Kyocera NX Using the green setting on the position dial, Green, Focusing mode flashes

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<Changing mode details>

Using the “ ” (green) setting on the position dial

(In the “ ” (green) position on the position dial, the same combination of photogra- phy modes (focusing, exposure, metering, drive) are selected when the main switch is set to ON.)

Position

dial

Display panel

Viewfinder

Set the main switch to “ON”, and turn the position dial to “ ”

(green).

The camera is set to the following modes when shipped from the factory.

Focusing mode :

Exposure mode :

Metering mode	:
Drive mode	:

•The mode details appear on the display panel. If the display differs from the mode

details shown above, reset in accordance with <Changing details for “ ” (green)

position> on the next page.

Push the focusing frame select lever to select the central portion.

The selected position appears on the display panel. The selected focus frame flashes red once in the viewfinder.

Point the focus frame in the cen- ter of the viewfinder towards the

subject and half-press the shutter button.

When the subject is focused the focus frame at the center of the viewfinder flashes red once, a beep is heard, and the “ ” mark indicat- ing focusing is lit in the viewfinder.

Press the shutter button to take the photograph.

<Changing details for “

Position

dial

Display panel

F dial

” (green) position>

The mode details for “ ” (green) on the position dial are changed as described below. Create your own mode details as required for your unique type of photography.

Set the main switch to “ON”, and set the position dial to “SET”.

The mode details appear on the display panel, and the current focusing mode details flash.

Set the F dial to the desired focusing mode. The selected

focusing mode flashes.

Set the R dial to the desired expo- sure mode. The selected expo-

sure mode appears on the display panel. Set the F dial to the desired exposure mode. The selected expo- sure mode details flash on the dis- play panel.

Set the R dial to the desired metering mode and drive mode details in the same way. The desired mode details flash on the F dial.

Set the position dial to “ ”. The mode details are now changed.

Focus indicators

R dial

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Contents GB /D English Safety warningsPage 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 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 Checking the film speed Setting the film speed manuallyAutomatic setting of the ISO 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 details Focus button Sync switch Metering 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 framesCAF continuous autofocus Focusing in the autofocus modeSAF single autofocus Focus lock SAF single autofocus modeCAF continuous autofocus mode 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 Evaluative metering mark Types of metering modes and their features Metering rangeAutomatic metering range 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 Changing the date and time Replacing the Data back batteryDate and time imprinting 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 functionsDaylight synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesSlow 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 Turn the F dial to select Detail number Setting custom functionsSet the position dial to CF 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