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... ®Release Socket FE • OBack Cover Release Lever @Auxiliary Rewind Button ® OFocus Mode Switch OAF Coupler O ®Power Contacts ®Mount Index F,9 Lens Information Contacts O O Lens Lock Button 0Grip `'Distance Scale Window Fa Power Zoom Ring co Aperture/Zoom Index @Aperture Scale @Aperture-A Index @Aperture-A Lock Button @ Aperture Ring eZoom...
... ®Release Socket FE • OBack Cover Release Lever @Auxiliary Rewind Button ® OFocus Mode Switch OAF Coupler O ®Power Contacts ®Mount Index F,9 Lens Information Contacts O O Lens Lock Button 0Grip `'Distance Scale Window Fa Power Zoom Ring co Aperture/Zoom Index @Aperture Scale @Aperture-A Index @Aperture-A Lock Button @ Aperture Ring eZoom...
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... Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of ...Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide I. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 ...
... Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of ...Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide I. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 ...
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Selecting the Picture Mode Ito POWER ZOOM til A 41611 61 i!f • is • \\ While holding the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens to the right until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring and set the Auto Zoom Switch to ( P I to select the Green ... 35 28 fi n nr Push the power zoom ring forward until it seats with a click. (See page 12.1 3. Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5. Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes...
Selecting the Picture Mode Ito POWER ZOOM til A 41611 61 i!f • is • \\ While holding the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens to the right until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring and set the Auto Zoom Switch to ( P I to select the Green ... 35 28 fi n nr Push the power zoom ring forward until it seats with a click. (See page 12.1 3. Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5. Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes...
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...; Power contacts • AF coupler • AF coupler • Lens-information contacts • Lens-information contacts KAF-mount lens • AF coupler • Lens-informa- tion contacts K mount l ens Compatibility Chart KA-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K-mount lens Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N...
...; Power contacts • AF coupler • AF coupler • Lens-information contacts • Lens-information contacts KAF-mount lens • AF coupler • Lens-informa- tion contacts K mount l ens Compatibility Chart KA-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K-mount lens Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N...
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... effect Programmed AE 7, 4 X - _ Aperture-Priority AE CTh ,_- O CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount type) [KAF2] [KAF] [KA] [K] [P] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl)*2 - - *3 x x x C *1 ,".., 1 x ... be used X : Cannot be selected with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *4. When the lens aperture ring is switched to Center-Weighted, while in the viewfinder. *3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. C x x ,, " 5 ,` 5 x x TTL Auto Flash ...
... effect Programmed AE 7, 4 X - _ Aperture-Priority AE CTh ,_- O CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount type) [KAF2] [KAF] [KA] [K] [P] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl)*2 - - *3 x x x C *1 ,".., 1 x ... be used X : Cannot be selected with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *4. When the lens aperture ring is switched to Center-Weighted, while in the viewfinder. *3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. C x x ,, " 5 ,` 5 x x TTL Auto Flash ...
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... the right until it locks with a firm click. 12 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap e as shown. • The body mount cap is off before mounting the FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage purposes after purchase, use... the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K". • Ensure that the camera's Main Switch is designed to prevent the unexpected operation of the zoom lens. 0 2. Mount the lens on the camera...
... the right until it locks with a firm click. 12 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap e as shown. • The body mount cap is off before mounting the FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage purposes after purchase, use... the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K". • Ensure that the camera's Main Switch is designed to prevent the unexpected operation of the zoom lens. 0 2. Mount the lens on the camera...
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... 13 If the mounts are dirty or smudged, wipe gently with a clean, soft, and dry cloth. * Removing the Lens To remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera... mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap, press in the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrows. • We assume no ...
... 13 If the mounts are dirty or smudged, wipe gently with a clean, soft, and dry cloth. * Removing the Lens To remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera... mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap, press in the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrows. • We assume no ...
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... meter activated. ,0 4 t PICT -ON OFF The camera's Main Switch has three positions. [ PICT ] Provides 5 Picture Modes including fully automatic mode (Green Operation Mode) when the lens aperture ring is set to prevent camera shake. • To learn where the first position is, depress the shutter release button halfway down before loading...
... meter activated. ,0 4 t PICT -ON OFF The camera's Main Switch has three positions. [ PICT ] Provides 5 Picture Modes including fully automatic mode (Green Operation Mode) when the lens aperture ring is set to prevent camera shake. • To learn where the first position is, depress the shutter release button halfway down before loading...
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... the aperture-A lock button to I PICT I on [ I . Move the camera's Main Switch to turn the aperture ring to "A" (Auto) as shown. • To move the lens aperture to "A" (auto) or to a manual f-stop setting, hold down the Mode Button until 1_] I superimposes on the LCD panel. • The exposure compensation and...
... the aperture-A lock button to I PICT I on [ I . Move the camera's Main Switch to turn the aperture ring to "A" (Auto) as shown. • To move the lens aperture to "A" (auto) or to a manual f-stop setting, hold down the Mode Button until 1_] I superimposes on the LCD panel. • The exposure compensation and...
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.... Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing Pentax-FZoom lens, this camera can be used only in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Wide...
.... Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing Pentax-FZoom lens, this camera can be used only in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Wide...
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...until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring. • The lens comesfrom thefactorywith the powerzoom ring set at medium speed. • Zooming the lens with Pentax Function No. 2. The zoom lens zooms in use to the degree of the three speeds according to the shortest ...physical length. At an intermediate position, the lens zooms at this position. 3. However, for final composition, ...
...until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring. • The lens comesfrom thefactorywith the powerzoom ring set at medium speed. • Zooming the lens with Pentax Function No. 2. The zoom lens zooms in use to the degree of the three speeds according to the shortest ...physical length. At an intermediate position, the lens zooms at this position. 3. However, for final composition, ...
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When the lens is switched to take a photograph. 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu ;1 28-110 c 0%9 to a PIP Using the Manual Zoom Function When the zoom ring is ... switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the wide-angle setting. Turning the zoom ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele-position, while turning it to the left zooms the...
When the lens is switched to take a photograph. 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu ;1 28-110 c 0%9 to a PIP Using the Manual Zoom Function When the zoom ring is ... switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the wide-angle setting. Turning the zoom ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele-position, while turning it to the left zooms the...
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... a photograph at slow shutter speeds of 1/30 or slower or when using a telephoto lens, a tripod and the optional "Cable Switch F" are recommended. • When using a ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that i heavier than the total weight of the camera an, lens is important. • When taking a photograph, hold your breath and gently depress the...
... a photograph at slow shutter speeds of 1/30 or slower or when using a telephoto lens, a tripod and the optional "Cable Switch F" are recommended. • When using a ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that i heavier than the total weight of the camera an, lens is important. • When taking a photograph, hold your breath and gently depress the...
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...) I 2 • So •4.5 SNOLLVkl3d0 31SVE Focus Modes • [ AF 1 = Autofocus When you depress the shutter release button, the lens automatically focuses on a subject manually. When the subject is in focus while the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the in-focus indicator lights... The subject is brought into focus, the shutter can be canceled by selecting the silence mode with Pentax Function No. 3. (See page 80.) • During an autofocus operation, the zoom lens rotation should not be obstructed in anyway with your fingers, hands, or any other object. •...
...) I 2 • So •4.5 SNOLLVkl3d0 31SVE Focus Modes • [ AF 1 = Autofocus When you depress the shutter release button, the lens automatically focuses on a subject manually. When the subject is in focus while the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the in-focus indicator lights... The subject is brought into focus, the shutter can be canceled by selecting the silence mode with Pentax Function No. 3. (See page 80.) • During an autofocus operation, the zoom lens rotation should not be obstructed in anyway with your fingers, hands, or any other object. •...
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... the shutter release button and focus on the desired subject by depressing the shutter release button halfway down. • When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the lens to an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. (See page 45.) • When the subject is out of the AF frame, use the focus-lock technique...
... the shutter release button and focus on the desired subject by depressing the shutter release button halfway down. • When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the lens to an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. (See page 45.) • When the subject is out of the AF frame, use the focus-lock technique...
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... the built-in flash works as it may cause vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappropriate lens warning ( $ 1 is displayed will blink respectively in the viewfinder and on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using lenses other F- Notes on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed...with a maximum aperture of f/4.5 or smaller is in use . or FA-lenses listed below or other than lm with an FA Zoom 28-105mm lens in the wide-angle range (3540mm) in tandem with the built-in flash may obstruct the light coming from the flash. • Shooting subjects ...
... the built-in flash works as it may cause vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappropriate lens warning ( $ 1 is displayed will blink respectively in the viewfinder and on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using lenses other F- Notes on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed...with a maximum aperture of f/4.5 or smaller is in use . or FA-lenses listed below or other than lm with an FA Zoom 28-105mm lens in the wide-angle range (3540mm) in tandem with the built-in flash may obstruct the light coming from the flash. • Shooting subjects ...
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... known as possible. Therefore, when using slave-sync flash function, do not use the red-eye reduction flash feature. • When using a zoom lens, or by the reflection of a dedicated accessory flash unit such as AF500FTZ, the built-in RTF's preflash sends a synch signal, causing the accessory flash...ON OfF Red-eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera, it may also help to keep pressure on this button until appears on the LCD panel. How ...
... known as possible. Therefore, when using slave-sync flash function, do not use the red-eye reduction flash feature. • When using a zoom lens, or by the reflection of a dedicated accessory flash unit such as AF500FTZ, the built-in RTF's preflash sends a synch signal, causing the accessory flash...ON OfF Red-eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera, it may also help to keep pressure on this button until appears on the LCD panel. How ...
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... or reduced with the Select Dial as desired. OFF This mode is excellent for taking a portrait. The telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group portraits in -focus range (depth-of -field. PICT - ON - To set this...
... or reduced with the Select Dial as desired. OFF This mode is excellent for taking a portrait. The telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group portraits in -focus range (depth-of -field. PICT - ON - To set this...
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..., which allows you to create distinctive visual effects or alter the effects drastically. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 40 -P , cr - The shifted amount is executed. • Removing the lens resets the Hyper Program-Shift.
..., which allows you to create distinctive visual effects or alter the effects drastically. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 40 -P , cr - The shifted amount is executed. • Removing the lens resets the Hyper Program-Shift.
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... existing KA- While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to take a photograph. 50 r .Me, PENTAX 28-80 4.5 • -T. 00000m 000 OD z 11 • When using Pentax Function No.3. (See page 80.) 43 or K-mount lens with a maximum aperture of the in-focus indicator [ O ] in the viewfinder. • If an old type...
... existing KA- While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to take a photograph. 50 r .Me, PENTAX 28-80 4.5 • -T. 00000m 000 OD z 11 • When using Pentax Function No.3. (See page 80.) 43 or K-mount lens with a maximum aperture of the in-focus indicator [ O ] in the viewfinder. • If an old type...