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... inserted with a new one. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is recommended that the camera be inspected every one of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at the same time. lined in flash...
... inserted with a new one. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is recommended that the camera be inspected every one of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at the same time. lined in flash...
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... working parts Flaps For safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for the Built-in RetractableTTL Flash (RTF) 38 • Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 41 • Automatic flash function 43 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 13-27 Attaching the camera strap 13 Loading the batteries 14 • When the battery is exhausted 17 Attaching the lens 18 Using the shutter release button 20 Turning on the power...
... working parts Flaps For safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for the Built-in RetractableTTL Flash (RTF) 38 • Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 41 • Automatic flash function 43 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 13-27 Attaching the camera strap 13 Loading the batteries 14 • When the battery is exhausted 17 Attaching the lens 18 Using the shutter release button 20 Turning on the power...
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...; Focus Lock Function 66 Switching the Metering Mode 68 Turning off the audible PCV signal 70 Advanced operation for the Built-in Retractable TTL Flash (RTF) 71 Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-in flash 73 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 75 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 76 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 78 Daylight-sync shooting 80 Slow-speed-sync shooting 81 ACCESSORIES (OPTION) 82 Camera case 84 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 85...
...; Focus Lock Function 66 Switching the Metering Mode 68 Turning off the audible PCV signal 70 Advanced operation for the Built-in Retractable TTL Flash (RTF) 71 Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-in flash 73 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 75 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 76 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 78 Daylight-sync shooting 80 Slow-speed-sync shooting 81 ACCESSORIES (OPTION) 82 Camera case 84 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 85...
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... cover. Selecting the Autofocus Mode 1) a 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 you obtain the desired composition. (See page 31.) Focus [ C ]] on the subject. f- Focus on the subject and shoot 0 ClD] i/0 • f While looking through the viewfinder, turn the zoom ring to [ AF ]. (See page 35.) 9. Loading film...
... cover. Selecting the Autofocus Mode 1) a 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 you obtain the desired composition. (See page 31.) Focus [ C ]] on the subject. f- Focus on the subject and shoot 0 ClD] i/0 • f While looking through the viewfinder, turn the zoom ring to [ AF ]. (See page 35.) 9. Loading film...
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.../SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30./P3N, P301 LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basic K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K- Pentax FA lenses incorporate new contacts to the camera (A) through (0) with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K. (A) through (E): non-AF (manual-focus) lenses. (E): A screw mount lens can be fitted to ex- change information between the camera and lens for power zoom. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- mount cameras. tacts as...
.../SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30./P3N, P301 LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basic K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K- Pentax FA lenses incorporate new contacts to the camera (A) through (0) with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K. (A) through (E): non-AF (manual-focus) lenses. (E): A screw mount lens can be fitted to ex- change information between the camera and lens for power zoom. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- mount cameras. tacts as...
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...-(6) segment metering mode. f-stop indication FA lens [K,,,,d 0 - Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering Approx. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with...
...-(6) segment metering mode. f-stop indication FA lens [K,,,,d 0 - Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering Approx. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with...
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Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system. 20 (4) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) The shutter release button has two positions. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. Depressing the shutter release button down (first position) (second position) Depressing...
Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system. 20 (4) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) The shutter release button has two positions. Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. Depressing the shutter release button down (first position) (second position) Depressing...
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... film loaded to shade the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. rn • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you use DX-coded films with its operation. If you can set for the first time after purchase, xi open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body...
... film loaded to shade the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. rn • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you use DX-coded films with its operation. If you can set for the first time after purchase, xi open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body...
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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Purpose For easy picture taking, use this mode. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. • See page 56, 58 and 60 for other available exposure modes. (ONIIOOHS) NOILVInd0 OISVEI 28 II.
BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Purpose For easy picture taking, use this mode. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. • See page 56, 58 and 60 for other available exposure modes. (ONIIOOHS) NOILVInd0 OISVEI 28 II.
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When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. • When j blinks in flash, see page 38. • The audible PCV signal can be turned off the center of the AF frame. • Select the Spot AF Mode to IAF]. 1 . For more details on page 50. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. See "HARD-TOAUTOFOCUS...
When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. • When j blinks in flash, see page 38. • The audible PCV signal can be turned off the center of the AF frame. • Select the Spot AF Mode to IAF]. 1 . For more details on page 50. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. See "HARD-TOAUTOFOCUS...
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... details. ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 3. To refocus on , the camera-to the consecutive mode [Cal ], the lens focuses each time you release the shutter. • When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set to -subject distance is fixed (focus lock). While [0] is out of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject. • If the subject is moving too fast, the shutter may not be released if the subject...
... details. ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 3. To refocus on , the camera-to the consecutive mode [Cal ], the lens focuses each time you release the shutter. • When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set to -subject distance is fixed (focus lock). While [0] is out of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject. • If the subject is moving too fast, the shutter may not be released if the subject...
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... flash function is set. Push the flash pop-up button to photograph a subject in low light, or in a backlit situation. 38 (7) BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH (RTF) H BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) I Ay • PEN The Flash-Recommended Indicator If the built-in flash is recommended, the flashrecommended indicator r starts blinking in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button...
... flash function is set. Push the flash pop-up button to photograph a subject in low light, or in a backlit situation. 38 (7) BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH (RTF) H BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) I Ay • PEN The Flash-Recommended Indicator If the built-in flash is recommended, the flashrecommended indicator r starts blinking in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button...
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... External Flash cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. 39 Flash effective range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is shot at the Programmed AE Mode. Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. • If the Built-In flash is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2.8 f/3.5,f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective...
... External Flash cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. 39 Flash effective range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is shot at the Programmed AE Mode. Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. • If the Built-In flash is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2.8 f/3.5,f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective...
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... AF240FT) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode. 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 2. Turn ON the flash. 3. Ensure that the flash is fully charged. 5. Proceed as using the built -in flash were being used. • When the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on a tripod with the built-in flash is popped up . When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down...
... AF240FT) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode. 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit. 2. Turn ON the flash. 3. Ensure that the flash is fully charged. 5. Proceed as using the built -in flash were being used. • When the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on a tripod with the built-in flash is popped up . When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down...
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... Auto Flash Mode will automatically switche off to save battery power. The aperture value will also be used for about 5 minutes, the power will be set automatically even if the flash is selected, these flash units can be fixed but will restart charging of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The slower shutter speed varies according to 1/100 of second. However, when a non-autofocus lens...
... Auto Flash Mode will automatically switche off to save battery power. The aperture value will also be used for about 5 minutes, the power will be set automatically even if the flash is selected, these flash units can be fixed but will restart charging of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The slower shutter speed varies according to 1/100 of second. However, when a non-autofocus lens...
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... AF330FTZ in the trailing-shutter curtain sync. Control Sync Flash Mode. 2. Do not combine an accessory with Type E. (refer to 1/100 of Flash Function on Pentax dedicated flash units When the built-in flash) : 2 (dedicated flash unit). Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then shoot. • The ratio of the amount of flash light is in use, the shutter speed will be operated with the built-in...
... AF330FTZ in the trailing-shutter curtain sync. Control Sync Flash Mode. 2. Do not combine an accessory with Type E. (refer to 1/100 of Flash Function on Pentax dedicated flash units When the built-in flash) : 2 (dedicated flash unit). Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then shoot. • The ratio of the amount of flash light is in use, the shutter speed will be operated with the built-in...
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... a picture. in the viewfinder blinks, a correct expo- Priority AE Mode. 2. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. ommended to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. Select an appropriate shutter speed(slower than 1/100 of a foreground subject against a dimly-lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 4MMII MN= 3. z 0 m • In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use...
... a picture. in the viewfinder blinks, a correct expo- Priority AE Mode. 2. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. ommended to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. Select an appropriate shutter speed(slower than 1/100 of a foreground subject against a dimly-lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 4MMII MN= 3. z 0 m • In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use...
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... focus. Use the focus-lock technique or focus manually using the matte field. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. Turn ON the drive mode switch. LCD panel. 0 No battery has been installed. Turn ON the drive mode switch. AF frame is dead. P.66 P.47 The drive mode switch is too close. Install the battery properly. P.36 The subject is set to Set the exposure...
... focus. Use the focus-lock technique or focus manually using the matte field. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. Turn ON the drive mode switch. LCD panel. 0 No battery has been installed. Turn ON the drive mode switch. AF frame is dead. P.66 P.47 The drive mode switch is too close. Install the battery properly. P.36 The subject is set to Set the exposure...
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...=Metered Manual Mode, [ bu =Bulb-Mode, Film speed= 6 - 6400, ISO indication, [ --Film status information, _a 1 =Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter =0-99 *1 =Built-in Manual Exposure Mode, 1 expo- and K-mount lenses are usable. Autofocus is lit, Bar . IMO SPECIFICATIONS Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax mount lenses. tor (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication 1 is possible using shutter release button, Focus t2n7 Power Zoom...
...=Metered Manual Mode, [ bu =Bulb-Mode, Film speed= 6 - 6400, ISO indication, [ --Film status information, _a 1 =Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter =0-99 *1 =Built-in Manual Exposure Mode, 1 expo- and K-mount lenses are usable. Autofocus is lit, Bar . IMO SPECIFICATIONS Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax mount lenses. tor (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication 1 is possible using shutter release button, Focus t2n7 Power Zoom...
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... secondary mirror Film Loading: Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed, Film information window is provided Film Wind & Rewind: Auto wind/rewind by depressing of shutter release button, Operation confirmation: By audible PCV signals. no indication on the LCD panel, mid-roll rewind button will rewind film in 0.5EV step increments Flash : Series-control, Retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number:11 (ISO100/m), Illumination angle cov- ers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speed in...
... secondary mirror Film Loading: Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed, Film information window is provided Film Wind & Rewind: Auto wind/rewind by depressing of shutter release button, Operation confirmation: By audible PCV signals. no indication on the LCD panel, mid-roll rewind button will rewind film in 0.5EV step increments Flash : Series-control, Retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number:11 (ISO100/m), Illumination angle cov- ers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speed in...