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... before use. • Illustrations in this camera and welcome to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with a lens that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this operating manual are not made by other manufacturers are the... data function. Incorporating a broad range of sophistication and performance. Congratulations on your Pentax camera. This compact and light weight camera is set to any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of...
... before use. • Illustrations in this camera and welcome to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with a lens that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this operating manual are not made by other manufacturers are the... data function. Incorporating a broad range of sophistication and performance. Congratulations on your Pentax camera. This compact and light weight camera is set to any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of...
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... camera for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to salinity or gas. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car... in con- nism. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of fungus. tact with moth balls or in a place with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are handled. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as it in an area where...
... camera for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to salinity or gas. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car... in con- nism. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of fungus. tact with moth balls or in a place with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are handled. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as it in an area where...
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Damage of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any other than the A position or if used with a lens that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is one . it is recom- mended that the camera be repaired at...battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for the repair of the warranty. The battery 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 product in an industrial or...
Damage of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any other than the A position or if used with a lens that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is one . it is recom- mended that the camera be repaired at...battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for the repair of the warranty. The battery 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 product in an industrial or...
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...Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 ... Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 •AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 Activate the built...
...Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23 Attaching the camera strap 11 Loading the batteries 12 • Low battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 ... Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30 Selecting the various flash Modes 32 •AF illuminator 33 • About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33 Activate the built...
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6 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 90@e6T$066Peee000000040 Select switch Shutter release button Drive mode button (p.38, 40) Flash mode button (p.25) LCD panel Main switch (p.16) Hot shoe Built-in flash Exposure mode indicator Mode dial (p.24, 41, 48) Strap lug (p.11) Release socket Back cover release lever (p.18) Exposure compensation button (p.55) Mid-roll rewind button (p.22) Sr i Focus mode switch (p.27, 58) Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.14) Lens mount index
6 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 90@e6T$066Peee000000040 Select switch Shutter release button Drive mode button (p.38, 40) Flash mode button (p.25) LCD panel Main switch (p.16) Hot shoe Built-in flash Exposure mode indicator Mode dial (p.24, 41, 48) Strap lug (p.11) Release socket Back cover release lever (p.18) Exposure compensation button (p.55) Mid-roll rewind button (p.22) Sr i Focus mode switch (p.27, 58) Mirror AF coupler Lens information contacts Lens lock button (p.14) Lens mount index
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...with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI) *3 (with Matte field) Power zoom Image size ... using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering FA lens ['Wart 0 O*4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAI 0 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1.
...with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI) *3 (with Matte field) Power zoom Image size ... using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering FA lens ['Wart 0 O*4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAI 0 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1.
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..., dust, or corrosion may cause damage to set the lens down with a soft, dry cloth. .2 . 0 O . i I; * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other ...manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. O • . IS. 0 0. E i 3. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow. • We ...
..., dust, or corrosion may cause damage to set the lens down with a soft, dry cloth. .2 . 0 O . i I; * How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other ...manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. O • . IS. 0 0. E i 3. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow. • We ...
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...A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel. • The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set : 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, [ 0 ] will be displayed in the viewfinder. • The shutter ...speed and aperture setting are also displayed on the lens. The lens aperture ring must remain set the lens aperture ring to 47 for the camera to the [A] position. 2. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter ...
...A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the LCD panel. • The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set : 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, [ 0 ] will be displayed in the viewfinder. • The shutter ...speed and aperture setting are also displayed on the lens. The lens aperture ring must remain set the lens aperture ring to 47 for the camera to the [A] position. 2. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter ...
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The built-in flash automatically pops up posi- See page 32 for more details. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is set to [s], or [0]. ], [A], [a], [w14/ ], 1. tion. backlit situation 0-t • The Built-in the following conditions. 0z U) 1. z • The built-in flash does not discharge ...
The built-in flash automatically pops up posi- See page 32 for more details. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is set to [s], or [0]. ], [A], [a], [w14/ ], 1. tion. backlit situation 0-t • The Built-in the following conditions. 0z U) 1. z • The built-in flash does not discharge ...
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Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. SETTINGTHESINGLE•FRAMDERIVEMODE ,n OFF ON AUTO Tv 125 '") A„ 22 OJ DI g SELECTINTGHEAUTOFOCUMSODE MINI CMAAvF Depress the drive button until [El] appears on the LCD panel. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed. • See page 37 for manual focusing. For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. • See page 58 for other available function. When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses.
Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. SETTINGTHESINGLE•FRAMDERIVEMODE ,n OFF ON AUTO Tv 125 '") A„ 22 OJ DI g SELECTINTGHEAUTOFOCUMSODE MINI CMAAvF Depress the drive button until [El] appears on the LCD panel. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed. • See page 37 for manual focusing. For autofocus operation, set the focus mode switch to [ AF ]. • See page 58 for other available function. When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses.
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28 USING ZOOM LENSES (DM-LOONS) NO111/1:13dO 3ISVEI 1. . 9 Telephoto Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The smaller the number on the zoom scale, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached.
28 USING ZOOM LENSES (DM-LOONS) NO111/1:13dO 3ISVEI 1. . 9 Telephoto Wide angle Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). • The smaller the number on the zoom scale, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached.
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a table, tree, or a wall for instance. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than this. A tripod should be sure to avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the ... horizontally Camera held vertically (ON11OOHS) NOIJ.V143dO OISVEI For best results, be used for shutter speeds slower than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. Sudden force on a solid object - While taking a picture, hold the camera correctly...
a table, tree, or a wall for instance. • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than this. A tripod should be sure to avoid camera shake. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the ... horizontally Camera held vertically (ON11OOHS) NOIJ.V143dO OISVEI For best results, be used for shutter speeds slower than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. Sudden force on a solid object - While taking a picture, hold the camera correctly...
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... to autofocus. OFF ON 0 Tv 05 " I/ Av2 • The subject will be focused properly even if the subject is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. As this camera has a wide area of AF frame, the subject will be turned off the center of the AF frame. • ...speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in focus within the AF frame. 30 TAKING A PICTURE 1 3I (DNI.LOOHS) NOI1VU3dO 31SVI3 Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to [AF] and the lens aperture ring has been set to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons....
... to autofocus. OFF ON 0 Tv 05 " I/ Av2 • The subject will be focused properly even if the subject is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. As this camera has a wide area of AF frame, the subject will be turned off the center of the AF frame. • ...speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in focus within the AF frame. 30 TAKING A PICTURE 1 3I (DNI.LOOHS) NOI1VU3dO 31SVI3 Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to [AF] and the lens aperture ring has been set to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons....
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...; If the subject is not appropriate for the maximum flash effective range. • Note also that the built-in flash pops up even when the lens on the subject. For more details on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus w on your finger off the shutter release button. • The built-in...
...; If the subject is not appropriate for the maximum flash effective range. • Note also that the built-in flash pops up even when the lens on the subject. For more details on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus w on your finger off the shutter release button. • The built-in...
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.... • The external flash discharges if the AF illuminator works when the AF500FTZ is attached and the slave flash function is discharged just before using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it easy for autofocus to position the flash as far away from the camera as in a dark place, the... built-in turn out reddish in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance, or by taking the photo in the print.
.... • The external flash discharges if the AF illuminator works when the AF500FTZ is attached and the slave flash function is discharged just before using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it easy for autofocus to position the flash as far away from the camera as in a dark place, the... built-in turn out reddish in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance, or by taking the photo in the print.
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... flash cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. • When the built-in flash is fully charged, [ ] appears on page 68. After using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it is used, using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. *The...
... flash cannot be released until the flash is fully charged. • When the built-in flash is fully charged, [ ] appears on page 68. After using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it is used, using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. *The...
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w O m33 0 z -O4 O When any other exposure mode is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/3.5, f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8 - 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6 - 18.4ft) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8 - 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6 - 15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (0.7 - 4.0m) 2.3 - 7.9ft (2.3 - 13.1ft) approx....marked as 1:1.4 on its barrel. • This effective range table is only applicable when the exposure mode is set to the Picture Mode. A lens with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in the picture corners. Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) film used...
w O m33 0 z -O4 O When any other exposure mode is used Maximum Lens Aperture f/1.4 f/2 f/3.5, f/4.7 f/5.6 Effective Range approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (0.8 - 5.6m) 2.6 - 12.8ft (2.6 - 18.4ft) approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (0.8 - 4.8m) 2.6 - 10.8ft (2.6 - 15.7ft) approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (0.7 - 4.0m) 2.3 - 7.9ft (2.3 - 13.1ft) approx....marked as 1:1.4 on its barrel. • This effective range table is only applicable when the exposure mode is set to the Picture Mode. A lens with a maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in the picture corners. Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400) film used...
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... appear. or FA- Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is depressed halfway down. For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see .... • When lenses other than an F or FA are used, this warning is fully charged. 36 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFf ON 0Q 30 F5.6 0 • Tv §o " A• Av5.6 iA The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is used When using an...
... appear. or FA- Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is depressed halfway down. For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see .... • When lenses other than an F or FA are used, this warning is fully charged. 36 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFf ON 0Q 30 F5.6 0 • Tv §o " A• Av5.6 iA The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is used When using an...
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... Program Mode • Landscape Program Mode A Action Program Mode Wk. Set the mode dial to any position other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the A position. USING THE PICTURE MODE 50 35 28 SNOIIVEI3dO M0NVAaV k 00 I I I :11'2216118035 g giN 0 :®1:,J ISO I You can select your... set to the desired exposure mode. Close-up Program Mode 8 Night-scene Program Mode 44) Flash Disable Mode 0 The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set 1. The picture mode has a total 7 modes as follows.
... Program Mode • Landscape Program Mode A Action Program Mode Wk. Set the mode dial to any position other than the A position or if used with a lens that does not have the A position. USING THE PICTURE MODE 50 35 28 SNOIIVEI3dO M0NVAaV k 00 I I I :11'2216118035 g giN 0 :®1:,J ISO I You can select your... set to the desired exposure mode. Close-up Program Mode 8 Night-scene Program Mode 44) Flash Disable Mode 0 The shutter cannot be released when the lens aperture ring is set 1. The picture mode has a total 7 modes as follows.