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...superbly for quick reference while reading this operating manual. Keep the flaps unfolded for the most exacting photographer. Incorporating a broad range of Pentax autofocus photography! The major features of this camera are listed on the front and back flaps in this camera and welcome to your... purchase of sophistication and performance. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with in the built-in flash popped up position Read ...
...superbly for quick reference while reading this operating manual. Keep the flaps unfolded for the most exacting photographer. Incorporating a broad range of Pentax autofocus photography! The major features of this camera are listed on the front and back flaps in this camera and welcome to your... purchase of sophistication and performance. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with in the built-in flash popped up position Read ...
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...diopter 27 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 28-43 Using the Programmed Mode 28 Using the Multi(6)- segment metering mode 30 Using zoom lenses 31 Holding the camera 34 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 35 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 of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for the Built-in RetractableTTL Flash (RTF) 38 •...
...diopter 27 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 28-43 Using the Programmed Mode 28 Using the Multi(6)- segment metering mode 30 Using zoom lenses 31 Holding the camera 34 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 35 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 of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for the Built-in RetractableTTL Flash (RTF) 38 •...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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/PZ-20,Z-70/PZ-70 SFX./SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/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...
... 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/PZ-20,Z-70/PZ-70 SFX./SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/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...
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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 f/2.8 or larger....multi-(6) segment metering mode. The center-weighted metering or Spot metering is used instead of Pentax-F and FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. O*3 0 0 *4 X X x 0 *5 0 0 *5 0 0 0 0 0 F lens EIGF3 0 - Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE ...
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 f/2.8 or larger....multi-(6) segment metering mode. The center-weighted metering or Spot metering is used instead of Pentax-F and FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. O*3 0 0 *4 X X x 0 *5 0 0 *5 0 0 0 0 0 F lens EIGF3 0 - Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Programmed AE ...
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... To remove the lens, turn it 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 lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Clean the contacts with the mount...
... To remove the lens, turn it 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 lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Clean the contacts with the mount...
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Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. - 11 oNsii i ii tr tl il BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) dow, the wider the angle. Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. Telephoto Wide angle (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale win-
Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. - 11 oNsii i ii tr tl il BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) dow, the wider the angle. Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. Telephoto Wide angle (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale win-
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...) (p.43) Automatic flash When the built-in flash is retracted, depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF. or FA- lenses, [i.] will not appear. 7.O Depressing the multi-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the picture. • Keep in mind... than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 73. • Taking a picture while this warning will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when ...
...) (p.43) Automatic flash When the built-in flash is retracted, depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF. or FA- lenses, [i.] will not appear. 7.O Depressing the multi-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the picture. • Keep in mind... than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 73. • Taking a picture while this warning will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when ...
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... is too bright, or use with the lens aperture ring set at a position other than an F or FA series are used . • When the Pentax A5Omm f/1.2 lens is in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is too dark. If both shutter and aperture blink, it means that the exposure... is too dark, choose a large aperture, if available. When lenses other than an FA and F series are used , an approximate aper- when it is depressed halfway. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can...
... is too bright, or use with the lens aperture ring set at a position other than an F or FA series are used . • When the Pentax A5Omm f/1.2 lens is in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is too dark. If both shutter and aperture blink, it means that the exposure... is too dark, choose a large aperture, if available. When lenses other than an FA and F series are used , an approximate aper- when it is depressed halfway. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can...
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...aperture and bar graph will be set other than the A position, the center weighted metering mode will be displayed in the viewfinder. • When lenses other than an F or FA lens is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will appear in - 61 3 BI 11 illpiAA ...the exposure will blink. • In the flash photography, when you can take a picture. When the subject is used . • When using a Pentax A f/1.2 lens with the lens aperture ring set instead of second) position. • When a lens with no approximate aperture indication will blink in the viewfinder...
...aperture and bar graph will be set other than the A position, the center weighted metering mode will be displayed in the viewfinder. • When lenses other than an F or FA lens is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will appear in - 61 3 BI 11 illpiAA ...the exposure will blink. • In the flash photography, when you can take a picture. When the subject is used . • When using a Pentax A f/1.2 lens with the lens aperture ring set instead of second) position. • When a lens with no approximate aperture indication will blink in the viewfinder...
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... length set at 35mm, it will occur when the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.5m. *4 : Vignetting will not occur. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [0 = compatible x = incompatible because of vignetting] SNOLLVII3d0 CMONVAaV Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 x F Zoom 24-50mm f/4 A * 1 FA Zoom...
... length set at 35mm, it will occur when the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.5m. *4 : Vignetting will not occur. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [0 = compatible x = incompatible because of vignetting] SNOLLVII3d0 CMONVAaV Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 x F Zoom 24-50mm f/4 A * 1 FA Zoom...
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a • AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the MZ- 5/ZX-5, Z-70/PZ-70, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10, Z- 1/PZ-1, • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central MM. co) sync flash mode. • ... of dedicated accessories are available. curtain-sync flash mode. 0 • AF330FTZ m A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the guide numbers 14 in meters (ISO100). or Kmount lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in meters (ISO100). The battery pack which allow the...
a • AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the MZ- 5/ZX-5, Z-70/PZ-70, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10, Z- 1/PZ-1, • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central MM. co) sync flash mode. • ... of dedicated accessories are available. curtain-sync flash mode. 0 • AF330FTZ m A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the guide numbers 14 in meters (ISO100). or Kmount lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in meters (ISO100). The battery pack which allow the...
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... length 28mm. The Range Allowed for mechanical considerations. (17) DEPTH OF FIELD 87 Zoom 28-70mm f/4 lens focused at different distances are in focus. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is positioned farther away.
... length 28mm. The Range Allowed for mechanical considerations. (17) DEPTH OF FIELD 87 Zoom 28-70mm f/4 lens focused at different distances are in focus. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is positioned farther away.
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... TTL phase-matching 3 point autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational brightness range: EV-1 to -focus indica- and K-mount lenses are usable. graph(exposure compensation),Over or Under exposure indication in motor with FA zoom lens Viewfinder: Pentaprism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing... information, _a 1 =Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter =0-99 *1 =Built-in panoramic format) Usable Film: 35mm perforated cartridge film. Lens Mount: Pentax KA.F bayonet mount(K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens...
... TTL phase-matching 3 point autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational brightness range: EV-1 to -focus indica- and K-mount lenses are usable. graph(exposure compensation),Over or Under exposure indication in motor with FA zoom lens Viewfinder: Pentaprism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing... information, _a 1 =Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter =0-99 *1 =Built-in panoramic format) Usable Film: 35mm perforated cartridge film. Lens Mount: Pentax KA.F bayonet mount(K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens...