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Kyocera NX instruction manual Selecting the Metering Mode

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SELECTING THE METERING

MODE

This camera is equipped with three metering modes: evaluative metering, cen- ter-weighted average metering, and center divided partial metering. See page 31 for setting details.

To achieve highly effective photographs with higher precision, read “Types of metering modes and their features” on the next page carefully and select the metering mode according to the shooting conditions and your desire to achieve a certain exposure effect.

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Kyocera NX instruction manual Selecting the Metering Mode

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 powerMounting lenses Mounting and removing lenses Holding the cameraRemoving 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 Rewinding mid-way through the film Removing filmBasic Operations Cameras power is off Main switch Shutter release buttonOn The cameras power is on Power hold timeR dials Position dialPhotography SETMode details Mode button and mode detailsMetering mode details Sync switchABC/ button Focus buttonPage Using the Green Setting On the Position Dial Simple Shooting ProcedureFocusing mode flashes Using the green setting on the position dialGreen 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 Adjusting the focus Focusing manuallyRelationship between the focus mode and drive mode 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 See page 31 for setting details Set the exposure mode lever to AVApplied Photographic Techniques Autoexposure photographySet the exposure mode to Tv Set the exposure mode to PProgram auto-control diagram Tv stands for Time valueManual exposure photography Set the exposure mode to MOver-exposure warning Under-exposure warningGraph Set the aperture with the lensShutter is released and the film is Exposed while the shutter button isExposure mode Setting exposure compensation manually with Av, Tv, PWhat is compensated Taking photographs with exposure compensationTaking photographs with the AE lock Exposure mode What is compensatedABC stands for Automatic Bracketing Control Press the ABC button to set the ABC modeDisplay panel Focus on the subject and press the shutter buttonUsing the selftimer Changing the date and time Replacing the Data back batteryDate and time imprinting Checking the depth of field Cable switch socketReplacing the camera back Depth of fieldPage Flash Photography Taking photographs using the internal flash Range for internal flash photography units in m Light compensation with the internal flashSation value Press the button to set light compensationTaking photographs using the TTL auto flash function Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flashAuto setting of the angle of illumination Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flashManual setting of the angle of illumination Auto set functionFlash intensity compensation Taking photographs using other flashes with the X contactAuto off and auto on functions Shoe stopperDaylight synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesSlow synchronization photography Second curtain synchronization Set the sync select switch toUse with exposure compensation 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 Basic information on photography ReferenceSymptom Cause Solution See TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution SeeShutter speed Aperture value Av or P displayed in steps Shutter speed and aperture value displayAll modes 1/2Tv as custom function Tv and M With Tv and MMain Accessories Contax Data back D-11 Contax Cable switch LA typeFitting to the camera AttachingSpecifications Contax Power pack P-8, P-8DFit the GP-1 Contax power pack adapter to the camera Load the batteries in the Power pack. P-88D specifications Contax Power pack adapter GP-1Contax Flexible case C-9 Contax Mount adapter NAM-1Mounting the mount adapter and lens RemovingMain specifications Dimensions and weight