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...,43.70) 0 Back cover release lever (p.22) 0 Mid-roll rewind button (p.26) 00 Focus mode switch (p.35,47) Mirror Oi AF coupler O Power supply contact 0 Lens mount index (p.18) 00 Lens information contact Lens lock button (p.19) tki r.
...,43.70) 0 Back cover release lever (p.22) 0 Mid-roll rewind button (p.26) 00 Focus mode switch (p.35,47) Mirror Oi AF coupler O Power supply contact 0 Lens mount index (p.18) 00 Lens information contact Lens lock button (p.19) tki r.
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... chemicals are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may come in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may cut off...for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with great care. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact...
... chemicals are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may come in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may cut off...for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with great care. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact...
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... a portrait when the subject is not in the Autofocus frame. p.80 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. p.80 c4,_] Zooming the lens 1 Making a subject larger or smaller. 1 p.31 di Taking pictures of a fast moving subject. p.37,58 Taking a horizontally dynamic panoramic picture. •••p.52 Taking...
... a portrait when the subject is not in the Autofocus frame. p.80 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. p.80 c4,_] Zooming the lens 1 Making a subject larger or smaller. 1 p.31 di Taking pictures of a fast moving subject. p.37,58 Taking a horizontally dynamic panoramic picture. •••p.52 Taking...
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...Taking a picture 36 Basic operation for battery 2 LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Cameras and lens mounts 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I . 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 21 Film loading 22 Unloading film 25 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter 27...
...Taking a picture 36 Basic operation for battery 2 LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Cameras and lens mounts 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I . 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 21 Film loading 22 Unloading film 25 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter 27...
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... the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Set the drive mode switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 3. Attaching the lens O ICI OP Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the markings ( . ) in the battery chamber. (...See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the power IQ P While holding down the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens aper ture ring to the A ] position. (See page 29.) While holding down the shutter dial lock button, turn the shutter dial to [ A ] . (See page...
... the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Set the drive mode switch to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 3. Attaching the lens O ICI OP Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the markings ( . ) in the battery chamber. (...See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the power IQ P While holding down the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens aper ture ring to the A ] position. (See page 29.) While holding down the shutter dial lock button, turn the shutter dial to [ A ] . (See page...
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... to the camera (A) through (0) with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K. (A) through (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K- CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type (A) KAF2-mount Pentax-FA lens (B) KAF-mount (C) KA mount Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model MZ-5/ZX-5,Z-1p/PZ-1,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20...
... to the camera (A) through (0) with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K. (A) through (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K- CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type (A) KAF2-mount Pentax-FA lens (B) KAF-mount (C) KA mount Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model MZ-5/ZX-5,Z-1p/PZ-1,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20...
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... of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. O*3 0 x x X x 0 *5 0 O*5 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [KA] x O* 1 O*3 0 X X x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x M lens [K] x O * 1 O*3 0 x X X x x 0 X 0 x 0 x *6 x S lens [Screw] X x x 0 x x X X x 0 X 0 x 0 x *6 x Notes: * 1. f-stop indication FA lens [K,,,,d 0 - Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI) *2 (with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F and FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Lenses with Matte field...
... of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. O*3 0 x x X x 0 *5 0 O*5 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [KA] x O* 1 O*3 0 X X x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x M lens [K] x O * 1 O*3 0 x X X x x 0 X 0 x 0 x *6 x S lens [Screw] X x x 0 x x X X x 0 X 0 x 0 x *6 x Notes: * 1. f-stop indication FA lens [K,,,,d 0 - Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI) *2 (with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F and FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Lenses with Matte field...
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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) MED 4 0 Av 4. Actual battery life and perfo mance may be different if a lens is given as an example and may vary drastically depending on usage of Autofocus, Power zoom and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of ...-exposure film rolls General existing light photography about 120 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the time) about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions.
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) MED 4 0 Av 4. Actual battery life and perfo mance may be different if a lens is given as an example and may vary drastically depending on usage of Autofocus, Power zoom and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of ...-exposure film rolls General existing light photography about 120 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the time) about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions.
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Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's drive mode switch in the ... optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. O Qprionocipoof) 1. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1 CD (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 2 45- Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the [ L I position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory.
Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's drive mode switch in the ... optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. O Qprionocipoof) 1. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1 CD (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 2 45- Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the [ L I position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory.
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...; We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to set the lens down with a soft, dry cloth. * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the electrical system. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing... 3 I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4;3 0 DO rl O O O O Cz, O 00 rl zz, OC O 3. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and...
...; We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to set the lens down with a soft, dry cloth. * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the electrical system. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing... 3 I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4;3 0 DO rl O O O O Cz, O 00 rl zz, OC O 3. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and...
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... ring to the [A] position as shown in the same manner. • [ P ] appears on the lens. The lens aperture ring can be released from [ A ] in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel to indicate...
... ring to the [A] position as shown in the same manner. • [ P ] appears on the lens. The lens aperture ring can be released from [ A ] in the illustration. • To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel to indicate...
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... metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to [H. • When a lens other difficult lighting conditions. Light values are measured in six zones within the image field, enabling an optional exposure to automatically compensate for... high-contrast and other than an A, F or FA lens is attached, use either center-weighted metering or spot metering. The multi-segment metering mode cannot be made under a variety of normal...
... metering, the camera records the brightness in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to [H. • When a lens other difficult lighting conditions. Light values are measured in six zones within the image field, enabling an optional exposure to automatically compensate for... high-contrast and other than an A, F or FA lens is attached, use either center-weighted metering or spot metering. The multi-segment metering mode cannot be made under a variety of normal...
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z G) 15 5 2 [PENTAX 28-80 nD3 0000 rr56 pan a A221611T4V5\A- 31 Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. MAIM 3 PENTAX 28-70 X 30 ci 0 m 000 yA A 22 16 8 5.66 0 z 0 113 X Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject ap- 0 0 pear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes -4 the subject appear smaller (wide angle).
z G) 15 5 2 [PENTAX 28-80 nD3 0000 rr56 pan a A221611T4V5\A- 31 Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. MAIM 3 PENTAX 28-70 X 30 ci 0 m 000 yA A 22 16 8 5.66 0 z 0 113 X Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject ap- 0 0 pear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes -4 the subject appear smaller (wide angle).
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... zoom ring forward until the words [POWER ZOOM] appear beneath the power zoom ring. 2. Turning it to focus the subject. At an in use, the lens automatically retracts to its shortest physical length. -• Turning the power zoom ring fully to [ L ] while a Pentax-FA zoom lens is attached, three zooming speeds are available.
... zoom ring forward until the words [POWER ZOOM] appear beneath the power zoom ring. 2. Turning it to focus the subject. At an in use, the lens automatically retracts to its shortest physical length. -• Turning the power zoom ring fully to [ L ] while a Pentax-FA zoom lens is attached, three zooming speeds are available.
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a table, tree, or a wall for instance. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on a solid object - While taking a... button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred.) • To reduce camera shake, support your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. (4) HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) For best results, be...
a table, tree, or a wall for instance. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on a solid object - While taking a... button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred.) • To reduce camera shake, support your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. (4) HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) For best results, be...
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(5) SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE GM a amfolmn ao VJ 5 0 m 0 Set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. 2 I • For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [AF]. When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. • See page 47 for manual focusing.
(5) SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE GM a amfolmn ao VJ 5 0 m 0 Set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. 2 I • For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [AF]. When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. • See page 47 for manual focusing.
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... "HARD-TOAUTOFOCUS" on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other objects. The focus indicator j 0] blinks when the camera is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. See page 65. • When the shutter release button is not able to autofocus. .36 (6) TAKING A PICTURE (9N1100HS) NC/ID/113d° OISV9...
... "HARD-TOAUTOFOCUS" on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other objects. The focus indicator j 0] blinks when the camera is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. See page 65. • When the shutter release button is not able to autofocus. .36 (6) TAKING A PICTURE (9N1100HS) NC/ID/113d° OISV9...
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... focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to maintain sharp focus on , the camera-to-subject distance is set 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 the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5.
... focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to maintain sharp focus on , the camera-to-subject distance is set 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 the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5.
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... on the LCD panel. When it is depressed halfway down , [ ] also appears in the viewfinder. • When the built-in flash is used, using the lens hood is not recommended as it from flash, causing vignetting in a backlit situation. Delete it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the...
... on the LCD panel. When it is depressed halfway down , [ ] also appears in the viewfinder. • When the built-in flash is used, using the lens hood is not recommended as it from flash, causing vignetting in a backlit situation. Delete it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the...
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... the Built-in flash popped-up, an External Flash cannot be attached to use an external flash together with ISO 100 (400) film used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2.8 f/3.5,f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6-18.4ft) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8- 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6-15.7ft) approx. 0.7...approx. 0.7 - 2.0m (0.7- 4.0m) 2.3 - 6.6ft (2.3-13.1ft) The effective range of the flash depends on the maximum aperture of the lens in flash, see the flash connections on page 76. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. After ...
... the Built-in flash popped-up, an External Flash cannot be attached to use an external flash together with ISO 100 (400) film used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2.8 f/3.5,f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6-18.4ft) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8- 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6-15.7ft) approx. 0.7...approx. 0.7 - 2.0m (0.7- 4.0m) 2.3 - 6.6ft (2.3-13.1ft) The effective range of the flash depends on the maximum aperture of the lens in flash, see the flash connections on page 76. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. After ...