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... yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to store batteries out of the reach of children. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this... inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for an extended period may damage your neck is danger of the...
... yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to store batteries out of the reach of children. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this... inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for an extended period may damage your neck is danger of the...
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...camera may be caused by water, dirt or dust at points of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to hit solid objects. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Should the camera get wet from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may...in a place with your finger or any changes in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the extreme edges of safety at a Pentax service center. Also check for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with good dry air circulation to strong vibrations, shock or...
...camera may be caused by water, dirt or dust at points of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to hit solid objects. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Should the camera get wet from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may...in a place with your finger or any changes in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the extreme edges of safety at a Pentax service center. Also check for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with good dry air circulation to strong vibrations, shock or...
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... • The temperature range at the same time. If such an accident should be covered under the terms of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at which this camera functions properly is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to 14"F). • A camera which has been submerged in flash is faulty; "... period, or is recommended that the camera be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot...
... • The temperature range at the same time. If such an accident should be covered under the terms of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at which this camera functions properly is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to 14"F). • A camera which has been submerged in flash is faulty; "... period, or is recommended that the camera be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot...
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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 the Data ...; Automatic flash function 45 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 27 Setting...
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 the Data ...; Automatic flash function 45 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 27 Setting...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...-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 : Exposure compensation (p.68) : Audible PCV signal (p.69) CI__- 20 : Film status information (p.24,25) : Exposure counter (p.24) and Exposure compensation...
...-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 : Exposure compensation (p.68) : Audible PCV signal (p.69) CI__- 20 : Film status information (p.24,25) : Exposure counter (p.24) and Exposure compensation...
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...ture ring to ON. (See page 20.) 5. OFF' ON al al a Tv Av J S ide the main switch to the A position. ( See page 27. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 4. Be sure to set . Attaching the lens 3. Setting the mode dial... a a Set the mode dial to the A position. Turn the lens to the markings ( , -) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the power Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to I GM...
...ture ring to ON. (See page 20.) 5. OFF' ON al al a Tv Av J S ide the main switch to the A position. ( See page 27. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 18.) 4. Be sure to set . Attaching the lens 3. Setting the mode dial... a a Set the mode dial to the A position. Turn the lens to the markings ( , -) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the power Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to I GM...
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equivalent as shown in the illustration. Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR2) or coin, etc. (2) LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 2 I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1. Open the battery chamber cover by using a 2. as shown in the illustration.
equivalent as shown in the illustration. Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR2) or coin, etc. (2) LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 2 I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1. Open the battery chamber cover by using a 2. as shown in the illustration.
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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- Do not mix bat- 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.
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- Do not mix bat- 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.
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...times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 7 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION 4 IEMN OFF ON r-- Battery Life itsimi 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 flash 100 0i) of the ...
...times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 7 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION 4 IEMN OFF ON r-- Battery Life itsimi 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 flash 100 0i) of the ...
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.... ON cal 14 ' , Am' off Q__ • When the low battery warning [4=0 ] starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released and all indicators in the viewfinder disappear. It may cause explosion or overheating. * Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [4=0] appears on the LCD panel to warn you. See page...
.... ON cal 14 ' , Am' off Q__ • When the low battery warning [4=0 ] starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released and all indicators in the viewfinder disappear. It may cause explosion or overheating. * Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [4=0] appears on the LCD panel to warn you. See page...
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...". • When the shutter is released, the bar mark [- ] in the chart. • [ M on the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the battery may be difficult to indicate that no data will be imprinted. • If there is imprinting, the data may need replacing. Year Month Day I t 12...Day Year The DATE model records data information on your photograph, try to avoid brightly-colored subject in the illustration, the mode on a 3V lithium battery. (6) USING THE DATA BACK MEM If you expose. At each frame that corner. • To adjust the data, see page 74. •...
...". • When the shutter is released, the bar mark [- ] in the chart. • [ M on the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the battery may be difficult to indicate that no data will be imprinted. • If there is imprinting, the data may need replacing. Year Month Day I t 12...Day Year The DATE model records data information on your photograph, try to avoid brightly-colored subject in the illustration, the mode on a 3V lithium battery. (6) USING THE DATA BACK MEM If you expose. At each frame that corner. • To adjust the data, see page 74. •...
