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...temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may hurt them. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as it to a Pentax service center for some other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accu- If the camera suffers a shock or impact, ...protect the camera when carrying it from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Store it with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. In such a...
...temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may hurt them. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as it to a Pentax service center for some other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accu- If the camera suffers a shock or impact, ...protect the camera when carrying it from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Store it with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. In such a...
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...of F and FA lenses with various lenses 11 How 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... 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 77 Daylight-sync shooting 79 Slow-speed-sync shooting 80 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 81...
...of F and FA lenses with various lenses 11 How 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... 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 77 Daylight-sync shooting 79 Slow-speed-sync shooting 80 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 81...
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...(p.57) : Flash 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) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is ...
...(p.57) : Flash 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) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is ...
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...apertureA-lock button, turn the zoom ring to [ AF ]. (See page 34.) 9. Set the mode dial to the first frame automatically. (See page 22.) 8. Loading film 7. position. (See page 30.) Focus [C D] on the lens and camera. Focus on the power Maas it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 3. Attaching ...the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. As Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the end of the film leader with the zoom ring Set the focus mode switch to the right or left until it . Selecting the Autofocus Mode 0 0 'MR -...
...apertureA-lock button, turn the zoom ring to [ AF ]. (See page 34.) 9. Set the mode dial to the first frame automatically. (See page 22.) 8. Loading film 7. position. (See page 30.) Focus [C D] on the lens and camera. Focus on the power Maas it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 3. Attaching ...the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. As Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the end of the film leader with the zoom ring Set the focus mode switch to the right or left until it . Selecting the Autofocus Mode 0 0 'MR -...
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... lens is given as temperature and freshness of the times) about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. It may cause explosion or overheating. * Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [4=m] appears.... • The LCD display as shown above is attached. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls, General existing light photography about 120 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) about 20 rolls Flash photography (using...
... lens is given as temperature and freshness of the times) about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. It may cause explosion or overheating. * Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [4=m] appears.... • The LCD display as shown above is attached. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls, General existing light photography about 120 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) about 20 rolls Flash photography (using...
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... Month Day 12: IC Day Hour Minute ( ; l it Not pressed 1 11r. Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on. 2 • of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to the format selected. • The data back operates on for more details. Day Month Year No data-' 9 196...
... Month Day 12: IC Day Hour Minute ( ; l it Not pressed 1 11r. Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on. 2 • of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to the format selected. • The data back operates on for more details. Day Month Year No data-' 9 196...
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...after purchase, open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the film leader is automatically set the film speed manually. If you use DX-coded films with its operations. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINEPRECISION MATERIAL. To open the back cover and remove ...the protective card. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Make sure that the film perforations properly engage on the sprocket tooth 3. • If the end of the arrow. 2. As...
...after purchase, open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the film leader is automatically set the film speed manually. If you use DX-coded films with its operations. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINEPRECISION MATERIAL. To open the back cover and remove ...the protective card. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Make sure that the film perforations properly engage on the sprocket tooth 3. • If the end of the arrow. 2. As...
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... blinks on the LCD panel. • The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released. (8) UNLOADING FILM is 1100 XVLN1d 2 N*. Close the back cover and set the main switch to direct sun light. 2. The film automatically advances to the first frame. • Check...* 4 SI U• • I ] and [ta___] are displayed on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to [ ON ] . When the film is fully rewound, only [ blinks on the LCD panel blinks, indicating that the...
... blinks on the LCD panel. • The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released. (8) UNLOADING FILM is 1100 XVLN1d 2 N*. Close the back cover and set the main switch to direct sun light. 2. The film automatically advances to the first frame. • Check...* 4 SI U• • I ] and [ta___] are displayed on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to [ ON ] . When the film is fully rewound, only [ blinks on the LCD panel blinks, indicating that the...
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.... The lens aperture ring can be lost in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to take important pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of the strap clamp. • Do not depress the button with an object having a sharp tip. • Before opening... MEI 1 °D 5 PiNTAx 35-80 3 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 16 11 5-64 0 XN/J.Nad Purpose This Smart Picture Mode allows you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames, use this mode, the camera automatically analyzes the camerato-subject distance and the magnification of the image in the viewfinder...
