SF-1 Manual
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... and outline of operations Inserting battery Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches CENTIC display panel Viewfinder display Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode Shooting in the Aperture-Priority AE mode Shooting in the Metered Manual mode CENTIC panel and viewfinder warnings Eyecup F and diopter adjustment Drive mode and focusing mode Focusing (AF SINGLE/AF SERVO) Focus lock Manual focusing Unloading film 2-3 6 7 8 9 10 11-13 14'-15...
... and outline of operations Inserting battery Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches CENTIC display panel Viewfinder display Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode Shooting in the Aperture-Priority AE mode Shooting in the Metered Manual mode CENTIC panel and viewfinder warnings Eyecup F and diopter adjustment Drive mode and focusing mode Focusing (AF SINGLE/AF SERVO) Focus lock Manual focusing Unloading film 2-3 6 7 8 9 10 11-13 14'-15...
SF-1 Manual
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Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. There are also many ways to shoot photographs with this camera is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Turn the main switch on to page 3. • 2 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to use before you set it up or handle it will not operate properly if you begin...
Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. There are also many ways to shoot photographs with this camera is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Turn the main switch on to page 3. • 2 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to use before you set it up or handle it will not operate properly if you begin...
SF-1 Manual
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...) • After shooting the designated number of the viewfinder lights up when you press the shutter release button halfway down , the auto-focusing mechanism is activated and the lens starts moving. (pages 30,-35) 3. Position the subject within the viewfinder's focus frame [[ 3] . f 2 1-.4 O V O 1 Set the desired exposure mode by sliding the select switch to a photo service for development as soon as possible. (pages 36 & 37) 3. OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS I9 zso...
...) • After shooting the designated number of the viewfinder lights up when you press the shutter release button halfway down , the auto-focusing mechanism is activated and the lens starts moving. (pages 30,-35) 3. Position the subject within the viewfinder's focus frame [[ 3] . f 2 1-.4 O V O 1 Set the desired exposure mode by sliding the select switch to a photo service for development as soon as possible. (pages 36 & 37) 3. OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS I9 zso...
SF-1 Manual
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... condition. Replace the battery as soon as possible. If the battery drops below the required voltage, the shutter release button will lock automatically, and the indicators on the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder indicators will all its indicators light up . • "AA"-size manganese batteries are also usable. ("AA"-size Battery Grip) ► F- - iltl Vi I AUTO ■ C=Ill ► F- - 3. Make sure they are inserted properly. *Battery Warning...
... condition. Replace the battery as soon as possible. If the battery drops below the required voltage, the shutter release button will lock automatically, and the indicators on the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder indicators will all its indicators light up . • "AA"-size manganese batteries are also usable. ("AA"-size Battery Grip) ► F- - iltl Vi I AUTO ■ C=Ill ► F- - 3. Make sure they are inserted properly. *Battery Warning...
SF-1 Manual
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... a Pentax-A or -M lens is mounted directly onto the camera, it can be used as options. 1. To remove the lens cap, press in the manual-focus mode (page 34). If this section even if the lens is recommended. 2. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method ® is already mounted on the detached lens to protect it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. To remove the lens, turn...
... a Pentax-A or -M lens is mounted directly onto the camera, it can be used as options. 1. To remove the lens cap, press in the manual-focus mode (page 34). If this section even if the lens is recommended. 2. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method ® is already mounted on the detached lens to protect it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. To remove the lens, turn...
SF-1 Manual
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... set a shutter speed. MODE = Exposure mode (Programmed AE, etc.) DRIVE = Self-timer, single advance, consecutive advance ±EF = Exposure compensation ISO = Film speed Shutter Release Button When the main switch is turned on and the shutter release button is pressed halfway down . • If you of correct focusing and selftimer operation. The select switch is also used to the UP or DOWN position. Turn it to avoid accidental shutter releases. • When the main switch is set at a fixed speed. 7• MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON...
... set a shutter speed. MODE = Exposure mode (Programmed AE, etc.) DRIVE = Self-timer, single advance, consecutive advance ±EF = Exposure compensation ISO = Film speed Shutter Release Button When the main switch is turned on and the shutter release button is pressed halfway down . • If you of correct focusing and selftimer operation. The select switch is also used to the UP or DOWN position. Turn it to avoid accidental shutter releases. • When the main switch is set at a fixed speed. 7• MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON...
