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... of the working parts are shown on your Pentax camera. Center-weighted metering • User-set function • Enable to the Shutter-priority AE mode or the Aperturepriority AE mode from the use the trailingshutter-curtain sync flash mode. Spot metering - The names of this... operating manual thoroughly before use the auto bracketing mode in the Manual exposure mode. This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism...
... of the working parts are shown on your Pentax camera. Center-weighted metering • User-set function • Enable to the Shutter-priority AE mode or the Aperturepriority AE mode from the use the trailingshutter-curtain sync flash mode. Spot metering - The names of this... operating manual thoroughly before use the auto bracketing mode in the Manual exposure mode. This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism...
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...) 0 Shutter release button (p.15) ©TV direct dial °Hot shoe (p.107) 0 Preview button (p.117) Q Main switch (p.15) 0 LCD panel (p.2) 0 RTF built-in flash (p.31) 0 Mode set button 0 Flash pop-up button (p.32) InStrap lug (p.9) f¢ Self-timer lamp (p.67) 0 Back cover release lever (p.16) Er Release socket cap FD (p.57) e Focus...
...) 0 Shutter release button (p.15) ©TV direct dial °Hot shoe (p.107) 0 Preview button (p.117) Q Main switch (p.15) 0 LCD panel (p.2) 0 RTF built-in flash (p.31) 0 Mode set button 0 Flash pop-up button (p.32) InStrap lug (p.9) f¢ Self-timer lamp (p.67) 0 Back cover release lever (p.16) Er Release socket cap FD (p.57) e Focus...
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Portrait photography 47,61 61.92 71 Flash photography Taking a picture in low light situations. 31 Minimizing the red-eye effect. 90 Taking a portrait picture whose face is not in the Autofocus frame. ... main subject is cast in the shadow. - 92 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. 93 Deliberately changing the amount of discharged flash light. 95 Taking a picture in a roomy place such as a church or wedding party place. 107 Taking a picture of people in a backlit situation shadow on the...
Portrait photography 47,61 61.92 71 Flash photography Taking a picture in low light situations. 31 Minimizing the red-eye effect. 90 Taking a portrait picture whose face is not in the Autofocus frame. ... main subject is cast in the shadow. - 92 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. 93 Deliberately changing the amount of discharged flash light. 95 Taking a picture in a roomy place such as a church or wedding party place. 107 Taking a picture of people in a backlit situation shadow on the...
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... 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 110 Accessories 111-118 Interchangeable focusing screen 112 Soft ...68 Using the triple-frame self-timer mode 69 Using the auto bracketing mode 71 Using the auto bracketing mode with flash 73 Using the USER-SET function 74 Taking a panoramic format picture 76 Extended power zoom functions 78 Using the ...
... 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 110 Accessories 111-118 Interchangeable focusing screen 112 Soft ...68 Using the triple-frame self-timer mode 69 Using the auto bracketing mode 71 Using the auto bracketing mode with flash 73 Using the USER-SET function 74 Taking a panoramic format picture 76 Extended power zoom functions 78 Using the ...
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... 2-Sec Delay (p.68) : Triple-Frame Consecutive Self-Timer (p.69) : Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash (p.91) : Red-eye Reduction Flash (p.90) 9 -6.6 a OJ glil a : Exposure Compensation indication with flash light (p.95) : Built-in RTF Information (p.31) :Exposure Compensation (p.61) : As, Direct Dial Information : Pentax Functions (p.98) : PCV Audible Signal (p.100) :Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11) : Film Counter...
... 2-Sec Delay (p.68) : Triple-Frame Consecutive Self-Timer (p.69) : Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash (p.91) : Red-eye Reduction Flash (p.90) 9 -6.6 a OJ glil a : Exposure Compensation indication with flash light (p.95) : Built-in RTF Information (p.31) :Exposure Compensation (p.61) : As, Direct Dial Information : Pentax Functions (p.98) : PCV Audible Signal (p.100) :Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11) : Film Counter...
