User manual CONTAX N1

[. . . ] The abbreviation ` ' used throughout this manual indicates a custom function. This manual contains the following warnings to ensure safe use of the camera. Failure to use the product correctly may result in injury to the user or damage to property. Failure to use the product correctly may result in serious injury and/or death of the user. [. . . ] The aperture you have set and the automatically selected shutter speed are indicated on the display panel and the viewfinder. Taking photographs with shutter speed priority settings "Tv" (shutter priority auto exposure) mode> ("Tv" stands for "Time value". ) When the shutter speed is set the camera automatically sets the aperture in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Adjust the shutter speed to your application while referring to the examples below. Example 1 : To freeze the action of a moving subject, set a fast shutter speed. Example 2 :To express the movement of water, for example, set a slow shutter speed. â· When using a slow shutter speed, use a tripod to prevent camera shake. Example 1: Fast shutter speed Example 2: Slow shutter speed In this mode, the camera automatically selects the combination of the aperture and shutter speed most suitable for the brightness of the subject. This mode is convenient when you want to take photographs easily without worrying about the exposure settings. The aperture value selected automatically by the camera, and the shutter speed, are displayed on the display panel and in the viewfinder. <Program auto-control diagram> The aperture and shutter speed combinations with program auto are shown in the diagram below. Exposure mode Aperture priority auto (Av) Shutter priority auto (Tv) Program auto (P) What is compensated Shutter speed Aperture Aperture and shutter speed (no compensation) Example : Setting a compensation value of -2/3EV. Always return the exposure compensation value to "0" when photography is complete. The exposure compensation remains until the main switch is turned OFF. â· Be careful to ensure that the compensation value is not changed accidentally. When the background is dark Compensate within the range of "-1/3 EV or -1/2 EV to -3 EV". When the percentage of the picture occupied by a dark background is large (people standing in spotlights, etc. ), if the photograph is taken in the average metering mode the people tend to be over-exposed. " The exposure compensation may be set to remain until cleared (page 88). " Press the "LIGHT" button while turning the F dial to prevent exposure compensation being changed accidentally (page 88). Taking photographs with the AE lock> AE lock allows you to hold a certain exposure value even if the light changes or the composition is altered. Use it when the subject is lit from behind or when you want to take a series of photographs of a moving subject with a constant exposure. [. . . ] Half-press it to measure the distance or light or to lock the focus, press it all the way in to release the shutter. When taking long-time exposures or using continuous advance, use the slide switch for convenience. The shutter operates continuously when the slide switch is pulled forward (when the red mark is visible), and closes (exposure stops) when the switch is set back to its original position. [P-8] Insert four AA-size batteries in the battery case (supplied with the P-8 power pack) as shown, and fit to the P-8. [. . . ]