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.... • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to store batteries out of the reach of children. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Do not place your eyes, and/or parts ...mark indicates precautions that , if not followed, could result in fire, as it is discharging as viewing the sun may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to the user. WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage...
.... • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to store batteries out of the reach of children. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. • Do not place your eyes, and/or parts ...mark indicates precautions that , if not followed, could result in fire, as it is discharging as viewing the sun may explode. • Remove the batteries from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to the user. WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage...
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...the "Precautions for the repair of the warranty. 3 • Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. If you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is 50°C to -10°C ... workmanship. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is caused as a direct result of the product being prepared for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Damage of this manual, charges will be assessed...
...the "Precautions for the repair of the warranty. 3 • Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at a Pentax service center. If you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is 50°C to -10°C ... workmanship. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is caused as a direct result of the product being prepared for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Damage of this manual, charges will be assessed...
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... warm, but it is faulty; 4 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at the same time. The battery should be inserted correctly with a new one of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc.
... warm, but it is faulty; 4 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at the same time. The battery should be inserted correctly with a new one of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc.
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... AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 18 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 20 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21 Step 1. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Low Battery Warning 26 Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6 ATTACHING...
... AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 18 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 20 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21 Step 1. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Low Battery Warning 26 Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6 ATTACHING...
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9 OTHERS 127 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL 128 AA-Battery Grip BG-20 128 Cable Switch 128 Flash Accessories 129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories 130 Camera Cases 131 Strap 131 About Polarizing Filter 131 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 132 Basic Setting of Custom Functions 134 Setting the Custom Function 136 TROUBLESHOOTING 144 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 146 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 148 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150 WARRANTY POLICY 152
9 OTHERS 127 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL 128 AA-Battery Grip BG-20 128 Cable Switch 128 Flash Accessories 129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories 130 Camera Cases 131 Strap 131 About Polarizing Filter 131 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 132 Basic Setting of Custom Functions 134 Setting the Custom Function 136 TROUBLESHOOTING 144 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 146 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 148 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150 WARRANTY POLICY 152
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10 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AV button Select dial Shutter release button Mid-roll rewind button Back cover release lever Mode dial Mirror Focus mode switch Main/preview switch Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens unlock button AF coupler AE lock button Diopter adjustment dial Strap lug Date button Auto bracketing button Tripod socket Four-way controller Focus point mode switch Battery chamber cover
10 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AV button Select dial Shutter release button Mid-roll rewind button Back cover release lever Mode dial Mirror Focus mode switch Main/preview switch Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens unlock button AF coupler AE lock button Diopter adjustment dial Strap lug Date button Auto bracketing button Tripod socket Four-way controller Focus point mode switch Battery chamber cover
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... 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 counter (p. 36) : Film status indication (p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure (p. 63...
... 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 counter (p. 36) : Film status indication (p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure (p. 63...
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... can skip this step if you do not imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries. Align the red dots on the lens. Turn the lens to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the camera and lens... page 32. ✍ MEMO • When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to clockwise until it clicks in place. Open the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium...
... can skip this step if you do not imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries. Align the red dots on the lens. Turn the lens to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the camera and lens... page 32. ✍ MEMO • When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to clockwise until it clicks in place. Open the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium...
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ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER 34 Step 8. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2. IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37 ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS ATTACHING A LENS 32 Step 7. TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4. LOADING FILM 35 Step 9. LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Step 3. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 1.
ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER 34 Step 8. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2. IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37 ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS ATTACHING A LENS 32 Step 7. TURNING ON THE POWER 27 Step 4. LOADING FILM 35 Step 9. LOADING THE BATTERIES 23 Step 3. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 1.
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... data imprinted). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 2 23 LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing the lever as shown in the illustration. 2 Load two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries' positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in the battery chamber cover firmly until it clicks in place. BASIC OPERATION...
... data imprinted). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Step 2 23 LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pushing the lever as shown in the illustration. 2 Load two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries' positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in the battery chamber cover firmly until it clicks in place. BASIC OPERATION...
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...Time Imprinted date/time Auto pop-up flash Off Off Off Single-frame On 0:00 Off Default settings after replacing the batteries • When the batteries are replaced, the date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will remain unchanged. All other settings ...will take effect. 24 LOADING THE BATTERIES ✍ MEMO • Be sure to use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also available for replacement convenience when shooting...
...Time Imprinted date/time Auto pop-up flash Off Off Off Single-frame On 0:00 Off Default settings after replacing the batteries • When the batteries are replaced, the date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will remain unchanged. All other settings ...will take effect. 24 LOADING THE BATTERIES ✍ MEMO • Be sure to use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also available for replacement convenience when shooting...
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...environment, keep this product warm by holding it in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the batteries. • Generally battery performance is used . ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS When the camera is temporarily deteriorated as temperature decreases. 25 BASIC OPERATION (... About 1 hours The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions. ✍ MEMO • New CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of...
...environment, keep this product warm by holding it in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the batteries. • Generally battery performance is used . ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS When the camera is temporarily deteriorated as temperature decreases. 25 BASIC OPERATION (... About 1 hours The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions. ✍ MEMO • New CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of...
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... soon as the shutter can continue using the camera. 26 LOADING THE BATTERIES Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery symbol appears on and press the shutter release button halfway down. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. ✍ MEMO • See page 23 for a long ...time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery warning even with a new set of batteries. In this situation, turn off , you . When the low battery warning turns off the camera then turn it on the LCD panel to warn you can be released...
... soon as the shutter can continue using the camera. 26 LOADING THE BATTERIES Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery symbol appears on and press the shutter release button halfway down. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. ✍ MEMO • See page 23 for a long ...time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery warning even with a new set of batteries. In this situation, turn off , you . When the low battery warning turns off the camera then turn it on the LCD panel to warn you can be released...
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Turn the power OFF. Do not remove the batteries unless the batteries are nearly exhausted. Turn the main/preview switch to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically in the viewfinder by setting [CF15] to the ... main/preview switch to OFF. ✍ MEMO • Be sure to turn off to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used. • If appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are low or exhausted. • The LCD panel will be checked in low light condition. Replace the...
ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Turn the power OFF. Do not remove the batteries unless the batteries are nearly exhausted. Turn the main/preview switch to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically in the viewfinder by setting [CF15] to the ... main/preview switch to OFF. ✍ MEMO • Be sure to turn off to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used. • If appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are low or exhausted. • The LCD panel will be checked in low light condition. Replace the...
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Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries. • If you replace the batteries, the time is reset to 0:00. The date remains the same as when the batteries were removed. See Page 30 for data printing is -10°C - 50°C (14°F - 122°F). • If high...
Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries. • If you replace the batteries, the time is reset to 0:00. The date remains the same as when the batteries were removed. See Page 30 for data printing is -10°C - 50°C (14°F - 122°F). • If high...
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.... ✍ MEMO • [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month". • Selected date mode will be difficult to 0:00 and [---- --] (no data imprinted) respectively. If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be imprinted. • "'03" imprinted on the frame whose number is imprinting, the data may...
.... ✍ MEMO • [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month". • Selected date mode will be difficult to 0:00 and [---- --] (no data imprinted) respectively. If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be imprinted. • "'03" imprinted on the frame whose number is imprinting, the data may...
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See page 28. After replacing the batteries, be the last one. • The multi-exposure shooting mode remains in effect even after the main/preview switch is advanced to the next frame, ... to step 2- . If you do not press the drive mode button before taking the next shot. To cancel the multi-exposure shooting mode, remove the batteries once and load again. Take the second picture. 62 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 2 Take the first picture. The frame number stops blinking and the film is...
See page 28. After replacing the batteries, be the last one. • The multi-exposure shooting mode remains in effect even after the main/preview switch is advanced to the next frame, ... to step 2- . If you do not press the drive mode button before taking the next shot. To cancel the multi-exposure shooting mode, remove the batteries once and load again. Take the second picture. 62 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 2 Take the first picture. The frame number stops blinking and the film is...
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... the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is useful for the...
... the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures. • With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is useful for the...
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... between the built-in flash and various lenses. • When using the lens hood is NOT recommended as it may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. • To enable shutter release before the flash is turned off. Push...-in flash automatically pops up in necessary conditions even if an inappropriate lens for details. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the...
... between the built-in flash and various lenses. • When using the lens hood is NOT recommended as it may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. • To enable shutter release before the flash is turned off. Push...-in flash automatically pops up in necessary conditions even if an inappropriate lens for details. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the...
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... 24-exposure film rolls that you use the camera without the BG-20, since the performance of the camera. 128 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of alkaline batteries is indicated below. Usability is recommended that can be taken with the shutter release and AE lock buttons for this camera. Number of film rolls... hours When you use the camera in cold climates, it is enhanced with a new set of dedicated accessories are available for vertical positioning of alkaline batteries, such as those used in the BG-20, deteriorates in cold environments.
... 24-exposure film rolls that you use the camera without the BG-20, since the performance of the camera. 128 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of alkaline batteries is indicated below. Usability is recommended that can be taken with the shutter release and AE lock buttons for this camera. Number of film rolls... hours When you use the camera in cold climates, it is enhanced with a new set of dedicated accessories are available for vertical positioning of alkaline batteries, such as those used in the BG-20, deteriorates in cold environments.