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Asahi Pentax PZ-20 Instruction Manual

1. 4 A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness 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 The Hyper Program Shift and Picture Mode make it easy to produce these effects See pages 40 and 35 Effect of Shutter Speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure ume 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 In contrast choosing a high shutter speed allows a stationary image to be taken of a moving subject A high shutter speed prevents camera shake lt is possible to enhance the motion of a wave or a waterfall by blurring the movement using a slow shutter speed Effect of Aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from an object through the lens controlling how much light strikes the film If the aperture is opened up to increase the amount of light objects in front of and behind an in focus subject will not be focused That is the range of focus depth of field becomes small If the aperture is closed down to reduce the amount of light the depth of field increases ok om i For example if you shoot a person against a lan
2. with ISO 100 film Notes on Pentax Dedicated Accessory Flash Units 1 When using a type D flash unit in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual mode set the aperture on the basis of the calculated aperture with the calculator board on the rear of the flash unit 2 When the built in flash is used in conjunction with a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit the dedicated accessory flash unit has priority function control over the built in flash Ensure that the flash units are fully charged before releasing the shutter Contrast Controi Synch Flash Photography When the camera s built in flash is used in conjunction with the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ twin flash photography contrast control sync flash photography is possible providing a flash output ratio of 1 built in flash 2 accessory flash unit 1 Put the AFSOOFTZ or AF330FTZ in the contrast control sync flash mode 2 Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then shoot e When the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ is used off the camera the effect of contrast control is increased Use an optional Hot Shoe Adapter F two sets with the AF330FTZ and Extension Cord F5P to connect the accessory flash unit to the camera Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur In the Contrast Control Sync flash mode the camera operates in a similar manner as when the leading curtain sync flash mo
3. Even when the camera s Main Switch is set to OFF or the exposure mode is switched the exposure compensation is not canceled 7 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE This camera has a total of three drive modes as shown Types of Drive Modes To the left To the right Multi frame consecutive Self timer with 12 second dela C1 One picture is taken at each press of shutter release button Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down the shutter release button 9 A picture is taken with a 12 second delay Changing the Drive Mode While holding down the Drive Button turn the Select Dial to set the desired mode SNOILVHU3d0 Q39NVAQV lli SNOILVU34O 039NVAOV 1 Consecutive Photography A photo can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down 1 While depressing the Drive Button turn the Select Dial to Consecutive Shooting 1 2 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a photo 6 While the shutter release button is held down photos are shot consecutively e The camera focuses on the subject frame by frame in this mode However the shutter cannot be released unless the camera has confirmed sharp focus 2 Self Timer Mode The Self Timer mode delays the shutter release allowing the photographer to include himself herself in the picture 1 Set the Drive Mode to Self Timer by turning the Select Dial while holding down the Drive But
4. Slow Speed Synch Slow speed sync flash operation works in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode and Shutter Priority Exposure Mode Metered Manual Exposure Mode 1 4 Activate the flash by depressing the flash pop up button Set the camera s exposure mode on manual Select an appropriate shutter speed aperture combination for a correct exposure Focus the lens on the subject and shoot e The step 1 can be followed at any time before advancing to the step 4 Shutter Priority Exposure Mode 1 2 Set the Shutter Priority AE Mode Set the desired shutter speed When the aperture blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel it means that the correct exposure will not be obtained adjusttheshutter speeduntilthe aperture stops blinking 3 Press the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash 4 Take a photograph e Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake T SNOILVH3d0 Q39NVAOV Ili 10 PENTAX FUNCTIONS tions enabling you to revise some of the basic 4 operational features from the original settings to adjust them to your needs SNOILVH3d40 039NVAGOV ll DU y This camera comes equipped with 5 Pentax Func Setting Pentax Functions Depress the Mode Button and Drive Button simultaneously until the dots disappear on the LCD panel PF is displayed on the LCD panel indicating that the Pentax Function Setting Mode is engaged If the camera is
5. other than the exposure counter indication film speed setting ISO Pentax Function settings and the contents of learning function stored in memory return to the initial settings KD SNOILVHYdJHd f 3 MOUNTING THE LENS 1 2 SNOILVUWdIHd i 1 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap 2 Align the red dots on the camera and the lens as shown Mount the lens on the camera and then turn it fully e The body mount cap is designed to protect the to the right until it locks with a firm click camera against scratches and dust at the factory For storage purposes after purchase use the optional accessory Body Mount Cap K Ensure that the camera s Main Switch is off before mounting the FA zoom lens to prevent the unexpected operation of the zoom lens 2 3 To remove the front lens cap press in the tabs on Removing the Lens both sides in the direction of the arrows To remove the lens turn the lens to the left while e We assume no responsibility or liability for depressing the lens lock release button damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers e The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler Water dirt dust or mold at electrical contacts may often cause damage to the electrical system lf the mounts are dirty or smudged wipe gently with a clean soft and dry cloth e To protect the contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage
6. 7 ISO100 FA28 80mm f 3 5 4 7 Program Line Portrait Program Mode Y sec Xs Ss Bs ds 28 1 7 1 R 15 X X 29 90 BK W 0X ISO100 FA28 80mm f 3 5 4 7 Program Line Program Action Mode Program Line Close up Program Mode B 7 686 S9 10114 1014 55 16 17 B8 19 20 21 EV 5 7 8 9 10 1 133 14 35 16 I 138 8 20 2 EV f 30mm SS Oe N A e w w L 5 Le M co w lisec 30s 155 8s 45 25 is 2 4 B 35 20 60 125 250 00 1000 2000 vsec 30s 15s 8s 545 2 Is 2 4 8 315 BD 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 ISO100 FA28 80mm f 3 5 4 7 ISO100 FA28 80m 1 3 5 4 7 Su3HL0 Ilii SH3HLO ii 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 withoutcost 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 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 defe
7. Manual mode Shifted amount indication of learning function Shifted amount indication of Hyper Program Shift Qc Film status information load advance rewind symbol Gm Battery exhaustion mark Film counter indication 0 99 RTF ready indication blinking slowly Flash recommended display 5 blinking rapidly Inappropriate lens warning Self timer indication R Tv indication 4 Av indication d Red eye reduction flash indication amp Consecutive shooting mode ch Learning func Self Timer Mirror Film Loading Film Wind amp Rewind Exposure Meter Metering Range Exposure Compensation Built in Flash Flash Sync Power Source Battery Exhaustion Warning Pentax Functions Learning Function Back Cover Dimensions amp Weight Supplied Accessories tion mode aM Depth of field Indicator ENS 1 71 Action Indicator Electronicaily controlled type with delay time of 12 sec start by depression of shutter release button audible PCV signal Cancelable after operation Quick return mirror with AF secondary mirror Film advances automatically to 1st frame after the pack 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 2 frames sec continuous mode Auto rewinding starts at end of roll Film rewinding completion of rewinding is displayed on the L
8. Mode Rana ar up Pro rO m Aeron Program 75 ST Close up im 727 gram To the right Z SNOILVHUx3dO0 JISVA li SNOILYY3d0 9ISV8 Portrait Program Mode td 7 OFF This mode is excellent for taking a portrait The telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out of focus background while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group portraits in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth of field To set this mode turn the Select Dial while holding down the Mode Button until the rectangle I superimposes on L e The in focus range depth of field can be increased or reduced with the Select Dial as desired See Hyper Program Shift on page 40 Landscape Program Mode L G J tam d e PEN P UT la sind m s L WA m us This mode ensures that the foreground middle and background are focused sharply throughout the image field making it ideal for landscapes and scenic snapshots To set this mode turn the Select Dial while holding down the Mode Button until the rectangle CO superimposes on a J e The in focus range depth of field can be increased or reduced with the Select Dial as you desire See Hyper Program Shift on page 40 SNOILVU340 2ISV8 SNOILVU340 JISVA ll Action Program Mode X This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a subject in motion It freezes the action and prevents blurred images This mode
9. SNOIiYYJdO Q039NVAGV iil SNOILVU340 GIINVACY ii Shutter Priority AE Mode Turn the aperture ring to A auto When the desired shutter speed is selected the 1 While holding down the Mode Button turn the aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper 2 exposure according to the brightness of the subject This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed e Move the camera s Main Switch to ON Select Dial until A appears on the LCD panel 3 Depress the Tv Av Button so that appears above Tv on the LCD panel indication Selectthe desired shutter speed with the Select Dial At this time a bar will appear underneath the selected shutter speed in the viewfinder indication When the Select Dial is rotated to the right the shutter speed is switched to a faster speed when it is rotated to the left ashutter speed is switchedtoaslowerspeed When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the selected shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel EXPOSURE WARNING If the subject is too bright or dark the selected aperture will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning as shown When the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the aperture indication stops blinking
10. after removal be sure to set the lens down with the mount side facing upward SNOWLVHVdddd 4 USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 5 MAIN SWITCH OPERATION SNOILVUVd3Hd The shutter release button has two positions Depressing it halfway down first position turns on the exposure meter and autofocus mechanism Depressing it fully second position allows you to release the shutter When taking a photograph gently depress the shutter release button to prevent camera shake e To learn where the first position is depress the shutter release button halfway down before loading a roll of film The exposure meter stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position Holding the shutter release button depressed halfway down keeps the exposure meter activated D Not Depressed Fully depressed halfway down depressed first position second position ZEN The camera s Main Switch has three positions PICT Provides 5 Picture Modes including fully au tomatic mode Green Operation Mode when the lens aperture ring is set to A ON Full feature mode All the camera functions except for the Picture Mode are avaitable OFF When the camera is not in use move the camera s Main Switch to this position 6 LOADING FILM Film cartridge Film speed ISO rating e We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar wit
