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WELCOME Thank you very much for purchasing the Pentax SLR camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera's capabilities.
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particularly careful with the flash around infants. O Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. QI Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not burn yourself during
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the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges. • When a macro or telephoto lens is attached to the camera, the battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax service
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conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR-2 type). • Misuse of the
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1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL 10 SET UP 11 THINGS TO DO 11 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 STEP 1 Attaching the Strap 12 STEP 2 Loading the Batteries 13 STEP 3 Attaching a Lens 14 STEP 4 Imprinting
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THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA BACK FJ (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL
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STEP UP 45 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 45 CAMERA OPERATIONS 46 CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE 46 MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A -PRIORITY AE MODE ....63 USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE 65 USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE 67 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE 70 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 71 AE LOCK FUNCTION
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88 POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 92 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 95 FLASH FUNCTIONS PENTAX FUNCTIONS 110 BASIC SETTING OF PENTAX FUNCTIONS 111 SETTING A PENTAX FUNCTION 113 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 117 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 119 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 122 TROUBLE
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release socket Strap lug Select switch Preview button Lens mount index At Exposure compensation button o o a° Focus mode switch Mirror AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Film information window ‹."---- Strap lug Back cover Battery chamber cover Back cover release lever
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Hot shoe Mode dial Drive mode button LCD panel Flash mode button AE lock button AF mode switch Flash pop-up button Diopter adjustment lever
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•Things to Do Explains the procedures to be followed before you use the camera for the first time. It also explains how to load and rewind the film. ♦Basic Operations • Explains the easiest way to take pictures with the camera set to single-frame mode, programmed AE mode, multi-segment metering mode
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1 tft .. THINGS TO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18
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the strap through the clasp from underneath. tcom The strap's clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time. Position the clasp away from the O camera body. 2 Follow the same procedure to attach the other end of the strap to the other strap
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clockwise to close. Memo About the Batteries • Be sure to use two lithium CR2 batter- ies. • When taking the camera to unfamiliar areas or when using in cold environments, take a spare set of batteries. • See "Replacing the Batteries" to replace the batteries and read the cautions regarding the
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accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is also available. 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. II • After attaching the lens, try and turn the lens counterclockwise to make • sure it is locked in place.
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damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • Use a soft, dry cloth to keep the electrical contacts on the body mount and lens mount clean. Dirt or corrosion on the contacts can cause problems with the electrical system.
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Step 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) If you have purchased your camera as the Date model Version, or if you have purchased the Data Back FJ separately, read this section. Imprint the date or time within the
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if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. (Wp.40) • The date or time of the first frame will be imprinted in to suit your eye's vision. Look through the viewfinder and point the camera to a well-lit scene. Then move the diopter adjustment lever left
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loaded to become familiar with its operations. .NOTE • When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set for the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film, you can set the film speed manually. ( Wp.36) 1 To open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the direction
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curtains are fine-precision material. Do not touch them with your fingers or any other object while loading film. NOTE • The DX information pins in the film chamber are used to read film speed. Keep them clean and free from scratches. To remove smudges, wipe them gently with a soft, dry cloth
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cut off the bent portion. • If you have pulled out too much film, push it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack. 5 Close the back cover. Film retainer -71 Film leader end mark 6 Turn the main switch to [ON]. The film will advance to frame 1 automati- cally, and the LCD panel will display
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-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE DATA BACK FJ BATTERY (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42
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SHOOTING I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the camera. I Turn the main switch to ON. OFF ON ems 0 O__! 2 Turn off the camera. After you finish taking pictures, turn the main switch to OFF. itizz Be sure to turn the main switch to OFF to prevent accidental drain on the batteries. OFF ON • a__! •
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arp.30 rco, m00xmxvv 0 : Red-eye reduction flash indication OFp.33, 87 : Automatic flash information p.87 ISO : Manual-set film speed tiPp.36 Tv 886B : Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning iig'p.38 MO) RI)) : Remote control release Wp.50 : Consecutive shooting wp.46 : Audible PCV
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I QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING For quick and easy shooting, set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to Do." ( irgr p.11) Set the single-frame drive mode. T Set the main switch
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3$ ®The lens aperture ring can be released from the [A] position in the same manner. 70 II 35 28 ®The selected picture mode appears in the viewfinder and the mode dial.
