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Asahi Pentax Z-1 Operating Manual

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1. Using the 2 Second Delay Self Timer Mode When shooting objects at close range or copying pictures you can use the 2 second delay self timer instead of using the Cable Switch F to prevent camera shake 1 Set the mode dial to DRIVE and change to the 2 second delay self timer drive mode 2 See page 61 Focus on the subject and press the memory lock button ML in the same way as when using the 12 second delay self timer Then press the shutter release button fully down The shutter will be released about 2 seconds later When the 2 second delay self timer starts the self timer lamp blinks and an electronic beep is sounded at short intervals The electronic beep sound can be turned off by setting See page 95 To stop the self timer before the shot is taken set the main switch to When the main switch is turned on again the single frame mode O J is selected automatically if you back away from the viewfinder during self timer shooting the exposure may be adversely affected by light entering the opening Attach the viewfinder cap supplied when taking pictures without using the memory lock button ML in an AE mode SNOILVH3dO0 GIONVAGY f SNOILYH3d0 GIDNVAGV 0 6 Using the Triple Frame Self Timer Mode In the triple frame self timer mode three consecutive frames are taken about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed This mode allows you to get two additional p
2. OPERATING MANUAL Weicome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus SLR photography This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 18 different Pentax exclusive functions a power zoom mechanism and one touch switching between three programmable modes It s all a photographer could wish for in an automated a camera With an easy to use power zoom lens action this camera gives the photographer complete control over magnification and focal length Highlights of this camera are Predictive Autofocus Multi 8 Segment Metering interval timer Muitiple exposures of up to 9 frames e Choice of multi 8 segment metering _ and Spot metering Please read this operating manual thoroughly before use The names of the working parts are shown on the front and back flaps so keep them unfoided for quick reference Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to your Pentax camera We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 3688S SS SS0SSSGSSSSECHBSSEOCOVWSSOOOS Hot shoe cover Fp Shutter release button Tv direct dial Hot shoe Preview button Main switch LCD pa
3. Using a Pentax function you can suppress discharge of the flash if an inappropriate lens is used See Page 89 Do not use a lens hood as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash When shooting at a focal length of 35mm do not take pictures at a distance less than 1m because light may be distributed unevenly With FA 28 105mm zoom lenses use of the built in flash in the wide angle range 40mm or shorter focal length may result in semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the frame About Red Eye The so called red eye effect occurs when taking pictures with flash in a dark environment and it is caused by light reflecting off the retinas of subjects eyes You cannot completely avoid it but it can be reduced by taking your pictures in a brighter place or by shooting wide angie at a closer distance when using a zoom lens When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit red eye can also be reduced by positioning the flash as far from the camera as possible Z 2 me peee ns psg J Z I ADVANCED OPERATIONS 1 With a manual focus lens When using an existing Ka or K mount lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or brighter f 1 2 to 5 6 you can focus on the subject using the in focus indicator lin the viewfinder SNOILYY3d0 GIONVAGV a How to Focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to MANUAL SNOILYYJdO GIONVAGY 5 Looking t
4. Gd SNILOOHS NOLLVHad0 DISVa 5 D 7 TAKING A PICTURE When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel To release the shutter gently press the shutter release button fully down The camera automatically winds the film and increments the exposure counter by 1 If the mode dial is at Eas the shutter will not release For normal use set the mode dial to another position If the subject is dark or backlighted the flash recommendation indicator blinks advising use of flash The 4 indicator also blinks on the LCD panel When flash is recommended by the indicator 4 J use the built in flash 8 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH RTF The Flash Recommendation Indicator 4 In the Hyper Programmed Programmed or Aperture Priority AE mode the flash recommendation indicator lin the viewfinder and 4 on the LCD panel may blink if the shutter release button is pressed halfway This indicator may also blink in the Shutter Priority or Hyper Manual mode when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in backlit situation 1 Press the flash pop up button to release the flash The flash unit starts charging automatically When the flash is ready 4 appears on the LCD panel in addition appears in the viewfinder if the shutter release button is pressed halfway
5. I Selecting a program line Details Select the program line to be used in the Programmed or Hyper Programmed AE mode Upon delivery the normal program line is selected Settings QO Normal program line 1 Program Action line High speed shutter priority Program Depth line Depth of field priority MTF Program line Remarks Select the normal program line for general photography See the programmed AE diagram on pages 114 and 115 The MTF Program line varies with the lens type The necessary data is stored in the FA lens in use The Program Action line is programmed to choose the fastest possible shutter speed The Program Depth line is designed to obtain the greatest depth of field possible The MTF Program line is effective when combined with an FA lens It is programmed to choose the aperture at which the lens is sharpest When the main switch is set to EB J the normal program line is always followed 3 Selecting the exposure compensation increment Details Select an exposure compensation increment of 0 3 or 0 5 EV Upon delivery 0 3 EV is selected Settings 0 O0 3 EV 1 0 5 EV Selecting the shutter speed increment Details Select a shutter speed increment of 1 or 0 5 EV Upon delivery 1 EV is selected Settings O TEV 1 0 5EV 6 Selecting the type of automatic Tv Av shift in the Hyper Programmed AE mode Details Choose whether the shutte
6. Servo predictive AF provided and Manual Intelligent Power Zoom lens with built in motor 1 Power zoom 2 Image Size Tracking 3 Zoom Clip and 4 Auto Zoom Effect Pentaprism finder Interchangeable Aspheric Micro matte focusing screen Field of view 92 Magnification 0 8X with 50mm f 1 4 lens at oo Diopter adjustment 2 5 to 1 5 diopters Focus information in focus green lamp is lit front or back focus signals and unable to focus indicator green lamp blinks Shutter speed indication Aperture value indication Accessory flash ready indication 4 is lit RTF ready indication is lit Flash recommended display or inappropriate lens warning il 5 blinking Hyper manual mode is overexposure is underexposure I is correct exposure Exposure compensation indication Memory lock Spot metering Center weighted metering EH HyP Hyper Programmed AE P Programmed AE A Shutter Priority AE Aperture Priority AE Hy M Hyper Manual M Manual Bulb amp Image Size Tracking amp Zoom Clip EJ Auto Zoom Effect Shutter speed 1 8000 30s bus Aperture value 1 2 90 ISO film speed 6 6400 Bulb timer 1 595 1m 59m 1h 24h Exposure compensation indication Exposure compensation 4 to 4 Q_ _O Film load advance rewind c Battery exhaustion warning Exposure counter 0 99 RTF ready indication Accessory flash recommended display blinking slowly
7. Using a Pentax FA lens on this camera allows the following auto zoom functions to be used 4 Zoom clip mode D Image size tracking mode 3 Auto zoom effect mode AAI Ane 10000000 Barge eH Preparing to Use the Auto Zoom Function 1 Push the power zoom ring forward until POWER ZOOM can be seen on the top of the lens as shown in the illustration lt NOolvHadO aaaNvAdyY The power zoom ring is in this position when the camera is delivered from the factory 2 Set the auto zoom switch on the lens to A The auto zoom functions are now ready for operation For details of the available functions see the corresponding page SNOILVYAdO GZONVACY GQ Using the zoom clip mode In the zoom clip mode a pre set focal length can be called up with a single touch of the zoom set button on the lens In this mode you can take fast moving sports shots easily by storing the focal length for a desired picture area in the camera Using a Pentax function the camera can remember two focal lengths Alternate between them by pressing the zoom set button See page 91 While holding the auto zoom switch toward AS turn the Tv direct dial until amp J blinks on the LCD display To cancel the zoom clip mode return the auto zoom switch to P Looking through the viewfinder turn the power zoom ring until the desired focal length is obtained
8. cannot be set The Shutter Priority AE mode The main switch is set to E Set the main switch to J J cannot be set The manual bulb mode cannot The main switch is set to BB Set the main switch to I J be set Neither single frame consecutive nor Select either single frame consecutive or multi exposure mode is selected multi exposure mode An exposure compensation value The main switch is set to Ml Set the main switch to J cannot be set The zoom clip mode cannot be The lens is in the manual zoom position Push the power zoom ring forward until set POWER ZOOM appears The auto zoom switch on the lens is set Set the auto zoom switch on the lens to to P A The focus mode switch is set to Set the focus mode switch to SINGLE P74 MANUAL or SERVO The lens is in the manual zoom position Push the power zoom ring forward until POWER ZOOM appears The auto zoom switch on the lens is set Set the auto zoom switch on the lens to to P A The power zoom system does The lens is in the manual zoom position Push the power zoom ring forward until Pa not function POWER ZOOM appears The image size tracking mode cannot be set SYIHLO a While shooting the power zoom The image size tracking mode is Cancel the image size tracking mode system operates automatically selected The zoom effect mode cannot be The lens is in the manual zoom position Push the power zoom rin
9. Charging takes about 3 seconds Press the shutter release button halfway down The flash sync speed and aperture setting appear on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder The flash will discharge when the shutter release button is fully depressed After use return the built in flash into the camera by pressing at the point shown by the arrow in the illustration Maximum Lens 1 4 2 8 About 1 5 m f 3 5 About 0 8 4 m f 4 7 About 0 7 3 m 5 6 About 0 7 2 5 m Effective Range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash fat ISO 100 The effective range of the flash depends on the maximum aperture of the lens in use A lens with a maximum aperture of f 1 4 is marked as 1 1 4 on its barrel In the Hyper Programmed AE or Programmed AE mode the built in flash functions as a programmed TTL auto flash SNILLOOHS NOLLWH3d0 OIS a a SNLLOOHS NOILVHSdO DISVa 5 Notes on Flash Usage Unsuitable Lens Warning With the F or FA lenses listed below and other F or FA lenses not suitable for use with the built in flash 4 on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder will blink when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down after the flash has been charged Lenses wider than 35mm Macro lenses Ignoring this warning and taking a picture will result in vignetting in the four corners of the frame or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the picture For lenses other than FA and F lenses these indicators do not blink
10. j C Av Value Aperture Value a Overexposure indication v Underexposure indication Exposure Compensation Ei Metering Mode Exposure Value Memory Lock MULTKH8 SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high precision eight segment TTL metering system Light values are measured in eight segments within the image field enabling the optimal exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions With conventional averaged metering systems underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of the background affecting the overall metering With multi 8 segment metering the camera records the brightness in eight zones within the image field and uses these measurements to choose an exposure that will not underexpose the subject The multi 8 segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to automatically compensate for high contrast and other difficult lighting conditions Even the beginner can achieve excellent results with ease 3 1 Battery installation wat AS Open the battery chamber cover and put ina battery 2CR5 according to the markings on the camera base See page 10 Remember to re latch the cover to secure the battery Attach the lens to the camera body with the red index marks on the camera body and the lens mount aligned Then turn the lens fully to the right until you hear a clicking sound See page 12 3 Pos
11. lf the subject is too bright or dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink Use a neutral density ND filter if the subject is too bright Use flash if the subject is too dark You can choose the aperture settings within the shutter speed aperture combination coupling range for correct exposure control unless the Av Tv shift has been suppressed using the Pentax function Pressing the IF button will return you to the Hyper Programmed AE mode if the shutter speed cannot be selected automatically because of a change in brightness the aperture changes automatically The mark on the LCD panel blinks and a bar blinks under the aperture setting in the viewfinder With a Pentax function this shift in aperture can be suppressed See page 87 SNOILVH3d0 GIONVAGV a 4 CEES 2 Using the Programmed AE Mode In this mode the camera sets both shutter speed and aperture setting automatically Enjoy taking pictures just by pressing the shutter release button Set the aperture ring to A 1 Set the main switch to J 2 Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode button turn the Tv direct dial until P is displayed on the LCD panel Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will turn on the display of shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel If the aperture ring is at A when the main switch is
