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... the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 • Rewinding a film in mid-roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 23-36 Using the Auto Picture Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25 • Auto-popup flash function 25 • Flash disable function 26 Using zoom lenses 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 28 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30...
... the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 • Rewinding a film in mid-roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 23-36 Using the Auto Picture Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25 • Auto-popup flash function 25 • Flash disable function 26 Using zoom lenses 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 28 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 28 Holding the Camera 29 Taking a picture 30...
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in flash 69 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 70 Adjusting the Data Back 71 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of field scale 81 IV. III ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting a Drive Mode • Consecutive Frame Mode • Self-Timer Mode Remote control shooting (Optional) • 3-second-delay release mode • Instant release mode Multiple-Exposure Mode Taking a panorama format picture Using the Picture Mode • Green Operation Mode • Portrait Program Mode • Landscape Program Mode • Close-up Program Mode ...
in flash 69 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 70 Adjusting the Data Back 71 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of field scale 81 IV. III ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting a Drive Mode • Consecutive Frame Mode • Self-Timer Mode Remote control shooting (Optional) • 3-second-delay release mode • Instant release mode Multiple-Exposure Mode Taking a panorama format picture Using the Picture Mode • Green Operation Mode • Portrait Program Mode • Landscape Program Mode • Close-up Program Mode ...
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... details on panorama format picture taking, see page 44. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: 3-point AF frame (p.30) : Shutter speed : Aperture value : Green Operation Mode (p.47) : Portrait Operation Mode (p.48) : Landscape Program Mode (p.49) : Close-up Program Mode (p.50) : Action Program Mode (p.51) : Night-scene Program Mode (p.52) : Flash status information (p.32,36) : In-Focus indicator (p.65) : Memory lock (p.63) : Bar graph (p.58, 61) MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are...
... details on panorama format picture taking, see page 44. VIEWFINDER INDICATION 9 [c 3]: 3-point AF frame (p.30) : Shutter speed : Aperture value : Green Operation Mode (p.47) : Portrait Operation Mode (p.48) : Landscape Program Mode (p.49) : Close-up Program Mode (p.50) : Action Program Mode (p.51) : Night-scene Program Mode (p.52) : Flash status information (p.32,36) : In-Focus indicator (p.65) : Memory lock (p.63) : Bar graph (p.58, 61) MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are...
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...larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) '2. When the 50mm f/1.2 lens is in the viewfinder. *3. The center-weighted metering • KA,z and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Auto Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto-popup built-in flash mode *6 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering ,_Approx. Auto Picture Mode and Green Operation Mode only. *7. Lenses with the lens aperture ring set . Exception of Pentax-F or FA...
...larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) '2. When the 50mm f/1.2 lens is in the viewfinder. *3. The center-weighted metering • KA,z and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Auto Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto-popup built-in flash mode *6 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering ,_Approx. Auto Picture Mode and Green Operation Mode only. *7. Lenses with the lens aperture ring set . Exception of Pentax-F or FA...
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... batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, remote control and auto-popup flash function of the built-in the illustration. 3. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating. Open the battery chamber cover by using the lithium batteries. • Replace two batteries at the same time...
... batteries are replaced, the camera settings such as the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, remote control and auto-popup flash function of the built-in the illustration. 3. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating. Open the battery chamber cover by using the lithium batteries. • Replace two batteries at the same time...
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OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to OFF. The power is turned ON when the main switch is released from the halfway position. Depressing the shutter release button down (second position) The power is turned OFF when the main...
OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to OFF. The power is turned ON when the main switch is released from the halfway position. Depressing the shutter release button down (second position) The power is turned OFF when the main...
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... the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 1. (NOILVEIVd3Eld) NOI1V1:13d0 3ISVEI FILM LOADING We suggest that you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to use DX-coded films with its operations. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually.
... the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 1. (NOILVEIVd3Eld) NOI1V1:13d0 3ISVEI FILM LOADING We suggest that you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to use DX-coded films with its operations. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually.
