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... manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct O Incorrect x Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made by other manufacturers. The names of the camera's working parts are not available. This camera is combined with an F Zoom lens, certain features such as Power Zooming and Auto Zooming functions are listed on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of this camera used in this manual...
... manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct O Incorrect x Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made by other manufacturers. The names of the camera's working parts are not available. This camera is combined with an F Zoom lens, certain features such as Power Zooming and Auto Zooming functions are listed on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of this camera used in this manual...
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... does not mean that the battery is one of Autofocus, Power zoom and external conditions such as temperature and fresh- Also, do not dispose the battery in fire, as leak- Battery Life Using 24-exposure film rolls General existing light photography about 100 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the time) about 25 rolls Flash photography (using flash 100% of the battery. The battery should be temporarily hindered...
... does not mean that the battery is one of Autofocus, Power zoom and external conditions such as temperature and fresh- Also, do not dispose the battery in fire, as leak- Battery Life Using 24-exposure film rolls General existing light photography about 100 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the time) about 25 rolls Flash photography (using flash 100% of the battery. The battery should be temporarily hindered...
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... Using the shutter release button 18 Main switch operation 18 Film loading 19 Unloading the film 22 II . TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode 26 Using the power zoom function 28 Holding the camera 30 Selcting a Focus Mode 31 Autofocusing 32 Focus Lock...
... Using the shutter release button 18 Main switch operation 18 Film loading 19 Unloading the film 22 II . TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode 26 Using the power zoom function 28 Holding the camera 30 Selcting a Focus Mode 31 Autofocusing 32 Focus Lock...
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...; Manual Exposure Mode 57 • Bulb Exposure Mode 60 About Exposure Compensation 62 Selecting a Drive Mode 63 • Using the Consecutive Shooting Mode •••64 • Using the Self-Timer Mode 64 Turning off the audible PCV signal 66 Using the Buit-In-Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the Built-In Flash 69 • Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 70 • Taking a slow-shutter-sync flash picture•••71 A Pentax...
...; Manual Exposure Mode 57 • Bulb Exposure Mode 60 About Exposure Compensation 62 Selecting a Drive Mode 63 • Using the Consecutive Shooting Mode •••64 • Using the Self-Timer Mode 64 Turning off the audible PCV signal 66 Using the Buit-In-Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the Built-In Flash 69 • Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 70 • Taking a slow-shutter-sync flash picture•••71 A Pentax...
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..., the power zoom function can operate. 5. ie Set the focus mode switch to the first frame automatically. (See page 20.) 7. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the zoom ring to take a photo. (See page 32.) O The film should advance to [AF]. (See page 31.) 8. Focus on the subject, depress the shutter release button halfway down to lock focus...
..., the power zoom function can operate. 5. ie Set the focus mode switch to the first frame automatically. (See page 20.) 7. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the zoom ring to take a photo. (See page 32.) O The film should advance to [AF]. (See page 31.) 8. Focus on the subject, depress the shutter release button halfway down to lock focus...
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.../SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/ P3N,P30r LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K- Pentax FA lenses operate on the lens aperture ring. Mount Lens Compatibility Chart KAr-mount lens • AF coupler • Lens-information contacts K.-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K -mount lens mount cameras. CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type Camera Model (A) KAF2-mount (B) K.,-mount...
.../SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/ P3N,P30r LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K- Pentax FA lenses operate on the lens aperture ring. Mount Lens Compatibility Chart KAr-mount lens • AF coupler • Lens-information contacts K.-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K -mount lens mount cameras. CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type Camera Model (A) KAF2-mount (B) K.,-mount...
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...7. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Picture Mode Multi(2)-segment metering Approx. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. Only the center-weighted metering system can be set with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Exception of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. f-stop indication FA lens [KAF2] 0 O*3 0 O*4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens...
...7. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Picture Mode Multi(2)-segment metering Approx. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. Only the center-weighted metering system can be set with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Exception of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. f-stop indication FA lens [KAF2] 0 O*3 0 O*4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens...
