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Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will discharge automatically (see page 14). first frame (see page page 4). 8/ '943 36 O '94 3 Focus on power (see page 18). In dark conditions, the flash will automati- When the film is fin- Open the lens protector (see page 13). Depress the shutter release button. ished, the camera will automatica❑y rewind it (see page 8). the back cover (see cally advance to the to switch on your subject (see page 7). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '94 3 ;
Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will discharge automatically (see page 14). first frame (see page page 4). 8/ '943 36 O '94 3 Focus on power (see page 18). In dark conditions, the flash will automati- When the film is fin- Open the lens protector (see page 13). Depress the shutter release button. ished, the camera will automatica❑y rewind it (see page 8). the back cover (see cally advance to the to switch on your subject (see page 7). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '94 3 ;
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... compact, light weight camera is equipped with clarity and brilliance. This camera is a great companion to take great pictures effortlessly. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual. Lamp blinking -: • Correct 0 Incorrect X The names of the camera's working parts are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX UC-1. Since most of the operations-including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control-are panorama/standard...
... compact, light weight camera is equipped with clarity and brilliance. This camera is a great companion to take great pictures effortlessly. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual. Lamp blinking -: • Correct 0 Incorrect X The names of the camera's working parts are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX UC-1. Since most of the operations-including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control-are panorama/standard...
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... autofocus window, lens, light sensor window, or the built-in flash with your fingers or hair. • Avoid leaving the camera for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. • When the camera is in a bag, make sure the lens protector is closed : otherwise, battery power may be repaired under the terms of a battery...
... autofocus window, lens, light sensor window, or the built-in flash with your fingers or hair. • Avoid leaving the camera for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. • When the camera is in a bag, make sure the lens protector is closed : otherwise, battery power may be repaired under the terms of a battery...
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... reduction flash mode 20 Daylight-synchro shooting 22 Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds 23 Slow-shutter-speed-synch photography 23 Bulb shooting 24 Bulb-synchro shooting 24 Self-timer shooting 25 Using a wireless remote control 26 Panoramic format picture 30 DATE MODEL 33 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 36 Installing/Replacing the battery 37 Flash effective ranges 39 Red-eye phenomenon 39 Taking care of basic operations • Cautions Flaps Front foldout Inside cover 1 PREPARATIONS...
... reduction flash mode 20 Daylight-synchro shooting 22 Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds 23 Slow-shutter-speed-synch photography 23 Bulb shooting 24 Bulb-synchro shooting 24 Self-timer shooting 25 Using a wireless remote control 26 Panoramic format picture 30 DATE MODEL 33 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 36 Installing/Replacing the battery 37 Flash effective ranges 39 Red-eye phenomenon 39 Taking care of basic operations • Cautions Flaps Front foldout Inside cover 1 PREPARATIONS...
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... camera is now ready to keep constant track of time. 4 Battery check After the lens protector is opened and left unused for over 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off , close the lens protector. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK -0)- 0)-) O Main switch (Lens protector) To switch on, open the lens protector until it is used by the date function on the DATE model to shoot. When not in use, make sure...
... camera is now ready to keep constant track of time. 4 Battery check After the lens protector is opened and left unused for over 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off , close the lens protector. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK -0)- 0)-) O Main switch (Lens protector) To switch on, open the lens protector until it is used by the date function on the DATE model to shoot. When not in use, make sure...
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... shooting, hold the camera securely with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the buiIt-in flash with your body, or support yourself and the camera against your fingers or hair. 5 Keep the camera as still as a wall. When using...
... shooting, hold the camera securely with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the buiIt-in flash with your body, or support yourself and the camera against your fingers or hair. 5 Keep the camera as still as a wall. When using...
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... of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to cover more photographic situations. BO , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i i i COON DX DX mark Film speed (ISO rating) Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with ISO400 film speed is automatically set for shooting indoors in dimly...
... of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to cover more photographic situations. BO , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i i i COON DX DX mark Film speed (ISO rating) Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with ISO400 film speed is automatically set for shooting indoors in dimly...
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... shutter release button halfway depressed, when the distance to as "AF". Autofocus is automatically changed and compensated. ieVIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND SHOOTING RANGES Ordinary photography C oD Panoramic format picture 0 CoD First, switch on the subject with this frame. 0 Picture area When taking a normal picture, compose the scene within this frame. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a shooting...
... shutter release button halfway depressed, when the distance to as "AF". Autofocus is automatically changed and compensated. ieVIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND SHOOTING RANGES Ordinary photography C oD Panoramic format picture 0 CoD First, switch on the subject with this frame. 0 Picture area When taking a normal picture, compose the scene within this frame. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a shooting...
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... power is used for taking ordinary pictures. These modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON by sliding the lens protector restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed of approx. 1/40th of a second when ISO l00 film is switched on by opening the lens protector, the camera automatically selects the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. The built-in flash...
... power is used for taking ordinary pictures. These modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON by sliding the lens protector restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed of approx. 1/40th of a second when ISO l00 film is switched on by opening the lens protector, the camera automatically selects the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. The built-in flash...
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... released, the self-timer lamp momentarily lights up , indicating the flash is lit continuously, make sure that the red lamp is lit continuously before shooting. Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film used) When the red lamp is ready to discharge. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. r. 3 Shooting Depress the shutter release button fully, and the shutter will light...
... released, the self-timer lamp momentarily lights up , indicating the flash is lit continuously, make sure that the red lamp is lit continuously before shooting. Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film used) When the red lamp is ready to discharge. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. r. 3 Shooting Depress the shutter release button fully, and the shutter will light...
