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... for quick reference while you read this manual. Careful reading of this operating manual will enjoy taking memorable, high-quality pictures with - The Pentax SF1N is a highly advanced camera that enables you to offer. 4--- PENTAX rooaffttt Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed in TTLauto flash unit and more.
... for quick reference while you read this manual. Careful reading of this operating manual will enjoy taking memorable, high-quality pictures with - The Pentax SF1N is a highly advanced camera that enables you to offer. 4--- PENTAX rooaffttt Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed in TTLauto flash unit and more.
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... Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Exposure-mode clear button Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode Shooting in the Aperture-... Interchangeable focusing screen Strap and case CENTIC panel and viewfinder warning Programmed AE diagram and metering range Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Specifications Warranty policy Viewfinder display 40-41 42-43 44-45 46 47 48-49 50 51...
... Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Exposure-mode clear button Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode Shooting in the Aperture-... Interchangeable focusing screen Strap and case CENTIC panel and viewfinder warning Programmed AE diagram and metering range Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Specifications Warranty policy Viewfinder display 40-41 42-43 44-45 46 47 48-49 50 51...
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... not operate properly if you set it up or handle it is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 8) 3. Please refer to the section about the specific mode you begin taking pictures with this camera is extremely simple. Perform the following operations, referring to the pages listed, before you want...
... not operate properly if you set it up or handle it is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 8) 3. Please refer to the section about the specific mode you begin taking pictures with this camera is extremely simple. Perform the following operations, referring to the pages listed, before you want...
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Position the lithium battery properly by matching its mounting screw counterclockwise with a coin. 2. INSERTING BATTERY This camera comes equipped with those inside the grip, then mount the grip at the original position. (The old battery can easily be removed by pulling the band.) • 6 Remove the grip by turning its polarity marks ("+" and "-") with the standard Lithium Battery Grip FB. For this grip, use one 6V lithium battery (Eveready EL2CR, Sanyo 2CR5 or the same type batteries). (Lithium Battery Grip 2 eLITHIUMe 2015 a 1.
Position the lithium battery properly by matching its mounting screw counterclockwise with a coin. 2. INSERTING BATTERY This camera comes equipped with those inside the grip, then mount the grip at the original position. (The old battery can easily be removed by pulling the band.) • 6 Remove the grip by turning its polarity marks ("+" and "-") with the standard Lithium Battery Grip FB. For this grip, use one 6V lithium battery (Eveready EL2CR, Sanyo 2CR5 or the same type batteries). (Lithium Battery Grip 2 eLITHIUMe 2015 a 1.
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... (page 32). Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the lens (see 4 and 0 ), place the lens onto the camera's lens mount, and turn it can be made using the viewfinder's matte area. Align the red dot on the... auto-focus lens in the tabs on the detached lens to protect it clockwise 0 until the lens locks with the front lens side down. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2. To remove the lens cap, press in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be...
... (page 32). Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the lens (see 4 and 0 ), place the lens onto the camera's lens mount, and turn it can be made using the viewfinder's matte area. Align the red dot on the... auto-focus lens in the tabs on the detached lens to protect it clockwise 0 until the lens locks with the front lens side down. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is recommended. 2. To remove the lens cap, press in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be...
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...-metering, the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder display are all activated when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down to this position when the camera is not in combination with PCV tone. [ I (fP .4 O ..., N 4:t Main Switch [ON]d [Nil)] : Signals correct focusing and self-timer operation with the...shutter release button. Then set the main switch to release the shutter. • The shutter may be operated at a fixed speed when the camera's back cover is open. • The CENTIC panel will remain on for a few seconds after you press the above switches to illuminate ...
...-metering, the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder display are all activated when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down to this position when the camera is not in combination with PCV tone. [ I (fP .4 O ..., N 4:t Main Switch [ON]d [Nil)] : Signals correct focusing and self-timer operation with the...shutter release button. Then set the main switch to release the shutter. • The shutter may be operated at a fixed speed when the camera's back cover is open. • The CENTIC panel will remain on for a few seconds after you press the above switches to illuminate ...
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... at this position, slide the select switch 0 to the fAl or [•1 position to the ISO position, the ISO film speed of a step in the camera, the ISO film speed is indicated on the package manually.
... at this position, slide the select switch 0 to the fAl or [•1 position to the ISO position, the ISO film speed of a step in the camera, the ISO film speed is indicated on the package manually.
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Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. 3. While holding the film cartridge down the back-cover release lever 0 while depressing ... take-up spool. film-speed setting. Ira A PO ( ai 2. free from the cartridge out far enough to remove the shield 4." Keep them • If the camera is only used for correct automatic leader or anything to make the leader end touch the delicate shutter curtain. • DX-information pins are very...
Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. 3. While holding the film cartridge down the back-cover release lever 0 while depressing ... take-up spool. film-speed setting. Ira A PO ( ai 2. free from the cartridge out far enough to remove the shield 4." Keep them • If the camera is only used for correct automatic leader or anything to make the leader end touch the delicate shutter curtain. • DX-information pins are very...
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..., the film advances to the next frame. The film-loaded mark lights up, and the film-advance and end-of the film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • Even if you turn on . Open the back cover and reload the film. 13 • Close...
..., the film advances to the next frame. The film-loaded mark lights up, and the film-advance and end-of the film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • Even if you turn on . Open the back cover and reload the film. 13 • Close...
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...] for a wide range of photographic situations. • 16 SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 WI 0 1. This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for Program Depth. The Programmed AE modes free you from complicated exposure controls and allow you... to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject. Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to ensure correct exposure according to ...on the subject, so take advantage of the lens in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses.
...] for a wide range of photographic situations. • 16 SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 WI 0 1. This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for Program Depth. The Programmed AE modes free you from complicated exposure controls and allow you... to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject. Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to ensure correct exposure according to ...on the subject, so take advantage of the lens in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses.
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When you . When the selected shutter speed is recommended to warn you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder, ...„.„ F I. ■ DxCi___O 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 56 for more detailed information on the CENTIC panel. EU 1O 2.
When you . When the selected shutter speed is recommended to warn you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder, ...„.„ F I. ■ DxCi___O 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 56 for more detailed information on the CENTIC panel. EU 1O 2.
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... length of field. Program Depth Mode IP sun FiG This mode is programmed to maximize the depth of the zoom lens changes. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , the Normal Program Wide [ ] is automatically set. Standard [GC or Tele [CC] ), depending on the focal length of a zoom lens ... to be in use. Normal Program Mode IP 250 NORMAL j Fin PProgram Action Mode orinn IUUU When the Normal Program mode is selected, the camera automatically sets one of lens Shorter than 40mm Between 40mm and 110mm Longer than 110mm This mode is programmed to select a relatively high shutter speed...
... length of field. Program Depth Mode IP sun FiG This mode is programmed to maximize the depth of the zoom lens changes. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , the Normal Program Wide [ ] is automatically set. Standard [GC or Tele [CC] ), depending on the focal length of a zoom lens ... to be in use. Normal Program Mode IP 250 NORMAL j Fin PProgram Action Mode orinn IUUU When the Normal Program mode is selected, the camera automatically sets one of lens Shorter than 40mm Between 40mm and 110mm Longer than 110mm This mode is programmed to select a relatively high shutter speed...
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... to obtain perfect exposure. If any other indicator on the panel lights up, use the mode/drive switch 0 and the select switch 0 to set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to the brightness of moving subject on film, for deliberately expressing the movement on film, or for taking snapshots...
... to obtain perfect exposure. If any other indicator on the panel lights up, use the mode/drive switch 0 and the select switch 0 to set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to the brightness of moving subject on film, for deliberately expressing the movement on film, or for taking snapshots...
