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...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...
... 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...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...
SF-1 Manual
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... Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be made using the viewfinder's matte area. To remove the lens, turn it from dust and scratches. Align the red dot on the camera... and the lens. To remove the lens cap, press in the manual-focus mode (page 34). The lens should be set down , as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2. It can also be used as options. 1. However, focusing must be used with the front lens side down with the Mount...
... Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be made using the viewfinder's matte area. To remove the lens, turn it from dust and scratches. Align the red dot on the camera... and the lens. To remove the lens cap, press in the manual-focus mode (page 34). The lens should be set down , as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2. It can also be used as options. 1. However, focusing must be used with the front lens side down with the Mount...
SF-1 Manual
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... of photographic situations. 2 N 1. J for Program Action, [NORMAL] for Normal Program and [ C.1] for a wide range of them for standard shooting and in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for Program Depth. When the Programmed AE mode is crucial. Set the desired Programmed AE mode by...
... of photographic situations. 2 N 1. J for Program Action, [NORMAL] for Normal Program and [ C.1] for a wide range of them for standard shooting and in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for Program Depth. When the Programmed AE mode is crucial. Set the desired Programmed AE mode by...
SF-1 Manual
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... activating its [AUTO] , [a] and [F--] indicators. Use this mode. • 22 If the camera is set this mode for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to set at 1/100 sec...
... activating its [AUTO] , [a] and [F--] indicators. Use this mode. • 22 If the camera is set this mode for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to set at 1/100 sec...
SF-1 Manual
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... diopter adjustment range is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove. EYECUP F AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 0 O 0 a // Eyecup F The Eyecup F 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 correctly adjusted, the viewfinder image cannot be seen most...
... diopter adjustment range is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove. EYECUP F AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 0 O 0 a // Eyecup F The Eyecup F 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 correctly adjusted, the viewfinder image cannot be seen most...
SF-1 Manual
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..., so move back. When the main switch is set at the [..)] position, the correct focus is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can be adjusted by pointing the camera at the viewfinder's center. • Press the shutter release button halfway down. In dark locations...
..., so move back. When the main switch is set at the [..)] position, the correct focus is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can be adjusted by pointing the camera at the viewfinder's center. • Press the shutter release button halfway down. In dark locations...
SF-1 Manual
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Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with the assistance of f/5.6 or larger can be applied to be used . Set the focus-mode switch to ...the (41 signal. If the green in focus. MANUAL FOCUSING 4- and M-series lenses, focusing needs to the F -series lenses if the auto-focus system 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... the subject is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • 34 •3t NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A-
Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with the assistance of f/5.6 or larger can be applied to be used . Set the focus-mode switch to ...the (41 signal. If the green in focus. MANUAL FOCUSING 4- and M-series lenses, focusing needs to the F -series lenses if the auto-focus system 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... the subject is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • 34 •3t NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A-
SF-1 Manual
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... focusing. • Set the focus-mode switch at the optimum level. I 1 Only lenses with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use the matte area of the viewfinder 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 viewfinder even when some other slower lens (such...
... focusing. • Set the focus-mode switch at the optimum level. I 1 Only lenses with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use the matte area of the viewfinder 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 viewfinder even when some other slower lens (such...
SF-1 Manual
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... has three Programmed AE modes - The Program Depth mode is from EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) to increase the depth of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is programmed to EV 20 (f/22, 1/2000 sec.). As the aperture range of the center frame represents the meter and shutter...
... has three Programmed AE modes - The Program Depth mode is from EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) to increase the depth of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is programmed to EV 20 (f/22, 1/2000 sec.). As the aperture range of the center frame represents the meter and shutter...
SF-1 Manual
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... to 1m, for the selected exposure mode (e.g. The flash-sync shutter speed and the aperture are indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is not. For lenses with a maximum aperture of the Program Flash System Cm) 56 ISO 400 4 ISO 200 2.8 ISO 100 2 1.4 ISO 400. 1 N ISO 208 0.7 ISO103...making the daylight flash-sync photography extremely simple. The chart above shows the RTF's effective flash ranges in the Program Flash system for lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for example), the range is fully charged, the red flash-ready indicator next to the viewfinder eyepiece...
