen the focus buttonis pressed.
pressing the focus button, position the camera to achieve the
I Still
U desiredcomposition, then press the shutter button all the way in to
takethe picture.
. Thefocusis lockedas longas thefocusbuttonis pressed.
l.
to
<Subjectsthat may cause problems for the autofocusing system>
Forthesubjectsdescribedbelow,the cameramay not be able to focus
automatically
and the
cases,
eitheruse the focus lockfunctionto first focus on a differentobjectat the
same
distanceas the subjector adjustthe focus in the manualfocus mode.
O Extremelybright or extremelydark subjects.
which have littleor no contrast.
@ Subjects
0 Wnenthe sun or otherstronglightsourcesare withinor nearthe focusing
frame.
@Whenthereare two or more subjectsat extremelydifferentdistanceswithin
thefocusingframes.
with repeatingpatterns.
O Subjects
@Wnenthe ambientlight levelis very low or an ND or polarizingfilteris used.
33
<Focus lock>
lf the subjectis not withina focusingframewith the desiredcomposition,
usethe proceduredescribedbelowto lock the focuson that subiect.
* In the "SAF" (single auto focus) mode
Point the camera at the subject on which you want to focus, position
I tne subject within a focusing frame, then half-press the shutter button.
The focus is adjustedautomatically.When the subjectis in focus,the focus
mark ("O")lightsin the viewfinderand the focus is lockedat that position.
{
|| Still half-pressingthe shutter button, position the camera to achieve
C tne desired composition, then press the shutter button all the way in to
take the picture.
. Thefocusis lockedas longas theshutterbuttonis half-pressed,
so it doesnotchange
whenthecamerais repositioned.
. Thefocuslockis canceled
button.
yourfingerfromtheshutter
whenyourelease
32
.! In the "CAF" (continuous auto focus) mode
{ Pointthe camera at the subject on which you want to focus, position
I the subject within the focusing frame, then half-pressthe shutter
button.
Thefocusis adjustedcontinuouslywhilethe shutterbuttonis half-pressed.
tl check that the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit, then press the focus
C button.
Thefocusis lockedwhen the focus buttonis pressed.
I still pressing the focus button, position the camera to achieve the
u desiredcomposition, then press the shutter button all the way in to
takethe picture.
. Thefocusis lockedas longas thefocusbuttonis pressed.
II <Subjectsthat may cause problems for the autofocusing system>
iI Forthesubjectsdescribedbelow,the cameramay not be able to focus
automatically
and the
I cases,
eitheruse the focus lock function
to firstfocus on a differentobjectat the
same
distanceas the subjector adjustthe focus in the manualfocusmode.
I
ol
brightor extremelydark subjects.
0 Extremely
which have littleor no contrast.
0 Subjects
0 wnenthe sun or otherstronglightsourcesare withinor near the focusing
frame.
0 Wnenthereare two or more subjectsat extremelydifferentdistanceswithin
thefocusingframes.
with repeatingpatterns.
0 Subjects
0 wnenthe ambientlightlevel is very low or an ND or polarizingfilteris used.
l*
tF,
[*
I
I
ltt
'
Pictureis in focus.
Picture i6 not in focu$,
<Adjusting the focus>
Set the focus dial to "M".
Adjust the focus by turning the lens'
focus ring manuallY.
Focus dial
This camerais equippedwith an FX-2
focusingscreenas standard(fullscreen
matte).
The imageon the mattesurfaceis
clearlyvisiblewhen the subjectis in
focus,blurrywhen subjectis out of
focus.
. lf themanual
focusmodeis set,the
of focusframewillbe "Manual
selection
selectmode".
34
Inthemanualfocus mode,the focus indicatorsin the viewfindershow the result
ofmeasuring
the distanceto the subjectwithinthe selectedfocusingframe.
"D" flashing:The camerais focusedat a pointfurtherthan the
subject(focusfar).
"O" lit:
The subjectis in focus.
"(" flashing:The camerais focusedat a pointcloserthan the
subject(focusnear).
. Whenthe objectin the selectedfocusingframe is in focus,the focusingframe lightsred.
. Thefocusingframecan be changedto suit the shootingpurposesor applications.For
details,
see page 93.
<One shot auto focus>
Focus button
The autofocusmechanismcan be used while in
the manualfocus mode. To do so, pressthe
focus button. The cameraadjuststhe focus
automatically
whilethe focus buttonis pressed,
and when the subjectis in focus the focus is
lockedat that position.
Use this functionfor taking individualshotswith
the autofocusmechanismwhileusinglhe camera
in the manualfocusmode.
35
This function allows to you to make three photographs in a series with
focus shifted in each frame. The shift is from selected focus to closer to
further away from the selected focusing distance. Use the Focus ABC
when you are trying to achieve subtle differences in focusing effects.
For the first frame,focus manually.The cameraadjuststhe focus automatically
for the second(focusnear)and third (focusfar) frames. Readjustthe focusfor
the firstframe each time you use the FocusABC mode
* ABC:Automatic
Bracketing
Control
<Amount of shift of the focus>
tne focus shifts by an extremely small amount, so the effects achieved when
using this mode may not be apparent with general photography or when
photographing with smaller apertures.
@ The focus shifts by an amount equivalent to the depth of field at the
maximum aperture of the mounted lens.
@ tre effect achieved by shifting the focus depends on the lens being used,
the shooting distance and the aperture. In general:
e
. The longerthe shootingdistance,the lessapparentthe effecton the resulting
photographs.
o The smallerthe aperture,the less apparentthe effecton the resultingphotographs.
. The greaterthe percentageof the pictureoccupiedby the mainsubject,the less
apparentthe effecton the resultingphotographs.
. The smallerthe distancebetweenthe mainsublectand the rest of the picture
(background
the lessapparentthe effecton the resultingphotographs.
or foreground),
. The morethe resultingphotographsare enlarged,the moreapparentthe effectof the
shiftedfocus.
The following can be done by changing the custom function mode (see page 74):
. The amountof shiftof the focuscan be doubled.
. The first frame can be focused in the "SAF" mode.
. The thirdframein the seriescan be cancelled.
36
,;**C-l;{i;,:jli,."ur
,I Set the focus dial to "O " to set
I the Focus ABC mode. Set the
focus mode to manual.
O Set the drive mode to "G"
C (continuous shooting).
Focusdial
@
.l
;\
ts.
E
r):
. Forinstructions
on settinq
thedrivemode.
seepage23.
Drive mode button
press
Q Focus on the subject, then
U and hold in the shutter button.
The cameraautomatically
takesthree
frames: standard(focusposition),
focus near and focus far. in that order.
When the drive mode is set to "S",the
camerais set to the FocusABC mode
for singleframeshooting.
When the drive mode is set to "02 " or
" r$to", the camerais set to the
FocusABC mode with a delay of 2 or
10 secondspriorto actualexposure
afterthe shutterreleasebuttonis
pressed.
. When"FocusFarOff"is setforthecustom
(seepage75),shooting
function
stopsafter
the second frame.
Electronicdial
37
When shootingin the FocusABC mode,the film counterchangesas followsto
indicatethe order in whichthe photosare beingtaken:
Standard : Both digitsflashing
Focusnear : Only leftdigitflashing
Focusfar : Only rightdigitflashing
For example,if the FocusABC is used at the 18thframe,the film counteris as
follows:
Foc.us
poslrron
standard
Focusnear
Focusfar
Standard
l7
Counter
-
Ht\
Disptay Bothleftandrightflashing Leftflashing Rightflashing Bothleftandrightflashing
. To cancelin the middleof the operation,set the FocusABC dial to any positionotherthan
. ttin" mainswitchis turnedoff duringthe FocusABC operation,three moreframesare
takenin orderin the FocusABC modewhen the mainswitchis turnedback on.
. When usedtogetherwith the ExposureABC mode (3-framecontinuousauto exposure
mode,page 50), the ExposureABC operationis first performedfor the first
compensation
frame(focusposition),then the FocusABC procedureis performedwith the exposure
valueset for the firstframe.
. To use a flashwith the FocusABC mode,set the drivemodeto "S" (singleframe)and
checkthat the flash is chargedbeforeshooting.
. This modecannotbe usedwhen a Contax645 lens is mountedusingthe mountadapter.
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THEMETERING
SELECTING
MODE
Thiscamera is equipped with three metering modes: evaluative metering,
averagemetering and spot metering. The mode is selected with the
meteringlever.
Toachievehighlyeffectivephotoswith higherprecision,read "Typesof
I
metering
modesand theirfeatures"on the next page carefullyand selectthe
I
metering
mode accordingto the shootingconditionsand your desireto achieve I
acertainexposureeffect.
<Exposuremeter>
Theexposuremeter in the viewfinderindicatesthe followingaccordingto the exposure
m00es:
0 luto exposure mode (Tv, Av or P mode):
In the evaluativemeteringmode, the meter indicatesthe differencewith the
averagemeteringvalue. In the averageand spot meteringmodes it indicatesthe
exposurecompensation
value.
O Manualexposuremode ("M") and flash photography mode ("X"):
Themeterindicatesthe differencebetweenthe manualexposuresettingand the
autoexposure
setting.
camera-recommended
O gulOmode: Not displayed.
39
MeteringsensitivityChart
MeteringsensitivityChart
MeteringsensitivityChart
40
<Evaluativemetering (" EE " mark)>
thepictureis
Withevaluative
metering,
The
as illustrated.
dividedintofivesections,
the
systemcalculates
autoexposure
basedon an analysis
appropriate
exposure
andpositioning.
of subjectconditions
metering
canbe
Because
of this,evaluative
but
usednotonlyforgeneralphotography
alsowhenthesubjectis litfrombehind,with
or
virtually
no exposure
compensation
required.
adjustment
<Average metering (center-weighted
average meter) ("fl " mark)>
with
Inthismode,thelightis measured
of thesubjectat
emphasis
on thebrightness
To a certain
thecenterof theviewfinder.
the
extentit alsotakesintoconsideration
the
brightness
of theareasurrounding
value.
theexposure
centerto determine
Thismodecanbe usedforgeneral
photography
butalsofor easilydetermining
in motion.
theexposure
forsubjects
<Spot metering ("f.J " mark)>
value
In this mode,onlythe brightness
of the subjectat the focusingframe at
the centerof the imagein the
viewfinderis measured.
in caseswhenthe
Usespotmetering
valueof
between
thebrightness
difference
is high.A
thesubjectandthebackground
goodexampleis peoplelitfrombehindor
in spotlightson theaterstages.lt
standing
canalsobe usedfor makingveryselective
readings
of specific
areaswithinthescene.
n The autoexposuresystem in the camera
measureslight in a shutterspeed range of
32 secondsto 1/8000second in the auto
exposuremode.
tr The parts indicatedin color within the
range indicatethe automaticmetering
rangewhen usingISO 100 film and an
F 1 . 4l e n s .
p
-16
-8
----------1'/2m
------------1t4m
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - ___ 1 E @
EV
<Automatic metering range>
Thistableshowsthe mutualrelationshipbetweenaperture,shutterspeedand
EV(exposure
value). For example,when using ISO 100 film and an f/1.4 lens
intheaveragemeteringmode,the automaticmeteringrangeis the range
indicated
by the pointswherethe line extendingdiagonallyfrom 16 (the Planar
T-50mm minimumapertureis f/16) and "1.4" (the maximumaperture)on the
aperture
table'sISO 100 sectionintersectswith the verticalline (the EV line)
andhorizontalline (the shutterspeed line).Thus,that is EV "0' Io EV "21".
. TheEVexpresses
andshutterspeedthatachievethesame
thecombinations
of aperture
thetableshowsthatat EV 13thesameexposure
exposure
effecton film.Forexample,
at f/16at 1/30andf/8 at 1/125second.Whilethe EV represents
effect
canbe achieved
the imageeffectsof fasterandslowershutterspeedsandlarger
anequivalent
exposure
andsmaller
apertures
differ.
4I
PHOTOGRAPHY
APPLIED
TEGHNIQUES
i-*
r-*
i*'
;*
i-*-
i*-
i
*
t:
f**
i*"
{**
'ir
This cameraallowsfor a wide rangeof creativepossibilities.
42
Inthis mode, when the aperture is set the camera automatically sets the
shutter speed for a correct exposure. The zone of sharpness (depth of field)
dependson the aperture value. Refer to the examples below and adjust the
apertureaccording to your purpose. For details on depth of field, see page 58.
1: When photosare takenwith a largeraperture,the zone of sharpness(depth
Example
of field) is narrower. Use a largeraperturewhen you want the subjectto
standout againsta lesssharpbackground.
2: When photosare takenwith a smalleraperture,the zone of sharpnessis
Example
greater. Use a smalleraperturewhen you want boththe subjectand the
backgroundto be sharP.
Example 2: Smallaperture
Example 1: Largeaperture
c
While pressing the exposure
I mode lock release button, set the
exposure mode lever to "Av".
{
fl Turn the lens'aperture ring to set
C tne aperture,then take the
picture.
The shutterdial can be set to any
position.This will not affectthe shutter
speed,as the camerawill selectthe
appropriatespeed automatically.
The apertureyou have set and the
selectedshutterspeed
automatically
are indicatedon the displaypaneland
in the viewfinder.
43
When you select the shutter speed in this mode the camera automatically
selects the aperture for the correct exposure. This mode is suitedfor setting
fast shutterspeedsfor freezingthe motionof movingsubjects,photographingat
slow shutterspeedsto createan intentionalblur in movingsubjectsor to set a
shutterspeedthat will insuresteadypictureswhen using long-rangetelephoto
lenseshandheld.
Example1: To freezetheactionof a movingsubject,
seta fastshutter
speed.
Example
2: To express
themovement
of water,forexample,
seta slowshutter
speed.
. Whenusinga slowshutter
speed,usea tripodto prevent
camerashake.
Example1: Fastshutterspeed
O
set to "Tv".
Set the shufterspeed.
44
Example2: Slowshutterspeed
While pressing the exposure
I mode lock release button, set the
exposure mode lever to "Tv".
{
lll Turn the shutter dial to set the
4 shutter speed, then take the
picture.
The aperturering can be set to any
position.This will not affectthe aperture
value.This will be set automaticallyby
the camera'sautoexposuresystem.
The shutterspeedyou have set and the
automatically
set apertureare indicated
on the displaypaneland in the
viewfinder.
Inthis mode, the camera automatically selects the combination of the
and shutter speed most suitable for the brightness of the
aperture
This mode is convenient when you want to take photographs
subject.
easilywithout worrying about the exposure settings.
While pressing the exposure
I mode lock release button, set the
exposure mode lever to "P".
{
fl Take the picture.
L
The automaticallyset apertureand
shutterspeed are indicatedon the
displaypaneland in the viewfinder.
The aperturering and shutterdial can
be set to any position.
Set to "P".
<Programauto mode control diagram>
of the apertureand shutterspeed in the programauto mode
Thecombinations
areas shownon the diagram.This programline shiftsaccordingto the lens'
focal
distance.(F1.4/50mm lens, ISO 100)
EM value
4
5
6
7
8
9 1011 121314151617
18192021
Aperturevalue
Tto
F11
F8
F56
F4
F28
F2
F14
FJP b + 1u- s s s : _aP {- -e-E: :E: F=t F
Shutterspeed(seconds)
4)
In this mode, you set the aperture and shutter speed yourself. This mode
can also be used to intentionally achieve over- or under-exposureeffects.
Refer to the exposure meter display in the viewfinder to set the exposure.
c
While pressing the exposure
I mode lock release button, set the
exposure mode lever to "M".
{
Setthe shutter speed and
!l
h
apenure.
The shutterspeed and apertureyou
have set are indicatedin the viewfinder.
The exposuremeter in the viewfinder
indicatesthe differenceto the camerarecommendedexposure. Turn the
shutterdialor the lens'apedureringso
that the exposuremeter indicatesa
suitableexposure.
Q Adiust the focus, then take the
U picture.
Examplesof exposure meter displays
1EV over
46
Camera Recommended
2EY or more under
Use the bulb mode for nighttime or
astronomical photography requiring
long exposure times.
While pressing the exposure
I mode lock release button, set the
exposure mode lever to "B".
"buLb"is displayedin the shutterspeed
sectionof the viewfinderdisplaypanel.
{
O Set the aperture and take the
f picture.
The shutteris releasedand the film is
exposedwhile the shutterbuttonis
pressed.
. To prevent
either
thecamerafromshaking,
fixit to a tripodor placeit on a stable
soldLA
sudace,andconnecta separately
typecableswitchto thecameraanduseit
whentakingthepicture.
. Whilethefilmis beingexposed,
thedisplay
to a timer
panel's
filmcounter
switches
bulbshooting
indicating
theelapsed
display
countsfrom"00"to "59"
time.Thecounter
(59seconds),
thenstartsoverfrom"00".
. Theentireviewfinder
off
displayremains
whilethefilmis beingexposed.
+/
Exposurecompensation
can be usedto helprendertonalvalueson film properly
and to add personalnuancesto certainscenes.In most casesthe evaluativemeter
is mostoften
will handletoughexposureconditions.Exposurecompensation
with center-weighted
or spot meteringmode.For
usedwhenphotographing
example,subjectssuchas whitesnow in daylightreadby a spot metershouldbe
compensatedanywherefrom *1 to -2 EV,otherwisethe meter'stendencyto
meterto middlegraywill resultin gray ratherthan whitesnow rendition.You can
to deliberately
underexpose
certainscenesfor
also useexposurecompensation
increasedcolor saturationor overexposefor a high key etfect.
