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the back cover (see cally advance to the to switch on your subject (see page 13). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '94 3 ; When the film is fin- ished, the camera will automatica❑y rewind it (see page 8). Open the lens protector (see page 14). In dark conditions, the flash will automati- Depress the shutter release button. first frame (see page page 4). 8/ '943 36 O '94 3 Focus on power (see page 18). Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will discharge automatically (see page 7).
the back cover (see cally advance to the to switch on your subject (see page 13). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '94 3 ; When the film is fin- ished, the camera will automatica❑y rewind it (see page 8). Open the lens protector (see page 14). In dark conditions, the flash will automati- Depress the shutter release button. first frame (see page page 4). 8/ '943 36 O '94 3 Focus on power (see page 18). Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will discharge automatically (see page 7).
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...listed on your purchase of the PENTAX UC-1. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. 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 panorama/standard ... model makes it easy to remember the dates when you took pictures. • Please read this manual. This camera is a great companion to preserve your photographic enjoyment. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of this manual carefully before operating the...
...listed on your purchase of the PENTAX UC-1. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. 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 panorama/standard ... model makes it easy to remember the dates when you took pictures. • Please read this manual. This camera is a great companion to preserve your photographic enjoyment. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of this manual carefully before operating the...
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... ; PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY The misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as it inoperable. CAUTIONS • The electric circuitry inside of the camera may be wasted if the shutter release button is closed : otherwise, battery power may cause damage or render it may explode. • Battery...the reach of the battery in a bag, make sure the lens protector is accidentally pushed. do not dispose of children. • When the camera is in a fire, as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. NOTE Illustrations in this operating manual are high such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine...
... ; PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY The misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as it inoperable. CAUTIONS • The electric circuitry inside of the camera may be wasted if the shutter release button is closed : otherwise, battery power may cause damage or render it may explode. • Battery...the reach of the battery in a bag, make sure the lens protector is accidentally pushed. do not dispose of children. • When the camera is in a fire, as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. NOTE Illustrations in this operating manual are high such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine...
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Lamp indications 1 5. Unloading the film 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to hold the camera TAKING 3 4 5 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS I. Film loading 7 3. Ordinary photography 12 6. Taking pictures 13 7. Focus-lock shooting 16 8. Usable film 6 2. Strap attachment ... cover 1 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PHOTOGRAPHS 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Names of working parts • Introduction • Outline of your camera 40 Practical shooting guide 42 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 46 Warranty policy 48 LCD panel 51 2 Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges 4.
Lamp indications 1 5. Unloading the film 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to hold the camera TAKING 3 4 5 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS I. Film loading 7 3. Ordinary photography 12 6. Taking pictures 13 7. Focus-lock shooting 16 8. Usable film 6 2. Strap attachment ... cover 1 PREPARATIONS BEFORE PHOTOGRAPHS 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Names of working parts • Introduction • Outline of your camera 40 Practical shooting guide 42 Troubleshooting 44 Specifications 46 Warranty policy 48 LCD panel 51 2 Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges 4.
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STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals before taking any photographs. Use the illustrated part of the strap to open the battery chamber cover. 3
STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals before taking any photographs. Use the illustrated part of the strap to open the battery chamber cover. 3
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... the lens protector is opened , the lens extends slightly. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK -0)- 0)-) O Main switch (Lens protector) To switch on the LCD panel. The camera is opened and left unused for over 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off , close the lens protector. You are now ready...
... the lens protector is opened , the lens extends slightly. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK -0)- 0)-) O Main switch (Lens protector) To switch on the LCD panel. The camera is opened and left unused for over 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off , close the lens protector. You are now ready...
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When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera securely with your body, or support yourself and the camera against a stable, stationary object, such as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. Note: • ...Make sure not to brace your elbows against your fingers or hair. 5 Keep the camera as still as a wall. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA aw l When shooting, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the...
When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera securely with your body, or support yourself and the camera against a stable, stationary object, such as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. Note: • ...Make sure not to brace your elbows against your fingers or hair. 5 Keep the camera as still as a wall. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA aw l When shooting, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the...
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... shooting indoors in dimly-lit conditions. • A film with ISO400 film speed is designed to use DX-coded films with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 800 or higher mainly for the... camera. 6 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 recommended to get less image blur and to insert the film. Notes: • When buying DX-coded...
... shooting indoors in dimly-lit conditions. • A film with ISO400 film speed is designed to use DX-coded films with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 800 or higher mainly for the... camera. 6 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 recommended to get less image blur and to insert the film. Notes: • When buying DX-coded...
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... slack in the film chamber by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to open the back cover as illustrated. Notes : • Make sure the film is placed...
... slack in the film chamber by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to open the back cover as illustrated. Notes : • Make sure the film is placed...
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... Autofocus frame Focus on the subject with this frame. 0 Picture area When taking panoramic format pictures, compose the scene within this frame. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a shooting range from co (infinity) to 0.3m (lft). • Subjects closer than lm, the...
... Autofocus frame Focus on the subject with this frame. 0 Picture area When taking panoramic format pictures, compose the scene within this frame. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a shooting range from co (infinity) to 0.3m (lft). • Subjects closer than lm, the...
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... and Single-Frame Shooting modes. 40 1IF ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY When the power is used for taking ordinary pictures. 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 sliding the lens protector restores the Auto and Single...
... and Single-Frame Shooting modes. 40 1IF ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY When the power is used for taking ordinary pictures. 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 sliding the lens protector restores the Auto and Single...
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When the subject is too close. 2. The green lamp and the autofocus frame blink when the camera is difficult to obtain proper focus for one of the viewfinder. 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down. The subject is not able to autofocus. (See page 15.) 13 TAKING PICTURES Shooting distance : 0.3m (lft)-OO(infinity) AT 1 Composing the scene Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame in focus, the green lamp will light up. The subject is in the center of the following reasons. 1.
When the subject is too close. 2. The green lamp and the autofocus frame blink when the camera is difficult to obtain proper focus for one of the viewfinder. 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down. The subject is not able to autofocus. (See page 15.) 13 TAKING PICTURES Shooting distance : 0.3m (lft)-OO(infinity) AT 1 Composing the scene Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame in focus, the green lamp will light up. The subject is in the center of the following reasons. 1.
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Red-eye Shooting portraits with the flash may result in "red-eye", the red dot in flash is lit continuously before shooting. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. ISO L Distance 100 200 400 0.3-3.7m 0.3-5.3m 0.35-7.5m ...
Red-eye Shooting portraits with the flash may result in "red-eye", the red dot in flash is lit continuously before shooting. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. ISO L Distance 100 200 400 0.3-3.7m 0.3-5.3m 0.35-7.5m ...
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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 I II 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway down, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter.
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... back cover until the whole film roll is always rewound into the cartridge to prevent any part of the film being exposed to shade the camera.) '44 ...O• • • • '94 g *I :GI 1am • '94 .c ..rf Zo• • 1 Rewinding the film After you have exposed the last ... 20 seconds to be lost in reverse. • The entire roll of shots shown on the film canister. UNLOADING FILM (Remove the film from the camera in the shade or use your finger. Notes : • The shutter may be rewound. • During rewinding, the exposure counter counts frame numbers ...
... back cover until the whole film roll is always rewound into the cartridge to prevent any part of the film being exposed to shade the camera.) '44 ...O• • • • '94 g *I :GI 1am • '94 .c ..rf Zo• • 1 Rewinding the film After you have exposed the last ... 20 seconds to be lost in reverse. • The entire roll of shots shown on the film canister. UNLOADING FILM (Remove the film from the camera in the shade or use your finger. Notes : • The shutter may be rewound. • During rewinding, the exposure counter counts frame numbers ...
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... also useful for a natural existing light effect in low ambient light photography. Note : • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the built-in theaters and museums. Furthermore, this mode, the flash does...
... also useful for a natural existing light effect in low ambient light photography. Note : • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the built-in theaters and museums. Furthermore, this mode, the flash does...
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.... (ISO100) g I Bulb-synchro mode ( B ) 'itt:LEA, a 0 0 PAINED DATE 0 0) Depress the Mode Button until ( tP B ) symbol appears on a tripod so that the camera will be steady. When using this lets you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in addition to 5 minutes as long as the shutter release...! 1 LI 0 0 Q4.100 DATE 0 0 Bulb mode (d) B) Depress the Mode Button until ( S B symbol appears on the LCD panel, this mode, the camera should be mounted on the LCD panel. The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you use the flash in the background, for...
.... (ISO100) g I Bulb-synchro mode ( B ) 'itt:LEA, a 0 0 PAINED DATE 0 0) Depress the Mode Button until ( tP B ) symbol appears on a tripod so that the camera will be steady. When using this lets you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in addition to 5 minutes as long as the shutter release...! 1 LI 0 0 Q4.100 DATE 0 0 Bulb mode (d) B) Depress the Mode Button until ( S B symbol appears on the LCD panel, this mode, the camera should be mounted on the LCD panel. The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you use the flash in the background, for...
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... ) before the shutter is recom- ject. • To cancel the Self-Timer at any time after it's been activated, depress any one of the camera, the camera may not focus the sub- Timer while standing in front of the buttons next to get in about 10 seconds. In this instance, the power...
... ) before the shutter is recom- ject. • To cancel the Self-Timer at any time after it's been activated, depress any one of the camera, the camera may not focus the sub- Timer while standing in front of the buttons next to get in about 10 seconds. In this instance, the power...
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The shutter will be used in the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. of the exposure modes. The Wireless Remote Control allows you have purchased the optional wireless remote control, read this case. • Use the Remote ...
The shutter will be used in the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. of the exposure modes. The Wireless Remote Control allows you have purchased the optional wireless remote control, read this case. • Use the Remote ...
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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• Remote Control Shooting mode Depress the camera's Drive Button each time until the (am ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. '9L 3Tr.