.... The lens aperture ring can be lost in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to take important pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of the strap clamp. • Do not depress the button with an object having a sharp tip. • Before opening... MEI 1 °D 5 PiNTAx 35-80 3 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 16 11 5-64 0 XN/J.Nad Purpose This Smart Picture Mode allows you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames, use this mode, the camera automatically analyzes the camerato-subject distance and the magnification of the image in the viewfinder...
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...a distance closer than an F or FA are 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 (0.7-...flash • When the built-in flash is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even if a lens with ISO 100 (400) film used , this warning will blink in use . Flash effective range for the Smart Picture Mode and Picture Mode with a...
...a distance closer than an F or FA are 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 (0.7-...flash • When the built-in flash is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even if a lens with ISO 100 (400) film used , this warning will blink in use . Flash effective range for the Smart Picture Mode and Picture Mode with a...
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...more details. MIII (3) TAKING PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES 2 SNOI.I.Vki3dO CS0NVAaV If you purcnased the camera with only the panorama format. Your local film processor or 3) camera dealers will appear at the processing lab to be cut off in the viewfinder. • When the panorama lever ...taking mode in the panorama format is exposed. The number of standard pictures. The panorama format picture allows dynamic pictures to develop the film with the panorama function, read this section. Turn the panorama lever to [ u ] to that of exposures available in the middle ...
...more details. MIII (3) TAKING PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES 2 SNOI.I.Vki3dO CS0NVAaV If you purcnased the camera with only the panorama format. Your local film processor or 3) camera dealers will appear at the processing lab to be cut off in the viewfinder. • When the panorama lever ...taking mode in the panorama format is exposed. The number of standard pictures. The panorama format picture allows dynamic pictures to develop the film with the panorama function, read this section. Turn the panorama lever to [ u ] to that of exposures available in the middle ...
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... chooses an optimum com- In this mode, the aperture automatically changes ac- GN5.5 ISO200 - S MIMED z m 0 O 9 O If an ISO100 film is obtained as shown below. The slowest shutter speed depends on the aperture ring, for instance f/3, choose the next smallest aperture ring number (f/2.8 in flash...Manual Mode • When using the above was obtained from approx. 0.8m to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. When a Pentax non-AF lens is automatically set . is used . Selected aperture Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ± 5* When the distance to -...
... chooses an optimum com- In this mode, the aperture automatically changes ac- GN5.5 ISO200 - S MIMED z m 0 O 9 O If an ISO100 film is obtained as shown below. The slowest shutter speed depends on the aperture ring, for instance f/3, choose the next smallest aperture ring number (f/2.8 in flash...Manual Mode • When using the above was obtained from approx. 0.8m to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. When a Pentax non-AF lens is automatically set . is used . Selected aperture Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ± 5* When the distance to -...
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...ISO is set, set the mode dial to the left for a smaller number (lower film speed, or right for a larger number (higher film speed). • The shutter cannot be changed. However, the film speed setting can be released with the mode dial set manually. If you use a non.... *4 : Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80-90mm. (9) SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY 0111111 2 3 rlf r s • IRnll OF ON 0 0469 This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. SN0IIVIl3d0 O30NVAOV SNOIlVa3d0 O30NVAOV COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT...
...ISO is set, set the mode dial to the left for a smaller number (lower film speed, or right for a larger number (higher film speed). • The shutter cannot be changed. However, the film speed setting can be released with the mode dial set manually. If you use a non.... *4 : Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80-90mm. (9) SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY 0111111 2 3 rlf r s • IRnll OF ON 0 0469 This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. SN0IIVIl3d0 O30NVAOV SNOIlVa3d0 O30NVAOV COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT...
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O • If the data indication does not appear on the LCD panel, it means that a film is depressed. Loosen the battery cover fixing screw with the + side facing up. 4. The adjusted date has been entered. • The digit increases by the ... data by one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. (11) ADJUSTING THE DATA MIN If you have a sharp tip. Adjusting the year month day Cz ) ni 1. (10) INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK 2 3 4 . 11/0 1=11 a z m If you want to change the digits continuously. ture or the LCD panel becomes weak or...
O • If the data indication does not appear on the LCD panel, it means that a film is depressed. Loosen the battery cover fixing screw with the + side facing up. 4. The adjusted date has been entered. • The digit increases by the ... data by one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. (11) ADJUSTING THE DATA MIN If you have a sharp tip. Adjusting the year month day Cz ) ni 1. (10) INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK 2 3 4 . 11/0 1=11 a z m If you want to change the digits continuously. ture or the LCD panel becomes weak or...
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...-Camera Shoe Adapter • Extension Cord F5P Connection cord for 2 to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Remove the hot shoe cover Fc and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 2. When the shutter release button is in the view- multaneously An external flash cannot be used. A tripod can be attached to... 0 5P SYNC CORD F (EXTENSION CORD F5P) Press the SELECT button to stop the adjusted hour/minute from 25 - 1600. • If high-speed film with the ADJUST button 0. 3. finder indicating the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up position. Holding the button for...
...-Camera Shoe Adapter • Extension Cord F5P Connection cord for 2 to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Remove the hot shoe cover Fc and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 2. When the shutter release button is in the view- multaneously An external flash cannot be used. A tripod can be attached to... 0 5P SYNC CORD F (EXTENSION CORD F5P) Press the SELECT button to stop the adjusted hour/minute from 25 - 1600. • If high-speed film with the ADJUST button 0. 3. finder indicating the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up position. Holding the button for...
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... when an A, F, or FA lens is in use , the shutter speed is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes, the power will restart charging of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. contrast conditions. • The auto zoom function will be fixed but will restart charging of second. m 0 • These flash units...as shown in flash can be set automatically even if the flash 0 is set to save battery power. See the flash connections on what ISO film is set to the Manual Mode. • When the flash is charged and left unused for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is ...
... when an A, F, or FA lens is in use , the shutter speed is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes, the power will restart charging of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. contrast conditions. • The auto zoom function will be fixed but will restart charging of second. m 0 • These flash units...as shown in flash can be set automatically even if the flash 0 is set to save battery power. See the flash connections on what ISO film is set to the Manual Mode. • When the flash is charged and left unused for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is ...
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... time, or the length of time that light is opened up to strike the film. A higher shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. If the aperture is allowed to increase the amount of light, objects in front of and behind ... the person will allow the image of the landscape. flected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. A correct exposure is used. There are many correct combinations of field) becomes small. Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects. Choosing a higher shutter...
... time, or the length of time that light is opened up to strike the film. A higher shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. If the aperture is allowed to increase the amount of light, objects in front of and behind ... the person will allow the image of the landscape. flected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. A correct exposure is used. There are many correct combinations of field) becomes small. Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects. Choosing a higher shutter...
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...the elements at the distance of 2m with the lens focal length 35mm. 15 10 9 8 6 5 4 31 2 1 0 F4 F55 F8 Camera-tosubject F15 F11 distance(m) F22 Depth of field refers to the instructions accompanying the film. Use the Metered Manual Mode. The autofocus system cannot compensate for Focusing The ... SNOLLVii3d0 CGONVACIV (19) INFRARED INDEX 87 s Gil Pan .35.80 17c,-ir - 9: PINTA* 5.80 0000001Q 00000 00 18 11804 XYLNfr When infrared film and an "R2" or "Or filter are in the illustration, if 35 is read from that of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is...
...the elements at the distance of 2m with the lens focal length 35mm. 15 10 9 8 6 5 4 31 2 1 0 F4 F55 F8 Camera-tosubject F15 F11 distance(m) F22 Depth of field refers to the instructions accompanying the film. Use the Metered Manual Mode. The autofocus system cannot compensate for Focusing The ... SNOLLVii3d0 CGONVACIV (19) INFRARED INDEX 87 s Gil Pan .35.80 17c,-ir - 9: PINTA* 5.80 0000001Q 00000 00 18 11804 XYLNfr When infrared film and an "R2" or "Or filter are in the illustration, if 35 is read from that of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is...
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...up Program Mode, M] = Action Program Mode, Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, ] = Built-in panorama format) Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. Exposure Meter ing is lit, Bar graph(exposure compensation),Over or Under exposure indication in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode...range = 25 - 400), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction flash function Flash sync Hot shoe with X-contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion --Battery exhaustion ...
...up Program Mode, M] = Action Program Mode, Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, ] = Built-in panorama format) Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. Exposure Meter ing is lit, Bar graph(exposure compensation),Over or Under exposure indication in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode...range = 25 - 400), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction flash function Flash sync Hot shoe with X-contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion --Battery exhaustion ...
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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