Exposurecan be compensatedusing the two methodsdescribedbelow.
Exposurecompensation
dial lock
releasebutton
1/3 EV exposure
compensation
112EV exposure
compensation
scale
:.'^@?ll
K?iV
Exposure
compensation
index
@
Exposure
compensation
dial
Exposurecompensationgreen
position
Viewfinder
48
<Using the exposure
compensation dial>
Use the exposure compensation dial
to take photos with the exposure
compensation value set.
Normallyin allthe exposuremodes
("Av","Tv","P" or "M"),the exposure
compensationdial is set to "0". lf you
wish to compensatethe exposure,turn
the exposurecompensationdial and set
valueusing
the desiredcompensation
the exposurecompensationindex. The
exposurevalue can be set withinthe
rangeot +2 EV to -2 EV in both 1/3
EV and 112EV steps.
The exposurevalueand the " +" or " -"
rnarkare displayedon the exposure
meter in the viewfinder.
. Toswitch
1/3EVand1l2EV,
between
turnthe
pressing
compensation
dialwhile
the
exposure
lockrelease
exposure
compensation
button.
. Notdisplayed
ontheviewfindels
exposure
meterinq
modeisset.
meter
whentheevaluative
Exposure mode
What is compensated
Aperturepriorityauto (Av)
Shutterspeed
Shutterpriorityauto (Tv)
Apedure
Programauto (P)
Apertureand shutterspeed
,Inthe"M" mode,the exposurecannotbe compensatedwith the exposurecompensation
is set manuallyand is displayedon the exposuremeterin the
dial.Compensation
To compensatethe exposure,turn the shutterspeeddial or aperturering so
viewfinder.
thatthe desireddifference(amountof compensation)is displayedon the exposuremeter.
, After
dial back to "0".
takingthe picture,be sure to set the exposurecompensation
(t compensation)
When the subject is lit from
behind
Compensatewithin the range of +1/3
EV or +1l2EV to *2 EV.
In the averagemeteringmode,when
the percentageof the pictureoccupied
by a brightbackgroundis large(for
examplepeoplewith a light,a bright
sky or the sea behindthem,peoplein
front of a window,etc.),the peopletend
and appearas
to be under-exposed
dark silhouettes.In such cases,
compensatethe exposurewithinthe
r a n g eo f + 1 / 3 E V o r + 1 l 2 E V t o + 2 E V
(no compensation) to increasethe exposureon the main
subject.
When the background is dark
Compensatewithin the range of -1l3
EV or -1l2EV to -2 EV.
When the percentageof the picture
occupiedby a dark backgroundis large
(peoplestandingin spotlights,
etc.),if
the photo is taken in the average
meteringmode the peopletend to be
over-exposed.In such cases,
compensatethe exposurewithinthe
rangeof -113 EV or -112EV to -2 EV
to reducethe exposure.
I compensation)
(no compensation)
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<Taking photos with the Exposure Autobracketing
(Exposure ABC mode)>
Mode
The Exposure ABC mode can be used to automatically take a series of
three photographs with three exposures: standard, overexposed and
underexposed.
Use this when shooting under difficult lighting conditions to ensure
correct exposure.
" ABCstandsfor"Automatic
Bracketing
Control".
to theexposure
mode
IntheExposure
ABCmode,exposure
is compensated
according
SEI.
o
"Av" (aperturepriorityauto)
Shutterspeed
'Tv" (shutterpriorityauto)
Aperture
"P" (programauto)
Aperture
andshutterspeed
"M" (manualexposure)
Shutterspeed
ExposureABClever
The Exposure ABC mode is set
I when the Exposure ABC lever is
moved to set the compensation
range.
The compensationrangecan be set to
+0.3 EV,+0.5 EV or +1 EV.
{
. When the exposurecompensation
dial is set to anythingotherthan "0",the Exposure
ABC modefunctionsbasedon that comoensation
value.
. The camerameasuresthe lightvalueand sets the corresponding
compensation
each
time a seriesof photosis taken. To use the ExposureABC modewithoutbeing
influencedby changesin the surroundingbrightness,lockthe exposurebeforehand.
. Aftertakingthe seriesof pictures,be sure to set the ExposureABC leverbackto "0".
. lt is not oossibleto use the ExoosureABC mode tooetherwith flash.
50
tEl F\.n
e=
i:iili* ,:=\t:i
ll
4
Set the drive mode to "C"
(continuous shooting).
. For instructions
on settingthe drivemode,
see page 53.
rl Focus on the subject then press
U and hold in the shutter button.
Three framesare taken usingthe set
compensationrange: standard,over
and under,in that order.
When the drive mode is set to "S",the
camerais set to the ExposureABC
mode for singleframe shooting.
When the drive mode is set to "N)2" or
" Sto", the camerais set to the
ExposureABC mode with a delayof 2
or 10 secondsbetweenpressingon the
shutterreleaseand exposure.
When shootingin the ExposureABC
mode,the film counterchangesas
followsto indicatethe order in which
the photosare beingtaken:
II
Standard : Both digitsflashing
: Only left digitflashing
Over
: Only rightdigitflashing
Under
. The"E"marklightsin theviewfinder.
5r
Over
Standard
For example,if the ExposureABC is used at the lBth frame,the film counteris
as follows:
Foc.us
posrlron
standaro
l-z
counter
r,
-.in-
/'i- \
Over
Under
)i
t:
,ta
Display Bothleflandrightflashing Leftflashing Rightflashing Bothleftandrightflashing
. lf the compensationrangeexceedsthe camera'sexposurelimits(for example,above
1/8000secondor at largeraperturesthan offeredby the lens in use)the photosare taken
withinthoselimits.
. To cancelin the middleof the operation,set the ExposureABc leverto "0".
. lf the mainswitchis turnedoff duringthe ExposureABC operation,three moreframesare
takenin orderin the ExposureABC modewhen the mainswitchis turnedback on'
. The exposureordercan be switchedto over--+standard-+ under.(Page74)
52
<Takingphotos with the AE lock>
AElock allows you to hold a certain exposure value even if the light
changes
or the composition is altered. lt allows you to customize
exposure
in autoexposure modes. Use it when the subjectis lit from behind
you want to take a seriesof photosof a movingsubjectwith a constant
orwhen
exoosure.
Position the main subiect in the
I center of the viewfinder, then
switch the main switch from "ON" to
"AEL".
This locksthe exposure(AE Lock).
{
When you want to set the exposureon
a selectarea withinthe frame,set the
meteringleverto the spot metering
positionthen lock the exposure.
\iti4r.
tl q5 OIt'
I{IRIYE
V6.V.
ArLEHr
. Whentheexposure
is locked,
themetering
markin theviewfinder
flashes.
. SettheAE lockmodewhilethedisplay
in
theviewfinder
is lit.
53
!l
E
Reposition the camera for the desired composition,
picture.
then take the
. When the exposureis locked,the exposureremainsin the memory and photos can be
taken as many times as you want with the same exposurevalue. To save energy,the
mark turns off after 16 seconds.
. In the continuousshootingmode (drive mode "C") the exposurecan be locked on a
movingsublectso that it is possibleto take multiplephotographswith the same exposure
regardlessof changesin the background.
. When AE Lock is set the camera storesthe exposuredeterminedby the combinationof
the shutterspeed and aperture. In the "Av" mode, if the apertureis changedafter the
exposureis locked,the shutterspeed is shiftedso that the overallexposureremains
constant.
. lf the positionof the exposurecompensationdial is changedwhile the exposureis locked,
the exposurecompensationchanges,dependingon the exposuremode, as shown below.
Aperturepriorityauto (Av)
>4
speed
Shutter
Shutterpriorityauto (Tv)
Aperture
Programauto (P)
speed
andshutter
Aperture
With
the multipleexposurefunction,uniquephotographscan be taken by
superimposing
differentsubjectsor the same subjectseveraltimes withinthe
same
frame.
(!
Multipleexposure setting mode
f-a
,^l
ET
Presssimultaneously
for at least2
seconds
a
lJ=
,l Press the "DRIVE" button and
I "LIGHT" button (" lE ")
simultaneously for at least 2
seconds to set the multiple exposure
mode.
The " lE" mark and "0" (multiple
exposurenumber)appearon the
displaypanel.
ll Turn the command dial to set the
( number of multiple exposures.
The multipleexposurenumbercan be
set as follows:
O <--->
2 +-+ g <--+... € 9. FOr
example,when "3" is displayed,the
same frame will be exposedthree
times.
Q Press the drive button to set the
U multiple exposure shooting
mode.
The multipleexposurenumberdisplay
changesto a 2-digitdisplay("03")and
the " [E" mark startsflashing.
