Kyocera Contax NX - Manual (Page 32)

<3. Taking photographs in the program auto mode “P” (program
auto exposure) mode>
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 with-
out worrying about the exposure settings.
Set the exposure mode to “P”.
See page 31 for setting details.
Take the photograph.
The aperture value selected automati-
cally 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. The program line moves with the focusing distance of the
lens in use (set to ISO100 with an F1.4/50mm lens).
Set the exposure mode to “Tv”.
See page 31 for setting details.
Turn the R dial to set the shutter
speed and take the photograph.
The aperture scale may be set at any
position.
The set shutter speed and automatically
set aperture value are displayed on the
display panel and in the viewfinder.
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<2. 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. Suitable for photography
of moving subjects.
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.
• When using a slow shutter speed, use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
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F8
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F1.4
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Example 1: Fast shutter speed Example 2: Slow shutter speed
Set the shutter speed.
Set to “P”.
Display panel
Automatically set aperture and shut-
ter speed displayed.
shutter speed (second)
EV value
aperture value
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