SF-10 Manual
Page 2
... a full explanation of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! or actual damage to the fantastic world of the camera's functions and operations before you read this operating manual carefully for quick reference while you start using it. This camera is a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced technological ... with - We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers. PENTAX The names of lenses and accessories made to come. Please read this manual. your...
... a full explanation of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! or actual damage to the fantastic world of the camera's functions and operations before you read this operating manual carefully for quick reference while you start using it. This camera is a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced technological ... with - We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers. PENTAX The names of lenses and accessories made to come. Please read this manual. your...
SF-10 Manual
Page 5
...LCD indication/Viewfinder indication Covers Covers PRESHOOTING PREPARATIONS 1. Positioning battery 4 3. Soft case 11 BASIC OPERATION 1 Operating main switch 13 2. Using zoom lens 21 10. Rewinding film 30 OPERATION OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS Exposure modes using F-series lenses 33 Using Shutter-Priority AE mode 36 Using ...44 Using self-timer 45 OTHER FUNCTIONS Focusing in RTF 24 12. Fastening camera strap 3 2. Loading film 8 5. Shooting with built-in matte area 47 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 48 TTL Auto Flash and Programmed Auto Flash modes •-...
...LCD indication/Viewfinder indication Covers Covers PRESHOOTING PREPARATIONS 1. Positioning battery 4 3. Soft case 11 BASIC OPERATION 1 Operating main switch 13 2. Using zoom lens 21 10. Rewinding film 30 OPERATION OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS Exposure modes using F-series lenses 33 Using Shutter-Priority AE mode 36 Using ...44 Using self-timer 45 OTHER FUNCTIONS Focusing in RTF 24 12. Fastening camera strap 3 2. Loading film 8 5. Shooting with built-in matte area 47 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 48 TTL Auto Flash and Programmed Auto Flash modes •-...
SF-10 Manual
Page 8
Pull the bats. Note: This camera operates on a battery, so be sure to open the battery-chamber cover. 2. Position the battery with its metal contact facing down, then close the back cover by [ to insert one "2CR5" or the same type lithium battery as designated before you start operating it. • 4 cover release lever in the direction indicated by reversing step 1. 2. POSITIONING BATTERY 1 0 1.
Pull the bats. Note: This camera operates on a battery, so be sure to open the battery-chamber cover. 2. Position the battery with its metal contact facing down, then close the back cover by [ to insert one "2CR5" or the same type lithium battery as designated before you start operating it. • 4 cover release lever in the direction indicated by reversing step 1. 2. POSITIONING BATTERY 1 0 1.
SF-10 Manual
Page 16
Operating shutter-release button 13 3. Selecting focus mode 16 6. Holding camera & preventing camera shake 17 7. Taking a picture 22 11. Shooting with built-in RTF 24 12. Using AF spotbeam projector 29 13. Selecting single film advance mode 16 5. Rewinding film 30 • 12 Selecting Programmed AE mode 14 4. Focusing 18 8. Using zoom lens 21 10. Operating main switch 13 2. Using focus-lock function 20 9. BASIC OPERATION 1.
Operating shutter-release button 13 3. Selecting focus mode 16 6. Holding camera & preventing camera shake 17 7. Taking a picture 22 11. Shooting with built-in RTF 24 12. Using AF spotbeam projector 29 13. Selecting single film advance mode 16 5. Rewinding film 30 • 12 Selecting Programmed AE mode 14 4. Focusing 18 8. Using zoom lens 21 10. Operating main switch 13 2. Using focus-lock function 20 9. BASIC OPERATION 1.
SF-10 Manual
Page 17
Set the main switch at this position when the camera is not in the viewfinder. I -O j EX. 250 ON1 [OFF1 [•0U] : Signals correct focusing and self-timer operation with PCV tone. 1: Cancels PCV signals. [01: Be sure to set the main switch at [. Then, when the ... as exposure settings is released. * If you remove your finger, the viewfinder display will go off after approximately 5 seconds. 13• OPERATING MAIN SWITCH 2. OPERATING SHUTTER-RELEASE BUTTON Om% MODE 00 AUTO EX. _.m - 1. l)] . While the shutter release button is pressed down , the shutter is displayed...
