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...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...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 27 28 28 30 31 ... OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Policy 43 45 46 48 50 52 55 58 ...
...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...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 27 28 28 30 31 ... OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Policy 43 45 46 48 50 52 55 58 ...
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... (p.17) : Depth-of-field Indicator (deepl(p.40) : Depth-of-field Indicator (shallow)(p.40) : Action Indicator (increase in blur)(p.40) : Action Indicator (reduction of blur)(p.40) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11)
... (p.17) : Depth-of-field Indicator (deepl(p.40) : Depth-of-field Indicator (shallow)(p.40) : Action Indicator (increase in blur)(p.40) : Action Indicator (reduction of blur)(p.40) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11)
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Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber 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 "A" (auto). (See page 22.) 000 ... ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring and set the Auto Zoom Switch to ( P I to select the Green Operation Mode. (See page 22. 1 Installing the Battery 2. Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5.
Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber 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 "A" (auto). (See page 22.) 000 ... ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring and set the Auto Zoom Switch to ( P I to select the Green Operation Mode. (See page 22. 1 Installing the Battery 2. Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5.
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Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. 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. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1.
Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. 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. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1.
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however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - - M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above ;
however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - - M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above ;
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.... Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of the Hot Shoe Cover FE. cessing. • If the camera stops rewinding due to battery exhaustion, exchange the battery without opening the back cover to be rewound. • When the camera is in use this function. Rewinding starts. SNOIIVIIVII3Eld 3.
.... Open the back cover and remove the film. • A roll of the Hot Shoe Cover FE. cessing. • If the camera stops rewinding due to battery exhaustion, exchange the battery without opening the back cover to be rewound. • When the camera is in use this function. Rewinding starts. SNOIIVIIVII3Eld 3.
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... shifted with the retained memory and prevent the storage of shift is indicated by Pentax Function No.5. If dots shift to the left on the LCD panel, indicating that the learning function is turned OFF or the battery removed. • In order to a wider in each Picture Mode (except the ...Green Operation Mode). The amount of a new memory, use Pentax Function No.4. • This function can be stored in memory even if the ...
... shifted with the retained memory and prevent the storage of shift is indicated by Pentax Function No.5. If dots shift to the left on the LCD panel, indicating that the learning function is turned OFF or the battery removed. • In order to a wider in each Picture Mode (except the ...Green Operation Mode). The amount of a new memory, use Pentax Function No.4. • This function can be stored in memory even if the ...
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... isanF orFA lens,theapproximate aperture value wilI appearin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 4. With other than "A". 3. Select the desired aperture with a new lithium battery.
... isanF orFA lens,theapproximate aperture value wilI appearin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 4. With other than "A". 3. Select the desired aperture with a new lithium battery.
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... to [OFF 1 prior to take a photograph. • When the Zoom Set Button is depressed, the lens zooms while maintaining sharp picture focus. However, when the battery is replaced, the stored focal length is cleared. • If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's Main Switch is set has been...
... to [OFF 1 prior to take a photograph. • When the Zoom Set Button is depressed, the lens zooms while maintaining sharp picture focus. However, when the battery is replaced, the stored focal length is cleared. • If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's Main Switch is set has been...
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... of its range for the desired image size will be cleared from memory. The camera automatically zooms the lens to around 50mm. • When the battery is replaced, keep in memory is not cleared even if the camera's Main Switch is set to [ OFF 1. • If the lens is removed or...
... of its range for the desired image size will be cleared from memory. The camera automatically zooms the lens to around 50mm. • When the battery is replaced, keep in memory is not cleared even if the camera's Main Switch is set to [ OFF 1. • If the lens is removed or...
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...on the flash unit. • When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will be set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash Mode will restart charging of discharge according to ... automatically on the flash unit. • When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera's built-in flash. (See page 73.1 • It features...
...on the flash unit. • When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will be set to Manual, TTL Auto Flash Mode will restart charging of discharge according to ... automatically on the flash unit. • When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera's built-in flash. (See page 73.1 • It features...
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... that the batteryisfaulty;itis one ofthe battery's characteristics. The battery should be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed. • If the built-in a bag, ensure the Main Switch is used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life/performance may become warm, but... it may explode. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. •...
... that the batteryisfaulty;itis one ofthe battery's characteristics. The battery should be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed. • If the built-in a bag, ensure the Main Switch is used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life/performance may become warm, but... it may explode. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. •...
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... where chemicals are caused by dirt and dust on the lens and viewfinder. • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of the camera may cause damage. 2) PRECAUTIONS FOR CAMERA IMMO Your Pentax camera is as gradual as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera. • Dirt and dust...
... where chemicals are caused by dirt and dust on the lens and viewfinder. • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of the camera may cause damage. 2) PRECAUTIONS FOR CAMERA IMMO Your Pentax camera is as gradual as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera. • Dirt and dust...
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... to lower temperatures, but when the temperature normalizes, it may return to normal. • The LCD may also slow down in response to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it . • When a macro or telephoto lens is used for an extended period, or ...If the camera has not been used , the upper portion of an LCD. 95 LCD (Liquid-crystal display) Backup Circuit Even if the battery is recommended that the camera be darkened by the mirror. This darkening, however, does not appear on the developed prints. LCD iquid-crystal display!...
... to lower temperatures, but when the temperature normalizes, it may return to normal. • The LCD may also slow down in response to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it . • When a macro or telephoto lens is used for an extended period, or ...If the camera has not been used , the upper portion of an LCD. 95 LCD (Liquid-crystal display) Backup Circuit Even if the battery is recommended that the camera be darkened by the mirror. This darkening, however, does not appear on the developed prints. LCD iquid-crystal display!...
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..., 45 The LED indicator blinks in the viewfinder for focusing. The battery is in the manual focus I MF I mode. 3) TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter... until charging is not aimed toward the Focus on . Replace the battery The camera cannot focus the AF frame is complete. in flash is in the Pentax Function Setting Mode. Replace the battery. Increase the camera -to I AF I appears. Use the focus...
..., 45 The LED indicator blinks in the viewfinder for focusing. The battery is in the manual focus I MF I mode. 3) TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter... until charging is not aimed toward the Focus on . Replace the battery The camera cannot focus the AF frame is complete. in flash is in the Pentax Function Setting Mode. Replace the battery. Increase the camera -to I AF I appears. Use the focus...
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... of Hyper Pro- a) ) =Portrait gram-Shift), I 1/ I ] =Depth-of Hyper Program-Shift , I I =Film status information (load/advance/rewind) symbol, I 4=N I =Battery exhaustion mark, Film counter indication=0-99, I S I =RTF ready indication, I S I blinking slowly=Flash-recommended display, I S = blinking rapidly = Inappropriate lens warning, I 0 1...ISO100 with f/1.4 lens) Focus lock available using the AF Adapter with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. AF operational brightness range: EV1-18 (at .0), -1 ...
... of Hyper Pro- a) ) =Portrait gram-Shift), I 1/ I ] =Depth-of Hyper Program-Shift , I I =Film status information (load/advance/rewind) symbol, I 4=N I =Battery exhaustion mark, Film counter indication=0-99, I S I =RTF ready indication, I S I blinking slowly=Flash-recommended display, I S = blinking rapidly = Inappropriate lens warning, I 0 1...ISO100 with f/1.4 lens) Focus lock available using the AF Adapter with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. AF operational brightness range: EV1-18 (at .0), -1 ...
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... the viewfinder.) Pentax Functions: 5 user-defined functions Learning Function: Learning function works in Hyper Program-Shift Back Cover: Interchangeable Dimensions & Weight: 146.Omm(W)x93.0(H)x69.5(D)(5.7"x3.7"x2.7"( 520g (18.3oz.) without lithium battery Supplied Accessories: ...field Indicator, [ I / [ I =Action Indicator Self-Timer: Electronically-controlled type with ISO25-800 Power Source: One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol [ cm ] is lit. (blinking when the shutter is locked: indication disappears on the LCD panel. audible PCV signal...
... the viewfinder.) Pentax Functions: 5 user-defined functions Learning Function: Learning function works in Hyper Program-Shift Back Cover: Interchangeable Dimensions & Weight: 146.Omm(W)x93.0(H)x69.5(D)(5.7"x3.7"x2.7"( 520g (18.3oz.) without lithium battery Supplied Accessories: ...field Indicator, [ I / [ I =Action Indicator Self-Timer: Electronically-controlled type with ISO25-800 Power Source: One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol [ cm ] is lit. (blinking when the shutter is locked: indication disappears on the LCD panel. audible PCV signal...
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...representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is covered by the owner. If there is not covered by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities. If the equipment is no representative of the manufacturer in that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives will apply....to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by X defective material or workmanship or otherwise;
...representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is covered by the owner. If there is not covered by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities. If the equipment is no representative of the manufacturer in that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives will apply....to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by X defective material or workmanship or otherwise;