11. and on the LCD panel HYPER PROGRAM SHIFT IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE The Programmed AE mode features Hyper Program Shift Hyper Program Shift lets you change the shutter speed aperture combination while maintaining the same exposure When the Select Dial is rotated to the right the shutter speed shifts to a faster shutter speed setting while the aperture shifts to a larger aperture when it is rotated to the left the shutter speed shifts to a slower shutter speed setting while the aperture shifts to a smaller aperture e When the Hyper Program Shift is executed will light up above the selected shutter speed and aperture indications in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel confirming that the Hyper Program Shift is in use The selection can be also confirmed by a bar underneath the selected shutter speed and aperture in the viewfinder e To cancel the Hyper Program Shift depress the Tv Av Button e Hyper Program Shift works effectively within the shutter speed aperture combination coupling range for correct exposure control Hyper Program Shift is possible in the Programed AE Mode However the bar graph will not be displayed when the Hyper Program Shift is executed in this mode EXPOSURE WARNING With a too bright or dark subject the indicators will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown in the illustration to warn you Use an ND filter if the subject is too bright and a flash if it is too dark 49
12. commended force on the shutter release button will cause e When using a ultra telephoto lens a tripod that i camera shake making the picture blurred heavier than the total weight of the camera an e To reduce camera shake brace your elbows lens is recommended to avoid camera shake against your body or support yourself and the camera against a stable stationary object such as a tree or a wall SNOILVH34d0 9ISVS Il SNOI1VU3d0 9ISVB j 5 SELECTING AN AUTOFOCUS MODE 1 The focus mode switch has two positions as shown in the illustration For autofocus operation set the focus mode switch to AF Focus Modes AF Autofocus When you depress the shutter release button the lens automatically focuses on the subject When the subject is brought into focus the shutter can be released For normal use slide the focus mode Switch to this position MF Manual focus Select this position to focus on a subject manually Set the focus mode switch to MF when a subject is difficult to achieve autofocus See page 45 o e 6 USING THE AUTOFOCUS 2 bo 45 a E Aim the AF frame toward the subject When the subject is in focus while the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the in focus indicator lights up inthe viewfinder with the audible PCV signalindicating focus confirmation Audible PCV signal can be canceled by selecting the silence mode with Pentax Function No 3 See
13. composition depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject e When the camera s Main Switch is turned off the automatic lens retraction system retracts the FA Zoom lens in use to the shortest physical length The focusing ring also turns to the position except Pentax FA zoom 100 300mm and 250 600mm lenses SNOLLVH3dO0 2ISVS SNOILVHU340 21599 ll Using the Manual Zoom Function When the zoom ring is pulled toward the camera body the zooming mode is switched to manual zooming can be operated manually using the same ring When switched to manual zooming FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to the existing Pentax F lenses To set the manual zoom mode pull the zoom ring towards the camera body until the words POWER ZOOM are hidden Turning the 200m ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele position while turning it to the left zooms the lens to the wide angle setting When the lens is zoomed to the desired setting depress the shutter release button fully to take a photograph 4 HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically To ensure optimum results proper camera handling e When taking a photograph at slow shutter speeds Is important of 1 30 or slower or when using a telephoto lens a e When taking a photograph hold your breath and tripod and the optional Cable Switch F are re gently depress the shutter release button Sudden
14. do not appear on the LCD panel The battery has not been inserted The battery polarity is reversed The battery is dead Replace the battery AF trame is not aimed toward the subject The camera cannot focus the subject The camera isin the manua focus MF mode The subject is difficult to autofocus The LED indicator blinks in the viewfinder The camera to subject distance s close or the subject is difficult to autofocus The built in flash does not charge The battery is low The camera s Main Switch is not turned on The camera is too close to the subject Replace the battery i Remedies p 14 i p 10 Wait until charging 1s complete p 73 Turn on the camera s Main Switch p 14 Insert the battery Reinsert the battery properly Clear the Self Timer mode Cancel the Pentax Function Setting Mode p 10 Insert the battery properly Focus on the subject with the AF frame Increase the camera to subject distance ee H Set the focus mode switch to AF Use the focus lock technique or use the matte area in the viewfinder for focusing Use the focus jock technique or use the matte area in the viewfinder for focusing too p 10 Causes Remedies Reference The Green Operation Mode is in use Set an exposure mode other than the Green Operation Mode The Exposure Mode is set to Metered Set an
15. exposure mode other than the Manual Metered Manual Exposure Mode The lens is set at manual zoom mode Push the power zoom ring of the lens forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear The lens Auto Zoom Switch is set at P The camera s focus mode switch is set to Move the camera s focus mode switch to Manual Focus Mode MF AF Symptoms The exposure compensation cannot be set Zoom Clip mode cannot be set The Image Size Tracking Mode cannot be set Set the lens Auto Zoom Switch to A The lens is set at manual zoom mode Push the power zoom ring of the lens forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear The lens Auto Zoom Switch is set at p J Move the lens Auto Zoom Switch to A LM The power zoom does not work The lens is set at manual zoom mode Push the power zoom ring of the lens forward p 25 until the words POWER ZOOM appear While shooting the lens is The camera is in the Image Size Clear the Image Size Tracking Mode p 67 zoomed unexpectedly Tracking Mode The Zoom Effect Mode cannot be The lens is in the manual zoom mode Push the Power Zoom ring of the lens forward set until the words POWER ZOOM appear Sharp picture focus is maintained When the lens is zooming with the power Maintaining a sharp picture focus during a while the lens is zooming zooming function sharp picture focus is power zooming operation can be canceled by maintained while the lens
16. in infrared spot beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions In the Picture Mode Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE Mode even when the flash unit is set to Manual TTL Auto FLash Mode will be set automati cally on the flash unit When the flash is charged and left unused for about 5 min utes the power automatically switches off to save battery power Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit l AF200T AF280T and AF400T The shutter speed varies in the range from 1 100 to 1 30 sec according to the ambient brightness in the TTL Auto mode making daylight sync flash ideal The slowest shutter Speed varies according to the lens focal length However when a lens made before the Pentax A series lens is used or when the Action Program Mode is in use the camera uses the shutter speed of 1 100 sec e When the flash unit is used in the Three Level Auto red green or yellow position mode the aperture is selected as listed in the table below After the flash is fully charged the shutter speed varies in the range from 1 100 to 1 30 sec The Slowest shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length However when a lens made before the Pentax A series lens is used or when the Action Program Mode is in use the camera uses the shutter speed of 1 100 sec azor Fost Aroor Red 528 t i Tr s Yeaw T
17. in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel Depress the shutter release button fully and the flash unit discharges After using flash retract the built in flash by pressing it down into the camera body With ISO100 film Maximum Approx 0 9 4 6m 3 0 15 1ft Approx 0 8 3 9m 2 6 12 8ft Distance f 2 8 Approx 0 7 3 3m 2 3 10 8ft f 3 5 f 4 7 Approx 0 7 2 7m 2 3 8 9ft Approx 0 7 2 3m 2 3 7 bft Effective Range for Programmed TTL Auto Flash at ISO100 The effective flash range 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 e In the Picture Mode or Programmed AE mode the built in flash works as a Programmed TTL Auto flash e The minimum distance for the Programmed TTL flash is always approx 0 7m even when a lens with a maximum aperture of f 4 5 or smaller is in use e When a subject is shot at a distance closer than 0 7m correct exposure is not obtained and you will see vignetting in the picture corners Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using the F or FA lenses listed below or other F or FA lenses unsuitable for use with the built in flash and 4 will blink respectively in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down after the flash has been charged e Lenses wider than 28mm e Lenses with the focal length 300mm or longer except when
18. is especially convenient for active photography It is also suitable for portraits with a blurred background or for action photography while i ALD E panning the subject when wishing to blur streak the E background XJ To set this mode turn the Select Dial while holding 9 down the Mode Button until the rectangle 2 superimposes on e The image blur can be increased or reduced with the Select Dial as it suits you See Hyper Program Shift on page 40 Close up Program Mode 3 This mode is extremely useful for close up photography It favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field ensuring sharp focus of a close up subject E cal To set this mode turn the Select Dial while holding a 32 down the Mode Button until the rectangle CJ superimposes on L amp e The in focus range depth of field can be increased or reduced with the Select Dial as you desire See Hyper Program Shift on page 40 SNOIL1VHU340 JISVS IIl ADVANCED OPERATIONS 1 HYPER PROGRAM SHIFT KCL 2 FI In each Picture Mode texceptthe Green Operation Mode the in focus range depth of field and the extent of image blur can be easily changed by turning the Select Dial which allows you to create distinctive visual effects or alter the effects drastically The shifted amount is confirmed by dots on the bar graph in the LCD panel Hyper Program Shift works effectively within the shutter spe
19. page 80 During an autofocus operation the zoom lens rotation should not be obstructed in any way with your fingers hands or any other object If the in focus indicator continues blinking it indicates that the subject is hard to achieve autofocus for the following reasons The subject is too close The subject fools the autofocus system See page 45 J Jin the center of the viewfinder Depress the shutter release button fully to take photos The shutter cannot be released until the camera has confirmed sharp focus The focus remains locked as long as the in focus indicator is lit after half depression of the shutter release button See Focus Lock Technique on page 30 To reset the focus or focus on another subject lift your finger from the shutter release button and focus on the desired subject by depressing the shutter release button halfway down When using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f 2 8 lens set the lens to an aperture between f 2 8 and f 4 5 See page 45 When the subject is out of the AF frame use the focus lock technique to focus on the subject See page 30 Predictive AF Mode When the camera senses subject movement during an autofocus operation the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to predictive autofocus to measure the speed of a fast moving subject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on whatever the subject e If the subje
