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..., shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be serviced free of charge according to this camera and welcome to [2] (see pages 134 and 142): • When a lens without an position is used. • When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that has the position can supersede this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of...
..., shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be serviced free of charge according to this camera and welcome to [2] (see pages 134 and 142): • When a lens without an position is used. • When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that has the position can supersede this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of...
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... 4.SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF.S 43 Step 5.SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO 44 Step 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45 Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8.HOLDING THE CAMERA 47 Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 53 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 54 Consecutive Shooting 55 Self-Timer Mode 56 Remote Control Shooting 59 Multiple Exposures on...
... 4.SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF.S 43 Step 5.SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO 44 Step 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45 Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8.HOLDING THE CAMERA 47 Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 53 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 54 Consecutive Shooting 55 Self-Timer Mode 56 Remote Control Shooting 59 Multiple Exposures on...
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... Using the Metered Manual Mode 80 Slow-Speed-Sync Mode 83 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 84 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 85 AE LOCK FUNCTION 86 TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL 87 SWITCHING THE METERING MODE 88 Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering 88 Using Center-Weighted Metering 89 Using Spot Metering 90 ABOUT FOCUSING 91 Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S 92 Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C 93 Manual Focusing 94 Selecting the Focus Point 96 Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the Viewfinder...
... Using the Metered Manual Mode 80 Slow-Speed-Sync Mode 83 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 84 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 85 AE LOCK FUNCTION 86 TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL 87 SWITCHING THE METERING MODE 88 Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering 88 Using Center-Weighted Metering 89 Using Spot Metering 90 ABOUT FOCUSING 91 Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S 92 Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C 93 Manual Focusing 94 Selecting the Focus Point 96 Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the Viewfinder...
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10 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AV button Select dial Shutter release button Mid-roll rewind button Back cover release lever Mode dial Mirror Focus mode switch Main/preview switch Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens unlock button AF coupler AE lock button Diopter adjustment dial Strap lug Date button Auto bracketing button Tripod socket Four-way controller Focus point mode switch Battery chamber cover
10 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AV button Select dial Shutter release button Mid-roll rewind button Back cover release lever Mode dial Mirror Focus mode switch Main/preview switch Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens unlock button AF coupler AE lock button Diopter adjustment dial Strap lug Date button Auto bracketing button Tripod socket Four-way controller Focus point mode switch Battery chamber cover
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... INDICATIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure counter (p. 36) : Film status indication (p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure (p. 63) : Exposure compensation (p. 85) : Automatic flash indication (p. 45) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p. 105) : Flash-off indication (p. 104) : Flash status indication (p. 102) : Wireless flash mode (p. 104, 121) : High speed sync...
... INDICATIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure counter (p. 36) : Film status indication (p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure (p. 63) : Exposure compensation (p. 85) : Automatic flash indication (p. 45) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p. 105) : Flash-off indication (p. 104) : Flash status indication (p. 102) : Wireless flash mode (p. 104, 121) : High speed sync...
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... THE BATTERIES Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery symbol appears on and press the shutter release button halfway down. When the low battery warning turns off the camera then turn it on the LCD panel to warn you can be released and no indication appears in the viewfinder. • If the camera has not been used for a long time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery warning even with a new set of batteries.
... THE BATTERIES Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery symbol appears on and press the shutter release button halfway down. When the low battery warning turns off the camera then turn it on the LCD panel to warn you can be released and no indication appears in the viewfinder. • If the camera has not been used for a long time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery warning even with a new set of batteries.
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... to the requirement of the picture modes depending on the camera-tosubject distance and image magnification. 1 Set the mode dial to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. Step 2 41 SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE MODE BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This Auto picture mode allows you to the . When an A lens is attached, the exposure mode is attached. The selected picture mode appears in the viewfinder. In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of...
... to the requirement of the picture modes depending on the camera-tosubject distance and image magnification. 1 Set the mode dial to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. Step 2 41 SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE MODE BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This Auto picture mode allows you to the . When an A lens is attached, the exposure mode is attached. The selected picture mode appears in the viewfinder. In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of...
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.... Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set the film speed manually. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. How to , or . • is displayed when you use a non-DX coded film, set the mode dial to the desired mode position other than , and . ✍ MEMO • The shutter cannot be changed.
.... Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set the film speed manually. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. How to , or . • is displayed when you use a non-DX coded film, set the mode dial to the desired mode position other than , and . ✍ MEMO • The shutter cannot be changed.
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... automatically set. • The built-in flash will begin to operate immediately (without a 3-second delay) after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control, use custom function number [CF13]. Use the supplied viewfinder cap (see page 57) or AE lock function (see page 86). • To stop the remote control operation after the picture is approx. 5m from remote control shooting mode and returns to singleframe drive mode. ✍ MEMO • The operating distance of the wireless remote control...
... automatically set. • The built-in flash will begin to operate immediately (without a 3-second delay) after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control, use custom function number [CF13]. Use the supplied viewfinder cap (see page 57) or AE lock function (see page 86). • To stop the remote control operation after the picture is approx. 5m from remote control shooting mode and returns to singleframe drive mode. ✍ MEMO • The operating distance of the wireless remote control...
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... charged before shooting. • The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built-in flash is recommended to expose the low light background. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS • When the shutter release button is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to prevent camera shake because of a tripod is not in the viewfinder...
... charged before shooting. • The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built-in flash is recommended to expose the low light background. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS • When the shutter release button is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to prevent camera shake because of a tripod is not in the viewfinder...
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... the Metered Manual Mode, turn the select dial to change the shutter speed until appears on the LCD panel. ✍ MEMO • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains...
... the Metered Manual Mode, turn the select dial to change the shutter speed until appears on the LCD panel. ✍ MEMO • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains...
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... custom function number [CF4], you can lock the exposure setting before you take a picture. 1 Press the AE lock button . See page 87. • The auto pop-up built-in flash function does not work in use.( goes off . However, the exposure value does not vary, therefore, a picture is heard. 86 AE LOCK FUNCTION You can select the function of the AE lock button between auto focusing and auto exposure metering. See page 137. • When the AE lock button...
... custom function number [CF4], you can lock the exposure setting before you take a picture. 1 Press the AE lock button . See page 87. • The auto pop-up built-in flash function does not work in use.( goes off . However, the exposure value does not vary, therefore, a picture is heard. 86 AE LOCK FUNCTION You can select the function of the AE lock button between auto focusing and auto exposure metering. See page 137. • When the AE lock button...
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Picture mode and Shutter-priority AE cannot be used . *5.The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower. *6.With the combination of the built-in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set the camera exposure mode to the AF360FGZ when an FA J, FA, F or A lens is possible. *7.Exception of AF360FGZ and AF330FTZ BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 117 A: Built-in flash B: AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ C: AF400FTZ, AF240FT...
Picture mode and Shutter-priority AE cannot be used . *5.The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower. *6.With the combination of the built-in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set the camera exposure mode to the AF360FGZ when an FA J, FA, F or A lens is possible. *7.Exception of AF360FGZ and AF330FTZ BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 117 A: Built-in flash B: AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ C: AF400FTZ, AF240FT...
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... be controlled in flash to enable the built-in wireless mode. Press the flash mode button until is pressed halfway down. • Read the operating manual of the built-in flash and external flash unit are fully charged. 7. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to [WIRELESS] 3. Press the flash pop-up button to be used. 5. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 121 Wireless Flash (AF360FGZ Only) With the AF360FGZ, you can also be used with wireless flash. Set the flash unit's power switch to...
... be controlled in flash to enable the built-in wireless mode. Press the flash mode button until is pressed halfway down. • Read the operating manual of the built-in flash and external flash unit are fully charged. 7. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to [WIRELESS] 3. Press the flash pop-up button to be used. 5. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 121 Wireless Flash (AF360FGZ Only) With the AF360FGZ, you can also be used with wireless flash. Set the flash unit's power switch to...
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132 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS The camera provides 17 custom functions so you can set the camera according to the AE lock button Setting the film speed manually Autofocus Functions [CF6] Superimposing the focus points Flash Functions [CF7] Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash is fully charged. [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the AF360FGZ [CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button's function during wireless operation with the AF360FGZ Film Rewind Functions [CF10] Setting the film rewind method [CF11] Setting the status of the...
