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... is Power supply contacts 6 Lens mount index (p.16) 0 Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.17) 6 Hand grip Hot shoe cover FF (p.72) 0 Projection for rewinding film in mid.
... is Power supply contacts 6 Lens mount index (p.16) 0 Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.17) 6 Hand grip Hot shoe cover FF (p.72) 0 Projection for rewinding film in mid.
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...where chemicals are very high such as it in a motorcycle, car, boat. This darkening, however, does not appear on the extreme edges of the film frame.Compose your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use... a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it may come in contact with great care. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized, take it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are handled. In such a case, put the camera ...
...where chemicals are very high such as it in a motorcycle, car, boat. This darkening, however, does not appear on the extreme edges of the film frame.Compose your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use... a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it may come in contact with great care. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized, take it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are handled. In such a case, put the camera ...
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... zoom and external conditions such as leak- Actual battery life/performance may become warm, but will recover in flash is used under Pentax testing conditions. 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...
... zoom and external conditions such as leak- Actual battery life/performance may become warm, but will recover in flash is used under Pentax testing conditions. 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...
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... the battery/ 14 When the battery is exhausted 15 Attaching the lens 16 Using the shutter release button 18 Main switch operation 18 Film loading 19 Unloading the film 22 II . BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode 26 Using the power...
... the battery/ 14 When the battery is exhausted 15 Attaching the lens 16 Using the shutter release button 18 Main switch operation 18 Film loading 19 Unloading the film 22 II . BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode 26 Using the power...
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... Flash Indication (p.37) : Consecutive Shooting (p.64) O : Single-Frame Mode (p.63) 0 : Self-Timer Shooting (p.64) : Flash Information (p.35) as : Frame Counter Exposure Compensation (p.21,62) G___: Film Status Information (p.21) • : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) ▪ : Audible PCV Signal (p.66)
... Flash Indication (p.37) : Consecutive Shooting (p.64) O : Single-Frame Mode (p.63) 0 : Self-Timer Shooting (p.64) : Flash Information (p.35) as : Frame Counter Exposure Compensation (p.21,62) G___: Film Status Information (p.21) • : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) ▪ : Audible PCV Signal (p.66)
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... to the first frame automatically. (See page 20.) 7. 5. Selecting the Autofocus Mode O DOD DOOOOO OO 0 Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the end of the film leader with the zoom ring • When an FA zoom lens is attached, the power zoom function can operate. Focus on the subject... or left until you obtain the desired composition. (See page 27.) Center the AF frame [C 3] on the subject and shoot • •fr."•,,... The film should advance to [AF]. (See page 31.) 8. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover.
... to the first frame automatically. (See page 20.) 7. 5. Selecting the Autofocus Mode O DOD DOOOOO OO 0 Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the end of the film leader with the zoom ring • When an FA zoom lens is attached, the power zoom function can operate. Focus on the subject... or left until you obtain the desired composition. (See page 27.) Center the AF frame [C 3] on the subject and shoot • •fr."•,,... The film should advance to [AF]. (See page 31.) 8. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover.
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Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the release lever in the direction of the battery chamber cover. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings except the exposure and film speed . Load the battery according to initial settings. ISO] return to the markings ( - , at the bottom side of the arrow. • Use one 6V lithium battery 2CR5 or equivalent. 2. I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (2) LOADING THE BATTERY 1 2 te gFe N• , 1.
Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the release lever in the direction of the battery chamber cover. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings except the exposure and film speed . Load the battery according to initial settings. ISO] return to the markings ( - , at the bottom side of the arrow. • Use one 6V lithium battery 2CR5 or equivalent. 2. I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (2) LOADING THE BATTERY 1 2 te gFe N• , 1.
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... the shutter. Depressing it down to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to [ A ]. [ON]: Full-feature position All the exposure modes except for the Picture Mode are available. [OFF]: OFF position...
... the shutter. Depressing it down to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to [ A ]. [ON]: Full-feature position All the exposure modes except for the Picture Mode are available. [OFF]: OFF position...
