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... an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for quick reference while reading this manual. Incorporating a broad range of sophistication and performance. IMI The names of Pentax autofocus photography...
... an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for quick reference while reading this manual. Incorporating a broad range of sophistication and performance. IMI The names of Pentax autofocus photography...
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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 to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual ...
... 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! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual ...
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... 68 70 71 Advanced operation for the built-in flash 72 Compatibility of F and FA lenses 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 ...
... 68 70 71 Advanced operation for the built-in flash 72 Compatibility of F and FA lenses 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 ...
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... Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed ...Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering Approx. x ..-_---.. 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 (...
... Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed ...Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering Approx. x ..-_---.. 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 (...
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... corrosion may cause damage 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...
... corrosion may cause damage 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...
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II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Telephoto (5) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Wide angle Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder.
II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Telephoto (5) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Wide angle Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder.
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Depressing the multi-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the picture. • Keep in mind that when lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- or FA- A A Normal Red-eye reduction Automatic flash Red-eye reductin (p.37) (p.40) ... release button is retracted, depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF. For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 74. • Taking a picture while this warning will appear in the viewfinder and [ ] on the LCD ...
Depressing the multi-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the picture. • Keep in mind that when lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- or FA- A A Normal Red-eye reduction Automatic flash Red-eye reductin (p.37) (p.40) ... release button is retracted, depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF. For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 74. • Taking a picture while this warning will appear in the viewfinder and [ ] on the LCD ...
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... lens aperture ring set the lens aperture ring to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is out of the multi-segment metering mode. When lenses other than an F or FA series are used , an approximate aperture indication will blink in the viewfinder. • When... lenses other than the [ A ] position, the center-weighted metering mode will come out 1 stop under. * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, ...
... lens aperture ring set the lens aperture ring to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is out of the multi-segment metering mode. When lenses other than an F or FA series are used , an approximate aperture indication will blink in the viewfinder. • When... lenses other than the [ A ] position, the center-weighted metering mode will come out 1 stop under. * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, ...
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COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH compatible x = incompatible because of vignetting Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 x F Zoom 24-50mm f/4 A *1 FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 FA*Zoom 28-70mm f/ 2.8 x EMMI MI=MI FA Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 F Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 C *2 A *3 SNOLLVId3dO C3ONVACIV FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH compatible x = incompatible because of vignetting Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 x F Zoom 24-50mm f/4 A *1 FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 FA*Zoom 28-70mm f/ 2.8 x EMMI MI=MI FA Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 F Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 C *2 A *3 SNOLLVId3dO C3ONVACIV FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
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...film both sides of the viewfinder. It features slave-sync flash function, multiple-flash burst, contrast-control-sync flash, leading/trailing- or K-mount lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide number of 33 in meters..., Cloudy, UV, Y2, 02, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ- 5/ZX-5, MZ-5N /ZX-5N MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ- 50/ZX-50, MZ-M/ZX-M, Z-70/PZ- 70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10. • Magnifier...
...film both sides of the viewfinder. It features slave-sync flash function, multiple-flash burst, contrast-control-sync flash, leading/trailing- or K-mount lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide number of 33 in meters..., Cloudy, UV, Y2, 02, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ- 5/ZX-5, MZ-5N /ZX-5N MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ- 50/ZX-50, MZ-M/ZX-M, Z-70/PZ- 70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10. • Magnifier...
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...is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to use in panorama format) Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with KA- and K -mount lenses are usable. Film speed - 6 - 6400, ISO indication, I e_ I ex- ...: (1)Auto 1 "2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1 =2000-2 sec.(3)Bulb, Lens Mount Pentax K., bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens Pentax mount lenses. formation, Iv] = Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter 0-99 - PCV signal indication Preview...
...is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to use in panorama format) Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with KA- and K -mount lenses are usable. Film speed - 6 - 6400, ISO indication, I e_ I ex- ...: (1)Auto 1 "2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1 =2000-2 sec.(3)Bulb, Lens Mount Pentax K., bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens Pentax mount lenses. formation, Iv] = Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter 0-99 - PCV signal indication Preview...