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Asahi Pentax ZX-10 Operating Manual

1. HElectronically 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 OFF position Lens Mount Pentax Karz bayonet mount K mount with AF coupler lens information contacts and power contacts Compatible Lens Pentax Kara Kar Ka and K mount lenses are usable Autofocus is possible using AF Adapter with Ka mount lenses Autofocus System TTL phase matching multi 3 point autofocus system AF operational brightness range EV 1 to 18 at ISO 100 with 1 4 lens Focus lock available using shutter release button Focus Mode AF predictive AF provided Manual MF Power Zoom 3 Speed Intelligent Power Zoom lens with built in motor with FA zoom lens Viewfinder Pentamirror finder Natural Bright Matte focusing screen Field of view 9296 Magnification 0 77X with 50mm lens at Diopter 1 diopter Panorama format frame Viewfinder Indication Focus Information In focus Green lamp O is lit front or back focus signals and unable to focus indi cator Green lamp blinks Shutter speed indication Aperture indication Flash ready indication 4 is lit Bar graph exposure compensation Over or Under exposure indication in Metered Mar ual Mode eme ex posure compensation indication Green Operation Mode Portrait Program Mode 91 La
2. Mil SA SUR so Ea ISO 9965 78 8 A 30 0 LCD PANEL INDICATION ec H E H HB gt Metered Manual Mode p 62 Green Operation Mode p 53 Portrait Program Mode p 54 Landscape Program Mode p 55 Close up Program Mode p 56 Action Program Mode p 57 Flash information p 37 39 Red eye reduction flash indication p 40 Automatic flash function information p 42 VIEWFINDER INDICATION m LJ 8606 3 S975 m o O co 3 point AF frame p 35 Shutter speed Aperture value Green Operation Mode p 53 Portrait Operation Mode p 54 Landscape Program Mode p 55 Close up Program Mode p 56 Action Program Mode p 57 Flash status information p 37 39 In Focus indicator p 35 Exposure compensation p 66 Bar graph p 62 66 Q 8 8 All indications will not actually appear simul taneously as shown Manual set film speed p 71 Shutter speed Battery exhaustion warning p 17 Aperture value Exposure compensation p 66 Audible PCV signal p 67 Film status information p 24 25 Exposure counter p 24 and Exposure compensation value p 66 LCD Liquid Crystal Display When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over ap proximately 60 C it may blacken but when the tem perature normalizes it should return to normal MULTI 8 SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates high precision six
3. Frame Mode j 0 One picture is taken each time the shutter re lease button is depressed Consecutive Frame Mode l l a Pictures can be taken consecutively while hold ing down the shutter release button See page 44 Self timer Mode l A picture will be taken with a 12 second delay See page 44 1 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE EN SNOI1LVH3dO GADNVAGV iil SNOILVYIdO G39NVAGV Il 1 Consecutive Frame Mode Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button How to set Set the drive mode switch to Ga e The camera focuses on the subject frame by frame in this mode e The shutter cannot be released while the built in flash is being charged 2 Focus on the subject first using the autofocus frame and by depressing the shut ter release button halfway down Then de press the shutter release button fully e The shutter will be released about 12 seconds later e When the self timer is in operation the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds How to cancel To cancel the self timer operation after it has been acti vated move the drive mode switch to a position other than 2 Self Timer Mode The self timer mode delays the shutter release and is useful for taking group shots that include the photogra pher The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release is depressed How to set 1 Set the drive mode swit
4. Meter TTL multi 6 segment metering Metering range from EVO to EV21 at ISO100 with 50mm 1 4 lens Exposure Compensation 3EV in O 5EV step increments Flash Series control Retractable TTL Auto Flash RTF Guide number 11 IS0100 m Illumination angle cov ers 28mm lens angle of view Flash sync speed in the range from 1 100 sec to a slower speed Day light sync flash Slow speed sync flash Contrast control flash ISO range 25 400 Automatic flash function Red eye reduction flash function Flash sync Hot shoe with X contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes ISO range 25 800 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries CR2 or equivalent Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol ai is lit blinking when the shutter is locked no indication on the right hand Warning edge of the viewfinder Dimension and Weight 135 0mm W x90 5mm H x62 5mm D 5 3 x3 6 x2 5 3509 12 3 oz body only without batteries Date Model Date mechanism Crystal quartz controlled LCD with digital clock auto calendar up to 2019 Possible to print both standard and panorama format picture 7 segment 6 digit liquid crystal digital display Imprinting mode year month day day month year month day year day hour minute and blank Power source 3V lithium battery CR 2025 or equivalent Number of prints Approx 5000 j j Di
5. Reflex lens are in use j j d An old type screw mount lens fitted with an optional Mount Adapter K E 000000090 SIT amenese HU IM ie oH How to focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway down 3 When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator O lights up in the view finder Depress the shutter release button fully to take the photograph e f an old type screw mount lens is used with an op tional Mount Adapter K the in focus indicator in the viewfinder cannot be used SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQOV ill Using the snap in focus function When the subject comes to the point where the lens was prefocused the shutter is automatically released How to use 1 Use a non autofocus lens 2 Set the focus mode switch to AF 3 Focus at the point where you wish to capture the subject 4 Using the optional Cable Switch F keep the trigger release button depressed so that the autofocus and metering systems stay active 5 The camera releases the shutter automatically when SNOILVU3dO Q39NVAQV Ill How to focus on the subject 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left until the image in the viewfinder is clearest HARD TO AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is high
6. a Pentax service center for inspection Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibra tions shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Condensation on the interior or exterior of the cam era may be extremely harmful to the camera mecha nism as it may cause rust Furthermore if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a sub freezing one or vice versa the formation of icelets may cause damage In such a case put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges Precautions for storage Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car Do not store the camera in a closet with mothbails or in an area where chemicals are handled Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus Precautions for proper care Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any other object Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accu mulated on the lens or viewfinder e Never use solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the camera e Electrical problems may often be caused
7. allowing you to optimize the use of the camera I BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION Page 13 26 II ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 87 II BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING Page 27 42 IV OTHER INFORMATION Page 88 96 e f you want to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible read section and Il BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION and BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING These sections introduce only the basic functions of this camera More detailed information can be found in section lll and section IV 1 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP pe I BASIC OPERATION y YOR NOILWHWdaud NOILVY3dO DISVA PREPARATION Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated e There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap release socket cover hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated 1 Open the battery chamber cover by using a 2 Load two 3V lithi i l 7 ithium batteries CR2 coin etc as shown in the illustration equivalent as shown in the oe p NOILVUVd3Hd NOILVHU3dO 9ISVE 3 e When the batteries are replaced all camera settings remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal switching red eye reduction flash function exposure compensation and automatic flash function of the built in flash e The optional AA Battery Pack Fs is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries 3 Turn the battery chamber cover screw in
8. back cover 1 Open the front case and place the camera body in the back case 2 Fasten the back case to the camera body by tightening the fitting screw in the tripod socket 3 Attach the front case e Choose one of the front cases in accordance with the table to the right e The back case Fs is the same back case indicated with the Soft case S M and L Applicable F FA lens 20mm 28mm 50mm f 1 4 1 7 Fish Eye Zoom 17 28mm Zoom 35 80mm 24mm Macro 50mm 135mm Zoom 28 70mm f 4 Soft 85mm 85mm f 1 4 Macro 100mm Zoom 28 80mm Zoom 28 105mm Zoom 70 200mm F Zoom 80 200mm SNOILVH3dO O39NVAOV ill SNOILVyY3dO Q39NVAQV lil Slow shutter speed A Open aperture A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness There are many correct combina tions of shutter speed and aperture for a particular sub ject brightness Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure time or the length of time that light is allowed to strike the film If the subject is moving the image will be blurred when a slow shutter speed is used It is possible to enhance the effect of motion The movement of a wave or wa terfall by intentionally using a slower speed Choosing a higher shutter speed will allow the image of a
