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Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for many years to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every detail of the features and functions it has to - or actual ... very carefully to familiarize yourself with - We do not assume any responsibility or liability for choosing one of lenses and accessories made to come. your Pentax camera. We hope you most sincerely for difficulties resulting from the use of our...
Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for many years to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every detail of the features and functions it has to - or actual ... very carefully to familiarize yourself with - We do not assume any responsibility or liability for choosing one of lenses and accessories made to come. your Pentax camera. We hope you most sincerely for difficulties resulting from the use of our...
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... dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30... 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking care of your camera 46 20 Warranty policy 48 22 24 1 •
... dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30... 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking care of your camera 46 20 Warranty policy 48 22 24 1 •
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...If necessary, deliberate over- or underexposure can be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is set to any SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax-F lens, it offers four exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. When the lens aperture ... bothered by the meter indication in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. n _• . Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according to the ...
...If necessary, deliberate over- or underexposure can be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is set to any SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax-F lens, it offers four exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. When the lens aperture ... bothered by the meter indication in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. n _• . Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according to the ...
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... Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. that are i4 inserted before operating it. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash 4t, provision, this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered ...The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Be sure to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by...
... Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. that are i4 inserted before operating it. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash 4t, provision, this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered ...The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Be sure to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by...
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EMI IND IMO Eisa,M maoIl IRMO EMI • As illustrated, turn the power on by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. INSERTING BATTERIES WIN This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silveroxide batteries. (Lithium batteries are not usable.) • Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow. so • Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing upward, and close the cover.
EMI IND IMO Eisa,M maoIl IRMO EMI • As illustrated, turn the power on by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. INSERTING BATTERIES WIN This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silveroxide batteries. (Lithium batteries are not usable.) • Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow. so • Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing upward, and close the cover.
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... at both sides. • To remove the lens, turn the lens counter-clockwise while pressing the lens release lever. • After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains. Then turn it . • Align the red dot on... the camera body with the red dot on the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. If the finder cap is recommended. Align the...
... at both sides. • To remove the lens, turn the lens counter-clockwise while pressing the lens release lever. • After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains. Then turn it . • Align the red dot on... the camera body with the red dot on the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. If the finder cap is recommended. Align the...
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... non-DX film is loaded into the film chamber. FILM DX FILM CO[Oefi I ITI 100 135-36 EXP. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 • 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it may have; Therefore, you are recommended to use only DX-coded film in... other words, the only non-DX film usable for this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use the DX-coded film having a film speed...
... non-DX film is loaded into the film chamber. FILM DX FILM CO[Oefi I ITI 100 135-36 EXP. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 • 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it may have; Therefore, you are recommended to use only DX-coded film in... other words, the only non-DX film usable for this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use the DX-coded film having a film speed...
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LOADING FILM Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. • 12 5 0 0 0 000000000000000 Film chamber 0 Guide rails ...
LOADING FILM Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. • 12 5 0 0 0 000000000000000 Film chamber 0 Guide rails ...
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... rails. • Take up any slack left in the film so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time. 13 • 2 3 slack flat 00 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is...
... rails. • Take up any slack left in the film so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time. 13 • 2 3 slack flat 00 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is...
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maybe at some point in the bottom of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might ...
maybe at some point in the bottom of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might ...
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... now held securely in place. • The soft case for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera's strap eyelets. STRAP AND SOFT CASE • To attach the strap to the camera, first pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the... camera, fold it back, then pass it through the strap ring, and through...
... now held securely in place. • The soft case for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera's strap eyelets. STRAP AND SOFT CASE • To attach the strap to the camera, first pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the... camera, fold it back, then pass it through the strap ring, and through...
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... DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of the shutter/aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (slow-shutter-speed) warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use (blinks) Memory lock Matte screen. 171 Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure...
... DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of the shutter/aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (slow-shutter-speed) warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use (blinks) Memory lock Matte screen. 171 Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure...
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... on your first film cartridge. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to stabilize your breath. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your camera. In any case, hold the camera tightly to your hands. It is a good idea to a minimum. 0 O 19...
... on your first film cartridge. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to stabilize your breath. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your camera. In any case, hold the camera tightly to your hands. It is a good idea to a minimum. 0 O 19...
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AJ 22 16 ln • The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on , then press the shutter release button half-way, and you further press the shutter button, the shutter will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder. SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 222)11180' 1e5t tt434t8 2 8 . As you will be released. nu P 250 • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position.
AJ 22 16 ln • The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on , then press the shutter release button half-way, and you further press the shutter button, the shutter will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder. SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 222)11180' 1e5t tt434t8 2 8 . As you will be released. nu P 250 • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position.
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• When the subject is a danger of camera shake. In such a case, use a tripod or p a flash. (For details, refer to page 38.) p 1000 21 • When "30" or smaller figures appear in the viewfinder, there is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning.
• When the subject is a danger of camera shake. In such a case, use a tripod or p a flash. (For details, refer to page 38.) p 1000 21 • When "30" or smaller figures appear in the viewfinder, there is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning.
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... shutter dial, change the aperture by turning the aperture ring. cx) 10 15 3 8 2 6 1 221 161 8 4 4II I • 26 M I60 • Also in the case of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to a just glowing speed, namely, until only one shutter speed is too...
... shutter dial, change the aperture by turning the aperture ring. cx) 10 15 3 8 2 6 1 221 161 8 4 4II I • 26 M I60 • Also in the case of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to a just glowing speed, namely, until only one shutter speed is too...
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...priority AE or Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera in the TTL mode, the dedicated functions will be used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with the camera set to the Programmed AE mode. Caution: If the ... has been made. 4 In Programmed AE mode, aperture is automatically set automatically. 27 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS VITIATI Using the AF200SA , AF 240Z, or AF160SA flash unit with this camera in the Programmed Auto Flash mode. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T can also be ...
...priority AE or Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera in the TTL mode, the dedicated functions will be used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with the camera set to the Programmed AE mode. Caution: If the ... has been made. 4 In Programmed AE mode, aperture is automatically set automatically. 27 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS VITIATI Using the AF200SA , AF 240Z, or AF160SA flash unit with this camera in the Programmed Auto Flash mode. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T can also be ...
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USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as f/4, for instance, will result in .... (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow - - When the flash is ready, it is set to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of 1/100. f/11 (AF200SA/AF240Z/AF160SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of whether it is indicated by the glowing of $ mark in the viewfinder...
USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as f/4, for instance, will result in .... (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow - - When the flash is ready, it is set to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of 1/100. f/11 (AF200SA/AF240Z/AF160SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of whether it is indicated by the glowing of $ mark in the viewfinder...
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... ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in the Metered Manual mode, you set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is automatically switched to the f-stop indicated by the... can take a slow-speedsync photo. As soon as the flash is fully charged. (In this case, no shutter speed is set in use. with the camera set between 1/60 and 1 sec. M I15 • When the shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. This auto flash check mark only appears when ...
... ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in the Metered Manual mode, you set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is automatically switched to the f-stop indicated by the... can take a slow-speedsync photo. As soon as the flash is fully charged. (In this case, no shutter speed is set in use. with the camera set between 1/60 and 1 sec. M I15 • When the shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. This auto flash check mark only appears when ...
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...seconds, simultaneously making the shutter speed (LED) you are taking a portrait, you can move your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in the viewfinder. Recompose your subject is used PIENTAJL AI. .... This is particularly useful in use, the memory lock will be cancelled as soon as when your picture and shoot; Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is back-lit or has a dark background. 1. As long as you keep depressing the shutter • 30 button half-way...
...seconds, simultaneously making the shutter speed (LED) you are taking a portrait, you can move your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in the viewfinder. Recompose your subject is used PIENTAJL AI. .... This is particularly useful in use, the memory lock will be cancelled as soon as when your picture and shoot; Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is back-lit or has a dark background. 1. As long as you keep depressing the shutter • 30 button half-way...