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...not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in contact with a margin of the film frame. Do not remove it to hit solid objects. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the... formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic...
...not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in contact with a margin of the film frame. Do not remove it to hit solid objects. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the... formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic...
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... OF CONTENTS 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 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. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2 LOADING THE ... 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS 32 Step 7 ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER .34 Step 8 LOADING FILM 35 Step 9 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37
... OF CONTENTS 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 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. ATTACHING THE STRAP 22 Step 2 LOADING THE ... 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 28 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME 30 Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS 32 Step 7 ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER .34 Step 8 LOADING FILM 35 Step 9 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37
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... 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45 Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8.HOLDING 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...
... 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45 Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8.HOLDING 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...
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Position the clasp away from underneath. ✍ MEMO • The strap's clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time. 22 Step 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the protection cover and triangular ring, then pass the strap through the clasp from the camera body.
Position the clasp away from underneath. ✍ MEMO • The strap's clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time. 22 Step 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the protection cover and triangular ring, then pass the strap through the clasp from the camera body.
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... there is a white or yellow object in the right bottom corner of the picture where the data is over the maximum number specified by the film. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 31 3 Press the shutter release button halfway, or turn the select dial, to return the LCD panel to read.... • Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. You need to adjust the date and time then select the imprinting date mode. • The data is not properly imprinted...
... there is a white or yellow object in the right bottom corner of the picture where the data is over the maximum number specified by the film. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 31 3 Press the shutter release button halfway, or turn the select dial, to return the LCD panel to read.... • Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. You need to adjust the date and time then select the imprinting date mode. • The data is not properly imprinted...
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If you use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to detect film transport so infrared film may be used , the correct film speed is not loaded properly, blinks on the LCD panel. Open the back cover and load the film again. ✍ MEMO • We ...See page 52. • Infrared film cannot be exposed. This camera uses infrared rays to become familiar with your fingers or any other object while loading the film. • Automatic film speed setting When DX-coded film is used . The film will advance to ON. 36 LOADING FILM 5 Close the back cover and...
If you use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera with no film loaded to detect film transport so infrared film may be used , the correct film speed is not loaded properly, blinks on the LCD panel. Open the back cover and load the film again. ✍ MEMO • We ...See page 52. • Infrared film cannot be exposed. This camera uses infrared rays to become familiar with your fingers or any other object while loading the film. • Automatic film speed setting When DX-coded film is used . The film will advance to ON. 36 LOADING FILM 5 Close the back cover and...
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...) (second position) Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on . When taking a picture, press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. ✍ MEMO • Before loading a roll of film, slowly press the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. • The LCD indication stays on for about...
...) (second position) Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on . When taking a picture, press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. ✍ MEMO • Before loading a roll of film, slowly press the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. • The LCD indication stays on for about...
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... MODE TO AF.S 43 Step 5. SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . .40 Step 2. UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11. USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . .51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . .52 OTHERS SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO 44 Step 6.... SETTING MULTI(16)-SEGMENT METERING MODE 42 Step 4. HOLDING THE CAMERA 47 Step 9. TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10. BASIC...
... MODE TO AF.S 43 Step 5. SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . .40 Step 2. UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11. USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . .51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . .52 OTHERS SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO 44 Step 6.... SETTING MULTI(16)-SEGMENT METERING MODE 42 Step 4. HOLDING THE CAMERA 47 Step 9. TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10. BASIC...
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... indicated on the film cartridge. See pages 134 and 139. However, those extra frames may be lost in reverse. 2 When the film is fully rewound, blinks on the LCD panel. 3 Open the back cover and remove the film. ✍ MEMO • When removing the film from the camera, avoid direct sun... light. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that is blinking...
... indicated on the film cartridge. See pages 134 and 139. However, those extra frames may be lost in reverse. 2 When the film is fully rewound, blinks on the LCD panel. 3 Open the back cover and remove the film. ✍ MEMO • When removing the film from the camera, avoid direct sun... light. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that is blinking...
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... changed. Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set a film speed other than the DX coded film speed. However, the film speed setting can be released when the mode dial is set to set the... film speed manually. How to , or . • is displayed when you use a non-DX coded film, set 1 Load the non-DX coded film. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film...
... changed. Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn the select dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set a film speed other than the DX coded film speed. However, the film speed setting can be released when the mode dial is set to set the... film speed manually. How to , or . • is displayed when you use a non-DX coded film, set 1 Load the non-DX coded film. 52 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film...
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The frame number stops blinking and the film is advanced to the next frame, then the camera returns into single-frame drive mode. ✍ MEMO • To expose the third shot, press the drive mode button after step 2- , then go to let ...
The frame number stops blinking and the film is advanced to the next frame, then the camera returns into single-frame drive mode. ✍ MEMO • To expose the third shot, press the drive mode button after step 2- , then go to let ...
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... will be frozen. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. 74 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed A correct exposure is established by intentionally using a slower shutter speed. Effect of shutter speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure times, or the length of time that the light...
... will be frozen. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. 74 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed A correct exposure is established by intentionally using a slower shutter speed. Effect of shutter speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure times, or the length of time that the light...
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...open, the landscape in -focus range. That is farther from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of field) becomes small. 75 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION ...(SHOOTING) Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from the camera. By contrast, stopping down aperture ✍ MEMO • The depth of the landscape. Open aperture Stopped down the aperture increases the ...
...open, the landscape in -focus range. That is farther from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of field) becomes small. 75 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION ...(SHOOTING) Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from the camera. By contrast, stopping down aperture ✍ MEMO • The depth of the landscape. Open aperture Stopped down the aperture increases the ...
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..., which varies with a wider-angle lens at a distance less than 0.7m (2.6ft), even if the lens aperture is used . When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn reduces the red-eye effect. ✍ MEMO • If the red-eye reduction is very small. When...", is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in flash pops up even when the subject is within about four meters (using ISO 400 film). ✍ MEMO • The flash effective range does not come closer than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be reduced by taking a picture in...
..., which varies with a wider-angle lens at a distance less than 0.7m (2.6ft), even if the lens aperture is used . When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn reduces the red-eye effect. ✍ MEMO • If the red-eye reduction is very small. When...", is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in flash pops up even when the subject is within about four meters (using ISO 400 film). ✍ MEMO • The flash effective range does not come closer than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be reduced by taking a picture in...
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... Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* *The value 5 used as shown below. The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used in the formula above is less than 0.7m (2.3ft), the flash cannot be over exposed. 112 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH...flash in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure to take a flash photograph. 1. In this camera. ✍ MEMO • When the distance to the subject is a fixed value applied to the camerato-subject distance.
... Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5* *The value 5 used as shown below. The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used in the formula above is less than 0.7m (2.3ft), the flash cannot be over exposed. 112 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH...flash in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure to take a flash photograph. 1. In this camera. ✍ MEMO • When the distance to the subject is a fixed value applied to the camerato-subject distance.
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... this case.) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Calculating the aperture according to the camera-to-subject distance Aperture = Guide Number ÷ Camera-to-subject distance Example: If the camera-to-subject distance is 2.5m and ISO 100 film is used at an aperture of f/3.5, the flash effective distance is obtained as follows: Guide...
... this case.) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS Calculating the aperture according to the camera-to-subject distance Aperture = Guide Number ÷ Camera-to-subject distance Example: If the camera-to-subject distance is 2.5m and ISO 100 film is used at an aperture of f/3.5, the flash effective distance is obtained as follows: Guide...
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128 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of dedicated accessories are available for vertical positioning of the camera. AA-Battery Grip BG-20 Battery grip powered by size-AA batteries. Number of film rolls at 20°C( 68°F) General existing light photography approximately 75 rolls Flash photography with 50% of shooting uses flash Flash photography...
128 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of dedicated accessories are available for vertical positioning of the camera. AA-Battery Grip BG-20 Battery grip powered by size-AA batteries. Number of film rolls at 20°C( 68°F) General existing light photography approximately 75 rolls Flash photography with 50% of shooting uses flash Flash photography...
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... 17 custom functions so you can set the camera according to the AE lock button Setting the film speed manually Autofocus Functions [CF6] Superimposing the focus points Flash Functions [CF7] Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash is fully charged. [CF8] Using ... for the AF360FGZ [CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button's function during wireless operation with the AF360FGZ Film Rewind Functions [CF10] Setting the film rewind method [CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rewound Self-timer Functions [CF12] Setting the self-timer delay time Pages 136 137 137 137...
... 17 custom functions so you can set the camera according to the AE lock button Setting the film speed manually Autofocus Functions [CF6] Superimposing the focus points Flash Functions [CF7] Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash is fully charged. [CF8] Using ... for the AF360FGZ [CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button's function during wireless operation with the AF360FGZ Film Rewind Functions [CF10] Setting the film rewind method [CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rewound Self-timer Functions [CF12] Setting the self-timer delay time Pages 136 137 137 137...
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To rewind the film, press the midroll rewind button (see page 51). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 139 [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the AF360FGZ When the AF360FGZ is used and the camera flash mode is set to wireless, you can assign the wireless .... . . .Disables the built-in flash [2] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash once for a test [3] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash consecutively for modeling [CF10] Setting the film rewind method • Custom Function number [CF10] • Setting number [1] . . . .Automatically rewinds the...
To rewind the film, press the midroll rewind button (see page 51). BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 139 [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the AF360FGZ When the AF360FGZ is used and the camera flash mode is set to wireless, you can assign the wireless .... . . .Disables the built-in flash [2] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash once for a test [3] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash consecutively for modeling [CF10] Setting the film rewind method • Custom Function number [CF10] • Setting number [1] . . . .Automatically rewinds the...
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... camera shake caused by the mirror's movement. 140 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS [CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rewound • Custom Function number [CF11] • Setting number [1] . . . .Rolls up before the exposure starts. With mirror lock-up, the reflex mirror stays up the film completely [2] . . . .Leaves the end of the film...
... camera shake caused by the mirror's movement. 140 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS [CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rewound • Custom Function number [CF11] • Setting number [1] . . . .Rolls up before the exposure starts. With mirror lock-up, the reflex mirror stays up the film completely [2] . . . .Leaves the end of the film...