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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 - J 0 PENTAX o Main switch (p.12) Q Shutter release button LCD panel (p.3) Shutter dial Shutter dial lock button Hot shoe (p.39) 10 Exposure compensatiion dial (p.15, 33) Exposure compensatiion release button (p.15, 33) C) Drive mode dial (p.23) Strap lug (p.7) a) Electronic cable release socket (p.32) ®® Back cover release lever (p.12) Mid-roll rewind button (p.17) Mirror (ES Lens information contacts (r) Lens unlock button (p.11) Lens mount index (p.10) (1) Preview button (p.35)
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 - J 0 PENTAX o Main switch (p.12) Q Shutter release button LCD panel (p.3) Shutter dial Shutter dial lock button Hot shoe (p.39) 10 Exposure compensatiion dial (p.15, 33) Exposure compensatiion release button (p.15, 33) C) Drive mode dial (p.23) Strap lug (p.7) a) Electronic cable release socket (p.32) ®® Back cover release lever (p.12) Mid-roll rewind button (p.17) Mirror (ES Lens information contacts (r) Lens unlock button (p.11) Lens mount index (p.10) (1) Preview button (p.35)
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...If you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at the edges. Do not remove it may cause rust. Compose your fin- Precautions for battery leakage, traces of the film frame. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as paint thinner... temperature difference is a high-precision mechanism. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA AM Your Pentax camera is minimized. Also check for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with great care. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to remove dust accumu- Repairs of ...
...If you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at the edges. Do not remove it may cause rust. Compose your fin- Precautions for battery leakage, traces of the film frame. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as paint thinner... temperature difference is a high-precision mechanism. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA AM Your Pentax camera is minimized. Also check for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with great care. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to remove dust accumu- Repairs of ...
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... used in conditions as outlined in water usu- Damage of any kind cannot be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to 122°F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be repaired at which has been submerged in the "Precautions for replacement...
... used in conditions as outlined in water usu- Damage of any kind cannot be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to 122°F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be repaired at which has been submerged in the "Precautions for replacement...
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Film loading 12 6. Film Speed (ISO) setting 15 7. Setting the aperture and shutter speed dial 19 10. Loading the batteries 8 3. Holding the Camera 20 11. Turning on the power 12 5. Using the shutter release button 18 9. Attaching the lens 10 4. Rewinding and Unloading 16 * Rewinding in mid-roll 17 8. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 LCD panel indication 3 Viewfinder indication 3 Camera functions available with...
Film loading 12 6. Film Speed (ISO) setting 15 7. Setting the aperture and shutter speed dial 19 10. Loading the batteries 8 3. Holding the Camera 20 11. Turning on the power 12 5. Using the shutter release button 18 9. Attaching the lens 10 4. Rewinding and Unloading 16 * Rewinding in mid-roll 17 8. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 LCD panel indication 3 Viewfinder indication 3 Camera functions available with...
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... 36 23 Adjusting the Time on the Data Back 37 23 Replacing the battery in the Data Back 38 24 7. Slow-speed-sync shooting 41 26 9. Accessories (Optional) 42 27 10. Selecting a Drive Mode Single Frame Mode Consecutive Frame Mode Self-Timer Mode 2. Selecting the Exposure Mode Using the Programmed AE Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Using the Metered Manual Mode Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 3. Using the Memory Lock 5. Camera case 43 29 11. Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 39...
... 36 23 Adjusting the Time on the Data Back 37 23 Replacing the battery in the Data Back 38 24 7. Slow-speed-sync shooting 41 26 9. Accessories (Optional) 42 27 10. Selecting a Drive Mode Single Frame Mode Consecutive Frame Mode Self-Timer Mode 2. Selecting the Exposure Mode Using the Programmed AE Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Using the Metered Manual Mode Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 3. Using the Memory Lock 5. Camera case 43 29 11. Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 39...
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... film before exposing all the frames, use this function. 1 Set the main switch to rewind. • The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated by using the protruding part of frames on the film cartridge. 3 NOI1VEI3d0 1VEI3N30 3 Before opening the back cover, check that [ Q] is blinking. 4 Open the back and remove the film. • Do not depress the button...
... film before exposing all the frames, use this function. 1 Set the main switch to rewind. • The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated by using the protruding part of frames on the film cartridge. 3 NOI1VEI3d0 1VEI3N30 3 Before opening the back cover, check that [ Q] is blinking. 4 Open the back and remove the film. • Do not depress the button...
