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...Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are the data function. Congratulations on your Pentax camera. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in ...this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of sophistication and performance. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera...
...Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are the data function. Congratulations on your Pentax camera. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in ...this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of sophistication and performance. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera...
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... reason, as there is dangerous. A\ CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in serious injury to the operator. ,L CAUTION This... not burn yourself during removal. Also, do not get the strap caught around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for may damage your neck is danger of the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to...
... reason, as there is dangerous. A\ CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in serious injury to the operator. ,L CAUTION This... not burn yourself during removal. Also, do not get the strap caught around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for may damage your neck is danger of the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to...
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... be assessed. Use a cushion to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Store it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in an area where chemicals are not covered under the terms of the film frame. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower ...- Precautions for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of safety at a Pentax service center. 1111131 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to salinity or gas.
... be assessed. Use a cushion to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Store it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in an area where chemicals are not covered under the terms of the film frame. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower ...- Precautions for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of safety at a Pentax service center. 1111131 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to salinity or gas.
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...period, or is being used in conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of... photographic session, it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it does not mean that the battery is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is one of the battery can cause hazards...
...period, or is being used in conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of... photographic session, it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it does not mean that the battery is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is one of the battery can cause hazards...
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... • Flash disable function 26 Using zoom lenses 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 28 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 • AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ... Activate the built-in flash in manual 34 Flash recommended warning 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe use of your camera 1 Precautions for your camera 2 Precautions for battery usage 3 Table of contents 4 Names of working parts 6 LCD panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi...
... • Flash disable function 26 Using zoom lenses 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 28 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 • AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ... Activate the built-in flash in manual 34 Flash recommended warning 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe use of your camera 1 Precautions for your camera 2 Precautions for battery usage 3 Table of contents 4 Names of working parts 6 LCD panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi...
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...the snap-in focus function 65 • Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 66 Advanced operation for the Built-in the Data Back 73 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 74 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 75 • Overview of flash function 76 Daylight-sync shooting 77 Slow-...shutter-sync shooting 78 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 79 Camera case scale 80 Depth of F and FA lenses with the built- in flash 69 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 70 Adjusting the...
...the snap-in focus function 65 • Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 66 Advanced operation for the Built-in the Data Back 73 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 74 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 75 • Overview of flash function 76 Daylight-sync shooting 77 Slow-...shutter-sync shooting 78 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 79 Camera case scale 80 Depth of F and FA lenses with the built- in flash 69 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 70 Adjusting the...
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...switched to panorama, the viewfinder switches to automatically compensate for high-contrast and other difficult lighting conditions. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and will properly expose the subject. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: 3-point...(p.32,36) : In-Focus indicator (p.65) : Memory lock (p.63) : Bar graph (p.58, 61) MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six zones within the image field, enabling an optional exposure to be made...
...switched to panorama, the viewfinder switches to automatically compensate for high-contrast and other difficult lighting conditions. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and will properly expose the subject. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: 3-point...(p.32,36) : In-Focus indicator (p.65) : Memory lock (p.63) : Bar graph (p.58, 61) MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six zones within the image field, enabling an optional exposure to be made...
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...KAF mount lenses are designed to work with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *4. Auto Picture Mode and Green Operation Mode only. *7. Lenses with the Autofocus SLR camera. Exception of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) '2. As the exposure will be set at a position other than the A position, the center-...-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto-popup built-in use with the lens aperture ring set . Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F or FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. *5. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) ( 0) in the viewfinder. *3.
...KAF mount lenses are designed to work with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *4. Auto Picture Mode and Green Operation Mode only. *7. Lenses with the Autofocus SLR camera. Exception of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) '2. As the exposure will be set at a position other than the A position, the center-...-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto-popup built-in use with the lens aperture ring set . Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F or FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. *5. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) ( 0) in the viewfinder. *3.
