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...3. L\ WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. When an F or FA lens is attached with the flash around your neck is used between the camera and an F or FA lens. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation,... result in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to your Pentax camera. A CAUTION • Do not use . Be careful not to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Lenses and accessories produced by...
...3. L\ WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. When an F or FA lens is attached with the flash around your neck is used between the camera and an F or FA lens. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation,... result in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to your Pentax camera. A CAUTION • Do not use . Be careful not to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Lenses and accessories produced by...
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... • Avoid leaving the camera for an important photographic session, it is recommended that any charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to a subfreezing one . PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY ...is caused as a direct result of the product being used for an extended period, or is being prepared for extended periods in flash is used continuously, the battery may be assessed. Precautions for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the...
... • Avoid leaving the camera for an important photographic session, it is recommended that any charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to a subfreezing one . PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY ...is caused as a direct result of the product being used for an extended period, or is being prepared for extended periods in flash is used continuously, the battery may be assessed. Precautions for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the...
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... BASIC' OPERATION (SHOOTING) 33 Step 1. UNLOADING A FILM 42 Step 9. ACTION PROGRAM MODE 58 6. a:, NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60 '' 1 Step 1. LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 • BATTERY LIFE 21 • LOW BATTERY WARNING 22 Step 3. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 43 ADVANCED... Step 8. ITC STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 54 2. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . .36 Step 4. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 18 Step 2. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3.
... BASIC' OPERATION (SHOOTING) 33 Step 1. UNLOADING A FILM 42 Step 9. ACTION PROGRAM MODE 58 6. a:, NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60 '' 1 Step 1. LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 • BATTERY LIFE 21 • LOW BATTERY WARNING 22 Step 3. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 43 ADVANCED... Step 8. ITC STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 54 2. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . .36 Step 4. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 18 Step 2. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3.
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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...LOILOi.PO..1 : Flash status information • Date mode (p. 26) (p. 80, 83, 84) a G] : Exposure model : Flash-off information AV,TV select pointer (p. 83) : Red-eye reduction flash (p. 53, 62, 64) (I) : Self-timer indication (p. 77) (p. 48) AUTO ISO : Automatic flash information (p. 35,... (p. 31, 42) (p. 47) 8686.788 : Date/time All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown. C 3 : AF frame (p. 40) • : Flash status information (p. 53, 76, 80) * AE lock (p. 71) • : Focus indicator (p.41) + Over exposure (p. 67) • : Correct exposure (p. ...
...LOILOi.PO..1 : Flash status information • Date mode (p. 26) (p. 80, 83, 84) a G] : Exposure model : Flash-off information AV,TV select pointer (p. 83) : Red-eye reduction flash (p. 53, 62, 64) (I) : Self-timer indication (p. 77) (p. 48) AUTO ISO : Automatic flash information (p. 35,... (p. 31, 42) (p. 47) 8686.788 : Date/time All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown. C 3 : AF frame (p. 40) • : Flash status information (p. 53, 76, 80) * AE lock (p. 71) • : Focus indicator (p.41) + Over exposure (p. 67) • : Correct exposure (p. ...
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... T250 8.0 e_ v im, `{t See page 37. See page 38. e1 J7, 10 Adjust the focus and take (DON/OFF Olt A 2G ItPl TVA% a picture. Auto I flash pops up automatically if it necessary. See page 40.
... T250 8.0 e_ v im, `{t See page 37. See page 38. e1 J7, 10 Adjust the focus and take (DON/OFF Olt A 2G ItPl TVA% a picture. Auto I flash pops up automatically if it necessary. See page 40.
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...] *i 0 0*3 0 X X X On MEMO • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with a maximum aperture of the in-focus indicator (Fl) in flash mode '4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash - Lens F. When a lens, which does not have the -',Tf • position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released. *2. Only works...
...] *i 0 0*3 0 X X X On MEMO • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with a maximum aperture of the in-focus indicator (Fl) in flash mode '4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash - Lens F. When a lens, which does not have the -',Tf • position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released. *2. Only works...
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.... On MEMO All other settings will remain unchanged • CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may be re-set and the Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 15 rolls Approx. 5 rolls following camera settings will take...
.... On MEMO All other settings will remain unchanged • CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may be re-set and the Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 15 rolls Approx. 5 rolls following camera settings will take...
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... for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 43 ..e.rhey% SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3. HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7. Depressing it down (first position) (second position) Depressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter. USING THE ZOOM...
... for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 43 ..e.rhey% SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3. HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7. Depressing it down (first position) (second position) Depressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter. USING THE ZOOM...
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...button. tra„, o9 MODE DATE 2 In this mode, the built-in flash automatically pops up when depressing the shutter button halfway down into the camera body after use. • The... your camera for more details. • Do not use a lens hood when the built-in flash is depressed halfway down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. 2 Set the pointer mark • to other... LCD panel. Qn.om- 44- .7- StWi THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE LS&T THE AUTO POP UP FLASH For quick and easy shooting, set to by simply depressing the shutter release button. See page 76 for Standard program ...
...button. tra„, o9 MODE DATE 2 In this mode, the built-in flash automatically pops up when depressing the shutter button halfway down into the camera body after use. • The... your camera for more details. • Do not use a lens hood when the built-in flash is depressed halfway down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. 2 Set the pointer mark • to other... LCD panel. Qn.om- 44- .7- StWi THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE LS&T THE AUTO POP UP FLASH For quick and easy shooting, set to by simply depressing the shutter release button. See page 76 for Standard program ...
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... reasons. 1. To refocus on the LCD panel. )0N/OFF OA A ZNI,TvAvM MD Tv Av 8.0 4 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator in flash pops up . While lights on page 74. 5 Take a picture. The subject is fixed (Focus lock). The built-in the dd • viewfinder 741 lights up...
... reasons. 1. To refocus on the LCD panel. )0N/OFF OA A ZNI,TvAvM MD Tv Av 8.0 4 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator in flash pops up . While lights on page 74. 5 Take a picture. The subject is fixed (Focus lock). The built-in the dd • viewfinder 741 lights up...
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... BOTH THE BUILT-IN 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 -Ek7f.:7 CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE 57 5. STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 54 2. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE...
... BOTH THE BUILT-IN 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 -Ek7f.:7 CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE 57 5. STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 54 2. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE...
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.... Consecutive-Frame Drive Mode ... .--I I Pictures can be taken with exposure compensation ±0, -1, +1EV. Consecutive-Frame Drive Mode Pictures can be released while the built-in flash is being charged. • Depress the drive mode button to another setting to prevent camera shake and the shutter is depressed. Use with a 12-second...
.... Consecutive-Frame Drive Mode ... .--I I Pictures can be taken with exposure compensation ±0, -1, +1EV. Consecutive-Frame Drive Mode Pictures can be released while the built-in flash is being charged. • Depress the drive mode button to another setting to prevent camera shake and the shutter is depressed. Use with a 12-second...
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... auto bracketing, the auto bracketing mode will remain effective for each time. The focus is over exposed. However, in case of an external flash unit, if three consecutive frames are taken. 3 Take three consecutive pictures, depress and hold down . The second frame is under exposed and... until 1: 11", or cayl appears on the subject by using the auto bracketing mode following completion of charging of the built-in flash or external flash unit (TTL and P-TTL Auto only). Exposure with no compensation Under exposure Over exposure MEMO • If the exposure compensation amount...
... auto bracketing, the auto bracketing mode will remain effective for each time. The focus is over exposed. However, in case of an external flash unit, if three consecutive frames are taken. 3 Take three consecutive pictures, depress and hold down . The second frame is under exposed and... until 1: 11", or cayl appears on the subject by using the auto bracketing mode following completion of charging of the built-in flash or external flash unit (TTL and P-TTL Auto only). Exposure with no compensation Under exposure Over exposure MEMO • If the exposure compensation amount...
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...c• " the shutter speed and aperture V- MODE DATE ,\ 4uiurr irer:: ,5 %JPTv Av M . • QED ° 1• Av 60 5.6 a___! to the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode button. Action Program Mode... Program Mode 55 A Landscape Program Mode 56 8 Close-up Program Mode 57 N ,.... rapidly as follows. indicator in low light and backlight condition, the flash recommended indicator blinks slowly. El 3.5 F: on page 54 to A ki J- See page 85. 7=_ e LP !P a A22/1611 850 2 Set ...
...c• " the shutter speed and aperture V- MODE DATE ,\ 4uiurr irer:: ,5 %JPTv Av M . • QED ° 1• Av 60 5.6 a___! to the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode button. Action Program Mode... Program Mode 55 A Landscape Program Mode 56 8 Close-up Program Mode 57 N ,.... rapidly as follows. indicator in low light and backlight condition, the flash recommended indicator blinks slowly. El 3.5 F: on page 54 to A ki J- See page 85. 7=_ e LP !P a A22/1611 850 2 Set ...
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... are displayed on the LCD panel. LW • • s 4:: Set the pointer mark •I ' Set the pointer mark AT to by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slowspeed to prevent camera shake. M****OVV...4 someaseasalk•Al. m: y .1E • p.m di JO 71 •... dial while depressing the exposure mode button. Action Program Mode This mode selects a faster shutter speed to activate the flash if auto pop up flash is not selected. • When the shutter release button is useful when taking a portrait photograph with blurred background....
... are displayed on the LCD panel. LW • • s 4:: Set the pointer mark •I ' Set the pointer mark AT to by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slowspeed to prevent camera shake. M****OVV...4 someaseasalk•Al. m: y .1E • p.m di JO 71 •... dial while depressing the exposure mode button. Action Program Mode This mode selects a faster shutter speed to activate the flash if auto pop up flash is not selected. • When the shutter release button is useful when taking a portrait photograph with blurred background....
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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 ... warning as shown. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. Select a darker subject if it is too bright, or use a flash if it is automatically set by the camera for shooting landscapes with increased depth of the subject. P AS,X.IMTvAvM a 0 T. 125 4A.. 0 a__ I I or minus F-7 indicator...
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 ... warning as shown. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. Select a darker subject if it is too bright, or use a flash if it is automatically set by the camera for shooting landscapes with increased depth of the subject. P AS,X.IMTvAvM a 0 T. 125 4A.. 0 a__ I I or minus F-7 indicator...
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...When the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus - sta =am USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 2. 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... image with a slow shutter speed. 1Set the lens aperture ring to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is too bright. Use a flash if it is automatically set by moving the select dial. This mode is suitable for a proper exposure according to the brightness of metering range, unable...
...When the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus - sta =am USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 2. 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... image with a slow shutter speed. 1Set the lens aperture ring to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is too bright. Use a flash if it is automatically set by moving the select dial. This mode is suitable for a proper exposure according to the brightness of metering range, unable...
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...-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set. With the Night-scene Program Mode 1. Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged. .14SING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES MEMO The AE lock does not operate in the viewfinder. • In the slow-speed-sync...low light background. Slow-Speed-Sync Mode It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to J.; , by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. 3....
...-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set. With the Night-scene Program Mode 1. Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged. .14SING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES MEMO The AE lock does not operate in the viewfinder. • In the slow-speed-sync...low light background. Slow-Speed-Sync Mode It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to J.; , by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. 3....
