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...) Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) P.O. Limited Pentax France S.A.S Pentax Benelux B.V Pentax (Schweiz) AG Pentax Scandinavia AB PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003 01-200302 Printed in Japan OPERATING MANUAL ® ® OPERATING MANUAL OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH Pentax U.K. http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - Box 650, 75127...
...) Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) P.O. Limited Pentax France S.A.S Pentax Benelux B.V Pentax (Schweiz) AG Pentax Scandinavia AB PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003 01-200302 Printed in Japan OPERATING MANUAL ® ® OPERATING MANUAL OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) PENTAX Corporation PENTAX Europe GmbH Pentax U.K. http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - Box 650, 75127...
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... or liability for the most exacting photographer. • Read this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from Pentax distributors in your Pentax camera. Therefore, we recommend that has the position can supersede this procedure and warranty policy. Only FA J lens... not operate under the following conditions attached. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of charge according to be serviced free of operations before use of lenses and accessories made...
... or liability for the most exacting photographer. • Read this camera will perform superbly for difficulties resulting from Pentax distributors in your Pentax camera. Therefore, we recommend that has the position can supersede this procedure and warranty policy. Only FA J lens... not operate under the following conditions attached. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of charge according to be serviced free of operations before use of lenses and accessories made...
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... session, it is being used for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this nature are not covered ... inspected or test shoot with it is 50°C to -10°C (122˚F to 14˚F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any other operation contrary to the instructions...
... session, it is being used for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this nature are not covered ... inspected or test shoot with it is 50°C to -10°C (122˚F to 14˚F). • A camera which this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any other operation contrary to the instructions...
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... 10 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 12 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 14 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 15 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 18 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 20 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21 Step 1.
... 10 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 12 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 14 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 15 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 18 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 20 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21 Step 1.
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... THE CAMERA 47 Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 53 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 54 Consecutive Shooting 55 Self-Timer Mode 56 Remote Control Shooting 59 Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame 61...
... THE CAMERA 47 Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 53 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 54 Consecutive Shooting 55 Self-Timer Mode 56 Remote Control Shooting 59 Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame 61...
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... 74 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 74 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 76 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 78 Using the Metered Manual Mode 80 Slow-Speed-Sync Mode 83 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 84 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 85 AE LOCK FUNCTION 86 TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE... Center-Weighted Metering 89 Using Spot Metering 90 ABOUT FOCUSING 91 Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S 92 Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C 93 Manual Focusing 94 Selecting the Focus Point 96 Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the Viewfinder 97 Using the Focus Lock 98 Previewing the...
... 74 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed 74 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 76 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 78 Using the Metered Manual Mode 80 Slow-Speed-Sync Mode 83 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 84 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 85 AE LOCK FUNCTION 86 TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE... Center-Weighted Metering 89 Using Spot Metering 90 ABOUT FOCUSING 91 Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S 92 Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C 93 Manual Focusing 94 Selecting the Focus Point 96 Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the Viewfinder 97 Using the Focus Lock 98 Previewing the...
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...IN FLASH 111 1.When Using the Auto Picture and Picture Modes 111 2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode 111 3.Aperture-Priority AE Mode 111 4.Metered Manual Mode 112 F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 114 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 116 Flash Functions 116 Using P-TTL Auto... Flash .124 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 126 Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash 126 Multi-burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash 126 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 106 Daylight-Sync Shooting 108 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION 109 INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARNING WHEN THE BUILT-
...IN FLASH 111 1.When Using the Auto Picture and Picture Modes 111 2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode 111 3.Aperture-Priority AE Mode 111 4.Metered Manual Mode 112 F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 114 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 116 Flash Functions 116 Using P-TTL Auto... Flash .124 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 126 Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash 126 Multi-burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash 126 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 106 Daylight-Sync Shooting 108 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION 109 INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARNING WHEN THE BUILT-
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12 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure ...
12 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure ...
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Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring can be used. 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 only when the aperture ring is set to the position. : Functions cannot be...
Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring can be used. 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 only when the aperture ring is set to the position. : Functions cannot be...
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Basic Operation (Preparation) ->Page 21 Basic Operation ( Shooting ) ->Page 39 If you'd like to start taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read sections 1 and 2, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)". Advanced Operations ->Page 53 Other information ->Page 127 More information that is organized into the following sections. 20 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and section 4. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera.
Basic Operation (Preparation) ->Page 21 Basic Operation ( Shooting ) ->Page 39 If you'd like to start taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read sections 1 and 2, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)". Advanced Operations ->Page 53 Other information ->Page 127 More information that is organized into the following sections. 20 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and section 4. These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera.
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... to frame 1 automatically and the LCD panel will display the exposure counter 1 and film status information. 6 If the film is automatically set the film speed manually. See page 52. • Infrared film cannot be exposed. Open the back cover and load the film again. ✍ MEMO • We suggest that you...
... to frame 1 automatically and the LCD panel will display the exposure counter 1 and film status information. 6 If the film is automatically set the film speed manually. See page 52. • Infrared film cannot be exposed. Open the back cover and load the film again. ✍ MEMO • We suggest that you...
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... Step 5. SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . .45 Step 7. TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . .51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . .52 OTHERS UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11. USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Step...
... Step 5. SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . .45 Step 7. TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . .51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . .52 OTHERS UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11. USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Step...
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See page 91 to . See page 94. • AF.C: Continuous focus. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ✍ MEMO You can also focus in the following ways: • MF: Focus manually. See page 93. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Step 4 43 SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF.S When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the lens adjusts focus automatically. 1 Set the focus mode switch to 101 for various focusing methods.
See page 91 to . See page 94. • AF.C: Continuous focus. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ✍ MEMO You can also focus in the following ways: • MF: Focus manually. See page 93. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Step 4 43 SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF.S When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the lens adjusts focus automatically. 1 Set the focus mode switch to 101 for various focusing methods.
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See pages 134 and 138. The superimpose function can also manually select one of the 11 focus points to focus even when the subject is not at the center. 1 Set the focus point mode switch to ...
See pages 134 and 138. The superimpose function can also manually select one of the 11 focus points to focus even when the subject is not at the center. 1 Set the focus point mode switch to ...
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...-DX coded film, set the mode dial to the desired mode position other than the DX coded film speed. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to set the ISO... film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set the film speed manually. However, the film speed setting can be released when the mode dial is set to set a film speed other than , and . ✍ MEMO • The...
...-DX coded film, set the mode dial to the desired mode position other than the DX coded film speed. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to set the ISO... film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set the film speed manually. However, the film speed setting can be released when the mode dial is set to set a film speed other than , and . ✍ MEMO • The...
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... 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.
... 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.
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... camera-to 73 for details of 6 modes as follows. The picture mode has a total of each mode. You can also select your desired picture mode manually. 66 SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES The camera incorporates the Auto picture mode function.
... camera-to 73 for details of 6 modes as follows. The picture mode has a total of each mode. You can also select your desired picture mode manually. 66 SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES The camera incorporates the Auto picture mode function.
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80 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Using the Metered Manual Mode The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under exposed (darker) or over exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 The bar graph appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3 Turn the select dial to change the shutter speed.
80 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Using the Metered Manual Mode The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under exposed (darker) or over exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 The bar graph appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3 Turn the select dial to change the shutter speed.
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... subject is too dark. Use a flash if it is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the Metered Manual Mode. • When using negative color film, the finished print is too bright. or under -exposure. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker...
... subject is too dark. Use a flash if it is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the Metered Manual Mode. • When using negative color film, the finished print is too bright. or under -exposure. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker...
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS With the Night-scene program mode 1. Set the the mode dial to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. With the Metered Manual Mode 1. Set the exposure mode to . Confirm that the exposure warning is not appearing in flash. 2. Press the flash pop-up automatically. 3. Before shooting, confirm ...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS With the Night-scene program mode 1. Set the the mode dial to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. With the Metered Manual Mode 1. Set the exposure mode to . Confirm that the exposure warning is not appearing in flash. 2. Press the flash pop-up automatically. 3. Before shooting, confirm ...