Manual for Aria

CONTAX Aria Operation Summary

General & Technical Information

• Features: Manual-focus, high-performance SLR camera with evaluative, center-weighted, and spot light metering. Features a bright viewfinder, custom functions (AE Lock, A.B.C. exposure, film leader out, auto-rewind, film loading), TLA 360 Flash Unit compatibility, high-speed shutter (up to 1/4000s), and a Data Back D-9 for imprinting date/exposure data and interval shooting.
• Specifications: 35mm focal-plane shutter, Contax/Yashica MM mount, 16 sec. to 1/4000 sec. shutter speeds, electronic self-timer, TTL evaluative/center-weighted/spot metering, ISO 25-5000 (DX), ±2 EV exposure compensation, 95% viewfinder field of view.
• Names of Parts: Includes descriptions and diagrams of external and internal camera components like the Shutter Release Button, Exposure Compensation Dial, Viewfinder Eyepiece, and various internal mechanisms.
• Timing Chart: Illustrates the sequence of operations for shutter release, metering, aperture control, flash sync, and film transport.
• Description of Mechanisms: Details the internal structure, including the mirror-up/shutter charge mechanism and the film transport mechanism, driven by motors and gears.
• Electric Circuits: Explains the Main CPU and Sub CPU control systems, power supply, battery check, and connections to various components like the LCD, shutter unit, and metering circuits.

Adjustment Procedures

• Exposure Adjustments: Covers adjusting shutter time, SPD (Sea Picture Difference) values for different light conditions, and aperture delay pulses. These require an AE camera tester and specific lenses.
• TTL Flash Auto Control Value: Describes how to adjust the TTL flash auto control for optimal exposure using a flash meter and standard reflector paper.
• About Other Adjusted Values: Details the shots counter and notes that battery adjustments are factory-set.