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Asahi Pentax SF-1 Instruction Manual

1. AF SINGLE Mode e The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus e Focusing is fixed as long as you press the shutter release button halfway down with the green in focus signal O on See page 32 about the focus lock function To change the direction of shooting after focusing is fixed it is necessary to let the shutter release button go and press it again e if you press the shutter release button all the way down in one movement the shutter is released after the subject is in focus e The Snap in Focus can be used in combination with a Pentax KA or K mount lens Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to capture the subject and hold the shutter release button all the way down The shutter will release automatically as soon as the subject moves into the prefocused area AF SERVO Mode e In the AF SERVO mode you can release the shutter anytime regardless of the focusing situation As long as you press the shutter release button halfway down the camera continues focusing on the subject even when it Is moving e if you release the shutter when the green in focus signal O lights up the subject is captured in focus How to Hold the Camera To take sharply focused pictures it is essential to hold the camera properly The shutter release button should be pressed softly while you hold your breath since a sudden rough release can cause camera shake and produce blurred images Brace t
2. Your Pentax camera is a high precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing auto exposure auto film winding and rewinding and a built in Retractable TTL Auto Flash RTF Please read this operating manual carefully to get a good idea of the camera s functions and operations before you begin using it The names of the camera s working parts are listed in the nomenclature sections on the front and back flaps of this booklet so please read this booklet with the flaps unfolded for easy reference We hope that you will enjoy taking memorable high quality pictures with this remarkable camera for many years to come NOMENCLATURE O Hot shoe cover O Select switch Hot shoe O Main switch Q CENTIC display panel Q TTL auto flash RTF Mode Drive switch O ISO Exposure compensation switch Flash pop up button D Strap lug O Back cover lock button Back cover release lever B Release socket F D Manual focus button Focus mode switch D AF coupler O Self timer lamp Mount index D Lens information contacts Q Lens lock release lever 6D Battery grip screw Lithium battery grip Shutter release button D Focusing ring Distance Aperture index Q Aperture ring D Aperture scale D Aperture A index D Aperture auto lock button D Depth of field scale Infrared index Distance scale Distance scale window Before shooting and outl
3. Main Switch Whenever setting an exposure mode or releasing the shutter make sure you turn the main switch on m first Turn it off O when you are not using it to avoid accidental shutter releases e When the main switch is set at the 1 position a PCV tone will inform you of correct focusing and self timer operation Control Switches The mode drive and ISO exposure compensation switches can be operated by moving the switch to the desired position MODE or DRIVE EF or ISO and sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position The select switch is also used to set a shutter speed MODE Exposure mode Programmed AE etc DRIVE Self timer single advance consecutive advance EF Exposure compensation ISO Film speed Shutter Release Button When the main switch is turned on and the shutter release button is pressed halfway down the auto focusing and light metering mechanisms are activated and the CENTIC panel and viewfinder display indicators light up The indicatots remain on for approximately 10 seconds even after the shutter release button is released To release the shutter press the shutter release button all the way down e f you press the shutter button with the back cover open the shutter will be released at a fixed speed CENTIC DISPLAY PANEL CENTIC Indications e Shutter speed indication from 1 2000 second to 30 seconds 2000 30 for the Programmed AE and Aperture priorit
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5. USABLE FILM DX coded film and non DX coded film Film cartridge amm DX information ISO rating DX Coded film When DX coded film is loaded in the camera the ISO film speed is set automatically This type of film will have a DX mark on its package and or a DX information panel on its cartridge e The automatic ISO film speed setting for DX film is available only for film with an ISO rating between 25 and 5000 so make sure you use film in this range e If the automatic ISO film speed setting for DX film is cancelled by the override mechanism described at right the DX mark on the CENTIC panel wil blink to warn you e10 Non DX Coded Film When loading film that is not D X coded make sure you set the ISO film speed indicated on the package manually When the ISO exposure compensation switch is pushed to the ISO position the ISO film speed of the film used previously is indicated on the CENTIC panel While holding the compensation switch at this position slide the select switch to the UP or Down position to set the desired film speed One move of the select switch either Increases or decreases the film speed by 1 3 of a step in the range between ISO 6 and ISO 6400 If the select switch is held at one position the speed is changed continuously UP Heightens the sensitivity of the film up to ISO 6400 DOWN Lowers the sensitivity of the film down to ISO 6 FILM LOADING Always load or unl
6. system is not used 3 Turn the lens focusing ring to the right for the signal and to the left for the signal If the green Usable SMC Pentax Lenses in focus signal C lights up the subject is in focus The following lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 When the main switch is set at the position or larger can be used the correct focus is also confirmed by a PCV tone e F series KAF mount and A series KA mount lenses e M series and Pentax lenses K mount e 34 FI Signal b Front focus signal Turn the focusing ring to right 4 Back focus signal Turn the focusing ring to left in focus signal The subject is in focus gt 4 Out of focus range warning Unable to focus Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger can be used in the Fl system The Fi signals may appear in the viewfinder even when some other slower lens such as 1000mm f 8 is mounted for high contrast subjects but the accuracy is not at the optimum level For such lenses use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing SMC Pentax Bellows 100mm f 4 SMC Pentax Shift 28mm f 3 5 when shifted and reflex type lenses cannot be used in the Fl system Use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing Focusing Using the Viewfinder Matte Area For subjects that are difficult to focus on automatically or measure the distance to and when using an old Takumar series lens with the Mount Adapter K opti
7. 15 552 20 422 35 101 e x a gt is n 55 370 38 772 27 707 19 408 13 876 9 726 7 086 4 885 3 565 i ai E E80 OeOUOIRDPPPPwHEHHeewPAiaAP W PLPeRRR 55e INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS In addition to the standard all surface matte focusing 1 As illustrated the focusing screen hangs down when screen two other optional screens are available The the pressure plate behind the O mark is pulled screens can easily be changed by using a pair of tweezers down toward an arrow included in the focusing screen s case 2 Take the screen out by grasping its projected part with the tweezers and stand it up at the groove of the case to avoid damages or scratches 3 As illustrated place the new screen on the frame with the tweezers and push the frame up until it locks with a click The focusing screens are made of plastic Be careful not to damage them when handling To clean a screen use Scale Matte Screen FD 41 Cross Lined Matte Screen a blower to blow away the dust for photomicrography and FG 40 for copying work macrophotography and general purpose photography e 56 STRAP AND CASE 1 To attach the strap to the camera first pass its end e A soft case is available as an option and consists of through the camera s strap lug then fold it backwards a back cover and two differnt front covers small and Next pass it through the strap