12. lt a Jor lin the viewfinder The bars under the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder indicate that you can change these values SNOLLVH3d0 GJINYAQY a cy Y K If lights up the subject is overexposed by 1 EV or less if lt lights up the subject is underexposed by 1 EV or less If the subject is overexposed or underexposed by more than 1 EV the lt gt or amp symbol blinks Turning the Av direct dial to the right larger number reduces the aperture and turning it to the left smaller number increases the aperture Turning the Tv direct dial to the right increases the shutter speed and turning it to the left decreases the shutter speed Using a Pentax function you can change either the shutter speed or the aperture by pressing the IF button See page 88 4 Pressing the IF button will immediately adjust the shutter speed and aperture automatically to obtain the correct exposure is displayed in the viewfinder To set any desired exposure manually change the aperture using the Av direct dial and the shutter speed If the Hyper Manual mode Is selected with the aperture with the Tv direct dial ring at A the camera will memorize the exposure level if the ML button is pressed See the explanation of the Memory Lock Function on page 41 If the shutter speed is changed by turning the Tv direct dial the aperture also changes to maintain the same ex
13. subject manually using the matte field in the viewfinder as with a conventional SLR camera This is necessary in he following circumstances 3 The in focus indicator blinks because the subject is difficult to focus gt The maximum aperture of the lens is smaller than f 5 6 A Bellows 100mm f 4 Shift 28mm f 3 5 shifted or Reflex type lens is in use d An old type screw mount lens is fitted using an optional Mount Adapter K How to Focus on the Subject 1 2 Set the focus mode switch to MANUAL Looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring until the image in the matte field is clearest Press the shutter release button fully down to take the picture SNOILWH3d0 QIONYAGY a GD SNOILVU3d0 CIONVAGY 5 2 HARD TO AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is an exceptionally high performance mechanism but it is not perfect Depending on the brightness contrast shape and size of your subject the autofocus system may not operate This is also true for manual focusing using the in focus indicator Jin the viewfinder Use the focus lock function to focus the lens on an object at a similar distance from the camera or set the focus mode switch to MANUAL and manually focus on the subject using the matte field in the viewfinder as with a conventional SLR camera Factors Making Autofocusing Difficult a The AF frame gt is placed over an extremely low contrast subject su
14. Hyper Manu Auto bracketing Oox o Mbu Manual bulb Multiple exposure x interval timer INT ox o Triple frame consecutive x self timer Self timer with 2 second delay 2s Self timer with 12 second delay SNOILYYJdO GIONVAGY B Types of Drive Modes Triple frame consecutive self timer M amp A Self timer with 12 second delay To the left y TO the right O J One picture is taken each time you press the shutter release button Sy Two or more pictures can be taken by holding down 4 y the shutter release button Multitrame Takes three pictures at different exposure leveis See consecutive Gi i page 62 ae Allows you to expose one frame up to nine times See page 64 INT Allows you to take pictures at specified intervals See page 65 O Takes three pictures consecutively with the self timer See page 70 Wes Takes a picture with a 2 second delay self timer See page 69 Takes a picture with a 12 second delay See page 68 Changing the Drive Mode 1 Set the mode dial to DRIVE 2 While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial to select a drive mode When the desired drive mode appears on the LCD panel release the mode set button SNOILVY3d0 GIODNVAGV 5 LCN Dy 1 Using the Auto Bracketing Mode If you cannot decide the correct exposure
15. Now press the zoom set button on the lens making amp light up This indicates that the camera has stored the focal length Whenever a new focal length is set the previous focal length is cleared from the memory Using a Pentax function the camera can memorize two focal lengths See page 91 The second focal length is set by carrying out steps 1 to 3 above If the new first and second focal lengths are set the previous focal lengths are cleared from memory The focal lengths in memory are not cleared even if the main switch is set to 1 They are cleared when the battery is replaced if the lens is removed or replaced while the power switch is setto Jor m J the focal lengths are cleared from memory To avoid this set the main switch to J in advance Press the zoom set button to call up a focal length from memory Then press the shutter release button If two focal lengths have been stored using a Pentax function see page 91 they are called up alternately by pressing the zoom set button SNOILWH3d0 OJONVAQY 73 J SNOILLV8dd0 CIONVAGY p 2 Using the image size tracking mode When you set up a composition through the viewfinder and store the image size magnification value in the camera the lens automatically zooms to maintain this image size magnification value regardless of the distance to the subject For example you can shoot a child moving towards you or away from
16. SMC TAKUMAR lens etc ESII SP A through D are K mount bayonet lenses A and B are autofocus lenses C through are manual focus lenses E is an old screw mount lens Mount Adapter K is needed for use on this camera A through C are lenses with an A auto position on the aperture ring Pentax FA lenses have the following attachments in addition to those of the K mount lenses Pentax FA lenses can be used with existing K mount cameras Power supply contacts AF coupler K Mount Lens Compatibility Chart Lens information contacts oo er e Autofocus Lens only Lens with AF Adapter 1 Manual focus FI 2 __ Matte field x Power zoo Image size tracking Auto zoom effect Hyper Programmed AE Progammed AE Aperture Priority AE _ Shutter Priority AE o Hyper Manual TTL Auto Flas o Can be used x Cannot be used Notes 1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or brighter Details are found in the instruction manual for the AF adapter 2 Manual focusing using the focus indicator Fl in the viewfinder 3 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or brighter 4 Pentax FA zoom lenses only 5 When the aperture ring is at A the aperture cannot be set using the Av direct dial For lenses made earlier than Pentax M lenses without lens information contacts center weighted metering system is used instead of the multi 8 pattern metering However the
17. focus mode switch to MANUAL and turn the focusing ring to the left by the distance indicated on the infrared index As shown in the illustration if 28 is read from the zoom scale adjust the distance scale to 28 on the infrared index red line To set the proper exposure level for infrared pictures refer to the instructions accompanying the film The Programmed AE mode does not give a correct exposure Use the Manual mode AHd H90 L0Hd 40 SIIdIONIdd DISVE INOS V OTHERS MRA 0g 1 PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERY Use one lithium battery 2CR5 Use the battery as instructed Incorrect use may damage the camera Be sure to check the polarity before installing the battery Keep the battery out of the reach of children Short circuiting disassembling charging or burning the battery may cause the battery to rupture or explode When traveling shooting in a cold environment or taking high number of photographs carry a spare battery Battery performance may be hindered at low temperatures When the temperature rises the battery performance returns to normal When storing the camera in its bag or case ensure that the main switch is turned off to avoid accidental shutter release and unnecessary battery drain f the built in flash is used for an extended period the battery may become warm This does not mean that the battery is faulty it is a characteristic of the battery Battery Life General pho
18. may scratch the camera body Do not use these accessories 2 Soft Case The soft case is available as an option and consists of a front cover and a back cover 1 Open the front cover and locate the camera body in the back cover 2 Fasten the back cover to the camera by tightening the fitting screw Suitable for F and FA lenses Somm f 1 4 or f 1 7 zoom 35 70mm Zoom 28 80mm zoom 35 105mm etc Macro 100mm zoom 28 105mm zoom 70 200mm etc SNOILVH3d0 QIONVAOY fo IV SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY 1 EFFECTS OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED A correct exposure is achieved by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the brightness of the subject Actually there are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject brightness Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure time or the amount of light striking the film The slower the shutter speed the longer the shutter stays open If the subject is moving its image will be blurred at a slow speed Conversely choosing a high shutter speed allows a stationary image to be taken of a moving subject If the subject is not moving a high shutter speed prevents camera shake Effect of Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of the reflected light from an object throu
19. modes see the respective explanations on page 42 tn the Programmed AE mode the camera automatically selects the combination of aperture and shutter speed allowing you to take pictures simply by pressing the shutter release button SNLLOOHS NOLLWH3d0 SISYS a SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE 2 Set the main switch to EB 1 Turn the aperture ring to A as shown in the IP appears on the LCD panel to indicate that the illustration Programmed AE mode is selected When turning the aperture ring to or from the A If the mode dial is at Geax P is not displayed position hold in the aperture A lock button Change the mode dial to another setting If the aperture ring is not at A the Aperture Priority AE mode is selected automatically See page 50 If the main switch is at EE J you cannot manually compensate the exposure See page 58 SNILOOHS NOILYHadO JISWE 5 E amp Assuming that the main switch is at one of three drive modes can be selected For the use of other drive modes see the explanation of the drive modes applicable to each operation on page 59 D0 Qs e Single Frame Drive One picture is taken each time you press the shutter release button Continuous Drive Two or more pictures are taken by holding down the shutter release button Self timer The shutter is released about 12 seconds after the shutter rele
20. or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 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 representative 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 complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warr
21. reasons The subject is too close The subject is difficult to focus Page 40 The electronic beep can be turned off by clearing 1 on the LCD panel See page 95 3 To take the picture press the shutter release button fully down When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f 2 8 lens set the aperture between f 2 8 and f 4 5 See page 40 SNLLOOHS NOLLYU3dO JISVa R DNLLOOHS NOILVH3d0 DISVa 5 Shooting in the Single Autofocus Mode Focus Mode Lever at SINGLE The shutter is not released until the subject comes into focus Press the shutter release button haifway down While lis on the camera to subject distance is fixed focus lock See Using The Focus Lock Function Once lis lit in the viewfinder the focus is fixed To focus on something else let go of the shutter release button aim the camera again and return the shutter release button back to the halfway position Even if you quickly press the shutter release button fully down the shutter is not released until the subject comes into focus The predictive autofocus function is not active in this mode Shooting in the Servo Autofocus Mode Focus Mode Switch at SERVO The shutter is released whether or not your subject is in focus If the shutter release button is held in the halfway position the camera continuously focuses on anything within the AF frame gt J The Servo Autofocus mode allows
22. sharp pictures to be taken of moving subjects because of the predictive autofocus function In the Continuous Drive mode Gi displayed on the LCD panel the subject may be out of focus in the first frame The focus lock function is not active Using the Focus Lock Function The camera focuses on whatever is in the AF frame t gt J in the center of the viewfinder If your composition does not allow the AF frame t gt to be placed over the subject use the focus lock function Set the focus mode switch to SINGLE 1 2 Normally if you depress the shutter release button fully down when the AF frame is not over the subject the camera will focus on the background as shown in the photo To prevent this press the shutter release button halfway down while the AF frame gt lis over the subject While the shutter release button is held in the same position the in focus indicator should be on the camera locks the focus While hoiding the shutter release button halfway down return to your original composition Press the shutter release button fully down Lifting your finger off the shutter release button clears the in focus indicator in the viewfinder and cancels the focus lock function To reset the focus lift your finger off the shutter release button and repeat the procedure The focus lock function is canceled after each picture is taken ONILOOHS NOILVd3d0 JSV B
23. speed from a loaded 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 Using a Pentax function manual setting of the film speed can have priority over the auto film setting with the DX coded film Manually Changing Film Speed t 2 Set the mode dial to ISO While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial to set the desired film speed iSO To display the current film speed ISO press the mode set button after setting the mode dial to ISO If the film speed according to the DX code is different from the manually set film speed ISO appears on the LCD panel If anon DX coded film is used the previously set film speed is used 11 STOPPING THE ELECTRONIC BEEP This camera issues an electronic beep sound when a Stopping the Electronic Beep subject comes into focus and during self timer operation 1 Set the mode dial to J 2 While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial to clear from the LCD panel To turn on the electronic beep reverse the above procedure SNOILVY3d0 GIONVAV E oy 12 USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH Using the Flash in TTL Auto Mode If the built in flash is not powerful enough a Pentax dedicated external flash should be used 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Pentax dedicated flash Set the flash to the TTL Au
