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Contax NX - User Manual

Contax NX
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KYOCERA OPTICS, INC.
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Instruction manual • Bedienungsanleitung
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Table of Contents

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Contax NX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandContax
ModelNX
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Film Loading Process

Step-by-Step Film Loading Guide

Detailed instructions on how to load film into the Contax NX camera.

Film Removal and Rewinding

Rewinding Film Mid-Shoot Procedure

Instructions for rewinding film before its complete exposure.

Shutter Release Button Operation

Two-Stage Shutter Press Functionality

How half-press and full-press actions control camera functions.

Mode Selection Guide

Setting Focusing, Exposure, Metering, Drive Modes

Step-by-step guide to selecting camera operating modes.

Simplified Shooting Procedure

Using the Green Position Dial for Simple Photography

Guidance on the green position dial for basic, automatic photography.

Autofocus Frame Selection

Manual Focus Frame Selection

Selecting specific focus frames using the manual select lever.

Autofocus Mode Operations

Single Autofocus (SAF) Functionality

Using SAF mode for general photography and focus lock.

Continuous Autofocus (CAF) Functionality

Using CAF mode for tracking and photographing moving subjects.

Autofocus System Limitations

Subjects Causing Autofocus Difficulties

Identifying subjects that may interfere with the camera's autofocus system.

Focus Adjustment Techniques

One-Shot Autofocus Method

Using the focus button for one-shot autofocus with dual focusing mechanisms.

Metering Mode Selection Guide

Metering Mode Features and Range

Autoexposure Photography Modes

Aperture Priority Auto Exposure (Av)

How to use Av mode for controlling depth of field and automatic shutter speed.

Autoexposure Modes (Tv, P)

Shutter Priority Auto Exposure (Tv)

How to use Tv mode for controlling shutter speed and automatic aperture.

Program Auto Exposure (P)

Using P mode for automatic selection of aperture and shutter speed.

Manual Exposure Photography (M)

Setting Aperture and Shutter Speed Manually

Instructions for manually setting exposure parameters for complete control.

Bulb Exposure Mode for Long Exposures

Exposure Compensation Techniques

Manual Exposure Compensation Adjustment

How to adjust exposure compensation manually in various modes.

AE Lock Functionality

Locking Exposure for Consistent Results

Using AE lock to maintain exposure settings for challenging subjects.

ABC Exposure Mode for Exposure Series

Using the Selftimer for Self-Portraits

Introduction to Flash Photography

Using the Cameras Internal Flash

Internal Flash Light Compensation

Adjusting Internal Flash Compensation Values

How to adjust the internal flash output for better exposure control.

Using the Contax TLA Flash System

Contax TLA360 Flash Features

Advanced Flash Photography Techniques

Flash Photography Techniques

Synchronization Mode Options

Custom Function Settings Overview

List of Available Custom Functions

A table detailing all customizable camera functions and their options.

Custom Function Configuration

Step-by-Step Custom Function Setup

Instructions on how to select and change custom function settings.

Troubleshooting Common Camera Issues

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