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...operations before you will enjoy taking memorable, high-quality pictures with the flaps unfolded for easy reference. Nr,es,....x Your Pentax camera is.a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing, auto exposure, auto film winding and rewinding, and a built-in the ...nomenclature sections on the front and back flaps of this booklet, so please read this remarkable camera for many years to get a good idea of the camera s working parts are listed in Retractable TTLAuto Flash (RTF). Please read this booklet with this operating manual...
...operations before you will enjoy taking memorable, high-quality pictures with the flaps unfolded for easy reference. Nr,es,....x Your Pentax camera is.a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing, auto exposure, auto film winding and rewinding, and a built-in the ...nomenclature sections on the front and back flaps of this booklet, so please read this remarkable camera for many years to get a good idea of the camera s working parts are listed in Retractable TTLAuto Flash (RTF). Please read this booklet with this operating manual...
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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 ...) 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 policy 38--39 ...
..., 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 ...) 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 policy 38--39 ...
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... the following operations, referring to the pages listed, before going on . (page 7) Since this camera. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. BEFORE SHOOTING REN-r"I` 00O O 0 1. Please refer to use before you begin taking pictures with this camera is extremely simple. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. ...not operate properly if you want to the section about the specific mode you set it up or handle it is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. There are also many ways to your ...
... the following operations, referring to the pages listed, before going on . (page 7) Since this camera. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. BEFORE SHOOTING REN-r"I` 00O O 0 1. Please refer to use before you begin taking pictures with this camera is extremely simple. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. ...not operate properly if you want to the section about the specific mode you set it up or handle it is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. There are also many ways to your ...
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... 6V lithium battery (National/ Panasonic BR-P2Dp, Duracell DL-223A, Eveready EL2CR5 or Sanyo 2CR5). BR-P2Dp/DL-223A E L2CR5/2CR5 1. PREPARATIONS INSERTING BATTERY This camera comes equipped with the standard Lithium Battery Grip.
... 6V lithium battery (National/ Panasonic BR-P2Dp, Duracell DL-223A, Eveready EL2CR5 or Sanyo 2CR5). BR-P2Dp/DL-223A E L2CR5/2CR5 1. PREPARATIONS INSERTING BATTERY This camera comes equipped with the standard Lithium Battery Grip.
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To remove the lens, turn it from dust and scratches. Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the camera. • Remove the body-mount cap and the rear lens cap. The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as an... the lens. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method ® is mounted directly onto the camera, it can also be set down with the front lens side down, as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2. ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 4-• 0 I Read this occurs, wipe them gently with ...
To remove the lens, turn it from dust and scratches. Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the camera. • Remove the body-mount cap and the rear lens cap. The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as an... the lens. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method ® is mounted directly onto the camera, it can also be set down with the front lens side down, as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2. ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 4-• 0 I Read this occurs, wipe them gently with ...
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... indicated on the package manually. UP: Heightens the sensitivity of the film used previously is not DX-coded, make sure you use film in the camera, the ISO film speed is changed continuously. While holding the compensation switch at right, the DX mark on the CENTIC panel will blink to ISO...
... indicated on the package manually. UP: Heightens the sensitivity of the film used previously is not DX-coded, make sure you use film in the camera, the ISO film speed is changed continuously. While holding the compensation switch at right, the DX mark on the CENTIC panel will blink to ISO...
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... keep them free from direct sunlight with your body. 1. The DX-information pins are very important for correct automatic ISO film speed setting. Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. FILM LOADING /7/ O .00 Always load or unload film 'n a shady spot, or shield it...
... keep them free from direct sunlight with your body. 1. The DX-information pins are very important for correct automatic ISO film speed setting. Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. FILM LOADING /7/ O .00 Always load or unload film 'n a shady spot, or shield it...
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As illustrated, pull the film leader out until its end aligns with the film loading mark of the camera body. • Do not leave the film slack. • If the film leader is sharply bent, straighten it or cut it out before loading. // -2 a 0000000000000 171 : 000000000000000000 00 000000e 3. Film loaded slack O fi Film loaded flat O • 12
As illustrated, pull the film leader out until its end aligns with the film loading mark of the camera body. • Do not leave the film slack. • If the film leader is sharply bent, straighten it or cut it out before loading. // -2 a 0000000000000 171 : 000000000000000000 00 000000e 3. Film loaded slack O fi Film loaded flat O • 12
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... cover, as it does above. The shutter automatically releases to advance the film to the first frame. • The type of film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • The film is advanced to the next frame. Open the back cover and reload the film...
... cover, as it does above. The shutter automatically releases to advance the film to the first frame. • The type of film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • The film is advanced to the next frame. Open the back cover and reload the film...
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This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for Program Depth. SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at the MODE ... select switch to concentrate on the subject, so take advantage of photographic situations. 2 N 1. When the Programmed AE mode is crucial. Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of three other indicators - J for Program Action, [NORMAL] for Normal Program and [ C.1] for a wide range of them for standard shooting...
This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for Program Depth. SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at the MODE ... select switch to concentrate on the subject, so take advantage of photographic situations. 2 N 1. When the Programmed AE mode is crucial. Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of three other indicators - J for Program Action, [NORMAL] for Normal Program and [ C.1] for a wide range of them for standard shooting...
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.... ,„„ NOERfMflAL „ F 1.4 Programmed AE Mode Warnings If the subject is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on the CENTIC panel. "ran n L. When the selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or slower (shown by... speed and aperture value on warnings.) • When the Normal Program mode is recommended to warn you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in use. 170 When you . PROGRAM. 4 , 2.
.... ,„„ NOERfMflAL „ F 1.4 Programmed AE Mode Warnings If the subject is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on the CENTIC panel. "ran n L. When the selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or slower (shown by... speed and aperture value on warnings.) • When the Normal Program mode is recommended to warn you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in use. 170 When you . PROGRAM. 4 , 2.
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... ALIt 6r.; Use it ideal for subjects requiring both near and distant elements to maximize the depth of field. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is selected, the camera automatically sets one of the zoom lens changes. Normal Program Sub-Modes and Lens Focal Lengths Sub-mode Wide [ - Program Depth... Mode PROGRAM. When the macro setting of a zoom lens is used , the camera automatically selects the Normal Program Standard mode. The sub-mode is automatically set. Standard [AI or Tele [CC) ), depending on the focal length of...
... ALIt 6r.; Use it ideal for subjects requiring both near and distant elements to maximize the depth of field. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is selected, the camera automatically sets one of the zoom lens changes. Normal Program Sub-Modes and Lens Focal Lengths Sub-mode Wide [ - Program Depth... Mode PROGRAM. When the macro setting of a zoom lens is used , the camera automatically selects the Normal Program Standard mode. The sub-mode is automatically set. Standard [AI or Tele [CC) ), depending on the focal length of...
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...-PRIORITY AE MODE 2 A--♦. If any other indicator on the panel lights up, use the mode/drive switch and the select switch to set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to select a slower shutter speed. Slide it by displaying [AUTO), IA) and the shutter speed selected. One push moves...
...-PRIORITY AE MODE 2 A--♦. If any other indicator on the panel lights up, use the mode/drive switch and the select switch to set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to select a slower shutter speed. Slide it by displaying [AUTO), IA) and the shutter speed selected. One push moves...
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... "LT") until the indicators stop blinking. 1O 3. When selecting a shutter speed of a flash or tripod is recommended to a slower one (toward "2000") or to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for the selected shutter speed. When you .
... "LT") until the indicators stop blinking. 1O 3. When selecting a shutter speed of a flash or tripod is recommended to a slower one (toward "2000") or to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for the selected shutter speed. When you .
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If the camera is set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for detailed information on "100" and "bulb" settings. • The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. When you select the Aperture-Priority AE mode...
If the camera is set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for detailed information on "100" and "bulb" settings. • The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. When you select the Aperture-Priority AE mode...
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...) ; • AUTO ■ „ ,„ r DX sa...1) Aperture-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is recommended to a larger one (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23.
...) ; • AUTO ■ „ ,„ r DX sa...1) Aperture-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is recommended to a larger one (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23.
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... MODE O 1-0 1 Toward overexposure (Blinking indicwor) Shutter weed • Toward underexposure IBlinkIng indicator) Metered Manual Mode To obtain the correct exposure in the viewfinder. If the camera is selected, the CENTIC panel confirms it indicates an incorrect exposure. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter...
... MODE O 1-0 1 Toward overexposure (Blinking indicwor) Shutter weed • Toward underexposure IBlinkIng indicator) Metered Manual Mode To obtain the correct exposure in the viewfinder. If the camera is selected, the CENTIC panel confirms it indicates an incorrect exposure. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter...
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... indicators in =1 3. 11111111111111111111 Er"-" 41. 10 3 2 ro 22 rt3 5. •••.1 in the viewfinder, the use of a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 25.
... indicators in =1 3. 11111111111111111111 Er"-" 41. 10 3 2 ro 22 rt3 5. •••.1 in the viewfinder, the use of a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 25.
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... and in the viewfinder. • The out-of-metering range warning means the subjects is too bright or too dark to be measured with the camera's built-in exposure meter. • The out-of-coupling range warning means the current combination of shutter speed and aperture cannot be used even if...
... and in the viewfinder. • The out-of-metering range warning means the subjects is too bright or too dark to be measured with the camera's built-in exposure meter. • The out-of-coupling range warning means the current combination of shutter speed and aperture cannot be used even if...
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...) and an optional viewfinder accessory such as the Magnifier F, remove the Eyecup F by pushing up its sides as options. To adjust the diopter, point the camera to the viewfinder accessory groove. Move the diopter adjustment slide sideways until you can find a point where the focus frame at the center of the... most clearly. EYECUP F AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 0 O 0 a // Eyecup F The Eyecup F is attached to a bright area without focusing. Adjust the diopter to your eyesight before using the camera.
...) and an optional viewfinder accessory such as the Magnifier F, remove the Eyecup F by pushing up its sides as options. To adjust the diopter, point the camera to the viewfinder accessory groove. Move the diopter adjustment slide sideways until you can find a point where the focus frame at the center of the... most clearly. EYECUP F AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 0 O 0 a // Eyecup F The Eyecup F is attached to a bright area without focusing. Adjust the diopter to your eyesight before using the camera.