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Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on z m 0 the exposure meter and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently 0mm to prevent camera shake. 33 • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter 0z release button gently. • The LCD indication stays on . Depressing it fully 33 (second position) releases the shutter. Depressing the shutter release button down (first position) (second position...
Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on z m 0 the exposure meter and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently 0mm to prevent camera shake. 33 • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter 0z release button gently. • The LCD indication stays on . Depressing it fully 33 (second position) releases the shutter. Depressing the shutter release button down (first position) (second position...
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... if light enters the 0 viewfinder during self-timer operation. 25 2 i /finMO III*401I11\1114 O° 5 '4, PENTAX 5-80 0 50 35 AN gi Nal MEM Dig op A 2216118541N 0 •=mi zz rn 0 0 2 Focus on the subject and then depress the shutter release button fully. When using accessories such as shown in the illustration. If you intend to the camera's viewfinder accessory grooves. To Cancel To cancel the self-timer operation...
... if light enters the 0 viewfinder during self-timer operation. 25 2 i /finMO III*401I11\1114 O° 5 '4, PENTAX 5-80 0 50 35 AN gi Nal MEM Dig op A 2216118541N 0 •=mi zz rn 0 0 2 Focus on the subject and then depress the shutter release button fully. When using accessories such as shown in the illustration. If you intend to the camera's viewfinder accessory grooves. To Cancel To cancel the self-timer operation...
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... z--- Programmed Auto-Exposure (AE) Mode Purpose: For easy picture taking, use this mode. 26 2 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE SNOI1V1:13d0 033NVAOV 1 80 PENTAT35-80 50 35 i Lt-i-J-J-i_J-Jt_J- In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter dial lock button...
... z--- Programmed Auto-Exposure (AE) Mode Purpose: For easy picture taking, use this mode. 26 2 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE SNOI1V1:13d0 033NVAOV 1 80 PENTAT35-80 50 35 i Lt-i-J-J-i_J-Jt_J- In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter dial lock button...
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...-weighted metering mode will appear in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is adjusted. Exposure Warning If the subject is depressed halfway, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. When the shutter release button is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will be set the lens aperture ring to [ A ] or adjust the exposure deliberately to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is...
...-weighted metering mode will appear in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is adjusted. Exposure Warning If the subject is depressed halfway, the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. When the shutter release button is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will be set the lens aperture ring to [ A ] or adjust the exposure deliberately to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is...
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... too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder. When the shutter release button is suitable for a proper exposure according to directly control the shutter speed. Set the shutter dial to [ A ]. 2. Set the lens aperture ring to a shutter speed other than [ A ]. [Ty ] appears on the LCD panel. 3. I 3 25o FS.6 Shutter-Priority AE Mode Purpose: Allows the user to the brightness of 1/100 second or a non-dedicated external flash unit, set by the camera for...
... too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder. When the shutter release button is suitable for a proper exposure according to directly control the shutter speed. Set the shutter dial to [ A ]. 2. Set the lens aperture ring to a shutter speed other than [ A ]. [Ty ] appears on the LCD panel. 3. I 3 25o FS.6 Shutter-Priority AE Mode Purpose: Allows the user to the brightness of 1/100 second or a non-dedicated external flash unit, set by the camera for...
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Set the lens aperture ring to the desired shutter speed. [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over all exposure settings. Set the shutter dial to the desired fstop setting. 2. The Metered Manual Mode is depressed halfway, the shutter speed, approximate aperture and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder. 30 SNOLLVEI3d0 C133NVA0V...
Set the lens aperture ring to the desired shutter speed. [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over all exposure settings. Set the shutter dial to the desired fstop setting. 2. The Metered Manual Mode is depressed halfway, the shutter speed, approximate aperture and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder. 30 SNOLLVEI3d0 C133NVA0V...
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... viewfinder. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, an approximate aperture is displayed in the viewfinder only when the FA lens is held down. 1. Up to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. Set the shutter dial to the desired f-stop other than [ A ]. 2. Note: • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new...
... viewfinder. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, an approximate aperture is displayed in the viewfinder only when the FA lens is held down. 1. Up to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. Set the shutter dial to the desired f-stop other than [ A ]. 2. Note: • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new...
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... the operating manual of whether it is set the flash unit to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual Mode. Do not set to TTL position. 3. TTL auto flash mode cannot be used in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready. 5. Depress the shutter release button halfway down. Remove the hot shoe cover FC and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to AUTO position. IM SNOLI.VEI3dO CM0NVACIV Using a PENTAX Dedicated Flash 1. When the flash is...
