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CAUTION
WARNING
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
CAUTION
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
CONTENTS
BASIC...................................................................21
BASICOPERATIONS ......................................................21
SET UP.................................................................11
THINGS TO DO ................................................................11
STEP UP ..............................................................45
ADVANCEDOPERATIONS..............................................45
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL
Things to Check
Things to Do
Basic Operations
Advanced Operations
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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES
Step 2
Things to do before using the camera for the first time.
Step 1
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2
Loading the Batteries
1
2
3
Step 3
Attaching a Lens
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2
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Imprinting the date or time
Step 5
1
Step 4
2
film chamber as shown in the illustration.
3
the film leader out only far enough to reach the take -up spool.
Film loading
4
5 6
BASIC BASIC OPERATIONS
QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING
POWER ON/OFF
1
2
QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING
1
3
[Wide [ ] ]
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TAKING A PICTURE
1
2
BUILT-IN FLASH - SMART FLASH
The basic procedure for using the built-in flash is explained below.
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
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SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE
Setting the red-eye reduction mode
2
Rewinding a film in mid-roll
UNLOADING FILM
Film rewind (auto/manual), setting the ISO for non-DX- coded film are covered here.
REWINDING THE FILM
Automatic film rewinding
SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY
1
2
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES
When the cameras lithium CR2 batteries are exhausted, replace with a new set.
When the batteries are exhausted
When the batteries must be replaced
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REPLACE BATTER Y FOR DAT A BACK F
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2
ADJUSTING THE DA TA BACK F
Version,or if you have purchased the Data Back F separately,read this section.
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STEP UP ADVANCED OPERATIONS
CAMERA OPERATION
CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE
1
2
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME
SELF-TIMER MODE
1
2
1
2
3
REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING
AUTO BRACKETING
1
mode
2
STANDARD OPERATION MODE
USING THE PICTURE MODE
1 2
LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE
PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE
ACTION PROGRAM MODE
CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE
SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE
2
USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE
NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE
2 3
USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE
3
by moving the select switch.
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USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE
2 3
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2 3
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ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE
AE LOCK FUNCTION
1
tion amount
ABOUT FOCUSING
The autofocus modes, and manual focus mode are explained here.
USING AUTOFOCUS
1
MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING
CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL
1 2
LCD panel.
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MANUAL FOCUSING
Using the focus indicator [ ]
1
2
Using the viewfinders matte screen.
1
2
1
2
SPOT AF MODE
1
USING FOCUS LOCK
EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED
Effect of Shutter Speed
Effect of Aperture
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STEP UP FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH .....................86
USING EXTERNAL FLASH ........................95
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
This section explains how to set the built-in flash modes and notes concerning the built-in flash.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE
Press the flash mode button until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD panel.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH
F and FA Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
The compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-in flash is explained here.
F and FA Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
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POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY
1
2
3
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USING EXTERNAL FLASH
FLASH FUNCTIONS
2
mode
3
USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ
USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE
1
2
Using High-speed sync Flash on the Camera
3
USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND EXTERNAL FLASH
1
2
USING CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH MODE
Using the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash.
1
USING SLOW-SPEED SYNC
Using Metered Manual Mode
2
Using Multiple External Flash Units (with no built-in flash)
1
PRECAUTIONS FOR USING FLASH
Cautions for using flash are explained below.
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3
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APPENDIX
BASIC SETTING OF PENTAX FUNCTIONS
Follow the procedure below to set a Pentax Function.
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PENTAX FUNCTIONS
SETTING A PENTAX FUNCTION
[F1] Selection of range of auto bracketing correction value
[F2] Selection of re-set to single frame after auto bracketing exposure.
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CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES
[F9] Selection of mode dial illumination pattern when power is turned on
[F10] Selection of the state of the end of the film when rewinding film
[F11] Selection of how built-in flash be fired in wireless mode
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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.
AA-BATTERY PACK FG
CABLE SWITCHES
Cable Switch CS-205
FLASH ACCESSORIES
VIEWFINDER, LENS AND CLOSE-UP ACCESSORIES
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rClose-up Program Mode
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PROGRAM DIAGRAMS
qStandard Operation Mode Night-scene Program Mode without Flash
wPortrait Program Mode
eLandscape Program Mode
PROGRAM DIAGRAMS
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel.
Shutter does not trip.
Subject is out of focus.
Exposure counter is not displayed or does not advance.
The built-in flash does not fire.
Imprinting data on negative is faint.
AE lock do not work.
The built-in flash does not pop up automatically.
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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For customers in the USA
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
For customers in Canada
Pour les utilisateurs an Canada
WARRANTY POLICY
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period