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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... and the lens. It can also be used as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be used only in the tabs on the camera. • Remove the body-mount cap and the rear lens cap. If this section even...'s matte area. Align the red dot on the camera with a click. 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. Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the lens (see 0 and 0 ), place the lens...
... and the lens. It can also be used as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be used only in the tabs on the camera. • Remove the body-mount cap and the rear lens cap. If this section even...'s matte area. Align the red dot on the camera with a click. 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. Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the lens (see 0 and 0 ), place the lens...
SF-1 Manual
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Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of them for standard shooting and in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. The Programmed AE modes free you from complicated exposure controls and allow you to concentrate on the subject, so take advantage of aperture and shutter ...
Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of them for standard shooting and in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. The Programmed AE modes free you from complicated exposure controls and allow you to concentrate on the subject, so take advantage of aperture and shutter ...
SF-1 Manual
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... 52 for the best possible exposure. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set this mode for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses.
... 52 for the best possible exposure. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set this mode for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses.
SF-1 Manual
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... eyesight before using the camera. Adjust the diopter to a bright area without focusing. 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. EYECUP F AND DIOPTER...
... eyesight before using the camera. Adjust the diopter to a bright area without focusing. 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. EYECUP F AND DIOPTER...
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... subject is in -focus indicator at the bottom of the viewfinder lights up, the subject is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can focus by turning the zooming ring of the lens. • Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of focus because...
... subject is in -focus indicator at the bottom of the viewfinder lights up, the subject is also confirmed by a PCV tone. • With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can focus by turning the zooming ring of the lens. • Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of focus because...
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.... 3. NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A- 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 ... 21214 1- Turn the lens focusing ring to the right for the [ 0•] signal and to the MANUAL position. 2. Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with the assistance of f/5.6 or larger can be used . r 1. As illustrated, one or more of the F I signals light...
.... 3. NSEARNVUORL .0 SINGLE •.0 II When using existing Pentax A- 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 ... 21214 1- Turn the lens focusing ring to the right for the [ 0•] signal and to the MANUAL position. 2. Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with the assistance of f/5.6 or larger can be used . r 1. As illustrated, one or more of the F I signals light...
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For such lenses, use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing. Focusing Using the Viewfinder Matte Area For subjects that are difficult to focus on automatically or ... 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 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...
For such lenses, use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing. Focusing Using the Viewfinder Matte Area For subjects that are difficult to focus on automatically or ... 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 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...
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The thick solid lines of the lens in use : the combination of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is programmed to EV 20 (f/22, 1/2000 sec.). In the Normal Program mode, the combination is automatically shifted to select a high ...
The thick solid lines of the lens in use : the combination of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is programmed to EV 20 (f/22, 1/2000 sec.). In the Normal Program mode, the combination is automatically shifted to select a high ...
SF-1 Manual
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... indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is not. 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 set at ISO 100) are automatically changed according to confirm it. 3. If ...the lens aperture ring is extended another block at the bottom (from 1.4m to 1m, for the selected exposure mode (e.g. 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 0.5 6 7...
... indicated, but the flash-ready indicator [ is not. 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 set at ISO 100) are automatically changed according to confirm it. 3. If ...the lens aperture ring is extended another block at the bottom (from 1.4m to 1m, for the selected exposure mode (e.g. 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 0.5 6 7...
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... 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 large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that maximum aperture of lm when a 35mm wide angle is mounted, so do not use a lens hood. If flash illumination is unnecessary, push down...pages 33 to 35.) • When the AF400FTZ's AF spotbeam projector is also cut off the retinas. (This can be avoided by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a maximum aperture of 3m may not work effectively. • The AF spotbeam projector can also be used , the aperture display in the ...
... 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 large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens that maximum aperture of lm when a 35mm wide angle is mounted, so do not use a lens hood. If flash illumination is unnecessary, push down...pages 33 to 35.) • When the AF400FTZ's AF spotbeam projector is also cut off the retinas. (This can be avoided by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a maximum aperture of 3m may not work effectively. • The AF spotbeam projector can also be used , the aperture display in the ...
SF-1 Manual
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... as the subject is positioned farther away. 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 scale due to -subject distance • ■ -Depth of field - • 54 The depth of field increases as the...
... as the subject is positioned farther away. 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 scale due to -subject distance • ■ -Depth of field - • 54 The depth of field increases as the...
SF-1 Manual
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... Indication) system of the manual focusing mode indicates the in the viewfinder and a PCV (piezo-ceramic vibration) tone. 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...
... Indication) system of the manual focusing mode indicates the in the viewfinder and a PCV (piezo-ceramic vibration) tone. 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...
SF-1 Manual
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...-controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. and KA-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster usable in Focus-Indication mode, and also ones with 50mm lens set at infinity. Focusing system: Pentax TTL phase-matching auto-focus system. Viewfinder: Pentaprism with...Action, Program Depth), Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Metered Manual. Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- Focusing response: approx. 0.3 sec. Viewfinder LED Focus information: in 1/3 steps. Lens mount: Pentax KAF mount with ISO 25-5000; from -1.5 to EV 18 at 1/100 sec. Usable...
...-controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. and KA-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster usable in Focus-Indication mode, and also ones with 50mm lens set at infinity. Focusing system: Pentax TTL phase-matching auto-focus system. Viewfinder: Pentaprism with...Action, Program Depth), Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Metered Manual. Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- Focusing response: approx. 0.3 sec. Viewfinder LED Focus information: in 1/3 steps. Lens mount: Pentax KAF mount with ISO 25-5000; from -1.5 to EV 18 at 1/100 sec. Usable...
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... purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of purchase. The manufacturer or its representatives will not be returned to be charged ...
... purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of purchase. The manufacturer or its representatives will not be returned to be charged ...