Konica Minolta TC-X manual

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(4) A new design extremely bright viewfinder makes accurate focusing easier, increases visibility of in-finder data. (5) Accepts the full range of Hexanon interchangeable lenses and a wide range of Konica accessories, including a electronic flash unit. *DX: Films designed for use in DX Code System cameras. The Konica TC-X can accept this film. Koni[...]

Film advance: Single action top lever, wind angle of 135°, 20° play. Film rewind: Crank driven rewind mechanism, film rewind button resets automatically Frame counter: Additive type, auto-reset 4.butkus.org Size, weight: Body 130 x 84 x 44mm ( 5. I I x 3.11 1 x 1.73"). 375g ( 13.2 oz) (without battery) Note: Specifications and design subject[...]

1. Changing the lens[...]

1. Changing the lens Attaching the lens: Align the red dot on the lens barrel with the red dot (22) on the camera body and gently insert the lens barrel into the camera. Grip the lens and turn clockwise until it locks. Removing the lens: While the lens release button (25) is kept depressed, turn the lens barrel counterclockwise until the red dots o[...]

2 . Inserting Battery The Konica TC-X uses a single LR03, R03 dry battery (AAA size) as the power source for the AE system 4.butkus.org 1) Open the battery chamber cover (36) by pushing the cover in (he direction of the arrow. 2) Place a fresh battery in the chamber, making sure that the " + " and "" -- "" poles of the[...]

3. Power switch The power switch functions as the power ON-OFF/shutter release button safety lock system. 1) When the power switch (2) is turned "ON" the light meter is activated and the shutter release is unlocked. 2) When the switch is turned "OFF the meter is turned off and the shutter release locks. *When the camera is not in use[...]

1) When the film speed dial (14) is set at "DX" " the camera automatically reads the film speed of the film magazine, so manual film speed setting is unnecessary. This is only effective with "DX" type films. 2) When non-Ding type film is used, turn the film speed dial (14) to set the camera for the rating of the film. 4.but[...]

5. Loading film[...]

5. Loading film 1) Turn the power switch (2) "on." Pull the rewind knob (16) all the way out and the back cover (37) of the camera will open. 2) Place a roll film into the film cassette chamber (31), then push the rewind knob all the way back down. 3) Pull the tip of the film out a few centimeters until it reaches the film take-up spool ([...]

(6) Turn the film advance lever (1) as far as it turns and press the shutter release button (7). Repeat until the number " I " appears in the frame counter (26). *When the film is advancing properly, the film rewind knob will turn counterclockwise. *Film should be loaded or unloaded in the shade or indoors, avoiding direct sunlight. 4.but[...]

6. Automatic exposure system (AE) 1) Set the aperture ring (7) at the "AK" mark (18), and the aperture ring is then locked. 2) Turn the shutter speed dial (3) and set it at the desired speed. With ISO 100 film, for example, a typical shutter speed for shooting outdoors in clear weather is 1/125 or 1/250 see, 1/30 or 1/60 for indoors. *The[...]

Microdiaprism Split image Matted plane Focus at the center of the viewfinder When focusing, point the camera directly at the main subject (area of the picture that is most important), to use the split image and microdiaprism for precise focusing. Split image: The lens is focused when the upper and lower halves of the image in the center of the find[...]

clear when using the camera with close-up attachment and telephoto lens, for example. Checking the exposure Checking the aperture: The correct aperture setting for the shutter speed to which the camera is set will be shown by the needle in the finder. The camera will automatically select this aperture when the shutter is pressed. * The proper expos[...]

7. Unloading film 7. Unloading film After shooting a whole roll of film, the film must be rewound before being removed from the camera. 1) With "DX" type film, the roll is finished when the number in the frame counter (26) is the same as the number in the film check window (41). To rewind film: 2) Push the film rewind button (34) down. 8.[...]

3) Flip up the film rewind crank (15) and turn it in the direction of the arrow. 4) When film is completely rewound, rewind crank will turn freely. Then open the back cover and remove the film magazine for processing. 8. Operation in manual mode Stopped-down metering: When am extension ring or bellows is used for close- up photography, or under oth[...]

1) Press the AE release button (24) and turn the aperture ring (7) to set the aperture manually. *A red warning mark will appear m the finder to show that the camera is set for manual aperture control. 2) Correct exposure can be obtained by turning the aperture ring or shutter speed dial (3), while looking through the finder, until the meter needle[...]

9. Using the self-timer 9. Using the self-timer Turn the self-timer lever (10) counterclockwise (in the direction of the arrow) as far as it goes. Then press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released automatically in approx. 10 seconds Exposure meter range - CLICK HERE FOR METER RANGE CHART Depending on the ISO rating (film speed) of[...]

1) Attach the Konika X-20N AUTO to the hot shoe (13) on the camera. 2) Switch from AE to manual aperture mode and set the aperture at f/4 (ISO 100) or at f/8 (ISO 400), according to the film speed. 3) Set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec. 4.butkus.org 4) Set the power switch of the electronic flash at "A" and wait until the Flash Ready Light[...]

Bright subject, dark background If the subject in the frame is brightly lit (ea. by direct sunlight) and the background is dark, the subject will be overexposed in normal AE photography. To prevent this, move up close to the subject and press the shutter half way down to lock the AE mechanism. Then move back to frame and shoot the picture you want.[...]

Using depth of field Depth of field is the range in front of and behind the point on which the lens is actually focused which also appears In sharp focus in the photograph. It has the following features: 1) The smaller the lens aperture ("F" stop) the greater the depth of field. 2) Wide angle lenses have greater depth 4.butkus.org 3) Dept[...]

A. Depth-of-field for f/16 B. Depth of field for F4 C. Depth-of-field scale D. Distance/Aperture scale index mark E. Infrared mark F. Distance scale[...]