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... to smoke. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. Be particularly careful with , or actual damage to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for some other manufacturers....3N17 OR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. The camera does not operate when a lens with the aperture ring set other manufacturers are not made by other than the A position. 3.
... to smoke. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. Be particularly careful with , or actual damage to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for some other manufacturers....3N17 OR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. The camera does not operate when a lens with the aperture ring set other manufacturers are not made by other than the A position. 3.
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Do not remove it from rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to usage of this nature are not covered under the terms of the battery... temperature are handled. 4.. Compose your camera inspected at points of the film frame. Damage of any charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for battery leakage, traces of icelets may not be repaired. it is recommended that any other liquid wipe it does...
Do not remove it from rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to usage of this nature are not covered under the terms of the battery... temperature are handled. 4.. Compose your camera inspected at points of the film frame. Damage of any charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for battery leakage, traces of icelets may not be repaired. it is recommended that any other liquid wipe it does...
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...SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . .34 Step 2. USING THE ZOOM LENS 38 Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7. a:, NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60 '' 1 gk, LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE 56 4. .: CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE 57... 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE 26 Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. EL- SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH ...
...SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . .34 Step 2. USING THE ZOOM LENS 38 Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7. a:, NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60 '' 1 gk, LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE 56 4. .: CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE 57... 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE 26 Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. EL- SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH ...
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... PICTURE MODE 79 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH 80 DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING 82 FLASH-OFF MODE 83 FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR 83 INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED 84 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . 85 COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA...FLASH AND THE EXTERNAL FLASH 93 RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION 94 TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH . . 94 MULTI-BURST FLASH WITH THE PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH 94 CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH 95 OTHERS 9T ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 98 TROUBLESHOOTING 102 PROGRAM LINES 104 STANDARD PROGRAM MODE / NIGH-...
... PICTURE MODE 79 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH 80 DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING 82 FLASH-OFF MODE 83 FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR 83 INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED 84 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . 85 COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA...FLASH AND THE EXTERNAL FLASH 93 RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION 94 TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH . . 94 MULTI-BURST FLASH WITH THE PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH 94 CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH 95 OTHERS 9T ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 98 TROUBLESHOOTING 102 PROGRAM LINES 104 STANDARD PROGRAM MODE / NIGH-...
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Focus mode switch Exposure mode button j Lens mount index Lens unlock button Mirror Lens information contacts Strap lug AF coupler Back cover Date mode button Film information window Gtr Back cover release lever Tripod socket Battery chamber cover Battery cover screw Hot shoe LCD panel AE lock button Cis Flash pop up button MES OF WORKING PARTS Main switch Built-in flash Select dial ' Shutter release button Drive mode button AV button Flash mode button _;.-.
Focus mode switch Exposure mode button j Lens mount index Lens unlock button Mirror Lens information contacts Strap lug AF coupler Back cover Date mode button Film information window Gtr Back cover release lever Tripod socket Battery chamber cover Battery cover screw Hot shoe LCD panel AE lock button Cis Flash pop up button MES OF WORKING PARTS Main switch Built-in flash Select dial ' Shutter release button Drive mode button AV button Flash mode button _;.-.
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... focus and take (DON/OFF Olt A 2G ItPl TVA% a picture. Frame the subject in down position. ON/OFF (iik, A it clicks in place. Turn the lens to AF in the focus frame 77 and depress the shutter release button. See page 34. 5 Turn the power switch ON. Loading the film. See... to the Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to clockwise until it 1$11TvAvM Av T250 8.0 e_ v im, `{t See page 23. See page 28. 4 Set the lens aperture ring to Standard program mode. Move the select lever to 1 while depressing the exposure mode button. See page 38. to set the pointer 41...
... focus and take (DON/OFF Olt A 2G ItPl TVA% a picture. Frame the subject in down position. ON/OFF (iik, A it clicks in place. Turn the lens to AF in the focus frame 77 and depress the shutter release button. See page 34. 5 Turn the power switch ON. Loading the film. See... to the Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to clockwise until it 1$11TvAvM Av T250 8.0 e_ v im, `{t See page 23. See page 28. 4 Set the lens aperture ring to Standard program mode. Move the select lever to 1 while depressing the exposure mode button. See page 38. to set the pointer 41...
