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... easier for many years to come. With state-of-the-art features like Predictive AF Modes and a new dedicated power zoom lens, this camera features a high•performance, intelligent, power zoom system that can be enjoyed mutually by other manufacturers are listed ...Mode and adjust the magnification (Image Size Tracking Mode' . Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufac• turers. - - PENTAX The names of Pentax autofocus SLR pho• tography ! We sincerely hope you will enjoy taking memorable. • ,• Welcome to the exciting world ...
... easier for many years to come. With state-of-the-art features like Predictive AF Modes and a new dedicated power zoom lens, this camera features a high•performance, intelligent, power zoom system that can be enjoyed mutually by other manufacturers are listed ...Mode and adjust the magnification (Image Size Tracking Mode' . Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufac• turers. - - PENTAX The names of Pentax autofocus SLR pho• tography ! We sincerely hope you will enjoy taking memorable. • ,• Welcome to the exciting world ...
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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-...-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...
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-...-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...
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... cameras. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30, LX, K 1000 ESII, SP The K -mounts of Pentax FA lenses have an A setting on the aperture ring. ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT Mount type ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (3) have...
... cameras. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30, LX, K 1000 ESII, SP The K -mounts of Pentax FA lenses have an A setting on the aperture ring. ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT Mount type ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (3) have...
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...CONTENTS • Names of working parts Flaps ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS • Introduction Front foldout 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...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 & preventing...
...CONTENTS • Names of working parts Flaps ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS • Introduction Front foldout 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...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 & preventing...
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... functioning unexpectedly while mounting FA zoom lenses. Mount the lens onto the body, and turn off the Main switch first. 2. turn the lens to keep dust out of the camera body.For storage, an optional accessory called "Body Mount Cap K" is available. Align the red dots on the ...camera body and the lens. You will hear a clicking sound as shown in the figure. * The body mount cap is designed to prevent scratching and to the right. 4 MOUNTING THE...
... functioning unexpectedly while mounting FA zoom lenses. Mount the lens onto the body, and turn off the Main switch first. 2. turn the lens to keep dust out of the camera body.For storage, an optional accessory called "Body Mount Cap K" is available. Align the red dots on the ...camera body and the lens. You will hear a clicking sound as shown in the figure. * The body mount cap is designed to prevent scratching and to the right. 4 MOUNTING THE...
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... dirty or smudged, wipe gently with the mounting flange and coupler facing upward. Notes: The lens mounting flange and AF coupler are located on the mounting side of the arrow. To avoid damage to a lens that has been removed from other manufacturers. * To remove the ens, press down on both... sides in the direction of the camera body and lens. To remove the front cap of the lens, press in the tabs on the lens-lock-release button and turn the lens to the electrical system. Warning: We do not assume any responsibilities or liabilities for difficulties...
... dirty or smudged, wipe gently with the mounting flange and coupler facing upward. Notes: The lens mounting flange and AF coupler are located on the mounting side of the arrow. To avoid damage to a lens that has been removed from other manufacturers. * To remove the ens, press down on both... sides in the direction of the camera body and lens. To remove the front cap of the lens, press in the tabs on the lens-lock-release button and turn the lens to the electrical system. Warning: We do not assume any responsibilities or liabilities for difficulties...
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... F, FA lenses 50mmf/1.4, f/1.7, zoom 35-70 mm or any other similar-sized lens Zoom 28-80 mm, zoom 35-105 mm or any other similar-sized lens Macro 100 mm, zoom 70-210 mm or any other similar-sized lens 13 Refer to the camera by tightening the fitting screw with a flat circular... is available in three sizes : S, M and L. Open the front cover and place the camera inside the back cover. 2. Secure the cover to the table for lens and front cover combinations.
... F, FA lenses 50mmf/1.4, f/1.7, zoom 35-70 mm or any other similar-sized lens Zoom 28-80 mm, zoom 35-105 mm or any other similar-sized lens Macro 100 mm, zoom 70-210 mm or any other similar-sized lens 13 Refer to the camera by tightening the fitting screw with a flat circular... is available in three sizes : S, M and L. Open the front cover and place the camera inside the back cover. 2. Secure the cover to the table for lens and front cover combinations.
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... better balance and to prevent camera shake. 44) A • When using a slow shutter speed or a telephoto lens, use a tripod and the optional Cable Switch F. • When using a tripod with a telephoto lens, use a tripod that is important. * When taking a picture, hold your breath and gently press down the shutter release button. (Pressing down...
... better balance and to prevent camera shake. 44) A • When using a slow shutter speed or a telephoto lens, use a tripod and the optional Cable Switch F. • When using a tripod with a telephoto lens, use a tripod that is important. * When taking a picture, hold your breath and gently press down the shutter release button. (Pressing down...
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is focused. SETTING AUTOFOCUS MODE 1 SNO113N111 OISVB 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS y Adjust the focus lever to p.52. For normal use, keep the focus lever at this setting. * For instructions on manual focus, refer to the [ AF ) (autofocus) setting, as shown in the figure. The shutter will not be released until the image- Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus the lens.
is focused. SETTING AUTOFOCUS MODE 1 SNO113N111 OISVB 2 BASIC FUNCTIONS y Adjust the focus lever to p.52. For normal use, keep the focus lever at this setting. * For instructions on manual focus, refer to the [ AF ) (autofocus) setting, as shown in the figure. The shutter will not be released until the image- Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus the lens.
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Press the shutter release button all the way down with proper lens movement. * When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the aperture to f/2.8 to f/4.5. (see page 51.) 4. the camera drives the lens continuously to maintain focus on the subject. • If the subject is fixed as long as you ... you must lift your finger off the shutter release button and focus again. • During autofocus, do not touch the focusing ring of your lens or you will automatically switch to take a picture. * The shutter will not release if the subject is not focused. • Focusing is ...
Press the shutter release button all the way down with proper lens movement. * When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the aperture to f/2.8 to f/4.5. (see page 51.) 4. the camera drives the lens continuously to maintain focus on the subject. • If the subject is fixed as long as you ... you must lift your finger off the shutter release button and focus again. • During autofocus, do not touch the focusing ring of your lens or you will automatically switch to take a picture. * The shutter will not release if the subject is not focused. • Focusing is ...
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... flash coverage. Press the shutter release button all the way down . 2. After charging, the indicator appears on using the built-in flash, use the macro lens. 1. Press the [ camera body. 4 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) 0 1 P • Note: When using flash when the aperture is not set to [ A ], refer to p 45...
... flash coverage. Press the shutter release button all the way down . 2. After charging, the indicator appears on using the built-in flash, use the macro lens. 1. Press the [ camera body. 4 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) 0 1 P • Note: When using flash when the aperture is not set to [ A ], refer to p 45...
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... as it is pressed lightly after the flash has been charged. Lens focal length Shorter .tnein Lens focal length longer Mar ,,Ionurr Macro Lens Taking pictures while the warning indicators are on the maximum lens aperture (f-stop). The warning indicators will cause a warning indicator [ell] in...bottom of the picture due to blink when the shutter button is displayed as 1:1.4 on the lens. 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 ...
... as it is pressed lightly after the flash has been charged. Lens focal length Shorter .tnein Lens focal length longer Mar ,,Ionurr Macro Lens Taking pictures while the warning indicators are on the maximum lens aperture (f-stop). The warning indicators will cause a warning indicator [ell] in...bottom of the picture due to blink when the shutter button is displayed as 1:1.4 on the lens. 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 ...
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shooting wide angle at a closer distance, may also help reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Alp" t - When using a zoom lens. effect, this phenomenon is ♦~'i,. when using a Pentax-dedicated flash off the retinas of SNO113Nfld 31SV9 22 The reason for this phenomenon occurs when taking pictures in the subject's eyes to position the ...
shooting wide angle at a closer distance, may also help reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Alp" t - When using a zoom lens. effect, this phenomenon is ♦~'i,. when using a Pentax-dedicated flash off the retinas of SNO113Nfld 31SV9 22 The reason for this phenomenon occurs when taking pictures in the subject's eyes to position the ...
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...You 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. To stop, release the power zoom ring. Using FA Zoom ...Power Zoom) 2 SNOLL3Nni OISVI 1 vorrixx 1:0-80 Mimi, Ulu, • E 1. Set this switch at the minimum lens length position. 24 The focusing ring is moved to the Do position and the focal length is mounted on the top ...ring. * The power zoom function can select one of the lens. 3. Turn to its smallest length. Pentax FA lenses are provided with an auto zoom switch.
...You 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. To stop, release the power zoom ring. Using FA Zoom ...Power Zoom) 2 SNOLL3Nni OISVI 1 vorrixx 1:0-80 Mimi, Ulu, • E 1. Set this switch at the minimum lens length position. 24 The focusing ring is moved to the Do position and the focal length is mounted on the top ...ring. * The power zoom function can select one of the lens. 3. Turn to its smallest length. Pentax FA lenses are provided with an auto zoom switch.