L$ Multipleexposureshootingmode
f-,
z
F,
,..
,-a
. Notethatthemultiple
exposure
modeis
canceled
if themainswitchis turnedoff
beforeanyexposures
havebeentakenin
themultiple
mode.
exposure
" Fh" lit: Multipleexposuresetting
mode
" Fh " flashing:Multipleexposure
shootingmode
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Press the shutter button once to
expose the film one time.
When the shutterbuttonis pressed
once,the film is exposedone time, and
only the shutteris preparedfor the next
exposure(the film is not advanced).
The multipleexposurenumberdisplay
on the displaypaneldecreasesby 1.
'lfl
s
l-! !l
y.Elri.ii
i:iili* tll
[, Press the shutter button again to
rf expose the film again.
As in step 4, the shutteris preparedfor
the next exposureand the multiple
exposurenumberdecreasesby 1.
When the last exposure is made, the
film is advanced and the display
panel returns to the normal display.
t
s
li
l-.--Tl OX
l ci t :
I
Ffl.i]
lE"z
exposures,then followthe procedurefrom step 3.
. To cancelmultipleexposureshootingbeforeall the exposureshave been made,returnto
the multipleexposuresettingmode and changethe multipleexposurenumberto "0". The
multipleexposureshootingmode is canceledand the film is advanced.
. Whenthe self timer is set, the camerais set to the multipleexposureshootingmodewith
a delayol 2 or 10 secondsafterthe shutterreleasehas been pressed.
55
are two self timer modes.
" (10 seconds): Use this mode to includeyourselfin the photograph.
"02" (2 seconds) : Use this mode to preventcamerashake when the
shutteris released(whentakingclose-ups,making
photocopies,etc.).
,l
Set the drive mode to " Oto" or
I "s2".
. For instructions
on settingthe drivemode,
see page 53.
'*(i:)
|%,
0.50.3
!l Adjust the focus, then press the
C shutter button.
The self timer is activatedand the
shutteris releasedafter 10 or 2
seconds. The self timer LED on the
front of the cameraflasheswhilethe
self timer is operating.
,lfyouare not lookingthroughthe viewfinderwhen an auto exposureis madethe
madebe adverselyaffecteddue to lightenteringthroughthe eyepiece.In such
exposure
cases,
close the eyepieceshutterbeforetaking the photo.
'Usea tripodwhen takingphotoswith the self timer.
,lltheshutterbuttonis pressedafterthe self timer has been activated,the self timertime
isreset.
,Tocancelthe self timer after it has been activated,turn the main switch off.
57
Aperturestop-downbutton
of
Depthof fielddefinesthe perception
of subjectsat
sharpnessin a photograph
fromthecamera.lt is
different
distances
affectedby the focallengthof the lens,the
distancefromthe camerato the subject
andthe aperturesettingof the lens.
you are looking
whencomposing
Normally,
at the sceneat the maximumaperture,
depthof fieldof the
thusseetheshallowest
whenthetakingapedure
scene.However,
is smaller,the depthof fieldof the sceneis
An invaluable
aidfor previewing
affected.
whatmaybe sharpandunsharpin thefinal
imagein theviewfinder
beforethe picture
is madeis thedepthof fieldpreview.
. When the depthof field previewis activatedthe viewfinderdarkens.
. This darkeningdoes not indicatethe exposure.lt is a resultof the lens darkeningbecause
of the smallerapertureand only shouldbe usedto previewdepthof field.
Depth of field scale
Fl.4
F16
<About depth of field>
With the same lens, the depth of field changes as follows:
e tne smallerthe aperturethe greaterthe depthof field,and the largerthe aperturethe
shallowerthe deothof field.
@ The greaterthe distanceto the subject,the greaterthe depthof field,and the closerthe
distanceto the subject,the shallowerthe depthof field.
@ The depthof fieldalso dependson the lens. The shorterthe focal length,the greater
the depthof field,and the longerthe focal lengththe shallowerthe depthof field.The
depthof field is deeperbehindthe focusedsubjectthan in front.
Depth of field scale
This scale can be used to check the actual range of the depth of field when
using different lenses.
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This is a contact for connecting an LA
type cable switch or when using the
auto bellows. The electronic signals
from the connected accessory are
transmitted through this contact to
operate the shutter.
Cableswitchsocket
. When taking photographsusing an LA type
cable switch and shootingautomatically
withoutlookingthroughthe viewfinder,it
may not be possibleto achievethe proper
exposuredue to lightenteringthroughthe
eyepiece.ln such cases,closethe
eyepieceshutterwhen takingthe photo.
The camera back can be removed
and replaced with the seParatelY
sold D-l0 data back (Page 86).
Remove the camera back by
pressing down on the release Pin.
59
FLASHPHOTOGRAPHY
This camerais equippedwith a "TTL directmetering"functionfor controllingthe
from the camerawhen it is used togetherwith a ContaxTLA
flashautomatically
flash system.
When usingthe TLA360flash,be sure to read both to "Takingphotosusinga
ContaxTLA flash"(page61) and "Takingphotosusinga ContaxTLA360flash"
(page66).
When usinga non-dedicated
flash with only an X contact,set the exposure
mode leverto 70 page.
60
Theflash is automatically controlled from the camera.
<Takingphotographs using the TTL auto flash function>
Theamountof lightfrom the flash reflectedoff the subjectonto the film is
(TTL directmetering)to controlthe intensityof the flash.
measured
Mount the flash on the camera's
I accessory shoe and turn on the
flash.
{
a\
@
l|| Set the flash to the "TTL auto
C mode".
Once the flash is charged,the "t "
mark lightsin the viewfinderand the
shutterspeed is set automatically.
#[fii9.. FY.ff
.l Av (aperture priority auto) mode
32 to 1/60 sec.
1/60sec.
"60" lit
1/60to 1/250sec.
1/60to 1/250sec.
"60" to "250" lit
11250lo1/8000sec.
1/250sec.
"250" lit
4 (32) to 1/250sec.
"O" - when commanddial set
4 (32) to 1i250 sec.
Same as shutter
dial setting
11250to 1/8000sec.
1/250sec.
"250" lit
.i.Tv (shutter priority auto) mode
6r
* P (program auto) mode
32 to 1/60 sec.
1/60 sec.
"60"tit
1/60 to 1/250sec.
1/60 to 1/250 sec.
"60" to "250' lit
1/250to 118000sec.
1/250sec.
"250"lit
* M (manual), X (flash) and B (bulb) modes
. In the "M" mode,the shutterspeedis not set automatically.Be sure to set it to 1/250
secondsor slower.
. The set shutterspeedis displayedin the viewfinder.
. In the "X" mode,the shutterspeedis set to 1/125 secondsand "125"is displayedin the
viewfinder.
. In the "B" mode,the bulb mode is set and "bulb" is displayedin the viewfinder.
rl Use the following table to set the aperture or shutter speed, then take
U the picture.
P
Av, M, X and B
Tv
No settingis necessary. The camera makes the settings
automatically.
Set the aperture. The photographis taken with the set
aperture.
Set the shutterspeed to 1/250secondsor slower. The
appropriateaperturefor the ambientlight is set
automatically.When the subjectis bright,the apertureis
automaticallyreduced.
. lf the flashexposureis correct,the " l " mark in the viewfinderflashesfor 2 seconds.
. lf the " I " markdoes not flashafterexposure,the picturewas under-exposed.Open the
apertureor shoftenthe shootingdistanceand take the photoagain.
. Whentakingclose-ups,the picturemay be over-exposed
even if the " 1 " markflashes
afterthe photowas taken. Take the photowithinthe distancerangeindicatedin the
flash'soperatinginstructions.
. Be sure to set the ExoosureABC leverto "0".
. When takingphotoswith the drivemodeset to "C" (continuousshootingmode),make
sure the flashis fullychargedbeforecontinuingto photograph.
. The couplingrangeof film speedsis ISO 25 to 800 (withoutexposurecompensation).
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photography
Slow synchronization
Normalflash photography
<Slow synch ronazation photography>
Slowsynchronization with the shutter speed set at 1/30 second or slower
lesscan be effective for shooting evening or night views using a flash.
Slowsynchronization often adds more ambient light to the final picture.
Whenthe TLA flash's TTL auto mode is used, photographs can easily be
takenwith slow synchronization.
.i.Whenthe exposure mode is set to "P" or "Av"
then set the main switchto "AEL". The shutter
the composition,
Determine
speedis lockedat the meteredvalueof the ambientlight. Checkthat the flash
ischarged,then take the photo.
.1.
When the exposure mode is set to "Tv"
then set the main switchto "AEL". The apertureis
the composition,
Determine
locked
at the meteredvalueof the ambientlight. Checkthat the flash is
then take the photo.
charged,
.l When the exposure mode is set to "M"
Setthe shutterspeedto 1/30secondsor less. Adjustthe apertureto set the
to the meteredvalueof the ambientlightso that the exposuremeter
exposure
that the exposureis appropriate,then check that the flash is charged
indicates
andtake the photo.
, Theshutter
is used,so usea tripodto prevent
speedis slowwhenslowsynchronization
camera shake.
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Daylightsynchronization
photography
When no flash is used
<Daylight synchronization photography>
When taking photos outdoors, for example of people in bright sunlight or
lit from behind, the people tend to be dark in the resulting photo. In such
cases, photos in which both the people and the background are well
exposed can be achieved by using a TLA flash and the TTL auto mode.
* When the exposure mode is set to "P"
and
In brightscenes,the apertureand shutterspeedare adjustedautomatically
mode is set.
the daylightsynchronization
* When the exposure mode is set to "Tv"
and the daylight
In brightscenes,the apertureis adjustedautomatically
mode is set.
synchronization
* When the exposure mode is set to "Av"
ll "25O"flashesin the shutterspeedindicationafterthe flash is charged,the
picturewill likelybe overexposed.Decreasethe apertureso that a shutter
speedof under250 is displayed,then take the picture.
* When the exposure mode is set to "M" or "X"
When in the "M" mode,set the shutterdial to "250"or less. Adjustthe aperture
so that the exposuremeterin the viewfinderindicatesthat the exposureis
then take the photo.
appropriate,
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Secondcurtainsynchronization
Firstcufiainsynchronization
<Second curtain synchron ization>
Takingphotographs with second curtain synchronization is effective for
shootingmoving subjects using slow synchronization.
with flash photographythe flash is emitteddirectlyafterthe shutter's
Normally
When this
front
curtainhas finishedtraveling(firstcurtainsynchronization).
is used togetherwith a Contaxflash equippedwith the secondcurtain
camera
function,the flash can be emitteddirectlybeforethe shutter's
synchronization
rearcurtainstartstraveling(secondcurtainsynchronization).
The"ghost"movementof the subjectthus appearsmore natural.
, Forinstructions
referto theflash'soperating
settings,
on secondcurtainsynchronization
instructions.
, Exposure
(firstcurtain
flashphotography
in thesamewayas withregular
is controlled
synchronization).
<Usingthe exposure compensation dial>
WithTTL auto photography,the flash's intensityis set in accordancewith the
camera's
exposuresystem.You can also use exposurecompensationto adjust
theflash intensity,thus achievecertaineffects.
65
The TLA360 flash has a guide number 36 (lSO 100/35 mm lens angle of
view When used with this camera it offers the six functions described
below in addition to regular TTL auto flash photography.
. Thesefunctionscan be used when the flash unit is directlyattachedto the accessory
shoe on the cameratop. The flash systemis not automaticallyset when it is used off the
accessoryshoe and throughthe TLA extensioncode or TLA lightingsystem.
. With ContaxTLA flashesequippedwith the flash auto set function,the flash mount has
five contacts.
TTL auto
External
meteringauto
Manual
o
o
Multi-flash
o
o
o: The camera'ssettingsare automatically
set for
the flashas well(afterthe flashis charged).
-: The flashis not automatically
set.
55
Auto setting of the angle of illumination>
flash'sangle of illuminationis set automaticallyaccordingto the focal
of the lens mountedon the camera.
rirtl.ffil;'r1-1
ili-r,'
iiiii
* Making the setting
Mount the flash on the camera's
accessoryshoe and turn it on the flash.
The angleof illumination
is set
automaticallyaccordingto the lens
mountedon the camera.
The flash displaypanel indicatesthe
automatically
set angleof illumination
for the focal distanceof a 35 mm lens.
T h e f o c al e
l n g t ho f t h e l e n si s s e t t o 2 4 m m , 2 8 m m , 3 5 m m , 5 0 m m , 7 0 m m o r 8 5 m m .
Whena zoom lens is mounted,this functionworks automaticallyin conjunctionwith the
lenssettingwithinthe above range.
Thefocal distancesindicatedon the zoom lens' focal distancescale and on the flash may
notbe exactlythe same, but this presentsno problemwith respectto luminousintensity
distribution
characteristics.
lfthe lens is replacedwhen "AUTO ZOOM" is Indicatedon the flash, the angle of
illumination
is resetaccordingto the new lens.
<3. Manual setting of the angle of illumination>
When
the flash'szoom buttonis pressed,the manualsettingmode is set. The
focal lengthswitcheseach time the zoom buttonis pressed. Displaythe
zoom
focal distanceon the displaypanel.
desired
67
<4. Flash intensity compensation>
This is available only in the TTL auto flash photography mode.
Compensation is not possible in other modes.
. Theflashintensity
withintherangeof -3 EVto +1 EVin 1/3EV
canbecompensated
steps.
. Theflashintensity
exposure
withthecamera's
in conjunction
is compensated
is "+ 1"andthe
compensation
exposure
thecamera's
value.lf forexample
compensation
is "+2EV".
compensation
is setto "+1",theflashintensity
flash'scompensation
'.SEL" button.
A Press the flash's
T
. Thecompensation
onthedisplaypanelandthe"+l-" markflashes.
scaleappears
f; Use the flash's "A" and "V" (up and down) buttons to set the
C compensation scale to the desired value.
t
Press the "SEL" button again.
l,
The "+/-"
mark stops flashing, remaining lit, and the compensation is set.
. The compensationscale on the flash'sdisplaypanelindicatesthe compensationvaluefor
the flash.
. lf the flash'scompensationvalue is set to "0" (no compensation),
the corhpensation
scale
turns off after 8 seconds.
<5. "Auto off" and "auto on" functions>
When the flash's power switch is set to "auto ofr", the flash's power turns
off automatically after approximately 80 seconds. When the camera's
shutter release button is half-pressed,the flash automatically turns on
and charging starts.
These functions help save power when using the flash for long periods of
time.
68
<6. Shoe stopper>
The TLA360'smountis equippedwith a
shoe stopperthat preventsthe flash
from accidentallycomingoff the
camera.
When attachingand removingthe flash
from the camera,be sure to line up the
flash'smountmarkwith the mark on the
shoe lock ring.
* The TL360 is equippedwith a varietyof other functionsas well. Be sure to read the
TL360'soperatinginstructionsto take advantageof all the flash photography
possibilities
the TL360 has to offer.
69
{
Mount the flash on the camera
I and set the exposure mode lever
to
o'Xtt.
The shutterspeed is set to 1/125
second.
. Theshutterspeeddoesnotchange,
regardless
of thepositionof theshutterdial.
tl Set the aperture and take the
E picture.
Determinethe apertureby followingthe
flash'soperatinginstructions.
. Fornon-direct
contactflashesrequiring
cords.connecttheflashto the
synchronization
terminal
on thesideof the
camera.
70
APPLIED
GOMMAND
DIAL
OPERATIONS
Thecommanddial is used to make varioussettings,includingthe drive mode,
manual
settingof the ISO sensitivity,etc. lt can also be used as the exposure
mmpensation
dial or shutterspeed dial.
Thismay allow you to better concentrateon your shootingand operatethe
cameraquicklywithoutchangingyour grip or takingyour eye away from the
vieMinder.
7r
Exposurecompensation
dialgreenposition
While pressingthe exposure
compensationdial lock releasebutton,
turn the exposurecompensationdial
and set the green positionto the index.
When this is done,the exposure
compensationscaleappearson the
displaypaneland the amountof
exposurecompensationis set to 1/3 EV
steps.
. Theexposure
compensation
amountcanbe
changed
to 112EYsteps(page74).
Display panel
Set the shutter dial's green position to
the index.
. The shuttersoeed can be set to '112Tv
steps(page74).
. To cancelthe setting,turn the shutterdial
whilepressingthe shutterdial lock release
button.
When both the shutterdial and exposurecompensationdial are set to the green
position,the commanddial operatesas followsaccordingto the currentlyset exposure
mode;
When the exposuremode is set to'TV'or "M" : Shutterspeed setting
When the exposuremode is set to'Ay''or "P" : Exposurecompensationvalue setting
72
FUNGTIONS
GUSTOM
functionsof this cameracan be customizedto matchyour shootingstyle.
you work with this camerayou will developyour own personalapproach.
This camerais equippedwith the 20 customfunctions,shownon the table
below. When the camerais first purchased,theseare all set to the standardor
"default"functions(standardsettingnumber"0"). Notethat all the explanations
in this manualassumethe functionsare set to "0" To changethe custom
functions,referto "Settingthe customfunctions"(page76).
i
. Whenthecustom
functions
procedures
areset,thecamera's
functions
andoperating
change.Readthissection
carefully
andbesureto usethesefeatures
to yourbest
advantage.
<List of Custom Functions>
I
$ettingnurnber.$tandaid.:GhangedChang'ed
Function no.
