❖ M (manual exposure)
• The shutter speed is not set automatically with “M” selected. Always set to 1/125 sec. or
less.
• The set shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.
Set the aperture or shutter speed in accordance with the table below,
and take the photograph.
• If the light is adjusted following photography, the “”mark flashes for two seconds.
• If the
“”mark does not flash following photography the subject is under exposed.
Change the aperture and distance to the subject and take another photograph.
• Over-exposure may still occur even if the
“”mark flashes following close-up photogra-
phy. Photograph within the range described in the manual supplied with the flash unit.
• The ABC Exposure mode cannot be used with the flash.
• Check the flash performance when selecting drive mode “C” (continuous photography
mode).
• Use ISO 25~800 film (does not include exposure compensation).
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A Contax flash unit is controlled from the camera in the same way as an
internal flash to permit simple flash photography.
A flash unit separated from the camera is recommended when pho-
tographing subjects at a distance beyond the range available with the
internal flash.
<1. Taking photographs using the TTL auto flash function>
The amount of light from the flash reflected off the subject onto the film is mea-
sured (TTL direct metering) to control the intensity of the flash.
Fit the TLA flash to the camera
accessory shoe shown and
switch the flash power supply ON.
• The built-in flash cannot be used simultane-
ously with a Contax TLA flash fitted on the
accessory shoe.
Set the flash to the “TTL auto
mode”.
When the flash is charged the “ ”
mark is lit in the viewfinder and the shut-
ter speed is set automatically in accor-
dance with the camera exposure mode.
2. Taking photographs using a Contax TLA flash
Metered value of ambient light Automatically set shutter speed Display
32 to 1/60 sec. 1/60 sec. “60” lit
1/60 to 1/125 sec. 1/60 to 1/125 sec. “60” to “125” lit
1/125 to 1/4000 sec. 1/125 sec. “125” flashes (*)
Set shutter speed Automatically set shutter speed Display
32 to 1/125 sec. 32 to 1/125 sec. Set shutter speed
1/125 to 1/4000 sec. 1/125 sec. “125” lit
Metered value of ambient light Automatically set shutter speed Display
32 to 1/60 sec. 1/60 sec. “60” lit
1/60 to 1/125 sec. 1/60 to 1/125 sec. “60” to “125” lit
1/125 to 1/4000 sec. 1/125 sec. “125” lit
Exposure mode Aperture or shutter speed
P Set automatically by camera.
Av, M Set the aperture. Take the photograph at the set aperture.
Tv
The aperture is set automatically to the standard value for ambient
light. Closed down automatically in bright light.
❖ Tv (shutter priority auto)
❖ P (program auto)
* “125” flashes to indicate overexposure. Close the aperture until the flashing ceases and
the LED is lit continuously.
❖ Av (aperture priority auto)
