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...with the flash around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your eyes, ... mark 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. Also, do not get the strap caught around infants. • Never try to the equipment. • WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the ...
...with the flash around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your eyes, ... mark 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. Also, do not get the strap caught around infants. • Never try to the equipment. • WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the ...
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.... • Do not store the camera in a closet with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Compose your picture with great care. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of fungus. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it with ... Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause damage. ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to a subfreezing one or ...
.... • Do not store the camera in a closet with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Compose your picture with great care. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of fungus. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it with ... Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause damage. ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to a subfreezing one or ...
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... 50°c to -10°c (122°F to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one of the warranty. it is caused as a direct result of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for an important ...the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. • Battery performance may become warm, but will be covered under the terms of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in an...
... 50°c to -10°c (122°F to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one of the warranty. it is caused as a direct result of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for an important ...the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. • Battery performance may become warm, but will be covered under the terms of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in an...
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...panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 ... the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 •AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 Activate the ...
...panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 ... the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 •AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 Activate the ...
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... Warranty policy 76-82 76 78 80 82 in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 ...Using the snap-in focus function 59 • Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 60 Advanced operation for the Built-in the Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 69 • Overview of F and FA lenses with the built-
... Warranty policy 76-82 76 78 80 82 in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 ...Using the snap-in focus function 59 • Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 60 Advanced operation for the Built-in the Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 69 • Overview of F and FA lenses with the built-
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II • Shutter curtains (p.18) • Flash mode button (p.32) 9 Eyecup FK (p.39) O Viewfinder eyepiece ▪ Diopter adjustment lever (p.23) fP Memory lock button (p.57) fp Film information window 9 Pressure plate CD Back cover (p.18) 0 (P Film leader end mark (p.19) 6 Battery chamber cover screw 0 (p.12) Battery chamber cover (p.12) )ilif 41) Sprocket (p.19) C3 O Tripod socket le DX-information (p.19) ceea 0 '2, CD MN
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II • Shutter curtains (p.18) • Flash mode button (p.32) 9 Eyecup FK (p.39) O Viewfinder eyepiece ▪ Diopter adjustment lever (p.23) fP Memory lock button (p.57) fp Film information window 9 Pressure plate CD Back cover (p.18) 0 (P Film leader end mark (p.19) 6 Battery chamber cover screw 0 (p.12) Battery chamber cover (p.12) )ilif 41) Sprocket (p.19) C3 O Tripod socket le DX-information (p.19) ceea 0 '2, CD MN
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... (p.25, 36) : Flash disable information (p.26) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.32) : Automatic flash information (p.25) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.64) Tv1386B: Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.13) : Audible PCV signal (p.56) : Consecutive shooting (p.38) : Self-timer (p.38) : Multiple exposure shooting (p.40) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.55) e___ : Film status...
... (p.25, 36) : Flash disable information (p.26) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.32) : Automatic flash information (p.25) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.64) Tv1386B: Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.13) : Audible PCV signal (p.56) : Consecutive shooting (p.38) : Self-timer (p.38) : Multiple exposure shooting (p.40) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.55) e___ : Film status...
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...FG" is also available for this camera instead of using a coin, etc. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the arrow to lock it securely. • When the batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as shown in the illustration. 2. as the audible ... reduction flash function, self-timer, and auto popup flash function of the built-in the illustration. • 3. LOADING THE BATTERIES o. ,o) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) • A. 1. Open the battery chamber cover by using the lithium batteries. • Replace two batteries at the same time. Do not mix...
...FG" is also available for this camera instead of using a coin, etc. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the arrow to lock it securely. • When the batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as shown in the illustration. 2. as the audible ... reduction flash function, self-timer, and auto popup flash function of the built-in the illustration. • 3. LOADING THE BATTERIES o. ,o) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) • A. 1. Open the battery chamber cover by using the lithium batteries. • Replace two batteries at the same time. Do not mix...
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...) Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Bulb exposure time about 120 rolls about 20 rolls about 12 rolls about 8 hours Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at -10°C/14°F) General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times...and all indicators in the viewfinder disappear. m tery symbol [ p ] appears on usage of the times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 5 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. ing, the shutter cannot be released. It is recommended to warn you.
...) Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Bulb exposure time about 120 rolls about 20 rolls about 12 rolls about 8 hours Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at -10°C/14°F) General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times...and all indicators in the viewfinder disappear. m tery symbol [ p ] appears on usage of the times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 5 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. ing, the shutter cannot be released. It is recommended to warn you.
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... as the Date version, read . If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the battery may be imprinted. (NOIIVEIVd3Eld) NOI1V1:13dO OISV8 THE DATA BACK (optional) If you expose. The DATE model records data information on your camera as indicated... Year No data • 2 " un-un- Month Day Year • [ M ] on pictures. • As shutter is imprinting, the data may need replacing. To replace the battery see page 65. • The data back operates on a 3V lithium...
... as the Date version, read . If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the battery may be imprinted. (NOIIVEIVd3Eld) NOI1V1:13dO OISV8 THE DATA BACK (optional) If you expose. The DATE model records data information on your camera as indicated... Year No data • 2 " un-un- Month Day Year • [ M ] on pictures. • As shutter is imprinting, the data may need replacing. To replace the battery see page 65. • The data back operates on a 3V lithium...
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... shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down . • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res. • The memory lock does not operate in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2. With the Metered Manual Mode set...
... shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down . • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res. • The memory lock does not operate in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2. With the Metered Manual Mode set...
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... not appear on a picture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. 1. Replace the old battery with a new battery with a Phillips head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover. INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE BATA BACK 67 • 41. 00 0 'CO 1 o. SNOIIVEI3dO CI3ONVACIV The...
... not appear on a picture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. 1. Replace the old battery with a new battery with a Phillips head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover. INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE BATA BACK 67 • 41. 00 0 'CO 1 o. SNOIIVEI3dO CI3ONVACIV The...
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...AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters (ISO 100). tion is able to switch from 1X to 2X. • AA-Battery Pack FG The battery pack which attaches to print one of the following modes on both standard format mode and panorama format z mode. The viewfinder magnifica- ACCESSORIES... guide number of 33 in meters (ISO 100). sync flash mode. • AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the MZ30/ZX-30, MZ-7/ZX-7, MZ-10/ZX-10, ZX-50/MZ-50, MZ-5N/ZX-5N, Z1-P/PZ-1P. • Magnifier F. It features the contrast-control sync flash, leading/trailing-curtain- A viewfinder accessory for...
...AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters (ISO 100). tion is able to switch from 1X to 2X. • AA-Battery Pack FG The battery pack which attaches to print one of the following modes on both standard format mode and panorama format z mode. The viewfinder magnifica- ACCESSORIES... guide number of 33 in meters (ISO 100). sync flash mode. • AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the MZ30/ZX-30, MZ-7/ZX-7, MZ-10/ZX-10, ZX-50/MZ-50, MZ-5N/ZX-5N, Z1-P/PZ-1P. • Magnifier F. It features the contrast-control sync flash, leading/trailing-curtain- A viewfinder accessory for...
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... over the subject. Replace the battery. P.12 AF frame is improperly installed. Move the camera until the AF frame [c ]] covers the subject. P.30 The subject is set to other than the A position. Increase the camera-to [ AF ]. Set the focus mode switch to -subject dislance. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following...
... over the subject. Replace the battery. P.12 AF frame is improperly installed. Move the camera until the AF frame [c ]] covers the subject. P.30 The subject is set to other than the A position. Increase the camera-to [ AF ]. Set the focus mode switch to -subject dislance. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following...
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Symptoms 'Causes Remedies Remedies Memory lock and exposure corn- Set the mode dial to statistic electricity. another position. Replace the battery. P.12 The built-in flash does not charge. [ P ] on the LCD panel, 0 charge even if the flash is another position. because the flash ...built-in the viewfinder blinks. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- P52, 54 [0 ] in flash does not dis- Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not discharge position. Set the mode dial to when the flash-pop-up The mode dial is...
Symptoms 'Causes Remedies Remedies Memory lock and exposure corn- Set the mode dial to statistic electricity. another position. Replace the battery. P.12 The built-in flash does not charge. [ P ] on the LCD panel, 0 charge even if the flash is another position. because the flash ...built-in the viewfinder blinks. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- P52, 54 [0 ] in flash does not dis- Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not discharge position. Set the mode dial to when the flash-pop-up The mode dial is...
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... vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless), (2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash ...Pentax KAF2- Viewfinder: Pentamirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%, Magnification:0.7X (with 50mm f/1.4 O lens at ISO 100 with ISO 6-6400 Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash function, Flash disable function [ ® ], ISO indication, [0___j = Film status information, [ p ] = Battery...
... vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless), (2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash ...Pentax KAF2- Viewfinder: Pentamirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%, Magnification:0.7X (with 50mm f/1.4 O lens at ISO 100 with ISO 6-6400 Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash function, Flash disable function [ ® ], ISO indication, [0___j = Film status information, [ p ] = Battery...
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... flash function Flash sync: Hot shoe with X-contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Red-eye reduction flash function Power Source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion Warning: Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is...right-hand edge of the viewfinder.) Weight: 135.5mm(W)x92.0mm(H)x63.5mm(D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.5") 360g (12.7 oz) body only without batteries Date Model Dimension and weight: 135.5mnrI(W)x92.0mm(H)x63.5mm (5.3"x3.6"x2.5") 375g (13.3 oz) Supplied Back cover: Interchangeable for...
... flash function Flash sync: Hot shoe with X-contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Red-eye reduction flash function Power Source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion Warning: Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is...right-hand edge of the viewfinder.) Weight: 135.5mm(W)x92.0mm(H)x63.5mm(D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.5") 360g (12.7 oz) body only without batteries Date Model Dimension and weight: 135.5mnrI(W)x92.0mm(H)x63.5mm (5.3"x3.6"x2.5") 375g (13.3 oz) Supplied Back cover: Interchangeable for...
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...evidence of material or work- ities. Shipping charges are guaranteed against defects of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corro- If your country, send the equipment to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by ... Notwithstanding this case, it serviced during the 12month warranty period should be liable for any kind, whether caused by non-authorized Pentax service facil- sion, operation contrary to the manufacturer will be liable for a period of twelve months from date of servicing....
...evidence of material or work- ities. Shipping charges are guaranteed against defects of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corro- If your country, send the equipment to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by ... Notwithstanding this case, it serviced during the 12month warranty period should be liable for any kind, whether caused by non-authorized Pentax service facil- sion, operation contrary to the manufacturer will be liable for a period of twelve months from date of servicing....