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... manufacturers are not made by other manufacturers. or actual damage to -use of multi(8)-segment metering and spot metering Please read this operating manual thoroughly before use. The names of the working parts are : • Predictive Autofocus • Multi(8)-Segment Metering • Interval timer...from the use power zoom lens action, this camera are shown on the front and back flaps, so keep them unfolded for in an automated camera. With an easy-to - This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 18 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and...
... manufacturers are not made by other manufacturers. or actual damage to -use of multi(8)-segment metering and spot metering Please read this operating manual thoroughly before use. The names of the working parts are : • Predictive Autofocus • Multi(8)-Segment Metering • Interval timer...from the use power zoom lens action, this camera are shown on the front and back flaps, so keep them unfolded for in an automated camera. With an easy-to - This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 18 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and...
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... 3 Using the aperture-priority AE mode 50 Easy to use! (for beginners) 4 Using the hyper manual mode 53 Cameras and lens mounts 6 Using the manual (bulb) mode 56 Camera functions available with various lenses 7 About exposure compensation 58 How to use this guide 8 Selecting a drive...Using the basic exposure mode 22 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 94 Basic drive modes 24 Stopping the electronic beep 95 Using zoom lenses 26 Using a Pentax dedicated external flash 96 Holding the camera 29 Contrast-control flash photography 99 Selecting an autofocus mode 30 ...
... 3 Using the aperture-priority AE mode 50 Easy to use! (for beginners) 4 Using the hyper manual mode 53 Cameras and lens mounts 6 Using the manual (bulb) mode 56 Camera functions available with various lenses 7 About exposure compensation 58 How to use this guide 8 Selecting a drive...Using the basic exposure mode 22 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 94 Basic drive modes 24 Stopping the electronic beep 95 Using zoom lenses 26 Using a Pentax dedicated external flash 96 Holding the camera 29 Contrast-control flash photography 99 Selecting an autofocus mode 30 ...
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...coupler • Lens information contacts Kar-mount lens • AF coupler • Lens- Pentax-FA lenses can be used with an "A (auto)" position on the aperture ring. Camera name Z - 1/PZ -1, Z - 10/PZ -10 SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ... (C) through (C) are manual-focus lenses. (E) is an old screw mount lens. CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Mount (A) KAF2-mount (B) KAF-mount IC) KA mount (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Lens type Pentax-FA lens Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens, etc. Pentax-FA lenses have the ...
...coupler • Lens information contacts Kar-mount lens • AF coupler • Lens- Pentax-FA lenses can be used with an "A (auto)" position on the aperture ring. Camera name Z - 1/PZ -1, Z - 10/PZ -10 SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ... (C) through (C) are manual-focus lenses. (E) is an old screw mount lens. CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Mount (A) KAF2-mount (B) KAF-mount IC) KA mount (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Lens type Pentax-FA lens Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens, etc. Pentax-FA lenses have the ...
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... TTL Auto Flash FA lens (KAF2) O - However, the spot metering system can be set using the focus indicator (FI) 0 ] in the instruction manual for the AF adapter.) *2. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only *5. O*3 O X X X X O O O O O O O A lens (KA) M lens (K) S lens (P) x x x O*1 O *1 x O *3 O *3 X O O O X X X X X X X X X X X X O x x O x x O O *5 O *5 O x x O O.5 O *5 O x x O O O O: Can be used x : Cannot be used instead of f/5.6 or brighter. *4. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function .
... TTL Auto Flash FA lens (KAF2) O - However, the spot metering system can be set using the focus indicator (FI) 0 ] in the instruction manual for the AF adapter.) *2. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only *5. O*3 O X X X X O O O O O O O A lens (KA) M lens (K) S lens (P) x x x O*1 O *1 x O *3 O *3 X O O O X X X X X X X X X X X X O x x O x x O O *5 O *5 O x x O O.5 O *5 O x x O O O O: Can be used x : Cannot be used instead of f/5.6 or brighter. *4. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function .
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... its operation. 1. Take care not to become familiar with film for the camera. When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is used, manually set for the first time after purchase, open the camera back, slide the back-cover-release lever in the photo. Accidental contact with ...no film loaded to touch the shutter curtain. ;poll • 0 0'0 To open the camera back and remove the protective card ...
... its operation. 1. Take care not to become familiar with film for the camera. When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is used, manually set for the first time after purchase, open the camera back, slide the back-cover-release lever in the photo. Accidental contact with ...no film loaded to touch the shutter curtain. ;poll • 0 0'0 To open the camera back and remove the protective card ...
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... zoom lens with this camera means only the manual zoom function can be used. 0 0 z • • * • I a. (3) USING ZOOM LENSES The zoom function allows you to use the power zoom (electronic zoom) function. Using a conventional Pentax-F lens on this camera allows you to make the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in...
... zoom lens with this camera means only the manual zoom function can be used. 0 0 z • • * • I a. (3) USING ZOOM LENSES The zoom function allows you to use the power zoom (electronic zoom) function. Using a conventional Pentax-F lens on this camera allows you to make the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in...
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1 pa' use-as 0 2 1 co nM re 3s 051 FellIMM-106 , (SNII0OHS) NOI1VS3d0 3IS Using the Manual Zoom Function Pentax-FA zoom lenses can be zoomed as manually if the power zoom ring position is hidden. 2. Select the desired focal length manually. Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until [POWER ZOOM] is changed. Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). In the manual zoom mode, these lenses act like conventional Pentax-F lenses. 1.
1 pa' use-as 0 2 1 co nM re 3s 051 FellIMM-106 , (SNII0OHS) NOI1VS3d0 3IS Using the Manual Zoom Function Pentax-FA zoom lenses can be zoomed as manually if the power zoom ring position is hidden. 2. Select the desired focal length manually. Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until [POWER ZOOM] is changed. Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). In the manual zoom mode, these lenses act like conventional Pentax-F lenses. 1.
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The camera automatically winds the film and increments the exposure counter by the indicator use the built-in backlit situation. Priority AE mode, the flash recommendation indicator [i) ] ... , the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel may also blink in the Shutter-Priority or Hyper Manual mode when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
The camera automatically winds the film and increments the exposure counter by the indicator use the built-in backlit situation. Priority AE mode, the flash recommendation indicator [i) ] ... , the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel may also blink in the Shutter-Priority or Hyper Manual mode when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
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... set to be used with the optional "Cable Switch F," the shutter is automatically released when a subject comes into focus at the point selected. 38 The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus (snap-in the viewfinder lights up and an electronic beep is used . • When the... If the focus mode switch is at the point where you can be turned off by . 4. or KAF2-mount lenses, you wish the subject to [MANUAL). • If an old type screw-mount lens is heard. Focus at [SINGLE) when a KA- or K-mount lens. 2. Set the focus mode switch to ...
... set to be used with the optional "Cable Switch F," the shutter is automatically released when a subject comes into focus at the point selected. 38 The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus (snap-in the viewfinder lights up and an electronic beep is used . • When the... If the focus mode switch is at the point where you can be turned off by . 4. or KAF2-mount lenses, you wish the subject to [MANUAL). • If an old type screw-mount lens is heard. Focus at [SINGLE) when a KA- or K-mount lens. 2. Set the focus mode switch to ...
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... following circumstances: a) The in the viewfinder as with a conventional SLR camera. Press the shutter release button fully down to [MANUAL]. 2. c) A Bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted), or Reflex-type lens is in the matte field is difficult to Focus on the subject manually using the matte field in -focus indicator blinks because the subject...
... following circumstances: a) The in the viewfinder as with a conventional SLR camera. Press the shutter release button fully down to [MANUAL]. 2. c) A Bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted), or Reflex-type lens is in the matte field is difficult to Focus on the subject manually using the matte field in -focus indicator blinks because the subject...
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...wall. el The AF frame [ is closer than about 1.5m, choose an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. Notes on Using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 Lens If the subject is placed over a backlit subject (extremely bright background). Then choose the desired aperture setting with a ...exceptionally high- c) The subject is placed over both foreground and background at a similar distance from the camera, or set the aperture to focus the lens on Accessories Autofocusing and manual focusing using the in-focus indicator [ Q 1 in the viewfinder are disabled when using the matte...