Set the main switch at this position when the camera is not in the viewfinder. I -O j EX. 250 ON1 [OFF1 [•0U] : Signals correct focusing and self-timer operation with PCV tone. 1: Cancels PCV signals. [01: Be sure to set the main switch at [. Then, when the ... as exposure settings is released. * If you remove your finger, the viewfinder display will go off after approximately 5 seconds. 13• OPERATING MAIN SWITCH 2. OPERATING SHUTTER-RELEASE BUTTON Om% MODE 00 AUTO EX. _.m - 1. l)] . While the shutter release button is pressed down , the shutter is displayed...
SF-10 Manual
Page 30
...of a picture due to the lens blocking the illumination path of the RTF; Since this warning is advised when using the lenses listed below, the camera's safety mechanism warns against use . (Technical Tip] How to the normal shooting mode. • Lenses with a focal length of less than F-... to blink when the shutter release button is being charged, keep your lens reads "SMC PENTAX-F ZOOM 1:4-5.6 35-105," for example, it has a maximum aperture of f/4 at the focal length of flash charge. Operational precautions 1 While the RTF is lightly pressed at the bottom of a picture due to...
...of a picture due to the lens blocking the illumination path of the RTF; Since this warning is advised when using the lenses listed below, the camera's safety mechanism warns against use . (Technical Tip] How to the normal shooting mode. • Lenses with a focal length of less than F-... to blink when the shutter release button is being charged, keep your lens reads "SMC PENTAX-F ZOOM 1:4-5.6 35-105," for example, it has a maximum aperture of f/4 at the focal length of flash charge. Operational precautions 1 While the RTF is lightly pressed at the bottom of a picture due to...
SF-10 Manual
Page 32
... distance) 3m (distance) ÷ 5 = 0.6m (minimum distance 0.7 (actual minimum distance) Set the lens aperture ring to select an aperture manually, the camera must be used for a subject closer than 0.7 meters.) • 28 If the subject distance is known beforehand, calculate the aperture based on that distance. •...the Metered Manual mode (see page 40). (2) Using a manual aperture setting: (Please read this section after you finish reading the "OPERATION OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS" section.) When you wish to increase the depth of the film in use the RTF at aperture f/4 with the selected...
... distance) 3m (distance) ÷ 5 = 0.6m (minimum distance 0.7 (actual minimum distance) Set the lens aperture ring to select an aperture manually, the camera must be used for a subject closer than 0.7 meters.) • 28 If the subject distance is known beforehand, calculate the aperture based on that distance. •...the Metered Manual mode (see page 40). (2) Using a manual aperture setting: (Please read this section after you finish reading the "OPERATION OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS" section.) When you wish to increase the depth of the film in use the RTF at aperture f/4 with the selected...
SF-10 Manual
Page 35
Open the back cover and take the film out. • When you have mastered the camera's basic operations. 31• When rewind is completed, the film mark Nal blinks and the figure in the exposure counter [ EX.] goes off . Now you finish shooting, be sure to set the main switch to the "OFF" mark [ 0 to turn the power off . 4. 41, MODE O 11 EX 3.
Open the back cover and take the film out. • When you have mastered the camera's basic operations. 31• When rewind is completed, the film mark Nal blinks and the figure in the exposure counter [ EX.] goes off . Now you finish shooting, be sure to set the main switch to the "OFF" mark [ 0 to turn the power off . 4. 41, MODE O 11 EX 3.
SF-10 Manual
Page 52
... shutter release button is pressed halfway down. (The indications for the RTF are slightly different.) • As you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for a proper exposure by the subject, it ensures accurate exposure control. • ...8226; * The 15 1 mark appears in the LCD panel when the flash is turned on . • The completion of the flash-charging operation can be used anytime. TTL Auto Flash System When you remove your finger from the shutter-release button the 151 mark and the glowing of...
... shutter release button is pressed halfway down. (The indications for the RTF are slightly different.) • As you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for a proper exposure by the subject, it ensures accurate exposure control. • ...8226; * The 15 1 mark appears in the LCD panel when the flash is turned on . • The completion of the flash-charging operation can be used anytime. TTL Auto Flash System When you remove your finger from the shutter-release button the 151 mark and the glowing of...