8. A lenses Programmed Auto Exposure System 1 When the Programmed AE mode is selected the The camera automatically selects the optimum CENTIC panel confirms it by activating the combination of aperture and shutter speed to ensure PROGRAM indicator and one of three other correct exposure according to the lighting conditions indicators EW for Program Action NORMAL surrounding the subject The Programmed AE modes for Normal Program and 3 for Program Depth free you from complicated exposure controls and allow Set the desired Programmed AE mode by moving you to concentrate on the subject so take advantage of the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while them for standard shooting and in situations when shutter pressing the mode drive switch at the MODE position speed is crucial This camera features three Programmed AE modes suitable for a wide range of photographic situations e16 2 When you press the shutter release button halfway down the camera displays P and a shutter speed in the viewfinder as well as a shutter speed and aperture value on the CENTIC panel e When the Normal Program mode is selected the CENTIC panel also displays a sub mode indicator G9 89 or 043 depending on the focal length of the lens in use PROGRAM VV Vl ld rr AIN HE Fe Programmed AE Mode Warnings If the subject is too bright or too dark the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn
9. 2 5 in 665 grams 23 3 oz without batteries Hot shoe cover Release socket cap F Eyecup F Body mount cover F and Camera strap F 630 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 or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy 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 work manship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether express or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds w
10. block at the bottom from 1 4m to modes the flash sync shutter speed 1 60 sec 1 100 1m for example sec and the aperture f 2 8 f 11 at ISO 100 are automatically changed according to the brightness of the subject making the daylight flash sync photography extremely simple The flash sync shutter speed and the aperture are displayed on the CENTIC pane when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down In the viewfinder the exposure mode P or A and the sync speed 60 are indicated but the flash ready indicator 5 is not 41e e f the lens aperture ring is set at any f number for the selected exposure mode the effective flash range is determined by the selected aperture G N 14 f 4 3 5m and the flash sync shutter speed is set at 1 100 sec e When a lens with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or smaller is used the aperture display in the CENTIC panel starts from that maximum aperture of the lens e The Program Flash system can be used in combination with a Pentax F or A lens Be aware that the RTF s discharge may be cut off by wide angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter When a Pentax F lens that may cut off the RTF s discharge is mounted e g some zoom telephoto and macro lenses the red flash ready indicator blinks to warn the photographer In this case the shutter can be released but the RTF will not discharge e Do not use a lens hood The RTF s discharge is also cut off w
11. ecu ER 3 When you press the shutter release button halfway down A and a selected shutter speed will appear in the viewfinder while the CENTIC panel indicates the aperture suitable for the selected shutter speed Shutter Priority AE Mode Warnings When the subject is too bright or too dark the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you If this occurs shift the shutter speed either to a faster setting toward 2000 or to a slower one toward LT until the indicators stop blinking When selecting a shutter speed of 1 30 second or slower shown by the orange indicators in the viewfinder the use of a flash or tripod is recom mended to avoid camera shake See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings 21e Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at an F Number Aperture Priority AE mode Metered Manual mode 100 fixed at 1 100 sec Bulb e See page 52 for detailed information on 100 and bulb settings e The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in combination with SMC Pentax F A M and SMC Pentax lenses Aperture Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for the best possible exposure Use this mode for photographing subjects in which the depth of field is crucial such as close ups landscapes and portraits e 22 SHOOTING IN THE APE
12. may darken It will return to its normal condition under normal temperatures e in low temperatures the LCD display may respond more slowly This is due to the characteristics of the liquid used and is not a malfunction e When a battery grip is detached the CENTIC panel shows its entire display It will return to its normal display condition after proper operation is resumed Backup Circuits for LCD Display Even when the battery is removed for replacement during shooting the built in backup circuits retains data such as the frame number and the ISO film speed in memory until a new battery is inserted 61e SPECIFICATIONS Type Film Exposure modes Shutter Lens mount Lens Focusing modes Viewfinder Viewfinder LED indications External LCD CENTIC indications e 62 TTL auto focus multi program fully automatic 35mm SLR with built in TTL auto flash 35mm cartridge film DX coded film with ISO 25 5000 non DX coded film with ISO 6 6400 in 1 3 steps Programmed AE Normal Program Program Action Program Depth Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE and Metered Manual Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Programmed AE and Aperture Priority AE from 1 2000 to 1 30 sec Shutter Priority and Metered Manual from 1 2000 to 1 sec Flash sync at 1 100 sec Shutter lock with main switch off Pentax KAF mount with AF coupler and lens information contacts SMC Pentax F l
13. of a flash or tripod is recommend ed to avoid camera shake See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings 250 CENTIC PANEL AND VIEW FINDER WARNINGS The subject is out of the metering range of the Programmed AE modes The correct ers oo exposure cannot be obtained using the current settings The subject is out of the shutter speed aperture coupling range or the metering range in the Shutter Priority AE mode The correct exposure cannot be obtained using the current settings In the former case change the shutter speed to obtain the correct exposure in the latter case the indicators will keep blinking even if the shutter speed is changed The subject is out of the shutter speed aperture coupling range or the metering range in the Aperture Priority AE mode The correct exposure cannot be obtained using the current settings In the former case change the aperture to obtain the correct exposure In the latter case the indicators will keep blinking even if the aperture is changed The subject is out of the Metered Manual mode s correct exposure range Change the shutter speed and or the aperture until only one solidly lit indicator remains this indicates correct exposure is possible The subject is out of the Metered Manual mode s metering range The indicators will keep blinking even if the shutter speed and or the aperture are changed The correct exposure cannot be obtained using the current settings MIT D T RM
14. 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 accredited repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manu facturer Always obtain a quotation of the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U S A U K or Canada The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy 65e NOMENCLATURE Film chamber p Rewind shaft Shutter curtains p Flash ready lamp Eyecup F D Diopter adjustment slide D Viewfinder eyepiece Q Viewfinder accessory groove D Exposure mode clear button B Exposure memory lock button O Film information window O Pressure plate O Back cover 9 Back cover release pin Take up spool D Film loading mark Sprocket Rewind switch e Rewind button amp Tripod socket Cordless contacts Bottom cover D DX information pins 660 AM ce 25 A E e d t LE PLANE aS i CLAPHAM JUNCTION f H H gt r4 t H E i 2 amp J if 5 X ps ES y T ap q E E et ETM In ez md
15. recommended amp 5e ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES Read this section even if the lens is already mounted on the camera e Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap The Body Mount Cap F and the Lens Mount Cap K are available as options 1 Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot on the lens see and G place the lens onto the camera s lens mount and turn it clockwise until the lens locks with a click When mounting the lens by touch under dim light method 8 is recommended To remove the lens cap press in the tabs on both sides To remove the lens turn it counterclockwise while pressing the lens release lever toward the camera body QN Attach the front and rear lens caps on the detached lens to protect it from dust and scratches The lens should be set down with the front lens side down as illustrated If a Pentax A or M lens is mounted directly onto the camera it can be used only in the manual focus mode page 34 It can also be used as an auto focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1 7X optional Old Screw mount Takumar lenses can be used with the Mount Adapter K optional However focusing must be made using the viewfinder s matte area Do not damage or stain the lens information contacts or the AF coupler on the mount surfaces of the camera and the lens If this occurs wipe them gently with a clean dry cloth MAIN SWITCH SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND CONTROL SWITCHES
16. subject is correctly exposed Once the 1 Move in to capture the main subject a person s face shutter is released the memory is canceled for example in full frame in the viewfinder and then press the exposure memory lock button ML to Precaution memorize the exposure data The viewfinder e if the ML button is pressed while the camera is in the indicators will blink rapidly to indicate the function Metered Manual mode the shutter speed indicator in is operating the viewfinder locks and starts blinking e 48 SELF TIMER Take advantage of the seif timer when you wish to be in e The exposure frame self timer counter on the CENTIC your own photograph panel counts down the delay time from 12 seconds to shutter release Set the self timer by sliding the select switch to the UP e To cancel the self timer operation turn the main or DOWN position while holding the mode drive switch at switch off the DRIVE position The mark on the CENTIC panel e The self timer cannot be used in combination with will light up After focusing on the subject press the the bulb setting shutter release button This delays the shutter release for approximately 12 seconds Since your eye isn t covering the viewfinder when you use the self timer light entering the eyepiece can cause exposure errors underexposing the sub ject in the AE modes To prevent such errors re move the Hot Shoe Cover F from the hot shoe and insert it inside th
17. t function if they get too cold In cold weather carry your camera under your coat or jacket to keep the batteries warm The temperatures at which this camera should function properly are approx 50 10 C Sudden changes in temperature will often cause moisture to condense inside or outside your camera This is a possible source of rust which may be extremely harmful to the mechanism Furthermore if the camera is taken from a warm temperature to a sub freezing one further damage may result from the formation of icelets Thus sudden temperature changes should be avoided as much as possible As a guide a temperature change of 10 C should be allowed to take place gradually over a period of at least 30 minutes If this is not possible keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change Vibration experienced when you are traveling in a car plane or ship can cause screws to loosen To minimize this problem use foam rubber padding about one inch thick to line the buttom of your camera bag When mounting your camera on a tripod make sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5 5mm which is the depth of your camera s tripod socket If you use a longer screw you will possibly puncture the tripod socket after which the camera will not function properly Precautions on CENTIC Panel s LCD Display e In temperatures over approximately 60 C the CENTIC panel s LCD display
18. viewed clearly Adjust the diopter to your eyesight before using the camera To adjust the diopter point the camera to a bright area without focusing Move the diopter adjustment slide sideways until you can find a point where the focus frame at the center of the viewfinder can be seen most clearly The diopter adjustment range is between 1 5 and 1 5 diopters e SMC Diopter Correction Lenses M are also available as options DRIVE MODE AND FOCUSING MODE Drive Modes To set a drive mode slide the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while pressing the mode drive switch to the DRIVE position until the mark representing the desired mode appears on the CENTIC panel If the select switch is held at one position the marks will change continuously i9 Self timer mark see page 49 Bl Single advance When you press the shutter release button the motor drive advances the film to the next frame and stops m Consecutive advance As long as you hold the shutter release button down the motor drive keeps advancing the film at a speed of approx 1 8 frames per second Focusing Modes Auto Focus AF Modes Q AFSINGLE Focusing continues until the subject is captured in focus The shutter can then be released AF SERVO if the subject moves the camera continues focusing on it The shutter can be released anytime even if the subject is not in focus Manual Focus Mode O MANUAL Push up the focus mode switch whil
19. with this camera Please refer to the section about the specific mode you want to use before going on to page 3 OHNE 2 e After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to your eyesight insert the Eyecup F into the accessory groove page 28 Pa OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS 1 Set the desired exposure mode by 2 Set the focus mode switch at the 3 Position the subject within the sliding the select switch to the UP SINGLE position page 29 viewfinder s focus frame J or DOWN position while holding When you press the shutter f the green in focus signal O the mode drive switch at the release button halfway down at the bottom of the viewfinder MODE position pages 7 amp 14 the auto focusing mechanism is lights up when you press the 25 activated and the lens starts shutter release button halfway moving pages 3035 down the subject is in focus pages 307 35 e After shooting the designated number of frames rewind the film into its cartridge and take it to a photo service for development as soon as possible pages 36 amp 37 PREPARATIONS e4 INSERTING BATTERY Lithium Battery Grip This camera comes equipped with the standard Lithium Battery Grip For this grip use one 6V lithium battery National Panasonic BR P2pp Duracell DL 223A Eveready EL2CR5 or Sanyo 2CR5 e When you change batteries the CENTIC Central Information Cluster LCD display panel will be activated and a
20. 00 second e When using a general clip on type flash unit the aperture must be set manually with the lens aperture ring accord ing to the ISO speed of the film in use the distance to the subject and the flash s guide number See the operating manual of the flash unit concerned INFRARED INDEX In infrared photography when using infrared film and an R2 or 02 filter you need to adjust the focusing to compensate for infrared rays which are different from the visible rays of normal photography As illustrated at left memorize the subject s distance indicated on the lens distance scale after focusing then turn the focusing ring to align that distance setting with the red infrared index before shooting See the film s instructions for exposure settings e Be sure to set the focus mode switch at the MANUAL position before turning the focusing ring manually 53e DEPTH OF FIELD With 50mm f 1 4 lens Camera to subject distance m Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum The depth of field increases as the aperture becomes focusing point of the subject in which the elements at smaller as the focal length of the lens becomes shorter different distances are in focus and as the subject is positioned farther away By changing apertures you can control the depth of field and create different visual effects As illustrated in the examples at right using f 1 4 and Camera to subject distance f 2
21. 2 settings the in focus range can be confirmed by the depth of field scale on the lens Some zoom lenses do not have a depth of field scale due to mechanical reasons 227 364623214 T Depth of field Table SMC Pentax F 50mm Lens unit meter Distance scala f 1 4 t 2 28 1 4 f 5 6 t 8 11 f 16 t 22 0 448 0 446 0 445 0 443 0 440 0 436 0 431 0 423 0 414 0 45m 0 453 0 454 0 455 0457 0 460 0 465 0 471 0 481 0 493 0 497 0 495 70 494 0 491 0 487 0 482 0 476 0 466 0 454 0 5m 0 503 0 505 0 507 0 509 0513 0 519 0 527 0 540 0 557 io 0 595 0 593 0 590 0 586 0 581 0 573 0 564 0 549 0 532 En 0 605 0 607 0 610 0 615 0 621 0 630 0 642 0 663 0 691 Us 0 791 0 787 0 781 0 774 0 764 0 749 0 732 0 705 0 675 Sm 0 810 0814 0 820 0828 0 840 0 859 0 883 0 927 0 987 0 985 0 978 0 970 0 958 0 942 0 919 0 892 0 851 0 806 Om 4 016 1 023 1 032 1 046 1 066 1 098 1 140 1 218 1 328 1 464 1 449 1 430 1 402 1 366 1 316 1 259 1 174 1 086 1 5m 1538 1 555 1 578 1613 1 664 1 746 1 861 2 093 2 462 1 935 1 908 1 874 1 825 1 764 1 679 1 584 1 449 1 314 20m 2070 2 101 2444 er eh 2312 2 478 2 724 3 265 4 298 2 853 2 794 2 719 2 615 2 487 2 318 2 137 1 892 1 665 3 0m 3 164 3 239 3 346 3521 3785 4 265 5 073 7 426 16 883 8 488 7 973 7 375 6 631 5 846 4 966 4 181 3 313 2 655 10 0m 12471 13421
22. Flash 1 Remove the camera s hot shoe cover and attach the flash unit 2 Set the flash mode to TTL Auto or Programmed Auto 3 Turn the flash s main switch on 4 The completion of the flash charging operation can be confirmed by checking the flash unit s flash ready indicator as well as the flash ready indicator 5 in the viewfinder and the flash sync speed display on the CENTIC panei both of which are turned on when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down The indications for the RTF are slightly different e When the exposure meter s timer goes off the 5 and flash sync shutter speed indicators also switch off e For this camera please take advantage of the new AF400FTZ dedicated auto zoom flash which possesses the many capabilities shown at right e44 Functions of RTF and Dedicated Auto Flash Units e When using an old type flash unit AF 160S or AF200S use the lens aperture ring to select the desired f number e The red flash ready indicator located to the left of the viewfinder eyepiece lights up when the flash is fully charged e The flash unit may not discharge if the subject is too bright to require a flash e 5 AF200SA AF240Z and AF160SA apply TTL Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit the camera s metering circuits automatically control the flash output for a proper exposure by measuring the incoming light reflected off the film plane Since this syste
23. Mirror Film advance rewind Exposure control Exposure compensation Exposure memory lock Built in flash Flash sync Power source Low battery warning Back cover Dimensions weight Standard accessories Electronically controlled type 12 sec delay time Start by shutter release button Operation confirmation by LED indicator PCV sound and CENTIC panel Cancellation by exposure mode ciear button or main switch off Swing up type instant return mirror with AF secondary mirror Auto wind rewind and auto rewind stop by built in wind motor Consecutive or single advance mode Approx 1 8 frame per second advance speed TTL center weighted averaged area metering by GPD cell Metering range from EV 1 to EV 20 at ISO 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens EV 4 to EV 4 in 1 2 steps By exposure memory lock ML button Parallel controlled retractable TTL Auto Flash RTF with AF Spotbeam Projector Guide number 14 1SO 100 in meters Covers angle of view for 35mm wide angle lens Via hot shoe with X contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes One 6V lithium battery pack for standard Lithium Battery Grip or four 1 5V AA size alkaline batteries for optional AA size Battery Grip By blinking battery warning mark in CENTIC panel and blinking viewfinder LED under standard voltage supply Interchangeable for accepting Data Back F or Interval Data Back F 157 W x 99 H x 63 5 D mm 6 1 x 3 9 x
24. NE i y p When the exposure memory lock is in use the viewfinder indicators blink to confirm it The low battery level is warned by blin king indications e All warnings are given by blinking the indicators on the CENTIC panel and in the viewfinder The out of metering range warning means the subjects is too bright or too dark to be measured with the camera s built in exposure meter e The out of coupling range warning means the current combination of shutter speed and aperture cannot be used even if it is within the metering range e See page 38 for the metering and coupling ranges e The symbol in the table at left indicates blinking How to photograph a subject in the out of metering range e If the subject is too bright use ND filters available commercially e f the subject is too dark you will have to use a flash or other lighting equipment 270 EYECUP F AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Eyecup F The Eyecup F is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove To use the diopter adjustment slide or attach the view finder cap standard and an optional viewfinder accessory such as the Magnifier F remove the Eyecup F by pushing up its sides as in the illustration The Eyecup F cannot be used in combination with an optional viewfinder accessory such as a diopter correction lens e 28 Diopter Adjustment Mechanism Unless the diopter is correctly adjusted the viewfinder image cannot be
25. RTURE PRIORITY AE When you select the Aperture Priority AE mode the CENTIC panel confirms it by activating its AUTO 4 and F indicators If the camera is set at any other mode use the mode drive switch and the select switch to set this mode MODE XQ O KXQ O i 2 When you press the shutter release button halfway Aperture Priority AE Mode Warnings down A and a shutter speed will appear in the When the subject is too bright or too dark the viewfinder viewfinder while the CENTIC panel indicates and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you Turn the the shutter speed aperture ring either to a smaller f number toward f 1 4 etc or to a larger one toward f 22 etc until the indicators stop blinking When the selected shutter speed is 1 30 second or slower shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder the use of a flash or tripod is recommend ed to avoid camera shake See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings 230 SHOOTING IN THE METERED MANUAL MODE Blinking indicator Toward overexposure Shutter speed e Toward underexposure Blinking indicator Metered Manual Mode 1 When you press the shutter release button halfway To obtain the correct exposure in this mode set a shutter down the viewfinder displays M and a shutter speed and an aperture according to the exposure meter s speed If as illustrated above two indicators one reading it is also possibl
26. al and nothing to worry about e With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh AA size alkaline batteries approximately 55 rolls of 24 exposure film can be exposed under the experimental conditions of the Pentax laboratory 59 e TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated precision instrument built to give long lasting reliable service It will serve you well if you treat it right with proper handling and reasonable care The major cause of damage are 1 Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects which can damage the camera in many ways 2 Water damage particularly if the camera is submerged in salt water Your camera is not water proof It must be protected from salt breeze salt spray at the beach splashing of any kind and shielded from the rain If your camera does get soaked wipe it dry immediately and rush it to a Pentax service center e 60 Dirt and sand can cause serious damage to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep it operating properly To remove dirt and dust you need lens cleaning fluid lens cleaning tissues bulb type ear syringe camel s hair brush etc Never use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol Humidity and temperature extremes should be avoided Keep your camera out of direct sunlight car trunks and glove compartments Shooting outdoors in winter presents problem since batteries won
27. auto matically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject s brightness making it easy to accomplish even complicated daylight flash synchronization See the operating manual of the AF400FTZ for more detailed information e With a conventional dedicated flash unit AF400T AF280T AF200T and AFO80C a flash sync speed of 1 100 second and an aperture of f 4 f 8 for AFO80C are set as soon as the flash is fully charged at ISO 100 However these units are not recommended for daylight flash sync photography With zoom lens whose maximum aperture changes from f 3 5 to f 4 5 for example according to the focal length the f number indication e g f 4 ISO 100 may start blinking to indicate that exposure is out of the coupling range depending on the focal length selected Be aware that this might result in underexposed images with the current settings For Aperture Priority AE and Metered Manual modes e Select the desired f number using the lens aperture ring e The fiash sync speed of 1 100 second is set as soon as the flash is fully charged e 46 Programmed Auto Flash Mode For Programmed AE and Shutter Priority AE Modes Set the flash s mode switch at one of the AUTO red green or yellow positions for dedicated flash units such as the AF400T AF280T AF200T and AF200SA e A combination of a flash sync speed of 1 100 second and a lens aperture is selected as soon as the flash is fully charged as ind
28. e Eyecup F A L cem em e mA c e If the main switch is set at the position self timer operation is indicated not only by the LED self timer indicator but also a PCV tone For the final two seconds before the shutter release the indicator blinks and the PCV tone changes to a short intermittent beep e a il 490 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION PROGRAM BON 050 gt er F56 s i To use the exposu compensation feature set the desired compensation value by sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while holding the ISO exposure compensation switch at the EF position The exposure value can be adjusted in the range between 4 EV and 4 EV in 1 2 steps The exposure compensation system is used to change The exposure compensation mark EF on the CENTIC the basic exposure value or to intentionally under or panel blinks while the exposure compensation is being overexpose the subject in the AE modes used When you press the shutter release button halfway down the EF indicator in the viewfinder blinks Be sure to reset the value to 0 0 by pushing the exposure Sample Subjects Compensation Value mode clear button as soon as you finish using the feature e Back lit subjects e Exposure compensation can also be used in combination e Landscapes with a large with the TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash amount of blue sky Approx 1 to 3 5 EV mode e Person s on the snow e In th
29. e Metered Manual mode it is easier to change the e Person s with the sky shutter speed or aperture after obtaining the correct in background exposure e Subjects with dark background a UP position 9 v DOWN position e Subjects on stage e Night scenes Approx 1 to 3 5V 4 0 oe 00 Displayed in 1 2 steps e 50 B BULB AND 100 1 100 SEC SETTINGS Select the B bulb or 100 1 100 sec setting by sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while holding the mode drive switch at the MODE position The appropriate indicator will appear on the CENTIC panel When you press the shutter release button halfway down the indicator M will appear in the viewfinder Using the B Bulb Setting Use this setting for long time exposures of subjects such as fireworks and night scenes The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down When using the bulb setting stabilize the camera with a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F with a lock mechanism to the camera s release socket as illustrated e 52 e With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh AA size alkaline batteries a long time exposure of approxi mately 7 hours is possible under normal temperatures Using the 100 1 100 sec Setting This setting is used for flash photography using a general clip on type flash unit with a fixed shutter speed of 1 1
30. e pressing the manual focus button Focusing can be done manually with the assistance of the Fl Focus Indication system 29 e FOCUSING Auto Focus Modes AF SINGLE and AF SERVO Position the subject at the focus frame at the viewfinder s center Press the shutter release button halfway down If the green in focus indicator at the bottom of the viewfinder lights up the subject is in focus and Focus frame you can release the shutter When the main switch is set at the position the correct focus is also confirmed by a PCV tone Matte area e With F series zoom lenses the image size can be adjusted by turning the zooming ring of the lens e Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of the lens as it rotates during auto focusing Focus indicators The in focus signal The subject is in focus and the picture can be taken Out of focusing range warning You can focus by pointing the camera at a brighter area of the subject If it still will not focus see page 33 on Difficult Subjects for auto focusing In dark locations the use of a flash is recommended The subject is too close for auto focusing so move back The macro setting of the F series zoom lens is being used Out of focus because the subject is too close so move back Out of focus because the subject is too far away so move forward Solid green signal whats 4 Blinking red signals e 30
31. e thin solid lines and thin dotted lines on both sides of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with different maximum and minimum apertures are used or when the ISO film speed is changed As the aperture range of the Jens f 1 4 1 22 changes the limits of the metering range change as well Metering Range and Shutter Speed Aperture Coupling Range Metering range refers to the range of subject illumination within which the built in exposure meter can operate to control an exposure The shutter speed aperture coupling range is a part of the metering range within which possible combinations of shutter speed and aperture values for proper exposure control can be found For example the metering range for a 50mm f 1 4 standard lens with ISO 100 film is from EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec to EV 20 f 22 1 2000 sec As the ISO film speed changes the metering range changes as well The thin slanted red lines in the diagram at left indicate the change in metering ranges in relation to ISO film speed The inside of the center frame represents the meter and shutter speed aperture coupling range EV Exposure Value EV represents the brightness of the subject and is indicated by a number 39 e APPLICATIONS e 40 USING A BUILT IN FLASH RTF This camera is equipped with a built in Retractable TTL Auto Flash RTF unit The RTF is ideal for use in dark locations where the auto focus system does not work and for flas
32. e to intentionally over or under solidly lit and another blinking appear at the same expose the subject for a special visual effect or a photo time it indicates an incorrect exposure If this occurs graphic theme adjust either the shutter speed or the aperture so that only one solidly lit indicator remains This indicates When the Metered Manual mode is selected the CENTIC that the exposure is correct panel confirms it by activating its MAN gt shutter speed and gt aperture indicators If the camera is set 2 To determine the shutter speed first at any other mode use the mode drive and select Turn the lens aperture ring one way or the other until switches to set this mode only one solidly lit indicator remains in the view finder If the correct exposure cannot be obtained this way reset the shutter speed e 24 3 To determine the aperture first Metered Manual Mode Warnings Slide the select switch to the UP or DOWN position When the subject is too bright or too dark the viewfinder until only one solidly lit indicator remains in the indicators blink to warn you Turn the aperture ring viewfinder If the correct exposure cannot be obtained either to a smaller f number toward f 1 4 etc or to in this way reset the aperture a larger f number toward f 22 etc until the indicators stop blinking When the selected shutter speed is 1 30 second or slower shown by the orange indicators in the viewfinder the use
33. enses K and KA mount lenses with maximum aperture of f 5 6 or faster usable in Focus Indication mode and also ones with maximum aperture of f 2 8 or faster usable in AF mode through aid of AF Adapter 1 7 X AF SINGLE AF SERVO and MANUAL focus modes Focusing system Pentax TTL phase matching auto focus system Usable illumination range from EV 2 to EV 18 at ISO 100 Focusing response approx 0 3 sec from infinity to minimum focus distance 0 7m using SMC Pentax F 35 70mm zoom lens Effective range of AF Spotbeam Projector 1 to 4 meters Pentaprism with diopter adjustment mechanism 92 field of view 0 81 magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity Diopter adjustment ranges from 1 5 to 1 5 Diopters Interchangeable Clear Bright Matte focusing screens Focus information in focus front focus and back focus signals Exposure information Programmed AE Aperture Priority Shutter Priority AE Metered Manual shutter speed exposure compensation and flash readiness flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash Programmed AE Program Action Program Depth Normal Program Wide Tele Standard Aperture Priority Shutter Priority AE Metered Manual Bulb X sync shutter speed Bulb ISO film speed manual ISO override exposure compensation exposure compensation aperture value film wind rewind motor drive mode battery warning self timer DX coded film and exposure frame self timer counter Self timer
34. film loaded mark e if the film is exposed for a greater number of frames than designated on the film cartridge the extra frames may be cut off at the developing laboratory 37e PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM AND METERING RANGE Out of Metering Range a d 1 3 1 lz og aa EM W Wide Standard Tele EM LILA Y RR m MAMMA VV Wy V V V V V V ls V VL MTT PS II UM Progrim Action SORS SISSE SUE AA UNI 1 E aW EB LORI LEN CE CE CTETUR EE ACTAE ACTED ACRRENI V V V V Y g A amp 250 500 1000 2000 Out of Shutter Speed Metering Sensitivity Distribution with EV 10 at center Out of Metering Ra At ISO 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens e 38 Programmed AE Diagram This camera has three Programmed AE modes Normal Program Program Action and Program Depth The thick solid lines of the diagram at left represent the shift in the combination of shutter speeds and apertures This combination can be shifted up to the maximum aperture of the lens in use the combination of an f 2 8 lens is indicated by a red dotted line as an example In the Normal Program mode the combination is automatically shifted to a program for one of three sub modes Wide Standard and Tele depending on the lens in use The Program Action mode is programmed to select a high shutter speed The Program Depth mode is programmed to increase the depth of field by selecting a small aperture Th
