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WELCOME Thank you to get the most out of all the camera's capabilities. Please read this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in order to understand all the features and functions. Keep this manual before using the camera in helping you very much for purchasing the Pentax SLR camera.
WELCOME Thank you to get the most out of all the camera's capabilities. Please read this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in order to understand all the features and functions. Keep this manual before using the camera in helping you very much for purchasing the Pentax SLR camera.
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...be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it does not mean that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with a new one. it is advisable to 14°F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. •...characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the product being prepared for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in the "Precautions for...
...be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it does not mean that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with a new one. it is advisable to 14°F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. •...characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the product being prepared for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in the "Precautions for...
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CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL 10 SET UP 11 THINGS TO DO 11 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 STEP 1 Attaching the Strap 12 STEP 2 Loading the Batteries 13 STEP 3 Attaching a Lens 14 STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter . 17 STEP 6 Film loading 18 O
CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL 10 SET UP 11 THINGS TO DO 11 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 STEP 1 Attaching the Strap 12 STEP 2 Loading the Batteries 13 STEP 3 Attaching a Lens 14 STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter . 17 STEP 6 Film loading 18 O
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BASIC 21 BASIC OPERATIONS 21 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA BACK FJ (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42
BASIC 21 BASIC OPERATIONS 21 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA BACK FJ (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42
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STEP UP 45 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 45 CAMERA OPERATIONS 46 CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE 46 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME 47 SELF-TIMER MODE 49 REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) E.i0 AUTO BRACKETING 53 USING ... PROGRAM MODE 62 SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE 63 USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE ....63 USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE 65 USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE 67 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 70 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 71 AE LOCK FUNCTION 73 MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING 74 CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL...
STEP UP 45 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 45 CAMERA OPERATIONS 46 CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE 46 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME 47 SELF-TIMER MODE 49 REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) E.i0 AUTO BRACKETING 53 USING ... PROGRAM MODE 62 SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE 63 USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE ....63 USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE 65 USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE 67 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 70 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 71 AE LOCK FUNCTION 73 MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING 74 CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL...
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...IN FLASH 86 SETTING THE FLASH MODE 86 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH 88 POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 92 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 95 FLASH FUNCTIONS 95 USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE 96 USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ ...-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH MODE 103 USING SLOW-SPEED SYNC 105 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING FLASH 107 APPENDIX 109 PENTAX FUNCTIONS 110 BASIC SETTING OF PENTAX FUNCTIONS 111 SETTING A PENTAX FUNCTION 113 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 117 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 119 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 122 TROUBLE SHOOTING 125 SPECIFICATIONS...
...IN FLASH 86 SETTING THE FLASH MODE 86 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH 88 POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 92 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 95 FLASH FUNCTIONS 95 USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE 96 USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ ...-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH MODE 103 USING SLOW-SPEED SYNC 105 PRECAUTIONS FOR USING FLASH 107 APPENDIX 109 PENTAX FUNCTIONS 110 BASIC SETTING OF PENTAX FUNCTIONS 111 SETTING A PENTAX FUNCTION 113 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 117 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 119 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 122 TROUBLE SHOOTING 125 SPECIFICATIONS...
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...; Using the Built-in Flash: Explains how to use the camera for using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera- USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL This operating manual consists of working parts. •Things to Do Explains the procedures...
...; Using the Built-in Flash: Explains how to use the camera for using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera- USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL This operating manual consists of working parts. •Things to Do Explains the procedures...
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Step 6 Film loading Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. ( Wp.36) 1 To open the back cover and remove the protective sheet. • Be careful not to touch the shutter curtains with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film,... you first operate the camera with no film loaded ...
Step 6 Film loading Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually. ( Wp.36) 1 To open the back cover and remove the protective sheet. • Be careful not to touch the shutter curtains with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film,... you first operate the camera with no film loaded ...
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if BASIC BASIC OPERATIONS QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE DATA BACK FJ BATTERY (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42 0
if BASIC BASIC OPERATIONS QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE DATA BACK FJ BATTERY (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42 0
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... details of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens is attached. • See page 56, 63 for the manual focus. 0 tom AF • The subject will remain locked as long as the shutter release button is off the cen- The picture cannot be focused...; The AE lock function or exposure compensation function cannot use while the Auto picture mode is achieved. ket • In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of Sopt AF. 4 Set autofocus Set the focus mode switch to [ ].
