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Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed on the front and back flaps of this manual, so keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this instruction guide carefully for a full explanation of lenses and ... Tracking Mode' . Read this guide. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are not made by first time users and serious photographer. This camera is a high-precision, fully automated. autofocus 35mm SLR camera that makes it easier for the photographer to -your Pentax camera, We do not assume any responsibility or...
Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed on the front and back flaps of this manual, so keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this instruction guide carefully for a full explanation of lenses and ... Tracking Mode' . Read this guide. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are not made by first time users and serious photographer. This camera is a high-precision, fully automated. autofocus 35mm SLR camera that makes it easier for the photographer to -your Pentax camera, We do not assume any responsibility or...
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... ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (3) have the following attachments. Lens (5) is an older screw type lens that is used with all other K -mount cameras. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N...
... ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (3) have the following attachments. Lens (5) is an older screw type lens that is used with all other K -mount cameras. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N...
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... Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual Mode 38 PREPARATIONS Using Bulb Mode 41 Fastening camera strap 5 Exposure compensation 42 Installing the battery 6 Viewfinder warnings 43 Main switch 7 Advanced use of the Built...-in flash 44 Mounting the lens 8 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 4E Loading the film 10 Camera functions with various lenses 50 Soft case 13 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 51 Holding the camera & preventing camera shake 14 Manual focusing 52 Focusing in matte area 53 BASIC ...
... Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual Mode 38 PREPARATIONS Using Bulb Mode 41 Fastening camera strap 5 Exposure compensation 42 Installing the battery 6 Viewfinder warnings 43 Main switch 7 Advanced use of the Built...-in flash 44 Mounting the lens 8 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 4E Loading the film 10 Camera functions with various lenses 50 Soft case 13 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 51 Holding the camera & preventing camera shake 14 Manual focusing 52 Focusing in matte area 53 BASIC ...
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...by dividing the image into the overall metering. In contrast, Multi (6)-segment metering enables the camera to AF frame. Underexposure warning in manual mode/ Decreased exposure compensation in manual mode - VIEWFINDER INDICATION Li C • [tat 0 I Autofocus frame 'a Indicates ... P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator + Overexposure warning in manual mode/ Increased exposure compensation in programmed AE mode O Proper exposure indication in programmed AE mode In this Operating Manual, autofocus frame is a method for obtaining optimal exposure of subjects. ...
...by dividing the image into the overall metering. In contrast, Multi (6)-segment metering enables the camera to AF frame. Underexposure warning in manual mode/ Decreased exposure compensation in manual mode - VIEWFINDER INDICATION Li C • [tat 0 I Autofocus frame 'a Indicates ... P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator + Overexposure warning in manual mode/ Increased exposure compensation in programmed AE mode O Proper exposure indication in programmed AE mode In this Operating Manual, autofocus frame is a method for obtaining optimal exposure of subjects. ...
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SNOLL3Nnd MVO 0 3. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway down while looking through the viewfinder and be sure that the [ P setting appears at the top right corner of the subject and selects the aperture and shutter speed automatically for the optimum exposure. * For instructions on pp.20 and 21. 19 When the [ indicator in the viewfinder and [EU indicator in the LCD panel start blinking, use the built-in flash unit, as explained on Metered Manual mode, refer to p.38.
SNOLL3Nnd MVO 0 3. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway down while looking through the viewfinder and be sure that the [ P setting appears at the top right corner of the subject and selects the aperture and shutter speed automatically for the optimum exposure. * For instructions on pp.20 and 21. 19 When the [ indicator in the viewfinder and [EU indicator in the LCD panel start blinking, use the built-in flash unit, as explained on Metered Manual mode, refer to p.38.
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The shutter will be released in this Operating Manual. If your eye from the camera. 29 Withdrawing your subject is activated causes light to enter the viewfinder window, thereby underexposing the film. The interval of the viewfinder, refer to focus ... function. Press the shutter release button halfway to the Focus-Lock section in about 12 seconds. 2 2. An electronic beep sound indicates that comes with the camera.
The shutter will be released in this Operating Manual. If your eye from the camera. 29 Withdrawing your subject is activated causes light to enter the viewfinder window, thereby underexposing the film. The interval of the viewfinder, refer to focus ... function. Press the shutter release button halfway to the Focus-Lock section in about 12 seconds. 2 2. An electronic beep sound indicates that comes with the camera.
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... mode When you press the Hyper button, the shutter speed is selected, you manually selected. If the I exposure indicator blinks after pushing the Hyper button. Hyper Manual Mode Hyper Manual is being pressed. 40 the camera can riot set the exposure for the new singly press the Hyper button again.... Proper speed and exposure is auto matically selected by the camera based on the aperture you will see the I exposure indicator in the full manual mode, setting both aperture and shutter speed. then with the press of the Hyper button you ...
... mode When you press the Hyper button, the shutter speed is selected, you manually selected. If the I exposure indicator blinks after pushing the Hyper button. Hyper Manual Mode Hyper Manual is being pressed. 40 the camera can riot set the exposure for the new singly press the Hyper button again.... Proper speed and exposure is auto matically selected by the camera based on the aperture you will see the I exposure indicator in the full manual mode, setting both aperture and shutter speed. then with the press of the Hyper button you ...
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... one fresh 6 V lithium battery, a long-time exposure of approximately 12 hours is held down. In the bulb mode, no exposure indications appear in the Metered Manual mode until the [ b. USING THE BULB MODE 7 161185.635 0 0 • • 41, Use the bulb function for firing the shutter without vibrating the...
... one fresh 6 V lithium battery, a long-time exposure of approximately 12 hours is held down. In the bulb mode, no exposure indications appear in the Metered Manual mode until the [ b. USING THE BULB MODE 7 161185.635 0 0 • • 41, Use the bulb function for firing the shutter without vibrating the...
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... ed flash unit. 2. Turn on . the shutter speed changes to the Programmed AE mode. 3. use a Pentax dedicated flash 1 Using the TTL Auto mode Wish fu 1. Set the camera to 1/100 auto matically. 5. After charging. To comfirm that the flash has been charged, lightly press the shutter release ...button. Set the flash mode to the Metered Manual mode. 46) Focus and shoot. * Slow speed sync flash...
... ed flash unit. 2. Turn on . the shutter speed changes to the Programmed AE mode. 3. use a Pentax dedicated flash 1 Using the TTL Auto mode Wish fu 1. Set the camera to 1/100 auto matically. 5. After charging. To comfirm that the flash has been charged, lightly press the shutter release ...button. Set the flash mode to the Metered Manual mode. 46) Focus and shoot. * Slow speed sync flash...
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..., AF200SAor AF160SA. TTL Auto flash mode. Warning: Use of flash units made by other manufacturers may damage the circuitry of your camera. •TYPE A: Built-in the viewfinder. The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically in the Programmed AE mode when using...the aperture as displayed on the flash calculation panel on the rear of flash functions Camera functions After charging, the camera changes automatically to the flash's sync speed. Slow speed synchronization in the Metered Manual mode AF spotbeam Trailing curtain sync flash Contrast control mode TYPE A TYPE B TYPE...
..., AF200SAor AF160SA. TTL Auto flash mode. Warning: Use of flash units made by other manufacturers may damage the circuitry of your camera. •TYPE A: Built-in the viewfinder. The aperture and shutter speed are adjusted automatically in the Programmed AE mode when using...the aperture as displayed on the flash calculation panel on the rear of flash functions Camera functions After charging, the camera changes automatically to the flash's sync speed. Slow speed synchronization in the Metered Manual mode AF spotbeam Trailing curtain sync flash Contrast control mode TYPE A TYPE B TYPE...
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...it is set to the Programmed AE mode. Even when using the flash unit in manual mode. The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam for dark and hard to autofocus subjects to assist the camera's autofocus system. To charge again. To charge again, press the shutter release button ...the lens You can use the Contrast Control mode [Refer to the instruction manual for your flash.] Even when using the flash unit in manual mode, its mode switches automatically to the Programmed TTL Auto mode if the camera is left unused about three minutes after charging. AF330FTZ * The flash ...
...it is set to the Programmed AE mode. Even when using the flash unit in manual mode. The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam for dark and hard to autofocus subjects to assist the camera's autofocus system. To charge again. To charge again, press the shutter release button ...the lens You can use the Contrast Control mode [Refer to the instruction manual for your flash.] Even when using the flash unit in manual mode, its mode switches automatically to the Programmed TTL Auto mode if the camera is left unused about three minutes after charging. AF330FTZ * The flash ...
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..., AF330FTZ, AF240FT] Slow-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 ) When using type D flash in the table. You cannot obtain proper exposure if the camera is automatically set to the Programmed AE mode. 2) When using Two-Level Auto or... Three-Level Auto (red, green, or yellow settings), the aperture changes as shown in the MS [Manual Synchro] or M [Manual]mode, adjust the aperture as the...
..., AF330FTZ, AF240FT] Slow-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 ) When using type D flash in the table. You cannot obtain proper exposure if the camera is automatically set to the Programmed AE mode. 2) When using Two-Level Auto or... Three-Level Auto (red, green, or yellow settings), the aperture changes as shown in the MS [Manual Synchro] or M [Manual]mode, adjust the aperture as the...