35. h photography Even when photographing a person under the shade of a tree or in a dark location during the daytime the RTF can be used as a fill in flash in the Programmed AE mode for daylight flash sync photography e Guide Number 14 ISO 100 m e Usable Lenses 35mm to 210mm excluding Macro 100mm e Recycle Time Approximately 3 seconds using a 6V lithium battery 9 Effective Flash Range Approximately 1m to 5m ISO 100 f 2 8 e Usable Films ISO 25 to 400 1 When the flash pop up button is pushed the RTF swings up and forward and starts charging After use push it back down into the housing Battery Life Battery 6V Lithium AA Size Battery Alkaline Batteries Number of Rolls 24 exposure film Approx 25 30 Approx 20 When the RTF is used for 50 of the exposures taken PROGRAM NORMAL Effective Flash Ranges of the Program Flash System ruv B il sl ES Se cr LI Li 6 7 8 9g 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17EV 2 When the RTF is fully charged the red flash ready The chart above shows the RTF s effective flash ranges in indicator next to the viewfinder eyepiece inside the Program Flash system for lenses with a maximum Eyecup F lights up to confirm it aperture of f 2 8 or larger For lenses with a smaller 3 If the lens aperture ring is set at the A position for maximum aperture f 4 for example the range is the selected exposure mode e g the Programmed AE extended another
36. he camera and your body on a tree building or table When using a slow shutter speed or a telephone lens the use of a tripod and the Cable Switch F is recommended 310 FOCUS LOCK 3 q 90t17 THE Puma mnn aum m e p Be careful if the shutter is released at this moment the subjects will be out of focus The background will be in focus instead If the subject is not positioned in the focus frame at the center of the viewfinder use the focus lock by following the procedures described at right The focus lock can be used only in the AF SINGLE mode e 32 Position the subject in the focus frame at the center of the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway down The green in focus signal O and the PCV tone confirm that the subject is in focus While you hold the shutter release button halfway down recompose the image to your liking and release the shutter As long as you hold the shutter release button halfway down and the green in focus signal is on the focus remains locked When you remove your finger it is unlocked This procedure can be repeated any number of times Difficult Subjects for Auto Focusing This camera s auto focusing system is extremely precise and highly sophisticated yet there are certain types of subjects due to their brightness contrast shape and size that make focusing very difficult For these situations use the focus lock or manual f
37. hots with a background setting buildings landscapes etc or taking close ups Exposure Mode Clear Button Pushing this button instantly resets all the current settings exposure mode drive mode exposure compensation etc to the settings described below Exposure Lens at A setting Normal Mode Program A ny ee Pn RB DS AL ERRATNUEER Lens at any f number Aperture Priority AE LA M Drive Mode Single Advance A EP L Exposure Compensation gt 0 0 19e SHOOTING IN THE SHUTTER PRIORITY AE MODE Shutter Priority AE Mode 2 To select a faster shutter speed slide the select switch Once the desired shutter speed is set the camera to the UP position Slide it to the DOWN position to automatically selects an appropriate aperture according select a slower shutter speed One push moves the to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for shutter speed to the next setting and the speed is a perfect exposure Use this mode to capture a fast shifted continuously if the select switch is held at moving subject as in sports as weil as for taking one position ordinary snapshots 1 When you select the Shutter Priority AE mode the CENTIC panel confirms it by displaying AUTO 4 and the shutter speed selected f any other indicator on the panel lights up use the mode drive switch and the select switch to set this mode e 20 AUTO nri
38. icated in the chart below at ISO 100 AF400T arzeor AF200T Red Faws m 5m sss ves 90 AF2005A f 4 at ISO 100 For Aperture Priority AE and Metered Manual Modes e Set the flash s mode switch at one of the AUTO red green or yellow positions e Set the same f number on the lens as the one indicated by the flash s exposure scale e The flash sync speed of 1 100 second is set as soon as the flash is fully charged Common Functions of TTL Auto Flash and Programmed Auto Flash Modes In the Metered Manual mode slow shutter speed synchronization can be used by selecting a shutter speed between 1 60 second and one second The shutter speed can be selected by sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position until the desired speed appears on the CENTIC panel e When the shutter speed is set between 1 2000 second and 1 125 second it is switched to the flash sync speed of 1 100 second when the flash is fully charged Flash Confirmation Signal 5 When a proper flash exposure is made in the TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode while the camera is set in an AE or Metered Manual mode the flash ready indicator in the viewfinder confirms it right after the discharge either by disappearing for a moment and coming back on again or by blinking The AF200SA does not have the flash confirmation signal function Precautions for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units e When using a fla
39. if the switch is held at the position The selected mode is indicated on the CENTIC panel each time the mode is shifted The chart at right indicates how the CENTIC panel indicators shift Setting a Shutter Speed in the Shutter Priority AE and Metered Manual modes the desired shutter speed can be selected by sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position One push of the switch changes the shutter speed to the next setting and the shutter speed can be changed continuously if the switch is held at one position The changes are indicated on the CENTIC panel The indication stops at 2000 1 2000 sec for the UP position and at 1 1 sec for the DOWN position With the aperture ring set at A Up position Down position F Program Action t l F Wide Standard Tele l we t8 1 gt eSt F Program Depth Shutter Priority AE With the aperture set at any f number except A Up position Down position AUTD ae gt 250 gt F i rf 1 l th Aperture Priority AE Metered Manual 100 fixed at 1 100 sec TH MAN BA aU e E e i AU I bulb I Bulb 15e SHOOTING IN THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at A Programmed AE modes Program Action Normal Program Program Depth Shutter Priority AE mode e The exposure modes mentioned above can be used only in combination with SMC Pentax F or
40. ill be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities e 64 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 manu facturer 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 con siderable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in importing and re exporting photographic equipment 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 warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manu facturer s representatives in that country Notwith standing this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer wil 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
41. ine of operations Inserting battery A edv REO PE E Attaching and removing lenses Main switch shutter release button and control switches eene CENTIC display panel reese Viewfinder display eene eere nete Usable film eere nnne rennen nnne nnn nnns Film loading eene nene nter nennt Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax F lens 1 eene nennen nennen nea Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Shooting in the Shutter Priority AE mode Shooting in the Aperture Priority AE mode Shooting in the Metered Manual mode CENTIC panel and viewfinder warnings Eyecup F and diopter adjustment Drive mode and focusing mode e Focusing AF SINGLE AF SERVO Focus lock ener nenne nnn nnne nenne nnne nnn tnnt nennen nna Manual focusing enne nnne Unloading film oooconcccnnrnnnonacononccnonannoconaarnronnanasonecso TABLE OF CONTENTS Programmed AE diagram and metering range 20 38 39 Using a built in flash RTF e 40 42 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 447 45 TTL Auto Flash and Programmed Auto Flash modes eere tnnt 46 47 Exposure memory lock ener
