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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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...that small children do not dispose of the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to follow precautions given on this camera for some other reason, as it may damage your neck is dangerous. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that , if not followed, could ...we have carefully designed this page. This mark indicates prohibited matters. Be particularly careful with the flash around your eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g: shutter blades, etc.) Be sure to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. O Never try to store batteries out of the reach of an...
...that small children do not dispose of the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to follow precautions given on this camera for some other reason, as it may damage your neck is dangerous. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that , if not followed, could ...we have carefully designed this page. This mark indicates prohibited matters. Be particularly careful with the flash around your eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g: shutter blades, etc.) Be sure to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. O Never try to store batteries out of the reach of an...
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...the warranty and charges may often be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease...resistant. Use a cushion to remove dust accumulated on the extreme edges of this does not affect the picture taken. W Your Pentax camera is minimized. Furthermore, if the camera is taken from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it may cause damage. Precautions for storage • Avoid ...
...the warranty and charges may often be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease...resistant. Use a cushion to remove dust accumulated on the extreme edges of this does not affect the picture taken. W Your Pentax camera is minimized. Furthermore, if the camera is taken from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it may cause damage. Precautions for storage • Avoid ...
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... for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is recommended that the battery is faulty; The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it . •...is one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be covered under the terms of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined...
... for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is recommended that the battery is faulty; The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it . •...is one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be covered under the terms of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 101 USING CONTRAST-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 TABLE 128 WARRANTY POLICY...
... 101 USING CONTRAST-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 TABLE 128 WARRANTY POLICY...
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..., bulb exposure, exposure compensation • Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing ♦Flash Photography • Tips: Tips on using the camera and accessories, as well as the names of working parts. •Things to Do Explains the procedures to be followed before you use the...in Flash: Explains how to use the built-in flash. ♦Advanced Operations The camera's features are explained in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera- tion for the first time. USING THIS ...
..., bulb exposure, exposure compensation • Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing ♦Flash Photography • Tips: Tips on using the camera and accessories, as well as the names of working parts. •Things to Do Explains the procedures to be followed before you use the...in Flash: Explains how to use the built-in flash. ♦Advanced Operations The camera's features are explained in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera- tion for the first time. USING THIS ...
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... the strap pocket The strap also has a pocket which can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to do before using the camera for the first time. Step 1 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap to attach the other end of the strap through the strap... lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from the O camera body. 2 Follow the same procedure to the other small accessory as illustrated. tcom The strap's clasp can store the viewfinder cap, hot shoe cover or...
... the strap pocket The strap also has a pocket which can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to do before using the camera for the first time. Step 1 Attaching the Strap 1 Pass the end of the strap to attach the other end of the strap through the strap... lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from the O camera body. 2 Follow the same procedure to the other small accessory as illustrated. tcom The strap's clasp can store the viewfinder cap, hot shoe cover or...
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... "Replacing the Batteries" to replace the batteries and read the cautions regarding the batteries. (tZ"p.38) • oa 0J.SONIHI. ies. • When taking the camera to unfamiliar areas or when using in the battery chamber cover firmly and use a coin to turn the cover clockwise to use two lithium CR2...
... "Replacing the Batteries" to replace the batteries and read the cautions regarding the batteries. (tZ"p.38) • oa 0J.SONIHI. ies. • When taking the camera to unfamiliar areas or when using in the battery chamber cover firmly and use a coin to turn the cover clockwise to use two lithium CR2...
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II • After attaching the lens, try and turn the lens clockwise until it is also available. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens counterclockwise to make • sure it clicks in place. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is locked in place. Step 3 Attaching a Lens 1 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap. 7r) li= The body mount cap protects the inside of the camera from dust and scratches upon factory shipment.
II • After attaching the lens, try and turn the lens clockwise until it is also available. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens counterclockwise to make • sure it clicks in place. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is locked in place. Step 3 Attaching a Lens 1 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap. 7r) li= The body mount cap protects the inside of the camera from dust and scratches upon factory shipment.
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... light-colored (white, yellow, etc.), the imprinted date or time may be difficult to set the desired imprinting format. Each time you have purchased your camera as the Date model Version, or if you press the DATE button, the display will change in the following sequence: DATE SELECT 00 ADJUST * The...
... light-colored (white, yellow, etc.), the imprinted date or time may be difficult to set the desired imprinting format. Each time you have purchased your camera as the Date model Version, or if you press the DATE button, the display will change in the following sequence: DATE SELECT 00 ADJUST * The...
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... VI I, IMINITYV I4 I VI IL., 00 01SONIH1 . tem The diopter can be imprinted in the finder looks sharp. Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to suit your eye's vision. AF (0) NOTE • To set the correct date and time, see ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK on page 42. • If...
... VI I, IMINITYV I4 I VI IL., 00 01SONIH1 . tem The diopter can be imprinted in the finder looks sharp. Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to suit your eye's vision. AF (0) NOTE • To set the correct date and time, see ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK on page 42. • If...
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... film in the shade or by using your body to 5000. Step 6 Film loading Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations. .NOTE • When DX-coded film is used, the... 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. tem We suggest that you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the...
... film in the shade or by using your body to 5000. Step 6 Film loading Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations. .NOTE • When DX-coded film is used, the... 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. tem We suggest that you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the...
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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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itizz Be sure to turn the main switch to prevent accidental drain on the camera. OFF ON • a__! • OFF ON ems 0 O__! 2 Turn off the camera. After you finish taking pictures, turn the main switch to OFF to OFF. QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING I Turn the main switch to ON. I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the batteries.
itizz Be sure to turn the main switch to prevent accidental drain on the camera. OFF ON • a__! • OFF ON ems 0 O__! 2 Turn off the camera. After you finish taking pictures, turn the main switch to OFF to OFF. QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING I Turn the main switch to ON. I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the batteries.
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ON IMO 1 .111 6 e__! 0 like= The drive mode can also be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . T Set the main switch to consecutive-frame mode OW p.46), selftimer ( p.49), remote control release ...
ON IMO 1 .111 6 e__! 0 like= The drive mode can also be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . T Set the main switch to consecutive-frame mode OW p.46), selftimer ( p.49), remote control release ...
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ars a I;CA AUTO PICT V ISO nooG70O 55 28 0 61185.6 3$ ®The lens aperture ring can be released from the [A] position in the same manner. 70 II 35 28 ®The selected picture mode appears in the viewfinder and the mode dial. SNOLLVLI3d0 OISV9 C.2Ult" ANU tHJY Jilt/O111\U 2 Set the Auto Picture Mode. ®Set the mode dial to the [AUTO PICT] position. ()Turn the aperture ring to the [A] position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.
ars a I;CA AUTO PICT V ISO nooG70O 55 28 0 61185.6 3$ ®The lens aperture ring can be released from the [A] position in the same manner. 70 II 35 28 ®The selected picture mode appears in the viewfinder and the mode dial. SNOLLVLI3d0 OISV9 C.2Ult" ANU tHJY Jilt/O111\U 2 Set the Auto Picture Mode. ®Set the mode dial to the [AUTO PICT] position. ()Turn the aperture ring to the [A] position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.
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.... • See page 78 for details of Sopt AF. 4 Set autofocus Set the focus mode switch to [ ]. ket • In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens...
.... • See page 78 for details of Sopt AF. 4 Set autofocus Set the focus mode switch to [ ]. ket • In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens...