Pentax Espio Mini Owner Manual

Pentax Espio Mini is a compact, lightweight camera designed to capture your favorite memories with ease. Equipped with automatic functions for film loading, speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus, and exposure, you can take stunning pictures effortlessly. The built-in auto flash ensures clear and bright shots in dimly lit environments, and the camera also offers panorama/standard format mid-roll switching for greater versatility. The DATE model further enhances convenience with a built-in date function, allowing you to remember the date you took each photo.

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DE NT AX OPERATING MANUAL
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ESPIO MiNi
Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX ESPIO MINI. Your compact, light
weight camera is a great companion to preserve
your favorite memories. This camera is equi-
pped with convenient features to enhance your
photographic enjoyment. The built-in auto flash
helps you capture subjects in dimly-lit places or
photograph indoor scenes with clarity and bril-
liance. Also included are panorama/standard
format mid-roll switching capability and a wire-
less remote control feature. Since most of the
operations-including film loading, film speed
setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure
control-are automatic, you can take great pic-
tures effortlessly. The DATE model makes it
easy to remember the dates when you took pic-
tures.
&reg; Please read this manual carefully before ope-
rating the camera to take consistenly superior
pictures.
&reg; Pay special attention to the cautions and notes
in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illus-
trations shown herein may differ from the
camera's actual appearance.
Icon indicators used in this manual
Operation direction &laquo;ще
Automatic operation Quen
Attention { 3
Lamp lighted = | &pound;
Lamp blinking Е
Correct O
Incorrect x
The names of the camera’s working parts are
listed on the front and back flaps of this manual.
Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference
while reading the manual.
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
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@ Strap lug (p.3)
@ Shutter Salda&ntilde;a button (p.14)
O Viewfinder window
&Oacute; Remote control receiver
(p.28)
O Date button (p.33)
@ Drive button (p.21)
@ Red-eye reduction flash
button (p.20)
@ Mode button (p.20)
&copy; LCD panel (p.51)
Built-in flash
Autofocus window
Self-timer lamp (p.25)
Lens
Spotbeam window (p.11)
Light sensor window
Sliding lens protector (p.4)
OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will automati- Open the lens protector
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Focus on your subject Depress the shutter re- When the film is fin-
(see page 13). lease button. In dark ished, the camera will
conditions, the flash will automatically rewind it
discharge automatically (see page 18).
(see page 14).
CAUTIONS
The electric circuitry inside the camera
contains high voltage working parts.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera.
Be careful not to drop or subject the
camera to strong vibrations, shock or pres-
sure.
Do not apply force to the lens ; do not
place the camera with the lens facing
downward.
Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window, or the
built-in flash with your fingers or hair.
Avoid leaving the camera for extended
periods in places where temperature and
humidity are high such as in a car.
Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas,
water, salt water, etc., penetrating the
inside of the camera may cause damage or
render it inoperable. Damage of any kind
will not be repaired under the terms of the
warranty. Therefore, handle the camera
with great care.
Never use solvents such as paint thinner,
alcohol or benzine to clean the camera.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
The misuse of a battery can cause hazards
such as leakage, overheating, explosions,
etc. The battery should be inserted with
the “+” and “—” sides facing correctly.
Never try to disassemble, short or re-
charge the battery. Also, do not dispose of
the battery in a fire, as it may explode.
Battery performance may be temporarily
hindered in low temperatures, but will
recover in normal temperatures.
Keep a spare battery on hand for replace-
ment convenience when shooting outdoors
or while traveling.
Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
When the camera is in a bag, make sure
the lens protector is closed : otherwise,
battery power may be wasted if the shut-
ter release button is accidentally pushed.
NOTE
Illustrations in this operating manual are
DATE MODEL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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&reg; Introduction +&quot; EEE Front foldout
&reg; Outline of basic operations + Inside cover
* Cautions +... -eresereeccertecrerecaerreceA A. 1
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Usable film =&quot;
. Film loading --
. Lamp indications
. Focus-lock shooting
. Unloading the film
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TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
/Red-eye reduction flash mode —++-==-=----20
Daylight-synchro shooting ‘&lt;&lt;&lt; 99
Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds ----- 23
Slow-shutter-speed-synch photography = 23
Bulb shooting “&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;eereserenscenecn crc cene00s 94
Bulb-synchro shooting —++*+++eerieceeeerecantacena 94
Self-timer shooting ‘&lt;&lt;&lt; REN EE NEO 25
Using a wireless remote control + 26
Panoramic format picture +20
DATE MODEL ++=+==e&pound;ssscccciacracrecreneec ec... 29
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning +
Installing/Replacing the battery “+ 37
Flash effective ranges &lt;&lt;&lt; 39
Red-eye phenomenon *+&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;&lt;# 39
Taking care of your camera &lt;&lt; Hnnn 40
Practical shooting guide&lt;+&lt;&lt;&gt; ооо оонноооооо- 42
Troubleshooting “es 44
Specifications mamma um mT Ro nm Vl J EEE 46
Warranty policy +++-=======eeeeerenererenaneneeacens 48
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a7 STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum performance you should
familiarize yourself with certain
fundamentals before taking any
photographs.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use
the illustrated part of the strap to open the
battery chamber cover.
