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...solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to salinity or gas. Compose your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the interior or exterior of icelets may cut off immediately with a margin... the humidity and temperature are very high, such as it with rain, water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of fungus. mulated on the extreme edges of the warranty and charges may be extremely harmful to a ...
...solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to salinity or gas. Compose your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the interior or exterior of icelets may cut off immediately with a margin... the humidity and temperature are very high, such as it with rain, water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of fungus. mulated on the extreme edges of the warranty and charges may be extremely harmful to a ...
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p.56 Focusing on a particular spot. p.37 Minimizing the red-eye effect. p.81 Taking a picture of people with night scenery. p.81 L[id Zooming the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.44 p.82 Taking a picture in the shade. Taking a picture of people with the main subject in the shade. p.82 r al ...
p.56 Focusing on a particular spot. p.37 Minimizing the red-eye effect. p.81 Taking a picture of people with night scenery. p.81 L[id Zooming the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.44 p.82 Taking a picture in the shade. Taking a picture of people with the main subject in the shade. p.82 r al ...
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...mode 28 Using 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...various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual 11 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the camera strap Loading the batteries • When the battery is exhausted Attaching the lens Using the shutter release button Turning on the power 12 - 25 12 13 15 16 ...
...mode 28 Using 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...various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual 11 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the camera strap Loading the batteries • When the battery is exhausted Attaching the lens Using the shutter release button Turning on the power 12 - 25 12 13 15 16 ...
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... i ON ]. Set the main switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Loading the batteries 2. Setting the shutter dial 5. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Load two batteries (CR2 type) ... the red indexes on the power _J 1 PP2216118 564 Aa ON 0 A4" \'\ st ° tf OFF 4 While holding down the aperture A lock button, turn the lens aper ture ring to the L A position. (See page 26.) While holding down the shutter dial lock button, turn the shutter dial to the markings ( - , ) in...
... i ON ]. Set the main switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Loading the batteries 2. Setting the shutter dial 5. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Load two batteries (CR2 type) ... the red indexes on the power _J 1 PP2216118 564 Aa ON 0 A4" \'\ st ° tf OFF 4 While holding down the aperture A lock button, turn the lens aper ture ring to the L A position. (See page 26.) While holding down the shutter dial lock button, turn the shutter dial to the markings ( - , ) in...
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NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (with the power zoom contacts only. * 5. C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. x x *6 x S lens [Screw] x x x O x x x x x O x - x x *6 x Notes: * 1. 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...
NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (with the power zoom contacts only. * 5. C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. x x *6 x S lens [Screw] x x x O x x x x x O x - x x *6 x Notes: * 1. 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...
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3 4 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ONi OFF ki IJ 3. 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 ... LCD panel shows the information as shown above. • The LCD display as shown above is given as an example and may be different if a lens is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries. L 4.
3 4 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ONi OFF ki IJ 3. 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 ... LCD panel shows the information as shown above. • The LCD display as shown above is given as an example and may be different if a lens is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries. L 4.
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... rL a' i'lilina 1. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is available. 2. 16 (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 I ' is in the illustration. • The... body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. Remove the body mount cap...
... rL a' i'lilina 1. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is available. 2. 16 (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 I ' is in the illustration. • The... body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. Remove the body mount cap...
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...dry cloth. * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it 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 the direction of the arrow. • We assume ...
...dry cloth. * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it 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 the direction of the arrow. • We assume ...
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...lock button. Turn the shutter dial to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. Turn the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position as shown in the same manner. 2. appears on the lens. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE 2 .0 Z13 (DNIIOOHS) NO11111:BdO 0ISVEI...ON OFF P (al Purpose For easy picture taking, use this mode. The lens aperture ring can be released from [ A I in the same manner. • P ; MED II. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to ...
...lock button. Turn the shutter dial to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. Turn the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position as shown in the same manner. 2. appears on the lens. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE 2 .0 Z13 (DNIIOOHS) NO11111:BdO 0ISVEI...ON OFF P (al Purpose For easy picture taking, use this mode. The lens aperture ring can be released from [ A I in the same manner. • P ; MED II. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to ...
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... metering mode switch to automatically compensate for highcontrast and other than an A, F or FA lens is attached, use either center-weighted metering or spot metering. Even a beginner can achieve excellent results with ease. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. (2) USING THE MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING MODE...
... metering mode switch to automatically compensate for highcontrast and other than an A, F or FA lens is attached, use either center-weighted metering or spot metering. Even a beginner can achieve excellent results with ease. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. (2) USING THE MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING MODE...
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O° 15 5 ft 5 2m PENTAX 28-80 0000 0 DO) \„,,Lioil28 128 6221611 8 5.6 33 11 Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. 28 PENTAX 28-70 35 28 RN AO 0 AA 2216 1 8 .84 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).
