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...and charges may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Furthermore, if the camera is a high-precision mechanism. Store it off what appears on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water, or any .... Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. Compose your camera inspected at points of electrical contact. 1111131 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one...
...and charges may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. Furthermore, if the camera is a high-precision mechanism. Store it off what appears on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water, or any .... Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. Compose your camera inspected at points of electrical contact. 1111131 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one...
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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • When the battery is exhausted 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21...Using zoom lenses 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 28 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 • AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 Activate the built-in flash in manual...
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • When the battery is exhausted 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21...Using zoom lenses 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 28 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 • AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 Activate the built-in flash in manual...
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... socket 6 Back cover release lever (p.18) (ID Exposure compensation button (p.62) 6 Mid-roll rewind button (p.22) lit) Focus mode switch (p.28, 65) • Mirror 4)+• AF coupler Lens information contacts a Lens lock button (p.14) a Lens mount index
... socket 6 Back cover release lever (p.18) (ID Exposure compensation button (p.62) 6 Mid-roll rewind button (p.22) lit) Focus mode switch (p.28, 65) • Mirror 4)+• AF coupler Lens information contacts a Lens lock button (p.14) a Lens mount index
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... Picture Mode and Green Operation Mode only. *7. MID CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES [Function Lens • [Mount type] --A-utofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) 3-point autofocus Manual focus (with FI) (with the Autofocus SLR camera. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) ( ... metering ,_Approx. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F or FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. *5. When the 50mm f/1.2 lens is in the viewfinder. *3. f-stop under. '8. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. *4. Lenses with the lens aperture ring set at a position other than the ...
... Picture Mode and Green Operation Mode only. *7. MID CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES [Function Lens • [Mount type] --A-utofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) 3-point autofocus Manual focus (with FI) (with the Autofocus SLR camera. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) ( ... metering ,_Approx. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F or FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. *5. When the 50mm f/1.2 lens is in the viewfinder. *3. f-stop under. '8. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. *4. Lenses with the lens aperture ring set at a position other than the ...
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... 0 as shown in the [OFF] position before attaching an FA zoom lens 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 protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory "Body...
... 0 as shown in the [OFF] position before attaching an FA zoom lens 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 protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory "Body...
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... corrosion may cause damage to the left while -o depressing the lens-lock-release button. CO 0 0 m /I( I z * How to remove I • 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. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward...
... corrosion may cause damage to the left while -o depressing the lens-lock-release button. CO 0 0 m /I( I z * How to remove I • 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. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward...
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... 3ISVEI :25 F22 oo 16118 5.615 • Tv This Auto Picture Mode allows you to the requirement of the scene. In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. How to the [ A J position, turn ...the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. tion. • To move the lens aperture ring to set 1. The selected picture mode is attached. Set the mode selection ring to the [ A ] posi- Turn the...
... 3ISVEI :25 F22 oo 16118 5.615 • Tv This Auto Picture Mode allows you to the requirement of the scene. In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. How to the [ A J position, turn ...the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. tion. • To move the lens aperture ring to set 1. The selected picture mode is attached. Set the mode selection ring to the [ A ] posi- Turn the...
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... is in the up position. 1. OFF ON Tv ;25" min Av2 2 • From among 5 modes, the camera selects the best one depending on the LCD panel. The flash will not discharge either. • When the lens aperture ring is set to other factors. Set the mode dial to pop-up . • in...
... is in the up position. 1. OFF ON Tv ;25" min Av2 2 • From among 5 modes, the camera selects the best one depending on the LCD panel. The flash will not discharge either. • When the lens aperture ring is set to other factors. Set the mode dial to pop-up . • in...
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Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. USING ZOOM LENSES (DNIIOOHS) NOLLVEI3dO 3ISVEI Telephoto t Wide angle 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). • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached. • The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle.
Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. USING ZOOM LENSES (DNIIOOHS) NOLLVEI3dO 3ISVEI Telephoto t Wide angle 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). • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached. • The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle.
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SELECTINTGHEAUTOFOCUMSODE 74, BAR I For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. • See page 64 for other available function. When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. (DNI1OOHS) NOIIV83dO 3ISVEI 28 SETTINGTHESINGLE•FRAMDERIVEMODE fl OFF ON AUTO IQ i.c-_i) Iwo a Tv 05 "") Av2 2 0-- / Depress the drive button until [El] appears on the LCD panel. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed. • See page 37 for manual focusing.
SELECTINTGHEAUTOFOCUMSODE 74, BAR I For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. • See page 64 for other available function. When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. (DNI1OOHS) NOIIV83dO 3ISVEI 28 SETTINGTHESINGLE•FRAMDERIVEMODE fl OFF ON AUTO IQ i.c-_i) Iwo a Tv 05 "") Av2 2 0-- / Depress the drive button until [El] appears on the LCD panel. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed. • See page 37 for manual focusing.
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...for instance. U) • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than this. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred. .mm 0)03 C) 0 I • To reduce camera shake, support your breath and gently depress the shutter ...weight of the camera 0 and lens is recommended to hold your body or the camera on a solid object - Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. HOLDING THE CAMERA 29 Camera held horizontally Camera held camera is the inverse...
...for instance. U) • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than this. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred. .mm 0)03 C) 0 I • To reduce camera shake, support your breath and gently depress the shutter ...weight of the camera 0 and lens is recommended to hold your body or the camera on a solid object - Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. HOLDING THE CAMERA 29 Camera held horizontally Camera held camera is the inverse...
