User manual CONTAX RTSIII

[. . . ] mbH Rustenschacherallee 38, A-1020 Wien, Austria Tel:(01) 728 09 260 YASHICA AG. Zürcherstraße 73, CH-8800 Thalwil, Switzerland Tel:(01) 720 34 34 KYOCERA YASHICA (U. K. ) Ltd. Unit 7, Suttons Industrial Park, Sutton Park Avenue, Earley Reading, RG6 1AZ, U. K. Tel:(0118) 935 6300 KYOCERA YASHICA (FRANCE) S. A. [. . . ] [Display example] Lens set to MF, camera set to SAF Lens setting Power hold Auto power OFF 46 08-1BC(E)_P047-49 11/15/01 7:28 PM Page 47 SELECTING THE METERING MODE This camera is equipped with three metering modes: evaluative metering, center-weighted average metering, and center divided partial metering. To achieve highly effective photographs with higher precision, read "Types of metering modes and their features" on the next page carefully and select the metering mode according to the shooting conditions and your desire to achieve a certain exposure effect. 47 08-1BC(E)_P047-49 11/15/01 7:28 PM Page 48 1. Types of metering modes and their features Evaluative metering Image field top 2. Metering range mark)> The autoexposure system in the camera measures light in a shutter speed range of 32 seconds to 1/4000 second in the auto exposure mode. The parts indicated in color within the range indicate the automatic metering range when using ISO 100 film and an F1. 4 lens. 32 16 8 4 2 <Evaluative metering ( Image field bottom Metering sensitivity chart Exposure meter in viewfinder Difference between center-weighted average metering and the measured value. Center-weighted average metering Image field top Image field bottom Metering sensitivity chart Center divided partial metering Image field top With evaluative metering, the picture is divided into five sections, as illustrated. The autoexposure system calculates the appropriate exposure based on an analysis of subject conditions and positioning. Because of this, evaluative metering can be used not only for general photography but also when the subject is lit from behind, with virtually no exposure compensation or adjustment required. " " The exposure meter in the viewfinder may be changed to display evaluative metering and center-weighted average metering, or the difference between center divided partial metering and the measured value. 8 5. 6 11 5. 6 16 8 22 11 5. 6 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 8 22 11 32 16 22 32 5. 6 5. 6 5. 6 5. 6 5. 6 5. 6 . 6 4 5. 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2. 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 O 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 1. 4 IS 00 64 00 32 00 16 00 80 40 0 20 0 10 0 5 25 12 6 1 r te ut sh d ee sp 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/2 1/4 d) on ec (s <Center-weighted average metering) ( mark)> In this mode, the light is measured with emphasis on the brightness of the subject at the center of the viewfinder. To a certain extent it also takes into consideration the brightness of the area surrounding the center to determine the exposure value. This mode can be used for general photography but also for easily determining the exposure for subjects in motion. 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 0123456 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 EV value <Automatic metering range> This table shows the mutual relationship between aperture, shutter speed and EV (exposure value). The aperture value selected automatically by the camera, and the shutter speed, are displayed on the display panel and in the viewfinder. Display panel Automatically set aperture and shutter speed displayed. <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". 4 EV value 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 3 2 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. aperture value F16 F11 F8 F5. 6 F4 F2. 8 F2 F1. 4 1 0 Set the shutter speed. 52 32" 16" 8" 4" 2" 1" 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 shutter speed (second) 53 09-1BC(E)_P050-70 11/15/01 7:28 PM Page 54 2. Manual exposure photography <Warnings displayed with auto exposure> < > < > < > <1. Taking photographs with the exposure set manually "M" (manual exposure) mode> Over-exposure warning Over-exposure warning Over-exposure warning 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. See page 31 for setting details. "4000" flashes Under-exposure warning "Minimum aperture" flashes Under-exposure warning "4000" flashes Under-exposure warning "32" " flashes "Maximum aperture" flashes "32" " flashes 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. [. . . ] 8 rolls Battery type : 1. 5V AA-size alkali dry battery Condition A: Close-up Not using flash Using flash 50% of time Using flash 100% of time close-up, single shutter release, leave for 16 seconds. Normal temperature (20°C) Approx. 8 rolls Low temperature (-10°C) Approx. 4 rolls Condition B: Close-up Not using flash Using flash 50% of time Using flash 100% of time close-up, single shutter release, leave for 4 seconds. Normal temperature (20°C) Low temperature (-10°C) Approx. 15 rolls Condition B: Close-up Not using flash Using flash 50% of time Using flash 100% of time close-up, single shutter release, leave for 4 seconds. Normal temperature (20°C) Approx. [. . . ]