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... indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Store it may hurt them. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it in a place with the ... salinity or gas. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it to a Pentax service center for may explode. • Remove the batteries from warm temperature to store batteries out of the reach of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around their neck. • Do not...
... indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Store it may hurt them. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it in a place with the ... salinity or gas. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it to a Pentax service center for may explode. • Remove the batteries from warm temperature to store batteries out of the reach of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around their neck. • Do not...
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...; A camera which this camera functions properly is in the shade. p.75 Taking a portrait when the subject is 50°C to -10° C (122°F to the instructions outlined in this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be assessed and a ...58 Flash photography Taking a picture in -focus range. p.79 Taking pictures of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for an important photographic session, it is recommended that the camera be...
...; A camera which this camera functions properly is in the shade. p.75 Taking a portrait when the subject is 50°C to -10° C (122°F to the instructions outlined in this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be assessed and a ...58 Flash photography Taking a picture in -focus range. p.79 Taking pictures of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for an important photographic session, it is recommended that the camera be...
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segment metering 7 Easy to use ! (For beginners) 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with the built-in flash 70 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 71 Installing the battery in the Data Back 72 Adjusting the data on the power 20 Using the Data Back...;••13-26 Attaching the camera strap 13 Loading the batteries 14 • When the battery is exhausted 17 Attaching the lens 18 Operating the shutter release button 20 Turning on the Data Back 73 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 75 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography ...
segment metering 7 Easy to use ! (For beginners) 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with the built-in flash 70 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 71 Installing the battery in the Data Back 72 Adjusting the data on the power 20 Using the Data Back...;••13-26 Attaching the camera strap 13 Loading the batteries 14 • When the battery is exhausted 17 Attaching the lens 18 Operating the shutter release button 20 Turning on the Data Back 73 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 75 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography ...
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... information (p.37,39) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.40) '4A : Automatic flash function information (p.42) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.71) 88S : Tv Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.17) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.66) : Audible PCV signal (p.67) : Film status information (p.24,25) : Exposure counter (p.24) and Exposure compensation value (p.66...
... information (p.37,39) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.40) '4A : Automatic flash function information (p.42) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.71) 88S : Tv Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.17) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.66) : Audible PCV signal (p.67) : Film status information (p.24,25) : Exposure counter (p.24) and Exposure compensation value (p.66...
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Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the markings ( + , -) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the subject and shoot /0 9 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the lens aperture ...page 34.) 9. Slide the main switch to [(Te ] . (See page 28.). Selecting the Autofocus Mode 0 0 'MR - Focus on the lens and camera. Loading the batteries 2. Setting the mode dial ch. Set the mode dial to [ ON ]. (See page 20.) 6. As Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the...
Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the markings ( + , -) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the subject and shoot /0 9 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the lens aperture ...page 34.) 9. Slide the main switch to [(Te ] . (See page 28.). Selecting the Autofocus Mode 0 0 'MR - Focus on the lens and camera. Loading the batteries 2. Setting the mode dial ch. Set the mode dial to [ ON ]. (See page 20.) 6. As Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the...
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... audible PCV signal =NM switching, red-eye reduction flash function, exposure compensation and automatic flash function of the arrow to lock it securely. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the 5 direction of the built-in the illustration. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (2) LOADING THE...
... audible PCV signal =NM switching, red-eye reduction flash function, exposure compensation and automatic flash function of the arrow to lock it securely. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the 5 direction of the built-in the illustration. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (2) LOADING THE...
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... on usage of the times) about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. See page 14 for replacing the batteries. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4 OFF QN ■ Tv L 4. Slide the main switch...
... on usage of the times) about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. See page 14 for replacing the batteries. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4 OFF QN ■ Tv L 4. Slide the main switch...
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...Month Year No data-' 9 196 ' Month Day Year El a • [ ] indicates that you purchased the DATE model, read . To replace the battery see page 73. • The dating unit automatically switches the imprint mode between the standard and panorama according to the left. The power is turned... and autofocus system. Ts. Depressing the shutter release button down halfway (first position) turns on the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the battery may be imprinted. • If there is a white or yellow object in the display blinks for more details. l it fully (second ...
...Month Year No data-' 9 196 ' Month Day Year El a • [ ] indicates that you purchased the DATE model, read . To replace the battery see page 73. • The dating unit automatically switches the imprint mode between the standard and panorama according to the left. The power is turned... and autofocus system. Ts. Depressing the shutter release button down halfway (first position) turns on the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the battery may be imprinted. • If there is a white or yellow object in the display blinks for more details. l it fully (second ...
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...or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the picture. • When lenses other exposure mode is one of the battery's characteristics. • With the built-in the picture corners. If you will see page 70. • ... Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) film used Maximum Lens Aperture Effective Range f/1.4 approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6-18.4ft) f/2 approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6-15.7ft) f/2.8 approx. 0.7 - 2.8m (0.7- 4.0m) 2.3 - 9.2ft (2.3-13.1ft) f/3.5,f,/4.7 approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (0.7- 4.0m) 2.3 - 7.9ft (2.3-13.1ft) f/5.6 approx. 0.7 - 2.0m ...
...or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the picture. • When lenses other exposure mode is one of the battery's characteristics. • With the built-in the picture corners. If you will see page 70. • ... Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) film used Maximum Lens Aperture Effective Range f/1.4 approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6-18.4ft) f/2 approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6-15.7ft) f/2.8 approx. 0.7 - 2.8m (0.7- 4.0m) 2.3 - 9.2ft (2.3-13.1ft) f/3.5,f,/4.7 approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (0.7- 4.0m) 2.3 - 7.9ft (2.3-13.1ft) f/5.6 approx. 0.7 - 2.0m ...
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.... • Up to [ Tv ]. 3. SNOILVII3d0 CB3NVA0V 1 2 50 35 000 A W611 85.6 4 Mf.1.1143d 1 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is held down with a new lithium battery at room temperatures. Adjust the shutter speed to slower side by the lens aper-
.... • Up to [ Tv ]. 3. SNOILVII3d0 CB3NVA0V 1 2 50 35 000 A W611 85.6 4 Mf.1.1143d 1 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is held down with a new lithium battery at room temperatures. Adjust the shutter speed to slower side by the lens aper-
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... • DATE button O SELECT button 9 ADJUST button Note: Carefully press the button with a phillips head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover. 3. (10) INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK 2 3 4 . 11/0 1=11 a z m If you purchased the DATE MODEL, read this section. 0Frnn Replace the... battery when the data information on a pic- Press the SELECT button 0 to make the year, month or day you have a ...
... • DATE button O SELECT button 9 ADJUST button Note: Carefully press the button with a phillips head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover. 3. (10) INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK 2 3 4 . 11/0 1=11 a z m If you purchased the DATE MODEL, read this section. 0Frnn Replace the... battery when the data information on a pic- Press the SELECT button 0 to make the year, month or day you have a ...
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...These flash units feature the contrast-control-sync flash. ness. AF200T AF2807 AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow f/11 with a Pentax dedicated flash unit, if the trailing-shuttercurtain-sync flash mode is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to... save battery power. This is adjusted according to the ambient bright. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging...
...These flash units feature the contrast-control-sync flash. ness. AF200T AF2807 AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow f/11 with a Pentax dedicated flash unit, if the trailing-shuttercurtain-sync flash mode is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to... save battery power. This is adjusted according to the ambient bright. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging...
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...the slave sync flash function, multiple flash burst, contrast-control flash, leading/trailing-curtain flash mode. • AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the MZ10/ZX-10, MZ-5/ZX-5, Z-1P/PZ-1P, Z-70/PZ-70, Z-1 /PZ-1. (14) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING How to activate the built-in flash. 2. Release the shutter...., use with a built-in AF spotbeam and guide number of 33 in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA-Battery Pack FG The battery pack which allow the AF240FT, AF330FTZ, AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to be obtained for a correct exposure. 4. The adapters and cord which takes four...
...the slave sync flash function, multiple flash burst, contrast-control flash, leading/trailing-curtain flash mode. • AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the MZ10/ZX-10, MZ-5/ZX-5, Z-1P/PZ-1P, Z-70/PZ-70, Z-1 /PZ-1. (14) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING How to activate the built-in flash. 2. Release the shutter...., use with a built-in AF spotbeam and guide number of 33 in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA-Battery Pack FG The battery pack which allow the AF240FT, AF330FTZ, AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to be obtained for a correct exposure. 4. The adapters and cord which takes four...
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... distance. Turn ON the main switch. The battery is [OFF] Turn ON the main switch. The camera does not focus. The subject is being charged. charge. not function. The camera focuses automatically ing. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes... Remedies The shutter does riot release. The mode dial is being set. The built-in flash does not The battery is fully charged. Indicators do not appear on the...
... distance. Turn ON the main switch. The battery is [OFF] Turn ON the main switch. The camera does not focus. The subject is being charged. charge. not function. The camera focuses automatically ing. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes... Remedies The shutter does riot release. The mode dial is being set. The built-in flash does not The battery is fully charged. Indicators do not appear on the...
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...speed indication, Aperture indication, ] = Built-in the range from EVO to 18(at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of 12 sec. Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [•01] = PCV signal indication, [l] = Exposure compensa- Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp [01 ...1/100 sec. tion, Exposure compensation value Self-timer -Electronically-controlled type with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion --Battery exhaustion symbol [Co] is lit (blinking when the shutter is displayed on ...
...speed indication, Aperture indication, ] = Built-in the range from EVO to 18(at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of 12 sec. Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [•01] = PCV signal indication, [l] = Exposure compensa- Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp [01 ...1/100 sec. tion, Exposure compensation value Self-timer -Electronically-controlled type with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion --Battery exhaustion symbol [Co] is lit (blinking when the shutter is displayed on ...
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...upon completion of servicing. This Class B digital apparatus meets all guarantees or warran- The manu- WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are designed to provide reasonable protection against defects of material or ...copy of the warranty policy. age, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corro- facturer or its representatives under all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which can be determined by turning the equipment off and...
...upon completion of servicing. This Class B digital apparatus meets all guarantees or warran- The manu- WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are designed to provide reasonable protection against defects of material or ...copy of the warranty policy. age, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corro- facturer or its representatives under all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which can be determined by turning the equipment off and...
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1115111 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II O Shutter curtain O Viewfinder eyepiece O Eyecup FH (p.45) O Panorama lever (p.50) O Exposure compensation button (p.66) O Film information window 0 Pressure plate O Back cover O Film leader end mark (p.23) 0 Battery chamber cover screw (p.14) 0 Battery chamber cover (p.14) 0 Sprocket (p.23) 0 Tripod socket CI 0 DX-information pins (p.23) ▪ N. O Film chamber 6402 41) 0 0 40) 0 0 MEMO 4
1115111 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II O Shutter curtain O Viewfinder eyepiece O Eyecup FH (p.45) O Panorama lever (p.50) O Exposure compensation button (p.66) O Film information window 0 Pressure plate O Back cover O Film leader end mark (p.23) 0 Battery chamber cover screw (p.14) 0 Battery chamber cover (p.14) 0 Sprocket (p.23) 0 Tripod socket CI 0 DX-information pins (p.23) ▪ N. O Film chamber 6402 41) 0 0 40) 0 0 MEMO 4