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.... & CAUTION • Use of children. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be harmful, especially for infants. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to burn yourself during removal. 1 Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become...
.... & CAUTION • Use of children. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be harmful, especially for infants. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to burn yourself during removal. 1 Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become...
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... O Main switch O Shutter release button O AF/Infinity-Landscape button O Drive button (p.27) O• Diopter adjustment lever (p.11) Red-eye reduction flash button (p.25) O0 Mode button (p.25) LCD panel O Date button (p.34) 0) Built-in flash • Autofocus window • Viewfinder window 9 Lens OO Spotbeam window (p.18) Light senser window O Self-timer lamp (p.30) •O Remote control receiver (p.31) Strap lug (p.7) O Viewfinder eyepiece OO Green lamp Red lamp 9O Zoom buttons (p.17) Film information window • Back cover O Panorama switch (p.24...
... O Main switch O Shutter release button O AF/Infinity-Landscape button O Drive button (p.27) O• Diopter adjustment lever (p.11) Red-eye reduction flash button (p.25) O0 Mode button (p.25) LCD panel O Date button (p.34) 0) Built-in flash • Autofocus window • Viewfinder window 9 Lens OO Spotbeam window (p.18) Light senser window O Self-timer lamp (p.30) •O Remote control receiver (p.31) Strap lug (p.7) O Viewfinder eyepiece OO Green lamp Red lamp 9O Zoom buttons (p.17) Film information window • Back cover O Panorama switch (p.24...
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... Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main switch Viewfinder Display Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera 6 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 - 14 15 16 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the 38-120mm zoom lens ... 17 Composing and Focusing 18 Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 19 Lnfinity-Landscape Mode 20 Spot Focus 21 Focus-Lock Shooting 22 Panorama Mode 24 Flash photography 25 • Flash effective range 26 Shooting Modes 27 Slow Shutter Speeds Modes 28 Bulb Modes...
... Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main switch Viewfinder Display Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera 6 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 - 14 15 16 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the 38-120mm zoom lens ... 17 Composing and Focusing 18 Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 19 Lnfinity-Landscape Mode 20 Spot Focus 21 Focus-Lock Shooting 22 Panorama Mode 24 Flash photography 25 • Flash effective range 26 Shooting Modes 27 Slow Shutter Speeds Modes 28 Bulb Modes...
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Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 10 rolls using flash 50% of Power Zoom, Flash and external conditions such as possible. ED- Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the battery. III.ON/OFF To switch ON, set the main switch to save the battery. 9 When the battery is switched OFF to the ON position. When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. The...
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 10 rolls using flash 50% of Power Zoom, Flash and external conditions such as possible. ED- Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the battery. III.ON/OFF To switch ON, set the main switch to save the battery. 9 When the battery is switched OFF to the ON position. When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. The...
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... viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment lever to discharge, it will light up. Green lamp (Focus status AF) : When the subject is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lamp (AF) and/or ( s ) lights up to indicate that you cannot take the picture. When the subject is in the sharpest focus. 11 Red lamp (Flash...
... viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment lever to discharge, it will light up. Green lamp (Focus status AF) : When the subject is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lamp (AF) and/or ( s ) lights up to indicate that you cannot take the picture. When the subject is in the sharpest focus. 11 Red lamp (Flash...
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If Non-DX coded film is used . Opp • I I E'.'-• 699 S 4 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances to the ISO 25. 13 Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film is turned OFF. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set to the first frame. 5 When ":" appears in...
If Non-DX coded film is used . Opp • I I E'.'-• 699 S 4 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances to the ISO 25. 13 Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film is turned OFF. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set to the first frame. 5 When ":" appears in...
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If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. When using the flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 16 HOLDING THE CAMERA 0 Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. Notes: • Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred.
If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. When using the flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 16 HOLDING THE CAMERA 0 Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. Notes: • Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred.
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... and panorama format allow a shooting range from 00 (infinity) to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17 Pushing the zoom buttom on the right (4 ) moves the lens towards the wide-angle 38mm setting. OPERATING 38-120mm ZOOM LENS Q (0000.gED tt Pushing the zoom buttom on the left (444) moves the lens moves towards the 120mm telephoto setting. When the lens zooms...
... and panorama format allow a shooting range from 00 (infinity) to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17 Pushing the zoom buttom on the right (4 ) moves the lens towards the wide-angle 38mm setting. OPERATING 38-120mm ZOOM LENS Q (0000.gED tt Pushing the zoom buttom on the left (444) moves the lens moves towards the 120mm telephoto setting. When the lens zooms...
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FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING P-c7GAz. 1 If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame (c )) on the subject with the autofocus frame (( )). 2 Depress the shutter release button halfway down. The green lamp in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. 1 Focus on the main subject as shown above, only the background will be in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 22
FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING P-c7GAz. 1 If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame (c )) on the subject with the autofocus frame (( )). 2 Depress the shutter release button halfway down. The green lamp in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. 1 Focus on the main subject as shown above, only the background will be in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 22
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... camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is turned off. If the red lamp blinks, the built-in flash is ready. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the red lamp lights up indicating that the flash is being charged and the shutter cannot be released. Auto DaylightSync (Flash ON) 4 Slow-Shutter Speed (Flash OFF) Slow-Speed Sync Flash ON) 4 Bulb (Flash OFF) Bulb-Sync (Flash ON) B B • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode...
... camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is turned off. If the red lamp blinks, the built-in flash is ready. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the red lamp lights up indicating that the flash is being charged and the shutter cannot be released. Auto DaylightSync (Flash ON) 4 Slow-Shutter Speed (Flash OFF) Slow-Speed Sync Flash ON) 4 Bulb (Flash OFF) Bulb-Sync (Flash ON) B B • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode...
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.... In this mode. In such a case, use the Daylight-Sync Shooting Mode (Flash-ON Mode) within the flash-effective range even when you use this mode, the flash will always discharge in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may occur at close range due to the films high sensitivity. in flash as a fill-in flash in shadow. FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE (Color negative film) Lens ISO 25...
.... In this mode. In such a case, use the Daylight-Sync Shooting Mode (Flash-ON Mode) within the flash-effective range even when you use this mode, the flash will always discharge in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may occur at close range due to the films high sensitivity. in flash as a fill-in flash in shadow. FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE (Color negative film) Lens ISO 25...
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... low light background. SLOW SHUTTER SPEEDS MODES Slow Shutter Speed (Flash- , ,DATE OFF) On. AF Depress the I\ CO it= 1 mode button ($ ) until (m) appears on the LCD panel. ground subject and a slow-speed to blur your picture. Use this mode, the flash does not discharge, and a picture is taken at a slow shutter speed up to properly expose the fore- Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake...
... low light background. SLOW SHUTTER SPEEDS MODES Slow Shutter Speed (Flash- , ,DATE OFF) On. AF Depress the I\ CO it= 1 mode button ($ ) until (m) appears on the LCD panel. ground subject and a slow-speed to blur your picture. Use this mode, the flash does not discharge, and a picture is taken at a slow shutter speed up to properly expose the fore- Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake...
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... shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down. • Use of a tripod is recommended. BULB SHOOTING, BULB-SYNC SHOOTING ;ss4- 1 DATE i) a (5 (s- (f..) the LCD panel. Bulb Mode (B) Depress the mode button 0) until (SB) appears on This mode is recommended. 29 Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec. (ISO 400) • In all flash modes make sure you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. Use of a tripod is useful for long exposures...
... shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down. • Use of a tripod is recommended. BULB SHOOTING, BULB-SYNC SHOOTING ;ss4- 1 DATE i) a (5 (s- (f..) the LCD panel. Bulb Mode (B) Depress the mode button 0) until (SB) appears on This mode is recommended. 29 Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec. (ISO 400) • In all flash modes make sure you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. Use of a tripod is useful for long exposures...
