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Contax AX User Manual
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Focusing
the
Lens
Folcussientng
This
camera
can
be
focused
the
lens
automatically
(AF
=
autofocus)or
manually
(MF
=
manual
focusing).
There
are
two
auto
focusing
methods:
"SAF"
(single
autofocus)
and
"CAF"
(continuous
autofocus).
You
can
improve
your
photography
by
selecting
the
focusing
mode
suited
for
the
subject.
Diese
Kamera
erlaubt
die
automatische
(AF
=
Autofokus)oder
manuelle
(MF
=
manuelle
Fokussierung)
Scharfeinstellung.
Die
automatische
Fokussierung
erfolgt
mit
Einzelfokussierung
"SAF"
oder
kontinuierlicher
Fokussierung
"CAF".
Sie
konnen
je
nach
Motiv
die
optimale
Funktionsweise
wdhlen.
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36
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Names of Parts
5
M a I N S W I T C
5
Basic Steps
7
Attach the Strap
11
Attaching the Eyecup
11
Basic Operations before Shooting
12
Mounting the Lens
13
Dismounting the Lens
13
Loading the Battery
14
Battery Check
15
Battery Replacement
15
Battery Precautions
16
AEL Mark
17
On Mark
17
Off
17
Main Switch
17
Display in the Viewfinder
18
Exposure Counter
19
Metering Mark
19
Flash Mark
19
Focusing Mark
19
Display Panel
20
ISO/DX Indicator
20
Exposure Counter/Film Speed
20
Diopter Adjustment
21
Mounting the Diopter Adjustment Lens
21
Loading the Film
22
Display in the Viewfinder and Display Panel
23
Checking of the Number of Exposures of the Film Loaded
24
Setting the Film Speed
25
When DX Is Selected
27
Manual Setting of the Film Speed
28
Checking the Film Speed
28
Exposure Mode Selector Lever
29
Exposure Check Button
29
Drive Mode Selector Dial
30
Single Frame Shooting
30
Continuous Shooting
30
Self Timer Shooting
30
Single Autofocus Shooting
31
Continuous Autofocus Shooting
31
Manual Focusing
31
Macro Photography
31
Focusing Button Function Dial
32
Focusing Button
32
Shutter Speed Dial/F -Dial/F-8Utton
32
Holding the Camera
33
Rewinding the Film
34
Focusing the Lens
35
Principle of the ABF System and Back Focusing
36
Shooting Ranges with the ABF System
37
Lenses that Need Attention on Autofocus
39
Float Type Lenses
39
Zoom Lenses
40
Other Zoom Lenses
40
Relation of the Focusing Button Function Dial (F-Dial) and Focusing Modes
41
AF Supplementary Light
43
Cautions on Autofocus
43
O T H E R
43
Subjects Which Are Not Suited for Auto Focusing
44
Ordinary Autofocus Shooting
45
Focusing Mode SAF
46
Front Focus
47
Rear Focus
47
Focusing Mode CAF
48
Convenient Use of "CAF
49
Focus Lock (with the F-Dial Set to "AFL")
50
Shutter with Different Buttons
53
When the Autofocus Is Used as One-Shot AF While Operating Mainly on Manualfocus
54
Horizontal Split Image Spot
55
Microprism Collar and Matte Screen
55
Camera Functions and Applied Techniques
57
Flash Photography
57
Manual Exposure
57
Selecting the Exposure Mode
57
Programmed Auto Exposure Control Diagram
62
Overexposure Warning
63
Precautions on Auto Exposure
63
Underexposure Warning
63
Cautions on Use of Accessories
64
Bulb Exposure
66
Center-Weighted Average Light Metering
67
Metering System
67
Spot Metering
68
Metering Range
69
Exposure Compensation
70
Using the Exposure Compensation Dial
70
Using the AE Lock
73
Taking Pictures on TTL Direct Light Metering
79
Manual, Flash and Bulb Exposure
80
Daylight Flash
82
Second Curtain Synchronization
83
Multiple Exposure
85
Using the Self-Timer
88
Custom Functions
90
List of Custom Functions
90
Setting the Custom Functions
92
Eyepiece Shutter
94
External Power Socket
95
Release Socket
95
Detaching the Camera Back
96
Shutter Speed and Aperture Indicators
97
Depth of Field
98
Aperture Stop-Down Button
99
Exposure
100
Infrared Compensation Mark
100
Infrared Photography
100
Camera Care and Precautions
101
Camera Storage
101
Microcomputer Protection Circuit
101
Polarizing Filter
101
Dedicated Accessories
102
Auto Setting
103
Flash Unit Light Compensation
104
Auto off and Auto on
105
Collective Printing Function
106
Interval Shooting
106
How to Use
107
Power Pack
107
Focusing Screens, FW Type
108
Detouching the Screen
109
Replacing Focusing Screen
109
Mounting the Screen
110
Specifications
112
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Brand
Contax
Model
AX
Category
Digital Camera
Language
English
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