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...Pentax FA zoom lenses only. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to inside cover. 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode Programmed AE Mode Metered Manual... finder [FI=Focus Indicator] Note 3: For lenses with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Note 2: Manual focusing based on the [ 0 ] indicators in -Focus" can be used .)
...Pentax FA zoom lenses only. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to inside cover. 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode Programmed AE Mode Metered Manual... finder [FI=Focus Indicator] Note 3: For lenses with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Note 2: Manual focusing based on the [ 0 ] indicators in -Focus" can be used .)
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... fast. 4) Subjects with horizontal lines or with an ordinary polarizing filter. Warnings About Accessories••• The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing using the matte focusing area surrounding the AF frame. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS 13 I I i v r t .7j 7:,;"›, C III ---" ... or darker, first set the lens to an f/ 4.5, focus the lens on using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 When shooting at an equal distance from the camera or use the matte area in the foreground and background of the AF frame. 6) Subjects positioned against...
... fast. 4) Subjects with horizontal lines or with an ordinary polarizing filter. Warnings About Accessories••• The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing using the matte focusing area surrounding the AF frame. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS 13 I I i v r t .7j 7:,;"›, C III ---" ... or darker, first set the lens to an f/ 4.5, focus the lens on using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 When shooting at an equal distance from the camera or use the matte area in the foreground and background of the AF frame. 6) Subjects positioned against...
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... the Fl (Focus Indication) system in the viewfinder. and KAF2-mount lenses set at [ MF ] operate the same way. * Screw mount lenses mounted on the camera with a maximum aperture of the lens to the [ MF ] position. 2. To take a picture. An electronic beep signals that the subject is obtained. 52 or K -mount... lenses with the optional "Mount Adapter K- Set the focus mode lever to the left or right. 3. 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When using older KA- When you can...
... the Fl (Focus Indication) system in the viewfinder. and KAF2-mount lenses set at [ MF ] operate the same way. * Screw mount lenses mounted on the camera with a maximum aperture of the lens to the [ MF ] position. 2. To take a picture. An electronic beep signals that the subject is obtained. 52 or K -mount... lenses with the optional "Mount Adapter K- Set the focus mode lever to the left or right. 3. 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When using older KA- When you can...
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... infra. As shown in the figure, if the focal length scale is with the infrared index. The optimum exposure cannot be achieved in the Metered Manual mode. 55 Instead, set at f/22 USING THE INFRARED INDEX 17 4 .-6. 0411,11 I j lwi -H.. Aperture set at f/4 Aperture set at 28, adjust the ... to 28 on the lens distance boomOmo- ' .4 Py scale and turn the focusing ring so the point you memorized aligns with visible light. Once the camera adjusts the focus, set the focus mode lever to [ Next, memorize the focus point on the infrared index. Purr.. 20-80_ - -4 r ,s pr.satAx ...
... infra. As shown in the figure, if the focal length scale is with the infrared index. The optimum exposure cannot be achieved in the Metered Manual mode. 55 Instead, set at f/22 USING THE INFRARED INDEX 17 4 .-6. 0411,11 I j lwi -H.. Aperture set at f/4 Aperture set at 28, adjust the ... to 28 on the lens distance boomOmo- ' .4 Py scale and turn the focusing ring so the point you memorized aligns with visible light. Once the camera adjusts the focus, set the focus mode lever to [ Next, memorize the focus point on the infrared index. Purr.. 20-80_ - -4 r ,s pr.satAx ...
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The battery warning [ 0 ] indication appears. The camera is complete. The subject is difficult to autofocus cannot be focused. p.29 Wait until charging is in the [ MF ] manual focus mode. p.6 Re-insert the battery properly. p.15 Use the focus-lock technique on a subject which is not inserted properly. Replace the battery. The battery ...
The battery warning [ 0 ] indication appears. The camera is complete. The subject is difficult to autofocus cannot be focused. p.29 Wait until charging is in the [ MF ] manual focus mode. p.6 Re-insert the battery properly. p.15 Use the focus-lock technique on a subject which is not inserted properly. Replace the battery. The battery ...
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... switch of the lens out forward until charging is set at [ P ]. Push the power zoom ring of the camera at [ P ]. p.24 Clear the Image Size Tracking mode. _,-----'---' SNOIDNI111VN011100V Symptoms Built-in the [ MF ] manual focus setting. The [ .4. ] indicator in the Programmed AE mode. Zoom Clip mode can not be set . The Image...
... switch of the lens out forward until charging is set at [ P ]. Push the power zoom ring of the camera at [ P ]. p.24 Clear the Image Size Tracking mode. _,-----'---' SNOIDNI111VN011100V Symptoms Built-in the [ MF ] manual focus setting. The [ .4. ] indicator in the Programmed AE mode. Zoom Clip mode can not be set . The Image...