Konica TC-X
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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 exposure range varies according to the open-aperture f-number and the minimum stop-down f-number of the lens used. Under-exposure warning: If the meter needle moves to the top of the finder, there is not enough light for the shutter speed you have set. Choose a slower shutter speed to avoid an underexposure. (The under-exposure limit mark shifts according to the open aperture f-number of the lens used.) Over-exposure warning: If the meter needle moves down to the bottom of the finder or "22 " a faster shutter speed may be needed to avoid an overexposure.4.butkus.org

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. Operation in manual mode

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 other circumstances when the AE mechanism cannot be used, stopped down metering is recommended. 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 points to the stopped-down metering mark inside the finder. 'Pictures may be underexposed when the needle is above the index mark, and overexposed when the needle is below it.4.butkus.org  *Exposure measurement in stopped down mode may be affected by light coming in through the camera eyepiece. It is a good idea to use an eye cup. *Make sure the meter is exactly aligned with the stopped-down metering mark

Light Metering at Full Lens Opening: Manual picture-taking may be carried out even with the Hexanon AR lens, Read the aperture value shown by the needle of the meter and set the manual aperture scale (19) according to the aperture value.

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 the film used, the effective range of the Konica TC-X's exposure meter is as shown in the following table:


CLICK HERE FOR CHART WITH METER RANGE OF 50MM 1.4 LENS

10. Electronic flash photography

For taking pictures at indoors or at night, use of the Konica X-20N AUTO in the type of electronic auto flash is recommended. 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 goes on for the flash photography. * Ordinary electronic flash units of the hot-shoe type may also be used with the Konica TC-X with shutter speed set at 1/60 see or slower, and manual aperture setting. Correct aperture value can be calculated from the guide number (GN) of the flash unit. Divide the GN by the distance, in meters, from camera to subject to get correct aperture ("f" number). For example, if the flash unit's GN is 20, and distance from camera to subject is 5 meters, f/4 will be the correct aperture value.(20 / 5 = 4)

Exposure compensation

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.

Exposure compensation

Use the AE Lock mechanism to control exposure in special lighting situations.

If the subject is in front of a bright background or fight source, the foreground will be underexposed. To prevent this, aim the camera towards the ground (widening the aperture by I or 2 steps) and press the shutter release halfway down.

The camera will take a reading for the foreground and will lock at that reading as long as the shutter is held down half way. Then aim at camera at the subject and press the shutter all the way down to get a correctly exposed picture.

Using depth of field

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 depth4.butkus.org

3) Depth of field behind the point of actual focus (away from the camera) is greater than depth of field in front (towards the camera). It is possible to render the background and foreground in focus (a great depth of field), by using a small aperture, or to blur the background whilst keeping the subject in focus, using a larger aperture.

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

Depth-of-Field Table (50mm f/1.8) Permissible aberrated circle diameter 3/100mm

 

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