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...range of Pentax autofocus photography! Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . 1111% 44. Icon indicators used in this operating manual. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers... operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed on your Pentax camera. IMI The names of the camera's working parts are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual...
...range of Pentax autofocus photography! Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . 1111% 44. Icon indicators used in this operating manual. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers... operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are listed on your Pentax camera. IMI The names of the camera's working parts are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual...
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... anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger- ous. FOR SAFE USE... your neck is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may damage your eyes. • Be sure to the equipment. & WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the...
... anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger- ous. FOR SAFE USE... your neck is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may damage your eyes. • Be sure to the equipment. & WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the...
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... temperature difference is a high-precision mechanism. Repairs of this nature are handled. Furthermore, if the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Store it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Also check for inspection. • Be ...mulated on the extreme edges of safety at a Pentax service center. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is minimized. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in con- tact with rain, water, or...
... temperature difference is a high-precision mechanism. Repairs of this nature are handled. Furthermore, if the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Store it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Also check for inspection. • Be ...mulated on the extreme edges of safety at a Pentax service center. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is minimized. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in con- tact with rain, water, or...
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...extended period, or is being used continuously, the battery may not be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as a direct result of the product being ...materials or workmanship. It may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to 1 LIT) • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement ...
...extended period, or is being used continuously, the battery may not be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as a direct result of the product being ...materials or workmanship. It may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to 1 LIT) • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe 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 ...AF 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 use...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe 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 ...AF 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 use...
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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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...) according to A 1 . (See page 26.). Set the main switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Turning on the lens and camera. Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin.
...) according to A 1 . (See page 26.). Set the main switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Turning on the lens and camera. Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin.
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... [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. 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 ...segment metering mode. x ..-_---.. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE Aperture-...
... [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. 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 ...segment metering mode. x ..-_---.. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE Aperture-...
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... soon as possible, read section I . OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." More detailed information can be found in sec- BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 26...
... soon as possible, read section I . OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." More detailed information can be found in sec- BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 26...
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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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... 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 the built-in flash. • The optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is attached. 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 using the lithium batteries. 3 4 BASIC OPERATION...
... 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 the built-in flash. • The optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is attached. 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 using the lithium batteries. 3 4 BASIC OPERATION...
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... (PREPARATION) °Wk. 11,0 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 in the illustration. • The body mount cap is 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. 16 (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 I ' is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens.
... (PREPARATION) °Wk. 11,0 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 in the illustration. • The body mount cap is 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. 16 (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 I ' is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens.
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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. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on...
... 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. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on...
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... RELEASE BUTTON BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) The shutter release button has two positions. 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...
... RELEASE BUTTON BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) The shutter release button has two positions. 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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...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 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the ...direction of the arrow. 2. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover...
...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 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the ...direction of the arrow. 2. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover...
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... •Os, 0 4. • 1 /2 •s ON_ OFF si4V' g36 2 • MM.= w .23 5 0 m 4 -• m 1. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2.
... •Os, 0 4. • 1 /2 •s ON_ OFF si4V' g36 2 • MM.= w .23 5 0 m 4 -• m 1. 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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... lost in use this function. Set the main switch to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking.
... lost in use this function. Set the main switch to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking.
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While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever 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. 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. To attach the Eyecup FG, slide it up in the sharpest focus. 2.
While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever 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. 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. To attach the Eyecup FG, slide it up in the sharpest focus. 2.
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... in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. 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 aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel...
... in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. 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 aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel...
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See page 68 for a scene to be set. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to [ SC... achieve excellent results with ease. Set the metering mode switch to choose an exposure that will not underexposed the subject. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions, such as a backlit condition. 1. The multi(6)segment metering system also calculates ...
See page 68 for a scene to be set. MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to [ SC... achieve excellent results with ease. Set the metering mode switch to choose an exposure that will not underexposed the subject. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions, such as a backlit condition. 1. The multi(6)segment metering system also calculates ...