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... (p.38) • Shutter release button (p.23) • Viewfinder window • Autofocus window • Light sensor window • Built-in this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the notes in flash • Spotbeam window (p.35) • Lens • Self-timer lamp (p.47...
... (p.38) • Shutter release button (p.23) • Viewfinder window • Autofocus window • Light sensor window • Built-in this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the notes in flash • Spotbeam window (p.35) • Lens • Self-timer lamp (p.47...
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Holding the camera 5. Loading the film cartridge 2. Taking pictures 6. Installing/Replacing battery • Battery exhaustion warning 3. Lamp indications 5. Removing the film cartridge • Rewind a film cartridge ... 32 33 36 37 Selecting the print type 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Outline of basic operations For safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery Advanced Photo System Features Practical shooting guide PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Main switch 4. Strap attachment 2. Diopter adjustment 6. Viewfinder displays...
Holding the camera 5. Loading the film cartridge 2. Taking pictures 6. Installing/Replacing battery • Battery exhaustion warning 3. Lamp indications 5. Removing the film cartridge • Rewind a film cartridge ... 32 33 36 37 Selecting the print type 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Outline of basic operations For safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery Advanced Photo System Features Practical shooting guide PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Main switch 4. Strap attachment 2. Diopter adjustment 6. Viewfinder displays...
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... medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. &WARNING &CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed,... neck is dangerous. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this camera for some other reason, as there is danger ...
... medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. &WARNING &CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed,... neck is dangerous. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this camera for some other reason, as there is danger ...
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Be careful not to smoke. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to burn yourself during removal. 7 &CAUTION • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery.
Be careful not to smoke. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to burn yourself during removal. 7 &CAUTION • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery.
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... wet from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of the camera may be extremely harmful to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it off immediately with rain, water or any changes in temperature difference is not weather..., water, or liquid resistant. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other liquid, wipe it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the ...
... wet from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of the camera may be extremely harmful to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it off immediately with rain, water or any changes in temperature difference is not weather..., water, or liquid resistant. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other liquid, wipe it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the ...
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...Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for proper care •Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder window. •Never use solvents such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a... place with good air circulation to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or siliconetreated cloth is recommended. 9 Precautions...
...Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for proper care •Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder window. •Never use solvents such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a... place with good air circulation to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or siliconetreated cloth is recommended. 9 Precautions...
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...for an extended period, or is being prepared for the repair of the strong magnetic fields. If the camera has not been used in 10 this is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it will be provided. • Do not place film cartridges near sources...to normal. •The LCD may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it . • The PENTAX warranty provided only for an important photographic session, it is recommended that the camera be repaired at which this camera functions properly is 50C° to-10C° (122°F to 14°F). • To ...
...for an extended period, or is being prepared for the repair of the strong magnetic fields. If the camera has not been used in 10 this is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it will be provided. • Do not place film cartridges near sources...to normal. •The LCD may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it . • The PENTAX warranty provided only for an important photographic session, it is recommended that the camera be repaired at which this camera functions properly is 50C° to-10C° (122°F to 14°F). • To ...
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A 135mm (35mm) film cannot be loaded as simply as installing the battery. 12 ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES • The visual exposure indicators on the top of the film cartridge show the film status. • A film cartridge with X , or • visual film indicator cannot be used . • The film cartridge can be used in this camera. 1 • Unexposed 2 1 Partially exposed 3 X Exposed 4 • Processed 4 i f,j A2 • Use IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.
A 135mm (35mm) film cannot be loaded as simply as installing the battery. 12 ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES • The visual exposure indicators on the top of the film cartridge show the film status. • A film cartridge with X , or • visual film indicator cannot be used . • The film cartridge can be used in this camera. 1 • Unexposed 2 1 Partially exposed 3 X Exposed 4 • Processed 4 i f,j A2 • Use IX240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras.
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... unexposed frame and the rest of view is possible to load a partially exposed film cartridge that of the camera, multiply the 35mm camera focal length by 0.8. ' MRC (Mid-roll change) function • With this camera differs from that has been rewound. The focal length differs even if the field of the film can... to assist the processing lab with color correction and exposure adjustments, providing you with the best possible results. 15 • The film size of this camera it is the same. To calculate the focal length of conventional 35mm...
... unexposed frame and the rest of view is possible to load a partially exposed film cartridge that of the camera, multiply the 35mm camera focal length by 0.8. ' MRC (Mid-roll change) function • With this camera differs from that has been rewound. The focal length differs even if the field of the film can... to assist the processing lab with color correction and exposure adjustments, providing you with the best possible results. 15 • The film size of this camera it is the same. To calculate the focal length of conventional 35mm...
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals befor taking any photographs. 18 1 STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals befor taking any photographs. 18 1 STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film.
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3 MAIN SWITCH To switch on, set the mode dial to any position other than OFF. • For normal use, set the mode dial to either NEN or [ODI]. • When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length. •See page 21 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( Q ) appears on the LCD panel. 22
3 MAIN SWITCH To switch on, set the mode dial to any position other than OFF. • For normal use, set the mode dial to either NEN or [ODI]. • When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length. •See page 21 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( Q ) appears on the LCD panel. 22
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... while in flash with your elbows against a stable, stationary object such as a wall. 4 HOLDING THE CAMERA Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus... window or the built-in operation. • Make sure not to brace your fingers, hair or other object. • When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 23
... while in flash with your elbows against a stable, stationary object such as a wall. 4 HOLDING THE CAMERA Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus... window or the built-in operation. • Make sure not to brace your fingers, hair or other object. • When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 23
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While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever the right or left until the AF frame appears in the sharpest focus. 24 5 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT © r icp _./ Aim the camera towards a bright subject.
While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever the right or left until the AF frame appears in the sharpest focus. 24 5 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT © r icp _./ Aim the camera towards a bright subject.
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6 OPERATING 23-69mm ZOOM LENS 4 When you move the zoom lever to the right (4), the lens moves towards the 23mm setting. When you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 444 25 When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left ( 444 ), the lens moves towards the 69mm setting and frames the subject more closely.
6 OPERATING 23-69mm ZOOM LENS 4 When you move the zoom lever to the right (4), the lens moves towards the 23mm setting. When you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 444 25 When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left ( 444 ), the lens moves towards the 69mm setting and frames the subject more closely.
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1 LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this operating manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you will be ready to load the film. 1 Move the film cartridge chamber lever as illustrated to open the film cartridge chamber cover. 26
1 LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this operating manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you will be ready to load the film. 1 Move the film cartridge chamber lever as illustrated to open the film cartridge chamber cover. 26
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Automatic film speed setting When a film cartridge is loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set for the camera. • A film ISO rating from 25 - 10000 is usable. •A film with ISO 400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to ...
Automatic film speed setting When a film cartridge is loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set for the camera. • A film ISO rating from 25 - 10000 is usable. •A film with ISO 400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to ...
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... A 135 (35mm) film cannot be used . • Do not place film cartridges near sources of their services. • Use an IX240 type film in this camera. • A film cartridge with the X , or indicator cannot be used in this...
... A 135 (35mm) film cannot be used . • Do not place film cartridges near sources of their services. • Use an IX240 type film in this camera. • A film cartridge with the X , or indicator cannot be used in this...
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The type of prints are chosen in this camera. SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE 111111-U 11 1 IfI H X41 s Three types of print can be switched at any time. TAX rk I mdl Type C print 30 Type H print Type P print Turn the print selection lever to select the desired print type.
The type of prints are chosen in this camera. SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE 111111-U 11 1 IfI H X41 s Three types of print can be switched at any time. TAX rk I mdl Type C print 30 Type H print Type P print Turn the print selection lever to select the desired print type.
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3 VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS • When the camera-to a substantial difference between what you see through the viewfinder versus the image you will obtain the final print. subject distance is less than 1.2m, compose the scene within this frame. 0 Spot AF Frame Select the Spot AF Frame to focus on the subject with this frame. 31 O Autofocus frame Focus on particular spot in the frame. 0 Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.2m, type P print set is not recommended due to -
3 VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS • When the camera-to a substantial difference between what you see through the viewfinder versus the image you will obtain the final print. subject distance is less than 1.2m, compose the scene within this frame. 0 Spot AF Frame Select the Spot AF Frame to focus on the subject with this frame. 31 O Autofocus frame Focus on particular spot in the frame. 0 Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.2m, type P print set is not recommended due to -
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The green lamp blinks when the subject is too close. • The shooting range (effective camerato-subject distance) of this camera is from 0.65m (2.1ft) to (infinity). • You can release the shutter even if the green lamp is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 34 But the picture will not be released. 3 Depress the shutter release button fully. The shutter will light up. Notes: • Confirm that the green lamp will be focused properly. • If the autofocus window is blinking.
The green lamp blinks when the subject is too close. • The shooting range (effective camerato-subject distance) of this camera is from 0.65m (2.1ft) to (infinity). • You can release the shutter even if the green lamp is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 34 But the picture will not be released. 3 Depress the shutter release button fully. The shutter will light up. Notes: • Confirm that the green lamp will be focused properly. • If the autofocus window is blinking.