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... dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in use of the lens in the viewfinder, as well as a shutter speed and aperture value on warnings.) • When the Normal Program mode is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use . 170 PROGRAM. When you . When the selected shutter speed...
... dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in use of the lens in the viewfinder, as well as a shutter speed and aperture value on warnings.) • When the Normal Program mode is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use . 170 PROGRAM. When you . When the selected shutter speed...
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... the CENTIC panel indicates the aperture suitable for more detailed information on warnings.) 21• When selecting a shutter speed of a flash or tripod is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for the selected shutter speed. 1O 3. AUTO ► MOO FL • Dxa____O AUTO • 1 F DXCI-- 0 Shutter-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject...
... the CENTIC panel indicates the aperture suitable for more detailed information on warnings.) 21• When selecting a shutter speed of a flash or tripod is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for the selected shutter speed. 1O 3. AUTO ► MOO FL • Dxa____O AUTO • 1 F DXCI-- 0 Shutter-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject...
SF-1 Manual
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... depth of field is crucial, such as close-ups, landscapes and portraits. 1. SHOOTING IN THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at an F-Number ■ Aperture-Priority AE mode ■ Metered Manual mode ■ 100 (fixed at any other mode, use the mode/drive switch and the select switch to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses.
... depth of field is crucial, such as close-ups, landscapes and portraits. 1. SHOOTING IN THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at an F-Number ■ Aperture-Priority AE mode ■ Metered Manual mode ■ 100 (fixed at any other mode, use the mode/drive switch and the select switch to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses.
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... indicators stop blinking. Turn the aperture ring either to a smaller f-number (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23. MODE 1O 2. When the selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to...
... indicators stop blinking. Turn the aperture ring either to a smaller f-number (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23. MODE 1O 2. When the selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to...
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... blinking - If the camera is correct. 2. If, as illustrated above, two indicators - If the correct exposure cannot be obtained this occurs, adjust either the shutter speed or the aperture so that the exposure is set at the same time, it by activating its [MAN.] , [►j shutter speed and [►] aperture indicators. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter speed. If this way, reset...
... blinking - If the camera is correct. 2. If, as illustrated above, two indicators - If the correct exposure cannot be obtained this occurs, adjust either the shutter speed or the aperture so that the exposure is set at the same time, it by activating its [MAN.] , [►j shutter speed and [►] aperture indicators. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter speed. If this way, reset...
SF-1 Manual
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... the camera at the viewfinder's center. • Press the shutter release button halfway down. The macro setting of the F-series zoom lens is being used. [ w ] = Out of focus because the subject is too close for auto focusing." The subject is too far away, so move back. When the main switch is set at the bottom of a flash is in focus and the picture can focus by turning the zooming ring...
... the camera at the viewfinder's center. • Press the shutter release button halfway down. The macro setting of the F-series zoom lens is being used. [ w ] = Out of focus because the subject is too close for auto focusing." The subject is too far away, so move back. When the main switch is set at the bottom of a flash is in focus and the picture can focus by turning the zooming ring...
SF-1 Manual
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... the lens in use : the combination of subject illumination within which the built-in the combination of the center frame represents the meter and shutter-speed/aperture coupling range. The thick solid lines of the diagram at left represent the shift in exposure meter can be found. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses...
... the lens in use : the combination of subject illumination within which the built-in the combination of the center frame represents the meter and shutter-speed/aperture coupling range. The thick solid lines of the diagram at left represent the shift in exposure meter can be found. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses...
SF-1 Manual
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... is set in the viewfinder and the flash-sync speed display on the CENTIC panel, both of which are slightly different.) • When the exposure meter's timer goes off, the 51 and flash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off the film plane. Since this system measures only the light reflected by measuring the incoming light reflected off . • For this camera, please take advantage of the flash-charging operation...
... is set in the viewfinder and the flash-sync speed display on the CENTIC panel, both of which are slightly different.) • When the exposure meter's timer goes off, the 51 and flash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off the film plane. Since this system measures only the light reflected by measuring the incoming light reflected off . • For this camera, please take advantage of the flash-charging operation...