42. ithin the distance of 1m when a 35mm wide angle is mounted so do not use the RTF in such cases e Be aware that photographing a person straight on from the front using a flash beyond a distance of 3m may cause the red eye phenomenon produced when light reflects off the retinas This can be avoided by directing the subject s gaze away from the camera e42 AF Spotbeam Projector When using the RTF in a dark location the AF spotbeam projector automatically emits an infrared beam to assist the auto focus system The spotbeam projector can also be used in dim locations where the auto focus system may not work effectively The AF spotbeam projector can be used only when the focus mode switch is set at the SINGLE position It will not work at any other position e The AF spotbeam projector s effective range is approximately 1m to 4m If flash illumination is unneces sary push down the RTF unit after the AF system captures the subject in focus The AF spotbeam projector does not operate for bright subjects e If the gt 4 indication appears auto focusing is impossible See pages 33 to 35 e When the AF400FTZ s AF spotbeam projector is used the AF spotbeam projector built into the camera does not operate USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS If the camera is set in an AE automatic exposure mode or the Metered Manual mode a Pentax dedicated auto flash unit can be used anytime How to Use an Accessory
43. lf its indicators and the flash ready indicator jo AS ah gt BBB8B 3 358 8 OBAMA O86 of the RTF will light up 1 2 Remove the grip by turning its mounting screw counterclockwise with a coin Position the lithium battery properly by matching its polarity marks and with those inside the grip then mount the grip at the original position The old battery can easily be removed by pulling the band insert BR P2pp and DL 223A within the inner frame of the battery chamber as shown above AA size Battery Grip e EK 3 As illustrated the CENTIC panel shows the selected As illustrated the AA Battery Grip optional can be exposure mode If the panel remains inactive or all used with four AA size alkaline batteries of the same its indicators light up the battery is either exhausted type Make sure they are inserted properly or not inserted properly so check it again Battery Warning Mark When the battery weakens the battery warning mark c on the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder indicators will start blinking to inform you of this condition Replace the battery as soon as possible If the battery drops below the required voltage the shutter release button will e AA size manganese batteries are also usable lock automatically and the indicators on the CENTIC However their power supply is limited and use of alkaline panel will all light up batteries is
44. m measures only the light reflected by the subject it ensures accurate exposure control Functions of RTF and Dedicated Auto Flash Units Camera s Functions RTF AF400FTZ AF200SA AF240Z AF160SA AF200S AF160S When flash charging is completed and the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the flash ready indicator 5 appears in the viewfinder and the shutter O O speed 100 1 100 sec appears on the CENTIC panel 60 100 60 100 When using the older models such as the AF160S and AF2005 set an f number using the lens aperture ring With the lens aperture ring locked at the A position the appropriate aperture value is set automatically Successful flash discharge is confirmed by the flash ready indicator 5 in the viewfinder which either turns off briefly and back on again or blinks after exposure Slow shutter speed sync operation under 1 100 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode Built in AF spotbeam projector for assisting auto focusing in dark locations Selection of the leading shutter curtain or trailing shutter curtain sync mode Flash output is automatically controlled by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure TTL Auto Flash TTL AUTO FLASH AND PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODES TTL Auto Flash Mode For Programmed AE and Shutter Priority AE Modes e Like the built in RTF unit the AFAOOF TZ which is designed exclusively for use with this camera
45. me 48 Self timer eere rennen nennen nnn nnne nnne nne nnn natn ennt 49 Exposure compensation eomcccoionconconecnonncnranoncnraananaannasos 50 51 B bulb and 100 1 100 sec settings eee 52 Infrared index e ocomococcnnonenoncanonccnnrocnocanonencanaonnonenrannonanranrraaos 53 Depth of field eee 54 55 interchangeable focusing screens AREA 56 Strap and case sccccsccesserssersssetscnes sceseeneesenessecensreseesensensets 57 Camera s compatibility with Pentax lenses c o 58 Precautions on batteries eee Hem 59 Taking care of your camera 60 61 Precautions on CENTIC panel s LCD display and backup circuits for LCD display 61 Specifications oomoocomnrocerornenennrcaronnoncannnc canon enne 62 63 Warranty policy comcooninnoracanonnnneccnnnonanoncacnarnoconracanonass 64 65 10 BEFORE SHOOTING 1 Remove the battery 2 Attach a Pentax F lens 3 Open the back cover 4 Turn the main switch grip and insert a lithium page 6 and load the film on page 7 battery pages 4 amp 5 pages 11 13 Since this camera is an auto focus camera taking pictures with it is extremely simple However it will not operate properly f you set it up or handle it incorrectly Perform the following operations referring to the pages listed before you begin taking pictures There are also many ways to shoot photographs
46. mode in combination F series lenses no matter what position the focus mode with the AF Adapter 1 7 X See the AF Adapter 1 7X s Switch is set to operating manual for more detailed information Matte screen focusing can be done in the viewfinder Can be used only in the stop down metering area excluding its central portion regardless of the focus indication When the Takumar lens is used the focus indicator does not work e 58 PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES e Always handle batteries properly Incorrect handling or use may result in leakage heat generation and explosion Always check the batteries polarity markings when inserting them e When replacing batteries do not mix battery brands and types or old batteries with new ones e When you will not be using the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries from it Old batteries are apt to leak and can cause damage to the battery compartment e Never try to break recharge or throw used batteries into a fire they can explode Keep the batteries warm in cold locations to ensure astable power supply and to prevent camera malfunctions Carry a spare set of new batteries during trips and when photographing outdoors e When keeping the camera in a bag or case be sure to turn the main switch off to avoid accidental shutter releases and unnecessary battery consumption e When the RTF is used continuously the lithium battery may become slightly warm This is natur
47. oad film in a shady spot or shield it from direct sunlight with your body 1 Open the camera s back cover by sliding down the back cover release lever while depressing the back cover lock button 2 A film cartridge can be easily inserted by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first The DX information pins s are gt very y import rtant t for stains dirt and dust Po p oo T Es 1 i41 IE tr Jl 2 HE o lom mu Film leader Q Film chamber DX information pins O Guide rails O Sprocket teeth O Film loading mark 11e 3 As illustrated pull the film leader out until its end aligns with the film loading mark of the camera body e Do not leave the film slack f the film leader is sharply bent straighten it or cut it out before loading e1 4 Close the back cover as illustrated 6 Film advance automatically stops when the exposure 5 Turn the main switch on The shutter automatically counter reaches the first frame and the CENTIC releases to advance the film to the first frame panel appears as it does above The filmAoaded mark lights up and the film advance and end of film marks blink each time the film is e The type of film loaded in the camera can be checked advanced to the next frame in the film information window e The film is advanced to the first frame even if the back is closed after the main switch is turned on If the filmJoaded film ad
48. ocusing or take advantage of the built in RTF Retractable TTL Auto Flash in dark locations e Extremely low contrast subjects little difference between the bright and dark areas such as a white wall e Extremely dark subjects e Extremely fast moving subjects e Subjects with only horizontal lines e Subjects with detailed and or complex patterns e Subjects positioned against harsh reflected light strong backlight or an extremely bright background e Subjects composed of elements both near and far within the focus frame N bil gt E H c ees OO A 4 1 EACH e A Accessories Not Usable in Auto Focusing The following accessories cannot be used in the auto focus mode or the FI Focus Indication system Use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing e Special effect filters magic image attachments or stereo adapters e Linear polarizing filters because this camera has a half mirror Use the circular polarizing filters e Extension Tubes and Auto Bellows 33e MANUAL FOCUSING When using existing Pentax A and M series lenses 1 Set the focus mode switch to the MANUAL position focusing needs to be done manually with the assistance of 2 As illustrated one or more of the FI signals light up the Fl Focus Indication system The same operations when you press the shutter release button halfway can be applied to the F series lenses if the auto focus down
