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...alcohol or benzene to follow precautions given on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it off what appears on the interior or exterior of the film frame. Should the camera get the strap caught around infants. • Never try to salinity or gas. Use a..., shock or pressure. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA a Your Pentax camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with...
...alcohol or benzene to follow precautions given on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it off what appears on the interior or exterior of the film frame. Should the camera get the strap caught around infants. • Never try to salinity or gas. Use a..., shock or pressure. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA a Your Pentax camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with...
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...focusing 46 • Using the snap-in the Data Back 72 Adjusting the data 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) ...8226; Compatibility 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 focus function 48 Taking a panorama format picture 50 Using the...
...focusing 46 • Using the snap-in the Data Back 72 Adjusting the data 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) ...8226; Compatibility 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 focus function 48 Taking a panorama format picture 50 Using the...
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...underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of lighting conditions. e : Bar graph (p.62,66) MULTI 6 -SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. For details on panorama format picture taking, see page 50. Even a beginner can achieve...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...
...underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of lighting conditions. e : Bar graph (p.62,66) MULTI 6 -SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. For details on panorama format picture taking, see page 50. Even a beginner can achieve...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...
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...20.) 6. Setting the mode dial ch. Loading film 7. The Smart Picture Mode will be set. 5.Turning on the lens and camera. Selecting the Autofocus Mode 0 0 'MR - 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 ... -) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the power Maas it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 3. The film should advance to take a photo. (See page 35.) position. (See page 30.) Focus [C D] on the subject and shoot /0 9 While looking through the ...
...20.) 6. Setting the mode dial ch. Loading film 7. The Smart Picture Mode will be set. 5.Turning on the lens and camera. Selecting the Autofocus Mode 0 0 'MR - 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 ... -) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the power Maas it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 3. The film should advance to take a photo. (See page 35.) position. (See page 30.) Focus [C D] on the subject and shoot /0 9 While looking through the ...
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... the left. If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on for about 1O seconds after the button is moved to prevent camera shake. • Before loading a roll of the picture where the data is imprinting, the data may need replacing. The power is turned... fully (second position) releases the shutter. Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down (first position) (second position) • When not in the corner of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. • The LCD indication stays on the LCD panel become weak or...
... the left. If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on for about 1O seconds after the button is moved to prevent camera shake. • Before loading a roll of the picture where the data is imprinting, the data may need replacing. The power is turned... fully (second position) releases the shutter. Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down (first position) (second position) • When not in the corner of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. • The LCD indication stays on the LCD panel become weak or...
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...0 0 0 0 0 0 G 0 0 0 "11 0 0 0 0 0 0 III* 0 0 0Mall. 0 2 Qcti 0 Eth 1. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you have pulled out too much film, push it or cut off the bent portion. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE... sure that you use DX-coded films with a soft, dry cloth. 4. If you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with the film leader end mark () as shown. • Make sure that the film leader is positioned under the film retainer 3 as shown in the ...
...0 0 0 0 0 0 G 0 0 0 "11 0 0 0 0 0 0 III* 0 0 0Mall. 0 2 Qcti 0 Eth 1. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you have pulled out too much film, push it or cut off the bent portion. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE... sure that you use DX-coded films with a soft, dry cloth. 4. If you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with the film leader end mark () as shown. • Make sure that the film leader is positioned under the film retainer 3 as shown in the ...
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...frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is 1100 XVLN1d 2 N*. When the film is not loaded properly. Open the back cover and load the film once again. Close the back cover and set the main switch to direct ... Tv Ms 5. A -"%3_E Uri Cf •N P - * 4 SI U• • I ] and [ta___] are displayed on the LCD panel. • The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released. (8) UNLOADING FILM is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to [ ON ] .
...frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is 1100 XVLN1d 2 N*. When the film is not loaded properly. Open the back cover and load the film once again. Close the back cover and set the main switch to direct ... Tv Ms 5. A -"%3_E Uri Cf •N P - * 4 SI U• • I ] and [ta___] are displayed on the LCD panel. • The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released. (8) UNLOADING FILM is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to [ ON ] .
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.... • Before opening the back cover, check that [ 0 is blinking. When 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 processing. Open the back cover and remove ...the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the requirement of frames have been ...
.... • Before opening the back cover, check that [ 0 is blinking. When 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 processing. Open the back cover and remove ...the film. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the requirement of frames have been ...
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... 69. • The minimum effective range is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even if a lens 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- ... is fully charged. • If the built in flash by pressing it is depressed halfway down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. Depress the shutter...
... 69. • The minimum effective range is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even if a lens 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- ... is fully charged. • If the built in flash by pressing it is depressed halfway down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. Depress the shutter...
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...lever to [ u ] to that of the roll by moving the panorama lever. The number of the picture. 0zcrs Your local film processor or 3) camera dealers will appear at the top and bottom of exposures available in the development process. Compose your picture with the panorama function, read ...the area and requirement. rrz0nn 0 • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on the entire roll of film, tell the clerk 0 at the processing lab to you purcnased the camera with a margin of the panorama frame may be taken (the panorama format is approximately 1 3x36mm on the...
...lever to [ u ] to that of the roll by moving the panorama lever. The number of the picture. 0zcrs Your local film processor or 3) camera dealers will appear at the top and bottom of exposures available in the development process. Compose your picture with the panorama function, read ...the area and requirement. rrz0nn 0 • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on the entire roll of film, tell the clerk 0 at the processing lab to you purcnased the camera with a margin of the panorama frame may be taken (the panorama format is approximately 1 3x36mm on the...
