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Contax
Aria Bedienungsanleitung Teil 1
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Bedienungsanleitung Teil 2
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Thank you for your purchase of the Contax Aria, the latest addition to
the Contax tradition of great picture making tools The Aria is a compact,
lightweight, multi-mode AE SLR camera featuring an evaluative metering system
that can automatically provide exposure compensation for backlighted subjects.
Before using the camera, please read through this instruction manual carefully
so that you will be able to handle it correctly for long and trouble free
operation.
Although the descriptions in this manual assume the use of a multi-mode planar T. 50 mm F1.4 (MM) lens, the operating procedures for other Carl Zeiss interchangeable lenses designed for use with Contax 35 mm SLR cameras are the same unless otherwise specified.
< Packing List>
Make sure that the package contains the following items.
1. Eyecup F-3 1
2. Lithium batteries (CR2) 2
3. Strap set 1
4. Instruction manual (this manual) 1
5. Contax warranty card 1
6. List of customizable features 1
Contents
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Names of Parts 14 · Taking Pictures
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· Miscellaneous Shooting Techniques · Optional Accessories
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Names of Parts
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(21) Exposure Mode Lock Release Button (P. 68)
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QUICK GUIDE
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(Av) Aperture-priority auto exposure (P. 98)
(Tv) Shutter-speed-priority auto exposure (P. 98) (only when
MM lens is used)
(P) Programmed auto exposure (P. 104) (only when MM lens is used) |
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Set the exposure mode selector lever to "Av" |
| Set the exposure mode selector lever to "Tv" and set minimum lens aperture (green) | |
| Set the exposure mode selector lever to "P" and set minimum lens aperture (green) |
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Set the aperture |
| Set the shutter speed . | |
| Focus, compose the picture and shoot. |
Attaching the Eyepiece Cover and Strap:
First thread the strap through the eyepiece cover. Then attach the
strap as shown in the illustration below. When it is not possible to keep your
eye at the viewfinder such as when using the self-timer or Cable Switch L,
attach the eyepiece cover to prevent stray light from entering through the
eyepiece and adversely affecting exposure.
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Attaching the Eyecup
Attach the eyecup to the eyepiece as shown in the illustration. |
BASIC OPERATIONS BEFORE SHOOTING
Loading the Batteries
Turn the main switch OFF before loading the batteries.
1 Open the battery compartment cover.
Use a coin or the like to turn the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and open it.
2 Insert two 3 V lithium batteries (CR2) in the 2
battery compartment making sure that they are correctly oriented.
· Note that not only does the camera not function it may also be damaged when
the batteries are inserted incorrectly.
3 Close the cover.
 < Battery Check> After the batteries are loaded, turn on the camera. The battery voltage is normal if " battery* " (battery warning mark) does not appear in the display panel. |
< Battery Replacement> You should replace the batteries when
"
· Although you can take pictures even after " |
· The voltage of some batteries may temporarily decrease causing " 
" to appear when they are loaded in the camera. If "
" appears soon after new batteries are loaded, turn the main switch off and then
back on again. If "
" does not appear again, you can use the batteries.
< Battery Precautions >
· Always replace the batteries with new ones of the same type. Do not mix
different kinds of batteries or new and old batteries. Always use two new
batteries of the same type and brand.
· Generally, battery performance is reduced by cold temperatures.
If you are shooting in cold weather, it is advisable to keep the camera warm in
a bag or an outfit for protection against cold. The battery reduced by low
temperatures will return to normal when you take pictures at an ordinary
temperature.
· Before loading the batteries wipe both poles clean with a dry
cloth because poor contact may result if they are soiled with sweat or grease.
· If you are going on a long trip, bring new spare batteries with
you.
· Do not throw used batteries into fire or try to change or
disassemble them because it is dangerous.
· The 3V lithium battery (CR2) cannot be charged by any means.
· Battery should be kept away from children.
Mounting and Dismounting the Lens
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<Mounting the Lens> First, remove the camera body cap and the tens rear cap by fuming them counterclockwise. Then, align the red dot on the lens with lens index on the camera, fit it in and turn it clockwise until it locks with a click. · If the lens is fitted on the camera body without aligning it with the red dot, levers and other mechanisms will be exposed to excess force leading to damage or failure. |
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<Dismounting the Lens > While pressing the lens release button, turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go and pull it outward toward you. After dismounting the lens from the camera, protect the lens with the rear cap and the camera with the body cap. |
· Do not touch the lens surface or inside the camera when attaching and detaching the lens.
