Kyocera NX instruction manual Mode button and mode details, Mode details

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5. Mode button and mode details

6.Selecting the mode ( focusing mode, exposure mode,) metering mode, drive mode

Mode button

The mode button is used to select the focusing mode, exposure mode, metering mode, or drive mode. Press the “MODE” button and set with the F or R dial as necessary.

Set the main switch to ON and set the position dial to “ ” (white) or “ ” (green).

[Mode details]

<1. Focusing mode>

• : Single autofocus (page 41)

Used for general photography, e.g. photographing stationery subjects.

• : Continuous autofocus (page 41)

Used for continuous photography of moving subjects.

• : Manual focus (page 44)

Used for manual focusing.

<2. Exposure mode>

• : Aperture priority auto (page 51). Used for automatic photography with a fixed aperture.

• : Shutter priority auto (page 52). Used for automatic photography with a fixed shutter speed.

• : Program auto (page 53). Used for automatic photography without inter- vention by the user.

• : Manual exposure (page 55). Used for photography with the exposure (aperture and shutter speed) controlled by the user.

<3. Metering mode> (page 48)

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: Evaluative metering

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: Center-weighted average metering

• : Spot metering

<4. Drive mode> (page 45)

• : Single frame photography

A single photograph is taken, and the film advanced and stopped, with each press of the shutter button.

• : Continuous photography

Continuous photography at a maximum rate of approximately 2.3 frames per sec- ond while the shutter button is pressed. (The rate varies with shutter speed, film speed, whether or not data back is used, and the state of the batteries.)

• : Selftimer photography (page 65)

Used for selftimer photography.

Focusing mode details

F dial

R dial

Exposure mode details

Press the mode button.

“Focusing mode details” appears on the display panel and the current focusing mode flashes.

Turn the F dial to the desired focusing mode. The selected focusing mode flashes (select the

focusing mode details).

Turn the R dial in the direction of the arrow to display “Exposure

mode details”.

“Exposure mode details” appears on the display panel, and the current exposure mode flashes.

Turn the F dial to the desired exposure mode. The selected exposure mode flashes (select the

exposure mode details).

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Contents GB /D English Safety warningsPage Storing the camera Photography using infrared filmMicrocomputer Protective Circuit Contents Names of Parts Display panel Display Panel and Viewfinder DisplayViewfinder display Display panel illumination Basic Operations Prior to Shooting Fitting the eye cup/diopter correction lens Fitting the strap and viewfinder shade adapterInserting the batteries Inserting the batteries and checking the battery powerRemove the cameras body cap and the lens rear cap Mounting and removing lenses Holding the cameraMounting lenses Removing lensesLoading film Automatic setting of the ISO film speed Setting the film speed manuallyChecking the film speed Rewinding mid-way through the film Removing filmBasic Operations Power hold time Main switch Shutter release buttonCameras power is off On The cameras power is onSET Position dialR dials PhotographyMode details Mode button and mode detailsFocus button Sync switchMetering mode details ABC/ buttonPage Using the Green Setting On the Position Dial Simple Shooting ProcedureSubject and half-press the shutter button Using the green setting on the position dialFocusing mode flashes GreenLocking a selected frame FocusingSelecting focus frames Selecting focus framesSAF single autofocus Focusing in the autofocus modeCAF continuous autofocus CAF continuous autofocus mode SAF single autofocus modeFocus lock Focus display with manual focusing Focusing manuallyAdjusting the focus Relationship between the focus mode and drive modeUsing lenses with an AF/MF select switch Selecting the Metering Mode Automatic metering range Types of metering modes and their features Metering rangeEvaluative metering mark Autoexposure photography Set the exposure mode lever to AVSee page 31 for setting details Applied Photographic TechniquesTv stands for Time value Set the exposure mode to PSet the exposure mode to Tv Program auto-control diagramUnder-exposure warning Set the exposure mode to MManual exposure photography Over-exposure warningExposed while the shutter button is Set the aperture with the lensGraph Shutter is released and the film isTaking photographs with exposure compensation Setting exposure compensation manually with Av, Tv, PExposure mode What is compensatedTaking photographs with the AE lock Exposure mode What is compensatedFocus on the subject and press the shutter button Press the ABC button to set the ABC modeABC stands for Automatic Bracketing Control Display panelUsing the selftimer Date and time imprinting Replacing the Data back batteryChanging the date and time Depth of field Cable switch socketChecking the depth of field Replacing the camera backPage Flash Photography Taking photographs using the internal flash Press the button to set light compensation Light compensation with the internal flashRange for internal flash photography units in m Sation valueTaking photographs using the TTL auto flash function Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flashAuto set function Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flashAuto setting of the angle of illumination Manual setting of the angle of illuminationShoe stopper Taking photographs using other flashes with the X contactFlash intensity compensation Auto off and auto on functionsSlow synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesDaylight synchronization photography Ghost movement of the subject thus appears more natural Set the sync select switch toSecond curtain synchronization Use with exposure compensationList of custom functions Custom FunctionsList of Custom Functions Set the position dial to CF Setting custom functionsTurn the F dial to select Detail number Basic information on photography ReferenceSolution See TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution See Symptom Cause1/2Tv as custom function Tv and M With Tv and M Shutter speed and aperture value displayShutter speed Aperture value Av or P displayed in steps All modesMain Accessories Attaching Contax Cable switch LA typeContax Data back D-11 Fitting to the cameraLoad the batteries in the Power pack. P-8 Contax Power pack P-8, P-8DSpecifications Fit the GP-1 Contax power pack adapter to the camera8D specifications Contax Power pack adapter GP-1Removing Contax Mount adapter NAM-1Contax Flexible case C-9 Mounting the mount adapter and lensMain specifications Dimensions and weight