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...protective card. Slide the top end in the film chamber first and then push its operation. // Automatic film speed setting This camera 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 ...body to 5000. • When the DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set for the camera. • If you use DX-coded films with the protruding end down. r, t 0 0 Li 7J (3 El El 0 diallINS 1. Hold the film cartridge with ISO rating from 25 to shade the camera...
...protective card. Slide the top end in the film chamber first and then push its operation. // Automatic film speed setting This camera 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 ...body to 5000. • When the DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set for the camera. • If you use DX-coded films with the protruding end down. r, t 0 0 Li 7J (3 El El 0 diallINS 1. Hold the film cartridge with ISO rating from 25 to shade the camera...
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... is extremely bent, straighten it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack. • The DX information pins in the illustration, pull the film leader out far enough from scratches. To remove smudges, wipe gently with the sprocket teeth 0 . • The shutter curtains are used to reach the take-...up spool. Do not touch them clean and free from the cartridge to read film speed. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECISION MATERIAL. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING...
... is extremely bent, straighten it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack. • The DX information pins in the illustration, pull the film leader out far enough from scratches. To remove smudges, wipe gently with the sprocket teeth 0 . • The shutter curtains are used to reach the take-...up spool. Do not touch them clean and free from the cartridge to read film speed. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECISION MATERIAL. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING...
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Open the back cover and load the film once again. has not loaded prop- I ] and [O___] are displayed on the LCD blinks, it indicates that the film - a -- / erly. panel. The film automatically advances to [ON] or [PICT]. Film loaded with slack No! 0 Film loaded flat Yes! 5 fr' a ! 5. Close the back cover and set the main switch to the first frame. • Check that [ I erly loaded, [Q___E on the LCD • If the film is not prop-
Open the back cover and load the film once again. has not loaded prop- I ] and [O___] are displayed on the LCD blinks, it indicates that the film - a -- / erly. panel. The film automatically advances to [ON] or [PICT]. Film loaded with slack No! 0 Film loaded flat Yes! 5 fr' a ! 5. Close the back cover and set the main switch to the first frame. • Check that [ I erly loaded, [Q___E on the LCD • If the film is not prop-
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...;•• CD '1 1. a__ ~y4 MI* t3 e 1A V 44-, 2. No. When the film is rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. dicating that the film is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. • During rewinding, blinks on After the last frame of the... roll is being rewound. • The exposure counter counts frame numbers in - verse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only the LCD panel. Arr 414/ I blinks on the LCD panel, in re-
...;•• CD '1 1. a__ ~y4 MI* t3 e 1A V 44-, 2. No. When the film is rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. dicating that the film is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. • During rewinding, blinks on After the last frame of the... roll is being rewound. • The exposure counter counts frame numbers in - verse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only the LCD panel. Arr 414/ I blinks on the LCD panel, in re-
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... wish to the [OFF] position. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ O ] is not in the processing. Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of the Hot Shoe Cover FF. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ p ] is blinking. Set the main switch to the [ON...] or [PICT] position, and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding part of 24-exposure film takes about 15 seconds to be rewound. • When the camera is blinking. • The shutter may be released a frame or more even after ...
... wish to the [OFF] position. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ O ] is not in the processing. Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of the Hot Shoe Cover FF. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ p ] is blinking. Set the main switch to the [ON...] or [PICT] position, and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding part of 24-exposure film takes about 15 seconds to be rewound. • When the camera is blinking. • The shutter may be released a frame or more even after ...
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... the LCD panel appear when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down into the camera body. j in the picture corners. A lens with ISO 100 film used , see page 68. • The minimum effective range is in use, this warning will not be obtained, and you load an ISO 400... film, see page 68 on the maxi mum aperture of the flash depends on the built-in use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on its barrel. 36 • ...
... the LCD panel appear when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down into the camera body. j in the picture corners. A lens with ISO 100 film used , see page 68. • The minimum effective range is in use, this warning will not be obtained, and you load an ISO 400... film, see page 68 on the maxi mum aperture of the flash depends on the built-in use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on its barrel. 36 • ...
