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NAMESOF WORKINGPARTS I
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O Select switch
O Shutter releasebutton
O LCD panel(p.6)
@ Main switch (p.20)
O Hot shoe (p.77)
@ B u i l t - i nf l a s h ( p . 3 7 )
O Flash pop-up button (p.38)
@ Mode dial
9 Drive mode switch (p.47)
@ S t r a pl u g ( p . 1 3 )
(D Releasesocket (p.67)
@ Mufti-functionbutton (p.42,6g)
(D Back cover release lever (p.22)
@ Mid-roll rewind button (p.26)
(D Focus mode switch (p.33,49)
(D Mirror
(E Af coupler
@ Lens information contacts
@ Lens lock button (p.19)
@ L e n s m o u n t i n d e x( p . 1 8 )
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FORSAFEUSEOF YOURCAMERA
Although we have carefully designed this camera lor safe operation, please be sure to follow
precautionsgiven on this page.
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WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could resutt in
serious injury to the operator.
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CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not foltowed, could result in
minor or medium injury to the operator or damageto the equipment.
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PRECAUTIONS
FORYOURCAMERA
YourPentax camera is a high-precisionmechanism.Handle it with great care.
Precautionswhen taking pictures
o 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.
o Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. lf the camera suffers a shock or impact, take
it to a Pentax service center for inspection.
o 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 harmfulto 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
FOR
BATTERY
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Other precautions
PRACTICALSHOOTINGGUIDE
Taking pictures of people in
various situations
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Putting yourself into a picture.
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Taking a group photograph.
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Taking a portrait photograph.
Taking a picture in strong backlit situations with the
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main subject in the shade.
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in
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lmprintingthe data on a picture
Taking consecutive pictures of a moving subject. p.47
Taking a picture of a moving subject."""""""'p.59,60
Taking a close-up picture of flower.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Names of working parts
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Safe use of your camera
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P r e c a u t i o n sf o r y o u r c a m e r a
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P r e c a u t i o n sf o r b a t t e r y u s a g e
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P r a c t i c a ls h o o t i n g g u i d e
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V i e w f i n d e ri n d i c a t i o n
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E a s yt o u s e ! ( F o r b e g i n n e r s )
C a m e r a f u n c t i o n s a v a i l a b l ew i t h v a r i o u s l e n s e s " " " 1 0
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I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
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Attaching the camera strap '
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Using the Green Operation Mode
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S e t t i n g t h e S i n g l e - F r a m eD r i v e M o d e " " " "
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Using zoom lenses
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H o l d i n gt h e C a m e r a " " " '
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Selectingthe Autofocus Mode
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Taking a picture
. Focus Lock Function
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Basic operation of the Built-in Retractable TTL Flash
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o Automatic flash function
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III ADVANCED OPERATION
S e l e c t i n ga D r i v e M o d e
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M a n u a lf o c u s i n g
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U s i n gt h e P i c t u r e M o d e
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o Portrait Program Mode
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o L a n d s c a p eP r o g r a m M o d e
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o C l o s e - u pP r o g r a m M o d e
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o Action Program Mode
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Turning off the audible PCV signal
Advanced operation for the Built-in Retractable Flash
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While holding down the apertureA-lock button, turn the lens aperture ring to the t A l posrtron.
6. Loading film
Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align the end
of the film leader with the red mark, and close the back
cover. The film should advance to the first frame automatically.(See page 24.)
8. Composing
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While looking through the viewfinder, turn the zoom
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Focus [ [ ] I on the subject. Depress the shutter release button fully to take a photo. (See page 34.)
recAMERAFUNcT|oNsAvA|LABLEw|THVAR|oUsLENsEs
The following conditions, a correct exposure may not be obtained because the camera always set the maximum aperture even if you set your desired t/stop.
1 . W h e n a l e n s w i t h o u t t h e A p o s i t i o n o n t h e a p e r t u r e r , i n gi s a t t a c h e d .
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x 4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder.
x 5. Lenses with a maximum aperture of tr/5.6 or larger.
x 6. The bar graph in the viewfinder does not light up.
. The A, F, and FA lenses are the bayonet mount lenses.
. The A, F, and FA lenses have "A" (auto) position on existing K-mount lenses.
. The screw mount lens CANNOT be used to this camera because correct exposures will not be obtained.
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HOWTO USETHISOPERATINGMANUAL
This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you to optimize the use of the camera:
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I. BASIC OPERATION
( P R E P A R A T I O NP) a s e 13 - 2 6
M. ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Pase 46 - 89
o lf you want to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon
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OPERATIoN (PREPARATIoN)" and "BAS|c OPERAT|oN (sHooflNG).'
These sections introduce only the basic functions of this camera. More detailed information can be found in section
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. 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.
x How to remove
To remove the lens, turn it to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button.
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try to avoid brightly-colored subject in that corner.
. To adjust the data, see page 75.
. The data back operates on a 3V lithium battery. lf the
data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on
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from exposure to direct sun light.
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For easy picture taking, use this mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. The camera selects
the best combination of aperture and shutter speed
automatically.
Gonfirm that the lens aperture ring is set to the I A ]
position.
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A position, a correct exposure may not be obtained.
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1 . T u r n t h e l e n s a p e r t u r e r i n g t o t h e I A I position as shown in the illustration.
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Using the zoom function makes the subiect appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle)
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. Hold the camera firmly with your left hand supporting
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. While taking a picture,hold your breath and gently deoress the shutter release button. Sudden force on the
s h u t t e r r e l e a s eb u t t o n w i l l c a u s e c a m e r a s h a k e . m a k ing the picture blurred.