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... technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for quick reference while reading this camera and welcome to , your purchase of this manual. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of...damage to the exciting world of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers. PENTPA Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect The names of Pentax autofocus photography! Lenses and accessories produced ...
... technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for quick reference while reading this camera and welcome to , your purchase of this manual. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of...damage to the exciting world of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers. PENTPA Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect The names of Pentax autofocus photography! Lenses and accessories produced ...
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... 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 replacement...at the same time. it does not mean that the battery is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to 14"F). • A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be provided. • ...manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for the repair of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at which this camera...
... 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 replacement...at the same time. it does not mean that the battery is 50'C to -10 C (122' F to 14"F). • A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be provided. • ...manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for the repair of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at which this camera...
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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 7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual 12 I. 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...
...(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 7 Easy to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use this operating manual 12 I. 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...
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... 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 aperture and shutter speed 86 Depth of ...
... 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 aperture and shutter speed 86 Depth of ...
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...Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(2)-segment metering FA lens _K., *1 *5 - F lens _K.,, *1 , , *5 A lens [K.: x *3 *5 M lens [lc_ *2 * 3 "* 5 r'...*2 '.*6 1M CAMERA FUNCTIONS 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. Function Lens .Mount type.
...Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(2)-segment metering FA lens _K., *1 *5 - F lens _K.,, *1 , , *5 A lens [K.: x *3 *5 M lens [lc_ *2 * 3 "* 5 r'...*2 '.*6 1M CAMERA FUNCTIONS 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. Function Lens .Mount type.
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As an F and FA Soft lens do not have "A" (auto) position on the aperture ring, a correct exposure may not be obtained. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (0) in the viewfinder does not light up. • The A, F, and FA lenses are the 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. * 3. tained. * 2. A correct exposure may not be ob- Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (...
As an F and FA Soft lens do not have "A" (auto) position on the aperture ring, a correct exposure may not be obtained. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (0) in the viewfinder does not light up. • The A, F, and FA lenses are the 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. * 3. tained. * 2. A correct exposure may not be ob- Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (...
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 46 - 89 11. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION ( PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Page 13 - 26 III. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 27 - 45 IV. More ...detailed information can be found in section III and section IV. OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 99 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. ®HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 46 - 89 11. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION ( PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Page 13 - 26 III. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 27 - 45 IV. More ...detailed information can be found in section III and section IV. OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 99 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. ®HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize the use of this new...
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co 5 0 Automatic film speed setting This camera is 1-2 automatically set the film speed manually. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 2 1. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. If you use DX-coded films with its /3/ operations. See page 73. • Before loading film for the camera. Place the film cartridge in... 5000. 0z • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed 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 shade the...
co 5 0 Automatic film speed setting This camera is 1-2 automatically set the film speed manually. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 2 1. To open the back cover and remove the protective card. If you use DX-coded films with its /3/ operations. See page 73. • Before loading film for the camera. Place the film cartridge in... 5000. 0z • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed 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 shade the...
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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.
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SNOIIVEBd0 03ONVACIV When the autofocus mode or the in-focus indicator is not usable for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's infocus indicator 0 cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with a non-AF SLR camera. IMM a) The in the viewfinder as you would with the aid of the lens in use is difficult to autofocus. b) The maximum aperture of the matte field in -focus indicator 1 0 ; blinks because the subject is smaller than f 5.6.
SNOIIVEBd0 03ONVACIV When the autofocus mode or the in-focus indicator is not usable for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's infocus indicator 0 cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with a non-AF SLR camera. IMM a) The in the viewfinder as you would with the aid of the lens in use is difficult to autofocus. b) The maximum aperture of the matte field in -focus indicator 1 0 ; blinks because the subject is smaller than f 5.6.
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... m 0 0 0 m Purpose The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexposure (brighten) or underexposure (darken) a subject, or compensate for difficult lighting conditions 0 z which may fool the camera's built-in the view- is displayed on the LCD panel. 2 d S F S.6 e • IDA Oat) N al A 6 IC -8 Tv6o A.5.101)11 -1? • ... down the exposure compensa- finder. However, when under or over exposure is -3EV to 3EV in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb Exposure Mode. • The exposure compensation range is set beyond 3 or - 3 steps (3EV), the dot will blink....
... m 0 0 0 m Purpose The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexposure (brighten) or underexposure (darken) a subject, or compensate for difficult lighting conditions 0 z which may fool the camera's built-in the view- is displayed on the LCD panel. 2 d S F S.6 e • IDA Oat) N al A 6 IC -8 Tv6o A.5.101)11 -1? • ... down the exposure compensa- finder. However, when under or over exposure is -3EV to 3EV in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb Exposure Mode. • The exposure compensation range is set beyond 3 or - 3 steps (3EV), the dot will blink....
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...the range of the lens in use. Metered Manual Mode • When using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode • In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with ease. • The shutter speed automatically changes to the camera. When a Pentax non-autofocus lens is used or the Action ... in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1 ./100 of second can be set , the camera uses the shutter speed of the lens fitted to approximately 1/100 sec. to the ambient brightness, making flash photography easy. When a Pentax non-autofocus lens ...
...the range of the lens in use. Metered Manual Mode • When using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode • In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with ease. • The shutter speed automatically changes to the camera. When a Pentax non-autofocus lens is used or the Action ... in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1 ./100 of second can be set , the camera uses the shutter speed of the lens fitted to approximately 1/100 sec. to the ambient brightness, making flash photography easy. When a Pentax non-autofocus lens ...
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(8) SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY SIMI 2 3 SNOLLVId3dO CI3ONVACIV OFF ON "•" • ri a 7Booi This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. If you use a non-DX coded film, set 1. Set the mode dial to the left ... any other position other than [ ISO SET]. • To change the ISO, turn the select switch to [ ISO SET ]. 2. How to set the film speed manually. However, the film speed setting can be released with the mode dial set at ISO SET • ISO i is displayed when the film speed is...
(8) SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY SIMI 2 3 SNOLLVId3dO CI3ONVACIV OFF ON "•" • ri a 7Booi This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. If you use a non-DX coded film, set 1. Set the mode dial to the left ... any other position other than [ ISO SET]. • To change the ISO, turn the select switch to [ ISO SET ]. 2. How to set the film speed manually. However, the film speed setting can be released with the mode dial set at ISO SET • ISO i is displayed when the film speed is...
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... ISO film is loaded. The slower shutter speed varies according to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The aperture value will also be set automatically even if the flash is set to the Manual Mode. • When the flash is charged and left unused for daylight-sync shooting, because the..., and AF400T • If the TTL Auto Mode is selected, these flash units can be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to Manual Mode. • When the flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes, the power will automatically switch off to save battery power. ...
... ISO film is loaded. The slower shutter speed varies according to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. The aperture value will also be set automatically even if the flash is set to the Manual Mode. • When the flash is charged and left unused for daylight-sync shooting, because the..., and AF400T • If the TTL Auto Mode is selected, these flash units can be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to Manual Mode. • When the flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes, the power will automatically switch off to save battery power. ...
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...; • *2. Notes: * 1. Only the Metered Manual Mode can be used . * 4. When using a Type E flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. SNOIlVkad0 033NVACIV Overview of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION After the flash is 1 60 of non...-Pentax flash units may change. The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual...
...; • *2. Notes: * 1. Only the Metered Manual Mode can be used . * 4. When using a Type E flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. SNOIlVkad0 033NVACIV Overview of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION After the flash is 1 60 of non...-Pentax flash units may change. The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual...
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...to activate the built-in the viewfinder and the LCD panel blink, a correct exposure will not be obtained for a correct exposure. 4. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. 2. Release the shutter. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 3. Release the shutter. ... combination for the background. NEED (13) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING SNOI1VEI3dO CI3ONVACW • • I ,1 I I Purpose It is recommended to prevent camera shake. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. How to set With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set 1.
...to activate the built-in the viewfinder and the LCD panel blink, a correct exposure will not be obtained for a correct exposure. 4. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. 2. Release the shutter. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 3. Release the shutter. ... combination for the background. NEED (13) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING SNOI1VEI3dO CI3ONVACW • • I ,1 I I Purpose It is recommended to prevent camera shake. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. How to set With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set 1.
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... not focus. Wait until the AF frame ( ) covers the subject. Install the battery properly. Increase the camera-to ' AF . P.33 The subject is dead. fFieolcdus manually by using the matte P.51 V) The battery is difficult to the another position. P.34 The subject is not placed .... Install the battery properly. Cancel the self-timer mode. Move the camera until the flash is OFF Turn ON the main switch. Turn ON the main switch. Replace the battery. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter...
... not focus. Wait until the AF frame ( ) covers the subject. Install the battery properly. Increase the camera-to ' AF . P.33 The subject is dead. fFieolcdus manually by using the matte P.51 V) The battery is difficult to the another position. P.34 The subject is not placed .... Install the battery properly. Cancel the self-timer mode. Move the camera until the flash is OFF Turn ON the main switch. Turn ON the main switch. Replace the battery. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter...
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The built-in the viewfinder. Replace the battery. P.51 P.14 P.31 Remedies Attach an A, F, or FA lens. charge. 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 dead. Reference P.10,P27,P60 [0] blinks in flash does not The battery is used. zoom function. field. The subject is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte autofocus.
The built-in the viewfinder. Replace the battery. P.51 P.14 P.31 Remedies Attach an A, F, or FA lens. charge. 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 dead. Reference P.10,P27,P60 [0] blinks in flash does not The battery is used. zoom function. field. The subject is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte autofocus.