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... accessories made by other manufacturers. Combined with or actual damage to your purchase of this camera has a variety of the working parts are shown on your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibilities or liability for quick reference. Multi(8)-segment metering -... • Predictive autofocus • 3 different metering systems - This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch switching to use of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! Spot metering - The built-in flash in the...
... accessories made by other manufacturers. Combined with or actual damage to your purchase of this camera has a variety of the working parts are shown on your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibilities or liability for quick reference. Multi(8)-segment metering -... • Predictive autofocus • 3 different metering systems - This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch switching to use of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! Spot metering - The built-in flash in the...
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... How to use ! (For beginner) 4 Camera and lens mount 6 Camera functions available with flash 95 Selecting the desired programmed exposure line 96 Pentax functions 98 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 106 Using a Pentax dedicated external flash 107 About contrast-control flash photography...Illumination of field 117 About the infrared index 118 OTHERS 119^•135 Precautions on battery 119 Precautions for your camera 120 Troubleshooting 122 Specifications 124 Program line 126 Warranty policy 128 ADVANCED OPERATION 34-118 Focusing on a subject manually...
... How to use ! (For beginner) 4 Camera and lens mount 6 Camera functions available with flash 95 Selecting the desired programmed exposure line 96 Pentax functions 98 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 106 Using a Pentax dedicated external flash 107 About contrast-control flash photography...Illumination of field 117 About the infrared index 118 OTHERS 119^•135 Precautions on battery 119 Precautions for your camera 120 Troubleshooting 122 Specifications 124 Program line 126 Warranty policy 128 ADVANCED OPERATION 34-118 Focusing on a subject manually...
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... 2. See page 12.) 3. Selecting the power zoom mode 5. See page 15 Mounting the lens I See page 10. ) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn lens aperture ring to the A position.( See page 22. 00 tos 65 Push the power zoom ring forward until it clicks and the...
... 2. See page 12.) 3. Selecting the power zoom mode 5. See page 15 Mounting the lens I See page 10. ) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn lens aperture ring to the A position.( See page 22. 00 tos 65 Push the power zoom ring forward until it clicks and the...
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....) 8. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover. Selecting the autofocus mode 0 Ol3000000OD esesea 0020 0 Open the back cover of the camera, insert a roll of film align the end of the film leader with the power zoom ring Set the focus mode switch to [SINGLE]. (See page...
....) 8. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover. Selecting the autofocus mode 0 Ol3000000OD esesea 0020 0 Open the back cover of the camera, insert a roll of film align the end of the film leader with the power zoom ring Set the focus mode switch to [SINGLE]. (See page...
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... incorporate new contacts to this camera with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K. (A) through (C): Have "A"(auto)" position on existing Kmount cameras. Pentax FA lenses operate on the lens aperture ring. tacts as follows : K..-mount ...Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- CAMERA AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount type Lens type (A) KAF2-mount Pentax-FA lens (B) K.F-mount (C) K. mount Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens, Camera name Z-lp/PZ-1P, Z-1/PZ-1 Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20,PZ...
... incorporate new contacts to this camera with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K. (A) through (C): Have "A"(auto)" position on existing Kmount cameras. Pentax FA lenses operate on the lens aperture ring. tacts as follows : K..-mount ...Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- CAMERA AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount type Lens type (A) KAF2-mount Pentax-FA lens (B) K.F-mount (C) K. mount Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens, Camera name Z-lp/PZ-1P, Z-1/PZ-1 Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20,PZ...
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... viewfinder. * 3. weighted metering or spot metering is set with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Lenses without lens information contacts), center- For lenses made earlier than Pentax-M (lenses without lens information contacts, the aperture cannot be set to the [USER] ... Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Hyper Manual Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(8)-segment metering Approx. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES WilMI Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual...
... viewfinder. * 3. weighted metering or spot metering is set with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Lenses without lens information contacts), center- For lenses made earlier than Pentax-M (lenses without lens information contacts, the aperture cannot be set to the [USER] ... Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Hyper Manual Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(8)-segment metering Approx. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES WilMI Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual...
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...PHOTOGRAPHY V. details can be found in the following sections, allowing you want to begin taking pictures with this camera - ADVANCED OPERATIONS IV. OTHER • If you to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read "BATTERY PRECAUTIONS" (page 119), 'TAKING CARE OF YOUR... CAMERA" and "WARRANTY POLICY" (page 128) before using your camera. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) III. NM HOW ...
...PHOTOGRAPHY V. details can be found in the following sections, allowing you want to begin taking pictures with this camera - ADVANCED OPERATIONS IV. OTHER • If you to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read "BATTERY PRECAUTIONS" (page 119), 'TAKING CARE OF YOUR... CAMERA" and "WARRANTY POLICY" (page 128) before using your camera. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) III. NM HOW ...
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(1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP SIM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) tl 1 0 Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. * There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hotshoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.
(1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP SIM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) tl 1 0 Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. * There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hotshoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.
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... main switch to [USER] or [ON] and check that the LCD panel shows the information as shown above may be released and all camera settings except the exposure counter, Pentax function settings, the User-set function, and film speed [ISO] return to warn you. starts blinking, the shutter cannot be different if...
... main switch to [USER] or [ON] and check that the LCD panel shows the information as shown above may be released and all camera settings except the exposure counter, Pentax function settings, the User-set function, and film speed [ISO] return to warn you. starts blinking, the shutter cannot be different if...
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Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, at tach the lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at OFF (3) MOUNTING THE LENS 1 2 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1 Remove the body mount cap 0 and the rear lens cap 0 as shown in the illustration. 2. For storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available. * Prevent unexpected operation of the FA zoom lens while you are mounting it fully to the right until you hear a click. * The body mount cap is at the factory. ensure that the main switch is designed to the camera body, and turn it .
Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, at tach the lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at OFF (3) MOUNTING THE LENS 1 2 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1 Remove the body mount cap 0 and the rear lens cap 0 as shown in the illustration. 2. For storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available. * Prevent unexpected operation of the FA zoom lens while you are mounting it fully to the right until you hear a click. * The body mount cap is at the factory. ensure that the main switch is designed to the camera body, and turn it .
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... it to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. * To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufactures. * The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. 3 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) O 3.
... it to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. * To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufactures. * The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. 3 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) O 3.
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Aim the camera at a bright object. tion. 2. After adjustment, reattach the Eyecup Fo into the accessory mounting grooves of the viewfinder. * To attach the Eyecup Fo, slide it ...
Aim the camera at a bright object. tion. 2. After adjustment, reattach the Eyecup Fo into the accessory mounting grooves of the viewfinder. * To attach the Eyecup Fo, slide it ...
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...ring is set to learn where the first position is set when [USER-SET] function is . * The exposure meter stays on the Pentax function as you to prevent camera shake. * Before loading a roll of this position. [ OFF ]: OFF position (for Programmed AE mode. When taking mode only ...in use). Depressing it down to release the shutter. See page 100. [ USER ]: User position. For other functions can be set at this camera available. However, the desired exposure modes and other available functions, see page 21. (5) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (6) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OM (...
...ring is set to learn where the first position is set when [USER-SET] function is . * The exposure meter stays on the Pentax function as you to prevent camera shake. * Before loading a roll of this position. [ OFF ]: OFF position (for Programmed AE mode. When taking mode only ...in use). Depressing it down to release the shutter. See page 100. [ USER ]: User position. For other functions can be set at this camera available. However, the desired exposure modes and other available functions, see page 21. (5) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (6) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OM (...
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... BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) * We suggest that first you use a Non-DX coded film, manually set the ISO film speed. This camera can set for the first time after purchase, open the camera's back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow. 2. To open the back cover and... film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set a DX-coded film speed within the range ISO 25 to 5000. * If you operate the camera with no film loaded to shade the camera. See page 106. * Before loading a film for the...
... BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) * We suggest that first you use a Non-DX coded film, manually set the ISO film speed. This camera can set for the first time after purchase, open the camera's back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow. 2. To open the back cover and... film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set a DX-coded film speed within the range ISO 25 to 5000. * If you operate the camera with no film loaded to shade the camera. See page 106. * Before loading a film for the...
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... the film. * During rewinding, [ ] blinks on the film canister. Before opening the back cover, check that [ Q ] is not specified with the Pentax function No.12 selection 1 (no automatic rewind),rewind the film as indicated by number of frames have been used up as explained in "Rewinding a Film... pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the end of the frame. * Using the Pentax function, you can leave the rewound the film leader outside of the roll is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. * When automatic rewinding is blinking. 2. After the last frame of ...
