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Contax Data-back D-8 User manual
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Thank you for your purchase of the Contax Data Back Wir danken lhnen, daB Sie slch fur die Contax Data Back
D-8. D-8 entschieden haben.
This multi-function data back is altached in place of the D i ese Meh rf u n kti o n s- D ate n rti c kuran d wi rd an stel I e d e r
standard camera back of the Contax AX to print standardmdBigen R1ckwand an der Contax AX befestigt.
exposure data at the time of shooting collectively on the Sie verftigt hber eine "Sammeleinbelichtungs',-Funktion
first two picture frames (or one picture frame) of your zur Aufzeichnung von Belichtungsdaten im ersten und
film, as well as dates, time, exposure data at the time of zweiten (oder nur dem ersten) NegativlDia sowie ijber
shooting, etc. between the picture frames. lt offers you eine Funktion zur Einbelichtung von Belichtungsdaten
sophisticated features which are useful for recording und Datum auf die Stege zwischen den Aufnahmen. Mit
exposure data, classification and arrangement of your ihren zahlreichen fortschritiliche Merkmalen tdBt sich die
photographs, etc. Also, it has an interval shooting Datenriilwand bequem zur Kassifizierung und
function for controlling the camera operation. tibersichtlichen Organisierung dokumentarischer Fotos
Before using the data back D-8, please read this manual in verschiedenen Anwendungsbereichen einsetzen.
carefully through to use it correctly. AuBerdem lst erne lnteruall-FunWion ftir automatische
Aufnahmen in vorgewdhlten Zeitabstdnden vorgesehen.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Anleitung vor Inbetriebnahme
aufmerksam durch, damit Sie mit allen Funktionen lhrer
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<Battery Replacement> o The battery life is approximately 1.5 years, but differs the shooting frequency and temperature at the lf the maik " rr " appears on the dlsplay panel, it is time with
to replace the batteries. Though you can still take time of shooting. " tz " oictures after the mark " z " turns on, the mark
will blink or turn off if the battery capacity has exceeded When the batteries are taken out from the Data Back,
the specified limit. The data back will no longer operate, the data you have set, such as date, time, 6-digit fixed
making data printing and interval shooting impossible. number, and interval time, will be erased. Be sure to
Reolace the batteries as soon as possible. reset them after loading new batteries'
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<Battery Precautions> <Batteriehinweise>
o Generally, battery performance is reduced by cold o Wenn die Batterien ldngere Zeit niedrigen
temperatures. When shooting in cold weather, it is Temperaturen (unter 0') ausgesetzt werden, liiBt ihre
advisable to keep the camera warm in a bag or an Leistung nach. Bei Kdlte bewahren Sie die Kamera am
outfit for protection against cold. The battery besten unter der Kleidung auf, solange Sie nicht
performance reduced by low temperatures will return fotograf ieren. Die Batterieleistung normalisiert sich
to normal when taking pictures at an ordinary wieder nach Erwdrmung auf normale Temperaturen.
temperature. a Wenn die Batteriepole verschmutzt oder oxidiert sind'
o Before loading the battery, wipe both poles clean with kann es Kontaktschwierigkeiten geben. Wischen Sie
a dry cloth because poor contact may result if they are die Pole vor dem Einlegen mit einem trockenen Tuch
soiled with sweat or grease. ab.
o lf you are going on a long trip, bring a new spare a Nehmen Sie Ersatzbatterien mit, wenn Sie ldnger
battery with you. unterwegs sein werden.
Batterien sind gefdhrlich und k6nnen explodieren. a Do not throw used battery into fire or try to charge or I
disassemble them because it is dangerous. Leere Batterien dtirfen nicht ins Feuer geworfen
o The 3V lithium battery (CR2025) cannot be charged by geladen, kurzgeschlossen oder auseinandergenommen
any means. weroen.
Die 3-Volt-Lithium-Batterie (CR2025) ist nicht wieder o Battery should be kept away from children. o
aufladbar.
a Halten Sie die Batterien auBer Reichweite von Kindern.
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1 Open the standard camera back C) Insert the bottom part of the a This Data Back has been fabricat- tr of the camera and. while & data back's attachment axle into ed so precisely that it is automatF
pushing down the camera back the fixing hole in the camera and, cally set when it is attached to the
release pin, tilt the camera back while pushing down the release Pin, camera.
slightly outward and detach it. fit the top of the axle into the fixing In particular, be careful not to
hole and remove your finger from move the area marked "o",
the release pin. The Data Back is except when it is necessary to do
attached to the camera. so, and take care that is not
soiled. Malfunction or trouble due
to faulty contact may occur.
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Each time you press the "SELECT" button, the First, set the correct date and time. Because this Data Q Back incorporates an auto-calendar, the date and time e, setting position will blink in the order of year, month,
will automatically change after you have set them. We and day. Make your desired number blink by pressing it.
will explain by taking an example of setting the date and
time to June 28, 1996, 15:45. Q Set the correct number by pressing the "r." or "v" \, button.
<1. Set the Date> o While you keep on pressing it, the number will change
1 Press the "MODE" button to display the continuously. .e [yearlmonth/day] mode as shown in the illustration.
Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to set the year, Each time pressing the "MODE" button, the date mode fi will change to the eight modes such as [yearlmonth/day], lf month, and day correctly. Then, press the "SET"
[month/daylyear], [daylmonth/year], [daylhour/minute], button.
and etc.
When pressing the "SET" button, the number will stop
blinking and light. Now, you have set the date.
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Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and <2. Set the Time> I 't Press the "MODE" button to display the -3 minute correctlv. then oress the "SELECT" button to
L lday/hour/minutel as shown in the illustration. makethesign[:]blink.
o The time display is based.on the 24-hour system (0 -
23 hour). ( When the sign[ : ] blinks on [daylhour/minute] display, d it is for adjusting the second. Each time pressing the "SELECT" button, the setting O 4r position will blink in the order of hour, minute, and [ : ] Press the "SET" button in accordance with a time signal.
(for seconds). Make your desired position blink by It is oossible to set the time correctlv because the clock
pressing it. starts from "0 second".
1l Press the "r" or "v" button to set the correct Finally, press the "SET" button. The display will stop r) number. blinking and light. The setting operation has now been a While you keep on pressing it, the number will change comoleted.
continuously.
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Datq Printing Einbelichtungs-
Functions Funktionen ffinm
There are two data printing modes: "collective Diese Datenrr.ickwand verfijgt tiber zwei
printing" function that prints exposure data at the verschiedene Betriebsarten zum Einbelichten von
time of shooting collectively on the first two Daten: Sammeleinbelichtung semtlicher
frames (or on one frame) of the film, and Belichtungsdaten in die ersten zwei Bilder (bzw.
"between-the-frames printing" function that nur das erste Bild) des Films sowie Einbelichtung
prints the date (3 types), time, exposure data at zwischen den Aufnahmen von Datum (3 Arten),
the time of shooting, counter number + two Zeit, Belichtungsdaten zum Zeitpunkt der
characters, and 6-digit fixed number + two Aufnahme, Bildnummer des Bildziihlwerks + zwei
characters. Because both modes can be used Zeichen sowie eine fest eingestellte Ostellige Zahl
together, it is possible to record exposure data + zwei Zeichen. Da beide Betriebsarten
by setting the collective printing and to print the gemeinsam verwendet werden k6nnen, besteht
date, time or counter number between the frames die Moglichkeit, die Belichtungsdaten durch Wahl
by setting the between-the-frames printing mode der Sammeleinbelichtungs-Funktion
so that you can use this Data Back extensively aufzuzeichnen, und Datum, Zeit oder Bildnummer
for classification of photos, recording and des Bildziihlwerks durch Wahl der Funktion ftir
arrangement of exposure data, and so on. Einbelichtung zwischen den Aufnahmen
einzubelichten. Damit liiBt sich diese
Datenruckwand sehr praktisch zur Klassifizierung
von Aufnahmen, Aufzeichnung und Anordnung
von Belichtungsdaten usw. verwenden.
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First frame 1. Bild
First frame and 1. und 2. Bild
Second frame or "03" oder 1. Bild f)
first frame (*)
(.) lf the number of exposures is 20 or less (including two frames (.) Wenn ein Film 20 oder weniger Aufnahmen enthdlt (ein-
for collective printing), collective printing is done on the first schlieBlich der zwei fiir Sammeleinbelichtung reservierten
frame. There is no printing on the second frame. Bilder), erfolgt die Sammeleinbelichtung im 1. Bild. In einem
solchen Fall werden keine Daten in das 2. Bild des Films
<1. Setting Procedure> einbelichtet.
