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...-cover-lock button Back-cover-release lever • Release socket F Manual-focus button Focus-mode switch AF coupler Self-timer lamp Mount index • Lens-information contacts O Lens-lock -release lever Battery -grip screw • Lithium-battery grip • Shutter-release button O Focusing ring 0 Distance/Aperture index el Aperture ring Aperture scale...
...-cover-lock button Back-cover-release lever • Release socket F Manual-focus button Focus-mode switch AF coupler Self-timer lamp Mount index • Lens-information contacts O Lens-lock -release lever Battery -grip screw • Lithium-battery grip • Shutter-release button O Focusing ring 0 Distance/Aperture index el Aperture ring Aperture scale...
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..., 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... (bulb) and 100 (1/100 sec.) settings Infrared index Depth of field Interchangeable focusing screens Strap and case Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Precautions on CENTIC panel's LCD display and backup circuits for LCD display Specifications Warranty...
..., 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... (bulb) and 100 (1/100 sec.) settings Infrared index Depth of field Interchangeable focusing screens Strap and case Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Precautions on CENTIC panel's LCD display and backup circuits for LCD display Specifications Warranty...
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... on to page 3. • 2 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to your eyesight, insert the Eyecup F into the accessory groove. (page 28) Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. Perform the following operations, referring to shoot photographs with it is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Open the back cover and load the...
... on to page 3. • 2 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to your eyesight, insert the Eyecup F into the accessory groove. (page 28) Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. Perform the following operations, referring to shoot photographs with it is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Open the back cover and load the...
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.../drive switch at the bottom of the viewfinder lights up when you press the shutter release button halfway down, the subject 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...
.../drive switch at the bottom of the viewfinder lights up when you press the shutter release button halfway down, the subject 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...
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...not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on both sides. 3. To remove the lens cap, press in the manual-focus mode (page 34). The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is mounted directly onto ...the camera, it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean dry cloth. • 6 ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 4-• 0 I Read...
...not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on both sides. 3. To remove the lens cap, press in the manual-focus mode (page 34). The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is mounted directly onto ...the camera, it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean dry cloth. • 6 ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 4-• 0 I Read...
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...position as in this case) or vice versa. O U 0 Mode/drive switch Select switch Main switch The following exposure modes can be set the lens aperture ring to the largest f/number (f/22 in the illustration at 1/100 sec.) • Bulb • 14 OPERATIONS SETTING AN EXPOSURE MODE WITH... A PENTAX-F LENS "A"-lock button Aperture-"A" index Aperture scale OMII 01 422 1.121 V 1 • Setting and Releasing the Auto Lock To set depending on the...
...position as in this case) or vice versa. O U 0 Mode/drive switch Select switch Main switch The following exposure modes can be set the lens aperture ring to the largest f/number (f/22 in the illustration at 1/100 sec.) • Bulb • 14 OPERATIONS SETTING AN EXPOSURE MODE WITH... A PENTAX-F LENS "A"-lock button Aperture-"A" index Aperture scale OMII 01 422 1.121 V 1 • Setting and Releasing the Auto Lock To set depending on the...
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... 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 the CENTIC panel. "ran n L. 4 , 2. When the selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or...
... 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 the CENTIC panel. "ran n L. 4 , 2. When the selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or...
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... than 40mm Between 40mm and 110mm Longer than 110mm Program Action Mode I t.] is programmed to maximize the depth of the zoom lens changes. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is also automatically switched when the focal length of field. The sub-mode is used , the Normal Program Tele [I PROGRAM. ...innn IUUU F2.81 This mode is selected, the camera automatically sets one of the lens in sharp focus, such as sports and ...
... than 40mm Between 40mm and 110mm Longer than 110mm Program Action Mode I t.] is programmed to maximize the depth of the zoom lens changes. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is also automatically switched when the focal length of field. The sub-mode is used , the Normal Program Tele [I PROGRAM. ...innn IUUU F2.81 This mode is selected, the camera automatically sets one of the lens in sharp focus, such as sports and ...
