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eo U. PENTAX O 0 0 0 0 ebo O Hot shoe cover Fc (i) Shutter release button (i) Black button O White button (i) 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...
eo U. PENTAX O 0 0 0 0 ebo O Hot shoe cover Fc (i) Shutter release button (i) Black button O White button (i) 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...
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...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 with various lenses 50 Soft case 13 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 51 Holding the camera & ...55 Using the autofocus 16 Precautions on battery 56 Setting Programmed AE mode 18 Accessories 57 Using the Built-in flash 20 Troubleshooting 58 Using zoom lenses 23 Taking care of your camera 60 Unloading the film 26 Specifications 62 Warranty policy 64 ...
...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 with various lenses 50 Soft case 13 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 51 Holding the camera & ...55 Using the autofocus 16 Precautions on battery 56 Setting Programmed AE mode 18 Accessories 57 Using the Built-in flash 20 Troubleshooting 58 Using zoom lenses 23 Taking care of your camera 60 Unloading the film 26 Specifications 62 Warranty policy 64 ...
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... this Operating Manual, autofocus frame is a convenient automatic exposure feature that can cause a subject to AF frame. VIEWFINDER INDICATION Li C • [tat 0 I Autofocus frame 'a Indicates flash condition P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator + Overexposure warning in manual mode/ Increased exposure compensation in programmed AE mode O Proper exposure indication in manual mode...
... this Operating Manual, autofocus frame is a convenient automatic exposure feature that can cause a subject to AF frame. VIEWFINDER INDICATION Li C • [tat 0 I Autofocus frame 'a Indicates flash condition P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator + Overexposure warning in manual mode/ Increased exposure compensation in programmed AE mode O Proper exposure indication in manual mode...
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In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder. When the [ indicator in the viewfinder and [EU indicator in the LCD panel start blinking, use the built-in flash unit, as explained on Metered Manual mode, refer to p.38. Press the shutter release button halfway down while looking through the viewfinder and be sure that the [ P setting appears at the top right corner of the subject and selects the aperture and shutter speed automatically for the optimum exposure. * For instructions on pp.20 and 21. 19 SNOLL3Nnd MVO 0 3.
In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder. When the [ indicator in the viewfinder and [EU indicator in the LCD panel start blinking, use the built-in flash unit, as explained on Metered Manual mode, refer to p.38. Press the shutter release button halfway down while looking through the viewfinder and be sure that the [ P setting appears at the top right corner of the subject and selects the aperture and shutter speed automatically for the optimum exposure. * For instructions on pp.20 and 21. 19 SNOLL3Nnd MVO 0 3.
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... focal length of 35 mm to trip the shutter and activate the flash. button to pop-up the flash from the [Er The flash begins to p 45 In the Programmed AE mode, the built-in flash functions as a programmed TTL auto flash (p.49). 20 The [ Y ] indicator also appears in the ...After charging, the indicator appears on using the built-in flash, use the macro lens. 1. Press the [ camera body. Press the shutter release button all the way down . 2. 4 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) 0 1 P • Note: When using flash when the aperture is being charged. * For instructions on ...
... focal length of 35 mm to trip the shutter and activate the flash. button to pop-up the flash from the [Er The flash begins to p 45 In the Programmed AE mode, the built-in flash functions as a programmed TTL auto flash (p.49). 20 The [ Y ] indicator also appears in the ...After charging, the indicator appears on using the built-in flash, use the macro lens. 1. Press the [ camera body. Press the shutter release button all the way down . 2. 4 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) 0 1 P • Note: When using flash when the aperture is being charged. * For instructions on ...
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...picture due to blink when the shutter button is displayed as it is pressed lightly after the flash has been charged. t fii tn,irip, I i,isti Using inappropriate lenses Using flash with lenses other than lm because light may be distributed unevenly. 21 SNOIIONN 3ISVEI Effective range for... the programmed TTL auto flash With IS0100 film: Maximum lens aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.5 f/4.5 f/5.6 Distance 0.9-4.3m 0.7-3.4m 0.7-2.6m 0.7-2.1m Note: The range of distance depends on the lens....
...picture due to blink when the shutter button is displayed as it is pressed lightly after the flash has been charged. t fii tn,irip, I i,isti Using inappropriate lenses Using flash with lenses other than lm because light may be distributed unevenly. 21 SNOIIONN 3ISVEI Effective range for... the programmed TTL auto flash With IS0100 film: Maximum lens aperture f/1.4-2.8 f/3.5 f/4.5 f/5.6 Distance 0.9-4.3m 0.7-3.4m 0.7-2.6m 0.7-2.1m Note: The range of distance depends on the lens....
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... reason for this phenomenon occurs when taking pictures in the subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the camera as the - Q. Commonly known as possible. -"L ib is that the flash reflects off the camera, it may help to turn out reddish. Alp" t -...cannot be prevented, but certain measures, such as taking pictures in a dark environment with a flash, and results in a brighter environment or. When using a zoom lens. of the eyes. when using a Pentax-dedicated flash off the retinas of SNO113Nfld 31SV9 22 shooting wide angle at a closer distance, may also ...
... reason for this phenomenon occurs when taking pictures in the subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the camera as the - Q. Commonly known as possible. -"L ib is that the flash reflects off the camera, it may help to turn out reddish. Alp" t -...cannot be prevented, but certain measures, such as taking pictures in a dark environment with a flash, and results in a brighter environment or. When using a zoom lens. of the eyes. when using a Pentax-dedicated flash off the retinas of SNO113Nfld 31SV9 22 shooting wide angle at a closer distance, may also ...
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... the top of the three zooming speeds by turning the power zoom ring. * The power zoom function can not be used while the built in flash is charging. * If the power is turned off when a FA zoom lens is set at [ P for the telephoto (TELE) mode. Turn the power zoom ring...) mode. You can select one of the lens. 3. Set this switch at the minimum lens length position. 24 To stop, release the power zoom ring. Pentax FA lenses are provided with an auto zoom switch. Turn to the right for power zoom. 2. The focusing ring is moved to its smallest length...
... the top of the three zooming speeds by turning the power zoom ring. * The power zoom function can not be used while the built in flash is charging. * If the power is turned off when a FA zoom lens is set at [ P for the telephoto (TELE) mode. Turn the power zoom ring...) mode. You can select one of the lens. 3. Set this switch at the minimum lens length position. 24 To stop, release the power zoom ring. Pentax FA lenses are provided with an auto zoom switch. Turn to the right for power zoom. 2. The focusing ring is moved to its smallest length...
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... combination of the image unless you can determine the setting for your camera. Use an ND filter if the [ + ] indicator does not stop blinking or a flash if the [ - ] indicator does not stop . J means underexposure. By setting the aperture with the aperture ring and adjusting the shutter speed with the White [ + ] button...
... combination of the image unless you can determine the setting for your camera. Use an ND filter if the [ + ] indicator does not stop blinking or a flash if the [ - ] indicator does not stop . J means underexposure. By setting the aperture with the aperture ring and adjusting the shutter speed with the White [ + ] button...
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... by turning off the Main Switch. Press the Hyper button The : r ^p and . ,4441 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. 8 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 2 I a A n ( P , AF I indicators appear in the LCD panel 3. Set the camera to the Programmed AE mode Set aper...
... by turning off the Main Switch. Press the Hyper button The : r ^p and . ,4441 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. 8 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 2 I a A n ( P , AF I indicators appear in the LCD panel 3. Set the camera to the Programmed AE mode Set aper...
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...setting it to lower numbers or adjust the shutter to a slower speed to stop blinking, use a flash or other lighting eguipment. **3 If the subject is too bright, use is not appropriate for adequate flash coverage. If the display does not stop the display from blinking. In the Programmed AE mode...the aperture is bseritgtoa brighter aperture or the subject is too ht In the Metered Manual mode, the aperture is set to stop blinking, use a flash. Battery warning. If the display does not stop the display from blinking. If the subject is too dark, use an ND (Neutral Density) filter ...
...setting it to lower numbers or adjust the shutter to a slower speed to stop blinking, use a flash or other lighting eguipment. **3 If the subject is too bright, use is not appropriate for adequate flash coverage. If the display does not stop the display from blinking. In the Programmed AE mode...the aperture is bseritgtoa brighter aperture or the subject is too ht In the Metered Manual mode, the aperture is set to stop blinking, use a flash. Battery warning. If the display does not stop the display from blinking. If the subject is too dark, use an ND (Neutral Density) filter ...
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... in the backlight condition when the subject is possible to cope with overall well-balanced expo, sure because the built in flash to brighten a subject. tion in the viewfinder will start blinking if the metering system recommends daylight synchronization for overall exposure balance.... The [Iali] indicator on the LCD panel and the [ indica- 10 ADVANCED USE OF THE BUILT-IN FLASH P • 1 Daylight Synrhiuni7ation function This function is useful in backlit scenes in which exposure compensation is required ...
... in the backlight condition when the subject is possible to cope with overall well-balanced expo, sure because the built in flash to brighten a subject. tion in the viewfinder will start blinking if the metering system recommends daylight synchronization for overall exposure balance.... The [Iali] indicator on the LCD panel and the [ indica- 10 ADVANCED USE OF THE BUILT-IN FLASH P • 1 Daylight Synrhiuni7ation function This function is useful in backlit scenes in which exposure compensation is required ...
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... the same picture, setting the aperture for the object that is further away in the Metered Manual mode To determine the flash range for various film speed. GN/Focus distance = aperture If the calculated aperture number doesn't exist on your lens aperture ring, ...away causes the closer object to the manual lens apertures and apply the following formulas. ** GN = Guide Number Maximum flash distance = GN ÷ Aperture you selected Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5 If you already know the focus distance, use the next smallest aperture number. Calculate the distance of...
... the same picture, setting the aperture for the object that is further away in the Metered Manual mode To determine the flash range for various film speed. GN/Focus distance = aperture If the calculated aperture number doesn't exist on your lens aperture ring, ...away causes the closer object to the manual lens apertures and apply the following formulas. ** GN = Guide Number Maximum flash distance = GN ÷ Aperture you selected Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5 If you already know the focus distance, use the next smallest aperture number. Calculate the distance of...
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... press the shutter release button. When the flash ready lamp lights up, the [ indicator in flash is set to the Programmed AE mode. 3. Turn on . After charging. the shutter speed changes to the TTL Auto position. use a Pentax dedicated flash 1 Using the TTL Auto mode Wish fu... 1. Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Pentax dedicat ed flash unit. 2. Set the camera to the Metered Manual mode. 46) 11 USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS ((o O OO 00 O O ,Zz> O...
... press the shutter release button. When the flash ready lamp lights up, the [ indicator in flash is set to the Programmed AE mode. 3. Turn on . After charging. the shutter speed changes to the TTL Auto position. use a Pentax dedicated flash 1 Using the TTL Auto mode Wish fu... 1. Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Pentax dedicat ed flash unit. 2. Set the camera to the Metered Manual mode. 46) 11 USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS ((o O OO 00 O O ,Zz> O...
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... AE mode when using older flash types "AF140", "AF160", and "AF200S", adjust the aperture as displayed on the flash calculation panel on the rear of the flash unit. Flash confirmation in the viewfinder. 2 . Note 2: With only AF140C, the auto flash confirmation signal appears in the ...mode TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPED Note 2 TYPE E Note 1 Note 1: With AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SA and AF160SA, the aperture is adjusted automatically in flash • TYPE B: AF330FTZ •TYPE C: AF400FTZ, AF240FT •TYPE D: AF400T, AF280T, AF200T, AF140C, AF080C •TYPE E: AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SA,...
... AE mode when using older flash types "AF140", "AF160", and "AF200S", adjust the aperture as displayed on the flash calculation panel on the rear of the flash unit. Flash confirmation in the viewfinder. 2 . Note 2: With only AF140C, the auto flash confirmation signal appears in the ...mode TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPED Note 2 TYPE E Note 1 Note 1: With AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SA and AF160SA, the aperture is adjusted automatically in flash • TYPE B: AF330FTZ •TYPE C: AF400FTZ, AF240FT •TYPE D: AF400T, AF280T, AF200T, AF140C, AF080C •TYPE E: AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SA,...
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...camera is set to the Programmed TTL Auto mode if the camera is in manual mode. Daylight sync flash is possible because the aperture adjusts automatically according to p.49: . The flash power automatically turns off if it is left unused about five minutes after charging. press the shutter ...release button halfway down . The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam for dark and hard to•autofocus subjects to assist the camera's autofocus system. To charge...
...camera is set to the Programmed TTL Auto mode if the camera is in manual mode. Daylight sync flash is possible because the aperture adjusts automatically according to p.49: . The flash power automatically turns off if it is left unused about five minutes after charging. press the shutter ...release button halfway down . The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam for dark and hard to•autofocus subjects to assist the camera's autofocus system. To charge...
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... or Three-Level Auto (red, green, or yellow settings), the aperture changes as shown in flash or the AF400FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF240FT] Slow-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 ) When using a Pentax dedicated flash in addition to the TTL Auto mode when used with the built-in the table...
... or Three-Level Auto (red, green, or yellow settings), the aperture changes as shown in flash or the AF400FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF240FT] Slow-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 ) When using a Pentax dedicated flash in addition to the TTL Auto mode when used with the built-in the table...
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...combination with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to [ AF ]. The shutter will release ... 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(Mount) *1 FA Lens F Lens - *4 *4 *5 x *5 x *5 x A Lens X *3 *4 x x x M Lens X *3 *4 x x x x X S Lens X X X X x X x X Note...
...combination with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to [ AF ]. The shutter will release ... 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(Mount) *1 FA Lens F Lens - *4 *4 *5 x *5 x *5 x A Lens X *3 *4 x x x M Lens X *3 *4 x x x x X S Lens X X X X x X x X Note...
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...in rupture and chemical seepage. Battery life General Photography Flash 50% flash usage time Photography 100% flash usage time Bulb exposure time Approx. 120 rolls Approx. 40 rolls Approx. 20 rolls , Approx. 12 hours According to Pentax testing conditions Applicable to the use may cause the battery... to avoid accidental shutter release and unnecessary battery consumption. * When the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may result in a bag or ...
...in rupture and chemical seepage. Battery life General Photography Flash 50% flash usage time Photography 100% flash usage time Bulb exposure time Approx. 120 rolls Approx. 40 rolls Approx. 20 rolls , Approx. 12 hours According to Pentax testing conditions Applicable to the use may cause the battery... to avoid accidental shutter release and unnecessary battery consumption. * When the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may result in a bag or ...
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...mount lens with AF spotbeam, guide number 33. To avoid this camera and SFXN/SF1N and SF7/ SF 10 models. • Magnifier Fe An accessory for close-up when shooting in auto zoom flash with a maximum aperture of the camera, you can not use the double cable release. It magnifies the... viewfinder image. • Flash AF330FTZ Built-in a vertical position. •When vertically positioning a camera using the tripod connector of a PENTAX F300mm F4.5ED ( IF ) lens, and the grip side is facing upward, the lock screw of ...
...mount lens with AF spotbeam, guide number 33. To avoid this camera and SFXN/SF1N and SF7/ SF 10 models. • Magnifier Fe An accessory for close-up when shooting in auto zoom flash with a maximum aperture of the camera, you can not use the double cable release. It magnifies the... viewfinder image. • Flash AF330FTZ Built-in a vertical position. •When vertically positioning a camera using the tripod connector of a PENTAX F300mm F4.5ED ( IF ) lens, and the grip side is facing upward, the lock screw of ...