Second curtain synchronization | Kyocera NX guide

Second curtain synchronization

First curtain synchronization

<3. Second curtain synchronization>

Taking photographs with second curtain synchronization is effective for shooting moving subjects using slow synchronization.

Normally with flash photography the flash is emitted directly after the shutter’s front curtain has finished traveling (first curtain synchronization).

When an internal flash or a Contax flash equipped with the second curtain syn- chronization function is used, the flash can be triggered immediately before the shutter's rear curtain begins movement (second curtain synchronization).

The “ghost” movement of the subject thus appears more natural.

Second curtain synchronization photography with the internal flash

Set the sync select switch to

“ ”.

Check that the “ ” mark in the viewfinder is lit (flash is charged),

and take the photograph.

Sync select switch

•Exposure control is the same as for normal flash photography (first curtain synchroniza- tion).

Second curtain synchronization photography with a Contax TTL auto flash

Set the sync select switch to

“ ”.

Check that the “ ” mark in the viewfinder is lit (flash is charged),

and take the photograph.

• Exposure control is the same as for normal flash photography (first curtain synchroniza- tion).

<4. Use with exposure compensation>

The flash intensity is compensated in

F dial conjunction with the camera's F dial exposure compensation with TTL auto flash photography. Use the F dial to adjust flash intensity for maximum effect.

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Kyocera NX instruction manual Second curtain synchronization, Use with exposure compensation, Set the sync select switch to

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GB /D English Safety warningsPage 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 eye cup/diopter correction lens Fitting the strap and viewfinder shade adapter Inserting the batteries Inserting the batteries and checking the battery power Mounting lenses Mounting and removing lenses Holding the cameraRemoving lenses Remove the cameras body cap and the lens rear cap Loading film Automatic setting of the ISO film speed Setting the film speed manuallyChecking the film speed Rewinding mid-way through the film Removing film Basic Operations Cameras power is off Main switch Shutter release buttonOn The cameras power is on Power hold time R dials Position dialPhotography SET Mode details Mode button and mode details Metering mode details Sync switchABC/ button Focus buttonPage Using the Green Setting On the Position Dial Simple Shooting Procedure Focusing mode flashes Using the green setting on the position dialGreen Subject and half-press the shutter button Selecting focus frames FocusingSelecting focus frames Locking a selected frame SAF single autofocus Focusing in the autofocus modeCAF continuous autofocus CAF continuous autofocus mode SAF single autofocus modeFocus lock Adjusting the focus Focusing manuallyRelationship between the focus mode and drive mode Focus display with manual focusing Using 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 See page 31 for setting details Set the exposure mode lever to AVApplied Photographic Techniques Autoexposure photography Set the exposure mode to Tv Set the exposure mode to PProgram auto-control diagram Tv stands for Time value Manual exposure photography Set the exposure mode to MOver-exposure warning Under-exposure warning Graph Set the aperture with the lensShutter is released and the film is Exposed while the shutter button is Exposure mode Setting exposure compensation manually with Av, Tv, PWhat is compensated Taking photographs with exposure compensation Taking photographs with the AE lock Exposure mode What is compensated ABC stands for Automatic Bracketing Control Press the ABC button to set the ABC modeDisplay panel Focus on the subject and press the shutter button Using the selftimer Date and time imprinting Replacing the Data back batteryChanging the date and time 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 compensation Taking photographs using the TTL auto flash function Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flash Auto setting of the angle of illumination Taking photographs using a Contax TLA360 flashManual setting of the angle of illumination Auto set function Flash intensity compensation Taking photographs using other flashes with the X contactAuto off and auto on functions Shoe stopper Slow synchronization photography Flash photography techniquesDaylight synchronization photography Second curtain synchronization Set the sync select switch toUse with exposure compensation Ghost movement of the subject thus appears more natural List of custom functions Custom FunctionsList of Custom Functions Set the position dial to CF Setting custom functionsTurn the F dial to select Detail number Basic information on photography Reference Symptom Cause Solution See TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Solution See Shutter 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 M Main Accessories Contax Data back D-11 Contax Cable switch LA typeFitting to the camera Attaching Specifications 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-8 8D specifications Contax Power pack adapter GP-1 Contax Flexible case C-9 Contax Mount adapter NAM-1Mounting the mount adapter and lens Removing Main specifications Dimensions and weight