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.... CAUTION: This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in fire, as viewing the sun may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to follow precautions given on the flash when it may damage your eyes, and/or... medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. Also, do not get the strap caught around your neck is a risk of the battery in serious injury to store batteries out of the reach of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.) • Be sure to the user. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA...
.... CAUTION: This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in fire, as viewing the sun may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to follow precautions given on the flash when it may damage your eyes, and/or... medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. Also, do not get the strap caught around your neck is a risk of the battery in serious injury to store batteries out of the reach of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.) • Be sure to the user. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA...
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... or grease, or corrosion due to the instructions outlined in an industrial or commercial application may not be provided. Also check for battery leakage, traces of defects in water usually cannot be repaired at which has been submerged in materials or workmanship. Repairs of this... or two years. 3 • Electrical problems may often be assessed. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test...
... or grease, or corrosion due to the instructions outlined in an industrial or commercial application may not be provided. Also check for battery leakage, traces of defects in water usually cannot be repaired at which has been submerged in materials or workmanship. Repairs of this... or two years. 3 • Electrical problems may often be assessed. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test...
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... does not mean that the battery is one . It may become warm, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on the battery and the camera. • Battery performance may be inserted correctly with a new one of the battery can cause hazards such as ...leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be temporarily hindered in flash is used continuously...
... does not mean that the battery is one . It may become warm, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on the battery and the camera. • Battery performance may be inserted correctly with a new one of the battery can cause hazards such as ...leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be temporarily hindered in flash is used continuously...
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ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Low Battery Warning 26 Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS ...
ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Low Battery Warning 26 Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS ...
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9 OTHERS 127 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL 128 AA-Battery Grip BG-20 128 Cable Switch 128 Flash Accessories 129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories 130 Camera Cases 131 Strap 131 About Polarizing Filter 131 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 132 Basic Setting of Custom Functions 134 Setting the Custom Function 136 TROUBLESHOOTING 144 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 146 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 148 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150 WARRANTY POLICY 152
9 OTHERS 127 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL 128 AA-Battery Grip BG-20 128 Cable Switch 128 Flash Accessories 129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories 130 Camera Cases 131 Strap 131 About Polarizing Filter 131 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 132 Basic Setting of Custom Functions 134 Setting the Custom Function 136 TROUBLESHOOTING 144 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 146 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 148 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150 WARRANTY POLICY 152
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10 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AV button Select dial Shutter release button Mid-roll rewind button Back cover release lever Mode dial Mirror Focus mode switch Main/preview switch Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens unlock button AF coupler AE lock button Diopter adjustment dial Strap lug Date button Auto bracketing button Tripod socket Four-way controller Focus point mode switch Battery chamber cover
10 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AV button Select dial Shutter release button Mid-roll rewind button Back cover release lever Mode dial Mirror Focus mode switch Main/preview switch Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens unlock button AF coupler AE lock button Diopter adjustment dial Strap lug Date button Auto bracketing button Tripod socket Four-way controller Focus point mode switch Battery chamber cover
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... PANEL INDICATIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure counter (p. 36) : Film status indication (p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure (p. 63...
... PANEL INDICATIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure counter (p. 36) : Film status indication (p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure (p. 63...
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... imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries. See page 28. 3 Attach the lens. Open the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries. Turn the lens to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the camera and... lens mounts. Align the red dots on the lens. See page 23. 2 Set the date and time. 15 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 1 Load the batteries.
... imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries. See page 28. 3 Attach the lens. Open the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries. Turn the lens to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the camera and... lens mounts. Align the red dots on the lens. See page 23. 2 Set the date and time. 15 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 1 Load the batteries.
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TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4. IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER 34 Step 8. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5. ATTACHING A LENS 32 Step 7. LOADING FILM 35 Step 9. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37 ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Step 3. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 1.
TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4. IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER 34 Step 8. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5. ATTACHING A LENS 32 Step 7. LOADING FILM 35 Step 9. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37 ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Step 3. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 1.
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... data imprinted). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 2 23 LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing the lever as shown in the illustration. 2 Load two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries' positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in the battery chamber cover firmly until it clicks in place. BASIC OPERATION...
... data imprinted). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 2 23 LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing the lever as shown in the illustration. 2 Load two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries' positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in the battery chamber cover firmly until it clicks in place. BASIC OPERATION...
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...Default settings after replacing the batteries • When the batteries are replaced, the date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will remain unchanged. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one. • Keep spare batteries on hand for this camera ...to use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also...
...Default settings after replacing the batteries • When the batteries are replaced, the date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will remain unchanged. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one. • Keep spare batteries on hand for this camera ...to use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also...
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... used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the batteries. • Generally battery performance is used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of autofocus, built-in some protection against cold.
... used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the batteries. • Generally battery performance is used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of autofocus, built-in some protection against cold.
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... indication appears in the viewfinder. • If the camera has not been used for replacing the batteries. • Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as long as possible. • When the low battery warning starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released. In this situation, turn off , you . Replace...
... indication appears in the viewfinder. • If the camera has not been used for replacing the batteries. • Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as long as possible. • When the low battery warning starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released. In this situation, turn off , you . Replace...
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...✍ MEMO • Be sure to turn the main/preview switch off to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used. • If appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are low or exhausted. • The LCD panel will be illuminated for previewing the depth of... low light condition. Turn the main/preview switch to [3]. Do not remove the batteries unless the batteries are nearly exhausted. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Replace the batteries with new ones. • If you remove the batteries, you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically in...
...✍ MEMO • Be sure to turn the main/preview switch off to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used. • If appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are low or exhausted. • The LCD panel will be illuminated for previewing the depth of... low light condition. Turn the main/preview switch to [3]. Do not remove the batteries unless the batteries are nearly exhausted. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Replace the batteries with new ones. • If you remove the batteries, you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically in...
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Confirm that is displayed on your pictures. The date remains the same as when the batteries were removed. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS When you have changed the minutes, press the DATE button to start the clock and return the LCD panel to ... precautions • The working temperature for details. ✍ MEMO • Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries. • If you replace the batteries, the time is blinking, the data cannot be dark or dim. • If you release the shutter while the data is reset to...
Confirm that is displayed on your pictures. The date remains the same as when the batteries were removed. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS When you have changed the minutes, press the DATE button to start the clock and return the LCD panel to ... precautions • The working temperature for details. ✍ MEMO • Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries. • If you replace the batteries, the time is blinking, the data cannot be dark or dim. • If you release the shutter while the data is reset to...
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be imprinted. • "'03" imprinted on the frame whose number is over the maximum number ... date and time then select the imprinting date mode. • The data is imprinting, the data may be difficult to read. • Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. If you have chosen any date mode other than [---- --], appears on the LCD panel. ✍...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be imprinted. • "'03" imprinted on the frame whose number is over the maximum number ... date and time then select the imprinting date mode. • The data is imprinting, the data may be difficult to read. • Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. If you have chosen any date mode other than [---- --], appears on the LCD panel. ✍...
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... expose the third shot, press the drive mode button after step 2- , then go to set the time and date imprinting mode again. After replacing the batteries, be the last one. • The multi-exposure shooting mode remains in advance of taking the next shot, that shot will be sure to step... blinking and the film is turned off. The frame number and on the LCD panel blink. To cancel the multi-exposure shooting mode, remove the batteries once and load again. Take the second picture.
... expose the third shot, press the drive mode button after step 2- , then go to set the time and date imprinting mode again. After replacing the batteries, be the last one. • The multi-exposure shooting mode remains in advance of taking the next shot, that shot will be sure to step... blinking and the film is turned off. The frame number and on the LCD panel blink. To cancel the multi-exposure shooting mode, remove the batteries once and load again. Take the second picture.
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... the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button held...
... the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control's shutter release button held...
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... 138. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 103 ✍ MEMO • The built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. • To enable shutter release before the flash is... viewfinder and on the LCD panel. it's one of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • Note that the battery is faulty;
... 138. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 103 ✍ MEMO • The built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. • To enable shutter release before the flash is... viewfinder and on the LCD panel. it's one of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • Note that the battery is faulty;
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...a new set of dedicated accessories are available for vertical positioning of alkaline batteries, such as those used in the BG-20, deteriorates in cold environments. 128 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of alkaline batteries is indicated below. Usability is recommended that can be taken with the ...shutter release and AE lock buttons for this camera. Battery life ( Using 24-Exposure film rolls) The number of 24-exposure ...
...a new set of dedicated accessories are available for vertical positioning of alkaline batteries, such as those used in the BG-20, deteriorates in cold environments. 128 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of alkaline batteries is indicated below. Usability is recommended that can be taken with the ...shutter release and AE lock buttons for this camera. Battery life ( Using 24-Exposure film rolls) The number of 24-exposure ...