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... Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed on your Pentax camera. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . 1111% 44. Incorporating a broad... range of sophistication and performance. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced ...
... Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed on your Pentax camera. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . 1111% 44. Incorporating a broad... range of sophistication and performance. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced ...
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...infants. • Never try to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for an extended period may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to ... operator or damage to burn yourself during removal. Be careful not to the equipment. & WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. ous. Never attempt to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Be particularly careful with the flash around ...
...infants. • Never try to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for an extended period may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to ... operator or damage to burn yourself during removal. Be careful not to the equipment. & WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. ous. Never attempt to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Be particularly careful with the flash around ...
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... center. Precautions for extended periods in temperature difference is taken from warm temperature to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause damage. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents... If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of fungus. Do not remove it may cut off immediately with a margin of ...
... center. Precautions for extended periods in temperature difference is taken from warm temperature to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause damage. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents... If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of fungus. Do not remove it may cut off immediately with a margin of ...
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... to -10`C (1221" to usage of this product in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If ... one . The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it does not mean that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used continuously, the battery may not be covered under...
... to -10`C (1221" to usage of this product in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If ... one . The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it does not mean that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used continuously, the battery may not be covered under...
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... the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom lenses 30 Holding the camera 33 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 34 Taking a picture 35 Basic operation of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication ...7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use this ...
... the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom lenses 30 Holding the camera 33 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 34 Taking a picture 35 Basic operation of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication ...7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use this ...
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... with the built-in flash 74 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 76 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 77 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 79 Daylight-sync shooting 81 Slow-speed-sync shooting 82 Accessories (Optional) 83 Camera case 84 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 85 Depth of field 87 About...
... with the built-in flash 74 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 76 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 77 Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 79 Daylight-sync shooting 81 Slow-speed-sync shooting 82 Accessories (Optional) 83 Camera case 84 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 85 Depth of field 87 About...
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... dial 5. Loading the batteries 2. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Set the main switch to A 1 . (See page 26.). Turning on the lens and camera. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. The exposure mode will be set in the battery chamber. (See page 13.) Align the red indexes on the power...
... dial 5. Loading the batteries 2. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Set the main switch to A 1 . (See page 26.). Turning on the lens and camera. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. The exposure mode will be set in the battery chamber. (See page 13.) Align the red indexes on the power...
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...C ,,-_-.., A lens [KA] x 0 *1 0*3 n x x x x C' O O n - C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. x ..-_---.. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered...used instead of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. Exception of the multi-(6) segment metering mode. NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH ...
...C ,,-_-.., A lens [KA] x 0 *1 0*3 n x x x x C' O O n - C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. x ..-_---.. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered...used instead of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. Exception of the multi-(6) segment metering mode. NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH ...
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... THIS OPERATING MANUALIIIIIM This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this... camera. tion III and section IV. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 26 - 42...
... THIS OPERATING MANUALIIIIIM This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this... camera. tion III and section IV. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 26 - 42...
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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 as illustrated. (1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP I 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 as illustrated. (1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I .
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...screw in the direction of using the lithium batteries. Set the main switch to lock it securely. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching, red-eye reduction flash function and automatic flash function of the built-in flash. • The... optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the arrow to [ ON ] and check that the LCD panel shows the information as shown above. • The LCD display as shown...
...screw in the direction of using the lithium batteries. Set the main switch to lock it securely. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching, red-eye reduction flash function and automatic flash function of the built-in flash. • The... optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the arrow to [ ON ] and check that the LCD panel shows the information as shown above. • The LCD display as shown...
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..., and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the illustration. • The body mount cap is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. For storage, the optional accessory '... available. 2. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the OFF position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory.
..., and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the illustration. • The body mount cap is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. For storage, the optional accessory '... available. 2. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the OFF position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory.
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... to the left while depressing the lens unlock button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in...
... to the left while depressing the lens unlock button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in...
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... down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system. 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 halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system. 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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... use DX-coded films with its operations. See page 76. • Before loading film for the camera. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 3 xi mg...* 1 1 2 1. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. (6) FILM LOADING I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) We suggest that ...shade or by using your body 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 5000. • ...
... use DX-coded films with its operations. See page 76. • Before loading film for the camera. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 3 xi mg...* 1 1 2 1. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. (6) FILM LOADING I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) We suggest that ...shade or by using your body 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 5000. • ...
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... whole film roll is fully rewound, only [ 0] blinks on 0 the LCD panel. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2.
... whole film roll is fully rewound, only [ 0] blinks on 0 the LCD panel. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2.
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... the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking. 3 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) r- „ 3.
... the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking. 3 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) r- „ 3.
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To attach the Eyecup FG, slide it up in the sharpest focus. 2. To detach the Eyecup F., push it down the grooves on both sides of the arrow. • The diopter adjustment range is + 1.5D to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C ]] appears in the direction of the viewfinder. 3. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (8) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 2 3 O 00 0 00 4 0 Io 0 U 1. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to - 2.5D (diopters). Aim the camera at a bright subject.
To attach the Eyecup FG, slide it up in the sharpest focus. 2. To detach the Eyecup F., push it down the grooves on both sides of the arrow. • The diopter adjustment range is + 1.5D to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C ]] appears in the direction of the viewfinder. 3. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (8) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 2 3 O 00 0 00 4 0 Io 0 U 1. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to - 2.5D (diopters). Aim the camera at a bright subject.
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... (DNIIOOHS) NO11111:BdO 0ISVEI If Ati. 216118 5.64 ON OFF P (al Purpose For easy picture taking, use this mode. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. appears on the...
... (DNIIOOHS) NO11111:BdO 0ISVEI If Ati. 216118 5.64 ON OFF P (al Purpose For easy picture taking, use this mode. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. appears on the...
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...conditions, such as a backlit condition. 1. The multi(6)segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to be set. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field, enabling an optimal exposure to automatically compensate for selecting the metering mode. Even a beginner can... light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of the background affecting the overall metering. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system.
...conditions, such as a backlit condition. 1. The multi(6)segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to be set. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field, enabling an optimal exposure to automatically compensate for selecting the metering mode. Even a beginner can... light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of the background affecting the overall metering. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system.