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... 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 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B (Bulb) setting 33 Depth of field 34...
... 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 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B (Bulb) setting 33 Depth of field 34...
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When the lens aperture 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. Metered Manual Mode The combination of field is completely up to you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is set to "A" position, the...
When the lens aperture 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. Metered Manual Mode The combination of field is completely up to you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is set to "A" position, the...
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Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to check how they are properly inserted. Be sure to control flash output for proper flash pictures. • The camera does ... Adapter, etc. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. Also check if the main meter switch is set to ON or OFF. • Most...
Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to check how they are properly inserted. Be sure to control flash output for proper flash pictures. • The camera does ... Adapter, etc. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. Also check if the main meter switch is set to ON or OFF. • Most...
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... until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red A = Aperture-priority AE 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual) B = Bulb (long-time exposure) 100 = 1/1OO sec. (flash-sync speed) • 10 vAl4 4,s .re '
... until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red A = Aperture-priority AE 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual) B = Bulb (long-time exposure) 100 = 1/1OO sec. (flash-sync speed) • 10 vAl4 4,s .re '
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... 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 indication (blinks four times per second) Blinking "1" Underexposure indication (blinks four times per second) (The above two indications also appear...
... 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 indication (blinks four times per second) Blinking "1" Underexposure indication (blinks four times per second) (The above two indications also appear...
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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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Stop down the lens (toward f/22) or open it (toward f/2). When the subject is too dark or too bright, "1000" or "1" in the viewfinder blinks as a warning. When the subject is dark, use the Pentax dedicated flash. (For details, refer to shoot. When "1000" or "1" stops blinking, you are ready to page 28.) 1000 111 1 1 22' 16' ' 8 " 4 4 8 1 ' 22 16 11 8 56 4 I III III I I I 8 4 4 8 16 22 11 8 56 4 2 8 2 23.
Stop down the lens (toward f/22) or open it (toward f/2). When the subject is too dark or too bright, "1000" or "1" in the viewfinder blinks as a warning. When the subject is dark, use the Pentax dedicated flash. (For details, refer to shoot. When "1000" or "1" stops blinking, you are ready to page 28.) 1000 111 1 1 22' 16' ' 8 " 4 4 8 1 ' 22 16 11 8 56 4 I III III I I I 8 4 4 8 16 22 11 8 56 4 2 8 2 23.
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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 page 38.) If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter dial, change ...
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 page 38.) If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter dial, change ...
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..., the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1/100 sec. But, the flash emits the full light output, resulting in incorrect exposure. • The AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA do not work when the camera is...
..., the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1/100 sec. But, the flash emits the full light output, resulting in incorrect exposure. • The AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA do not work when the camera is...
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...in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA, AF240Z, AF160SA, AF2807 and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. The aperture is also ...timer switch is off, the 5 mark also disappears.) 0 • • 28 Using in the table, depending on . 4. 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 underexposure...
...in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA, AF240Z, AF160SA, AF2807 and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. The aperture is also ...timer switch is off, the 5 mark also disappears.) 0 • • 28 Using in the table, depending on . 4. 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 underexposure...
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... and 1 sec. Slow-Speed Sync Photography As you can take a slow-speedsync photo. As soon as the flash is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in use. This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are displayed in the viewfinder. M I15 • ... the shutter speed is 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 ready, the camera is automatically switched to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of a proper...
... and 1 sec. Slow-Speed Sync Photography As you can take a slow-speedsync photo. As soon as the flash is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in use. This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are displayed in the viewfinder. M I15 • ... the shutter speed is 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 ready, the camera is automatically switched to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of a proper...
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..., just turn the main switch off. 3. As long as you accidentally depress the memory-lock button with the programmed reading. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, the memory lock will be cancelled as soon as you keep depressing the shutter • 30 button half-way while the...
..., just turn the main switch off. 3. As long as you accidentally depress the memory-lock button with the programmed reading. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, the memory lock will be cancelled as soon as you keep depressing the shutter • 30 button half-way while the...
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... can be used with the red-line index. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to work also with cameras of other than A. • When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-stop other brands are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this camera, set...
... can be used with the red-line index. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to work also with cameras of other than A. • When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-stop other brands are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this camera, set...
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... the warning indicates beyond-the-metering-range/beyond the metering range, take pictures in the following ways: • When the subject is too bright, use a flash or some other lightings. 39* range, the shutter speed flickers as fast as four times per second.
... the warning indicates beyond-the-metering-range/beyond the metering range, take pictures in the following ways: • When the subject is too bright, use a flash or some other lightings. 39* range, the shutter speed flickers as fast as four times per second.
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Before buying one of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. If you want to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera it is possible by placing an optional ...
Before buying one of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. If you want to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera it is possible by placing an optional ...
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...type. orange for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "1" LED blinks at 4Hz.) Hot shoe (X-Sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-Sync at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Timer activated with split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen (Clear-Bright-Matte). Easy loading type. ... 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Shows 92% of picture area at 0.82X magnification with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. Possible to 1600 (in Viewfinder...
...type. orange for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "1" LED blinks at 4Hz.) Hot shoe (X-Sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-Sync at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Timer activated with split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen (Clear-Bright-Matte). Easy loading type. ... 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Shows 92% of picture area at 0.82X magnification with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. Possible to 1600 (in Viewfinder...
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... (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. When batteries become weak, LED flashes. Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Memory Lock: Battery Warning: Power Source: Size & Weight: Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens...
... (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. When batteries become weak, LED flashes. Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Memory Lock: Battery Warning: Power Source: Size & Weight: Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens...