... to 1m, for the selected exposure mode (e.g. The flash-sync shutter speed and the aperture are indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is not. For lenses with a maximum aperture of the Program Flash System Cm) 56 ISO 400 4 ISO 200 2.8 ISO 100 2 1.4 ISO 400. 1 N ISO 208 0.7 ISO103...making the daylight flash-sync photography extremely simple. The chart above shows the RTF's effective flash ranges in the Program Flash system for lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for example), the range is fully charged, the red flash-ready indicator next to the viewfinder eyepiece...
SF-1 Manual
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... the camera does not operate. • 42 In this case, the shutter can be cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that may cause the "red-eye" phenomenon produced when light reflects off the RTF's discharge is mounted (e.g., some... zoom, telephoto and macro lenses), the red flash-ready indicator [ S ] blinks to warn the photographer. • If the lens aperture ring is set...
... the camera does not operate. • 42 In this case, the shutter can be cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that may cause the "red-eye" phenomenon produced when light reflects off the RTF's discharge is mounted (e.g., some... zoom, telephoto and macro lenses), the red flash-ready indicator [ S ] blinks to warn the photographer. • If the lens aperture ring is set...
SF-1 Manual
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... positioned farther away. Camera-to mechanical reasons. By changing apertures, you can be confirmed by the depth-of-field scale on the lens. * Some zoom lenses do not have a depth-of field and create different visual effects.
... positioned farther away. Camera-to mechanical reasons. By changing apertures, you can be confirmed by the depth-of-field scale on the lens. * Some zoom lenses do not have a depth-of field and create different visual effects.
SF-1 Manual
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... with an LED indicator in the viewfinder and a PCV (piezo-ceramic vibration) tone. CAMERA'S COMPATIBILITY WITH PENTAX LENSES Camera's Functions Exposure Mode Programmed AE Shutter- Priority AE AperturePriority AE Metered Manual SMC Pentax Lenses F-series lenses o 0 A-series lenses o o M-series lenses x o Pentax lenses x 0 Takumar lenses x 0' Focusing Mode Auto Focus (AF SINGLE/AF SERVO) Manual Focus With AF Adapter 1.7X F I System Matte...
... with an LED indicator in the viewfinder and a PCV (piezo-ceramic vibration) tone. CAMERA'S COMPATIBILITY WITH PENTAX LENSES Camera's Functions Exposure Mode Programmed AE Shutter- Priority AE AperturePriority AE Metered Manual SMC Pentax Lenses F-series lenses o 0 A-series lenses o o M-series lenses x o Pentax lenses x 0 Takumar lenses x 0' Focusing Mode Auto Focus (AF SINGLE/AF SERVO) Manual Focus With AF Adapter 1.7X F I System Matte...
SF-1 Manual
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...flash readiness /flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash. Viewfinder: Pentaprism with AF coupler and lens-information contacts. Focusing system: Pentax TTL phase-matching auto-focus system. Flash sync at infinity. External LCD (CENTIC) indications: Programmed AE, Program Action, ...and exposure frame /self-timer counter. • 62 Film: 35mm cartridge film. Lens mount: Pentax KAF mount with diopter-adjustment mechanism. 92% field of AF Adapter 1.7X). Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- Diopter adjustment ranges from 1/2000 to +1.5 Diopters.
...flash readiness /flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash. Viewfinder: Pentaprism with AF coupler and lens-information contacts. Focusing system: Pentax TTL phase-matching auto-focus system. Flash sync at infinity. External LCD (CENTIC) indications: Programmed AE, Program Action, ...and exposure frame /self-timer counter. • 62 Film: 35mm cartridge film. Lens mount: Pentax KAF mount with diopter-adjustment mechanism. 92% field of AF Adapter 1.7X). Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- Diopter adjustment ranges from 1/2000 to +1.5 Diopters.
SF-1 Manual
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...with its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether express or implied, is covered by this warranty policy. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months... the equipment or to the manufacturer. and it will be returned to the dealer from other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of...
...with its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether express or implied, is covered by this warranty policy. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months... the equipment or to the manufacturer. and it will be returned to the dealer from other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise; Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of...