20. set the film speed manually e When the camera is set to Manual ISO loading new film causes the camera to read the DX code and automatically reset ISO e When the Tv Av Button is depressed after the ISO film speed is manually changed a proper film speed is set with DX coded films and ISO100 film speed is used with non DX coded films PF2 Whether to Maintain Picture Focus Or Not While the Lens Is Zooming Explanation When the lens is zooming with the power zoom function you can select between maintaining picture focus or not Selection 0 Picture focus is maintained while the lens is power zooming 1 Picture focus is not maintained while the lens is power zooming PF3 Turning On Or Off the PCV Signal When Focus Is Achieved Explanation Whenthesubjectisin focus the camera delivers the audible PCV signal to inform yau of the in focus status The audible PCV signal can be turned on or off using this function Selection 0 PCV signal ts delivered 1 PCV signal is canceled PF4 Turning On Or Off the Learning Function Explanation The learning function can be turned on or off when the Picture Mode is in use Selection 0 lt Learning function works in the Picture Mode 1 Learning function does not work in the Picture Mode PF5 Clearing the Contents of Learning Function Entered in All the Picture Mode Or Only the Contents En tered in Each Mode Explanation Allthecontents of learning function ent
21. set to a position other than A auto Only with the AF200SA automatic aperture setting is possible The shutter speed is set to 1 60 sec or slower When a type A flash is used in combination with type B or C trailing curtain sync is possible Multi burst and slave sync flash are possible with the AF500FTZ When using an old type flash unit such as the AF140 AF160 and AF200S calculate the aperture with the calculator board on the rear of the flash unit and use that aperture Caution e Use of non Pentax flash units may damage the camera Use a Pentax dedicated flash unit for best results e SNOILVU340 d39NVAOV lli SNOILVU340 Q39NVAQV li AF500FTZ The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord ing to the ambient brightness making daylight sync flash possible The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera s built in flash See page 73 it features a built in infrared spot beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions The auto zoom function will automatically adjust the angle of discharge according to the lens focal length it features wireless slave sync flash function Multiple flash burst on a single frame is possible Contrast control sync flash is possible See page 85 In the Picture Mode Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE Mode even when the flash unit is set to Manual TTL Auto Flash Mode will be set au
22. shutter speed the dramatic zooming effect is not produced In the Picture Mode and Programmed AE Mode the camera automatically sets an exposure which allows the use of as slow a shutter speed as possible After the shutter is released zooming starts automatically when exposure reaches half of the total designated exposure time For example if the shutter speed is set to 1 second the lens starts zooming when 0 5 second has elapsed after the shutter is released SNOILVHU3d0 039NVAGOV lll SNOILVI340 GIINVACY ill 3 Depress the shutter release button fully The lens zooms according to the selected shutter speed creating a dynamic zoom effect e Faster shutter speeds reduce the zooming time making it almost impossible to produce a Zoom Effect For example a 28 80mm zoom lens takes about 1 second to zoom from the 28mm position to the 80mm position Thus a shutter speed of at least 2 seconds is required to produce a full zoom effect If the shutter speed is too slow the shutter remains open after the lens finishes zooming producing two image cores of one subject in two different sizes on a single frame If the zooming range is too extreme the image becomes difficult to see due to excessively increased blur The lens zooms at the maximum zooming speed in the Zoom Effect Mode Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake 9 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH RTE 2 When using the camera s built i
23. the Autofocus Mode Move the focus mode switch to AF See page 28 9 Focus on ue pec and shoot MENG AF frame C J towards the subject depress the shutter release button halfway down to lock focus and then depress it fully to take a photo See page 28 CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS Lens Mount and Camera Body Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type Camera Model A Karz mount Pentax FA lens Z 10 PZ 10 Z 20 PZ 20 Z 1 PZ 1 B Kar mount SFXN SF In SF7 SF10 P30n P3n P30r D K mount Pentax M lens Pentax lens LX K1000 E Screw mount SMC TAKUMAR lens ESII SP A through D basically K mount lenses A and Bk autofocus lenses C through E non AF manual focus lenses E Can be fitted to this camera with the optional Pentax Mount Adapter K A though C Have A auto positions on the aperture rings Pentax FA lenses incorporate new power contacts to exchange information between the camera and lens for power zoom Pentax FA lenses operate on existing K mount cameras Pentax FA lenses incorporate new contacts as follows in addition to the contacts on the K mountcameras offering existing K mount cameras compatibility Power contacts AF coupler Lens information contacts 6 h inount lens Compatibility Chart Kar2z mount lens e Power contacts Kar mount lens KA mount lens e AF coupler e AF coupler e Lens info
24. using the FA Zoom 100 300mm at a focal length of 300mm Taking a picture while this warning is displayed wil cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi circular vignetting at the bottom of the picture When using lenses other than FA and F lenses keep in mind that these indicators do not blink e Do not use a lens hood as it may obstruct the light coming from the flash e Shooting subjects with an FA 24 50mm zoom lens at the focal length between 28 3bmm does not cause vignetting in the picture corners though the inappropriate lens warning 4 appears e Shooting subjects at a distance closer than 1m with an FA Zoom 28 105mm lens in the wide angle range 35 40mm in tandem with the built in flash may cause vignetting in the picture corners though the inappropriate lens warning x is not displayed take a picture at a distance of 1m or longer in this case SNOILVH3d0 23ISV8 ii SNOILVU340 DISVA Red eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red eye reduction flash function which reduces the red eye phenomenon by using preflash How to Set Press the flash pop up button and continue to keep pressure on this button until all the indications other than L x disappear Then turn the Select Dial until lappears on the LCD panel Gp Notes e When the RTF s red eye reduction flash function is used in conjunction with the slave synch flash of a dedicated accessory flash unit such as AF500FTZ t
25. 2 Portrait Program Mode p 36 Landscape Program Mode p 37 Action Program Mode p 38 Close up Program Mode p 39 TA ss Bar Graph Learning Function p 42 Tv shutter Indication Red Eye Reduction Flash Function p 34 Consecutive Shooting p 62 Single frame Mode p 23 Self timer Shooting p 62 Flash Information p 31 Frame Counter Exposure Compensation Film Status Information p 17 Depth of field Indicator deepi p 40 Depth of field Indicator shallow p 40 Action Indicator increase in blur p 40 Action Indicator reduction of blur p 40 Battery Exhaustion Warning p 11 VIEWFINDER INDICATION Autofocus AF Frame Flash Status Information In Focus Indicator Tv Value Shutter Speed Av Value Aperture Value Action Indicator increase in blur Action Indicator reduction of blur Depth of field Indicator deep Depth of field Indicator shallow Bar Graph 88h E CNN JA MULTI 6 SEGMENT EVALUATION METERING FEATURE Multi 6 segment evaluation metering system is a method for obtaining optimal exposure of an image by dividing the image into partitions With averaging metering methods backlighting can cause a subject to be underexposed because the backlighting is also read into the overall metering In contrast Multi 6 segment metering enables the camera to measure and compare light readings in segmented areas of t
26. ASIC OPERATIONS These chapters will help you to become familiar with the general functions of the camera without getting into too much detail I PREPARATIONS 1 STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking adjust the strap so the camera rides above your waist SNOILVHVd3Hd SNOILVUVd3Hd 2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY 2 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown e This camera operates on one lithium battery type 2CR5 Insert the battery making sure the plus minus markings match the diagrams inside the battery compartment Then reinstall the battery chamber cover I C UIT _ pe A qe 3 Move the camera s Main Switch to PICT or ON 1 and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above e If the battery is loaded upside down the LCD screen may be displayed as shown above however the shutter cannot be released Insert the battery properly BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is nearly exhausted the battery symbol appears on the LCD panel to warn you Replace the battery as soon as possible When L starts blinking the shutter cannot be released e When the symbol L x starts blinking on the LCD panel all indications disappear in the viewfinder e When the battery is replaced all camera settings
27. Aa a r K a PV VN t RAT M m eh e e Kere osi Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus SLR photography This camera is a totally new breed of autofocus SLR camera that offers even higher levels of sophistication and performance Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation this camera will perform superbly under difficult conditions to meet the demands of even the most exacting photographer Combined with the dedicated Intelligent Power Zoom lenses the state of the art features such as Predictive Autofocus Image Size Tracking and Zoom Clip Modes Zoom Effect shooting capabilities are made possible Also incorporated are Multi 6 Segment Metering and Hyper Program Shift feature With its unmatched performance versatility and reliability this camera is an outstanding AF SLR camera Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of the camera s functions and operations before use The names of the camera s working parts are listed on the front and back flaps in this manual Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this manual We sincerely hope you will enjoy taking memorable photographs with this remarkable camera for many years to come icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction uum Automatic operation K T Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrec
28. CD panel Mid roll rewind provided TTL multi 6 segment metering Metering range from EV1 to EV21 at ISO 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Spot Metering in Metered Manual mode 3EVs in 0 5 stop increments Series control retractable TTL Auto Flash RTF Guide number 13 ISO 100 m Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of view Automatic switch to flash synch speed in the range from 1 100 to 1 30sec Daylight sync flash Slow speed sync and Contrast control sync is possible Usable films ISO 25 400 With built in RTF or hot shoe with X contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes with ISO25 800 One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Battery exhaustion symbol cm is lit blinking when the shutter is locked indication disappears on the right hand edge of the viewfinder 5 user defined functions Learning function works in Hyper Program Shift Interchangeable 146 0mm W x93 0 H x69 5 DY 5 7 x3 7 x2 7 520g 18 30z without lithium battery Hot shoe cover Fe Release socket cap Fe Camera strap Fc Eyecup Fe Finder cap SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER SU3H10 III SHIHLO iii Program Line Normal Program Green Operation Mode Program Line Landscape Program Mode b 8 9 wf 16 A 074 05 R 19 g SS EN tse 3s Ss Bs ds ZA 75 Z 4 8 OX AR C25 IX SX AW 2X 1s Ws 15s Ba ds 28 fs 2 4 B y 8 12 23 BH WK 2000 ISO100 FA28 80mm f 3 5 4
29. Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode 3 Auto Zoom Effect Mode Preparing for Using the Auto Zoom Function 1 Push the power zoom ring forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the zoom ring as shown in the illustration e The zoom lens comes from the factory with the power zoom ring in this position 2 Set the lens Auto Zoom Switch to A auto e Now you are ready to use the Auto Zoom func tions For details of the available functions see each page CD ZOOM CLIP MODE With the Zoom Clip Mode you can preset a focal length for a desired picture area and return to that preset focal length instantly regardless of the setting you might be using by just depressing the lens Zoom Set Button Zoom Clip Mode is useful for action photography such as sports and snapshots 1 While holding the Auto Zoom Switch on the lens barrel toward AS turn the Select Dial until blinks on the LCD panel e To cancel the Zoom Clip Mode return the Auto Zoom Switch to P 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the zoom ring to set the desired focal length SNOIJVMU3d0 039NVAOV lll SNOILLVH3d0 0O39NVAGOV 3 Depress the lens Zoom Set Button L lights up to indicate that the focal length you set has been entered Entry of another focal length clears a previous focal length The focal length stored in memory is not cleared even if the camera s Main Switch is set to OFF However w
30. a be inspected every one or two years If the camera has not been used for an extended period or is being prepared for an important photographic session it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it When a macro or telephoto lens is used the upper portion of the viewfinder may be darkened by the mirror This darkening however does not appear on the developed prints LCD Liquid crystal display Backup Circuit Even if the battery is removed before the film reaches its end the exposure number and film speed stay in memory LCD Liquid crystai display Display e When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over about 60 C it may blacken but when the temperature normalizes it may return to normal The LCD may also slow down in response to lower temperatures but this is a normal characteristic of an LCD Su3H10 iili Su3H10 Iii 3 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies Before contacting a Pentax service center check the following items Symptoms Causes The camera s Main Switch is off Turn on the camera s Main switch The battery exhaustion symbol cx Replace the battery The shutter does not release appears The battery polarity is reversed The camera is in the self timer mode J The camera is in the Pentax Function Setting Mode Built in flash is charging Indicators
31. adjusts the focus set the focus mode lever to MF Next memorize the focused point on the lens distance scale and turn the focusing ring so the point you memorized aligns with the infrared index e 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 Metered Manual exposure mode SNOILYY3d0 GIINVAGY lii IV OTHERS TT 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY The misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as leakage overheating explosions etc The battery should be inserted with the and sides facing correctly Never try to disassemble short or recharge the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but will recover in normal temperatures Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling Keep the battery out of the reach of children When the camera is in a bag ensure the Main Switch is off otherwise battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed If the built in flash is used continuously the battery may become warm but it does not mean that the battery is faulty itis one of the battery s characteristics Battery Life using 24 exposure film rolls About 100 rolls General photography Fl
32. and aperture according to the subject brightness SNOILVU3d0 71599 ll SNOILVU340 JISVS ii Selecting the Green Operation Mode 1 While holding down the aperture A lock button turn the aperture ring to A Auto as shown e To move the lens aperture to A auto or to a manual f stop setting hold down the aperture A lock button to turn the aperture ring Move the camera s Main Switch to PICT Turn the Select Dial while holding down the Mode Button until 73 superimposes on 25 on the LCD panel The exposure compensation and Hyper Program Shift do not work in the Green Operation Mode s lG s l G sj II 2 DRIVE MODE The camera offers three drive modes as shown Single frame drive The shutter is released each time the shut ter release button is depressed Continuous drive The photos are taken consecutively as long as the shutter release button is kept depressed Self timer The shutter is released with 12 second delay after the shutter release button is fully depressed CHANGING THE DRIVE MODE The desired drive mode can be set by turning the Select Dial while depressing the Drive Button To begin select the Single Frame mode SNOILVH340 2ISVS ii SNOILVH3d0 DISVE ll Wide angle 3 USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger telephoto or smaller wide angle in the view finder Turn the zoom ring to the de
33. ash photography using flash 50 of the time Flash photography using flash 10096 of the time Bulb exposure time About 25 rolls About 15 rolls About 12 hours The 2CR5 battery was used under Pentax testing conditions Actual battery life performance may vary drastically depending on usage of Auto Focus Power Zoom and Flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the battery SY3HLO iili 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated high precision e Do ppt store the camera in a closet with mothballs or and reliable mechanism Handle it with great care in a case where chemicals are handled Store it in a e Be careful not to subject it to strong vibrations place with good air circulation to prevent the fungus SU3H 10 AI shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens and viewfinder Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50 C to 10 C 122 F to 14 F Condensation on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust If the camera ts taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa the formation of icelets may ca
34. ct 4 Using the optional Cable Switch F keep the trigger release button depressed so that the autofocus and metering systems stay active 9 The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus at the point selected 4 HARD TO AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise but not perfect Some subjects may not focus as you wish In such a case use the focus lock technique on a subject near the actual one and equidistant from the lens or set the focus mode switch to MF and use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder Subjects which may fool the autofocus system include a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the AF frame b Subjects which don t reflect much light in the AF frame c Subjects which are moving too fast d Subjects with horizontal lines or with finely complex or detailed patterns in the AF frame e Multiple subjects in the foreground and background of the AF frame f Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with extremely bright backgrounds Notes on accessories The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing which uses the in focus indicator in the viewfinder Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of a matte field surrounding the AF frame a When using special effect filters or Magic Image Attachme
35. ct is moving too fast the shutter may not be released SNOILVU3dO 2ISYS Il SN0ILVU340 JISVE Focus Lock Function Focusing is established with the AF frame in the center of the viewfinder When the main subject is off the AF frame in the center of the viewfinder use the focus lock technique to bring the main subject into focus 1 When the composition does not allow the AF frame C 23 Lin the center of the viewfinder to focus on the subject as shown in the photo depressing the shutter release button halfway down will bring only the background into focus Aim the AF frame towards the subject and keep depressing the shutter button halfway down The in focus indicator remains on indicating that the subject distance is stored into memory En 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway down return to the original composition and then fully depress the shutter release button to take a photograph Lifting your finger from the shutter release button clears the in focus indicator in the viewfinder and cancels the focus lock When changing the camera to subject distance clear the focus lock by lifting your finger from the shutter release button and then use the focus lock technique again Focus lock is unlocked after the shutter is released 7 TAKING A PHOTO When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and o
36. ctive material or workmanship or otherwise and itis 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 tothe 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 warranty regular charges ofthe 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 manufactu
37. de is selected except that the camera uses 1 60 sec top flash sync speed SNOILVU3d0 d39NVAGV Ili SNOIL V340 139NVAUV li U 12 ACCESSORIES Accessories Optional Sufficient line ups of dedicated accessories are available for this camera For details please see our brochures Cable Switch F Ashutter release card designed for use with the Z 20 PZ 20 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 AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spot beam and large guide number 50 Features slave sync flash function multipleflash burst contrast contro synch flash leading trailing curtain synch flash AF330FTZ Flash A TTL Auto Zoom flash unit with a built in AF spot beam and guide number 33 It features contrast control synch flash leading trailing curtain sync photography Hot Shoe Adapter F and Extension Cord F5P An adapter and cord which allow the AF240FT AF330FTZ AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to be used off the camera AF Adapter 1 7X An adapter for autofocus photography using Ka or K mount lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or larger e Macro flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide number 14 Notes on Accessories e Auto Bellows A cannot be used in combination with the double cable release When taking a vertical photo graph position the camera facing the grip upward When vertically positi
38. dscape ITUR A NE with the aperture open the landscape in front of and prx e behind the person will be blurred making the person appear to rise out of the landscape By contrast closing down the aperture increases the in focus range e The smallest f number refers to the largest lens open ing the largest f number refers to the smallest lens opening ida pi Open Aperture SNOILVHU3d0 GIINVAGY Ili SNOILVHU340 039NVAQOV lil 14 DEPTH OF FIELD j 15 10 9 8 7 i ooo a Flt e aa L Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum focusing point of the subject in which the elements at different distances are in focus The depth of field increases as the aperture is closed down the focal length of the lens becomes shorter or the subject is positioned farther away Zoom 28 80mm lens focused at the distance of 2m with the lens focal length 28mm Oa ps OZW Oa A 5 d rye 1 0 Camera to Fa subject distance m The Range Allowed for Focusing The in focus range varies depending on the aperture in use Zoom lenses do not have a depth of field scale for mechanical considerations 15 INFRARED INDEX When taking infrared photographs with infrared film and either an R2 or 02 filter itis necessary to adjust the focus because the point of focus is not the same with infrared light as it is with visible light Autofocus cannot adjust the focus for infrared picture Once the camera
39. e Battery T Du prd n Mounting the Lens UD E Using the Shutter Release Button ei vad dica o eletti Main Switch poA acu buried en Mond E Loading Film S i Mte Ra UI d Me 1 Unloading Film RA OEE EESE A 18 Il BASIC OPERATION M SHOOTING PTT 21 39 Using the Picture Mode oiii erant ro oor te an enen 21 Setting the Green Operation Mode see 22 Selecting the Drive Mode eese eene 23 Using Zoom Lenses sss vote eee 20 Kolding the Camera T 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode sss sss sese 28 Using the AUFOTOCUS sc 75655 YSS et i cta rs 2 Vag RCR atia Ed Sad as 28 Focus lock technique eere eene GU Taking 3 PICDUFO So raso rerba ea src DO Caco De cea eva dud OC Ee 31 Using the Built LPS a EEE E E EE E Red Eye E E E E Td Using the Picture Mode o edes tuta do es VuERE p M DEUS 35 Portrait Program Mode sss eee nene 36 Landscape Program Mode sss scene 97 Action Program Mod e ineeerico ree oo coc cavea een 38 Close up Program Mode eee OG IH ADVANCED OPERATIONS esses 40 94 Hyper Program Shift ooi etu ee eee 40 L earming FUNCHON iios cp dk ON ria ide re YER e ID ees X Manual Focusing opc TTE ic Hard to Autofocus Subjects ren V NM m et nee 45 Selecting an Exposure Mode 46 Programmed AE Mode 2 3 ete torre oret 48 Shutter Priority AE Mode sss DO Aperture Priority AE Mode sese D2 Metered Manua
40. e the lens Auto Zoom Switch to P 1 When the Zoom Effect Mode is set while the Hyper Program Shift is executed the bar graph will disappear However the shifted amount stays in memory D IMAGE SIZE TRACKING MODE In this mode the camera will automatically zoom the lens to always capture the subject at the preset image size regardless of the distance to the subject within the constraints of the focal length range This mode allows you to take a picture of a child coming towards or going away from you with the same preset image size 1 While holding the Auto Zoom Switch on the lens barrel toward AS turn the Select Dial until appears on the LCD panel e When the focus mode switch is set to MF this mode cannot be used SNOILVUdd0 Q39NVAGV Ili SNOLLVH3d0 Q39NVAGV ll 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the zoom ring to zoom the lens to the desired setting e At this time the lens zooms while maintaining sharp picture focus 3 Depress the lens Zoom Set Button The image size you set has been entered At this time the PCV signal is heard letting you know that the image size has been entered 2 Setthe power zoom ring to a wide angle position to create distinctive effects When the lens is at its tele end the lens zooms from telephoto to wide angle position Set an exposure so that as slow a shutter speed as possible is selected to create a dramatic effect with a faster