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... speed. • ►A'4#.="4030 Fe 2 ■ oxa___o I \ • A %ill/ Ii C I II • I 1.1 [04) C) 1 Shutter-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 56 for more detailed information on warnings.) 21 • N 3. If this occurs, shift the shutter speed either to a faster setting (toward "4000...
... speed. • ►A'4#.="4030 Fe 2 ■ oxa___o I \ • A %ill/ Ii C I II • I 1.1 [04) C) 1 Shutter-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 56 for more detailed information on warnings.) 21 • N 3. If this occurs, shift the shutter speed either to a faster setting (toward "4000...
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... its [A] , [ ►] and [F-] indicators. Use this mode. • 22 Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to set at 1/125 sec.) ■ Bulb 2 "III .4 El • See page 50 for detailed ...; The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in which the depth of the subject for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. SHOOTING IN THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at an F-Number • Aperture-Priority AE...
... its [A] , [ ►] and [F-] indicators. Use this mode. • 22 Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to set at 1/125 sec.) ■ Bulb 2 "III .4 El • See page 50 for detailed ...; The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in which the depth of the subject for photographing subjects in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. SHOOTING IN THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at an F-Number • Aperture-Priority AE...
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... indicators blink to a larger one (toward f/22, etc.) until the indicators stop blinking. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 56 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23 • A , ,II n ILIUU ► F- - ■ e FACL_..O A %k i ll Ili ► F- - MODE BO > 1O \ N 2. When the...
... indicators blink to a larger one (toward f/22, etc.) until the indicators stop blinking. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 56 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23 • A , ,II n ILIUU ► F- - ■ e FACL_..O A %k i ll Ili ► F- - MODE BO > 1O \ N 2. When the...
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... the viewfinder. If, as illustrated above, two indicators - If the correct exposure cannot be obtained this way, reset the shutter speed. • 24 If the camera is correct. 2. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter speed. appear at any other until only one solidly...
... the viewfinder. If, as illustrated above, two indicators - If the correct exposure cannot be obtained this way, reset the shutter speed. • 24 If the camera is correct. 2. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the viewfinder displays "M" and a shutter speed. appear at any other until only one solidly...
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.... To determine the aperture first Slide the select switch to warn you. Turn the aperture ring either to a smaller f-number (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to avoid camera shake. (See page 56 for more detailed information on warnings.) 25* When the selected shutter speed is recommended to a larger f-number (toward f/22, etc.) until...
.... To determine the aperture first Slide the select switch to warn you. Turn the aperture ring either to a smaller f-number (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to avoid camera shake. (See page 56 for more detailed information on warnings.) 25* When the selected shutter speed is recommended to a larger f-number (toward f/22, etc.) until...
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... is correctly adjusted, the viewfinder image cannot be seen most clearly. Adjust the diopter to the viewfinder accessory groove. To adjust the diopter, point the camera to a bright area without focusing. Diopter Adjustment Mechanism Unless the diopter is between -2.5 and +1.5 diopters. • The Eyecup F cannot be used in the illustration. To...
... is correctly adjusted, the viewfinder image cannot be seen most clearly. Adjust the diopter to the viewfinder accessory groove. To adjust the diopter, point the camera to a bright area without focusing. Diopter Adjustment Mechanism Unless the diopter is between -2.5 and +1.5 diopters. • The Eyecup F cannot be used in the illustration. To...
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... may shoot continuously by sliding it . The shutter can be released when the subject comes in focus. • AF SERVO = When the subject moves, the camera continues focusing on "±EF" mode. (see page 48.) Auto-Focus (AF) Modes Set the focus-mode switch 0 to either "SINGLE" or • "SERVO." •...
... may shoot continuously by sliding it . The shutter can be released when the subject comes in focus. • AF SERVO = When the subject moves, the camera continues focusing on "±EF" mode. (see page 48.) Auto-Focus (AF) Modes Set the focus-mode switch 0 to either "SINGLE" or • "SERVO." •...