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... memorable. high quality pictures with this remarkable camera for a full explanation of the camera's functions and operations before use of -the-art features like Predictive AF Modes and a new dedicated power zoom lens, this guide. • ,• Welcome to create a composition, set the focal length (Zoom Clip Mode and adjust the magnification (Image Size Tracking Mode' . With state-of lenses and accessories made by first time users and serious photographer. This...
... memorable. high quality pictures with this remarkable camera for a full explanation of the camera's functions and operations before use of -the-art features like Predictive AF Modes and a new dedicated power zoom lens, this guide. • ,• Welcome to create a composition, set the focal length (Zoom Clip Mode and adjust the magnification (Image Size Tracking Mode' . With state-of lenses and accessories made by first time users and serious photographer. This...
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...Hot shoe (t) LCD panel • Built-in flash (RTF) CO Main switch (;) Self-timer button e Flash pop-up button • Strap lug e Back-cover-release lever e Release socket F e Auxiliary rewind button e Focus-mode switch Q AF coupler e Power supply contacts e Mount index e Lens-information contacts e Lens-lock-release button • Hand grip e Distance scale e Distance index e Power zoom ring e(i) Aperture/Zoom index Aperture scale 6j) Aperture-A index e(4) Aperture ring Aperture -A lock button (ID Zoom scale window e Infrared index e Auto zoom switch e Zoom set button e Focusing ring eo U.
...Hot shoe (t) LCD panel • Built-in flash (RTF) CO Main switch (;) Self-timer button e Flash pop-up button • Strap lug e Back-cover-release lever e Release socket F e Auxiliary rewind button e Focus-mode switch Q AF coupler e Power supply contacts e Mount index e Lens-information contacts e Lens-lock-release button • Hand grip e Distance scale e Distance index e Power zoom ring e(i) Aperture/Zoom index Aperture scale 6j) Aperture-A index e(4) Aperture ring Aperture -A lock button (ID Zoom scale window e Infrared index e Auto zoom switch e Zoom set button e Focusing ring eo U.
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... Using the self-timer 28 • About camera/lens mount Inside cover Using focus lock 30 • LCD indication 2 Using FA Zoom Lenses 31 • Viewfinder indication 3 Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual Mode 38 PREPARATIONS Using Bulb Mode 41 Fastening camera strap 5 Exposure compensation 42 Installing the battery 6 Viewfinder warnings 43 Main switch 7 Advanced use of the Built-in flash 44 Mounting the lens 8 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 4E Loading the film 10 Camera functions...
... Using the self-timer 28 • About camera/lens mount Inside cover Using focus lock 30 • LCD indication 2 Using FA Zoom Lenses 31 • Viewfinder indication 3 Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual Mode 38 PREPARATIONS Using Bulb Mode 41 Fastening camera strap 5 Exposure compensation 42 Installing the battery 6 Viewfinder warnings 43 Main switch 7 Advanced use of the Built-in flash 44 Mounting the lens 8 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 4E Loading the film 10 Camera functions...
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... 4 CD 0 AFG _O 0 3. the camera drives the lens continuously to the Predictive Autofocus mode ; The exposure counter increases by one each time the shutter is fixed as long as you will automatically switch to maintain focus on . Predictive Autofocus Mo•.fe •When the camera senses subject movement while pressing the shutter release button lightly, the mode will interfere with the green in-focus indicator [ 0 ] on the subject...
... 4 CD 0 AFG _O 0 3. the camera drives the lens continuously to the Predictive Autofocus mode ; The exposure counter increases by one each time the shutter is fixed as long as you will automatically switch to maintain focus on . Predictive Autofocus Mo•.fe •When the camera senses subject movement while pressing the shutter release button lightly, the mode will interfere with the green in-focus indicator [ 0 ] on the subject...
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the camera selects the shutter speed and aperture automatically. With this convenient funs tion, taking pictures is locked. 2. While pressing the aperture-A lock button, adjust the aperture ring to [ A I. * At the [ A setting. Be sure that the [ P setting appears on the LCD panel. 18) the aperture ring is just a matter of pressing the shutter release button. 1. SNO113Nfli OISV8 3 SETTING PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 2 °000000 Snow wilIENNI rir-,z_-=2, cip II LI In the Programmed AE mode.
the camera selects the shutter speed and aperture automatically. With this convenient funs tion, taking pictures is locked. 2. While pressing the aperture-A lock button, adjust the aperture ring to [ A I. * At the [ A setting. Be sure that the [ P setting appears on the LCD panel. 18) the aperture ring is just a matter of pressing the shutter release button. 1. SNO113Nfli OISV8 3 SETTING PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 2 °000000 Snow wilIENNI rir-,z_-=2, cip II LI In the Programmed AE mode.
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... using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lenses M", "Viewfinder Cap, "etc., remove the Eyecup Fc from the viewfinder when the selftimer is activated, press the self-timer button again. 2 2. To abort the self-timer once it is activated causes light to enter the viewfinder window, thereby underexposing the film. To avoid light entry, use the viewfinder cap that the timer has started. The shutter will be released in this Operating Manual. Press the shutter release button...
... using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lenses M", "Viewfinder Cap, "etc., remove the Eyecup Fc from the viewfinder when the selftimer is activated, press the self-timer button again. 2 2. To abort the self-timer once it is activated causes light to enter the viewfinder window, thereby underexposing the film. To avoid light entry, use the viewfinder cap that the timer has started. The shutter will be released in this Operating Manual. Press the shutter release button...
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... fast moving objects. * Pressing the shutter release button while zooming may not obtain the specified image size if the lens is replaced with another image size value into memory. be sure to press the shutter release button only after the zooming is turned off the switch first. • If you store another . * Changing the focus-mode switch from [ AF ] to [ MF the Image Size Tracking mode sets the camera to -subject distance is too...
... fast moving objects. * Pressing the shutter release button while zooming may not obtain the specified image size if the lens is replaced with another image size value into memory. be sure to press the shutter release button only after the zooming is turned off the switch first. • If you store another . * Changing the focus-mode switch from [ AF ] to [ MF the Image Size Tracking mode sets the camera to -subject distance is too...
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... exposure setting regardless of the lighting conditions or if you wish to adjust the shutter speed and aperture. lock, turn the aperture ring while pressing the aperture A lock button. * The [ M indicator and shutter speed appear on the LCD panel. 2. For a slow shutter speed, press the Black - To release the "A - Each time you to manually select your exposure settings. Use this function if you wish to set the lens at the desired f stop. With Metered Manual mode, only spot metering can be sure...
... exposure setting regardless of the lighting conditions or if you wish to adjust the shutter speed and aperture. lock, turn the aperture ring while pressing the aperture A lock button. * The [ M indicator and shutter speed appear on the LCD panel. 2. For a slow shutter speed, press the Black - To release the "A - Each time you to manually select your exposure settings. Use this function if you wish to set the lens at the desired f stop. With Metered Manual mode, only spot metering can be sure...
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... viewfinder. 4. If [ - ] is blinking, set the proper exposure, adjust the aperture and shutter speed until the display stops blinking and you can determine the setting for your camera. As long as a warning when a subject is too bright or too dark, or when the proper combination of the viewfinder. To set the aperture ring to a larger sized f-stop. By setting the aperture with the aperture ring and adjusting the shutter speed with the White [ + ] button or Black [ - ] button...
... viewfinder. 4. If [ - ] is blinking, set the proper exposure, adjust the aperture and shutter speed until the display stops blinking and you can determine the setting for your camera. As long as a warning when a subject is too bright or too dark, or when the proper combination of the viewfinder. To set the aperture ring to a larger sized f-stop. By setting the aperture with the aperture ring and adjusting the shutter speed with the White [ + ] button or Black [ - ] button...
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... appear in the AE mode. 1. 8 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 2 I a A n ( P , AF I 1- 1 C CcOnr Th., exposure, c ompensation system is from -- 3.0 to 3.0 EV with the Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit. The selected exposure nrupensation value appears m the LCD panel. * Lightly pressing the shutter release button shows the I or I 1 indication in the viewfinder * The exposure compensation range is used to change the aisle exposure value or to intentionally under...
... appear in the AE mode. 1. 8 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 2 I a A n ( P , AF I 1- 1 C CcOnr Th., exposure, c ompensation system is from -- 3.0 to 3.0 EV with the Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit. The selected exposure nrupensation value appears m the LCD panel. * Lightly pressing the shutter release button shows the I or I 1 indication in the viewfinder * The exposure compensation range is used to change the aisle exposure value or to intentionally under...
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... set to the Programmed AE mode. 3. use a Pentax dedicated flash 1 Using the TTL Auto mode Wish fu 1. Turn on . the shutter speed changes to the TTL Auto position. Focus and shoot. * Slow speed sync flash is possible if the camera is not sufficient, such as large gatherings. 11 USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS ((o O OO 00 O O ,Zz> O 0 In situations where the built in the viewfinder turns on the flash power switch. 4. Set the camera to the Metered Manual mode. 46) Remove the hot shoe cover...
... set to the Programmed AE mode. 3. use a Pentax dedicated flash 1 Using the TTL Auto mode Wish fu 1. Turn on . the shutter speed changes to the TTL Auto position. Focus and shoot. * Slow speed sync flash is possible if the camera is not sufficient, such as large gatherings. 11 USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS ((o O OO 00 O O ,Zz> O 0 In situations where the built in the viewfinder turns on the flash power switch. 4. Set the camera to the Metered Manual mode. 46) Remove the hot shoe cover...
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... the lens You can use the Contrast Control mode [Refer to the instruction manual for your flash.] Even when using the flash unit in the Programmed AE mode. The flash power automatically turns off if it is left unused about five minutes after charging. To charge again, press the shutter release button halfway down . Even when using the flash unit in manual mode, its mode switches automatically to the Programmed TTL Auto mode...
... the lens You can use the Contrast Control mode [Refer to the instruction manual for your flash.] Even when using the flash unit in the Programmed AE mode. The flash power automatically turns off if it is left unused about five minutes after charging. To charge again, press the shutter release button halfway down . Even when using the flash unit in manual mode, its mode switches automatically to the Programmed TTL Auto mode...
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...-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 ) When using Two-Level Auto or Three-Level Auto (red, green, or yellow settings), the aperture changes as determined by the flash calculation panel on the rear of light reaching the film and controls flash output based on a program which automatically selects aperture and shutter speed. Be sure that comes to mount the "AFO80C Ring Light Control Pack...
...-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 ) When using Two-Level Auto or Three-Level Auto (red, green, or yellow settings), the aperture changes as determined by the flash calculation panel on the rear of light reaching the film and controls flash output based on a program which automatically selects aperture and shutter speed. Be sure that comes to mount the "AFO80C Ring Light Control Pack...
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... Pentax FA zoom lenses only. The shutter will release automatically as soon as the subject moves into the prefocused area. (Cable Switch F can be used in the view finder [FI=Focus Indicator] Note 3: For lenses with maximum aperture of 5.6 or brighter. 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode Programmed AE Mode Metered Manual Mode Programmed TTL Auto Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash Mode Manual Flash Mode Lens...
... Pentax FA zoom lenses only. The shutter will release automatically as soon as the subject moves into the prefocused area. (Cable Switch F can be used in the view finder [FI=Focus Indicator] Note 3: For lenses with maximum aperture of 5.6 or brighter. 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode Programmed AE Mode Metered Manual Mode Programmed TTL Auto Flash Mode TTL Auto Flash Mode Manual Flash Mode Lens...
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... can manually adjust the focus based on the Fl (Focus Indication) system in the viewfinder turns on the camera with the optional "Mount Adapter K- 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When using older KA- and KAF2-mount lenses set at [ MF ] operate the same way. * Screw mount lenses mounted on . While looking through the viewfinder, lightly press the shutter release button and turn the focusing ring...
... can manually adjust the focus based on the Fl (Focus Indication) system in the viewfinder turns on the camera with the optional "Mount Adapter K- 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When using older KA- and KAF2-mount lenses set at [ MF ] operate the same way. * Screw mount lenses mounted on . While looking through the viewfinder, lightly press the shutter release button and turn the focusing ring...
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... lock screw of the lens hits against the camera body. or K-mount lens with AF spotbeam, guide number 33. To avoid accidents, change the position of the screw. • When attaching a PENTAX M reflex 2000mm F13.5 lens to access the black button. ACCESSORIES 19 Special accessories iiptional . •Cable switch F Shutter release cord for this , change the position of the lock screw. • When attaching an AF280T, AF200T, AF240Z, or AF200SA flash...
... lock screw of the lens hits against the camera body. or K-mount lens with AF spotbeam, guide number 33. To avoid accidents, change the position of the screw. • When attaching a PENTAX M reflex 2000mm F13.5 lens to access the black button. ACCESSORIES 19 Special accessories iiptional . •Cable switch F Shutter release cord for this , change the position of the lock screw. • When attaching an AF280T, AF200T, AF240Z, or AF200SA flash...
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... the Main Switch. Battery is not inserted properly. Remedies Reference Turn on . p.6 Replace the battery. The camera cannot focus the subject. P.7 p16 Move the camera farther away from the camera, or use the matte area in the macro setting. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the problems and solutions listed below before taking a picture. The battery warning [ 0 ] indication appears. p.6 Clear the self -timer mode. p.16 Get out of the macro setting or adjust the...
... the Main Switch. Battery is not inserted properly. Remedies Reference Turn on . p.6 Replace the battery. The camera cannot focus the subject. P.7 p16 Move the camera farther away from the camera, or use the matte area in the macro setting. 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the problems and solutions listed below before taking a picture. The battery warning [ 0 ] indication appears. p.6 Clear the self -timer mode. p.16 Get out of the macro setting or adjust the...
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... ] autofocus setting. The aperture is too bright or too dark, use an ND filter or flash. The lens is set correctly in the Programmed AE mode. The lens is set . Set the auto zoom switch of the lens out forward until [POWER ZOOM] appears. Symptoms Built-in the [ MF ] manual focus setting. Set the focus-mode switch of the camera is blinking in the Metered Manual mode. The Image Size Tracking mode can not be set at [ P ]. The focus-mode switch of the camera at manual zoom. Remedies Replace the battery. The...
... ] autofocus setting. The aperture is too bright or too dark, use an ND filter or flash. The lens is set correctly in the Programmed AE mode. The lens is set . Set the auto zoom switch of the lens out forward until [POWER ZOOM] appears. Symptoms Built-in the [ MF ] manual focus setting. Set the focus-mode switch of the camera is blinking in the Metered Manual mode. The Image Size Tracking mode can not be set at [ P ]. The focus-mode switch of the camera at manual zoom. Remedies Replace the battery. The...
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... (with f/1.4 lens at ISO100) 3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking Mode. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Format: Film: Exposure modes: Shutter: TTL AE/AF35mm SLR with ISO 25-5000 : non-DX coded films are set to ISO 100. Penta.mirror finder, Aspheric-micro-matte focusing screen. Zoom Clip and Image Size Tracking Mode. Usable illumination range EV1 to -focus indicator (green lamp blinks) . stepless) and Metered Manual from 1/2000 to first frame. Auto loading, Closing the back cover will automatically wind film to...
... (with f/1.4 lens at ISO100) 3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking Mode. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Format: Film: Exposure modes: Shutter: TTL AE/AF35mm SLR with ISO 25-5000 : non-DX coded films are set to ISO 100. Penta.mirror finder, Aspheric-micro-matte focusing screen. Zoom Clip and Image Size Tracking Mode. Usable illumination range EV1 to -focus indicator (green lamp blinks) . stepless) and Metered Manual from 1/2000 to first frame. Auto loading, Closing the back cover will automatically wind film to...
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• Film chamber • Rewind shaft • Shutter curtain • Eyecup Fc • Viewfinder eyepiece • Viewfinder-accessory groove • Hyper button Film-information window • Pressure plate • Back cover 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 • Back -cover -release pin • Film-loading mark • Take-up spool • Sprocket • Battery -chamber cover • Tripod socket • Cordless contacts • Bottom cover • DX -information pins
• Film chamber • Rewind shaft • Shutter curtain • Eyecup Fc • Viewfinder eyepiece • Viewfinder-accessory groove • Hyper button Film-information window • Pressure plate • Back cover 0 0 0 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0 • Back -cover -release pin • Film-loading mark • Take-up spool • Sprocket • Battery -chamber cover • Tripod socket • Cordless contacts • Bottom cover • DX -information pins