Kyocera NX instruction manual Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flash

2. Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flash

A Contax flash unit is controlled from the camera in the same way as an internal flash to permit simple flash photography.

A flash unit separated from the camera is recommended when pho- tographing subjects at a distance beyond the range available with the internal flash.

<1. Taking photographs using the TTL auto flash function>

The amount of light from the flash reflected off the subject onto the film is mea- sured (TTL direct metering) to control the intensity of the flash.

Fit the TLA flash to the camera accessory shoe shown and

switch the flash power supply ON.

• The built-in flash cannot be used simultane- ously with a Contax TLA flash fitted on the accessory shoe.

Set the flash to the “TTL auto mode”.

When the flash is charged the “ ” mark is lit in the viewfinder and the shut- ter speed is set automatically in accor- dance with the camera exposure mode.

❖ Av (aperture priority auto)

Metered value of ambient light	Automatically set shutter speed	Display
32 to 1/60 sec.	1/60 sec.	“60” lit
1/60 to 1/125 sec.	1/60 to 1/125 sec.	“60” to “125” lit
1/125 to 1/4000 sec.	1/125 sec.	“125” flashes (*)

*“125” flashes to indicate overexposure. Close the aperture until the flashing ceases and the LED is lit continuously.

❖ Tv (shutter priority auto)

Set shutter speed	Automatically set shutter speed	Display
32 to 1/125 sec.	32 to 1/125 sec.	Set shutter speed
1/125 to 1/4000 sec.	1/125 sec.	“125” lit

❖ P (program auto)

Metered value of ambient light	Automatically set shutter speed	Display
32 to 1/60 sec.	1/60 sec.	“60” lit
1/60 to 1/125 sec.	1/60 to 1/125 sec.	“60” to “125” lit
1/125 to 1/4000 sec.	1/125 sec.	“125” lit

❖M (manual exposure)

•The shutter speed is not set automatically with “M” selected. Always set to 1/125 sec. or less.

•The set shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.

Set the aperture or shutter speed in accordance with the table below, and take the photograph.

Exposure mode	Aperture or shutter speed
P	Set automatically by camera.
Av, M	Set the aperture. Take the photograph at the set aperture.
Tv	The aperture is set automatically to the standard value for ambient
	light. Closed down automatically in bright light.

•If the light is adjusted following photography, the “ ” mark flashes for two seconds.

•If the “ ” mark does not flash following photography the subject is under exposed. Change the aperture and distance to the subject and take another photograph.

•Over-exposure may still occur even if the “ ” mark flashes following close-up photogra- phy. Photograph within the range described in the manual supplied with the flash unit.

•The ABC Exposure mode cannot be used with the flash.

•Check the flash performance when selecting drive mode “C” (continuous photography mode).

•Use ISO 25~800 film (does not include exposure compensation).

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