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I II 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway down, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 17
I II 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway down, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 17
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... V Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync hand side of the viewfinder is lit when the shutter release button is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in both dark and bright conditions. When you use the Daylight-Synchro Shooting mode (Flash-ON mode) within the flash effective range even when you wish to take pictures. charge...
... V Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync hand side of the viewfinder is lit when the shutter release button is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in both dark and bright conditions. When you use the Daylight-Synchro Shooting mode (Flash-ON mode) within the flash effective range even when you wish to take pictures. charge...
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... blur your picture. GA EEO DATE O0 O O 0 Slow Shutter Speed (FlashOFF) Depress the Mode Button until the (b el) symbol appears on the LCD panel. Slow-Speed- ; Note : • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is also useful for a natural existing light effect in flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a Slow-Shutter-Speed to set the Slow-SpeedSynchro mode until the...
... blur your picture. GA EEO DATE O0 O O 0 Slow Shutter Speed (FlashOFF) Depress the Mode Button until the (b el) symbol appears on the LCD panel. Slow-Speed- ; Note : • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is also useful for a natural existing light effect in flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a Slow-Shutter-Speed to set the Slow-SpeedSynchro mode until the...
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... open up to the Bulb mode, so you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background, for instance. When using this lets you use the flash in addition to 5 minutes as long as the shutter release button is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scences, for example. 24 aTAITE Bulb mode, approx. 3-sec. (ISO100) g I Bulb-synchro mode ( B ) 'itt:LEA, a 0 0 PAINED DATE...
... open up to the Bulb mode, so you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background, for instance. When using this lets you use the flash in addition to 5 minutes as long as the shutter release button is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scences, for example. 24 aTAITE Bulb mode, approx. 3-sec. (ISO100) g I Bulb-synchro mode ( B ) 'itt:LEA, a 0 0 PAINED DATE...
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... power will be turned off. • When you know when to use the flash with the Self-Timer, a shutter speed of a tripod is working, the Self-Timer symbol (0) blinks on the LCD panel. The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before operating the Self-Timer. • When the Bulb mode is released, letting you want to smile. 25 Timer while standing in front of the buttons next to get in combination with the Self-Timer...
... power will be turned off. • When you know when to use the flash with the Self-Timer, a shutter speed of a tripod is working, the Self-Timer symbol (0) blinks on the LCD panel. The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before operating the Self-Timer. • When the Bulb mode is released, letting you want to smile. 25 Timer while standing in front of the buttons next to get in combination with the Self-Timer...
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Remote Control Shooting mode Depress the camera's Drive Button each time until the (am ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. '9L 3Tr. I N7AAJUST Game DAT 0 0 Name of parts Shutter release button "42.. ...s•
Remote Control Shooting mode Depress the camera's Drive Button each time until the (am ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. '9L 3Tr. I N7AAJUST Game DAT 0 0 Name of parts Shutter release button "42.. ...s•
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... case, use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode to take pictures. • The Remote Control does not work in flash is a charge for this service). 29 If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service center (there is being charged. Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be issued using the Remote Control with a battery installed. Operating Distance...
... case, use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode to take pictures. • The Remote Control does not work in flash is a charge for this service). 29 If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service center (there is being charged. Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be issued using the Remote Control with a battery installed. Operating Distance...
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...; Is (0) blinking on and left unused for more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the lens automatically retracts to save battery power. (See page 27.) 44 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Symptoms 1.The shutter cannot he released. Insert a new roll. (See page 18.) 2.My printed pictures don't look ver clear. • Did you position the autofocus frame...
...; Is (0) blinking on and left unused for more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the lens automatically retracts to save battery power. (See page 27.) 44 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Symptoms 1.The shutter cannot he released. Insert a new roll. (See page 18.) 2.My printed pictures don't look ver clear. • Did you position the autofocus frame...
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... shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Pentax phase-matching autofocus system with focus lock. Actual image viewfinder : 85% field-of rewinding. Range : EV9.0-17 in Auto or Daylight-Synchro mode (ISO 100), EV2.6-17 in panoramic format). Non-DX coded films are automatically set to first exposure. Auto film loading. Electric red lamp indication. Pentax 32mm f/3.5 3 elements in auto flash. Auto start at the end of roll. SPECIFICATIONS Type : Film : Format : Film winding : Film loading : Film rewinding : Frame number : Lens : Focusing system : Shutter : Self timer...
... shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Pentax phase-matching autofocus system with focus lock. Actual image viewfinder : 85% field-of rewinding. Range : EV9.0-17 in Auto or Daylight-Synchro mode (ISO 100), EV2.6-17 in panoramic format). Non-DX coded films are automatically set to first exposure. Auto film loading. Electric red lamp indication. Pentax 32mm f/3.5 3 elements in auto flash. Auto start at the end of roll. SPECIFICATIONS Type : Film : Format : Film winding : Film loading : Film rewinding : Frame number : Lens : Focusing system : Shutter : Self timer...
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... Minute" or blank. Exposure-meter The exposure meter is warning : Data mechanism : Imprint mode : blinking. Built-in auto flash with digital clock, auto calendar. Synchro =1/2 sec.-5 min. DATE model : ditto SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITEOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 47 Battery exhaustion ( a ) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when the ( 4z. ) is turned on by the Pentax Service facility). 22...
... Minute" or blank. Exposure-meter The exposure meter is warning : Data mechanism : Imprint mode : blinking. Built-in auto flash with digital clock, auto calendar. Synchro =1/2 sec.-5 min. DATE model : ditto SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITEOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 47 Battery exhaustion ( a ) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when the ( 4z. ) is turned on by the Pentax Service facility). 22...