9. button to make the appear on the LCD panel SNOIL VU3dO d39NVAOV iil 8 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT IN FLASH RTF SNOI4VU3dO Q39NVAQV ill When using the Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode e The camera automatically chooses an optimum com bination of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness allowing you to take a flash photograph with ease e The shutter speed automatically changes to approxi mately 1 100 sec or to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera When a Pentax non AF lens is used the cam era uses the shutter speed of 1 100 second When using the Shutter Priority AE Mode e Shutter speeds slower than 1 100 of second can be set e In this mode the aperture automatically changes ac cording to the ambient brightness making flash pho tography easy A Rot mn m n Wo dw wideduraem qus WR NN SV mure eR ide Calculating the flash effective distance accord ing to the camera to subject distance Maximum flash distance Guide Number Selected aperture j j j Minimum flash distance Maximum flash distance 5 When the distance to the subject is less than 0 7m 2 3ft the flash cannot be used If the flash is used within that distance it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be overexposed e The value 5 used in the for
10. by water dirt or dust at points of electrical contact Also check for battery leakage traces of dirt or grease or corrosion due to salinity or gas If you cannot cor rect the problems have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed Other precautions e The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50 C to 10 C 122 F to 14 F A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired If such an accident should occur it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately e To maintain optimum performance it is recom mended that the camera be inspected every one or two years If the camera has not been used for an extended period or is being prepared for an im portant photographic session it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it e Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty e The PENTAX warranty provides only for the re pair of defects in materials or workmanship Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the warranty If the dif ficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in conditions as outlined in the Precautions for Your Camera section or any other operation contrary to
11. for a correct exposure 4 Release the shutter A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ 10 ZX 10 MZ 5 ZX 5 2 1P PZ 1P Z 70 PZ 70 Z 1 PZ 1 Z 20 PZ 20 2 1 0 PZ 10 Magnifier Fs A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder e AFSOOFTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters ISO 100 it features the slave sync flash function multiple flash burst contrast control flash leading trailing curtain flash mode e AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and guide number of 33 in meters ISO 100 It fea tures the contrast control flash leading trailing curtain sync flash mode e Hot Shoe Adapter Fe Extension Cord F5P and Off Camera Shoe Adapter The adapters and cord which allow the AF240FT AF330FTZ AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to be used off the camera while maintaining full electronic coupling to the camera Dome A OAM atm mim menm nn in rt em re ae ror ln ue onmes a ATP 6 coU AUR UA COR e lt n S 0 9 15 ACCESSORIES OPTION 14 SLOW SPEED SYNC SHOOTING How to set With the Shutter Priority AE Mode set 1 Set the camera s exposure mode to the Shutter Priority AE Mode 2 Set the desired shutter speed e f the aperture in the viewfinder and the LCD panel blink a correct exposure will not be obtained for the backgrou
12. manu facturers are not made to our precise specifica tions and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to your Pentax camera We do not assume any responsibility or liability for diffi culties resulting from the use of lenses and ac cessories made by other manufacturers NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 0 Select switch 9 Shutter release button 9 LCD panel p 6 9 Main switch p 20 9 Hot shoe p 75 Q Built in flash p 37 Flash pop up button p 37 Mode dial 9 Drive mode switch p 44 D Strap lug p 13 D Release socket p 65 Multi function button p 40 42 67 Back cover release lever p 22 D Mid roll rewind button p 26 B Focus mode switch p 34 46 P Mirror p AF coupler D Power supply contacts Lens information contacts Lens lock button p 19 D Lens mount index p 18 A A e 2o ed FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation please be sure to follow precautions given on this page A WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the operator A CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment WARNING e The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts Never attempt to disas semble the camera yourself e Never tou
13. the direction of the arrow to lock it securely NOILVyUVd3YA NOI1VU3dO DISVA Battery Life using 24 exposure film rolls General existing light photography about 120 rolls Flash photography using flash 50 of the times about 20 rolls Flash photography using flash 100 of the times about 12 rolls Bulb exposure time about 8 hours CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing condi tions Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of Autofocus Power zoom and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the battery 4 Slide the main switch to the ON position and check that the LCD panel shows the informa tion as shown above NOILVHVd3ud NOIL VH3dO DISVA e The LCD display as shown above is given as an exam ple and may be different if a lens is attached e When the low battery warning ca starts blinking the shutter cannot be released and all indicators in the viewfinder disappear Replace the battery as soon as possible See page 14 for replacing the batteries Replace two batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new one lt may cause explosion or overheating Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted the battery symbol C23 appears on the LCD panel to warn you Replace the batteries as soon as possible See page 14 for replacing the batteries NOIL VH Vd3Hd NOILVH3dO D
14. the back cover 2 Loosen the battery cover fixing screw with a phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover 3 Replace the old battery with a new battery with the side facing up 4 Reinstall the battery chamber cover and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw ADJUSTING THE DATA e f the data indication does not appear on the LCD panel it means that the battery has not been installed properly or the battery voltage is too low e After the battery is replaced adjust the data by the following adjustment procedures described on the next page e The data back uses one 3V lithium battery type CR2025 If you purchased the DATE MODEL read this section 9 DATE button Q SELECT button 9 ADJUST button Note l Carefully press the button with the protrusion part o the camera s strap clamp l j Do not press the buttons with an object having have a sharp tip Adjusting the year month day 1 Press the SELECT button 2 to make the year month or day you want to change blink 2 Change the date with the ADJUST button 9 v 3 Press the SELECT button 2 to stop the digit from blinking after you have changed the date The adjusted date has been entered e The digit increases by one each time the ADJUST but ton is depressed Holding the button for about 2 to 3 seconds will change the digits continuously SNOILVH3dO AJINVAQV iil SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV Il 14 Adjusting the hour m
15. the instructions out lined in this manual charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided 0 Focusing iris Changing the in focus range rrr errr errr rer rrr eer p 58 Flash photography gt gt Taking a picture in low light situations ccc p 37 Minimized the red eye effect mH p 40 Automatic Flash Functions eosscaoccesosossseesooceeocevoece p 42 Taking a picture in a roomy place such as a church or reception hall Qecosssevesessessosepeoveeesosessseocsessosovaon p Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade p 79 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background 0n n n8 dx n i veins p BO T Zooming the lens o TT Making a subject larger or smaller 5707077 p 30 e Exposure modes ET Taki icture with the desired exposure setting Teng a pietura with lhe desired ten ore PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY Use two 3V lithium batteries CR2 type e Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage overheating explosion etc The battery should be inserted with the and sides fac ing correctly e Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but will recover in normal temperatures e Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling e lf the built in flash is used continuously the bat tery may
16. 28 The Smart Picture See page 20 ture ring to the A position Mode will be set See page 27 Open the back cover insert roll of film align the end Set the focus mode switch to AF 7 See page 34 of the film leader with the red mark and close the back cover The film should advance to the first frame auto matically See page 22 9 Focus on the subject and shoot 8 Composing the scene with the zoom ring TOS T 77 Focus C 2 on the subject Depress the shutter re While looking through the viewfinder turn the zoom ring to the right or left until you obtain the desired com lease button fully to take a photo See page 35 position See page 30 LO CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibiiity Chart A Kar2 mount Pentax FA lens MZ 10 ZX 10 MZ 5 ZX 5 Z 1 PZ 1 2 1 PZ 1 Z 10 PZ 10 2 20 PZ 20 2 70 PZ 70 B K mount PemtaxFlens SFXw SFlw SF7 SFIO SFX SF 1 Pentax A lens Super A Super Program P30 P3n P30 and Pentax lens E Screw mount SMC TAKUMAR lens A through D basic K mount bayonet lenses A and B autofocus lenses C through E non AF manual focus lenses E A screw mount lens can be fitted to the camera A through D with the optional Pentax Mount Adapter K A through C have A auto position on the lens aperture ring Pentax FA lenses incorporate new contacts to ex ch
17. F frame e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are dis played in the viewfinder and the LCD panel e When the Smart Picture Mode is set the camera auto matically selects one of 5 picture modes depending on the focal length you have set and the magnification of the image The icon of the selected picture mode is displayed in the viewfinder e When 4 blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel the use of the built in flash is recommended For more details on the built in flash see page 37 e The audible PCV signal can be turned OFF See details on page 67 e During autofocus operation the focusing ring should not be obstructed with your fingers hands or any other object The focus indicator O blinks when the cam era is not able to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons 1 The subject is too close Adjust the camera to subject distance 2 The subject is difficult to autofocus See HARD TO AUTOFOCUS subject on page 49 ONILOOHS NOIL VH3dO OISV8 ONILOOHS NOILVH3dO OISVS lI 36 3 To release the shutter gently depress the shutter release button fully e The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus e Depress the shutter release button halfway down While O is on the camera to subject distance is fixed focus lock To refocus on another subject lift your finger off the shutter release button e Wh
18. ISVS NOI1VyYVd3Yd NOIL VH3dO DISVA 3 ATTACHING THE LENS 1 Remove the body mount cap 9 and rear lens cap 2 as shown in the illustration 2 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount attach the lens to the camera body and turn it fully to the right until you hear a e The body mount cap is designed to protect the cam click era against scratches and dust at the factory For stor age the optional accessory Body Mount Cap K is e Ensure that the camera s main switch is in the OFF available position before attaching an FA zoom lens to prevent unexpected operation of the lens 3 To remove the front lens cap squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow e We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manu facturers e The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens in formation contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth How to remove To remove the lens turn it to the left while de pressing the lens lock release button e To protect the contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal be sure to set the lens down with the mount side facing upward NOILVyYVd3Yd NOILVU3dO DISVA 4 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON NOI1VyuVd3tYd NOLLVYIdO OISVS The shutter release button has two posi
19. S a p LEE DM E E 24 ut y B N z 4 x 7 CUL IS EAS PH NOR MEC TERT MNT T MAU A a Z cal D DR IRENE REA SA 24 N ANA ee Chl AO otal oe EE lt T SU EEN BES ct UA PEND MOTI EM LOT EE SRE SG V a tt a cement Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus pho tography This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of so phistication and performance Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer The major features of this camera are e Multi 3 point autofocus system e Smart picture mode e Automatic on off flash function with the built in flash popped up The camera explaining in this operating manual features the panorama function and data function Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full ex planation of operations before use The names of the camera s working parts are listed on the front and back flaps in this operating manual Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this manual Automatic operation en CE 1 Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction usum vig Lamp blinking Incorrect X Lenses and accessories produced by other
20. amic image with a slow shutter speed For details on the ef fect of the shutter speed see page 84 3 Select the desired shutter speed by moving the select switch e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture value will be dis played in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A 2 Set the mode dial to Tv Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder blink When the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted Select a darker subject if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark SNOILVH3dO Q3ONVAQOV lil SNOILVY3dO Q39NVAOV ill Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose 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 A a 9 m e who wil e A 3 To obtain the proper exposure turn either the select switch or lens aperture ring until the dot is displayed in the center of the b
21. and the image magnification You can also se lect your desired Picture Mode manually The picture mode has a total of 5 modes as follows See details for each mode on page 53 57 How to set Set the lens aperture ring to A 1 Set the mode dial to PICT J 2 To select the desired picture mode move the select switch until _ superimposes on the picture mode displayed on the LCD panel To the right Green Operation Mode EY Portrait Program Land ra re p Landscape Program Close up Program Action Pro Mode lA Mode E LU mei To the left x Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder will blink If the subject is too bright select a darker subject Use a flash if the subject is too dark Green Operation Mode a For easy picture taking use the Green Operation Mode You simply depress the shutter release button The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting How to set Set the mode dial to PICT Move the select switch until L superim poses on e When the shutter release button is depressed half way LG will be displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAGV lil Portrait Program Mode L SNOILVHU3dO Q39NVAQV iil Landscape Program Mode G This mode
22. ange information between the camera and lens for power zoom Pentax FA lenses operate on existing K mount cameras Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con tacts as follows K Mount Lens Compatibility Kaez mount lens e Power supply contacts AF coupler Kar mount lens Power supply contacts Lens information AF coupler e AF coupler contacts Lens information K mount lens contacts e Lens information e Lens information contacts contacts K mount lens A A A bd een eee A M aa QA q ee em ctenekdialuils CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES qin AA e O IO point autofocus CCC O Manual focus with FI 2 with Matte field O O ETE IP OO EI oa o E Picture Mode Ors O 5 Smart Pietre Mode A O cuo 21 eee com O O ro O Shutter Priority AE as Os On e Lu DOR ICTU ee ON O 0020 orante O Ore o eX AFAN a L EA IR ONO ETA Os o uu XO VE x 7 Notes x 1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of 2 8 or larger See AF Adapter operating manual 2 Manual focusing using the focus indicator FI O in the viewfinder x 3 Lenses with a maximum aperture of 5 6 or larger x 4 Pentax FA zoom lenses with the power zoom contacts only 5 Exception of Pentax F and FA Soft 85mm f2 8 x 6 Green Operation Mode only x 7 The center weighted metering INEDHOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections
23. ar graph in the viewfinder e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed approximate aperture and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder When lenses other than an F or FA lens is used no approxi mate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder e Turn either the select switch or lens aperture ring until the dot is displayed in the center of the bar graph When the dots are displayed to the O side on the bar graph it indicates overexposure and when the dots are displayed to the side it indicates under exposure How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring other than the A position 2 Set the mode dial to Tv e M appears on the LCD panel to indicate that the Manual Exposure Mode is set e Moving one dot on the bar graph indicates 0 5 step 0 5EV However when under or over exposure is set beyond 2 or 2 steps 2EV O or O in dicator will blink e When using a Pentax A 50mm t 1 2 lens with the lens aperture ring set other than the A position the center weighted metering mode will be set instead of the multi metering mode As the exposure will come out about 1 stop over set the lens aperture ring to A or adjust the exposure deliberately 1 stop under Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark both shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown It means that the exposure is out of m
24. arning will appear at focal lengths between 24 35mm 2 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28 35mm 3 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28 35mm With the focal length set at 35mm it will occur when the camera to subject distance is closer than 1 5m 4 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80 90mm 9 SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO This 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 How to set 1 Set the mode dial to ISO SET 2 Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel 3 After the ISO is set set the mode dial to any other position other than ISO SET e To change the ISO turn the select switch to the left for a smaller number lower film speed or right for a larger number higher film speed l e The shutter cannot be released with the mode dial set at ISO SET j e ISO is displayed on the LCD panel when the film speed is set manually MANUALLY GEN SNOILVH3dO AJINVAQV lil 10 INSTALLING THE BATTERY IN THE DATA BACK SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV ill If you purchased the DATE MODEL read this section Replace the battery when the data information on a pic ture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible The battery will last for approx 3 years 1 Ensure that a film is not loaded then open
25. ay cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi circular vignetting at the bottom of the picture e When lenses other than an F or FA are used this warning will not appear Flash effective range for the Smart Picture Mode and Picture Mode with ISO 100 400 film used approx 0 8 3 9m 0 8 5 6m 2 6 12 8ft 2 6 18 4ft approx 0 8 3 3m 0 8 5 6m 2 6 10 8ft 2 6 15 7ft approx 0 7 2 8m 0 7 4 0m 2 3 9 2ft 2 3 13 1ft approx 0 7 2 4m 0 7 4 0m 2 3 7 9ft 2 3 13 1ft approx 0 7 2 0m 0 7 4 0m 2 3 6 6ft 23 13 1ft The effective range of the flash depends on the maxi mum aperture of the lens is in use A lens with a maximum aperture off 1 4 is marked as 1 1 4 on its barrel e This effective range table is only applicable when the exposure mode is set at the Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode When any other exposure mode is used see page 69 e The minimum effective range is always 0 7m 2 6ft even if a lens with a maximum aperture f 2 8 or smaller is in use When a subject is shot at a distance closer than 0 7m 2 6ft the correct exposure cannot be obtained and you will see vignetting in the picture corners 39 Depress the multi function button with the built in flash popped up At each press of the multi function button the flash mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart Normal p 37 Red eye reduction Automatic flash Red eye reductio
26. become warm but it does not mean that the battery is faulty it is one of the battery s char acteristics e Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new one It may cause explosion or overheating Taking pictures of people in various situations Putting yourself into a picture sess p 44 Taking a group photograph AS p 54 Taking a portrait photograph errr rrrrr rr rrr rier nano p 54 Taking a picture in strong backlit situations with the main subject in the shade IS p 79 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background rr rr rrr rer rrr rrr rrr eee p 80 Im Landscape photography Taking a picture of night scenery sss p 64 Taking a picture of people with night scenery p 80 Imprinting the data on a picture v tt ttt tt ttt tN p 21 Taking consecutive pictures of a moving subject p 44 Taking a horizontally dynamic panorama picture p 50 Taking a picture of a moving subject p 36 57 Taking a close up picture eoovocevsovseseoocecoseeocsnavececns p 56 Names of working parts Pere ere rr rrr ee E ERA Flaps Safe use of your camera lt gt Inside cover Precautions for your IN Precautions for battery rro rr rro rr rr rr 2 Practical shooting guide eve ccc cece neces esoenseneveses 3 Table of contents mmm 4 LCD panel indication Qessconevesoceeonecoveceeseevecececc 6 Viewfinder indication eavessvessesccceesscoccosececesc
