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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 1 OCIIITAX 0/ 0of Coa O Select switch O Shutter release button O LCD panel (p.6) O Main switch (p.20) O Hot shoe (p.77) O Built-in flash (p.37) O Flash pop-up button (p.38) O Mode dial O Drive mode switch (p.47) CD Strap lug (p.13) Release socket (p.67) • Multi-function button (p.42,69) ® Back cover release lever (p.22) D Mid-roll rewind button (p.26) O Focus mode switch (p.33,49) (I) Mirror ffi AF coupler eO Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.19) O Lens mount index (p.18)
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 1 OCIIITAX 0/ 0of Coa O Select switch O Shutter release button O LCD panel (p.6) O Main switch (p.20) O Hot shoe (p.77) O Built-in flash (p.37) O Flash pop-up button (p.38) O Mode dial O Drive mode switch (p.47) CD Strap lug (p.13) Release socket (p.67) • Multi-function button (p.42,69) ® Back cover release lever (p.22) D Mid-roll rewind button (p.26) O Focus mode switch (p.33,49) (I) Mirror ffi AF coupler eO Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.19) O Lens mount index (p.18)
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Be particularly careful with the flash around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may damage your neck is dangerous. Be careful not ... attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the battery in serious injury to smoke. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as viewing the sun for an extended period may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become exposed...
Be particularly careful with the flash around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may damage your neck is dangerous. Be careful not ... attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the battery in serious injury to smoke. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as viewing the sun for an extended period may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become exposed...
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...outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. If the difficulty is one . it is caused as... on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the built-in flash is used for an important photographic session, it is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is faulty; Damage of any other ...
...outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. If the difficulty is one . it is caused as... on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the built-in flash is used for an important photographic session, it is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is faulty; Damage of any other ...
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p.43 Automatic Flash Functions. pA5 Taking a picture in the shadow. p.82 Zooming the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.66 p.82 Others • Imprinting the data on the ... in a open place such as a church or reception hall. PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE MIN Focusing Focus on a picture. p.36 Changing the in low light situations. p.62 Flash photography Taking a picture in -focus range. p.37 Minimized the red-eye effect. p.30 Exposure modes Taking a picture with the main subject in the shade. p.56...
p.43 Automatic Flash Functions. pA5 Taking a picture in the shadow. p.82 Zooming the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.66 p.82 Others • Imprinting the data on the ... in a open place such as a church or reception hall. PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE MIN Focusing Focus on a picture. p.36 Changing the in low light situations. p.62 Flash photography Taking a picture in -focus range. p.37 Minimized the red-eye effect. p.30 Exposure modes Taking a picture with the main subject in the shade. p.56...
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... the power 20 Using the Data Back 21 Film loading 22 Unloading film 25 • Rewinding a film in Retractable TTL Flash (RTF) 37 • Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 43 • Automatic flash function 45 O TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your...
... the power 20 Using the Data Back 21 Film loading 22 Unloading film 25 • Rewinding a film in Retractable TTL Flash (RTF) 37 • Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 43 • Automatic flash function 45 O TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your...
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...Exposure Compensation 68 Turning off the audible PCV signal 69 Advanced operation for the Built-in Retractable Flash (RTF) 70 • Compatibility of F and FA 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...
...Exposure Compensation 68 Turning off the audible PCV signal 69 Advanced operation for the Built-in Retractable Flash (RTF) 70 • Compatibility of F and FA 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...
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...) at] : Portrait Program Mode (p.56) : Landscape Program Mode (p.57) : Close-up Program Mode (p.58) : Action Program Mode (p.59) : Flash information (p.37,38) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.43) 'J A : Automatic flash function information (p.45) (Smart flash information) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.73) Tv 2000 : Shutter speed Av 22 : Battery exhaustion warning (p.17) : Aperture value...
...) at] : Portrait Program Mode (p.56) : Landscape Program Mode (p.57) : Close-up Program Mode (p.58) : Action Program Mode (p.59) : Flash information (p.37,38) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.43) 'J A : Automatic flash function information (p.45) (Smart flash information) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.73) Tv 2000 : Shutter speed Av 22 : Battery exhaustion warning (p.17) : Aperture value...
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... , Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(2)-segment metering FA lens _K., *1 *5 - Function Lens .Mount type. F lens _K.,, *1 , , *5 A lens [K.: x *3 *5 M lens [lc_...
... , Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(2)-segment metering FA lens _K., *1 *5 - Function Lens .Mount type. F lens _K.,, *1 , , *5 A lens [K.: x *3 *5 M lens [lc_...
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Do not mix bat- tery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. 3. 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. 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- matic flash function of the built-in the direction of using the lithium batteries. • Replace the battery at the same time.
Do not mix bat- tery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. 3. 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. 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- matic flash function of the built-in the direction of using the lithium batteries. • Replace the battery at the same time.
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...Flash and external conditions such as shown above is displayed when the mode dial is set at 10 , 14 General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography (using flash ...24 exposure film rolls at 20 C. 68 F General existing light photography about 100 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography ( using 24 exposure film rolls at CM without a lens attached. a %. ...about 15 rolls about 7 rolls about 8 hours Battery Life using flash 100 0i) of the times) about 25 rolls about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 2...
...Flash and external conditions such as shown above is displayed when the mode dial is set at 10 , 14 General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography (using flash ...24 exposure film rolls at 20 C. 68 F General existing light photography about 100 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography ( using 24 exposure film rolls at CM without a lens attached. a %. ...about 15 rolls about 7 rolls about 8 hours Battery Life using flash 100 0i) of the times) about 25 rolls about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 2...
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... 69. • During autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be turned OFF. subject distance. C) The subject is out of the built-in flash, see page 37. • The audible PCV Signal can be obstructed with your finger off the shutter release button. While [0] is on the built...-in flash is too close. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode ...
... 69. • During autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be turned OFF. subject distance. C) The subject is out of the built-in flash, see page 37. • The audible PCV Signal can be obstructed with your finger off the shutter release button. While [0] is on the built...-in flash is too close. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode ...
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... photograph a subject in low light, or in a backlit situation. (7) BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH (RTF) Li 1 In L A 8 Alt 4 3.Tv3o AA ° fr j;1414/ 1 v` The Flash-Recommended Indicator If the built-in flash is recommended, the flashrecommended indicator [i.] starts blinking in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the...
... photograph a subject in low light, or in a backlit situation. (7) BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH (RTF) Li 1 In L A 8 Alt 4 3.Tv3o AA ° fr j;1414/ 1 v` The Flash-Recommended Indicator If the built-in flash is recommended, the flashrecommended indicator [i.] starts blinking in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the...
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... si Using the built-in the picture corners. Delete it indicates that the automatic flash function is depressed half- When it is fully charged, appears on the LCD panel, it from the flash, causing vignetting in flash If 5A ] is displayed on the LCD panel. I Tv 30 Av 4.5 ...a__! Push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. • The built-in flash starts charging automatically. When the shutter release button is set...
... si Using the built-in the picture corners. Delete it indicates that the automatic flash function is depressed half- When it is fully charged, appears on the LCD panel, it from the flash, causing vignetting in flash If 5A ] is displayed on the LCD panel. I Tv 30 Av 4.5 ...a__! Push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. • The built-in flash starts charging automatically. When the shutter release button is set...
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... pressing it down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be attached to use an external flash together with the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery fn may become warm, but it is one of the battery's characteristics. it does not mean the battery is ...fully co charged. • If the built-in O flash, see the flash connections on page 77. (0 4 OO O 0 39 2. m-O0 • With the built-in flash poppep-up, an external flash cannot be released until the flash is faulty; If you would like to the hot shoe.
... pressing it down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be attached to use an external flash together with the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery fn may become warm, but it is one of the battery's characteristics. it does not mean the battery is ...fully co charged. • If the built-in O flash, see the flash connections on page 77. (0 4 OO O 0 39 2. m-O0 • With the built-in flash poppep-up, an external flash cannot be released until the flash is faulty; If you would like to the hot shoe.
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When a subject is in use . ON11OOHS NOllY83dO OISV8 Flash effective range in the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) is used , see vignetting in the picture corners. When any other exposure mode is set ... . approx. 0.7 - 2.8m 0.7- 4.0m 2.3 - 9.2ft 2.3-13.1ft ' approx. 0.7 - 2.4m ' 0.7- 4.0m 2.3 - 7.9ft ' 2.3-13.1ft approx. 0.7 - 2.0m • 0.7- 4.0m' 2 3 - 6.6ft • 2.3-13 lft The effective range of the flash depends on the maxi mum aperture of the lens is shot at a distance closer than 0.7m 2.6ft the correct exposure cannot be obtained, and you...
When a subject is in use . ON11OOHS NOllY83dO OISV8 Flash effective range in the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) is used , see vignetting in the picture corners. When any other exposure mode is set ... . approx. 0.7 - 2.8m 0.7- 4.0m 2.3 - 9.2ft 2.3-13.1ft ' approx. 0.7 - 2.4m ' 0.7- 4.0m 2.3 - 7.9ft ' 2.3-13.1ft approx. 0.7 - 2.0m • 0.7- 4.0m' 2 3 - 6.6ft • 2.3-13 lft The effective range of the flash depends on the maxi mum aperture of the lens is shot at a distance closer than 0.7m 2.6ft the correct exposure cannot be obtained, and you...
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41 Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is used , this warning will blink in the viewfinder and on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 72. • Taking a picture while this warning is depressed halfway down. or FA- lens, 14 ] will not appear. (ONIIOOHS) NOI1V83dO OISVEI For more details on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the picture. • When lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F-
41 Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is used , this warning will blink in the viewfinder and on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 72. • Taking a picture while this warning is depressed halfway down. or FA- lens, 14 ] will not appear. (ONIIOOHS) NOI1V83dO OISVEI For more details on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the picture. • When lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F-
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...Red -eye reduct on the LCD panel switches as shown in fiash popped up At each press of the multi-function button, the flash a mode on Automatic flash (Smart flash) ON and OFF. If any other mode is retracted, depressing the multi-function button switches the audible PCV signal =MN , MINN.... • The Automatic flash function will be set. • When the built-in flash is set, the Redeye reduction or Forced emission mode will be set only with the 0 0 built-in the chart....
...Red -eye reduct on the LCD panel switches as shown in fiash popped up At each press of the multi-function button, the flash a mode on Automatic flash (Smart flash) ON and OFF. If any other mode is retracted, depressing the multi-function button switches the audible PCV signal =MN , MINN.... • The Automatic flash function will be set. • When the built-in flash is set, the Redeye reduction or Forced emission mode will be set only with the 0 0 built-in the chart....
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... to cancel With the built-in turn reduces the red-eye effect. Then the main flash is released which reduces the red-eye phenomenon utilizing preflash. m Tv 3o Av 4.m 0_1' 0 z How to activate the flash. 0 2. Depress the multi-function button until I ID I appears on the LCD panel...$0; function button until I lo I disappears from LCD panel. 2 Red eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the diameter of the pupil of the eye. Push the flash pop-up , depress the multi- In this mode, the preflash is discharged just ...
... to cancel With the built-in turn reduces the red-eye effect. Then the main flash is released which reduces the red-eye phenomenon utilizing preflash. m Tv 3o Av 4.m 0_1' 0 z How to activate the flash. 0 2. Depress the multi-function button until I ID I appears on the LCD panel...$0; function button until I lo I disappears from LCD panel. 2 Red eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the diameter of the pupil of the eye. Push the flash pop-up , depress the multi- In this mode, the preflash is discharged just ...
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...light condition or by taking the photo in the retina of the built-in flash popped-up. If multi-function button is disregarded. tion cannot be reduced by shooting with flash in the print. When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in... a dark environment often causes a subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the LCD m panel is de...
...light condition or by taking the photo in the retina of the built-in flash popped-up. If multi-function button is disregarded. tion cannot be reduced by shooting with flash in the print. When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in... a dark environment often causes a subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the LCD m panel is de...
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.... SA disappears from the LCD panel. Push the flash pop-up position. How to activate the flash. 2. 2 OFF ON 7 Ottaa 1,1,3 Tv 3o Av4.5 AUTOMATIC FLASH FUNCTION SMART FLASH FUNCTION' This is a convenient built-in flash mode that the flash discharges only when it is necessary even if the flash is in the popped-up button to set...
.... SA disappears from the LCD panel. Push the flash pop-up position. How to activate the flash. 2. 2 OFF ON 7 Ottaa 1,1,3 Tv 3o Av4.5 AUTOMATIC FLASH FUNCTION SMART FLASH FUNCTION' This is a convenient built-in flash mode that the flash discharges only when it is necessary even if the flash is in the popped-up button to set...