24. ssesessersersersees 22 Basic drive modes ccecececececeeec teste rene eeteecen es 24 Using zoom lenses 0 ceeeesccerseseee scenes een eaneer es 26 Holding the camera s ssssessrssaesrrrirnrrarrerrssrsns 29 Selecting an autofocus mode ccccceseseeeneeeees 30 AUTOFOCUSING 2 0 ccs sce eee cer erecrecnsansanenanensensenseres 30 Using the focus lock FUNCTION ensssserse seess 30 Taking a picture cc ccee ec cec ce eceee near eee cee eeeeseens 34 Using the built in flash RTF ssssavssasrssescenesoeases 34 About Red Eye 0 c cceccccccnccecceeceeceeceeuueseaees 36 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Focusing on a subject manually 0 ccceeeee 37 Hard to autofocus subjects ccccesecsecseeeneneees 40 Switching metering modes sssssrssesreessssesenare 41 About memory JOCK sssesnerssesesesosnnsevresrersereeves 41 Selecting an exposure mode cee ceeer seen ees 42 Using the hyper programmed AE mode 44 Using the programmed AE mode 0 5 46 Using the shutter priority AE mode 0006 48 Using the aperture priority AE mode 6006 50 Using the hyper manual mode ccccccseeene ees 53 Using the manual bulb mode ccecese cere eeeee 56 About exposure COMPENSATION s seess asssrsseererser 58 Selecting a drive mode essseresreerresrssrsreseeeeos 59 Using the auto bracketing mode
25. sync photography AF240FT and AF400FTZ Flashes Auto flash with AF spotbeam guide number 24 for AF240FT and guide number 40 for AF400FTZ AF400FTZ also incorporates a zoom flash head Leading and trailing flash synchronization Hot Shoe Adapter F and Extension Cord F5P An adapter and cord which allow the AF240FT AF330FTZ and AF400FTZ to be used away from the camera AF Adapter 1 7X An adapter for autofocus photography using Ka or K mount lens with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or brighter Macro flash AF140C A close up flash unit guide number 14 Notes on Accessories When using Auto Bellows A the double cable release is disabled To shoot in the vertical position hold the camera with the grip up lf the camera is supported vertically with the grip down when using the tripod mount on the PENTAX F 300mm f 4 5EDIIF lens the tripod mount may strike the camera body Position the camera with the grip up When attaching the ADAPTER K FOR 645 LENS the fixing screw may strike the camera body To avoid this change the position of the fixing screw When attaching a Reflex 1000mm f 11 or 2000mm f 13 5 lens the camera position shift lock screw may Strike the camera body To prevent this change the locking screw position The camera mounting base on the Macro Focus Rail It and copy stand has a leveling protrusion which does not match the body of this camera Tightening this camera against the protrusion
26. tnappropriate lens warning 4 blinking rapidly Spot Metering Center weighted metering ST Interval shooting start indication INT Interval shooting Interval time and start time 15 95 10S 20S 50S 1m 9m 10m 20m 50m 1h 24h Number of exposures in Interval shooting 1 36 EB Pentax function s Beep indication when focused or when using the self timer Self timer 2s Self timer with 2 sec delay Triple frame self timer Autobracketing Tv value W Av value Ty Tv indication Av Av indication Multi Exposure Self Timer Mirror Film Loading Film Wind amp Rewind Exposure Meter Metering Range Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing Memary Lock Built in Flash Flash Sync Power Source Battery Exhaustion Warning Pentax Functions Back Cover Dimensions amp Weight Supplied Accessories Electronically controlled type with detay time of 12 sec Start by depression of shutter release button Delay time 12 sec Operation confirmation by red lamp blinking PCV beep tone and LCD panel Self timer indication counts in reverse Cancelable after operation 2 sec mode 3 consecutive exposures Instant return mirror with AF secondary mirror Film advances automatically to 1st frame after the back cover is closed Film information window is provided Auto wind rewind and auto rewind stop by built in motor Consecutive or single advance mode Approx 3 frame
27. turn on the display of shutter speed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel With FA and F lenses pressing the shutter release button halfway down will display the approximate aperture value on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder With other lenses no indication is displayed If the aperture ring is at a position other than A when the main switch is set to this mode is selected automatically lf the aperture is at a position other than A in the Aperture Priority AE mode pressing the preview button closes the lens down to the set aperture This allows you to check the depth of field in the viewfinder If the exposure value is set with the preview button held down the set exposure will not be correct Exposure Warning The exposure warning is as explained on page 51 5 Using the Hyper Manual Mode You can obtain a correct exposure by manually adjusting the shutter speed and aperture according to the readings of the exposure meter In the Hyper Manual mode you can set an exposure value suitable for your requirements With the Aperture Ring at Al 1 2 Set the main switch to 1 Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until Hy MJ is displayed on the LCD panel The shutter speed and aperture are displayed on the LCD panel 3 Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will turn on the display of shutter speed aperture and
28. value will have almost no effect when using negative film especially in negative color auto development in the auto bracketing mode the camera automatically measures the exposure for each shot The camera to subject distance used for the first frame is carried over to the second and third frames Auto Bracketing Mode with the Exposure Compensation Function You can combine the auto bracketing mode with exposure compensation page 58 to compensate exposures only in the overexposure or underexposure direction Example Bracketing in 0 3 EV steps in the overexposure direction SNOILYH3dO0 GJONVACY A 1 Select the auto bracketing mode and set the exposure compensation increment at 0 3 EV 2 While holding down the exposure compensation button on the camera back turn the Tv direct dial to change the overall exposure value by 0 3 EV in the overexposure direction 3 At this setting the first frame is overexposed by 0 3 EV the second frame is exposed at the exposure level indicated by meter and the third frame is overexposed by 0 6 EV SNOILVUIdO GIDNVAGY 5 The selected multi 2 Using the Multi Exposure Mode With this function you can take a number of overlapping images on a single frame Set the mode dial to DRIVE and change to the multi exposure drive mode j See page 61 While holding down the mode set button turn the Av direct dial to set the multi exposure count up t
29. viewfinder 1 Position the area to be measured fully in the spot metering area and press the memory lock button ML As soon as the memory lock button ML is pressed a 5 second timer starts and the camera stores the measured exposure level until the time expires ifthe shutter release button is pressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating the memory will be retained even when the memory lock button is released 2 Move the camera to obtain the desired composition and shoot During memory tock operation is displayed in the viewfinder Tocancel memory lock press the memory lock button again while the memory is locked SNOILYY340 GIINVAGY a 4 SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE If the aperture ring is at A setting the main switch to full feature position allows any exposure mode To the left To the right available on this camera to be selected The aperture need y Hyper programmed AE rt Programmed AE A Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Hyper manual Manual bulb not be manually changed if you switch exposure modes This camera has six exposure modes Set the mode dial to MODE Rotating the Tv direct dial to the left or right while holding down the mode set button will change the exposure made in the direction of the arrow For details Switching the Exposure Mode of each exposure mode see the related page SNOLLVuad0 GIONVAGY 5 Ne
30. when in an AE mode use the auto bracketing mode to make three bracketed exposures with different exposure levels 1 Set the mode dial to DRIVE and select the auto bracketing drive mode J See page 61 2 While holding down the mode set button turn the Av direct dial to choose the desired exposure compensation value The initial increment of exposure compensation is 0 3 EV Using a Pentax function you can change itto 0 5 EV See page 87 This change is retained until you replace the battery The exposure compensation is shown on the LCD panel Select the desired compensation and release the mode set button so the camera memorizes this value 3 When the shutter release button is pressed fully down the camera automatically takes three pictures according to the memorized compensation value The first frame is taken at the exposure level the meter indicates the second is underexposed and the third overexposed lf you press the shutter release button halfway after the first frame blinks on the LCD panei to indicate that the camera is ready to take the second frame at any time If you raise your finger off the button blinks for 5 seconds and then stays on to indicate that the camera is ready to take another shot in the auto bracketing mode When the built in flash is used the auto bracketing mode is switched automatically to the single frame drive mode A very small compensation
31. ATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER SH3HLO 5 gt KE Program Line Normal Program At 1S0100 with 50mm f 1 4 Jens Program Line High shutter speed priority Program At ISO100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens 7 8 amp 8 9 40 it 32 73 l 1 amp 6 17 JA 139 20 7 de B E NS weed OS O S l sec 7 8 9 WW 1f Z 3 14 15 16 7 E 19 A H Z RB ASSSSSSSN i sec 30a l5s s 4s 33 s 2 4 6 15 HM 60 125 258 SMO 1000 2000 4000 8000 i iS 3 60 1235 250 500 1006 2000 a oo 000 FNo 4 45 4 32 4 22 Program Line Depth of field priority Program At ISO100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Se a ES Le OS OY TOONS O SE EE SEED TEES l sec 306 195 Bs ds Ys fis 2 4 8 15 3 60 125 256 500 2000 2000 4000 8000 Program Line MTF Program 5o At 1SO100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Sy DO STONE OR OOS CN PO S A S S A S i sec 3s 15s fs ds 3s Js 2 d B 25 3 G amp D 12 259 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 SHaHLO 5 19 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 damage mishandling tampering battery
32. F140 The aperture is set automatically in the Hyper Programmed o o f o o Note If using an older type flash unit such as the AF140 AF160 or AF2005 set the aperture according to the calculator board on the back of the flash unit Caution Use of non Pentax flash units may damage the camera For the best results use a Pentax dedicated flash unit SNOILYYJdO GSONVAQV 2 S SNOILVY3ad0 GIONVACY AF330FTZ e This flash unit can be used for daylight synec photography because the shutter speed and aperture are adjusted according to the ambient brightness If focusing on a subject is difficult in low light the camera automatically projects an AF spotbeam to accurately measure the distance to the subject This flash unit has an auto zoom feature The angle of its discharge automatically changes according to the focal length of the lens in use This flash unit has a contrast control flash mode See page 99 lf the camera is in the Hyper Programmed Programmed Shutter Priority or Apertu re Priority AE mode the TTL auto flash control system operates even if the flash unit is in the manual mode If the flash is not used within about 3 minutes after charging it is turned off automatically Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will recharge the flash unit again AF240FT and AF400FTZ These flash units can be used for daylight sync photography because the shutter speed and aperture are adjust
33. ILVH3dO GIONVAGY 5 When the setting is complete press the mode set button to select the normal shooting mode again Setting the time until shooting 3 Setting the number of frames starts 1 Turn the Tv direct diat until the 1 Turn the Tv direct dial until number of frames is displayed O IST is displayed on the LCD on the LCD panel panel wt 2 Turn the Av direct diai to set 2 Turn the Av direct dial to set the number of frames O the unit of time before 32 When setting is complete g4 shooting starts press the mode set button to wt While this is being set the unit mt select the shooting mode of time s m or h blinks 2 Setting the interval between Setting Up Interval Shooting exposures s Seconds m Minute h Hour 1 Turn the Tv direct dial unti Time until shooting starts and 2 Exposure interval two INT indicators are O 1 second to 24 hours in 1 second steps between 1 second and 10 seconds in 10 second steps between 10 seconds and 1 minute in 1 minute steps between 1 minute and 10 minutes in 10 minutes steps between 10 minutes and 1 hour in 1 hour steps between 1 hour and 24 hours Number of frames 1 36 frames displayed on the LCD panel 2 Turn the Av direct dial to set the unit of time between exposures While this is being set the unit of time s m or h blinks 6 Starting the Interval Shooting Mode Ensure that the camera is well supported on a tripod p
34. Sd0 JISVS gy SED Film loaded with slackness NOLLVYVdJ d NOLLVYJJ0 ISYA Film loaded flat If the film leader is very distorted flatten with your fingers or cut off the distorted portion 6 Close the back cover and set the main switch to EE J or J The film automatically advances to the first frame Check that and ___ are displayed on the LCD panel The exposure count on the LCD panel is incremented by one each time the shutter is released If Q__E is blinking on the LCD panel it indicates that the film has not loaded properly Open the back cover and load the film once again NOLLYVUVd3ud NOLLWH3d0 DISVa INOILVEVd3ud NOILYHIdO JSV p When the end of the roll is reached the camera automatically rewinds the film When automatic rewinding is not specified with a Pentax function rewind the film as explained in Rewinding a Film in Mid Roll on the next page Then remove the film While the film is rewinding ___O blinks on the LCD panel As the film rewinds the exposure numbers are displayed in descending order When the film is fully rewound the LCD panel displays a blinking and the exposure counter disappears When removing the film from the camera protect it from exposure to direct sunlight Open the back cover and remove the film It takes about 10 seconds to rewind a 24 exposure roll of film When you are not using the
35. a a E E e ee m Fr aa n aAA A e me a a ae a ea ove the aperture ring from the A position to another zosition in the following cases When using a onventional lens without the A position you can switch zetween this camera s exposure modes in the similar way zs when setting a lens having the A position to a proper stop other than the A position e When checking the depth of field using the preview button When using an accessory such as an Extension Tube Set which prevents the camera setting the proper aperture value automatically When an old type flash unit is used hen the aperture ring is in a position other than A one of the three exposure modes shown to the right must be used Turning the Tv direct dial to the left or right while nolding down the mode set button will change the mode n the direction of the arrow To the left To the right m nN _ y Aperture priority AE ry om Ve ooa a a a SNOILVH3dO QJJNYAQY B SNOILVH3d0 GJONVAGV 5 1 Using the Hyper Programmed AE Mode This mode is basically a Programmed AE mode see page 46 A switch to the Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority AE mode requires only a single action Set the aperture ring to A t Set the main switch to 1 2 Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until HvP is displayed on the LCD panel 3 Pressing the shutter release button
36. a shake use a tripod SNILOOHS NOILYY3dO JISVE 5 The focus mode switch has three positions as shown in the illustration For autofocus operation set the focus mode switch to SINGLE or SERVO For basic shooting choose the SINGLE mode Focus Modes e SINGLE When the shutter release button is pressed the lens automaticaliy focuses As soon as the subject is in focus the shutter is released For normal use select this position e SERVO If the shutter release button is held at the halfway position the lens focuses continuously to follow the subject The predictive autofocus function is effective in this mode e MANUAL You can focus on a subject manually Select this position when the subject is difficult to focus See page 40 Aim the AF frame gt at your subject if the mode dial is set to Gia the autofocus function is not engaged For normal use set the mode dial to another position if your composition does not allow the AF frame to be aimed at the subject use the focus lock function Page 32 If your subject comes into focus while the shutter release button is still in the halfway position the green indicator J inside the viewfinder lights up and an electronic beep is heard To avoid damage to the zooming mechanism do not prevent the lens from rotating lf blinks continuously autofocusing is impossible for one of the following
37. amera Put the camera in a case or bag to minimize the effect of sudden temperature changes and only remove it after it has warmed up Do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner or alcohol to remove dirt and dust Dirt sand dust water poisonous gas or salt inside the camera will cause various problems A camera suffering such effects will be repaired only at your expense even within the warranty period If rain or water from any other source gets on the camera body wipe it with a clean cloth and allow it to dry naturally Never touch the shutter curtains or mirror There are high voltage parts inside the camera so never disassemble it Most electrical problems are caused by dirt and dust on the contacts If any symptoms of electrical failure are detected check that the contacts are free from finger marks salt special gas and dust The outer edge of the image may be cropped in regular size color prints Choose your composition carefully A camera which has been submerged in water cannot usually be repaired However contact a Pentax service center if such an accident should occur To maintain factory performance it is recommended that your camera be inspected every 1 2 years If your camera has not been used for along period and before taking important pictures have it checked or take a roll of film for test purposes When a macro or telephoto lens is used the upper portion of the viewfinder may be darken
38. anty 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 In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipts 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 The warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U S A UK or Canada The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy NAMES OF WORKING PARTS BACK REE amp Film chamber Back cover release pin Rewind shaft Film leader end mark a
39. ase button is pressed See page 68 for details anging the Drive Mode Set the mode dial to DRIVE 2 Change drive mode by turning the Tv direct dial while holding down the mode set button To start with select the Single Frame mode O J SNILOOHS NOWLVH3d0 DISVE S SNILOOHS NOILYY3d0 3ISY8 5 The zoom function allows you to make the subject appear larger telephoto or smaller wide angle in the viewfinder Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and press the shutter release button The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale window the wider the angle Conversely the larger the number the more magnified the image Using a Pentax FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to use the power zoom electronic zoom function Using a conventional Pentax F lens on this camera means only the manual zoom function can be used Using the Power Zoom Function Only Pentax FA zoom lenses offer the power zoom function Pentax FA zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch Set this switch to P Push the power zoom ring forward until POWER ZOOM can be seen on the top of the lens 3 Turning the power zoom ring to the right brings the subject closer telephoto and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller wide angle To stop zooming release the power zoom ring There are three zooming speeds Turning the power zoom ring fully to the right or left zooms th
40. back away from the viewfinder during interval shooting the exposure may be adversely affected by light entering the opening Attach the viewfinder cap supplied when taking pictures with your eye away from the viewfinder SNOILYH3d0 GIONVAQV f 67 SNOILVY3d0 GIONVACY 0 4 Using the 12 Second Delay Self Timer Mode The self timer delays the release of the shutter and is particularly useful for taking group shots including the photographer 1 Set the mode dial to DRIVE and change to the self timer drive mode See page 61 2 While focusing on the subject with the shutter release button held halfway down press the memory lock button ML and then press the shutter release button fully down The shutter will actually be released about 12 seconds later The self timer lamp and an electronic beep indicate that the self timer is operating About two seconds before the shutter releases the self timer lamp starts blinking and the interval between beeps becomes shorter The electronic sound can be switched off by clearing 1 on the LCD panel See page 95 To stop the self timer before the shot is taken set the main switch to The self timer mode is not canceled If you back away from the viewfinder during self timer shooting the exposure may be adversely affected by light entering Attach the viewfinder cap supplied when taking pictures without using the memory lock button ML in an AE mode
41. camera be sure to set the main switch to J Before opening the back cover check that a blinking Q lis displayed it may be possible to take more pictures than the number of frames specified on the film package However these pictures may be cut off during development if the camera stops operating during rewinding due to a low battery replace the battery without opening the back cover Using a Pentax function you can leave the rewound film leader outside the film cartridge See page 89 ewinding a Roill of Film in Mid Roll se this function to rewind and unioad a film before the nd of a roll This function cannot be used when the main switch is at Set the mode dial to o While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial to the left to clear from the LCD panel then release the mode set button Turning the Tv direct dial three positions to the left will initiate rewinding After the film is rewound check that is blinking on the LCD panel and then remove the film To cancel this function before rewinding starts simply press the mode set button erT NOILYYYd3 d NOILYYJdO JISY8 a Ma att Il BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING This camera offers an advanced range of automatic exposure modes For easy picture taking select the basic Programmed AE mode by turning the main switch to the green position For the uses of other exposure
42. camera to memorize the image size if the focus mode switch is set to SERVO the image size of a moving subject can be easily stored While pressing the zoom set button focus on the subject continuously with the shutter release button pressed halfway down then release the zoom set button when the desired subject size is obtained SNOILVU3d0 GZONVAGY SNOILVY3d0 QJJNYAQY 4 While the shutter release button is held halfway down the lens automatically zooms to maintain the same image size When the camera stops Zooming press the shutter release button fully down Pressing the shutter release button to take the shot while the lens is zooming will yield an image size different from the preset one Wait until the camera stops zooming lf the subject is too near or too far the specified image size will not be obtained because it is out of range of the zoom lens Additionally since the stored image size applies only to the lens currently in use the specified image size may not be obtained if the lens is changed Switching the focus mode switch from SINGLE or SERVO to MANUAL in the image size tracking mode puts the camera in the Zoom clip mode The zoom lens may not keep the subject at the preregistered image size when continously tracking the moving subject with the camera s focus mode switch set to SERVO The memorized image size is not erased even if the main switch is set to O J If you remove or replace the lens w
43. ch as a white wall b The AF frame t is placed over a subject which does not reflect much light c The subject is moving very fast d The AF frame gt is placed over a subject with horizontal lines or a detailed pattern e The AF frame gt is placed over both foreground and background at the same time f The AF frame t gt jis placed over a backlit subject extremely bright background Notes on Accessories Autofocusing and manual focusing using the in focus indicator in the viewfinder are disabled when using the following accessories Focus on the subject manually using the matte field in the viewfinder a When a special effect filter a Magic Image Attachment or a Stereo Adapter is used b When an ordinary polarizing filter is used This is because a half mirror is incorporated into the autofocus system Use a circular polarizing filter instead c When an Extension Tube Set or Auto Bellows is used Notes on Using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f 2 8 Lens If the subject is closer than about 1 5m choose an aperture between f 2 8 and f 4 5 A smaller aperture f 5 6 to f 32 may cause malfunction of the autofocus system and the focus indicator To prevent this temporarily set the aperture to f 4 5 and focus on the subject Then choose the desired aperture setting with the focus locked 3 SWITCHING METERING MODES This camera can be switched between multi patt
44. ctions be used to customize camera functions to your taste and convenience 1 Set the mode dial to Gaa 2 While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial to clear ___ OJ Then release the mode set button 3 Turn the Tv direct dial to select the desired Pentax function number 4 Turn the Av direct dial to set the status of the chosen Pentax function The status of a Pentax function is usually either O or 1 For some Pentax functions select from O 1 2 and 3 For further details see the description of each Pentax function Upon delivery from the factory the status of all Pentax functions is set to zero After setting the desired Pentax functions turn the mode dial to a position other than Ea M gt o lt T gt S initializing Pentax functions oO O Set the mode dial to Ea While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial to clear 2 1 ___O Depressing the IF button with the mode Q set button held down will bring up I CL lon theLCD panel to indicate that the Pentax functions have been reset BA 89 SNOILVU3dO0 GJONVACY 5 Selecting the spot or center weighted metering system Details Select the spot or center weighted metering system when switching from multi 8 segment metering mode using the metering mode button Upon delivery the spot metering system is selected Settings O Spot metering mode Center weighted metering mode 1
45. e lens quickly Turning it slightly gives slow operation At an intermediate position the lens zooms at medium speed If the power is turned off while a Pentax FA zoom lens except Pentax FA zoom lenses 100 300mm and 250 600mm is in use the lens automatically retracts to its smallest focal length position The focusing ring turns to the position DNILOOHS NOILYYJdO JSV Using the Manual Zoom Function ONILOOHS NOLLYY3dO ISVE 5 Pentax FA zoom lenses can be zoomed as manually if the power zoom ring position is changed In the manual zoom mode these lenses act like conventional Pentax F lenses ey 2 Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until POWER ZOOM is hidden Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger telephoto and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller wide angle Select the desired focal length manually F For best results be sure to hold the camera correctly While taking a picture hold your breath and gently press the shutter release button Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object a table tree or the wall of a building for instance For shutter speeds of 1 30 seconds or slower or when using a telephoto iens use a tripod and optional cable switch F Camera held vertically To further reduce camer