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Functions of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode. Flash output is automatically controlled by the flash-ready indicator [ ] in dark locations. Built-in AF spotbeam projector for assisting auto focusing in the viewfinder, which either turns off briefly and back on the CENTIC panel. RTF AF400FTZ AF400T AF280T AF200T AF080C AF200SA...
Functions of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode. Flash output is automatically controlled by the flash-ready indicator [ ] in dark locations. Built-in AF spotbeam projector for assisting auto focusing in the viewfinder, which either turns off briefly and back on the CENTIC panel. RTF AF400FTZ AF400T AF280T AF200T AF080C AF200SA...
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... 1001 For Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual Modes • Set the flash's mode switch at ISO 100). For Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes • Select the desired f-number using the lens aperture ring. • The flash-sync speed of 1/100 second is set as soon as the flash is fully charged. • 46 Programmed Auto Flash Mode For Programmed AE and Shutter-Priority AE Modes • Set the flash's mode switch at one of the AUTO (red, green or...
... 1001 For Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual Modes • Set the flash's mode switch at ISO 100). For Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes • Select the desired f-number using the lens aperture ring. • The flash-sync speed of 1/100 second is set as soon as the flash is fully charged. • 46 Programmed Auto Flash Mode For Programmed AE and Shutter-Priority AE Modes • Set the flash's mode switch at one of the AUTO (red, green or...
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... the attached flash unit before shooting. • The TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode can be made in the TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode while the camera is set in an AE or Metered Manual mode, the flash-ready indicator [ S ] in use the lens aperture ring to select the aperture. The shutter speed can be used , so check the operating manual of the flash in the viewfinder confirms it is switched to the flash-sync speed of 1/100...
... the attached flash unit before shooting. • The TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode can be made in the TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode while the camera is set in an AE or Metered Manual mode, the flash-ready indicator [ S ] in use the lens aperture ring to select the aperture. The shutter speed can be used , so check the operating manual of the flash in the viewfinder confirms it is switched to the flash-sync speed of 1/100...
SF-1 Manual
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... a large, extremely bright or dark background area. 1. It is very useful when photographing subjects against strong backlight or when there is in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed indicator in memory. As long as the shutter release button is held at this position, the measured exposure data is correctly exposed. The subject is kept in the viewfinder locks and starts blinking. • 48 Move...
... a large, extremely bright or dark background area. 1. It is very useful when photographing subjects against strong backlight or when there is in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed indicator in memory. As long as the shutter release button is held at this position, the measured exposure data is correctly exposed. The subject is kept in the viewfinder locks and starts blinking. • 48 Move...
SF-1 Manual
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... four fresh "AA"size alkaline batteries, a long-time exposure of approximately 7 hours is used for long-time exposures of the film in the viewfinder. When you press the shutter release button halfway down . • When using the bulb setting, stabilize the camera with a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F (with a lock mechanism) to the subject and the flash's guide number. (See the operating manual of 1/100 second. • When using a general clip-on...
... four fresh "AA"size alkaline batteries, a long-time exposure of approximately 7 hours is used for long-time exposures of the film in the viewfinder. When you press the shutter release button halfway down . • When using the bulb setting, stabilize the camera with a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F (with a lock mechanism) to the subject and the flash's guide number. (See the operating manual of 1/100 second. • When using a general clip-on...
SF-1 Manual
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.... Film advance/ rewind: Auto wind /rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in flash: By exposure-memory-lock (ML) button. Flash sync: Power source: Low battery warning: Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Back cover: Dimensions/ weight: Standard accessories: Interchangeable for accepting Data Back F or Interval Data Back F. 157(W) x 99(H) x 63.5(D)mm (6.1 x 3.9 x 2.5 in meters). Cancellation by GPD cell. Exposure control: TTL center-weighted, averaged-area metering by exposure-mode-clear button or...
.... Film advance/ rewind: Auto wind /rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in flash: By exposure-memory-lock (ML) button. Flash sync: Power source: Low battery warning: Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Back cover: Dimensions/ weight: Standard accessories: Interchangeable for accepting Data Back F or Interval Data Back F. 157(W) x 99(H) x 63.5(D)mm (6.1 x 3.9 x 2.5 in meters). Cancellation by GPD cell. Exposure control: TTL center-weighted, averaged-area metering by exposure-mode-clear button or...