'l Before loading film in the camera' set the "collec- I tive printing switch" in the Data Back to ON. <1. Einstellverfahren> 1 Vor Einlegen des Films in die Kamera den I Sammeleinbelichtungs-Schalter auf ON a Be sure to set the "collective printing switch" before
loading film. lt is impossible to switch after the film has einstellen.
been loaded. o Unbedingt darauf achten, den Sammeleinbelichtungs-
Schalter einzustellen, bevor der Film eingelegt wird'
Wenn bereits Film in die Kamera eingelegt ist, kann der
Schalter nicht verstellt werden.
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{} Load film and close the data back. IJ
When the camera's main switch lurns on and depress the
shutter release, the film will start advancing and the
exposure counter will be set for shooting.
Now, you have completed the setting operation and are
ready to take pictures.
a Becausethis Data Back has been fabricated very
precisely to accomodate the camera's autofocus
functions, take enough care to handle it. In particular'
do not touch the area marked "o" in the illustration
when operating the "collective printing switch".
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After rewinding is completed, make sure the collec-
tive printing warning lamp goes out and the on the
camera exposure counter shoprs "00", then open the
Data Back and unload the film'
<2.When Collective Printing is Effected>
Collective printing is effected automatically just before
film rewinding is completed. The collective printing
warning lamp will blink during the printing operation. (lt
will take about twenty seconds with a 36-exposure film
and normal temperature.)
Exposure data for one frame will be printed in each line
and, when collective printing is completed, the film will be
rewound again.
After rewinding is completed, the exposure counter on
the camera will blink at "00".
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o lf you want to stop printing while the collective printing o Um die Sammeleinbelichtung vorzeitig zu beenden, die
is operating, turn the rewind lever of the camera in the RUckspulentriegelung erneut drticken und gleichzeitig
direction of the arrow (>) while pressing the rewind den Ruckspulhebel der Kamera in Pfeilrichtung (>)
lock release button again. drehen. Danach wird die Sammeleinbelichtung
The collective printing will stop and the camera will abgebrochen, und der Film wird weiter zunickgespult.
start rewinding the film again. r Vor wichtigen Aufnahmen, oder wenn eine Spezial-
o When you are taking important shots or planning Entwicklung des Films mit hoher oder geringer
special processing such as high speed and low speed Geschwindigkeit beabsichtigt wird, empfiehlt es sich,
development, it is recommended to make test Probeaufnahmen zu machen, um die Kontrastschdrfe
exposures to check the data density. der einbelichteten Daten zu UberprUfen.
o During multiple exposure, the exposure data for o Bei Mehrfachbelichtung handelt es sich bei den
collective printing will be the data on the first exposure. Belichtungsdaten frir Sammeleinbelichtung um die
lf you are using the between-the-frames printing lnformationen 0ber die erste Aufnahme. Wenn
together, the contents on the first exposure in the gleichzeitig die Funktion fiir Einbelichtung zwischen
between-the-frames printing mode will be printed. den Aufnahmen aktiviert ist, werden die Informationen
o Because the response speed of the liquid crystal is riber die erste Aufnahme in der Betriebsart
slower at low temperatures, the time needed for "Einbelichtung zwischen Aufnahmen" einbelichtet.
collective printing may be longer to print data clearly r Da die Ansprechgeschwindigkeit der
depending on the response speed. Fltissigkristallanzeige bei niedrigen Temperaturen
o ln the case of thin film or film which tends to curl itself abnimmt, ist in der Sammeleinbelichtungs-Betriebsart
in special form, the letters on collective printing may eine ldngere Zeit zur Einbelichtung von Daten
overlap. erforderlich, da die Kontrastschdrfe der Abzuge
Vorrang erhdlt.
o Bei Verwendung von dunnem Film oder solchem, der
eine Tendenz hat, sich in besonderer Form zu ringeln,
kann es bei Sammeleinbelichtung zu einem
Uberlappen einbelichteter Zeichen kommen.
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<l.Changing the Printing Mode>
Each time you press the "MODE" button, the printing
mode will change in the illustration. Set your desired
You can choose one of the following eight modes: dates mooe.
(3 types), time, exposure data at the time of shooting,
counter data + two characters, 6-digit fixed number +
two characters, and no printing, and print these data
between the frames.
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'. '.'. ' . .'..'.:....: .. .. ' ... . .' ". "'.