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I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP IBM 0 Co C) 0 z rn 33 Nc 0 z Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. 33 m • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the remote control transmitter, finder cap, 33 release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated. 0 z
I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP IBM 0 Co C) 0 z rn 33 Nc 0 z Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. 33 m • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the remote control transmitter, finder cap, 33 release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated. 0 z
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... a new one. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the arrow to lock it securely. • When the batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as shown in the illustration. 2. as the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, remote control... lithium batteries (CR2) or equivalent as shown in flash will be re-set. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the built-in the illustration. 3. It may cause explosion or overheating.
... a new one. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the arrow to lock it securely. • When the batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as shown in the illustration. 2. as the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, remote control... lithium batteries (CR2) or equivalent as shown in flash will be re-set. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the built-in the illustration. 3. It may cause explosion or overheating.
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... cap is in the [OFF] position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure... that the camera's main switch is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. For storage, the...
... cap is in the [OFF] position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure... that the camera's main switch is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. For storage, the...
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... the mount side facing upward. CO 0 0 m /I( I z * How to remove I • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. I To remove the lens, turn it to the electrical system. • 8 3. dirt, dust...
... the mount side facing upward. CO 0 0 m /I( I z * How to remove I • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. I To remove the lens, turn it to the electrical system. • 8 3. dirt, dust...
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... seconds after the button is set to ON. 2. To light up progressively. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to [no)] and reinstall...
... seconds after the button is set to ON. 2. To light up progressively. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to [no)] and reinstall...
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... in the chart. 9 14 /ear Month Day (; If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on a 3V lithium battery. When composing your camera as shown in the display blinks for a few seconds that you have purchased your 0 photograph, try to the format selected. • To adjust the data...
... in the chart. 9 14 /ear Month Day (; If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on a 3V lithium battery. When composing your camera as shown in the display blinks for a few seconds that you have purchased your 0 photograph, try to the format selected. • To adjust the data...
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.... • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to shade the camera. • P. 'tibi a II 8 II II 8 WOO -I•mur - 1■■■ See page 70. • Before loading ...slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to become familiar with its operations. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Always load and...
.... • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to shade the camera. • P. 'tibi a II 8 II II 8 WOO -I•mur - 1■■■ See page 70. • Before loading ...slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to become familiar with its operations. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Always load and...
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When the film is OFF ON (NOLIMEIVdal NOIIVEI3dO 0ISVS -""" V 1. UNLOADING FILM is fully rewound, only [0] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [-] blinks on the LCD panel.
When the film is OFF ON (NOLIMEIVdal NOIIVEI3dO 0ISVS -""" V 1. UNLOADING FILM is fully rewound, only [0] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [-] blinks on the LCD panel.
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O O z O ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER Mill (0) 0 Alm the camera at a bright subject.While looking through the viewfinder,move the diopter adjustment lever to 10. 0 m-O303 II. BASIC OPERATION r• (SHOOTING) O z ixn. to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C 3] appears in the sharpest focus.
O O z O ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER Mill (0) 0 Alm the camera at a bright subject.While looking through the viewfinder,move the diopter adjustment lever to 10. 0 m-O303 II. BASIC OPERATION r• (SHOOTING) O z ixn. to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C 3] appears in the sharpest focus.
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In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of the scene. Set the mode selection ring to the requirement of 5 picture modes according to the [ AUTO PICT ] position. 2. The Green ...
In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of the scene. Set the mode selection ring to the requirement of 5 picture modes according to the [ AUTO PICT ] position. 2. The Green ...
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... aperture ring is set to other factors. The flash disable mode is automatically set. OFF ON Tv ;25" min Av2 2 • From among 5 modes, the camera selects the best one depending on the LCD panel. Set the mode dial to [®]. 2. [(1)] appears on the size of the subject and some other...
... aperture ring is set to other factors. The flash disable mode is automatically set. OFF ON Tv ;25" min Av2 2 • From among 5 modes, the camera selects the best one depending on the LCD panel. Set the mode dial to [®]. 2. [(1)] appears on the size of the subject and some other...
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Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. USING ZOOM LENSES (DNIIOOHS) NOLLVEI3dO 3ISVEI Telephoto t Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached. • The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle.
Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. USING ZOOM LENSES (DNIIOOHS) NOLLVEI3dO 3ISVEI Telephoto t Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached. • The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle.