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... and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is set to any responsibility or... liability for the most exacting photographer. • This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that does not have the A position. • Read this operating manual...
... and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is set to any responsibility or... liability for the most exacting photographer. • This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that does not have the A position. • Read this operating manual...
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... or two years. mended that the camera be provided. it is recom- Other precautions • This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be covered under the ... to -10°c (122°F to usage of this camera functions properly is recommended that you have the A position. • The temperature range at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling...
... or two years. mended that the camera be provided. it is recom- Other precautions • This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be covered under the ... to -10°c (122°F to usage of this camera functions properly is recommended that you have the A position. • The temperature range at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling...
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...• Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Using the Metered Manual Mode • Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure Compensation Turning off the audible...44 45 46 47 48 48 50 52 54 55 56 57 Manual focusing 58 • Using the snap-in focus function 59 ...Subjects 60 Advanced operation for the Built-in the Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 69 •...FA lenses with the built- in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61...
...• Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Using the Metered Manual Mode • Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure Compensation Turning off the audible...44 45 46 47 48 48 50 52 54 55 56 57 Manual focusing 58 • Using the snap-in focus function 59 ...Subjects 60 Advanced operation for the Built-in the Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 69 •...FA lenses with the built- in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61...
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...LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI) *3 (with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto... Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto pop-up built-in the viewfinder. *4. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating...
...LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI) *3 (with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto... Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto pop-up built-in the viewfinder. *4. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating...
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See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. (NOI1VEIVd3Eld) NOIIVI:13dO 3ISV8 18 FILM LOADING We suggest that you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, ...slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera. 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 ...
See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. (NOI1VEIVd3Eld) NOIIVI:13dO 3ISV8 18 FILM LOADING We suggest that you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, ...slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera. 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 ...
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When it is NOT recommended as it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash popped-up, an external flash cannot be attached to activate the flash. MED ACTIVATE THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY (DNI100HS) NOILLVInd0 OISVEI 0„ • • t O 0 1. Push the flash pop-up button is pushed when the mode dial...
When it is NOT recommended as it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash popped-up, an external flash cannot be attached to activate the flash. MED ACTIVATE THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY (DNI100HS) NOILLVInd0 OISVEI 0„ • • t O 0 1. Push the flash pop-up button is pushed when the mode dial...
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or FA- 36 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFf ON 0Q 30 F5.6 0 • Tv §o " A• Av5.6 iA The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on the LCD panel and the indicator in the viewfinder blink when you attempt ... charged. Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of possible camera shake. • In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode [Tv] and Metered-Manual Mode [rv1], the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to warn you of the picture. • When lenses...
or FA- 36 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFf ON 0Q 30 F5.6 0 • Tv §o " A• Av5.6 iA The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on the LCD panel and the indicator in the viewfinder blink when you attempt ... charged. Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of possible camera shake. • In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode [Tv] and Metered-Manual Mode [rv1], the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to warn you of the picture. • When lenses...
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... the shutter speed until [1:14.,] appears in the Buld Exposure Mode. With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. SNOIIVEI3dO a33NVAaV 0 n OFFr ON D 14)t;: h7S6 el_ A F5.6 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is held down. • Up to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap...
... the shutter speed until [1:14.,] appears in the Buld Exposure Mode. With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. SNOIIVEI3dO a33NVAaV 0 n OFFr ON D 14)t;: h7S6 el_ A F5.6 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is held down. • Up to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap...
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...the compensation value to the desired compensation value. 2. sation button, move the select switch to [ 0 ]. The bar graph which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION \I ca, O OFF ON Tv58 Av 5.6 [21 0 IEEE SNOI1V1:13d0 MONVACIV Purpose The exposure compensation allows... and when the dot is displayed to the [ - ] side, it indicates underexposure. • Exposure compensation does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb Exposure Mode. • The exposure compensation range is set 1. How to set . While holding down the exposure compen-
...the compensation value to the desired compensation value. 2. sation button, move the select switch to [ 0 ]. The bar graph which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION \I ca, O OFF ON Tv58 Av 5.6 [21 0 IEEE SNOI1V1:13d0 MONVACIV Purpose The exposure compensation allows... and when the dot is displayed to the [ - ] side, it indicates underexposure. • Exposure compensation does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb Exposure Mode. • The exposure compensation range is set 1. How to set . While holding down the exposure compen-
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...the focus mode switch to the right or left until the image in -focus indicator 0] cannot be used , the autofocusing and manual focusing with a non-AF SLR camera. Use the manula focus mode to the point where the lens was prefocused, the shutter is used for focus confirmation for focusing ...When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's in the viewfinder is difficult to [MF]. 2. The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus at the point where you would with the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder as...
...the focus mode switch to the right or left until the image in -focus indicator 0] cannot be used , the autofocusing and manual focusing with a non-AF SLR camera. Use the manula focus mode to the point where the lens was prefocused, the shutter is used for focus confirmation for focusing ...When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's in the viewfinder is difficult to [MF]. 2. The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus at the point where you would with the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder as...
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.... • Shutter speeds slower than 1/100 can be set. The shutter speed changes in use .When a Pentax A lens is used or the Action Program Mode ['Pk.] is used , the camera uses the shutter speed of 1/100 sec. In this mode, the exposure of 1/100 sec. The slowest shutter..., any combination of the lens in the range of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject. Metered Manual Mode • When using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode • In this mode, the aperture automatically changes according to approximately...
