Pentax PC35AF-M PC35AF-M Manual - Page 17

• When the Shutter Release Button is partially depressed, the Distance Indicator Needle automatically moves along the 0 Zone Focus Marks, according to the camera-to-subject distance. The camera-to-subject distances of the Zone Focus a= Marks are: Approx. 0.8 m /2.6 ft. Ai= Approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft. r= (Infinity) • When the Needle comes in the vicinity of .•., compose your picture within the 0 Parallax Correction Frame. 3. Continue to depress the Shutter Release Button, and the 0 Distance Indicator Needle will move with a hissing sound. Depress the Button completely to release the shutter. Keeping the finger off the Button will automatically wind up the film for the next frame. • During the picture taking, never depress the Film Rewind Button at the camera base; if depressed, images may be overlapped. • When the Red/Green lamp turns on, accompanied by a beep with the Shutter Release Button partially depressed, it indicates the subject is dark and you have to use flash. Refer to the pages of FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. • The auto focus system of this camera is highly accurate and reliable for ordinary picture-taking situations. However, there are certain conditions where the system does not function properly. For example, when there is a great difference between the distance indicated by the Needle and the actual Precautions camera-to-subject distance, the subject distance • This camera automatically focuses on the subject cannot be accurately measured by the electronic F in the Auto Focus Frame. Be sure to bring the Auto system of this camera. Refer to the page of Focus Frame on the subject you want to shoot. DIFFICULT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS. 15