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... eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as viewing the sun for safe operation, please be sure to smoke. Make sure that small children do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may damage your neck is dangerous.... FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. tery. L WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the...
... eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as viewing the sun for safe operation, please be sure to smoke. Make sure that small children do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may damage your neck is dangerous.... FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. tery. L WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the...
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...Condensation on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to salinity. Compose your camera inspected at points of the camera may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. mulated on the interior or exterior of electrical contact...check for an extended period in temperature difference is a high-precision mecha- PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of fungus. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as...
...Condensation on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to salinity. Compose your camera inspected at points of the camera may be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. mulated on the interior or exterior of electrical contact...check for an extended period in temperature difference is a high-precision mecha- PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for battery leakage, traces of fungus. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as...
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...flash is used in conditions as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the battery is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to the instructions outlined in water... usually cannot be covered under the terms of defects in materials or workmanship. it is one . If the camera ...
...flash is used in conditions as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the battery is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to the instructions outlined in water... usually cannot be covered under the terms of defects in materials or workmanship. it is one . If the camera ...
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O TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 Practical shooting guide 3 Table of the Built-in mid-roll 26 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 27-45 Using the Green Operation Mode... available with various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the camera strap Loading the batteries • When the battery is exhausted Attaching the lens Operating the shutter release button 13-26 13 14 17 18 20 Turning on the power 20 Using ...
O TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 Practical shooting guide 3 Table of the Built-in mid-roll 26 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 27-45 Using the Green Operation Mode... available with various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the camera strap Loading the batteries • When the battery is exhausted Attaching the lens Operating the shutter release button 13-26 13 14 17 18 20 Turning on the power 20 Using ...
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... lenses with the built-in flash 72 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 73 Installing the battery in the Data Back 74 Adjusting the data on the Data Back 75 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 77 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 79 Daylight-sync shooting 81 Slow...-speed-sync shooting 82 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 83 Camera case 85 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 86 Depth of ...
... lenses with the built-in flash 72 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 73 Installing the battery in the Data Back 74 Adjusting the data on the Data Back 75 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 77 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 79 Daylight-sync shooting 81 Slow...-speed-sync shooting 82 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 83 Camera case 85 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 86 Depth of ...
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... the lens 3. Be sure to set . The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to I GM 1 . (See page 28.). Loading the batteries 2. Setting the mode dial a a Set the mode dial to the A position. Positioning the aperture ring 35 00 0 0 0( A 216 118 XIALN3d While holding...the red indexes on the power Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the A position. ( See page 27. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turn the lens to ON. (See page 20.) 5. Turning on the lens and camera. OFF' ON al al a Tv Av...
... the lens 3. Be sure to set . The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to I GM 1 . (See page 28.). Loading the batteries 2. Setting the mode dial a a Set the mode dial to the A position. Positioning the aperture ring 35 00 0 0 0( A 216 118 XIALN3d While holding...the red indexes on the power Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the A position. ( See page 27. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turn the lens to ON. (See page 20.) 5. Turning on the lens and camera. OFF' ON al al a Tv Av...
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matic flash function of the built-in the direction of using the lithium batteries. • Replace the battery at the same time. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in flash. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the arrow to lock it securely. Do not mix bat- BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 3 • When the batteries are replaced, all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching, red-eye reduction flash function and auto- tery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. 3.
matic flash function of the built-in the direction of using the lithium batteries. • Replace the battery at the same time. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in flash. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of the arrow to lock it securely. Do not mix bat- BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 3 • When the batteries are replaced, all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching, red-eye reduction flash function and auto- tery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. 3.
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... flash is fully co charged. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery fn may become warm, but it does not mean the battery is one of the battery's characteristics. it down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be attached to use an external flash together with the built...
... flash is fully co charged. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery fn may become warm, but it does not mean the battery is one of the battery's characteristics. it down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be attached to use an external flash together with the built...
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Select the desired aperture by moving the select switch while depressing the exposure compensation button. • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatures. * When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. o.II M___I. * 0 ,) O SNOIIV)13d0 CSONVA0V 4. 4 u lb XV.1.1413c1 OFF ON NN b.
Select the desired aperture by moving the select switch while depressing the exposure compensation button. • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatures. * When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. o.II M___I. * 0 ,) O SNOIIV)13d0 CSONVA0V 4. 4 u lb XV.1.1413c1 OFF ON NN b.
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... the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be used for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. AF200T, AF220T, AF2807, and AF400T • If the TTL Auto Mode is selected, these flash ...flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes, the power will automatically switch off to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash units. SNOLLV83dO CI30NYACIV III ... 1 100 second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The slower shutter speed varies according to 1 100 second.
... the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be used for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. AF200T, AF220T, AF2807, and AF400T • If the TTL Auto Mode is selected, these flash ...flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes, the power will automatically switch off to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash units. SNOLLV83dO CI30NYACIV III ... 1 100 second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The slower shutter speed varies according to 1 100 second.
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... Filters m 0 Skylight, Cloudy, UV, Y2, 02, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ50/ZX-50,MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ-5/ZX-5, Z-lp/PZ-1P , Z-70/PZ-70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10. • ...number of dedicated accessories are available. The adapters and cord which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera, instead of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA-Battery Pack FG 0 The battery pack which allow the AF220T, AF240FT, AF330FTZ, AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to 2X....
... Filters m 0 Skylight, Cloudy, UV, Y2, 02, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ50/ZX-50,MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ-5/ZX-5, Z-lp/PZ-1P , Z-70/PZ-70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10. • ...number of dedicated accessories are available. The adapters and cord which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera, instead of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA-Battery Pack FG 0 The battery pack which allow the AF220T, AF240FT, AF330FTZ, AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to 2X....
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... ON the main switch. Install the battery. AF frame is improperly installed. Replace the battery. Here are some problems that may be easily remedied. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. P.20 P.14 P.14 P.14 The camera does not focus. P.33 The subject...
... ON the main switch. Install the battery. AF frame is improperly installed. Replace the battery. Here are some problems that may be easily remedied. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. P.20 P.14 P.14 P.14 The camera does not focus. P.33 The subject...
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field. zoom function. charge. The power zoom system does The camera does not have the power Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. Reference P.10,P27,P60 [0] blinks in flash does not The battery is dead. Remedies Attach an A, F, or FA lens. The subject is used. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. Replace the battery. P.51 P.14 P.31 The built-in the viewfinder. Causes A non-A position lens is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte autofocus. 91 Symptoms Pictures are overexposed.
field. zoom function. charge. The power zoom system does The camera does not have the power Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. Reference P.10,P27,P60 [0] blinks in flash does not The battery is dead. Remedies Attach an A, F, or FA lens. The subject is used. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. Replace the battery. P.51 P.14 P.31 The built-in the viewfinder. Causes A non-A position lens is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte autofocus. 91 Symptoms Pictures are overexposed.
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...Film advances automatically to 1st frame after operation Mirror Instant-return mirror with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range 25-800 0 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) rn m Battery Exhaustion Warning Battery exhaustion symbol ['mil] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked;...and Weight 135.0mm(W)x90.5mm(H)x62.5mm(D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.5") 345g( 12.2 oz) body only without batteries Supplied Accessories Hot Shoe Cover F0, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F0, Eye Cup F,,, Finder Cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR...
...Film advances automatically to 1st frame after operation Mirror Instant-return mirror with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range 25-800 0 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) rn m Battery Exhaustion Warning Battery exhaustion symbol ['mil] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked;...and Weight 135.0mm(W)x90.5mm(H)x62.5mm(D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.5") 345g( 12.2 oz) body only without batteries Supplied Accessories Hot Shoe Cover F0, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F0, Eye Cup F,,, Finder Cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR...
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...repair shop_ The manu- Shipping charges are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for dam- WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. Procedure During 12-month...twelve months from other indirect or 0 consequential damages of impact, sand or liquid dam- age, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corro- If your Pentax was purchased outside of charge, and the equipment will be returned to have it will be returned to you ...
...repair shop_ The manu- Shipping charges are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for dam- WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. Procedure During 12-month...twelve months from other indirect or 0 consequential damages of impact, sand or liquid dam- age, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corro- If your Pentax was purchased outside of charge, and the equipment will be returned to have it will be returned to you ...