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... when depressing the shutter release button halfway down in flash automatically pops up position. • See page 32 for more details. • (aze) cannot be cancelled with the Auto Picture Mode set. • • 0 2. The built-in the following conditions. 1. low light situation 2. USING SMART FLASH MODE Cal Q\ a II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFF ON 1 :, o Tv 125-I ") Av 2 2 Auto-popup flash function 1. Depress the flash mode button until [M] appears on...
... when depressing the shutter release button halfway down in flash automatically pops up position. • See page 32 for more details. • (aze) cannot be cancelled with the Auto Picture Mode set. • • 0 2. The built-in the following conditions. 1. low light situation 2. USING SMART FLASH MODE Cal Q\ a II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFF ON 1 :, o Tv 125-I ") Av 2 2 Auto-popup flash function 1. Depress the flash mode button until [M] appears on...
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... [ AF ]. 1. The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is too close. When the subject is in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" subject on page 63. • During autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be turned off the center of the following reasons. 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. See...
... [ AF ]. 1. The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is too close. When the subject is in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" subject on page 63. • During autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be turned off the center of the following reasons. 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. See...
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... that the built-in flash pops up even when the subject is fixed (focus lock). Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will be released if the subject is attached. (ON1100HS) NOLIMEI3d0 3ISVEI CM. • The built-in flash does not pop-up automatically when the use of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down. For more...
... that the built-in flash pops up even when the subject is fixed (focus lock). Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will be released if the subject is attached. (ON1100HS) NOLIMEI3d0 3ISVEI CM. • The built-in flash does not pop-up automatically when the use of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down. For more...
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... the camera as the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ flash. • The AF illuminator does not work either when the Action Program Mode has been selected with the focus mode switch set the focus mode switch to the MF position before the shutter is caused by employing the red- cn 5 About Red-eye Phenomenon 0 Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment rn often causes a subject's eyes to turn reduces...
... the camera as the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ flash. • The AF illuminator does not work either when the Action Program Mode has been selected with the focus mode switch set the focus mode switch to the MF position before the shutter is caused by employing the red- cn 5 About Red-eye Phenomenon 0 Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment rn often causes a subject's eyes to turn reduces...
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... disappears from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • With the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash popped-up button is pushed when the mode dial set to activate the flash. If you would like to the hot shoe. When the shutter release button is fully...
... disappears from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • With the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash popped-up button is pushed when the mode dial set to activate the flash. If you would like to the hot shoe. When the shutter release button is fully...
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... can change the aperture setting. • When lenses other than an F or FA lens is used, no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder. • The memory lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode. • The indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange when the shutter speed changes to a slower shutter speed which causes camera shake. • Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed and aperture setting will...
... can change the aperture setting. • When lenses other than an F or FA lens is used, no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder. • The memory lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode. • The indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange when the shutter speed changes to a slower shutter speed which causes camera shake. • Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed and aperture setting will...
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... flash cannot be used when the built-in flash is in flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated auto flash should be used . NED USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS SNOI1VU3dO CM0NVACIV If the built-in its popped up . Turn the flash ON. 3. Set the flash mode to the camera. 2. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F ME II Extension Cord F5P When the shutter release button is ready. Focus on the flash unit lights...
... flash cannot be used when the built-in flash is in flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated auto flash should be used . NED USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS SNOI1VU3dO CM0NVACIV If the built-in its popped up . Turn the flash ON. 3. Set the flash mode to the camera. 2. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F ME II Extension Cord F5P When the shutter release button is ready. Focus on the flash unit lights...
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... viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-speed sync in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set , the red-eye reduction function operates. *2. The Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode and Aperture-Priority AE Modes cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. When using the AF280T or AF400T with TYPE B or TYPE C flash. The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb. Using other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash units may change...
... viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-speed sync in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set , the red-eye reduction function operates. *2. The Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode and Aperture-Priority AE Modes cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may damage the camera. When using the AF280T or AF400T with TYPE B or TYPE C flash. The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb. Using other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash units may change...
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...; Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the camera equipped with a built-in AF spotbeam and guide number of the fixing screw. • When the refconverter A is used in meters (ISO 100). It features the slave sync flash function, multiple flash burst, contrast-control-sync flash, leading/trailing-curtainsync flash mode. • AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the release socket. See the Cable Switch F operating manual for more details. • Magnifier Fa A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using...
...; Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the camera equipped with a built-in AF spotbeam and guide number of the fixing screw. • When the refconverter A is used in meters (ISO 100). It features the slave sync flash function, multiple flash burst, contrast-control-sync flash, leading/trailing-curtainsync flash mode. • AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with the release socket. See the Cable Switch F operating manual for more details. • Magnifier Fa A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using...
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... main switch is dead. Install the battery properly. Replace the battery. The low battery warning [ Q ] is being set to [MF]. The built-in flash is blinking. Increase the camera-to [AF ]. The camera does not focus. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference MEM cn The shutter does not release. No battery has been installed. Install the battery properly. Set the mode dial to autofocus Focus manually by using the matte...
... main switch is dead. Install the battery properly. Replace the battery. The low battery warning [ Q ] is being set to [MF]. The built-in flash is blinking. Increase the camera-to [AF ]. The camera does not focus. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference MEM cn The shutter does not release. No battery has been installed. Install the battery properly. Set the mode dial to autofocus Focus manually by using the matte...
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... camera may not operate correctly due to autofocus. The subject is too close or difficult to statistic electricity. The mode dial is being set to another position. Set the exposure mode to [ Q ]. The exposure mode is being used. The camera does not have the power zoom function. Causes The Auto picture mode or metered manual mode is upped position. Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. The power zoom...
... camera may not operate correctly due to autofocus. The subject is too close or difficult to statistic electricity. The mode dial is being set to another position. Set the exposure mode to [ Q ]. The exposure mode is being used. The camera does not have the power zoom function. Causes The Auto picture mode or metered manual mode is upped position. Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. The power zoom...
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... lens information contacts) Pentax lenses. Metered Manual Mode. Bulb Mode, TTL Flash Mode Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless).(2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in panorama format) 35mm perforated cartridge film. m Magnification:0.7X (with ISO 6-6400 Auto Picture Mode. sation indication, Green Operation Mode [0], Portrait Program Mode [& ]. and K-mount lenses are usable. Autofocus is possible using shutter release button. Focus Mode...
... lens information contacts) Pentax lenses. Metered Manual Mode. Bulb Mode, TTL Flash Mode Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless).(2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in panorama format) 35mm perforated cartridge film. m Magnification:0.7X (with ISO 6-6400 Auto Picture Mode. sation indication, Green Operation Mode [0], Portrait Program Mode [& ]. and K-mount lenses are usable. Autofocus is possible using shutter release button. Focus Mode...
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Self-timer Mirror: Film Loading: Electronically-controlled type with delay time of view, Flash-sync-shutter in the range from EV0 to EV21 at ISO100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens Exposure Compensation: -± 3EV in 0.5EV step increments Flash: Series-control, Auto-popup TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number:11 (ISO100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of 12 sec. er speed, Day-light-sync flash, Slow-shutter-sync flash, Contrast-control-sync flash (ISO range = 25 - 800), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction...
Self-timer Mirror: Film Loading: Electronically-controlled type with delay time of view, Flash-sync-shutter in the range from EV0 to EV21 at ISO100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens Exposure Compensation: -± 3EV in 0.5EV step increments Flash: Series-control, Auto-popup TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number:11 (ISO100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of 12 sec. er speed, Day-light-sync flash, Slow-shutter-sync flash, Contrast-control-sync flash (ISO range = 25 - 800), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction...