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... indications used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted +gm. •- • I `„ Lamp blinking NAMES OF WORKING PARTS • Mode dial (p.38) • Shutter release button (p.23) • Viewfinder window • Autofocus window • Light sensor window • Built-in this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the notes in flash • Spotbeam window (p.35) • Lens • Self-timer...
... indications used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted +gm. •- • I `„ Lamp blinking NAMES OF WORKING PARTS • Mode dial (p.38) • Shutter release button (p.23) • Viewfinder window • Autofocus window • Light sensor window • Built-in this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the notes in flash • Spotbeam window (p.35) • Lens • Self-timer...
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Installing/Replacing battery • Battery exhaustion warning 3. Operating the 23-69mm zoom lens TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Selecting the print type 3. Lamp indications 5. Loading the film cartridge 2. Holding the camera 5. Taking pictures 6. Main switch 4. Diopter adjustment 6. Removing the film cartridge • Rewind a film cartridge in mid-roll 2 Inside cover 4 6 8 11 12 16 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 36 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Outline of basic operations For...
Installing/Replacing battery • Battery exhaustion warning 3. Operating the 23-69mm zoom lens TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Selecting the print type 3. Lamp indications 5. Loading the film cartridge 2. Holding the camera 5. Taking pictures 6. Main switch 4. Diopter adjustment 6. Removing the film cartridge • Rewind a film cartridge in mid-roll 2 Inside cover 4 6 8 11 12 16 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 31 32 33 36 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Outline of basic operations For...
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TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to select exposure modes 38 Auto exposure mode without red-eye reduction function 41 Auto exposure mode with red-eye reduction function 42 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) 43 Daylight-sync shooting 44 Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) 45 Self-timer photography 46 Using wireless remote control (option) 48 Infinity-landscape shooting 51 Spot AF shooting 52 Focus-lock shooting 52 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 54 Date and/or Time imprinting 55 Imprinting titles 59...
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to select exposure modes 38 Auto exposure mode without red-eye reduction function 41 Auto exposure mode with red-eye reduction function 42 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) 43 Daylight-sync shooting 44 Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) 45 Self-timer photography 46 Using wireless remote control (option) 48 Infinity-landscape shooting 51 Spot AF shooting 52 Focus-lock shooting 52 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 54 Date and/or Time imprinting 55 Imprinting titles 59...
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... temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for battery • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the equivalent. • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as it may explode. • Battery performance may be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. The battery should be temporarily hindered in...
... temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for battery • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the equivalent. • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as it may explode. • Battery performance may be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. The battery should be temporarily hindered in...
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A 135mm (35mm) film cannot be loaded as simply as installing the battery. 12 ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES • The visual exposure indicators on the top of the film cartridge show the film status. • A film cartridge with X , or • visual film indicator cannot be used . • The film cartridge can be used in this camera. 1 • Unexposed 2 1 Partially exposed 3 X Exposed 4 • Processed 4 i f,j A2 • Use IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.
A 135mm (35mm) film cannot be loaded as simply as installing the battery. 12 ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES • The visual exposure indicators on the top of the film cartridge show the film status. • A film cartridge with X , or • visual film indicator cannot be used . • The film cartridge can be used in this camera. 1 • Unexposed 2 1 Partially exposed 3 X Exposed 4 • Processed 4 i f,j A2 • Use IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.
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... hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to brace your elbows against a stable, stationary object such as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor...
... hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to brace your elbows against a stable, stationary object such as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor...
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When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left ( 444 ), the lens moves towards the 69mm setting and frames the subject more closely. When you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 444 25 6 OPERATING 23-69mm ZOOM LENS 4 When you move the zoom lever to the right (4), the lens moves towards the 23mm setting.
When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left ( 444 ), the lens moves towards the 69mm setting and frames the subject more closely. When you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 444 25 6 OPERATING 23-69mm ZOOM LENS 4 When you move the zoom lever to the right (4), the lens moves towards the 23mm setting.
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... film speed setting When a film cartridge is loaded, the proper film speed is set for the indications on the LCD panel until first frame is automatically set . Notes: •After closing the film cartridge chamber cover, the ISO film speed, maximum number of frames and type of the photographic situations. ISO 100) Color Negative Pos.itive Black White & Lr n Lr r Lai il I in ISO I UU Other uULc 28 Type...
... film speed setting When a film cartridge is loaded, the proper film speed is set for the indications on the LCD panel until first frame is automatically set . Notes: •After closing the film cartridge chamber cover, the ISO film speed, maximum number of frames and type of the photographic situations. ISO 100) Color Negative Pos.itive Black White & Lr n Lr r Lai il I in ISO I UU Other uULc 28 Type...
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When the subject is in focus, the green lamp will light up. • If you wish to (CD) or (MO). oo (infinity)] O , • • 0,' • ...L. 1 Composing the scene Set the mode dial to focus on the subject with the autofocus frame. 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down again. 33 Focus on another subject, lift your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter button halfway down . 5 TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance: 0.65 (2.1ft) -
When the subject is in focus, the green lamp will light up. • If you wish to (CD) or (MO). oo (infinity)] O , • • 0,' • ...L. 1 Composing the scene Set the mode dial to focus on the subject with the autofocus frame. 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down again. 33 Focus on another subject, lift your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter button halfway down . 5 TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance: 0.65 (2.1ft) -
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The shutter will not be released. The green lamp blinks when the subject is too close. • The shooting range (effective camerato-subject distance) of this camera is from 0.65m (2.1ft) to (infinity). • You can release the shutter even if the green lamp is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 34 3 Depress the shutter release button fully. But the picture will be focused properly. • If the autofocus window is blinking. Notes: • Confirm that the green lamp will light up.
The shutter will not be released. The green lamp blinks when the subject is too close. • The shooting range (effective camerato-subject distance) of this camera is from 0.65m (2.1ft) to (infinity). • You can release the shutter even if the green lamp is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 34 3 Depress the shutter release button fully. But the picture will be focused properly. • If the autofocus window is blinking. Notes: • Confirm that the green lamp will light up.
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... film used) ISO Lens 100 200 400 23mm 0.65-2.5m 0.65-3.6m 0.65-5.1m ($44) (2.15-8.2ft) (2.15-12ft) (2.15-17ft) 69mm 0.65-1.4m 0.65-2m 0.65-2.9m ( 4 ) (2.15-4.6ft) (2.15-6.55t) (2.15-9.5ft) Automatic Flash Emission When taking pictures in low light, the flash will light up, indicating the flash is ready to assist the autofocus system when the shutter release button...
... film used) ISO Lens 100 200 400 23mm 0.65-2.5m 0.65-3.6m 0.65-5.1m ($44) (2.15-8.2ft) (2.15-12ft) (2.15-17ft) 69mm 0.65-1.4m 0.65-2m 0.65-2.9m ( 4 ) (2.15-4.6ft) (2.15-6.55t) (2.15-9.5ft) Automatic Flash Emission When taking pictures in low light, the flash will light up, indicating the flash is ready to assist the autofocus system when the shutter release button...
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... built-in flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow -speed to ( ). The ) and (C>) are within the flash- It is recommended. 43 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-On) Set the mode dial to expose the low light background. • In this mode, the red-eye reduction function always operates. • Make sure that you use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in daylight...
... built-in flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow -speed to ( ). The ) and (C>) are within the flash- It is recommended. 43 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-On) Set the mode dial to expose the low light background. • In this mode, the red-eye reduction function always operates. • Make sure that you use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in daylight...
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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ei PENTAX • V A SPOTAF Iry DATE Self-Timer Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the picture. 1 Depress the drive button until (0) appears on the LCD panel. 2 Focus on the subjects first by depressing the shutter release button halfway and then depress the shutter button fully. • Use of a tripod is recommended. 46
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ei PENTAX • V A SPOTAF Iry DATE Self-Timer Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the picture. 1 Depress the drive button until (0) appears on the LCD panel. 2 Focus on the subjects first by depressing the shutter release button halfway and then depress the shutter button fully. • Use of a tripod is recommended. 46
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Pe 40 I I / I 3 The shutter will cause incorrect focus. • The self-timer does not function while the flash is released. Notes on the LCD panel, and the Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the shutter is being charged. 47 When the selftimer is working, the Self Timer symbol (0) blinks on the self-timer shooting • Use of a tripod is recommended. • Do not stand in about 10 seconds. this...
Pe 40 I I / I 3 The shutter will cause incorrect focus. • The self-timer does not function while the flash is released. Notes on the LCD panel, and the Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the shutter is being charged. 47 When the selftimer is working, the Self Timer symbol (0) blinks on the self-timer shooting • Use of a tripod is recommended. • Do not stand in about 10 seconds. this...
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... shutter will be used directly in 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is used to take pictures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity- Shutter release button • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is depressed. Operating distance of the camera. Landscape Mode cannot be released in front of the wireless remote control is up to approx. 4m when used . USING...
... shutter will be used directly in 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is used to take pictures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity- Shutter release button • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is depressed. Operating distance of the camera. Landscape Mode cannot be released in front of the wireless remote control is up to approx. 4m when used . USING...
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... in focus when the remote control's shutter release button is depressed. • Operating distance of the camera. • The remote control may not work while the flash is up to approx. 4m when used directly in a backlight situation. Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be locked when the remote control is in use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures...
... in focus when the remote control's shutter release button is depressed. • Operating distance of the camera. • The remote control may not work while the flash is up to approx. 4m when used directly in a backlight situation. Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be locked when the remote control is in use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures...
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INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING O A SPOTAF PENTAX , rY d - '9s ea" 119, DATE When you wish to take a sharp picture of a distant subject through a window, the Infinity-Landscape Mode allows you to (CIND) or (CMDC>), the flash will not discharge even in dark light situations. 51 Depress the drive button until (A) appears on the LCD panel. • After the picture is taken by fully depressing the shutter release button, this mode is canceled. • When the mode dial is set to capture distant scenery with clarity.
INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING O A SPOTAF PENTAX , rY d - '9s ea" 119, DATE When you wish to take a sharp picture of a distant subject through a window, the Infinity-Landscape Mode allows you to (CIND) or (CMDC>), the flash will not discharge even in dark light situations. 51 Depress the drive button until (A) appears on the LCD panel. • After the picture is taken by fully depressing the shutter release button, this mode is canceled. • When the mode dial is set to capture distant scenery with clarity.
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• CP.1.1111111- • I PENTA 1 Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame (( )). 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the green lamp lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 53
• CP.1.1111111- • I PENTA 1 Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame (( )). 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the green lamp lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 53
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... panel? TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. See page 22. • Is the battery exhausted? Wipe it ON. If so, turn it off. Replace it or insert new battery if it is ON and left unused for more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the lens retracts automatically. Here are some problems that may be released. •...
... panel? TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. See page 22. • Is the battery exhausted? Wipe it ON. If so, turn it off. Replace it or insert new battery if it is ON and left unused for more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the lens retracts automatically. Here are some problems that may be released. •...
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...: Film: Picture format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Rewinding time: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter: X240 fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash IX240 cartridge film with 25-exposure film. Closing the film chamber cover will automatically wind the film to infinity) Electronic zoom Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed, approx. 1/400-2 sec., Bulb: 1/2 sec.-5 min, Electromagnetic release. 79 Auto film winding (single-frame) Auto film rewinding at the end of successive frame numbers in mid-roll provided. Autofocusing...
...: Film: Picture format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Rewinding time: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter: X240 fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash IX240 cartridge film with 25-exposure film. Closing the film chamber cover will automatically wind the film to infinity) Electronic zoom Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed, approx. 1/400-2 sec., Bulb: 1/2 sec.-5 min, Electromagnetic release. 79 Auto film winding (single-frame) Auto film rewinding at the end of successive frame numbers in mid-roll provided. Autofocusing...