41. ed aperture combination coupling range for correct exposure control Hyper Program Shift is possible in the Programed AE mode See page 40 However the bar graph is not displayed in this case e Hyper Program Shift is not canceled after the shutter is released The learning function works when the Hyper Program Shift is executed e Removing the lens resets the Hyper Program Shift In Portrait Program Landscape Program and Close up Program Mode To reduce the in focus range turn the Select Dial to the right Dots will successively appear to the right on the LCD panel and to the top in the viewfinder indicating the shift to a narrower in focus range To widen the in focus range turn the Select Dial to the left Dots will successively appear to the left on the LCD panel and to the bottom in the viewfinder indicating the shift to a wider in focus range In Action Program Mode Turning the Select Dial to the right reduces image blur Dots will successively appear to the right on the LCD panel and to the top in the viewfinder indicating the shift to a reduced image blur To increase the image blur turn the Select Dial to the left Dots will successively appear to the left on the LCD panel and to the bottom in the viewfinder indicating the shift to an increased image blur e The selection of Hyper Program Shift is indicated with Jabove Tv and Av mark on the LCD panel and with a bar underneath an aperture and shutte
42. ed by selecting the silence mode using Pentax Function No 3 See page 80 SNOILVH3dO0 Q039NVAGV Ii SNOILVU3d0 GIINVADY iii When the Autofocus Mode or the In Focus Indication Is Unsuitable for Focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder s in focus indicator cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder as in the case with a non AF SLR camera a The in focus indicator blinks because the subject is difficult to autofocus b The maximum aperture of the lens in use is smaller than f 5 6 c A Bellows 100mm f 4 Shift 28mm f 3 5 shifted or Reflex lens is in use d An old type screw mount lens is fitted with an optional Mount Adapter K How to Manual Focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 White looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left until the image in the viewfinder is clearest Then depress the shutter release button fully to take a photo T Using the Snap in Focus Function if a Ka or K mount lens is used together with the optional Cable Switch F with the focus mode switch set at AF snap in focus is possible where the shutter is automatica ly released when a subject comes into focus 1 Use a Ka or K mount lens 2 Set the focus mode switch to AF 3 Focus at the point where you expect to capture the subje
43. ered in all the Picture Modes or only the contents of learning functions entered in each Picture Mode can be cleared Setting Turn the Select Dial to superimpose 7 Jan the desired mode to be cleared Depress the Tv Av Button ch stops blinking and blinking t starts lighting on the LCD panel indicating that the contents of learning function will be cleared To clear all the contents stored in the Picture Mode turn the Select Dial until 73 Superimposes on all the picture icons and then depress the Tv Av Button SNOILVHU3d0 039NVAOV iil SNOILWHId0 039NVAQV li 11 USING A PENTAX DEDICATED ACCESSORY FLASH Use a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit for increased flash range and improved versatility Using the TTL Auto Flash 1 Remove the Hot Shoe Cover Fe and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit 2 Set the flash to TTL Auto mode Setthe camerato any of the Picture Modes Programmed AE Mode or Aperture Priority AE Mode 3 Move the flash s main switch to ON Ensure that the flash is fully charged After the flash ready lamp is lit if you depress the shutter release button halfway down comes on in the viewfinder After the flash is fully charged the shutter speed variesin the range of 1 100 to 1 30 sec according to the ambient brightness The slowest shutter speed depends on the lens focal length However when a lens made before the Pentax A series lens is in use or when the Action Prog
44. erture Maximum flash distance 2 GN Selected aperture Minimum flash distance Maximum flash distance 5 When the distance to the subject is less than 0 7m flash cannot be used GN Guide Number Calculating the aperture according to the camera to subject distance Aperture GN Camera to subject distance If the calculated aperture value is the one other than an f stop on the aperture ring for example f 3 choose the next smallest aperture that is an f stop on the aperture ring f 2 8 in this case The guide numbers depend upon the film speed used as shown below ISO25 GN6 5 ISO200 GN18 ISO50 GN9 2 ISO400 GN26 Iso100 GN13 If an ISO 100 film is used at an aperture of f 4 7 the flash effective distance is obtained as follows GN13 f 4 7 2 8m 2 8 5 Approx 0 56 Thus flash effective distance ranges from approx 0 7m to SNOILVU3d0 Q39NVAGV ill SNOILVH340 OFJINVAAY lil With Daylight Sync P we Vemm nues ine MENS y er ike Daylight Synch Flash In the Picture Mode or Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE Mode the shutter speed or aperture changes according to the ambient brightness making Daylight Synch flash photography easy which would otherwise require complicated exposure control When shooting in a lighting condition that results in a shutter speed of 1 100 sec or slower keep in mind that the background may be overexpased
45. ew memory use Pentax Function No 4 This function can be canceled by Pentax Function No 5 See page 81 for details The learning function works independently in each Picture Mode except the Green Operation Mode 3 MANUAL FOCUSING 1 With a manual focus lens When mounting an existing KA or K mount lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger f 1 2 to f 5 6 use the manual focus mode to focus the lens with the aid of the in focus indicator L C5 Jin the viewfinder How To Manuai Focus LP 2 Set the focus mode switch to MF While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway down When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder Depress the shutter release button fully to take a photograph 2 emm b ETT eg H PS B PENTAX 28 80 OE ka pill at aaa When using a Kar or Kar2 mount lens in the manual focus mode with the focus mode switch set to MF focus the lens with the aid of the in focus indicator in the viewfinder If an old type screw mount lens is combined with an optional Mount Adapter K the viewfinder s in focus indicator cannot be used for focus confirmation When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator CO lights up in the viewfinder and an audible PCV signal is heard The audible PCV signal can be cancel
46. fter taking a flash photograph retract the built in flash into the camera body by pushing it down into the camera body 3 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a When in the Shutter Priority AE mode flash photograph When using the built in flash in the Shutter Priority AE S The shutter speed changes in the range from 1 100 mode you can take a flash photograph with the shutter to 1 30 sec and the slowest shutter speed depends speed of 1 100 sec or slower In the Shutter Priority AE on the focal length of the lens in use The shutter moge the aperture setting automatically changes with speed of 1 100 sec is automatically selected when a the ambient brightness making flash photography lens made before the Pentax A series lens is used or easy when the Action Program Mode is selected When in Aperture Priority AE or Metered Manual Expo sure Mode This mode is useful to take a flash photograph with a selected in focus range depth of field by setting a desired aperture In the Aperture Priority AE Mode the shutter speed changes according to the ambient brightness making flash photography easy e The shutter speed changes in the range from 1 100 to 1 30 sec and the slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens mounted on the camera When a lens made before the Pentax A series is used the camera uses the shutter speed of 1 100 sec Calculating Flash Effective Distance According to the Selected Ap
47. h f 1 4 lens Focus lock available using shutter release button Focus mode AF predictive AF provided Manual MF 3 speed power zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking mode Auto Zoom Effect when combined with an FA zoom lens Penta mirror finder Aspheric micro matte focusing screen Field of view 92 Magnification 0 77 x with 50mm lens at 1 diopter eyepiece Focus information in focus ti CO is lit unable to focus indication CO blinks Shutter speed indication Aperture value indication Accessory Built in flash ready indication 5 is lit Flash recommended display 4 blinks slowly In appropriate lens warning 9 blinks rapidiy Bar Graph 777 l exposure compensation value over underexposure Shifted amount indication of learning function Shifted amount indication of Hyper Pro gram Shift L Ga af Depth of field Indicator X Action Indicator ZS Green Operation Mode GH Portrait Program mode 4 Landscape Program mode l Action Program mode 7 Close up Program mode p Programmed AE mode A Shutter Priority Aperture Priority AE mode M Metered Manual Exposure mode Exposure compensation 3 0 3 0 Image Size Tracking mode L amp Zoom Clip mode E Auto Zoom Effect mode Shutter speed indication 2000 30s Bulb bu Aperture indication f 1 2 90 ISO 6 6400 Bar graph exposure compensation over underexposure indica tion in Metered
48. h its operations 1 When DX coded film with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000 is loaded the film speed is automatically set for the camera CAUTIONS e THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE PRECISION MATERIAL DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANYTHING WHILE LOADING FILM e Always load or unload film in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera e When using non DX coded film set the film speed manually See page 80 2 To open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow 3 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera e Before loading film for the first time after purchase open the back cover and remove the protective card as shown in the photo MAKE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS iUHjoogOOODOOOO SNOILVHVd3ld 4 SNOILVUVd3Ud 4 Hold the film cartridge with your fingers and pull the 9 Align the film tip with the film leader end mark as film leader out far enough from the cartridge to shown reach the take up spool as shown in the illustration e Ensure that the film is placed properly between the Ensure that your fingers or the end of the film leader guide rails amp Make sure that the film perforations does not touch the shutter curtains If you have properly engage the sprocket teeth 6 pulled out too much film push it back i
49. he aperture while turning it to the left opens up the aperture When dots are displayed to the C side it indicates that the exposure biases towards underexposure When dots are displayed to the side it means that the exposure biases towards overexposure Bar graph is calibrated in 0 5EV When the exposure biases beyond 2 V jor amp will blink When the Lens Aperture Ring is at a Position Other Than A Auto Set the Main Switch to L ON or PICT 1 2 Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other than A While holding down the Mode Button turn the Select Dial until M is displayed on the LCD panel A shutter speed and bar graph are displayed on the LCD panel When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down a shutter speed and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder Adjust the aperture with the lens on Q o o lt e aperture ring and the shutter speed with the Select Dial When the lens in use is an F or FA lens the approximate aperture value will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD pane by half depression of the shutter release button With other lenses no indication will appear Adjust the exposure in a similar manner as when the lens aperture ring is set at A auto Pressing the Hyper button P wiil immediately adjust the shutter speed for a correct exposure Hyper Manual G SNOIJVH3dO0 139NVAQV iil SNOILVU340 Q039NVAGV
50. he built in RTF s preflash sends a synch signal causing the accessory flash to discharge Therefore when using slave sync flash function do not use the red eye reduction flash feature e When using only a dedicated accessory flash unit the red eye reduction flash feature does not function even iff is displayed on the LCD panel Red Eye Phenomenon in Flash Shooting Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often results in the subject s eyes to turn out reddish in the print This phenomenon commonly known as red eye is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retinas It can be reduced by taking a photo in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance when using a zoom lens or by employing the red eye reduction flash feature When using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible 9 PICTURE MODE The Picture Mode has a total of 5 modes including Procedure the fully automatic Green Operation Mode Portrait 1 Move the camera s Main Switch to PICT Program Landscape Program Action Program and Close up Program modes allowing you to use these highly advanced photographic techniques effort lessly See Green Operation Mode on page 22 2 To set the desired mode turn the Select Dial while holding down the Mode Button To the left Galar cZ Pro gram
51. he scene thereby eliminating under exposure of subjects Multi 6 segment metering system is a convenient automatic exposure feature that can be used under high contrast and difficult lighting conditions OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1 Installing the Battery Mounting the Lens 2 E o i Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the the lens to the right until it seats with a click See page battery compartment See page 10 12 1 3 Using the A Auto lens aperture 4 Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5 mu the Picture Mode While Bas the aperture A lock Push the power zoom ring forward Move the camera s Main Switch to button turn the lens aperture rna o until the words POWER ZOOM PICT to select the Green Opera A auto See page 22 appear beneath the power zoom uon Mode See page 22 4 ring and set the Auto Zoom Switch to P See page 25 6 Loading the Film Open the back cover insert the film align the tip with the film leader end mark then close the back cover The film will automatically advance to the first frame See page 17 8 Composing the scene with the power zoom While looking through the viewfinder turn the power zoom ring to the right or left until you obtain the desired composition See page 24 7 Selecting
52. hen the battery is replaced the stored focal length is cleared If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera s Main Switch is set at ON or PICT the stored focal length will be cleared from memory To prevent this set the camera s Main Switch to OFF prior to replacing the lens 66 Depress the Zoom Set Button and the focal length held in memory will return Depress the shutter release button fully to take a photograph When the Zoom Set Button is depressed the lens zooms while maintaining sharp picture focus However wil not appear and the PCV signal will not be heard for focus confirmation Depress the shutter release button halfway down The camera automatically zooms the lens to always capture the subject at the preset image size regardless of the distance to the subject within the constraints of the focal length range Depress the shutter release button fully after the lens finishes zooming To cancel the Image Size Tracking Mode return the Auto Zoom Switch to P Releasing the shutter before completion of zooming operation may not yield a preset image size to get the desired image size release the shutter only after the lens finishes zooming If the camera to subject distance is too close or far the preset image size may not be obtained as this mode works effectively only within the constraints of the focal length range In addition since the preset image size works only on
53. holding down the Mode Button See the respective pages for explanations on each exposure mode To the left To the right Turn the lens aperture ring from A auto to a manual f stop setting when using a Pentax lens without the A Aperture Priority AE auto position on the lens aperture ring or when using Manual Exposure accessories as below Bulb Exposure e Accessories such as the Extension Tube Set which do not allow the automatic diaphragm control for exposure e Old type flash units which do not allow the use of the A auto lens aperture Whether the Main Switch is set to ON or PICT with a manual f stop setting when the aperture ring is at a position other than A auto any of the three exposure modes at left can be selected and the exposure mode switches in a similar manner as when using A auto lens aperture SNOILVH3d0 G3ONVAUV li SNOILVU340 QG39NVAQV EL a TN CL Programmed AE Mode Turn the aperture ring to A auto The camera selects the optimum combination of 1 Move the Main Switch to ON shutter speed and aperture automatically making it 2 While holding down the Mode Button turn the easy to take a good photograph by just a depression of Select Dial until P is displayed on the LCD panel the shutter release button 3 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder
54. il SNOILVU3d0 039NVAOV iii Aim the camera s frame in the center of the viewfinder toward a subject to measure the exposure Spot metering system pinpoints light metering in a very small portion of the image field When the contrast between the main subject positioned in this small area and another subject occupying arelatively large areais great the favorable result may not be obtained unless scene contrast istaken into consideration When the Hyper Button F Jisdepressed and l lisdisplayed on the LCD panel the shutter speed remains unchanged while the aperture is adjusted for proper exposure when amp lis displayed on the LCD panel the aperture remains unchanged while the shutter speed is adjusted for proper exposure Hyper Manual Atthis time dots appear in the center of the bar graph in both the viewfinder and LCD panel indications confirming correct exposure Then adjust the aperture and or the shutter speed for the desired exposure G6 To change the shutter speed depress the Tv Av Button appears above Tv onthe LCD panel and abar underneath a shutter speed inthe viewfinder indication Turning the Select Dialto the night increases the shutter speed while turning it to the left decreases the shutter speed To change the aperture depress the Tv Av Button appears above Av on the LCD panel and a bar underneath an aperture in the viewfinder indication Turning the Select Dialtothe right closes down t
55. is zooming using Pentax Function 2 Use the Picture Mode other than the Green Operation Mode Activate the learning function by Pentax p 81 Function 4 The exposure mode other than the Picture Mode is in use Learning function does not work Learning function has been canceled by Pentax Function 4 Su3H10 Hl suuo II Type Format Film Exposure Mode Shutter Lens Mount Compatible Lens Autofocus System Power Zoom Viewfinder Viewfinder Indication LCD panel indication 4 SPECIFICATIONS TTL AE AF 35mm SLR with built in TTL auto flash 24 x 36mm 35mm cartridge film DX coded film with 15025 5000 non DX coded film with 1506 6400 Picture Mode Green Operation mode Portrait Program mode Landscape Program mode Action Program mode Close up Program mode Programmed AE mode Shutter Priority AE mode Aperture Priority AE mode Metered Manual mode Bulb mode Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Auto 1 2000 30sec stepless Manual 1 2000 30sec Bulb Electromagnetic release Shutter lock by turning the camera s Main Switch off Pentax Kar2 bayonet mount K mount with AF coupler lens information contacts and power contacts Pentax Kar2 Kar Ka and K mount lenses are usable Autofocus is possible using the AF Adapter with Ka and K mount lenses TTL phase matching system SAFOX II AF operational brightness range EV1 18 at 150100 wit
56. l Mode QUON EMEN 2 Bulb Mode ETE OO Exposure Compensation ANE A ELA 60 Selecting a Drive Mode ERECTAE RENE V Consecutive Photography m PIPER AAT IEE lt e Self timer Photography esse sees ee ee 62 Extended Power Zoom Function esse ee eee eee B4 Zoom Clip Mode gisssstenseeisvaiae dis ruis tastus ien 127 Image Size Tracking N Mode 67 Zoom Effect Heri Using the Built in Flash EE C Pentax Functions NOR EE Y Pa A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit HU EN V Contrast Control Fas abri ITE Lim Accessories Optional HORIS lt lt Dedicated Accessory SHOOTER 2 Soft Case ONE OE Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed e dr aE ERa T AS 88 bed RO EE aa at 90 Infrared Index uie sds Ygesc vda zxy de Yy eneee eoa a e verv 9 1 OTHERS S Precautions for Battery Tc rne ie alata Rig ee 92 Frecauttons for IS iis o prex evadere td var es te tiaras 93 4 Troubles DOPO oos DII RISE DRORS SOR YAT es isa EA 96 SDBSCITICatDTS resonare De nb ES eet eren Tagar T 98 Warranty Polly oc ce NRa52 9 9 vise tor dera i iM equa Es ec Ta Te Ta L an 102 LCD PANEL INDICATION ris Programmed AE p 48 Shutter Aperture Priority AE p 50 Av aperture Indication Metered Manual Exposure Mode p 55 Image Size Tracking Mode p 67 Zoom Clip Mode p 65 Zoom Effect p 70 Shutter speed Indication Aperture Indication Green Operation Mode p 2
57. left unused for 1 minute in this status you will be automatically exited from this mode Select the desired Pentax function number by depressing the Mode Button 3 Move the Select Dial to set the status of the selected Pentax Function e The default settings of all the Pentax Functions are 0 e After setting the status to terminate this setting mode keep depressing the Mode Button and Drive Button simultaneously until the dot indication disappears on the LCD panel Initializing the Pentax Function To initialize the Pentax Functions except when in the Pentax Function Setting Mode first set the Pentax Function Setting Mode by keeping the Mode and Drive buttons depressed simultaneously until dots disappear on the LCD panel Then while holding down the Mode and Drive buttons keep depressing the Tv Av Button until dots disappear onthe LCD panel Et appearson the LCD panel indicating that the Pentax Functions are initialized However with Pentax Function No 1 a proper film speed is set with DX coded films and ISO100 film speed is used with non DX coded films When the Pentax Functions are initialized all the contents of learning functions are cleared SNOILVY3d0 Q39NVAQV I SNOILYY3Jd0 GIINVADY ll PF1 Film Speed Selection Explanation When using non DX coded film or wishing to change the film speed setting of DX coded film you can set the film speed manually Setting Turn the Select Dia to
58. lert you When the subject is too bright choose a smaller aperture when it is too dark choose a larger aperture When the shutter speed indication stops blinking take a photograph If both the shutter speed and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range use an ND filter if the subject is too bright and a flash if it is too dark 6 SNOIVH3dO QJINVAQY lil SNOILVU3d0 03 NVAGV iii When Using a Manuat F Stop Setting Move the camera s Main Switch to ON or PICT With the aperture ring set at a manual f stop setting you can select an Aperture Priority AE mode 2 3 Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other than A While holding down the Mode Button turn the Select Dial so that A J appears on the LCD panel When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down a shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel When the lens in use is an FAorF lens the approximate aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder and on 64 the LCD panel by half depression of the shutter release button With other lenses no indication will appear e Whenalens withoutthe lens information contacts lenses made before the Pentax Mseries is used with the aperture selected by the lens aperture ring inthe Aperture Priority AE mode the camera switches the metering system from Multit6 Segment to Center Weighted EXPOSURE WARNING The expos
