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... OF CONTENTS Features PREPARATIONS Loading batteries; mode selector Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Exposure compensation 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/60 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera...
... OF CONTENTS Features PREPARATIONS Loading batteries; mode selector Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Exposure compensation 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/60 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera...
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... this mode for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of the subject. FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of... simultaneously changing them according to the brightness of field is important for your picture (Refer to p. 27). • 2 Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you can use this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to control...
... this mode for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of the subject. FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of... simultaneously changing them according to the brightness of field is important for your picture (Refer to p. 27). • 2 Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you can use this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to control...
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...to p. 5.) Q.: How many rolls of film can I take the picture with this camera? But, with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? Check how they are not...microprism in the viewfinder. Q.: Can I use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.: How can I shoot with the camera held firmly. (Refer to pp. 18/19.) 3•...
...to p. 5.) Q.: How many rolls of film can I take the picture with this camera? But, with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? Check how they are not...microprism in the viewfinder. Q.: Can I use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.: How can I shoot with the camera held firmly. (Refer to pp. 18/19.) 3•...
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... f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is not in use for some time. • B • 60b PROGRAM LOCK • BATT. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set the mode selector to "PROGRAM" and partially depress the shutter...
... f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is not in use for some time. • B • 60b PROGRAM LOCK • BATT. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set the mode selector to "PROGRAM" and partially depress the shutter...
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.... •The flickering "1000" is not appropriate. •16 Flickering "P" indicates the combination of flash charging and the auto-flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash. Flickering 5 indicates the completion of mode selector dial and aperture is accompanied by a beeping sound. slow...for 1/30 sec. Shutter speeds are shutter -speed LED's, exposure information in the Programmed AE and Aperture-priority AE modes, flash information, slow-shutter-speed warning, out-of-shutter/aperture-couplingrange indication, error in yellow) Overexposure (Flickers eight times per ...
.... •The flickering "1000" is not appropriate. •16 Flickering "P" indicates the combination of flash charging and the auto-flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash. Flickering 5 indicates the completion of mode selector dial and aperture is accompanied by a beeping sound. slow...for 1/30 sec. Shutter speeds are shutter -speed LED's, exposure information in the Programmed AE and Aperture-priority AE modes, flash information, slow-shutter-speed warning, out-of-shutter/aperture-couplingrange indication, error in yellow) Overexposure (Flickers eight times per ...
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... towards the aperture scale with the button depressed. "A" Lens To set , the following modes are available: PROGRAM Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode 60 S Flash-sync speed B Bulb • 20 index (green line) on where the mode selector is set, the following modes are available: A (Auto) setting Programmed AE mode...
... towards the aperture scale with the button depressed. "A" Lens To set , the following modes are available: PROGRAM Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode 60 S Flash-sync speed B Bulb • 20 index (green line) on where the mode selector is set, the following modes are available: A (Auto) setting Programmed AE mode...
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...; The out-of-shutter/aperture-coupling-range refers to warn you to control the amount of light. • When the subject is too dark, use a flash or some other lightings. 21• When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. Shooting with this warning, you...
...; The out-of-shutter/aperture-coupling-range refers to warn you to control the amount of light. • When the subject is too dark, use a flash or some other lightings. 21• When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. Shooting with this warning, you...
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For details, refer to obtain correct exposure. • If you remove your finger from the shutter button as soon as the shutter has been released, a single-frame exposure is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you keep depressing the button, continuous shooting takes place. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is made. P 1000 3P0 23• When the subject is too dark and "30" flickers, use a flash to p. 21. Likewise, if you of the problem.
For details, refer to obtain correct exposure. • If you remove your finger from the shutter button as soon as the shutter has been released, a single-frame exposure is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you keep depressing the button, continuous shooting takes place. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is made. P 1000 3P0 23• When the subject is too dark and "30" flickers, use a flash to p. 21. Likewise, if you of the problem.
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When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may obtain correct exposure. Refer to a smaller f-stop, so that the flickering may disappear and you of the problem. In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop or close it to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25• • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to obtain correct exposure.
When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may obtain correct exposure. Refer to a smaller f-stop, so that the flickering may disappear and you of the problem. In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop or close it to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25• • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to obtain correct exposure.
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... shutter speed is automatically set at X(1/60 sec.) for flash sync. 3 When flash has worked properly, 5 mark in the Programmed Auto Flash mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. • If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T ...the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with this camera in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers, indicating that...
... shutter speed is automatically set at X(1/60 sec.) for flash sync. 3 When flash has worked properly, 5 mark in the Programmed Auto Flash mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. • If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T ...the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with this camera in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers, indicating that...
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...8226; When the 5 mark and "P" appear in the viewfinder while you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been fully charged, and simultaneously the shutter is also automatically set to the AUTO position you choose. (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T ...according to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. 27* USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the...
...8226; When the 5 mark and "P" appear in the viewfinder while you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been fully charged, and simultaneously the shutter is also automatically set to the AUTO position you choose. (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T ...according to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. 27* USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the...
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In such a case, avoid using a lens with the smaller aperture such as f/4; The AF200SA does not have this Auto Flash Check function. • As shown in the table on the flash. • When the S mark appears in the viewfinder while you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates... that the flash has been charged, and the shutter speed is automatically set to f/2.8 with ISO 100 film. Auto Flash Check mark ( $ ) When a proper flash photo has been taken, the mark in its red AUTO mode, the aperture is...
In such a case, avoid using a lens with the smaller aperture such as f/4; The AF200SA does not have this Auto Flash Check function. • As shown in the table on the flash. • When the S mark appears in the viewfinder while you are keeping the shutter button depressed half-way, it indicates... that the flash has been charged, and the shutter speed is automatically set to f/2.8 with ISO 100 film. Auto Flash Check mark ( $ ) When a proper flash photo has been taken, the mark in its red AUTO mode, the aperture is...
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... functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of correct exposure through the viewfinder. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on this camera. • When the lens is locked in that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a sync cord cannot be used , nor can the shutter be released. ...8226;32 • cas • .\\ • NOD This setting of 1/60 sec. USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) When using a non-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the program of the...
... functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of correct exposure through the viewfinder. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on this camera. • When the lens is locked in that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a sync cord cannot be used , nor can the shutter be released. ...8226;32 • cas • .\\ • NOD This setting of 1/60 sec. USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) When using a non-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the program of the...
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... of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K Diopter correction lenses which fit the eyepiece on your camera it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens.
... of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K Diopter correction lenses which fit the eyepiece on your camera it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens.
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Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from 2 to "60"; Shows 92% of the picture area at infinity. -1 Diopter eyepiece. PCV sound at 8Hz). Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Programmed Auto Flash. and B (bulb) settings. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with 50mm lens at 0.... Timer activated with shutter release lock. Automatic film speed setting from ISO 25 to cancel at 2Hz. Hotshoe (X-sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-sync at 8Hz; yellow for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "30" LED blinks at...
Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from 2 to "60"; Shows 92% of the picture area at infinity. -1 Diopter eyepiece. PCV sound at 8Hz). Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Programmed Auto Flash. and B (bulb) settings. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with 50mm lens at 0.... Timer activated with shutter release lock. Automatic film speed setting from ISO 25 to cancel at 2Hz. Hotshoe (X-sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-sync at 8Hz; yellow for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "30" LED blinks at...
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... often cause moisture to keep the batteries warm. If this camera should be avoided as much as possible. To minimize this problem use without using flash, at normal temperatures. Humidity and temperature extremes should function properly are traveling in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold...
... often cause moisture to keep the batteries warm. If this camera should be avoided as much as possible. To minimize this problem use without using flash, at normal temperatures. Humidity and temperature extremes should function properly are traveling in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold...