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...an electric shock. shooting with a fixed focusing point is not in helping you very much for buying the Pentax MZ-S camera. can be imprinted for may explode. Features The MZ-S has the following features: • The heavy-duty body enhanced with the flash around infants. •...mark indicates prohibited matters. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in the viewfinder to the equipment. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that small children do not dis- A Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or...
...an electric shock. shooting with a fixed focusing point is not in helping you very much for buying the Pentax MZ-S camera. can be imprinted for may explode. Features The MZ-S has the following features: • The heavy-duty body enhanced with the flash around infants. •...mark indicates prohibited matters. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in the viewfinder to the equipment. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that small children do not dis- A Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or...
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... repaired. Repairs of this nature are very high, such as outlined in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it does not mean that any other liquid, because the camera is minimized. Other precautions • ...is taken from rain, splashing water, or any kind cannot be assessed. Also check for the repair of electrical contact. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is 50°C to - 10'C (122'F to 14"F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is a high-precision mechanism...
... repaired. Repairs of this nature are very high, such as outlined in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it does not mean that any other liquid, because the camera is minimized. Other precautions • ...is taken from rain, splashing water, or any kind cannot be assessed. Also check for the repair of electrical contact. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is 50°C to - 10'C (122'F to 14"F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is a high-precision mechanism...
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... TO DO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES STEP 1 Attaching the Strap STEP 2 Loading the Batteries STEP 3 Attaching a Lens STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter .
... TO DO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES STEP 1 Attaching the Strap STEP 2 Loading the Batteries STEP 3 Attaching a Lens STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter .
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... 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18 exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing • Setting the Exposure: Autoexposure modes (Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture... "Things to Do," and it explains cautions for using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera-
... 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18 exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing • Setting the Exposure: Autoexposure modes (Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture... "Things to Do," and it explains cautions for using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera-
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tam The strap's clasp can store the viewfinder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other strap lug. Step 2 Loading the Batteries 1 As shown in the illustration, open the battery chamber ...
tam The strap's clasp can store the viewfinder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other strap lug. Step 2 Loading the Batteries 1 As shown in the illustration, open the battery chamber ...
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...; The date of the first frame will change in the finder looks sharp. BEFORE TAKING PICTURES' Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter to suit your eye's vision. 1 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to set the correct date and time, see "Setting the Date and Time" on the...
...; The date of the first frame will change in the finder looks sharp. BEFORE TAKING PICTURES' Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter to suit your eye's vision. 1 Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to set the correct date and time, see "Setting the Date and Time" on the...
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... focus. to focus the subject. m Autofocus works with one of the six focus points to ( ttkl p.11). 1 Frame the subject ( 1 Look through the viewfinder and 0 frame the subject. a table, tree, or a wall for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is... also manually select one of second when it 's hard press the shutter release button halfway down position. You can also focus in the viewfinder. When the single AF mode [AF.S] has been set, press the shutter release button halfway down position at [AF.S]. The picture cannot...
... focus. to focus the subject. m Autofocus works with one of the six focus points to ( ttkl p.11). 1 Frame the subject ( 1 Look through the viewfinder and 0 frame the subject. a table, tree, or a wall for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using a telephoto lens, a tripod that is... also manually select one of second when it 's hard press the shutter release button halfway down position. You can also focus in the viewfinder. When the single AF mode [AF.S] has been set, press the shutter release button halfway down position at [AF.S]. The picture cannot...
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... the power zoom lens attached, the lens automatically retracts to the right or left, zooms the lens quickly. • Turning it = The viewfinder indication stays on the subject. However, for 10 seconds after the button is achieved. If it blinks, it to the left. SNOI1VU3dO OISV9...focus point, shutter speed, aperture, flash status) will be focused all points will light up the built-in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button completely. Viewfinder Displays Bar graph Flash status indicator: Blinks when flash is attached, three zooming speeds are hidden and turn the zoom...
... the power zoom lens attached, the lens automatically retracts to the right or left, zooms the lens quickly. • Turning it = The viewfinder indication stays on the subject. However, for 10 seconds after the button is achieved. If it blinks, it to the left. SNOI1VU3dO OISV9...focus point, shutter speed, aperture, flash status) will be focused all points will light up the built-in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button completely. Viewfinder Displays Bar graph Flash status indicator: Blinks when flash is attached, three zooming speeds are hidden and turn the zoom...
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To set the built-in flash to fire even when there is adequate existing light. I 9a F4.5 SNOI1VElad0 OISV8 The built-in the viewfinder and on , then press the flash pop-up and starts to prevent camera shake. When the built-in flash is charged and ready to fire, [$] ... FLASH The basic procedure for using the built-in flash is beyond the effective range of thumb the distance for using the built-in the viewfinder. What to do not attach a hood to "Using external flash" on the LCD panel and in flash (which varies with the lens used and the...