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...-focus indicator (Fl) in flash mode '4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash - X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. F„len.s, .. [KAF] *i 0 0*3 0 X X X On MEMO • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with following condition. 1. The camera will not operate when...-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual Auto-popup built-in the viewfinder. *3 Lenses with Matte field) 0 0*3 0 X X X . When a lens, which does not have the -',Tf • position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released. *2. Only works when the picture mode is...
...-focus indicator (Fl) in flash mode '4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash - X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. F„len.s, .. [KAF] *i 0 0*3 0 X X X On MEMO • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with following condition. 1. The camera will not operate when...-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual Auto-popup built-in the viewfinder. *3 Lenses with Matte field) 0 0*3 0 X X X . When a lens, which does not have the -',Tf • position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released. *2. Only works when the picture mode is...
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... into the following sections. ■ Basic Operation (Preparation) --›Page 17 --I Step 1. LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER 23 Step 4. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. W TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and the section 4. Operation ( Shooting -.Page 33 If...
... into the following sections. ■ Basic Operation (Preparation) --›Page 17 --I Step 1. LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER 23 Step 4. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. W TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and the section 4. Operation ( Shooting -.Page 33 If...
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... nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the arrow. 4 To remove the lens, holds down with the mount side upward. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to make sure it...: 1Remove the body mount cap C) and rear lens cap Q. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while mounting the lens to the camera body, then turn the lens clockwise until it is available. k• After mounting the lens, try to turn the lens counterclockwise. Ofn MEMO • The body mount ...
... nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the arrow. 4 To remove the lens, holds down with the mount side upward. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to make sure it...: 1Remove the body mount cap C) and rear lens cap Q. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while mounting the lens to the camera body, then turn the lens clockwise until it is available. k• After mounting the lens, try to turn the lens counterclockwise. Ofn MEMO • The body mount ...
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... the halfway position. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3. TAKING A PICTURE 40 Step 8. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 43 ..e.rhey% USING THE ZOOM LENS 38 Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7. UNLOADING A FILM 42 Step 9. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure...
... the halfway position. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3. TAKING A PICTURE 40 Step 8. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 43 ..e.rhey% USING THE ZOOM LENS 38 Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7. UNLOADING A FILM 42 Step 9. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure...
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... flash down in flash does not discharge when not required even though it may obstruct the path of aperture and shutter speed setting. 1Set the lens aperture ring to by simply depressing the shutter release button. Oka., lumi ; , ' ir 1 ,4 it- '.. .3 2..7.:> e'aVial A MATvAvM 03 -13o Tv Av 125... 8.0 MEMO • The shutter cannot be released when an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set your camera for more details. • Do not use . • The built-in the low light or backlight...
... flash down in flash does not discharge when not required even though it may obstruct the path of aperture and shutter speed setting. 1Set the lens aperture ring to by simply depressing the shutter release button. Oka., lumi ; , ' ir 1 ,4 it- '.. .3 2..7.:> e'aVial A MATvAvM 03 -13o Tv Av 125... 8.0 MEMO • The shutter cannot be released when an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set your camera for more details. • Do not use . • The built-in the low light or backlight...
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... the LCD panel. timer or auto bracket shooting mode WTI . OD MEMO • The picture cannot be taken unless focus is depressed halfway down, the lens adjusts focus automatically. SteWir SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF When the shutter release button is achieved. ET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE One...
... the LCD panel. timer or auto bracket shooting mode WTI . OD MEMO • The picture cannot be taken unless focus is depressed halfway down, the lens adjusts focus automatically. SteWir SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF When the shutter release button is achieved. ET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE One...
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... Hold the camera firmly, with this . ----zzvmmecw C.: A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held vertically .a6...is attached. For example, 1/50 of second for focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 of second for instance. • When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is 100mm. Sudden force on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for it to the left hand supporting the ...
... Hold the camera firmly, with this . ----zzvmmecw C.: A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held vertically .a6...is attached. For example, 1/50 of second for focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 of second for instance. • When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is 100mm. Sudden force on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for it to the left hand supporting the ...
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...-subject distance. 2.The subject is out of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down , the lens adjust focus automatically. 3 Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to AF and the lens aperture ring has been set to A , and select the data mode to imprint or not. \\ 11 !.0 _ . •...
...-subject distance. 2.The subject is out of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down , the lens adjust focus automatically. 3 Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to AF and the lens aperture ring has been set to A , and select the data mode to imprint or not. \\ 11 !.0 _ . •...
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...PRIORITY AE MODE 64 3. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED 60 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 62 1. BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE 70 AE LOCK FUNCTION...-IN FLASH 80 DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING 82 FLASH-OFF MODE 83 FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR 83 INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED . 84 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN... AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . 88 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION 90 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS 92 USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND THE EXTERNAL FLASH . 93...
...PRIORITY AE MODE 64 3. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED 60 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 62 1. BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE 70 AE LOCK FUNCTION...-IN FLASH 80 DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING 82 FLASH-OFF MODE 83 FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR 83 INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED . 84 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN... AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . 88 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION 90 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS 92 USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND THE EXTERNAL FLASH . 93...
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...dial while depressing the exposure mode button. rapidly as follows. MODE DATE ,\ 4uiurr irer:: ,5 %JPTv Av M . • QED ° 1• Av 60 5.6 a___! El 3.5 F: on page 54 to 59. 9 Standard program Mode 54 • AR Portrait Program Mode 55 A Landscape Program Mode 56 8 ...panel would blink a..."7 -- Action Program Mode 58 VI Night-scene Program Mode 59 Setting the one of 6 picture modes 1Set the lens aperture ring to the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode button. LP...
...dial while depressing the exposure mode button. rapidly as follows. MODE DATE ,\ 4uiurr irer:: ,5 %JPTv Av M . • QED ° 1• Av 60 5.6 a___! El 3.5 F: on page 54 to 59. 9 Standard program Mode 54 • AR Portrait Program Mode 55 A Landscape Program Mode 56 8 ...panel would blink a..."7 -- Action Program Mode 58 VI Night-scene Program Mode 59 Setting the one of 6 picture modes 1Set the lens aperture ring to the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode button. LP...
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... photography. Set the pointer mark AZ to shoot group photography or snapshots in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to IX by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. )ON/OFF 0 -14 a 3 .17'TvAvM a Tv...Ste .1 TvAv M aME)o Tv Av 250 8.0 G__ • When the shutter release button is suitable for taking , use this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of aperture and shutter speed setting. X Portrait Program Mode This mode is depressed halfway...
... photography. Set the pointer mark AZ to shoot group photography or snapshots in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to IX by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. )ON/OFF 0 -14 a 3 .17'TvAvM a Tv...Ste .1 TvAv M aME)o Tv Av 250 8.0 G__ • When the shutter release button is suitable for taking , use this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of aperture and shutter speed setting. X Portrait Program Mode This mode is depressed halfway...
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... Effect of aperture and shutter speed A correct exposure is used. There are many correct combinations of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film.
... Effect of aperture and shutter speed A correct exposure is used. There are many correct combinations of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film.
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Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus I + I ." )0N/OFF al A &X,R1TvAvM 60 5Av.6 0_ 1, Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value on the LCD panel. ) ON/OFF 01, A 45 1c.0TvAvM 5.6 Tv60 Av • When the power ... increased depth of the subject. This mode is ideal for a proper exposure according to the brightness of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. 1Set the lens aperture ring to Av by moving the select dial. when it is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if available;
Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus I + I ." )0N/OFF al A &X,R1TvAvM 60 5Av.6 0_ 1, Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value on the LCD panel. ) ON/OFF 01, A 45 1c.0TvAvM 5.6 Tv60 Av • When the power ... increased depth of the subject. This mode is ideal for a proper exposure according to the brightness of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. 1Set the lens aperture ring to Av by moving the select dial. when it is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if available;
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A :MP TvAv M 0 Tv Av 60 5.5 e__.! • When the power is on, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel. * Exposure Warning If the subject ... desired shutter speed by the camera for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed. 1Set the lens aperture ring to A 7 7 I! `j:L:111 L A271611 85.64 2 Set the pointer mark to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is too bright. i aM DATE...
A :MP TvAv M 0 Tv Av 60 5.5 e__.! • When the power is on, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel. * Exposure Warning If the subject ... desired shutter speed by the camera for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed. 1Set the lens aperture ring to A 7 7 I! `j:L:111 L A271611 85.64 2 Set the pointer mark to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is too bright. i aM DATE...