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... panorama indicator [ v ] does not ap- VIEWFINDER INDICATION P C C 6000 9 O F30 NMI NZ : Autofocus Frame (p.28) : Built-in RTF Information (p.31) : External Flash Information (p.107) : Tv Value (Shutter Speed) : Exposure Compensation with flash (p.95) : Exposure Compensation (p.61) : Exposure-Value Memory Lock (p.42) : Focus Indication (p.28) :A., Value (Aperture Value) : Panorama Indicator (p.76) : Bar-Graph (p.47...
... panorama indicator [ v ] does not ap- VIEWFINDER INDICATION P C C 6000 9 O F30 NMI NZ : Autofocus Frame (p.28) : Built-in RTF Information (p.31) : External Flash Information (p.107) : Tv Value (Shutter Speed) : Exposure Compensation with flash (p.95) : Exposure Compensation (p.61) : Exposure-Value Memory Lock (p.42) : Focus Indication (p.28) :A., Value (Aperture Value) : Panorama Indicator (p.76) : Bar-Graph (p.47...
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...-Programmed AE Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Hyper Manual Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(8)-segment metering Approx. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [ O in the viewfinder. * 3. For lenses made earlier than Pentax-M (lenses without lens information contacts, the aperture cannot be used instead of f/5.6 or larger...
...-Programmed AE Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Hyper Manual Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(8)-segment metering Approx. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [ O in the viewfinder. * 3. For lenses made earlier than Pentax-M (lenses without lens information contacts, the aperture cannot be used instead of f/5.6 or larger...
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...camera automatically selects the best combination of automatic exposure modes and drive modes. For easy picture-taking, set the main switch in flash mode Programmed AE (Aperture ring is set at A position.) Aperture-Priority AE (Aperture ring is selected in the camera's ...position, your desired functions can be set NOT at A position.) Single frame film advance Multi(8)-segment metering Leading-shutter-curtainsync flash Flash exposure compensation Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode Program line not available not available not available normal Available functions with the [USER] ...
...camera automatically selects the best combination of automatic exposure modes and drive modes. For easy picture-taking, set the main switch in flash mode Programmed AE (Aperture ring is set at A position.) Aperture-Priority AE (Aperture ring is selected in the camera's ...position, your desired functions can be set NOT at A position.) Single frame film advance Multi(8)-segment metering Leading-shutter-curtainsync flash Flash exposure compensation Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode Program line not available not available not available normal Available functions with the [USER] ...
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... halfway down . To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully down . (6) TAKING A PICTURE (7) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) P Tv 30 BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are ...displayed in a backlit situation. The Flash-Recommended Indicator 1 (81) When a subject is shot in dark or in a backlit situation in the Hyper Programmed, Programmed(when the main...
... halfway down . To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully down . (6) TAKING A PICTURE (7) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) P Tv 30 BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are ...displayed in a backlit situation. The Flash-Recommended Indicator 1 (81) When a subject is shot in dark or in a backlit situation in the Hyper Programmed, Programmed(when the main...
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...as 1:1.4 on its barrel. * In the Hyper Programmed AE or Programmed AE mode when the main switch is fully charged, (t) , the flash-sync-speed and the aperture appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3. When it down into the camera body. 3 With ISO ...8.2ft) Effective Range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash(at ISO 100) The effective range of the flash depends on the maximum aperture of f„/ 1.4 is marked as a programmed TTL auto flash. Tv 6o Av 5.6 (9141100HS) NOLLVII3d0 9ISY9 (ii] \ . After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it is set (USER] position,...
...as 1:1.4 on its barrel. * In the Hyper Programmed AE or Programmed AE mode when the main switch is fully charged, (t) , the flash-sync-speed and the aperture appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3. When it down into the camera body. 3 With ISO ...8.2ft) Effective Range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash(at ISO 100) The effective range of the flash depends on the maximum aperture of f„/ 1.4 is marked as a programmed TTL auto flash. Tv 6o Av 5.6 (9141100HS) NOLLVII3d0 9ISY9 (ii] \ . After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it is set (USER] position,...
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...] will see vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappro- See page 90. (0N11.00HS) NOI1VH3d0 OISVO * The minimum distance for the Programmed TTL flash is always approx. 0.7m even a lens with a maximum aperture of the picture. Keep in mind that the lens other than 135mm will occur all focal...range (35-40mm) length may light up this case. * The vignetting will not occur the vignetting. * This camera includes a Red-eye Reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using the FA Zoom 100-300mm at a distance closer than lm with FA80 - 200mm zoom lens,...
...] will see vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappro- See page 90. (0N11.00HS) NOI1VH3d0 OISVO * The minimum distance for the Programmed TTL flash is always approx. 0.7m even a lens with a maximum aperture of the picture. Keep in mind that the lens other than 135mm will occur all focal...range (35-40mm) length may light up this case. * The vignetting will not occur the vignetting. * This camera includes a Red-eye Reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using the FA Zoom 100-300mm at a distance closer than lm with FA80 - 200mm zoom lens,...
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position of all Pentax functions are set to when the lens aperture ring set , four exposure modes can be selected. Similar manner to zero ... can be selected as the Extension Tube Set which do not allow the automatic diaphragm control for exposure. • When using old type flash unit which does not allow the use of the FA. To the left ' To the right Aperture-Priority AE A Hyper Manual I To...using accessories such as shown below. NOII.Vii3d0 033NVACIV III With the lens aperture ring set at position. * If the Pentax Function No.2 selection 1 is set the at other than [A] position.
position of all Pentax functions are set to when the lens aperture ring set , four exposure modes can be selected. Similar manner to zero ... can be selected as the Extension Tube Set which do not allow the automatic diaphragm control for exposure. • When using old type flash unit which does not allow the use of the FA. To the left ' To the right Aperture-Priority AE A Hyper Manual I To...using accessories such as shown below. NOII.Vii3d0 033NVACIV III With the lens aperture ring set at position. * If the Pentax Function No.2 selection 1 is set the at other than [A] position.
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... available able aperture range. See page 101. See page 51. See page 53. * You can set the aperture only within the avail- * You can Pentax function No.1. See page 101. * If the proper aperture setting cannot be automati- * If the shutter speed cannot be canceled by using a ble PCV ...is heard. on the The n mark on the LCD panel blink. Use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too dark. Use a flash if the subject is too bright. the aperture changes automatically. It can cancel the aperture shift by using the finder blink. Changing the Shutter Speed...
... available able aperture range. See page 101. See page 51. See page 53. * You can set the aperture only within the avail- * You can Pentax function No.1. See page 101. * If the proper aperture setting cannot be automati- * If the shutter speed cannot be canceled by using a ble PCV ...is heard. on the The n mark on the LCD panel blink. Use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too dark. Use a flash if the subject is too bright. the aperture changes automatically. It can cancel the aperture shift by using the finder blink. Changing the Shutter Speed...
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NOIIVU3dO O33NVAaV 4 (t) 1p 4. When the IF button is depressed, the shutter speed and the aperture setting ...obtained. When the dots are displayed to the 0 1 side ( o in the viewfinder), it is too bright or a flash if it indicates that the exposure biases to overexposure. in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. The exposure is adjusted in a... exposure value. * Depressing the IF] button will be canceled by using the Pentax function No.6.) At this time, the audible PCV signal is changed by the Pentax function No.1. * When the shutter release button is depressed while depressing the [...
NOIIVU3dO O33NVAaV 4 (t) 1p 4. When the IF button is depressed, the shutter speed and the aperture setting ...obtained. When the dots are displayed to the 0 1 side ( o in the viewfinder), it is too bright or a flash if it indicates that the exposure biases to overexposure. in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. The exposure is adjusted in a... exposure value. * Depressing the IF] button will be canceled by using the Pentax function No.6.) At this time, the audible PCV signal is changed by the Pentax function No.1. * When the shutter release button is depressed while depressing the [...
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...the viewfinder indicate that the exposure is out of metering range: use an ND ( neutral density ) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is too dark. EXPOSURE WARNING If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a ...slower shutter speed. If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that you can change the shutter speed. * Using the Pentax function, you can change the shutter speed increment from 1.0 EV to 0.5 EV step. When the aperture indication stops blinking, you can take a picture. ...
...the viewfinder indicate that the exposure is out of metering range: use an ND ( neutral density ) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is too dark. EXPOSURE WARNING If the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a ...slower shutter speed. If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that you can change the shutter speed. * Using the Pentax function, you can change the shutter speed increment from 1.0 EV to 0.5 EV step. When the aperture indication stops blinking, you can take a picture. ...
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... underneath the aperture indicate that the exposure is out of metering range: use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it means that you can change the aperture setting. 4 EXPOSURE WARNING If the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; When the subject is...
... underneath the aperture indicate that the exposure is out of metering range: use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it means that you can change the aperture setting. 4 EXPOSURE WARNING If the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; When the subject is...
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...the A direct dial. See page 100. To set at A position. 1. With the lens aperture ring set the 250 (1/250 sec.) mode, select the Pentax function No.2 selection 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the mode set button, turn the Ts, dial until the [nil and :.250... a3ONVACIV 6 Using 250 Shutter Speed 1 250 second? played on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder indicate that you can be used when a non-dedicated flash unit or only specified shutter speed (1/ 250 sec.) desired. OFF 3 3 C co F0o.zo. While holding down , the aperture and the bar graph are...
...the A direct dial. See page 100. To set at A position. 1. With the lens aperture ring set the 250 (1/250 sec.) mode, select the Pentax function No.2 selection 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the mode set button, turn the Ts, dial until the [nil and :.250... a3ONVACIV 6 Using 250 Shutter Speed 1 250 second? played on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder indicate that you can be used when a non-dedicated flash unit or only specified shutter speed (1/ 250 sec.) desired. OFF 3 3 C co F0o.zo. While holding down , the aperture and the bar graph are...
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... the viewfinder), it indi- However, when over exposure and when displayed on the LCD panel and in the view- It can be canceled by the Pentax function No.1. * The shutter is too bright or dark and out of the sub- 4 O 4. When the [IF] button is depressed, immediately ... heard when the [IF] button is obtained. cates over or under exposure. Use an ND (neutral density filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is set beyond the O or O 2EV, the [ O ([ in the viewfinder. tering range, both shutter speed and aperture value blink on the [ O ] side ...
... the viewfinder), it indi- However, when over exposure and when displayed on the LCD panel and in the view- It can be canceled by the Pentax function No.1. * The shutter is too bright or dark and out of the sub- 4 O 4. When the [IF] button is depressed, immediately ... heard when the [IF] button is obtained. cates over or under exposure. Use an ND (neutral density filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is set beyond the O or O 2EV, the [ O ([ in the viewfinder. tering range, both shutter speed and aperture value blink on the [ O ] side ...
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... appears on the LCD panel. * When the focus mode switch is held down , the camera will refocus. * The shutter cannot be released while the flash unit is being charged. (This can be changed with first focus remained. From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the... Pentax function No.10.) While depressing the mode set at [SINGLE], the camera focuses only the first picture. 2 NOLLVIndO 4339NVACIV i 'Ogi 44aames•-4. ...
... appears on the LCD panel. * When the focus mode switch is held down , the camera will refocus. * The shutter cannot be released while the flash unit is being charged. (This can be changed with first focus remained. From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the... Pentax function No.10.) While depressing the mode set at [SINGLE], the camera focuses only the first picture. 2 NOLLVIndO 4339NVACIV i 'Ogi 44aames•-4. ...
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Set the mode dial to expose images on the LCD panel. When using the multi-exposure mode, you can usually obtain best results with using the flash and a dark background such as a night scene. 1. While holding down the mode set button, turn the Tv direct dial until [a appears on the same frame in a variety of imaginative ways. 7-7 osi 2 2) I 1 ON USER OFF NOI1VII3d0 CB3NVAaV 2) Multi Exposure Shooting This mode allows the photographer to ,DRIVEL . 2.
Set the mode dial to expose images on the LCD panel. When using the multi-exposure mode, you can usually obtain best results with using the flash and a dark background such as a night scene. 1. While holding down the mode set button, turn the Tv direct dial until [a appears on the same frame in a variety of imaginative ways. 7-7 osi 2 2) I 1 ON USER OFF NOI1VII3d0 CB3NVAaV 2) Multi Exposure Shooting This mode allows the photographer to ,DRIVEL . 2.