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...by other manufacturers. We do not assume any responsibilities or liability for quick reference. Other major features are shown on your Pentax camera. Combined with the intelligent Power Zoom lenses, the Image size tracking, Zoom clip mode and Zoom effect shooting capabilities are ...the auto bracketing mode in this operating manual thoroughly before use the trailingshutter-curtain sync flash mode. This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch switching to the exciting world of the working...
...by other manufacturers. We do not assume any responsibilities or liability for quick reference. Other major features are shown on your Pentax camera. Combined with the intelligent Power Zoom lenses, the Image size tracking, Zoom clip mode and Zoom effect shooting capabilities are ...the auto bracketing mode in this operating manual thoroughly before use the trailingshutter-curtain sync flash mode. This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch switching to the exciting world of the working...
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...Unloading the film 19 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 21-33 Using the basic exposure mode 21 Using zoom lenses 23 Holding the camera 26 Selecting an autofocus mode 27 Autofocusing 28 Using the focus lock function 30 Taking a picture 31 Using the built-in ... the AF spotbeam 94 Exposure compensation 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 110 Accessories 111-118 Interchangeable focusing screen ...
...Unloading the film 19 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 21-33 Using the basic exposure mode 21 Using zoom lenses 23 Holding the camera 26 Selecting an autofocus mode 27 Autofocusing 28 Using the focus lock function 30 Taking a picture 31 Using the built-in ... the AF spotbeam 94 Exposure compensation 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 110 Accessories 111-118 Interchangeable focusing screen ...
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... )\ Q\ ) ta 2. tery chamber cover. See page 12.) 3. I Open the battery chamber cover and put in a battery 2CR5, according to the markings , i 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...
... )\ Q\ ) ta 2. tery chamber cover. See page 12.) 3. I Open the battery chamber cover and put in a battery 2CR5, according to the markings , i 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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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 the first frame ...
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 the first frame ...
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... incorporate new con- 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-20 SFX./SF1N,SF7/SF10,SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/P3N,P30, LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) ...
... incorporate new con- 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-20 SFX./SF1N,SF7/SF10,SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/P3N,P30, LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) ...
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..., when the main switch is used . Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [ O in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. O*3 O O*4 0*4 0*4 O*4 O O O O O O O O O F lens [KAF] O 0*3 O x X X x O*5 O*5 O O*5 O O*5 O O O A lens [KA] x O* 1 O*3 O x x x x O O O O O O O O x M lens [K] x O * 1 O*3 O x x x x x x O*6 x O*6 x O x*7 x S lens [Screw] x x O x X x x x x O*6 x O*6 x O x*7 x Notes: * 1. Lenses without lens information contacts), center- CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES WilMI Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF...
..., when the main switch is used . Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [ O in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. O*3 O O*4 0*4 0*4 O*4 O O O O O O O O O F lens [KAF] O 0*3 O x X X x O*5 O*5 O O*5 O O*5 O O O A lens [KA] x O* 1 O*3 O x x x x O O O O O O O O x M lens [K] x O * 1 O*3 O x x x x x x O*6 x O*6 x O x*7 x S lens [Screw] x x O x X x x x x O*6 x O*6 x O x*7 x Notes: * 1. Lenses without lens information contacts), center- CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES WilMI Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF...
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These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, " BASIC OPERATION(PREPARATION)" and " BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." NM HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections. • ... read sections I . SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY V. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) III. OTHER • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera - ADVANCED OPERATIONS IV. details can be found in the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new...
These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, " BASIC OPERATION(PREPARATION)" and " BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." NM HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections. • ... read sections I . SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY V. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) III. OTHER • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera - ADVANCED OPERATIONS IV. details can be found in the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new...
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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. (1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP SIM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I.
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USER - Replace the battery as soon 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. ON - Set the main switch to [USER] or [ON] and check ...
USER - Replace the battery as soon 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. ON - Set the main switch to [USER] or [ON] and check ...
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For storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is at the factory. ensure that the main switch is available. * Prevent unexpected operation of the FA zoom lens while you hear a click. * The body mount cap is designed to the right until you are mounting it. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, at tach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully 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 at the factory. ensure that the main switch is available. * Prevent unexpected operation of the FA zoom lens while you hear a click. * The body mount cap is designed to the right until you are mounting it. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, at tach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully 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.
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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.
... 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.
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... or right until the autofocus frame ( 3 appears in the illustra- While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to 2.5D (diopters). Aim the camera at a bright object. NM (4) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 3 0 0 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1 . tion. 2.
... or right until the autofocus frame ( 3 appears in the illustra- While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to 2.5D (diopters). Aim the camera at a bright object. NM (4) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 3 0 0 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1 . tion. 2.
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... release button has two positions. When taking mode only for Programmed AE mode. However, available exposure modes differ depending on the Pentax function as you to other than A position, only the Aperture-priority AE mode is released from the halfway position. However, the... to release the shutter. L T -jg T 71r Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down half way (first position) turns on for when the camera is set at this camera available. Depressing it down (first position) (second position) .11)L _ON -USER 'OFF 0 0 0 0 0 0 The main switch has three positions...
... release button has two positions. When taking mode only for Programmed AE mode. However, available exposure modes differ depending on the Pentax function as you to other than A position, only the Aperture-priority AE mode is released from the halfway position. However, the... to release the shutter. L T -jg T 71r Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down half way (first position) turns on for when the camera is set at this camera available. Depressing it down (first position) (second position) .11)L _ON -USER 'OFF 0 0 0 0 0 0 The main switch has three positions...
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... that first you use a Non-DX coded film, manually 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. This camera can 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 camera. To open the back cover and remove the protective...
... that first you use a Non-DX coded film, manually 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. This camera can 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 camera. To open the back cover and remove the protective...
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..., you can leave the rewound the film leader outside of the roll is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. * When automatic rewinding is not specified with the Pentax function No.12 selection 1 (no automatic rewind),rewind the film as indicated by number of frames on the next page. See ...page 104. Open the back cover and remove the film. * When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct...
..., you can leave the rewound the film leader outside of the roll is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. * When automatic rewinding is not specified with the Pentax function No.12 selection 1 (no automatic rewind),rewind the film as indicated by number of frames on the next page. See ...page 104. Open the back cover and remove the film. * When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct...
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... selects the best combination of automatic exposure modes and drive modes. However, when the [USER-SET] function is selected in the camera's main switch USER position, your desired functions can be set NOT at A position.) Aperture-Priority AE (Aperture ring is set at A position...in flash mode Programmed AE (Aperture ring is set . Available functions with the [USER] position are not available. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This camera offers an advanced range of aperture and shutter speed setting, allowing you to the right. Any other functions are mentioned to take pictures simply by...
... selects the best combination of automatic exposure modes and drive modes. However, when the [USER-SET] function is selected in the camera's main switch USER position, your desired functions can be set NOT at A position.) Aperture-Priority AE (Aperture ring is set at A position...in flash mode Programmed AE (Aperture ring is set . Available functions with the [USER] position are not available. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This camera offers an advanced range of aperture and shutter speed setting, allowing you to the right. Any other functions are mentioned to take pictures simply by...
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... 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- finder. Conversely, the larger CO the number, the more magnified the image appears. * Using...
... 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- finder. Conversely, the larger CO the number, the more magnified the image appears. * Using...
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Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the existing Pentax F lenses. 1. When switched to manual zooming,FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). 2 (DNI.LOONS) ...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 manual; zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. Pull the power zoom ring toward the...
Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the existing Pentax F lenses. 1. When switched to manual zooming,FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). 2 (DNI.LOONS) ...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 manual; zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. Pull the power zoom ring toward the...
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.... a table, tree, or the wall of a building, for instance. * When taking a picture, hold the camera correctly. * While taking a picture at slow shutter speeds of 1 /30 second or slower, or when using a telephoto lens, 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 your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause...
.... a table, tree, or the wall of a building, for instance. * When taking a picture, hold the camera correctly. * While taking a picture at slow shutter speeds of 1 /30 second or slower, or when using a telephoto lens, 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 your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause...
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... lock function is held in the Servo Autofocus Mode (Focus Mode Switch at the moment of the predic- Shooting in 5 the halfway position, the camera continuously fo- 0 cuses on anything within the AF frame [ C 3 ]. * The Servo Autofocus mode allows sharp pictures to be taken of moving... 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 the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. Aim the camera again, and then depress the shutter release button to the halfway position. * If the focus mode switch is ...
... lock function is held in the Servo Autofocus Mode (Focus Mode Switch at the moment of the predic- Shooting in 5 the halfway position, the camera continuously fo- 0 cuses on anything within the AF frame [ C 3 ]. * The Servo Autofocus mode allows sharp pictures to be taken of moving... 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 the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. Aim the camera again, and then depress the shutter release button to the halfway position. * If the focus mode switch is ...