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... or medium injury to the operator or damage to store batteries out of the reach of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your eyes. • Be sure to the equipment. & WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. CAUTION • Do not... use the flash near anyone's 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 follow precautions given on this page. •...
... or medium injury to the operator or damage to store batteries out of the reach of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your eyes. • Be sure to the equipment. & WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. CAUTION • Do not... use the flash near anyone's 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 follow precautions given on this page. •...
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... the shutter curtain or mirror with your picture with great care. tact with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car. • Do ...dirt or grease, or corrosion due to remove dust accu- Furthermore, if the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of safety at the edges. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a closet with good dry air circulation to strong vibrations...
... the shutter curtain or mirror with your picture with great care. tact with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car. • Do ...dirt or grease, or corrosion due to remove dust accu- Furthermore, if the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of safety at the edges. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a closet with good dry air circulation to strong vibrations...
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... Repairs deemed necessary due to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one . Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one of any other operation contrary to 1 LIT) • A camera which this camera functions properly is 50'C to -10...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 the warranty. it is recommended that the battery is faulty; Other precautions •...
... Repairs deemed necessary due to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one . Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one of any other operation contrary to 1 LIT) • A camera which this camera functions properly is 50'C to -10...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 the warranty. it is recommended that the battery is faulty; Other precautions •...
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... lenses 30 Holding the camera 33 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 34 Taking a picture 35 Basic operation of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 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 11 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the camera strap Loading the batteries • When the battery is exhausted Attaching the lens Using the shutter release button Turning on the power 12 - 25 12...
... lenses 30 Holding the camera 33 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 34 Taking a picture 35 Basic operation of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 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 11 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the camera strap Loading the batteries • When the battery is exhausted Attaching the lens Using the shutter release button Turning on the power 12 - 25 12...
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... Flash Indication (p.40) : Flash Information (p.37. 39) : Automatic flash function information (p.42) (Smart flash information) 88 : Frame Counter (p.23) O_ : Film Status Information (p.22, 23) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) : Audible PCV Signal (p.71) 886. : ISO : Film Speed Setting Signal (p.76) Film Speed Information (p.76) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD...
... Flash Indication (p.40) : Flash Information (p.37. 39) : Automatic flash function information (p.42) (Smart flash information) 88 : Frame Counter (p.23) O_ : Film Status Information (p.22, 23) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) : Audible PCV Signal (p.71) 886. : ISO : Film Speed Setting Signal (p.76) Film Speed Information (p.76) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD...
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... to A 1 . (See page 26.). Turn the lens to i ON ]. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. The exposure mode will be set in the battery chamber. (See page 13.) Align the red indexes on the power _J 1 PP2216118 564 Aa ON 0 A4" \'\ st ° tf OFF 4 While holding down the..., turn the shutter dial to the markings ( - , ) in the Programmed AE Mode. See page 19. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turning on the lens and camera.
... to A 1 . (See page 26.). Turn the lens to i ON ]. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. The exposure mode will be set in the battery chamber. (See page 13.) Align the red indexes on the power _J 1 PP2216118 564 Aa ON 0 A4" \'\ st ° tf OFF 4 While holding down the..., turn the shutter dial to the markings ( - , ) in the Programmed AE Mode. See page 19. EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turning on the lens and camera.
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as shown in the illustration. • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as shown in the illustration. 2. age, overheating, explosions, etc. Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin, etc. (2) LOADING THE BATTERIES 2 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) f \ 1. Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR2) or equivalent as leak- The battery should be inserted with the "+" and " -" sides facing correctly.
as shown in the illustration. • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as shown in the illustration. 2. age, overheating, explosions, etc. Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin, etc. (2) LOADING THE BATTERIES 2 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) f \ 1. Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR2) or equivalent as leak- The battery should be inserted with the "+" and " -" sides facing correctly.
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... switch to lock it securely. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching, red-eye reduction flash function and automatic flash function of using the lithium batteries. L 4. 3 4 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ONi OFF ki IJ 3. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the... shown above. • The LCD display as shown above is given as an example and may be different if a lens is also available for this camera instead of the built-in flash. • The optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is attached.
... switch to lock it securely. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching, red-eye reduction flash function and automatic flash function of using the lithium batteries. L 4. 3 4 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ONi OFF ki IJ 3. Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the... shown above. • The LCD display as shown above is given as an example and may be different if a lens is also available for this camera instead of the built-in flash. • The optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is attached.
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...% of the times) Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 5 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Replace the battery as soon as possible. It may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to warn you...
...% of the times) Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Bulb exposure time about 30 rolls about 15 rolls about 5 rolls about 2 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Replace the battery as soon as possible. It may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to warn you...
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..., see vignetting in the picture corners. When a subject is faulty; After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. • If the built in flash is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2 8 f/3.5,f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6-18.4ft) ... aperture f/2.8 or smaller is fully charged. A lens with ISO 100 (400) film used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it is one of the battery's characteristics. • With the built-in flash poppep-up, an external flash cannot be obtained, and...
..., see vignetting in the picture corners. When a subject is faulty; After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. • If the built in flash is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/2 8 f/3.5,f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8- 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6-18.4ft) ... aperture f/2.8 or smaller is fully charged. A lens with ISO 100 (400) film used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it is one of the battery's characteristics. • With the built-in flash poppep-up, an external flash cannot be obtained, and...
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Adjust the desired aperture by lens aperture ring. SNOIIVEI3dO O3ONVAOV 3. 3 70 50 35 28 mpg M2216118 564 63 • 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. • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatures.
Adjust the desired aperture by lens aperture ring. SNOIIVEI3dO O3ONVAOV 3. 3 70 50 35 28 mpg M2216118 564 63 • 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. • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatures.
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... halfway down will automatically switch off to 1/100 of the flash units. The slower shutter speed varies according to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. However, when a non-autofocus lens is in use , the shutter speed is loaded. m 0 m • In the Programmed AE, Shutter...-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is selected, these flash units can be set automatically even if the flash is set to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will vary depending on a single frame is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes...
... halfway down will automatically switch off to 1/100 of the flash units. The slower shutter speed varies according to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. However, when a non-autofocus lens is in use , the shutter speed is loaded. m 0 m • In the Programmed AE, Shutter...-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is selected, these flash units can be set automatically even if the flash is set to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will vary depending on a single frame is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes...
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... Filter are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ- 5/ZX-5, MZ-5N /ZX-5N MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ- 50/ZX-50, MZ-M/ZX-M, Z-70/PZ- 70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10. • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using the lithium batteries. • Data Back F. The...
... Filter are available for this camera. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ- 5/ZX-5, MZ-5N /ZX-5N MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ- 50/ZX-50, MZ-M/ZX-M, Z-70/PZ- 70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10. • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using the lithium batteries. • Data Back F. The...
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... The built-in flash is being charged. Increase the camera-to [ OFF ]. Install the battery properly. Replace the battery. The camera does not focus. Cancel the self-timer mode. Install the battery. The battery is fully charged. The focus mode is not placed over... the subject. the another position. Turn the main switch to [MF]. Before contacting a Pentax ...
... The built-in flash is being charged. Increase the camera-to [ OFF ]. Install the battery properly. Replace the battery. The camera does not focus. Cancel the self-timer mode. Install the battery. The battery is fully charged. The focus mode is not placed over... the subject. the another position. Turn the main switch to [MF]. Before contacting a Pentax ...
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Symptoms Causes Remedies [0] blinks in the manual zoom mode. Push the power zoom ring forward until the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. charge. The subject is dead. Reference P.66 P.50 P.13 P.32 O The built-in flash does not The battery is too close or difficult to Use the focus-lock technique or focus autofocus. The power zoom system does The lens is in the viewfinder. Replace the battery. manually using the matte field. not function.
Symptoms Causes Remedies [0] blinks in the manual zoom mode. Push the power zoom ring forward until the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. charge. The subject is dead. Reference P.66 P.50 P.13 P.32 O The built-in flash does not The battery is too close or difficult to Use the focus-lock technique or focus autofocus. The power zoom system does The lens is in the viewfinder. Replace the battery. manually using the matte field. not function.
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SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with FA zoom lens Viewfinder Pentaprism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%. Manual Exposure Mode, I O Automaic flash function, . ...DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens Pentax mount lenses. PCV signal indication Preview Button Electronically controlled type and possible to 1.5 diopters, 3-point AF frame, Spot AF frame. formation, Iv] = Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter 0-99 - non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400 ...
SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with FA zoom lens Viewfinder Pentaprism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%. Manual Exposure Mode, I O Automaic flash function, . ...DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens Pentax mount lenses. PCV signal indication Preview Button Electronically controlled type and possible to 1.5 diopters, 3-point AF frame, Spot AF frame. formation, Iv] = Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter 0-99 - non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400 ...
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... the right-hand Warning edge of 12 sec. Auto rewinding starts at IS0100 with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion - Cancelable after operation Mirror Quick-return mirror with delay time of the viewfinder... and Weight 135.0mm(W)x90.0mm(H)x61.5mm(D) (5.3"x3.5"x2.4") 410g (14.5oz) body only without batteries Supplied Accessories Hot Shoe Cover F0, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F0, Eye Cup Fe, Finder Cap Back cover Interchangeable for replacing Data Back F0 SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT...
... the right-hand Warning edge of 12 sec. Auto rewinding starts at IS0100 with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800 Power Source Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion - Cancelable after operation Mirror Quick-return mirror with delay time of the viewfinder... and Weight 135.0mm(W)x90.0mm(H)x61.5mm(D) (5.3"x3.5"x2.4") 410g (14.5oz) body only without batteries Supplied Accessories Hot Shoe Cover F0, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F0, Eye Cup Fe, Finder Cap Back cover Interchangeable for replacing Data Back F0 SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT...
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...impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling...If there is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of purchase. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to be borne by the owner. Shipping charges are guaranteed ...
...impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling...If there is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of purchase. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to be borne by the owner. Shipping charges are guaranteed ...