Pentax SFX film camera Operating manual

Your Pentax camera is a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing, auto exposure, auto film winding and rewinding, and a built-in Retractable TTL

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The names of the camera's working parts are listed in the nomenclature sections on the front and back naps of this booklet, so please read this booklet with the flaps unfolded for easy reference.

We hope that you will enjoy taking memorable, high-quality pietures with this remarkable camera for mai;iy years to come.

NOMENCLATURE

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Hot·shoe cover

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Select switch

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Hot shoe

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Main switch

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CENTIC display panel

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TTL auto flash (RTF)

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Mode/Drive switch

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ISO /Exposure· compensat'1on sw·1lc'n

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Flash·pop-op button

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Strap lug

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Back-cover·lock bunon

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Back-cover -release lever

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Manual-focus button

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Focus-mode switch

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AF coup l er

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Self-timer lamp

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Lens-lock-release lever

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Battery-grip screw

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Lithium-battery grip

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Distance/Aperture index

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Aperture ring

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Aperture scale

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Aperture-A index

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Aperture auto-lock button

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Depth-of-field scale

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Infrared index

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Diswnce scale

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Distance scale window

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Before shootin g a nd o utl i ne of operat i on s .................. 2 3

Inserting b a tter y ............................................................... 4 5

Attach i ng a nd removing l e nse s ............................................. 6

Ma i n switch , s hutt e r r el ease button a n d contro l sw i tches ...................................................... 7

CENTIC d i splay p a nel ......................................................... 8

V i ewfinder d i sp l ay ............................................................... 9

Usable film .....

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F il m l oad i ng .................................................................. 11 13

Sett i ng an exposure mode w i t h a Pentax · F len s ......................................................... 14 15

Shooting i n the Programmed AE mode ..................... 16 19

Shooting i n the Shutter Pr i or i ty AE mode ............... 20 21

Shooting in the Aperture Pr i or i ty AE mode ............ 22 23

Shooting i n the Meter e d Manual mode ..................... 24 25

CENTIC panel and v i ewfinder warnings .......

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Eyecup F and diopter adjustment .................................... 28

Drive mode and focus i ng mode ............................

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

Focus lock .............

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Manual focusing ....................................................

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Unloading film ............................................................... 36-37

Programmed AE diagram and meter i ng range ......... 38 39

Us i ng a built· i n flash [ RTF ) ....................................... 40-42

Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units .................. 44-45

TTL Auto Flash and Programmed

Auto Flash modes ................................................... 46-4 7

Exposure memory lock ...................................................... 48

Self-t i mer .............................................................................. 49

Exposure compensat i on ............................................. 50 51

B ( bulb) and 100 (1 / 100 sec .) settings ........................... 52

Infrared i ndex ..................................................................... 53

Depth of field ......

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Interchangeable focus i ng s creens ................................

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Strap and case ............................................................

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Camera's compatib i l i ty with Pentax lenses ..................... 58

Precautions on batteries ................................................

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

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Precautions on CENTIC panel's LCD display and backup circu i ts for L .

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Specifications ...

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Warr:anty policy ..

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BEFORE SHOOTING

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Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium bat t ery. (pages 4

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Attach a Pentax F lens.

(page 6 )

3.

Open the back cover and load the film.

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Turn the main switch on . (page 7)

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Sinc · e this camera is an auto-focus camera, tak i ng . pictures with it Is extremely simp l e. 1-f owever, It will not operate properly if you set it up or hand l e it incorrect l y. 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 be-fore going on to page 3.

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• Afte r adjusting the diopter of the e y e pi ece to your eyesight, insert t he

Eyecup F into the accessory groove . (page 28)

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

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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

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Set the focus mode switch at the

SI NG LE position. (page 29)

When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the auto-focusing mechanism is activated and the lens starts moving. (pages

30-35)

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Position the subject within the viewfinder's focus frame ( ( )) •

If the green in-focus signal [ o

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(pages

30-35)

• After shooting the designated number of frames, rewind the film into its cartridge and take it to a photo service for development as soon as possible. (pages 36

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INSERTING BATTERY

This camera comes equipped with the standard Lithium Ba:ttery Grip. For this grip

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one 6V lithium battery (National/

Panasonic BR-P2op. Duracell DL223A.

Eveready EL2CR5 or Sanyo 2CR5).

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any other type of lithium battery is used, the batteryw a rn ing mark may appear on the CE NT IC (C entra l Information

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1 . Remove the grip by turning its mounting screw

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counterclockwise with a coin.

Position the lithium battery properly by matching its polarity marks("+" and "-")with those inside the grip, then mount

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grip

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the original positioni.

(The old battery can easily be removed by pulling the band.)

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As illustrated, the CENTIC panel shows the selected exposure mode. If the pahel remains inactive or all its indicators light up, the battery is either e .

xhausted or not inserted properly,

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check it agai n .

As illustrated , the "AA" Battery Grip (optional) can be used with four "AA"-size alkaline batteries of the same type. Make sure they are inserted properly.

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Warning Mark

Wh en t h e battery

weakens,

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battery warning

mark [ca] on the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder indicators will start blinking to inform you of this condition. Replace the

battery as soon as possible.

If

the battery drops

below the required voltage, the shutter release button will lock automatically • .and the indicators on the CENT IC panel

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all light up.

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However, their power supply is limited and use of alkaline batteries is recommended .

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ATTACHING AND REMOVING LENSES

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Read this section even if the lens is already mounted

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the camera.

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Remove the body-mount cap and the rear lens cap.

The Body-Mount Cap F and the Lens-Mount Cap K are available as options.

1 . Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot on the lens (see

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locks

wi th a click. When mounting the lens by touch under dim light, method

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2 . To remove the

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cap, press in the tabs on both sides.

3. To remove the lens, tur n

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counterclockwise while pressing the lens

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lever toward the camera body .

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Attach the front and rear lens caps on the detached lens to protect it from dust and scratches. T he lens should be set down with the front lens side do w n, as ill ustrated.

• If a Pentax-A or ·M l ens is mounted directly onto t he camera, it can be used on l y in the manual-focus m ode (page 3 4 ). I t can also be used as a n auto-focus l ens in combinat ion w i t h the AF Adap t er 1.7X (opt i ona l ).

• Old Screw-mou n t Tak u mar len s es can be u sed wi th the M ount A d a pt er K

(o p tiona l ). H o w e v e r , focu si ng mu st be made usi n g t h e v ie w fi nd er's m atte a r ea .

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MAIN SWITCH

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Whenever setting an exposure mode or releasing the shutter , make sure you turn the main switch o n

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• When the main switch is set at the [ o1 Jl ) position, a

PCV tone wi l l inform you of correct focusing and self timer operat i on.

Control Sw

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The mode / drive and ISO / exposure compensat i on switches can be operated by moving the switch to the desired position (MODE or DRIVE, ± EF or ISO) and sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position.

The select switch is also used to set a shutter speed .

M O D E a

Exposure mode (Programmed AE, etc.)

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Self · timer, s i ngle advance, consecutive advance

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Exposure compensation

ISO = Film speed

Shutter Release Button

When the main sw i tch 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 r elease button all the way down.

• If you press the shutter button with the back cover open, the shutter will be released at a fixed speed.

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CENTIC DISPLAY PANEL

C ENTI C Indications

• Shutter speed indication: from

1 /2000 second to

30 seconds

("2000" "30") for the Programmed AE and

Aperture-pr iority AE modes, and from

1/2000 second

(2000) to

1 second (

1) for the Shutter-Priority A E and

Metered Manual modes .

• F-number indication: from f/1.2 to f/90 in

1 /2 steps.

• ISO film-speed indication: from ISO

6 to ISO

64 00 in

1 / 3 steps.

• Exposure compensation indication : from -4 to +4 in

1 /2 steps.

• Exposure counter indication: from

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Shutter-speed priority mark

Shutter-speed/ISO film speed/ bu l b mark

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DX mark/DX overr i de warn in g - - - - - - - '

M an ua l film-speed setllng mark

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F·number/ex posure compensaliom value

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Viewfinder Indi cations

( ) Focus frame indicator

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Flash-ready indicator (A flash-ready indicator

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Metered Manual indicator

Shutter Priority AE / Aperrure-Prior i ty AE indicator p

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Programmed AE indicator

Shutter speed indicator ("2000" for 1/2000 second and "2" for 1 / 2 second)

Long-Time exposure indicator

Exposure compensation indicator

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USABLE

FILM

(DX-coded film and non-OX-coded film)

DX-Coded film

When DX-coded fi lm is l oaded in the camera, the ISO film speed is set automatically. This type of film will have a DX mark on its package and/or a DX information panel on its cartridge.

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automatic ISO film-speed setting for DX film is availab l e only for film with an I SO rating betwee n 25 and 5000, so make sure you use film in this r ange.

• If the automatic I SO fi l m-speed setting for DX film is cancelled by the overr i de mechanism described at right, the DX mark on the CE N TIC panel will b li nk to warn you.

Non DX Coded Film

When loading film that is not DX-coded, make sure you set the ISO film speed indicated on the package manual l y.

Whern the ISO/exposure compensation switch is pushed to the I SO position, the ISO fi l m speed of tha film used previously i s indicated on the CENT I C pane l . While hold i ng the compensation switch at this position, s li de the select switch to the UP or Down position to set the desired film speed. One move of the select switch e i ther increases or decreases the fi l m speed by 1 /3 of a step in the range between ISO 6 and ISO 6400. If the select switch is he l d at one position, the speed is changed cont i nuously.

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Heightens the sensit ivity of the film, up to ISO

6400.

DOWN :

Lowers the sensitivity of the film, down to I SO 6 .

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Open the camera's back cover by sliding down the back-cover release lever while depressing the back cover lock button .

2. A film cartridge can be easi l y inserted by sliding Its upper part into t h e film chamber first.

The DX-information pins are very important for

' i c ISO film speed setting. Do not bend them, and keep them free from scratches, stains, dirt and dust. fll1

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• I f the film l eader i s sha r ply bent, straighte n it or cut it out before loading.

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5. T urn the main switch on. The shutter releases to advance the film to the au tomati first frame. cally

• The type of fi l m l oaded in the camera can be checked in th!! fi l m information window.

• The film is advanced to t h e first frame, even If the back is 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 film-loaded mark lights up, and the film-advance and end·of-fjlm marks blink each time the film is advanced to the next frame.

If the film-loaded, film-advance and end-of-film marks do not appear on the CENTIC panel, the film is not loaded properly. Open the back co v er and reload the film.

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SETTING AN EXPOSURE MODE WITH A PENTAX-F LENS

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Setting and Releasing the Auto Lock

To set the lens aperture ring to the "A" (Auto) position as in the illustration at left, align the ring's aperture-"A" inde x (green line) with the distance/aperture (red line ) index while pressing the "A" · lock button. To release the auto lock, turn the ring t o the desired f · number

(except "A") while pressing the "A"l ock button.

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(f/22 in this case) or vice versa .

Select switch

The following exposure modes can be set depending on the position of the aperture ring:

"A" setting: •P rogrammed AE

(Program Action)

(Normal Program)

(Prog r am Depth)

• Shutter-Priority AE

Any f-n umber : • Aperture Priority AE

•Me tered Manual

• 100 (fixed at 1/100 sec.)

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Setting an Exposure Mode

To set an exposure mode , turn the main switch on

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Then. slide the select switch to the UP or

DOWN position while pressing the mode/drive switch to 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 i s indicated on the CENTIC panel each time the mode is shifted . The chart at right indicates how the CENTIC panel indicators shift.

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Shutter

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In the Shutter-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes, the desired shutter speed can be selected by sliding the select switch to t he UP or DOWN position. One push of the switch changes t he shutter speed to the next setting, and the shutter speed can be changed continuously if the sw i tch is held at one position . The changes are indicated on t h e CENT IC panel. The indication stops at

"2000" ( 1 /2000 sec.) for the UP pos i t i on and at "1"

11 sec.) for the DOWN position.

With the aperture ring set at " A "

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Exposure Modes When Aperture Ring is Set

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• Programmed AE modes

· Program Action

· Normal Program

· Program Depth

• Shutter

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Priority AE mode

• The exposure modes mentioned above can be used only in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses.

Programmed Auto Exposure System

The camera automatkally selects the optimum combination of aper t ure and shutter speed to ensur e correct exposure according to the I ighting conditions surrounding the subj e ct. The Programmed AE modes free you from complicated exposure contro l s and allow you to .

concentrate on t he subject, so take advantage of them for standard shooting and in situa t i ons when shutter speed is crucial. This came ra features three Pr , ogrammed

AE modes suitab l e for a wide range of photographic situations.

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C ENTI C panel confirms it by activating the

[PROGRAM ) indicator and one of three other indicators [

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for Program Action, [ NORMAL] for Normal Program and [

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Set the desired Programmed AE mode by moving the se l ect switc h to the UP or DOWN position while pressing the mode/drive switch at th e MOD E posi tion .

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If the subject is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you. When the selected shutter speed is 1 /30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tr ipod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.)

• When the Normal Program mode is selected, the

CENTI C panel also displays a sub-mode indicator ( [El],

[ fill] or [ r • J] ) , de p ending on the focal length of the lens in use.

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Normal Program Mode

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Standard [ l!ll

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( [ DJ), depending on the foca l length of the lens in use. The sub-mode is a l so automatically switched when the focal length of the zoom I ens changes.

When the macro se tt ing of a zoom lens is used, the

Normal Program Tele [ El ) is automatically set.

When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used, the camera automatically selects the Nor mal Program Standa r d mode.

Norm al P rogram Sub · Modes and Lens Focal Lengths

Sub mode

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This mode is programmed to select a relati v ely high shutter speed, making it ideal for action shoo ti ng such as sports and wildlife photography. I t also minimizes camera shake and vibration to pr _ event blurred images.

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Pushing this button instantly resets all the current settings

(exposure mode, drive mode, exposure compensation, etc.) to the settings described below.

Exposure

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Lens at any f-number

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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 se l ect the Sh u tter-Priority AE mode, the CENTIC panel confirms it by displaying [AUTO],

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When the subject is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you. If this occurs, shift the shutter speed either to a faster setting (toward

"2000") or to a slower one (toward "LT") until the i ndica tors stop blinking. When selecting a shutter speed of 1 /30 second or slower (shown by the orange i nd icators i n t h e viewfinder), the use of a flash or tr ip od is reco m · mended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 fo r more detailed information on warnings.)

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SHOOTING IN THE APERTURE

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Exposure Modes When Aperture R i ng is Set at an F Number

• Aperture-Priority A E mode

• Metered Manual mode

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• The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in combination with SMC Pentax-F, ·A , ·Mand SMC Pentax lenses.

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When the subject is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder and CENTIC indicators blink to warn you . Turn the aperture ring either to a smaller I-number (toward f/1.4, etc.) or to a larger one (toward f/22, etc .

) until the indicators stop blinking. When the selected shutter speed is 1 /30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the v iewfinder), the us e of a flash or tr ip od is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed info rm ation on warnings.)

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SHOOTING IN THE METERED MANUAL MODE

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graphic theme.

When the M etered Manual mode is se l ected, the CENT I C panel confirms it by activating its [MAN.), [ "' ) shutter speed and [ "' ] aperture indicators. If the camera is set at any other mode, use the mode/drive and select switches to set this mode.

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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 · finder . If the correct exposure cannot be obtained this way, reset the shutter speed .

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Metered Manual Mode Warnings

When the subject is too bright or too dark , the viewfinder indicators blink to warn you. Turn the aperture ring either to a smaller f·number !toward f / 1.4, etc.) or to a larger f ·numbe r (toward f / 22, etc.I until the indica t ors stop blinking . When the selected shutter speed is 1 /30 second or slo w er (shown by the orange indicators in the viewfinder, the use of a flash or tripod is re commend· ed to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed informa t ion on warnings.)

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CEN TIC

PANEL AND VIEW FINDER WARNINGS

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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 expos\Jre. in the latter case, the indicators will keep blinking even if the shutter speed is changed.

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

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When the e x posure memory lock is In use, the viewfinder Indicators blink to confirm

it.

The low battery level is warned by blinking Indications.

• All warnings are given by blinking the indicators on the CENTIC panel and in the viewfinder.

• 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.

• The out·of·coupling range warning means the current combination of shutter speed and aperture cannot be used even if it is within the metering range.

• See page 38 for the metering and coupling ranges.

• The symbol ( ""' ] in the table at left indicates bl Inking.

How to photogr•ph a subject i n t he out-of-metering range

• If the subject is too bright, use ND filters (available commercially).

• If the subject is too dark, you will have to use a flash or other lighting equipment.

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EYECUP F AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Eyecup F

The Eyecup F is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove.

To use the diopter adjustment slide or attach the viewfinder cap (standard) and an optional viewfinder accesso'ry such as the Magnifier F, remove the Eyecup F by pushing up its sides as in the il l ustration.

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Unless the diopter is correctly adjusted, the viewfinder 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 be seen most clea rl y.

The diopter adjustment range is between -1.5 and +1 .5 diopters.

• The Eyecup F cannot be used in combination with an optional viewfinder accessory such as a diopter correction lens.

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• SMC Diopter Correction Lenses-Mare also available as options .

DRIVE MODE AND FOCUSING MODE

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To set a drive mode, slide the select switch to the UP or

DOWN position wh i le pressing the mode/dri v e switch to the OR IVE positio n until the mark representing the desired mode appears on the CENTIC panel. If the selec1 switch is he l d at one position, the marks will change contil')uously .

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When you press the shutter release button, the motor drive advances the film to the next

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As long as you hold the shutter release button down , the motor drive keeps advanc i ng the f i lm at a speed of approx. 1.8 frames per second .

Focusing Modes

Auto -Focus (AF) Modes

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Manua l Focus Mode

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Push up the focus-mode switch while pressing the manual focus button. Focusing can be done manually with the assistance of the FI (Focus Indication) system.

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FOCUSING

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Focus indicators

Auto · Focus Modes (AF SINGLE and AF SERVO)

• Po"Sition the subject at the focus frame at the viewfinder's center.

• P r ess the shutter r elease button halfway down. If the green in-focus indicator at the bottom of the viewfinder lights up, the subject is in f ocus and you can release the shutter. When the main switch is set at the [ • • ll ) position, the correct focus 1s also confirmed by a PCV tone.

• With F-series zoom lenses, the image size can be adjusted by turning the zoo m ing ring of the lens.

• Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of the lens as it rotates during auto focusing.

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The in-focus s i gnal: T h e subjec t is in focus a n d the picture can be taken.

Out-of-f oc us in g r ange w a rnin g: Y ou can f o c us b y point i ng the camera at a brighte r ar ea of t h e s u bject .

If it still wi ll not focus, see page 33 on "D i ff i c u l t

S u bjects for auto focusing." In da r k locations, the use of a f l ash i s recommended .

The subjec t is too c l ose for a u to focusing, so move back.

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AF SINGLE Mode

• The shutter cannot be released until the subject is in focus.

• Focusing is fixed as long as you press the shutter release button halfway down with the green in-focus signal [ o ) on. (See page

32 about the focus-lock function.) To change the direction of shooting after focusing is fixed, it is necessary to let the shutter release button go and press it again.

• If you press the s hutter release button all the way down in one movement, the shutter is released after the subject is in foc us .

• The "Snap-in-Focus" can be used in combination with a Pentax KA· 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 as soon as the subject moves into the prefocused area.

AF SERVO Mode

• I n the AF SERVO mode, you can release the shutter anytime, regard less of the focusing situation. As long as you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera continues focusing on the subject even when it is moving.

• If you release the

~hutter when the green in-focus signal

( o ] lights up, the subject is captured i n focus.

How to Hold the Camera

To take sharply focused pictures. it is essential to hold the camera properly. The shutter release button should be pressed softly whi!e you ho l d your breath, since a sudden, rough re l ease can cause camera shake and produce blurred images. Brace the camera and your body on a tree, bui l ding or table. When using a s low shutter speed or a telephone l ens, the use of a tripod and the Cable Switch F is recommended.

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If the shutter is released at this moment, the subjects will be out of focus . The background will be in focus instead.

If the subject is not positioned in the focus frame [ ( ) ] at the center of the viewfinder, use the focus lock by fol l owing the procedures described at right. The focus l ock can be used only in the AF S I NGLE mode.

1. Position the subject i n the focus frame at the center of the viewfinder and press the shutter release button halfway down . The green in focus signal [ OJ and the

PCV tone confirm that the subject is in focus .

2. Whlile you hold the shutter release button ha l fway down, recompose the image to your l iking and release the shutter.

• As long as you hold the shutter re l ease button ha l fway · down and the green in-focus signal is on , the focus remains locked . When you remove your finger, it is unlocked. This procedure can be r e peated any number of times.

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Difficult S'.lb

j ects for Auto Focusing

This camera's auto-focusing system is extremely precise and highly sophisticated, yet there are certain types of subjects (due to the i r brightness, contrast, shape and size) that make focus i ng very difficult. For these situations, use the focus lock or manual focusing , or take advantage of the bu i lt ·i n RTF ( Retractable TTL-Auto

Flash ) i n dark locations.

• Extremely l ow-contrast subjects (li ttle d i fference between the br i ght and dark areas), such as a white wall.

• Extremely dark subjects.

• Extremely fast-mov i ng subjects .

• Subjects with only horizontal lines.

• Subjects with detailed and/or complex patterns .

• Subjects positioned against harsh reflected light, strong backlight or an extremely bright background.

• Subjects composed of elements both near and far within the focus frame.

Accessor i es Not Usable I n Auto Focusing

The following accessories cannot be used in the auto· focus mode or the FI (Focus Indication) system. Use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing.

• Special-effect filters, magic-image attachments or stereo adapters.

• Linear polarizing filters because this camera has a half· mirror . Use the circular polarizing filters .

• Extension Tubes and Auto Bellows.

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MANUAL FOCUSING

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When using existing Pentax A · and M·ser i es lenses, focusing needs to be done manually with the assistance of the FI (Focus Indicat i on) system. The same operations can be applied to the F-series lenses if the auto-focus system is not used.

U sable S MC Pentax Lenses

The fo l lowing l enses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger can be used:

• F-series (KAF mount) and A ser i es (KA mount) l enses,

• M·series and Pentax lenses (K mount).

1. Set the focus-mode switch to the MANUAL position .

2. As illustrated, one or more of the FI signals l i ght up when you press the shutter release button halfway down.

3 . Turn the lens focusing ring to the right for the [

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signal and to the left for the

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When the main switch is set at the ( •• ii ) position, the correct focus is a l so confirmed by a PCV tone.

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Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger can be used in the Fl system. The FI signals may appear in the viewfinder even when some other slower lens

(such as 1 OOOmm f/8) is mounted for high-contrast svbjects, but the

~ccuracy is not at the optirnum level.

For such l enses, use the matte area of the viewfinder for fo\:using.

•SMC Pentax Bellows 1 OOmm f/4, SMC Pentax Shift

28mm f/3.5 (when shifted) and reflex-type lenses cannot be used in the FI system. Use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing.

Focusing Using the Viewfinder Matte Area

For subjects that are difficult to focus on automatically or measure the distance to, and when using an old

Takumar·series lens with the Mount Adapter K (optional), use tlie matte area of the viewfinder for manual focu:sin9.

• Set the focus-mode switch at the MANUAL position.

• T u rn the le ns focusing ring to the point where the subject appears most c l early, then release the shutter.

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UNLOADING FILM

(Be sure to remove the film from the camera in tha shade.)

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1 . Wh e,n the film rea che s its e nd , the film-advance and end-of-film mar k s as well as the e xp os u re frame counter w ill blink to inform you of the fact.

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3. During rewinding, the film-advance mark flashes from left to rig h t. When rewinding is completed, the shutter is re l eased once aind t h e motor stops.

The film-loaded mark then b l inks t o inform you that the rewind operation is finished .

4. Open the back cover and remove the f i lm by pulling out the bottom o f the f il m cart r idge with your finger.

• Rewind time is approximately 20 seconds for a 24 · exposure ro ll of film .

• Open the back cover on l y after confirming completion of the rewind operation by the blinking film , · loaded mar k .

• I f the fi lm is exposed for a greater number of frames than designated on the fi l m cartridge, the extra frames may be cut off at the develop i ng l aboratory.

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PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM AND METERING RANGE

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Programmed AE D i agram

This camera has three Programmed AE modes Normal

Program, Program Action and Program Dept h . The thick solid lines of the diagram at left represent the shift in the combina t ion 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 d otted line as an e x ample.

In the Normal Program mode, the combination is automatically shifted to a program for one of three sub modes Wide, Standard and Tele depending on the lens in use.

The Program Action mode is programmed to select a high shutter speed.

T h e P rogram Depth mode is programmed to increase the depth of field by selecting a small ape r tu r e.

T he thin so l id lines and thin dotted li n es on b oth sides of t he diag r am indicate differe n t coupling ra n ges when l en s es w ith different ma x i m um and m i nimum a p ert u res are used, o r whe n the ISO film speed i s c h anged. As th e ape r tu r e ra n ge of t h e l ens (f/1.4 f/22) c h a n ges, t h e lim its of t h e meteri n g range change as well.

Metering Range and Shutter Speed / Aperture Coup li ng

Range

Metering range refers to t h e range of subject illum i nation within whic h the built-in e x posure meter can ope r at e to con t rol an e x posure. The shu t ter-speed/aperture coupling range is a part of the metering range within which possible combinations of shutter-speed and aperture values for pro p er e x posure control can be found. For example, the metering range for a 50mm f /1.4 standard lens with

ISO 100 film is from EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) to EV 20 ( f / 22 ,

1 /2000 sec.).

A s t h e ISO film speed changes, the metering range ch a nges as we l l. The thin slanted red lines in the diagram at left i n dicate the change In metering ranges in relation to ISO film speed. The inside of the center frame rep r esents the meter and shutter-speed/aperture cou pli ng ra n ge.

EV (Exposure Value )

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rep r e se nts the brightness o f t h e s u b j ect a n d is ind i c a ted by a n um ber.

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USING A BUILT

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This camera ls equipped with a built-in Retractable

TTL-Auto Flash (RTF) unit. The RTF is ideal for use in dark locations where the auto-focus system does not work, and for flash 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 as a fill-in flash in the Programmed AE mode for daylight flashsync photography.

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Eyecup F) lights up to confirm it.

3. If the lens aperture ring is set at the "'A" position for the selected exposure mode

(e.g

. the Programmed AE modes). the flash sync shutter speed (1 /60 sec.-1/100 sec.) and the aperture (f/2.8-f/1 1 at I SO 1 00) are automatically c h anged according t o the brightness of the subject, making the daylight f l ash-sync photography extremely simp l e .

The flash-sync shutter speed and the aperture are disp l ayed on th e CENTIC pane l when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down . In the viewf i nder , the exposure mode [ "'P" or "A" ) and the syn c speed

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1 m , for examp l e).

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• If the lens aperture r i ng i s set at any f · number for the selected exposure mode , the effect i ve flash range i s determ i ned by the selected aperture (G.N. 14 .;. f / 4;

3.5m), and the flash-sync shutter speed is set at 1 / 100 sec.

• When a lens w i th a maximum aperture of f / 2.8 or smaller i s used , the aperture d i splay i n the CENTIC panel starts from that max i mum aperture of the lens .

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Program F l ash system can be used i n combination with a Pentax·F or ·A lens . Be aware that the RTF ' s discharge may be cut off by wide·angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter .

• 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 bl i nks to warn the photographer . In th i s case, the shutter can be released but the RTF will not discharge.

• Do not use a lens hood . The R'rF's discharge Is also cut off within the distance of

1 m when a 35mm wide angle is m ounted, so do not use the RTF in such cases.

• Be aware that photographing a person s tr a i g ht on from the front using a flash beyond a distance of 3m may cause the "red·eye" ph enomenon produced when light r eflects off the retinas. {This can be avoided by directing the subject's gaze away from the camera.)

AF Spotbeam Projector

When using the RTF i n 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 i n dim locations where the auto·focus system may not work effectively .

• The AF spotbeam projector can be used only when the focus-mode switch i s set at the SING LE pos i t i on . It w ill not work at any other pos i t i on .

• The AF spotbeam projector ' s effective range i s approximately 1 m to 4m. If flash i llum i nat i on i s unneces· sary, push down the RTF unit after the AF system captures the subject i n focus.

• The AF spotbeam projector does not operate for bright subjects.

• If the [ .,....,.

) indication appear s, auto · focusing is impossible. (See pages 33 to 35.)

• When the AF400FTZ's AF spotbeam projector is used , the AF spotbeam projector bui l t into the camera does not operate.

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USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS

If 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 camera's hot-shoe cover and attach the flash unit.

2. Set the flash 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 confirmed by checking the flash unit's flash-ready indicator, as well as the flash-ready indicator [

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halfway down.

(The indications for the RTF are slightly different.)

• When the exposure meter's timer goes off, the (

~ ] and f l ash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off.

• For this camera, please take advantage of the new

AF400FTZ dedicated auto zoom f l ash, which possesses the many capabilities shown at right.

Funct i ons of

RTF

and Ded i cated Auto Flash Units

• When using an old-type flash unit (AF 160$ or AF200S), use the lens aperture ring to select the desired f·number.

• • The red flash·ready indicator located to the left of the viewfinder eyepiece lights up when the flash is fully charged.

• The flash unit may not discharge if the subject is too bright to require a flash.

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AF200SA. AF240Z and AF160SA apply.

TTL Auto Flash System

When you anach 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 film plane. Since this system measures only the light reflected by the subject, it ensures accurate exposure control.

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Fun c tions of RTF and Dedicated Auto F l ash Un i ts

Camera's Functions

When f l ash charging is completed and the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. the flash ready indicator (

~] appears in the viewfinder, and the shutter speed "100" ' (1/100 sec.) appears on the CENT IC panel.

When using the older models such as the AF 1605 and

AF200S, set an f-number using the l ens ape rt ure r i ng.

W i th the lens aperture ring l ocked at the "A " posit i on , the appropr i ate aperture va l ue i s set aut o m a t ic a ll y.

Successfu l f l ash discharge i s con fir med by t h e fl ash -r eady indicator r

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J i n the viewfinder , wh i ch ei th er t urns off bri e fly and back on again or bl i nks a fter e xposure .

Flash output is automatically controlled by measuring

· the amount of ligh t striking the film plan e during exposure. (TT L Auto Flash)

Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode.

Built ·i n AF spotbeam project o r for a s s i st i ng auto focus i ng i n d ark l ocat i ons .

Sel e ct i on of t he leading sh u tt e r-curta in or t r a ili ng shutter-curta i n sync mode .

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TTL AUTO FLASH AND PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODES

T TL Auto Flash Mode

For Programmed AE and Shutter Priority AE Mod es

• Like the built-in RTF unit, the AF400FTZ, which is 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 flash synchronization. (See the operating manual of the AF400FTZ for more detailed information .)

• With a convent i onal ded i cated flash unit (A F4 00T,

AF280T, AF200T and AFOSOC), a flash-sync speed of

1 /100 second and an aperture of f / 4 (f/8 for AFOSOC) are set as soon as the flash is fully charged (at ISO 100).

However, these units are not recommended for dayl i ght flash sync photography.

*With zoom lens whose ma xi mum aperture changes

(from f/3.5 to f/4.5, for e x ample) according to the focal lengt h , the f·number ind i cation (e.g. f/4, ISO 1 00) may start blinking to indicate that exposure is out of the co up l i ng range, depending on the foca l length selected.

Be aware that this might r esu l t In underexposed i mages w i th the current settings.

For Aperture Priority AE and Metered M anual mo d es

• Select the desired f · number using the l ens aperture ring.

• The flash-sync speed of 1/100 second i s set as soon as the flash is fully charged.

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P r ogrammed Auto Flash Mode

For Programmed AE and Shutter-P r iority AE Mode s

• Set the flash's mode switch at one of the AUTO (red, green or yellow) positions for dedicated flash un i ts such as the AF400T, AF280T, AF200T and AF200SA.

• A combination of a flash-$ync speed of 1 / 100 second and a lens aperture is selected as soon as the flash is fu ll y charged, as indicated i n the chart below.

( at ISO 100 )

Red

Green

Yellow

AF400T f / 4 f / 8 f / 11

( AF200SA: f / 4 at ISO 100 )

AF280T AF200T f / 4 1 / 2 .

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f / 5.6

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For Aperture Priority AE and Met ered M a n ual Modes ,

• Set the f l ash's mode switch at one of the AUTO (red, g re e n or yellow ) positions.

• Set the same f·number on the l ens as the o n e indicated by the f l ash's exposure sca l e.

• The flash-sync speed of 1/100 seco nd is set as soo n as the flash is fully charged.

Co mmo n Functions of TTL Auto F l ash and Programmed

Aut o F lash Modes

In the Metered Manual mode, slow-shutter-speed synchronization can be used by selecting a shutter speed between 1 / 60 second a nd one second. The shutter speed can be selected by sliding the select switch to the UP or

DOWN position u n til the desired speed appears on the

CENTIC panel .

• When the shutter speed i s set between 1 / 2000 second and 1 /125 second , it is switched to the flash-sync speed of 1 / 100 second when the flash is fully charged .

Flash Confirmation Signal ( S l

When a proper flash. exposure is made in the TTL Auto

Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode while the camera is set in an AE or Metered Manual mode, the flash · ready indicator ( S

I in the viewfinder confirms it right after the discharge, either by disappearing for a moment and coming back on aga , ln or by blinking.

*

The ' AF200SA does not have the flash confirmation signa l f u nction.

Precautions fo r Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units

• When using a flash unit in the manual sync (MS) or manual (Ml mode, select an f · number using the lens aperture ring. If the ring is set at the "A" position, a conect exposure cannot be made . The functions in the MS and M modes may vary depending on the type of flash used, so check the operat i ng manual of the flash in use for details .

• IVIYlti·flash photography i n the TTL Auto Fl<ish mode can be done by combining the RTF with the AF400FTZ.

In this case. the AF400FTZ 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 apenure ring to select the aperture.

Be sure to check the flash · ready indicator of the attached flash unit before shooting .

• T h e TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode can be used even when the camera is set at the "100"

(1/100 sec.) or "B" (bulb) settings .

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EXPOSURE MEMORY LOCK

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The exposure memory lock is a mechanism that temporarily memorizes exposure data measured before a shutter release in the AE modes. It is very useful when photographing subjects against strong backlight or when there is a large , extremely bright or dark background area.

1. Move ln to capture the main subject (a person's face, for example) in full frame in the viewfinder and then press the exposure memory lock button ( ML ) to memorize the exposure data. The viewfinder indicators will blink rapidly to indicate the function is operating.

2. To extend the exposure memory, press the shutter release button halfway down while also pressing the ML button. As long as the shutter release button is 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 cance l ed.

Precaution

• If the ML button is pressed while the camera is in the

Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder locks and starts blinking.

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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 t he mode/drive switch at the DRIVE position. The

(~] mark on the CENT IC panel will l ight up. After focusing on the subject, press the shutter release button. This delays the shutter re l ease for approximately 1 2 seconds.

• The exposure·frame/self·timer counter on the CENTIC panel counts down the delay ti me from 12 seconds to shutter release.

• To cancel the self-timer operation, turn the main switch off.

• The self-timer cannot be used in combination with the bu l b setting.

• If the main switch is set at the

I

• II) ) position, self-timer operation is indicated not only by the LED self-timer indicator but also a PCV tone. For the final two seconds before the shutter release , the Indicator blinks and the PCV tone changes to a short, intermittent beep.

Since your eye isn't covering the viewfinder when you use the self-timer, light entering the eyepiece can cause exposure errors (underexposing the subject) in the AE modes. To prevent such errors, remove the Hot Shoe Cover F from the hot shoe and i n sert it inside the Eyecup F.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

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T he exposure compensation system is used to change t he basic e x posure value or to intentionally underor o v ere x pose the subject in the AE modes.

Co mp ensation Va l u e Sa mpl e S ub ject .

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• Land sca p es w i th a l arge a mo u n t of blue sky

• P erson ( s) on the snow

• P erson(s) with t h e sky in b ackgro u nd

• S u bjects with dark bac k ground

• Su b jects on stage

• Night scenes

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The exposure value can be adjusted in the range between

-4 E V and +4 EV in 1 / 2 steps.

The exposure compensation mark ( ± EF) on the CENTIC panel blinks whi l e the exposure compensation is being used. When you press the shuner re l ease button halfway dow n , the :t: EF indicator ln the viewfinder blinks.

B e s u re to reset the va l ue to "0.0" by pushing the e x posure m ode clear b u tton as soon as you finish using the feature.

• E x p os ur e compensation can a l so be used in combination w it h t h e T T L Au to F l ash or P rogrammed Auto F l as h mo d e.

• In the M etered M anual mode, it is easier to cha n ge the s h utter s p eed or ape r tu r e after obta i ning the correct e x pos u re.

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CENTIC panel. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the indicator "M" will appear in the .

viewfinder.

Using the

"B"

(Bulb) Setting

Use this setting for long-time exposures of subjects such as fireworks and night scenes . The shutter remains o pen as long as the shutter release button is held down .

• When using the bulb setting, stabilize the camera w i th a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F

(with a lock mechanism) to the camera's release socket, as i l lustrated .

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• With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA"· size alkaline batteries, a long-time exposure of approxi · mately 7 h o urs is possible under normal temperatures .

Us i ng

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Setting

This setting is used for flash photography using a general clip-on type flash un i t with a fixed shutter speed of

1/100 second.

• When using a 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 t o the subject and the flash's guide number. (See the operating manual of the flash unit concerned.)

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i n dicated on the l ens distance scale after focusing, then turn the foc u sing ri ng to al i gn that distance setting with the red infra r ed i nd ex before shooting. ( See the film's instructions for exposure settings.)

• Be sure to set the focus-mode switch at the MANUAL position before turning the focusing ring manually .

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DEPTH OF FIE LO

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_ Cam ura-to·s ub j e ct di sta nc e -

The depth of field increases as t he aperture becomes sma ll er, as the focal l ength o f the lens becomes shorter, and as the subject is positioned farther away. By changing apertures, you can contro l the depth of fie l d and create different visual effects .

As illustrated in the e x amples at right (using f / 1.4 and f /22 settings), the in·focus range can be conf i rmed by the depth-of-field sca l e on the I ens .

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Some zoom lenses do not have a d e pth-of field scale due to mechanical reasons.

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INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS

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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.

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Scale Matte Screen (F0-41) : for photomicrography and macrophotography.

Cross-Lined Mane Screen

( FG-40): for copying work and general-purpose photography .

• 56

1. As illustrated, the focusing screen hangs down when the pressure plate (behind the

"O"

mark) is pulled down (toward an arrow

"--+").

2. 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.

3. As illustrated, place the new screen on the frame with the tweezers and push the frame up unti l it I ocks with a c l ick.

The focusing screens are made of plastic. Be careful not to damage them when handling. To clean a screen, use a blower to blow away·the dust.

STRAP AND CASE

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1 . To attach the strap to the camera, first 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 tha t order . The end of the strap may be p~sed through the inside or outside o f the clasp.

2. The soft case consists of a front and a back cover, which are co nnected by hooks .

3. Open up the front c over, and place the ca m era in the back cover. The camera is firmly secured in the case by hooking up the back cover's hook with the front cover's fitting.

• A soft case i s ava ilabl e as an op tion, and co ns is ts of a back cover and tw o different front covers (small and l arge ).

Sma ll front cover : for a camera w ith a standard lens

( such as the Zoom 35mm-70mm).

Large front co ver : for a camera with a telephoto zoom lens {such es the Zoom 70mm 21 Omm) .

• A back cover for a camera equipped with an acc e ssory data back is also available as an option.

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CAMERA

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Camera ' s Function s

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SMC Pentax Lenses

F-series l enses

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• Only lenses with a maximum aperture off /5.6 or larger can be used with the Fl (Focus I ndication) system of the manual foc us ing mode.

• Only lenses with a maximum aperture of f /2.8 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 .

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• Can be used on l y in the stop-down metering .

Focusing Mode

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F·series lenses no matter what position the focus mode switch is set to.

• Matte-screen focusing can be 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 BATTERIES

• Always hand l e batteries properly . Incorrect handling or use may result in l eakage, heat generation and explosion. Always check the batteries' polarity markings when inserting them.

• When replacing batteries, do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with new ones.

• 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 brea k . recharge or throw used batteries into a fire ; they can explode.

• Keep the batteries warm in cold locations to ensure a stable power supply and to prevent camera malfunctions.

• Carry a spare set of new batteries during trips and when photographing outdoors.

• 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.

• When the

RTF is used continuously, the lithium battery may become slightly warm . This is natural, and nothing to worry about.

• With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA.

"size alkaline batteries. approximately 55 rolls of 24exposure film can be exposed (under the experimental conditions of the Pentax laboratory) .

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA

Your P entax camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to give long-lasting, reliable service. It will serve you well if you treat it right, with p roper handling and reasonable ca r e. The major cause of damage are:

1. Dropping or ba n ging the camera 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 I It must be protected from salt breeze, salt spray at the beach, splashing of any kind, and shielded from the rain. If 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 l keep it operating properly.

To remove dirt and dust, you need l ens-cleaning fluid, l ens-cleaning tissues, bulb·type ear syringe, camel's hair·brush, etc. Never use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol.

4. Hum id ity and temperature extremes shou l d be avoided. Keep your camera out of direct sunlight, car t runks, and g l ove compartments.

Shooting outdoors in winter presents ll problem since ba tteries won't f u nction if they get too cold. I n cold weather car r y 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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Sudden changes in temperature will often cause moisture to condense inside or outside your camera. This is a possible source of rust, which may be extremely harmful to the mechanism.

Furthermore, if the camera is taken from a warm temperature to a sub-freezing one, further damage may result from the formation of icelets. Thus, sudden temperature changes should be avoided as much as possible, As a guide, a temperature chang : e of 10°C should be allowed to take place gradually over a period of at least 30 minutes. If this is not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a r apid temperature change.

5. Vibration exper i enced 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 scr.ew. is no longer than 5.5mm, which is the depth of your camera's tripod socket. If you ' use a longer screw, you will possibly puncture the tripod socket, after which the camera will not function properly.

Precaut i ons on CENT I C Panel ' s LCD Display

• In temperatures over approximately 60°C, the CENTIC panel's LCD display may darken. It will return to its normal condition under normal temperatures.

• In low temperatures, the LCD display may respond more slowly . This is due to the characteristics of the liquid used and is not a malfunction.

• When a battery grip is detached, the CENTIC panel shows its entire display. It will return to its normal° display condition after proper operation is resumed.

Backup Circuits for LCD D i splay

Even when the battery is removed for replacement during shooting, the built-in backup circuits retains data sucll as the frame number and the ISO film speed in memory until a new battery is inserted.

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SPECIFICATIONS

T y pe :

Shutter :

TTL auto-focus, multi-prog r am, fully-automatic 35mm SLR wi t h built-in TTL auto flash.

Film :

35mm cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non-DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400 in 1 /3 steps.

Exposu r e mode s: Programmed AE (Normal P rogram, Program Action, Program Depth), Aperture Priority AE,

Shutter-Priority AE, and Metered Manual.

E l ec t roni c ally-control l ed vertical-run focal-plane shutter. Program m ed AE and Aperture-Priority

A E from 1 / 2 000 to 1 /30 sec. Shutter-Priority and Metered Manua l from 1 /20 0 0 to 1 sec. Flash sync at 1/1 0 0 sec. S h utter lock with main switch off.

L e ns mount :

Pe n tax

KA F mount with AF coupler and lens-info r mation contacts.

L e ns :

SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- and KA-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster usable in

Focus-Indication mode, and also ones with maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster usable in AF mode through aid of AF Adapter 1. 7 X ).

Fo c u sing m o des : AF SINGLE, AF SERVO and MANUAL-focus modes . Focusing system: Pentax TTL phase-match ing 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.

7ml using SMC P entax-F 35 -7 0mm zoom lens. Effective range of AF Spotbeam Projector: 1 to 4 meters.

Viewfi n der :

Pentaprism with diopter-adjustment mechanism. 92% fie l d of view. 0.81 mag n i f ication w i th 50mm lens se-t at infinitf Diopter adjustment ranges from

-1.5 to +1.5 Diopters. Intercha n geable Clear Bright·

Matte foc u sing screens.

Viewfinder LED ind i ca tio n s:

Focus i n fo rm ation: in-foclllS, front-focus a n d bac k -focus sig n als. E x pos u re informat i on : Programmed

A E, Aperture-Priority

I

Shutter-Priority AE, Me t ered Manual, shutter speed, e x posure compensation and flash readiness

I

flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash.

External L C D

( CENT IC) in d i cati o ns :

Programmed AE, Program Action , Program Depth, Normal Program (Wide, Tele, Standard). Aperture·

Priority

I

Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb, X-sync, shutter speed

I

B ulb / ISO film speed, manual ISO override, exposure compensation, exposure compensation

I

aperrure value, fllm·wind

I

rewind, motor drive mode, battery warning, self-timer, DX-coded film and exposure frame

I

self-timer counter.

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Self -t imer :

Electronically-controlled type. 12-sec. delay time. Star t by shutter release button. Operation confirmation by LED indicator, PCV sound and CENTIC panel. Cancellation by exposure-mode-clear button or main switch off.

Mirr or:

F i lm advance

I

rewind :

Swing-up-type instant-return mirror with AF secondary mirror.

Auto wind

I

rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in wind motor. Consecutive or single advance mode.

Approx. 1.8-frame-per-second advance speed.

Exposure control: TTL center-weighted, averaged-area metering by GPO cell. Metering range from EV 1 to EV 20 at ISO

100 with 50mm f

/1.4 lens.

EV 4 to EV 4 in 1 /2 steps. Ex p osure com pen sation:

Exposurememory lock :

Built-in flash :

By exposure-memory-lock (ML) button.

Fla s h sync :

Power

sou rc e:

Low battery warning :

Parallel-controlled retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF) with AF Spotbeam Projector. Guide number: 14

(I SO

100 in meters). Covers angle of view for 35 m m wide-angle lens.

Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes.

One 6V lithium battery pack for standa rd Lit hium Battery Grip, or four

1.5V AA·size al k aline batteries for optional AA-size Battery Grip.

By b l inking battery warn ' ing mark in CENT I C panel and bli nking v ie w finder LED under standard vo lta ge supp ly .

Back cover :

Dimensions/ weight:

Standard accessories:

Interc h angeab l e for accepting Data Back For Interval Data Back F.

157(W) x 99(H) x 63.S(D)mm (6.1 x 3.9 x

2.5 in.). 665 grams (23.3 oz) without batteries.

H ot-shoe cover, Release-socket cap F, Eyecup F, Body-mount cover F, and Camera strap F.

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WARRANTY POLICY

All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona f ide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damag e, mishandling, tampe r ing, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or mo<jification by an unauthorized repair shop. Because the tolerances, quality, .and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other ir'ldirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or work· manship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or wananties, whether express or i mplied, is strictly limited to the r eplacement of parts: as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized Pentax service facilities.

P r ocedure Du r ing 12 · month Warranty Period

Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manu · f~cturer.

If there is no representative of the manufac t urer in your country, send the equipment to the manufactucer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a con· siderable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated custom~ procedures required in Japan in importing and reexporting photographic equipment. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be retu r ned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply .

Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your

Pentax was purchased outside of the country wh e r e you wish to have serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country . Notw lth· standing this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will !be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year.

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Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending It to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their accredi te d repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manu · facturer. Always obtain a quotation of the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service statio n to proceed with the servicing.

This warranty policy doe .

snot apply to Pentax products purchased i n the U .

S.A., U .

K., or C anada . The locel warranty policies available from Pentax distributors I n those countries supersede this warranty policy .

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NOMENCLATURE

ID

Film chamber

6)

Rewind shaft

6) Shutter curtains

a;

Flash·ready lamp fl)

Eyecup F

Q Diopter·adjustment slide

$

Viewfinder eyepiece

<D

Viewfinder-accessory groove

(El Exposur e-mode-c l ear button

<D

Exposure-memory-lock button

<?> Fllm · inf ormation w in dow

<Il

P ress u re pl ate

0

Back co ver

(!) Back · cover · release pin

<D

Take · up

~pool

G>

F i lm· loading mark

0

Sprocket

0

Rewind swi t ch

ID

Rewind button

'1>

Tripod socket

O

Cordless contacts

6'

Bottom cover

ID

DXi nform a tion pins

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Inc.

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