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...or benzene to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Do not remove it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with rain, water, or any other liquid... storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of the film frame. Repairs of this nature are handled. Furthermore, if the camera is a high-precision mecha- ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, ...
...or benzene to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Do not remove it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with rain, water, or any other liquid... storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of the film frame. Repairs of this nature are handled. Furthermore, if the camera is a high-precision mecha- ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, ...
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... 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 • Rewinding a film in mid-roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 23-36 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25...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 Activate the built-in ...
... 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 • Rewinding a film in mid-roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 23-36 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25...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 Activate the built-in ...
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in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting ... • 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 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting ... • 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-
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II • Shutter curtains (p.18) • Flash mode button (p.32) 9 Eyecup FK (p.39) O Viewfinder eyepiece ▪ Diopter adjustment lever (p.23) fP Memory lock button (p.57) fp Film information window 9 Pressure plate CD Back cover (p.18) 0 (P Film leader end mark (p.19) 6 Battery chamber cover screw 0 (p.12) Battery chamber cover (p.12) )ilif 41) Sprocket (p.19) C3 O Tripod socket le DX-information (p.19) ceea 0 '2, CD MN
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II • Shutter curtains (p.18) • Flash mode button (p.32) 9 Eyecup FK (p.39) O Viewfinder eyepiece ▪ Diopter adjustment lever (p.23) fP Memory lock button (p.57) fp Film information window 9 Pressure plate CD Back cover (p.18) 0 (P Film leader end mark (p.19) 6 Battery chamber cover screw 0 (p.12) Battery chamber cover (p.12) )ilif 41) Sprocket (p.19) C3 O Tripod socket le DX-information (p.19) ceea 0 '2, CD MN
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...information (p.25, 36) : Flash disable information (p.26) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.32) : Automatic flash information (p.25) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.64) Tv1386B: Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.13) : Audible PCV signal (p.56) : Consecutive shooting (p.38) : Self-timer (p.38...) : Multiple exposure shooting (p.40) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.55) e___ : Film status information (p.20, 21) -BB : Exposure counter (p.20) and exposure compensation value (p.55) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is...
...information (p.25, 36) : Flash disable information (p.26) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.32) : Automatic flash information (p.25) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.64) Tv1386B: Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.13) : Audible PCV signal (p.56) : Consecutive shooting (p.38) : Self-timer (p.38...) : Multiple exposure shooting (p.40) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.55) e___ : Film status information (p.20, 21) -BB : Exposure counter (p.20) and exposure compensation value (p.55) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is...
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... symbol [ p ] appears on usage of the times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 5 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at 20°C/68°F) General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash...% of the times) Bulb exposure time about 120 rolls about 20 rolls about 12 rolls about 8 hours Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at -10°C/14°F) General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography (using flash...
... symbol [ p ] appears on usage of the times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 5 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at 20°C/68°F) General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash...% of the times) Bulb exposure time about 120 rolls about 20 rolls about 12 rolls about 8 hours Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at -10°C/14°F) General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography (using flash...
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... 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 ON. 2. Not pressed Pressed halfway down (first position) Pressed fully down halfway (first position) turns on . OPERATING THE...
... 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 ON. 2. Not pressed Pressed halfway down (first position) Pressed fully down halfway (first position) turns on . OPERATING THE...
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... the direction of the arrow. 2. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 00000000000 1. 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 If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. See page 64. • Before loading...
... the direction of the arrow. 2. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 00000000000 1. 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 If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. See page 64. • Before loading...
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... sprocket tooth 0. • If the end of the film leader is positioned under the film retainer 0 as shown in the illustration, pull the film leader out only far enough to read film speed. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECISION MATERIAL. Align the film leader with a soft, dry cloth. 4. To remove ...smudges, wipe them clean and free from scratches. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. • If you have pulled out too much film, push it or cut off the bent portion. 19 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 00000 . 000 00.'0 Lc) O 0 -n 3. ...
... sprocket tooth 0. • If the end of the film leader is positioned under the film retainer 0 as shown in the illustration, pull the film leader out only far enough to read film speed. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECISION MATERIAL. Align the film leader with a soft, dry cloth. 4. To remove ...smudges, wipe them clean and free from scratches. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. • If you have pulled out too much film, push it or cut off the bent portion. 19 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 00000 . 000 00.'0 Lc) O 0 -n 3. ...
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The film automatically advances to ON. 6. X O 0 Film loaded flat Yes! O z OFF ON • If the film is not loaded properly, [®_ E] on the LCD panel. • The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is not loaded properly. Open the back cover and load the film once again. Close the back cover and set the main switch to the first frame. • Check that [ ] and [G___] are displayed on the LCD panel blinks, indicating that the film is released. OFF ON 5. 20 Film loaded with slack No!
The film automatically advances to ON. 6. X O 0 Film loaded flat Yes! O z OFF ON • If the film is not loaded properly, [®_ E] on the LCD panel. • The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is not loaded properly. Open the back cover and load the film once again. Close the back cover and set the main switch to the first frame. • Check that [ ] and [G___] are displayed on the LCD panel blinks, indicating that the film is released. OFF ON 5. 20 Film loaded with slack No!
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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. UNLOADING FILM a 12±3- 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.
When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. UNLOADING FILM a 12±3- 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.
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...frames may be lost in mid-roll If you take important pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of the strap clamp. • Do not depress the button .... ill O is blinking. ii I • * Rewinding a film in processing. Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the ON position, and then depress the... mid-roll rewind button by using the protruding part of frames indicated on the film cartridge. Set the main switch to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that [0] is...
...frames may be lost in mid-roll If you take important pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of the strap clamp. • Do not depress the button .... ill O is blinking. ii I • * Rewinding a film in processing. Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the ON position, and then depress the... mid-roll rewind button by using the protruding part of frames indicated on the film cartridge. Set the main switch to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that [0] is...
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A lens with ISO 100 (400) film used , see MMI vignetting in the picture corners. w O m33 0 z -O4 O 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 - ...
A lens with ISO 100 (400) film used , see MMI vignetting in the picture corners. w O m33 0 z -O4 O 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 - ...
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... will not be restored. The exposure counter on the LCD panel. Depress the drive button until [Ij] appears on the LCD panel stops blinking. The film will not advance.The frame counter and [ M] on the LCD panel blinks. 2. N----e% ...--.•' OFF ON OFF ON EIS To OS 6* m22 ei.. SNOLLVEI3d0 033NVACIV 40...
... will not be restored. The exposure counter on the LCD panel. Depress the drive button until [Ij] appears on the LCD panel stops blinking. The film will not advance.The frame counter and [ M] on the LCD panel blinks. 2. N----e% ...--.•' OFF ON OFF ON EIS To OS 6* m22 ei.. SNOLLVEI3d0 033NVACIV 40...
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... . I SO25 • GN5.5 ISO50 • GN7.8 ISO100 • GN11 ISO200 • GN15.6 ISO400 • GN22 If an ISO100 film is from the built-in this case). The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used at an aperture of f/2.8, the flash effective distance is obtained as follows: Guide Number (11) f/2.8 = 3.9m...
... . I SO25 • GN5.5 ISO50 • GN7.8 ISO100 • GN11 ISO200 • GN15.6 ISO400 • GN22 If an ISO100 film is from the built-in this case). The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used at an aperture of f/2.8, the flash effective distance is obtained as follows: Guide Number (11) f/2.8 = 3.9m...
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... [ ISO ]. 2. 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 the mode dial to the left for a smaller number (lower film speed or right for a larger number ...(higher film speed). • The shutter cannot be changed. However, the film speed setting can be...
... [ ISO ]. 2. 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 the mode dial to the left for a smaller number (lower film speed or right for a larger number ...(higher film speed). • The shutter cannot be changed. However, the film speed setting can be...
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.... Hour 3. Operat'onal precautions • The working temperature for data printing is 0°C - 50°C (32°F - 122°F). • Use DX-coded films with a time signal to set the second to zero. 5. The digits blink in sync with ISO rating from blinking. Change the data ( hour or minute... Press the SELECT button to stop the adjusted hour/minute from 25 1600. • If high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is used, the imprinted characters may blur. • If film with the ADJUST button. 4. Press the SELECT button to change the second ( : ), press the ...
.... Hour 3. Operat'onal precautions • The working temperature for data printing is 0°C - 50°C (32°F - 122°F). • Use DX-coded films with a time signal to set the second to zero. 5. The digits blink in sync with ISO rating from blinking. Change the data ( hour or minute... Press the SELECT button to stop the adjusted hour/minute from 25 1600. • If high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is used, the imprinted characters may blur. • If film with the ADJUST button. 4. Press the SELECT button to change the second ( : ), press the ...
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... invisible. After the battery has been replaced, adjust the data again. Replace the battery when the data information on the LCD panel, it means that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. 2. Ensure that the battery has not been installed properly. Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the...
... invisible. After the battery has been replaced, adjust the data again. Replace the battery when the data information on the LCD panel, it means that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. 2. Ensure that the battery has not been installed properly. Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the...
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... of 20 in meters (ISO 100). • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the MZ30/ZX-30, MZ-7/ZX-7, MZ-10/ZX-10, ZX-50/MZ-50, MZ-5N/ZX-5N, Z1-P/PZ-1P. • Magnifier F. It features the contrast-control sync flash, leading/trailing-curtain- ...(blank) m 33 O A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using the lithium batteries. • Data Back FJ Allowing you to the grooves on the film both sides of the viewfinder. ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) COM A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release...
... of 20 in meters (ISO 100). • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the MZ30/ZX-30, MZ-7/ZX-7, MZ-10/ZX-10, ZX-50/MZ-50, MZ-5N/ZX-5N, Z1-P/PZ-1P. • Magnifier F. It features the contrast-control sync flash, leading/trailing-curtain- ...(blank) m 33 O A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using the lithium batteries. • Data Back FJ Allowing you to the grooves on the film both sides of the viewfinder. ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) COM A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release...
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... AF coupler, lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2- Pentax K., bayonet mount (K-mount with ISO 6-6400 Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash function, Flash disable function [ ® ], ISO indication, [0___j = Film status information, [ p ] = Battery exhaustion warning,...release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless), (2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash (RTF) 24x36mm 35mm perforated cartridge film. 78 SPECIFICATIONS Type: Format: Usable Film: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Lens ...
... AF coupler, lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2- Pentax K., bayonet mount (K-mount with ISO 6-6400 Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash function, Flash disable function [ ® ], ISO indication, [0___j = Film status information, [ p ] = Battery exhaustion warning,...release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless), (2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash (RTF) 24x36mm 35mm perforated cartridge film. 78 SPECIFICATIONS Type: Format: Usable Film: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Lens ...