Kyocera NX instruction manual Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flash, Auto set function

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<2.Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flash>

The TLA360 flash has a guide number 36 (ISO 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.

•These functions can be used when the flash unit is directly attached to the accessory shoe on the camera top.

The flash system is not automatically set when it is used off the accessory shoe and through the TLA extension code or TLA lighting system.

•With Contax TLA flashes equipped with the auto flash function, the flash mount has five contacts.

Auto set function

	Function	Auto setting of	Auto setting of
	Flash photography
		film speed	aperuture value

	mode
	TTL auto
	External metering	✕
	auto	✕
	auto

Manual

Multi-flash

: The camera’s settings are automatically set for the flash as well (after the flash is charged).

✕: The flash is not automatically set.

Auto setting of the angle of illumination

The flash’s angle of illumination is set automatically according to the focal length of the lens mounted on the camera.

❖ Making the setting

Mount the flash on the camera’s accessory shoe and turn it “on” the flash. The angle of illumination is set

automatically according to the lens mounted on the camera.

The flash display panel indicates the automatically set angle of illumination for the focal distance of a 35 mm lens.

•The focal length of the lens is set to 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm or 85 mm.

•When a zoom lens is mounted, this function works automatically in conjunction with the lens setting within the above range.

•If the lens is replaced when “AUTO ZOOM” is indicated on the flash, the angle of illumina- tion is reset according to the new lens.

Manual setting of the angle of illumination

When the flash’s zoom button is pressed, the manual setting mode is set. The zoom focal length switches each time the zoom button is pressed. Display the desired focal distance on the display panel.

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Contents GB /D Safety warnings EnglishPage 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 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 Automatic setting of the ISO film speed Setting the film speed manuallyChecking the 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 frameSAF single autofocus Focusing in the autofocus modeCAF continuous autofocus CAF continuous autofocus mode SAF single autofocus modeFocus lock 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 Automatic metering range Types of metering modes and their features Metering rangeEvaluative metering mark 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 Date and time imprinting Replacing the Data back batteryChanging the date and time 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 stopperSlow synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesDaylight 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 Set the position dial to CF Setting custom functionsTurn the F dial to select Detail number 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