Acht verschiedene Betriebsarten stehen Vous avez le choix entre les 8 modes Usted podr6 elegir uno de los ocho
zur Einbelichtung von Daten zwischen suivants: dates (3 types), heure, modos siguientes: fechas (3 tipos), hora,
den Aufnahmen zur Verfijgung: Datum (3 paramdtres d'exposition au moment de la datos exposici6n en el momento del
Arten), Zeit, Belichtungsdaten zum prise de vue, dqnn6es du compteur + 2 disparo, datos de contador + dos
Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme, Bildnummer des caractdres, nombre fixe de 6 chiffres + 2 caracteres, n0mero fijo de 6 dlgitos + dos
Bildzdhlwerks + zwei Zeichen, eine fest caractdres, et pas d'impression. ll est caracteres, y sin impresi6n, e imprimir
eingesteflte 6stellige Zahl + zwei Zeichen possible d'imprimer ces informations estos datos entre los fotogramas.
sowie "Keine Einbelichtung". entre les images.
<1. Gambio del modo de
<1. Umschaltung der <1. Changement du mode impresi6n>
Einbelichtungs-Betriebsart> d'impression> Cadavez que presione el bot6n "MODE",
Bei jedem Dr0cken der MODE-Taste A chaque pouss6e sur la touche "MODE", el modo de imoresi6n cambiar6 como se
wechselt die Einbelichtungs-Betriebsart in le mode d'impression change comme sur muestra en la ilustraci6n siguiente.
der in der Abbildung gezeigten Reihen- I'illustration. Choisissez le mode souhait6. Seleccione el modo deseado.
folge. Die gewiinschte Betriebsart
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O Date [yearlmonth/day] @Counter data (4-digit add-up counter + exposure
@ Date [month/daylyear] counter) + Two characters
@Date [daylmontMyear] The 4-digit add-up counter can.start from a desired
@Time [day/hour/minute] numoer.
@Exposure data on shooting The add-up counter will add up continuously even after
(Exposure compensation value, shutter speed, f- the film has been replaced. After replacing the film, the
number, exposure mode) counter will return to "00". Both counters will add up
Exposure data on that frame at the time of shooting are one by one on each exposure.
printed by reading them automatically from the camera This mode is convenient for identification and
side. arrangement of the exposed film.
Because the frame number and exposure data can be It is also possible to set two characters. Use this mode
recorded together, this mode is convenient for for recording initials, etc.
retaining the exposure data for each frame. o The counter will add up on each exposure even after
changing to another printing mode once. Exposure Mode Display a The counter will not count up when there is no film in
the camera. ",{L"'(Av) "Tl,'"6rv; "P"(p) "i"l"(M)'x "(E$
a During multiple exposure, "1" will be added at the
o On "8" (bulb), "bulb" will be displayed in the time of the first exoosure and the counter will not
position of the shutter speed, and not in the position count up on exposures after the second.
of the exposure mode. ODesired 6-digit fixed number + Two characters
o When there is no exposure data, when the camera is It is possible to set a desired 6-digit fixed number and
turned off, for example, the display appears as two characters.
illustrated in the figure. Use this mode for identification of the exposed film
with a desired 6-digit fixed number, and for recording
@ initials with two characters.
UU UUUU |JU U U @No printing
When you do not want to print dates, data, etc. on your
picture, set this mode.
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<Two-character Print> r When the character is set except "EE ":
"Two characters" can be set in the counter data printing r In all "between-the-frames printing" modes, the
mode and 6-digit fixed number printing mode. same character will be printed in the same position.
o When the printing mode is set to "exposure data I When the character is set to " E E ": on shooting", in particular, caution is required
o When the printing mode is set to "exposure data on because characters will be printed in place of
shooting", the "exposure mode will be printed. "exposure mode". At that time, when you make
o In other modes, there will be no print. characters blink with "SELECT" button and switch to
" A A " with "r" or "v" button, the character
printing will be canceled and the exposure mode will
be orinted.
o No character will be printed in the collective printing
mooe.
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Each time you press the "SELECT" button, the digits <3. Setting the "Desired 6-digit Fixed Number + f Two Characters" Mode> 4r will blink from the left side of the 6-digit fixed
Press the "MODE" button to set the printing mode to number. Make the desired digit blink. 1 I "desired 6-diqit fixed number + two characters".
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Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 and, after adjusting {! Adjust the desired number with the Gt/t rJ button. all characters. oress the "SET" button.
Then, adjust the characters. Each time pressing the "t"
pressing the "SET" button, the characters will stop or "v" button, the characters will change in the following When
order. Adjust the desired characters on display by blinking and light. The setting operation has been
pressing the button. comoleted.
When a.character is set, the same character will be L--Xa--- A +-> B +---> Z <--> O <----> 9 <---l o "v" ,,a,' > Billni l*Hime position in all between-the-frames
a When you keep on pressing the button, characters will
change continuously.
