Contax 645 - Metering System; Spot Metering Explained; Center-Weighted Metering Explained

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Attaching the Strap3
Contents4
Name of Parts6
Quick Guide to Shooting (Automatic Exposure)8
Camera Care and Precautions10
Camera Storage10
Caution on Use of Accessories10
Basic Operations before Shooting11
Attaching and Removing the Film Back12
Attaching the AE Prism Finder14
Removing the AE Prism Finder14
Attaching Eyecup F-615
Diopter Adjustment15
Attaching the Lens16
Removing the Lens16
Loading the Battery17
Battery Check18
Battery Replacement18
Main Power Switch19
Viewfinder Display20
Concerning 120/220 Film23
Precautions During Film Loading23
Film Removal Precautions24
Use of Bar Code System Film25
Easy Loading System25
Display of Film Speed Set Automatically25
Setting the Film Speed26
Loading the Film27
Exposure Counter and Display Window of Film Type30
Exposure Mode Selector Lever30
Drive Mode Dial31
Shutter Speed Dial31
Operation of Shutter Release Button32
Holding the Camera32
Unloading Exposed Film33
Focusing the Lens34
Relation of Drive Modes and Focusing Modes, and Functions of Focus Button35
Focusing on Auto Focus36
When Using "S" (Single Auto Focus)37
When Using "C" (Continuous Auto Focus)37
Focus Lock38
Subjects Not Suited for Auto Focusing39
The Movement of Focusing Ring39
Continuous Auto Focus "C"39
Focusing in Manual Focus40
One-Shot Autofocus40
Taking Pictures41
Selecting the Exposure Mode42
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure (Av)43
Shutter-Speed-Priority Auto Exposure (Tv)44
Exposure Warning on Auto Exposure45
Over-Exposure Warning45
Underexposure Warning45
Out of Metering Range Warning45
Manual Exposure (M)46
Bulb Exposure (B)47
Cable Release Socket for Bulb Exposure48
Miscellaneous Shooting Techniques49
Metering System50
Spot Metering50
Center-Weighted Average Light Metering50
Metering Range51
Exposure Compensation52
Using the Exposure Compensation Dial52
Backlighted Subjects53
Spotlighted Subjects53
Using the AE Lock54
Using the A.B.C. Mode56
Flash Photography60
Taking Pictures in TTL Direct Light Metering60
Shutter-Speed-Priority Auto Exposure Mode (Tv)61
Manual (M), Flash (X) and Bulb (B) Exposure61
Slow-Shutter Synchronization62
Daylight Flash63
Second Curtain Synchronization64
Pre-Flash TTL Automatic Flash65
Pre-Flash TTL Manual Flash66
Taking Pictures Using X-Contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Unit67
Flash Photography with Waist Level Finder67
Multiple Exposure68
Using the Self-Timer69
Mirror Lock-Up Photography70
Infrared Photography71
Others72
Printing Photographic Data73
Cable Switch Socket74
Aperture Stop-Down Button74
Depth of Filed75
Eyepiece Shutter76
Flash Extension Cord Socket76
Comparison of Lens Angle of View and Flash Illumination Angle77
Dedicated Accessories78
CONTAX TLA360 Flash79
Auto Setting80
Auto-Setting of Illumination Angle80
How to Set the Illumination Angle81
Flash Unit Light Compensation81
Auto off and Auto on82
Shoe Stopper82
Waist Level Finder83
Attaching the Waist Level Finder83
Removing Waist Lever Finder83
How to Raise and Fold the Hood83
How to Raise and Fold the Loupe84
Replacing the Loupe84
220 Vacuum Film Insert MFB-1B85
Polaroid Back MFB-286
CONTAX Battery Holder MP-1 (with Grip Belt)87
CONTAX Power Pack P-889
CONTAX Cable Switch la Type90
Focusing Screens91
Mfs-191
Mfs-291
Mfs-391
Replacing Focusing Screen92
Quick Shoe Adapter93
Flash Bracket93
Specifications94

Contax 645 - Metering System; Spot Metering Explained; Center-Weighted Metering Explained

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