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... flash together with the built-in O flash, see the flash connections on page 77. m-O0 • With the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery fn may become warm, but it is faulty; Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. If you would like to the...
... flash together with the built-in O flash, see the flash connections on page 77. m-O0 • With the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery fn may become warm, but it is faulty; Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. If you would like to the...
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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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... panel becomes weak or invisible. The battery will last for approx. 3 years. 1. Ensure that the battery has not been installed properly or the battery voltage is too low. • After the battery is not loaded. 2. Replace the old battery with a new battery with a phillips head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover. 3. side facing up. 4. Replace...
... panel becomes weak or invisible. The battery will last for approx. 3 years. 1. Ensure that the battery has not been installed properly or the battery voltage is too low. • After the battery is not loaded. 2. Replace the old battery with a new battery with a phillips head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover. 3. side facing up. 4. Replace...
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... In the Picture Mode, Shutter-Priority AE, or AperturePriority AE, the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be fixed but will automatically switch off to save battery power. The slower shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length only when an F or FA lens is in use. • The AF500FTZ... flash units can be set automatically even if the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. However, when a non-autofocus lens (A -lens) is in use . • Multiple flash burst on the LCD panel only when an A, F, or FA ...
... In the Picture Mode, Shutter-Priority AE, or AperturePriority AE, the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be fixed but will automatically switch off to save battery power. The slower shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length only when an F or FA lens is in use. • The AF500FTZ... flash units can be set automatically even if the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. However, when a non-autofocus lens (A -lens) is in use . • Multiple flash burst on the LCD panel only when an A, F, or FA ...
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..., 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. • Magnifier F8 A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the ...Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 22 in 0m-a sizes of using the lithium batteries. It features the bounce-flash. • Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Extension Cord F5P and Off-Camera-Shoe Adapter. Each filter is able to switch ...
..., 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. • Magnifier F8 A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the ...Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 22 in 0m-a sizes of using the lithium batteries. It features the bounce-flash. • Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Extension Cord F5P and Off-Camera-Shoe Adapter. Each filter is able to switch ...
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... and their remedies. 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. The main switch is too close. Replace the battery. Set the mode dial to -subject distance. P.73 Self-timer mode is difficult...
... and their remedies. 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. The main switch is too close. Replace the battery. Set the mode dial to -subject distance. P.73 Self-timer mode is difficult...
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Reference P.10,P27,P60 [0] blinks in flash does not The battery is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte autofocus. field. P.51 P.14 P.31 The subject is dead. The built-in the viewfinder. Replace the battery. The power zoom system does The camera does not have the power Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. 91 Symptoms Pictures are overexposed. Causes A non-A position lens is used. Remedies Attach an A, F, or FA lens. zoom function. charge.
Reference P.10,P27,P60 [0] blinks in flash does not The battery is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte autofocus. field. P.51 P.14 P.31 The subject is dead. The built-in the viewfinder. Replace the battery. The power zoom system does The camera does not have the power Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. 91 Symptoms Pictures are overexposed. Causes A non-A position lens is used. Remedies Attach an A, F, or FA lens. zoom function. charge.
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bayonet mount . Built-in OFF position Lens Mount Pentax K.. SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus. DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400 Picture Mode Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode. non-DX coded ..., Field of view:92'0, Magnification 0.77i with AF coupler, lens information contacts.: Compatible Lens Pentax , and IC lenses are usable. posure compensation indication, External LCD panel Indication M I Metered Manual Mode, AO Green Operation Mode, I Exposure compen- Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, I PCV signal indication, I di I X Portrait Program Mode,...
bayonet mount . Built-in OFF position Lens Mount Pentax K.. SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus. DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400 Picture Mode Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode. non-DX coded ..., Field of view:92'0, Magnification 0.77i with AF coupler, lens information contacts.: Compatible Lens Pentax , and IC lenses are usable. posure compensation indication, External LCD panel Indication M I Metered Manual Mode, AO Green Operation Mode, I Exposure compen- Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, I PCV signal indication, I di I X Portrait Program Mode,...