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Icon indicators used in this operating manual. Incorporating a broad range of Pentax autofocus photography! IMI The names of the camera's working parts are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual ...your purchase of sophistication and performance. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . 1111...
Icon indicators used in this operating manual. Incorporating a broad range of Pentax autofocus photography! IMI The names of the camera's working parts are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual ...your purchase of sophistication and performance. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from the use . 1111...
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Be particularly careful with the flash around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for an extended period may damage your neck is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your eyes. ... the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to burn yourself during removal. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. • WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not...
Be particularly careful with the flash around their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun for an extended period may damage your neck is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your eyes. ... the battery in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to burn yourself during removal. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. • WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not...
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... other liquid wipe it off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as it from the bag until...and charges may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with rain, water, or any changes in a place with a margin of safety at a Pentax service center. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing...
... other liquid wipe it off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as it from the bag until...and charges may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with rain, water, or any changes in a place with a margin of safety at a Pentax service center. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA OM Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing...
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...Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as 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 this manual, charges will be assessed and ...or workmanship. If the difficulty is faulty; The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one . If the camera has not been used in conditions as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. It may cause explosion or ...
...Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as 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 this manual, charges will be assessed and ...or workmanship. If the difficulty is faulty; The battery should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one . If the camera has not been used in conditions as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. It may cause explosion or ...
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... Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom 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... (RTF) 37 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 40 Automatic flash (Smart Flash) function 42 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 ...
... Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom 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... (RTF) 37 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 40 Automatic flash (Smart Flash) function 42 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 ...
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... with the built-in flash 74 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 76 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 84 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 85 Depth of field 87 About...
... with the built-in flash 74 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 76 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 84 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 85 Depth of field 87 About...
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EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turning on the lens and camera. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Set the main switch to the ...
EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Turning on the lens and camera. Positioning the aperture ring 70 50 35 28 4. Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin. Set the main switch to the ...
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... x O x x x x x O x - Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. x x *6 x Notes: * 1. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect... x O *5 C n *5 n F lens [Km] O 0*3 O x x x x O*5 O 0*5 O , .--• C ,,-_-.., A lens [KA] x 0 *1 0*3 n x x x x C' O O n - NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (with the power zoom...
... x O x x x x x O x - Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. C' x M lens [K] x U*1 0*3 O x x x x x _. x x *6 x Notes: * 1. Pentax-FA zoom lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect... x O *5 C n *5 n F lens [Km] O 0*3 O x x x x O*5 O 0*5 O , .--• C ,,-_-.., A lens [KA] x 0 *1 0*3 n x x x x C' O O n - NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (with the power zoom...
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... - 25 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 - 89 II. OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. tion III and section IV. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 26 - 42 IV. HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUALIIIIIM 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 . These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." More detailed information...
... - 25 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 - 89 II. OTHER INFORMATION Page 90 - 95 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. tion III and section IV. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 26 - 42 IV. HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUALIIIIIM 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 . These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." More detailed information...
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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 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 I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I .
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 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 I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) I .
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L 4. Set the main 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. 3 4 BASIC OPERATION (... 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.
L 4. Set the main 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. 3 4 BASIC OPERATION (... 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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... to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the illustration. • The body mount cap is.... 2. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the OFF position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory 'Body Mount Cap I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) °Wk. 11,0 rL a' i'lilina...
... to prevent unexpected operation of the lens. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the illustration. • The body mount cap is.... 2. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0 as shown in the OFF position before attaching an FA zoom lens to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory 'Body Mount Cap I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) °Wk. 11,0 rL a' i'lilina...
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... to the left while depressing the lens unlock 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...
... to the left while depressing the lens unlock 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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... button has two positions. Depressing the shutter release button down (second 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...
... button has two positions. Depressing the shutter release button down (second 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...
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To open the back cover and remove the protective card. See page 76. • Before loading film for the camera. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover ... illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. (6) FILM LOADING I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the...
To open the back cover and remove the protective card. See page 76. • Before loading film for the camera. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover ... illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. (6) FILM LOADING I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with ISO ratings from 25 to shade the...
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When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. (7) UNLOADING FILM 0000 1 .. 00 A4 7.21sile •Os, 0 4. • 1 /2 •s ON_ OFF si4V' g36 2 • MM.= w .23 5 0 m 4 -...
When the film is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. 2. (7) UNLOADING FILM 0000 1 .. 00 A4 7.21sile •Os, 0 4. • 1 /2 •s ON_ OFF si4V' g36 2 • MM.= w .23 5 0 m 4 -...
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...; A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking. However, those extra frames may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated by the...
...; A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that I CI is blinking. • When the camera is blinking. However, those extra frames may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated by the...
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Aim the camera at a bright subject. To detach the Eyecup F., push it down the grooves on both sides of the arrow. • The diopter adjustment range is + 1.5D to - 2.5D (diopters). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (8) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 2 3 O 00 0 00 4 0 Io 0 U 1. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C ]] appears in the direction of the viewfinder. 3. To attach the Eyecup FG, slide it up in the sharpest focus. 2.
Aim the camera at a bright subject. To detach the Eyecup F., push it down the grooves on both sides of the arrow. • The diopter adjustment range is + 1.5D to - 2.5D (diopters). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (8) ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER 2 3 O 00 0 00 4 0 Io 0 U 1. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame [C ]] appears in the direction of the viewfinder. 3. To attach the Eyecup FG, slide it up in the sharpest focus. 2.
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... for other available exposure modes. appears on the lens. How to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to [ A ] while holding down the shutter dial lock button. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING...
... for other available exposure modes. appears on the lens. How to indicate that the Programmed AE Mode is set 1. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to [ A ] while holding down the shutter dial lock button. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING...
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MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to automatically ... metering systems, underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of normal and adverse lighting conditions, such as a backlit condition. 1. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field, enabling an optimal exposure to [ SC]. • When a lens other difficult lighting conditions. (2) USING THE...
MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field and uses these measurements to automatically ... metering systems, underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of normal and adverse lighting conditions, such as a backlit condition. 1. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field, enabling an optimal exposure to [ SC]. • When a lens other difficult lighting conditions. (2) USING THE...