Contax nx 取り扱いマニュアル
The shutter release button operates
in two steps.
When the shutter button is half-
pressed, the viewfinder display turns
on and the autofocus and metering
functions are activated. When
pressed further (full pressure), the
shutter is released and the photo-
graph is taken.
in two steps.
When the shutter button is half-
pressed, the viewfinder display turns
on and the autofocus and metering
functions are activated. When
pressed further (full pressure), the
shutter is released and the photo-
graph is taken.
• Before loading film, practice pressing the shutter release button to get used to the half-
pressed position.
• To prevent camera shake, use a smooth motion when pressing the shutter release button.
The main switch is used to turn the
power on and off and to activate the
AEL (AE lock) mode.
power on and off and to activate the
AEL (AE lock) mode.
• Set the main switch at the click position to
prevent accidental operation.
OFF: When the red mark is not visible
The camera's power is off.
The camera's power is off.
ON: The camera's power is on.
AEL: Use this when you want to lock
the exposure (AE lock). It is often used
when photographing backlit subjects. It
is also used when a subject that is con-
stantly lit moves through a background
with varied brightness values. (page 60)
the exposure (AE lock). It is often used
when photographing backlit subjects. It
is also used when a subject that is con-
stantly lit moves through a background
with varied brightness values. (page 60)
<Power hold time>
If no action is taken, the panel is cleared
automatically after 16 seconds to
reduce power consumption. The follow-
ing occurs in the wait state.
If no action is taken, the panel is cleared
automatically after 16 seconds to
reduce power consumption. The follow-
ing occurs in the wait state.
The display in the viewfinder is cleared.
The aperture and shutter speed values
in the display panel are cleared.
The aperture and shutter speed values
in the display panel are cleared.
The F and R dials cannot be used.
The display is activated again when the
shutter button is half-pressed.
shutter button is half-pressed.
“
” The power hold time in Custom
Functions may be changed (page
87).
87).
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1. Main switch
2. Shutter release button
Power ON
Waiting
Display panel
“OFF”
“ON”
Red mark
“AEL”
Shutter
release button
release button
Half pressure
Full
pressure
pressure
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