46. e main switch to WB Jor and check that the LCD panel shows the information in this illustration This may be displayed if the battery polarity is reversed but the shutter will not operate Be sure to insert the battery properly Low Battery Warning Towards the end of the battery s life the low battery warning lt appears on the LCD panei Change the battery as soon as possible after this symbol appears Later when the low battery warning starts blinking the shutter cannot be released When the low battery warning starts blinking all indications in the viewfinder disappear Whenever the battery is replaced all camera settings except the exposure count settings and film speed ISO are reset NOLLYHVd3ud NOLLVH3d0 JISV9 M NOLLVadVd3ud NOLLVH3d0 JISVA 1 Remove the cap from the body mount and the rear lens cap as shown in the illustration The body mount cap protects the camera against scratches and dust at the factory For storage after purchase an optional accessory called the Body Mount Cap K is available To prevent unexpected operation of the FA zoom lens while you are mounting it ensure that the main switch is at 2 Align the red index marks on the camera and lens mount attach the lens to the camera body and turn it fully to the right until you hear a clicking sound 3 To remove the lens cap sque
47. ed according to the ambient brightness If focusing on a subject is difficult in low light the camera automatically projects an AF spotbeam to accurately measure the distance to the subject If the camera is in the Hyper Programmed Programmed Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority AE mode the TTL auto flash control system operates even if the flash unit is in the manual mode If the flash is not used within about 5 minutes after charging it is turned off automatically Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will charge the fiash unit again AF200T AF280T and AF400T Ifthe TTL auto mode is selected these flash units can be used for daylight sync shooting because the shutter speed is adjusted 1 250 to 1 60 second according to the ambient brightness When using the Three Level Auto red green and yellow settings mode the aperture value is adjusted as shown in the table and the shutter speed also varies within the range 1 250 to 1 60 second Yeaw m ISO 100 Notes on the Use of Pentax Dedicated Flash Units 1 When using a type D flash unit in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual mode adjust the aperture according to the calculator board on the back of the flash unit 2 A Pentax dedicated flash unit has priority over the built in flash unit when both are used Before releasing the shutter make sure that both flash units are charged Contrast Control Flash Photography Using t
48. ed by the mirror This darkening however does not appear on the developed prints About the LCD Backup Circuit If the battery is replaced before the end of a roll film the exposure count and film speed are not lost from memory About the LCD Display At temperatures over approximately 60 C the LCD display may darken It will return to normal at lower temperatures At low temperatures the LCD display may respond more slowly This is a characteristic of liquid crystals and is not a malfunction XC SH3HLO 5 ld 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Pentax service center check the following points The shutter does not release The main switch is off The low battery warning c appears Replace the battery P10 The battery is improperly installed Install the battery properly B10 Indicators do not appear on the LCD panel The battery is dead Replace the battery The AF frame 2 is not over the Move the camera until the AF frame P 30 subject gt covers the subject The subject is too close Move away from the subject P 31 The focus mode switch is set to Set the focus mode switch to SINGLE P 30 MANUAL or SERVO The subject is difficult for the autofocus Use the focus iock technique or focus P 32 to handle manually using the matte field P 39 The subject is too close or is difficult to Use the focus lock technique or focus P 32 autofocus manually usi
49. ern metering and spot metering modes To measure the exposure on only a small portion of the frame select the spot metering mode To switch between the metering modes set the main switch to and turn the Tv direct dial while pressing the metering mode button E on the back cover of the camera When the main switch is at BB J the multi pattern metering mode is selected automatically and spot metering cannot be used When the spot metering mode is selected is displayed on the LCD panel When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down Kil is displayed in the viewfinder Using a Pentax function you can switch between the multi pattern metering and center weighted metering modes See page 86 When a lens with no lens information contacts lenses made before M lenses is used the center weighted metering mode is selected instead of the multi pattern metering mode About Spot Metering The spot metering measures light in only the small area in the center of the viewfinder When shooting using the spot metering mode place the part of the subject you wish to measure in the center of the viewfinder About Memory Lock The memory lock function enables an exposure level to be memorized before shooting The memory lock function is very effective when used along with spot metering Use the memory lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the
50. esssrerereseeseees 62 Using the multi exposure mode e sessrersssssrrererre 64 Using the interval shooting mode esersersereerea 65 Using the 12 second delay self timer mode 68 Using the 2 second delay self timer mode 69 Using the triple frame self timer mode 70 Extended power zoom functions 0 0e see ceeees 71 Using the zoom clip mode 0 saeeseeeeeees 72 Using the image size tracking mode i c0008 74 Using the zoom effect Mode cceceseeneer ee 77 Using the built in flash RTF ccccccseeseerenees 80 Pentax functions J vecevescecesenssecsteeseneeeseesenses 84 Setting the film speed ISO manually sser 94 Stopping the electronic Deep c eee cec cee eees eens 95 Using a Pentax dedicated external flash 96 Contrast control flash photography 0 006 99 ACCESSOSICS 0 cee cee ccns tee nee senses sensansensenterarcees 100 Accessories optional essssssserssrsererrrrreroerere 100 Soft CASE oo eccscsseecececeeerceeseuseteneseasecassnenensenee 101 SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY Effects of aperture and shutter speed 102 Depth of field ccccseeseee cece ste ne nee bee sees seenee 104 About the infrared index ccc cee ese cee e eee een eee 105 OTHERS Precautions on battery c cece cece sere renee ene 107 Taking care of your camera sses
51. eze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrows We assume no responsibility nor liability for damage resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers The camera body and lens mounts incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may lead to problems with the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth To remove the fens turn it to the left while holding in the lens lock release button To protect the contacts and coupler of the lens after removal be sure to set it down with the mount upward IMM WAAMA ANIMA ACHA dia NOILVSYd3tid NOLLYH3d0 JISVE 5 1 Aim the camera at a bright object While looking through the viewfinder move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame appears to be clearest If the viewfinder is fitting with an Eyecup Fo remove it by sliding it upward before adjusting the diopter The adjustment range is 1 5D to 2 5D diopters 2 After adjustment reattach the Eyecup by sliding it down the accessory mounting grooves on both sides of the viewfinder To attach the Eyecup Fo slide it down the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder 6 USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON ne shutter release button has two positions Pushing it alfway down first position turns on the exposure meter and the autofocus mechanism Pushing it fully down second
52. g forward until set POWER ZOOM appears The zoom effect function does The power zoom ring is turned to the Turn the power zoom ring to the wide not work telephoto side larger number angle side smaller number P 15 P 59 P 15 P 71 P 71 P 71 P 7 1 P 27 P 74 P 71 P 78 Type Format Usable Film Exposure Mode Shutter Lens Mount Compatible Lens Autofocus System Power Zoom Viewfinder Viewfinder LED amp LCD indication External LCD Panel Indication SPECIFICATIONS Through the lens TTL autofocus auto exposure 35mm SRL with built in TTL auto flash RTF 24x36mm 35mm perforated cartridge film DX coded film with ISO 25 5000 non DX coded film with ISO 6 6400 1 Hyper Programmed AE 2 Programmed AE 3 Shutter Priority AE 4 Aperture Priority AE 5 Hyper Manual 6 Manual Bulb Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Electro magnetic release Shutter speed range 1 Auto 1 8000 30 sec stepless 2 Manual 1 8000 30 sec 3 Bulb Shutter lock by turning main switch off Pentax Karz bayanet mount K mount with AF coupler lens information contacts and power contacts Pentax Kar2 Kaf Ka and K mount lenses are usable Autofocus possible using AF Adapter TTL phase matching system SAFOX Il AF operational brightness range EV 1 to 18 at ISO 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Focus lock available using shutter release button in AF single mode Focus mode AF single AF
53. g speed and timing manually To create manual zoom effects set the auto zoom switch to P as for the ordinary power zoom function SNOILYY340 G3DNVAQV A SNOILVY3d0 GIDNVAGY p 8 8 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH RTF When you pop up the built in flash of this camera in a dark or backlit situation the camera chooses the optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture This allows you to do complicated flash photography with ease 1 Select the Hyper Programmed AE mode and press the shutter release button halfway down Ina dark or backlit situation on the LCD panel and jin the viewfinder will blink to recommend the use of flash 2 Press the flash pop up button The flash starts charging automatically When fully charged lights up on the LCD panel In addition 5 lights up in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down if the focus mode switch is set to SERVO the flash does not charge while the shutter release button is pressed halfway down Using a Pentax function you can override shutter release while the flash is being charged See page 89 Press the shutter release button fully down The shutter speed ranges from 1 250 to 1 30 second The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera FA and F lenses only After shooting with the flash retract the built in flash into the camera body by pushing
54. gh the lens controlling how much light strikes the film If the aperture is opened up to increase the amount of light any 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 example if you shoot a person in a landscape with the aperture open the landscape in front of and behind the person will be blurred making the person appear to rise out of the landscape Aperture set at f 4 AHdVYDOLOHG 30 SSIdIINId JSV IWOS 2 DEPTH OF FIELD with Zoom 35 70mm at 35mm Camera to subject distance m When one point on a subject is brought into focus the The range allowed for focusing in focus range extends in front of and behind it This range is called the depth of field The depth of field increases as the aperture is closed down the focal length of the lens becomes shorter or the subject is positioned further away Zoom lenses do not have a depth of field scale for mechanical reasons AHdYY90LOHd 40 5 STIdIONIHd DISVE INOS 04 3 ABOUT THE INFRARED INDEX When an infrared film and an R2 or 02 filter are used the focal point is different from that when ordinary film exposed in visible light is used The autofocus system cannot compensate for this difference automatically After focusing on the subject as usual set the
55. halfway down will turn on the display of shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Using a Pentax function you can change the program line from the normal program to the Program Action High speed shutter priority Program Depth depth of field priority or MTF Modulation Transfer Function program hanging the Shutter Speed Changing the Aperture arning the Tv direct dial while in Hyper Programmed AE mode H select the Shutter Priority AE mode directly Select the zasired shutter speed using this dial For details of the Shutter ziority AE mode see page 48 Turning the Av direct dial while in Hyper Programmed AE mode will access the Aperture Priority AE mode Select the desired aperture with this dial For details on the Aperture Priority AE mode see page 50 You can set the shutter speed only within the shutter speed aperture combination coupling range for correct exposure control unless the Tv Av auto shift has been suppressed using the Pentax function If the proper aperture setting cannot be automatically selected because of a change in brightness the shutter speed automatically changes The mark on the LCD panel blinks and a bar blinks under the shutter speed indication in the viewfinder Using a Pentax function you can override the shutter speed shift See page 87 Pressing the IF button will return you to the Hyper Programmed AE mode Exposure Warning
56. he camera If the automatic shift of shutter speed is overridden using a Pentax function any available lens aperture can be selected Calculating Flash Distance According to the Selected Aperture Maximum flash distance GN Aperture you selected Minimum flash distance Maximum flash distance 4 9 You cannot use the flash when the distance to the subject is less than 0 7m GN Guide Number Calculating the aperture according to the subject distance Aperture GN Distance to subject If the actual aperture setting obtained for example f 3 does not exist on the aperture ring choose the next smallest aperture setting f 2 8 in this case The guide numbers for different film speeds are as follows ISO25 GN7 IS0200 gt GN20 ISO50 GN10 ISO400 gt GN28 IS0100 gt GN14 po lf an ISO 100 film is used at an aperture of f 3 5 the flash distance is obtained as follows GN14 3 5 4 4 4 9 Approx 0 8 Pictures can be taken using the flash within the distance range 0 8m to 4m Daylight Synchronization Function in the Hyper Programmed AE Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE mode the shutter speed or aperture changes according to the ambient brightness Simply using the flash invokes the daylight synchronization function which would otherwise require complicated exposure control About Slow Speed Synch 1 Turn the Tv direct dial to switch from the Hyper Prog
57. he AF330FTZ 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 the two units The AF330FTZ gives out twice as much light as the built in flash unit 1 Put the AF330FTZ in the contrast control flash mode 2 Ensure that both flash units are charged and then shoot Separating the AF330FTZ from the camera increases the effect of contrast control Use an optional Hot Shoe Adapter F two and Extension Cord F5P If an accessory with a different number of contacts is used such as a Hot Shoe Grip a malfunction may occur In the contrast control flash mode the shutter speed is fixed at 1 60 second However a shutter speed of 1 60 or slower can be set in the Hyper Manual mode the Shutter Priority AE mode or the Shutter Priority AE mode switched from the Hyper Manual mode SNOWLVH3d0 GAONVACY D D SNOILYY3d0 GIONVAGY p 13 ACCESSORIES 1 Accessories Optional Various accessories are available for this camera For details please see our brochures Cable Switch F A shutter release cable for the Z 1 PZ 1 Z 10 PZ 10 SFXN SF1N and SF7 SF10 Magnifier Fs A close up accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder AF330FTZ Flash An auto zoom flash unit with an AF spotbeam guide number 33 which allows contrast control flash and leading trailing curtain
58. hile the power switch is set to or am the stored image size is cleared To prevent this set the main switch to O in advance When a new image size is memorized the previous size is cleared from memory When defining the image size setting the lens to the middle of ifs focal length range will give the greatest versatility For example with a 28 105mm lens set the focal length to around 65mm Removing the battery will clear the stored image size had Using the Zoom Effect Mode inthe zoom effect mode the camera zooms the lens from wide angle to telephoto during the exposure creating a special effect in which the subject diffuses radially outward Using a Pentax function you can reverse the zooming direction See page 92 Inthe zoom effect mode leading shutter curtain synch flash is selected for the flash even if trailing shutter curtain synch flash has been selected 1 While holding the auto zoom switch toward AS turn the Tv direct dial until 5 is displayed on the LCD panel To cancel the zoom effect mode set the auto zoom switch to P SNOILVuad0 GIONVAQY D Zoom effect from telephoto to wide angle a 2 Turn the power zoom ring to a wide angle setting If zooming from telephoto to wide angle has been specified using a Pentax function turn the power zoom ring to a telephoto setting SNOILYHJdO GIDNVAGY 5 To emphasize the effect choose an exp
59. hrough the viewfinder turn the focusing ring while holding the shutter release button halfway down When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator in the viewfinder lights up Press the shutter release button fully down to take the picture When using the Kar or Kar2z mount lenses you can also use this method if the focus mode switch is set to MANUAL If an old type screw mount lens is used with a Mount Adapter K the in focus indicator in the viewfinder cannot be used When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator in the viewfinder lights up and an electronic beep is heard The beep can be turned off by clearing fromthe LCD panel See page 95 Using the Snap in Focus Function If the focus mode switch is at SINGLE when a Ka or K mount lens is used together with the optional Cable Switch F the shutter is automatically released when a subject comes into focus snap in focus shooting 1 Use a Ka or K mount lens 2 Set the focus mode switch to SINGLE 3 Focus at the point where you wish the subject to be taken as it passes by 4 Using the Cabie Switch F press the shutter release button fully down 5 The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus at the point selected When autofocus cannot be used When the autofocus function or the in focus indicator O in the viewfinder cannot be used focus on the
60. icator is calibrated from 2 EV to 2 EV in 0 3 EV step If the compensation exceeds this range the lor indicator blinks When exposure compensation is being used the exposure indicator appears on the LCD panel and l appears in the viewfinder Exposure compensation is not canceled even if the main switch is set to J If the main switch is set to EB J the exposure compensation system has no effect Using a Pentax function you can change the exposure compensation increment from 0 3 EV to 0 5 EV step in this case the Jori Jindicator blinks when the compensation exceeds 3 EV See page 87 By pressing the exposure compensation button BJ and metering button simultaneously the LCD panel will stay illuminated for about 5 seconds 6 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE nis camera has various drive modes as listed below Set the mode dial to DRIVE To select a drive mode turn the Tv direct dial while holding down the mode set button The possible drive modes depend on the exposure mode If the power switch is set to EB or when the Hyper Manual HyM or Manua bulb Mbu mode is selected certain drive modes cannot be used Full feature position HyP Hyper programmed y Green Programmed Drive mode g position AAV ATV HYM AAV Aperture Priority Programmed _Single frame O too pe za ATV Shutter Priority Multi frame consecutive oo Jo o HM Programmed yM
61. iewfinder If the exposure value is set with the preview button held down the set exposure will not be correct SNOLLWUadO CIDNVAGY A 6 Using the Manual Bulb Mode Select the bulb mode for scenes such as fireworks and night shots that require a long exposure The shutter stays open as long as the shutter release button is held down With the Aperture Ring at A 1 2 Set the main switch to Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until M and bus are displayed on the LCD panel The aperture value appears on the LCD panel Pressing the shutter release button halfway down turns on the display of hy and aperture value in the viewfinder The bar under bu in the viewfinder indicates that you can select the desired exposure time by holding down the shutter release button The bar under the aperture setting indicates that you can change the aperture value Select an aperture using the Av direct dial Turning the Av direct dial to the right larger number reduces the aperture and turning it to the left smaller number increases the aperture With the Aperture Ring Not at A 1 Set the aperture ring to the desired position other than A Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until M and bu are displayed on the LCD panel Pressing the shutter release button ha
62. irssrssrsererrssssae 108 Troubleshooting c ccc cece eee ee en enee ne teers ese enenne 110 Specifications ccc eceee seen eeseeceren enone seensensn 112 Warranty policy ssssersassesnarrarsesarsrensrverrerrersessn 116 9 Self Timer with 12 Sec Delay Yes Self Timer with 2 Sec Delay cn Coi 860 OS Triple Frame Consecutive Self Timer INT Interval Shooting pie dant ISO wut E eocecce ccccee C gt a9 6 Mio xposure Compensation O ISO ISO Film Speed 409 9 om OF A a INT smh Tv Value V 88 ca ay Av Value Oz Ea ENT sabion a aI Ga Pentax Function 1 PCV Beep Tone cs ___ _ Battery Exhaustion Warning 5 Flash Information HyP Hyper Programmed AE e4 Frame Counter Indication p Programmed AE ___O Film Status Information AW Aperture Priority AE Ci _ Single Frame Mode Am Shutter Priority AE w Multi Frame Consecutive Mode HyM Hyper Manual Auto Bracketing amp _ Image Size Tracking Th Multi Exposure e __ Zoom Clip Mode E Zoom Effect By pressing the exposure compensation button EZ Boao Shutter Speed and metering mode switch button simulta 3 Aperture neously the LCD pane will stay illuminated for about 5 seconds 19 Metering Mode t Autofocus Frame 5 External Flash Information 4 Built in RTF Information Focus indication 8000 Tv Value Shutter Speed
63. it in the direction indicated by the arrow When in Shutter Priority AE Mode Using the flash at shutter speed of 1 250 second or slower allows you to freeze images of fast moving subjects In the Shutter Priority AE mode the aperture setting automatically changes according to the ambient brightness making flash photography simple When the Hyper Programmed AE mode is changed to the Shutter Priority AE mode by turning the Tv direct dial the shutter speed can be set from 1 250 second up to the value that results in the minimum aperture setting If the automatic shift in shutter speed has been overridden using a Pentax function the shutter speed can be set anywhere within the range 1 250 to 30 second SNOILYH3ad0 GIONVAQY B 6 SNOILV ad0 GIONVAGY 5 When in Aperture Priority AE or Hyper Manual Mode To take pictures with a selected in focus depth of field the flash can be discharged at a specific aperture In the Aperture Priority AE mode the shutter speed changes with the ambient brightness making flash photography simple The shutter speed changes within the range 1 250 to 1 30 second The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera FA and F lenses only When the Hyper Programmed AE mode is changed to the Aperture Priority AE mode with the Av direct dial any aperture can be set within the shutter speed range depending on the focal length of the lens fitted to t
64. itioning the aperture ring 4 Selecting the power zoom d 5 Selecting the basic exposure mode fins l Hold the aperture A lock button in Slide the power zoom ring forward Set the main switch to EE green and turn the aperture ring to the A until it clicks and POWER ZOOM position See page 15 position See page 23 can be seen on the top of the Jens Ensure that the auto zoom switch is at P See page 27 Open the back cover of the camera drop in a roll of film align the end of the film leader with the red mark and close the back cover The fiim should advance to the first frame automatically See page 16 8 Composing with the power zoom ring While looking through the viewfinder turn the power zoom ring to obtain the subject size you want See page 26 If the mode dial is set to G a the shutter will not release Use another mode setting when you are taking photos 7 Selecting the autofocus mode Set the focus mode switch to SINGLE See page 30 9 Focus on subject and shoot Si Ean a PL Aim the AF frame gt at your subject and press lightly on the shutter release button to lock focus See page 34 Depress the shutter release button fully to expose frame Te a TT A Kar2 mount Pentax FA lens Z 1 PZ 1 Z 10 PZ 10 B Kar mount SEXn SF1n SF7 SF10 Super A Super Program D K mount Pentax M lens and Pentax lens LX K1000
65. ld the film cartridge with the protruding end down is automatically set for the camera This camera can and slide the top end in first set a DX coded film speed within the range ISO 25 to ISO 5000 Before loading the camera with film for the first time after purchase open the camera back and remove the The shutter curtain is a high precision mechanism and protective card as shown in the photo Take care not is very delicate Accidental contact with the shutter to touch the shutter curtain curtain while loading film can damage it Do not expose the film to direct sunlight during loading If anon DX coded film is used manually set the film speed ISO as described on page 94 18 Ia 4 Hold the film cartridge with a finger and draw out the film leader as shown in the illustration Ensure that your finger or the film end does not touch the shutter curtain If you have pulled out too much film push it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack The DX information pins in the film chamber read the film speed information from the cartridge Keep them clean and free of scratches If necessary clean the pins with a soft dry cloth Align the film leader and the red leader end mark as shown in the illustration Ensure that the film perforations are properly engaged with the sprocket teeth and that the film lies between the guide rails amp shown as red lines in the illustration NOILYHYdJtid NOLLVH
66. lfway down turns on the display of bu in the viewfinder With FA and F lenses pressing the shutter release button halfway down will display the approximate aperture value on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder With other lenses is displayed When using the Manual bulb mode use a sturdy tripod and use the optional Cable Switch F With a new lithium battery time exposures of up to approximately 6 hours are possible at room temperatures If the aperture ring is at a position other than A in the Manual bulb mode pressing the preview button closes the lens down to the set aperture allowing you to check the depth of field in the viewfinder While the shutter release button is heid down the elapsed exposure time appears in the upper right corner of the LCD panel 6 SNOILYY3dO GIONVACY B 7 SNOILVY3d0 CIONVAGY 5 5 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The exposure compensation system is used to deliberately overexpose brighten or underexpose darken a subject or to compensate for an exposure which even the multi pattern metering function cannot correctly evaluate Pressing the exposure compensation button displays the exposure indicator and the initial compensation value on the LCD panel Display the desired compensation by rotating the Tv direct dial while pressing the exposure compensation button You can compensate in 0 3 EV steps within the range 4 EV to 4 EV The exposure ind
67. m effect mode Details To choose whether the lens automatically zooms from wide angle to telephoto or vice versa Upon delivery the lens zooms from wide angle to telephoto Settings 0 The lens zooms from wide angle to telephoto 1 The lens zooms from telephoto to wide angle Selecting function of the Mi button Detaiis When the focus mode switch is set to SINGLE and the ML button is pressed determine whether the subject is focused automatically and the focus is locked before the exposure is fixed or only the exposure is fixed Upon delivery only the exposure is fixed Settings O When the ML button is pressed only the exposure is fixed without autofocusing 1 When the ML button is pressed the exposure level is fixed after autofocusing and locking the focus Selecting the shutter release timing in image size tracking mode Details To choose whether the shutter is to release when the subject comes into focus or not to until the subject s size becomes constant in the Image Size Tracking mode with the focus mode switch set to SINGLE Upon delivery the shutter releases when the subject comes in focus Settings O The shutter releases when the subject comes into focus even if the image size is not constant 1 The shutter releases when the image size is constant SNOILWH3d0 GIONVAAY B SNOLLVY3d0 GIONVAGY p 10 SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO MANUALLY This camera reads the
68. mp Mode dial Take up spool Shutter curtains Battery chamber cover p Eyecup Fo Sprocket Diopter adjustment lever Tripod socket Viewfinder eyepiece Cordless contacts Viewfinder accessory groove DX information pins Av direct dial IF button Film information window Memory lock button Pressure plate Metering mode switch button Back cover Exposure compensation button G 8G8Eeeeoe Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Weiveldiaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax Handeisgesellschaft mbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 2000 Hamburg 54 GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hill Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA OLT U K Pentax France Z 1 Argenteuil 12 rue Ambroise Croizat 95100 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Nederland Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavia AB Falhagsleden 57 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Pentax Canada inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario L4X 2E5 CANADA Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Lida Rua Estados Unidos 1053 Sao Paulo BRASIL Copyright Asahi Optical Co Lid 1992 015501 ENG 1 92 Printed in Belgium
