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Contax DATA-BACK-10 User manual
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www.butkus.us CONTAX Instruction manual Eedienungsanieitung " €@View original page 1
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Thank you for your purchase of the Contax Data Back D-10.
This mutti-function data back is attached in place of the standard camera
back of the Contax N1 to imprint exposure data collectively on the first two
picture frames of your film, as well as dates, time, exposure data etc. between
the picture frames. lt offers you sophisticated features which are useful for
recording exposure data, classification and arrangement of your photographs,
etc. AIso, it has an interval shooting function for controlling the camera
operation.
Before using the Data Back D-10, please read this manual carefully through to
use it correctly.
a Note that this data back cannot imprint exposure data on the frames itsel{.View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
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Contents
Precautions .........4 o Interval Shooting Function
<Notes on the Liquid Crystal Display> ..........4 Procedure for Interval Shooting ....................... 28
<Battery Precautions> ........... 5 <'l . Set the lnterval Setting Mode.> ......,..... 30
Names of Parts and Their Functions ................. 6 <2. Set the Interval Time and Number ofLoading the Batteries ................. B Shots to be Taken.> ............................. 31
Attaching the Data Back to the Camera .......... 10 <3. Set the Interval Shooting Start Time.> ... 32
Setting the Date and Time ...............-............... 11 <4. Stad Interval Shooting.> ....................... 33
<5. End of Interval Shooting> ..................... 34
o Data lmprinting Functions
1. "Collective Exposure Data lmprinting" Specifications .....35
Function ....... 15 DATA BACK D- 10 Quick Guide .......................71
<1. Setting Procedure> .............................. 16
<2. When Collective lmprinting is Effected> ... 17
2. "Between-the-frames lmprinting" Function ... 18
<1 . Changing the lmprinting Mode> .......... 18
<2. Setting the "Counter Data + Two
Characters" Mode> ........... ................... 22
<3. Setting the "Desired 6-digit Fixed
Number + Two Characters" Mode> ..... 24
<4. Procedure for lmprinting Data> ........... 26
<5. Precautions Regarding Use with
Multiple-Exposure Photography> ..........27View original page 4Page 5 · Read text
a To clean the camera exterior, wipe with a soft <Notes on the Liquid Crystal Display>
cloth. Never use benzine, thinner or other eThe display will not be clearly readable in the
solvents. following temperature conditions and/or
o After taking pictures in a dusty place such as situations. But it will return to normal if the
at the seaside or in the mountains, clean the temoerature returns to normal.
camera thoroughly. Salt air will cause corrosion o When leaving the Data Back for a long time
and sand and dust will adversely affect the in a place where the temperature may
internal precision parts of the camera. become extremely hot, on an ocean beach
o lf you are going to use the camera for in summer or in a closed car under direct
important events such as an overseas trip or sunlight, for example, the entire display will
wedding ceremony, be sure to test it turn black as the temperature rises and
beforehand to make sure it functions properly. become less readable.
It is also advisable to bring spare batteries with o When leaving it for a long time in a place
you. where the temperature falls below 0'C, or
o Because the camera is a precision device, do when shooting outdoors in cold weather, the
not grve excessive shock such as by dropping, response speed of the display will become
slower as the temperature decreases,
making the entire display less readable.
<Camera Storage> @Cold temperatures can cause a slowing of LCD
o Keep the camera away from heat, moisture response. As a result, if the exposure mode
and dust. Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer selected requires the imprinting of changing
containing mothballs or in a laboratory where data for each frame, incorrect data may be
there are chemicals that will cause damage to orinted.
it. Also, when collective imprinting has been
o lf you are not likely to use the camera for an selected, additional time may be required for
extended period of time, remove the battery to imprinting since priority is given to assuring the
prevent possible damage by battery leakage. clarity of the imprinted data.View original page 5Page 6 · Read text
www.butkus.us <Battery Precautions> o Generally, battery performance is reduced by cold temperatures. When shooting in cold weather, it is advisable to keep the camera warm in a bag or an outfit for protection against cold. Battery performance reduced by low temoeratures will return to normal when taking pictures at an ordinary temperature. o 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. o lf you are going on a long trip, bring new spare batteries with you. o Do not throw used batteries into fire ortry to charge or disassemble them because it is dangerous. o The 3V lithium battery (CR2025) cannot be charged by any means. o Batteries should be kept away from children.View original page 6
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<Battery Replacement> o The battery life is approximately 1.5 years, bul
lf the mark " 9 " appears on the dlsplay panel, it differs with shooting frequency and
is time replace to the batteries. Though
picturesstill take after the mark " g " turnsyou canon, temperature at the time of shooting.
the mark " E " will blink or turn off if the battery
capacity has exceeded the specified limit. The
data back will no longer operate, making data
imprinting and interval shooting impossible. When the batteries are taken out from the
Replace the batteries as soon as possible. Data Back, the data you have set, such as
date, time, 6-digit fixed number, and interval
time, will be erased. Be sure to reset them
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1 Open the standard camera back of the e1 Insert the bottom part of the data back's L camera and, while pushing down the camera * attachment axle into the fixing hole in the
back release pin, tilt the camera back slightly camera and, while pushing down the release pin,
outward and detach it. fit the top of the axle into the fixing hole and
remove your finger from the release pin. The Data
Back is attached to the camera.
o Be careful not to touch the data back contact
unnecessarilv. nor to allow it to become soiled.