49. onal use the matte area of the viewfinder for manual focusing e Set the focus mode switch at the MANUAL position e Turn the lens focusing ring to the point where the subject appears most clearly then release the shutter 35 e UNLOADING FILM Be sure to remove the film from the camera in the shade stiis KOA O37 When the film reaches its end the motor drive automati 2 Slide the rewind switch at the bottom of the cally stops winding However do not open the camera s camera toward the direction of an arrow while back cover immediately The exposed film must be depressing the rewind bottun 9 The camera s motor returned to its cartridge before removing it from will start rewinding the film Remove your finger the camera once the motor is activated 3 During rewinding the film advance mark flashes 1 When the film reaches its end the film advance and from left to right When rewinding is completed end of film marks as well as the exposure frame the shutter is released once and the motor stops counter will blink to inform you of the fact The film loaded mark then blinks to inform you that the rewind operation is finished e 36 4 Open the back cover and remove the film by pulling out the bottom of the film cartridge with your finger e Rewind time is approximately 20 seconds for a 24 exposure roll of film e Open the back cover only after confirming completion of the rewind operation by the blinking
50. ring and the strap large clasp in that order The end of the strap may be Small front cover for a camera with a standard lens passed through the inside or outside of the clasp such as the Zoom 35mm 70mm 2 The soft case consists of a front and a back cover Large front cover for a camera with a telephoto zoom which are connected by hooks lens such as the Zoom 70mm 210mm 3 Open up the front cover and place the camera in A back cover for a camera equipped with an accessory the back cover The camera is firmly secured in the data back is also available as an option case by hooking up the back cover s hook with the front cover s fitting 570 CAMERA S COMPATIBILITY WITH PENTAX LENSES Exposure Mode Focusing Mode Priority AE Manual Focus Metered Camera s Functions Auto Focus AF SINGLE AF SERVO Shutter Priority AE Manual With AF Adapter The lenses have the following limitations e The FI Focusing Indication system of the manual e Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger focusing mode indicates the in focus point with an LED can be used with the FI Focus Indication system of indicator in the viewfinder and a PCV piezo ceramic the manual focusing mode vibration tone The camera automatically selects the e Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or larger manual focusing mode for all the lenses other than the can be used in the auto focusing
51. sh unit in the manual sync MS or manual M mode select an f number using the lens aperture ring If the ring is set at the A position a correct exposure cannot be made The functions in the MS and M modes may vary depending on the type of flash used so check the operating manual of the flash in use for details e Multi flash photography in the TTL Auto Flash mode can be done by combining the RTF with the AFAOOFTZ In this case the AF400FTZ attached to the camera s hot shoe has a priority for different functions over the RTF When combining conventional dedicated flash units use the lens aperture ring to select the aperture Be sure to check the flash ready indicator of the attached flash unit before shooting e The TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode can be used even when the camera is set at the 100 1 100 sec or B bulb settings 47e EXPOSURE MEMORY LOCK The exposure memory lock is a mechanism that tempo 2 To extend the exposure memory press the shutter rarily memorizes exposure data measured before a shutter release button halfway down while also pressing release in the AE modes It is very useful when the ML button As long as the shutter release button photographing subjects against strong backlight or when is held at this position the measured exposure data is there is a large extremely bright or dark background kept in memory area Move back recompose the image and release the shutter The
52. vance and end of film marks do not appear on the CENTIC panel the film is not loaded properly Open the back cover and reload the film 13e BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING AN EXPOSURE MODE WITH A PENTAX F LENS Mode drive switch A Hock button Aperture A index Aperture scale Select switch Main switch Setting and Releasing the Auto Lock To set the lens aperture ring to the A Auto position as in the illustration at left align the ring s aperture A index green line with the distance aperture red line index while pressing the A lock button To release the auto lock turn the ring to the desired f number except A while pressing the A lock button Press the aperture auto lock button only when turning the ring from the A position to the largest f number f 22 in this case or vice versa The following exposure modes can be set depending on the position of the aperture ring A setting e Programmed AE Program Action Normal Program Program Depth eShutter Priority AE Any f number Aperture Priority AE e Metered Manual e 100 fixed at 1 100 sec e Bulb Setting an Exposure Mode To set an exposure mode turn the main switch on lt Then slide the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while pressing the mode drive switch to the desired mode position One move of the select switch changes the mode once and the mode is shifted continuously
53. y AE modes and from 1 2000 second 2000 to 1 second 1 for the Shutter Priority AE and Metered Manual modes e F number indication from f 1 2 to f 90 in 1 2 steps e ISO film speed indication from ISO 6 to ISO 6400 in e Exposure compensation indication from 4 to 4 in 1 2 steps Exposure counter indication from O to 99 1 3 steps e8 Normal Program mode Program Tele Program Action mode Program Standard Program mode Program Wide Auto mode Program Depth mode Manual film speed setting mark Manual mode Aperture priority mark Shutter speed priority mark Shutter speed ISO film speed bulb mark F number exposure compensation value Self timer mark xposure trame self timer counter Single film advance mode Consecutive film advance mode End of film mark Film advance mark Film loaded mark Battery warning DX mark DX override warning Exposure compensation mark VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Viewfinder Indications J rod M A P 2000 2 Focus frame indicator Focus indicator front focus in focus and back focus signals Flash ready indicator A flash ready indicator for the built in RTF is located next to the viewfinder eyepiece Metered Manual indicator Shutter Priority AE Aperture Priority AE indicator Programmed AE indicator Shutter speed indicator 2000 for 1 2000 second and 2 for 1 2 second Long Time exposure indicator Exposure compensation indicator 9e
54. you When the selected shutter speed is 1 30 second or slower shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder the use of a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings 170 Normapl Program Mode PROGRAM Ta c50 FS 6 When the Normal Program mode is selected the camera automatically sets one of the sub modes Wide Standard 6 or Tele 091 depending on the focal length of the lens in use The sub mode is also au tomatically Switched when the focal length of the zoom lens changes When the macro setting of a zoom lens is used the Normal Program Tele is automatically set When an SMC Pentax A lens is used the camera auto matically selects the Normal Program Standard mode Normal Program Sub Modes and Lens Focal Lengths Sub mode Focal length of lens Wide Shorter than 40mm Standard Between 40mm and 110mm Tele 4 Longer than 110mm e 18 Program Action Mode PROGRAM INN ALLT F2 6 This mode is programmed to select a relatively high shutter speed making it ideal for action shooting such as sports and wildlife photography It also minimizes camera shake and vibration to prevent blurred images Program Depth Mode PROGRAM bU This mode is programmed to maximize the depth of field Use it for subjects requiring both near and distant elements to be in sharp focus such as portrait s

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