...wall. el The AF frame [ is closer than about 1.5m, choose an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. Notes on Using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 Lens If the subject is placed over a backlit subject (extremely bright background). Then choose the desired aperture setting with a ...exceptionally high- c) The subject is placed over both foreground and background at a similar distance from the camera, or set the aperture to focus the lens on Accessories Autofocusing and manual focusing using the in-focus indicator [ Q 1 in the viewfinder are disabled when using the matte...
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... aperture ring is at [AL, setting the main switch to I I I (full-feature position) allows any exposure mode available on this camera to be manually changed if you switch exposure modes. Set the mode dial to the left To the right V Hyper programmed AE t Programmed AE Shutter-priority... AE ' Aperture-priority AE V Hyper manual Manual (bulb) For details of the arrow. Switching the Exposure Mode This camera has six exposure modes. ...
... aperture ring is at [AL, setting the main switch to I I I (full-feature position) allows any exposure mode available on this camera to be manually changed if you switch exposure modes. Set the mode dial to the left To the right V Hyper programmed AE t Programmed AE Shutter-priority... AE ' Aperture-priority AE V Hyper manual Manual (bulb) For details of the arrow. Switching the Exposure Mode This camera has six exposure modes. ...
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... When checking the depth of field using the preview button • When using an accessory, such as an Extension Tube Set, which prevents the camera setting the proper aperture value automatically • When an old type flash unit is used . To the left or right while holding down the ...aperture ring from the [A] position to another position in the following cases. (When using a conventional lens without the [A] position, you can switch between this camera's exposure modes in the similar way as when setting a lens having the [A] position to a proper f-stop other than (AL one of the three ...
... When checking the depth of field using the preview button • When using an accessory, such as an Extension Tube Set, which prevents the camera setting the proper aperture value automatically • When an old type flash unit is used . To the left or right while holding down the ...aperture ring from the [A] position to another position in the following cases. (When using a conventional lens without the [A] position, you can switch between this camera's exposure modes in the similar way as when setting a lens having the [A] position to a proper f-stop other than (AL one of the three ...
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... the shutter speed or the aperture by pressing the [IF] button. (See page 88.) Hyper Manual Mode Combined with Memory Lock Function If the Hyper Manual mode is selected with the aperture ring at [A], the camera will memorize the exposure level if the [ML] button is pressed. (See the explanation of the... Memory Lock Function on page 41.) If the shutter speed is changed using the Av direct dial and the shutter speed with the Pentax ...
... the shutter speed or the aperture by pressing the [IF] button. (See page 88.) Hyper Manual Mode Combined with Memory Lock Function If the Hyper Manual mode is selected with the aperture ring at [A], the camera will memorize the exposure level if the [ML] button is pressed. (See the explanation of the... Memory Lock Function on page 41.) If the shutter speed is changed using the Av direct dial and the shutter speed with the Pentax ...
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...camera has various drive modes as listed below. The possible drive modes depend on the exposure mode. * If the power switch is set button. To select a drive mode, turn the Tv direct dial while holding down the mode set to [DRIVE]. Set the mode dial to [ • I or when the Hyper Manual... [KM] or Manual (bulb) [Mbu] mode is selected, certain drive modes cannot be used. , ) Drive-mode Green Pbsition HyP Single-frame [ El I 0 0 Multi-frame ...
...camera has various drive modes as listed below. The possible drive modes depend on the exposure mode. * If the power switch is set button. To select a drive mode, turn the Tv direct dial while holding down the mode set to [DRIVE]. Set the mode dial to [ • I or when the Hyper Manual... [KM] or Manual (bulb) [Mbu] mode is selected, certain drive modes cannot be used. , ) Drive-mode Green Pbsition HyP Single-frame [ El I 0 0 Multi-frame ...
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...the Tv direct dial until IQ. For example, you can store a new image size in the camera, the lens automatically zooms to maintain this image size (magnification value) regardless of the Pentax function setting. (This image size is cleared when the main switch is set at 0 ].) When...camera regardless of the distance to the subject. is displayed on the LCD display. * The image-size tracking mode cannot be used when the focus mode switch is restored. 1 r I • again, the selected image size (full-length or waist-up shot) previously set using a Pentax function is set to [MANUAL...
...the Tv direct dial until IQ. For example, you can store a new image size in the camera, the lens automatically zooms to maintain this image size (magnification value) regardless of the Pentax function setting. (This image size is cleared when the main switch is set at 0 ].) When...camera regardless of the distance to the subject. is displayed on the LCD display. * The image-size tracking mode cannot be used when the focus mode switch is restored. 1 r I • again, the selected image size (full-length or waist-up shot) previously set using a Pentax function is set to [MANUAL...
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... yield an image size different from memory. • When defining the image size, setting the lens to maintain the same image size. Wait until the camera stops zooming. • If the subject is too near or too far, the specified image size will give the greatest versatility. For example, with a 28... button is out of range of its focal length range will not be obtained if the lens is cleared from the preset one. When the camera stops zooming, press the shutter release button fully down , the lens automatically zooms to the middle of the zoom lens. O[ • Switching the focus ...
... yield an image size different from memory. • When defining the image size, setting the lens to maintain the same image size. Wait until the camera stops zooming. • If the subject is too near or too far, the specified image size will give the greatest versatility. For example, with a 28... button is out of range of its focal length range will not be obtained if the lens is cleared from the preset one. When the camera stops zooming, press the shutter release button fully down , the lens automatically zooms to the middle of the zoom lens. O[ • Switching the focus ...
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... numbers for example, f/3) does not exist on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera. • If the automatic shift of f/3.5, the flash distance is less than 0.7m. GN10... are as follows: GN14 f/3.5 = 4 4 + 4.9 = Approx. 0.8 Pictures can be taken using a Pentax function, any aperture can be set within the shutter speed range depending on the aperture ring, choose the next ...smallest aperture setting (f/2.8 in this case). When in Aperture-Priority AE or Hyper Manual Mode To take pictures with the ambient brightness, making flash photography simple. • The ...
... numbers for example, f/3) does not exist on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera. • If the automatic shift of f/3.5, the flash distance is less than 0.7m. GN10... are as follows: GN14 f/3.5 = 4 4 + 4.9 = Approx. 0.8 Pictures can be taken using a Pentax function, any aperture can be set within the shutter speed range depending on the aperture ring, choose the next ...smallest aperture setting (f/2.8 in this case). When in Aperture-Priority AE or Hyper Manual Mode To take pictures with the ambient brightness, making flash photography simple. • The ...
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... the flash released and then retract the built-in flash. Turn the Tv direct dial to switch from the Hyper Programmed AE mode to prevent camera shake. * The slow-speed synch is not available. However, if the aperture setting on any subject within a lm to help the... camera accurately focus on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder blinks, the correct aperture is also possible in the Hyper Manual mode. Take the photo. * In the slow-speed synch mode, use a tripod to the Shutter...
... the flash released and then retract the built-in flash. Turn the Tv direct dial to switch from the Hyper Programmed AE mode to prevent camera shake. * The slow-speed synch is not available. However, if the aperture setting on any subject within a lm to help the... camera accurately focus on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder blinks, the correct aperture is also possible in the Hyper Manual mode. Take the photo. * In the slow-speed synch mode, use a tripod to the Shutter...
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...• If the film speed according to [ISO]. 2. Manually Changing Film Speed 1. If you use a non-DX-coded film, set film speed is used , the previously-set the film speed manually. • Using a Pentax function, manual setting of the film speed can be changed. (10) ...SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY 2 Mill11111111 • 100 -64 SNOLLVW3d0 CIDNVACIV This camera reads the speed from the manually set film speed, [ISO] appears on ...
...• If the film speed according to [ISO]. 2. Manually Changing Film Speed 1. If you use a non-DX-coded film, set film speed is used , the previously-set the film speed manually. • Using a Pentax function, manual setting of the film speed can be changed. (10) ...SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY 2 Mill11111111 • 100 -64 SNOLLVW3d0 CIDNVACIV This camera reads the speed from the manually set film speed, [ISO] appears on ...