O° 15 5 ft 5 2m PENTAX 28-80 0000 0 DO) \„,,Lioil28 128 6221611 8 5.6 33 11 Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. 28 PENTAX 28-70 35 28 RN AO 0 AA 2216 1 8 .84 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).
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...E6 f Ji 2$ , 21 A221611, 4 56. ' • If a power zoom lens is in the illustration does not have the power zoom function (ie: FA28 70mm f 4 AL lens). le PENTAX 28-80 _ POWER MOM so. 26i A2216 , I OFF _ while a Pentax-FA zoom lens is attached, three zooming speeds are shown in use, the... lens automatically retracts to its shortest physical length. Push the power zoom ring ...
...E6 f Ji 2$ , 21 A221611, 4 56. ' • If a power zoom lens is in the illustration does not have the power zoom function (ie: FA28 70mm f 4 AL lens). le PENTAX 28-80 _ POWER MOM so. 26i A2216 , I OFF _ while a Pentax-FA zoom lens is attached, three zooming speeds are shown in use, the... lens automatically retracts to its shortest physical length. Push the power zoom ring ...
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... used for in- a table, tree, or a wall for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on a solid object - (6) HOLDING THE...
... used for in- a table, tree, or a wall for shutter speeds slower than this. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on a solid object - (6) HOLDING THE...
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NOLLYEI3d0 3ISV9 NM (7) SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE •)))„i "-MP AF vjJ 8 [ • For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to AF ]. ▪ 1 When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. • See page 48 for manual focusing.
NOLLYEI3d0 3ISV9 NM (7) SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE •)))„i "-MP AF vjJ 8 [ • For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to AF ]. ▪ 1 When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. • See page 48 for manual focusing.
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.... See page 65. • When the shutter release button is emitted. • As this camera incorporates 3-point autofocus sys- Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. way down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. When the subject is in the frame. See details on page 51. The ... operation, the focusing ring should 0 z not be obstructed with your fingers, hands, or any other object. 0 The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is recommended. 5 n0 l For more details on the subject with the 3-point AF frame [C 3] indicated in red in flash is not able to ...
.... See page 65. • When the shutter release button is emitted. • As this camera incorporates 3-point autofocus sys- Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. way down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. When the subject is in the frame. See details on page 51. The ... operation, the focusing ring should 0 z not be obstructed with your fingers, hands, or any other object. 0 The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is recommended. 5 n0 l For more details on the subject with the 3-point AF frame [C 3] indicated in red in flash is not able to ...
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...switch is fixed (focus lock). To refocus on , the camera-to-subject distance is set to the Consecutive-Frame Mode 1, the lens focuses each time you release the shutter. • When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. See page 52... for details. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will be at the moment of shutter release to...
...switch is fixed (focus lock). To refocus on , the camera-to-subject distance is set to the Consecutive-Frame Mode 1, the lens focuses each time you release the shutter. • When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. See page 52... for details. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will be at the moment of shutter release to...
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... button is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed and the aperture setting appear in the viewfinder. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is depressed halfway down . • In the Programmed AE Mode and the AperturePriority AE Mode, the flash-recommended indicator [ appears when you attempt to...
... button is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed and the aperture setting appear in the viewfinder. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is depressed halfway down . • In the Programmed AE Mode and the AperturePriority AE Mode, the flash-recommended indicator [ appears when you attempt to...
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... use. When a subject is faulty; After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. • If the built in flash is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2 8 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...., see the flash connections on page 77. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. A lens with ISO 100 (400) film used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it is set at a distance closer than 0.7m ...
... use. When a subject is faulty; After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. • If the built in flash is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2 8 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...., see the flash connections on page 77. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. A lens with ISO 100 (400) film used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it is set at a distance closer than 0.7m ...
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... switches as shown in flash is retracted, depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF. Ill BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in the chart. Depressing the multi-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the picture... vignetting at the bottom of the multi-function button, the flash mode on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. lens, [4] will not appear.
... switches as shown in flash is retracted, depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF. Ill BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in the chart. Depressing the multi-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the picture... vignetting at the bottom of the multi-function button, the flash mode on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. lens, [4] will not appear.
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About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a wider angle lens at a closer distance, or by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of your subjects eye. When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in the print. It ... brighter light condition or by shooting with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the camera as "RedEye", is disregarded. This phenomenon, commonly known as possible. 41 ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) • When the AF500FTZ is attached and ...
About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a wider angle lens at a closer distance, or by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of your subjects eye. When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in the print. It ... brighter light condition or by shooting with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the camera as "RedEye", is disregarded. This phenomenon, commonly known as possible. 41 ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) • When the AF500FTZ is attached and ...