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...difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in this operating manual are not made by other manufacturers. Congratulations on your Pentax camera. Icon indicators used with , or actual damage to, your purchase of this camera and welcome to get a full ... operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with a lens that offers higher levels of Pentax autofocus photography! Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to ...
...difficulties resulting from the use . • Illustrations in this operating manual are not made by other manufacturers. Congratulations on your Pentax camera. Icon indicators used with , or actual damage to, your purchase of this camera and welcome to get a full ... operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with a lens that offers higher levels of Pentax autofocus photography! Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to ...
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... difference is taken from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Handle it may cause damage. Precautions for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. •... a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to hit solid objects. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it may often be assessed. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use...
... difference is taken from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Handle it may cause damage. Precautions for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. •... a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to hit solid objects. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it may often be assessed. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use...
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...or is faulty; Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a lens that the battery is being used with a new one or two years. The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is caused as leakage, ...It may be covered under the terms of defects in water usually cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired. it is one of the product being prepared for...
...or is faulty; Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a lens that the battery is being used with a new one or two years. The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is caused as leakage, ...It may be covered under the terms of defects in water usually cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired. it is one of the product being prepared for...
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...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 button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 •... 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 Activate the built...
...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 button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 •... 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 Activate the built...
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6 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 90@e6T$066Peee000000040 Select switch Shutter release button Drive mode button (p.38, 40) Flash mode button (p.25) LCD panel Main switch (p.16) Hot shoe Built-in flash Exposure mode indicator Mode dial (p.24, 41, 48) Strap lug (p.11) Release socket Back cover release lever (p.18) Exposure compensation button (p.55) Mid-roll rewind button (p.22) Sr i Focus mode switch (p.27, 58) Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.14) Lens mount index
6 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 90@e6T$066Peee000000040 Select switch Shutter release button Drive mode button (p.38, 40) Flash mode button (p.25) LCD panel Main switch (p.16) Hot shoe Built-in flash Exposure mode indicator Mode dial (p.24, 41, 48) Strap lug (p.11) Release socket Back cover release lever (p.18) Exposure compensation button (p.55) Mid-roll rewind button (p.22) Sr i Focus mode switch (p.27, 58) Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.14) Lens mount index
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...flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto 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. As an F and FA Soft lens do not have the "A" (auto) position on the aperture ring, the shutter... *3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *5. 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...
...flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto 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. As an F and FA Soft lens do not have the "A" (auto) position on the aperture ring, the shutter... *3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *5. 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...
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...; We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to the electrical system. O • . Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to set the lens down with a soft, dry cloth. .2 . 0 O . IS. 0 ...0. E i 3. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. i I; * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the left 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...
...; We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to the electrical system. O • . Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to set the lens down with a soft, dry cloth. .2 . 0 O . IS. 0 ...0. E i 3. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. i I; * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the left 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...
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...8226; The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed on the LCD panel. • The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set the lens aperture ring to set at the [ A ] position for any other exposure mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. ...[ 0 [. • To set other than the A position. • See page 43 to 47 for the camera to the [A] position. 2. Set the lens aperture ring to function. :25 F22 • •u) ISO V 3. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. USING THE GREEN ...
...8226; The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed on the LCD panel. • The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set the lens aperture ring to set at the [ A ] position for any other exposure mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. ...[ 0 [. • To set other than the A position. • See page 43 to 47 for the camera to the [A] position. 2. Set the lens aperture ring to function. :25 F22 • •u) ISO V 3. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. USING THE GREEN ...
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... as it has been in flash does not retract automatically. See page 32 for more details. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is set to [s], or [0]. ], [A], [a], [w14/ ], 1.
... as it has been in flash does not retract automatically. See page 32 for more details. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is set to [s], or [0]. ], [A], [a], [w14/ ], 1.
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When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. SETTINGTHESINGLE•FRAMDERIVEMODE ,n OFF ON AUTO Tv 125 '") A„ 22 OJ DI g SELECTINTGHEAUTOFOCUMSODE MINI CMAAvF Depress the drive button until [El] appears on the LCD panel. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed. • See page 37 for manual focusing. For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. • See page 58 for other available function.
When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. SETTINGTHESINGLE•FRAMDERIVEMODE ,n OFF ON AUTO Tv 125 '") A„ 22 OJ DI g SELECTINTGHEAUTOFOCUMSODE MINI CMAAvF Depress the drive button until [El] appears on the LCD panel. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed. • See page 37 for manual focusing. For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. • See page 58 for other available function.
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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. 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.