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camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or F lens AF]. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. The picture cannot be taken unless focus is achieved.
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TAKING A PICTURE .NOTE To load the film and batteries or to attach a lens, see "Things to Do." p.11). camera • Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. SNOLLYEI3d0 0ISVEI O • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera
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Using a Zoom Lens ♦ Using the Manual Zoom Lens To photograph a wider area, turn the zoom ring to the left. To magnify the subject, turn the zoom ring to the right. 2 Taking the picture I
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lir p.80 SNOIIVEIRd0 OISV9 •The indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange color when you take a picture in low light to warn you of possible camera shake. ®Check the exposure information in the viewfinder and press the shutter release button completely.
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FLASH • When using the built-in flash, do not attach a hood to the lens. The hood will obstruct a part of the flash light. • As a rule of using the built-in flash (which varies with the lens used) is within about four meters (using ISO 400 film). • The built-in flash does not retract automatically.
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has popped up, the [0210] on the LCD panel goes out and the camera enters the Auto pop-up mode in which the built-in flash fires at continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it does not mean that the batteries are faulty. • The built-in flash pops up not only when using the camera in a dark
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or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the picture. See F and FA Lens Compatibility Table Wp.90 2 Retracting the built-in flash TAfter using the the sleeve function. • The AF illuminator may not operate if the batteries become worn down. • Although varying according to the conditions at the
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DUILI IIN 1-1." IVI/A I rijA T-1 I SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE Red-eye reduction mode: To make the eye's iris smaller, a low-output flash fires right before the picture is taken. This is to reduce the chances of red eye from occurring in the subject's eyes. SNOI1VEI3d0 0ISV9 Setting the
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UNLOADING FILM Film rewind (auto/manual), setting the ISO for non-DXcoded film, and exposure data imprinting are covered here. I REWINDING THE FILM • Always unload film in the shade or by using your body to avoid direct sunshine. • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely
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outside the cartridge. ( rW p.116) ©Turn the main switch to ON. ©Use the strap clasp's rod to press the mid-roll rewind button. when the film is fully rewourd, [(:)] blinks and the exposure counter disappears from the LCD panel. gem Avoid using anything other than the strap clasp's rod to press
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I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. However, the film speed setting can be changed. If you use a non-DX coded film, set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. Q 2 Setting the ISO speed
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()After setting the ISO speed, set the mode dial to any position other than [ ISO]. Ill\ILUAUINU FILM a se ) Egr ) Tv ,,, SNOIIMInd0 3ISVEI 0
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THE BATTERIES I REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES When the camera's lithium CR2 batteries are exhausted, replace with a new set. • When the batteries are exhausted When the batteries are exhausted, the LCD panel will display the low battery warning 0. Keep a set of new lithium CR2 batteries handy
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but- ton halfway down. When the low battery warning 0 turns off, you can continue using the camera. :Memo Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls ) The number of 24-exposure film rolls that can be taken with a new set of batteries is indicated below. General existing light photography Flash
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the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible. The battery will last for approximately 3 years. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. • After replacing the battery, set the correct date and time. ( OF' p.42) 1 Remove the battery. insure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover
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SNOLLVH3d0 OISVEI @Remove the old battery. 2 Install a new battery. ()Install a new battery with the + side facing up. @Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw. c,.
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I ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK FJ (OPTIONAL) If you have purchased your camera as the Date model Version, or if you have purchased the Data Back FJ separately, read this section. la= Use the strap clasp's rod to
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the Data back's display looks light. or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. (OF p.40) • The working temperature for data printing is 0°C - 50 light under the low temperature. • Use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 - 1600. • If high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is
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7 4:4 ADVANCE OPERA CAMERA OPERATION CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL FOCUSING SPOT AF MODE USING FOCUS LOCK PREVIEWING THE DEPTH OF FIELD EFFECT OF APERTURE
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OPERATION Besides single-frame drive mode, the camera can be set as follows: • Consecutive-frame drive mode: Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down the shutter release button. w p.46 • Multi-exposure mode:
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2 Shooting consecutive frames TDepress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject. ©Depress and hold down the shutter release button completely. ©To stop taking consecutive pictures, take your finger off the shut- ter release button. The shutter cannot be released while the built-
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and [gEl] on the LCD panel blink. Take the second picture. The frame counter stops blinking and film is advanced to next frame then return to single frame drive mode [ laza To exposed the third [OFF]. To cancel the multi-exposure mode, remove the batteries once and load again. Tv6o " 'sp, Av5.6 0
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urcripa [LAN I I SELF-TIMER MODE After you pressing the shutter release button, the picture will be taken about 12 sec. later. Use the self-timer when you want to be in the picture. 1 Setting the self-timer mode ®Turn the main switch to ON. ON ®Press the drive mode button until [ v ] ® appears
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the optional wireless remote control, read this section. The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the remote control's shutter release button is pressed. 4-Attach the camera to a tripod. a.
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blinking slowly. LAMttiFt O1-'tfiAl ION ON O o sLpaxi ?s 2 ® Aim the remote control transmitter towards the remote control receiver on the camera, and then press the shutter release button on the remote control. _ Z SNOIIVEI3dO 030NVAaV ®The self-timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds
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by pressing the shutter release button on the camera halfway down or manually and then press the remote control's release Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be issued using the Remote Control. If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service
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Auto bracketing amount can be set to ±1/3, ±2/3, ±1EV step with pentax Function. ( arp.113). ii SNOLLY1:13dO ag0NVACIV Exposure -1/2 EV exposure compensation amount is small, the effect will not be so noticeable with print film. 1 Setting the auto bracketing mode ()Turn the main switch to [ON].
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2 Using the auto bracketing mode 'Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject. :25 F22 The bar graph is displayed in the viewfinder and the current exposure compensation amount blinks. it= • The focus is locked at the first picture and remains locked until all pictures
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flash unit (TTL and P-TTL Auto only). However, in the case of an external flash unit, if three consecutive frames are taken while depressing the camera shutter button, the second and third frames may be taken prior to completion of charging. Always make sure to check completion of charging for each
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of 5 picture modes depending on the camera-to-subject distance and the image magnification. You can also select your desired Picture Mode manually. The picture mode has a total of 6 modes as follows. See details for each mode on page 57 to 62. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to [A]. 00 n F [ 50
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4,7 II I rt, I STANDARD OPERATION MODE For take a picture easily, use the Green Operation Mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combi- nation of aperture and shutter speed setting. IC I I- 1 Set the mode dial to [0 ]. [0] on the mode diallights up.
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on the LCD panel. [AIL is also displayed in the viewfinder. likca In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of
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I LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE A This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots. SNOIlVindO CI33NVAaV 1 Set the mode dial to [A]. [A] on the mode dial lights up. r< N sl eA 441 .4) ISO t AUTO PICT Tv 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed
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I CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE This mode is convenient when taking close-up photos of flowers and so forth. f It% 1 Set the mode dial to [Z ]• [45] on the mode dial lights up. 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the
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USING 1HE I iG FUHE MOUE I SNOLLVH3dO 039NVACIV ACTION PROGRAM MODE 1S, This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject. ... rt MMMMM NOW MI*. I • MaMi M riga MINMMMM 1 Set the mode dial to [ C]. [ick] on the mode dial lights up. -n AO5JA. •A) ISO AUTO PICT IV V
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I NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE This mode is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. 1 Set the mode dial to VA]. [Id on the mode dial lights up. 2 Set the auto pop-up flash on. 3 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and
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exposure mode varies on the selection of the camera's mode dial and lens aperture ring setting as shown on the table below. Mode dial AUTO PICT SLAO.%....S TV AV M Lens Lens aperture Auto Picture Picture Mode Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Metered-Manual set to A position AE AE AE AE
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that you can change the aper- 60 ture setting by the select switch. FS.& • The Aperture-Priority AE Mode can also set when the lens aperture ring is set to desired f-stop other than [ A ]. Set the mode dial to either [ AUTO PICT ], [s], [L],[A], [8],[r\] or [ 1a]. • The approximate aperture
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the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is with a slow shutter speed. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to [A] while pressing the aperture -A- lock botton. On 28 61185
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2 Set the mode dial to [Tv]. 3 Select the desired shutter speed by moving the select switch. 4 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. gas, ISO OFF ON w6o 5.5.6 cf) OFF ON 0 Tv6O "*
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MODE The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or overexposured photographs. / Set the lens aperture ring to [A] while pressing the aperture -Alock button. 70 oop11 50 '05
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2 Set the mode dial to [M]. 3 Move the select switch to change the shutter speed. 4 Move the select switch to change the aperture while holding the exposure compensation button. &+j MA Aeld'i.* \ OFF ON 'NS° *6.6 G__1 0 ' AF 5 The dot displayed in the center of the bar graph indicates the correct
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the aperture value. • The AE lock and exposure compensation do not work in the Metered Manual Mode. • The metered manual mode can be used even if the aperture ring is not set to "A". Turn the lens aperture ring to select the desired aperture ring. Since the indication of aperture value inside the
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lens is used, no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder. • The indicator in the viewfinder turns to orange when the shutter speed changes to a slower shutter speed which causes camera button is held down. ?With the Metered-Manual Mode set, move the select lever to change
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camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. ton • Up to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. tom • Exposure compensation does
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F51 F9.5 0 0 0" 30 • 1% 4Iemo • The exposure compensation range is -3EV to +3EV in 0.5EV. • Exposure compesation does not work in the metered manual mode and Bulb exposure mode. • The exposure compensation cannot be canceled even if the power is • turned OFF or any other exposure mode is
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SNOIlliEl3dO CM0NVACIV Jt.Lt.C., I HMG /AN tArtJJUNC -TACJI.Jt I AE LOCK FUNCTION You can lock the exposure setting before you take the picture. If the subject is too small for a proper exposure setting to be obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain a proper exposure setting. Then you can
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light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions. tom When a lens other than an A, F or FA lens is attached, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode. 0O0
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] cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder as you would with a non-AF SLR camera. (Wp.79) • The focus indicator [. ] is blinking. (The subject is difficult to autofo- cus.) arp.76
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] ]. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. a Fi6 Ii • 2 When the shutter relase button is picture. Gently depress the shutter release button. fa= • As this camera incorporates the 3- point autofocus system, the subject will be focused
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. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation. • Note on the SMC Pentax SOFT 85mm/f2.8lens When shooting at a distance closer than approx.1.5nn(4.9ft), set the lens to a manual f-stop setting between f/2.8 and f/4.5. A smaller aperture (f/5.6 to f/32) may cause the autofocus
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[0] Ik= If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is f/5.6 or larger (f/1.2 - f/5.6), you can use the focus indicator [0 ] as a guide to achieve focus. With slower lenses, adjust a focus on the matte screen in the viewfinder. 1 Setting manual focus (MF) /NZ I Set the focus mode switch
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release button completely. • Using the viewfinder's matte screen. 1 Setting manual focus (MF) z ®Set the focus mode switch to [MF]. AF 2 Focus the subject 0Frame the subject, then turn the focusing ring on the lens until the subject is in focus. Focus until the subject looks sharp in the
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' Focus on the subject with the spot AF frame and press the shutter release button halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. If the subject is not covered with the AF frame, the camera cannot automatically focus on the subject. In this situation, use the focus lock technique. AF IfiLV) • 60 FS
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1 Setting the autofocus mode DSet the focus mode switch to [AF]. IA& AF SNOLLVIdadO C133NVACIV at 2 Using focus lock ®Frame the subject. If the subject you want to focus is not on any of the focus is not on the AF frame, you can use focus lock. Figure to the right shows the person is not
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I PREVIEWING THE DEPTH OF FIELD Before taking a picture, you can check the depth of field in the viewfinder. 1 Focusing the subject. T Adjust focus to the subject. 2 Previewing the depth of field while looking through the viewfinder, press the preview button. You can check the focused area in the
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subject to be frozen. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. faster shutter speed ♦ Effect of Aperture The aperture increases reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. If the aperture is opened up to increase the
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 86 SETTING THE FLASH MODE 86 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH 88 POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 92 USING EXTERNAL FLASH 95 FLASH FUNCTIONS 95 USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE 96 USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC MODE 97 WIRELESS FLASH 100 USING BOTH
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH This section explains how to set the built-in flash modes and notes concerning the built-in flash. I SETTING THE FLASH MODE Press the flash mode button until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD panel. opi .7, ? .7%,6o AvS.6 o__ 1 The flash mode will be displayed on
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IJOIINI IFIL DV ILI - I IP Flash mode display The flash fires in accordance with the flash mode indicated on the LCD panel. Icon displayed Flash mode Flash status Flash ON Flash fires when you press the shutter release button. o Flash ON + Red-eye reduction When the flash is fired in the
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you are using an external flash unit, keep it apart from the camera lens as far as possible. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH This effective distance according to the camera-to-subject distance. Calculate the effective flash range as follows: For far distances Guide No. ÷ Current aperture
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Guide No. will be as follows depending on the ISO film speed. ISO Film Speed Guide No. ISO25 5.5 ISO50 7.8 ISO100 11 ISO200 15.6 ISO400 22 With ISO 100 film as follows: Guide No. ÷ flash range = Flash aperture If the result is a number (such as 3) that is not a lens aperture value,
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the usage conditions X = Incompatible because of vignetting Lens name F Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 FA Zoom 20-35mm f/4AL FA Zoom 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5AL (IF) Vignetting may occur if the focal length is less than 35 mm or the camera-tosubject distance is closer than 1 m with the focal length of 40 mm. 0
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USINU I HE I:WILT-IN FLASH AHdVEI9010Hd HSVid Lens name F or FA Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6 O FA Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8 X FA* 24mm f/2 AL(IF) X FA 28mm f/2.8 O FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited O FA 35mm f/2AL O FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited O FA 50mm f/1.4,f/1.7 O FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited O FA* 85mm f/1.4
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I POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY 1 Push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. [elM3 ] disappears from the LCD panel. 2 The built-in flash starts charging automatically. When it
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battery may become warm, but it does not mean the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens flash pop-up button is pressed while the flash is popped up, the camera enters the Flash ON mode in which the built-in flash discharges at
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Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Metered-Manual Mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in a backlit situation. • The indicator in the viewfinder turns to green when the flash is fully charged. a.NOTE Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash
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the built-in flash cannot provide enough illumination, use a Pentax-dedicated. With an external flash unit, TTL auto wireless below. Check which type your external flash unit is and see which functions it has. Camera Functions TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPED TYPE E TYPE F Red-eye reduction O
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manual, or bulb. Picture mode and Shutter-Priority AE cannot be used because the aperture changes. *3: With the AF201SA, TTL auto cannot be used. *4: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses, P-TTL auto flash can be used. *5: With Pentax shoe cover FK from the camera. ta= Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's
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any other flash unit, it is set to TTL auto. • For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash is ready. ©Focus the flash unit is attached to the camera or in a wireless configuration. With high-speed sync.
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flash unit to the HS mode. I Set the flash unit's sync mode switch to HS (high-speed sync). For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a picture. T Check that the flash is ready. ,tFocus the subject and take the picture. lb= • When the
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to HS (high-speed sync). ®Set the wireless mode switch to S (Slave). tem • For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. • For wireless Flash, refer to page 100. 2 Set the camera to the HS mode. ®Press the flash pop-up button to enable the built
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. 2 Set the flash unit's power switch to [WIRELESS]. Set the wireless mode switch to S (Slave). ten For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 2 Set the camera to the wireless mode. 1-Press the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to be
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fires the flash. :Memo Channel Control For wireless control, channel (e.g. CH1) for the AF360FGZ must be set on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the camera, turning on the camera and depressing the shutter release button halfway down. I USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND EXTERNAL FLASH To use both
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. -3- Connect the Extension Cord F5P to the Hot Shoe Adapter FG. Attach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod. 3:Connect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. Attaching a Flash Unit to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. TiPress the flash pop-up button. is= The AF500FTZ can be
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flash. 1 Positioning the flash unit CIPlace the flash unit apart from the camera. ittsa Do not use accessories (such a hot shoe grip) having a to Contrast-control-sync. :Memo For instructions on how to set the sync mode, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 2 Taking a picture DPress the flash
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apart from the camera. Ili= If a hot shoe grip is used, would cause the TTL metering to function improperly. For instructions for connection, see the other flash mode. For instructions on how to set the contrast-control-sync mode, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. 2 Taking a picture Check
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sync, a slow shutter speed is used. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake. ♦ Using Metered Manual Mode 1 Setting the flash unit ©If you will use the built external flash, turn on the power. 2 Setting the Metered Manual Mode DTurn the lens aperture ring to set the aperture value. ©Set the shutter
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♦ Using Shutter-Priority AE 1 Setting the Shutter-Priority AE Mode ' refer to page 65 2 Setting the Flash unit fa= Do not turn on the power of the built-in flash or external flash before setting step 1 above. Otherwise, the background may not be exposed properly. lit you will use the built-in flash,
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flash and external flash are ready (fully charged). ♦ Using a non-Pentax flash unit • Using a non-Pentax flash unit may cause a malfunction. Pentax-dedicated flash units are recommended. • When using studio type flash with the camera, note the polarity of the flash contacts. Some studio type flash
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I fi I PENTAX FUNCTIONS 110 BASIC SETTING OF PENTAX FUNCTIONS 111 SETTING A PENTAX FUNCTIONS 113 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 117 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 119 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 122 TROUBLE SHOOTING 125 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 128 WARRANTY POLICY 132
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FUNCTIONS The camera provides 11 Pentax Functions so you can set the camera according to your shooting preferences. [Fl] [F2] [F3] [F4] [F5] [F6] [F7] [F8] .116 Selection of the state of the end of film when rewinding 10- p.116 Selection of the built-in flash in the wireless flash mode Wp.116 a
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FUNCTIONS Follow the procedure below to set a Pentax Function. 1 Display Pentax Function No. ()Turn the mode dial to PF. ( .30 ISO AUTO PIC Tv ©Move the select switch to display the Pentax Function No. You wish to set. The Pentax Function No. will be displayed on the LCD panel Example: Selection
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will be displayed on the LCD panel. km! The LCD panel shows that Pentax Function No. F3 The setting number on the panel shows function no. is set to "2"). tTurn the mode dial to "AUTO PICT". gra Resetting the Pentax Functions to the Default Settings ISet the mode dial to [PF]. II Hold down the
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re-set to single frame after auto bracketing exposure. This is used to select whether the camera automatically returns to single frame shooting after auto bracketing exposure. • Pentax Function No. [F2] *Setting No. [1]...Returns to single frame shooting F2 3 [2]...Remains in auto bracketing
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release delay time with the remote controller This is used to select the delay time when taking pictures using the remote controller. •Pentax Function No. [F3] •Setting No. [1]...picture taken after 3 seconds MN) F3 3" [2]...picture taken immediately • [F4] Selection of whether or not auto
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This is used to select whether or not AE lock is used when a subject is focused with shutter release button is depressed halfway down. •Pentax Function No. [F6] •Setting No. [1]. .AE lock not used F6 [2]. .AE lock used ♦ [F7] Selection of autofocus method in the Action Program Mode This
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This is used to select whether or not the leader on the end of the film is to be wound up when the film has been rewound. •Pentax Function No. [F10] • Setting No. [1]...Film completely rolled up [2]...End left unwound cp.35 F lo a 1 ♦ [F11] Selection of how built-in flash be fired in wireless
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'- I ■ CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES FUNCTION Lens FA lens [Mount type] [KuiK.c1 Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus (with FI)*2 (with Matte field) 3- points AF 0 - 0*3 0 0 Auto Picture, Picture 0*4 Aperture-Priority AE 0 Shutter-Priority AE
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(OPTIONAL) A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. ■ AA-BATTERY PACK FG Battery grip powered by size-AA batteries and dedicated to the MZ-6/ZX-L. 09- lina Battery Life (Using 24-exposure film rolls) The number of 24-exposure film rolls that can be taken with a new set of
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of 22 in meters (ISO 100). AF201SA An auto flash (not TTL) with the guide number of 20 in meters (ISO 100). AF140C TTL macro flash unit with the guide number of 14 in meters (ISO 100). Off-Camera Shoe Clip CL-10 Enables the AF360FGZ to be used as a wireless flash. Hot
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used exclusively with the MZ-6/ZX-6 and MZ-7/ZS-7. The use of other hot shoe covers will prevent operation of the auto pop-up function of the flash. Auto Extension Tube K A set of three tubes. A close-up accessory placed between camera and lens. Supports automatic aperture and metering with maximum
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PROGRAM DIAGRAMS T Standard Operation Mode Night-scene Program Mode without Flash 16 le 20 22 2 'EV) IFNo] With FA 28-90mm f3.5-5.6 0 rsso 3o,. Os a 2s is 2 • 8 15 30 60 126 250300 MOD:CM 113010% I-2',Portrait Program Mode „ ,0 12 +• 16 18 20 22 64 [EV] [FNo With FA 28-90mm f3
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®Close-up Pi-ogram Mode IS 24 1EV1 [FN/3.] With FA 28-90mm f3.5-5.6 56 .2 lises 30s 154 d 44. 2s Is 2 4 0 t5 30 SO 125 250 . tIX0 206.0 (15O1001 ®Action Program Mode 8 10 12 14 16 01 2\2 il,s1-1 With FA 28-90mm f3.5-5.6 lbw 304 154 64 45 23 Is 2 4 8 15 30 60 145 250 500 1= 16O1001
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1ROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Before requesting service, please check the following points. • Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel. Check 1: Countermeasure Check 2: Countermeasure Check 3: Countermeasure Power is OFF. Turn the main switch to ON (W22). Batteries are not inserted or inserted
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indicator and mat screen to adjust the focus manually (see page 79). Or set the film again (Iteo- 20). • The built-in flash does not fire. Check 1: Countermeasure Check 2: Countermeasure Check 3: Countermeasure The built-in flash is charging. Wait until charging is finished ( W31). The "Battery
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is faint. Check 1: Imprinting data information on a picture is faint. Countermeasure Replace the data back's battery (CR2025) (ap.40). ♦ AE lock do not work. Check 1: The camera is set to Manual Exposure. Countermeasure Set the exposure mode to the Auto Picture Mode or Picture Mode. (Igr25, 56
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-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range: (1)Auto 1/4000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1/4000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, • Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts). • Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2-. KAF-,KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Autofocus is
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flash recommended warning, [ ] = blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, [e] = Red-eye reduction flash mode, [eim] = Auto pop-up flash function, Automatic flash function, ISO indication, [0___] = Film status information, [0] = Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [.,3] = PCV signal
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Guide number:11 (ISO100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens Pentax function 11 user-defined functions • Power source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR-2 or the equivalent) • Battery Exhaustion Battery soz) body only without batteries Hot Shoe Cover FK, Release Socket Cap , Camera Strap FK Eye Cup
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installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or
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to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy
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