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... the PENTAX distributor in some countries can be used and the aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. • This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from the use of lenses and accessories made to meet our precise specifications...
... the PENTAX distributor in some countries can be used and the aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. • This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from the use of lenses and accessories made to meet our precise specifications...
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Function Autofocus Manual focus Lens [Mount type] (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.7X)*1 (With the focus indicator)*2 (With Matte field) FA J, FA lens [KAF, KAF2]*3 F lens [KAF]*3 A lens [KA] Eleven focus points Power zoom *4 Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual TTL Auto Flash Multi (16)-segment metering Notes: : Functions can be used. Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring can be used only when the aperture ring is set to...
Function Autofocus Manual focus Lens [Mount type] (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.7X)*1 (With the focus indicator)*2 (With Matte field) FA J, FA lens [KAF, KAF2]*3 F lens [KAF]*3 A lens [KA] Eleven focus points Power zoom *4 Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual TTL Auto Flash Multi (16)-segment metering Notes: : Functions can be used. Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring can be used only when the aperture ring is set to...
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... sure to set the time. 29 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 5 After you wish to imprint on the LCD panel. Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries. • If you release the shutter while the data is displayed on your pictures. Confirm that is blinking, the data cannot be dark or dim. • If you replace the batteries, the time is reset to 0:00. ADVANCED OPERATIONS...
... sure to set the time. 29 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 5 After you wish to imprint on the LCD panel. Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries. • If you release the shutter while the data is displayed on your pictures. Confirm that is blinking, the data cannot be dark or dim. • If you replace the batteries, the time is reset to 0:00. ADVANCED OPERATIONS...
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... out of focus. • Press the shutter release button halfway down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel. 4 Take a picture. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 49 3 Confirm that the shutter speed, aperture value and picture mode in the viewfinder or on the lens. • The shutter cannot be released in flash pops up automatically when the subject is not lighted adequately. ✍ MEMO • When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring...
... out of focus. • Press the shutter release button halfway down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel. 4 Take a picture. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 49 3 Confirm that the shutter speed, aperture value and picture mode in the viewfinder or on the lens. • The shutter cannot be released in flash pops up automatically when the subject is not lighted adequately. ✍ MEMO • When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring...
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... when you use a non-DX coded film, set 1 Load the non-DX coded film. Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to the desired mode position other than the DX coded film speed. If you set the mode dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set a film speed other than , and . ✍ MEMO • The shutter cannot be changed. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code.
... when you use a non-DX coded film, set 1 Load the non-DX coded film. Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to the desired mode position other than the DX coded film speed. If you set the mode dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set a film speed other than , and . ✍ MEMO • The shutter cannot be changed. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code.
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... shutter release button. AE lock is enabled with mirror lock-up . To take a picture with the exposure value immediately before it is released about 2 seconds later. Set custom function number [CF12] to [2]. 58 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 5 Press the drive mode button after the picture is released from selftimer mode ( disappears from the LCD panel) and returns to single-frame drive mode. ✍ MEMO • To cancel the self-timer operation before mirror lock...
... shutter release button. AE lock is enabled with mirror lock-up . To take a picture with the exposure value immediately before it is released about 2 seconds later. Set custom function number [CF12] to [2]. 58 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 5 Press the drive mode button after the picture is released from selftimer mode ( disappears from the LCD panel) and returns to single-frame drive mode. ✍ MEMO • To cancel the self-timer operation before mirror lock...
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... focus automatically with the default setting. 59 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Remote Control Shooting The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the optional remote control's shutter release button is in focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway down. • Remote control operation does not activate focusing with remote control operation. The self-timer lamp blinks and the audible PCV signal sounds during remote control shooting. Use custom function number [CF14] to install...
... focus automatically with the default setting. 59 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Remote Control Shooting The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the optional remote control's shutter release button is in focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway down. • Remote control operation does not activate focusing with remote control operation. The self-timer lamp blinks and the audible PCV signal sounds during remote control shooting. Use custom function number [CF14] to install...
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... automatically set. • The built-in flash will begin to operate immediately (without a 3-second delay) after the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for approx. 2 seconds and will not be popped up automatically in any picture or exposure mode except manual exposure mode. See pages 134 and 140. • The remote control may occur if light enters the viewfinder during remote control shooting in...
... automatically set. • The built-in flash will begin to operate immediately (without a 3-second delay) after the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for approx. 2 seconds and will not be popped up automatically in any picture or exposure mode except manual exposure mode. See pages 134 and 140. • The remote control may occur if light enters the viewfinder during remote control shooting in...
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OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 69 2. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS • When the shutter release button is also displayed in the viewfinder. ✍ MEMO • In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to . is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth...
OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 69 2. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS • When the shutter release button is also displayed in the viewfinder. ✍ MEMO • In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to . is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth...
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Close-up Program Mode This mode is convenient when taking close-up subject. is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. ✍ MEMO • This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field, ensuring sharp focus of a close-up photos of flowers and so forth. 1 Set the mode dial to . • When the shutter release button is also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 71 4.
Close-up Program Mode This mode is convenient when taking close-up subject. is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. ✍ MEMO • This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field, ensuring sharp focus of a close-up photos of flowers and so forth. 1 Set the mode dial to . • When the shutter release button is also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 71 4.
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... low light background. The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1/125 to . BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS • When the shutter release button is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. 1 Set the mode dial to 1 second. • Use of the slow shutter speed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Night-Scene Program Mode This mode is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are...
... low light background. The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1/125 to . BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS • When the shutter release button is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. 1 Set the mode dial to 1 second. • Use of the slow shutter speed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. Night-Scene Program Mode This mode is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are...
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... selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the lens. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 79 ✍ MEMO • When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is too dark, choose a larger aperture (smaller number), if available. Use a flash if it is too bright, choose a smaller aperture (larger number), if available; When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture...
... selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the lens. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 79 ✍ MEMO • When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is too dark, choose a larger aperture (smaller number), if available. Use a flash if it is too bright, choose a smaller aperture (larger number), if available; When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture...
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... the lens used) is within about four meters (using a slave unit, do not use red-eye reduction. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when an only external flash is used while the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ, etc. Flash Effective Range for the Auto Picture Mode and Picture Mode As a rule of thumb the distance for using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to...
... the lens used) is within about four meters (using a slave unit, do not use red-eye reduction. • The red-eye reduction feature works even when an only external flash is used while the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ, etc. Flash Effective Range for the Auto Picture Mode and Picture Mode As a rule of thumb the distance for using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to...
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... wireless flash mode. 1. Set the flash mode switch to the hot shoe. 3. The built-in flash will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. • If is available with the AF360FGZ flash unit only. P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the 16-segment metering, allows more details. Remove the hot shoe cover FK from the camera. 2. If you want to use any external flash...
... wireless flash mode. 1. Set the flash mode switch to the hot shoe. 3. The built-in flash will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. • If is available with the AF360FGZ flash unit only. P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the 16-segment metering, allows more details. Remove the hot shoe cover FK from the camera. 2. If you want to use any external flash...
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... will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. • The High-speed sync flash mode is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/125 sec. Using hi-speed sync flash on the camera 1. High-speed sync flash mode can use a flash sync speed faster than 1/125 sec. • The High-speed sync flash mode does not work in a wireless configuration. Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to HS (high-speed sync.). 6. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 119 Using High-Speed Sync Flash Mode with...
... will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. • The High-speed sync flash mode is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/125 sec. Using hi-speed sync flash on the camera 1. High-speed sync flash mode can use a flash sync speed faster than 1/125 sec. • The High-speed sync flash mode does not work in a wireless configuration. Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to HS (high-speed sync.). 6. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 119 Using High-Speed Sync Flash Mode with...
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... attached directly to the camera hot shoe and used instead of the flash unit for more details. • The AF360FGZ can also be used . 5. Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to [WIRELESS] 3. See page 120. 1. It can be used with wireless flash. The highspeed sync mode can discharge a flash without having a cord connection between the camera and flash unit. Set the flash unit's power switch to S (Slave). 4. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING...
... attached directly to the camera hot shoe and used instead of the flash unit for more details. • The AF360FGZ can also be used . 5. Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to [WIRELESS] 3. See page 120. 1. It can be used with wireless flash. The highspeed sync mode can discharge a flash without having a cord connection between the camera and flash unit. Set the flash unit's power switch to S (Slave). 4. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING...
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... • Be sure to detach the Refconverter A before you use any hot shoe cover of the viewfinder. Filters Skylight, UV, Cloudy, Y2, O2, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available. The viewfinder magnification is able to switch from the camera. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on the camera are available in sizes of 49mm, 52mm...
... • Be sure to detach the Refconverter A before you use any hot shoe cover of the viewfinder. Filters Skylight, UV, Cloudy, Y2, O2, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter are available. The viewfinder magnification is able to switch from the camera. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on the camera are available in sizes of 49mm, 52mm...
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... shoe cover FK. p. 130 p. 45 The power zoom system does not function. Then, turn the power off with pressing the shutter release button. difficult to the Auto picture or Picture mode. p. 23 The built-in the popped-up button is used . Set the exposure mode dial p. 66 to autofocus. p. 18 The custom function [CF10] For automatic rewind when p. 139 has been set the number [2]. bright lighting conditions. OTHERS flash-pop up position. The film...
... shoe cover FK. p. 130 p. 45 The power zoom system does not function. Then, turn the power off with pressing the shutter release button. difficult to the Auto picture or Picture mode. p. 23 The built-in the popped-up button is used . Set the exposure mode dial p. 66 to autofocus. p. 18 The custom function [CF10] For automatic rewind when p. 139 has been set the number [2]. bright lighting conditions. OTHERS flash-pop up position. The film...
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... / MF (manual) Viewfinder Penta-mirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view: 90%, Magnification 0.7X(with ISO 6-6400 Exposure Modes Auto Picutre Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Program Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash, Automatic flash function, =Consecutive shooting, =Self-timer, =Auto bracketing mode, =Exposure compensation, Exposure compensation value, =Multiple exposure, =Remote control mode, =PCV signal indication, =Wireless flash mode, =High-speed flash sync, Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO, Date, Time, Exposure counter...
... / MF (manual) Viewfinder Penta-mirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view: 90%, Magnification 0.7X(with ISO 6-6400 Exposure Modes Auto Picutre Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Program Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up flash, Automatic flash function, =Consecutive shooting, =Self-timer, =Auto bracketing mode, =Exposure compensation, Exposure compensation value, =Multiple exposure, =Remote control mode, =PCV signal indication, =Wireless flash mode, =High-speed flash sync, Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO, Date, Time, Exposure counter...
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... use high-speed sync, wireless flash mode, P-TTL mode with AF360FGZ. Film Wind & Rewind Auto wind/rewind by pressing shutter release button. 149 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS Self-timer Electronically controlled with delay time of view, Flashsync-shutter in the range from EV0 to EV21 at ISO100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set. or or 2 sec. with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function. Exposure...
... use high-speed sync, wireless flash mode, P-TTL mode with AF360FGZ. Film Wind & Rewind Auto wind/rewind by pressing shutter release button. 149 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS Self-timer Electronically controlled with delay time of view, Flashsync-shutter in the range from EV0 to EV21 at ISO100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set. or or 2 sec. with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash function. Exposure...