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First, set the correct date and time. Because this d? Each time you press the "SELECT button.
Data Back incorporates an auto-calendar, the G, the settinq oosition will blink in the order of
date and time will automatically change after you year, month, ind day. Press the button until your
have set them. We will explain by taking an desired position blinks.
example of settrng the date and time to {::$ Set the correct digit by pressing the "r" orSeptember 24, 2000, 15:45. q# "v" button.
o lf you keep pressing one of these buttons, the
<1.Set the Date> digits will change continuously.
-g Press the "MODE" button to display the Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the year, month, ,4& [yearlmonth/day] mode as shown in the T and day correctly. Then, press the "SET"
illustration. button.
Each time pressing the "MODE' button, the date made Whez 17-. "SET' buttan /s p/essed. lhe numbet wll -tap
will ehange to lhp eight moden such as [yeat'month day]. blinking, and the " N" mark will appear, inrlicating thal
[nonth/day/year], [day/month/yea1, [day/hour/minute], the sellina has been comDleted.
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!;,{l;1 Data Imprinting Functions
Data imprinting on the film can be done in one of two ways, either "collective exposure
data imprinting" or "between-the frames imprinting." When collective exposure data
imprinting is selected, the exposure data for all exposed frames (including exposure
compensation value, shutter speed, aperture value, and exposure mode) will be imprinted
together on the first two frames of the roll.
When "between-the-frames imprinting" is selected, one of the following sets of data wil
be imprinted on the blank space between frames: time; date (one of three styles);
exposure data (including exposure compensation value, shutter speed, aperture value,
and exposure mode); counter number + two characters; desired six-digit fixed numbers +
2 characters.
The two imprinting modes can be used together, for example, by using collective
exposure data imprinting io record exposure data, and between-the-frame imprinting to
record date and time, or the frame counter number. This selectivity allows you to choose
from a wide range of recorded data to match your needs.
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e] Load film and close the data back.
When the data back is closed, the camera
automatically begins winding the film past the
first two frames, and the exposure counter will
stop at frame "03". This indicates completion of
the loading operation; you are now ready to take
pictures.
<1. Setting Procedure>
1 Before loading film in the camera, set the I "collective imprinting switch" in the Data
Back to ON.
o Be sure to set the "collective imprinting switch"
before loading film. lt is impossible to switch
after the film has been loaded.
a Be careful not to touch ihe data back contact
unnecessarily, nor to allow it to become soiled.
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After rewinding is completed, the exposure
counter on the camera will blink at "00".
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: Make sure that the exposure counter shows
Cotteativ}, : "00" before removing the film.
Waming Lamp o lf you wish to cancel collective exposure data
imprinting while the collective imprinting warning
..:):,:.aa: lamp is blinking (during the imprinting operation),
rtrrrrlrl press the manual rewind button. The collective
imprinting function wrll be canceled and rewind will
recommence. (ln this case, the non-imprinted data
will appear as blank columns on the first two frames).<2.When of Collective lmprinting is When you are taking important or planning shots a
Effected> special processing such as high speed and low speed
Collective imprinting starts automatically when the development, it is recommended to make test
film is rewound. Rewinding stops just before the exposures to check the data density.
film has been completely rewound and collective a During multiple exposure, the exposure data for
imprinting starts. The collective imprinting collective imprinting will be the data on the first
warning lamp blinks during imprinting. exposure. a Because the response speed of the liquid crystal islmprinting a 36-exposure film at room slower at low temperatures, the time needed for
temperature takes about 25 seconds. collective imprinting may be longer to imprinted data
Exposure data for one frame is orinted on each clearly depending on the response speed.
line. When collective imprinting is completed, the a In the case of thin film or film which tends to curl itself
warning lamp goes out and rewinding is resumed. in special form, the letters on collective imprinting
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You can choose one of the following eight
modes: date (3 types), time, exposure data at the
time of shooting, counter data + two characters,
desired 6-digit fixed number + two characters,
and no imprinting, and imprint these data
between the frames.
<1. Ghanging the lmprinting Mode>
Each time you press the "MODE" button, the
imprinting mode will change as shown in the
illustration. Set your desired mode.
