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Pentax MZ-60 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 56 11 CLOSE UP PROGRAM MODE 57 12 NIGHT SCENE PROGRAM MODE 5859 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED 61 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 61 69 4 APERTURE PRIORITY MODE 61 5 SHUTTER PRIORITY AE MODE 63 6 METERED MANUAL MODE 65 sues i pusupi RR i ARR XAR REY 70 MANUAL FOCUSING 71 HARD TO AUTOFOFUS SUBJECTS 73 USING BUILT IN 74 SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT IN FLASH MODES RED EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION 76 ABOUT RED EYE PHENOMENON 76 FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE WITH ISO 100 400 FIEM USED Re un Ex etd 77 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT IN FLASH 78 FLASH OFF MODE AG 80 DAYLIGHT SYNC SHOOTING 81 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR BUILT IN FLASH 82 COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH85 SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO MANUALLY 87 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION 88 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH 90 SLOW SPED SYNC SHOOTING 94 o lt ui a ul gt
2. 88 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH 90 SLOW SPED SYNC SHOOTING 94 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL XX TROUBLESHOOTING XX PROGRAM LINES XX STANDARD PROGRAM MODE NIGHT SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT ROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE CLOSE UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE SPECIFICATIONS XX WARRANTY NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Main switch p 16 Built in flash Select dial Focus mode Shutt switch p 27 58 utter release button mid mount Lens unlock Mirror Lens information AF 66upl r button p 14 contacts Strap lug p 11 Back cover Film information al window 5 Battery chamber cover p 12 screw p 12 Back cover release lever p 18 Tripod socket Hot shoe LCD panel Drive mode button p 38 40 AE lock gt button 57 po Flash mode Flash pop 2 button p 25 up button Exposure mode button Date mode button 20200200000000000900000090000000 OS A A 07e cuo 99 nn COD crc oa 5 Flash status information Date mode p 25 36 4 Exposure mode 6 off information AV TV select pointe
3. o z lt a 5 gt lt 9 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED Shutter Priority AE Mode When the desired shutter speed is selected the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper 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 2 Set the pointer mark A Tv by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button Select the desired shutter speed by moving the select dial ON OFF A YSA TAM When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel Exposure Warning If the subject is too T or ON OFF too dark the plus or 2 minus 7 gt indicator in the viewfinder HI E the selected aperture value on E oe I the LCD panel would blink a slowly When the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the selected aperture value stops blinking you can take the picture If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink it means that the exposure is o
4. More detailed information can be found in the section 3 and the section 4 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION Step 1 PATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 18 Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER 18 Step 4 SETTING THE DATA BACK 18 Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATA 18 Step 6 ATTACHING THELENS 18 Step 7 FILM LOADING 18 Step 8 OPRATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON ees 18 z ce og ou c 1 5 through the strap lug from underneath and then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath as illustrated to attach the other end of the strap to the other strap lug MEMO The strap has pockets that can store the viewfinder cap hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES cover by turning it to counterclockwise with a coin etc as shown in the illustration Load two lithium batteries CR2 or equivalent into the battery chamber with positive contacts of the batteries pointing up as shown in the illustration cover firmly and use a coin to turn the cover clockwise to lock securely If the batteries are removed date indicates that no data will be imprinted See page xx for setting the date and time
5. lt SELECTING DRIVE MODE This camera has a total of six drive modes as shown Single Frame self timer Mode 25 Drive Mode One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed Consecutive Frame Drive Mode Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down Lj the shutter release button See page 38 Self timer Mode A picture will be taken with a 12 second delay e 2 Seconds A picture will be taken with a 2 second delay See page xx Auto Bracket Exposure Mode 1 2 See page 40 for more details Auto Bracket Exposure Mode cy 21 See page 40 for more details Consecutive Frame Mode Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down the shutter release button Setting the consecutive frame drive mode Depress the drive mode button until appears on the LCD panel 1 Depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject 2 Depress and hold down the shutter release button completely 3 Take you finger off from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures MEMO ws J 2 A YSA TAM 4 4 aua Av The shutter cannot be released while the built in flash is being charged Depress the drive mode button to another setting to cancel the consecutive frame drive mode o z
6. MEMO _ onorr ATAM The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the batteries were removed BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION 9 LOADING THE BATTERIES E MEMO Be sure to use two Lithium batteries CR2 or equivalents Both the camera function and the data imprinting function to keep constant track of time use the batteries The optional AA Battery Pack FG is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new one When the batteries were replaced date mode will be re set and the following camera settings will take effect other settings will remain unchanged Red Eye Reduction Auto pop up flash Self timer Drive mode flash Off On Single frame Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling Battery Life using 24 exposure film rolls 2222222222 20 10 5 General existing light photography Approx 120 rolls Approx 30 rolls lt 2 Flash photography using flash 50 of the times Approx 20 rolls Approx 15 rolls Flash photography using flash 10096 of the times Approx 12 rolls Approx 5 rolls lt a MEMO e CR batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions Actual ba
7. XX Step 3 SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE XX Step 4 SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF XX Step 5 USING THE ZOOM LENS XX Step 6 HOLDING THE CAMERA XX Step 7 TAKING A PICTURE XX Step 8 UNLODING A FILM XX Step 9 REWINDING A FILM IN MID ROLL XX z k zz TT ao 59 a T Step 1 SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE For quick and easy shooting set your camera for Standard program mode autofocus auto flash and single frame drive mode This standard program mode allows you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the position the lens aperture ring to lens value AV are displayed on the Ys ATAM LCD panel Taat MEMO position turn the TUN aperture ring while holding down MO the aperture A lock button on the by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button When the shutter release button M 2 is depressed halfway down the shutter speed TV and aperture C t 125 80 m The shutter cannot be released when F FA or A lens is attached with the apertur
8. F or FA Zoom 80 200mm f 4 7 5 6 FA Zoom 80 320mm f 4 5 5 6 F or FA Zoom 100 300mm f 4 5 5 6 FA Zoom 100 300mm f 4 7 5 6 FA Zoom 250 600mmf 5 6ED IF FA20mmt 2 8 FA24mmf 2AL IF 28 1 2 8 FA31mmf 1 8AL Limited FA35mmf 2AL 4 1 1 9 Limited FA50mmt 1 4 f 1 7 FA77mmf 1 8 FA 85mmf 1 4 FA 135mm FA 200mm FA 300mmf 2 8 FA 300mmf 4 5 FA 400mmf 5 6 600mmf 4ED IF FA MACRO 50mm 1 2 8 FA MACRO 100mm 1 2 8 1 3 5 FA MACRO 200mm f 4 0 ED IF FA Soft 28mm f 2 8 FA Soft 85mm f 2 8 OIJOOOO XJOJO JXx OOOOOJ O O OJO XX KX OJOJOJO z lt mx a s gt lt OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION CAMERA FUNCTION Red eye reduction flash function Q9 Smart flash function operates After the flash is charged the camera automatically switches to the flash sync speed O IO O gt O IO Os O O JO O O x m Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode or Shutter Priority AE Mode O N O N Flash confirmation in the viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow shutter sync flash AF illuminator Trailing shutter curtain sync flash 4 a Contrast control sync flash mode 4 Multiple burst flash slave flash x X O X O O X o Q JOIJOIOL OI OJO O X X OO O O O O X X
9. es 8 ai gt de Zu self timer LO 2 e 15 51 2 Step 4 SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the lens adjusts focus automatically Set the focus mode switch to AF in the down position MEMO The picture cannot be taken unless focus is achieved The focus will remain locked as long as shutter release button is held in halfway down See page xx to xx for manual focusing z e k zz TT 26 5 59 a T Step 5 USING THE ZOOM LENS Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger telephoto and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller wide angle MEMO The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring the wider the angle Conversely the larger the number the more magnified the image appears The Image Size Tracking Mode Zoom Clip Mode Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA lens is attached Telephoto i kaz Wide angle Step 6 HOLDING THE CAMERA Hold the camera firmly with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically MEMO While taking a picture gently depress the shutter release button Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake
10. lt E e nl A S T v 2201611 8564 REY E QUE M iS ON OFF A FATWA 2 10 Set the exposure mode Standard program mode Move the select lever to set the pointer 4 amp to while depressing the exposure mode button See page xx Loading the film See page xx Set to the Autofocus Set the focus mode switch to AF in down position See page xx Compose the subject by turning the zoom ring See page xx Adjust the focus and take a picture Frame the subject in the focus frame 2 and depress the shutter release button Auto flash pops up automatically if it necessary See page xx Joworr OA au S Tv 250 80 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens Mount type KAF2 1 KAF 1 Autofocus Lens only O O Manual focus with FI 2 3 OQ 6 with Matte field Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE Metered Manual Auto popup built in flash mode 4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash O O O O O X X X X OO OO
11. The shutter speed automatically changes to approximately 1 100 sec or to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera The slowest shutter speed in the Night scene Program Mode is 1 seconds When the Action program mode is used the shutter speed is fixed to 1 100 of second 2 Shutter Priority AE Mode 3 Aperture Priority AE mode When taking a fast moving subject you can increase a subject blur effect The shutter speed can be set slower than 1 100 of second In this mode the aperture automatically changes according to the ambient brightness making a flash photograph easily o z lt a 5 5 gt a In this mode the shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness The shutter speed changes in range of 1 100 sec to a slower shutter speed that does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use The shutter speed of 1 100 sec is set automatically with a Pentax A lens ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT IN FLASH 4 Metered Manual Mode When using the built in flash in the Metered Manual Mode any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1 100 can be set In this mode the exposure of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject 1 Calculating the fl
12. lt a 5 5 gt a 9 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE Self timer Mode The self timer mode delays the shutter release and is useful for taking group shots that include the photographer or when you wish to prevent camera shake for slow speed exposure as close up or night scene pictures The shutter will be released about 2 seconds or 12 seconds after the shutter release button is depressed fully button until 2 appears the LCD panel using the autofocus frame and by depressing the shutter release button halfway down 54 4 a T 520 DATE b A 5 lt fo Av 8 7 t 50 55 x 2 release button fully to start the self timer When the self timer is in operation the self timer lamp blinks and the rate increases for the last two seconds MEMO Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece Underexposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self timer operation If you intend to move away from the viewfinder attach the supplied finder cap as shown in the illustration When using accessories such as the finder cap remove the Eyecup FK as illustrated The Eyecup FK comes from the factory fitted to the camera s viewfinder accessory grooves MEMO Use of tripod is recommended When the 2 seconds self timer is used depres
13. If the camera batteries were removed or replaced data setting will be initialized to no data imprinted need to adjust the date and time r4 tct lt og Lu gu gt a Step 6 ATTACHING THE LENS lens and camera while mounting the lens to the camera body then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place To remove the front lens cap squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow To remove the lens hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise MEMO The body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory For storage the optional accessory Body Mount Cap K is available After mounting the lens try to turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal be sure to place the lens down with the mount side upward EO lt og TT gu gt a Fa Step 7 FILM LOADING We suggest that you first operate the c
14. If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being corrected the data cannot be imprinted 2 EO lt og irs Ex On or ET ig Step 5 SETTING THE DATA BACK The DATE model records date information clearly on each frame that you expose on your pictures Selecting the date mode DATE button the display on the LCD panel changes as follows Av Tv Date mode Av Tv While the date mode is displayed at each depress of the DATE button as shown in the illustration the date mode on the LCD panel of the data changes as indicated in the chart c 5e 02 t o b A Ys ATAM 4 au be ss 0 OF 9 D3 2 n m 3 Year Month Day 4 Day Hour Minute 1 ERE data imprinted 3 ine Month Day Year 1 3 Day Month Year MEMO M on the LCD indicates Month Year 2000 will imprint 00 on pictures indicates that no data will imprinted If there is a white or yellow object in the left bottom corner of the picture where the data is imprinting the data may be difficult to read When composing your picture try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner The data operates on power for the 6V lithium battery camera
15. MEMO In this mode the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out of focus background while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth of field o z lt 4 5 gt lt 9 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES Landscape Program Mode This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button ONIOFF lt Tv Av 105 x When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel When a landscape photograph is taken in this mode the resulting photograph will be in focus for entire landscape including objects close up and these in the distance Close up Program Mode This mode is convenient when taking close up photos of flower and so forth This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field ensuring sharp focus of a close up subject quida d s ea rea TE EY EE RA ERR IU TEE LA Set the pointer mark to onor by moving the select I BEET AVM dial while depressing the exposure mode button im Tv Av
16. flash pop up button is depressed the viewfinder blinks difficult to autofocus matte field P 60 The built in flash Low battery warning ca Replace the batteries P12 does not charge the LCD panel blinking The built in flash does The exposure mode is being Set the mode dial other not activate when the Set to than EA The built in flash does not pop up automatically The mode dial is set to other than the Picture Mode Set the exposure mode dial to the Picture Mode Flash mode is not set to Auto pop up mode Set the flash mode dial to or The built in flash does not discharge even if the flash is in the popped up position When the appears on the LCD panel the built in flash does not discharge in bright lighting conditions The power zoom System does not function The camera does not have the power zoom function In rare cases the camera may not operate correctly due to statistic electricity This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again OTHERS PROGRAM LINE Standard program Mode Night Scene Program Mode without Flash At ISO 100 with FA35 80mm f 4 5 6 lens 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 EV _ F 64 6 45 4 32 22 16 11 8 0 80 5 6 m 2 4 28 4 2 14 sec
17. making the picture blurred To reduce camera shake support your body or the camera on a solid object a table tree or a wall for instance When using an telephoto lens a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake Although there are individual differences among photographers in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the focal length For example 1 50 of second for focal length is 50mm and 1 100 of second for it is 100mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this k zz TT 26 5 59 a Ly Step 7 TAKING A PICTURE Confirm that the focus mode switch has been set to AF and the lens aperture ring has been set to A and select the data mode to imprint or not 2 Frame the subject dr Look through the viewfinder and frame the subject with the autofocus AF frame 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the lens adjust focus automatically Confirm that the shutter ON OFF speed aperture value A picture mode on the LCD c panel focus the focus indicator the viewfinder lights up The focus indicator blinks when the camera is not able to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons
18. 1 125 485 __1 NS Z When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel o z lt 4 5 gt lt 9 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES Action Program Mode lt This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject and prevents blurred images This mode is especially convenient for active photography It is also suitable for portraits with blurred background RJ by moving the select VARVYIVAVM dial while depressing the quio exposure mode button nn oo 55 aq When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel n MEMO This mode focus on the subject continuously when the shutter release button is depressed half way down and the shutter can be released whenever the subject is in focus or out of focus If the subject is moving too fast the shutter may not be released Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject Night s
19. 30 8 2 1 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 1 8000 150100 Portrait Program Mode At ISO with FA35 80mm f 4 5 6 lens 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 EV F 64 45 4 32 22 2 16 11 8 0 80 5 6 35cm 32 4 28 4 2 14 sec 30 8 2 1 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 1 8000 150100 Landscape Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA35 80mm 1 4 5 6 lens 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 EV F 6 64 45 2 32 22 5 16 11 9 351 5 6 22 4 28 4 2 14 sec 30 8 2 1 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 1 8000 ISO100 Action Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA35 80mm f 4 5 6 lens 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 EV 4FI sec 30 8 2 1 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 1 8000 ISO100 Close up Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA35 80mm 1 4 5 6 lens 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 IN IN IN IN IN sec 30 8 2 1 2 1 8 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 1 8000 ISO100 OTHERS SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus auto exposure 35mm SLR with built in TTL auto flash RTF Format 24x36mm Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film DX coded film with ISO 25 5000 non DX coded films with ISO
20. LCD panel when film is loaded JoNore 5 properly 9 FILM LOADING MEMO Incorrect film loading If the film is not loaded properly E will blink on the LCD panel Open the back cover and load the film again Note Automatic film speed setting When DX coded film is used the correct film speed is automatically set for the camera If you use a non DX coded film you can set the film speed manually See page xx Step 8 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions Depressing it down halfway first position turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system i ce ee Z Pressed halfway fully down down first position second position Lm 25 m us an 54 gh a Depressing it fully second position releases the shutter When taking a picture depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake MEMO To prevent camera shake depress the shutter release button gently Before loading a roll of film slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on 2 BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING Step 1 SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE XX Step 2 SET THE SUTO POP UP FLASH
21. X X O O X Q X X X X O X X A Built in flash B AF360FGZ AF500FTZ AF330FT C AF400FTZ AF240FTZ D AF400T AF280T AF220T 200 AF080C AF140C AF201SA AF200SA 2005 AF160 AF140 MEMO 1 When using the AF280T or AF400T with the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode the red eye reduction function operates 2 When using a type D flash except AF200SA and AF201SA in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual Mode or when using a Type E flash set the camera exposure mode to the Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual or Bulb timer Mode Picture mode and Shutter AE cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may change 3 With the AF201SA and AF200SA TTL auto cannot be used 4 The shutter speed is 1 60 of second or slower 5 With TYPE B C and D flash units trailing shutter curtain sync flash is possible 6 Except AF360FGZ and AF330FTZ o z lt 4 ui a ul 5 gt lt 9 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS If the built in flash is not powerful enough a Pentax dedicated auto flash should be used A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF FT series flash unit i e AFBOOFTZ AF330 280 or AF220T incorporate the TTL Flash Mode Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1 Remove the hot shoe cover FK Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket 2 Attac
22. over exposure is set less than 1 or 1 steps GEV orL indicator will light o z lt s 5 gt lt EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED MEMO The AE lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode Exposure Warning If both blink in the viewfinder and both shutter speed and aperture value blink on the LCD panel it means that the exposure is out of metering range lt ke BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks The shutter speed can be set from 45seconds to 32minutes as follows 45sec 1min 1 4min 2min 2 8min 4min 5 6min 8min 11min 16min 22min 32min In the Metered Manual Mode move the select dial to change the shutter speed to desired slower shutter speed appears on the LCD panel a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and gently depress the shutter release button MEMO The shutter remains open for selected shutter speed o z lt tt wW a m s gt lt indicators will not light in this Bulb timer mode AE LOCK FUNCTION The AE Lock function enables an exposure level lock before picture is taken If the subject is too small for a proper exposure setti
23. the overview of Flash Function on page 70 The built in flash can be operated with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit 2 Contrast Control Sync Flash Photography Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built in flash allows twin flash photography contrast control synch flash photography This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units Contrast control synch flash is possible with the combination of following flash units AF360FGZ AF330FTZ AF500FTZ and the built in flash 1 Place the flash unit a part from the camera 2 Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash 3 Set the flash synch mode to the Contrast Control Synch mode 2 Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then depress the shutter button to take a picture MEMO The ratio of the amount of flashlight is 1 built in flash 2 dedicated flash unit Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contacts such as a Hot Shoe Grip as a malfunction may occur n the Contrast Control Sync Flash Mode the faster flash sync speed is 1 60 of second o z lt a s 5 gt a 9 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION SLOW SPEED SYNC SHOOTING It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the lo
24. up button to activate the built in flash 7 Confirm that the all flash units are fully charged 8 Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button to take a picture o z lt a s 5 gt lt 9 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION The AF500FtZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without Off camera shoe adapter The 400 flash cannot be used with the built in flash simultaneously because the 4P sync cord B from the 400 will interrupt the function of the built in flash Red eye reduction flash function The red eye reduction flash function with an external flash attached can also be used depending on what type of an external flash is attached and it may have any restrictions for usage See page 70 for more details The red eye reduction flash function can be used only when the external flash is set to the TTL Auto Mode Trailing Shutter Curtain Flash function When using the built in flash and the external flash simultaneously the trailing shutter curtain flash function for the built in flash also operates when the external flash is set to the trailing shutter curtain flash function Before shooting confirm that both flash units are fully charged Multi burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes make sure that they are of the same type combine the type B with Type C or Type D with Type E Refer to
25. 1 The subject is too close Adjust the camera to subject distance 2 The subject is difficult to autofocus See HARD TO AUTOFOCUS subject on page xx 2 E a z lt a 7 lt o Gently depress the shutter release button completely The built in flash pops up automatically when the subject is not lighted adequately MEMO The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus Depress the shutter release button halfway down While s on the camera to subject distance is fixed Focus lock To refocus on another subject lift your finger off the shutter release button n Step 8 UNLODING A FILM rewinds at the end of the 1 SE roll During rewinding Q blinks 9 on the LCD panel indicating that the film is being rewound the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse rewound only 9 blinks the LCD panel remove the film MEMO When removing the film from the camera avoid direct sun light A roll of 24 exposure film takes about 20 seconds to rewind Before opening the back cover check that 15 blinking The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number of frames have been used as indicated on the film cartridge However those extra frames may be lost in processin
26. 6 6400 Exposure Modes Picture Mode Standard program Mode Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode Close up Program Mode Action Program Mode Night scene Program Mode Shutter Priority AE Mode Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual Mode Bulb Exposure Mode TTL Flash Mode Shutter Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter Electromagnetic release Speed range 1 Auto 1 2000 30 sec step less 2 Manual 1 2000 30 sec 3 Bulb timer 45sec 32min Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position Pentax KAF bayonet mount K mount with AF coupler lens information contacts Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2 KAF and KA mount lenses Body Mount Autofocus System TTL phase matching autofocus system AF operational brightness range EV 0 to 18 at ISO 100 with f 1 4 lens Focus lock available using shutter release button Focus Mode AF predictive AF provided Manual Viewfinder Penta mirror finder Natural Bright Matte focusing screen Field of view 90 Magnification 0 77X with 50mm 1 1 4 lens at Autofocus frame Diopter 1m1 Viewfinder Indication Focus Information In focus Green lamp is lit front or back focus signals and unable to focus indicator Green lamp blinks Flash ready indication 5 is lit Over or Under or correct exposure indication in Metered Manual Mode JAE lo
27. ABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 6 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 8 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 10 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 11 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES 12 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATION MANUAL 14 STEP1 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 18 STEP2 LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 BATTERY LIFE 21 IF THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED 22 STEP3 TURNING ON THE 23 4 SETTING THE DATA 24 STEPS ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME 26 STEP6 ATTACHING THE LENS 28 STEP7 FILM LOADING 30 STEP8 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 32 2 BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING 33 Step 1 SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 34 Step 2 SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH 35 Step 3 SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 36 Step 4 SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF 37 Step 5 USING THE ZOOM LENS 38 Step 6 HOLDING THE CAMERA 39 Step 7 TAKING A PICTURE 40 Step 8 42 Step 9 REWINDING FILM IN MID ROLL 43 SE
28. AM MODE CLOSE UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE SPECIFICATIONS XX WARRANTY POLICY XX OTHERS ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera AA BATTERY PACK FG Battery grip powered by size AA batteries and dedicated to MZ 60 MEMO Battery life Using 24 Exposure film rolls Number of film rolls at 20 C 68 F General existing light photography approximately 180 rolls Flash photography using flash 50 of the times Flash photography using flash 100 of the times approximately 35 rolls approximately 20 rolls FLASH ACESSORIES AF360FGZ A TTL auto zoom flash unit with guide no 36 ISO 100 It features include AF spot beam slave synch flash multiple flash contrast control sync flash and leading trailing curtain synch mode AF500 FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spot beam and large guide no 50 ISO 100 It features the slave sync flash function multiple flash contrast control sync flash and leading trailing curtain sync flash mode AF220T A TTL Auto flash with a guide number of 22 ISO 100 AF201SA An Auto flash Not TTL with a guide number of 20 ISO 100 Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers 14 ISO 100 Off Camera shoe Clip CL 10 Enable the AF360FGZ to be used as a wireless slave flash OTHERS o ACCESSORIES OP
29. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH If an F or FA lens incompatible with the built in flash is used depressing the shutter release button halfway down when the flash is ready blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning If the flash picture is taken with an incompatible lens the corner of the picture may look ark or there may be dark semi circular area on the lower part of the picture compatible Vignetting will occur under the usage conditions incompatible because of vignetting Lens Name Compatibility F Fish Eye Zoom 17 28mm 1 3 5 4 5 x FA Zoom20 35mm f 4 Vignetting will occur at focal length is less than 28mm Vignetting will occur at focal length between 24 28mm FA Zoom 24 90mm f 3 5 4 5AL IF FA Zoom 28 70mm f 2 8AL x FA Zoom 28 70mm f 4 AL O FA Zoom28 80mmf 3 5 5 6 Vignetting will occur at focal length between 28 35mm or the camera to subject distance is less than 1m with the focal length of 35mm FA Zoom 28 90mm 1 3 5 5 6 Q FA Zoom 28 105mm f 3 2 5 6 O FA Zoom 28 105mm f 4 5 6 IF A Vignetting will occur at focal length is less than40mm FA Zoom 28 200mm 1 3 8 5 6 Vignetting will occur at focal length is less than 70mm F or FA35 80mm f 4 5 6 5 Lens Name Compatibility FA Zoom 70 200mm f 4 5 6 O Zoom 80 200mm f 2 8 Vignetting will occur at focal length is less than 90mm
30. LECTING A DRIVE MODE 45 50 CONSECUTIVE FRAME DRIVE MODE 46 SELF TIMER MODE 47 AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE 49 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 51 58 STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 53 PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE 54 LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE laf 55 ACTION PROGRAM MODE i 56 CLOSE UP PROGRAM MODE 57 NIGHT SCENE PROGRAM MODE 2 5859 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED 61 9 TABLE 5 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 61 69 APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE 61 SHUTTER PRIORITY AE MODE 63 METERED MANUAL MODE 65 LOCK FNCTION 70 MANUAL FOCUSING 71 HARD TO AUTOFOFUS SUBJECTS 73 SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO MANUALLY 87 USING BUILT IN FLASH 74 SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT IN FLASH MODES RED EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION 76 ABOUT RED EYE PHENOMENON 76 FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE WITH ISO 100 400 FILM USED 77 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT IN FLASH 78 FLASH OFF MODE 80 DAYLIGHT SYNC SHOOTING 81 ADVANCED OPERATION FOR BUILT IN FLASH 82 COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN 85 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION
31. O O O OOO X X X X 22222272222222 Notes 1 As an F FA 85mm f 2 8 Soft lenses and FA 28mm 1 2 8 soft lens do not have the position on the aperture ring the shutter cannot be released 72 Manual focusing using the focus indicator in the viewfinder 8 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger 4 Only works when the picture mode is selected n MEMO KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera The A F and FA lenses have the A auto position on the lens aperture ring The camera will not operate when a lens with following condition 1 When a lens which does not have the A position on the aperture ring is attached 2 When an F or A lens is attached with aperture ring set other than the A position 3 The accessories for close up photography are attached HOW USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections Basic Operation Preparation gt LS 28 Basic Operation Shooting gt Advanced Operations Page xx Other information gt Fuss If you like to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible read section 1and 2 BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION and BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING These sections introduce only the basic functions of this camera
32. PENTAX MZ NOLLWHWdad SNILOOHS NOI1VH3dO OISV8 NOI1VH3dO OISVS SNOILVH3dO Q39NVAGV 8 If 3d98V H94 QUARTZ DATE 60 OPERATING MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of this camera welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography This compact and lightweight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use Illustrations in this operating manual are the data function The camera does not operate when a lens with the following conditions attached 1 When a lens that does not have the A position on the aperture ring is attached 2 When an F FA or A lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position 3 When any accessory mentioned on page 74 is used between the camera and an F FA or A lens 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 lens
33. SH FUNCTION This camera includes a red eye reduction flash function which reduces the red eye phenomenon utilizing pre flash In this mode the pre flash is discharged just before the shutter is released which reduces the diameter of the pupil of the eye Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are smaller which in turn reduces the red eye effect ABOUT RED EYE PHENOMENON Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject 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 retina of your subject eye It can be reduced by taking a picture in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider angle lens at a closer distance or by employing the red eye reduction flash feature When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 400 film used A lens with a maximum aperture of f 1 4 is marked as 1 1 4 on its barrel Maximum Lens Aperture Effective Range 1 4 approx 0 8 3 9m 5 6m 2 6 12 8ft 18 48 t2 approx 0 8 3 3m 4 8m 2 6 10 8ft 15 7ft 2 8 approx 0 7 2 8m 4 0m 2 3 9 2ft 13 1ft approx 0 7 2 4m 4 0m 1 3 5 t 4 7 2 3 7 9ft 13 18 approx 0 7 2 0m 4 0m 15 6 2 3 6 6ft 13 107 MEMO Thi
34. TIONAL Hot Shoe Adapter F Extension Cord F5F and Off Camera Adapter The adapters and cords which allow the external flash to be used off the camera while maintaining full electric coupling to the camera VIEWFINDER AND LENS ACCESSORIES Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder Refconverter A Right angle finder which attaches to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder The viewfinder magnification is able to switch from 1X to 2X Filters Skylight UV Cloudy Y2 O2 R2 and Circular Polarizing Filter are available in sizes of 49mm 52mm 58mm 67mm and 77mm Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on the camera are available If you find it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose one of the eight correction lenses M of 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 Notes on accessories The camera does not operate when a lens with the following conditions attached 1 When a lens which does not have the A position on the aperture ring is attached 2 When an F FA or A lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position 3 F or FA 85mm 1 2 8 Soft lens FA28mm 1 2 8 Soft lens cannot be used because these lenses do not have the A position on the lens aperture ring The camera does not operate with the following accessories used Accessories for close up photography Auto exte
35. amera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations 4 MEMO Remove the protective card Before loading film for the first time after purchase open the back cover and remove the protective card Be careful not to touch the shutter curtains with protective cover Always load and unload the film in the shade or avoid direct sunshine slide the back cover release lever down in the direction of the arrow the film chamber as shown in the illustration Pull the film leader out far enough to reach the take up spool Important The shutter curtains are made from fine precision material Do not touch them with your fingers or any other object while loading the film lt lt ui 5 film leader end mark 1 as shown as illustrated If you pulled out too much film push it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack Make sure that the film leader is positioned under the film retainer and the film perforations properly engaged on the sprocket tooth z tt ui 3 o lt o Note The DX information pins in the film chamber are used to read film speed Keep them clean and free from scratches To remove smudges wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth Close the back cover and turn the main switch ON The film will be advanced to first frame automatically and the exposure counter 1 and film status information appear on the
36. ash effective range according to the camera to subject distance Maximum flash distance Guide Number Selected aperture Minimum flash distance Maximum flash distance 5 n MEMO When the distance to the subject is less than 0 7m 2 3ft the flash cannot be used If the flash is used less than 0 7m it causes vignetting in the picture corners light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over exposed The value 5 used in the formula above is fixed value applied to the built in flash in this camera The guide number GN depends upon the film speed used as shown below 5025 GN5 5 50200 GN15 6 15050 GN7 8 150400 GN22 ISO100 GN11 Exp If 150100 film is used at an aperture of f 3 5 the flash effective distance is obtained as follows For maximum distance Guide Number 11 f 3 5 3 14m For minimum distance 3 14 5 0 63m gt 0 7 Minimum distance of the built in flash in this camera Thus the flash effective distance is from approx 0 7m to 3 14m 2 Calculating the aperture according to the camera to subject distance Aperture Guide Number Camera to subject distance If the calculated aperture value is different than an indicated f stop for instance f 3 choose the next smaller aperture value 2 8 in this case o z lt 4 ui a ul 5 gt lt ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT IN FLASH
37. cene Program Mode This mode is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background 1 Set the pointer mark 45 to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button CN ON OFF V VAM 5 Av 30 55 a if auto pop up flash is not selected When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel n MEMO It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow speed to expose the low light background The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1 100 to 2second Use of a tripod is recommended The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built in flash is not in use o z lt tt W s gt lt EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness There are many correct combination s of shutter speed and aperture a particular subject brightness Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects Effect of shutter speed The shutter determines the film exposure times or the length of time that the light is allowed to strike the film If the subje
38. ch a case set the focus mode switch to and use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder see page xx Subjects which may fool the autofocus system include a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the autofocus frame j b Subjects which don t reflect much light in the autofocus frame 2 c Subjects that are moving too fast d Multiple subjects in the foreground and background of the autofocus frame j e Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with extremely bright backgrounds SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film s DX code However the film speed setting can be changed If you use a non DX coded film set the film speed manually How to set 1 Load the Non DX corded film Move the select dial until 150 appears on the LCD panel while depressing the exposure mode button 2 2 lt EE ER E EY Move the select dial to set e ISO film speed displayed on the LCD panel 2 E After the ISO is set move the z select dial until the your desired exposure mode other than ISO MEMO To change the ISO turn the select dial to the left for a smaller number Slower film speed or right for a larger number Fas
39. ck indicator External LCD panel Indication Shutter speed Aperture value Built in flash ready indication blinking slowly flash recommended warning blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning Red eye reduction flash function Auto popup flash function Automatic flash function ISO indication a Film status information Battery exhaustion warning Exposure counter Auto bracketing exposure Auto bracketing compensation value 88 Exposure counter Self timer Consecutive shooting 3 AE Lock Self timer Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec or 2 sec with mirror lock up in used Cancelable after operation Mirror Instant return mirror with AF secondary mirror Film Loading Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed Film information window is provided Film Wind amp Rewind Auto wind rewind by built in motor Consecutive or Single advance mode Approx 1 frames sec consecutive mode Auto rewinding starts at end of roll Film rewind completion of rewinding is displayed on the LCD panel Mid roll rewind Exposure Meter TTL 2 segment metering Metering range from EV4 to EV21 at ISO100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens AE
40. ct is moving the image will be blurred when a slow shutter speed is used It is possible to enhance the effect of motion The movement of a water waterfall by intentionally using a slower shutter speed Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow the image of a moving subject to be frozen A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera sake Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens controlling how much light strikes the film If the aperture is opened up to increase the amount of light subjects 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 stopped down to reduce the amount of light the depth of field increases For instance if you shoot a person against a landscape with the aperture open the landscape in front of and behind the person will be blurred making the person appears to rise out of the landscape By contrast stopping down the aperture increases the in focus range o z lt 3 ul 5 gt lt EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED Aperture Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected the appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject This mode is ideal for shooting la
41. e ring set to other than A position Step 2 37 SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH button until appears on the LCD panel P ON OFF 2 A amp a Paat 2 AUTO 4 t 2 4 I 125 8 0 uS 98 LES In this mode the built in flash automatically pops up when depressing the shutter button halfway down in the low light or backlight conditions MEMO The Built in flash does not retract automatically push the built in flash down into the camera body after use The built in flash does not discharge when not required even though it has been in the up position See page xx for more details Do not use a lens hood when the built in flash is used as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash causing vignetting in the picture corners Step 3 SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed Depress the drive mode button until single frame D appears the LCD panel n MEMO The drive mode can also set to consecutive frame seconds self timer 025 or auto bracket shooting mod i T N O MODE DATE M S ON OFF eus T I
42. ect is in focus When the subject comes into M 2 focus the focus indicator e lights up in the viewfinder MANUAL FOCUSING a picture When the autofocus mode or the focus indicator is unsuitable for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder focus indicator in the viewfinder 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 you would with a non AF SLR camera a The 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 How to focus with aid of the matte field Set the focus mode switch to the focusing ring to the right or left until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder a picture MEMO When the special effect filter or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo Adapter is used the auto focusing and manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the viewfinder will not work Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with aid pf the matte field o z lt 4 gt lt MANUAL FOCUSING HARD TO AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise but not perfect Depending on the brightness contrast shape and size of your subject the autofocus system may not operate In su
43. es and accessories made by other manufacturers FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation please be sure to follow precautions given on this page W AR N N This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the person CAU TI ON a This mark indicates precautions that if not A a followed could result in minor or medium injury to the person or damage to the equipment WARNING The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason as there is danger of an electric shock Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck Do not look directly at the sun through the camera as viewing the sun may damage your eyes and or parts of the camera e g shutter curtains etc Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed CAUTION Do not use the flash near anyone s eyes as it may hurt them Be particularly careful with the flash around infants Never try to disassemble short or recharge the battery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Remove the ba
44. g When you take important pictures rewind the film when the film reaches the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge Step 9 REWINDING A FILM IN MID ROLL If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames use this function Set the main switch to the Joworr ON position Depressing the 4 SATAM Drive mode button for over 2seconds Film status ra information will et appear on the LCD z mE EG 2 Holding the drive mode S ns ce button and depress the of shutter release button to pe start rewinding When the So film is fully rewound only a blinks on the LCD panel K The film will rewound Film status information on the LCD panel blinks and counts the frame numbers in reverse J 2 A amp oem m Before opening the back cover check that amp is blinking ADVANCED OPERATIONS SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 45 50 CONSECUTIVE FRAME DRIVE MODE 46 SELF TIMER MODE 525 47 AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE 49 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 51 58 7 STANDARD PROGRAM MODE 53 8 PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE 54 9 LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE 55 10 ACTION PROGRAM MODE
45. h Use of non Pentax flash units may damage the camera For the best results use a Pentax dedicated flash unit FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR The flash recommended indicator 5 in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink slowly to warn and recommend you to use flash when you attempt to take a picture in low light and backlight condition MEMO In the Shutter Priority AE Mode and Metered Manual Mode the flash recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in a backlight condition 2 TvAvM NE Ta Av 30 55 ADVANCED OPERATIONS INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT IN FLASH IS USED When using an inappropriate F or FA 2 A SEXTVAVM lens will blink irum rapidly in the viewfinder I and on the LCD panel 50 5 when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down MEMO See page xx for more details on compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built in flash Taking a picture while this warning is appeared may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi circular vignetting at the bottom of the picture ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT IN FLASH 1 When using one of 6 Picture Modes 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
46. h a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the camera 3 Turn the flash ON 4 Set the flash mode to the TTL Auto Mode 5 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 6 Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button to take a picture MEMO When the flash is fully charged the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down appears in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready An external flash can also be made to automatically fire Note that the flash will not fire against a lighter subject especially during daytime synchro shooting Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details Using both the built in flash and the external flash An external flash cannot be used when the built in flash is in its popped up position When the built in flash and the external flash are used simultaneously use the following optional accessories Hot Shoe Off Camera Shoe Adapter Fa Adapter F 1 Remove the hot shoe cover FK from the camera Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket 2 Attach the hot shoe adapter FG to the camera 3 Connect the extension cord F5P to the hot shoe adapter Fc Turn the flash ON 4 Attach the Off Camera shoe adapter F to a tripod Set the flash mode to the TTL Auto Mode 5 Attach the flash unit to the Off camera shoe adapter F Connect the extension cord to the off camera shoe adapter F 6 Depress the flash pop
47. he equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period the manufacturer s representatives in that country may charge regular handling and servicing fees Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the Service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the war
48. he lens aperture ring is set Set the lens aperture ring to P 24 release to other than the A Jposition the A position P 48 The main switch is OFF Turn the main switch ON P16 The low battery warning ca Replace the battery P12 is blinking The batteries are installed Install the batteries properly p12 bakwards Iso is displayed on the LCD Set the exposure mode to P56 panel other position P64 The built in flash is being Wait until the flash is fully charged charged P34 Nothing is displayed The main switch is OFF Turn the main switch ON P16 on the LCD panel No battery has been Install the batteries P12 installed The batteries are installed Install the batteries properly P12 backwards The battery is dead Replace the batteries P12 The Autofocus does AF frame is not placed over Move the camera until the AF P30 not work the subject jcovers the subject The subject is too close Increase the camera to P30 subject distance The focus mode is set to Set the focus mode switch to p57 AF The subject is difficult to Focus manually by using the P60 Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference AE lock function do not operate The Metered Manual Mode or Bulb Exposure Mode is being used Set the exposure mode dial to the other position p 57 Focus indicator in The subject is too close or Focus manually by using the
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50. in the picture corners With the built in flash popped up an external flash cannot be attached to the hot shoe If you would like to use an external flash together with the built in flash see the flash connections on page xx FLASH OFF MODE Use this mode if you don t want the built in flash to pop up automatically The flash will not pop up automatically even when it is dark nor lights when the flash is required 1 Depress the Flash mode button until appears on he LCD panel MEMO The flash does not discharge even if the built in flash is in the pop up position The flash off mode will work with 6 picture modes The Built in flash does not pop up automatically or by pushing the Flash pop up button manually n the flash off mode the external flash will not discharge either o z lt 4 5 gt lt DAYLIGHT SYNC SHOOTING In daylight conditions when a portrait picture is taken with a person s face cast in shadow discharging the flash will eliminate the shadow 1 Depress the flash pop up button 2 Confirm either the built in or external flash is fully charged If the background is too bright it may be over exposed 3 Take a picture MEMO When taking a daylight sync photograph with displayed on the LCD panel the flash may not discharge Without Daylight Sync With Daylight Sync Using other type of a flas
51. lock Exposure is memorized for 20 seconds Flash Series control Auto popup TTL Auto Flash RTF Guide number 11 150100 Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of view Flash sync shutter in the range from 1 100 sec to a slower speed Day light sync flash Slow shutter sync flash Contrast control sync flash ISO range 25 800 Automatic flash function Red eye reduction flash function Hot shoe with X contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes ISO range 25 800 Red eye reduction flash function Power Source Two lithium batteries CR2 or equivalent Battery Exhaustion Warning Battery exhaustion symbol cx is lit the shutter is locked when blinking no indication in the viewfinder Flash sync Dimension and Weight 136mm W x94 5mm H x63mm D 5 4 x3 7 x2 5 3250 11 5 oz body only without batteries SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER OTHERS WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sa