132 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS The camera provides 17 custom functions so you can set the camera according to the AE lock button Setting the film speed manually Autofocus Functions [CF6] Superimposing the focus points Flash Functions [CF7] Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash is fully charged. [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the AF360FGZ [CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button's function during wireless operation with the AF360FGZ Film Rewind Functions [CF10] Setting the film rewind method [CF11] Setting the status of the...
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Setting Pages Remote Control Functions [CF13] Setting the shutter release delay time with the remote 140 control [CF14] Setting auto focusing during remote control operation 141 Others [CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination 141 [CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination 141 [CF17] Enabling shutter release with the aperture ring set to 142 other than the position BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS 133 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) NO.
Setting Pages Remote Control Functions [CF13] Setting the shutter release delay time with the remote 140 control [CF14] Setting auto focusing during remote control operation 141 Others [CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination 141 [CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination 141 [CF17] Enabling shutter release with the aperture ring set to 142 other than the position BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS 133 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) NO.
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... displayed on the LCD panel. p. 48 Increase the camera-tosubject distance. Wait until the focus points cover the subject. Turn the main switch ON. p. 43 Focus manually by using the p. 94 matte field. Replace the battery. Install the batteries properly. p. 15 p. 27 The low battery warning is fully charged. p. 23 and film speed are Set the Exposure mode displayed on the LCD panel. p. 52 The built-in flash is displayed on the LCD panel. Nothing is difficult to . Set the lens aperture...
... displayed on the LCD panel. p. 48 Increase the camera-tosubject distance. Wait until the focus points cover the subject. Turn the main switch ON. p. 43 Focus manually by using the p. 94 matte field. Replace the battery. Install the batteries properly. p. 15 p. 27 The low battery warning is fully charged. p. 23 and film speed are Set the Exposure mode displayed on the LCD panel. p. 52 The built-in flash is displayed on the LCD panel. Nothing is difficult to . Set the lens aperture...
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... Manual 1/4000-30 sec. (1/2 steps) (3) Bulb Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400 Exposure Modes Auto Picutre Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Program Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash, Automatic flash function, =Consecutive shooting, =Self-timer, =Auto bracketing mode, =Exposure compensation, Exposure compensation value, =Multiple exposure, =Remote control mode, =PCV signal indication, =Wireless flash mode, =High-speed flash sync, Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO, Date, Time, Exposure counter, =Battery...
... Manual 1/4000-30 sec. (1/2 steps) (3) Bulb Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400 Exposure Modes Auto Picutre Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Program Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash, Automatic flash function, =Consecutive shooting, =Self-timer, =Auto bracketing mode, =Exposure compensation, Exposure compensation value, =Multiple exposure, =Remote control mode, =PCV signal indication, =Wireless flash mode, =High-speed flash sync, Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO, Date, Time, Exposure counter, =Battery...
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... to use high-speed sync, wireless flash mode, P-TTL mode with AF360FGZ. Possible to set PCV beep tone. Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent), auto power off ), Red-eye reduction flash function Flash sync Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function. Film Wind & Rewind Auto wind/rewind by pressing shutter release button. Film information window is locked and no indication in the viewfinder when starts blinking.) Date module Crystal quartz controlled, LCD...
... to use high-speed sync, wireless flash mode, P-TTL mode with AF360FGZ. Possible to set PCV beep tone. Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent), auto power off ), Red-eye reduction flash function Flash sync Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function. Film Wind & Rewind Auto wind/rewind by pressing shutter release button. Film information window is locked and no indication in the viewfinder when starts blinking.) Date module Crystal quartz controlled, LCD...
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... the flash is ready 2 Enables shutter release before the flash is charged [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the AF360FGZ 1 Discharges the built-in flash to adjust the exposure 2 Built-in flash controls the AF360FGZ [CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button's function during remote control operation 1 Auto focusing not used 2 Auto focusing used [CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination 1 Illuminated when the main/preview switch is not set to preview 2 Illuminated automatically in low light condition 3 Not illuminated [CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination...
... the flash is ready 2 Enables shutter release before the flash is charged [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the AF360FGZ 1 Discharges the built-in flash to adjust the exposure 2 Built-in flash controls the AF360FGZ [CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button's function during remote control operation 1 Auto focusing not used 2 Auto focusing used [CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination 1 Illuminated when the main/preview switch is not set to preview 2 Illuminated automatically in low light condition 3 Not illuminated [CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination...