O Powerholdtime
16 sec.
12 sec.
@ nf lock by halfpressingthe shutter
button
No AE lock
AE lockon
@ Usingthe exposure
checkbuttonas AE
lockswitch
No AE lock
AE lock on
@ Commanddial
shuttersettingstep
1'o rv
o'5 Tv
dial
@ Command
exposure
compensation
settingstep
0.3 EV
0.5 EV
Differencewith
average
metering
Differencewith
metering
spot metering
@ Evaluativemetering
meterdisplay
over-+r;H,.d"'o
ABCorder
@ Exposure
"?$T;k,.
@ FocusABC
compensation
'-".," range
@ FocusABC focus
mode
74
Depthof fieldat Depthof field at
apefiure open apertureof
if"
of mountedlens mountedlensx 2
MF
SAF
8 sec.
(Not
displayed)
displayed)
4 sec.
I
I
I
""ffiffiffi
WW
FocusABC focus tar
Focus far on
Focus far off
On
off
Focus beep on
Focus beep off
Superimposewhen
shutterbutton halfpressed
On
off
Superimposewhen
focused
On
off
Rewindauto return
Auto return off
Auto returnon
Leavefilrn tip when
rewinding
Film tip not left
Film tip left
$electionof aperture
stopdown button
operation
Aperture
stopped down
while pressed
Apertureswitches
betweenstopped
down and open
each time button
is pressed
Normal
Low speed/low
notse
on/off
AF supplemental
lighton/off
AF focus beep on/otf
Rewindsilencing
Focusingscreen
metering
compensation
Focusbutton function
,in"M'nmodg
Resettingof
customfunctions
I
Compensation Compensationon
(FX-1)
off
SAF
CAF
The custom functions(O to @) are all resetto the standard
settings.
. Note that if the exposuremode selectorlever is set to any
positionotherthan "CF" at this time, all the custom
functionsare resetto the standardsettings.
75
Set the exposure mode lever to
I "CF". The function number and
setting number appear on the
display panel and the camera is set
to the custom function setting mode.
{
Function
no.
lll Turn the command dial to select
C tne function number.
@e
Custom function setting mode
Q Press the focus button to select
U the setting number.
cFri.\
Dx 5- i
Set the exposure mode lever
/l
.| back to a shooting mode position
(any position other than "CF" or
"lso").
The display panel returns to normal and
"CF" turns off.
. To reset all the set customfunctions,
display"CLE" at step 2 above,then set the
exposuremode lever back to an exposure
mode position(any positionotherthan "CF"
or "lSO").
76
REFERENGE
<Exposure>
Exposureis the act of exposingthe film to light,thus convertingbrightness
valuesin a sceneto tonalvalueson film. Exposureis composedof the size of
the openingin the lens (theaperture)and the durationof time in whichthe light
passesthroughthe lens to strikethe film (the shutterspeed.)
<Shutter speed>
The cameraadjuststhe amountof lightto whichthe film is exposedby adjusting
the lengthof time in whichthe shutteris open. The lengthof time that the
shutteris open is calledthe shutterspeed.
<Aperture value>
The apertureis an openingin the lens. The amountof lightpassingthroughthe
apertureto the film is adjustedby increasingor decreasingthe diameterof the
opening.The sizeof this openingis calledthe aperturevalue.
<Film speed or sensitivity (lSO value)>
The film speed indicatesthe extentto whichthe film reactsto light,and is
expressedas a figuredeterminedby the ISO (lnternational
Standardization
Organization).
The lowerthe ISO number,the lowerthe film'ssensitivityto light. Film with a
lowersensitivityis suitedfor achievingphotographswith high detailand high
picturequality.
The higherthe ISO number,the higherthe film'ssensitivity
to light. Filmwith a
high sensitivityreactsto smalleramountof light,so it is suitedfor taking
photographsin dark placeswith high shutterspeeds. However,the resulting
photographshave less detailand the color and tonal gradationsare less distinct
thanslowerspeedfilm.
78
.l
i:l
.
lfthere seems to be a probleffi, checkthe
t h ec a m e r a i s m a l f u n c t i o n i n g .
Synrptom
1, Nothingappearson
thedisplaypanel
following table before assuming
Cause
. No batteryis loaded.
. Battervis fully spent.
. Battervis loaded
upside-down.
$olution
. Insertbattery.
. Replacethe battery
with a new one.
. Insefithe battery
properly.
Seepage.,.
13
13
13
2, Batterymark
("{::2") is flashing
. Battervis spent.
. Replacethe battery
with a new one.
13
3, Filmcounterflashes
"00"when film is
loadedand camera
backis closed
. Filmhas not been
advancedproperly.
. Reloadthe film.
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4. Viewfinderdisplayis
notclear
. Diopteris not properly
adjusted.
. Turn the diopter
adjustmentdial to
adjust.
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5, Shuttercannotbe
released
. Drivemode is set to
the selftimermode.
. Switchto a different
drivemode.
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6. Photographs
are
blurry
. Focusis not properly
adjusted.
. Camerais shaking
when shutterbuttonis
pressed.
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. Shutterspeedis slow.
. Adjustthe focus
properly.
. Pressthe shutter
buttongentlyso that
the cameradoes not
shake.
. Use a tripod.
7, Exposure
compensation
mark
flashes
. Exposure
compensationis still
set.
. Set the exposure
compensationdial
back to "0".
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8, Shutteronly
releasedfor one
framein Exposure
ABC mode
. Fingeris releasedfrom
shutterbuttontoo
quickly.
. KeePthe shutter
buttonpresseduntilall
threeframesare
taken.
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17
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9. Filmcounteris
flashing(otherthan
"00")
. ExposureABC or
Focus ABC mode is
set.
. Set the ExposureABC
lever to "0" or the
focus dial to a mode
other than FocusABC.
10. Meteringmark
flasheswhen
shutterbuttonhalfpressed
. Customfunctionis set
lo "2-1".
. Set the custom
functionto "2-0".
11. Filmcounterreads
"03"when film is
loaded
. D-10"all imprint
switch"is turned on
(when data back is
mounted).
. Turn the "all imprint
switch" off next time
film is loaded.
12. Rewindingstops
beforefilm is fully
rewound
. Same as above.
. Same as above.
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For symptoms 11 and 12, reterto the operating instructionsof the Contax Data back D-10.
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Theshutter speed and aperture value are displayed as described below.
. Theshutterspeeddisplayindicatesshutterspeedsbetween"8000"(1/8000seconds)and
'32"(32 seconds).When
the camera'sexposuremode is set to "Av" ot"P", the shutter
speedvaluewith respectto the apertureis displayedin stepsof 112,andwhen the
mode is set to "Tv" or "M",the set shutterspeedvalue is displayed.
exposure
Whenset to "X","125"is displayedfor the shutterspeed.
Whenset to "8", "buLb"is displayedfor the shutterspeed.
,Theaperturevalue is displayedin steps of 112withinthe aperturerangeof the currently
mountedlens. When operatingwith a precisionof greaterthan 1/2 step,the closestvalue
isdisplayed.For example,when the apertureis f3.3,the apertureis displayed"3.5".
Avor P and when command
dialset for Tv or M (0.5 Tv)
8000
6000
4000
2800
2000
1400
1000
700
500
350
250
180
125
90
60
45
30
20
15
10
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6
4
3
2
0"7
1"
1"4
2"
2"8
4"
5"6
8"
11"
16"
22"
32"
When shutterdial set for Tv or
M and when commanddial set
for Tv or M (1 Tv)
-l-t
8000
4000
2000
1000
500
250
125
60
30
15
11
8
4
2
1"
2"
4"
8"
16"
32"
tl
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=c
6E
CF
9b
=:
All modes
45
38
32
27
22
19
16
13
11
9.5
8.0
6.5
5.6
4.5
4.0
3.5
2.8
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.4
1.2
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. To removedust and dirt on the lens and viewfinderglass, blow off with an air bloweror
wipe off lightlywith
wipe gentlywith a soft lens brush. lf they are soiledwith fingerprints,
lenstissue. That is enough. Neveruse a bombtype blower. With its air pressure,dust
and dirt may get fartherintothe camerainterior.Wipe off dust and dirt on the mirror
lightlywith a lens brush.
. To clean the camera exterior,wipe with the soft cloth.
Neveruse benzene,thinneror othersolvents.
. Aftertakingpicturesin a dustyplacesuch as at the seasideor on mountains,cleanthe
camerathoroughly.Salt air will causecorrosionand sand and dust will adverselyaffect
the internalprecisionparts of the camera.
. Do not leavethe camera in hot places (on an ocean beach in summer,in a parkedcar
underdirectsunlight,etc.)for a longtime,becausethe camera,film and batterymay be
adverselyaffected.