... the film. * During rewinding, [ ] blinks on the film canister. Before opening the back cover, check that [ Q ] is not specified with the Pentax function No.12 selection 1 (no automatic rewind),rewind the film as indicated by number of frames have been used up as explained in "Rewinding a Film... pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the end of the frame. * Using the Pentax function, you can leave the rewound the film leader outside of the roll is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. * When automatic rewinding is blinking. 2. After the last frame of ...
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...Flash exposure compensation Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode Program line not available not available not available normal In the User position, the camera automatically selects the best combination of automatic exposure modes and drive modes. However, when the [USER-SET] function is set ....functions are mentioned to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. See details on page 74. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This camera offers an advanced range of aperture and shutter speed setting, allowing you to the right. (1) USING THE BASIC EXPOSURE MODE MEI (...
...Flash exposure compensation Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode Program line not available not available not available normal In the User position, the camera automatically selects the best combination of automatic exposure modes and drive modes. However, when the [USER-SET] function is set ....functions are mentioned to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. See details on page 74. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This camera offers an advanced range of aperture and shutter speed setting, allowing you to the right. (1) USING THE BASIC EXPOSURE MODE MEI (...
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Conversely, the larger CO the number, the more magnified the image appears. * Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this - 4 'arm camera can be used only in the manual mode. 0 z 0 2 Wideangle Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release ...button to use the power zoom (motorized zoom) 0 function. * When mounting an existing Pentax-F Zoom lens, this camera al- Telephoto (2) USING ZOOM LENSES MIN Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the ...
Conversely, the larger CO the number, the more magnified the image appears. * Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this - 4 'arm camera can be used only in the manual mode. 0 z 0 2 Wideangle Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release ...button to use the power zoom (motorized zoom) 0 function. * When mounting an existing Pentax-F Zoom lens, this camera al- Telephoto (2) USING ZOOM LENSES MIN Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the ...
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...) NOIIVII3d0 OISVS a 36 Mak% 28 4D5 010 CCS. 2. 36 Feria 18. 105 O Using the manual zoom function * When the zoom ring is pulled towards the camera body, the zooming mode is switched to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes... the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to manual; When switched to manual zooming,FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the existing Pentax F lenses. 1. zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. Pull the power zoom ring toward the...
...) NOIIVII3d0 OISVS a 36 Mak% 28 4D5 010 CCS. 2. 36 Feria 18. 105 O Using the manual zoom function * When the zoom ring is pulled towards the camera body, the zooming mode is switched to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes... the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to manual; When switched to manual zooming,FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the existing Pentax F lenses. 1. zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. Pull the power zoom ring toward the...
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... vertically BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) For best results, be sure to avoid camera shake. a table, tree, or the wall of a building, for instance. * When taking a picture at slow shutter speeds of 1 /30 second or slower, or when using a ..., a tripod and optional "Cable switch F" are recommended. 1)\ O , * When using a ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold the camera correctly. * While taking a picture, hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will...
... vertically BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) For best results, be sure to avoid camera shake. a table, tree, or the wall of a building, for instance. * When taking a picture at slow shutter speeds of 1 /30 second or slower, or when using a ..., a tripod and optional "Cable switch F" are recommended. 1)\ O , * When using a ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold the camera correctly. * While taking a picture, hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will...
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...[SINGLE].) * The shutter cannot be released until the subject comes into focus. * Depress the shutter release button down fully. * When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set to be released whether or not your finger off the shutter release button. See page 30. * Once [ 0 ]..., to maintain sharp focus on anything within the AF frame [ C 3 ]. * The Servo Autofocus mode allows sharp pictures to [SERVO,] the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation. If the shutter release button is lit in focus. * To take a picture, depress the shutter release ...
...[SINGLE].) * The shutter cannot be released until the subject comes into focus. * Depress the shutter release button down fully. * When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set to be released whether or not your finger off the shutter release button. See page 30. * Once [ 0 ]..., to maintain sharp focus on anything within the AF frame [ C 3 ]. * The Servo Autofocus mode allows sharp pictures to [SERVO,] the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation. If the shutter release button is lit in focus. * To take a picture, depress the shutter release ...