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Exposure Mode: Lens at any f-number Aperture- -•••;t-a Priority AE Drive Mode: Single Advance -04e Exposure k'kthc, Compensation: --• ±0.0 , • 41 k 190 re. •-• 1 "'GBR e A' =C.) F)' • Exposure Mode Clear Button Pushing this button instantly resets all the current settings (exposure mode, drive mode, exposure compensation, ar etc.) to the settings described below. Lens at "A" setting Normal Program . ;
Exposure Mode: Lens at any f-number Aperture- -•••;t-a Priority AE Drive Mode: Single Advance -04e Exposure k'kthc, Compensation: --• ±0.0 , • 41 k 190 re. •-• 1 "'GBR e A' =C.) F)' • Exposure Mode Clear Button Pushing this button instantly resets all the current settings (exposure mode, drive mode, exposure compensation, ar etc.) to the settings described below. Lens at "A" setting Normal Program . ;
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... viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter speed. appear at any other until only one solidly lit and another blinking - To determine the shutter speed first Turn the lens aperture ring one way or the other mode, use the mode/drive and select switches to intentionally over-
... viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter speed. appear at any other until only one solidly lit and another blinking - To determine the shutter speed first Turn the lens aperture ring one way or the other mode, use the mode/drive and select switches to intentionally over-
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... your eyesight before using the camera. The diopter adjustment range is between -1.5 and +1.5 diopters. • SMC Diopter Correction Lenses-M are also available as a diopter correction lens. • 28 0 Diopter Adjustment Mechanism Unless the diopter is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove. To use the diopter adjustment slide or attach the viewfinder...
... your eyesight before using the camera. The diopter adjustment range is between -1.5 and +1.5 diopters. • SMC Diopter Correction Lenses-M are also available as a diopter correction lens. • 28 0 Diopter Adjustment Mechanism Unless the diopter is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove. To use the diopter adjustment slide or attach the viewfinder...
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In dark locations, the use of the lens as it still will not focus, see page 33 on "Difficult Subjects for auto focusing, .... [ 4 I = Out of focus because the subject is too far away, so move back. The macro setting of the F-series zoom lens is being used. [ w ] = Out of the subject. If the green in-focus indicator at a brighter area of focus because the...the viewfinder lights up, the subject is in focus and the picture can be adjusted by turning the zooming ring of the lens. • Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of a flash is recommended. When the main switch is set ...
In dark locations, the use of the lens as it still will not focus, see page 33 on "Difficult Subjects for auto focusing, .... [ 4 I = Out of focus because the subject is too far away, so move back. The macro setting of the F-series zoom lens is being used. [ w ] = Out of the subject. If the green in-focus indicator at a brighter area of focus because the...the viewfinder lights up, the subject is in focus and the picture can be adjusted by turning the zooming ring of the lens. • Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of a flash is recommended. When the main switch is set ...
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...again. • If you press the shutter release button all the way down. When using a slow shutter speed or a telephone lens, the use of shooting after the subject is in focus. • The "Snap-in-Focus" can be used in combination with...or table. The shutter release button should be pressed softly while you can cause camera shake and produce blurred images. or K-mount lens. AF SERVO Mode • In the AF SERVO mode, you hold the shutter release button all the way down in one ...• Focusing is fixed as long as you press the shutter release button halfway down with a Pentax KA-
...again. • If you press the shutter release button all the way down. When using a slow shutter speed or a telephone lens, the use of shooting after the subject is in focus. • The "Snap-in-Focus" can be used in combination with...or table. The shutter release button should be pressed softly while you can cause camera shake and produce blurred images. or K-mount lens. AF SERVO Mode • In the AF SERVO mode, you hold the shutter release button all the way down in one ...• Focusing is fixed as long as you press the shutter release button halfway down with a Pentax KA-
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..., the correct focus is not used : • F-series (KAF mount) and A-series (KA mount) lenses, • M-series and Pentax lenses (K mount). 3 2 1• liks' 4-122 16 it 8 55 4 21214 1- and M-series lenses, focusing needs to the ...system is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • 34 •3t NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A- The same operations can be done manually with a maximum aperture of the F I signals light up , the subject ... can be applied to be used . MANUAL FOCUSING 4- Turn the lens focusing ring to the right for the (41 signal.
..., the correct focus is not used : • F-series (KAF mount) and A-series (KA mount) lenses, • M-series and Pentax lenses (K mount). 3 2 1• liks' 4-122 16 it 8 55 4 21214 1- and M-series lenses, focusing needs to the ...system is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • 34 •3t NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A- The same operations can be done manually with a maximum aperture of the F I signals light up , the subject ... can be applied to be used . MANUAL FOCUSING 4- Turn the lens focusing ring to the right for the (41 signal.