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...autofocus lens is less than 1/100 of 1/100 sec. When a Pentax non-AF lens is set . • In this mode, the aperture automatically changes ac- When using the Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode • The camera automatically chooses an optimum com- The slowest shutter speed depends on ... flash distance = Guide Number - ISO25 - GN22 ISO100 -p GN11 Thus, the flash effective distance is obtained as shown below. S MIMED z m 0 O 9 O If an ISO100 film is used as follows: Guide Number (11) f/2.8 = 3.9m 3.9 -4- 5 = 0.8m is automatically set . The guide number (GN) depends upon the...
...autofocus lens is less than 1/100 of 1/100 sec. When a Pentax non-AF lens is set . • In this mode, the aperture automatically changes ac- When using the Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode • The camera automatically chooses an optimum com- The slowest shutter speed depends on ... flash distance = Guide Number - ISO25 - GN22 ISO100 -p GN11 Thus, the flash effective distance is obtained as shown below. S MIMED z m 0 O 9 O If an ISO100 film is used as follows: Guide Number (11) f/2.8 = 3.9m 3.9 -4- 5 = 0.8m is automatically set . The guide number (GN) depends upon the...
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...1.5m. *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. Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel... when the film speed is set manually. After the ISO is set, set the mode dial...
...1.5m. *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. Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel... when the film speed is set manually. After the ISO is set, set the mode dial...
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... • The digit increases by the following adjustment procedures described on the LCD panel, it means that a film is depressed. Holding the button for approx. 3 years. 1. lin • DATE button O SELECT button ... and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw. Change the date with the protrusion part of the camera's strap clamp. Ensure that the battery has not been installed properly or the battery voltage is... section. 0Frnn Replace the battery when the data information on a pic- (10) INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK 2 3 4 . 11/0 1=11 a z m If you purchased ...
... • The digit increases by the following adjustment procedures described on the LCD panel, it means that a film is depressed. Holding the button for approx. 3 years. 1. lin • DATE button O SELECT button ... and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw. Change the date with the protrusion part of the camera's strap clamp. Ensure that the battery has not been installed properly or the battery voltage is... section. 0Frnn Replace the battery when the data information on a pic- (10) INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK 2 3 4 . 11/0 1=11 a z m If you purchased ...
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... the hour, minute or second ( : ) you press the ADJUST button. Holding the button for 2 to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. SNOLLVU3d0 033NVACIV (12) USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH If the built-in its popped up . To change the second ( : ), press the SELECT button 0 until ' : ' will change blink. 2.... Adapter F To be installed at the bottom of the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter • Extension Cord F5P Connection cord for data printing is 0-50°C. • Use DX-coded films with ISO rating from blinking. • The digit increases one each time you want to zero. 4. Turn ON...
... the hour, minute or second ( : ) you press the ADJUST button. Holding the button for 2 to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. SNOLLVU3d0 033NVACIV (12) USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH If the built-in its popped up . To change the second ( : ), press the SELECT button 0 until ' : ' will change blink. 2.... Adapter F To be installed at the bottom of the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter • Extension Cord F5P Connection cord for data printing is 0-50°C. • Use DX-coded films with ISO rating from blinking. • The digit increases one each time you want to zero. 4. Turn ON...
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... the shutter speed range of 1/100 of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. SNOILVII3dO O3ONVACIV • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow... operates in flash) : 2 (dedicated flash unit). • Do not combine an accessory with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. AF200T AF2807 AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow f/11 with ISO 100...to 1/100 of second. the TTL Auto Flash Mode will vary depending on what ISO film is based on the difference between the amount of Flash Function on page 75. 2. However...
... the shutter speed range of 1/100 of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. SNOILVII3dO O3ONVACIV • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow... operates in flash) : 2 (dedicated flash unit). • Do not combine an accessory with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. AF200T AF2807 AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow f/11 with ISO 100...to 1/100 of second. the TTL Auto Flash Mode will vary depending on what ISO film is based on the difference between the amount of Flash Function on page 75. 2. However...
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...Choosing a higher shutter speed will allow the image of a moving the image will not be frozen. A higher shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. That is established by intentionally using a slower speed. Open aperture There are many correct combinations of and behind an in -focus ...range. Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure time, or the length of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness. It is closed down to enhance the effect...
...Choosing a higher shutter speed will allow the image of a moving the image will not be frozen. A higher shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. That is established by intentionally using a slower speed. Open aperture There are many correct combinations of and behind an in -focus ...range. Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure time, or the length of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness. It is closed down to enhance the effect...
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...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 use. The autofocus system cannot compensate for mechanical considerations. The Auto Exposure Mode does not give ... lens focused 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 depth of field increases as usual. 2.
...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 use. The autofocus system cannot compensate for mechanical considerations. The Auto Exposure Mode does not give ... lens focused 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 depth of field increases as usual. 2.
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...return mirror with FA zoom lens Viewfinder Pentamirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen. Supplied Accessories -Hot Shoe Cover F. DX-coded film with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion --Battery exhaustion ... Mode Portrait Program Mode [ ]. Exposure Meter ing is provided -Auto wind/rewind by built-in OFF position. Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F., Eye Cup F., Finder Cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF ...
...return mirror with FA zoom lens Viewfinder Pentamirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen. Supplied Accessories -Hot Shoe Cover F. DX-coded film with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion --Battery exhaustion ... Mode Portrait Program Mode [ ]. Exposure Meter ing is provided -Auto wind/rewind by built-in OFF position. Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F., Eye Cup F., Finder Cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF ...