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... your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus. Handle it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it... the humidity and temperature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may cause damage. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may be assessed. Precautions for...
... your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus. Handle it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it... the humidity and temperature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may cause damage. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may be assessed. Precautions for...
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... Taking a picture of people with night scenery. p.62 p.82 Others Taking a picture of people with the main subject in the shade. p.81 L[id Zooming the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.40 Taking a portrait when the subject is not in the Autofocus frame. p.44 Taking a picture in strong backlit situations with...
... Taking a picture of people with night scenery. p.62 p.82 Others Taking a picture of people with the main subject in the shade. p.81 L[id Zooming the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.40 Taking a portrait when the subject is not in the Autofocus frame. p.44 Taking a picture in strong backlit situations with...
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...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 ...Reduction Flash Function 40 Automatic flash (Smart Flash) function 42 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 ...
...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 ...Reduction Flash Function 40 Automatic flash (Smart Flash) function 42 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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... 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 ( - , ) ... AE Mode. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Setting the shutter dial 5. See page 19. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Turn the lens to i ON ]. Set the main switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Loading the batteries 2. Attaching the...
... 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 ( - , ) ... AE Mode. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Setting the shutter dial 5. See page 19. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Turn the lens to i ON ]. Set the main switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Loading the batteries 2. Attaching the...
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... x x x x C' O O n - x x *6 x Notes: * 1. The center-weighted metering or Spot metering is used instead of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. x x *6 x S lens [Screw] x x x O x x x x x O x - Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * ... 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 a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. Pentax-FA...
... x x x x C' O O n - x x *6 x Notes: * 1. The center-weighted metering or Spot metering is used instead of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. x x *6 x S lens [Screw] x x x O x x x x x O x - Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * ... 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 a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. Pentax-FA...
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Turn the battery chamber cover screw 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 above ...is given as an example and may be different if a lens 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 the direction...
Turn the battery chamber cover screw 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 above ...is given as an example and may be different if a lens 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 the direction...
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... 0 as shown in the illustration. • The body mount cap is in the OFF position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory 'Body Mount Cap I BASIC OPERATION (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...
... 0 as shown in the illustration. • The body mount cap is in the OFF position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory 'Body Mount Cap I BASIC OPERATION (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...
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...on both sides in the direction of the arrow. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to the electrical system. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. Dirt, dust, or ...to set the lens down with a soft, 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...
...on both sides in the direction of the arrow. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to the electrical system. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. Dirt, dust, or ...to set the lens down with a soft, 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...
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... pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. The shutter dial can be released from the A ] position in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel to set . •...; See page 56, 58 and 60 for other available exposure modes. 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. Turn the...
... pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. The shutter dial can be released from the A ] position in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel to set . •...; See page 56, 58 and 60 for other available exposure modes. 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. Turn the...
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... be set. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to [ SC]. • When a lens other difficult lighting conditions. 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. Even a beginner can achieve...
... be set. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to [ SC]. • When a lens other difficult lighting conditions. 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. Even a beginner can achieve...
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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). 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.
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... to focus the subject. • When the main switch is set to I . 1 5.6L ' 7 21:, i.33• TO PENTAX 28-80 )4n )00 POWER 200$2 E6 f Ji 2$ , 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). Turning the power zoom ring fully to its shortest physical length. 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 the right or left makes ...
... to focus the subject. • When the main switch is set to I . 1 5.6L ' 7 21:, i.33• TO PENTAX 28-80 )4n )00 POWER 200$2 E6 f Ji 2$ , 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). Turning the power zoom ring fully to its shortest physical length. 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 the right or left makes ...
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..., making the picture blurred.) \\\ - 4 1 co CA C) -Omo O • To reduce camera shake, support your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in general the shutter speed for in the illustrations. a table, tree, or a wall for a hand held vertically f For best ...results, be used 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 ...
..., making the picture blurred.) \\\ - 4 1 co CA C) -Omo O • To reduce camera shake, support your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in general the shutter speed for in the illustrations. a table, tree, or a wall for a hand held vertically f For best ...results, be used 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 ...
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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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... on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other object. 0 The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is difficult to [ AF ]. 1. When the subject is recommended. 5 n0 l For more details on the ...; The audible PCV signal can be focused properly even if the subject is emitted. • As this camera incorporates 3-point autofocus sys- See page 65. • When the shutter release button is too close. ... 1 2 Set the focus mode switch to autofocus. way down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. See details on page 51.
... on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other object. 0 The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is difficult to [ AF ]. 1. When the subject is recommended. 5 n0 l For more details on the ...; The audible PCV signal can be focused properly even if the subject is emitted. • As this camera incorporates 3-point autofocus sys- See page 65. • When the shutter release button is too close. ... 1 2 Set the focus mode switch to autofocus. way down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. See details on page 51.
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...drive mode switch 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. To refocus on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus on the subject. • If the ... button halfway down. See page 52 for details. fl BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 3. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will be at the moment of shutter release to -subject distance is out of a moving too fast, the ...
...drive mode switch 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. To refocus on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus on the subject. • If the ... button halfway down. See page 52 for details. fl BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 3. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will be at the moment of shutter release to -subject distance is out of a moving too fast, the ...
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... when you attempt to photograph a subject in low light, or in a backlit situation. Delete it from the flash, causing vignetting in flash is used, using a lens hood is set. (7) BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH (RTF) Ill BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) P IP 1/) ).- In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, the...
... when you attempt to photograph a subject in low light, or in a backlit situation. Delete it from the flash, causing vignetting in flash is used, using a lens hood is set. (7) BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH (RTF) Ill BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) P IP 1/) ).- In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode, the...
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... the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. Flash effective range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash with ISO 100 (400) film 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 (2.6-15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.8m (0.7-...on page 77. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. it down into the camera body. • If the built in use an external flash together with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in flash is...
... the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. Flash effective range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash with ISO 100 (400) film 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 (2.6-15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.8m (0.7-...on page 77. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. it down into the camera body. • If the built in use an external flash together with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in flash is...
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... this warning will appear in mind that when lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- 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...
... this warning will appear in mind that when lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- 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...
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When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in the print. 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 the built-in flash is discharged. ...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 possible. This phenomenon, commonly known as the slave flash is discharged when the preflash of your subjects eye. It can be used as "...
When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in the print. 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 the built-in flash is discharged. ...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 possible. This phenomenon, commonly known as the slave flash is discharged when the preflash of your subjects eye. It can be used as "...