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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...If this section even if the lens is already mounted on the mount surfaces of the camera and the lens. ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 4-• 0 I Read this occurs, wipe them gently with a clean dry cloth. • 6 Do not damage or ...should be used as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be set down , as options. 1. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method ® is ...The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2.
...If this section even if the lens is already mounted on the mount surfaces of the camera and the lens. ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES 4-• 0 I Read this occurs, wipe them gently with a clean dry cloth. • 6 Do not damage or ...should be used as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be set down , as options. 1. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method ® is ...The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2.
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This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for standard shooting and in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is selected, the CENTIC panel confirms it by moving the select switch to the ...
This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for standard shooting and in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is selected, the CENTIC panel confirms it by moving the select switch to the ...
SF-1 Manual
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... an appropriate shutter speed according to set at 1/100 sec.) ■ Bulb Wn 2 = I • See page 52 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 this mode for detailed information on "100" and "bulb" settings. • The exposure modes...
... an appropriate shutter speed according to set at 1/100 sec.) ■ Bulb Wn 2 = I • See page 52 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 this mode for detailed information on "100" and "bulb" settings. • The exposure modes...
SF-1 Manual
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... 0 O 0 a // Eyecup F The Eyecup F is correctly adjusted, the viewfinder image cannot be viewed clearly. 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.
... 0 O 0 a // Eyecup F The Eyecup F is correctly adjusted, the viewfinder image cannot be viewed clearly. 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.
SF-1 Manual
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... subject is too close for auto focusing." The subject is in -focus signal : The subject is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can release the shutter. Out-of-focusing range warning: You can be adjusted by pointing the camera at a brighter area of the...
... subject is too close for auto focusing." The subject is in -focus signal : The subject is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can release the shutter. Out-of-focusing range warning: You can be adjusted by pointing the camera at a brighter area of the...
SF-1 Manual
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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- NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A- Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with the assistance of the F I signals light up , the subject is in -focus 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- NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A- Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with the assistance of the F I signals light up , the subject is in -focus signal...
SF-1 Manual
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... 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 Fl system. Focusing Using the Viewfinder Matte Area For subjects that are difficult to focus on automatically or ... position. • Turn the lens focusing ring to the point where the subject appears most clearly, then release the shutter. 35 • I 1 Only lenses with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use the matte area of the viewfinder for manual focusing. • Set the focus-mode switch at the optimum level...
... 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 Fl system. Focusing Using the Viewfinder Matte Area For subjects that are difficult to focus on automatically or ... position. • Turn the lens focusing ring to the point where the subject appears most clearly, then release the shutter. 35 • I 1 Only lenses with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use the matte area of the viewfinder for manual focusing. • Set the focus-mode switch at the optimum level...
SF-1 Manual
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... coupling range is programmed to EV 20 (f/22, 1/2000 sec.). For example, the metering range for one of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is indicated by selecting a small aperture. depending on both sides of three sub-modes - As the aperture range of the center...
... coupling range is programmed to EV 20 (f/22, 1/2000 sec.). For example, the metering range for one of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is indicated by selecting a small aperture. depending on both sides of three sub-modes - As the aperture range of the center...
SF-1 Manual
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... the aperture are indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is extended another block at the bottom (from 1.4m to 1m, for lenses with a maximum aperture of f12.8 or larger. For lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for example), the range is not. When the RTF is set at ISO 100) are automatically changed...
... the aperture are indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is extended another block at the bottom (from 1.4m to 1m, for lenses with a maximum aperture of f12.8 or larger. For lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for example), the range is not. When the RTF is set at ISO 100) are automatically changed...
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...Be aware that the RTF's discharge may be cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a Pentax-F or -A lens. It will not discharge. • Do not use the RTF in combination with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that photographing a person straight on from the camera.) AF Spotbeam Projector...aware 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 4m. If flash illumination is unnecessary, push down the RTF unit after the AF...
...Be aware that the RTF's discharge may be cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a Pentax-F or -A lens. It will not discharge. • Do not use the RTF in combination with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that photographing a person straight on from the camera.) AF Spotbeam Projector...aware 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 4m. If flash illumination is unnecessary, push down the RTF unit after the AF...
SF-1 Manual
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... of field and create different visual effects. 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 the lens becomes shorter, and as the subject is positioned farther away.
... of field and create different visual effects. 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 the lens becomes shorter, and as the subject is positioned farther away.
SF-1 Manual
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... 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 Screen Focusing 0 0 0 x o' 0' o x o* o' O x o• 0" o x x x o • The lenses have the following limitations: • Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger can be used...
... 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 Screen Focusing 0 0 0 x o' 0' o x o* o' O x o• 0" o x x x o • The lenses have the following limitations: • Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger can be used...
SF-1 Manual
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.../flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash. Programmed AE and Aperture-Priority AE from infinity to 1 sec. and KA-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster usable in Focus-Indication mode, and also ones with maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster...50mm lens set at infinity. Effective range of AF Spotbeam Projector: 1 to +1.5 Diopters. Flash sync at ISO 100. Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. External LCD (CENTIC) indications: Programmed AE, Program Action, Program Depth, Normal...
.../flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash. Programmed AE and Aperture-Priority AE from infinity to 1 sec. and KA-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster usable in Focus-Indication mode, and also ones with maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster...50mm lens set at infinity. Effective range of AF Spotbeam Projector: 1 to +1.5 Diopters. Flash sync at ISO 100. Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. External LCD (CENTIC) indications: Programmed AE, Program Action, Program Depth, Normal...
SF-1 Manual
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...for at least a year. Shipping charges are to be replaced without cost to the replacement of servicing. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are beyond our control, damage caused by an unauthorized repair shop. and..., mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by use or from other than Pentax lenses are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for any kind, whether caused by warranty, repairs will be made with postage...
...for at least a year. Shipping charges are to be replaced without cost to the replacement of servicing. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are beyond our control, damage caused by an unauthorized repair shop. and..., mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by use or from other than Pentax lenses are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for any kind, whether caused by warranty, repairs will be made with postage...