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Main switch (Lens protector)
To switch on, open the lens protector until it
clicks. The lens extends slightly. The camera is
now ready to shoot. To switch off, close the lens
protector. When not in use, make sure that the
lens protector is closed.
* Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR123A or
the equivalent. Do not remove the battery
before it is exhausted, since it is used by the
date function on the DATE model to keep
constant track of time.
Battery check
After the lens protector is opened, the lens ex-
tends slightly.
You are now ready to shoot. See page 36 when
the battery exhaustion symbol (==) appears on
the LCD panel.
e If the lens protector is opened and left
unused for over 5 minutes, the lens auto-
matically retracts and the power switches
off to save battery power.
Note:
The Non-Date model displays “ [ ]” symbol
with the standard format setting or “[ P)”
symbol with the panoramic format setting on
the LCD panel.
V5 d HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
When shooting, hold the camera securely with
both hands. Keep the camera as still as possible,
and gently depress the shutter release button. (If
too much force is applied, the camera is likely to
shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to
brace your elbows against your body, or support
yourself and the camera against a stable, station-
ary object, such as a wall.
When using the flash with the camera positioned
vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is
above the lens.
Note:
&reg; Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window or the bui-
lt-in flash with your fingers or hair.
„” USABLE FILM
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
After reading this instruction manual you
should be familiar with the functions available
on the camera, and you're ready to insert the
film.
Notes:
* When buying DX-coded films, ensure that the
package bears the “DX” mark.
Non-DX coded film cannot be used.
Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 800
or higher mainly for shooting indoors in dim-
ly-lit conditions.
&reg; А film with ISO400 film speed is recomme-
nded to get less image blur and to cover more
photographic situations.
DX FILM
Film speed (ISO rating)
Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films
with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200. When any of
these films are loaded, the proper film speed is
automatically set for the camera.
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Slide the back cover release lever down in the &reg; If there is dirt on the film detector @, film
1
direction of the arrow to open the back cover cannot be wound properly.
as illustrated. * Make sure the film is taut as illustrated.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber Take up any slack in the film by pushing it
by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind back into the cartridge.
shaft first and then slide the top end into the &reg; If the end of the film leader is extremely
camera. bent, straighten it or cut off the bent por-
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the tion.
cartridge to reach the take-up spool @. Align
the tip of the film with the film leader end
mark @.
Notes : |
* Make sure the film is placed properly be- —
tween the guide rails 6). x Slack NO! Flat YES!
5 When “ / ” appears in the exposure counter
on the LCD panel, the film automatically
stops winding. The indication appears as
shown above. If ( | ) does not appear on the
LCD panel, it indicates that the film is not
properly loaded. If this occurs, reload the
4 After the back cover is closed, the film auto- film.
matically advances to the first frame.. If the film is not properly loaded, ( E ) blinks
on the LCD panel.
&reg; Even if no film is loaded, the motor operates
for a second or two after the back cover is &reg; The exposure counter indication will remain
closed. on even if the lens protector is closed.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND SHOOTING RANGES
Ordinary photography
(sf)
Panoramic format picture
First, switch on power by opening the lens protec-
tor.
Ordinary photography (standard format)
@ Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
@ Picture area
When taking a normal picture, compose the scene
within this frame.
Panoramic format picture
@ Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
O Picture area
When taking panoramic format pictures, compose the
scene within this frame.
Close distance compensation frame
With the shutter release button halfway depressed,
when the distance to the subject is closer than Im, the
picture area is automatically changed and com-
pensated.
Autofocus is referred to as “АР”.
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject dis-
tance)
&reg; The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a
shooting range from &copy;&deg; (infinity) to 0.3m (1ft).
e Subjects closer than 0.3m (1ft) cannot be focused
properly.
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Close distance compensation frame ‚ |
Ordinary photography (Standard format) Panoramic format picture
=
The shooting range from approx. 0.6m (2ft) The shooting range from approx. 0.3m (1ft)
to Im (3.3ft). to 0.6m OR.
e When the close distance compensation frame
appears in the viewfinder, the actual picture
| ) area shifts to the bottom and left sides without
changing the size of the picture area.
The shooting range from approx. 0.3m (1ft)
10 to 0.6m (26,
When you depress the shutter release button
halfway down, the lamps @ and/or 9 light up
or blink.
@ Green lamp :
O Red lamp :
When the subject is in focus, it
will light up to indicate that
vou can take the picture ;
when the subject is out of
focus, it will blink, indicating
that you cannot take the pic-
ture.
When the flash is ready to dis-
charge, it will light up. When
the flash is being charged, it
will blink.
Note :
* If the subject is too close or is a hard-to-
autofocus subject (see page 15), the green
lamp blinks letting vou know that you cannot
take a picture.
When you take a picture, make sure that the
green lamp always lights up continuously.
Spotbeam
In low light situations and/or hard-to-autofocus
subjects, the red spotbeam is automatically pro-
jected to assist the autofocus system when the
shutter release button is depressed halfway
down. The effective distance of the spotbeam 1s
5m (16.5ft).