O Date lyearlmonth/day]
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@Counter data (4-digit add-up counter + ODesired 6-digit fixed number + Two
exposure counter) + Two characters characters
The 4-digit add-up counter can start from a lt is possible to set a desired 6-digit fixed
desired number. number and two characters.
The add-up counter will add up continuously Use this mode for identification of the exposed
even after the film has been replaced. After film with a desired 6-digit fixed number, and for
replacing the film, the exposure counter will recording initials with two characters.
return to "00". Both counters will add up one @No imprinting
by one on each exposure. When you do not want to imprint dates, data,
This mode is convenient for identification and etc. on your picture, set this mode.
arrangement of the exposed film.
It is also possible to set two characters. Use
this mode for recording initials, etc.
o The counter will add up on each exposure
even after changing to another printing
mode once.
o The counter will not add uo when there is no
film in the camera.
o When performing multiple exposures, these
counters will increment once for each
exoosure.
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pressing the "SELECT" button. the<2. Setting the "Counter Data + Two t) Each time Characters" Mode> & number will blink from the left digit on the
Press the "MODE" button to set the add-up counter. Make your desired number blink.1 "counter data + twol. imprinting mode to
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<3. Setting the "Desired 6-digit Fixed c} Each time you press the "SELECT" button, Number + Two Characters" Mode> Z the digits will blink from the left of the 6-digit
Press the "MODE" button to set the fixed number. Make the desired digit blink. 1 I imprinting mode to "desired 6-digit fixed
number + two characters".
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o Cold temperatures can cause a slowing of LCD <5. Precautions Regarding Use with
response, resulting in incorrect data being Multiple-Exposure Photography>
imprinted when the exposure mode selected When the camera's multiple exposure mode is
requires the imprinting of changing data for used in combination with data imprinting, the
each frame. For example, the following tips following points must be kept in mind:
may be beneficial when photographing in very (-lWnen performing multiple exposures with data
cold temoeratures: imprinting, the exposure data for the first
0)Wfren using exposure-date imprinting mode, exposure will be imprinted.
use collective imprinting to assure that data (2lWhen performing multiple exposures, the Data
is recorded properly! Back's counter will be incremented each time
.2. When using the "counter data + two the film is exoosed.
characters" mode, it is recommended that
you set the drive mode to "S" and use ^ i t, -u > intervals exposure of two seconds or more, [5-+172'
to assure that data is imprinted properly
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r Setting on the camera
Main Switch ........"ONII Interusl Focusing
Mode....................11 is recommended to set it
to "M" and focus manually.Ir Shooting o lf you shoot on autofocus, be careful
because the camera operates as follow: Function "SAF" ' lf it does not focus within
approx. 2 seconds, no
picture is taken and the
This Data Back is equipped with a built- interval shooting is stopped.
in interval exposure function: beginning trCAF" ' Focusing is done and the
at a set starting time, one frame is shutter trips even if the
automatically exposed at a preselected sublect is not in sharp focus
time interval, continuing until a preset and the picture is taken.
number of frames have been exposed.View original page 29Page 31 · Read text
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<1. Set the Interval Setting Mode.> o When operating on "between-ihe-frames
Press the "lNT. TIMER" button. imprinting", set the desired "between-the-
The display on the panel will switch as shown in frames imprinting" mode and set the interval,
the illustration and the mark " lIIil " will blink. then start.
o You can switch to the interval setting mode
Each time pressrng the "lNT. TIMER" button, the from any imprinting mode.
display will change in the order of "interval time
and number of shots" and "interval shooting start
time".
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<3. Set the lnterval Shooting Start Time.> ,{p Each time pressing the "SELECT" button, the
Set the day, hour, and minute at which the €* number will blink in the order of day, hour,
interval shooting starts. and minute. Make your desired number blink.
I Press the "lNT. TIMER" button. Q Set the "interval shooting start time" with the rJ "1" or "v" button.
The display on the panel will switch io "interval When starting interval shooting immediately, set
shooting start time" as shown in the illustration. the dav. hour and minute to "- 00 :--".
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During interval shooting 1tf'e " ll!il " mark is
on), interval setting is impossible. lf it is
impossible, interval shijoting may be ..
operating. In such a" case, press the "r"
button and "v" button at the same time and
set the interval again.
o When the camera's main switch is turned off,
the shutter is not released at the set interval
time and the interval shootino mode is auto-
matically canceled.
<5. End of Interval Shooting>
After the set number of shots to be taken is
ended, the interval shooting will be stopped.
interval is lf the shooting ended- the " 6" mark the on display panel will turn off.
o To cancel interval shooting operation before
it is completed:
Press the "a" and "v" buttons at the same
time.
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