27. bject The subject is too close Increase the camera to subject dis tance The focus mode is set to MF Set the focus mode switch to AF P 34 The subject is difficult to autofocus F manually by using the matte P 48 Indicators do not appear on the LCD panel Su3H10 illi The camera does not focus 89 emm ___ _ Remedies Reference O blinks in the viewfinder The subject is too close or difficult to Focus manually by using the matte P 48 autofocus field The built in flash does not The battery is dead Replace the battery pu charge The power zoom system does The lens is in the manual zoom mode Push the power zoom ring forward until not function the words POWER ZOOM appear The lens focuses when zoom The camera focuses automatically RN ing when the power zoom operated SU3HLO illl x SPECIFICATIONS Type es TTL autofocus auto exposure 35mm SLR with built in TTL auto flash RTF Format 24x36mm approx 13x36 in panorama format Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film DX coded film with ISO 25 5000 ISO 6 6400 when manually set Exposure Modes Smart Picture Mode Picture Mode Green Operation Mode Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode Close up Program Mode Action Program Mode Shutter Priority AE Mode Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual Mode Bulb Mode TTL Flash Mode Shutter
28. ch internal parts of the camera if they be come exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason as there is danger of an electric shock e Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck e Do not look directly at the sun through the camera as viewing the sun for may damage your eyes and or parts of the camera e Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of chil dren Seek medical assistance immediately if acci N CAUTION e Do not use the flash near anyone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants Never try to disassemble short or recharge the bat tery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode e Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not burn yourself during removal dentally swallowed PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a high precision mechanism Handle it with great care Precautions when taking pictures Do not use the camera where it may come in con tact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid ob jects If the camera suffers a shock or impact take it to
29. ch to Underexposure may occur if light enters the view finder during self timer operation If you intend to move away from the viewfinder attach the supplied finder cap as shown in the illustration When using accessories such as the finder cap re move the Eyecup Fu The Eyecup Fu comes from the factory fitted to the camera s viewfinder accessory grooves SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAOY lil SNOILVY 3d0 Q39NVAGV lll 16 2 MANUAL FOCUSING Using a manual focus lens When mounting a non autofous lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger f 1 2 to f 5 6 you can use the manual focus mode to focus the lens with the aid of the in focus indicator in the viewfinder e When the subject comes into focus the focus indica tor O lights up in the viewfinder and an audible PCV signal is heard The audible PCV signal can be can celed See page 67 When the autofocus mode or the in focus indi cator is unsuitable for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder s in focus indicator O cannot be used for focus confirma tion 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 a The in focus indicator O blinks because the sub ject is difficult to autofocus j j b The maximum aperture of the lens in use IS smaller than f 5 6 l c A bellows 100mm f 4 Shift 28mm 3 5 shifted or
30. dapter b When using Extension Tubes or an Auto Bellows for close up photography Note on the SMC Pentax F SOFT 85mm f 2 8 lens When shooting at a distance closer than approx 1 5m 4 9ft set the lens to a manual f stop setting between 2 8 and f 4 5 A smaller aperture 5 6 to f 32 may cause the autofocus system and the viewfinder s in focus indicator to malfunction To remedy this prob lem temporarily set the lens to f 4 5 After focusing on the subject lock focus and set the lens to the re quired f stop e The FA Soft lens is not required above procedures emm SNOILVYIdO Q39NVAGV iil SNOI1V8y3dO Q39NVAQOV Ill e With panorama format pictures e When developing the film if you have tak If you purcnased the camera with the pano rama function read this section You can switch between the panorama format and standard format picture taking mode in the middle of the roll by moving the panorama lever The panorama format picture allows dynamic pictures to be taken the E format is approximately 13x36mm on the ilm 1 Turn the panorama lever to ma to select the panorama format mode 2 Compose the scene within the panorama for mat frame in the viewfinder When the panorama lever is switched to panorama the viewfinder switches to the horizontal panorama format frame Ensure that the panorama lever is turned fully to the position you selected What appears on the extreme edges of th
31. e Green Operation Mode oper ates only with an A lens attached See page 60 to 65 for any other exposure mode E FRAME DRIVE MODE m One picture is taken each time the shutter release but ton is depressed e See page 43 for other available function ONILOOHS NOILVY3dO DISVE li ONILOOHS NOILVYJdO DISVA Telephoto Wide angle A UNDA TII AAN 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 Using the zoom function makes the subject ap pear larger telephoto or smaller wide angle in the viewfinder Turn the zoom ring to the de sired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale win dow the wider the angle Conversely the larger the number the more magnified the image appears e n the Smart Picture Mode the picture mode varies automatically according to the focal length you have set DII ll Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the wards POWER ZOOM are hidden ONILOOHS NOI1VH3dO DISVA il 2 elf a power zoom lens is attached three zooming speeds are available Turning the power zoom ring fully to the right or left zooms the lens quickly Turning it slightly gives you slow operation At an intermediate p
32. e The ratio of the amount of flash light is 1 built in flash 2 dedicated flash unit e Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunc tion may occur e In the Contrast Control Sync Flash Mode the top flash sync speed is 1 60 of second Multi burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash l When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes make sure that they are of the same type com bine the Type B with Type C or Type D with Type E Refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 78 The Built in flash can be operated with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit SNOILVH3dO OJINVAQV ill SNOIJVH3dO Q39NVAQV lil 78 Overview of Flash Function TYPE A Built in flash TYPE B AFBOOFTZ 6 AF330FTZ TYPE C AFAOOFTZ AF240FT TYPE D AF400T AF280T AF200T AFO80C AF140C AF200S TYPE E AF200S AF160 AF140 Notes 1 When using a Type D flash except AF200S in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual Mode or when using a Type E flash set the camera s expo sure mode to the Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual or Bulb The Smart Picture Mode Picture Mode and Aperture Priority AE Modes can not be used because the actual required aperture value may change 13 DAYLIGHT SYNC SHOOTING With Daylight Sync x 2 Only the AF200S flash does not operate 3 Only the Metered Manual Mode can be used 4 The shutter speed is 1 60 of s
33. e panorama frame may be cut off in the development process Compose your picture with a margin of safety NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES only the middle area of the frame is exposed The number of ex posures available in the panorama format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size EXE TITO IA de pen La Am Da pS p GIN E 3 211 diat lt ENANA AAA AAA ALS en only panorama format pictures on the entire roll of film tell the clerk at the processing lab to develop the film with only the panorama format If there are both panorama and standard format pictures on the film ask the clerk to develop the film with both standard and panorama format e The development of panorama format pictures is a more time consuming and expensive process than that of stan dard pictures Please consult the processing lab for more details e Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on the area and requirement Your local film processor or camera dealers will advise you on all options available to you e When the panorama format pictures are printed with a standard size format the black cropped areas will appear at the top and bottom of the picture SNOILVH3dO 039NVAOGV ill SNOIl1 VH3dO Q39NVAQV Purpose The camera incorporates the Smart Picture Mode func tion In this mode the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes depending on the focal length you have set
34. e reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of your subjects eye It can be reduced by taking the photo in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance or by employing the red eye reduction flash feature When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible ONILOOHS NOIL VH3dO DISVS ll ONILOOHS NOILVy3dO OISVE Il A omo comte Te gt 10 Bi 2 ca LAOS AUTOMATIC FLASH FUNCTION This is a convenient built in flash mode that the flash discharges only when it is necessary even if the flash is in the popped up position How to set 1 Push the flash pop up button to activate the flash 2 Depress the multi function button until 23 appears on the LCD panel Il ADVANCED OPERATIONS ias X 5 IB wo wtS Q n the Smart Picture Mode and Picture Mode the flash will only discharge when the subject is in a low light or backlit condition Depress the multi function button with the built in flash in its popped up position If the button is de pressed with the built in flash in its retracted position the PCV audible beep mode will be switched on How to cancel With the built in flash in its popped up position depress the multi function button until PE disappears on the LCD panel This camera has a total of three drive modes as shown Types of Drive Modes Single
35. econd or slower 5 Trailing shutter curtain sync flash combined with TYPE B or TYPE C flash 6 Multi burst and slave sync flash are possible Using other type of a flash Use of non Pentax flash units may damage the camera For the best results use a Pentax dedicated flash unit Purpose In daylight conditions when a portrait picture is taken with a person s face cast in shadow discharging the flash will eliminate the shadow Daylight sync photography is obtained in the same manner as the normal flash photography so you simply depress the shutter release but ton e f the background is too bright it may be overexposed e When taking a daylight sync photograph in the Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode the flash may not dis charge even if the flash is in the popped up position Before shooting confirm that QZ is not displayed on the LCD panel SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV li SNOILVyY3dO Q39NVAQGV ul omn ttam ug mmm tt Purpose It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the low light background How to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1 Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash 2 Set the camera s exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode 3 Select an appropriate shutter speed slower than 1 100 of second and aperture combi nation
36. efective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warran ties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities SH3H10 iili ES PEY se In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly 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 tx T Ld A La ty RE ERN M c D RAUS a us The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can su persede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of pur chase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to re ceive a copy of the warranty policy Procedure During 12
37. en using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm t 2 8 lens set the aperture between f 2 8 and f 4 5 See page 49 for more details 7 BASIC OPERATION FOR THE BUILT IN RETRACTABLE TTL FLASH RTF Ga a y amp gt ad e Tv Jo The Flash Recommended Indicator If the built in flash is recommended the flash recommended indicator 4 starts blinking in the view finder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject e f the subject is moving too fast the shutter may not be released rach wis Qt Tv Jo Using the built in flash if N is displayed on the LCD panel it indicates that the automatic flash function is set Delete it from the LCD panel See page 42 for more details ONILOOHS NOI1VH3dO DISV8 ll button is depressed halfway down 1 Push the flash pop up button to activate the ein the Smart Picture Mode Picture Mode and the flash Aperture Priority AE Mode the flash recommended indicator blinks when you attempt to photograph a subject in low light or in a backlit situation In the Shutter Priority AE Mode and Metered Manual Mode the flash recommended indicator blinks only w
38. ensation allows you to deliberately overexposure brighten or underexposure darken a subject or compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera s built in exposure meter How to set 1 While holding down the exposure compensa tion button move the select switch to the de sired compensation value 2 The bar graph which indicates the compensa tion value and Z appear in the viewfinder 54 is displayed on the LCD panel e Exposure compensation does not work in the Smart Picture Mode Metered Manual Mode and Bulb Exposure Mode e The exposure compensation range is 3EV to 3EV in O 5EV stops e Moving one dot on the bar graph indicates 0 5EV step However when under or over exposure is set beyond 2 or 2 steps 2EV the dot will blink How to cancel Set the compensation value to O The exposure com pensation cannot be canceled even if the power is turned OFF or any other exposure mode is set 7 U TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL The audible In Focus PCV signal can be turned off How to cancel Depress the multi function button to erase from the LCD panel e Change the PCV Signal Mode only when the built in flash is retracted If the PCV Signal Mode is switched with the built in flash popped up the flash mode will be changed e The audible PCV signal is not turned off when the Self Timer is in operation e To turn the audible PCV signal back on depress the multi function
39. eocos 7 e Multi 6 segment metering 7777 7 Easy to use For beginners rrr rrrrr rrr ee rere 8 Camera and lens mount voc 10 Camera functions available with various lenses rr rs 1 1 How to use this operating manual gt s ctt tst 12 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION 13 26 3 Attaching the camera strap scout Loading the batteries eeesosesesoecsooessesoesoseceeoss 14 e When the battery is exhausted 7777 17 11 ADVANCED OPERATION 7775777 43 87 Selecting a Drive Mode e e H e e n 43 e Consecutive Frame Mode vevvvesvnn 44 e Self Timer Mode tnn 44 Manual focusing m 46 e Using the snap in focus function 48 Taking a panorama format picture 707 50 Using the Picture Mode nnn 52 e Green Operation Mode 53 e Portrait Program Mode Perr rrr er rere eer 54 e Landscape Program Mode 888 55 e Close up Program Mode e amp M 56 e Action Program Mode ns 57 Selecting an Exposure Mode 77700007 58 e Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode 58 e Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode 60 e Using the Metered Manual Mode 7 62 e Bulb Exposure Mode PPT rr errr rrr rrr errr 64 About Exposure Compensation 66 Turning off the audible PCV signal 77777 67 Advanced operation for the Built in Retractable Flash RTF e oc0cec00050e040000060060900060600000006060600000000000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Attaching the lens 7e6ectm amp 18 Operating the shutter release button 20 Turning on the BO WOR tio
40. etering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Select a darker subject or use a flash if it is too dark SNOILVHU3dO GAONVAGV ill A 22161158 55 4 Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks The shutter re mains open as long as the shutter release button is held down SNOILVyY3dO OJINVAOQOV ill How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f stop other than A l 2 Set the mode dial to Tv 3 Adjust the shutter speed to slower side by moving the select switch until hu appears on the LCD panel e M appears on the LCD panel and i is displayed in the viewfinder to indicate that the Bulb Exposure Mode is set e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down with an F and FA lens in use the approximate aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder When lenses other than an F or FA series are used no aper ture will appear 65 4 Select the desired aperture by the lens aper ture ring e Up to approx 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatures x When using this mode use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the op tional Cable Switch F after removing the Release Socket Cap F SNOI LVH3dO GJONVAGV ill 6 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAGV Purpose The exposure comp
41. g are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel oT This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject How to set Set the mode dial to PICT Move the select switch until C superim poses on XA e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down EY is displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel This mode freezes the action and prevent blurred im ages This mode is especially convenient for active pho tography It is also suitable for portraits with blurred background SNOILVH3dO OJDNVAQV lil 5 SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE SNOILVU3dO Q39ONVAQV lil Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired aperture is selected an appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure This mode is ideal for shooting land scapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background For details on the effect of the aperture setting see page 85 3 Set the desired f stop e When an F or FA lens is used an approximate aper ture indication will appear in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway When lenses other than an F or FA series are used no ap proximate aperture indication will appear in the view finder e When the Pentax A 50mm 1 2 lens is in use with the lens aperture ring set at a p
42. hen at tempting to photograph a subject in a backlit situa tion e The built in flash starts charging automatically When it is fully charged 4 appears on the LCD panel When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down 4 also appears in the viewfinder e When the built in flash is used using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash causing vignetting in the picture corners ONILOOHS NOILVu3dO 91SVa ll 38 2 Depress the shutter release button fully and the flash unit discharges After using the flash retract the built in flash by pressing it down into the camera body e The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged e If the built in flash is used continuously the battery may become warm but it does not mean the battery is faulty it is one of the battery s characteristics e With the built in flash poppep up an external flash cannot be attached to the hot shoe If you would like to use an external flash together with the built in flash see the flash connections on page 75 Inappropriate lens warning when the built in flash is used When using an inappropriate F or FA lens 5 will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA TENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH see page e Taking a picture while this warning is displayed m
43. ice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any in terference received including interference that may cause unde sired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular installa tion If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Sear tos uma al E V A A MID NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Il 2 Y NV LR MEI Ps ir c
44. inute 1 Press the SELECT button Y to make the hour minute or second you want to change blink 2 Change the data hour or minute with the ADJUST button 9 3 To change the second press the SELECT button until will blink And press the ADJUST button 9 in sync with a time signal to set the second to zero 4 Press the SELECT button 9 to stop the ad justed hour minute from blinking e The digit increases one each time you press the ADJUST button Holding the button for 2 to 3 sec onds will change the digits continuously If the built in flash is not powerful enough a Pentax dedicated external flash should be used Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1 Remove the hot shoe cover Fc and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit 2 Turn ON the flash 3 Set the flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode 4 Ensure that the flash is fully charged 5 Proceed as if the built in flash were being used e When the flash is fully charged the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down 4 appears in the view finder indicating the flash is ready Operational precautions e The working temperature for data printing is 0 50 C e Use DX coded films with ISO rating from 25 1600 e f high speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is used the imprinted characters may blur e If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used the printed characters may be dark
45. is suitable for taking portrait photography How to set Set the mode dial to PICT Move the select switch until C superim poses on e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down BY is displayed in the viewfinder The shut ter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 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 photog raphy or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the ex tended depth of field 55 This mode is ideal for landscape photography and sce nic snapshots How to set Set the mode dial to PICT j Move the select switch until C superim poses on 4 Je e When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down FY is displayed in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel SNOILVH3dO d39NVAGV ll SNOILVHU3dO Q39NVAQGV il This mode is useful for close up photography This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field ensuring sharp focus of a close up sub ject How to set Set the mode dial to PICT Move the select switch until J superim poses on Y When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down EJ is displayed in the viewfinder The shut ter speed and aperture settin
46. lustration pull the film leader out only far enough to reach the take up spool THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE PRECISION MATERIAL DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM e If you have pulled out too much film push it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack e 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 1 To open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration e Always load and unload film in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera 4 Align the film leader with the film leader end mark 9 as shown e Make sure that the film leader is positioned under the film retainer 9 as shown in the illustration e Make sure that the film perforations properly engage on the sprocket tooth 9 elf the end of the film leader is extremely bent straighten it or cut off the bent portion NOIL VUVd3HUd NOILVHU3dO DISV8S NOILVUVd3Hd NOILV 3adO DISVA Film loaded with slack No Film loaded flat Yes e f the film is not loaded properly Q__ on the LCD panel blinks indicating that the film is not loaded properly Open the back cover and load the film once again 5 Close the back cover and set the main swi
47. ly precise but not perfect Depending on the brightness contrast shape and size of your subject the autofocus system may not operate In such a case set the focus mode switch to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder see page 48 Situations that may fool the autofocus system include a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the autofocus frame C 231 b Subjects which don t reflect much light in the autofocus frame C 2 c Subjects which are moving too fast d Multiple subjects in the foreground and background of the autofocus frame C I e Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with extremely bright backgrounds Using a Polarizing Filter When using an ordinary polarizing filter the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the ef fectiveness of the autofocus function when used in combination with an ordinary polarizing filter Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation the subject comes into focus at the point selected Notes on accessories The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the view finder Use the manual focus mode to focus on the sub ject with the aid of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame a When using special effect filters or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo A
48. mention and Weight 135 00mm W x90 5mm H x62 5mm D 5 3 x3 6 x25 3659 12 90z body only with out batteries Supplied Accessories Hot Shoe Cover Fc Release Socket Cap F Camera Strap Fo Eye Cup Fu Finder Cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER SY3H LO iil PROGRAM LINE o e ed ERN Z ss g 2 8 a zw 8 N a ow one Oo Gg F T is aos amp e e R e i H e j o j O j e i 2 E G D c s o o o7 y a dl 121 d w mw 0 7 F 7 T 94 WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date 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 dam age mishandling tampering battery or chemical corro Sion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manu facturer or its authorized representatives shall not be li able for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for dam ages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by d
49. month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the compli cated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts re placed free of charge and the equipment will be re turned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy M lt gt EX ur al urs o ap BELLI G n Nt estt ut T STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This dev
50. moving subject to be frozen A higher shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake Effect of Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of re flected 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 amount of light objects in front of and behind an in focus subject will not be focused That is the range of focus depth of field becomes small If the aperture is closed down to reduce the amount of light the depth of field increases For instance if you shoot a person against a landscape with the aperture open the landscape in front of and be hind the person will be blurred making the person ap pear to rise out of the landscape By contrast closing down the aperture increases the in focus range SNOILVU3dO Q39NVAQV lil SNOI1VU3dO Q39NVAGV Ill Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum focusing point of the subject in which the elements at different distances are in focus The depth of field in creases as the aperture is closed down the focal length of the lens becomes shorter or the subject is positioned farther away 19 INFRARED INDEX 87 mm oj Pantay 35 90 000 05000 00 18118554 UR Ny f No When infrared film and an R2 or O2 filter are used the focal point is different from that of ordinary film ex posed in visible light The autofocus system cannot compensate for this diffe
51. mula above was obtained from the built in flash The guide number GN depends upon the film speed used as shown below 150200 gt GN15 6 ISO50 GN7 8 ISO400 gt GN22 If an 150100 film is used at an aperture of f 2 8 the flash effective distance is obtained as follows Guide Number 11 f 2 8 3 9m 39 5 0 8m When using the Aperture Priority AE Mode e In this mode the shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness making flash photogra phy easy The shutter speed changes in the range of 1 100 sec to a slower shutter speed which does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed de pends on the focal length of the lens in use The shut ter speed of 1 100 sec is automatically set when a Pentax non autofocus lens is in use Metered Manual Mode e When using the built in flash in the Metered Manual Mode any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1 100 can be set In this mode the exposure of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject 69 Thus the flash effective distance is from approx 0 8m to 3 9m Calculating the aperture according to the camera to subject distance Aperture Guide Number Camera to subject dis tance If the calculated aperture value is different than an indi cated f stop on the aperture ring for instance t 3 choose the next smallest aperture ring number f 2 8 i
52. n p 40 p 42 Automatic flash e When the built in flash is retracted depressing the multi function button switches the audible PCV signal ON and OFF ONILOOHS NOI1VH3dO DISVS ONILOOHS NOILVy3dO DISVA Red eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red eye reduction flash function which reduces the red eye phenomenon utilizing preflash In this mode the preflash is discharged just before the shutter is released which reduces the diame ter of the pupil of the eye Then the main flash is dis charged while the pupils are smaller which in turn reduce the red eye effect e When the AF500FTZ is attached and the slave flash function is in use the Red eye reduction flash func tion cannot be used as the slave flash is discharged when the preflash of the built in flash is discharged e When only a dedicated flash is in use and is dis charged the red eye reduction display from the LCD panel is disregarded i aang wJo 445 a_i How to set 1 Push the flash pop up button to activate the flash 2 Depress the multi function button until O appears on the LCD panel How to cancel With the built in flash popped up depress the multi function button until db disappears on LCD panel emm About Red eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject s eyes to turn out reddish in the print This phenomenon commonly known as Red Eye is caused by th
53. n this case Calculating the camera to subject distance in the Shutter Priority AE Mode l The camera to subject distance can be calculated using the above mentioned formula However in the Shutter Priority AE Mode the camera to subject distance will change depending on what aperture is set SNOILVH3dO G39NVAQY iil COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH O compatible x incompatible because of vignetting SNOILVHU3dO Q39NVAQOV Ili Lens name Compatibility F Fish Eye Zoom 17 28mm f 3 5 4 5 x F Zoom 24 50mm f 4 A 1 FA Zoom 28 70mm f 4 FA Zoom 28 70mm f 2 8 FA Zoom 28 80mm f 3 5 4 7 F Zoom 28 80mm f 3 5 4 5 FA Zoom 28 105mm f 4 5 6 F Zoom 35 70mm f 3 5 4 5 F Zoom 35 80mm f 4 5 6 F Zoom 35 105mm f 4 5 6 F Zoom 35 135mm t 3 5 4 5 FA Zoom 70 200mm f 4 5 6 F Zoom 70 210mm f 4 5 6 FA Zoom 80 200mm f 2 8 F Zoom 80 200mm f 4 7 5 6 F Zoom 100 300mm f 4 5 5 6 FA Zoom 100 300mm f 4 5 5 6 F or FA Zoom 250 600mm f 5 6 OIDO xO 1 wir x IOIO OJOJOJO O gt Lens name FA20mm f 2 8 FA 24mm f 2 F or FA 28mm f 2 8 F or FA 50mmf 1 4 F or FA 50mm f 1 7 FA 85mm f 1 4 F or FA 135mm f 2 8 FA 200mm f 2 8 FA 300mm f 2 8 F or FA 300mm f 4 5 F or FA 600mm f 4 F or FA MACRO 50mm f 2 8 F or FA MACRO 100mm f 2 8 F or FA Soft 85mm f 2 8 Compatibility OOO x x x IOIO OOO X x 1 Focal lengths between 28 50mm vignetting will not occur But inappropriate lens w
54. nd Adjust the shutter speed until the blink ing stops 3 Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash 4 Release the shutter e n the slow speed sync shooting use of a tripod is rec ommended to prevent camera shake AF Adapter 1 7X An adapter for autofocus photography using a non autofocus lens with a maximum aperture of 2 8 or larger Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers 14 in meters ISO 100 Refconverter Right angle finder which attaches to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder The viewfinder magnifi cation is able to switch from 1X to 2X e Filters Skylight Cloudy UV Y2 02 R2 and Circular Polarizing Filter are available Each filter is available in sizes of 49mm 52mm 67mm and 77mm e AA Battery Pack Fs The battery pack which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera instead of using the lithium batteries ee ee E E SNOILVH3d0 Q39NVAQV iil Notes on accessories e Auto Bellows A cannot be used in combination with the double cable release When taking a vertical pho bci position the camera with the grip facing up ward e When attaching the ADAPTER K FOR 645 LENS to the camera body the camera shift lock screw of the lens may hit the camera body To avoid this change the position of the fixing screw SNOILV adO d39NVAOV ll The soft case is available as an option and consists ofa front and a
55. ndscape Program Mode f Close up Program Mode EJ Action Program Mode re External LCD panel M Metered Manual Mode Green Operation Mode Z Portrait Program Mode ua Indication Landscape Program Mode Close up Program Mode f X Action Program Mode Shutter speed indication Aperture indication 5 Built in flash ready indication 5 blinking slowly flash recommended warning 4 blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning Red eye reduction flash mode Y Automatic flash function ISO indication Q Film status information a Battery exhaustion warning Exposure counter m9 PCV signal indication 8 Exposure compensa tion Exposure compensation value A R mae ot Self timer Electronically controlled type with delay time of 12 sec Start by depressing of shutter release button Operation confirmation By PCV beep tone Cancelabie after operation Mirror Instant return mirror with AF secondary mirror j Film Loading Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed Film information window is provided Film Wind amp Rewind Auto wind rewind by built in motor Consecutive or Single advance mode Approx 2 frames sec consecutive mode Auto rewinding starts at end of roll Film rewind completion of rewind ing is displayed on the LCD panel Mid roll rewind button will rewind film in mid roll Exposure
56. or dim e f you release the shutter while the blinking data is being orrected the data cannot be imprinted Using the built in flash and the external flash si multaneously An external flash cannot be used when the built in flash is in its popped up position When the built in flash and the external flash are used simultaneously use the fol lowing optional accessories e Hot Shoe Adapter Fc To be attached to the hot shoe of the camera e Off Camera Shoe Adapter F To be attached to the Hot Shoe Bracket of the External flash A tripod can be installed at the bottom of the Off Camera Shoe Adapter e Extension Cord F5P Connection cord for the Hot Shoe Adapter Fs and Off Camera Shoe Adapter HOTSHOE ADAPTER Fs OFF CAMERA SHOE 5P SYNC CORD F EXTENSION CORD F5P 12 USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAQV ill SNOILVHU3dO Q39NVAQV ill er aan a a e neo 16 AF5OOFTZ and AF330FTZ These flash units feature a built in infrared spotbeam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions The auto zoom function will automatically adjust the angle of discharge according to the lens focal length only when an F or FA lens is in use The AF5OOFTZ features a wireless slave sync flash function The flash effective range appears on the LCD panel only when an A F or FA lens is in use Multiple flash burst on a single frame is possible with the AF500FTZ These fla
57. osition the lens zooms at medium speed e Zooming the lens with the power zoom function auto matically focuses the lens on the subject However for final focusing depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject e When the main switch is set to OFF while a Pentax FA zoom lens equipped with the power zoom function is in use the lens automatically retracts to its shortest physical length CES MON s Az 16 mosess Using the Power Zoom Function 1 Push the power zoom ring forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring 2 Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the subject larger telephoto and turning it to the left makes the subject smaller wide angle To stop zooming re lease the power zoom ring An FA zoom lens without the power supply contacts are shown in the illustra tion does not have the power zoom function ie FA 28 70 zoom t 4 AL lens ONILOOHS NOILVy3dO DISVE ll Power zoom contacts 4 HOLDING THE CAMERA E Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically For best results be sure to hold the camera cor e To reduce camera shake support your body or the rectly as shown in the illustrations camera on a solid object a table tree or a wall for in stance Hold the camera firmly with your left hand supporting When using an ultra telephoto lens a tripod that is the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations heavie
58. osition other than the A position the center weighted metering mode will be set instead of the multi metering mode As the ex posure will come out about 1 stop overexposed set the lens aperture ring to A or adjust the exposure deliberately 1 stop under How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f stop other than A 2 Set the mode dial to P c2 or PICT Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shut ter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning as shown When the subject is too bright choose a smaller aperture if available when it is too dark choose a larger aperture if available When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both shutter and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range un able to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Select a darker subject if it is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark SNOILVHadO G39NVAQV iil SNOILVU3dO Q39NVAQV li 60 n m suns 35 80 0 00000000 AE Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode 216 11 8 564 j Purpose When the desired shutter speed is selected the appro priate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the sub ject This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dyn
59. r than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake While taking a picture hold your breath and gently de e Although there are individual differences among pho press the shutter release button Sudden force on the tographers in general the shutter speed for a hand shutter release button will cause camera shake making held camera is the inverse of the focal length For ex the picture blurred ample 1 50 of second when the focal length is 50mm and 1 100mm of second when it is 100mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this ONILOOHS NOIL VH3dO DISVA aaau EE PEE gt HHD 5 SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE ONILOOHS NOILVH3dO DISVA Set the focus mode switch to AF e For autofocus operation set the focus mode switch to C AF When you depress the shutter release button halfway down the lens automatically focuses e See page 46 for manual focusing 6 TAKING A PICTURE Set the focus mode switch to AF 1 Focus on the subject with the AF frame C 2 indicated in red in the photograph When the shutter release button is de pressed halfway down the lens automatic ally focuses 2 When the subject is in focus the focus indi cator O lights up and an audible PCV beep ing signal is emitted e As this camera incorporates the 3 point autofocus system the subject will be focused properly even if the subject is slightly off the center of the A
60. rence automatically 1 Focus on a subject as usual 2 Set the focus mode switch to MF and turn the focusing ring to the left by the distance indicated on the infrared index Camera to subject distance m The Range Allowed for Focusing The in focus range varies depending on the aperture in use Zoom lenses do not have a depth of field scale for mechanical considerations x a nmnnrenrmnren gt aii i 3 a pentax 35 80 T 0000000 n a 2181955 x As shown in the illustration if 35 is read from the zoom scale adjust the distance scale to 35 on the infrared index red line e In the autofocus mode the focus cannot compensate for infrared pictures e To set the proper exposure level for infrared pictures refer to the instructions accompanying the film The Auto Exposure Mode does not give a correct expo sure Use the Metered Manual Mode SNOILVU3dO Q39NVAGV ill IV OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies Before contacting a Pentax service center check the following items prats Y Cmm medios Reference The shutter does not release The main switch is OFF Install the battery properly Self timer mode is being set P 44 The main switch is OFF Install the battery properly AF frame is not placed over the subject Move the camera until the AF frame C Z covers the su
61. s n the Smart Picture Mode Picture Mode Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to the Manual Mode e When the flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes the power will automatically switch off to save battery power Depressing the shutter re lease button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit AF200T AF280T and AF400T e If the TTL Auto Mode is selected these flash units can be used for daylight sync shooting because the shut ter speed is adjusted according to the ambient bright ness The slower shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length The shutter speed varies within the shutter speed range of 1 100 second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake However when a non autofocus lens or the Action Program Mode is in use the shutter speed is set to 1 100 sec ond The aperture value will also be fixed but will vary depending on what ISO film is loaded Contrast Control Flash Photography l Using the AF330FTZ or AF500FTZ in combination with the built in flash allows twin flash photography contrast control flash photography This is based on the difference between the amount of light discharged from two units 1 Put the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ in the Contrast Control Flash Mode See the flash connections on page 75 2 Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then shoot
62. s Com ets wagons eign nate 20 Using the Data Back err ree eee eee eee 21 Film loading rr rr rr rr rr rr rs 22 Unloading film rr rr rr rr rr rr rr rr 25 e Rewinding a film in mid roll 700v 26 Il BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING 27 42 Using the Smart Picture Mode 7770007 27 Setting the Single Frame Drive Mode 7 29 Using zoom lenses erre 30 Holding the Camera M e A 33 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 77007 34 Taking a picture ros orar rr rr rro not 35 Basic operation of the Built in Retractable TTL Flash RTF eeececoectesoccescssocccecvecoseseeveceecseccte 37 e Red eye Reduction Flash Function 40 e Automatic flash function n8 42 e Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built in flash AAA 70 Setting the film speed ISO manually 77 71 Installing the battery in the Data Back gt gt gt gt 72 Adjusting the data on the Data Back 73 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 75 e Contrast Control Sync Flash Photography 77 Daylight sync shooting wee ree seenevesereaseveseoesere Slow speed sync shooting TP 80 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL rere 81 Camera case sss mm 83 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 84 Depth of field e R6mm n 86 The infrared index mM MteB 87 IV OTHERS seessssesesesosssessesessosoo osos 88 96 Troubleshooting rere reer eee eee eee 88 Specifications eessesossosescessosoeseeoseososecesseeoses 90 Program Ta e cccrectoccococcccooceneneecnccceccecn 92 Warranty policy rr rro rro rr 94
63. segment TTL metering system Light values are measured in six segments within the image field enabling an optional exposure to be made under a variety of lighting condi tions With conventional averaged metering systems underexposure of the subject results from the bright ness of the background affecting the overall metering With multi 6 segment metering the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field and will properly expose the subject The multi 6 segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to automatically compensate for high contrast and other difficult lighting conditions Even a beginner can achieve results with ease LA NY e When the format is switched to panorama the view finder switches to the horizontal panorama format frame For details on panorama format picture taking see page 50 END EASY TO USE For beginners 1 Loading the batteries 2 Attaching the lens Open the battery chamber cover by using a coin Load Align the red indexes on the lens and camera Turn the two batteries CR2 type according to the markings lens to the right until it seats with a click See page on the battery chamber cover See page 14 18 3 Positioning the aperture ring 4 Setting the mode dial 5 Turning on the power VA While holding down the aperture Set the mode dial to PIC See Slide the main switch to ON A lock button turn the lens aper page
64. sh units feature the contrast control sync flash See page 77 for more details n the Smart Picture Mode Picture Mode Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be set automatically even if the flash is set to the Manual Mode When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes the power automatically switches off to save battery power Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash units e When using the Three Level Auto red green and yel low settings Mode the aperture value is fixed as shown in the table When the flash is fully charged the shutter speed varies within the shutter speed range of 1 100 of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length When a non autofocus lens is in use the shutter speed will be set to 1 100 of second with ISO 100 Notes on Pentax dedicated flash units l When the built in flash is used in combination with a Pentax dedicated flash unit if the trailing shutter curtain sync flash mode is set for the dedicated flash unit the built in flash also operates in the trailing shutter curtain sync flash mode Ensure that both flash units are fully charged before releasing the shutter AF240FT AF400FTZ e These flash units feature a built in infrared spotbeam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast condition
65. t S Shutter curtain Viewfinder eyepiece Eyecup FH p 45 O Panorama lever p 50 e 0 O Exposure compensation button p 66 N Film information window Pressure plate O Back cover O Film leader end mark p 23 9 Battery chamber cover screw p 14 Battery chamber cover p 14 Sprocket p 23 Tripod socket a D DX information pins p 23 ip Film chamber 56977 ENG Asahi Optical Co Ltd 11 1 Nagata cho 1 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax GmbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 D 22527 Hamburg GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House Heron Drive Langley Slough SL3 8PN U K Pentax France S A Z I Argenteuil 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS for Belgium amp Luxemburg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavia AB Bolandsgatan 15C 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Pentax Canada Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario LAX 2E5 CANADA A A A M M e a lt eig Copyright Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1996 01 9606 Printed in Japan
66. tch to ON The film automatically advances to the first frame e Check that and Q ___ are displayed on the LCD panel e The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released 8 UNLOADING FILM 25 1 The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll e During rewinding blinks on the LCD panel in dicating that the film is being rewound the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse e Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound e When removing the film from the camera protect it from exposure to direct sun light 2 When the film is fully rewound only a blinks on the LCD panel NOIL Vu Vd3Hd NOIL VH3dO DISVS NOILVyUVd3Yd NOILVH3dO DISVS 3 Open the back cover and remove the film e A roll of 24 exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind e Before opening the back cover check that Q is blinking e The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indi cated by the number of frames on the film cartridge However those extra frames may be lost in process ing When you take important pictures rewind the film when the film reaches the number of frames indi cated on the film cartridge II BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING x Rewinding a film in mia roil If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames use this function Set the main switch
67. the left When not in use ensure that the main switch is set to the OFF position e indicates that no data will be imprinted e f there is a white or yellow object in the corner of the picture where the data is imprinting the data may be difficult to read When composing your photograph try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner To adjust the data see page 73 The dating unit automatically switches the imprint mode between the standard and panorama according to the format selected The data back operates on a 3V lithium battery If the data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on the LCD panel become weak or invisible the battery may need replacing To replace the battery see page 72 e See page 73 for more details h karat NOILVHVd3Hd NOILVYJdO DISVS NOILVUVd38d NOILVU3IdO SISVE Z 7 FILM LOADING We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX coded films with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000 e 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 See page 71 e Before loading film for the first time after purchase open the back cover and remove the protective card DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS 00000006000 3 As shown in the il
68. tions Depressing it down halfway first position turns on the exposure meter and autofocus sys tem Depressing it fully second position re leases the shutter When taking a picture depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake Before loading a roll of film slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is e The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on r 3 7 Pressed fully down second position y Not pressed Pressed halfway down first position If you purchased the DATE model read this section The DATE model records data information on your pho tographs clearly on each frame that you expose At each press of the DATE button as shown in the illus tration the mode on the LCD panel of the Data Back switches as indicated in the chart e M on the LCD indicates Month e As shutter is released the bar mark in the display blinks for a few seconds that the data has been im printed Year Month Day EN Day Month No data Month Day Year fig Day Hour Minute JC xg 6 USING THE DATA BACK 5 TURNING ON THE POWER e JA 2 NS 1 The power is turned ON when the main switch is moved to the right 2 The power is turned OFF when the main switch is moved to
69. to the ON position and then depress the mid roll rewind button by using the protruding part of the strap clamp e Do not depress the button with an object having a sharp tip e Before opening the back cover check that a is blinking 1 USING THE SMART PICTURE MODE 1 pentax 35 80 0000001 Purpose This Smart Picture Mode allows you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button In this mode the camera automatically analyzes the camera to subject distance and the magnification of the image in the viewfinder and it then selects one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of the scene See page 52 for the Picture Modes How to set 1 Turn the lens aperture ring to the A posi tion as shown in the illustration e To move the lens aperture ring to the A position turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button on the lens The lens aperture ring can be released from the A position in the same manner ONILOOHS NOI1VH3dO DISVA il ONILOOHS NOIL VHU3dO DISVS 2 Set the mode dial to the FCD position OE Pe Por ce M oo e moa ccm Mh s m cam eno e ov 2 SETTING THE SINGL Set the drive mode switch to the Ci position e The selected picture mode is displayed in the view finder CJ is displayed on the LCD panel to indicate that the Smart Picture Mode is set e The Smart Picture Mode operates only when an FA or F lens is attached Th

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