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...images directly from the actual product. Images taken with this camera are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. • The SD logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful ...that are for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Although the level of functioning pixels is a trademark of all the camera's capabilities. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. PRINT Image Matching is 99.99% or better, you can use any other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p....
...images directly from the actual product. Images taken with this camera are trademarks of PENTAX Corporation. • The SD logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful ...that are for purchasing the PENTAX L Digital Camera. Although the level of functioning pixels is a trademark of all the camera's capabilities. Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. PRINT Image Matching is 99.99% or better, you can use any other lens or accessory, see p.37 and p....
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8 Appendix 173 Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 180 Cleaning the CCD 181 Optional Accessories 183 Error Messages 186 Troubleshooting 188 Main Specifications 190 Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional 192 Glossary 193 Index 198 WARRANTY POLICY 202
8 Appendix 173 Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations .......... 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 180 Cleaning the CCD 181 Optional Accessories 183 Error Messages 186 Troubleshooting 188 Main Specifications 190 Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional 192 Glossary 193 Index 198 WARRANTY POLICY 202
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...parts. 2 2 Getting Started Explains your L experience. 6 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera. Shows useful information. Read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations 4 Explains the... Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of L by buttons and menus. 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your ...
...parts. 2 2 Getting Started Explains your L experience. 6 Appendix Explains troubleshooting, introduces optional accessories and provides various resources. Shows precautions to take when operating the camera. Shows useful information. Read it and follow the instructions. 3 Basic Operations 4 Explains the... Composition of the Operating Manual This operating manual contains the following chapters. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of L by buttons and menus. 5 Function Reference Introduces functions to further enhance your ...
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... following accessories are packaged with the camera are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FN (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX...
... following accessories are packaged with the camera are included. 1 Hot shoe cover FK (Installed on camera) Eyecup FN (Installed on camera) ME Viewfinder cap Before Using Your Camera Body mount cover (Installed on camera) USB cable I-USB17 Video cable I-VC28 Software (CD-ROM) S-SW34 Strap O-ST10 AA Alkaline batteries* (four) Operating Manual (this manual) PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/ PENTAX...
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Other lenses and accessories will not be available with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 Check that the camera is secured. Also check that the lens is off before attaching or removing the lens to the area around the lens mount after removal. 1 ...2 3 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, check that the red dots of the lens are ...
Other lenses and accessories will not be available with the lens mount side facing upward to protect from damage to prevent unexpected lens movement. 1 Check that the camera is secured. Also check that the lens is off before attaching or removing the lens to the area around the lens mount after removal. 1 ...2 3 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens, and secure by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. After attaching, check that the red dots of the lens are ...
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...set to single frame shooting. 58 7 3 Press the shutter release button fully. Removing the Eyecup FN Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 8 Turn the camera off . Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode... is canceled and returns to a (Manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap. The beep is released. "Turning the Beep On and Off" (p.163) Basic Operations • Exposure may be ...
...set to single frame shooting. 58 7 3 Press the shutter release button fully. Removing the Eyecup FN Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap 8 Turn the camera off . Attach the provided ME viewfinder cap or use the AE lock function (p.142). (Ignore the light entering the viewfinder when the exposure mode... is canceled and returns to a (Manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one side out and toward you when using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap. The beep is released. "Turning the Beep On and Off" (p.163) Basic Operations • Exposure may be ...
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...8226; Exposure may not operate in flash, raise the flash into position first. • The camera automatically returns to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. • The remote... or approximately three seconds after the remote control shooting mode is about 30,000 times. Contact PENTAX service center to a (manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one...The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. • When using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap. Removing the Eyecup FN Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap ...
...8226; Exposure may not operate in flash, raise the flash into position first. • The camera automatically returns to stop the remote control operation after it has been activated. • The remote... or approximately three seconds after the remote control shooting mode is about 30,000 times. Contact PENTAX service center to a (manual) (p.138).) • Remove the Eyecup FN by pulling one...The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged. • When using accessories such as the ME viewfinder cap. Removing the Eyecup FN Attaching the ME Viewfinder cap ...
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... the AF360FGZ. We recommend using multiple AF360FGZ units or an AF360FGZ unit with the built-in the figure below: Attach an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F (optional) and connect the extension cord F5P (optional) ...to the off-camera shoe adapter F on the other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. A malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other external flash. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as shown in flash...
... the AF360FGZ. We recommend using multiple AF360FGZ units or an AF360FGZ unit with the built-in the figure below: Attach an off-camera shoe adapter F (optional) to the external flash and the hot shoe adapter F (optional) and connect the extension cord F5P (optional) ...to the off-camera shoe adapter F on the other manufacturers may cause equipment breakdown. A malfunction may occur. • Combining with flashes from other external flash. • Do not combine with accessories that have a different number of contacts such as shown in flash...
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... flash is flash 2, and the other manufacturers may occur. • Combining with flashes from two units. • Do not combine with accessories that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged 5 and then take the picture. • For contrast control synch flash... photography when using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.157) 2 Set the sync mode for flash control. • The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/90...
... flash is flash 2, and the other manufacturers may occur. • Combining with flashes from two units. • Do not combine with accessories that both the external flash and built-in flash are fully charged 5 and then take the picture. • For contrast control synch flash... photography when using the PENTAX dedicated automatic flashes. 1 Connect the external flash to the camera indirectly. (p.157) 2 Set the sync mode for flash control. • The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/90...
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6 Appendix Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 180 Cleaning the CCD 181 Optional Accessories 183 Error Messages 186 Troubleshooting 188 Main Specifications 190 Glossary 193 Index 198 WARRANTY POLICY 202
6 Appendix Default Settings 174 Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations 178 Notes on [Using Aperture Ring 180 Cleaning the CCD 181 Optional Accessories 183 Error Messages 186 Troubleshooting 188 Main Specifications 190 Glossary 193 Index 198 WARRANTY POLICY 202
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... and F lenses use the KAF mount. Lenses without a s (Auto) position or accessories such as the Auto Flash. Refer to Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.180) for details. All camera exposure modes are used, camera does not operate unless [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in the... [A Custom] menu (p.101). Appendix Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with Aperture s (Auto) position ...
... and F lenses use the KAF mount. Lenses without a s (Auto) position or accessories such as the Auto Flash. Refer to Notes on [Using Aperture Ring] (p.180) for details. All camera exposure modes are used, camera does not operate unless [Using aperture ring] is set to [2 (Permitted)] in the... [A Custom] menu (p.101). Appendix Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with Aperture s (Auto) position ...
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...Priority ) mode position. In the 6 auto extension tube K) viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only) c (Aperture Priority) mode c (Aperture Priority) mode Pictures can be taken with...field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is set to a value other than s. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is switched on . In ...
...Priority ) mode position. In the 6 auto extension tube K) viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. D FA, FA, F, A, M, S (with diaphragm accessories such as extension tube K) Manual diaphragm lens such as reflex lens (lens only) c (Aperture Priority) mode c (Aperture Priority) mode Pictures can be taken with...field is checked (Preview), AE Metering is set to a value other than s. In the viewfinder, [F--] appears for the aperture indicator. The camera operates in c (Aperture Priority) mode even if the mode dial is at e or b when the aperture is switched on . In ...
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... A number of the camera. 6 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is 0.5 m. Its features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, AF spot beam, high-speed sync, wireless flash and front/... number of 36 (ISO 100/ m). Remote Control F Shoot pictures from the outlet into your camera. Cable Switch CS-205 This is a remote shutter release cord. Please contact a service center for this camera. AC Adapter D-AC10 This AC adapter supplies power from within 5 m of the front of dedicated accessories are available for details regarding...
... A number of the camera. 6 Flash Accessories Auto Flash AF360FGZ This is 0.5 m. Its features include slave-sync flash, contrast-control-sync flash, AF spot beam, high-speed sync, wireless flash and front/... number of 36 (ISO 100/ m). Remote Control F Shoot pictures from the outlet into your camera. Cable Switch CS-205 This is a remote shutter release cord. Please contact a service center for this camera. AC Adapter D-AC10 This AC adapter supplies power from within 5 m of the front of dedicated accessories are available for details regarding...
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... for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° 6 intervals. Install it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight ... 1× and 2×. If it on the viewfinder. Appendix Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. 184 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for magnifying the central area of -5 to +3 m-1 (per...
... for using the AF360FGZ as a wireless slave flash. Ref-converter A This is an accessory that changes the viewfinder viewing angle at 90° 6 intervals. Install it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the eight ... 1× and 2×. If it on the viewfinder. Appendix Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F Use the adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the camera. 184 Off-camera Shoe Clip CL-10 This is a setting clip for magnifying the central area of -5 to +3 m-1 (per...
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185 Camera Case Camera Case O-CC34 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera. ME viewfinder cap Eyecup FN 6 Strap O-ST10 Appendix
185 Camera Case Camera Case O-CC34 Others The accessories below are the same as the accessories that are packaged with the camera. ME viewfinder cap Eyecup FN 6 Strap O-ST10 Appendix
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... control , GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of the camera. One lithium battery (CR1620) 22 mm (W) × 53 mm (H) × 6.5 mm...mm (W) × 92.5 mm (H) × 67 mm (D) 470 g (body only without batteries) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FN, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video ... Software (CDROM) S-SW34, Strap O-ST10, Four AA alkaline batteries , Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 operating manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean...
... control , GN 15.6 (ISO 200/m), Angles of coverage: 18 mm lens angle of the camera. One lithium battery (CR1620) 22 mm (W) × 53 mm (H) × 6.5 mm...mm (W) × 92.5 mm (H) × 67 mm (D) 470 g (body only without batteries) Accessories Hot shoe cover FK, Eyecup FN, ME viewfinder cap, Body mount cover, USB Cable I-USB17, Video ... Software (CDROM) S-SW34, Strap O-ST10, Four AA alkaline batteries , Operating manual (this book) and PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.1/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 2.1 operating manual Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean...
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... 27 Remote Control 59 Reset 171, 172 Rotate 64 S Saturation 111 SD Memory Card 29 Select&Delete 75 Self-Timer 55 Sensitivity 115 Sepia (Digital Filter 71 [H Set-up] Menu 99, 175 Appendix 200 Lithium batteries 26 M Macro q 47 Main switch 92, 94 \ (Manual focus... Portrait 47 Ni-MH 26 Ni-MH rechargeable battery ...26 Nine-Image Display 66 Noise Reduction 140 Normal U 47 NTSC 168 O 4 button 93, 95 Optional Accessories ...........183 P e (Program) Mode 133 PAL 168 Panel Indications 22 PC-F 189 PictBridge 83 Pixels 109 Playback 18, 63 Q (Playback) button ....... 93, 95...
... 27 Remote Control 59 Reset 171, 172 Rotate 64 S Saturation 111 SD Memory Card 29 Select&Delete 75 Self-Timer 55 Sensitivity 115 Sepia (Digital Filter 71 [H Set-up] Menu 99, 175 Appendix 200 Lithium batteries 26 M Macro q 47 Main switch 92, 94 \ (Manual focus... Portrait 47 Ni-MH 26 Ni-MH rechargeable battery ...26 Nine-Image Display 66 Noise Reduction 140 Normal U 47 NTSC 168 O 4 button 93, 95 Optional Accessories ...........183 P e (Program) Mode 133 PAL 168 Panel Indications 22 PC-F 189 PictBridge 83 Pixels 109 Playback 18, 63 Q (Playback) button ....... 93, 95...