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... the flaps unfolded for many years to the exciting world of the camera's working parts are Multi(6)-Segment Metering and Hyper Program Shift feature. This camera is an outstanding AF SLR camera. PENTAX mit • The names of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! Icon indicators used in this manual. With its unmatched performance, versatility and reliability...
... the flaps unfolded for many years to the exciting world of the camera's working parts are Multi(6)-Segment Metering and Hyper Program Shift feature. This camera is an outstanding AF SLR camera. PENTAX mit • The names of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! Icon indicators used in this manual. With its unmatched performance, versatility and reliability...
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...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...86 87 88 90 91 92-100 92 93-4 96 98 102 CD BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Mounting the Lens Using the Shutter Release Button Main Switch Operation ' Loading Film Unloading ... Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Using 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...
...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...86 87 88 90 91 92-100 92 93-4 96 98 102 CD BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery Mounting the Lens Using the Shutter Release Button Main Switch Operation ' Loading Film Unloading ... Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Using 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...
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O In contrast, Multi(6)-segment metering enables the camera to be used under -exposure of subjects. With averaging metering methods, backlighting can be underexposed because the backlighting is a method for obtaining optimal exposure of ...
O In contrast, Multi(6)-segment metering enables the camera to be used under -exposure of subjects. With averaging metering methods, backlighting can be underexposed because the backlighting is a method for obtaining optimal exposure of ...
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Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5. ON OFF I Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT I .(See page 25.) - Using the "A" (Auto) lens aperture 4. Selecting the Picture Mode Ito POWER ZOOM til A 41611 61 i!f • is • \\ ... cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn the lens aperture ring to select the Green Operation Mode. (See page 22. 1 OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Installing the Battery 2.
Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5. ON OFF I Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT I .(See page 25.) - Using the "A" (Auto) lens aperture 4. Selecting the Picture Mode Ito POWER ZOOM til A 41611 61 i!f • is • \\ ... cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn the lens aperture ring to select the Green Operation Mode. (See page 22. 1 OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Installing the Battery 2.
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... l ens Compatibility Chart KA-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K-mount lens 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-AF (manual focus) lenses...
... l ens Compatibility Chart KA-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K-mount lens 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-AF (manual focus) lenses...
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Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. When in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the metering system is switched to Center-Weighted, while in the viewfinder. *3. O ... ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X X X X X - X x X X X " ,,_-, * 5 ^, * 5 - Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) I p I in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode, it is set to Spot Metering System. 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...
Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. When in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the metering system is switched to Center-Weighted, while in the viewfinder. *3. O ... ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X X X X X - X x X X X " ,,_-, * 5 ^, * 5 - Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) I p I in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode, it is set to Spot Metering System. 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...
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HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into 4 chapters, allowing you to optimize the use of the camera without getting into too much detail. These chapters will help you to become familiar with the " PREPARATIONS" and "BASIC OPERATIONS" . PREPARATIONS (p.9) II. BASIC OPERATIONS (p.21) III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS (p.40) IV. I. OTHERS (p.92) • For the SLR camera beginners, start with the general functions of the camera.
HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into 4 chapters, allowing you to optimize the use of the camera without getting into too much detail. These chapters will help you to become familiar with the " PREPARATIONS" and "BASIC OPERATIONS" . PREPARATIONS (p.9) II. BASIC OPERATIONS (p.21) III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS (p.40) IV. I. OTHERS (p.92) • For the SLR camera beginners, start with the general functions of the camera.
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PREPARATIONS Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking, adjust the strap so the camera rides above your waist. (1) STRAP ATTACHMENT SNOUVHVd3Hd I.
PREPARATIONS Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking, adjust the strap so the camera rides above your waist. (1) STRAP ATTACHMENT SNOUVHVd3Hd I.
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Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown. • This camera operates on one lithium battery, type 2CR5. 2.
Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1. Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown. • This camera operates on one lithium battery, type 2CR5. 2.
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Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above ; M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - - Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [
Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above ; M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - - Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [
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... purchase, use the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K". • Ensure that the camera's Main Switch is designed to the right until it fully to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. Align the red dots on the camera, and then turn it locks with a firm click. 12 Mount the lens...
... purchase, use the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K". • Ensure that the camera's Main Switch is designed to the right until it fully to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. Align the red dots on the camera, and then turn it locks with a firm click. 12 Mount the lens...
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... 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. To remove the front lens cap, press in the tabs on both sides...
... 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. To remove the front lens cap, press in the tabs on both sides...
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... shutter release button to "A". Holding the shutter release button depressed halfway down keeps the exposure 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... set to prevent camera shake. • To learn where the first position is, depress the shutter release button halfway down before loading a roll of film. ...
... shutter release button to "A". Holding the shutter release button depressed halfway down keeps the exposure 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... set to prevent camera shake. • To learn where the first position is, depress the shutter release button halfway down before loading a roll of film. ...
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... rating) co 10 000000000 0000 'U- 24 00 D DX -mark • We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the camera. • When using non-DX-coded film, set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover... its operations. 1. When DX-coded film with its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. • Before loading film for the...
... rating) co 10 000000000 0000 'U- 24 00 D DX -mark • We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the camera. • When using non-DX-coded film, set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover... its operations. 1. When DX-coded film with its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. • Before loading film for the...
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If this occurs, reload the •t film. A Close the back cover and move the camera's Main Switch to [ ON ] or PICT 1 , and the film automatically advances to expose the frame. • If the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it ...
If this occurs, reload the •t film. A Close the back cover and move the camera's Main Switch to [ ON ] or PICT 1 , and the film automatically advances to expose the frame. • If the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it ...
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... of the roll is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. • During rewinding, [ e__ ] blinks on the LCD panel and the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover during rewinding. • Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by using your... body to shade the camera to prevent the film from being exposed to its end, a I .- 1.9 When the roll of film is rewound to direct...
... of the roll is exposed, the camera rewinds the film automatically. • During rewinding, [ e__ ] blinks on the LCD panel and the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover during rewinding. • Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by using your... body to shade the camera to prevent the film from being exposed to its end, a I .- 1.9 When the roll of film is rewound to direct...
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...I O I position. Rewinding starts. SNOIIVIIVII3Eld 3. cessing. • If the camera stops rewinding due to remove the film. • This function does not work when the camera's Main Switch is not in use, set the camera's Main Switch to unload the film before opening the back cover to battery exhaustion..., exchange the battery without opening the back cover. • The shutter may be rewound. • When the camera is in the OFF I blinks on the camera's Main Switch, and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding section of 24-exposure film takes about 15...
...I O I position. Rewinding starts. SNOIIVIIVII3Eld 3. cessing. • If the camera stops rewinding due to remove the film. • This function does not work when the camera's Main Switch is not in use, set the camera's Main Switch to unload the film before opening the back cover to battery exhaustion..., exchange the battery without opening the back cover. • The shutter may be rewound. • When the camera is in the OFF I blinks on the camera's Main Switch, and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding section of 24-exposure film takes about 15...
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BASIC OPERATIONS (1) USING THE PICTURE MODE This camera comes with the fully-automatic Green Operation Mode. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed and aperture according to use its advanced features with ease. II. See "ADVANCED OPERATIONS" starting on page 35 for advanced exposure modes. • The Green Operation Mode sets the camera for fully automated shooting, allowing you to the subject brightness. This section deals with advanced automatic exposure modes.
BASIC OPERATIONS (1) USING THE PICTURE MODE This camera comes with the fully-automatic Green Operation Mode. The camera automatically selects the shutter speed and aperture according to use its advanced features with ease. II. See "ADVANCED OPERATIONS" starting on page 35 for advanced exposure modes. • The Green Operation Mode sets the camera for fully automated shooting, allowing you to the subject brightness. This section deals with advanced automatic exposure modes.
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...) or to I PICT I on the LCD panel. • The exposure compensation and Hyper Program Shift do not work in the Green Operation Mode. Move the camera's Main Switch to a manual f-stop setting, hold down the Mode Button until 1_] I superimposes on [ I . 1 0 \COOC'JC0 POWER ZOOM 630 • A 211611 • 2 COM( MO...
...) or to I PICT I on the LCD panel. • The exposure compensation and Hyper Program Shift do not work in the Green Operation Mode. Move the camera's Main Switch to a manual f-stop setting, hold down the Mode Button until 1_] I superimposes on [ I . 1 0 \COOC'JC0 POWER ZOOM 630 • A 211611 • 2 COM( MO...
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To begin, select the Single-Frame mode. 23 (2) DRIVE MODE The camera offers three drive modes as the shutter release button is kept depressed. • I c.1) I = Self-timer: The shutter is released with 12-second delay after the ...
To begin, select the Single-Frame mode. 23 (2) DRIVE MODE The camera offers three drive modes as the shutter release button is kept depressed. • I c.1) I = Self-timer: The shutter is released with 12-second delay after the ...