Kyocera NX instruction manual English, Safety warnings

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ENGLISH

We greatly appreciate your purchase of this Contax NX camera. The Contax NX 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. Read these instructions carefully before using the camera to ensure proper use and a long service life.

This camera incorporates ‘Custom Functions’ which may be used in applica- tions beyond the normal requirements of photography. See page 87 for details.

The abbreviation ‘ ’ used throughout this manual indicates a custom func- tion.

Safety warnings

This manual contains the following warnings to ensure safe use of the camera. Please read the explanations thoroughly before use.

Caution

Failure to use the product correctly may result in injury to the user or damage to property.

Warning

Failure to use the product correctly may result in serious injury and/or death of the user.

Cautions in Handling

<Cautions when using the camera>

Any foreign matter on the lens or mount should be removed with a blower or by wiping with a soft lens cloth. Fingerprints should be removed by wiping gently with a commercial- ly available lens paper. Foreign matter on the mirror should be removed by wiping gently with a soft lens cloth.

Remove dust and dirt from the camera body by wiping with a soft cloth. Use of organic solvents such as benzene or thinners may result in damage to the body and should be avoided under all circumstances.

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Contents GB /D Safety warnings EnglishPage Microcomputer Protective Circuit Photography using infrared filmStoring the camera Contents Names of Parts Viewfinder display Display Panel and Viewfinder DisplayDisplay panel Display panel illumination Basic Operations Prior to Shooting Fitting the strap and viewfinder shade adapter Fitting the eye cup/diopter correction lensInserting the batteries and checking the battery power Inserting the batteriesRemoving lenses Mounting and removing lenses Holding the cameraMounting lenses Remove the cameras body cap and the lens rear capLoading film Checking the film speed Setting the film speed manuallyAutomatic setting of the ISO film speed Removing film Rewinding mid-way through the filmBasic Operations On The cameras power is on Main switch Shutter release buttonCameras power is off Power hold timePhotography Position dialR dials SETMode button and mode details Mode detailsABC/ button Sync switchMetering mode details Focus buttonPage Simple Shooting Procedure Using the Green Setting On the Position DialGreen Using the green setting on the position dialFocusing mode flashes Subject and half-press the shutter buttonSelecting focus frames FocusingSelecting focus frames Locking a selected frameCAF continuous autofocus Focusing in the autofocus modeSAF single autofocus Focus lock SAF single autofocus modeCAF continuous autofocus mode Relationship between the focus mode and drive mode Focusing manuallyAdjusting the focus Focus display with manual focusingUsing lenses with an AF/MF select switch Selecting the Metering Mode Evaluative metering mark Types of metering modes and their features Metering rangeAutomatic metering range Applied Photographic Techniques Set the exposure mode lever to AVSee page 31 for setting details Autoexposure photographyProgram auto-control diagram Set the exposure mode to PSet the exposure mode to Tv Tv stands for Time valueOver-exposure warning Set the exposure mode to MManual exposure photography Under-exposure warningShutter is released and the film is Set the aperture with the lensGraph Exposed while the shutter button isWhat is compensated Setting exposure compensation manually with Av, Tv, PExposure mode Taking photographs with exposure compensationExposure mode What is compensated Taking photographs with the AE lockDisplay panel Press the ABC button to set the ABC modeABC stands for Automatic Bracketing Control Focus on the subject and press the shutter buttonUsing the selftimer Changing the date and time Replacing the Data back batteryDate and time imprinting Replacing the camera back Cable switch socketChecking the depth of field Depth of fieldPage Flash Photography Taking photographs using the internal flash Sation value Light compensation with the internal flashRange for internal flash photography units in m Press the button to set light compensationTaking photographs using a Contax TLA flash Taking photographs using the TTL auto flash functionManual setting of the angle of illumination Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flashAuto setting of the angle of illumination Auto set functionAuto off and auto on functions Taking photographs using other flashes with the X contactFlash intensity compensation Shoe stopperDaylight synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesSlow synchronization photography Use with exposure compensation Set the sync select switch toSecond curtain synchronization Ghost movement of the subject thus appears more naturalList of Custom Functions Custom FunctionsList of custom functions Turn the F dial to select Detail number Setting custom functionsSet the position dial to CF Reference Basic information on photographySymptom Cause TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution See Solution SeeAll modes Shutter speed and aperture value displayShutter speed Aperture value Av or P displayed in steps 1/2Tv as custom function Tv and M With Tv and MMain Accessories Fitting to the camera Contax Cable switch LA typeContax Data back D-11 AttachingFit the GP-1 Contax power pack adapter to the camera Contax Power pack P-8, P-8DSpecifications Load the batteries in the Power pack. P-8Contax Power pack adapter GP-1 8D specificationsMounting the mount adapter and lens Contax Mount adapter NAM-1Contax Flexible case C-9 RemovingMain specifications Dimensions and weight