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• Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the notes in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted +gm. •- ...(p.18) • Red lamp (p.32) • Green lamp (p.32) • Diopter adjustment lever (p.24) • Viewfinder eyepiece • Print selection lever (p.30) • Zoom lever (p.25) • LCD panel • Film cartridge chamber cover (p.26) • Tripod socket • Date button (p.55) • Title/Language selection button (p.59) •...
• Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the notes in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted +gm. •- ...(p.18) • Red lamp (p.32) • Green lamp (p.32) • Diopter adjustment lever (p.24) • Viewfinder eyepiece • Print selection lever (p.30) • Zoom lever (p.25) • LCD panel • Film cartridge chamber cover (p.26) • Tripod socket • Date button (p.55) • Title/Language selection button (p.59) •...
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...print type 3. Viewfinder displays 4. Taking pictures 6. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Outline of basic operations For safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery Advanced Photo System Features Practical shooting guide PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Removing the film cartridge • Rewind a film ... 32 33 36 37 Installing/Replacing battery • Battery exhaustion warning 3. Diopter adjustment 6. Loading the film cartridge 2. Operating the 23-69mm zoom lens TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Lamp indications 5. Main switch 4.
...print type 3. Viewfinder displays 4. Taking pictures 6. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Outline of basic operations For safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery Advanced Photo System Features Practical shooting guide PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Removing the film cartridge • Rewind a film ... 32 33 36 37 Installing/Replacing battery • Battery exhaustion warning 3. Diopter adjustment 6. Loading the film cartridge 2. Operating the 23-69mm zoom lens TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Lamp indications 5. Main switch 4.
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...if accidentally swallowed. 6 Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this camera for some other reason, as there is danger of... electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. &WARNING &CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious Injury to...
...if accidentally swallowed. 6 Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this camera for some other reason, as there is danger of... electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. &WARNING &CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious Injury to...
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Be careful not to smoke. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to burn yourself during removal. 7 &CAUTION • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery.
Be careful not to smoke. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to burn yourself during removal. 7 &CAUTION • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery.
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...one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other liquid, because the camera is minimized. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with rain, ...water or any changes in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it from warm temperature to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the...
...one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other liquid, because the camera is minimized. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with rain, ...water or any changes in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it from warm temperature to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the...
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... on the lens or the viewfinder window. •Never use solvents such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in places where temperature and humidity are handled. Precautions for extended periods in a closet with good air circulation to clean the... camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or siliconetreated cloth is recommended. 9 Store it in a place with mothballs or in a case...
... on the lens or the viewfinder window. •Never use solvents such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in places where temperature and humidity are handled. Precautions for extended periods in a closet with good air circulation to clean the... camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or siliconetreated cloth is recommended. 9 Store it in a place with mothballs or in a case...
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... performance, it will return to normal. •The LCD may also slow down in response to lower temperatures, but this is recommended that the camera be repaired at which this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will be provided. • Do not place film cartridges near ...range at no charge under the term of the strong magnetic fields. If the difficulty is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. • The PENTAX warranty provided only for an important photographic session, it is caused as a direct result of the product being used ...
... performance, it will return to normal. •The LCD may also slow down in response to lower temperatures, but this is recommended that the camera be repaired at which this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will be provided. • Do not place film cartridges near ...range at no charge under the term of the strong magnetic fields. If the difficulty is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. • The PENTAX warranty provided only for an important photographic session, it is caused as a direct result of the product being used ...
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A 135mm (35mm) film 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. 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 loaded as simply as installing the battery. 12
A 135mm (35mm) film 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. 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 loaded as simply as installing the battery. 12
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To calculate the focal length of the camera, multiply the 35mm camera focal length by 0.8. ' MRC (Mid-roll change) function • With this camera differs from that has been rewound. POI (Print Quality Improvement) function • When taking a picture, information about lighting and ...differs even if the field of view is possible to load a partially exposed film cartridge that of conventional 35mm cameras. When the rewound film is reloaded, the camera will automatically advance the film to assist the processing lab with color correction and exposure adjustments, providing you with...
To calculate the focal length of the camera, multiply the 35mm camera focal length by 0.8. ' MRC (Mid-roll change) function • With this camera differs from that has been rewound. POI (Print Quality Improvement) function • When taking a picture, information about lighting and ...differs even if the field of view is possible to load a partially exposed film cartridge that of conventional 35mm cameras. When the rewound film is reloaded, the camera will automatically advance the film to assist the processing lab with color correction and exposure adjustments, providing you with...
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals befor taking any photographs. 18 1 STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals befor taking any photographs. 18 1 STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film.
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3 MAIN SWITCH To switch on, set the mode dial to any position other than OFF. • For normal use, set the mode dial to either NEN or [ODI]. • When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length. •See page 21 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( Q ) appears on the LCD panel. 22
3 MAIN SWITCH To switch on, set the mode dial to any position other than OFF. • For normal use, set the mode dial to either NEN or [ODI]. • When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length. •See page 21 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( Q ) appears on the LCD panel. 22
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...Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. • When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold ...the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to brace your elbows against a stable, stationary object...
...Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. • When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold ...the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to brace your elbows against a stable, stationary object...
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While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever the right or left until the AF frame appears in the sharpest focus. 24 5 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT © r icp _./ Aim the camera towards a bright subject.
While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever the right or left until the AF frame appears in the sharpest focus. 24 5 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT © r icp _./ Aim the camera towards a bright subject.
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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 you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 444 25 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.
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 you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 444 25 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.
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1 LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this operating manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you will be ready to load the film. 1 Move the film cartridge chamber lever as illustrated to open the film cartridge chamber cover. 26
1 LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this operating manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you will be ready to load the film. 1 Move the film cartridge chamber lever as illustrated to open the film cartridge chamber cover. 26
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... set for the indications on the LCD panel until first frame is recommended to get less image blur and to the table below for the camera. • A film ISO rating from 25 - 10000 is usable. •A film with ISO 400 film speed is set.
... set for the indications on the LCD panel until first frame is recommended to get less image blur and to the table below for the camera. • A film ISO rating from 25 - 10000 is usable. •A film with ISO 400 film speed is set.
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• A film cartridge with the X , or indicator cannot be used in this camera. If such a film is loaded, (E) blinks on the LCD panel. • To confirm the film speed maximum number of frames and type of film cartridge ... A 135 (35mm) film cannot be used . • Do not place film cartridges near sources of their services. • Use an IX240 type film in this camera.
• A film cartridge with the X , or indicator cannot be used in this camera. If such a film is loaded, (E) blinks on the LCD panel. • To confirm the film speed maximum number of frames and type of film cartridge ... A 135 (35mm) film cannot be used . • Do not place film cartridges near sources of their services. • Use an IX240 type film in this camera.
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SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE 111111-U 11 1 IfI H X41 s Three types of print can be switched at any time. Turn the print selection lever to select the desired print type. The type of prints are chosen in this camera. TAX rk I mdl Type C print 30 Type H print Type P print
SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE 111111-U 11 1 IfI H X41 s Three types of print can be switched at any time. Turn the print selection lever to select the desired print type. The type of prints are chosen in this camera. TAX rk I mdl Type C print 30 Type H print Type P print
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O Autofocus frame Focus on the subject with this frame. 0 Spot AF Frame Select the Spot AF Frame to focus on particular spot in the frame. 0 Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is not recommended due to - 3 VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS • When the camera-to a substantial difference between what you see through the viewfinder versus the image you will obtain the final print. subject distance is less than 1.2m, type P print set is closer than 1.2m, compose the scene within this frame. 31
O Autofocus frame Focus on the subject with this frame. 0 Spot AF Frame Select the Spot AF Frame to focus on particular spot in the frame. 0 Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is not recommended due to - 3 VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS • When the camera-to a substantial difference between what you see through the viewfinder versus the image you will obtain the final print. subject distance is less than 1.2m, type P print set is closer than 1.2m, compose the scene within this frame. 31
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The shutter will be focused properly. • If the autofocus window is blinking. But the picture will light up. 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. Notes: • Confirm that the green lamp will not be released.
The shutter will be focused properly. • If the autofocus window is blinking. But the picture will light up. 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. Notes: • Confirm that the green lamp will not be released.