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... Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for difficulties resulting from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to your Pentax camera. Be particularly careful with the ... assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. When a lens, which does not have carefully designed this camera for the most exacting photographer. • Read this instruction manual carefully to meet our precise specifications and therefore may hurt them. Lenses and accessories produced by...
... Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for difficulties resulting from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to your Pentax camera. Be particularly careful with the ... assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. When a lens, which does not have carefully designed this camera for the most exacting photographer. • Read this instruction manual carefully to meet our precise specifications and therefore may hurt them. Lenses and accessories produced by...
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...with great care. Use a cushion to hit solid objects. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to 14.F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed. If you have your picture with regard to the... remove it from rain, splashing water, or any charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any other liquid, because the camera is being used in conditions as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. Repairs of this ...
...with great care. Use a cushion to hit solid objects. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to 14.F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed. If you have your picture with regard to the... remove it from rain, splashing water, or any charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any other liquid, because the camera is being used in conditions as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. Repairs of this ...
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... 4 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 10 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 11 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES . 14 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 16 BASIC, OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17. FILM LOADING 30 Step 8. TAKING A PICTURE 40 Step 8....; BATTERY LIFE 21 • LOW BATTERY WARNING 22 Step 3. EL- a:, NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60 '' 1 TURNING ON THE POWER 23 Step 4. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . ....
... 4 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 10 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 11 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES . 14 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 16 BASIC, OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17. FILM LOADING 30 Step 8. TAKING A PICTURE 40 Step 8....; BATTERY LIFE 21 • LOW BATTERY WARNING 22 Step 3. EL- a:, NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE 59 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 60 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60 '' 1 TURNING ON THE POWER 23 Step 4. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . ....
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....lens . [Mount typs) . [KAF21*1 (with aperture ring set other than the I A] position. 3. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. Manual focus with aid of the in-focus indicator (Fl) in the viewfinder. *3 Lenses with FI) *2 Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect...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 a lens with the Autofocus SLR camera. When a lens, which does not have the -',Tf • position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released...
....lens . [Mount typs) . [KAF21*1 (with aperture ring set other than the I A] position. 3. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. Manual focus with aid of the in-focus indicator (Fl) in the viewfinder. *3 Lenses with FI) *2 Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect...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 a lens with the Autofocus SLR camera. When a lens, which does not have the -',Tf • position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released...
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W TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and the section 4. I ■ I II I I I Basic. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. These sections introduce only the basic functions of this new camera as soon as possible, read section land 2, "BASIC OPERATION(... 26 Step 6. TURNING ON THE POWER 23 Step 4. Operation ( Shooting -.Page 33 If you like to begin taking pictures with this camera. Advanced Operations ->Page 45 4 Other information- -›Page 97 More information that is organized into the following sections. ■ Basic Operation...
W TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and the section 4. I ■ I II I I I Basic. ATTACHING THE LENS 28 Step 7. These sections introduce only the basic functions of this new camera as soon as possible, read section land 2, "BASIC OPERATION(... 26 Step 6. TURNING ON THE POWER 23 Step 4. Operation ( Shooting -.Page 33 If you like to begin taking pictures with this camera. Advanced Operations ->Page 45 4 Other information- -›Page 97 More information that is organized into the following sections. ■ Basic Operation...
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...Ai MEMO Remove the protective card • Automatic film speed setting • Before loading film for the camera. for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, Close the back cover and turn the ... film is loaded properly. If you use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with your fingers or any other object while loading the ...back coy When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set the film speed manually. M LOADING 4 We suggest that you can set and remove the protective card. • Be ...
...Ai MEMO Remove the protective card • Automatic film speed setting • Before loading film for the camera. for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, Close the back cover and turn the ... film is loaded properly. If you use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with your fingers or any other object while loading the ...back coy When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set the film speed manually. M LOADING 4 We suggest that you can set and remove the protective card. • Be ...
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... on the LCD panel, it means that the flash is recommended to expose the low light background. Set the pointer mark A7 to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. With the Night-scene Program Mode 1. Set the Exposure mode to J.; , by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject... and a slow-shutter-speed to prevent camera shake. .14SING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES MEMO The AE lock does not operate in flash. 2. With the Metered Manual Mode 1. MEMO • The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Priority...
... on the LCD panel, it means that the flash is recommended to expose the low light background. Set the pointer mark A7 to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. With the Night-scene Program Mode 1. Set the Exposure mode to J.; , by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject... and a slow-shutter-speed to prevent camera shake. .14SING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES MEMO The AE lock does not operate in flash. 2. With the Metered Manual Mode 1. MEMO • The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Priority...
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... auto-popup built-in flash function does not work while the AE lock is in use. • AE lock does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb timer Mode. To cancel the AE lock, press the AE lock button again. 2 * , is useful for the long exposures required for cable.... On MEMO • If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is locked for a proper exposure setting to prevent camera shake. The measured exposure level is operating, the memorized meter reading will not light in this mode with 2 seconds self-timer to release the shutter...
... auto-popup built-in flash function does not work while the AE lock is in use. • AE lock does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb timer Mode. To cancel the AE lock, press the AE lock button again. 2 * , is useful for the long exposures required for cable.... On MEMO • If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is locked for a proper exposure setting to prevent camera shake. The measured exposure level is operating, the memorized meter reading will not light in this mode with 2 seconds self-timer to release the shutter...
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...(OtSetelotrhwceeaIrnSfnOilomftilsbmpeesrepedele)e,ados,remrdigohwvethftoehrneaIsSleaOlregcfeitlrmdniauslmptoebeeledrf(tiFsfoardsatiseprslfmailmyaellesdproened). • LCD panel. How to set ISO film speed displayed on when you use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with extremely bright backgrounds. NODE DATE OWOFF 0.1 .51C.GITvAvM 2 ...from the film's DX code. Subjects, which may not operate. a SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the exposure mode button. ISO will display when DX coded film speed...
...(OtSetelotrhwceeaIrnSfnOilomftilsbmpeesrepedele)e,ados,remrdigohwvethftoehrneaIsSleaOlregcfeitlrmdniauslmptoebeeledrf(tiFsfoardsatiseprslfmailmyaellesdproened). • LCD panel. How to set ISO film speed displayed on when you use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with extremely bright backgrounds. NODE DATE OWOFF 0.1 .51C.GITvAvM 2 ...from the film's DX code. Subjects, which may not operate. a SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the exposure mode button. ISO will display when DX coded film speed...
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... F or FA lens, T will trigger the slave unit to discharge. caio MODE DATE I I AUTO 's AUTO I♦ I® • I ® Auto-popup Auto-popup Manual-popup Manual-popup Flash off or the external flash is not yet fully charged. • If the red-eye reduction is depressed halfway down into the... camera body after use red-eye reduction with the power off (See page 80) (See page 83) Red-eye reduction Red eye reduction the ...
... F or FA lens, T will trigger the slave unit to discharge. caio MODE DATE I I AUTO 's AUTO I♦ I® • I ® Auto-popup Auto-popup Manual-popup Manual-popup Flash off or the external flash is not yet fully charged. • If the red-eye reduction is depressed halfway down into the... camera body after use red-eye reduction with the power off (See page 80) (See page 83) Red-eye reduction Red eye reduction the ...
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...on the LCD panel, the flash may not discharge. 0 O , 4 Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync Using other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash units may be over exposed. 3.Take a picture. 00 MEMO When taking a daylight-sync photograph with a person's face cast in shadow, discharging the ... or by pushing the Flash pop up button manually. • In the flash off mode, the external flash will eliminate the shadow. 1.Depress the flash pop up automatically even when it may damage the camera. Av 30 5.5 you to use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. FLASH-OFF MODE Use this...
...on the LCD panel, the flash may not discharge. 0 O , 4 Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync Using other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash units may be over exposed. 3.Take a picture. 00 MEMO When taking a daylight-sync photograph with a person's face cast in shadow, discharging the ... or by pushing the Flash pop up button manually. • In the flash off mode, the external flash will eliminate the shadow. 1.Depress the flash pop up automatically even when it may damage the camera. Av 30 5.5 you to use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. FLASH-OFF MODE Use this...
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...For maximum distance Guide Number (11) ÷ f/3.5 = 3.14m For minimum distance 3.14 5 = 0.63m -*0.7m * Minimum distance of the built-in flash in this camera Thus, the flash effective distance is fixed value applied to f/4 in this mode, the exposure of the background can be controlled by the...f/4.4, select the next smaller aperture value. (Set to the built-in flash in this camera. ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH 4.Metered Manual Mode • When using the built-in flash in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1/100 can be set. ...
...For maximum distance Guide Number (11) ÷ f/3.5 = 3.14m For minimum distance 3.14 5 = 0.63m -*0.7m * Minimum distance of the built-in flash in this camera Thus, the flash effective distance is fixed value applied to f/4 in this mode, the exposure of the background can be controlled by the...f/4.4, select the next smaller aperture value. (Set to the built-in flash in this camera. ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH 4.Metered Manual Mode • When using the built-in flash in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1/100 can be set. ...
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... AF201SA and AF200SA, TTL auto cannot be used. *4.The shutter speed is 1/60 of second or slower. *5.With TYPE B or C and D flash units, trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb timer Mode. A .B C D E 0 0 X 0' X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode...
... AF201SA and AF200SA, TTL auto cannot be used. *4.The shutter speed is 1/60 of second or slower. *5.With TYPE B or C and D flash units, trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb timer Mode. A .B C D E 0 0 X 0' X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode...
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...button to automatically fire. Note that the flash will not fire against a lighter subject especially during daytime synchro shooting. • Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details. Depress the flash pop up . Using both the built-in flash and the external flash An external flash... the flash mode to the camera. 3. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button to activate the built-in flash is ready. • An external flash can also be used when the built-in flash. 7. A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF FT ...
...button to automatically fire. Note that the flash will not fire against a lighter subject especially during daytime synchro shooting. • Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details. Depress the flash pop up . Using both the built-in flash and the external flash An external flash... the flash mode to the camera. 3. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button to activate the built-in flash is ready. • An external flash can also be used when the built-in flash. 7. A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF FT ...
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...position. 3. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for magnifying the central area of the autofocus function when used , the auto focusing and manual focusing with the following conditions attached. 1. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the autofocus system reduces the... adapter K Mount adapters Adapter K for close the back cover. ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) Hot Shoe Adapter F, Extension Cord F5F and Off-Camera shoe Adapter The adapters and cords, which allow the external flash to be used because these lenses do not operate. Using a Polarizing...
...position. 3. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for magnifying the central area of the autofocus function when used , the auto focusing and manual focusing with the following conditions attached. 1. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the autofocus system reduces the... adapter K Mount adapters Adapter K for close the back cover. ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) Hot Shoe Adapter F, Extension Cord F5F and Off-Camera shoe Adapter The adapters and cords, which allow the external flash to be used because these lenses do not operate. Using a Polarizing...
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...by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. • Here are installed Install the batteries properly. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Aekerce The shutter does not Non-Autofocus lens is depressed. Use F or ...the flash is set Set the lens aperture ring to to Set the exposure mode dial other position. P40 Increase the camera-tosubject distance. Focus manually by using the matte field. Symptoms Causes .,.. ....... .• Remeaes Rance AE lock function do not operate. Focus ...
...by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. • Here are installed Install the batteries properly. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Aekerce The shutter does not Non-Autofocus lens is depressed. Use F or ...the flash is set Set the lens aperture ring to to Set the exposure mode dial other position. P40 Increase the camera-tosubject distance. Focus manually by using the matte field. Symptoms Causes .,.. ....... .• Remeaes Rance AE lock function do not operate. Focus ...