To set the built-in flash to fire even when there is adequate existing light. I 9a F4.5 SNOI1VElad0 OISV8 The built-in the viewfinder and on , then press the flash pop-up and starts to prevent camera shake. When the built-in flash is charged and ready to fire, [$] ... FLASH The basic procedure for using the built-in flash is beyond the effective range of thumb the distance for using the built-in the viewfinder. What to do not attach a hood to "Using external flash" on the LCD panel and in flash (which varies with the lens used and the...
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... main switch to lock it in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it easy for flash photography, [$] will blink in the viewfinder, you can take another flash picture. AF illuminator When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down . This is to recharge automatically. The j indicator may... cause vignetting in flash will fire and then will start to reduce the chances of red eye from occurring in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel, then press the shutter release button. When j is displayed again on the LCD panel or in the...
... main switch to lock it in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it easy for flash photography, [$] will blink in the viewfinder, you can take another flash picture. AF illuminator When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down . This is to recharge automatically. The j indicator may... cause vignetting in flash will fire and then will start to reduce the chances of red eye from occurring in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel, then press the shutter release button. When j is displayed again on the LCD panel or in the...
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Total No. Imprint density Selected item in the viewfinder is imprinted. For 1-second shutter speed, [1"] is imprinted. Aperture Aperture displayed in the Pentax Function F15 is imprinted. If the density is too low or too high, adjust it = Exposure data imprinting is powered by the... When non-FIFA lenses or accessories having no information contacts as shown below. If both auto bracketing and exposure compensation value are taken in the viewfinder is reset to [001]. 3 Hold down the lock release button and turn the exposure compensation dial to display [OFF] or [ON]on ...
Total No. Imprint density Selected item in the viewfinder is imprinted. For 1-second shutter speed, [1"] is imprinted. Aperture Aperture displayed in the Pentax Function F15 is imprinted. If the density is too low or too high, adjust it = Exposure data imprinting is powered by the... When non-FIFA lenses or accessories having no information contacts as shown below. If both auto bracketing and exposure compensation value are taken in the viewfinder is reset to [001]. 3 Hold down the lock release button and turn the exposure compensation dial to display [OFF] or [ON]on ...
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...existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of new lithium CR2 batteries handy. Enabled • If the camera has not been used under Pentax testing conditions. ies. Actual battery life and performance may still display the low battery warning 4=a even with a new set of the times) ...is popped up. All the batteries should be off , you can be taken with built-in flash: Disabled Automatic firing when built-in the viewfinder will be of film rolls at 20"C/68'F about 50 rolls about 15 rolls about 8 rolls about 2 hours • CR2 batteries were used...
...existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of new lithium CR2 batteries handy. Enabled • If the camera has not been used under Pentax testing conditions. ies. Actual battery life and performance may still display the low battery warning 4=a even with a new set of the times) ...is popped up. All the batteries should be off , you can be taken with built-in flash: Disabled Automatic firing when built-in the viewfinder will be of film rolls at 20"C/68'F about 50 rolls about 15 rolls about 8 rolls about 2 hours • CR2 batteries were used...
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... drive switch to [ 1. 3 tar! Use the self-timer when you want to be taken about 12 sec. Preventing stray light from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap or use mirror lockup to prevent camera shake. 1 Setting the self-timer mode (I SELF-TIMER MODE After you ...release button halfway down to [ ]. CAMERA OPERATION I Turn the main switch to move away from entering the eyepiece Underexposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation. If you use AE lock function (t.t p.66). ,c •, I Detaching Eyecup FL Attaching the finder cap 2 Using the ...
... drive switch to [ 1. 3 tar! Use the self-timer when you want to be taken about 12 sec. Preventing stray light from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap or use mirror lockup to prevent camera shake. 1 Setting the self-timer mode (I SELF-TIMER MODE After you ...release button halfway down to [ ]. CAMERA OPERATION I Turn the main switch to move away from entering the eyepiece Underexposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation. If you use AE lock function (t.t p.66). ,c •, I Detaching Eyecup FL Attaching the finder cap 2 Using the ...
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...) Turn the exposure compensation dial to a single-frame shooting for only underexposure or overex- CAMERA OPERATION liert Auto bracketing in the viewfinder and the current exposure compensation amount blinks. The bar graph is cancelled. The auto bracketing mode is displayed in combination with exposure compensation... 3rd frame=+2EV • Taking pictures of the focusing status. 2. •Hold down to focus the subject. In the viewfinder, the bar graph indicates the correct exposure for about 20 sec. posure shots by combining the operation with the drive modes You ...
...) Turn the exposure compensation dial to a single-frame shooting for only underexposure or overex- CAMERA OPERATION liert Auto bracketing in the viewfinder and the current exposure compensation amount blinks. The bar graph is cancelled. The auto bracketing mode is displayed in combination with exposure compensation... 3rd frame=+2EV • Taking pictures of the focusing status. 2. •Hold down to focus the subject. In the viewfinder, the bar graph indicates the correct exposure for about 20 sec. posure shots by combining the operation with the drive modes You ...
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... shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed. This mode is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will be displayed on the LCD panel. • With the HOLD switch set the desired shutter speed. The picture-taking information (focus ...down . Use a flash if the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed and aperture setting display in the viewfinder. 3 'Check the viewfinder information and press the shutter release button completely. tent What to the right position [On] the shutter speed cannot be changed. •...
... shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed. This mode is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will be displayed on the LCD panel. • With the HOLD switch set the desired shutter speed. The picture-taking information (focus ...down . Use a flash if the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed and aperture setting display in the viewfinder. 3 'Check the viewfinder information and press the shutter release button completely. tent What to the right position [On] the shutter speed cannot be changed. •...
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...it means that the camera cannot expose the picture correctly even if the shutter speed is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. 3 Check the viewfinder information and press the shutter release button completely. (nri2iiril • 6o F5.5 CSC, AVF5 .0] El • SNOLLVI:13d0 ...❑30NVA0V Lil Av F- - 2 Using Aperture-Priority AE Mode ..1 ,Look through the viewfinder and frame the subject. The picture-taking information (focus point area, shutter speed, aperture value, flash status) is adjusted. tem If both the ...
...it means that the camera cannot expose the picture correctly even if the shutter speed is displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder. 3 Check the viewfinder information and press the shutter release button completely. (nri2iiril • 6o F5.5 CSC, AVF5 .0] El • SNOLLVI:13d0 ...❑30NVA0V Lil Av F- - 2 Using Aperture-Priority AE Mode ..1 ,Look through the viewfinder and frame the subject. The picture-taking information (focus point area, shutter speed, aperture value, flash status) is adjusted. tem If both the ...
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... blinks, it indicates overexposure. Incorrect exposure setting Correct exposure setting 0 (oo:ou) 25o P-1.0 fuu:uul • 5oo F4.0 gal About the viewfinder bar graph If the [ ] dots are in the plus side, it means that a correct exposure has not been set to the right position ... the desired aperture setting while holding down . If multiple [ • ]dots are displayed on the bar graph, it is displayed in the viewfinder will blink. If the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture (larger f/number), if available; The picture-taking creatively under or over...
... blinks, it indicates overexposure. Incorrect exposure setting Correct exposure setting 0 (oo:ou) 25o P-1.0 fuu:uul • 5oo F4.0 gal About the viewfinder bar graph If the [ ] dots are in the plus side, it means that a correct exposure has not been set to the right position ... the desired aperture setting while holding down . If multiple [ • ]dots are displayed on the bar graph, it is displayed in the viewfinder will blink. If the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture (larger f/number), if available; The picture-taking creatively under or over...
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...shutter release button is useful for the long exposures required for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera's built-in the viewfinder. (3.,Keep pressing the shutter release button, and let go when the desired exposure time elapses. tem Exposure compensation does not work... in 0.5EV steps. IC! 3 Check the viewfinder information and press the shutter release button completely. lit2= What to +3EV in the Bulb Exposure Mode. 1 Setting the exposure compensation I...
...shutter release button is useful for the long exposures required for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera's built-in the viewfinder. (3.,Keep pressing the shutter release button, and let go when the desired exposure time elapses. tem Exposure compensation does not work... in 0.5EV steps. IC! 3 Check the viewfinder information and press the shutter release button completely. lit2= What to +3EV in the Bulb Exposure Mode. 1 Setting the exposure compensation I...
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... and bulb exposures. 2 setting spot metering ( t0i 'p.70). The current exposure setting will be displayed. .1111C1 Bar graph in the viewfinder When using exposure compensation a bar graph is dispiayed in on the reflectivity of the subject to be metered a certain amount of the metered... [EV]: lowermost tick e Note: One tick is too small for exposure. 0 SETTING THE EXPOSURE MODE 2 Lock the exposure setting 1 Look through the viewfinder and position the area to be used with the locked exposure setting. • To cancel AE lock, press the AE lock button again. (• 1...
... and bulb exposures. 2 setting spot metering ( t0i 'p.70). The current exposure setting will be displayed. .1111C1 Bar graph in the viewfinder When using exposure compensation a bar graph is dispiayed in on the reflectivity of the subject to be metered a certain amount of the metered... [EV]: lowermost tick e Note: One tick is too small for exposure. 0 SETTING THE EXPOSURE MODE 2 Lock the exposure setting 1 Look through the viewfinder and position the area to be used with the locked exposure setting. • To cancel AE lock, press the AE lock button again. (• 1...
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... With multi-segment metering, the scene in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions. LLL 2 )Check the viewfinder information, then press the shutter release button completely. Multi-segment metering is metered by the user. Creative exposure control is ...to I USING MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This mode automatically measures light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in the viewfinder is recommended for back lighted or spotlighted scenes like the Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode. SNOI1V83dO 030NVACIV SWITCHING THE METERING MODE Multi ...
... With multi-segment metering, the scene in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions. LLL 2 )Check the viewfinder information, then press the shutter release button completely. Multi-segment metering is metered by the user. Creative exposure control is ...to I USING MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This mode automatically measures light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in the viewfinder is recommended for back lighted or spotlighted scenes like the Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode. SNOI1V83dO 030NVACIV SWITCHING THE METERING MODE Multi ...