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... lens that offers higher levels of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is set to any responsibility or liability for the most exacting photographer. • This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that does not have the A position... to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to, your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this...
... lens that offers higher levels of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is set to any responsibility or liability for the most exacting photographer. • This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that does not have the A position... to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to, your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this...
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... if accidentally swallowed. Also, do not get the strap caught around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for may damage your neck is dangerous. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants. • Never try to ...the equipment. • WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in minor or medium ...
... if accidentally swallowed. Also, do not get the strap caught around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for may damage your neck is dangerous. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants. • Never try to ...the equipment. • WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. Make sure that , if not followed, could result in minor or medium ...
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... and lens brush to hit solid objects. tact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the camera is a high-precision mecha- ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Do not remove it to remove dust accu- Precautions when taking... with good dry air circulation to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause rust. Also check for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of safety at a Pentax service center. Handle it to strong vibrations, ...
... and lens brush to hit solid objects. tact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the camera is a high-precision mecha- ISM PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Do not remove it to remove dust accu- Precautions when taking... with good dry air circulation to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause rust. Also check for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of safety at a Pentax service center. Handle it to strong vibrations, ...
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... photographic session, it is recommended that you have the A position. • The temperature range at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the... camera inspected or test shoot with it. • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a ...
... photographic session, it is recommended that you have the A position. • The temperature range at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the... camera inspected or test shoot with it. • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a ...
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... working parts 6 LCD panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi (6) - segment metering 9 Camera functions available with various lenses10 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on ... 26 Setting 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 .....
... working parts 6 LCD panel indication 8 Viewfinder indication 9 • Multi (6) - segment metering 9 Camera functions available with various lenses10 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on ... 26 Setting 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 .....
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...• 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- in flash 63 Setting... battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 Camera case 75 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program line Warranty policy 76-82 76 78 80 82
...• 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- in flash 63 Setting... battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 Camera case 75 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program line Warranty policy 76-82 76 78 80 82
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...(6)-segment metering system also calculates exposure values for high-contrast and other difficult lighting conditions. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: Autofocus (AF) frame (p.30) SgoS : Shutter speed FEW : Aperture value : Green Operation Mode (p.24, 42) : Portrait Program Mode (p.43) A : Landscape Program... In-Focus indicator (p.59) * : Memory lock function (p.57) MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six-segment TTL metering system. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and will properly expose the subject....
...(6)-segment metering system also calculates exposure values for high-contrast and other difficult lighting conditions. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: Autofocus (AF) frame (p.30) SgoS : Shutter speed FEW : Aperture value : Green Operation Mode (p.24, 42) : Portrait Program Mode (p.43) A : Landscape Program... In-Focus indicator (p.59) * : Memory lock function (p.57) MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six-segment TTL metering system. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and will properly expose the subject....
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... x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. Picture Mode only. • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *5. Lenses with a maximum aperture of... f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) *3. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1....
... x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. Picture Mode only. • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *5. Lenses with a maximum aperture of... f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) *3. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1....
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ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP OM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP OM BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory.
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... 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 the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, and auto popup flash ...function of the built-in flash will be reset. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of using a coin, etc. LOADING THE BATTERIES o. ,o) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) • A. 1. as shown in the illustration. 2. Do not mix battery ...
... 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 the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, and auto popup flash ...function of the built-in flash will be reset. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of using a coin, etc. LOADING THE BATTERIES o. ,o) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) • A. 1. as shown in the illustration. 2. Do not mix battery ...
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... while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in...
... while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in...
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... use, ensure that the main switch is released from the halfway position. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to ON. 2. Not pressed...
... use, ensure that the main switch is released from the halfway position. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to ON. 2. Not pressed...
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...; The data back operates on the LCD panel of the picture where the data is released, the bar mark [ - ] in that you have purchased your camera as indicated in the illustration, the mode on a 3V lithium battery. The DATE model records data information on the LCD panel become weak or invisible...
...; The data back operates on the LCD panel of the picture where the data is released, the bar mark [ - ] in that you have purchased your camera as indicated in the illustration, the mode on a 3V lithium battery. The DATE model records data information on the LCD panel become weak or invisible...
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... cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera - See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 00000000000 1. If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. Place the film cartridge... become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000. • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to shade the camera. 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 To open the back cover and remove the protective card. Automatic film speed setting This...
... cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera - See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 00000000000 1. If you use DX-coded Q films with its operations. Place the film cartridge... become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000. • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to shade the camera. 00 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 To open the back cover and remove the protective card. Automatic film speed setting This...
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UNLOADING FILM a 12±3- The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [-] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only [p] blinks on the LCD panel. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. OFF ON OJ (NOIIVEIVd31:1d) NOIIVEI3dO 0ISV9 T 1.
UNLOADING FILM a 12±3- The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [-] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only [p] blinks on the LCD panel. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. OFF ON OJ (NOIIVEIVd31:1d) NOIIVEI3dO 0ISV9 T 1.
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II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 0 (ON1100HS) NOLLVElad0 OISV8 0 Aim the camera at a bright subject.While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C 3] appears in the sharpest focus.
II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 0 (ON1100HS) NOLLVElad0 OISV8 0 Aim the camera at a bright subject.While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C 3] appears in the sharpest focus.
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... function. :25 F22 • •u) ISO V 3. When the shutter release button is set other than the A position. • See page 43 to 47 for the camera to set at the [ A ] position for any other exposure mode. Set the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down...
... function. :25 F22 • •u) ISO V 3. When the shutter release button is set other than the A position. • See page 43 to 47 for the camera to set at the [ A ] position for any other exposure mode. Set the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down...
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Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached. 28 USING ZOOM LENSES (DM-LOONS) NO111/1:13dO 3ISVEI 1. . 9 Telephoto Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The smaller the number on the zoom scale, the wider the angle.
Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached. 28 USING ZOOM LENSES (DM-LOONS) NO111/1:13dO 3ISVEI 1. . 9 Telephoto Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The smaller the number on the zoom scale, the wider the angle.
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..., with your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. HOLDING THE CAMERA 29 Camera held horizontally Camera held camera is the inverse of the focal length. A tripod should be sure to avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter ...the total weight of second when it is recommended to hold your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. While taking a picture, hold the camera correctly as shown in the illustrations. For example, 1/50 of second when the focal length...
..., with your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. HOLDING THE CAMERA 29 Camera held horizontally Camera held camera is the inverse of the focal length. A tripod should be sure to avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter ...the total weight of second when it is recommended to hold your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. While taking a picture, hold the camera correctly as shown in the illustrations. For example, 1/50 of second when the focal length...