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.... BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (4) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. Depressing it fully (second position) allows you to [ A ]. [ON]: Full-feature position All the exposure modes except for the Picture Mode are available when the lens aperture ring is set to release the shutter. Depressing it down (first position) (second position) (5) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OFF The main switch has three positions. [PICT]: Picture mode position 5 picture modes are available...
.... BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (4) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. Depressing it fully (second position) allows you to [ A ]. [ON]: Full-feature position All the exposure modes except for the Picture Mode are available when the lens aperture ring is set to release the shutter. Depressing it down (first position) (second position) (5) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OFF The main switch has three positions. [PICT]: Picture mode position 5 picture modes are available...
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... body to shade the camera. 19 DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (6) FILM LOADING We suggest that first you use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to 5000. • When the DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, the camera automatically sets the film speed to ISO 100. • Before loading a film for the first time after purchase, open the back cover...
... body to shade the camera. 19 DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (6) FILM LOADING We suggest that first you use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to 5000. • When the DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, the camera automatically sets the film speed to ISO 100. • Before loading a film for the first time after purchase, open the back cover...
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(ON1100HS) NOLLVEBd0 OISV8 11 . In the Green Operation Mode position,the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. • See page 38, 48 and 49 for other available exposure modes. • In the Green Operation Mode, the Program-Shift and exposure compensation functions do not operate. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE PURPOSE For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode.
(ON1100HS) NOLLVEBd0 OISV8 11 . In the Green Operation Mode position,the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. • See page 38, 48 and 49 for other available exposure modes. • In the Green Operation Mode, the Program-Shift and exposure compensation functions do not operate. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE PURPOSE For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode.
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... and depress the shutter release button to use the power zoom (motorized zoom) function. • When mounting lenses other than Pentax-FA zoom lenses, zoom the lens manually. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on the manual zoom operation, see page 29. 41, r Wide angle For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the...
... and depress the shutter release button to use the power zoom (motorized zoom) function. • When mounting lenses other than Pentax-FA zoom lenses, zoom the lens manually. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on the manual zoom operation, see page 29. 41, r Wide angle For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the...
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... the autofocus frame, use the focus-lock technique to measure the speed of shutter re- m0m 0 z 0 z 33 To focus on wherever the subject 03 may not be at the consecutive mode [la , the lens focuses each time you release the shutter. • When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set at the moment of a moving subject, and predict where it will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode...
... the autofocus frame, use the focus-lock technique to measure the speed of shutter re- m0m 0 z 0 z 33 To focus on wherever the subject 03 may not be at the consecutive mode [la , the lens focuses each time you release the shutter. • When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set at the moment of a moving subject, and predict where it will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode...
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... button to activate the flash. • The flash unit starts charging automatically. In the ShutterPriority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode, the flashrecommended indicator appears only when a subject is depressed halfway down . • When a subject is shot in dark or in a backlit situation in the Programmed AE Mode, the Picture Mode (including the Green Operation Mode) or the AperturePriority AE Mode, the flash-recommended indicator [ ] in the viewfinder...
... button to activate the flash. • The flash unit starts charging automatically. In the ShutterPriority AE Mode or Manual Exposure Mode, the flashrecommended indicator appears only when a subject is depressed halfway down . • When a subject is shot in dark or in a backlit situation in the Programmed AE Mode, the Picture Mode (including the Green Operation Mode) or the AperturePriority AE Mode, the flash-recommended indicator [ ] in the viewfinder...
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... TTL Auto Flash with a maximum aperture of the lens in use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on the built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel appear when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down into the camera body. When any other than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be displayed. • Do not use . When a subject is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even when using a lens with...
... TTL Auto Flash with a maximum aperture of the lens in use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on the built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel appear when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down into the camera body. When any other than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be displayed. • Do not use . When a subject is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even when using a lens with...
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... for a correct exposure. 4. Take a picture. • In the Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Mode, use of a tripod is possible to expose the low light background. SNOI1V1:13dO 030NVAOV How to Set With the Manual Exposure Mode set 1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Manual Exposure Mode. 3. How to Set With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set 1. Depress the flash-pop up button to activate the builtin flash. 4. Select an appropriate shutter speed/aperture com- Depress the flash pop-up button to activate...
... for a correct exposure. 4. Take a picture. • In the Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Mode, use of a tripod is possible to expose the low light background. SNOI1V1:13dO 030NVAOV How to Set With the Manual Exposure Mode set 1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Manual Exposure Mode. 3. How to Set With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set 1. Depress the flash-pop up button to activate the builtin flash. 4. Select an appropriate shutter speed/aperture com- Depress the flash pop-up button to activate...
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... flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes, make sure that the flash is fully charged. 5. (8) USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH If the built-in flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated external flash should be operated with Type E. Focus on the flash unit lights up. SNOIlVind0 O3ONVAOV II 72 Turn ON the flash. 3. Remove the hot shoe cover FF and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 2. The built-in each exposure mode...
... flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes, make sure that the flash is fully charged. 5. (8) USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH If the built-in flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated external flash should be operated with Type E. Focus on the flash unit lights up. SNOIlVind0 O3ONVAOV II 72 Turn ON the flash. 3. Remove the hot shoe cover FF and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 2. The built-in each exposure mode...
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... FA lens is used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. AF200T, AF280T, and AF400T • If the TTL auto mode is selected, these flash units can be set to 1 . 100 of second. See page 75 for more details. • In the Picture Mode including the Green Operation Mode, Programmed AE, Shutter...
... FA lens is used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. AF200T, AF280T, and AF400T • If the TTL auto mode is selected, these flash units can be set to 1 . 100 of second. See page 75 for more details. • In the Picture Mode including the Green Operation Mode, Programmed AE, Shutter...
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... also operates in the table. Ensure that both flash units are fully charged before releasing the shutter. mode. This is fully charged, the shutter speed also varies within the shutter speed range of contrast control is increased. • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) mode, the aperture value is adjusted as a mulfunction may occur. • In the Contrast-Control Sync Flash Mode, the top flash sync speed...
... also operates in the table. Ensure that both flash units are fully charged before releasing the shutter. mode. This is fully charged, the shutter speed also varies within the shutter speed range of contrast control is increased. • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) mode, the aperture value is adjusted as a mulfunction may occur. • In the Contrast-Control Sync Flash Mode, the top flash sync speed...
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... camera-to [AF]. manually using the matte field. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the follwing items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. Turn ON the main switch. Turn ON the main switch. Replace the battery. Install the battery. P.32 The subject is set . The subject is being charged. P.14 ?4 P.14 The self-timer mode is too close . LCD panel. P.18 The low battery warning [I=M] appears. Replace the battery. TROUBLESHOOTING...
... camera-to [AF]. manually using the matte field. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the follwing items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. Turn ON the main switch. Turn ON the main switch. Replace the battery. Install the battery. P.32 The subject is set . The subject is being charged. P.14 ?4 P.14 The self-timer mode is too close . LCD panel. P.18 The low battery warning [I=M] appears. Replace the battery. TROUBLESHOOTING...
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..., lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax K lenses. Programmed-AE Mode, A = Shutter- Self-timer shooting, 1 mil 1- Viewfinder Indication: Focus Information:In-focus (Green lamp I 0 is available), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Manual Exposure Mode, Bulb Mode Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release. Tv value, OD = Red-eye reduction flash mode, . Speed range:(1)Auto 1 '2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by turning the main switch off. Lens...
..., lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax K lenses. Programmed-AE Mode, A = Shutter- Self-timer shooting, 1 mil 1- Viewfinder Indication: Focus Information:In-focus (Green lamp I 0 is available), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Manual Exposure Mode, Bulb Mode Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release. Tv value, OD = Red-eye reduction flash mode, . Speed range:(1)Auto 1 '2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by turning the main switch off. Lens...