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o When dates or data have been recorded betweeen the a Wenn Daten zwischen den Aufnahmen einbelichtet wur-
frames, the data printing area may be cut off when den, konnen diese innerhalb des ftir die Einbelichtung
cutting the film for holder storage in the process of vorgesehenen Bereichs abgeschnitten werden, wenn der
development work. Also, when the boundary between Film im Labor ftir die Unterbringung in einem Halter
the picture frames is not clear in the case of extremely zerschnitten wird. Bei extrem unterbelichteten Aufnahmen
underexposed pictures or night pictures, data between und Nachtaufnahmen, in denen die Grenze zwischen den
the frames may be judged by mistaken as images einzelnen Bildern undeutlich ist, kann es auBerdem
inside the picture frame and the picture area may be vorkommen, daB die Einbelichtungsdaten versehentlich
cut off. als zum Bildbereich gehdrend betrachtet werden, so daB
To avoid such trouble, give instruction for a longer roll ein Teil des Bildbereichs abgeschnitten wird.
at your photofinisher so that the film is not cut when Um derartige Probleme zu vermeiden, empfiehlr es
taking your exposed film for processing. sich daher, dem Filmlabor mitzuteilen, daB es sich um
a When you are taking important shots or planning eine ldngere Rolle handelt, wenn der belichtete Film zur
special processing such as high speed and low speed Entwicklung gebracht wird.
development, it is recommended to make test r Vor wichtigen Aufnahmen, oder wenn eine Spezial-
exposures to check the data density. Entwicklung des Films mit hoher oder geringer
r At low temperatures, the response speed of the liquid Geschwindigkeit beabsichtigt wird, empfiehlt es sich,
crystal will be slower. lf you want to print data cleady at Probeaufnahmen zu machen, um die Kontrastschdrfe
low temperatures, the following methods are der einbelichteten Daten zu uberprLifen.
recommended. o Bei niedrigen Temperaturen spricht die FlLissigkristal-
Oln the case of "counter data + two characters" lanzeige langsamer an. Um sicherzustellen, daB die
mode, set the drive mode to "S" and have a Daten auch bei niedrigen Temperaturen klar lesbar ein-
shooting interval of 2 seconds or more. belichtet werden, wie folgt vorgehen.
@ In the case of "exposure data printing" mode, use OBei Wahl der Einbelichtungs-Betriebsart
collective printing. "Bildzdhlwerkdaten + zwei Zeichen" die Kamera auf
die Filmtransportart "S" und eine Intervall-Zeit von
mindestens 2 Sekunden einstellen.
@Bei Wahl der Einbelichtungs-Betriebsart
"Belichtungsdaten zum Zeitpunkt der Aufnahme" die
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I Interual Shooting InterusII-AufnahmenIr Function
I
This Data Back incorporates an interval shooting Diese Datenrrickwand ist mit einer Intervall-
function to shoot the set number of pictures Funktion ausgestattet, die es erm6glicht, vom
automatically at the set interval, starting from the eingestellten Zeitpunkt an automatisch eine
set time. bestimmte Anzahl von Aufnahmen in festen
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r Setting on the camera r Setting on the data back
Main Switch ........"ON" (For details, refer to the text)
Focusing Mode...lt is recommended to set it to "MF" and focus manually. Interval time ................
o lf you shoot on autofocus, be careful because the Time interval at which oictures
camera ooerates as follow: are taken repeatedly.
"SAF" : lf it does not focus within approx. 2 seconds,
no picture is taken and the interval shooting is lf the next interval time comes
stopped. while the shutter is open,
"CAF" : Focusing is done and the shutter trips even if interval shooting after that is
the subject is not in sharp focus and the stopped. When shooting on
picture is taken. auto exposure, in particular,
Drive Mode .........|t is recommended to shoot at "S". take care in setting the shutter
a Pictures are taken frame by frame at ,,CL" and ,,CH,,, speed and interval time.
too.
. Do not use " S2 " and " N)to ".
lf the next interval time comes while the self-timer is Interval number
operating, interval shooting after that is stopped. Number of interval shots
o lf you use " 8 " and data printing together, refer to Interval shooting start time ......
"Combination with camera,s multiple exposure', on Time for start of shootino
page74.
Exposure Mode.....o Do not use "B".
r When shooting on auto exposure (Av, Tv, p), use the
eyepiece shutter to prevent light entering through
the viewfinder eyepiece from affecting the light
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