ABC/ button, Focus button, Sync switch, Details | Kyocera NX

7. ABC/ button

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

mode details”.

“Metering mode details” appears on the display panel, and the current metering mode flashes.

Used for ABC setting (page 62). Press the ABC button, and set with the F dial. This button may also be used for flash correction (page 75).

ABC/ button

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

metering mode details).

8. Focus button

Turn the R dial in the direction of the arrow to display “Drive mode

details”.

“Drive mode details” appears on the dis- play panel, and the current drive mode flashes.

Used for focus lock during autofocusing (page 43).

Also used for one-shot autofocus with manual focusing (page 45).

Focus button

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

details).

9. Sync switch

Press the mode button to return to the normal display.

The details of the selected modes are displayed, and setting is complete.

•Setting may also be completed by half- pressing the shutter button.

Selects first curtain synchronization (NORMAL) or second curtain synchro- nization (page 84). Normally set to “NORMAL”.

Sync switch

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Kyocera NX instruction manual ABC/ button, Focus button, Sync switch, Metering mode details, Details

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 lens Inserting the batteries and checking the battery power Inserting the batteries Mounting and removing lenses Holding the camera Mounting lensesRemoving lenses Remove the cameras body cap and the lens rear cap Loading film Checking the film speed Setting the film speed manuallyAutomatic setting of the ISO film speed Removing film Rewinding mid-way through the film Basic Operations Main switch Shutter release button Cameras power is offOn The cameras power is on Power hold time Position dial R dialsPhotography SET Mode button and mode details Mode details Sync switch Metering mode detailsABC/ button Focus buttonPage Simple Shooting Procedure Using the Green Setting On the Position Dial Using the green setting on the position dial Focusing mode flashesGreen Subject and half-press the shutter button Focusing Selecting focus framesSelecting focus frames Locking a selected frame CAF continuous autofocus Focusing in the autofocus modeSAF single autofocus Focus lock SAF single autofocus modeCAF continuous autofocus mode Focusing manually Adjusting the focusRelationship between the focus mode and drive mode Focus display with manual focusing Using 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 Set the exposure mode lever to AV See page 31 for setting detailsApplied Photographic Techniques Autoexposure photography Set the exposure mode to P Set the exposure mode to TvProgram auto-control diagram Tv stands for Time value Set the exposure mode to M Manual exposure photographyOver-exposure warning Under-exposure warning Set the aperture with the lens GraphShutter is released and the film is Exposed while the shutter button is Setting exposure compensation manually with Av, Tv, P Exposure modeWhat is compensated Taking photographs with exposure compensation Exposure mode What is compensated Taking photographs with the AE lock Press the ABC button to set the ABC mode ABC stands for Automatic Bracketing ControlDisplay panel Focus on the subject and press the shutter button Using the selftimer Changing the date and time Replacing the Data back batteryDate and time imprinting Cable switch socket Checking the depth of fieldReplacing the camera back Depth of fieldPage Flash Photography Taking photographs using the internal flash Light compensation with the internal flash Range for internal flash photography units in mSation value Press the button to set light compensation Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flash Taking photographs using the TTL auto flash function Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flash Auto setting of the angle of illuminationManual setting of the angle of illumination Auto set function Taking photographs using other flashes with the X contact Flash intensity compensationAuto off and auto on functions Shoe stopper Daylight synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesSlow synchronization photography Set the sync select switch to Second curtain synchronizationUse with exposure compensation Ghost movement of the subject thus appears more natural List 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 photography Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution SeeSymptom Cause Solution See Shutter speed and aperture value display Shutter speed Aperture value Av or P displayed in stepsAll modes 1/2Tv as custom function Tv and M With Tv and M Main Accessories Contax Cable switch LA type Contax Data back D-11Fitting to the camera Attaching Contax Power pack P-8, P-8D SpecificationsFit the GP-1 Contax power pack adapter to the camera Load the batteries in the Power pack. P-8 Contax Power pack adapter GP-1 8D specifications Contax Mount adapter NAM-1 Contax Flexible case C-9Mounting the mount adapter and lens Removing Main specifications Dimensions and weight