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J 0 PENTAX o Main switch (p.12) Q Shutter release button LCD panel (p.3) Shutter dial Shutter dial lock button Hot shoe (p.39) 10 Exposure compensatiion dial (p.15, 33) Exposure compensatiion release button (p.15, 33) C) Drive mode dial (p.23) Strap lug (p.7) a) Electronic cable release socket (p.32) ®® Back cover release lever (p.12) Mid-roll rewind button (p.17) Mirror (ES Lens information contacts (r) Lens unlock button (p.11) Lens mount index (p.10) (1) Preview button (p.35) NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 -
J 0 PENTAX o Main switch (p.12) Q Shutter release button LCD panel (p.3) Shutter dial Shutter dial lock button Hot shoe (p.39) 10 Exposure compensatiion dial (p.15, 33) Exposure compensatiion release button (p.15, 33) C) Drive mode dial (p.23) Strap lug (p.7) a) Electronic cable release socket (p.32) ®® Back cover release lever (p.12) Mid-roll rewind button (p.17) Mirror (ES Lens information contacts (r) Lens unlock button (p.11) Lens mount index (p.10) (1) Preview button (p.35) NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 -
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... remove it off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with rain, water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror...
... remove it off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with rain, water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror...
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... inspected every one or two years. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in the "Precautions for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Replace the batteries at the same time. If the camera has not been used in conditions as outlined in...
... inspected every one or two years. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in the "Precautions for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Replace the batteries at the same time. If the camera has not been used in conditions as outlined in...
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... the Camera 20 11. Setting the aperture and shutter speed dial 19 10. Loading the batteries 8 3. Film Speed (ISO) setting 15 7. Rewinding and Unloading 16 * Rewinding in mid-roll 17 8. Focusing 21 Film loading 12 6. Attaching the camera strap 7 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 LCD panel indication 3 Viewfinder indication 3 Camera functions available with various lenses .. 6 I GENERAL OPERATIONS 1. Using the shutter release button...
... the Camera 20 11. Setting the aperture and shutter speed dial 19 10. Loading the batteries 8 3. Film Speed (ISO) setting 15 7. Rewinding and Unloading 16 * Rewinding in mid-roll 17 8. Focusing 21 Film loading 12 6. Attaching the camera strap 7 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 LCD panel indication 3 Viewfinder indication 3 Camera functions available with various lenses .. 6 I GENERAL OPERATIONS 1. Using the shutter release button...
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... 30 32 III OTHERS 33 Troubleshooting 45 34 Specifications 46 35 Warranty policy 48 36 Selecting the Exposure Mode Using the Programmed AE Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Using the Metered Manual Mode Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 3. Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 39 24 Overview of Field Preview button 6. Slow-speed-sync shooting 41 26 9. Using the Memory Lock 5. Depth of flash functions 40 26 8. II ADVANCED OPERATION 1. Selecting a Drive Mode Single Frame Mode Consecutive Frame Mode Self-Timer Mode 2.
... 30 32 III OTHERS 33 Troubleshooting 45 34 Specifications 46 35 Warranty policy 48 36 Selecting the Exposure Mode Using the Programmed AE Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Using the Metered Manual Mode Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 3. Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 39 24 Overview of Field Preview button 6. Slow-speed-sync shooting 41 26 9. Using the Memory Lock 5. Depth of flash functions 40 26 8. II ADVANCED OPERATION 1. Selecting a Drive Mode Single Frame Mode Consecutive Frame Mode Self-Timer Mode 2.
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..., use this function. 1 Set the main switch to rewind. • The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated by using the protruding part of frames on the film cartridge. However, those extra frames may be lost in processing. 3 NOI1VEI3d0 1VEI3N30 3 Before opening the back cover, check that [ Q] is blinking. 4 Open the back and remove the film. •...
..., use this function. 1 Set the main switch to rewind. • The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated by using the protruding part of frames on the film cartridge. However, those extra frames may be lost in processing. 3 NOI1VEI3d0 1VEI3N30 3 Before opening the back cover, check that [ Q] is blinking. 4 Open the back and remove the film. •...
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...) turns on z m 0 the exposure meter and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed. Depressing the shutter release button down (first position) (second position) Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway posi- 18 8 USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently...
