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... your purchase of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. IMI The names of Pentax autofocus photography! We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of operations before use. 1111% 44. Read this camera will perform superbly for ...back flaps in this manual. Keep the flaps unfolded for the most exacting photographer. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation...
... your purchase of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. IMI The names of Pentax autofocus photography! We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of operations before use. 1111% 44. Read this camera will perform superbly for ...back flaps in this manual. Keep the flaps unfolded for the most exacting photographer. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation...
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... electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around infants. • Never try to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to store batteries out of the reach of the battery ...the battery. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. • WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed...
... electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around infants. • Never try to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to store batteries out of the reach of the battery ...the battery. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. • WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed...
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...safety at the edges. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to remove dust accu- Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it with a margin of the camera may be extremely harmful to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause rust... soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Store it may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Should the camera get wet from the bag until temperature has stabilized...
...safety at the edges. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to remove dust accu- Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it with a margin of the camera may be extremely harmful to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause rust... soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Store it may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Should the camera get wet from the bag until temperature has stabilized...
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... may not be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for an important photographic session, it is 50'C to -10`C (1221" to 1 LIT) • A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. PRECAUTIONS FOR... the warranty. It may cause explosion or overheating. If the difficulty is faulty; The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at the same...
... may not be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for an important photographic session, it is 50'C to -10`C (1221" to 1 LIT) • A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. PRECAUTIONS FOR... the warranty. It may cause explosion or overheating. If the difficulty is faulty; The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at the same...
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...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 use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use of...
...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 use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use of...
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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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... the shutter dial 5. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Turning on the lens and camera. Set the main switch to A 1 . (See page 26.). EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turn the lens to the markings ( - , ) in the Programmed AE Mode. See...
... the shutter dial 5. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Turning on the lens and camera. Set the main switch to A 1 . (See page 26.). EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turn the lens to the markings ( - , ) in the Programmed AE Mode. See...
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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. x ..-_---.. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6....Lenses with a maximum aperture of the multi-(6) segment metering mode. x x *6 x S lens [Screw] x x x O x x x x x O 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...
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. x ..-_---.. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6....Lenses with a maximum aperture of the multi-(6) segment metering mode. x x *6 x S lens [Screw] x x x O x x x x x O 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...
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...95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. HOW TO USE 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 . These sections ...introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION...
...95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. HOW TO USE 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 . These sections ...introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION...
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(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 . 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.
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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 ... 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.
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 ... 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.
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... (PREPARATION) °Wk. 11,0 rL a' i'lilina 1. 16 (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 I ' is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. 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 in the illustration. • The body mount cap is available. 2. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in ...
... (PREPARATION) °Wk. 11,0 rL a' i'lilina 1. 16 (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 I ' is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. 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 in the illustration. • The body mount cap is available. 2. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in ...
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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. 3 O 0 V O,7 O O co O C) 0 O 0 c zr„, 5 O z O O m 3. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to set the...
... 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. 3 O 0 V O,7 O O co O C) 0 O 0 c zr„, 5 O z O O m 3. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to set the...
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... on the exposure meter and autofocus system. Depressing it down (second position) 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...
... on the exposure meter and autofocus system. Depressing it down (second position) 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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...shown in the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. See page 76. • Before loading film for the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 3 xi mg* 1 1 2 1. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. (6) FILM LOADING I BASIC... OPERATION (PREPARATION) We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to shade the camera Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you can set for the first time after purchase,...
...shown in the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. See page 76. • Before loading film for the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 3 xi mg* 1 1 2 1. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. (6) FILM LOADING I BASIC... OPERATION (PREPARATION) We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to shade the camera Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you can set for the first time after purchase,...
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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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... tip. • Before opening the back cover, check that is not in processing. Set the main switch to the I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking. Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • Before opening...
... tip. • Before opening the back cover, check that is not in processing. Set the main switch to the I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking. Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • Before opening...
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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 - 2.5D (diopters). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (8) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 2 3 O 00 0 00 4 0 Io 0 U 1. Aim the camera at a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C ]] appears in the direction of the viewfinder. 3.
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 - 2.5D (diopters). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (8) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 2 3 O 00 0 00 4 0 Io 0 U 1. Aim the camera at a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C ]] appears in the direction of the viewfinder. 3.
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... panel to set . • See page 56, 58 and 60 for other available exposure modes. appears on the lens. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to [ A ] while holding down the shutter dial lock button. The shutter dial...
... panel to set . • See page 56, 58 and 60 for other available exposure modes. appears on the lens. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to [ A ] while holding down the shutter dial lock button. The shutter dial...
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...or spot metering. The multi-segment metering mode cannot be made under a variety of lighting conditions. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. The multi(6)segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to... that will not underexposed the subject. Even a beginner can achieve excellent results with ease. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to automatically compensate for selecting the metering mode...
...or spot metering. The multi-segment metering mode cannot be made under a variety of lighting conditions. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. The multi(6)segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to... that will not underexposed the subject. Even a beginner can achieve excellent results with ease. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to automatically compensate for selecting the metering mode...