SF-10 Manual
Page 53
...is automatically controlled by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) 0 0 0 Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode. 0 0 0 0 Built-in AF spotbeam projector for assisting auto focusing in dark ...locations. 0 0 Selection of RTF and Dedicated Auto Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash charging is completed and the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the flash-ready indicator [ $ ] appears in...
...is automatically controlled by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) 0 0 0 Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode. 0 0 0 0 Built-in AF spotbeam projector for assisting auto focusing in dark ...locations. 0 0 Selection of RTF and Dedicated Auto Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash charging is completed and the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the flash-ready indicator [ $ ] appears in...
SF-10 Manual
Page 54
... • The flash-sync speed of 1/100 second is set as soon as the flash is automatically set to f/4 with this camera, automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject's brightness, making it easy to the focal length in use with ...charged. With the zoom lens whose maximum aperture changes from f/4 to f/5.6, for instance, according to accomplish even complicated daylight flash synchronization. (See the operating manual of the flash for more detailed information). • With a conventional dedicated flash unit (AF400T, AF280T, AF200T and AF080C), a flash-sync ...
... • The flash-sync speed of 1/100 second is set as soon as the flash is automatically set to f/4 with this camera, automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject's brightness, making it easy to the focal length in use with ...charged. With the zoom lens whose maximum aperture changes from f/4 to f/5.6, for instance, according to accomplish even complicated daylight flash synchronization. (See the operating manual of the flash for more detailed information). • With a conventional dedicated flash unit (AF400T, AF280T, AF200T and AF080C), a flash-sync ...
SF-10 Manual
Page 55
... be done by combining the RTF with the Pentax dedicated flash. The functions in the MS and M modes may vary depending on the type of flash used, so check the operating manual of the flash in use for a moment and coming back on the camera's hot shoe, use the lens aperture ring to... operate the shutter-release button. 51• If the ring is set in the manual sync...
... be done by combining the RTF with the Pentax dedicated flash. The functions in the MS and M modes may vary depending on the type of flash used, so check the operating manual of the flash in use for a moment and coming back on the camera's hot shoe, use the lens aperture ring to... operate the shutter-release button. 51• If the ring is set in the manual sync...
SF-10 Manual
Page 62
... Matte Screen Focusing 0 0 0 x o• o• O x o• o• o x o• o• o x x x O * Note: Conventional Pentax lenses have the following restrictions: • The Focus Indication (F.l.) system of the manual focusing mode IMF] can only be used for lenses with the maximum...PENTAX-F AF Adapter 1.7X can only be used for lenses with the maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (For details, please read the operation manual of the SMC PENTAX-F AF Adaptor 1.7X.) * The metering system is not displayed. • 58 FUNCTIONS USING CONVENTIONAL PENTAX LENSES Camera...
... Matte Screen Focusing 0 0 0 x o• o• O x o• o• o x o• o• o x x x O * Note: Conventional Pentax lenses have the following restrictions: • The Focus Indication (F.l.) system of the manual focusing mode IMF] can only be used for lenses with the maximum...PENTAX-F AF Adapter 1.7X can only be used for lenses with the maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (For details, please read the operation manual of the SMC PENTAX-F AF Adaptor 1.7X.) * The metering system is not displayed. • 58 FUNCTIONS USING CONVENTIONAL PENTAX LENSES Camera...
SF-10 Manual
Page 64
... long-lasting, reliable service. The major cause of damage are approx. 50° If your coat or jacket to keep it operating properly. It must be avoided. To remove dirt and dust, you treat it to keep the batteries warm. Shooting outdoors in ... extremes should function properly are : 1. TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to a Pentax service center. Keep your camera out of direct sunlight, car trunks, and-glove compartments. It...
... long-lasting, reliable service. The major cause of damage are approx. 50° If your coat or jacket to keep it operating properly. It must be avoided. To remove dirt and dust, you treat it to keep the batteries warm. Shooting outdoors in ... extremes should function properly are : 1. TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to a Pentax service center. Keep your camera out of direct sunlight, car trunks, and-glove compartments. It...
SF-10 Manual
Page 68
... period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the dealer from date of servicing. If there is covered by warranty, repairs will be returned to you within that ... or to you upon completion of purchase. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to be borne by the owner. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and ...
... period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the dealer from date of servicing. If there is covered by warranty, repairs will be returned to you within that ... or to you upon completion of purchase. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to be borne by the owner. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and ...