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...and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Icon indicators used in this manual. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for quick reference while reading this operating manual. Read this camera will perform ... accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers are listed on your Pentax camera. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this camera and welcome to the exciting world of...
...and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Icon indicators used in this manual. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for quick reference while reading this operating manual. Read this camera will perform ... accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers are listed on your Pentax camera. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this camera and welcome to the exciting world of...
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...mode 28 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 to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use of the Built-in...
...mode 28 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 to use! (For beginners) 8 Camera functions available with various lenses 10 How to use of the Built-in...
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... 68 70 71 Advanced operation for the built-in flash 72 Compatibility of F and FA lenses 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 ...
... 68 70 71 Advanced operation for the built-in flash 72 Compatibility of F and FA lenses 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 ...
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...4. x ..-_---.. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of the multi-(6) segment metering mode. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. The center-weighted metering or Spot ...metering is used instead of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens...
...4. x ..-_---.. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of the multi-(6) segment metering mode. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-FA Soft 85mm f/2.8 and FA-soft 28mm f/2.8. * 6. The center-weighted metering or Spot ...metering is used instead of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens...
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.... Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage 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.
.... Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage 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.
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Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. Wide angle Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Telephoto (5) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle.
Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. Wide angle Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Telephoto (5) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle.
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...-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the multi-function button, the flash mode on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 74. • Taking a picture while this warning is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semicircular... vignetting at the bottom of the picture. • Keep in mind that when lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- For more details on the LCD panel switches as shown in the viewfinder and...
...-function button with the built-in flash popped up At each press of the multi-function button, the flash mode on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 74. • Taking a picture while this warning is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semicircular... vignetting at the bottom of the picture. • Keep in mind that when lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- For more details on the LCD panel switches as shown in the viewfinder and...
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...cannot be set at a position other than the [ A ] position, the center-weighted metering mode will blink in the viewfinder. • When lenses other than an FA and F series are used, no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning...correct exposure even if the aperture is in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available. When lenses other than an F or FA series are used . • When the f/1.2 lens is adjusted. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you...
...cannot be set at a position other than the [ A ] position, the center-weighted metering mode will blink in the viewfinder. • When lenses other than an FA and F series are used, no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning...correct exposure even if the aperture is in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available. When lenses other than an F or FA series are used . • When the f/1.2 lens is adjusted. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you...
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COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH compatible x = incompatible because of vignetting Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 x F Zoom 24-50mm f/4 A *1 FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 FA*Zoom 28-70mm f/ 2.8 x EMMI MI=MI FA Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 F Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 C *2 A *3 SNOLLVId3dO C3ONVACIV FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH compatible x = incompatible because of vignetting Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 x F Zoom 24-50mm f/4 A *1 FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 FA*Zoom 28-70mm f/ 2.8 x EMMI MI=MI FA Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 F Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-4.5 C *2 A *3 SNOLLVId3dO C3ONVACIV FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6
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...meters (ISO 100). • Refconverter A Right angle finder which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera, instead of using KA- or K-mount lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide number of... Skylight, Cloudy, UV, Y2, 02, R2, and Circular Polarizing 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 ...
...meters (ISO 100). • Refconverter A Right angle finder which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera, instead of using KA- or K-mount lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide number of... Skylight, Cloudy, UV, Y2, 02, R2, and Circular Polarizing 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 ...
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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%. and K -mount lenses are usable. posure compensation indication, • I memory lock indicator External LCD panel Indication I P J ...plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range: (1)Auto 1 "2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1 =2000-2 sec.(3)Bulb, Lens Mount Pentax K., bayonet mount (K-mount with KA- Autofocus System TTL phase-matching multi-( 3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, ...
SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with FA zoom lens Viewfinder Pentaprism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%. and K -mount lenses are usable. posure compensation indication, • I memory lock indicator External LCD panel Indication I P J ...plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range: (1)Auto 1 "2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1 =2000-2 sec.(3)Bulb, Lens Mount Pentax K., bayonet mount (K-mount with KA- Autofocus System TTL phase-matching multi-( 3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, ...