Kyocera NX instruction manual Focusing manually, Adjusting the focus, One-shot autofocus

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3. Focusing manually

Picture is in focus.

Picture is not in focus.

<Adjusting the focus>

Set the focus dial to “MF” (see page

<One-shot autofocus>

When a lens fitted with the dual focus mechanism is used the autofocus mechanism can be used while in the manual focusing mode. To use autofocusing, press the focus button. The camera adjusts the focus automatically while the focus button is pressed, and when the subject is in focus the focus is locked in that position (SAF: focusing with single autofocus).

Focusing button

Use for one-shot autofocus.

 

 

“

” The focusing method may be changed to CAF (contin-

 

 

uous autofocus) (page 88).

<Relationship between the focus mode and drive mode>

31 for details).

Adjust the focus by turning the lens' focus ring manually.

The image on the matte surface is clearly visible when the subject is in focus, blurry when subject is out of focus.

<Focus display with manual focusing>

The focus display in the viewfinder with manual focusing displays the distance measured for the selected focusing frame.

 

 

“

” lit

:

Focused on subject

 

 

 

 

No display

:

Not focused on subject

 

 

“

” flashing :

Cannot focus

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When the object in the selected focusing frame is in focus, the focusing frame lights red.

 

 

 

“

”

 

“

”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the shutter but-

 

The focus is adjusted

 

 

 

ton is half-pressed, the

 

continuously while the

 

 

 

focus is adjusted. Once

 

shutter button is half-

 

 

 

the subject is in focus,

 

pressed.

 

“

”

 

the focus is locked at

 

• The shutter can be

single

 

that position (focus

 

frame

 

lock).

 

 

released even if the

 

• The shutter cannot

 

subject is not in

mode

 

 

 

be released if the

 

focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subject is not in

 

 

 

 

 

 

focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Focusing is performed

 

Focusing is performed

 

 

 

in the same way as in

 

in the same way as in

 

 

 

the single frame mode.

 

the single frame mode.

“

”

 

In the continuous

 

In the continuous

continuous

 

shooting mode, the

 

shooting mode, the

shooting

 

focus is locked at the

 

focus is readjusted for

 

distance at which the

 

each new frame of film

mode

 

 

 

first frame (photograph)

 

exposed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

was exposed and remains at that position for subsequent frames.

“ ”

The focus is adjusted by turning the lens' focus ring by hand.

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Contents GB /D English Safety warningsPage Photography using infrared film Storing the cameraMicrocomputer Protective Circuit Contents Names of Parts Display Panel and Viewfinder Display Display panelViewfinder 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 Setting the film speed manually Automatic setting of the ISO film speedChecking 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 Green Locking a selected frame Focusing Selecting focus frames Selecting focus framesFocusing in the autofocus mode SAF single autofocusCAF continuous autofocus SAF single autofocus mode CAF continuous 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 Types of metering modes and their features Metering range Automatic 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 Replacing the Data back battery Date and time imprintingChanging 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 functionsFlash photography techniques Slow synchronization photographyDaylight synchronization photography Ghost movement of the subject thus appears more natural Set the sync select switch toSecond curtain synchronization Use with exposure compensationCustom Functions List of custom functionsList of Custom Functions Setting custom functions Set the position dial to CFTurn 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
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