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The Fl signals may appear in the viewfinder even when some other slower lens (such as 1000mm f/8) is mounted for focusing. * SMC Pentax Bellows 100mm f/4, SMC Pentax Shift 28mm f/3.5 (when shifted) and reflex-type lenses cannot be used in the Fl system. I 1 Only lenses with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use the matte ...
The Fl signals may appear in the viewfinder even when some other slower lens (such as 1000mm f/8) is mounted for focusing. * SMC Pentax Bellows 100mm f/4, SMC Pentax Shift 28mm f/3.5 (when shifted) and reflex-type lenses cannot be used in the Fl system. I 1 Only lenses with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use the matte ...
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PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM AND METERING RANGE Out of Shutter-Speed/ Aperture Coupling Range St utte /Ap_rtur Co piing and Metering Range Il Program Depth 1 Norm rogr de Sta dar Te e 5 1.2 Shutter wee Progr m Action 250 500 1000 2000 Out of Shutter-10ml/ Aperture Coupling Range Metering Sensitivity Distxibution (with EV 10 et owlet) I II • 38 Out of Metering Ra (At ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens) Out of Metering Range •it
PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM AND METERING RANGE Out of Shutter-Speed/ Aperture Coupling Range St utte /Ap_rtur Co piing and Metering Range Il Program Depth 1 Norm rogr de Sta dar Te e 5 1.2 Shutter wee Progr m Action 250 500 1000 2000 Out of Shutter-10ml/ Aperture Coupling Range Metering Sensitivity Distxibution (with EV 10 et owlet) I II • 38 Out of Metering Ra (At ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens) Out of Metering Range •it
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...control can operate to increase the depth of the metering range change in metering ranges in relation to the maximum aperture of the lens in use : the combination of the center frame represents the meter and shutter-speed/aperture coupling range. The shutter-speed/aperture coupling...and is programmed to control an exposure. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of shutter-speed and aperture values for a 50mm f/1.4 standard lens with different maximum and minimum apertures are used, or when the ISO film speed is from EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) to select a high ...
...control can operate to increase the depth of the metering range change in metering ranges in relation to the maximum aperture of the lens in use : the combination of the center frame represents the meter and shutter-speed/aperture coupling range. The shutter-speed/aperture coupling...and is programmed to control an exposure. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of shutter-speed and aperture values for a 50mm f/1.4 standard lens with different maximum and minimum apertures are used, or when the ISO film speed is from EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) to select a high ...
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... ["60"] are indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is set at the "A" position for lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for example). 41 • If the lens aperture ring is not. r Ira O u NORMA]L F2.8 Effective Flash Ranges of f12.8 or larger. When the RTF is depressed halfway down. The flash-sync shutter...
... ["60"] are indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is set at the "A" position for lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for example). 41 • If the lens aperture ring is not. r Ira O u NORMA]L F2.8 Effective Flash Ranges of f12.8 or larger. When the RTF is depressed halfway down. The flash-sync shutter...
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...used in dim locations where the auto-focus system may cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that photographing a person straight on from the front using the RTF in focus. • The AF spotbeam projector does not operate for the ...is determined by the selected aperture (G.N. 14 f/4 = 3.5m), and the flash-sync shutter speed is set at 1/100 sec. • When a lens with a Pentax-F or -A lens. It will not discharge. • Do not use the RTF in the CENTIC panel starts from the camera.) AF Spotbeam Projector When using a flash...
...used in dim locations where the auto-focus system may cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that photographing a person straight on from the front using the RTF in focus. • The AF spotbeam projector does not operate for the ...is determined by the selected aperture (G.N. 14 f/4 = 3.5m), and the flash-sync shutter speed is set at 1/100 sec. • When a lens with a Pentax-F or -A lens. It will not discharge. • Do not use the RTF in the CENTIC panel starts from the camera.) AF Spotbeam Projector When using a flash...
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...'s timer goes off, the 51 and flash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off the film plane. TTL Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for the RTF are turned on . 4. Functions of RTF and... Dedicated Auto Flash Units • When using an old-type flash unit (AF 160S or AF200S), use the lens aperture ring to select the desired f-number. • • The red flash-ready indicator located to require a flash. • tr AF200SA, AF240Z and...
...'s timer goes off, the 51 and flash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off the film plane. TTL Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for the RTF are turned on . 4. Functions of RTF and... Dedicated Auto Flash Units • When using an old-type flash unit (AF 160S or AF200S), use the lens aperture ring to select the desired f-number. • • The red flash-ready indicator located to require a flash. • tr AF200SA, AF240Z and...