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...SLR camera that has the position can supersede this procedure and warranty policy. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for the most exacting photographer. • Read this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax... autofocus photography! Congratulations on your purchase of this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of lenses and accessories made to meet our...
...SLR camera that has the position can supersede this procedure and warranty policy. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for the most exacting photographer. • Read this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax... autofocus photography! Congratulations on your purchase of this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of lenses and accessories made to meet our...
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... RELEASE BUTTON 37 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 10 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 12 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 14 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 15 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 18 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 20 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21...
... RELEASE BUTTON 37 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 10 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 12 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 14 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 15 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 18 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 20 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21...
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... Using the Auto Picture and Picture Modes 111 2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode 111 3.Aperture-Priority AE Mode 111 4.Metered Manual Mode 112 F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 114 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 116 Flash Functions 116 Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode with the AF360FGZ 118 Using High... the Built-in Flash and External Flash .124 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 126 Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash 126 Multi-burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash 126
... Using the Auto Picture and Picture Modes 111 2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode 111 3.Aperture-Priority AE Mode 111 4.Metered Manual Mode 112 F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 114 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 116 Flash Functions 116 Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode with the AF360FGZ 118 Using High... the Built-in Flash and External Flash .124 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 126 Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash 126 Multi-burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash 126
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... Mode, Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual TTL Auto Flash Multi (16)-segment metering Notes: : Functions can be used. Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring can be used only when the aperture ring is set to [2]. 18... CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Lenses that can be used with this camera Only an FA J lens and an FA/F/A lens having an position on the aperture ring cannot be used unless custom...
... Mode, Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual TTL Auto Flash Multi (16)-segment metering Notes: : Functions can be used. Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring can be used only when the aperture ring is set to [2]. 18... CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Lenses that can be used with this camera Only an FA J lens and an FA/F/A lens having an position on the aperture ring cannot be used unless custom...
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...mode. ✍ MEMO KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are used . Lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger (smaller aperture number). *3. 19 *1. Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the position on the aperture ring can... be used . Pictures can be taken with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger (smaller aperture number), and with the Autofocus SLR camera.
...mode. ✍ MEMO KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are used . Lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger (smaller aperture number). *3. 19 *1. Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the position on the aperture ring can... be used . Pictures can be taken with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger (smaller aperture number), and with the Autofocus SLR camera.
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For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available. • After attaching the lens, try to turn the lens counterclockwise to place the lens down with a soft and dry cloth. ... cap protects the inside of the camera from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to make sure it is locked in place. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts...
For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available. • After attaching the lens, try to turn the lens counterclockwise to place the lens down with a soft and dry cloth. ... cap protects the inside of the camera from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to make sure it is locked in place. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts...
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For instance, if you use a wider angle lens or the subject is opened up to rise out of the landscape. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of field) becomes small. By contrast, stopping down aperture ✍ MEMO • The depth of field ... in -focus range. 75 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from the camera. Open aperture Stopped down the aperture increases the in -focus subject will not be focused.
For instance, if you use a wider angle lens or the subject is opened up to rise out of the landscape. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of field) becomes small. By contrast, stopping down aperture ✍ MEMO • The depth of field ... in -focus range. 75 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from the camera. Open aperture Stopped down the aperture increases the in -focus subject will not be focused.
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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 103 ✍ MEMO • The built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Push down the built-in flash into the camera body when not in use. • The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even though it is been in the up in flash ...; To enable shutter release before the flash is charged, set custom function number [CF7] to check the compatibility between the built-in flash and various lenses. • When using the lens hood is NOT recommended as it 's one of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners...
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 103 ✍ MEMO • The built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Push down the built-in flash into the camera body when not in use. • The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even though it is been in the up in flash ...; To enable shutter release before the flash is charged, set custom function number [CF7] to check the compatibility between the built-in flash and various lenses. • When using the lens hood is NOT recommended as it 's one of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners...
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... panel when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. ✍ MEMO • See page 114 for more details on compatibility of F, FA and FA J lenses with the built-in flash. • Taking a picture while this warning is appeared may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at...
... panel when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. ✍ MEMO • See page 114 for more details on compatibility of F, FA and FA J lenses with the built-in flash. • Taking a picture while this warning is appeared may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at...
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... changes in range of the lens fitted to take a flash photograph with the ambient brightness. or slower can be set the desired aperture to the camera. When lenses other than an FA J, F and FA are used or the Action program mode is used , the shutter speed is fixed to approximately 1/125... sec. or to a slower shutter speed that does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of shutter speed and aperture ...
... changes in range of the lens fitted to take a flash photograph with the ambient brightness. or slower can be set the desired aperture to the camera. When lenses other than an FA J, F and FA are used or the Action program mode is used , the shutter speed is fixed to approximately 1/125... sec. or to a slower shutter speed that does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of shutter speed and aperture ...
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... is 40mm or less. Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 28mm. 114 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash If an FA J, F or FA lens incompatible with an incompatible lens, the corner of vignetting Lens Name F, Fish-Eye...) FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (IF) FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 (IF) F, FA 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Compatibility Vignetting will occur if focal length between 28- 35mm and the camera-tosubject distance is 3m or less. • The focal length is 35mm and the...
... is 40mm or less. Vignetting may occur if focal length is less than 28mm. 114 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash If an FA J, F or FA lens incompatible with an incompatible lens, the corner of vignetting Lens Name F, Fish-Eye...) FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (IF) FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 (IF) F, FA 35-80mm f/4-5.6 Compatibility Vignetting will occur if focal length between 28- 35mm and the camera-tosubject distance is 3m or less. • The focal length is 35mm and the...
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... models, auto pop-up doesn't operate. The viewfinder magnification is difficult to detach the Refconverter A before you use the external flash away from the camera. Filters Skylight, UV, Cloudy, Y2, O2, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available. If it is able to switch from 1X to 2X.... ✍ MEMO • Be sure to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lenses M of the viewfinder. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on both sides of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3 m-1.
... models, auto pop-up doesn't operate. The viewfinder magnification is difficult to detach the Refconverter A before you use the external flash away from the camera. Filters Skylight, UV, Cloudy, Y2, O2, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available. If it is able to switch from 1X to 2X.... ✍ MEMO • Be sure to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight correction lenses M of the viewfinder. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on both sides of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3 m-1.
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...speed varies according to the aperture ring position, however, an exposure error may occur. 143 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS Lenses Exposure mode Restriction FA, F, A, M, S (lens Aperture-Priority only, or with auto diaphragm AE mode accessories such as auto extension tube K ... AE mode lens (lens only) FA, F Soft 85mm FA Soft 28mm (lens only) Aperture-Priority AE mode All lenses Metered Manual The aperture remains wide open regardless of the aperture ring position. Aperture value displays [F--] in the viewfinder and ...
...speed varies according to the aperture ring position, however, an exposure error may occur. 143 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS Lenses Exposure mode Restriction FA, F, A, M, S (lens Aperture-Priority only, or with auto diaphragm AE mode accessories such as auto extension tube K ... AE mode lens (lens only) FA, F Soft 85mm FA Soft 28mm (lens only) Aperture-Priority AE mode All lenses Metered Manual The aperture remains wide open regardless of the aperture ring position. Aperture value displays [F--] in the viewfinder and ...
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... Exposure counter, =Battery exhaustion warning, =Film status information Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Body Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2, KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to 18 (at ∞... Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. non- DX-coded film with built-in OFF position. 148 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with ISO 25-5000;
... Exposure counter, =Battery exhaustion warning, =Film status information Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes Body Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2, KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to 18 (at ∞... Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. non- DX-coded film with built-in OFF position. 148 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with ISO 25-5000;