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... stop the self-timer operation at any time after its been activated, set the main switch to the OFF position or depress one of any buttons except the shutter release button. • Do not stand directly in the picture. AF J nism- Be sure that you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the viewfinder. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 99 9 1 a. Depress the shutter release button...
... stop the self-timer operation at any time after its been activated, set the main switch to the OFF position or depress one of any buttons except the shutter release button. • Do not stand directly in the picture. AF J nism- Be sure that you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the viewfinder. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 99 9 1 a. Depress the shutter release button...
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... used , the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is depressed. • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to avoid camera shake. While the remote control's shutter release button is used . • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode...
... used , the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is depressed. • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to avoid camera shake. While the remote control's shutter release button is used . • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode...
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... remote control receiver on the camera, and then depress the shutter release button on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts power and the Single-frame Mode is set. 32 2 Compose the scene...
... remote control receiver on the camera, and then depress the shutter release button on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts power and the Single-frame Mode is set. 32 2 Compose the scene...
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... the shutter is released. • Focus cannot be locked when the remote control is in use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures. • The remote control does not work in focus when the remote control's shutter release button is being charged. The subject framed in the AF frame will be issued using the Remote Control with a battery installed. In this service). 33 • The self-timer lamp blinks...
... the shutter is released. • Focus cannot be locked when the remote control is in use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures. • The remote control does not work in focus when the remote control's shutter release button is being charged. The subject framed in the AF frame will be issued using the Remote Control with a battery installed. In this service). 33 • The self-timer lamp blinks...
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... other object. The film has been used up. See page 12. • Is (E) blinking on the LCD panel? See page 13. 2. Zoom lens retracted automati- • The power is automatically switched OFF if the camera is turned off . See page 18. 3. Symptoms Causes and Remedies 1. See page 9. matically switches itself OFF to save battery power. Insert new battery. See very clear. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may...
... other object. The film has been used up. See page 12. • Is (E) blinking on the LCD panel? See page 13. 2. Zoom lens retracted automati- • The power is automatically switched OFF if the camera is turned off . See page 18. 3. Symptoms Causes and Remedies 1. See page 9. matically switches itself OFF to save battery power. Insert new battery. See very clear. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may...
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SPECIFICATIONS Type Film Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: - Auto film winding (single-frame) Auto film rewinding at the end of rewinding. Auto stop upon completion of roll. Focus lock is possible. Bulb: 1/2 sec.-1min, Electromagnetic release. Cancellation after activation is provided. Standard/panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 83%, Magnification: 0.46X (38mm WIDE) - 1.28X(120mm TELE), Diopter adjustment: -3 to first exposure. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to +...
SPECIFICATIONS Type Film Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: - Auto film winding (single-frame) Auto film rewinding at the end of rewinding. Auto stop upon completion of roll. Focus lock is possible. Bulb: 1/2 sec.-1min, Electromagnetic release. Cancellation after activation is provided. Standard/panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 83%, Magnification: 0.46X (38mm WIDE) - 1.28X(120mm TELE), Diopter adjustment: -3 to first exposure. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to +...
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..., Shutter is locked when ( Q ) is blinking. Battery life: One 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or the equivalent) Approx. 10rolls of 24exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. Possible to 2 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode, Bulb-Sync 1/2 sec. - 1min. Flash: Built-in Auto or Daylight-Sync Mode (ISO 400), EV4 - Month, Day and Year or "Day, Month and Year". 105 (W) x 62.5(H) x 42(D)mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.7") 205g(7.2oz) without battery DATE MODEL Date mechanism: Crystal quartz...
..., Shutter is locked when ( Q ) is blinking. Battery life: One 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or the equivalent) Approx. 10rolls of 24exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. Possible to 2 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode, Bulb-Sync 1/2 sec. - 1min. Flash: Built-in Auto or Daylight-Sync Mode (ISO 400), EV4 - Month, Day and Year or "Day, Month and Year". 105 (W) x 62.5(H) x 42(D)mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.7") 205g(7.2oz) without battery DATE MODEL Date mechanism: Crystal quartz...
