Kyocera Contax NX - Manual (Page 33)

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<1.Taking photographs with the exposure set manually “M” (man-
ual exposure) mode>
In this mode, you set the aperture and shutter speed yourself. This mode
can also be used to intentionally achieve over- or under-exposure effects.
Refer to the exposure meter display in the viewfinder to set the exposure.
Set the exposure mode to “M”.
See page 31 for setting details.
Set the aperture and shutter
speed, and take the photograph.
The aperture is set with the lens aper-
ture ring, and the shutter speed is set
with the R dial.
The set shutter speed and aperture are
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
display panel.
The exposure meter in the viewfinder
displays the difference with the standard
exposure. Change the shutter speed or
lens aperture to obtain “Recommended”
on the exposure meter display
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<Warnings displayed with auto exposure>
Over-exposure warning
Shutter speed “4000” flashes during aperture priority auto photography,
“Minimum aperture value” for the attached lens flashes during shutter priority
auto photography, and shutter speed “4000” flashes during program priority auto
photography, to warn of over-exposure. As the subject is too bright, adjust the
aperture or shutter speed until the flashing display is lit continuously. Optional or
other commercially available ND filters (light reduction filters) may also be used
for this adjustment.
Under-exposure warning
Shutter speed “32" ” flashes during aperture priority auto photography,
“Maximum aperture value” for the attached lens flashes during shutter priority
auto photography, and shutter speed “32" ” flashes during program priority auto
photography, to warn of under-exposure. As the subject is too dark, increase the
brightness of the subject, or change the shutter speed and aperture until the
flashing display is lit continuously. Note that the use of the internal flash, or a
separate flash, improves the brightness and clarity of photographs.
• The shutter button may be pressed even when the over or under-exposure warning is dis-
played.
“32" ” flashes “32" ” flashes “Maximum aperture”
flashes
Under-exposure
warning
Under-exposure
warning
Under-exposure
warning
“4000” flashes “4000” flashes “Minimum aperture”
flashes
Over-exposure
warning
Over-exposure
warning
Over-exposure
warning
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2. Manual exposure photography
3EV or more under 1EV over
Exposure meter display example
Recommended
Display in viewfinder
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