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47 ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY
When the power is switched on by opening the
lens protector, the camera automatically selects
the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes.
These modes are used for taking ordinary pic-
tures. The built-in flash will discharge automat-
ically when the subject is poorly illuminated.
* When the LCD panel display is different from
the one shown above (which indicates that
other modes are set), switching power OFF
and then ON by sliding the lens protector
restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting
modes.
* When the built-in flash automatically dis-
charges, the camera uses a shutter speed of
approx. 1/40th of a second when ISO100 film
is used.
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TAKING PICTURES Shooting distance : 0.3m (1ft)-co (infinity)
1 Composing the scene
Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame in
the center of the viewfinder.
2 Checking the lamp indication
Depress the shutter release button halfway
down. When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp will light up.
The green lamp and the autofocus frame blink
when the camera is not able to obtain proper
focus for one of the following reasons.
l. The subject is too close.
2, Te subject is difficult to autofocus. (See page
15.
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3 Shooting
Depress the shutter release button fully, and the
shutter will be released. Then, the film automat-
ically advances to the next frame.
Notes :
a When the shutter is released, the self-timer
lamp momentarily lights up to indicate that a
picture has been taken.
* If you wish to focus on another subject, lift
your finger from the shutter release button
and depress the shutter release button half-
way down again.
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Automatic Flash Emission
When taking pictures in low light, the flash will
automatically discharge. When the shutter re-
lease button is depressed halfway down in low
light, the red lamp will light up, indicating the
flash is ready to discharge. If the red lamp
blinks, this indicates that the built-in flash is
being charged and the shutter cannot be relea-
sed. Therefore, make sure that the red lamp is lit
continuously before taking pictures.
Red-eye
Shooting portraits with the flash may result in
“red-eye”, the red dot in your subject's eye. This
camera includes a red-eye reduction flash func-
tion, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by
using pre-flash. See page 20 and 39 for details.
Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film
used)
When the red lamp is lit continuously, make
sure that you are within the flash effective range
before shooting.
ISO 100 200 400
0.3-3.7m
Distance 0.3-5.3m |0.35-7.5m
Tale Te &quot;PE
HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS
The autofocus system is highly precise, but
not perfect. Some subjects may not focus as
you wish. In such a case, use the focus-lock
technique on a subject near the actual one
and equidistant from the lens. (See page 16.)
The subjects which may fool the autofocus
system include :
a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a
white wall or blue sky in the autofocus
frame.
b) Subjects which don’t reflect much light in
the autofocus frame.
с) Subjects with horizontal lines or with
finely complex or detailed patterns in the
autofocus frame.
d) Multiple subject in the foreground of the
autofocus frame.
e) Subjects positioned against reflected light
or strong backlight or with extremely
bright background.
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„” FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING
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If you shoot without positioning the autofocus
frame ((]) on the main subject of the illustra-
tion as shown above, only the background will
be in focus. When the main subject is off the
autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder,
use the focus-lock technique.
(Focus lock is the function to lock focus.)
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№
| Focus on the subject as you wish with the
autofocus frame (0).
2 When the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down, the green lamp on the right-
hand side of the viewfinder lights up and the
exposure and focus are temporarily locked.
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While depressing the shutter release button
halfway down, re-aim the camera or recom-
pose the picture, then release the shutter.
Note:
# You can release focus lock simply by lifting
your finger from the shutter release button.
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a UNLOADING FILM
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(Remove the film from the camera in the shade or use your body to
shade the camera.)
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1 Rewinding the film
After you have exposed the last frame of the roll,
the lens retracts and the film rewinds automati-
cally. Then, the motor stops, and ( {) blinks as
shown to indicate that the film has been re-
wound.
* A 24-exposure roll of film takes about 20
seconds to be rewound.
&reg; During rewinding, the exposure counter
counts frame numbers in reverse.
* The entire roll of film including the film
leader is always rewound into the cartridge to
prevent any part of the film being exposed to
light.
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2 Unloading the film
To unload the film, open the back cover, and
remove the cartridge from the chamber by pull-
ing the top out first with your finger.
Notes :
* The shutter may be released a frame or two
even after the specified number of frames have
been used up as indicated by the number of
shots shown on the film canister. If this occurs,
these extra frames may be lost in the process-
ing.
* Never open the back cover until the whole
film roll is rewound.
Rewinding a film in mid-roll
If you wish to unload a film before exposing all
the frames, follow the procedures described
below.
| Open the lens protector and hold down the
drive button for more than 3 seconds. ( 20 )
appears on the LCD panel, indicating that the
mid-roll film rewinding mode has been set.
2 While holding down the drive mode button,
depress the shutter release button. Film rew-
inding starts. When the roll of film is rewound
to its end, the motor stops and ( J) blinks,
indicating that the back cover may be opened
safely.
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(HOW TO SELECT MODES/RED-EYE
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS REDUCTION FLASH MODE)
To set various exposure modes, depress the mode button @.
Auto Daylight- Slow-Shutter Slow-speed- Bulb Bulb-sync
Sync speed sync
(Flash-OFF) photography
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Open the lens protector.
&reg; To set various required modes, depress the mode button ($.
&reg; For normal use, set the Auto and Single-Frame modes as shown
on the left. When the power is switched on, the Auto and
Single-Frame Shooting modes are automatically set.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture, depress the red-eye reduction flash button (&reg;) @.
With this mode, the flash discharges two consecutive times, reducing the appearance of the red-eye
effect. To cancel the mode, depress the red-eye reduction button again.
20
To set various shooting modes, depress the Drive Button 6.
, |
Single-Frame Self-Timer Remote control
shooting shooting shooting
&reg; In any exposure and/or shooting mode, if the button @ and @ are depressed after the shutter is
released, the Auto and Single-Frame modes will return respectively.
. en 10 the Drive Button O for more than three seconds sets the mid-roll rewinding mode
See page 19.).
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DAYLIGHT-SYNCHRO SHOOTING
Depress the Mode
Button until the
($) symbol app-
ears on the LCD
panel. The flash
will discharge in
both dark and
bright conditions. When a portrait is taken with
the subject in a backlight situation, the front of
the subject may be cast in shadow. In such a
case, use the Daylight-Synchro Shooting mode
(Flash-ON mode) within the flash-effective
range to take pictures. This will ensure that a
picture is well exposed without any shadow.
When you wish to discharge the flash, use this
mode. In this mode, the flash will always dis-
charge.
Notes :
* Make sure that the red lamp on the right-
hand side of the viewfinder is lit when the
shutter release button is depressed halfway
down before shooting. A red lamp blinking
indicates that the flash 1s being charged.
* Make sure you're within the flash effective
range even when you use the built-in flash as
a fill-in flash in daylight.
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TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED
Slow Shutter
Speed (Flash-
OFF)
Depress the Mode Button until the ( OE)
symbol appears on the LCD panel. In this mode,
the flash does not discharge, and a picture is
taken at a slow shutter speed up to approx. 2
seconds. Use it in places where flash photogra-
phy is prohibited, such as in theaters and mus-
eums. Furthermore, this mode is also useful for a
natural existing light effect in low ambient light
photography.
Note :
&reg; When shooting in low light, the shutter speed
gets slower, and camera ‘shake is likely to blur
your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Slow-Speed-
Synchro
Shooting (Flash-
On)
Depress the Mode Button to set the Slow-Speed-
Synchro mode until the (4 El) symbol appears
on the LCD panel. It is possible to photograph
subjects and background in a balanced way by
using the built-in flash to properly expose the
foreground subject and a Slow-Shutter-Speed to
expose the low light background.
BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING
Bulb mode(&reg;B) Hh
Depress the
Mode Button
until (&reg;B)
symbol appears
on the LCD
panel. The shutter remains open up to 5 minutes
as long as the shutter release button is held Hd a
down. This mode is useful for long exposures a
required for shooting fireworks and night se-
ences, for instance. When using this mode, the
camera should be mounted on a tripod so that
the camera will be steady.
Dr
Bulb mode, approx. 3-sec. (ISO100)
8294 3 | ] Bulb-synchro
+: mode (4 B)
Depress the
Mode Button
until ($B)
symbol appears
on the LCD panel, this lets you use the flash in
addition to the Bulb mode, so you can take a
portrait photograph with a night scene in the
background, for example.
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Self-Timer
Use the self-
timer if you wish
to get in the pic-
ture. Use of a
tripod is recom-
: mended, Depress
the Drive Button until the (&copy; ) symbol appears
on the LCD panel.
—
Notes on the Self-Timer shooting
e Keep in mind that when starting the Self-
Timer while standing in front of the
camera, the camera may not focus the sub- |
ect.
To cancel the Self-Timer at any time after
it's been activated, depress any one of the
buttons next to the LCD panel.
In this instance, the power will not be
turned off.
* When you want to use the flash with the
Self-Timer, make sure that the red lamp is
charged (The red lamp lights up) before
operating the Self-Timer. |
&reg; When the Bulb mode is used in combina-
tion with the Self-Timer, a shutter speed of
approx. 1/2 sec. is automatically selected.
ea
Focus on the subjects first by depressing the
shutter release button halfway down, and then
depress the shutter release button fully. The
shutter will be released in about 10 seconds.
When the Self-Timer is working, the Self-Timer
symbol (&reg;) blinks on the LCD panel, and the
Self-Timer lamp lights up. The lamp starts bli-
nking 3 seconds before the shutter is released,
letting you know when to smile.
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USING THE WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
If you have purchased the optional wireless
remote control, read this section. The Wireless
Remote Control allows you to trip the shutter at
a
distance. The shutter will be released in 3
seconds if the remote control's button is de-
pressed.
Use a tripod when shooting with the Wireless
Remote Control.
When the Remote Control is used to take
pictures, the Single-Frame mode can be used
in combination with any of the exposure
modes. The Self-Timer shooting mode cannot
be used in this case.
Use the Remote Control to take pictures in
the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. While
the Remote Control's shutter release button is
held down, the shutter remains open up to a
max. of 5 minutes.
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Remote Control Shooting mode
Depress the camera's Drive Button each time
until the (1) symbol appears on the LCD
panel.
Name of parts
Shutter release button
Remote control transmitter
:
020 y
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Blinking Lamp
When the Remote Control Shooting mode is set
on the camera, the Self-Timer lamp on the front
of the camera blinks slowly, indicating that you
can take pictures with the aid of a Remote
Control.
* When the camera is set in the Remote Control
Shooting mode and left unused for 5 minutes,
the lens automatically retracts itself to save
battery power and Single-frame will be set.
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* The Self-Timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3 sec-
onds and then the shutter is released. If the
shutter is released by the camera's release
button, pictures will be taken in the ordinary
shooting mode.
&reg; Focus cannot be locked when the Remote
Control is in use. The subject framed in the
AF frame will be in focus when the Remoto
Control's shutter release button is depressed.
Taking Pictures
Compose the scene and frame the subject with
the AF frame. Aim the Remote Control Trans-
mitter towards the Remote Control Receiver on
the camera, and then depress the Remote
Control's shutter release button fully to release
the shutter.
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|
Operating Distance of the Wireless
Remote Control
From the camera's front : within approx.5
т (16.5ft) straight in front of the camera
* The Remote Control may not work in a back-
light situation. In this case, use the cameras
shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode
to take pictures,
* The Remote Control does not work while the
built-in flash is being charged.
Battery life on the Remote Control
About 30,000 commands can be issued using the
Remote Control with a battery installed. If the
battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at
your local Pentax Service center (there is a
charge for this service).
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— TAKING PANORAMIC FORMAT PIC
You can switch between the panoramic format
and standard format picture taking mode in the
middle of the roll by moving the panorama
mode switch. The panoramic format picture
allows horizontally positioned dynamic pictures
to be taken (13 X 36mm on film).
1 Baitang to the panoramic format pic-
ure
Move the panorama mode selector switch to
(P) to select the panoramic format mode.
&reg; When the format is switched to panorama, the
viewfinder switches to the horizontal pano-
ramic format frame.
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2 Taking a panoramic format picture
Compose the scene within the panoramic
format frame, and then fully depress the shut-
ter release button to take a panoramic format
picture,
* When taking panoramic format pictures at a
distance closer than 0.6m, the picture area in
the viewfinder is automatically changed and
compensated. Make sure to compose the scene
within the panoramic format close distance
compensatino frame.
NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PAN-
ORAMIC FORMAT PICTURES
* When developing the film, if you have taken
only panoramic format pictures on the entire
roll of film, tell the clerk at the processing lab
to develop the film with only the panoramic
format. If there are both panoramic and sta-
ndard format photographs on the film, ask the
The mark “—” indicates the position where the clerk to develop the film with both standard
date and time are imprinted. and panoramic format.
The DATE MODEL allows you to record
DATE information in the panoramic mode in a
similar manner to the standard picture taking
mode. See “DATE MODEL&quot; on page 33 for
details. The dating unit automatically switches
the DATE position between the standard and
panorama according to the format mode selec-
ted.
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The development of panoramic format pictures is a more time-consuming and expensive process
than that of standard pictures. Please consult the processing lab for more details.
Panoramic format processing facilities differ depending on the area and requirements. Your local
film processor or camera dealers will advise you on all the options available to yor.
With panoramic format pictures, only the middle area of the frame is exposed. The number of
exposures available in the panoramic format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size.
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When the panoramic format picture is printed with a standard size format, the black cropped areas
will appear on the top and bottom of the picture.
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DATE MODEL
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&copy; @
If you purchased the DATE model, read this
section. The DATE model records dates up to
the year 2030 on pictures.
O DATE | Select button
&copy; Adjust button
@ | -&reg; | Mode button
Switching the Mode
Press the Date button @ with your
finger, the mode on the LCD panel
switches as shown in the chart.
Notes:
“ ___&quot; indicates no data will be im-
printed.
e “M” on the LCD panel indicates
“Mouth”.
Les)
Day Month Year
e Numerical indication
Year = 94-30 (1994-2030)
Month = 1-12
Day = 1-31
Time = 0-23
Minute = 00-59
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Correcting the date
Switch the power on by opening the lens protec-
tor.
1.
oi
Lo
Keep depressing the Date button @ for 3
seconds, the “Year” digits will blink.
Each time the Date button @ is depressed,
the blinking digits change in the following
manner ; Year-Month-Day-Time-Minute
Stop depressing the button when the desired
digits appear.
. Depress or O button, when you wish to
change the blinking digits. The digits change
one by one each time the button or the
button O is depressed.
If the button is kept depressed, the digits will,
in two seconds or three, change continuously.
Depressing the button increases the digits
and depressing the button @ decreases the
digits,
. After the data has been adjusted, depress the
date button @ each time until blinking stops.
The----bar marks will appear after replacing
the battery.
For correction after replacing the battery, the
Year digits will blink if the button @ is de-
pressed only once, unnecessary to depress it
for 3 seconds. Follow the steps listed above to
reset the time and date.