52. mera inspected or test shoot with it Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any charge under the terms of the warranty If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in conditions as outlined in the Precautions for Your Camera section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE Use two lithium batteries CR2 type Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage overheating explosion etc The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity and marked on the battery and the camera 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 If the built in flash is used continuously the battery may become warm but it does not mean that the battery is faulty it is one of the battery s characteristics Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a new one It may cause explosion or overheating T
53. nd 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 defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If t
54. ndscapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background 2 Set the pointer mark A to Av by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button A LU 3 Select the desired aperture ina by moving the select dial _Joworr while depressing the AV Psa CRETAM button mo BS MON W ON OFF 2222222222292922222922222 lt ATAM 1 50 55 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or C Joworr A S too dark the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed on the LCD panel would blink slowly as a warning as shown When the subject is too bright choose a smaller aperture if available when it is too dark choose a larger aperture if available When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both plus and minus blink rapidly it means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Select a darker subject if it is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark i lt
55. ng to be obtained you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the proper exposure setting Then lock the exposure setting and recompose shot before taking a picture To use the AE Lock Position the area to be measured in the viewfinder metering area and press the AE lock button AE L To cancel the AE lock press the AE lock button again 2 is displayed in the viewfinder The measured exposure level is locked for 20 seconds take the picture MEMO If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is operating the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock button is released The auto popup built in flash function does not work while the AE lock is in use AE lock does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb timer Mode MANUAL FOCUSING Using a manual focus lens When you adjust focus manually you can either look at the focus indicator in the viewfinder or the viewfinder matte field to check if the subject is in focus You can use the manual focus mode to adjust focus with the aid of the focus indicator the viewfinder How to focus with aid of the in focus indicator Set the focus mode switch to depress the shutter release button halfway down ADVANCED OPERATIONS e viewfinder turn the focusing ring to right or left until the subj
56. nsion tube set K Auto extension tube K 50mm Auto extension tube K 100mm Helicoid extension tube K Auto bellows A 49mm and 52mm Reverse adapter K Extension tube K Microscope adapter K Mount adapters Adapter K for 645 lens 67 lens adapter K when the refconverter A is used it may interfere with the camera when you open or close the back cover Remove the refconverter A before opening or closing the back cover when the special effect filter or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo Adapter is used the auto focusing and manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the viewfinder do not operate Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame Using a Polarizing Filter When using an ordinary polarizing filter the 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 proper autofocus operation OTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies Before contacting a Pentax service center check the following items autofocus matte field Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not T
57. or storage Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are handled Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus Precautions for proper care Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any other object Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder Never use solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the camera Electrical problems may often be caused by water dirt or dust at points of electrical contact Also check for battery leakage traces of dirt or grease or corrosion due to salinity or gas If you cannot correct the problems have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center Repairs of this nature are not Other precautions The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50 C to 10 C 122 to 14 A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired If Such an accident should occur it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately To maintain optimum performance it is recommended that the camera be inspected every one or two years If the camera has not been used for an extended period or is being prepared for an important photographic session it is recommended that you have the ca
58. print film Only the amount of light of the flash can be changed continuously by using the auto bracketing mode following completion of charging of the built in flash or external flash unit TTL and P TTL Auto only However in case of an external flash unit if three consecutive frames are taken while depressing the shutter button the second and third frame may be taken prior to completion of charging Always make sure to check completion of charging for each time How to cancel Auto bracket can be canceled if the power is turned OFF or any other drive mode is set o z lt 5 gt SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES You can select your desired Picture Mode by depressing the exposure mode button The picture mode has a total 6 modes as follows See details for each mode on page xx to xx Setting the one of 6 picture modes Standard 22222222222227222229222 Mode Portrait e Program 22222222222222222222222 EMI MU som Landscape A Program 22222222222222222229222 Close up Program 22299299929229992992909 Mode Action Program 22222222222222222222223 Night scene Program 27777222222222222222297 Mode 8 2 Set the pointer mark 45 to the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode b
59. r p 26 Self timer Red eye reduction flash p 38 indication p 32 2 seconds self timer Automatic flash Aperture value information p 25 QA Auto bracket exposure ISO Manual set film speed p 55 p 64 Q Film status information 888 Shutter speed p 20 21 Battery exhaustion BB Exposure counter warning p 13 Daytime I Consecutive shooting p 38 All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown LCD Liquid Crystal Display When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 601 it may blacken but when the temperature normalizes it should return to normal VIEWFINDER INDICATION 2 AF frame p 30 Flash status information p 32 36 AE lock p 57 Focus indicator p 59 Over exposure Correct exposure Under exposure e 6x QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING Open the battery cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries See page xx Set the date and time You can skip this step if you do not imprint the data at this time The date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries See page xx Align the red dots on the camera and lens mounts Turn the lens to clockwise until it clicks in place See page xx A position This camera does not work other than LA position See page xx Depress the main switch button See page xx ib Ql RSS 2
60. r ON and depress O the DATE button to display MODE DATE date mode on the LCD panel NC E 2 8 5 8 868 80 68 6686668 066006660666 6666666 66066066666 06 6 7 JoworF I Keep depressing the DATE ON OFF button for 3 seconds on the A TAM date mode display the year digits will start to blink o 2 3 gt 3 Each time the DATE button Conor S depressed the blinking digits 2 4 change in the following order nm Year Month Day Hour Minute Zu Select the desired digits Carpe left to change the digits that you wish to change the blinking digits The digits increase by one each time the select dial is moved to right and the digits decreased by it s moved to left Holding the select dial for about one second will change the digits rapidly mode that you wish to imprint on your pictures 4 MEMO Depress the DATE button in synchronize with a time signal to set the second to zero while is blinking Operational precautions The working temperature for data printing is 0 50 C 32F 122F Use DX coded films with ISO rating from 25 5000 If high speed film with an ISO rating of1000 or faster is used the imprinted characters may blur If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used the printed characters may be dark or dim
61. ranty policy OTHERS For customers U S A STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For customers
62. s effective range table is only applicable when the exposure mode is set to the Picture Mode If any other exposure mode is used see page xx The minimum effective range is always 0 7m 2 6ft even if a lens with a maximum aperture f 2 8 or smaller is in use When a subject is shot at a distance less than 0 7m 2 6ft the correct exposure cannot be obtained and you will see vignetting in the picture corners o z lt 5 gt a MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT IN FLASH button to activate the flash QU will disappear the LCD panel 2 appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the flash is fully charged button fully and the flash unit discharges flash push down the flash head to lock it in the closed position MEMO The built in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop up button is depressed with the flash mode is set to 61 This mode can be used with the red eye reduction together When the flash pop up button is depressed 5 is disappeared from the LCD pane if auto flash mode was set and the flash is always discharged even if the subject is not required flash light The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged Do not use a lens hood with the built in flash as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash causing vignetting
63. s the shutter release button to starts lock up the reflex mirror to prevent camera shake and shutter will be released about 2 seconds later To cancel the self timer operation after it has been activated depress the drive mode button to disappear from the LCD panel o z lt 5 gt a AUTO BRACKET SHOOTING When you depressed shutter release button three consecutive frames will be taken at the different exposure times The first frame is exposed with no compensation The second frame is under exposed and the third frame is over exposed The bracketing amount can be set to 1 2 EV or 1 EV button until appears on the LCD panel or Jovo cx 95 AUTO Vai 54 21 250 80 ad NS 12 button halfway down The focus is locked at the first picture and remains locked until 3 pictures are taken Take 3 consecutive pictures depress and hold down the shutter release button MEMO f you take a finger off from the shutter release button during auto bracketing the auto bracketing mode will remain effective for about 20 seconds After that the auto bracketing exposure for the first bracketed frame will take effect Auto bracket does not work in the Bulb timer Mode If the exposure compensation amount is small the effect will not be noticeable with
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65. ter film speed The shutter cannot be released when 9 is displayed on LCD 50 is displayed when the film speed is set manually USING BUILT IN FLASH Auto popup flash function The auto popup flash function operates with the one of 6 picture modes is set In this mode the built in flash pops up and discharges automatically in low light and backlight condition button until 5 appears the LCD panel release button halfway E down and the built in C i Te Av flash automatically 105 BD e 1 A pops up when the flash is required MEMO The built in flash does not retract automatically push the built in flash down into the camera body after use The built in flash does not discharge when not required even though it has been in the up position Do not use the lens hood when the built in flash is used as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash causing vignetting in the picture corners When using an inappropriate For FA lens will blink rapidly in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down For more details on COMPTIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT IN FLASH see page 89 If the built in flash is used continuously the battery may become warm but it does not mean that the battery is faulty it s one of the battery s characteris
66. tics The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT IN FLASH MODES At each depress of the flash mode button the flash mode on the LCD panel changes as shown in the chart Zu edu gt gt amp Auto popup Auto popup Manual popup Manual popup Flash off See page xx See page xx Red eye reduction Red eye reduction See page xx MEMO The auto popup flash mode can only be set when one of 6 picture modes is selected The built in flash pops up automatically when is displayed on the LCD panel But it discharges only when required Automatic flash function lt can only be set when one of 6 picture modes is selected The auto popup function of the built in flash does not work when the AE lock function is in use The automatic flash function can also be used with the external flash Even if is displayed on the LCD panel the built in flash does not pop up automatically when the external flash has been mounted either with the power off or the external flash is not yet fully charged If the red eye reduction is used while the AF360 FGZ etc is set as a slave unit the pre flash will trigger the slave unit to discharge Do not use red eye reduction with slave unit o z lt a s 5 gt a USING BUILT IN FLASH RED EYE REDUCTION FLA
67. tteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a high precision mechanism Handle it with great care Precautions when taking pictures Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the camera is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects If the camera suffers a shock or impact take it to a Pentax service center for inspection Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust Furthermore if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa the formation of icelets may cause damage In such a case put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges Precautions f
68. ttery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of autofocus built in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the battery Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but it will recover in normal temperature 9 LOADING THE BATTERIES Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted the battery symbol SENIVA M appears on the LCD panel to warn you Replace the batteries as soon as possible See page 19 for loading the batteries Even if the low battery symbol appears exposure will be correct as long as the shutter can be released It is recommended to replace the batteries as soon as possible When the low battery warning starts blinking the shutter cannot be released and no indication in the viewfinder Step 3 e TURNING ON THE POWER TOREM rane 1 Turn the power ON I b Push the main switch button ES to turn ON Joworr ae Er P 2 Push the main switch button again to turn OFF MEMO Be sure to turn the main switch OFF to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used f the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes the power is tuned OFF automatically Step 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME ER AER eon eh oe I N 1 Turn the powe
69. ut of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted Select a darker subject if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark o z lt tt a 5 gt a 9 EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED Metered Manual Mode The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination or taking creatively under or over exposed photographs 2 Set the pointer mark 5 to LM by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button Move the select dial to change the shutter speed eL in E ie i j gt 2271611 8564 pcm QA N i 5 lt ATAM po i Move the select dial to change the aperture value while holding the AV button 5 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value on the m LCD panel a Tv t 50 5 6 NS 6 in the center ON OFF indicates the correct A Y SEYIVAVM exposure a i i Tv Av indicates over 50 s ad exposure indicates under exposure When under or over exposure is set beyond 1 or 1 steps 1EV L indicator will light When under or
70. utton 2 A S o 50 55 5 Exposure Warning 5 If the subject is too bright or ON OFF u too dark the flash A S SUMTVAVM E 1 recommended indicator in the Ls viewfinder would blink If the subject is too bright select a darker subject Use a flash if the subject is too dark 9 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES e Standard program Mode For easy picture taking use this Standard program Mode You simply depress the shutter release button The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter Speed setting e dial by moving the select while depressing the exposure mode button Joworr 3 S SEXT AVM A i 250 80 t When the shutter release button is depressed halfway the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel Portrait Program Mode 2 This mode is suitable for taking portrait photography 1 Set the pointer mark 45 to by moving the select A ON OFF FAN LATAM dial while depressing the B Tv Av exposure mode button 125 55 5 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel n
71. w light background With the Night scene Program Mode 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A 2 Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button 3 The built in flash pops up automatically 4 Before shooting confirm that the flash is fully charged In this mode the shutter speed automatically changes with ambient brightness The shutter speed changes in the range from 1 100 sec to 1 second When the flash does not pop up in the step 3 push the flash pop up button to activate the flash With the Metered Manual Mode 1 Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built in flash 2 Set the Exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode 3 Select an appropriate shutter speed slower than 1 100 of second and aperture combination for a correct exposure on the LCD panel 4 Before shooting confirm that the flash is fully charged 4 MEMO The slow speed sync can also be used with the Shutter Priority AE Mode set Confirm that the exposure is not appearing in the viewfinder In the slow shutter sync shooting use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake o z lt 4 ui a ul 5 gt lt 100 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL XX TROUBLESHOOTING XX PROGRAM LINES XX STANDARD PROGRAM MODE NIGHT SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT ROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGR

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