69. n the LCD panel Select the desired aperture using the Av direct dial Turning the Av direct dial to the right larger number reduces the aperture and turning it to the left smatler number increases the aperture a Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will turn on the display of shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The bar under the aperture value in the viewfinder indicates that you can change the aperture value Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or dark the shutter speed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink as shown in the illustration Ifthe subject is too bright reduce the aperture large number If the subject is too dark increase the aperture smaller number When the chosen aperture is suitable for exposure the shutter speed stops blinking When both the shutter speed and aperture value blink in the viewfinder and LCD panel it means that the shutter speed aperture combination is out of metering range SNOILYYJdO GIONVAGY A SNOWLVH3d0 GIONVACY D t With the Aperture Ring Not Set at A If the aperture ring is not set to A you can use the Aperture Priority AE mode Turn the aperture ring to the desired setting other than A Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until A is displayed on the LCD panel Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will
70. nd aperture value in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel The bar under the shutter speed in the viewfinder indicates that you can change the shutter speed Using a Pentax function you can change the shutter speed increment from 1 0 EV to 0 5 EV See page 87 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or dark the aperture setting in the fiewfinder and ont the LCD panel blinks as shown in the illustration If the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If the subject is too dark choose a slower shutter speed If the subject is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the chosen shutter speed is suitable for exposure the aperture setting stops blinking When both the shutter speed and aperture value blink in the viewfinder and LCD panel it means that the shutter speed aperture combination is out of metering range SNOLLVHId0 GIONVAQY a SNOIV3d0 GAINVACY 6 4 Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode When you select the aperture you desire the camera will automatically set the appropriate shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject This mode is suitable for shooting landscapes requiring a large depth of field and for placing a person in front of a vignetted background With the Aperture Ring at A 1 2 Set the main switch to J Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until A and w are displayed o
71. nel RTF built in flash Mode set button Flash pop up button Strap lug Self timer lamp Back cover release lever Release socket cap Fp Focus mode switch AF coupler Power supply contacts Lens mount index Lens information contacts Lens lock button Hand grip Distance scale window Power zoom ring Aperture zoom index Aperture scale Aperture A index Aperture A lock button Aperture ring l Zoom scale window Auto zoom switch Zoom set button Focusing ring LCD panel indication cccssserersereeseesasesensaeuees 2 Viewfinder indication cccsececcseverceteeereerenners 3 Easy to use for beginners eeeeee ener 4 Cameras and lens Mounts cece eee recone ees 6 Camera functions available with various lenses 7 How to use this guide ssssssrssrsrrasarrenosererersrann 8 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION Attaching the camera Strap ccseececeeeeeeen sees 9 inserting the battery sssssrssesssrevrasreersersrnsses 10 Mounting the lens cceccecceseneer eer reese teetestenes 12 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter 0 0 0 08 14 Using the shutter release button ccccesereeeseree 15 Main switch operation cc cccceeeeree ese reeseener saree 15 Film loading sessssesesreresererrresrssarrrererperrsrreerenesrre 16 Unloading the film ssesseerrrssssarerrrarsrrrerrareeens 20 BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING Using the basic exposure mode
72. ng the matte field P 39 The battery is dead Replace the battery P10 The Main Switch is not on Turn on the Main Switch No battery has been installed Install a battery The battery is improperly installed install the battery properly The camera does not focus blinks in the viewfinder The built in flash does not charge The shutter release button was pressed Release the shutter release button while the focus mode switch was set to SERVO The shutter speed cannot be set The manual exposure mode is only for Select the Hyper Manual mode when the manual exposure mode bulb shooting is selected The focus cannot be locked The focus mode lever is set to SERVO Set the focus mode lever to SINGLE The auto bracketing mode Neither manual nor Hyper Manual is Select a Hyper Programmed cannot be set selected Programmed Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority mode The multi exposure mode cannot The main switch is set to MB Set the main switch to l PIS be set The interval mode cannot be set The main switch is set to E Set the main switch to J P 15 The triple frame self timer mode The main switch is set to HB Set the main switch to J 1 P 15 cannot be set The 2 second delay self timer The main switch is set to MB Set the main switch to 1 mode cannot be set The Hyper Programmed AE mode The main switch is set to Mi Set the main switch to J
73. nification is set when in the Image Size Tracking mode Upon delivery the previously stored image size is used Settings O The previously stored image size 1 The initial magnification is set to take a full size shot of a person 2 The initial magnification is set to take a waist up shot of a person Remarks The chosen initial magnification is used when the main switch is turned on next time If O is selected replacing the battery will erase the previous data and set the initial magnification to take a waist up shot in the same way 2 is selected Selecting the number of focal length settings memorized in the zoom clip mode Details Select whether the zoom clip mode is to store 1 or 2 focal length settings Upon delivery one focal length is selected Settings O One focal length setting Two focal length settings m li SNOILYY3d0 GSONVAGY a 5 Selecting power zoom operation Details To choose whether the power zoom ring can be used during an exposure while the shutter is open after pressing the shutter release button fully down Upon delivery the power zoom ring is disabled Settings O Power zoom ring disabled 1 Power zoom ring enabled during exposure M J iS n o Gi Remarks To use the power zoom function during exposure with the setting of 1 set the auto zoom switch on the lens to P position Selecting the zoom direction in the zoo
74. o nine images can be taken in one frame exposure count appears on the LCD panel as shown in the illustration This number is decre mented each time the shutter is released While pictures are being taken in the multi exposure mode blinks on the LCD panel To cancel the multi exposure mode change to another drive mode or set the main switch to O Jor E If the main switch is used to cancel the multi exposure mode the single frame mode is selected next time the main switch is set to For best results with multi exposure mode shoot a subject such as a person using flash against a dark background such as a night scene After all the exposures are taken the multi exposure count is reset to 2 and the multi exposure mode is switched to the single frame mode 3 Using the Interval Shooting Mode After setting the time to elapse until shooting starts exposure interval and the number of frames to be taken the camera will take pictures automatically Settings 1 Set the mode dial to DRIVE While pressing the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until the INT indication appears on the LCD panel See page 61 2 Hold the mode set button down for 2 seconds causing INT to blink on the LCD panel and then release the mode set button 3 To set each item turn the Tv direct dial as shown in the illustration For details on the settings see the next page SNOILVH3d0 GIONVACY B SNO
75. osure setting with the slowest possible shutter speed In the Hyper Programmed AE or Programmed AE mode an exposure is automatically chosen which makes the shutter speed as slow as possible When half the designated exposure time has elapsed zooming starts automatically For example if the shutter speed is 1 second zooming starts 0 5 seconds after the shutter is released 4 Press the shutter release button fully down The lens zooms according to the set shutter speed creating a dynamic zoom effect A fast shutter speed reduces the zooming time and almost no zoom effect is obtained For example a 28 105mm zoom lens takes about 71 second to zoom from the 28mm position to the 105mm position That is a shutter speed of at least 2 seconds is required for a full zoom effect to be produced If the shutter speed is too slow the shutter remains open after zooming has been finished creating two images of one subject in two different sizes on a single frame If the zooming range is too large the image becomes difficult to see In the zoom effect mode the lens zooms at its maximum zooming speed Use of a tripod is recommended because of slow shutter speed used in the zoom effect mode About Manual Zoom Effects If power zooming during exposure is enabled using a Pentax function see page 92 the focal length can be changed with the power zoom ring during exposure Interesting images can be created by adjusting the zoomin
76. ped or stepless values of shutter speed Tv and aperture setting Av for adjusting the exposure in the Hyper Manual mode Upon delivery stepped values are selected Settings 0 The shutter speed Tv and aperture setting Av are adjusted in steps 1 The shutter speed Tv and aperture setting Av are adjusted continuously Selecting the method of film speed setting Details To choose whether the film speed ISO is set automatically according to the DX code or manually set by the user Upon delivery automatic DX setting has priority Settings 40 Selecting whether or not the shutter will release before 0 Automatic setting of film speed ISO according to the the built in flash is fully charged DX code has priority 1 Manual setting of film speed ISO by the user has Details priority Selects whether the shutter can be released before the built in flash is fully charged or if release is locked until charging is complete Upon delivery the shutter is allowed to release even if the flash is not fully charged Settings 0 The shutter can be released before the built in flash charges completely 1 Shutter release is locked until the built in flash charges il 0 Built in flash fire 1 Built in flash does not fire Selecting the built in flash discharge mode completely gt z Details To choose whether or not the built in flash is to automatically fn fire when a warning is issued to indicate
77. position releases the shutter to take a picture When taking a picture hold your breath and gently press zhe shutter release button down to prevent camera shake Before loading a roll of film slowly press the shutter release button to learn where the first position is When the mode dial is at Ga the exposure meter and autofocus mechanism do not switch on when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Additionally the shutter will not release if the button is pressed fully down The exposure meter stays on for about five seconds after the button is released from the halfway position If the shutter release button is held at the halfway position the exposure meter stays on 1 f LA Pressed halfway Pressed f Not pressed down down first position second position The main switch has three positions 1 am O Full feature position all functions of this camera available Green position for easy picture taking in either Programmed AE or Aperture Priority AE mode OFF position for when the camera is not in use d NOILYYYd3td NOILYVHJdO JISVa Film cartridge NOILVEVd3dd NOILYYJd0 JSV 5 Film speed ISO rating We suggest that first you operate this camera with 2 To open the camera back slide the back cover release no film loaded to become familiar with its operation lever in the direction of the arrow 1 When DxX coded film is used the correct film speed 3 Ho
78. posure value If the aperture is changed using the Av direct dial the shutter speed also changes to maintain the same exposure value Hyper Manual Mode Combined with Memory Lock Function SNOILYH3d0 QJINYAQY 5 Pressing the IF button will shift the aperture value and shutter speed according to the program line selected with the Pentax function See page 86 With the Aperture Ring Not at A 1 Set the aperture ring to the desired position other than A Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until Hy M is displayed on the LCD panel 7 The shutter speed is displayed on the LCD panel Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will turn on the display of shutter speed in the viewfinder Adjust the aperture using the aperture ring and the shutter speed using the Tv direct dial Adjust the exposure as when the aperture ring is set to A With FA and F lenses pressing the shutter release button halfway down will display the approximate aperture value on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder With other lenses no indication is displayed Pressing the IF button will immediately adjust the shutter speed to give the correct exposure value If the aperture ring is at a position other than A in the Hyper Manual mode pressing the preview button closes the lens down to the selected aperture to allow the depth of field to be checked in the v