...) turns on z m 0 the exposure meter and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed. Depressing the shutter release button down (first position) (second position) Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway posi- 18 8 USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently...
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... occur if light enters the 0 viewfinder during self-timer operation. 25 2 i /finMO III*401I11\1114 O° 5 '4, PENTAX 5-80 0 50 35 AN gi Nal MEM Dig op A 2216118541N 0 •=mi zz rn 0 0 2 Focus on the subject and then depress the shutter release button fully. The Eyecup FH comes from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap as the finder cap, remove the Eyecup...
... occur if light enters the 0 viewfinder during self-timer operation. 25 2 i /finMO III*401I11\1114 O° 5 '4, PENTAX 5-80 0 50 35 AN gi Nal MEM Dig op A 2216118541N 0 •=mi zz rn 0 0 2 Focus on the subject and then depress the shutter release button fully. The Eyecup FH comes from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap as the finder cap, remove the Eyecup...
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... 50 35 i Lt-i-J-J-i_J-Jt_J- Programmed Auto-Exposure (AE) Mode Purpose: For easy picture taking, use this mode. I iI . - In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the illustration...
... 50 35 i Lt-i-J-J-i_J-Jt_J- Programmed Auto-Exposure (AE) Mode Purpose: For easy picture taking, use this mode. I iI . - In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the illustration...
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... the shutter release button is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if available; When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. As the exposure will be set the lens aperture ring to [ A ] or adjust the exposure deliberately to 1 stop overexposed, set instead of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available. When the subject is depressed halfway, the shutter speed...
... the shutter release button is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if available; When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. As the exposure will be set the lens aperture ring to [ A ] or adjust the exposure deliberately to 1 stop overexposed, set instead of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available. When the subject is depressed halfway, the shutter speed...
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... for a proper exposure according to directly control the shutter speed. When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder blink. Note: In flash photography, when you use the flash sync shutter speed of the subject. 1. This mode is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder. Set the lens aperture ring to a shutter speed other than...
... for a proper exposure according to directly control the shutter speed. When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder blink. Note: In flash photography, when you use the flash sync shutter speed of the subject. 1. This mode is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder. Set the lens aperture ring to a shutter speed other than...
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Set the lens aperture ring to the desired shutter speed. [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over all exposure settings. 30 SNOLLVEI3d0 C133NVA0V 1 l_ $i0 50 35 U I , A 22 16 '•1_1.., 8 5.6 4 CVO j \ \XNI-1.-IV icir lk Metered Manual Mode Purpose: Allows the user direct control over exposed photographs...
Set the lens aperture ring to the desired shutter speed. [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over all exposure settings. 30 SNOLLVEI3d0 C133NVA0V 1 l_ $i0 50 35 U I , A 22 16 '•1_1.., 8 5.6 4 CVO j \ \XNI-1.-IV icir lk Metered Manual Mode Purpose: Allows the user direct control over exposed photographs...
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.... Set the shutter dial to the desired f-stop other than [ A ]. 2. Up to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. Note: • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at room temperature. Set the lens aperture ring to [ B ]. [ M ] appears on the lens aperture ring. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is...
.... Set the shutter dial to the desired f-stop other than [ A ]. 2. Up to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. Note: • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at room temperature. Set the lens aperture ring to [ B ]. [ M ] appears on the lens aperture ring. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is...
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... the subject and release the shutter. Do not set to AUTO position. Remove the hot shoe cover FC and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to TTL position. 3. Focus on the flash unit lights up. 4. 7 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Pentax dedicated auto flashes (except FTZ-series flashes) can be used with this camera. IM SNOLI.VEI3dO CM0NVACIV Using a PENTAX Dedicated Flash 1. Set the flash mode to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual Mode. Depress the shutter release button halfway down...
... the subject and release the shutter. Do not set to AUTO position. Remove the hot shoe cover FC and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to TTL position. 3. Focus on the flash unit lights up. 4. 7 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Pentax dedicated auto flashes (except FTZ-series flashes) can be used with this camera. IM SNOLI.VEI3dO CM0NVACIV Using a PENTAX Dedicated Flash 1. Set the flash mode to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual Mode. Depress the shutter release button halfway down...
