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camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms

auto focusing, auto exposure, auto

film winding

and

rewinding, and

a built-in

Retractable

TTL-

for many

years

to come.

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Auto

Flash

(RTF).

Please

read

this operating ', ,

manual

carefully to

get

good

idea of the

cameia's

functionsandoperationsbeforeyoubeginusingit

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The

names

of the

camera's

working

parts

are

listed in

the

nomenclature sections on the

front

and back flaps of this

booklet, so

please

read

this I

booklet

with the

flaps

unfolded for easy

reference.

We hope

that

you

will enjoy taking

memorable,

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pictures

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NOMENCLATU

R E

O Hot-shoe

cover

O Select switch

(O Hot shoe

O Main switch

O Ceruf

lC clisplay

panel

@ ff L auto

flash

(RTF)

O Mode/Drive

switch

@ ISO/Exposure-

compensation

switch

O Flash-pop-up button

@ Strap

lug

O Back-cover-lock button

@ Back+over-release lever

@ Release socket F

(E Manual-focus

button

@ Focus-mode

switch

@ nf coupler

O Setf-timer

lamp

@ Mount index

(D Lens-information contacts

@ Lens-lock-release

lever

@ Battery-grip screw

@ tittrium-battery grip

@ Shutter-reiease button

@ Focusing

ring

@ Distance/Aperture

index

@ Aperture ring

@ Aperture scale

@ Aperture-A index

@ Aperture-auto-lock button

@ Depth-of-field

scale

@ Infrared

index

@ Distance scale

window

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before

shooting and

outline of operations

..................

2-3

Inserting battery ... 4-5

Attaching

and

removing lenses .........................6

Main switch, shutter release button

and

control switches ..................................7

CENTIC

display

panel .................8

Viewfinder display

Usable

film............ ....................... 10

Film

................ ..........11-13

Setting

an exposure mode with

a Pentax-F

1ens............. ....14-15

Shooting

in the Programmed AE mode .16-19

Shooting

in the Shutter-Priority

AE mode ...............2O-21

Shooting in the Aperture-Priority AE mode ............22-23

Shooting in the Metered Manual

mode .....................24-25

CENTf C panel

and viewf inder

warnings.....................26-27

Eyecup

F and

diopter adjustmen1

.................................... 28

Drive mode and

focusing mode ...................

Focusing

(AF SINGLE/AF SERVO) .......:................30-31

Focus lock ........... ....32

Manual focusing 34-35

Unloading

fi|m............ ...........36-37

Programmed AE diagram and metering range .........38-39

Using a built-in

flash IRTF] ........ ...........40-42

Using

Pentax dedicated auto f lash

units .........,...,....44-45

TTL Auto Flash

and Programmed

Auto Ffash modes .......,...46-47

Exposure memory 1ock........... .......................

Self-timer .................. 49

Exposure compensation ......50-51

B (bulb) and lOO

(1/100 sec.) settings

Infrared

index ......... 53

Depth of field ...54-55

Interchangeable

focusing screens

Strap

and case

.......... ................... 57

Camera's

compatibility with Pentax lenses

.....................

Precautions

on batteries ............... ................

Taking

care of your camera ...............

Precautions

on CENTIC panel's

LCD display

and backup

circuits

for LCD display ..................... 61

Specifications

............. ..........62-63

Warranty policy .64-65

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BEFORE SHOOTING

1. Remove

the battery

grip

and

insert

lithium

battery.(pages4&5)

2. Att""n a

Pentax-F

lens.

(page

6) Open

the back cover

and

load

the

ilm.

(pages

11-13l.

4. Turn the-main

switch

on. (page

o After adjusting

the

diopter of the eyepiece to

your eyesight, insert the

Eyecup F into the

accessory

groove.

(page

28)

Since this camera is an auto-focus

camera,

taking

pictures with it is extremely simple. However,

will not operate

properly if'you set

it up or handle

it incorrectly. Perform the following operations,

referring to the pages listed, before you begin

taking

pictures.

There are also many ways to shoot photographs

with this camera. Please

refer to the section about

the specific mode you want to use before going

on to page

OUTLINE

OPERATIONS

1. Set

the desired

exposure

mode by

sliding

the select

switch

to the UP

or DOWN

position

while holding

the mode/drive

switch

at the

MODE position. (pages

7 & 14-

25)

2. Set the focus

mode switch at the

SINGLE

position.

(page

29)

When

you press

the shutter

release

button halfway down,

the auto-focusing

mechanism

activated

and the lens

starts

moving.

(pages

30-35)

3. Position

the subject

within the

viewfinder's

focus frame [[ ]l .

lf the green

in-focus

signal

I O]

at the bottom of the viewfinder

lights up when

you press

the

shutter release

button halfway

down, the subject

is in'focus.

(pages

30-35)

o After shooting the designated number

of frames,

rewind

the film into its cartridge

and take it to a photo

service for development

soon

possible.

(pages

& 37)

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INSERTING

BATTERV

This

camera

comes equipped

with the

standard Lithium

Battery Grip. For

this

grip,

use

one

6V lithium

battery

(National/

Panasonic BR-P29p, Duracell

DL-223A,

Eveready EL2CR5 or Sanyo 2CR5).

BR-P2op/D

L-223A E

L2CR5/2CR5

1. Remove

the

grip

by turning its

mounting

screw

counterclockwise

with a

coin.

2. Position

the

lithium

battery

properly

by matching

its

polarity

marks

("+" and "-") with those inside the

grip,

then mount the

grip

at the original

position.

(The

old battery can easily

removed

by pulling

the band.)

x f nsert BR'P2Dp

and D

L-223A within the

inner

rame

of the battery

chamber

as shown above.

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o When

you change

batteries,

the

CENTIC

(Central

Information

Cluster)

LCD display

panel

will be activated,

and all

its indicators

and

the f lash-ready

indicator

of the

RTF

will light up.

(Lithium Battery Grip)

3. As

illustrated, the

CENTIC

panel

shows the

selected

exposure

mode.

lf the

panel

remains

inactive or all

its

indicators light up, the battery is either

exhausted

or not inserted

properly,

so check it again.

*Battery Warning

Mark

When

the battery weakens,

the battery

warning mark [-1

on the

CENTIC

panel

and the viewfinder

indicators

will

start bl

inking to inform

you of this condition.

Replace

the battery

as soon

possible.

lf the battery drops

below

the required voltage,

the shutter release

button will

lock

automatically,

and

the indicators on the

CENTIC

panel

will

all light up.

(

"AA"-size Battery Grip)

illustrated,

the

"AA" Battery

Grip (optional)

can

used

with four "AA"-size

alkaline batteries

of the same

type. Make

sure

they are inserted

properly.

o "AA"-size manganese

batteries

are also

usable.

However,

their

power

supply is limited

and

use

of alkaline

batteries is recommended.

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ATTACHING

AND

REMOVING

LENSES

Read

this

section

even

if the lens

arready

mounted on the

camera.

o Remove

the body-mount

cap

and the rear

lens

cap.

The Body-Mount cap F and the Lens-Mount

cap K are

avairabre

options.

until

the lens

locks

with a

click.

when mounting

the lens

by touch

under

dim light,

method O is

recommended.

2. To remove

the lens

cap,

press

in the tabs

on both sides.

3. To remove

the rens,

turn it counterclockwise

whire

pressing

the lens

release

lever

toward the camera body.

o Attach the front and rear

lens

caps

on the detached

lens

to protect it from

dust

and scratches-

The lens

should

set down with the front lens

side

down,

as illustrated.

* lf a Pentax-A

or -M rens

is mounted directry onto the

camera,

it can be used

only in the manual-focus

mode (page

34). lt can

also

be used

auto-focus

lens

combination

with the AF Adapter

1.7X

(optional).

" old Screw-firount

Takumar renses

can be used

with the Mount Adapter K

(optional).

However,

focusing

must be made

using

the viewfinder,s

matte area.

t-_+

I oo not damage

or stain

the lens

information contacts

or the AF coupler

I the mount surfaces

of the

camera

and the lens.

lf this

occurs,

wipe them

j SentlV

with a clean

dry

cloth.

MAIN SWITCH,

SHUTTER

RELEASE

BUTTON

Main Switch

Whenever

setting

an exposure mode or releasing the

shutter,

make

sure

you turn the

main

switch on [ 1..'r)

]

first. Turn it off I O ] when

you are

not using

it to

avoid accidental

shutter

releases.

o When

the main switch is set

at the [ 'rt)

] position,

PCV

tone will inform you of correct

focusing

and self-

timer operation.

AND CONTROL

SWITCHES

Control Switches

The mode/drive

and ISO/exposure

compensation

switches can be operated by moving the switch to the

desired

position

(MODE

or DRIVE,

tEF or ISO)

and

sliding

the select

switch to the UP

or DOWN position.

The select

switch is also used

to set a

shutter

speed.

MODE = Exposure mode (Programmed

AE, etc.)

DRIVE = Self-timer,

single advance, consecutive

advance

+EF

= Exposure

compensation

ISO

= Film speed

Shutter Release Button

When the main switch is turned on and the shutter

release button is

pressed

halfway down, the auto-focusing

and light-metering mechanisms

are activated,

and the

CENTIC

panel

and viewfinder

display indicators light

up.

(The

indicatots remain on for approximately 10 seconds

even after the shutter release

button is released.) To

release the shutter,

press

the shutter release button all the

way down.

o lf you press

the shutter button with the back cover

open,

the shutter

will be released

at a

ixed speed.

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CENTIC

DISPLAY PANEL

CENTIC

Indications

o Shutter speed indication: from 1|2OOO

second to 30

seconds

("2OOO,,

- ,,30,,)

for the programmed

AE and

Aperture-priority AE modes,

and from 1|2OOO

second

(2000)

to 1 second

(1)

for the Shutter-Priority AE and

Metered

Manual modes.

o F-number

indication: f

rom t11.2

to f/90 in 112

steps.

o ISO film-speed

indication: from ISO

6 to ISO

6400 in

1/3

steps.

Program Action

Program

Auto

Manual

mode

Shutter-speed priority

mark-

Shutter-speed/lSO f ilm

speed/

bulb mark

Self-timer mark

Single

film-advance

Consecutive f ilm-advance

Battery warni

o Exposure

compensation

indication:

from -4 to +4 in

/2 steps.

o Exposure

counter indication: from

0 to 99.

Normal Program

mode

Program

Tele

Program

Standard

Program

Wide

Program

Depth mode

Manual film-speed

setting mark

Aperture

priority

mark

F-number/exposure

compensation

value

'*- Exposure

f rame/self-timer

courQter

DX mark/DX override

VIEWFINDER

DISPLAY

Viewf

inder

Incl

ications

t I Focus

frame

indicator

> O < Focus

indicator

(front-focus,

in-focus

and

back-focus

signals)

I Flash-ready

indicator

(A flash-ready

indicator

for the built-in RTF is located

next to the

viewfinder

eyepiece)

M Metered

Manual

indicator

A Shutter-Priority

AElAperture-priority

indicator

P Programmed

AE indicator

2OOO-2 Shutter speed

indicator ("2OOO"

for 1l2OOO

second

and

"2" f

or 1/2

second)

LT Long-Time

exposure

indicator

tEF Exposurecompensation

indicator

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USABLE FILM (DX-coded

film and non-DX-coded

filml

DX-Coded

film

When

DX-coded f ilm is loaded

the

camera, the ISO

film speed is set automatically.

This type of f ilm will

have

a DX mark on its

package

and/or a DX information

panel

on its

cartridge.

o The

automatic ISO film+peed setting

for DX f

ilm is

available

only for film with an ISO rating between

and 5000,

make

sure

you use

film in this range.

o lf the automatic

ISO

film-speed

settin! for DX film is

cancelled

by the override mechanism

described at right,

the

DX mark on the CENTIC

panel

will blink to

warn you.

Non-DX-Coded

Film

When

loading f ilm that is

not DX-coded,

make sure

you

set the ISO

ilm speed

indicated on the

package

manually.

When

the ISO/exposure

compensation

switch is

pushed

the ISO

position,

the ISO

film speed

of the

film used

previously

is indicated on the

CENTIC

panel.

While

holding the

compensation switch at this

position,

ide

the select

switch to the UP

or Down position

to set the

desired

film speed. One

move

of the select switch

either

increases

or decreases the film speed bv'll3 of a step

the range between

ISO

6 and ISO 6400. lf the select

switch

held

at one

position,

the speed

is changed

continuously.

UP: Heightens

the sensitivity

of the

ilm,

up to ISO

6400.

DOWN: Lowers the sensitivity

of the

film, down to ISO

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-information

FILM

Always load or unload

film in a shady spot, or shield it

from direct sunlight with your body.

1. Open the camera's back cover by sl

iding down the

backcover release

lever

while depressing the back-

cover lock button.

2. A f

ilm cartridge

can be easily

inserted by sliding its

upper

part

into the

film chamber

irst.

The DX-information pins are very important for

correct automatic ISO film speed setting.

Do not

bend them, and keep them free from scratches,

stains, dirt and dust.

O f itm chamber

O OX-intormation

pins

O Guide

rails

O Sprocket

teeth

O f itm loading mark

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3. As illustrated,

pull

the

film leader

out until its end

aligns

with the film loading mark

of the camera

body.

o Do not leave

the filin slack.

o lf the

film leader

is sharply bent, straighten it or cut it

out before

4. Close the back cover, as illustrated.

5. Turn the main switch on. The shutter automatically

releases to advance the f

ilm to the f

irst frame.

o The type of film loaded in the camera can be checked

in the f

ilm information window.

o The film is advanced to the first frame, even if the back

closed after the main switch is turned on.

6. Film advance

automatically

stops

when the exposure

counter

reaches

the

first

frame,

and the

CENTIC

panel

appears as

it does above.

The f

ilmloaded mark lights

up,

and the

ilm-advance

and

end-of-f

ilm marks

blink

each time

the film is

advanced

to the next frame.

lf the filmJoaded, film-advance

and end-of-film

marks do not appear

on the CENTIC panel,

the

film is not loaded properly. Open the back cover

and reload the film.

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SETTING

AN EXPOSURE

MODE

WITH A PENTAX-F

LENS

Setting and Reteasing

the Auto Lock

To set

the lens

aperture

ring

to the "A" (Auto) position

in the illustration at left, align

the ring's aperture-"A"

index

(green

line) with the

distance/aperture

(red

line)

index

while pressing

the "A"-lock button. To release

the auto lock, turn the ring to the desired

f-number

(except

"A") while

pressing

the "A"-lock button.

o Press the aperture

auto lock button only when turning

the ring

from the "A" position to the largest

f/number

lI122 in this

case) or vice

versa. '*

The following exposure

modes

can be set

depending

the position

of the aperture

ring:

"A" setting: rt

Programmed

AE d

(Program

Action)

(Normal Program) I

(Program

Depth) i1

. Shutter-Priority

AE ' 't :

Any f-number: r Aperture-Priority

o Metered

Manual

o 100

(fixed

at 11100

sec.)

Bulb

"A"-lock button

Aperture-"A" index

Aperture

scale

Select switch

Mode/drive switch Main switch

Setting

an Exposure Mode

To set an exposure

mode,

turn the main switch

[ 1..'t]

l. Tnen, slide the select switch to the UP or

DOWN

position

while pressing

the mode/drive

switch

the

desired

mode

position.

One move

of the select switch

changes

the mode once, and the mode is

shifted

continuously

if the switch is

held

at the position.

The

selected

mode is

indicated on the CENTIC panel

each

time the mode is shifted.

The chart at right indicates

how the CENTIC panel

indicators

shift.

Setting a Shutter Speed

In the Shutter-Priority

AE and Metered Manual

modes,

the desired shutter speed

can be selected

by sliding

the

select

switch

to the UP

or DOWN position.

One

push

of the switch changes

the shutter speed to the next

setting, and

the

shutter speed

can be

changed continuously

if the switch

held

at one position.

The changes

are

indicated

on the CENTIC panel.

The indication

stops

at "2OQO"

n 2OOO

sec.)

or the UP

position

and

at "1

sec.)

for the DOWN position.

With the aperture rang set at "4"

Up posataon Down position

= Shutter-Priority

With the aperture set

at any f-number except "A"

Up position Down position

Program

Action

Normal Program

(Wide,

Standard,

Tele)

Program Depth

= Apertuie-Priority AE

= Metered

Manual

= 100 (fixed

at 11100 sec.)

= Bulb

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SHOOTING

THE

PROGRAMMED AE MODE

Exposure Modes

When Aperture Ring is Set at "A"

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. Program

Action

'Normal Program

'Program

Depth

Shutter-Priority AE mode r,'.i

o The exposure

modes mentioned

above

can be

used only

in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses.

Programmed Auto Exposure

System

The camera automatically selects the optimum

combination of aperture and shutter

speed to ensure

correct exposure according to the lighting conditions

surrounding the subject. The Programmed

AE modes

free

you f

rom compl icated

exposure

controls

and allow

you to concentrate on the subject, so

take

advantage

them for standard

shooting and in situations when shutter

speed is crucial. This camera features

three

Programmed

AE modes

suitable

for a wide range

of photographic

situations.

1. When the Programmed AE mode is selected,

the

CENTIC panel

confirms it by activating the

IPROGRAM] indicator and

one

of three other

indicators

- [ E] for Program Action, INORMAL]

for Normal Program

and IE$ ] for Program

Depth.

Set the desired

Programmed AE mode by moving

the select

switch

to the UP or DOWN position

while

pressing

the mode/drive

switch

at the MODE position.

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Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set at "A"

Programmed AE modes

. Program

Action

. Normal

Program

. Program

Depth

Shutter-Priority AE mode

o The exposure modes mentioned above can be used only

in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses.

Proqrarnmed Auto Exposure System

The camera automatically selects the optimum

combination of aperture and shutter speed to ensure

correct exposure according to the lighting conditions

surrounding the subject. The Programmed AE modes

free you f

rom compl icated exposure controls and allow

you to concentrate on the subject, so take advantage of

them for standard shooting and in situations when shutter

speed is crucial. This camera features three Programmed

AE modes suitable for a wide range of photographic

s itu

atio

SHOOTING

THE

PROGRAMMED AE MODE

1. When the Programmed AE mode is selected,

the

CENTIC

panel

confirms it by activating

the

IPROGRAM] indicator

and

one

of three other

indicators

- [ a] for Program Action, INORMAL]

for Normal Program

and IElJ

] for Program

Depth.

Set the desired

Programmed AE mode by moving

the

select

switch

to the UP or DOWN

position

while

pressing

the mode/drive

switch

at the MODE position.

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Programmed AE Mode

Warnings

lf the subject is too bright or too dark, the

viewfinder

and CENTIC

indicators

blink to warn

you.

When the

selected shutter speed

1/30 second

or slower

(shown

by orange

indicators in the

viewfinder), the use of a f lash

or tripod is recommended to avoid

camera shake.

(See

page

26 for more detailed information on warnings.)

2. When you press

the shutter release button halfway

down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed

in the viewfinder, as wel

I as a shutter speed and

aperture value on the CENTIC panel.

o When the Normal Program mode is selected, the

CENTIC

panel

also

displays a sub-mode

indicator

(t E I ,

ItE] or t rfrl), depending

the

focal length of the

lens in

use.

't7.

Normapl Program

Mode

PRl|GRAM.

When the Normal Program mode is selected,

the camera

automatically sets one of the sub-modes

(Wide

IEl .

Standard

Im] or Tele Itl]l ),

flspsnding on the focal

length of the

lens

use. The sub-mode is

also automatically

switched

when

the focal length

of the zoom lens

changes.

When the macro

setting of a zoom lens is used,

the

Normal

Program

Tele IE] is

automatically

set.

When

an SMC

Pentax-A

lens is

used, the camera auto-

matically selects the Normal Program

Standard mode.

Action Mode

This

mode is

programmed

to select a relatively

high

shutter speed,

making it ideal

for action shooting such

as sports

and wildlife photography.

lt also

minimizes

camera

shake and vibration to prevent

blurred images.

This mode is

programmed to maximize the depth of

field. Use

it for subjects requiring

both near and distant

elements

to be in sharp

focus, such as

portrait shots

with a background setting

(buildings,

landscapes,

etc.),

or taking close-ups.

Program

PR0GRAM.

trI

Program Depth Mode

PROGRAM.

Normal Program Sub-Modes and Lens Focal Lengths

Wide I url]

Standard

IE] Between 40mm and 11Omm

Tele It|]] Longer than 1

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Exposure

Mode

Clear

Button

Pushing

this button instantly

resets

all the

current

settings

(exposure

mode,

drive mode,

exposure compensation,

etc.)

to the settings described

below.

Exposure Lens

at "A" setting

Mode:

-+ Normal

Program

Lens at any

f-number + Aperture-

Priority

Drive Mode: Single Advance

Exposu

Compensation: --+ tO.O

SHOOTING

THE

SHUTTER.PRIORITY

AE MODE

Shutter-Priority

AE Mocle

Once the desired shutter speed

is set,

the camera

automatically selects an

appropriate

aperture

according

to the lighting conditions

surrounding the subject

for

a perfect

exposure. Use this mode to capture a fast-

moving

subject

(as

in sports)

as well as

for taking

ordinary

snapshots.

1. When

you select the Shutter-Priority AE mode,

the CENTIC

panel

confirms it by displaying

IAUTOJ,

[^] and

the shutter speed selected.

lf any other

indicator

on the

panel

lights

up, use the mode/drive

switch

and the select

switch to set this mode.

2. To select a faster

shutter speed, slide

the select switch

to the UP

position.

Slide

it to the DOWN position

select a slower shutter speed. One push moves

the

shutter speed

to the next setting,

and

the speed is

shifted continuously if the select switch is held

one

position.

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3. When

you press

the shutter release button halfway

down, "A" and

a selected

shutter

speed

will appear

in the viewf

inder, while the

CENTIC

panel

indicates

the aperture

suitable

for the selected shutter

speed.

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Warnings

When

the subject

too bright or too dark, the viewfinder

and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you. lf this occurs,

shift the shutter speed either to a faster

setting

(toward

"2OOO"l

or to a

slower one (toward "LT") until the

indicators

stop blinking.

When

selecting

shutter speed

of 1/30 second

or slower

(shown

by the orange

indicators

in the vieMinder), the use

of a flash

or tripod is recom-

mended to avoid camera shake.

(See

page

26 for more

detailed information on warnings.)

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Exposure

Modes

When Aperture Ring

Set at an F-Number

r Aperture-Priority

AE mode

r Metered

Manual mode

r 100

(fixed

at 111O0

sec.)

r Bulb

o See

page

52for detailed information on "100" and

"bulb" settings.

o The

exposure

modes

mentioned

above

can be used in

combination

with SMC

Pentax-F,

-A, -M

and

SMC

Pentax

lenses.

Aperture-Priority

AE Mode

Once the desired

aperture

set,

the camera automatically

selects an appropriate

shutter speed

according to the

lighting conditions

surrounding

the subject

for the best

possible

exposure.

Use this

mode for photographing

subjects

in which the depth of f ield

crucial, such as

close-ups,

landscapes and

portraits.

SHOOTING

THE APERTURE-PRIORITY

1. When

you select the Aperture-Priority

AE mode,

the CENTIC panel

confirms

it by activating

its

tAUTOl, Ir] and IF-] indicators.

lf the

camera

set at any other mode,

use the mode/drive

switch

and

the select switch to set this

mode.

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MODE

When

you press

the shutter

release

button halfway

down,

"A" and a

shutter

speed

will appear

in the

viewf inder,

while

the

CENTIC

panel

indicates

the shutter speed.

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When

the subject is

too bright or too dark, the vieMinder

and

CENTIC indicators blink

to warn

you.

Turn the

aperture ring either to a smaller

f-number (toward

l1-4,

etc.)

to a larger

one

(towardf

122,

etc.)

until the

indicators stop blinking.

When

the selected

shutter speed

is 1/30 second or slower

(shown

by orange indicators

the viewfinder),

the use of a flash

or tripod is recommend'

ed to avoid

camera shake.

(See

page

26 f

or more detailed

information on warnings.

)

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SHOOTING

THE

METERED

MANUAL

MODE

Metered Manual Mode

To obtain the correct exposure in this mode, set a shutter

speed and an aperture according to the exposure meter's

reading. lt is also

possible

to intentionally over- or under-

expose the subject for a special visual effect or a photo-

graphic theme.

When the Metered Manual mode is selected,

the CENTIC

panel

conf

irms it by activating its IMAN.] , [>] shutter

speed

and [>] aperture indicators. lf the camera is

set

at any other mode, use the mode/drive and select

switches to set this mode.

1. When

you press

the shutter

release

button halfway

down,

the

viewfinder

displays

"M" and

shutter

speed.

, as

illustrated

above,

two indicators

- one

solidly

lit

and

another

blinking

- appear

the same

time, it indicates an incorrect

exposure.

lf this occurs,

adjust

either

the shutter

speed

or the aperture

that

only one

solidly

lit indicator

remains.

This indicates

that the exposure

is correct'

2. To determine the shutter speed

first

Turn the

lens aperture

ring one

way or the other

until

only one solidly

lit indicator

remains

in the

view-

f inder. lf the correct

exposure

cannot be obtained

this

way, reset the shutter

sPeed.

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To determine the aperture first

Slide the select

switch to the UP

or DOWN position

until

only one

solidly lit indicator

remains

in the

viewf inder. lf the correct exposure

cannot be obtained

in this

way, reset the aperture.

3. Metered Manual Mode

Warnings

When

the subject

too bright or too dark, the viewfinder

indicators blink to warn you. Turn the aperture

ring

either

to a smaller

f-number (toward

f 11.4,

etc.) or to

a f

arger

f-number (toward

122,

etc.l until the indicators

stop blinking.

When

the selected

shutter speed

1/30

second or slower

(shown

by the orange

indicators

the

viewf inder,

the use of a

f lash

or tripod is recommend-

ed to avoid

camera

shake.

(See

page

26 lor more detailed

information on warnings.)

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CENTIC

PANEL AND VIEW FINDER

WARNINGS

Viewf inder CENTIC Rernarks

P 2000 2000 F 22 The subject is out of the metering

range of the Programmed

AE modes. The correct

exposure cannot be

obtained

using

the current settings.

PLT 1" F

1.4

A 2000 F22 The subject is out of the shutter-speed/aperture

coupling range or the metering

range in

the Shutter-Priority AE mode. The correct exposure

cannot be obtained

using

the

current settings.

In the former case, change

the shutter speed to obtain the correct

exposure.

in the latter case,

the indicators will keep

blinking even if the shutter speed

is changed.

ALT F1.4

A 2000 2000 The subject

is out of the shutter-speed/aperture coupling range or the metering

range in

the Aperture-Priority

AE mode.

The correct

exposure cannot be obtained

using

the

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In the latter case, the indicators will keep blinking even if the aperture is changed.

M 500

125

The subject

out of the Metered Manual mode's

correct exposure range. Change

the

shutter speed and/or the aperture

until only one solidly lit indicator remains; this

indicates

correct

exposure is

possible.

M 250

M 2000 The subject is out of the Metered Manual mode's m'etering

range. The indicators will

keep blinking even

if the shutter

speed and/or the aperture are changed.

The correct

exposure cannot be obtained

using

the current settings.

MLT

P 250 When the exposure memory lock is in use,

the viewfinder indicators blink to confirm it.

P60 {z The low battery level

warned by blinking indications

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o All warnings

are

given

by blinking the indicators

the CENTIC panel

and in the viewfinder.

o The

out-of-metering

range

warning

means

the subjects is

too bright or too dark to be measured

with the camera's

built-in exposure meter.

o The

out-of-coupling range

warning

means

the current

combination

of shutter speed and aperture

cannot be used

even

if it is within the rnetering

range.

o See

page

38 for the metering

and coupling

ranges.

o The

symbol [.r', ] in the table at left indicates

blinking.

How to photograph a subject in the out-of-meterang

range

o lf the subject is

too bright, use

ND filters (available

commercially).

o lf the subject

is too datk, you will have

to use a flash

or other

lighting

equipment.

EYECUP

AND DIOPTER

ADJUSTMENT

Eyecup

The Eyecup F is

attached to the viewf inder accessory

groove.

To use the diopter adjustment slide

or attach the view-

finder cap (standard)

and an optional

viewf inder

accessory such

as the Magnif ier F, remove

the Eyecup

by pushing

up its

sides as

in the illustration.

o The Eyecup

F cannot

used

in combination

with

an optional

viewfinder

accessory such

as a diopter

correction

lens.

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Diopter Adjustment Mechanism

Unless

the diopter is correctly adjusted, the viewf

inder

image cannot be viewed clearly.

Adjust the diopter to

your eyesight before using the

camera.

To adjust the diopter, point the camera to a bright area

without focusing.

Move the diopter adjustment slide

sideways until you can

find a point where

the focus frame

at the center

of the

viewfinder

can

seen

most clearly.

The

diopter adjustment range is between

-1

.5 and

diopters.

o SMC Diopter Correction Lenses-M

are also

available

optrons.

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MODE

AND

FOCUSING MODE

Drive Modes

To set a drive

mode,

slide

the select switch

to the UP or

DOWN

position

while pressing

the mode/drive

switch

the

DR IVE position

until the

mark representing

the

desired

mode appears

on the CENTIC

panel.

lf the select

switch

held

at one

position,

the

marks

ll change

ntinuouslY.

tJl : Self-timer

mark (see

Page

49.)

tfl =Singleadvance

When

you press

the shutter

release

button,

the motor drive advances the f

ilm to the next

rame

and stops.

[.r,] = Consecutive

advance

As long as

you hold

the shutter

release button

down,

the motor drive

keeps advancing

the

f ilm

at a speed

of approx. 1

.8 f rames

per

second.

Focusing Modes

Auto-Focus

(AF) Modes

O ar SINGLE

Focusing

continues

until the subject

is captured

focus.

The shutter

can then be released.

O Er SERVO

lf the subject

moves, the camera

continues focusing

on it. The shutter

can be released anytime,

even if

the subject is

not in focus.

Manual

Focus

Mode

O runruual

Push

up the focus-mode switch while pressing

the

manual-focus

button.

Focusing

can

done

manually

with the assistance of the Fl (Focus

lndication)

system.

29.

FOCUSING

Matte area

[ ] Focusframe

Focus indicators

Auto-Focus

Modes

(AF SINGLE

and

AF SERVO) )

o Position the subject

at the focus frame

at the vieMinder's center.

o Press the shutter release

button halfway down. lf the green

in-focus

indicator at the bottom of the

viewfinder lights

up, the subject

is in focus

and \

you can release the shutter.

When the main switch is

set at an" 1'rt)J

position,

the

correct

focus

is also confirmed by a PCV

tone.

o With F-series

zoom lenses,

the image size

can be adjusted

by turning the

zooming ring of the lens.

o Do not touch or impede

the focusing

ring

of the lens

it rotates during

auto focusing.

Fl lndicator Remarks

(Solid

green

signal) The in-focus

signal:

The subject

is in

focus

and the

picture

can

taken.

(Blinking red signals)

Out-of-focusing

range warning:

You can

focus

by pointing the

camera

brighter area of the subject.

lf it still

will not

focus,

see

page

33 on "Difficult

Subjects

for auto focusing." ln dark locations, the use

of a flash

recommended.

(Solid red signal)

The subject is too close for auto focusing, so move back.

(Blinking

red

signals)

The macro setting

of the F-series zoom lens is being

used.

[ > ] = Out of focus

because the subject

is too close, so

move

back.

[ < ] = Out of focus

because the subject is too far away, so

move forward.

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AF SINGLE

Mode

o The

shutter

cannot be

released

until the subject

focus.

o focpsing is

fixed as

long as

you press

the shutter release

btttton halfway

down with the green

in-focus

signal

Iol

on, (See

page

32 about the focus-lock function.) To

change the direction

of shooting

after focusing

ixed,

it is necessary

to let the shutter release

button go

and

press

it again.

o lf you press

the shutter release

button all the way

down in one movement,

the shutter is released

after

the

subject is

in focus.

o The "Snap-in-Focus"

can

used in combination

with

a Pentax

K4- or K-mount lens. Adjust the focus

manually

at the point you expect to capture the subject

and hold

the

shutter

release

button all the way down. The shutter

will release

automatically

soon

the subject

moves

into the prefocused

area.

AF SERVO Mode

o In the AF SERVO mode,

you can

release

the shutter

anytime, regardless

of the focusing

situation.

As long

you press

the shutter

release

button halfway

down, the

camera continues focusing

on the subject even

when it

moving.

o lf you release the shutter

when the green

in-focus

signal

Io] lights

up, the subject

is captured in focus.

How to Hold the Camera

To take sharply focused

pictures,

it is

essential to hold

the camera

properly.

The

shutter release button should

pressed

softly whiie you hold your breath,

since

a sudden, rough release

can cause

camera shake and

produce

blurred images. Brace

the camera

and your

body on a tree, building

or table. When

using a

slow

shutter

speed

or a telephone

lens,

the use

of a tripod

and

the Cable

Switch F is recommended.

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careful!

lf the

shutter

released at this moment, the subjects

will be out of focus. The background

will be in focus

instead.

lf the subject is

not positioned

in the focus

frame [[ ]l

at the center

of the vieMinder, use the focus lock by

following

the

procedures

described at right.

The focus

lock can

used only

in the

AF SINGLE

mode.

1. Position

the subject in the f

ocus

f rame at the center

of the viewf

inder

and press

the shutter

release

button

halfway down. The green

in-focus signal

[o] and the

PCV

tone confirm that the subject is in focus.

2. While

you hold the shutter release button halfway

down, recompose

the image

to your liking and release

the shutter.

o As long

you hold the shutter release button halfway

down and the green

in-focus

signal is

on, the focus

remains

locked.

When

you remove

your finger, it is

unlocked.

This

procedure

can

repeated

any number of

times.

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Diff icult S'rblects

for Auto Focusing

This camera's auto-focusing

system is extremely

precise

and

highly

sophisticated,

yet there are certain types

subjects

(due

to their brightness, contrast,

shape

and

size) that make

focusing

very diff icult. For these

situations, use the focus

lock or manual focusing,

or take

advantage of the built-in RTF (Retractable

TTL-Auto

Flash)

in dark

locations.

o Extremely

lowcontrast subjects

(little

difference

between

the bright and dark areas),

such

as a white wall.

o Extremely

dark subjects.

o Extremely fast-moving

subjects.

o Subjects

with only horizontal lines.

o Subjects

with detailed and/or complex patterns.

o Subjects

positioned

against

harsh ref lected light,

strong

backlight or an extremely

bright background.

o Subjects composed of elements both near

and

far within

the

focus

frame.

Accessories

Not Usable in Auto Focusing

The

following accessories cannot

be used

in the auto-

focus

mode or the Fl (Focus

Indication)

system. Use

the matte

area of the viewfinder for focusing.

o Special-effect

ilters,

magic-image

attachments

or stereo

adapters.

o Linear

polarizing

filters

because this camera has

a half-

mirror.

Use the circular

polarizing

filters.

o Extension

Tubes and Auto Bellows.

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MANUAL

FOCUSING

When

using existing

Pentax

A- and M-series lenses,

focusing

needs to be done manually

with the assistance

the

Fl (Focus

lndication)

system.

The

same

operations

can be applied to the F-series

lenses if the auto-focus

system is not used.

Usable SMC

Pentax

Lenses

The

following lenses

with a maximum aperture

of f/5.6

or larger

can be

used:

o F-series

(KAF mount) and A-series

(Kn mount) lenses,

o M-series and Pentax

lenses

(K mount).

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1. Set the

focus-mode

switch to the MANUAL position.

2. As illustrated,

one or more

of the Flsignals

light

when you press

the

shutter release button halfway

down.

3. Turn the

lens focusing

ring

to the right for the [>]

signal

and to the left

for the [<] signal. lf the

green

in-focus signal

Icl] lights up,

the subject

is in

focus.

When

the main

switch is

set

at the [.'t)]

position,

the correct focus

also conf

irmed

by a PCV

tone.

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t > I = Front-focus

signal:

Turn the focusing

ring

to right.

t < 1 = Back-f ocus

signal:

Turn the focusing

ring

to left.

Io] = ln-focus

signal:

The

subject

is in

focus.

';' 'i'= out-of focus-range warning:

Unable

to focus,

Only lenses

with a maximum aperture

of f/5.6 or larger

can be

used in the Fl system.

The Fl signals

may appear

in the viewf inder

even when some

other slower

lens

(such

1000mm f/8) is mounted

for highcontrast

subjects,

but the accuracy

not at the optimum level.

For such

lenses, use the matte area oI the viewfinder

for focusing.

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100mm f/4, SMC Pentax Shift

28mm f

/3.5 (when

shifted) and reflex-type

lenses

cannot

used in the Fl system.

Use

the matte area

of the

viewfinder

for focusing.

Focusing

Using

the Viewf

inder Matte Area

For subjects that are diff

icult to focus

on automatically

or measure

the distance

to, and when using an old

Takumar-series

lens

with the Mount Adapter K (optional),

use the matte

area

of the viewfinder for manual

focusing.

o Set the focus-mode switch

at the MANUAL position.

o Turn the lens

focusing ring to the point where

the

subject

appears

most clearly,

then release the shutter.

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sure to remove the f ilm from the camera in the shade.)

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Slide the rewind switch O at the bottom of the

camera toward the direction of an arrow while

depressing the rewind bottun O The camera's motor

will start rewinding the f ilm. Remove your f

inger

once the motor is activated.

During rewinding, the f

ilm-advance mark f

lashes

rom left to right. When rewinding is completed,

the shutter is

released once and the motor stops.

The f

ilm-loaded mark then blinks to inform you

that the rewind operation is

f inished.

When

the

ilm reaches

its end, the

motor drive automati-

cally stops

winding.

However,

do not open

the

camera's

back cover immediately. The

exposed

ilm must be

returned

to its cartridge

before

removing

it from

the

camera.

1. When

the

f ilm reaches

its end, the f

ilm-advance

and

end-of-f

ilm marks as

well

as the

exposure

frame

counter

will blink

to inform

you of the

fact.

