Brand: Contax
Category: Camera
Document Type:
Language: EN
Manual for NX
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:33 p.m.
- Basic Operations Prior to Shooting: Covers fitting the strap, viewfinder shade adapter, eye cup, diopter correction lens, inserting batteries, mounting/removing lenses, and holding the camera.
- Basic Operations: Details main switch functions, shutter release button operation in two steps (half/full press), position dial settings, and F/R dial functions for various settings.
- Simple Shooting Procedure: Recommends using the green position on the position dial for simple photography, especially for first-time users or those who want to avoid manual aperture and shutter speed settings.
- Focusing: Explains selecting focus frames and the process for autofocus and manual focusing.
- Selecting the Metering Mode: Details different metering modes and their features.
- Applied Photographic Techniques: Covers various shooting modes like autoexposure (aperture priority, shutter priority, program auto) and manual exposure, along with techniques like AE lock, exposure compensation, and using the selftimer.
- Flash Photography: Instructions for using the internal flash, Contax TLA flash, and other flashes, including techniques like second curtain synchronization.
- Custom Functions: Information on how to customize camera functions to match shooting style.
- Reference: Basic photography information, troubleshooting guide, and shutter speed/aperture value display explanations.
- Main Accessories: Details optional accessories like data backs, cable switches, power packs, mount adapters, and flexible cases.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Cause | Solution | See page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nothing appears on the display panel |
• No battery is loaded. • Battery is fully spent. • Battery is loaded upside-down. |
• Insert battery. • Replace the battery with a new one. • Insert the battery properly. |
16 16 16 |
| 2. Battery mark "( )" is flashing | • Battery is spent. | • Replace the battery with a new one. | 17 |
| 3. Exposure counter flashes "00" when film is loaded and camera back is closed | • Film has not been advanced properly. | • Reload the film. | 20 |
| 4. Viewfinder display is not clear | • Diopter is not properly adjusted. | • Turn the diopter adjustment dial to adjust. | 15 |
| 5. Shutter cannot be released |
• Drive mode is set to the "selftimer" mode. • Internal flash is charging. |
• Switch to a different drive mode. • Wait until charging is complete (i.e. " " lit) before taking the photograph. |
31 73 |
| 6. Photographs are blurry |
• Focus is not properly adjusted. • Camera is shaking when shutter button is pressed. • Shutter speed is slow. |
• Adjust the focus properly. • Press the shutter button gently so that the camera does not shake. • Use a tripod. |
38 19, 27 |
| 7. Exposure compensation mark is displayed. | • Exposure compensation is still set. |
• Set the exposure compensation back to "0.0". • Turn the main switch OFF. |
58 58 |
| 8. Shutter speed or aperture value flashes during auto photography | • Subject is either too bright or too dark. | • Adjust the exposure as described on page 54. | 54 |
| 9. Exposure counter is flashing (other than "00") | • ABC mode is set. | • Set ABC compensation back to "0.0". | 62 |
| 10. Metering mark flashes when shutter button is half-pressed | • "AE lock on" selected when half-pressed. | • Set custom function to "2-0". | 87 |