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Set the auto zoom switch on the top of an FA zoom lens will provide you with the two following convenient applications. 1 ) Zoom Clip Mode 2 ) Image Size Tracking Mode 1. Push the power zoom ring until [POWER ZOOM] appears on the lens to [ A ]. SNO113Nni 1VN011100V 31 CONVENIENT FEATURES USING FA ZOOM LENSES 3 1 =OPa 2 MHO PENTAX 2840 )))0*-COCC N 21 41P do O Use of the lens. 2.
Set the auto zoom switch on the top of an FA zoom lens will provide you with the two following convenient applications. 1 ) Zoom Clip Mode 2 ) Image Size Tracking Mode 1. Push the power zoom ring until [POWER ZOOM] appears on the lens to [ A ]. SNO113Nni 1VN011100V 31 CONVENIENT FEATURES USING FA ZOOM LENSES 3 1 =OPa 2 MHO PENTAX 2840 )))0*-COCC N 21 41P do O Use of the lens. 2.
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4 1 O USING THE ZOOM CLIP MODE 2 of Zoom Clip mode allows you can use this feature when taking a fast, ?-r, moving sports photo by presetting the focal length beforehand ; button until blinks in the [ AS position, press the black - you to switch to a given focal length with a single push of a button by storing the expected picture area focal length) . 1. Holding the auto zoom switch on the lens in the LCD panel. 2. Looking through the viewfinder, determine your desired zoom position by rotating the power zoom ring. 32
4 1 O USING THE ZOOM CLIP MODE 2 of Zoom Clip mode allows you can use this feature when taking a fast, ?-r, moving sports photo by presetting the focal length beforehand ; button until blinks in the [ AS position, press the black - you to switch to a given focal length with a single push of a button by storing the expected picture area focal length) . 1. Holding the auto zoom switch on the lens in the LCD panel. 2. Looking through the viewfinder, determine your desired zoom position by rotating the power zoom ring. 32
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... to the memorized zoom position. • The contents stored in memory will cause the loss of memory ; Simply pressing the Set button immediately moves the lens to keep the contents of memory 33 Note: Removal of the battery will be lost even if the Main Switch is displayed in the LCD... also stops the [ from blinking. 4. 4 3. This stores the zoom position into memory, the previous position will cause the loss of memory, turn off . • Romoving a lens with the Main Switch turned on the...
... to the memorized zoom position. • The contents stored in memory will cause the loss of memory ; Simply pressing the Set button immediately moves the lens to keep the contents of memory 33 Note: Removal of the battery will be lost even if the Main Switch is displayed in the LCD... also stops the [ from blinking. 4. 4 3. This stores the zoom position into memory, the previous position will cause the loss of memory, turn off . • Romoving a lens with the Main Switch turned on the...
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... to .subject distance. take a picture of camera.to the memorized image size (MAGNIFICATION). 34 Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the lens in the [ AS ] position, press the white + button until the [ ] is displayed in the LCD panel. 2. You can define the composition of a picture through the...
... to .subject distance. take a picture of camera.to the memorized image size (MAGNIFICATION). 34 Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the lens in the [ AS ] position, press the white + button until the [ ] is displayed in the LCD panel. 2. You can define the composition of a picture through the...
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For example, with the 28-80mm lens, set the focal length to the middle of a subject stays constant with different camera-to obtain the desired image size (MAGNIFICATION). In defining the image ...
For example, with the 28-80mm lens, set the focal length to the middle of a subject stays constant with different camera-to obtain the desired image size (MAGNIFICATION). In defining the image ...
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... be lost . the previous value will cause the loss of memory ; if you want to keep the contents of memory, turn off . * Removing or exchanging a lens with another image size value into memory. this function is out of the range of focal length of the battery will be lost even if... for fast moving objects. * Pressing the shutter release button while zooming may not obtain the specified image size if the lens is replaced with the main switch turned on the lens currently in the Image Size Tracking mode. So. be sure to press the shutter release button only after the zooming is...
... be lost . the previous value will cause the loss of memory ; if you want to keep the contents of memory, turn off . * Removing or exchanging a lens with another image size value into memory. this function is out of the range of focal length of the battery will be lost even if... for fast moving objects. * Pressing the shutter release button while zooming may not obtain the specified image size if the lens is replaced with the main switch turned on the lens currently in the Image Size Tracking mode. So. be sure to press the shutter release button only after the zooming is...