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4. Open the back cover and remove

the film by pulling

out the bottom of the film cartridge

with your finger.

o Rewind

time is

approximately

20 seconds

lor a 24'

exposure roll of f

ilm.

o Open the back cover only after

conf

irming completion

of the

rewind operation by the blinking

film-loaded mark.

o lf the film is exposed

for a greater

number of frames

than

designated

on the f ilm cartridge, the extra

frames

may be cut off at the developing

laboratory.

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AE Diagram

This

camera has

three

Programmed

AE modes

- Normal

Program,

Program Action and Program Depth. The thick

solid

lines of the diagram

at left represent the shift in

the combination

of shutter

speeds

and apertures.

This

combination can be shifted

up to the maximum aperture

of the lens in use: the combination

of an

f/2.8 lens is

indicated

by a red

dotted line

as an example.

the Normal

Program

mode,

the combination is

automatically

shifted

to a program

for one of three

sub-modes

- Wide,

Standard

and Tele

- depending

the

lens in

use.

The

Program

Action mode is

programmed

to select a high

shutter speed.

The ProgramrDepth mode is

programmed

to increase

the depth of f ield by selecting a small aperture.

The

thin solid

lines and thin dotted lines on both sides

of the diagram

indicate

different coupling

ranges

when

lenses

with different maximum and minimum apertures

are

used,

or when

the ISO f ilm speed

is changed.

the aperture range

of the lens

(f/1

.4 -f l22l changes,

the limits

of the metering

range change as well.

Metering Range and Shutter-Speed/Aperture Coupling

Range

Metering

range

refers to the range

of subject

illumination

within which the built-in

exposure

meter can

operate to

control an exposure.

The shutter-speed/aperture

coupling

range is

a part of the metering

range

within which possible

combinations of shutter-speed

and aperture

values

for

proper

exposure control can be

found. For example,

the metering range

for a 50mm f

.4 standard

lens

with

fSO 100

film is

from EV 1 |t11.4,1

sec.)

to EV 20 ft122,

1/2000

sec.).

As the ISO

film speed changes,

the metering range

changes

well. The thin slanted

red lines

in the diagram

at left indicate the change

in metering ranges

in relation

to ISO

film speed.

The inside of the center

frame

represents the meter and shutter-speed/aperture

coupling

range.

EV (Exposure

Value)

EV represents

the brightness

of the subject and is

indicated by a number.

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USING A BUILT.IN

FLASH

{RTF}

This

camera is equipped with a built-in Retractable

TTL-Auto Flash

(RTF) unit. The RTF is ideal

for use

in dark locations

where the auto-f ocus

system does not work, and

for f lash

photography.

Even when photographing

a person

under

the

shade

of a tree or in a dark location

during

the daytime,

the RTF can be

used

fill-in flash

in the

Programmed

AE mode for daylight flash-

sync

photography.

Guide Number: 14 (lSO

100/m)

o Usable Lenses: 35mm to 21Omm (excluding

Macro 100mm)

o Recycle Time: Approximately 3 seconds

(using

6V lithium

battery)

e Effective

Flash

Range: Approximately 1m

to 5m (lSO

1OO,f

12.81

o Usable

Films: ISO

25 to 4OO

1. When

the

f lash

pop-up

swings up and

forward

push

it back

down into

button is

pushed,

the RTF

and

starts charging.

After use,

the

housing.

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2. When the RTF is

fully charged,

the red flash-ready

indicator

next to the

viewfinder eyepiece

(inside

Eyecup

F) lishts up to conf

irm it.

3. lf the lens aperture

ring is set

at the "A" position

for

the selected

exposure

mode (e.g.

the Programmed

modes),

the

flash-sync

shutter

speed

(1/60

sec.-11100

sec.) and

the aperture

lf 12.8-fl1

1 at ISO 100) are

automatically

changed according

to the brightness

the

subject,

making the daylight

flash-sync

photography

extremely

simple.

The

f lash-sync shutter speed

and

the aperture

are

displayed

on the CENTIC panel

when

the shutter

release

button is

depressed

halfway down. In the viewfinder,

the exposure

mode ["P" or "4"] and the sync

speed

["60"] are

indicated, but the flash-ready

indicator [ | ]

not.

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the RTF's effective flash ranges in

the Program

Flash

system

for lenses

with a maximum

aperture

of f

12.8

or larger.

For lenses

with a smaller

maximum aperture

(Il4,for example),

the range

extended

another

block at the bottom (from 1.4m

1m,

for example).

41o

o lf the lens

aperture ring is set at any f-number

for the

selected exposure

mode, the effective flash range is

determined

by the selected

aperture (G.N.

14 + t/4 =

3.5m), and the flash-sync

shutter

speed is set at 1/100

sec.

o When

a lens

with a maximum aperture

of t12.8

smaller

used, the aperture display

in the CENTIC

panel

starts

from that maximum aperture

of the lens.

e The Program

Flash

system

cafi

be used in combination

with a Pentax-F

or -A lens.

aware that the RTF's

discharge may be cut off by wide-angle lenses

or lenses

with a large

diameter.

r When

a Pentax-F

lens

that may cut off the RTF's

discharge is mounted (e.g.,

some

zoom, telephoto

and

macro lenses), the red flash-ready

indicator I I ] bllnt<s

warn

the photographer.

In this case, the shutter can be

released but the RTF will not discharge.

o Do not use

a lens

hood.

The RTF's discharge

is also

cut

off within the distance

of 1m when

a 3Smm wide angle is

mounted,

so do not use the RTF in such

cases.

o Be

aware that photographing a person

straight on from

the

front using a flash

beyond

a distance

of 3m may

cause

the "red-eye"

phenomenon

produced

when light

ref lects

off the retinas.

(This

can

be avoided

by directing

the subject's

gaze

away from the camera.)

AF Spotbeam Projector

When

using the RTF in a dark location,

the AF spotbeam

projector

automatically

emits

an infrared

beam

to assist

the auto-focus system.

The spotbeam projector can also be used

in dim locations

where the auto-focus system may not work effectively.

. The AF spotbeam

projector

can be used

only when

the

focus-mode

switch is set

the SINGLE

position.

lt will

not work at any other position.

o The AF spotbeam projector's effective range

approximately 1m to 4m. lf f lash

illumination is unneces-

sary,

push

down the RTF unit after the AF system

captures the subject

in focus.

o The AF spotbeam projector does not operate for bright

subjects.

o lf the [><] indication

appears,

auto-focusing

impossible.

(See

pages

33 to 35.)

o When

the AF40OFTZ's

AF spotbeam

projector is used,

the AF spotbeam

projector

built into the camera

does

not operate.

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USING

PENTAX DEDICATED

FLASH

UNITS

.l]i :.]:

lf the

camera is

set in an AE (automatic

exposure) mode

or the Metered

Manual mode,

a Pentax

dedicated

auto

flash

unit can be used

anytime.

How to Use an Accessory Flash

1. Remove

the cambia's

hot-shoe

cover

and attach the

flash unit.

2. Set the f

lash mode to TTL Auto or Programmed

Auto.

3. Turn the

flash's

main switch on.

4. The

completion

of the flash-charging

operation can be

conf irmed

by checking the flash

unit's

flash-ready

indicator,

well as

the f

lash-ready indicator I t ] in

the

viewfinder

and the flash-sync

speed

display

the

CENTIC

panel,

both of which

are turned on when

the

shutter

release

button is

pressed

halfway down.

(The

indications for the RTF are slightly

different.)

o When the exposure

meter's timer goes

off

, the I I ] and

f lash-sync shutter speed indicators

also

switch off .

o For this

camera,

please

take advantage of the new

AF OOFTZ dedicated

auto zoom flash, which possesses

the many capabilities shown at right.

Functions

of RTF and Dedicated

Auto Flash

Units

When

usingan

old-typeflash unit

(AF1605orAF2O0S),

use

the lens

aperture

ring

to select the desired f-number.

o * The red

flash-ready

indicator

located

to the left of

the

viewfinder

eyepiece lights up when

the flash is

fully

charged.

o The f

lash

unit may not discharge

if the subject is too

bright to require

flash.

o * AF2OOSA,

AF240Z and AFl605,4 apply.

TTL Auto Flash

System

When

you attach a Pentax

dedicated

TTL auto flash unit,

the camera's metering circuits automatically control the

flash

output for a proper

exposure by measuring the

incoming

light reflected

off the f

ilm plane.

Since this

system measures

only the light ref lected

by the subject, it

ensures

accurate

exposure control.

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Camera's

Functions

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RTF AF4OOFTZ AF4OOT

AF28OT

AF2OOT

AF080C

AF2OOSA

AF2402

AFl60S4

AF200S

AF160S

When flash charging

completed

and the shutter

release

button is

depressed

halfway down, the flash-ready

indicator I t ] appears in the viewfinder,

and the shutter

speed

"100" (1/100

sec.) appears on the CENTIC

panel.

When

using

the older

models

such

as the AF1605 and

AF2OOS,

set an

f-number

using the lens

aperture

ring.

(60-100) o

(100) o

(100)

With the lens

aperture

ring locked

at the "A" position,

the appropriate aperture

value

is set automatically. o o o

Successful

flash

discharge

confirmed by the f

lash-ready

indicator [ | ] in the viewfinder,

which either turns

off

briefly

and back on again or blinks

after exposure. o o

Flash

output is automatically controlled

by measuring

the

amount of light

striking

the

f ilm

plane

during

exposure.

(TTL Auto Flash)

o o

Sf ow shutter-speed

sync

operation

under 111OO

second

possible

in the Metered Manual

mode. o o o

Built-in

AF spotbeam

projector

for assisting

auto

focusing in dark locations. o

Selection of the leading shutter-curtain or trailing

shutter-curtain

sync

mode.

TTL AUTO FLASH

AND PROGRAMMED

AUTO FLASH

MODES

TTL Auto Flash

Mode

For Programmed

AE and Shutter-Priority AE Modes

o Like

the built.in

RTF unit, the

AF400FTZ, which

designed exclusively for use with this

camera,

auto-

matically

adjusts the shutter

speed and aperture according

to the subject's brightness, making it easy to accomplish

even

complicated

daylight f

lash

synchronization.

(See

the

operating

manual of the AF OOFTZ

for more detailed

inf

ormation.)

o With a conventional dedicated flash

unit (AF400T,

AF28OT, AF200T and AF080C), a flash-sync

speed of

1/100

second and an

aperture ot f

/8 for AFO8OC)

are

set as soon

as the

flash

fully charged

(at ISO

100).

However,

these units

are

not recommended for daylight

flash sync

photography.

* With zoom lens whose

maximum aperture changes

(from f/3.5 tof 14.5,

for example)

according

to the focal

f ength,

the f-number

indication

(e.g.

tl4,ISO 100)

may

start blinking to indicate

that exposure

out of the

coupling

range, depending

on the focal length

selected.

Be aware that this

might result

in underexposed

images

with the

current

settings.

For Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes

o Select

the desired f-number

using the lens

aperture

ring.

e The f lash-sync

speed

of 1l1OO

second

is set as soon as

the

flash

fully charged.

Programmed

Auto Flash

Mode

For Programmed

AE and Shutter-Priority AE Modes

o Set

the flashrs

mode switch

at one of the AUTO (red,

green

or yellow) positions

for dedicated

flash

units such

as the AF4O0T,

AF280T, AF200T and AF2O0SA.

o A combination of a f

lash-sync

speed of 1

1100

second

and

a lens

aperture is selected

as soon as

the flash is fully

charged,

indicated

in the chart below.

(at

ISO

100)

AF4OOT AF28OT AF2OOT

Red tlq f14 f

12.8

Green t18 f18 il5.6

Yellow t

111

(AF200SA:

f/4 at ISO

100)

For Aperture-Priority AE and Metered Manual Modes

o Set

the flash's

mode

switch at one of the AUTO (red,

green

or yellow) positions.

o Set

the same

f-number

on the lens

the one indicated

by the flash's

exposure scale.

o The f

lash-sync

speed of 1l1OO

second

set as soon as

the

flash

fully charged.

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Common Functions of TTL Auto Flash

and Programmed

Auto Flash Modes

In the Metered Manual mode, slow-shutter-speed

synchronization

can

be used by selecting

a shutter speed

between

/60 second

and one second.

The shutter speed

can be selected

by sliding the select

switch to the UP or

DOWN

position

until the desired speed

appears on the

CENTIC

panel.

o When the shutter speed

is set between 1

I2OOO

second

and

1 1125

second, it is

switched to the f lash-sync speed

of 11100 second when the flash is fully charged.

Flash

Confirmation Signal

( I )

When

a proper flash exposure is

made in the TTL Auto

Flash

or Programmed

Auto Flash

mode while the camera

set

in an AE or Metered

Manual

mode, the flash-ready

indicator

I t j in the

viewf

inder confirms it right after

the discharge,

either

by disappearing

for a moment and

coming

back

on again

or by blinking.

* The AF200SA does

not have

the flash confirrhation

signal

function.

Precautions

for Using

Pentax Dedicated Flash

Units

o When using

flash

unit in

the

manual

sync

(MS)

manual

(M) mode, select an

f-number using

the lens

aperture ring. lf the ring is

set at the "A" position,

correct exposure cannot be

made.

The functions in

the MS

and M modes may vary

depending

on the type of

flash used,

so check the operating

manual

of the flash

in use

for details.

r Multi-flash

photography

in the TTL Auto Flash

mode

can be done by combining

the RTF with the AF4OOFTZ.

n this case, the AF OOFTZ attached to the camera's

hot shoe

has

a priority for different functions over

the RTF. When combining conventional

dedicated flash

units,

use the lens

aperture

ring to select the aperture.

Be sure to check the flash-ready indicator

of the attached

flash

unit before shooting.

o The TTL Auto Flash

or Programmed

Auto Flash

mode

can be

used

even when the camera is

set at the "100"

(1/100

sec.) or "8" (bulb)

settings.

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EXPOSURE MEMORY

LOCK

The

exposure memory lock is a mechanism

that tempo-

rarily

memorizes

exposure

data

measured

before

a shutter

release

in the AE modes.

lt is very useful

when

photographing

subjects

against strong

backlight

or when

there is a large,

extremely

bright or dark background

area.

1. Move

in to capture

the main subject

person's

face,

for example)

in tutt frame in the viewf

inder

and

then

press

the

exposure

memory lock button IML] to

memorize

the exposure

data.

The

viewf

inder

indicators

will blink rapidly

to indicate

the function

operating.

2. f o extend the exposure memory, press

the shutter

release

button halfway

down while also

pressing

the ML button. As long

as the shutter release button

held

at this

position,

the measured

exposure data is

kept in memory.

Move back, recompose

the image and release the

shutter.

The

subject

is correctly exposed. Once

the

shutter is released,

the memory is canceled.

Preca ut io n

o lf the ML button is

pressed

while the camera

in the

Metered Manual

mode,

the shutter speed

indicator in

the

viewf

inder locks

and starts

blinkino.

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Take

advantage of the self-timer

when you wish to be in

your own photograph.

Set the self-timer

by sliding

the select switch

to the UP

or DOWN position

while holding the mode/drive

switch at

the DRIVE position.

The [S] mark on the CENTIC

panel

will light up. After focusing on the subject,

press

the

shutter

release

button. This

delays

the shutter

release

for

approximately

1 2 seconds.

o lf the main switch is set at the [.rt)]

position,

self-timer

operation

indicated not only by the LED self-timer

indicator but also

a PCV

tone. For the f

inal two seconds

before

the shutter

release, the indicator blinks and

the PCV

tone

changes to a short,

intermittent beep.

o The

exposure.frame/self-timer

counter on the CENTIC

panel

counts

down the delay

time from 12 seconds

shutter release.

o To cancel the self-timer

operation, turn the main

switch off.

o The self-timer cannot be used in combination

with

the bulb setting.

Since

your eye isn't covering the viewfinder when I

you use the self-timer,

light entering

the eyepiece i

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EXPOSURE

COMPENSATION

The

exposure

compensation

system

is used

to change

the basic

exposure value

or to intentionally

under-

overexpose

the subject

in the AE modes.

Sample Subjects Compensation Value

o Back-lit

subjects

o Landscapes

with a large

amount

of blue sky

o Person(s)

on the snow

o Person(s)

with the sky

in background

Approx.

to +3.5

o Subjects

with dark

bac kgrou

o Subjects

on stage

o Night

scenes

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To use

the

exposure

c'cmpensation

feature,

set the desired

compensation

value

by sliding

the select

switch

to the

or DOWN

position

while holding

the ISO/exposure

compensation

switch

at the

tEF position.

The

exposure value

can

be adjusted in the range between

-4 EV

and

+4 EV in 1/2 steps.

The

exposure compensation

mark ItEFJ on the CENTIC

panel

blinks

while

the exposure

compensation

being

used. When

you press

the

shutter release

button halfway

down,

the

tEF indicator

the

viewf

inder

blinks.

sure to reset

the

value

to "O.0" by pushing

the exposure

mode

clear

button as soon

you f

inish

using

the

feature.

o Exposure

compensation

can

also be

used

combination

with the TTL Auto Flash

or Programmed

Auto Flash

mode.

o In the Metered

Manual

mode,

it is easier to change

the

shutter

speed

or aperture after

obtaining

the correct

exposu re.

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100

(1l1OO

SEC.) SETTTNGS

Select

the

"B" (bulb)

or "100" (1/100

sec.)

setting by

sliding the select

switch

to the UP

or DOWN position

while

holding

the mode/drive

switch at the MODE

position.

The

appropriate indicator

will appear

on the

CENTIC

panel.

When

you press

the shutter release

button halfway

down, the indicator

"M" will appear

in the viewf inder.

Usirrg

the

"8" (Bulb)

Setting

Use

this setting for long-time

exposures of subjects such

fireworks

and

night

scenes. The

shutter remains open

long as

the shutter release

button is

held

down.

o When

using

the

bulb setting,

stabilize the camera

with

a solid

tripod and

connect

the optional Cable Switch F

(with a lock mechanism)

to the

camera's

release

socket,

as illustrated.

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o With one

fresh

6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA"-

size alkaline

batteries,

a long-time

exposure

of approxi-

mately 7 hours is

possible

under normal

temperatures.

Using

the

"100" (1/10O

sec.) Setting

This

setting

is used for f

lash

photography

using

general

clip-on type flash

unit with a fixed shutter

speed

llOO

second.

o When using

general

clip-on

type flash unit,

the

aperture

must be

set

manually

with the lens

aperture ring

accord-

ing to the ISO

speed of the film in use,

the distance

to the

subject and the flash's

guide

number.

(See

the operating

manual

of the

f lash unit concerned.)

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photography

when using

infrared

ilm and

an R2 or 02 filter, you need to adjust

the focusing

compensate

for infrared

rays,

which are

different from

the

visible rays

of normal photography.

As illustrated

at left, memorize

the subject's distance

indicated on the lens distance scale after focusing, then

turn the focusing

ring to align that distance setting with

the red infrared index before shooting.

(See

the

f ilm's

instructions

or exposure

settings.

)

o Be sure

to set the

focus-mode switch at the MANUAL

position

before

turning the

focusing

ring

manually.

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DEPTH OF

FIELD

With 50mm

f/1.4 lens

?zt

* Camera-to-subiect

distance (m)

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Depth of field refers to the ran$e

around

the optimum

focusing

point of the subject

in which the elements

different

distances

are

in focus.

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- Depth of f

ield

The depth of field increases as the aperture

becomes

smaller,

as the focal length of the lens

becomes

shorter,

and

the

subject

positioned

farther away. By changing

apertures,

you can control the depth of field and

create

different visual eff ects.

As ilf ustrated

in the examples at right (using

f 11.4

and

tl22 settings), the in-focus range

can be conf

irmed by

the depth-of-field

scale

on the lens.

* Some zoom lenses

do not have a depth-of-f ield scale

due to mechanical reasons.

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0.497

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- 0.505 0.494

- 0.507 0.491

0.509 0.487

- 0.513 0.482

- 0.519 0.476

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- 0.557

0.466

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- 0.605 0.593

- 0.6O7 0.590

- 0.610 0.s86

- 0.615 0.573

- 0.630 0.564

- 0.642 o.549

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- 0.691

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- 0.814 0.781

- 0.820 o.774

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1.032 0.958

- 1.046 0.942

- 1.066 0.919

- 1.098 0.892

- 1.140 0.851

- 1.218 0.806

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- 1.538 1.449

1.555 1.430

1.578 1.402

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- 15.552 6.631

- 20.422 5.846

- 35.101 4.181 3.313 2.655

4.966

55.370 34.772 27.707 19.408 13.876 9.726 7.086 3.565

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INTE

RCHANGEABLE

FOCUSING

SCREENS

In addition to the standard all-surface-matte focusing

screen, two other optional screens

are available. The

screens can easily be changed by using a pair of tweezers

included in the focusing screen's case.

As illustrated,

the focusing

screen hangs

down when

the

pressure

plate

(behind

the

"O" mark) is

pulled

down (toward

an arrow "--+"1.

Take the screen

out by grasping

its projected part with

the tweezers

and stand it up at the groove

of the case

to avoid damages

or scratches.

As illustrated,

place

the new

screen

on the frame

with the tweezers

and push

the frame up until it locks

with a

click.

The focusing

screens

are made

of plastic.

careful not

to damage

them when handling.

To clean

a screen,

use

a blower

to blow away.the

dust.

Scale Matte Screen

D-41

)

for photomicrography

and

acroph otograph

o56

Cross-Lined Matte Screen

(FG-40)

: f

or copying work

and general-purpose

photography.

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STRAP

AND CASE

1. To attach

the strap to the camera,

irst

pass

its end

through the

camera's strap

lug,

then fold it backwards.

Next,

pass

it through the strap

ring

and the strap

clasp,

in that order.

The end of the strap

may be

passed

through the inside

or outside of the clasp.

The soft case

consists

of a front and a back cover,

which are connected by hooks.

Open

up the front cover,

and place

the camera

the back cover.

The

camera

is firmly secured

in the

case by hooking

up the back

cover's

hook with

the f ront cover's

f itting.

o A soft case is available as an

option, and

consists of

a back cover and two differnt front covers

(small

and

large).

Small

front cover: for a camera

with a standard

lens

(such

the Zoom 35mm-70mm).

Large

front cover: for a camera

with a telephoto zoom

lens

(such

as the Zoom TOmm-21Omm).

r A back

cover

for a camera equipped

with an accessory

data

back is also available as an option.

Strap

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CAMERA'S

COMPATIBILITY

WITH

PENTAX

LENSES I

Camera's Functions

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SMC Pentax Lenses

Exposure Mode Focusing Mode

Programmed

Shutter-

Priority AE

Aperture-

Priority AE

Metered

Manual

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With AF

Adapter

1.7X

Fl System Matte Screen

Focusing

F-series lenses oooo

A-series lenses ooXo* o*

M-series

lenses Xxo* o*

Pentax lenses XXo* o* o

Takumar

lenses xo* xxxo

The lenses have

the following limitations:

o Only lenses

with a maximum aperture

of f/5.6 or larger

can be

used

with the Fl (Focus

lndication)

system of

the manual

focusing

mode.

o Onf

y lenses

with a maximum aperture

of t12.8

or larger

can

be used

in the auto-focusing

mode in combination

with the AF Adapter 1.7X. (See

the AF Adapter 1.7X's

operating manual for more detailed information.)

* Can be used

only in the stop-down meterang.

o The Fl (Focusing

lndication)

system

of the manual

focusing

mode indicates

the in-focus

point with an LED

indicator in the viewfinder

and a PCV (piezo-ceramic

vibration)

tone. The

camera

automatically

selects

the

manual

focusing

mode for all the lenses other than

the

F-series

lenses

no matter what position

the focus

mode

switch is set

to.

. Matte-screen

focusing

can

done in the viewfinder

area excluding its

central

portion, regardless

of the focus

indication. When

the Takumar lens

is used,

the focus

indicator

does not work. !

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PRECAUTIONS

ON BATTER

IES

o Always

handle batteries

properly. Incorrect handling

or use

may result

in leakage, heat

generation

and

explosion.

Always check the batteries'

polarity markings

when

inserting them.

o When replacing

batteries, do not mix battery brands

and types, or old batteries with new ones.

o When

you will not be

using the camera

for a long

period of time, remove the batteries

from it. Old batteries

are apt to leak and can cause damage to the battery

compartment.

. Never try to break, recharge

or throw used batteries

into a fire;

they gan

explode.

o Keep the batteries

warm in cold locations to ensure

stable

power

supply and to prevent

camera

malf unctions.

r Carry a spare

set of new batteries

during trips and when

photograph

ing

outdoors.

o When keeping the camera in a bag or case, be sure to

turn the main switch off to avoid accidental shutter

releases

and unnecessary battery

consumption.

o When the RTF is used

continuously,

the lithium battery

may become

slightly

warm. This is natural,

and nothing

to worry about.

o With one fresh

6V lithium battery or four fresh

"AA"-

size alkaline batteries,

approximately 55 rolls of 24-

exposure

f ilm can be exposed

(under

the experimental

conditions of the Pentax laboratory).

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA

Your Pentax

camera is a sophisticated,

precision

instrument built to give

long-lasting,

reliable

service.

will serve

you well if you treat it right, with proper

handling and reasonable care.

The major cause

of damage

are:

1. Dropping or banging

the carnera against immovable

objects, which can damage the camera in many ways.

2. Water

damage,

particularly

if the camera is submerged

in salt water. Your camera is not water-proof ! lt

must be protected from salt breeze, salt spray

at the

beach, splashing of any kind, and shielded

from the

rain. lf your,camera

does

get

soaked,

wipe it dry

immediately and rush it to a Pentax service

center.

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3. Dirt and sand

can cause serious damage to the shutter

and other moving

parts

of the camera.

Your camera

needs

periodic

cleaning

to keep

it operating

properly.

To remove

dirt and dust,

you need

lens-cleaning fluid,

lens-cleaning

tissues,

bulb-type ear

syringe, camel's

hair-brush, etc. Never use

a solvent

such

thinner or

alcohol.

Humidity and temperature extremes should be

avoided.

Keep

your camera out of direct

sunlight,

car

trunks, and glove

compartments.

Shooting outdoors in winter presents

d problem

since

batteries won't function if they get

too cold, In cold

weather

carry

your camera under

your coat or jacket

to keep

the batteries

warm. The temperatures at which

this

camera should function properly

are approx. 50"

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0"C. Sudden changes

in temperature

will often

cause

moisture

to condense inside or outside

your

camera.

This

a possible

source of rust,

which may

r be

extremely

harmful to the mechanism

- Furthermore, if the camera

is taken from a warm

temperature

to a sub-f reezing one,

further damage

may result

from the formation of icelets.

Thus,

sudden

temperature changes

should

be avoided as

much as

possible,

a guide,

a temperature

change

of 1O"C

* should

allowed

to take place gradually

over

h period

of at least 3O minutes.

lf this is

not possible,

keeping the camera in its

case

or bag will help

somewhat

in minimizing the effects of a rapid

' temperature

change.

, 5. Vibration experienced

when

you are

traveling

in a car,

plane,

or ship, can

cause

screws

to loosen.

To minimize this problem use

foam-rubber

padding

about one inch thick to line

the buttom of your

camera

bag.

' 6. When

mounting your camera on a

tripod, make sure

the tripod screw is

no longer than 5.Smm, which is

the

depth of your camera's tripod socket.

lf you use

1 o longer screw,

you will possibly

puncture

the tripod

socket,

after

which the camera

will not function

, ptoperly.

Precautions on CENTIC Panel's

LCD Display

. In temperatures over approximately

60'C, the CENTIC

panel's

LCD display may darken. lt will return

to its

normal condition under

normal

temperatures.

o ln low temperatures, the LCD display may respond

more slowly.

This is

due to the characteristics of the

liquid used

and is

not a malfunction.

o When

a battery

grip is detached, the CENTIC panel

shows its

entire

display.

lt will return to its

normal

display

condition after proper

operation is resumed.

Backup Circuits for LCD Display

Even

when the battery is removed for replacement

during

shooting, the built-in backup

circuits

retains data

such as the frame number

and the ISO

ilm speed

memory until a new battery is inserted.

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SPECIF ICATIONS

Type:

Film:

TTL auto-focus, multi-program,

fully-automatic 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto f

lash.

35mm cartridge

f ilm. DX-coded f

ilm with ISO

25-5000; non-DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400

in 1

/3 steps.

Exposure

modes: Programmed AE (Normal Program, Program Action, Program Depth), Aperture-Priority AE,

Shutter-Priority AE, and Metered

Manual.

Shutter: Electronically-controlled vertical-run focal-plane

shutter.

Programmed

AE and Aperture-Priority

AE from 1|2OOO to 1/30 sec.

Shutter-Priority

and Metered Manual from l |2OOO

to 1 sec.

Flash

sync

at 11100 sec. Shutter lock with main switch

off. __

Lens

mount: Pentax KAF mount with AF coupler and lens-information

contacts. :

Lens: SMC Pentax-F

lenses

(K-and KA-mount lenses

with maximum aperture of t15.6

or faster

usable

Focus-lndication

mode,

and also ones

with maximum aperture

of t12.8

or faster usable in AF mode

through aid of AF Adapter 1.7X).

Focusing

modes: AF SINGLE, AF SERVO and MANUAL-focus modes.

Focusing

system:

Pentax

TTL phase-matching

auto-focus system. Usable

illumination range

from EV 2 to EV 18

at ISO

100. Focusing

response:

approx. 0.3 sec.

from infinity to minimum focus

distance

(0.7m) using

SMC Pentax-F 35-7omm zoom

lens. Effective range of AF Spotbeam Projector: 1 to 4 meters.

Viewfinder: Pentaprism

with diopter-adjustment mechanism . 92o/o

field of view. 0.81 magnification with SOmm

lens

set

at infinity. Diopter adjustment

ranges

from -1.5 to +1.5 Diopters. Interchangeable

Clear-Bright-

Matte focusi

ng screens.

Viewfinder LED Focus

information: in-focus. front-focus

and back-focus signals.

Exposure information: Programmed

indications: AE, Aperture-Priority

/ Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual,

shutter speed, exposure

compensation

and

flash

readiness

/flash exposure

confirmation for dedicated accessory

flash.

External LCD Programmed

AE, Program Action, Program Depth, Normal Program (Wide,

Tele, Standard), Aperture-

(CENTIC) Priority

/Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb,

X-sync,

shutter speed

/ Bulb

/ ISO film speed,

indications: manual ISO

override, exposure compensation,

exposure

compensation

/ aperture

value,

ilm-wind

rewind, motor drive mode, battery warning,

self-timer,

DX-coded film and

exposure

frame

/self-timer

counter.

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Self-timer: Electronically-controlled

type. 12-sec. delay

time. Start

by shutter

release button. Operation

confirmation by LED indicator,

PCV

sound

and CENTIC panel.

Cancellation by exposure-mode-clear

button or main

switch off .

Mirror: Swing-up-type instant-return mirror with AF secondary

mirror.

Film advance/ Auto wind /rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in

wind motor. Consecutive or single

advance

mode.

rewind: Approx. 1

.8-frame-per-second advance speed.

Exposure

control: TTL center-weighted, averaged-area

metering by GPD

cell. Metering

range from EV 1 to EV 20 at ISO

100

with Somm

/1.4

lens.

Exposure EV -4 to EV 4 in 112

steps.

compensation:

Exposure- By exposure-memory-lock

(ML) button.

memory lock:

Built-in

flash: Parallel-controlled retractable

TTL Auto Flash

(RTF) with AF Spotbeam

Projector. Guide number: 14

(lSO 100 in meters).

Covers angle of view for 35mm wide-angle

lens.

Flash syne: Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples

with Pentax

dedicated auto flashes.

Powersource: One

6V lithium battery

pack

for standard

Lithium Battery

Grip,

or four 1.5V AA-size

alkaline

batteries

for optional AA-size Battery

Grip.

' By blinking battery

warning

mark in CENTIC panel

and blinking viewfinder LED under standard

voltage

supply.

Interchangeable for accepting

Data Back

F or Interval

Data Back F.

157(W) x 99(H) x 63.5(D)mm (6.1

x 3.9 x 2.5 in.). 665 srams

(23.3

ozl without batteries.

Hot-shoe cover, Release-socket

cap F, Eyecup F, Body-mount cover F, and Camera strap F.

Low battery

warning:

Back cover:

Dimensions/

weight:

Standard

accessories:

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NOMENCLATURE

@ Film

chamber

(D Rewind shaft

@ Shutter

curtains

@ Flash-ready

lamp

@ Eyecup

Diopter-adju

stm

ent sl ide

Viewf inder

eyepiece

Viewf

nder-accessory

groove

Exposu

re-m

odeclear button

Exposu

re-memory-l

oc k bu

tton

Film-i

nformation

window

@ Pressure

plate

@ Back

cover

@ Back-cover-release

@ Take-up $pool

@ Film-loading

mark

@ Sprocket

(D Rewind switch

(D Rewind button

@ Tripod socket

Cordless contacts

Bottom cover

DX-information

pins

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(5) ABOUT

EXPOSURE

COMPENSATION

Purpose

The

exposure

compensation

allows

you to deliberately

overexposure

(brighten)

or underexposure

(darken)

subject,

or compensate

for difficult

lighting

conditions

which

may

fool the

camera's

built-in

exposure

meter.

How to set

While holding down the exposure compensa-

tion button, move the select swatch to the de-

sired compensation value.

2. The bar graph and Wl appear in the view-

finder. l%l is displayed on the LGD panel.

o Exposure

compensation does not work in the Metered

Manual Mode and Bulb

Exposure

Mode.

. The exposure compensation range

-3EV to *3EV in

0.5EV stops.

. Moving one dot on the bar

graph indicates

0.5EV step.

However, when under or over exposure is set beyond

*3 or - 3 steps (3EV), the dot will blink.

How to cancel

Set the compensation value

to [ 0 ]. The exposure com-

pensation cannot be canceled even if the power is

turned OFF or any other exposure mode is set.

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TURNING

OFF THE

AUDIBLE

PCV

SIGNAL

How to cancel

Depress the multi-function button to erase

fot ] from the LGD

panel.

. Change

the PCV Signal Mode only when the built-in

flash is retracted. lf the PCV Signal Mode is switched

with the built-in flash popped up, the flash mode will

be changed.

. The audible PCV

signal

is not turned off when the Self-

Timer is in operation.

o To turn the audible PCV signal back on, depress the

multi-function button to make the [.4] appear

on the

LCD panel.

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The audible In-Focus

PCV signal can be turned off.

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M ADVANCED

OPERATION FOR

THE BUILT.IN FLASH

(RTF)

When using the Picture Mode

. The camera automatically chooses an optimum com-

bination of shutter speed and aperture according to

the subject brightness, allowing you to take a flash

photograph with ease.

The shutter speed automatically changes to approxi-

mately 1,/1OO 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.

When a Pentax non-autofocus lens is used or

the Action Program Mode is set, the camera uses

the

shutter speed of 1,/100 second.

When using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Shutter speeds slower than 1

,/1OO of second can be

set.

o In this mode, the aperture automatically changes ac-

cording to the ambient brightness, making flash pho-

tography easy.

When using the Aperture-Priority

Ag Mode

o In

this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes

with the ambient brightness, making flash photogra-

phy easy. The shutter speed changes in the range of

1rl1OO sec. to a slower shutter speed which does not

cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed de-

pends on the focal length of the lens in use. When a

Pentax non-autofocus lens is used or the Action

Program Mode is set, the camera uses the shutter

speed of 1,/100 second.

Metered Manual Mode

When using the built-in flash in the Metered Manual

Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed

sfower than 1

,/1OO can be set. ln this mode, the expo-

sure of the background can be controlled by the man-

ual exposure while the flash properly exposes the

foreground subject.

Galculating the flash effective distance accord-

ing to the camera-to-subject distance.

Maximum

flash distance

: Guide

Number

+ Selected

aperture

Minimum

flash distance

: Maximum

flash distance

When the distance

to the subject is less

than 0.7m

(2.3ft),

the flash

cannot be used.

lf the flash is used

within

that distance,

it causes

vignetting

in the picture

corners,

light

is distributed

unevenly

and the picture

may be overexposed.

. The

value 5 used

in the formula above

was obtained

from

the built-in

flash.

The

guide

number

(GN) depends

upon

the film speed

used as

shown below.

lSO25 + GN5.5 lSO200

- GN15.6

lSO50 + GN7.8 lSO400

* GN22

lSO100

- GN1 1

lf an

fSOl0O

film is used

at an aperture of t,/2.8, the

flash

effective

distance

obtained

as follows:

Guide

Number

(11) -:-

t,/2.8: 3.9m

3.9+5:0.8m

Thus, the flash effective distance is from approx. 0.8m

to 3.9m.

Galculating the aperture according to the

mera-to-su bject dista nce

Aperture : Guide Number -:- Camera-to-subject

dis-

tance

lf the calculated

aperture

value

is different

than an

indi-

cated f-stop on the aperture ring, for instance

t,/3,

choose

the next smallest

aperture

ring number

(f2.8 in

this case).

Calculating the camera-to-subject distance in

the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

The

camera-to-subject

distance can

be calculated

using

the

above

mentioned

formula.

However,

in the

Shutter-

Priority

AE Mode,

the-camera-to-subject

distance

will

change

depending

on what aperture

is set.

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THE BUILT-IN FLASH

tC : compatible X : incompatible

because

of vignettingl

Lens name Lens

name

F Fish-Eye Zoom

17-28mm'f

./3.5-4. FA Zoom

100-300mm

t.24.5-5.6

F Zoom 24-5Omm

t,z4 A*1 F or FA* Zoom

250-600mm t,25.6

FA Zoom 28-7Ommt,/4 FA2Omm

t,/2.8

FA*Zoom

28-70mm

,/2.8 FA*24mm f ./2

FA Zoom 2B-8Omm

,/3.5-4.7 F or FA 28mm T,/2.8

F Zoom 28-80mm

t,/3.5-4.5 A*2 F

or FA 50mm

t,/1.4

FA Zoom

2B-105mm

,/4-5.6 A r.3 F or FA

Somm t,/1.7

Zoom

28-200mm

t,/3.8-5.6AL A*4 FA*85mm

t,/1.4

F Zoom

35-70mm t,/3.5-4.5 F

FA 135mm

t,/2.8 o

Toom

35-80mm f

,/4-5.6 FA*200mm

t,/2.8

F Zoom

35-1

05mm t,/4-5.6 FAr300mm

t,/2.8

F Zoom

35-135mm

,/3.5-4.5 F or FA*3OOmm

t/4.5

FA Zoom

70-200mm f

,/4-5.6 F or FA*60Omm

f ,/4

F Zoom

7O-21Omm

t,/4-5.6 F

or FA MACRO

50mm t,/2.8

FA*Zoom

B0-20Omm

f ,/2.8 Ax5 F

or FA MACRO

100mm

t,/2.8 o

Toom

80-200mm

t,/4.7-5.6

F Zoom 1

00-300mm f

,/4.5-5.6

* 1 : Focal

lengths between 28-50mm lens,

vignetting will not occur. But the inappropriate

lens warning will appear

at focal lengths between 24-35mm.

* 2 : Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28-35mm.

* 3 : Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28-35mm. With the focal length set at 35mm, it will occur when

the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.5m.

* 4 : Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 2B-7Omm.

* 5 : Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 80-90mm.

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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.

lf you use a non-DX coded film, set the film

speed

manually.

How to set

1. Set

the mode

dial

to I ISO SET

2. Move the select

switch until the desired

ISO

is displayed

on the LGD

Panel.

After the ISO

is set,

set the mode

dial

to any

other position

other than I ISO SET].

. To change the lSO.

turn the select switch to the left

for a smaller number (lower film speed,

or right for a

larger

number (higher

film speed).

. The shutter cannot be released

with the mode dial set

[lso

sET].

. I ISO

] is displayed

when the film speed is set manu-

ally.

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THE

BATTERY

IN THE

DATA

BACK

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lf you purchased

the DATE MODEL,

read this

section.

Replace

the

battery when

the

data information

pic-

ture

or the LCD

panel

becomes

weak

invisible.

The

battery will last for approx. 3 years.

1. Open the back cover. Ensure that a film is not

loaded.

2. Loosen the battery cover fixing screw with a

phillips head screwdriver, and then remove

the battery chamber cover.

3. Replace the old battery with a new battery

with the * side facing up.

4. Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and

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o lf the data indication does not appear on the LCD

panel,

it means that the battery has not been installed

properly or the battery voltage is too low.

. After the battery is replaced, adjust the data by the

following adjustment procedures described on the

next page.

o The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type

cR2025.

(10) ADJUSTING

THE

DATA I

lf you purchased the DATE MODEL, read this

section.

O DATE button

O SELECT

button

O ADJUST

button

Note:

Carefully

press

the button

with the protrusion

part of

the camera's

strap

clamP.

not

press

the buttons

with an

object

having

have

sharp

tip.

Adjusting the yearz month,, day

1. Press the SELEGT button @ to make the

year, month or day you want to change blink.

2. Change the date with the ADJUST button

3. Press the SELECT button €) to stop the digit

from blinking, alter you have changed the

date. The adjusted date has been entered.

. The digit

increases

one

each

time

the ADJUST

but-

ton is depressed.

Holding

the button

for about

2 to 3

seconds

will change

the digits

continuously.

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/minute

Press

the SELECT

button @ to make the

hour, minute or second ( : ) you want to

change

blink.

Ghange

the data ( hour or minute

) with the

ADJUST

button €).

3. To

change

the second

( :

), press

the SELEGT

button @ until ' : - will blink. And press

the

ADJUST

button @ in sync

with a time signal

to set the second

to zero.

4. Press

the SELEGT

button @ to stop the ad-

justed hour/minute from blinking.

. The digit increases one each time you press the

ADJUST button. Holding the button tor 2 to 3 sec-

onds will change the digits continuously.

Operational precautions

. The

working

temperature

for data

printing

0-S0t.

. Use DX-coded

films

with ISO

rating

from 25 - 1600.

. lf high-speed

film

with

an ISO

rating

of l0O0 - 1600

used,

the imprinted

characters

may

blur.

lf film with ISO

rating

of 50 or slower

is used,

the

printed

characters

may

dark

or dim.

. lf you release

the shutter

while

the blinking

data is

being

corrected,

the

data

cannot

be imprinted.

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1) USING

A PENTAX

DEDICATED

EXTERNAL

FLASH

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lf the built-in flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax

dedicated external flash should be used.

Using

the TTL Auto Flash

Mode

Remove

the hot shoe cover Fc

and attach a

Pentax

dedicated

flash unit.

2.Turn ON

the flash.

3. Set the flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode.

4. Ensure

that the flash is

fully charged.

Proceed as if the built-in flash were being

used.

. When the flash is

fully charged,

the ready

lamp on the

flash unit lights up.

When the shutter release

button is

depressed

halfway down, [ | J aooears in the view-

finder indicating

the flash is ready.

Using

the built-in

flash and

the externalflash

si-

multaneously

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 fol-

lowing optional accessories.

r Hot Shoe Adapter Fe

. Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F

o Extension Cord FSP

HOTSHOE

ADAPTER FG

OFF-CAMERA

SHOE

5P SYNC

CORD F

(EXTENSION

CORD

F5P)

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AF500FTZ

and

AF330FTZ

. These

flash

units

feature

built-in

infrared

spotbeam

to assist

the autofocus system in dim light and low-

contrast conditions

o The auto zoom function will automatically adjust the

angle

of discharge

according

to the lens focal length

only when an F or FA lens

is in use.

The AF500FTZ features a wireless slave-sync flash

f unction.

The flash effective range appears on the LCD panel

only when an A, F,

or FA lens is in use.

Multiple flash burst on a single

frame is possible

with

the AF500FTZ.

These flash units feature the contrast-control-sync

flash.

See page 79Ior more details.

o In the Picture Mode, Shutter-Priority AE, or Aperture-

Priority

AE, the TTL Auto Flash

Mode will be set auto-

matically even if the flash is set to the Manual Mode.

When the flash is

charged and left unused for about 3

minutes,

the power automatically switches off to save

battery power. Depressing

the shutter release button

halfway down will restart charging of the flash units.

AF?4OFT

and AF4OOFTZ

These flash

units feature

built-in

infrared

spotbeam

to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low-

contrast conditions.

o In the Picture Mode, Shutter-Priority AE, or Aperture-

Priority AE,

the TTL Auto Flash

Mode will be set auto-

matically

even if the flash

unit is

set to Manual Mode.

o When the flash unit is charged and left unused for

about 5 minutes, the power will automatically switch

off to save battery power. Depressing

the shutter re-

lease

button halfway down will restart charging of the

flash unit.

AF200T, AFZ2OT,

AF280T, and AF4OOT

r lf the TTL Auto Mode is

selected,

these flash units can

be used for daylight-sync shooting, because

the shut-

ter speed is

adjusted according to the ambient bright-

ness. The slower shutter speed varies according to

the lens focal length. The shutter speed varies within

the shutter speed range

of 1

/ 100 second to a slower

speed which does not cause camera shake. However,

when a non-autofocus lens (A-lens) is in use, the

shutter speed is set to 1/100 second. The aperture

value will also be fixed but will vary depending on

what ISO

film is

loaded.

. When using

the Three-Level

Auto (red,

green,

and yel-

low settings) Mode, the aperture value is fixed as

shown in the table.

When the flash is fully charged,

the shutter speed varies within the shutter speed

range of 1,/100 of second to a slower speed which

does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter

speed

varies

according to the lens

focal length.

When

a non-autofocus (A-lens) lens or the Action Program

Mode is in use,

the shutter speed

will be

set to 1

,/ 1OO

of second.

AF2OOT AF28OT AF4OOT

Red f

,/2.8 f,/4 fr/4

Green t,/5-6 f

,/8 t

r/8

Yellow f,/11

with ISO

100

Notes on Pentax dedicated flash units

When the built-in

flash is used in combination

with a

Pentax dedicated f lash unit, if the trailing-shutter-

curtain-sync flash mode is set for the dedicated flash

unit, the built- in flash also operates in the trailing-

shutter-curtain-sync

flash mode. Ensure

that both flash

units are fully charged before releasing

the shutter.

Contrast-Control-Sync

Flash

Photography

Using the AF330FTZ or AF500FTZ in combination with

the built-in f lash allows twin flash photography

(contrast-control-synch flash photography). This is

based on the difference between the amount of light

discharged from two units.

Put the AF5OOFTZ

or AF330FTZ in the

Contrast-Control-Sync

Flash

Mode. See the

flash connection

on page

77.

2. Ensure

that both

flash

units

are

fully charged

and

then shoot.

. The ratio of the amount of flash light is 1 (built-in

flash) : 2 (dedicated

flash unit).

o Do not combine an accessory with a different number

of contacts such as a "Hot Shoe Grip" as a malfunc-

tion may occur.

. In the Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode, the top

ffash sync speed is 1,/60 of second'

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, com-

bine the Type B with Type C or Type D with Type E.

(refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 80.

The Built-in flash can be operated with any type of

Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit.

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CAMERA FUNCTION TYPE ATYPE B TYPE CTYPE DTYPE

After the flash is charged, the camera automatically

switches to the flash-sync speed. ooooo

Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode or

Shutter-Priority AE Mode ooO*1 O*t

Flash confirmation in the viewfinder ooX

TTL auto flash oooO*z X

Slow-speed sync in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or

Metered Manual Mode ooor) O*3

AF spotbeam X-oXX

Trailing-shutter-curtain

sync

flash ( x

4) *5 ooXX

Contrast-control flash mode ( * 4) XooXX

TYPEA:Built-inflash

TYPE

B :

AFSOOFTZ(*

6), AF33OFTZ

TYPE

C : AF400FTZ. AF24OFT

TYPE

D : AF400T,

AF280T, AF22OT,

AF2OOT,

AF080C.

AF1 40C,

AF200SA

TYPE

E : AF2OOS.

AFl60, AFl40,

Notes:

* 1. When

using

a Type D flash

(except

AF200S^

dnd

AF22OT)

in the

MS (Manualsync)

M (Manual)

Mode

or when

using

a Type

E flash,

set the cam-

era's

exposure

mode to the Aperture-priority

Mode,

Metered

Manual

or Bulb.

The

Picture

Mode

and Aperture-Priority

AE Modes

cannot

be used

because

the actual

required

aperture

value may

chanoe.

2. Only the AF200S1 flash does not operate.

* 3. Only the Metered Manual Mode can be used.

* 4. The shutter speed is 1/60 of second or slower.

* 5. Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash combined with

TYPE B or TYPE C flash.

* 6. Multi-burst and slave-sync

flash are possible.

Using other type of a flash

Use of non-Pentax

flash units may damage the camera.

For the best results,

use a Pentax dedicated flash unit.

fi2) DAYLIGHT-SYNC

SHOOTING

Purpose

ln daylight

conditions, when

portrait picture

is taken

with a person's face cast in shadow, discharging the

flash will eliminate the shadow.

Daylight-sync photography is obtained in the

same

manner as

the normal flash photography,

so you simply depress

the shutter release but-

ton.

o lf the background is too bright, it mav be overexposed.

. When taking a daylight-sync photograph in the

Picture Mode, the flash may not discharge even if the

flash is in the popped-up position. Before shooting,

confirm that [El] is not displayed

on the LCD panel.

Without Daylight-Sync

With Daylight-Sync

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SHOOTTNG

Purpose

It is possible

to balance the exposure of a foreground

subject against a dimly-lit background by using the

flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a

slow-shutter-speed

to expose

the low light background.

How to set

With the Metered Manual Mode set

1. Depress the flash pop-up button to activate

the built-in flash.

2. Set the camera's exposure mode to the

Metered Manual Mode.

3. Select an appropriate shutter speed(slower

than 1

,/1OO of second) and aperture combi-

nation for a correct exposure

4. Release

the shutter.

How to set

With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set

Set the camera's exposure mode to the

Shutter-Priority

AE Mode.

Set the desired

shutter speed.

o lf the aperture in the viewfinder and the LCD panel

blink,

a correct exposure will not be obtained for the

background. Adjust the shutter speed until the blink-

ing stops.

3. Depress

the flash-pop

up button to activate

the built-in flash.

4. Release

the shutter.

o In the slow-speed-sync

shooting, use of a tripod is rec-

ommended to prevent camera shake.

4) ACCESSORIES

(OPTION)

A number of dedicated

accessories

are available

for this

camera.

o Cable Switch

A shutter

release cord designed

for use

with the

MZ-50|ZX-50,

MZ-1 0lZX-1 0,

MZ-\|ZX-',

Z-7

0lPZ-7

Z-1

/PZ-1,

Z-20|PZ-20,

z-10lPz-10.

o Magnifier

A viewf rnder accessory

for

magnifying

the

central

area of

the

viewfinder.

o AF500FTZ

A TTL

Auto Zoom

flash with a built-in

AF spotbeam

and

large

guide

number

of 50 in meters

(lSO

100).

lt features

the

slave-sync

flash function,

multiple flash burst,

contrast-con-

trol-sync

flash,

leading/trailing-curtain-sync

flash mode.

. AF330FTZ

A TTL Auto ZOom

flash with a built-in

spotbeam

and

guide

numberof 33

in meters

(lSO

100). ltfeatures

contrast-

control-sync

flash,

leading/trailing-curtain-sync

flash mode.

o AF22OT

A TTL Auto

flash

with the guide

number ol 22 in meters

(lSO

100).

lt features

the

bounce-flash.

Hot Shoe Adapter Fc and Extension Gord FSP and Off-

Camera-Shoe

Adapter

The adapters and cord which allow the AF220T, AF24OFf,

AF330FTZ, AF4}OFTZ and AF500FTZ to be used off the

camera, while maintaining

full electronic

coupling

to the

camera.

Macro Flash AFl40C

A TTL macro

flash

unit

with a guide

number of 14 in meters

(rso

1oo).

Refconverter

Right angle

finder which attaches

to the

grooves

on both

sides

of the

viewfinder.

The viewfinder

magnification

able

to switch from

1X to 2X.

Filters

Skylight,

Cloudy,

UV,

Y2,

02,R2,

and

Circular

Polarizing

Fil-

ter are available.

Each

filter is available

sizes

of 49mm,

52mm,67mm

and

77mm.

AA Battery Pack

The battery

pack

which takes

four AA batteries

can attach

the bottom

of the camera,

instead

of using the

lithium bat-

teries.

lf the MZ-50

being

used

while connected

to Cable Switch

F and/or

Extension Cord

F5P in an area

where a high

electromagnetic

field is discharged,

the battery

warning

indicator

( - ) may appear and start blinking.

lf this

condition

arises,

the

shutter

cannot

be released.

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When the following accessories are combined with this

Notes on accessories

" . The following conditions, a correct exposure may not camera, a correct exposure may not be obtained.

be obtained because the camera always set the maxi-

mum aperture even if you set your desired f

,/stop. Accessories for close-up photography

1. When a lens

without the A position on the aperture Auto extension tube set K

ring is attached. Auto extension tube K 50mm

2. When an F or FA lens with the aperture set to a posi- Auto extension tube 100mm

tion other than the A position is used. Helicoid extension tube K

= o

Above mentioned inconvenience

will occur when an F Auto bellows-A

- ,/ f A 85mm Soft lens or FA 28mm Soft lens is at- 49mm and 52mm Reverse

Adapter K

? tion on the lens aperture ring. Microscope adapter K

o Mount adapters

s Adapter K for 645 lens

I 67 lens adapter K

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GAMEHA CASE r: I

The soft case

available

as an option and consists

of a

front and a back

case.

1. Open the front case and place the camera

body in the back case.

2. Fasten the back case to the camera body by

tightening the fitting screw in the tripod

socket.

3. Attach the front case.

. Choose one of the front cases

in accordance with the

table to the right.

. The back case

Fn is the same back case indicated

with

the Soft case

S,M

and

Front case

comes

in three sizes,

S, M and L

Qase Applicable F, FA-lens

FNS 20mm, 28mm, SOmm

t,/1.4, t/1.7, Fish-

Eye Zoom 17-28mm,7oom 35-80mm

FUM 24mm, Macro 50mm, 135mm, Toom 28-

70mm t,/4, Toom 2B-BOmm, Zoom 28-

200mm

FNL

85mm t,/1.4, Macro 100mm,

Zoom 28-

105mm, Zoom 70-200mm, F Zoom 80-

200mm

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A correct exposure is established by a combination of

shutter speed and aperture setting according to the

subject brightness. There are many correct combina-

tions of shutter speed and aperture for a particular

sub-

ject brightness. Different shutter speed and aperture

settings produce different effects.

Effect of Shutter Speed

The

shutter

speed determines

the film exposure

time,

the length

of time that light is

allowed to strike the film.

lf the subject is moving the image

will be blurred when

a slow shutter speed is used. lt is possible to enhance

the effect of motion, (tfre movement of a wave or wa-

terfall) bV intentionally

using

a slower speed. Choosing

a high

shqtter speed will allow the image of a moving

subject to be frozen. A higher shutter speed also helps

prevent camera shake.

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High shutter speed

Slow shutter speed

Effect of Aperture

The aperture increases or reduces the amount of re-

flected light from an object which, passes through the

lens, controlling

how much light strikes

the film. lf the

aperture is opened up to increase the amount of light,

objects in front of and behind an in-focus subject will

not be focused. That is, the range of focus (depth of

field) becomes small. lf the aperture is closed 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

front of and be-

hind the person will be blurred, making the person ap-

pear to rise out of the landscape. By contrast, closing

down the aperture increases

the in-focus range.

tr,

{

Closed-down aperture

Open aperture

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rED i7) DEPTH

FIELD

Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum

focusing point of the subject in which the elements at

different distances are in focus. The depth of field in-

creases

as the aperture is

closed down, the focal length

of the lens

becomes shorter,

or the subject is positioned

farther away.

The Range Allowed for Focusing

The in-focus range varies depending on the aperture in

use. Zoom lenses

do not have a depth-of-field scale for

mechanical considerations.

Zoom 35€Omm t,z4-55lens focused at the distance of 2m with the lens focal length 35mm.

-fr*o

Camera-to-

subject

distance(m)

(1S)

INFRARED

INDEX

When infrared film and an "R2,' or',O2',

filter are used,

the focal point is

different from that of ordinary film ex_

posed in visible light. The autofocus system cannot

compensate for this difference automatically.

Set

the focus mode

switch to I MF ]

2. Focus

a subject

manually

and

turn the fo_

cusing

ring to the left by the distance

indi_

cated

on the infrared

index.

* As shown in the illustration, if 35 is read

from the zoom scale, adjust the distance

scale to 35 on the infrared index (red line).

. In the autofocus mode, the focus cannot compensate

for infrared pictures.

To set the proper exposure level

for infrared pictures,

refer to the instructions accompanying the film. The

Auto Exposure Mode does not give a correct expo_

sure. Use the Metered Manual Mode.

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IV 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.

Symptoms Causes Remedies Feference

The shutter does not release. The main switch is [OFF] Turn ON the main switch. P.20

The low battery warning [a] 3pps315. Replace the battery. P.14

The battery is improperly installed. Install the battery properly. P.14

The mode dial is set at [lSO SET]. Set the mode dial to the another posi-

tion. P.73

Self-timer mode is being set. Cancel the self-timer mode. P.48

The built-in

flash is being charged. Wait until the flash is fully charged. P.39

Indicators do not appear on the

LCD panel. The main

switch is IOFFI Turn ON the main switch. P.20

No battery has been installed. lnstall the battery. P.14

The battery is improperly installed. Install the battery properly. P.14

The battery is dead. Replace the battery. P.14

The camera does not focus. AF frame is not placed over the subject. Move the camera until the AF frame

I C I I coversthesubject. P.34

The subject is too close. lncrease the camera-to-subject dis-

tance. P.35

The focus mode is set to IMF j. Set the focus mode switch to [AF]. P.33

The subject is difficult to autofocus. Focus manually by using the matte

f ield.

P.51

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Symptoms Gauses Remedies Reference

Pictures are overexposed. A non-A position lens is used. Attach an A, F, or FA lens. P.10.P27,P60

IO] Utints

in the

viewfinder. The subject is too close or difficult to

autofocus.

Focus manually by using the matte

f ield. P.5t

The built-in f lash does not

charge.

The battery is dead. Replace the battery. P.14

The power zoom system does

not function.

The camera does not have the power

zoom function.

Push the power zoom ring forward until

the words IPOWER ZOOM] appear. P.31

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type TTL autofocus,

auto-exposure 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash (RTF)

Format- 24x36mm

Exposure Modes- Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up

Program mode, Action Program Mode), Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Metered

Manual Mode, Bulb Mode, TTL Flash Mode

Shutter- Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1)Auto

,/2OOO-3O sec.(stepless),(2) Manual 1

/2OOO-30 sec.(3) Bulb. Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF

position.

Lens Mount Pentax Kar baygnet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts)

Gompatible Lens- Pentax Korr., Kor., and Ko. lenses are usable. Autofocus is possible using AF Adapter with Ko-mount lenses.

With the K-mount lens attached, only the maximum aperturq can be used.

Autofocus System- TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness range: EVO to l8(at ISO 100 withI,/1.4

lens), Focus lock available using shutter release button. Focus Mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual

IMF]

Viewfinder-Pentamirrorfinder,Natura|-Bright-Mattefocusingscreen,Fieldofview:92%,MagnificationO.77(with

50mm lens at "o), Diopter: -1 diopter, Autofocus frame

Viewfinder Indication- Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp I O] is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to-focus indi-

cator (Green lamp blinks). Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication I t ] is lit,

Bar graph(exposure compensation),Over or Under exposure indication in Metered Manual Mode, I B ] ex-

posure compensation indication,

External LGD panel- t [rt ] : Metered Manual Mode, t@ : Green Operation Mode, f El : Portrait Program Mode, [lI]

Indication : Landscape Program Mode. tl$ll : Close-up Program Mode, tl(ll : Action Program Mode, Shutter

speedindication,Apertureindica-tion,

lll:Built-inflashreadyinFcation, ltl:blinkingslowlyflash

recommended warning, I t I : blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warnins, [<E] : Red-eye reduction flash

moae, IEnl] : Automatii flash function. tSb indication, I O--- ] : fif. itutur information. tcrl :

Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter. [.lt ] : PCV signal indication, l%l - Exposure compen-

sation, Exposure compensation value

Self-timer-=- Electronically-controlled type with delay time of 12 sec. Start by depressing of shutter release button, k

Operation confirmation : By PCV beep tone. Cancelable after operation ]

Mirror-- Instant-return mirror with AF secondary mirror I

Film Loading-Film advances automatically to lst frame after back cover is closed, Film information window is provided l

Film Wind & Rewind-Auto wind,/rewind by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.2 l

frames,/sec.(consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at end of roll, Fllmrewind,/completion of rewind- F

ing is displayed on the LCD panel, Mid-roll rewind button will rewind film in mid-roll I

Exposure Meter-TTL multi(2)-segment metering, Metering range from EVI to EV17.5 at lSO100 with 50mm f

/1.4 lens t

Exposure Compensation:+ 3EV in O.SEV step increments F

ers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from 1

,/lOO sec. to a slower speed, Day-light- _F

sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, Contrast-control-sync flash (lSO range : 25 - 4OO), Automatic flash -

function, Red-eye reduction flash function

Flash sync- Hot shoe with X-contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range : 25-800

-'qh

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Se|f-timer-E|ectronica||y-contro||edtypewithde|aytimeof12sec.Startbydepressingofshutterreleasebutton,

Operation confirmation : By PCV beep tone. 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

Fifm Wind & Rewind-Auto wind/rewind by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.2

frames/sec.(consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at end of roll, Frlm rewind,/completion of rewind-

ing is displayed on the LCD panel, Mid-roll rewind button will rewind film in mid-roll

Exposure Meter-TTL multi(2)-segment metering. Metering range from EVl to EV17.5 at lSO100 with 50mm f,/1.4 lens

Exposure Compensation:+ 3EV in 0.5EV step increments

Flash Series-control, Retractable

TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number:11 (lSO1OO,/m),lllumination angle cov-

ers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from I ,/1OO sec. to a slower speed, Day-light-

sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, Contrast-control-sync flash (lSO range : 25 - 4OO), Automatic flash :

function, Red-eye reduction

flash

function -.

F|ashsync-HotshoewithX-contactwithcoup|eswithPentaxdedicatedautof|ashes,|Sorange:25-8009

Power Source-Two 3V lithium batteries

(CR2

or equivalent) #

Battery Exhaustion-Battery exhaustion

symbol

[a] is lit (blinking

when the shutter

is locked; no indication on the right-hand A

Warning edge of the viewfinder.)

Dimension

and Weight- 135.0mm(W)x9O.5mm(H)x62.5mm(D)

(S.S"xS.0'x2.5")

345g(12.2 oz) body only

without batteries

Date model: Crystal

quartz controlled LCD with digital clock, auto calendar

up to 2019.7 segment,6-digit LGD

display

Power source- 3V lithium battery

(CR2025

or equivalent)

Number of prints- Approx. 5000

Dimension and Weight- 1 35. 00mm (W) x 90.5mm

(H) x 62.5mm

(D) (5.3"

x 3.6" x 2.5-) 360g (

1 2.6o2)

body

only without bat-

tenes

Supplied

Accessories-Hot Shoe Cover F., Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap

, Eye Cup F", Finder Cap

SPECIFICATIONS

ARE SUBJECT

TO CHANGE

AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION

OR ANY OBLIGATIOI{ ON THE PART

f)F TI{F MANIIFA(:TIIRFR

PROGRAM LINE

l/s 30s 15s 8s 4s 2s ls 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000

At ISO 1 00 with F35

- 80mm f

./4 - 5.6 lens

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Portrait Program Mode'

-1

-2

1/$c 30s 15s 8s 4s 2s ls 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000

At ISO 100 with

F35

80mm t,/4 - 5.6

lens

f6171819m21EV

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