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...avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for instance. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than this. While taking a picture, hold the camera correctly as shown in the illustrations. Sudden force on a solid object... - Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. For example, 1/50 of second when the focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 of second when it is...
...avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for instance. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than this. While taking a picture, hold the camera correctly as shown in the illustrations. Sudden force on a solid object... - Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. For example, 1/50 of second when the focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 of second when it is...
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... one of the AF frame. • The audible PCV signal can be in the pho- When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. tograph. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is difficult to [ A ]. 1. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" ... indicator [0] lights up and an audible PCV beeping signal is in the viewfinder. 3. See details on page 60. When the subject is emitted. 30 TAKING A PICTURE 1 3I (DNI.LOOHS) NOI1VU3dO 31SVI3 Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to [AF] and the...
... one of the AF frame. • The audible PCV signal can be in the pho- When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. tograph. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is difficult to [ A ]. 1. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" ... indicator [0] lights up and an audible PCV beeping signal is in the viewfinder. 3. See details on page 60. When the subject is emitted. 30 TAKING A PICTURE 1 3I (DNI.LOOHS) NOI1VU3dO 31SVI3 Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to [AF] and the...
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... on another subject, lift your camera is recommended. • The shutter cannot be released. 'Oran z Ux ) O The built-in flash pops up even when the lens on the subject. ing subject, and predict where it clicks into the position. • Note that the built-in flash does not retract automatically. See...
... on another subject, lift your camera is recommended. • The shutter cannot be released. 'Oran z Ux ) O The built-in flash pops up even when the lens on the subject. ing subject, and predict where it clicks into the position. • Note that the built-in flash does not retract automatically. See...
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... away from the camera as "Red-Eye", is in the retina of your subjects eye. About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a wider angle lens at a closer distance, or by the reflection of the electronic flash in use the soptbeam of the eye. Red-eye Reduction Flash Function This camera...function is caused by employing the redeye reduction flash feature. When using the slave function. In this mode, the preflash is discharged just before using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it is hard for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in the print. You ...
... away from the camera as "Red-Eye", is in the retina of your subjects eye. About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a wider angle lens at a closer distance, or by the reflection of the electronic flash in use the soptbeam of the eye. Red-eye Reduction Flash Function This camera...function is caused by employing the redeye reduction flash feature. When using the slave function. In this mode, the preflash is discharged just before using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it is hard for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in the print. You ...
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After using a lens hood is fully charged, [ ] appears on page 68. When it is NOT recommended as it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash popped-...
After using a lens hood is fully charged, [ ] appears on page 68. When it is NOT recommended as it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash popped-...
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...be obtained, and you will see page 62. • The minimum effective range is always 0.7m (2.3ft) even if a lens with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in the picture corners. Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (...400) film used , see MMI vignetting in use . When any other exposure mode is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/3.5, f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8 - 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6 - 18.4ft) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8 - 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6 - 15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (0.7 - 4.0m...
...be obtained, and you will see page 62. • The minimum effective range is always 0.7m (2.3ft) even if a lens with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in the picture corners. Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (...400) film used , see MMI vignetting in use . When any other exposure mode is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/3.5, f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8 - 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6 - 18.4ft) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8 - 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6 - 15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (0.7 - 4.0m...
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... when the built-in flash is used , this warning will not appear. lens, [ ] will blink in the viewfinder and on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 63. • Taking a picture while this ... more details on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. 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 of...
... when the built-in flash is used , this warning will not appear. lens, [ ] will blink in the viewfinder and on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 63. • Taking a picture while this ... more details on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. 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 of...
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... Program Mode • Landscape Program Mode A Action Program Mode Wk. The picture mode has a total 7 modes as follows. How to 47. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired exposure mode. Set the mode dial to [ A ]. 2. Close-up Program Mode 8 Night-scene Program Mode 44) Flash Disable... Mode 0 The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set 1. USING THE PICTURE MODE 50 35 28 SNOIIVEI3dO M0NVAaV k 00 I I I :11'2216118035 g giN 0 :®1:,J ISO I You can ...
... Program Mode • Landscape Program Mode A Action Program Mode Wk. The picture mode has a total 7 modes as follows. How to 47. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired exposure mode. Set the mode dial to [ A ]. 2. Close-up Program Mode 8 Night-scene Program Mode 44) Flash Disable... Mode 0 The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set 1. USING THE PICTURE MODE 50 35 28 SNOIIVEI3dO M0NVAaV k 00 I I I :11'2216118035 g giN 0 :®1:,J ISO I You can ...