. The lens and viewfindermay be cloudedif the camera is broughtinto a warm room from
outsidewhereit is cold. This cloudinesswill disappearsoon,but it is alwaysadvisableto
avoidsuddentemperaturechangesbecausewaterdropletswill causeinternalcorrosion.
. lf you are goingto use the camerafor importanteventssuch as an overseastrip or
weddingceremony,be sure to test it beforehandto make sure it functionsproperly. lt is
also advisableto bring a spare batterywith you.
. Becausethe camera is a precisiondevice,do not expose it to excessiveshock such as by
dropping,etc.
Note on the Shutter Curtain:
The shuttercufiainis madeof a very thin material.
Neverpush it with a finger,or touchor wipe it.
When changingfilm, take care that the film edge does not touch the shuttercurtain.
When usingan air blower,do not blow air stronglyon the curtainbecauseit may be
damagedor deformed.
Never use a pressurizedblower.
Microcomputer Protection Circuit:
This camera incorporatesa safety circuitto protectits microcomputeragainststrong
externalstatic electricity.
Though rarely,it may fail to functionbecausethis safety circuithas come into action. In
this case, set the main switchto OFF, removethe batteries,reloadthem and use the
cameraagain.
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Caution on use of tripods
Thiscompactcamerais not designedto be mountedon a largetripodwith PlanerT*85
T-60 mm F2.8or otherwide diameterlensesattached.When
mm F1.4, Macro-Planer
thecamerais mountedon such a tripod,the pedestalof the universalhead comesinto
contactwith the lenswhichcouldrenderthe lens inoperableor even damageit.
Attacha separatelysold quick shoe adapterbetweenthe camera and the tripodto
preventthis from happening.
I Aboutinfraredfilm
film.
to operatewithinfrared
I eteasenotethatthiscamerais notdesigned
<CameraStorage>
, Keepthe camera away from heat, moistureand dust.
Donot store it in a wardrobedrawercontainingmothballsor in a laboratorywhere there
arechemicalsthat will causedamageto it.
, lf you are not likelyto use the camera for an extendedperiodof time, removethe
batteriesto preventpossibledamage by batteryleakage.
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MAINAGGESSORIES
This sectiondescribesthe main accessoriesfor expandingthe rangeof
photographicpossibilities.
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is a LCD viewfinderthatcan be mountedon the ContaxN1.
offersthe followingmain functions:
The imageand liquidcrystaldisplayon the focusingscreenin the camera's
viewfinder
are displayedon the FE-1'sLCD panel.
The LCD panelchangesaccordingto the exposurecompensationsetting.
Whenthe camerais set for ExposureABC compensation,
the LCD panel
for the next exposure.
changesaccordingto the compensation
. Whenusedtogether
withexposure
in @,theexposure
is
compensation
compensation
applied
to thedisplay
ontheLCDpanel.
Whenthe camerais set to the AE lock mode,the LCD panelchanges
accordingto the lockedexposurevalue.
Thedisplaycan be switchedbetweencolorand black& white.
Thebrightnessrangethat can be displayedon the LCD panelis narrowerthan that of the
film,so the displayeddata is not the same as the film's.
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The D-10 is a multifunctiontype data back that can be mountedin place of the
ContaxN1's cameraback. lt offersan "all imprint"functionfor imprintingall the
exposuredata on the first two framesof the film. lt can also be used with the
"between-frameimprint"functionfor imprintingdata such as the date and
exposureof the individualframes in the space betweenthe frames. These two
functionscan be used together.This makes it possibleto imprintthe exposure
data with the "all imprint"functionand the date and time or counternumber,
etc., with the "between-frameimprint"function.This data can be used to classify
the photographsand to store and organizethe exposuredata. The D-10 is also
equippedwith an intervalshootingfunction.
. NotethattheDatabackD-10cannotbe usedto imprint
thedataonthephotographs.
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<Allimprint function>
Whenthis functionis chosenthe firsttwo framesof the film are left empty.As
exposures
are made the exposureinformationis storedin the camera's
When
the film is rewoundall the data is imprintedon the first two
memory.
r
of the film.
I frames
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lmprinted data
|
0
| oate film was loaded (yearlmonth/day/hour)
(?)Cameraused - "N1"
| 0 exposuredata (exposurecompensationvalue,shutterspeed,apertureand
I exposuremode)
| @ rrame number(in sets of 5 frames)
I O o"t" film was rewound(yearlmonthldaylhour)
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<Between-frame i mpri nt f u nction>
, Oneof the followingmodescan be selectedto imprintthe correspondingdata in
I thespacebetweenthe frames.
C Date(yearlmonth/day)
0 Oate(month/day/year)
0 Date (day/monthlyear)
O lime (day/hours/minutes)
0 Exposuredata: Exposurecompensationvalue,shutterspeed,apertureand
exposuremode or two characters
iOCounternumber(4-digitaccumulatedcounter+ film counter)+ two
characters
0 Rnyfixed 6-digit number + two characters
rONo data imprinted
<lnterval shooti ng f unction>
take a set numberof photographsat a
TheD-10can be used to automatically
setinterval,even stafiingfrom a set time. This can be used to take
photographs
to observechangesover time or for unattendedshooting.
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Exampleof the all imprint function
Example of the between-frame
imprint function
(Theseillustrationsare for explanatorypurposesand may differfrom the actualfilm.)
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ThePowerpack P-8 is an externalpowersupplyusingfour 1.5V LR6/AA
or four 1.2V LR6/AANi-Cdbatteries.This pack allowsthe camerato
batteries
beusedwith a remotepowersupplykept in a warm place.This preventsloss of
batteryperformancedue to the influenceof cold workingconditions.
<Mounting>
I t. loaO the batteries in the Power pack P-8.
I
e Loadthe three LR6/AAbatteriesin the batterycase includedwith the
'
Powerpack P-Bin the indicateddirection,then attachthe batterycase to
the P-8'smainunit.
@ Placethe P-8 main unit insidea jacket (case).
.
2. Connect the plug at the tip of the P-8 cord to the external power socket.
. Whenshooting,
placethepowerpackin a warmplaceto improvewarmthretention.
. Whenreplacing
with
or oldbatteries
typesof batteries
thebatteries,
do notmixdifferent
of thesame
at thesametimewithnewbatteries
newones. Replace
all fourbatteries
type.
. Whennotusingthepowerpackfor longperiodsof time,removethebatteries
fromthe
batterycaseto preventleakageof batteryfluid.
. Handle
Donotpullon thecord.
theplugto disconnect.
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<Specifications
of the P-8>
: Power pack (main unit),batterycase,jacket (withstrap). Cord
length: 1.5 meters
Power supply: Four 1.5V LR6/AAbatteriesor four 1.2V LR6/AAnickel
hydrogenbaileries(LR6lAAmanganesebatterieshave a low
capacity,so they cannotbe used.)
Includes
<Batteries used and number of photos that can be taken>
. for 36-exposurefilm at normaltemperatureusing new batteriesand based on Contax
testingstandard.
Four 1.5V LR6/AAalkalinebatteries4
Approx. 5
Approx.10
Four 1.5VLR6/AAlithiumbatteries4
Approx. 15
Approx.50
Approx.2 (.15)
Approx.5 (.50)
Four 1.2V LR6/AA nickelhydrogenbatteries4
" Fully charge nickel hydrogen batteries before using them.
* Figures given for the rolls of film (number of rolls of film that can be
taken) are calculated based on the conditions described below.
C Orivemode set to "S", usinga Vario-SonnarT* 24-85 mm lens,with one
focusingoperationfrom infinityto close rangeand back, 1 release,then a
16-secondwait for each frame,this operationrepeated.
Shutterbutton
Slide switch
IheCableswitchLA type can be usedfor close-upor telephotophotography
when
usinga tripodor to releasethe shutterremotelyfromthe camera. lt is
becauseit eliminates
suitedfor close-upor telephotophotography
especially
theriskof camerashakewhen the shutteris released.
Photographs
are taken usingthe cableswitch'sshutterbutton(whichalso has a
function).The slideswitchoffersconveniencefor extended
half-press
shooting.
exposures
and continuous
The
cordlengthis 50 cm for the LA-50,5 metersfor the LA-500.
<Attaching>
Insert
the cableswitch'splug intothe camera'scableswitchsocket.
<Takingphotographs>
Ihecableswitch'sshutterbuttonfunctionsin the same way as the camera's
it to measurethe distanceor lightor to lockthe
shutter
button.Half-press
pressit all the way in to releasethe shutter.
focus,
When
takinglong-timeexposuresor usingcontinuousadvance,use the slide
whenthe slide
for convenience.The shutteroperatescontinuously
switch
is pulledforward(whenthe red mark is visible),and closes(exposure
switch
whenthe switchis set backto its originalposition.
stops)
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The MountadapterNAM-1allowsContax645 systemlensesto be used on the
ContaxN1. When mounted,the lensescan be used exceptin the FocusABC
mode and with some otherfunctions.