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The subject is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. When the shutter release button is too close. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" subject on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other ... set to autofocus. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator [ 0] lights up and an audible PCV beeping signal is emitted. • As this camera incorporates the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be obstructed with the 3 point-AF frame [C 3] indicated in red in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3.
The subject is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. When the shutter release button is too close. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" subject on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other ... set to autofocus. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator [ 0] lights up and an audible PCV beeping signal is emitted. • As this camera incorporates the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be obstructed with the 3 point-AF frame [C 3] indicated in red in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3.
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... is recommended. • The shutter cannot be released. • The built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it is fully charged, [* ] appears on , the camera-to-subject distance is out of flash is far away or beyond the maximum flash effective range. Predictive Autofocus... from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • The built-in flash does not pop-up even when the lens on another subject, lift your camera is not appropriate for the maximum flash effective range. • Note also that the built-in flash does not retract automatically. ...
... is recommended. • The shutter cannot be released. • The built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it is fully charged, [* ] appears on , the camera-to-subject distance is out of flash is far away or beyond the maximum flash effective range. Predictive Autofocus... from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • The built-in flash does not pop-up even when the lens on another subject, lift your camera is not appropriate for the maximum flash effective range. • Note also that the built-in flash does not retract automatically. ...
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... In this mode, the preflash is released which reduces the diameter of the pupil of AF illuminator is approx. Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are co smaller, ... reduces the red-eye effect. When using the slave function. charged just before using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it easy for the autofous to work. • The effective range of the eye....0 lens at a closer distance, or by the reflection of the 0 z electronic flash in the retina of the built-in flash does not work if you use . EMI Red-eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes...
... In this mode, the preflash is released which reduces the diameter of the pupil of AF illuminator is approx. Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are co smaller, ... reduces the red-eye effect. When using the slave function. charged just before using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it easy for the autofous to work. • The effective range of the eye....0 lens at a closer distance, or by the reflection of the 0 z electronic flash in the retina of the built-in flash does not work if you use . EMI Red-eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes...
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After using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it may become warm, but it is faulty; When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down into the camera body. * The built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash starts...
After using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it may become warm, but it is faulty; When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down into the camera body. * The built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash starts...
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...effective range for the Auto Picture Mode and Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) film used ,see vignetting in the picture corners. A lens with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in use . When a subject is shot at a distance closer than 0.7m (2.6ft),...; This effective range table is only applicable when the Auto Picture Mode or Picture Mode is set.When any other exposure mode is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 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 - 18.48) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8 - 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6 - 15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.4m ...
...effective range for the Auto Picture Mode and Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) film used ,see vignetting in the picture corners. A lens with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in use . When a subject is shot at a distance closer than 0.7m (2.6ft),...; This effective range table is only applicable when the Auto Picture Mode or Picture Mode is set.When any other exposure mode is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 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 - 18.48) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8 - 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6 - 15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.4m ...
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...• Taking a picture while this warning is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of possible camera shake. • In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and MeteredManual Mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in... of the picture. • When lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- or FA- lens, [ will not appear. Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is used , this warning will...
...• Taking a picture while this warning is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of possible camera shake. • In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and MeteredManual Mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in... of the picture. • When lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- or FA- lens, [ will not appear. Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is used , this warning will...
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... picture mode has a total of the scene. See details for each mode on page 47 - 52. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired exposure mode. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the one of 5 picture modes according to set 1. Action Program Mode Close-up Program Mode Night-scene... 28 7 L_J - You can also select your desired Picture Mode manually. AUTO PICT itJ 2 16 1185.63.5 SNOIIVEI3d0 a33NVACIV The camera incorporates the Auto Picture Mode function. Green Operation Mode go Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode How to the requirement of 6 modes as follows...
... picture mode has a total of the scene. See details for each mode on page 47 - 52. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired exposure mode. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the one of 5 picture modes according to set 1. Action Program Mode Close-up Program Mode Night-scene... 28 7 L_J - You can also select your desired Picture Mode manually. AUTO PICT itJ 2 16 1185.63.5 SNOIIVEI3d0 a33NVACIV The camera incorporates the Auto Picture Mode function. Green Operation Mode go Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode How to the requirement of 6 modes as follows...
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... ) 0 AC)1 This mode is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to [L]. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, [ i ] is suitable for taking portrait...
... ) 0 AC)1 This mode is displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to [L]. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, [ i ] is suitable for taking portrait...
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SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE The exposure mode varies on the selection of the camera's mode dial and lens aperture ring setting as shown on the table below. Mode dial AUTO PICT, 4:10 • a, A 6 rvit TV AV M Lens aperture Auto Picture Picture Mode Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual Lens set to A position Mode AE AE aperture Lens aperture Aperture-Priority Aperture-Priority Aperture-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual set to other than A AE AE AE AE SNO111/1:13d0 MONIMOV
SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE The exposure mode varies on the selection of the camera's mode dial and lens aperture ring setting as shown on the table below. Mode dial AUTO PICT, 4:10 • a, A 6 rvit TV AV M Lens aperture Auto Picture Picture Mode Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual Lens set to A position Mode AE AE aperture Lens aperture Aperture-Priority Aperture-Priority Aperture-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual set to other than A AE AE AE AE SNO111/1:13d0 MONIMOV