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In dark conditions, the flash will automatica❑y rewind it (see page 18). first frame (see page page 4). 8/ '943 36 O '94 3 Focus on power (see page 14). Open the lens protector (see page 13). When the film is fin- Depress the shutter release button. ished, the camera will discharge automatically (see page 8). Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will automati- the back cover (see cally advance to the to switch on your subject (see page 7). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '94 3 ;
In dark conditions, the flash will automatica❑y rewind it (see page 18). first frame (see page page 4). 8/ '943 36 O '94 3 Focus on power (see page 14). Open the lens protector (see page 13). When the film is fin- Depress the shutter release button. ished, the camera will discharge automatically (see page 8). Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will automati- 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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...brilliance. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of the PENTAX UC-1. Icon indicators used in this Operating Manual. The DATE ...-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention ,- - 'r Lamp lighted -)":- This camera is a great companion to the cautions and notes in dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with convenient features to take great pictures...
...brilliance. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of the PENTAX UC-1. Icon indicators used in this Operating Manual. The DATE ...-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention ,- - 'r Lamp lighted -)":- This camera is a great companion to the cautions and notes in dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with convenient features to take great pictures...
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...with the "-F" and " -" sides facing correctly. • Never try to the lens ; CAUTIONS • The electric circuitry inside of the camera may cause damage or render it may explode. • Battery performance may be repaired under the terms of the warranty. NOTE Illustrations in this ... the reach of a battery can cause hazards such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to strong vibrations, shock or pres- Therefore, handle the camera with great care. • Never use solvents such as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. sure. • Do not apply force to disassemble,...
...with the "-F" and " -" sides facing correctly. • Never try to the lens ; CAUTIONS • The electric circuitry inside of the camera may cause damage or render it may explode. • Battery performance may be repaired under the terms of the warranty. NOTE Illustrations in this ... the reach of a battery can cause hazards such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to strong vibrations, shock or pres- Therefore, handle the camera with great care. • Never use solvents such as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. sure. • Do not apply force to disassemble,...
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... 12 6. Main switch and battery check 3. Taking pictures 13 7. Usable film 6 2. 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 Unloading the film 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to hold...
... 12 6. Main switch and battery check 3. Taking pictures 13 7. Usable film 6 2. 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 Unloading the film 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to hold...
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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 STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
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... slightly. Note: The Non-Date model displays " [ " symbol with the standard format setting or "C P " symbol with the panoramic format setting on the LCD panel. The camera is closed. • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR I23A or the equivalent. To switch off to shoot. When not in use, make sure...
... slightly. Note: The Non-Date model displays " [ " symbol with the standard format setting or "C P " symbol with the panoramic format setting on the LCD panel. The camera is closed. • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR I23A or the equivalent. To switch off to shoot. When not in use, make sure...
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... still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. 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 ...flash with both hands. Note: • Make sure not to brace your elbows against your fingers or hair. 5 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 a wall.
... still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. 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 ...flash with both hands. Note: • Make sure not to brace your elbows against your fingers or hair. 5 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 a wall.
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...-coded films, ensure that the package bears the "DX" mark. • Non-DX coded film cannot be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is designed...use DX-coded films with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200. 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 automatically set for shooting indoors in dimly-lit conditions. • A film with ISO400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to...
...-coded films, ensure that the package bears the "DX" mark. • Non-DX coded film cannot be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is designed...use DX-coded films with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200. 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 automatically set for shooting indoors in dimly-lit conditions. • A film with ISO400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to...
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... or cut off the bent portion. x Slack NO! O Flat YES! 7 tween the guide rails 9. • If there is extremely bent, straighten it back into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to open the back cover as illustrated. FILM LOADING • (5) I Slide the back cover release...
... or cut off the bent portion. x Slack NO! O Flat YES! 7 tween the guide rails 9. • If there is extremely bent, straighten it back into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to open the back cover as illustrated. FILM LOADING • (5) I Slide the back cover release...
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... picture Autofocus frame Focus 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 range from co (infinity) to 0.3m (lft). • Subjects closer than lm, the...
... picture Autofocus frame Focus 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 range from co (infinity) to 0.3m (lft). • Subjects closer than lm, the...
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... 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. These modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON by sliding the lens protector restores ...
... 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. These modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON by sliding the lens protector restores ...
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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 subject is not able to autofocus. (See page 15.) 13 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.
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 subject is not able to autofocus. (See page 15.) 13 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.
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... in your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter release button halfway down in low light, the flash will automatically discharge. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. Notes : • When the shutter is lit continuously, make...
... in your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter release button halfway down in low light, the flash will automatically discharge. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. Notes : • When the shutter is lit continuously, make...
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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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Then, the motor stops, and ( 0 ) blinks as indicated by pulling the top out first with your body to shade the camera.) '44 ...O• • • • '94 g *I :GI 1am • '94 .c ..rf Zo• • 1 Rewinding the film After you have been used up as shown ... film takes about 20 seconds to light. 18 2 Unloading the film To unload the film, open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the camera in reverse. • The entire roll of film including the film leader is rewound. Notes : • The shutter may be released a frame or two even...
Then, the motor stops, and ( 0 ) blinks as indicated by pulling the top out first with your body to shade the camera.) '44 ...O• • • • '94 g *I :GI 1am • '94 .c ..rf Zo• • 1 Rewinding the film After you have been used up as shown ... film takes about 20 seconds to light. 18 2 Unloading the film To unload the film, open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the camera in reverse. • The entire roll of film including the film leader is rewound. Notes : • The shutter may be released a frame or two even...
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... is likely to approx. 2 seconds. In this mode is also useful for a natural existing light effect in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is taken at a slow shutter speed up to blur your picture. It is recommended. Synchro Shooting (Flash- TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED r9...
... is likely to approx. 2 seconds. In this mode is also useful for a natural existing light effect in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is taken at a slow shutter speed up to blur your picture. It is recommended. Synchro Shooting (Flash- TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED r9...
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... AM! 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. aTAITE Bulb mode, approx. 3-sec. (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. BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING /1-7" 3 ; The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene...
... AM! 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. aTAITE Bulb mode, approx. 3-sec. (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. BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING /1-7" 3 ; The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene...
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... the buttons next to smile. 25 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- is automatically selected. 0 MULTI 0 ♦ I Focus on the Self-Timer shooting • Keep in mind that the red lamp...
... the buttons next to smile. 25 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- is automatically selected. 0 MULTI 0 ♦ I Focus on the Self-Timer shooting • Keep in mind that the red lamp...
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... cannot be used in combination with the Wireless Remote Control. • When the Remote Control is held down, the shutter remains open up to avoid camera shake. USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION) If you to trip the shutter at a distance. While the Remote Control's shutter release button is used to...
... cannot be used in combination with the Wireless Remote Control. • When the Remote Control is held down, the shutter remains open up to avoid camera shake. USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION) If you to trip the shutter at a distance. While the Remote Control's shutter release button is used to...
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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.