... the operating manual of whether it is set the flash unit to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual Mode. Do not set to TTL position. 3. TTL auto flash mode cannot be used in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready. 5. Depress the shutter release button halfway down. Remove the hot shoe cover FC and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to AUTO position. IM SNOLI.VEI3dO CM0NVACIV Using a PENTAX Dedicated Flash 1. When the flash is...
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... flash units may change. 2. Automatic aperture setting in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) modes or when using a Type A flash (except AF200SA and AF220T) in the Programmed AE Mode or Shutter-Priority AE mode. The Program and Aperture-Priority AE Modes cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. When using a Type B flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. Slow-speed sync in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode TYPE A O O*1 O TYPE B O O*1 O*2 TYPE...
... flash units may change. 2. Automatic aperture setting in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) modes or when using a Type A flash (except AF200SA and AF220T) in the Programmed AE Mode or Shutter-Priority AE mode. The Program and Aperture-Priority AE Modes cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. When using a Type B flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. Slow-speed sync in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode TYPE A O O*1 O TYPE B O O*1 O*2 TYPE...
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...-speed-sync shooting, use of second) and aperture combination for the background. 5. Focus the subject and release the shutter. In the Metered Manual Mode 1. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of a tripod is attached to expose the low light background. Note: If the aperture in the viewfinder blinks, a correct exposure will automatically re-set the shutter to the camera. 2. 8 SLOW SHUTTER SPEED SYNC SHOOTING In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 1. Take a picture. Turn the flash on before the flash...
...-speed-sync shooting, use of second) and aperture combination for the background. 5. Focus the subject and release the shutter. In the Metered Manual Mode 1. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of a tripod is attached to expose the low light background. Note: If the aperture in the viewfinder blinks, a correct exposure will automatically re-set the shutter to the camera. 2. 8 SLOW SHUTTER SPEED SYNC SHOOTING In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 1. Take a picture. Turn the flash on before the flash...
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... 77mm. • AA Battery Pack FG A battery pack which attaches to the grooves on prescription eyepiece for use with the camera equipped with a Guide Number of the lens may hit the camera body. See the Cable Switch F operating manual for more details. • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. • PENTAX Dedicated Flashes • AF200SA Hot-shoe mount, thyristor auto flash with a Guide Number of 20 (ISO 100...
... 77mm. • AA Battery Pack FG A battery pack which attaches to the grooves on prescription eyepiece for use with the camera equipped with a Guide Number of the lens may hit the camera body. See the Cable Switch F operating manual for more details. • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. • PENTAX Dedicated Flashes • AF200SA Hot-shoe mount, thyristor auto flash with a Guide Number of 20 (ISO 100...
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... not appear on the LCD panel. Install the batteries. Re-install the batteries properly. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms The shutter does not release. The battery is the [ OFF ] position. Remedies Set the main switch to [ ON ]. Turn the main switch to [ ON ]. Causes The main switch is being used Cancel the self-timer mode. III OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING IMF What appears troublesome may be...
... not appear on the LCD panel. Install the batteries. Re-install the batteries properly. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms The shutter does not release. The battery is the [ OFF ] position. Remedies Set the main switch to [ ON ]. Turn the main switch to [ ON ]. Causes The main switch is being used Cancel the self-timer mode. III OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING IMF What appears troublesome may be...
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...(2) Manual 1/2000-2 sec. (3) Bulb, Lens Mount 2 Compatible Lens Pentax KA2 bayonet mount (K-mount with ISO 25-5000; Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication, [ y ]Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.2 frames/sec.(consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at infinity ), - 1.0 diopter eyepiece Viewfinder Indication - DX-coded film with lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Mirror Quick-return mirror Film Loading Film advances...
...(2) Manual 1/2000-2 sec. (3) Bulb, Lens Mount 2 Compatible Lens Pentax KA2 bayonet mount (K-mount with ISO 25-5000; Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication, [ y ]Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.2 frames/sec.(consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at infinity ), - 1.0 diopter eyepiece Viewfinder Indication - DX-coded film with lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Mirror Quick-return mirror Film Loading Film advances...
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....2") 305g (10.8 oz) body only without batteries Date Model Date mechanism Crystal quartz controlled LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to EV17.5 at ISO100 with couplings for replacing Data Back FJ SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked). ing. Exposure Compensation Flash sync +/ 3EV in 0.5EV...
....2") 305g (10.8 oz) body only without batteries Date Model Date mechanism Crystal quartz controlled LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to EV17.5 at ISO100 with couplings for replacing Data Back FJ SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked). ing. Exposure Compensation Flash sync +/ 3EV in 0.5EV...