. Whenusinga Contax
forthe
setfortheflashchanges
flash,thefocaldistance
TLA360
intensity
distribution
to luminous
withrespect
no problem
lensesbelow,butthispresents
characteristics.
Flash setting
.f/2.8-45mm
O Distagon T
.f/2-80mm
@ PlanarT
50 mm
85 mm
<Mounting the mount adapter and lens>
1. Line up the body mountmark O on the mountadapterwith the camera's
lens mark @ Insert,then turn in the directionof the arrowto mount'
2. Line up the mark on the lens (red)@ with the lens mountmark on the
adapter@, then turn in the directionof the arrowto mount.
<Removing>
1. To removethe lens,slidethe mountadapter'sreleasebutton@, hold it
there,then turn the lens counterclockwise
@ and removeit.
while pressingthe
it
turn
counterclockwise
mount
adapter,
2. f o removethe
camera'slens releasebutton.
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FX-1
typesof FX focusingscreens(FX-1to FX-3)are availablefor use on the
lThree
lN1.Followthe instructionson the followingpage to replacethe focusing
lscreen.(Thefocusingframesare not printedon the focusingscreens.)
,Thefocusing
parts.Nevertouchthemdirectly.
screens
arehighprecision
t FX-1(horizontal split image type)
TheFX-1allowsmanualfocusingwith two parts:the split imageat the center
andon the mattesection.
t FX-2(full screen matte type)
IheFX-2is includedwith the cameraas standard. lt is a screenwith the entire
in matteform and is suitedfor generalphotography.
surface
$ FX-3(grid matte type)
TheFX-3is a full surfacetype screenwith a grid. lt is often used as a
compositional
aid and is also suitedfor preciseframingof copy material.
,Metering
functions
is required
whenusingtheFX-1. Setthecustom
to
compensation
"19-1".
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<Replacing the focusing screen>
. Thescreensincludetweezers
for usewhen
them.Besureto usetheincluded
replacing
tweezers.
Replacethe screenas described
below.
1. Removing a screen
,l Remove the lens, then gentlY
I press on the camera's screen
replacement pawl with the tip of your
finger, etc.
The screenlowerstogetherwith its
frame. Lowerit gently.
ll Use the tweezers included with
C me screen to grasp the
projecting part of the screen and
remove it.
Q After removing the screen, Place
rf it vertically in the groove in the
case to protect it from dirt and
scratches.
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2. Mounting a screen
1fl Grasp the projecting part of the
T screen to be mounted using the
tweezers included with the screen
and place it in the lowered frame,
then gently lift the projecting part of
the frame (the replacement claw)
with the tweezers until a click is
heard and it stops.
Finally,pressgentlywith a fingerto
checkthat it is securelymounted.
. Be sureto usetheincluded
tweezers
when
replacing
thefocusingscreen.Becareful
notto scratchor getfingerprints
on the
surfaceof the mirroror screen.
. lf thereis dirtonthescreen,
usea blowerto
blowit off or gentlywipeit off usinga lens
brush.
. lf thefocusingscreenis notproperly
mounted,
it mayfalloffandbreakwhile
to
usingthecameraor makeit impossible
remove
thelens.Fixingthisrequires
procedures.
lf thishappens,
take
special
thecamerato yournearestservicestation.
. Whennotusinga screen,
storeit in the
screencaseas illustrated.
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By extendingor contractingthe tip of the case,the N1 can be placedin the case
with the Data back D-10 and the followingCarl ZeissT* lensesmounted:
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Contracted
P5Ol1.4(N mount)
VS24-85 (N mount)
Extended
MP100(N mount)
VS70-300(N mount)
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35 mm focal plane type AF/AE single lens reflexcamera
24 x 36 mm
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ContaxN mount
Verticaltravelfocal plane shutter
Av and P: 32 to 1/8000sec.
Tv and M: Shutterdial setting
4 to 1/8000sec.
Tv and M: Commanddial setting.......32to 1/8000sec.
B: Bulb
X : 1 / 1 2 5s e c .
Dhect
X contact: 1/250sec. or less, directcontactand synchronizationterminalincluded
Electronictype,2 or 10 sec. delay
Self
timer:
release: Electronicmagneticreleasetype, providedwith cable switchsocket
Shutter
Exposure
control: @ Aperturepriorityauto @ Shutterpriorityauto @ Programauto
@ Manualexposure @ ffl auto flash
Metering
averagemetering/spot
system: TTL evaluativemetering/Center-weighted
meteringselectable
Metering
range (lSO 100, F1.4):
Evaluativemetering : EV 0 to 21
Averagemetering : EV 0 to 21
,
: EV 3 to 21
Spot metering
: ISO 25 to 5000
Film
speed range: With DX code
r
ffianualsetting
: ISO 6 to 6400
rAE
lock:
Exposurevalue memory
Exposure
compensation: +2 EV to -2 EV (ln steps of 1/3 or 112)
Exposure
ABC mode: Automaticexposurecompensationin three steps, compensation
r a n g e+ 0 . 3 E V , + 0 . 5 E V o r + 1 E V
Automatic
flash intensity adjustment method: TTL direct meteringon film plane
Type:
Picturesize:
Lensmount:
type:
Shutter
Shutterspeed:
Flash
synchronization: Automaticsettingof shutterspeed with dedicatedContaxTLA
flashes
Second
curtain synchronization: Possiblewith a dedicatedContaxflashes
Auto
Focus:
S-pointTTL phase differencedetectiontype
Focus
ABC mode: Automaticfocus compensationin three steps
Viewfinder:
Pentaprismeye-leveltype (long-eyepointtype)
F i e l do f v i e w . . . . . .9 5 %
Magnification.....0.73 x
(with 50 mm standardlens at infinity,-l D, eyepieceshutterincluded)
'Diopter
correction: Built-indiopteradjuster,correctablerange -3D to +1D (two FM
diopterlens types sold separately)
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Focusing screen: Full matte type (standard),interchangeable(FX types)
Screenreplaceable(FX type)
Viewfinder display: Focusframe, ExposureABC mark, FocusABC mark, film counter,
self timer,ExposureABC/FocusABC shootingorder,multipleexposure
number,film loadingstatus,meteringmark,flashmark,focusindicator,
aperturevalue, shutterspeed, exposuremeter/compensation
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value/metering
difference,compensationmark,manualexposuremark
Filmcounter,self-timerremainingtime, ExposureABC/FocusABC
Display panel:
shootingorder,multipleexposurenumber,bulbtime,film loading
value,shutter
status,Focusframeselectionindicator,compensation
speed,film speed,customfunction,D)UISOmark,aperturevalue,CF
mark,batterymark,self timer (2/10sec.)mark,continuousshooting
mark,singleframeshootingmark,multipleexposureshootingmark
Film loading:
Auto loadingtype with automaticto first frame
Film advance:
Film rewind:
Automaticwith built-inmotor
Automaticwith built-inmotor (with auto return/autostop function),midroll rewindingpossible
Drive modes:
Winding speed:
Singleframe,continuous,2/10 sec. self timer
Max.Approx.3.5 frames/sec.continuousshooting("C")mode (usinga
new battery,at normaltemperature,based on Contaxtestingstandard)
Film counter:
Auto reset additivetype for displaypanel and viewfinder
Accessory shoe: DirectX contact (withTLA flash interlockingcontacts)
Custom functions: See list of customfunctionson page 74.
CameraBack:
Openedand closedwith cameraback openingknob,detachable,film
checkwindowincluded
Battery:
One 6V lithiumbattery(2CR5)
Battery check:
Auto checking,indicatedon displaypanel
Number of films shootable:
(+20"C), approx.5 at low
Approx.20 at normaltemperature
temperature(-10'C) (using36-exposurefilm, new batteries,drive
modeset to "S",a Vario-Sonnar
T* 24-85 mm lens,with one focusing
operationfrom infinityto close rangeand back,1 release,then a 16second wait for each exposure,this operationrepeated)
(+20'C), approx.10 at low
Approx.50at normaltemperature
temperature(-10"C) (using36-exposurefilm,new batteries,drive
modeset to "S",a Vario-Sonnar
T* 24-85 mm lens,with one focusing
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operationfrom infinityto close range and back, 1 release,then a 4second wait for each exposure,this operationrepeated)
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AF supplemental
tight
Dimensionsand weight: 152 (width)x 116.5(height)x 69 (depth)mm
795 g (not includingbattery)
- Notethat
specificationsand design are subjectto change without notice, In order to take
fulladvantageof the functionsof this product,we recommendusing carl Zeiss
interchangeable
lensesand Contax accessories. Contaxwarrantiesdo not cover
accidentsor damage resultingfrom the use of productsof other manufacturers,even
whensuch productsare sold for use with Contax products.
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