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... OF CONTENTS Features PREPARATIONS Loading batteries; mode selector Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Exposure compensation 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/60 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera...
... OF CONTENTS Features PREPARATIONS Loading batteries; mode selector Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Exposure compensation 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/60 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera...
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When the conventional K- Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this mode for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of field is important for details.) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you set ..., you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use this camera in the Aperture-priority and conventional Auto Flash modes. !.a I, Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable for those who do...
When the conventional K- Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this mode for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of field is important for details.) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you set ..., you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use this camera in the Aperture-priority and conventional Auto Flash modes. !.a I, Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable for those who do...
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...faster than 1/60 sec. But, with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use? Also, use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? Q.: Can I use an electronic flash with this camera? No other kinds can be... how they are not loaded properly. A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.: How can I take the picture with a set of batteries should know first about this ...
...faster than 1/60 sec. But, with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use? Also, use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? Q.: Can I use an electronic flash with this camera? No other kinds can be... how they are not loaded properly. A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.: How can I take the picture with a set of batteries should know first about this ...
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... the camera is locked so that the shutter cannot be automatically switched off. BATT. C. ( 23121INIPS ANNE S.OVASICE 7• B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is locked.
... the camera is locked so that the shutter cannot be automatically switched off. BATT. C. ( 23121INIPS ANNE S.OVASICE 7• B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is locked.
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... sound. slow-shutterspeed warning (Flickers two times per second); Flickering "P" indicates the combination of flash charging and the auto-flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash. and underexposure displays also indicate exposure combinations beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range or beyond the... 1/30 sec. Shutter speeds are shutter -speed LED's, exposure information in the Programmed AE and Aperture-priority AE modes, flash information, slow-shutter-speed warning, out-of-shutter/aperture-couplingrange indication, error in yellow) Overexposure (Flickers eight times per...
... sound. slow-shutterspeed warning (Flickers two times per second); Flickering "P" indicates the combination of flash charging and the auto-flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash. and underexposure displays also indicate exposure combinations beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range or beyond the... 1/30 sec. Shutter speeds are shutter -speed LED's, exposure information in the Programmed AE and Aperture-priority AE modes, flash information, slow-shutter-speed warning, out-of-shutter/aperture-couplingrange indication, error in yellow) Overexposure (Flickers eight times per...
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... 11 8 5i 4 2. .6.08 PROGRAM 111 LOCK • BATT. "A" Lens To set , the following modes are available: PROGRAM Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode 60 S Flash-sync speed B Bulb • 20 Depending on where the lens aperture is set the lens in the "A" position. Release the button to the • index...
... 11 8 5i 4 2. .6.08 PROGRAM 111 LOCK • BATT. "A" Lens To set , the following modes are available: PROGRAM Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode 60 S Flash-sync speed B Bulb • 20 Depending on where the lens aperture is set the lens in the "A" position. Release the button to the • index...
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... This combination is beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in the viewfinder, or by changing the f-stop is too dark, use a flash or some other lightings. 21• When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. "1000" or "30" flickers fast...
... This combination is beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in the viewfinder, or by changing the f-stop is too dark, use a flash or some other lightings. 21• When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. "1000" or "30" flickers fast...
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For details, refer to obtain correct exposure. Likewise, if you keep depressing the button, continuous shooting takes place. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark and "30" flickers, use a flash to p. 21. P 1000 3P0 23• When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you remove your finger from the shutter button as soon as the shutter has been released, a single-frame exposure is made. • If you of the problem.
For details, refer to obtain correct exposure. Likewise, if you keep depressing the button, continuous shooting takes place. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark and "30" flickers, use a flash to p. 21. P 1000 3P0 23• When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you remove your finger from the shutter button as soon as the shutter has been released, a single-frame exposure is made. • If you of the problem.
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When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may obtain correct exposure. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to a smaller f-stop, so that the flickering may disappear and you of the problem. In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop or close it to obtain correct exposure. Refer to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25•
When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may obtain correct exposure. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to a smaller f-stop, so that the flickering may disappear and you of the problem. In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop or close it to obtain correct exposure. Refer to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25•
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...5 mark in the Aperture-priority AE mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera set automatically. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. • If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with... resulting in incorrect exposure. • The AF200SA does not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160 and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers...
...5 mark in the Aperture-priority AE mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera set automatically. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. • If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with... resulting in incorrect exposure. • The AF200SA does not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160 and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers...
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... is also automatically set to the AUTO position you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been fully charged, and simultaneously the shutter is set to the programmed f-stop as shown in the table, according to... and "P" appear in the viewfinder while you choose. (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 Yellow - - USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the...
... is also automatically set to the AUTO position you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been fully charged, and simultaneously the shutter is set to the programmed f-stop as shown in the table, according to... and "P" appear in the viewfinder while you choose. (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 Yellow - - USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the...
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... in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. The AF200SA does not have this Auto Flash Check function. • As shown in the table on the flash. • When the S mark appears in the viewfinder... while you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been charged, and the shutter speed is automatically set to f/2.8 with the smaller aperture such as f/4; In such a case, avoid using a lens ...
... in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. The AF200SA does not have this Auto Flash Check function. • As shown in the table on the flash. • When the S mark appears in the viewfinder... while you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been charged, and the shutter speed is automatically set to f/2.8 with the smaller aperture such as f/4; In such a case, avoid using a lens ...
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... not fully charged, the shutter cannot be released. •32 • cas • .\\ • NOD With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of correct exposure through the ...locked in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used, nor can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a non-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the program...
... not fully charged, the shutter cannot be released. •32 • cas • .\\ • NOD With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of correct exposure through the ...locked in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used, nor can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a non-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the program...
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... K Diopter correction lenses which fit the eyepiece on your camera are available. Slide it difficult to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. JAVA', 41• If you want to...
... K Diopter correction lenses which fit the eyepiece on your camera are available. Slide it difficult to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. JAVA', 41• If you want to...
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...to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. Timer activated with 50mm lens at 0.82X magnification with shutter release button. Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Programmed Auto Flash. and B (bulb) settings. yellow for shutter speeds under 1/45 sec. ("30" blinks at any time. Electronically-controlled speeds from 2 to cancel... release with built-in 1/3 step) with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with DX -coded film. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Automatic film speed setting from ISO 25 to "60";
...to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. Timer activated with 50mm lens at 0.82X magnification with shutter release button. Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Programmed Auto Flash. and B (bulb) settings. yellow for shutter speeds under 1/45 sec. ("30" blinks at any time. Electronically-controlled speeds from 2 to cancel... release with built-in 1/3 step) with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with DX -coded film. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Automatic film speed setting from ISO 25 to "60";
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... camera out of direct sunlight, car trunks, and glove compartments. Furthermore, if the camera is a possible source of rust, which this problem use without using flash, at least 30 minutes. As a guide, a temperature change . 5. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they...
... camera out of direct sunlight, car trunks, and glove compartments. Furthermore, if the camera is a possible source of rust, which this problem use without using flash, at least 30 minutes. As a guide, a temperature change . 5. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they...