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... mode. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 40 SNOLLV1:13dO 033NVAMI Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. 2. Only the manual mode can be used . Automatic aperture setting in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode TYPE A O O*1 O TYPE B O O*1 O*2 TYPE A: AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C, AF200SA, AF201SA TYPE B: AF200S, AF160, AF140, Notes: 1. When using a Type A flash (except AF200SA and AF220T) in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) modes or when using a Type B flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed...
... mode. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 40 SNOLLV1:13dO 033NVAMI Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. 2. Only the manual mode can be used . Automatic aperture setting in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode TYPE A O O*1 O TYPE B O O*1 O*2 TYPE A: AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C, AF200SA, AF201SA TYPE B: AF200S, AF160, AF140, Notes: 1. When using a Type A flash (except AF200SA and AF220T) in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) modes or when using a Type B flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed...
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.... Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 4. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of a tripod is selected, the camera will not be obtained for the background. 5. Note: In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of second) and aperture combination for the background. Take a picture. If a shutter speed over 1/100 is recommended to a maximum speed of the flash unit off position, attach the flash unit to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. Focus...
.... Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 4. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of a tripod is selected, the camera will not be obtained for the background. 5. Note: In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of second) and aperture combination for the background. Take a picture. If a shutter speed over 1/100 is recommended to a maximum speed of the flash unit off position, attach the flash unit to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. Focus...
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... Filter are available for this , change the position of the fixing screw. The viewfinder magnification is available in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA Battery Pack FG A battery pack which attaches to +3 Notes on accessories • "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in 8 diopters from 1X to the camera body, the camera shift lock screw of the lens may hit the camera body. To avoid this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release...
... Filter are available for this , change the position of the fixing screw. The viewfinder magnification is available in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA Battery Pack FG A battery pack which attaches to +3 Notes on accessories • "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in 8 diopters from 1X to the camera body, the camera shift lock screw of the lens may hit the camera body. To avoid this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release...
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... ]. Reference P. 12 R 8 P. 8 The exposure compensation dial is the [ OFF ] position. another position. No batteries are some problems that may occur and their remedies. The batteries are improperly installed. Remedies Set the main switch to [ ON ]. Install the battery properly. Install the batteries. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms The shutter does not release. Replace the battery. Replace the batteries. III OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING IMF What appears troublesome...
... ]. Reference P. 12 R 8 P. 8 The exposure compensation dial is the [ OFF ] position. another position. No batteries are some problems that may occur and their remedies. The batteries are improperly installed. Remedies Set the main switch to [ ON ]. Install the battery properly. Install the batteries. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms The shutter does not release. Replace the battery. Replace the batteries. III OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING IMF What appears troublesome...
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... Manual 1/2000-2 sec. (3) Bulb, Lens Mount 2 Compatible Lens Pentax KA2 bayonet mount (K-mount with delay time of rewinding is provided Film Wind & Rewind - Mirror Quick-return mirror Film Loading Film advances automatically to 1st frame after starting. Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication, [ y ]Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in all exposure modes Self-timer Electronically-controlled type with lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Cancelable after back cover...
... Manual 1/2000-2 sec. (3) Bulb, Lens Mount 2 Compatible Lens Pentax KA2 bayonet mount (K-mount with delay time of rewinding is provided Film Wind & Rewind - Mirror Quick-return mirror Film Loading Film advances automatically to 1st frame after starting. Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication, [ y ]Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in all exposure modes Self-timer Electronically-controlled type with lens information contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Cancelable after back cover...
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...: Center-weighted meter- or slower Power Source Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion - Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked). Warning Dimension and Weight-135.0mm (W) x 90.5mm (H) x 55mm (D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.2") 305g (10.8 oz) body only without batteries Date Model Date mechanism Crystal quartz controlled LCD with couplings for replacing Data Back FJ SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME...
...: Center-weighted meter- or slower Power Source Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion - Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked). Warning Dimension and Weight-135.0mm (W) x 90.5mm (H) x 55mm (D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.2") 305g (10.8 oz) body only without batteries Date Model Date mechanism Crystal quartz controlled LCD with couplings for replacing Data Back FJ SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME...