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Action Program Mode

This mode selects a faster shutter speed to cap-
ture a moving subject.

How to set

Set the mode dial to [

* When the shutter release button is depressed

halfway down, [

] is displayed in the viewfind-

er. The shutter speed and aperture setting are
also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD
panel.

This mode freezes the action and prevent blurred
images. This mode is especially convenient for
active photography. It is also suitable for portraits
with blurred background.

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Page 2: ...ced tech nologies and highly accurate automation this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations bef...

Page 3: ...a or for some other reason as there is danger of an electric shock Wrapping the strap around your neck is danger ous Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck Do not...

Page 4: ...hat any changes in temperature difference is minimized Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the fil...

Page 5: ...y kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the warranty If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in condi tions as outlined in the Precautions for Your C...

Page 6: ...lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 Rewinding a film in mid roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING 23 36 Using...

Page 7: ...Mode 60 About Exposure Compensation 61 Turning off the audible PCV signal 62 Memory lock function 63 Manual focusing 64 Using the snap in focus function 65 Hard To Autofocus Subjects 66 Advanced oper...

Page 8: ...Built in flash o Exposure mode indicator 0 Mode dial 1 Remote control receiver p 38 40 42 2 Self timer lamp p 38 40 42 3 Strap lug p 11 4 Release socket 5 Back cover release lever p 18 6 Exposure com...

Page 9: ...er eyepiece 8 Diopter adjustment lever p 23 9 Panorama lever p 44 0 Memory lock button p 63 1 Film information window 2 Pressure plate 3 Back cover p 18 4 Film leader end mark p 19 5 Battery cover cha...

Page 10: ...ase p 40 42 Self timer p 38 Multiple exposure shooting p 43 Aperture value Exposure compensation p 61 Film status information p 20 22 Exposure counter p 20 and exposure compensation value p 61 LCD Liq...

Page 11: ...measured in six seg ments within the image field enabling an optional exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions With multi 6 segment metering the camera records the brightness in six...

Page 12: ...x O 1 x O 3 O x x x x O x 5 O O O O O O O 7 x x O 1 x O 3 O x x x x x x O O O x x O x 8 x x x x x O x x x x x x O O O x x O x 8 x Notes 1 Lenses with a maximum aperture of f 2 8 or larger See AF Adapt...

Page 13: ...STRAP 11 Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the remote control transmitter finder cap release socket cover hot shoe cover or any other small acc...

Page 14: ...ION When the batteries are replaced the camera settings such as the audible PCV signal switch ing exposure compensation value red eye reduction flash function self timer remote con trol and auto popup...

Page 15: ...isappear BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION General existing light photography Flash photography using flash 50 of the times Flash photography using flash 100 of the times Bulb exposure time about 120 rolls...

Page 16: ...the facto ry For storage the optional accessory Body Mount Cap K is available 2 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount attach the lens to the camera body and turn it fully to the right until...

Page 17: ...ount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler dirt dust or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth How to remove To remove the lens...

Page 18: ...on for about 10 sec onds after the button is released from the halfway position Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on TURNING ONTHE POWER OPERATING THE SHUTTER...

Page 19: ...may be difficult to read When composing your photograph try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner The dating unit automatically switches the imprint mode between the standard and panora ma...

Page 20: ...e camera If you use a non DX coded film you can set the film speed manually See page 70 Before loading film for the first time after pur chase open the back cover and remove the pro tective card DO NO...

Page 21: ...information pins in the film chamber are used to read film speed Keep them clean and free from scratches To remove smudges wipe them gently with a soft dry cloth 4 Align the film leader with the film...

Page 22: ...and load the film once again 5 Close the back cover and set the main switch to ON 6 The film automatically advances to the first frame Check that and are displayed on the LCD panel The film counter in...

Page 23: ...t the film is being rewound the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound When removing the film from the camera protec...

Page 24: ...mes may be lost in processing When you take impor tant pictures rewind the film when the film reach es the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge Rewinding a film in mid roll If you wish to...

Page 25: ...camera at a bright subject While look ing through the viewfinder move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right until the autofocus flame appears in the sharpest focus BASIC OPERATION SHOOTIN...

Page 26: ...ns aperture ring to the A posi tion turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button on the lens The lens aperture ring can be released from the A posi tion in the same manner 3 Th...

Page 27: ...shutter release button halfway down in the following conditions The auto popup flash function operates only When the Auto Picture Modes or Picture Mode is set The Built in flash does not retract autom...

Page 28: ...nel From among 5 modes the camera selects the best one depending on the size of the subject and some other factors The flash disable mode is the same as the Auto Picture Mode except that the built in...

Page 29: ...ler wide angle The Image Size Tracking Mode Zoom Clip Mode Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA power zoom lens is attached The smaller the numbe...

Page 30: ...ken each time the shutter release button is depressed See page 37 for other available function For autofocus operation set the focus mode switch to AF When you depress the shutter release button halfw...

Page 31: ...e 1 50 of second when the focal length is 50mm and 1 100 of second when it is 100mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this For best results be sure to hold the camera correctly as...

Page 32: ...ts up and an audible PCV beeping signal is emitted As this camera incorporates the 3 point autofo cus system the subject will be focused properly even if the subject is slightly off the center of the...

Page 33: ...re the speed of a mov ing subject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject The built in flash does not retract automatically To retract the...

Page 34: ...But it dis charges only when required Automatic flash function or can only be set when the Auto Picture Mode is set The auto popup function of the built in flash does not work when the memory lock fun...

Page 35: ...re using the slave function Red eye Reduction Flash Function This camera includes a red eye reduction flash function which reduces the red eye phenomenon utilizing preflash In this mode the preflash i...

Page 36: ...built in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop up button is pushed when the mode dial set to The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged If the built in flash is used contin...

Page 37: ...ATION SHOOTING Maximum Lens Aperture Effective Range f 1 4 approx 0 8 3 9m 0 8 5 6m 2 6 12 8ft 2 6 18 4ft f 2 approx 0 8 3 3m 0 8 4 8m 2 6 10 8ft 2 6 15 7ft f 3 5 f 4 7 approx 0 7 2 4m 0 7 4 0m 2 3 7...

Page 38: ...in the viewfinder turns to green when the flash is fully charged Inappropriate lens warning when the built in flash is used When using an inappropriate F or FA lens will blink in the viewfinder and on...

Page 39: ...nsecutively while holding down the shutter release button See page 38 Self timer Mode A picture will be taken with a 12 second delay See page 38 3 second delay release mode The shutter will be release...

Page 40: ...s on the subject frame by frame in this mode The shutter cannot be released while the built in flash is being charged Self timer Mode The self timer mode delays the shutter release and is useful for t...

Page 41: ...e released about 12 seconds later How to cancel To cancel the self timer operation after it has been activated move the drive mode switch to a posi tion other than Underexposure may occur if light ent...

Page 42: ...ve button until appears on the LCD panel Adjust the focus by depressing the shutter release button halfway down or manually and then depress the remote control s release but ton 2 The self timer lamp...

Page 43: ...rapidly for 3 sec onds and then the shutter is released When the self timer lamp blinks rapidly the audi ble PCV signal is heard When the picture is taken the self timer lamp lights for approx 2 seco...

Page 44: ...D panel Adjust the focus by depressing the shutter release button halfway down or manually and then depress the remote control s release but ton 2 Aim the remote control transmitter towards the remote...

Page 45: ...m will not advance The frame counter and on the LCD panel blink 3 Recompose the frame and depress the shut ter release button to shoot the second shot The exposure counter on the LCD panel stops blink...

Page 46: ...on the film 1 Turn the panorama lever to P to select the panorama format mode 2 Compose the scene within the panorama format frame in the viewfinder When the panorama lever is switched to panora ma th...

Page 47: ...at If there are both panorama and standard format pictures on the film ask the clerk to develop the film with both standard and panora ma format The development of panorama format pictures is a more t...

Page 48: ...one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of the scene You can also select your desired Picture Mode manually The picture mode has a total of 6 modes as follows See details for each mode on...

Page 49: ...ation Mode For easy picture taking use the Green Operation Mode You simply depress the shutter release but ton The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting How to set...

Page 50: ...in the viewfinder The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel In this mode the telephoto lens produces a por trait in crisp focus against the out...

Page 51: ...hy and scenic snapshots How to set Set the mode dial to When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down is displayed in the viewfind er The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displa...

Page 52: ...imize the depth of field ensuring sharp focus of a close up subject How to set Set the mode dial to When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down is displayed in the viewfinder The shutter...

Page 53: ...n is depressed halfway down is displayed in the viewfind er The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel This mode freezes the action and prevent bl...

Page 54: ...n a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow speed to expose the low light background The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1 100 to 1 sec...

Page 55: ...on the table below 53 ADVANCED OPERATIONS AUTO PICT TV AV M Lens aperture Lens aperture set to A position Lens aperture set to other than A Auto Picture Mode Aperture Priority AE Picture Mode Aperture...

Page 56: ...omatically set by the camera for a proper exposure This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background How to set 1 Set the lens apertur...

Page 57: ...aperture When lenses other than an F or FA series are used no aperture indication will appear Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shutter speed will blink in the vie...

Page 58: ...proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed How t...

Page 59: ...d and aperture setting in the viewfinder blink When the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the shutter speed indication stops blin...

Page 60: ...speed and aperture setting combination or taking creatively under or overe xposed pho tographs How to set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A 2 Set the mode dial to M 3 Move the select switch to change...

Page 61: ...th the aperture value indicates that you can change the aperture setting When lenses other than an F or FA lens is used no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder The memory lock...

Page 62: ...hange the shutter sped until appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel 2 When using this mode use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional Cable Switch F after removing the...

Page 63: ...ed compensation value 2 The bar graph which indicates the compen sation value and are displayed on the LCD panel When the dot is displayed to the side it indi cates overexposure and when the dot is di...

Page 64: ...off when the self timer remote control memory lock function is in use or when the focus is in focus The shutter cannot be released when the mode dial is set to TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL 62 A...

Page 65: ...can be heard The measured exposure level is memorized for 20 sec onds 3 Recompose the image in the viewfinder and take the picture If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the me...

Page 66: ...wfinder How to focus 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway down 3 When t...

Page 67: ...d type screw mount lens fitted with an optional Mount Adapter K Focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the f...

Page 68: ...nto the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus function when used in combination with an ordinary polarizing filter Use a CIR CULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operatio...

Page 69: ...Shutter speeds slower than 1 100 of second can be set In this mode the aperture automatically changes according to the ambient brightness making flash photography easy When using the Aperture Priorit...

Page 70: ...mula above was obtained from the built in flash The guide number GN depends upon the film speed used as shown below Calculating the aperture according to the cam era to subject distance Aperture Guide...

Page 71: ...3 4 O 5 O O O O x O O 1 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 20 28mm 2 Vignetting will occur at focal lengths between 28 35mm when the camera to subject distance is closer than 3m With the f...

Page 72: ...al to ISO 2 Move the select switch until the desired ISO is displayed on the LCD panel 3 After the ISO is set set the mode dial to any other position other than ISO To change the ISO turn the select s...

Page 73: ...1 Press the DATE button repeatedly until the date is displayed 2 Press the SELECT button to make the year month or day you want to change blink The digits blink in the following order Year Month Day Y...

Page 74: ...utton in sync with a time signal to set the second to zero 5 Press the SELECT button to stop the adjust ed hour minute from blinking Operational precautions The working temperature for data printing i...

Page 75: ...the battery cover fixing screw located near the upper left side of the pres sure plate with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover 3 Replace the old battery with a new b...

Page 76: ...flash is fully charged the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down appears in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready Note Read the opera...

Page 77: ...with the built in flash allows twin flash photography contrast control synch flash photography This is based on the difference between the amount of light discharged from two units 1 Put the AF500FTZ...

Page 78: ...en using the AF280T or AF400T with the flash confirmation OFF and TTL mode set the red eye reduction function operates 2 When using a Type D flash except AF200SA in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual Mode...

Page 79: ...Depress the red eye reduction flash button to delete from the LCD panel 2 Confirm either the built in or external flash is fully charged 3 Take a picture If the background is too bright it may be ove...

Page 80: ...the range from 1 100 sec to 1 second When the flash does not pop up in the step 3 push the flash pop up button to activate the flash How to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1 Depress the flash pop...

Page 81: ...r larger Refconverter A Right angle finder which attaches to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder The viewfinder magnifica tion is able to switch from 1X to 2X AA Battery Pack FG The battery pa...

Page 82: ...one of the front cases in accordance with the table to the right The back case is the same back case indicated with the Soft case S M and L Front case comes in three sizes S M and L 80 ADVANCED OPERAT...

Page 83: ...ifferent distances are in focus The depth of field increases as the aperture is closed down the focal length of the lens becomes short er or the subject is positioned farther away 81 The Range Allowed...

Page 84: ...e subject The subject is too close The focus mode is set to MF The subject is difficult to autofocus Symptoms Causes Remedies Turn ON the main switch Replace the battery Install the battery properly S...

Page 85: ...sh is upped position The power zoom system does not function The Auto picture mode or metered man ual mode is being used The subject is too close or difficult to aut ofocus The mode dial is being set...

Page 86: ...or finder Natural Bright Matte focusing screen Field of view 92 Magnification 0 7X with 50mm f 1 4 lens at Diopter 2 to 1 diopter Panorama format frame Focus Information In focus Green lamp is lit fro...

Page 87: ...100 sec to a slow er speed Day light sync flash Slow shutter sync flash Contrast control sync flash ISO range 25 800 Automatic flash function Red eye reduction flash function Hot shoe with X contact w...

Page 88: ...S Green Operation Mode Portrait Program Mode PROGRAM LINE At ISO 100 with FA28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 lens 86 At ISO 100 with FA28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 lens LandscapeProgram Mode At ISO 100 with FA28 80mm f 3 5 5 6...

Page 89: ...OTHERS Close up Program Mode Action Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 lens 87 At ISO 100 with FA28 80mm f 3 5 5 6 lens...

Page 90: ...as here inbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 mont...

Page 91: ...ged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer...

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