... details of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens is attached. • See page 56, 63 for the manual focus. 0 tom AF • The subject will remain locked as long as the shutter release button is off the cen- The picture cannot be focused...; The AE lock function or exposure compensation function cannot use while the Auto picture mode is achieved. ket • In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of Sopt AF. 4 Set autofocus Set the focus mode switch to [ ].
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l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. Q 2 Setting the ISO speed "'Set the mode dial to [ISO]. ?'Move the select switch to 6400 in 1/3-EV increments. • [ISO] is displayed when the film speed is set manually for the DX-coded film. 0 %Asia . 122 ISO OFF ON gam • The ISO speed can be set from the film's DX code. I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from ISO 6 to set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. If you use a non-DX coded film, set the ISO speed. However, the film speed setting can be changed.
l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. Q 2 Setting the ISO speed "'Set the mode dial to [ISO]. ?'Move the select switch to 6400 in 1/3-EV increments. • [ISO] is displayed when the film speed is set manually for the DX-coded film. 0 %Asia . 122 ISO OFF ON gam • The ISO speed can be set from the film's DX code. I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from ISO 6 to set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. If you use a non-DX coded film, set the ISO speed. However, the film speed setting can be changed.
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7 4:4 ADVANCE OPERA CAMERA OPERATION CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME SELF-TIMER MODE REMOTE ...AN EXPOSURE MODE USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE ...PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL FOCUSING SPOT AF MODE USING FOCUS LOCK PREVIEWING THE DEPTH OF FIELD EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED...
7 4:4 ADVANCE OPERA CAMERA OPERATION CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME SELF-TIMER MODE REMOTE ...AN EXPOSURE MODE USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE ...PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL FOCUSING SPOT AF MODE USING FOCUS LOCK PREVIEWING THE DEPTH OF FIELD EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED...
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...life on the camera halfway down or manually and then press the remote control's release button. • The remote control may not work while the flash is being charged. • When the remote control mode is left and is unused for this service). .NOTE The operating distance of the camera. If the...mode, press the drive mode button until ] disappears from LCD panel. • To stop the remote control operation after it replaced at your local Pentax Service center ( there is approx. 5m from in a backlit situation. • The remote control does not work in front of the wireless 5...
...life on the camera halfway down or manually and then press the remote control's release button. • The remote control may not work while the flash is being charged. • When the remote control mode is left and is unused for this service). .NOTE The operating distance of the camera. If the...mode, press the drive mode button until ] disappears from LCD panel. • To stop the remote control operation after it replaced at your local Pentax Service center ( there is approx. 5m from in a backlit situation. • The remote control does not work in front of the wireless 5...
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See details for each mode on the camera-to the desired exposure mode. Use a flash if the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder ... Mode -21 Action Program Mode I rk. If the subject is too bright, use ND filter or select a darker subject. USING THE PICTURE MODE The camera incorporates the Auto Picture Mode function. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the one of 6 modes as follows. You can also select your desired Picture Mode...
See details for each mode on the camera-to the desired exposure mode. Use a flash if the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder ... Mode -21 Action Program Mode I rk. If the subject is too bright, use ND filter or select a darker subject. USING THE PICTURE MODE The camera incorporates the Auto Picture Mode function. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the one of 6 modes as follows. You can also select your desired Picture Mode...
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...Lens aperture Aperture-Pnonty Aperture-Prouty Aperture-Pnority Aperture-Pnonty Metered-Manua( set by the camera for shooting landscapes with increased depth of the camera's mode dial and lens aperture ring setting as shown on the selection of field, or... a portrait against a blurred background. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to [A] while pressing the aperture -A- Mode dial AUTO PICT SLAO.%....S TV AV M Lens Lens aperture Auto Picture Picture Mode Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual...
...Lens aperture Aperture-Pnonty Aperture-Prouty Aperture-Pnority Aperture-Pnonty Metered-Manua( set by the camera for shooting landscapes with increased depth of the camera's mode dial and lens aperture ring setting as shown on the selection of field, or... a portrait against a blurred background. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to [A] while pressing the aperture -A- Mode dial AUTO PICT SLAO.%....S TV AV M Lens Lens aperture Auto Picture Picture Mode Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual...
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... mode is adjusted. ON a 0 • bu 0 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. ?With the Metered-Manual Mode set, move the select lever to change the shutter speed until [ Bu ] appears in the viewfinder as a warning as shown. • When lenses...will appear in the viewfinder. • The indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange when the shutter speed changes to a slower shutter speed which causes camera shake. °0 NOTE Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed, aperture setting and [ e]will blink in...
... mode is adjusted. ON a 0 • bu 0 The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. ?With the Metered-Manual Mode set, move the select lever to change the shutter speed until [ Bu ] appears in the viewfinder as a warning as shown. • When lenses...will appear in the viewfinder. • The indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange when the shutter speed changes to a slower shutter speed which causes camera shake. °0 NOTE Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed, aperture setting and [ e]will blink in...
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... in the viewfinder turns to orange color. I ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The exposure compensation allows you to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. SNOILVEI3d0 03ONVACIV ...to deliberately overexposure (brighten) or underexposure(darken) a subject, or compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. ton • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium...button held down. • The indicator in the Metered manual mode and Bulb Exposure Mode. 0
... in the viewfinder turns to orange color. I ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The exposure compensation allows you to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. SNOILVEI3d0 03ONVACIV ...to deliberately overexposure (brighten) or underexposure(darken) a subject, or compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. ton • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium...button held down. • The indicator in the Metered manual mode and Bulb Exposure Mode. 0
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... the autofocus function or the viewfinder's focus indicator [al ] cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the lens in use is smaller than f/5.6. • A bellows 100mm f/4 lens, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted) lens, or Reflex lens... the viewfinder as you would with an optional "Mount Adapter K" is in use. • An old type screw-mount lens fitted with a non-AF SLR camera. (Wp.79) • The focus indicator [. ] is blinking. (The subject is in use. / Using the autofocus mode (AF) ®Set the focus mode ...
... the autofocus function or the viewfinder's focus indicator [al ] cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the lens in use is smaller than f/5.6. • A bellows 100mm f/4 lens, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted) lens, or Reflex lens... the viewfinder as you would with an optional "Mount Adapter K" is in use. • An old type screw-mount lens fitted with a non-AF SLR camera. (Wp.79) • The focus indicator [. ] is blinking. (The subject is in use. / Using the autofocus mode (AF) ®Set the focus mode ...
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...changes. *3: With the AF201SA, TTL auto cannot be used. *4: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses, P-TTL auto flash can be used. *5: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses. *6: The shutter speed will be 1/60... flash amount is set. *2: With Type E flash units (except AF201SA), use Aperture-Priority AE, manual, or bulb. or slower. *9: Exception of AF330FTZ. tib- p.12 (2- P-TTL is available with...Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. With Type F flash units, use the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) mode. TYPE A: Built-in flash TYPE B: AF360FGZ TYPE C: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ TYPE D: AF400FTZ, ...
...changes. *3: With the AF201SA, TTL auto cannot be used. *4: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses, P-TTL auto flash can be used. *5: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses. *6: The shutter speed will be 1/60... flash amount is set. *2: With Type E flash units (except AF201SA), use Aperture-Priority AE, manual, or bulb. or slower. *9: Exception of AF330FTZ. tib- p.12 (2- P-TTL is available with...Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. With Type F flash units, use the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) mode. TYPE A: Built-in flash TYPE B: AF360FGZ TYPE C: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ TYPE D: AF400FTZ, ...
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I 2 Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto 1 mode ©Turn on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash will light in a wireless configuration. 1,14 • (-V.,' I USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ With the ... is always set to TTL auto. • For instructions on the flash unit's power switch. 0 ©Set the flash mode switch to the camera or in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will not fire against an lighter subject especially during daytime ...
I 2 Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto 1 mode ©Turn on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash will light in a wireless configuration. 1,14 • (-V.,' I USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ With the ... is always set to TTL auto. • For instructions on the flash unit's power switch. 0 ©Set the flash mode switch to the camera or in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will not fire against an lighter subject especially during daytime ...