.... • Shutter speeds slower than 1/100 can be set. The shutter speed changes in use .When a Pentax A lens is used or the Action Program Mode ['Pk.] is used , the camera uses the shutter speed of 1/100 sec. In this mode, the exposure of 1/100 sec. The slowest shutter..., any combination of the lens in the range of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject. Metered Manual Mode • When using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode • In this mode, the aperture automatically changes according to approximately...
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... ]. O II OFF ON 0 co ;AO • To change the ISO, turn the select switch to set the film speed manually. 64 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY SNOLLVLI3dO a3ONVAOV O ff• a This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. If you use a non-DX coded film, set 1. How to... on the LCD panel. 3. Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel when the film speed is set, set manually. After the ISO is set the mode dial to [ ISO ]. 2.
... ]. O II OFF ON 0 co ;AO • To change the ISO, turn the select switch to set the film speed manually. 64 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY SNOLLVLI3dO a3ONVAOV O ff• a This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. If you use a non-DX coded film, set 1. How to... on the LCD panel. 3. Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel when the film speed is set, set manually. After the ISO is set the mode dial to [ ISO ]. 2.
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... the AF400T will interrupt the function of the flash unit for more details. Note: Read the operating manual of the built-in flash. Extension Cord F5P Remove the hot shoe cover FK and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Turn the flash ON. 3. Set the flash mode ...to the camera. 2. Confirm that the flash is ready. ter. When the builtin flash and the external flash are ...
... the AF400T will interrupt the function of the flash unit for more details. Note: Read the operating manual of the built-in flash. Extension Cord F5P Remove the hot shoe cover FK and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Turn the flash ON. 3. Set the flash mode ...to the camera. 2. Confirm that the flash is ready. ter. When the builtin flash and the external flash are ...
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... TYPE E : AF200S, AF160, AF140 not be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. Using other can- For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash combined with the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode set the... When using a Type E flash, set . *2. Except AF200SA and AF201SA. *4. The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb Exposure Mode other type of a flash • Use of second or slower. *5. 70 SNOIIVEI3dO 030NVAOV Overview ...
... TYPE E : AF200S, AF160, AF140 not be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. Using other can- For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash combined with the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode set the... When using a Type E flash, set . *2. Except AF200SA and AF201SA. *4. The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb Exposure Mode other type of a flash • Use of second or slower. *5. 70 SNOIIVEI3dO 030NVAOV Overview ...
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...8226; In the slow-shutter-sync shooting, use of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure. 4. Depress the flash pop-up button to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. How to activate the built-in the step 3, push the flash pop-up button to set With the Metered... SHOOTING $ A • In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set. Set the lens aperture ring to prevent camera shake. Before shooting, confirm that the exposure warning (Blinking aperture setting) is not appearing in the range from 1/100 sec. Note • The slow-...
...8226; In the slow-shutter-sync shooting, use of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure. 4. Depress the flash pop-up button to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. How to activate the built-in the step 3, push the flash pop-up button to set With the Metered... SHOOTING $ A • In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set. Set the lens aperture ring to prevent camera shake. Before shooting, confirm that the exposure warning (Blinking aperture setting) is not appearing in the range from 1/100 sec. Note • The slow-...
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...polarizing filter. the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame. The camera does not operate with the following conditions attached. 1. Accessories for close the back cover. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper ...is used . When an F, FA or A lens is attached with the following accessories used , the auto focusing and manual focusing with the infocus indicator in combination with the camera when you open or close -up photography Auto extension tube set other than the A position. 3.
...polarizing filter. the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame. The camera does not operate with the following conditions attached. 1. Accessories for close the back cover. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper ...is used . When an F, FA or A lens is attached with the following accessories used , the auto focusing and manual focusing with the infocus indicator in combination with the camera when you open or close -up photography Auto extension tube set other than the A position. 3.
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...12 The battery is too close. Replace the battery. Install the battery. P.12 the LCD panel. P.30 The subject is improperly installed. field P.59 Move the camera until the AF frame [c ]] covers the subject. OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies... A position. Turn ON the main switch. 76 IV. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies The lens aperture ring is [OFF]. P.27 Focus manually by using the matte The subject is difficult to the A position. P ...
...12 The battery is too close. Replace the battery. Install the battery. P.12 the LCD panel. P.30 The subject is improperly installed. field P.59 Move the camera until the AF frame [c ]] covers the subject. OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies... A position. Turn ON the main switch. 76 IV. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies The lens aperture ring is [OFF]. P.27 Focus manually by using the matte The subject is difficult to the A position. P ...
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... depressed. The built-in again. Kam The built-in the viewfinder blinks. The power zoom system does not The camera does not have the power function. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- Replace the battery. The different type of Hotshoe cover has R26 been attached. because the flash ...light is being used. the matte field. Picture Mode. P.25 m co R28 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to aut- Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not pop-up button is too close or difficult...
... depressed. The built-in again. Kam The built-in the viewfinder blinks. The power zoom system does not The camera does not have the power function. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- Replace the battery. The different type of Hotshoe cover has R26 been attached. because the flash ...light is being used. the matte field. Picture Mode. P.25 m co R28 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to aut- Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not pop-up button is too close or difficult...