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... for difficulties resulting from the use . 4--- Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for quick reference while reading this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! Keep the flaps unfolded for the most exacting photographer_ Read this manual Operation direction Automatic...
... for difficulties resulting from the use . 4--- Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for quick reference while reading this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! Keep the flaps unfolded for the most exacting photographer_ Read this manual Operation direction Automatic...
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... not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to smoke. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become hot or begin to the equipment. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, ...other reason, as there is dangerous. Also, do not get the strap caught around infants. • Never try to follow precautions given on this camera for an extended period may hurt them. Make sure that small children do not dispose of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your...
... not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to smoke. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become hot or begin to the equipment. L CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, ...other reason, as there is dangerous. Also, do not get the strap caught around infants. • Never try to follow precautions given on this camera for an extended period may hurt them. Make sure that small children do not dispose of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your...
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...difference is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it to remove dust accu- PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from the bag until temperature has stabilized. •... Regular size color prints may be assessed. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic ...
...difference is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it to remove dust accu- PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from the bag until temperature has stabilized. •... Regular size color prints may be assessed. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic ...
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...an important photographic session, it is recommended that the camera be inspected everyone or two years. it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this camera functions properly is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance,... FOR BATTERY USAGE Other precautions • The temperature range at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at which this product in an industrial or commercial application may...
...an important photographic session, it is recommended that the camera be inspected everyone or two years. it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this camera functions properly is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance,... FOR BATTERY USAGE Other precautions • The temperature range at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be repaired at which this product in an industrial or commercial application may...
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... (SHOOTING) 27-45 Using the Green Operation Mode 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom lenses 30 Holding the Camera 32 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 33 Taking a picture 34 • Focus Lock Function 36 Basic operation of contents 4 LCD panel ...indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions 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...
... (SHOOTING) 27-45 Using the Green Operation Mode 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom lenses 30 Holding the Camera 32 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 33 Taking a picture 34 • Focus Lock Function 36 Basic operation of contents 4 LCD panel ...indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... to the A position. ( See page 27. The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to the A position. Turning on the lens and camera. Positioning the aperture ring 35 00 0 0 0( A 216 118 XIALN3d While holding down the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens aper ture ring to the markings...
... to the A position. ( See page 27. The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to the A position. Turning on the lens and camera. Positioning the aperture ring 35 00 0 0 0( A 216 118 XIALN3d While holding down the aperture A-lock button, turn the lens aper ture ring to the markings...
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... AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES The following conditions, a correct exposure may not be obtained because the camera always set the maximum aperture even if you set other than the A position. When a lens without the A position on the aperture ring is attached with ...
... AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES The following conditions, a correct exposure may not be obtained because the camera always set the maximum aperture even if you set other than the A position. When a lens without the A position on the aperture ring is attached with ...
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... bayonet mount lenses. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on existing K-mount lenses. • The screw mount lens CANNOT be used to this camera because correct exposures will not be obtained. A correct exposure may not be obtained. * 3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual...
... bayonet mount lenses. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on existing K-mount lenses. • The screw mount lens CANNOT be used to this camera because correct exposures will not be obtained. A correct exposure may not be obtained. * 3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual...
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... III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 46 - 89 11. OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 99 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION ( PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 27 - 45 IV. ®... TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . More detailed information can be found in section III and section IV.
... III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 46 - 89 11. OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 99 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION ( PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 27 - 45 IV. ®... TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . More detailed information can be found in section III and section IV.
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(1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP IEEE BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Gii Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.
(1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP IEEE BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Gii Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.
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tery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. 3. 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- 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. matic flash function of the built-in the direction of using the lithium batteries. • Replace the battery at the same time.
tery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. 3. 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- 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. 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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... cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the OFF position before attaching a lens to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the illustration. • The body mount cap is available. 2. For storage. (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1. Align the red dots...
... cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the OFF position before attaching a lens to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the illustration. • The body mount cap is available. 2. For storage. (3) ATTACHING THE LENS 1 2 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 1. Align the red dots...
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... 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. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in...
... 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. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in...
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When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position ...
When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position ...
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... cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to use a non-DX m m coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000. 0z • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film... speed is designed to shade the camera L To open the back cover and remove the protective card. If you use DX-coded films with its /3/ operations. co 5 0 Automatic film speed setting This...
... cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to use a non-DX m m coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000. 0z • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film... speed is designed to shade the camera L To open the back cover and remove the protective card. If you use DX-coded films with its /3/ operations. co 5 0 Automatic film speed setting This...
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... cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only [ Q 5 the roll. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. co 23 fA C) 0 m OFF ON CA A Alk Tso ..e.o 135 z ni -0 fr y 1. (8) UNLOADING FILM 00 0 161185.64 0°...
... cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only [ Q 5 the roll. When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. co 23 fA C) 0 m OFF ON CA A Alk Tso ..e.o 135 z ni -0 fr y 1. (8) UNLOADING FILM 00 0 161185.64 0°...
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..., turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. The camera selects O O the best combination of aperture and shutter speed automatically. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE OEM 5 2m PENTAX 35 - 8U 35 0000000 0 cx; -O u nnnim m s A 16 11 8 5-64 -4 MAL N 3d z "c7i For easy picture...
..., turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. The camera selects O O the best combination of aperture and shutter speed automatically. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE OEM 5 2m PENTAX 35 - 8U 35 0000000 0 cx; -O u nnnim m s A 16 11 8 5-64 -4 MAL N 3d z "c7i For easy picture...
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... the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA lens is attached.
... the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA lens is attached.
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" c's e PINTAX 35-80 00000 A 16 118 5.64 XVJ.N3d Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). L- *'" 5 2/ ifltl 28755801 PENTAX 28-80 0C001000( 80 FIf 28 ---, 28I A22 16 11 8 56 3.5 [IC Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the wards [POWER ZOOM] are hidden.
" c's e PINTAX 35-80 00000 A 16 118 5.64 XVJ.N3d Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). L- *'" 5 2/ ifltl 28755801 PENTAX 28-80 0C001000( 80 FIf 28 ---, 28I A22 16 11 8 56 3.5 [IC Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the wards [POWER ZOOM] are hidden.