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Contax Aria User Manual

Contax Aria
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Contax Aria Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandContax
ModelAria
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Names of Parts

Quick Guide to Shooting (Automatic Exposure)

Attaching the Eyepiece Cover and Strap

Attaching the Eyecup

Basic Operations Before Shooting

Loading the Batteries

Instructions for inserting batteries into the camera's compartment.

Battery Check

How to check the camera's battery status on the display panel.

Battery Replacement

Guidance on when and how to replace the camera's batteries.

Mounting and Dismounting the Lens

Procedures for attaching and removing camera lenses.

Main Switch

Explanation of the camera's main power switch functions.

Viewfinder Display and Display Panel

Details on the information shown in the viewfinder and on the camera's display panel.

Loading the Film

Step-by-step guide on how to load film into the camera.

Setting the Film Speed

Instructions on setting the film speed, including DX code and manual methods.

Exposure Mode Selector Lever

How to use the lever to change between different exposure modes.

Drive Mode Button

Explanation of how to select shooting modes like single-frame or continuous.

Shutter Speed Dial

Guide to adjusting the camera's shutter speed using the dial.

Metering Mode Selector Lever

How to choose between different light metering methods.

Focusing the Lens

Instructions on achieving sharp focus using the viewfinder and lens.

Holding the Camera

Techniques for steady camera handling to ensure sharp images.

Rewinding the Film

Procedures for winding and unloading exposed film.

Shutter Speed and Aperture Indicators

How shutter speed and aperture values are displayed.

Battery Precautions

Taking Pictures

Av: Aperture-priority Auto Exposure

How to use aperture priority mode for controlling depth of field.

Tv: Shutter-speed-priority Auto Exposure

How to use shutter speed priority mode for controlling motion blur.

P: Programmed Auto Exposure

Using programmed auto mode for automatic aperture and shutter speed selection.

M: Manual Exposure

How to set both aperture and shutter speed manually for full exposure control.

B: Bulb Exposure

Using the bulb mode for long exposures, typically for night scenes.

X: Flash Photography

Using the camera with standard X-contact flash units.

Miscellaneous Shooting Techniques

Metering System

Explanation of evaluative, center-weighted, and spot metering methods.

Exposure Compensation

How to adjust exposure for brighter or darker results.

AE Lock

Locking exposure settings for backlit subjects or moving subjects.

A.B.C. Mode

Using automatic bracketing control for three consecutive exposures.

Slow-shutter Synchronization

Using slow shutter speeds with flash for night or twilight scenes.

Daylight Flash

Using flash in bright daylight for balanced subject and background exposure.

Second Curtain Synchronization

Flash firing at the end of exposure for motion blur effects.

Taking Pictures Using X-contact Flash Units Other than TLA Flash Unit

Using non-dedicated flash units with the camera's sync terminal.

Multiple Exposure

Using the Self-timer

Other Functions

Custom Functions

Explanation of the camera's five customizable operational settings.

Setting the Custom Functions

Step-by-step guide on how to configure custom function settings.

Release Socket

Description of the socket for connecting remote cable releases.

Detaching the Camera Back

Instructions on how to remove the camera's back panel.

Aperture Stop-down Button

How to use the button to check depth of field by stopping down the aperture.

Basic Photographic Concepts

<Exposure>

Fundamental concept of how light affects film exposure.

<Shutter speed>

How shutter speed controls the amount of light reaching the film.

<Aperture Value>

How aperture size controls the amount of light passing through the lens.

<Film Speed (ISO Value)>

Understanding film sensitivity and its impact on image quality.

<Depth of Field>

The range of sharpness in front of and behind the focus point.

Camera Care and Precautions

Optional Accessories

Contax TLA360 Flash Unit

Details about the clip-on TTL direct metering auto-flash unit.

Contax Data Back D-9 (multi-function type)

Information on the data back for imprinting exposure or date data.

Contax Power Pack Adapter GP-1

Connecting an external power supply for extended camera operation.

FU Type Focusing Screens

Information on interchangeable focusing screens for various shooting needs.

FL Type Diopter Lenses

Eyepiece diopter lenses for users with vision impairments.

Flex Case C-6

A protective camera case designed to accommodate specific camera and lens combinations.

Specifications

In Case of Difficulty

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