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Congratulations on your Pentax camera. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp...made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to get a full explanation of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is set to any position other than the A position or if used in this instruction manual carefully to , ...
Congratulations on your Pentax camera. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp...made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to get a full explanation of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is set to any position other than the A position or if used in this instruction manual carefully to , ...
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... if accidentally swallowed. CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is dangerous. Also, do not get the strap caught around their neck. • Do not look directly at... the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for may damage your neck is danger of the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to...
... if accidentally swallowed. CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is dangerous. Also, do not get the strap caught around their neck. • Do not look directly at... the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for may damage your neck is danger of the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to...
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...Furthermore, if the camera is taken from rain, splashing water, or any changes in con- Handle it off what appears on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of the camera may come in ...temperature difference is a high-precision mecha- nism. ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized.
...Furthermore, if the camera is taken from rain, splashing water, or any changes in con- Handle it off what appears on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of the camera may come in ...temperature difference is a high-precision mecha- nism. ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized.
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The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recom- Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being... time. it is one of the warranty. If the difficulty is 50°c to -10°c (122°F to 14°F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is caused as a direct result of the product being prepared for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined...
The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recom- Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being... time. it is one of the warranty. If the difficulty is 50°c to -10°c (122°F to 14°F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is caused as a direct result of the product being prepared for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined...
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...Names of working parts 6 LCD panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release ...disable function 26 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 •AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 ...
...Names of working parts 6 LCD panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release ...disable function 26 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 •AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 ...
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...• Using the snap-in focus function 59 • Hard-To-Autofocus 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 • Overview of F and FA lenses with the built- in flash 63 ... battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 Camera case 75 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program line Warranty policy 76-82 76 78 80 82
...• Using the snap-in focus function 59 • Hard-To-Autofocus 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 • Overview of F and FA lenses with the built- in flash 63 ... battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 Camera case 75 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program line Warranty policy 76-82 76 78 80 82
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... conditions. Even a beginner can achieve results with ease. 0O0 : Bar graph (p.53, 55) With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and will properly expose the subject. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: Autofocus (AF) frame... (p.30) SgoS : Shutter speed FEW : Aperture value : Green Operation Mode (p.24, 42) : Portrait Program Mode (p.43) A : Landscape Program Mode (p.44) • :...
... conditions. Even a beginner can achieve results with ease. 0O0 : Bar graph (p.53, 55) With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and will properly expose the subject. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: Autofocus (AF) frame... (p.30) SgoS : Shutter speed FEW : Aperture value : Green Operation Mode (p.24, 42) : Portrait Program Mode (p.43) A : Landscape Program Mode (p.44) • :...
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...Flash Multi(6)-segment metering FA lens ['Wart 0 O*4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAI 0 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS 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. As an F and FA Soft...
...Flash Multi(6)-segment metering FA lens ['Wart 0 O*4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAI 0 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS 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. As an F and FA Soft...
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ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP OM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP OM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory.
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... function of the built-in flash will be reset. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the arrow to lock it securely. • When the batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as shown in the illustration. 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES o. ,o) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) • A. 1.
... function of the built-in flash will be reset. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the arrow to lock it securely. • When the batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as shown in the illustration. 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES o. ,o) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) • A. 1.
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... while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. O • .
... while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. O • .
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... down (first position) Pressed fully down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the...
... down (first position) Pressed fully down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the...
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At each frame that you have purchased your camera as the Date version, read . To replace the battery see page 65. • The data back operates on the LCD panel of the Data Back ...
At each frame that you have purchased your camera as the Date version, read . To replace the battery see page 65. • The data back operates on the LCD panel of the Data Back ...
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... of the arrow. 2. If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. (NOI1VEIVd3Eld) NOIIVI:13dO 3ISV8 18 FILM LOADING... to 5000. • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera - with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the...
... of the arrow. 2. If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. (NOI1VEIVd3Eld) NOIIVI:13dO 3ISV8 18 FILM LOADING... to 5000. • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera - with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the...
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When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [-] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only [p] blinks on the LCD panel. OFF ON OJ (NOIIVEIVd31:1d) NOIIVEI3dO 0ISV9 T 1. UNLOADING FILM a 12±3-
When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [-] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only [p] blinks on the LCD panel. OFF ON OJ (NOIIVEIVd31:1d) NOIIVEI3dO 0ISV9 T 1. UNLOADING FILM a 12±3-
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II. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 0 (ON1100HS) NOLLVElad0 OISV8 0 Aim the camera at a bright subject.While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C 3] appears in the sharpest focus. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)
II. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 0 (ON1100HS) NOLLVElad0 OISV8 0 Aim the camera at a bright subject.While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C 3] appears in the sharpest focus. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)
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The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. The lens aperture ring must remain set : 1. Set the lens aperture ring to function. :25 ... the shutter release button is set other exposure mode. Set the mode dial to [ 0 [. • To set the lens aperture ring to 47 for the camera to the [A] position. 2. You simply depress the shutter release button. USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE (DNIIOOHS) NOIIVII3dO 0ISV8 161185.615 Green Operation Mode For easy...
The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. The lens aperture ring must remain set : 1. Set the lens aperture ring to function. :25 ... the shutter release button is set other exposure mode. Set the mode dial to [ 0 [. • To set the lens aperture ring to 47 for the camera to the [A] position. 2. You simply depress the shutter release button. USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE (DNIIOOHS) NOIIVII3dO 0ISV8 161185.615 Green Operation Mode For easy...
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28 USING ZOOM LENSES (DM-LOONS) NO111/1:13dO 3ISVEI 1. . 9 Telephoto Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The smaller the number on the zoom scale, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached.
28 USING ZOOM LENSES (DM-LOONS) NO111/1:13dO 3ISVEI 1. . 9 Telephoto Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The smaller the number on the zoom scale, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached.
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...ON11OOHS) NOIJ.V143dO OISVEI For best results, be used for shutter speeds slower than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your body or the camera on a solid object - For example, 1/50 of second when the focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 ...second when it is 100mm. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred. • To reduce camera shake, support your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. HOLDING THE CAMERA 29 Camera held horizontally Camera held camera is the inverse of the focal length.
...ON11OOHS) NOIJ.V143dO OISVEI For best results, be used for shutter speeds slower than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your body or the camera on a solid object - For example, 1/50 of second when the focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 ...second when it is 100mm. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred. • To reduce camera shake, support your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. HOLDING THE CAMERA 29 Camera held horizontally Camera held camera is the inverse of the focal length.