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...Pentax camera. This compact and light weight camera is set to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with a lens that offers higher levels of Pentax autofocus photography! We do not assume any position other than the A position or if used in this instruction manual...highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly 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 manual Operation direction Automatic operation ...
...Pentax camera. This compact and light weight camera is set to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with a lens that offers higher levels of Pentax autofocus photography! We do not assume any position other than the A position or if used in this instruction manual...highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly 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 manual Operation direction Automatic operation ...
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... no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any position other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation...
... no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any position other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation...
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...ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the 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... Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Using the Metered Manual Mode • Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure Compensation Turning off the audible PCV signal Memory lock ... 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 50 52 54 55 56 57 Manual focusing 58 • Using the snap-in focus function 59 • Hard-To-Autofocus ...
...ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the 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... Aperture-Priority AE Mode • Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Using the Metered Manual Mode • Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure Compensation Turning off the audible PCV signal Memory lock ... 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 50 52 54 55 56 57 Manual focusing 58 • Using the snap-in focus function 59 • Hard-To-Autofocus ...
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...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 manual.) *3. 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...
...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 manual.) *3. 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...
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... DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to shade the camera. 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. 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...
... DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to shade the camera. 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. 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...
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... built-in flash by pressing it is fully charged, [ ] appears on page 68. MED ACTIVATE THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY (DNI100HS) NOILLVInd0 OISVEI 0„ • • t O 0 1. When it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button is not required flash...
... built-in flash by pressing it is fully charged, [ ] appears on page 68. MED ACTIVATE THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY (DNI100HS) NOILLVInd0 OISVEI 0„ • • t O 0 1. When it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button is not required flash...
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lens, [ ] will blink 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 attempt to take a picture in low... warning when the built-in the viewfinder stops blinking when the flash is fully charged. 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 when the shutter release ...
lens, [ ] will blink 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 attempt to take a picture in low... warning when the built-in the viewfinder stops blinking when the flash is fully charged. 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 when the shutter release ...
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With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. How to set , move the select lever to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res. ... a33NVAaV 0 n OFFr ON D 14)t;: h7S6 el_ A F5.6 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is held down . When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. • The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button...
With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. How to set , move the select lever to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res. ... a33NVAaV 0 n OFFr ON D 14)t;: h7S6 el_ A F5.6 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is held down . When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. • The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button...
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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 you to deliberately ... [ + ] side, it indicates overexposure 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 +3EV in 0.5EV stops. The exposure compensation cannot be canceled even...
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 you to deliberately ... [ + ] side, it indicates overexposure 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 +3EV in 0.5EV stops. The exposure compensation cannot be canceled even...
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... subject is unsuitable for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's in-focus indicator 0] cannot be used , the autofocusing and manual focusing with a non-AF SLR camera. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. 3. Use the manula focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of... the matte field 1. Focus at the point selected. 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 do...
... subject is unsuitable for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's in-focus indicator 0] cannot be used , the autofocusing and manual focusing with a non-AF SLR camera. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. 3. Use the manula focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of... the matte field 1. Focus at the point selected. 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 do...
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... sec. to a slower shutter speed which does not cause camera shake. or to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of 1/100 sec. is automatically set when a Pentax A lens is in use . Metered Manual Mode • When using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode •...
... sec. to a slower shutter speed which does not cause camera shake. or to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of 1/100 sec. is automatically set when a Pentax A lens is in use . Metered Manual Mode • When using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode •...
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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. O II OFF ON 0 co ;AO • To change the ISO, turn the select switch to set the film speed manually. Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on...
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. O II OFF ON 0 co ;AO • To change the ISO, turn the select switch to set the film speed manually. Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on...
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... the ready lamp on the subject and release the shut- Remove the hot shoe cover FK and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Note: Read the operating manual of the built-in flash. 68 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS If the built-in flash is not powerful enough... when the built-in flash is in its popped up . Turn the flash ON. 3. Set the flash mode to the camera. 2. Extension Cord F5P ter. A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF T series flash unit (ie: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF220T or AF280T) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode. Confirm ...
... the ready lamp on the subject and release the shut- Remove the hot shoe cover FK and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Note: Read the operating manual of the built-in flash. 68 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS If the built-in flash is not powerful enough... when the built-in flash is in its popped up . Turn the flash ON. 3. Set the flash mode to the camera. 2. Extension Cord F5P ter. A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF T series flash unit (ie: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF220T or AF280T) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode. Confirm ...
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... the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. 70 SNOIIVEI3dO 030NVAOV Overview of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION Red-eye reduction flash function After the flash is 1/60 of non-Pentax flash units may change. *3. When using a Type... be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. Using other can- When using a Type E flash, set . *2. 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 •...
... the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. 70 SNOIIVEI3dO 030NVAOV Overview of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION Red-eye reduction flash function After the flash is 1/60 of non-Pentax flash units may change. *3. When using a Type... be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. Using other can- When using a Type E flash, set . *2. 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 •...
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... pop-up button to activate the built-in flash. 2. How to activate the flash. Set the lens aperture ring to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. Set the camera's exposure mode to [ A ]. 3. Confirm that the flash is fully charged. Depress the flash pop-up button to set With ... exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly-lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to prevent camera shake. How to [mst]. 2. Note • The slow-speed-sync can also be used with ambient brightness. SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING $ A ...
... pop-up button to activate the built-in flash. 2. How to activate the flash. Set the lens aperture ring to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. Set the camera's exposure mode to [ A ]. 3. Confirm that the flash is fully charged. Depress the flash pop-up button to set With ... exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly-lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to prevent camera shake. How to [mst]. 2. Note • The slow-speed-sync can also be used with ambient brightness. SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING $ A ...
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...back cover. • When the special effect filter or "Magic Image Attachment" or "Stereo Adapter" is used, the auto focusing and manual focusing with the infocus indicator in combination with the aid of the autofocus function when used in the viewfinder do not have the A ... the autofocus frame. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation. Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with an ordinary polarizing filter. SNOI1V1:13d0 033NVACW Notes on accessories The camera does not operate when a lens with the aperture ring set K Auto extension tube ...
...back cover. • When the special effect filter or "Magic Image Attachment" or "Stereo Adapter" is used, the auto focusing and manual focusing with the infocus indicator in combination with the aid of the autofocus function when used in the viewfinder do not have the A ... the autofocus frame. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation. Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with an ordinary polarizing filter. SNOI1V1:13d0 033NVACW Notes on accessories The camera does not operate when a lens with the aperture ring set K Auto extension tube ...
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...from the cam-, sion tube is dead. Install the battery. P.12 the LCD panel. P.12 The battery is used. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies The lens aperture ring is set to [MF]. P. 74 The shutter release. Install...Replace the battery. P.12 AF frame is too close. Move the camera until the AF frame [c ]] covers the subject. P.30 The subject is not placed over the subject. Increase the camera-to autofocus. P.27 Focus manually by using the matte The subject is difficult to -subject dislance.
...from the cam-, sion tube is dead. Install the battery. P.12 the LCD panel. P.12 The battery is used. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies The lens aperture ring is set to [MF]. P. 74 The shutter release. Install...Replace the battery. P.12 AF frame is too close. Move the camera until the AF frame [c ]] covers the subject. P.30 The subject is not placed over the subject. Increase the camera-to autofocus. P.27 Focus manually by using the matte The subject is difficult to -subject dislance.
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...flash does not charge. [ P ] on the LCD panel blinking. P.25 m co R28 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to pensation function do not operate. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- P52, 54 [0 ] in flash does not dis- Replace the battery. P.25 depressed. This ...can be remedied by using ofocus. P.12 The built-in again. Kam The built-in the viewfinder blinks. zoom function. Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not activate The mode dial is not required. another position. P.59 The...
...flash does not charge. [ P ] on the LCD panel blinking. P.25 m co R28 In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to pensation function do not operate. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- P52, 54 [0 ] in flash does not dis- Replace the battery. P.25 depressed. This ...can be remedied by using ofocus. P.12 The built-in again. Kam The built-in the viewfinder blinks. zoom function. Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not activate The mode dial is not required. another position. P.59 The...