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O DATE Select button
@ Adjust button (increase)
&copy; | * | Mode button (decrease)
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
The data on the LCD panel is imprinted on each
frame you expose.
The data cannot be corrected without open-
ing the lens protector.
The data cannot be imprinted while the digits
are blinking.
“Year-Month-Day” and “Day-Hour-Minute”
cannot be imprinted at the same time.
Move the panorama mode selector lever to
the right or left to switch the imprint mode
between panorama and standard.
The dating unit automatically switches the
imprint mode between the standard and pan-
orama according to the format mode selected.
If there is a white or yellow object in the
corner of the picture where the data is im-
printed, the data may be difficult to read.
When composing your photographs, try to
avoid brightly-colored subjects in that corner.
The data may not be imprinted correctly if
the pictures are taken more than the specified
number of frames indicated on the film canis-
LET.
* The date in the picture above is simulated.
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BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the bat-
tery symbol (==) appears on the LCD panel to
warn you. Replace the battery as soon as possi-
ble. When (&lt;=) starts blinking, no operations
can be performed.
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls)
: Approx. 30 rolls Using flash 50% of the time
(using the CR123A battery and under Pentax
testing conditions)
(The CR123A battery was used under Pentax
testing conditions. Actual battery life/perform-
ance may vary drastically depending on usage of
Auto-Focus, Power Zoom, Flash, and external
conditions such as temperature and freshness of
the battery.)
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Notes on replacing the battery :
* The battery is used by both the camera body
and the date function on the DATE model to
keep constant track of time. After the battery
is replaced, correct the time and date. (See
page 34.)
* The no. of exposed frames are memorized and
unchanged even if the battery is replaced.
INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY (Close the lens protector)
1 Removing the battery chamber cover 2 Installing the battery (Use one 3V lithi-
Remove the battery chamber cover by turn- um battery CR-123A or the equivalent)
ing the cover lock in the direction of the arrow Insert one lithium battery with the plus /
with the strap clamp. minus (+ /—) sides matching the indications
in the battery compartment.
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Notes :
| The battery cannot be replaced when the lens
protector is opened.
2 The data is initialized to 94 1 1, 1 0:00 and the
---- marks appear on the LCD panel when
the battery chamber is opened. (See page 34
for correcting data.)
3 Closing the battery chamber cover
To close the battery chamber cover, first
make sure that the dot is facing the (e )
mark on the battery chamber cover, then put
the battery chamber cover on as it was while
pressing the battery chamber cover down.
Turn the lock screw clockwise to fix it.
ESTERASE RAB Sp poo
The correct camera-to subject distances when using films other than ISO 100, 200 or 400 are indicated
in the table below.
——
ISO ME CIO 50
800
1600
3200
0.3-1.9m 0.3-2.6m
Distance
0.5*-11.3m
|
0.7*—16.0m
0.9*-22.5m
* With high speed film, overexposure may occur at close range due to the film’s high speed.
rs phenomenon in flash photogra-
pny
When a picture is taken using a flash, a subject’s
eyes may appear red in the print. This phenom-
enon is caused by the reflection of the electronic
flash in the retina. It can be reduced when the
surroundings of the subject are brightened, or
shooting distance is shortened or by employing
the red-eye reduction flash feature.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated,
high-precision, and reliable mechanism.
Handle it with great care.
Do not use the camera in a place where the
camera may come in contact with rain or
water because the camera is not weather-
resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain
or splashing water, wipe it off immediately
with a dry soft cloth.
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a
solid object. If the camera suffers a severe
shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service
center for inspection.
Be careful not to subject it to strong vibra-
tions, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a mo-
torcycle, car, boat, etc.
Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Do not store the camera in a closet with
mothballs or in a case where chemicals are
handled. Store it in a place with good air
circulation to prevent the fungus growth.
Avoid leaving the camera for extended peri-
ods in places where temperature and humidi-
ty are high, such as in a car.
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&reg; Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as it may cause rust. Fur-
thermore, if the camera is taken from warm
temperature to a subfreezing one or vice
versa, the formation of icelets may cause
damage. In such a case, put the camera into a
case or plastic bag so that any changes in
ternperature will be as gradual as possible.
After the temperature difference is mini-
mized, take it out of the bag.
&reg; The temperature range at which this camera
function properly is 50&deg;C to— 10% (122&deg;F to
14&deg;F).
Electrical problems may often be caused by
water, dirt or dust at points of electrical con-
tact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of
dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or
gas. If you cannot correct the problem, have
your camera inspected at a Pentax service
center. Repairs of this nature are not covered
under the terms of the warranty and charges
may be assessed.
Regular size color prints may cut off what
appears on the extreme edges of the film
frame. Compose your picture with a margin of
safety at the edges.
To maintain optimum performance, it is rec-
ommended that the camera be inspected
every one or two years. If the camera has not
been used for an extended period, or is being
prepared for an important photographic ses-
sion, it is recommended that you have the
camera inspected or test shoot with it.
&reg; Repairs made necessary due to usage of this
product in an industrial or commercial appli-
cation may not be covered under the terms of
the Pentax warranty.
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PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
3 | Flash photography
Taking a picture of people in low light situations ““--=-“==e=ee=sescereaenereres p.12
Minimizing the picture of a red-eye effect + нолоаннаннналнононнннан оно p.20
Taking a portrait picture whose face is cast in shadow ------=-=======....... p.22
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in background --+-------- p.23
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in background &lt;=... p.24
Taking a picture of people in various situations
Taking a portrait picture whose face is cast in shadow --------&lt;&quot;&quot;&lt;-&lt;&lt; p.22
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in background ++... p.23
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in background p.24
Putiing yourself into A PICLUES: &lt;+==c e re A &eacute;s p.25
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Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in background +++ p.23
Taking а picture of night Scenery BEE EE EE EE EE BREE EEE EE EE EE EEE EERE EE NEE REE EE SEE p.24
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in background + p.24
? Others
Taking a picture at a distant place fram. the camera ‘еее р.26
Imprinting data on a picture -+-------- suene. &raquo; p.33
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their
remedies,
Symptoms
Causes and Remedies
|. The shutter cannot be released.
* Is the lens protector closed? If so, open it. (See page 4.)
&reg; Is the battery exhausted? Replace it if it is exhausted. (See page
36.)
* Is (0) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used
up. Insert a new roll. (See page 18.)
2.My printed pictures don't look very
clear.
* Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? (See page
13.)
* Did you obstruet the autofocus window with your fingers or hair
when you depressed the shutter release button? (See page 5.)
* Did you depress the shutter release button gently?
3.The lens retracted automatically
(the power is turned off automatically).
* Did you leave the camera unused for over 5 minutes after the lens
protector opened? The lens automatically retracts to switch off the
power if the camera is left unused for over 5 minutes. (See page
4.)
* When the camera is on and left unused for more than 5 minutes in
the Remote Control shooting mode, the lens automatically retracts
to save battery power. (See page 27.)
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4. The Remote Control does not operate. | &reg; The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m from
the front. (See page 29.)
* The Remote Control may not operate in a backlight situation.
(See page 29.)
* The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. (See page
29.)
5. The ( H ) or ( L ) mark is | If either mark disappears when the camera is ready for use. The
displayed on the LCD panel. camera may be defective if either mark appears often.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Film :
Format:
Film winding :
Film loading :
Film rewinding :
Frame number :
Lens:
Focusing system :
Shutter :
Self timer :
Viewfinder :
Exposure control :
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35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter camera with built-in auto flash.
Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO
rating from 25 to 3200 UEV step). Non-DX coded films are automatically
set to ISO25.
24 X 36mm (13% 36 in panoramic format).
Auto film winding.
Auto film loading. Closing the back will automatically wind the film to first
exposure.
Auto start at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding,
Rewinding time : approx 20 sec. with 24-exposure film. Rewinding in
mid-roll provided.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when
shooting, and descending order when rewinding.
Pentax 32mm f/3.5 3 elements in 3 groups, Angle of view : 68&deg;.
Pentax phase-matching autofocus system with focus lock. Range : 0.3m (1
ft) -infinity (Maximum magnification approx. 1/7X). Spotbeam is emitted
in low light and/or hard-to-autofocus subject.
Programmed AE electric shutter with speed approx. 1/400sec. -2 sec. Bulb
: 1/2 sec.-5 min., Electromagnetic release.
Electric red lamp indication. Approx. 10 sec. delay with LED indication.
Cancellation after activation is possible.
Actual image viewfinder : 85% field-of-view ratio. Magnification : approx.
0. 34X, Diopter : -1D, AF frame (blinking when subject is too close and/or
hard-to-autofocus subject). Picture frame, Close distance compensation
frame, Panoramic format picture area, Green lamp lighting : in-focus signal,
Green lamp blinking : When subject is too close and/or hard-to-autofocus
subject, Red lamp lighting : Flash-ready status, Red lamp blinking : Flash
being charged.
Programmed auto-exposure control. Range : EV9.0-17 in Auto or Day-
light-Synchro mode (ISO 100), EV2.6-17 in Slow-Shutter-Speed mode.
Exposure-meter
switch :
Flash :
Flash effective
range :
Flash recycling
range :
Remote control :
Power source for
Remote :
Size &amp; weight for
Remote Control :
Power source :
Battery life :
Battery exhaustion
warning :
Data mechanism :
Imprint mode :
Imprinting method :
Size &amp; weight :
DATE model :
The exposure meter is turned on by half depression of the shutter release
button.
Built-in auto flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic flash emission in
low luminance or a backlight situation, Flash-ON = Daylight-Synchro/Slo-
w-Shutter-Speed Synchro Te to ? sec.), Flash-OFF = Flash override, Bulb-
Synchro=1/2 sec.-5 min.
0.3-3.7m (ISO100 film used).
Approx. 3 sec. under Pentax testing conditinos.
Infrared wireless remote control, Effective range : 5m when projected from
the camera's front.
One lithium battery CR 1620 (replaced by the Pentax Service facility).
22.0 (W) x50.0 (L) х 9.5 (D), 0.9&quot; X2.0&quot; x 0.4”, 9g (0.30z) including bat-
tery.
One lithium battery CR123A or the equivalent.
Approx. 30 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under
Pentax testing conditions).
(em) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when the [= is
blinking.
Crystal quartz controlled ; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar.
“Year, Month and Day”, “Day, Hour and Minute” or blank.
From front of the film.
107.0 (Му) х 58.0 (Н) х 35.0 (0), 4.2” х 2.3&quot; xX 1.4&quot; 155g (5.40z) without
Battery.
ditto
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITEOUT NOTIFICATION
OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through au-
thorized bona fide photographic distribution
channels are guaranteed against defects of mate-
rial 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 damage, mishandling,
tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, oper-
ation contrary to operating instructions, or mod-
ification by an unauthorized repair shop. 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 indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by defec-
tive material or workmanship or otherwise ; and
it 1s expressly agreed that the liability of the
manufacturer or its representatives under all
guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of
parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will
be made on repairs performed by non-
authorized Pentax service facilities,
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Procedure
Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the
12-month warranty period should be returned to
the dealer from whom you purchased the equip-
ment or to the manufacturer. If there is no
representative of the manufacturer in your coun-
try, send the equipment to the manufacturer,
with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a
considerable length of time before the equip-
ment can be returned to you owing to the com-
plicated customs procedures required. If the
equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will
be made and parts replaced free of charge, and
the equipment will be returned 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 where you wish to have it serviced
during the warranty period, regular handling
and servicing fees may be charged by the
manufacturer's representatives in that country.
Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to
the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge
according to this procedure and warranty
policy.
During 12-month Warranty
In any case, however, shipping charges and cus-
toms clearance fees are to be borne by the
sender. To prove the date of your purchase when
required, please keep the receipts or bills cover-
ing the purchase of your equipment for at least a
year. Before sending your equipment for servic-
ing, please make sure that you are sending it to
the manufacture's authorized representatives or
their approved repair shops, unless you are send-
ing it directly to the manufacturer. Always
obtain a quotation for the service charge, and
only after you accept the quoted service charge,
instruct the service station to proceed with the
servicing.
This warranty policy does not apply to
Pentax products purchased in the U.S.A.,
UK, or Canada. The local warranty polic-
ies available from Pentax distributors in
those countries supersede this warranty
policy.
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
4
50
~
O Panorama mode selector
switch (p.30)
Viewfinder eyepiece
ra lamp indication
p.ll
@ Red lamp indication (p.11)
O Film information window
Back cover release lever
(p.7)
Tripod socket
Battery chamber cover
(p.37)
@ Back cover (p.7)
LCD PANEL
All indications will not actually appears simultaneously as shown.
||
LCD (Liquid-crystal display)
* When the LCD is exposed to high tempera-
tures over about 60&deg;C, it may blacken, but
when the temperature normalizes, it will
return to normal.
* The LCD may also slow down in response to
lower temperatures, but this is a normal char-
acteristic of an LCD.
8 её'98 98
Bulb (p.24)
i Data Information (p.33)
O Exposure Counter (p.8)
O Battery Exhaustion PY) oe (p.36)
&copy; Film Rewind mode (p. 19)
@ Self-Timer (p.25)
@ Remote Control Shooting mode e .27)
@ Red-eye Reduction Flash mode (p.20)
O Slow-Speed-Shutter (p. 23)
Flash ON &reg; 22)
Flash OFF Gp. 23)
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Copyright &copy; Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. 1994
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Key features

Auto Flash: Brighten up dimly-lit scenes and ensure clear indoor shots.
Panorama/Standard Format Switch: Capture sweeping landscapes or traditional photos with ease.
Wireless Remote Control: Trigger the shutter from a distance for convenient group shots or self-portraits.
Automatic Focus and Exposure: Eliminate guesswork and capture sharp, well-exposed images every time.
Built-in Date Imprinting (for DATE model): Effortlessly record the date on your photos for easy reminiscence.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash: Minimize the dreaded red-eye effect for natural-looking portraits.
Slow-Shutter-Speed Synch: Capture creative night shots with ambient light trails.
Self-Timer: Take your time to compose the perfect shot and avoid camera shake.

Frequently asked questions

Refer to page 8 of the manual for detailed instructions on film loading.

Yes, the camera allows you to switch between panorama and standard format mid-roll for versatile shooting options.

Battery life information is not specified in the provided manual.

Refer to page 25 of the manual for instructions on using the self-timer.

Yes, the camera supports wireless remote control for hands-free shutter release.

User questions

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How to use the B shutter?

To use the B shutter mode, press the mode button until the (®B) symbol appears on the LCD panel. The shutter will remain open for up to 5 minutes while the shutter release button is held. This is ideal for long exposures like fireworks or night scenes. Use a tripod for stability.

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How to use the Bulb mode?

To use the Bulb mode, press the mode button until the (®B) symbol appears on the LCD panel. In this mode, the shutter remains open for up to 5 minutes as long as the shutter release button is held. This mode is suitable for long-exposure situations such as fireworks and night scenes. It is recommended to mount the camera on a tripod to keep it stable.