79. r speed Tv or the aperture setting Av should shift automatically for a correct exposure or only a warning should be indicated without Av and Tv being shifted in this case the correct exposure will not be obtained This occurs when the shutter speed or aperture value assigned by the Hyper function exceeds the coupling range in the Hyper Programmed AE mode Upon delivery auto shutter speed aperture shift is selected Settings O The shutter speed Tv or aperture setting Av will shift automatically 1 A warning will be issued and the shutter speed Tv or aperture setting Av will not shift automatically SNOILWuad0 QIONVAGY a SNOILVU3d0 GIONVAGY 5 68 Selecting the type of Tv Av shift made when the IF button is pressed in the Hyper Manual mode Details Select the method used to set the correct exposure with the IF button when the aperture ring is set to A in the Hyper Manual mode Upon delivery the proper exposure level is taken from the program line Settings O The correct exposure level is taken from the program line The aperture setting Av is fixed and the shutter speed Tv is shifted to obtain the correct exposure level 2 The shutter speed Tv is fixed and the aperture setting Av is shifted to obtain the correct exposure level 1 li Selecting the type of Tv Av values used when the IF button is pressed in the Hyper Manual mode Details Select step
80. rammed AE mode to the Shutter Priority AE mode This operation is not necessary if the Shutter Priority AE mode has already been selected However if the aperture setting on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder blinks the correct aperture is not available Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture setting stops blinking 2 Select the desired shutter speed 3 Press the flash pop up button 4 Take the photo In the slow speed synch mode use a tripod to prevent camera shake The slow speed synch is also possible in the Hyper Manual mode About the AF Spot Beam The accuracy of the autofocus system is reduced in the dark When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down after popping up the flash a red beam AF spot beam is projected to help the camera accurately focus on any subject within a 1m to 4m range The AF spotbeam can be used when a Karz or Kar mount lens or other lens A or M lens is combined with an AF adapter 1 7x in the AF Single mode If you do not wish to use flash first lock the focus with the flash released and then retract the built in flash If the external flash unit in use projects an AF spotbeam as in the case of the AF330FTZ the built in AF spotbeam does not operate The AF spotbeam will not project in a bright place SNOILLVH3dO GIONVAGY 9 PENTAX FUNCTIONS aga SNOILLVYad0 GJONVAQY J This camera incorporates 18 Pentax functions which can Setting Pentax Fun
81. referably and press the shutter release button fully down The selected number of frames will be exposed at the set interval once the time until starting has elapsed The camera to subject distance used for the first frame is also used for all succeeding frames but the exposure level is automatically adjusted at each shutter release While in the interval shooting mode you can also press the shutter release button to make a normal exposure During interval shooting INF blinks on the LCD panel After the selected number of frames have been exposed the interval shooting mode is canceled and the single frame drive mode is selected automatically To cancel the interval shooting mode at any time select another drive mode or set the main switch to Olori W When interval shooting is in progress the interval timer can be stopped by keeping the mode set button pressed If the mode dial is at DRIVE holding down the mode set dial for more than 2 seconds allows you to set new start time interval and number of frames After the new values have been set the camera begins shooting according to these values The interval shooting values are held until the battery is replaced Remember to change them before starting interval shooting next time If the film ends before the specified number of frames has been taken it is rewound automatically if automatic rewinding has been designated using a Pentax function If you
82. rints of a group shot for example or three different pictures of yourself 1 Set the mode dial to DRIVE and change to the triple frame self timer mode X See page 61 2 Start the triple frame self timer mode in the same way as the 12 second delay self timer and press the shutter release button The timer releases the shutter at the following timings 12 seconds later First frame gt 2 seconds later Second frame gt 2 seconds later Third frame The camera to subject distance used for the first frame is also used for the second and third frames but the exposure level is automatically adjusted at each shutter release After three frames the single frame mode J is selected automatically When using flash check that it is fully charged before Starting the triple frame self timer The second and third frames are taken 2 seconds after the flash has charged If the flash takes 7 seconds or more to charge this mode is canceled To stop the triple frame consecutive self timer before all the shots are taken set the main switch tof When the main switch is turned on again the single frame mode C is selected automatically If you back away the viewfinder during self timer shooting the exposure may be adversely affected by light entering the opening Attach the viewfinder cap supplied when taking pictures without using the memory lock button ML in an AE mode 7 EXTENDED POWER ZOOM FUNCTIONS
83. s sec continuous mode Auto rewinding starts at end of roll Film rewinding completion of rewinding is dispiayed on the LCD panel Mid roll rewind provided TTL muiti 8 segment metering Metering range from EVO to EV20 at ISO 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Spot Metering can be set 4EVs in 1 3 stop increments Three frame consecutive shots with exposure bracketing from 0 3EV to 4EV Possible to use with exposure compensation Set by ML button Exposure value remains locked as long as the ML button is kept depressed or by half depression of the shutter release button or for 5 seconds after either button is released Retractable TTL Auto Flash RTF with AF spotbeam projector Guide number 14 ISO 100 m liumination angle covers 35mm lens angie of view Flash synch speed 1 250 1 30 sec set automatically with RTF or Pentax dedicated auto flash upon full charge Daylight sync Slow shutter speed sync Contrast control flash sync Hot shoe with X contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Battery exhaustion symbol is lit blinking when the shutter is locked no indication on the right hand edge of the viewfinder 18 user defined functions Interchangeable 152 0mm W x95 5 H x 74 0mm D 6 x3 8 x2 9 650g 22 90z without lithium battery Hot shoe cover Fo Release socket cap Fo Camera strap Fc Eyecup Fo Finder cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFIC
84. set to this mode is selected automatically Using a Pentax function you can change the program line from the normal program to the Program Action high speed shutter priority Program Depth depth of field priority or MTF Modulation Transfer Function Program See page 86 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or dark the information indicators in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink as shown in the illustration Use an ND filter if the subject is too bright Use flash if the subject is too dark SNOILVdddO GIONVAGY SNOILVuad0 GIONYAGY 3 Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode When you select the shutter speed you desire the camera will automatically set the proper exposure value according to the brightness of the subject by adjusting the aperture This mode is suitable for shooting a clear image of a fast moving subject at a high shutter speed or a dynamic image of a moving subject at a slow shutter speed Set the aperture ring to A 1 Set the main switch tof 2 Set the mode dial to MODE While holding down the mode set button turn the Tv direct dial until A and are displayed on the LCD panel 3 Select the desired shutter speed using the Tv direct dial Turning the Tv direct dial to the right increases the shutter speed while turning it to the left reduces it 4 Pressing the shutter release bution halfway down will turn on the display of shutter speed a
85. spot metering system can be used T This guide is divided into the following sections to help you make best use of your camera 1 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION ll BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING lil ADVANCED OPERATIONS IV SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY V OTHERS If you want to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible read sections and Il BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION and BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING These sections introduce only the basic functions of this camera details can be found in the following sections e Be sure to read BATTERY PRECAUTIONS page 107 TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA page 108 and WARRANTY POLICY page 116 before using your camera I BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION Attach the enclosed camera strap as shown in this illustration To stop the camera from swinging excessively while walking adjust the strap so the camera hangs NOLLVuVd3ud NOLLYYJJO DISVE d NOLLVuVd3ud NOLLVH3d0 JISY8 5 Open the battery cover by sliding the release lever in the direction of the arrow This camera will not operate without a battery Be sure to use the specified lithium battery 2CR5 insert the battery electrode end first Make sure that the battery polarity matches the markings on the camera base To close the battery cover apply pressure while moving the release lever back to its original position 4 Set th
86. that the lens range v is not covered by the built in flash i n 5 io a j Settings to o m 5 hred With the inappropriate lenses for the built in flash mounted on this camera when the built in flash is popped up the shutter cannot be released due to the locked shutter if 1 has been selected for both the Pentax functions 9 and 10 SNOILVYSdO GIONVACY 5 0 i Adjusting the film rewind Details Choose whether the film leader rewinds completely into the cartridge or is left slightly unwound Upon delivery complete rewinding is selected Setting 0 The film is rewound completely into the film cartridge 1 The film leader is left outside the cartridge Selecting the film rewinding mode Details Choose whether the film rewinds automatically or manually as for mid roll rewinding when it reaches the end of the roll Upon delivery automatic rewinding is selected Settings Automatic start of rewinding Manual start of rewinding i il Remarks If manual rewinding 1 is selected the exposure count and film transport mark blink when the end of the film is reached The only operation possible then is to rewind the film Manually rewind the film with reference to Rewinding the Film in Mid Roll on page 21 gt Selecting the initial magnification in the Image Size Tracking mode Details Choose the image magnification to be used until a new image size mag
87. to mode Ensure the camera is in the Hyper Programmed Programmed or Aperture Priority AE mode Turn on the flash Check that the flash charges When the flash ready lamp lights up 4 can be seen in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down After charging a shutter speed within the range 1 250 to 1 30 second is automatically selected depending on the ambient brightness The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens FA and F lenses only Focus on the subject and shoot In the Shutter Priority AE or Hyper Manual mode slow shutter speed sync photography is enabled see page 83 Overview of Flash Functions _ Camera function After charging the camera automatically selects the flash sync speed Programmed or Shutter Priority AE mode Flash confirmation in the viewfinder i TTL auto flash mode Slow speed synchronization in Hyper Manual or Shutter Priority AE mode AF spotbeam o o Trailing shutter curtain sync Note 2 Note3 o Contrast control flash mode o o Notes 1 Only the AF200SA flash allows automatic aperture setting The shutter speed is 1 125 second or slower When combined with flash types B or C trailing curtain sync is enabled Who Type A Built in flash TypeB AF330FTZ TypeC AF400FTZ AF240FT Type D AF400T AF280T AF200T AF140C AFO80C TypeE AF260SA AF240Z AF200SA AF200S AF160SA AF160 A
88. tography Flash photography with a flash use ratio of 50 Flash photography with a flash use ratio 14 rolls of 100 Bulb exposure time About 6 hours These battery life figures were measured using a fresh lithium battery 2CR5 and 24 exposure roll of film at room temperature under Pentax testing conditions Actual battery life performance may vary drastically depending on either usage of Auto Focus Power Zoom and Flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness About 80 rolls 25 rolls SHIHLO B 0 2 TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a high precision mechanism Handle it with care Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid object If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact take it to a Pentax service center for inspection If the lens and viewfinder become dusty use a blower followed by a clean lens brush to remove the dust Do not store the camera for long periods where the humidity and temperature are very high In particular keep your camera out of the car where temperatures sometimes rise extremely high Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a area where chemicals are handled Store it in a place with good air circulation The camera s operating temperature range is 50 to 10 C Taking the camera into a warm room from the cold outside may cause condensation both inside and outside the c
89. you without a change in the image size Using a Pentax function you can make the lens zoom out for a full length shot of a person or zoom in for a waist up shot See page 91 You can store a new image size in the camera regardless of the Pentax function setting This image size is cleared when the main switch is set at J When the main switch is setto or EB again the selected image size full length or waist up shot previously set using a Pentax function is restored While holding the auto zoom switch toward AS turn the Tv direct dial until amp amp is displayed on the LCD display The image size tracking mode cannot be used when the focus mode switch is set to MANUAL To cancel the image size tracking mode move the auto zoom lever to P 2 Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject and keep the in focus indicator lin the viewfinder on The lens automatically zooms to the previously memorized image size While holding the shutter release button halfway down turn the power zoom ring to obtain the desired image size The camera stores this new image size Zooming the lens after it has focused on a subject may alter the focus slightly Should this happen raise your finger off the shutter release button and press it halfway down again to re focus Using this function with the focus mode switch at SINGLE makes it easier for the

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