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...to 4.6m. SNOI1VII3d0 a33NVACIV Calculating the flash effective distance according to the camera-to -subject dis- The guide numbers (GN) depend upon the film speed used in the formula above was obtained from approx. If the calculated aperture value is less than an f-stop on the aperture ring, ...for Programmed TTL Auto Flash with ISO 400 film used at an aperture of f2.8, the flash effective distance is obtained as shown below. 15O25 • GN6.5 1SO2OO • GN18 15O5O •...
...to 4.6m. SNOI1VII3d0 a33NVACIV Calculating the flash effective distance according to the camera-to -subject dis- The guide numbers (GN) depend upon the film speed used in the formula above was obtained from approx. If the calculated aperture value is less than an f-stop on the aperture ring, ...for Programmed TTL Auto Flash with ISO 400 film used at an aperture of f2.8, the flash effective distance is obtained as shown below. 15O25 • GN6.5 1SO2OO • GN18 15O5O •...
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.... AF200T, AF280T, and AF400T • If the TTL auto mode is selected, these flash units can be fixed but is changed depending on what ISO film is loaded. 74 Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will...
.... AF200T, AF280T, and AF400T • If the TTL auto mode is selected, these flash units can be fixed but is changed depending on what ISO film is loaded. 74 Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will...
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... shutter speed It is possible to the subject brightness. High shutter speed Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure time, or the amount of light striking the film as the shutter stays open for a particular subject brightness. If the subject is moving, its designated time. c. Different shutter speed...
... shutter speed It is possible to the subject brightness. High shutter speed Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure time, or the amount of light striking the film as the shutter stays open for a particular subject brightness. If the subject is moving, its designated time. c. Different shutter speed...
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... small. That is, the range of focus (depth of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. Closed-down to rise out of the landscape.
... small. That is, the range of focus (depth of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. Closed-down to rise out of the landscape.
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...infrared index. cusing ring to the left by distance indicated on a subject as usual. 2. Set the focus mode switch to the instructions accompanying the film. Use the Manual Exposure Mode. The autofocus system cannot compensate for infrared pictures, refer to MF and turn the fo- rj„0000090 crit.fiiff... set the proper exposure level for this difference automatically. 1. The Programmed AE Mode does not give a correct exposure. (13) INFRARED INDEX SNOIlVkl3d0 033NVA0V ft PENTAX 2e-80 5 ft 5 2 siY PENTAX 28-80 When infrared film and an R2" or "02" filter are used .
...infrared index. cusing ring to the left by distance indicated on a subject as usual. 2. Set the focus mode switch to the instructions accompanying the film. Use the Manual Exposure Mode. The autofocus system cannot compensate for infrared pictures, refer to MF and turn the fo- rj„0000090 crit.fiiff... set the proper exposure level for this difference automatically. 1. The Programmed AE Mode does not give a correct exposure. (13) INFRARED INDEX SNOIlVkl3d0 033NVA0V ft PENTAX 2e-80 5 ft 5 2 siY PENTAX 28-80 When infrared film and an R2" or "02" filter are used .
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...Priority Aperture-Priority AE Modes, _ M - blinking slowly flash recommended warning. --- f 1.2 to ISO 100. non-DX coded films are usable. cator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication is lit), front or back focus ...Mode: Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program, Mode, Action Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode, L P - Lens Mount: Pentax K. exposure compensation indication, External LCD panel uo MI] =Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, , gi) = Landscape Program Mode. Tv value, OD...
...Priority Aperture-Priority AE Modes, _ M - blinking slowly flash recommended warning. --- f 1.2 to ISO 100. non-DX coded films are usable. cator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication is lit), front or back focus ...Mode: Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program, Mode, Action Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode, L P - Lens Mount: Pentax K. exposure compensation indication, External LCD panel uo MI] =Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, , gi) = Landscape Program Mode. Tv value, OD...