· Avoid direct sunlight when changing the lens with film loaded in the camera.
Main Switch
The main switch turns the camera on or off and sets or releases the AE lock.
· The main switch should be locked at a click position when shooting to prevent it from being shifted by mistake.
OFF: Red mark not visible When the red mark is not
visible, the main switch is off, turning off the camera. If you are not using
the camera, turn off the main switch to prevent the shutter from being
inadvertently set to on.
"ON" mark The camera is turned on.
"AEL" mark The AE lock is useful for shooting
with backlighting or continuous shooting of a moving subject at a fixed
exposure.
· For details on the AE lock, see page 132.
Viewfinder Display and Display
< Viewfinder Display> (For purposes of explanation, the viewfinder
display is shown here with all information displayed; not all items are
displayed simultaneously under actual conditions of use.)
The display in the viewfinder will turn on in the following cases, then turn off
automatically after 1 6 seconds.
(1)When the main switch is turned on.
(2) When the shutter release is depressed halfway while the main
switch is on. If you switch a button, dial, etc. while the display is on, it
will remain on for another 16 seconds.
< Viewfinder Display> The viewfinder display is an information
intensive finder which displays exposure indicators such as aperture, shutter
speed, exposure meter, exposure counter, etc.
(1) Flash Mark
When using the TLA flash system for taking flash pictures, the flash mark "
" will appear as soon as the flash is fully charged. If your subject is
correctly exposed, it will blink two seconds after the flash has fired (see
pages 146 and 147).
(2) Shutter Speed The camera displays the shutter speeds from 1/4000 sec. to 16 sec. "4000" means 1/4000 sec. and "125" means 1/125 sec., and "16" means 16 sec. (see page 90). (3) Aperture Value In the aperture-priority auto exposure (Av) and manual exposure (M) modes, the aperture you have selected is displayed in the viewfinder. In the shutter speed-priority (Tv) and programmed auto exposure (P) modes, the displayed aperture is the aperture selected by the camera in accordance with the shutter speed you have selected (see page 90). |
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| (4) Metering Mark This mark indicates the metering mode and AE lock. Evaluative metering mode: |
(5) "M" Mark
This mark indicates that the exposure mode has been set to "M" or "X" (see
pages 112 and 1 62).
(6) Exposure Compensation Mark
When the exposure compensation dial is set anywhere other than to
"0", the "+" or "-" mark will blink (see page 126).
(7) Exposure Warning Mark "
"
" 
"
In the auto exposure mode ("Av", "TV", or "P") the over
or
mark indicating deviation from the exposure control range will blink.
(8) Exposure Meter
This meter indicates the following depending on exposure mode.
(1) Auto exposure modes ("TV", "Av", "P" modes)
Only displayed during evaluative metering when it shows how it differs from the
center weighted average light metering (see page 108).
(2) Manual exposure "M" or flash exposure "X"
Displays the difference between set exposure value and correct exposure (in
selected exposure mode) (see page 112). (3) Bulb exposure Not displayed
(9) Exposure Counter The exposure counter shows the number of
frames in position for exposure (a number between 00 to 39 or E for any number
of 40 and above). It also provides the following functions:
· Displays the remaining time while the self timer is operating (10 sec. to 00)
· Displays the operation order in the
"A.B.C." mode (automatic exposure compensation for three consecutive frames).
· Displays the end of the film.
< Display Panel >
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(1) Exposure Counter/Film Speed The exposure counter shows the number of frames in position for exposure. When the ISO button is pressed, it shows the film speed. When DX film is loaded in the camera and the film speed is set to DX, the DX value is displayed. It also has the following functions: |
· Displays the remaining time while the self-timer is operating.
· Displays the time that has elapsed on bulb exposure.
· Displays the operation order in the A. B. C. mode.
· Displays set condition for custom functions.
· Displays the end of the film.
(2) ·ISO Indicator
This indicator will be displayed when the film speed setting is set or viewed.
(3) ·DX Mark
"DX" is always displayed for automatic DX code setting.
(4) Battery Warning Mark "
" Indicates the time to replace the batteries.
(5) Mode Mark Self-timer mode: " 
" Single-frame shooting mode: "S" Continuous-frame shooting mode: "C"
Multiple-exposure mode: " 