59. lil Manual Bulb Mode This mode is useful for long exposures required from shooting fireworks and night scenes for instance The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down When the Lens Aperture Ring Is Set at A autol 1 Move the camera s Main Switch to ON 2 While holding down the Mode Button turn the Select Dial so that M and bu appear on the LCD panel An aperture is displayed on the LCD panel ks Z 3 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down bu and an aperture are displayed on the LCD panel 4 Select the desired aperture with the Select Dial Turning the Select Dial to the right closes down the aperture while turning it to the left opens up the aperture When the Lens Aperture Ring Is at a Position Other Than A auto 1 Move the Main Switch to ON or PICT 2 Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other than VAM 3 While holding down the Mode Button turn the Select Dial until M and bu are displayed on the LCD panel 4 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down bu is displayed in the viewfinder e WhenthelensinuseisanForFA lens the approxi mate aperture value will appearinthe viewfinder and onthe LCD panel by half depression of the shutter release button With other lenses no indication will appear e When using this mode use a sturdy tripod and the optional Cable Switch F e Up
60. n flash in a dark or backlit situation the camera automatically chooses an optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness allowing you to take a flash photograph with ease 1 Select the Picture Mode or Programmed AE Mode and depress the shutter release button halfway down e In a dark or backlit situation Jand will blink respectively on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder to recommend the use of flash 2 Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash e The built in flash starts charging automatically When it is fully charged lights up on the LCD panel In addition 4 lights up in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down e The shutter cannot be released while the flash unit is being charged e When the built in flash is activated while the Hyper Program Shift is executed the bar graph will disappear However the shifted amount stays in memory D SNOILYY3d0 GAIINVAGY Hi SNOILYY3Jd0 CJJNVAQY Hi e With the Picture Mode except the Green Operation Mode or Programmed AE Mode turning the Select Dial lets you use Hyper Program Shift making it possible to change a shutter speed aperture combination Hyper Program Shift works in the aperture range that couples with a shutter speed of 1 100 sec or slower When the shutter speed becomes slow camera shake is likely to blur your picture so use a tripod e A
61. n the LCD panel To release the shutter depress the shutter release button fully The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one If the subject is dark or backlit the flash recommended indicator 5 blinks in the viewfinder advising use of flash 1 also blinks on the LCD panel e When 5 appears to recommend using flash use the built in flash See page 32 8 USING THE BUILT IN FLASH RTF The Flash Recommended Indicator 5 When a subject is shot in dark or in a backlit situation in the Programmed AE including the Picture Mode or Aperture Priority AE mode the flash recommended indicator blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel to recommend the use of the built in flash In the Shutter Priority AE Mode the flash recommended indicator appears only when a subject is shot in a backlit situation SNOILVY3d0 JISVA il SNOILVH3Id0 71599 Push the flash pop up button to activate the flash e The flash unit starts charging automatically When it is fully charged x appears on the LCD panel In addition when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down appears in the viewfinder e When the built in flash is in use in the Picture Mode the bar graph will not appear in the viewfinder and on the panel e When the shutter release button is depressed half way down the flash synch shutter speed and aperture setting will appear
62. nt or Stereo Adapters b When using an ordinary polarizing filter a half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus function when used in combination with an ordinary polarizing filter Use a circular polarizing filter for autofocus operation c When using Extension Tubes or an Auto Bellows for close up photography Note on the SMC Pentax F SOFT 85mm f 2 8 lens When shooting at a distance closer than approx 1 5m set the lens to a manual f stop setting between f 2 8 and f 4 5 A smaller aperture f 5 6 to f 32 may cause the autofocus system and the viewfinder s focus indicator to malfunction To remedy this problem temporarily set the lens to f 4 5 After focusing on the subject lock focus and set the lens to the required f stop SNOILVu3dO0 Q39NVAGV ll SNOILVU3d0 027NYA0Y 5 SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE To the left To the right Programmed AE Shutter Priority Aperture Priority AE Manual Exposure Bulb Exposure With the lens aperture ring at A auto moving the camera s Main Switch to ON full feature position lets you select any of the available exposure modes other than the Picture Mode without having to turn the aperture ring to a manual f stop setting Switching the Exposure Mode The Full Feature mode provides a total of five exposure modes The exposure mode switches as shown at left in accordance with the rotation of the Select Dial while
63. nto the cartridge to reduce the slack e The DX information pins in the film chamber are used to read film speed Keep them clean and free from scratches To remove smudges wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Slack SNOILVHVH3Hd Flat 6 Close the back cover and move the camera s Main Switch to ON or PICT 1 and the film automati cally advances to the first frame Confirm that and Q are displayed on the LCD panel e The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released to expose the frame e If the film is not prop erly loaded L Q blinks on the LCD panel If this occurs reload the D If the film leader is extremely bent straighten it or cut off the bent portion PREPARATIONS 7 UNLOADING FILM After the last frame of the roll is exposed the camera rewinds the film automatically During rewinding L amp blinks on the LCD panel and the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse Never open the back cover during rewinding Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera to prevent the film from being exposed to direct sunlight disappears informin be opened When the roll of film is rewound to its end Q blinks and the exposure counter indication g you that the back cover may SNOILVUVd3Hd SNOIL VuvU3ud 3 Open the back cover and remove the film e A r
64. oll of 24 exposure film takes about 15 seconds to be rewound e When the camera is not in use set the camera s Main Switch to OFF e Ensure that the blinks on the LCD panel before opening the back cover e The shutter may be released a frame or two even after the specified number of frames have been used up as indicated by the number of shots on the film canister However those extra frames may be lost in the pro cessing e f the camera stops rewinding due to battery ex haustion exchange the battery without opening the back cover QU REWINDING A ROLL OF FILM IN MID ROLL If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames use this function First turn on the camera s Main Switch and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding section of the Hot Shoe Cover Fe Rewinding starts Ensure that blinks on the LCD panel before opening the back cover to remove the film e This function does not work when the camera s Main Switch is in the OFF position Il BASIC OPERATIONS 1 USING THE PICTURE MODE This camera comes with advanced automatic exposure modes This section deals with the fully automatic Green Operation Mode See ADVANCED OPERA TIONS starting on page 35 for advanced exposure modes e The Green Operation Mode sets the camera for fully automated shooting allowing you to use its advanced features with ease The camera auto matically selects the shutter speed
65. oning the camera with the tripod mount of the Pentax F 300mm f 4 5EDIIF lens with the grip facing downward the tripod mount may strike the camera body Position the camera facing the grip up ward When attaching the ADAPTER K FOR 645 LENS to the camera body the fixing screw may hit against the cam era body To avoid this change the position of the fix ing Screw When attaching a Reflex 1000mm f 11 or 2000mm f 13 5 lens to the camera body the camera position shift lock screw of the lens may strike the camera body To prevent this change the position of the screw When the AF200SA AF280T AF200T AF240Z AF240FT or AF400F TZ is attached to the camera s hot shoe the camera s Main Switch and Tv Av Buttons may be diffi cult to access 2 SOFT CASE Fc The optional soft case consists of front and back COVers 1 Open the front cover and place the camera body in the back cover 2 Tighten the fixing screw on the bottom with a coin to secure the cover to the camera Soft case comes in three sizes S M and L Case Applicable F FA lens 50mm f 1 4 or f 1 7 Zoom 35 70mm etc Zoom 28 80mm Zoom 35 105mm etc Macro 100mm Zoom 28 105mm Zoom 70 200mm etc SNOILVU340 Q39 NVAOV iil SNOILVU3d0 Q39NVAUV lil 13 EFFECTS OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED Slow shutter speed ape v tg eed x Ar as po nEYe T ad e gt e gt Tr PE PRR A S de R b E Ar 7 K
66. r speed in the viewfinder e To cancel the Hyper Program Shift depress the Tv Av Button e Ifthe selection of Hyper Program Shift exceeds the range of the bar graph all five dots to the selected shift side light up continuously SNOILVYJdO G39NVAQV iil SNOILV 3d0 Q39NVAQV ll 2 LEARNING FUNCTION If the exposure is shifted with the Hyper Program Shift in the Picture Mode except the Green Operation Mode the learning function works and automatically shifts a shutter speed aperture combination according to the shift you selected making it easier to suit a photographer s personal taste The amount of shift is indicated by the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown If dots shift to the right on the LCD panel and to the top in the viewfinder it indicates the shift to a narrower in focus range or a reduced image blur If dots shift to the left on the LCD panel and to the bottom in the viewfinder it indicates the shift to a wider in focus range or an increased image blur Each time the shutter releases c blinks on the LCD panel indicating that the learning function is being activated This function does not work unless c appears on the LCD panel The shifted amount i e contents of learning function will be stored in memory even if the camera s Main Switch is turned OFF or the battery removed In order to set this function with the retained memory and prevent the storage of a n
67. ram Mode isinuse the camera uses the shutter speed of 1 100 sec Focus on the subject and take a flash photograph In the Shutter Priority AE or Metered Manual Exposure Mode slow speed sync photography is possible See page 77 When the camerais inthe Picture Mode except the Green Operation Mode or Programmed AE Mode turning the Select Diallets you use Hyper Program Shift allowing you to change a shutter speed aperture combination The shiftable shutter speed aperture combination range depends on an aperture rangethat couples with a shutter speed of 1 100 sec or slower When a shutter speed becomes slow camera shake is likely to blur your picture so use a tripod Overview of Flash Functions TTL auto flash mode AF spotbeam After the flash is charged the camera auto CAMERA FUNCTION matically selects the flash sync speed Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE mode Flash confirmation signal in the viewfinder Slow speed sync flash in the Shutter Priority AE or Metered Manual Exposure mode Trailing curtain sync 3 Contrast control sync flash 3 Built in flash AFSOOFTZ 5 AF330FTZ AF400FTZ AF240FT AF400T AF280T AF200T AFO80C AF140C AF260SA AF240Z AF200SA AF200S AF160SA AF160 AF140 Notes N e With the AF140 AF160 AF200S and AF240Z the camera selects the flash sync shutter speed only when the lens aperture ring is
68. rer 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 war ranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy NAMES OF WORKING PARTS BACK Ja NO o amp Back Cover Release Pin p Film Leader End Mark K Eb Take up Spool 47 Ca Sprocket Viewfinder Accessory Groove Battery Chamber Cover amp Rewind Shaft KB Hyper Button Tripod Socket 3 Shutter Curtains M Film Information Window 6 Cordless Contacts amp 3 Eyecup Fe Pressure Piate Gn DX information Pin D Viewfinder Eyepiece EB Back Cover Film Chamber Asahi Optical Co Ltd 11 1 Nagata cho 1 cacTre Chryo7a ku Tokyo 100 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Wei
69. rma tion contacts e Lens informa tion contacts e Lens information contacts K mount lens CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Mount type Kar2 Kar Ka K Autofocus Lens only p X x x Lens with AF Adapter 1 7X SR cw uo 2 5e o i pon with Matte field Bi kis Power zoom x rower zoom Tor Image size tracking EMEND CI x x Auto zoom effect _ A a DU X i x S Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE n x x 6 x xIx XKOUDXEOLDXDX X X XG D LEU a Approx f stop indication 5 Can be used X Cannot be used 1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or larger See AF Adapter instruction manual 2 Manual focusing using the focus indicator FI O lin the viewfinder 3 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger 4 Pentax FA zoom lenses only 5 When the lens aperture ring is set to A auto the aperture cannot be selected with the Select Dial 6 When in the Aperture Priority AE mode the metering system is switched to Center Weighted while in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode it is switched to Spot Metering System c r M wh S HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into 4 chapters allowing you to optimize the use of the camera I PREPARATIONS p 9 ll BASIC OPERATIONS p 21 Ill ADVANCED OPERATIONS p 40 IV OTHERS p 92 For the SLR camera beginners start with the PREPARATIONS and B
70. sired position and depress the shutter release button to take a photo graph e The smaller the number shown in the zoom scale window the wider the angle Conversely the larger the number the more magnified the image appears e When combined with the Pentax FA Zoom lens this camera allows the use of the power zoom function e When mounting an existing Pentax F Zoom lens this camera can be used only in the manual zoom mode Using the Power Zoom Function e Only Pentax FA Zoom lenses offer the power zoom 1 2 3 function Pentax FA Zoom lenseshave an auto zoom switch Setthis switch to P Push the power zoom ring forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear beneath the power zoom ring The lens comes from the factory with the power zoom ring set atthis position 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 The zoom lens zoomsin and out at one of the three speeds according to the degree of rotation Turning the power zoom ring fully to the right or left zooms the lens quickly while turning it slightly gives slow operation At an intermediate position the lens zooms at medium speed Zooming the lens with the power zoom function automatically focuses the lens on the subject This function can be overridden with Pentax Function No 2 However for final
71. t 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 OQ Hot Shoe Cover Fe Shutter Release Button s O Select Dial fl G QTv Av Button G Hot Shoe o bi Main Switch LCD Panel OBuilt in Flash Mode Button C0 Drive Button Strap Lug Fiash Pop up Button Release Socket Fe Back Cover Release Lever Q Auxiliary Rewind Button Focus Mode Switch p AF Coupler Power Contacts Mount Index amp Lens Information Contacts Bn Lens Lock Button Grip amp Distance Scale Window G Power Zoom Ring Aperture Zoom Index G Aperture Scale B Aperture A Index amp Aperture A Lock Button Aperture Ring Zoom Scale Window D Auto Zoom Switch Zoom Set Button KSFocusing Ring TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication oue ee ode ce Ioco re eye coe Viewfinder Indicat ohicxssnnos texksesevienata zac rd eee vo veces cavis cere 3 Outline of Basic FUNCTIONS 1 45 e e e eee 4 Cameras and Lens Mounts HE lt Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses TIE 7 How To Use This Guide 8 BASIC OPERATION Abt ee NE M the Camera Sap He P M Inserting th
72. take a photograph If both the selected shutter speed and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range use an ND filter if the subject is too bright and a flash if it is too dark 6 SNO LYYJd0 dJJNVAQY ili SNOIL VU3d0 039NVAOV Hl Aperture Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected an appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with an increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background Turn the aperture ring to A lauto 1 2 3 Move the camera s Main Switch to ON J While holding down the Mode Button turn the Select Dial until A appears on the LCD panel Depress the Tv Av Button so that appears above Av on the LCD panel bo GU Qr t Select the desired aperture with the Select Dial At this time a bar will be displayed underneath the selected aperture in the viewfinder When the Select Dial is rotated to the right the aperture is switched to a smaller aperture when it is rotated to the left the aperture is switched to a larger aperture When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down a shutter speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel EXPOSURE WARNING If the subject is too bright or dark the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as shown to a
73. the lens currently in use the preset image size may not be obtained if the lens is replaced with another When the focus mode switch is set at MF in the Image Size Tracking Mode the mode is switched from Image Size Tracking to Zoom Clip Mode The image size stored in memory is not cleared even if the camera s Main Switch is set to OFF If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera s Main Switch issetat ON ort PICT the stored image size will be cleared from memory To preventthis set the camera s Main Switch to OFF priorto replacing the lens Entry of another image size clears a previous image size Setting the lens focal length to the middle of its range for the desired image size will provide the most versatility For instance set the 28 80mm lens to around 50mm When the battery is replaced keep in mind that a preset image size is cleared SNOILVH3ad0 Q39NVAQV Ili SNOILVHU3d40 GIINVACY 3 ZOOM EFFECT In the Zoom Effect Mode the lens zooms automati cally from wide angle to telephoto during an exposure resulting in the subject s contours becoming radially blurred while the subject s core is clearly photographed 1 While holding the lens Auto Zoom Switch toward AS turn the Select Dial until j appears on the LCD panel The bar graph will appear in the viewfinder and on the LCD pane only when the Metered Manual Exposure Mode ts in use To cancel the Zoom Effect Mode mov
74. toapprox 6hoursoftimeexposure are possible at room temperatures with a new lithium battery SNOILVH3d0 Q039NVAUV Ili SNOILVU3d0 022NYA0Y ili 6 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION T The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexpose brighten or underexpose darken a subject When the Hyper button P Jisdepressed the compensation value and bar graph will be displayed on the LCD panel and inthe viewfinder Selectthe desired compensation value by turningthe Select Dial while holding downthe Hyper button e The exposure compensation does not work in the Metered Manual Exposure mode Bulb mode and Green Operation Mode e Exposure compensation is possible in the range from 3EV to 3EV in 0 5 EV step e A compensation value is displayed within 2EV in 0 5EV step on the bar graph When a compensation value you set exceeds this range a dot will blink on the bar graph 60 Ty 125 L TE 6 0 e e During an exposure compensation in the Picture Mode Jor will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel When a mode other than a Picture Mode is in use or when the lens aperture ring Is set at a position other than A auto in the Picture Mode a dot representative for a compensation value wil appear on the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel To cancel the exposure compensation reset the corrected value to 0 0 by depressing the Tv Av Button while holding down the Hyper button
75. tomati cally on the flash unit When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 min utes the power automatically switches off to save battery power Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit AF330FTZ The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord ing to the ambient brightness making daylight sync flash possible The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera s built in flash See page 73 D It features a built in infrared spot beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions The auto zoom function will automatically adjust the angle of discharge according to the lens focal length Contrast control sync flash is possible See page 35 In the Picture Mode Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE Mode even when the flash unit is set to Manual TTL Auto Flash mode will be set automati cally on the flash unit When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 min utes the power automatically switches off to save battery power Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit AF240FT and AF400FTZ The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord ing to the ambient brightness making daylight sync flash possible The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera s built in flash See page 73 It features a built
76. ton Focus on the subject first with the AF frame by depressing the shutter release button halfway down and then depress the shutter release button fully The shutter will release in about 12 seconds When the Self Timer is in operation audible PCV signal is delivered the signal is delivered at a faster pace for the last two seconds letting you know when to smile To cancel the Self Timer operation after it has been activated and before the shot is taken move the camera s Main Switch to OFF 1 If you back away from the viewfinder during a Self Timer operation underexposure may result due to light entering the camera through the viewfinder Attach the supplied finder cap when taking Self Timer photography to prevent stray light entering the camera When using accessories such as the Correction Lens M and Finder Cap remove the Eyecup Fe The Eyecup Fe comes from the factory fitted to the camera s viewfinder accessory grooves When you want to use an Eyecup in combination with a Correction Lens M combine the optional Eyecup MII with a Correction Lens for 67 When you lift your finger from the shutter release button before the shutter is released in the Bulb and Self Timer modes the camera uses a shutter speed of 1 60 sec 63 SNOI1VH3d0 QJONVAGV ill SNUUY92d0 039NVAOV li 8 EXTENDED POWER ZOOM FUNCTIONS With a Pentax FA Zoom lens the following Auto Zoom Functions are made possible D Zoom
77. ure warning indication appears in a similar manner as when the lens aperture ring is set to A auto See page 53 for details Metered Manual Mode A proper exposure can be obtained by selecting a combination of shutter speed and aperture according to the meter s indication However the Metered Manual mode allows youtoadjustthatexposureto create differentimages for example over or underexposing the subject The camera s metering system is automatically switchedto spot metering when the camera is set in the Metered Manual mode Spot metering system allows only the central area of the viewfinderto be measured When in this mode measure the exposure with this limited small area When the shutter release button is depressed while holding down the Hyper button in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode the shutter speed and aperture vary according to the ambient brightness which is similar to the Shutter Priority Exposure Mode or the Aperture Priority Exposure Mode When the Lens Aperture Ring ls Turned to A auto 1 Move the camera s Main Switch to ON I 2 While holding down the Mode Button turn the Select Dial until M is displayed on the LCD panel e The selected shutter speed aperture and the bar graph are displayed on the LCD panel 3 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the selected shutter speed aperture and the bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder SNOILVH3dO0 139NVAQV l
78. use damage In such a case put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that change in temperature is as gradual as possible After the temperature difference is minimized take it out of the bag Sudden fluctuations in temperature should be avoided growth Never use solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzine to clean the camera Dirt and dust moisture and toxic gas or water penetrating the inside of the camera may render it inoperable If the camera should fail for such reasons even during the period of warranty it may not be repaired free of charge If the camera gets wet wipe it off and allow it to dry Never touch the shutter curtains Or mirror The electric circuit inside the camera contains high voltage working parts Never attempt to disassemble it Most electrical problems are caused by dirt and dust on the contacts If electrical failure is detected check that the contacts are free from finger marks salt gas or dust Also check for battery leakage traces of dirt or grease or corrosion due to salinity or gas Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges A camera which has been submerged in water cannot usually be repaired However if such an accident should occur it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately To maintain optimum performance it is recom mended that the camer
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