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...of the camera's functions and operations before use of this guide. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers are listed on the front and back flaps of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause ...that makes it easier for many years to come. This camera is a high-precision, fully automated. With state-of Pentax autofocus SLR pho• tography ! Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by first time users and serious photographer. • ,• Welcome to the exciting world of ...
...of the camera's functions and operations before use of this guide. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers are listed on the front and back flaps of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause ...that makes it easier for many years to come. This camera is a high-precision, fully automated. With state-of Pentax autofocus SLR pho• tography ! Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by first time users and serious photographer. • ,• Welcome to the exciting world of ...
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...10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30, LX, K 1000 ESII, SP The K -mounts of Pentax FA lenses have an A setting on the aperture ring. They are K -mount (bayonet type). ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT Mount type ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax... A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (4) are also compatible with K -mount adapter. KAF2-mount lens Power ...
...10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30, LX, K 1000 ESII, SP The K -mounts of Pentax FA lenses have an A setting on the aperture ring. They are K -mount (bayonet type). ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT Mount type ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax... A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (4) are also compatible with K -mount adapter. KAF2-mount lens Power ...
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... Using the self-timer 28 • About camera/lens mount Inside cover Using focus lock 30 • LCD indication 2 Using FA Zoom Lenses 31 • Viewfinder indication 3 Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual...Viewfinder warnings 43 Main switch 7 Advanced use of the Built-in flash 44 Mounting the lens 8 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 4E Loading the film 10 Camera functions with various lenses 50 Soft case 13 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 51 Holding the camera & preventing camera shake 14 Manual ...
... Using the self-timer 28 • About camera/lens mount Inside cover Using focus lock 30 • LCD indication 2 Using FA Zoom Lenses 31 • Viewfinder indication 3 Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual...Viewfinder warnings 43 Main switch 7 Advanced use of the Built-in flash 44 Mounting the lens 8 Using Pentax dedicated flash units 4E Loading the film 10 Camera functions with various lenses 50 Soft case 13 Hard-to-autofocus subjects 51 Holding the camera & preventing camera shake 14 Manual ...
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... switch first. 2. Align the red dots on the camera body and the lens. To prevent the zoom lens from functioning unexpectedly while mounting FA zoom lenses. 4 MOUNTING THE LENS 0 io CM c=-) ccmm 1. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0, as the lens mounts into place. You will hear a clicking...
... switch first. 2. Align the red dots on the camera body and the lens. To prevent the zoom lens from functioning unexpectedly while mounting FA zoom lenses. 4 MOUNTING THE LENS 0 io CM c=-) ccmm 1. Remove the body mount cap 0 and rear lens cap 0, as the lens mounts into place. You will hear a clicking...
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... the camera body and lens. 3 ♦ I O 3. To remove the front cap of the lens, press in the tabs on both sides in the direction of lenses from the use of the arrow. Notes: The lens mounting flange and AF coupler are located on the lens-lock-release button and turn the...
... the camera body and lens. 3 ♦ I O 3. To remove the front cap of the lens, press in the tabs on both sides in the direction of lenses from the use of the arrow. Notes: The lens mounting flange and AF coupler are located on the lens-lock-release button and turn the...
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Secure the cover to the table for lens and front cover combinations. Front cover S M Applicable F, FA lenses 50mmf/1.4, f/1.7, zoom 35-70 mm or any other similar-sized lens Zoom 28-80 mm, zoom 35-105 mm or any other similar-sized lens ...
Secure the cover to the table for lens and front cover combinations. Front cover S M Applicable F, FA lenses 50mmf/1.4, f/1.7, zoom 35-70 mm or any other similar-sized lens Zoom 28-80 mm, zoom 35-105 mm or any other similar-sized lens ...
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... the shutter release button halfway down to p 45 In the Programmed AE mode, the built-in flash, use the macro lens. 1. Do not use only lenses with a focal length of 35 mm to charge. After charging, the indicator appears on using the built-in flash functions as a programmed TTL auto flash...
... the shutter release button halfway down to p 45 In the Programmed AE mode, the built-in flash, use the macro lens. 1. Do not use only lenses with a focal length of 35 mm to charge. After charging, the indicator appears on using the built-in flash functions as a programmed TTL auto flash...
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...the four corners of the picture due to the lens blocking the illumination path of the RTF. t fii tn,irip, I i,isti Using inappropriate lenses Using flash with lenses other than lm because light may obstruct the path of the flash. * When shooting at a focal length of 35mm, do not take pictures... at the bottom of the picture due to lack of illumination or semicircular vignetting at a distance less than FA or F lenses. Do not use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on the lens. Lens focal length Shorter .tnein Lens focal length longer Mar ,,Ionurr Macro Lens Taking pictures...
...the four corners of the picture due to the lens blocking the illumination path of the RTF. t fii tn,irip, I i,isti Using inappropriate lenses Using flash with lenses other than lm because light may obstruct the path of the flash. * When shooting at a focal length of 35mm, do not take pictures... at the bottom of the picture due to lack of illumination or semicircular vignetting at a distance less than FA or F lenses. Do not use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on the lens. Lens focal length Shorter .tnein Lens focal length longer Mar ,,Ionurr Macro Lens Taking pictures...
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the bigger the number, the more magnified the image appears. The smaller the number on the zoom ring, the wider the ti4 angle. Conversely. USING ZOOM LENSES 5 SNOI1ONN DISVEI Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger n. (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the viewfinder.
the bigger the number, the more magnified the image appears. The smaller the number on the zoom ring, the wider the ti4 angle. Conversely. USING ZOOM LENSES 5 SNOI1ONN DISVEI Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger n. (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the viewfinder.
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... is set at [ P for power zoom. 2. You can select one of the lens. 3. The focusing ring is moved to left for the telephoto (TELE) mode. Pentax FA lenses are provided with an auto zoom switch. Set this switch at the minimum lens length position. 24 Using FA Zoom...
... is set at [ P for power zoom. 2. You can select one of the lens. 3. The focusing ring is moved to left for the telephoto (TELE) mode. Pentax FA lenses are provided with an auto zoom switch. Set this switch at the minimum lens length position. 24 Using FA Zoom...
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Using the F Zoom lenses Turn the zoom ring to the left or right to adjust to the desired focal length. 25 Turn the power zoom ring to the left or right to adjust to the desired focal length. Pull the power zoom ring to get out of the [POWER ZOOM] position. 2. Using FA Zoom Lenses (Manual Zoom) PENTAX 21140 JOC0 J t4(35 59 3 Z._ L ,: PENTAX 211.60 03€€CC 1.
Using the F Zoom lenses Turn the zoom ring to the left or right to adjust to the desired focal length. 25 Turn the power zoom ring to the left or right to adjust to the desired focal length. Pull the power zoom ring to get out of the [POWER ZOOM] position. 2. Using FA Zoom Lenses (Manual Zoom) PENTAX 21140 JOC0 J t4(35 59 3 Z._ L ,: PENTAX 211.60 03€€CC 1.
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..., and then press the shutter release button all the way down. If your eye from the camera. 29 When using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lenses M", "Viewfinder Cap, "etc., remove the Eyecup Fc from the viewfinder when the selftimer is activated, press the self-timer button again. The interval of the...
..., and then press the shutter release button all the way down. If your eye from the camera. 29 When using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lenses M", "Viewfinder Cap, "etc., remove the Eyecup Fc from the viewfinder when the selftimer is activated, press the self-timer button again. The interval of the...
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SNO113Nni 1VN011100V 31 Set the auto zoom switch on the top of an FA zoom lens will provide you with the two following convenient applications. 1 ) Zoom Clip Mode 2 ) Image Size Tracking Mode 1. Push the power zoom ring until [POWER ZOOM] appears on the lens to [ A ]. CONVENIENT FEATURES USING FA ZOOM LENSES 3 1 =OPa 2 MHO PENTAX 2840 )))0*-COCC N 21 41P do O Use of the lens. 2.
SNO113Nni 1VN011100V 31 Set the auto zoom switch on the top of an FA zoom lens will provide you with the two following convenient applications. 1 ) Zoom Clip Mode 2 ) Image Size Tracking Mode 1. Push the power zoom ring until [POWER ZOOM] appears on the lens to [ A ]. CONVENIENT FEATURES USING FA ZOOM LENSES 3 1 =OPa 2 MHO PENTAX 2840 )))0*-COCC N 21 41P do O Use of the lens. 2.
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... based on the [ 0 ] indicators in combination with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Set the focus mode switch to capture the subject and hold the shutter release button all the way down. 12 CAMERA... FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom ...
... based on the [ 0 ] indicators in combination with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Set the focus mode switch to capture the subject and hold the shutter release button all the way down. 12 CAMERA... FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom ...
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... the Fl (Focus Indication) system in the viewfinder. 1. 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When using older KA- or K -mount lenses with the optional "Mount Adapter K- An electronic beep signals that the subject is obtained. 52 press the shutter release button. * A short beeping sound will be...
... the Fl (Focus Indication) system in the viewfinder. 1. 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When using older KA- or K -mount lenses with the optional "Mount Adapter K- An electronic beep signals that the subject is obtained. 52 press the shutter release button. * A short beeping sound will be...
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... Depth of field refers to mechanical reasons. ( 54) By changing apertures, you can control the depth of field and create different visual effects. * Some zoom lenses do not have a depth-of -field scale due to the range around the optimum focusing point of the lens becomes shorter, and as the subject...
... Depth of field refers to mechanical reasons. ( 54) By changing apertures, you can control the depth of field and create different visual effects. * Some zoom lenses do not have a depth-of -field scale due to the range around the optimum focusing point of the lens becomes shorter, and as the subject...
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... expressed or implied, is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of such lenses will apply. Procedure During 12 -month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be liable for a period... charges of the manufacturer or of purchase. Shipping charges are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from other than Pentax lenses are to operating instructions. Notwithstanding this warranty policy. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you...
... expressed or implied, is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of such lenses will apply. Procedure During 12 -month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be liable for a period... charges of the manufacturer or of purchase. Shipping charges are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from other than Pentax lenses are to operating instructions. Notwithstanding this warranty policy. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you...