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... ®Release Socket FE • OBack Cover Release Lever @Auxiliary Rewind Button ® OFocus Mode Switch OAF Coupler O ®Power Contacts ®Mount Index F,9 Lens Information Contacts O O Lens Lock Button 0Grip `'Distance Scale Window Fa Power Zoom Ring co Aperture/Zoom Index @Aperture Scale @Aperture-A Index @Aperture-A Lock Button @ Aperture Ring eZoom...
... ®Release Socket FE • OBack Cover Release Lever @Auxiliary Rewind Button ® OFocus Mode Switch OAF Coupler O ®Power Contacts ®Mount Index F,9 Lens Information Contacts O O Lens Lock Button 0Grip `'Distance Scale Window Fa Power Zoom Ring co Aperture/Zoom Index @Aperture Scale @Aperture-A Index @Aperture-A Lock Button @ Aperture Ring eZoom...
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... Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of ...Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide I. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 ...
... Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of ...Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide I. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 ...
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... PICT - Installing the Battery 2. Selecting the Picture Mode Ito POWER ZOOM til A 41611 61 i!f • is • \\ While holding the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens aperture ring to "A" (auto). (See page 22.) 000 000 POWER ZOOM 80 35 28 fi n nr Push the power zoom ring forward until the words...Switch to ( P I to the right until it seats with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn the lens to select the Green Operation Mode. (See page 22. 1 OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Using the "A" (Auto...
... PICT - Installing the Battery 2. Selecting the Picture Mode Ito POWER ZOOM til A 41611 61 i!f • is • \\ While holding the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens aperture ring to "A" (auto). (See page 22.) 000 000 POWER ZOOM 80 35 28 fi n nr Push the power zoom ring forward until the words...Switch to ( P I to the right until it seats with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn the lens to select the Green Operation Mode. (See page 22. 1 OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Using the "A" (Auto...
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... operate on the K - tion contacts K mount l ens Compatibility Chart KA-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K-mount lens KAF2-mount Pentax FA-lens B. Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ESII, SP Z-1/PZ-1 (A) through (D): basically K -mount lenses. (A) and (B1: autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non...
... operate on the K - tion contacts K mount l ens Compatibility Chart KA-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K-mount lens KAF2-mount Pentax FA-lens B. Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ESII, SP Z-1/PZ-1 (A) through (D): basically K -mount lenses. (A) and (B1: autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non...
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...Manual Exposure (_--, ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X X X X X - Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount type) [KAF2] [KAF] [KA] [K] [P] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl)*2 - - *3 x x x C *1 ,".., 1...; 4 X Auto zoom effect Programmed AE 7, 4 X - _ Aperture-Priority AE CTh ,_- When the lens aperture ring is switched to Spot Metering System. When in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the metering system is...
...Manual Exposure (_--, ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X X X X X - Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount type) [KAF2] [KAF] [KA] [K] [P] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl)*2 - - *3 x x x C *1 ,".., 1...; 4 X Auto zoom effect Programmed AE 7, 4 X - _ Aperture-Priority AE CTh ,_- When the lens aperture ring is switched to Spot Metering System. When in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the metering system is...
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... that the camera's Main Switch is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. (3) MOUNTING THE LENS 2 SNOIIVIIVd3ild O 0 0 1. Mount the lens on the camera and the lens. Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap e as shown. • The body mount cap is off before mounting the FA zoom...
... that the camera's Main Switch is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. (3) MOUNTING THE LENS 2 SNOIIVIIVd3ild O 0 0 1. Mount the lens on the camera and the lens. Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap e as shown. • The body mount cap is off before mounting the FA zoom...
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...dirt, dust or mold at electrical contacts may often cause damage to set the lens down with a clean, soft, and dry cloth. * Removing the Lens To remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses... made by other manufacturers. • The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. SNOUNHVaild 3 0 0 0 1 3. To remove the front lens cap, press in the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrows. • We ...
...dirt, dust or mold at electrical contacts may often cause damage to set the lens down with a clean, soft, and dry cloth. * Removing the Lens To remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses... made by other manufacturers. • The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. SNOUNHVaild 3 0 0 0 1 3. To remove the front lens cap, press in the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrows. • We ...
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... meter activated. ,0 4 t PICT -ON OFF The camera's Main Switch has three positions. [ PICT ] Provides 5 Picture Modes including fully automatic mode (Green Operation Mode) when the lens aperture ring is not in use, move the camera's Main Switch to "A". f ON ) = Full-feature mode: All the camera functions except for about 10 seconds...
... meter activated. ,0 4 t PICT -ON OFF The camera's Main Switch has three positions. [ PICT ] Provides 5 Picture Modes including fully automatic mode (Green Operation Mode) when the lens aperture ring is not in use, move the camera's Main Switch to "A". f ON ) = Full-feature mode: All the camera functions except for about 10 seconds...
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... • A 211611 • 2 COM( MO, ) POP 001 - Move the camera's Main Switch to turn the aperture ring to "A" (Auto) as shown. • To move the lens aperture to "A" (auto) or to a manual f-stop setting, hold down the Mode Button until 1_] I superimposes on the LCD panel. • The exposure compensation and...
... • A 211611 • 2 COM( MO, ) POP 001 - Move the camera's Main Switch to turn the aperture ring to "A" (Auto) as shown. • To move the lens aperture to "A" (auto) or to a manual f-stop setting, hold down the Mode Button until 1_] I superimposes on the LCD panel. • The exposure compensation and...
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... the number shown in the viewfinder. Wide angle graph. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing...
... the number shown in the viewfinder. Wide angle graph. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing...
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...subject. • When the camera's Main Switch is turned off, the automatic lens retraction system retracts the FA Zoom lens in and out at this position. 3. The focusing ring also turns to ( P 1. 2. position (except Pentax FA zoom 100-300mm and 250-600mm lenses). © Turning the power ... the subject appear smaller (wide angle). To stop zooming, release the powerzoom ring. At an intermediate position, the lens zooms at medium speed. • Zooming the lens with Pentax Function No. 2. Pentax-FA Zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch.Setthis switch to the - nn left zooms the...
...subject. • When the camera's Main Switch is turned off, the automatic lens retraction system retracts the FA Zoom lens in and out at this position. 3. The focusing ring also turns to ( P 1. 2. position (except Pentax FA zoom 100-300mm and 250-600mm lenses). © Turning the power ... the subject appear smaller (wide angle). To stop zooming, release the powerzoom ring. At an intermediate position, the lens zooms at medium speed. • Zooming the lens with Pentax Function No. 2. Pentax-FA Zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch.Setthis switch to the - nn left zooms the...
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.... 2. zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. Turning the zoom ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele-position, while turning it to the left zooms the lens to the existing Pentax F lenses. 000 a 1. 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu ;1 28-110 c 0%9 to a PIP Using the Manual Zoom Function... release button fully to take a photograph. When switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the wide-angle setting. When the lens is switched to manual;
.... 2. zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. Turning the zoom ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele-position, while turning it to the left zooms the lens to the existing Pentax F lenses. 000 a 1. 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu ;1 28-110 c 0%9 to a PIP Using the Manual Zoom Function... release button fully to take a photograph. When switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the wide-angle setting. When the lens is switched to manual;
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... a photograph at slow shutter speeds of 1/30 or slower or when using a telephoto lens, a tripod and the optional "Cable Switch F" are recommended. • When using a ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that i heavier than the total weight of the camera an, lens is important. • When taking a photograph, hold your breath and gently depress the...
... a photograph at slow shutter speeds of 1/30 or slower or when using a telephoto lens, a tripod and the optional "Cable Switch F" are recommended. • When using a ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that i heavier than the total weight of the camera an, lens is important. • When taking a photograph, hold your breath and gently depress the...
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... to [ MF 1 when a subject is brought into focus, the shutter can be canceled by selecting the silence mode with Pentax Function No. 3. (See page 80.) • During an autofocus operation, the zoom lens rotation should not be released. For normal use, slide the focus mode switch to this position. • MF 1 = Manual... is hard to focus on the subject. I 2 • So •4.5 SNOLLVkl3d0 31SVE Focus Modes • [ AF 1 = Autofocus When you depress the shutter release button, the lens automatically focuses on a subject manually.
... to [ MF 1 when a subject is brought into focus, the shutter can be canceled by selecting the silence mode with Pentax Function No. 3. (See page 80.) • During an autofocus operation, the zoom lens rotation should not be released. For normal use, slide the focus mode switch to this position. • MF 1 = Manual... is hard to focus on the subject. I 2 • So •4.5 SNOLLVkl3d0 31SVE Focus Modes • [ AF 1 = Autofocus When you depress the shutter release button, the lens automatically focuses on a subject manually.
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... the focus-lock technique to focus on the desired subject by depressing the shutter release button halfway down. • When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the lens to an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. (See page 45.) • When the subject is lit after half-depression of shutter release, to take photos...
... the focus-lock technique to focus on the desired subject by depressing the shutter release button halfway down. • When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set the lens to an aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. (See page 45.) • When the subject is lit after half-depression of shutter release, to take photos...
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... aperture of f/4.5 or smaller is in use. • When a subject is shot at ISO100) The effective flash range depends on the maximum aperture of the lens in use with the built-in flash, $ 1 and $ ] will blink respectively in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is...; In the Picture Mode or Programmed AE mode, the built-in flash works as it may cause vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappropriate lens warning ( $ 1 is not displayed: take a picture at the bottom of the picture. or FA-lenses listed below or other than FA-
... aperture of f/4.5 or smaller is in use. • When a subject is shot at ISO100) The effective flash range depends on the maximum aperture of the lens in use with the built-in flash, $ 1 and $ ] will blink respectively in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is...; In the Picture Mode or Programmed AE mode, the built-in flash works as it may cause vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappropriate lens warning ( $ 1 is not displayed: take a picture at the bottom of the picture. or FA-lenses listed below or other than FA-
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... the red-eye reduction flash feature. Then, turn out reddish in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance when using a zoom lens, or by using preflash. It can be reduced by taking a photo in the print. Therefore, when using slave-sync flash function..., do not use the red-eye reduction flash feature. • When using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera, it may...
... the red-eye reduction flash feature. Then, turn out reddish in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance when using a zoom lens, or by using preflash. It can be reduced by taking a photo in the print. Therefore, when using slave-sync flash function..., do not use the red-eye reduction flash feature. • When using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera, it may...
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... Program Mode [ Up 1 a 44 a ) SNOIIVEBd0 3IStle a ow 4 - OFF This mode is excellent for taking a portrait. The telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group portraits in -focus range (depth-of-fieldl can be increased or reduced with...
... Program Mode [ Up 1 a 44 a ) SNOIIVEBd0 3IStle a ow 4 - OFF This mode is excellent for taking a portrait. The telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group portraits in -focus range (depth-of-fieldl can be increased or reduced with...
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... exposure control. • Hyper Program-Shift is possible in the Programed AE mode (See page 40.) However, the bar graph is executed. • Removing the lens resets the Hyper Program-Shift. (1) HYPER PROGRAM-SHIFT 011 111 III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 40 -P , cr - The shifted amount is confirmed by turning the Select Dial...
... exposure control. • Hyper Program-Shift is possible in the Programed AE mode (See page 40.) However, the bar graph is executed. • Removing the lens resets the Hyper Program-Shift. (1) HYPER PROGRAM-SHIFT 011 111 III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 40 -P , cr - The shifted amount is confirmed by turning the Select Dial...
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...looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to MF ] . 2. Depress the shutter release button fully to [ MF ]), focus the lens with an optional "Mount Adapter K", the viewfinder's in the viewfinder and an audible PCV signal is combined with the aid of the in-... FOCUSING 1 2 3 SNOI/V1i3d0 O "-MF "AF IO 1) With a manual-focus lens When mounting an existing KA- How-To-Manual Focus 1. or KAF2-mount lens in the manual focus mode (with the focus mode switch set to take a photograph. 50 r .Me, PENTAX 28-80 4.5 • -T. 00000m 000 OD z 11 • When using...
...looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to MF ] . 2. Depress the shutter release button fully to [ MF ]), focus the lens with an optional "Mount Adapter K", the viewfinder's in the viewfinder and an audible PCV signal is combined with the aid of the in-... FOCUSING 1 2 3 SNOI/V1i3d0 O "-MF "AF IO 1) With a manual-focus lens When mounting an existing KA- How-To-Manual Focus 1. or KAF2-mount lens in the manual focus mode (with the focus mode switch set to take a photograph. 50 r .Me, PENTAX 28-80 4.5 • -T. 00000m 000 OD z 11 • When using...