Pentax ist User Manual

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BASIC OPERATION

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BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS

OPERATING MANUAL

01-200302 Printed in Japan

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OPERATING MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and lightweight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer.

• Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use.

The camera does not operate when a lens with the following conditions attached.

Only FA J lens or the lens that has the position can be used. The camera does not operate under the following conditions unless custom function [CF17] is changed to [2] (see pages 134 and 142):

• When a lens without an position is used.

• When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is set to

a position other than the position.

• When accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto

bellows are used.

Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to meet our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers.

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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 to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending 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 affect the customer’s statutory rights.

• The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the user.

This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page.

• The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.

• Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck.

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.)

• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed.

• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

WARNING

WARNING: CAUTION:

CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism. Handle it with great care.

Precautions when taking pictures

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for inspection.

• Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.

• Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust. Furthermore, 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 temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized.

• Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges.

Precautions for storage

• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car.

• Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus.

Precautions for proper care

• Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any other object.

• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.

• Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera.

• Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, 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.

Other precautions

• The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122˚F to 14˚F).

• A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately.

• To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended 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 session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it.

• Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty.

• The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any charge under the terms of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

• Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type).

• Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and the camera.

• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures.

• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.

• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics.

• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS

LENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL . . . . . . . .20

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21

Step 1. ATTACHING THE STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Low Battery Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 4 ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . .28

Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME . . . . . . . . .30

Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Step 7 ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S DIOPTER .34

Step 8 LOADING FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Step 9 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

BUTTON

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

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 39

Step 1.SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 40

Step 2.SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE MODE . . . . . .41

Step 3.SETTING MULTI (16)-SEGMENT METERING

MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Step 4.SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF.S 43 Step 5.SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO

AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Step 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45

Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Step 8.HOLDING THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . . . .51

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 53

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Consecutive Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Self-Timer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Remote Control Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame . . . . . . . . .61

AUTO BRACKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

1. Standard Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

2. Portrait Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

3. Landscape Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

4. Close-up Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

5. Action Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

6. Night-Scene Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .73

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . .74

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . .74

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . .76

Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . .78

Using the Metered Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Slow-Speed-Sync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .84

ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . .85

AE LOCK FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL . . . . . . .87

SWITCHING THE METERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Using Center-Weighted Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Using Spot Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

ABOUT FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C) . . . . . . . . . .93

Manual Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Selecting the Focus Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the

Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Using the Focus Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Previewing the Depth of Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Hard-to-Autofocus Subjects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Notes on Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Auto Pop-up Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Selecting the Various Built-in Flash Modes . . . . . .104

About Red-eye Phenomenon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Red-eye Reduction Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . .105

Flash Effective Range for the Auto Picture Mode and

Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY . . . . . . . .106

Daylight-Sync Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION . . . . . . . .109

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARNING WHEN THE BUILT-

IN FLASH IS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE

BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

1.When Using the Auto Picture and

Picture Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

3.Aperture-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

4.Metered Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the

Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

USING EXTERNAL FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Flash Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode

with the AF360FGZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Using High-Speed Sync Flash Mode

with the AF360FGZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Wireless Flash (AF360FGZ Only) . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Using Both the Built-in Flash and External Flash .124

Red-eye Reduction Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . .126

Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash . . . . . . . . . . .126

Multi-burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash 126

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OTHERS 127

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

AA-Battery Grip BG-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Cable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Flash Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Viewfinder and Lens Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Camera Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

About Polarizing Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Basic Setting of Custom Functions . . . . . . . . . . .134

Setting the Custom Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

PROGRAM DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

SPECIFICATIONS TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150

WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Date button

AE lock button

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

Select dial

Main/preview switch

AV button

Shutter release button

Mode dial

Focus mode switch

Lens information contacts

AF coupler

Strap lug

Four-way controller

Battery chamber cover

Tripod socket

Back cover release lever

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Mirror

Mid-roll rewind button

Auto bracketing button

Diopter adjustment dial

Focus point mode switch

Drive mode button

Flash mode button

Hot shoe

LCD panel

Flash pop up button

Film information window

Metering mode switch

Built-in flash

Viewfinder

Release socket cap

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS

: Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed

(p. 52) : Aperture value : Focus points (p. 96, 97) : Date/time (p. 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85) : Battery exhaustion

warning (p. 26) : Exposure counter

(p. 36) : Film status indication

(p. 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p. 29, 31) : Audible PCV signal (p. 87) : Auto bracket exposure

(p. 63) : Exposure compensation

(p. 85)

: Automatic flash

indication (p. 45)

: Red-eye reduction flash

indication (p. 105) : Flash-off indication (p. 104) : Flash status indication (p. 102) : Wireless flash mode (p. 104, 121) : High speed sync mode (p. 104, 119) : Consecutive shooting

(p. 55) : Multiple-exposure shooting (p. 61) : Self-timer (p. 56) : Remote control release

(p. 59)

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MEMO

• To see the LCD panel in the dark, turn the main/preview switch to . The LCD panel will light up for about 10 seconds. When the AF360FGZ is used, the LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also light up.

• If you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically under low light condition. You can turn off the illumination function by setting [CF15] to [3]. See pages 134 and 141.

Focus points Spot metering Flash status information Night-scene program mode Action program mode Close-up program mode Landscape program mode Portrait program mode Standard program mode Focus indicator Shutter speed Aperture value AE lock Bar graph Exposure compensation

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

• 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.

• The frame number on the film will be upside down in relation to the picture. Keep this in mind when ordering copies of prints.

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MEMO

• The selected focus point is superimposed in red (the surrounding area

is also dimly lit) in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down. The superimpose function can be canceled using the custom function [CF6]. See pages 134 and 138.

1 Load the batteries.

Open the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries.

See page 23.

2 Set the date and time.

You can skip this step if you do not imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries.

See page 28.

3 Attach the lens.

Align the red dots on the camera and lens mounts. Turn the lens to clockwise until it clicks in place.

See page 32.

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MEMO

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

4 Turn the power switch ON.

Turn the main/preview switch to ON.

See page 27.

5 Adjust the viewfinder’s

diopter.

Turn the diopter adjustment dial left or right until the indications in the viewfinder looks sharp.

See page 34.

6 Set the Auto Picture mode.

Set the mode dial to the position.

See page 41.

7 Load the film.

Align the film leader with film leader end mark (orange colored).

See page 35.

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

8 Set the autofocus mode.

Set the focus mode switch to

See page 43.

9 Compose the subject by

turning the zoom ring.

See page 46.

10 Adjust the focus and take

a picture.

Focus on the subject through the focus points and press the shutter release button to take a picture. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, auto flash pops up automatically if necessary.

See page 48.

Notes:

: Functions can be used only when the aperture ring is set to the

position.

: Functions cannot be used.

Function Lens FA J, FA lens F lens A lens

[Mount type] [K

AF, KAF2]

[KAF]

[KA]

Autofocus (Lens only)

(With AF adapter 1.7X)

Manual focus (With the focus indicator)

(With Matte field)

Eleven focus points

Power zoom

Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode

Aperture-Priority AE

Shutter-Priority AE

Metered Manual

TTL Auto Flash

Multi (16)-segment metering

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES

Lenses that can be used with this camera

Only an FA J lens and an FA/F/A lens having an position on the aperture ring can be used. Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens without an position on the aperture ring cannot be used unless custom function number [CF17] is set to [2].

*1. Lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger (smaller aperture

number), and with its aperture ring set to the position.

*2. Lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger (smaller aperture

number).

*3. To use an F/FA soft 85mm f/2.8 lens or FA soft 28mm f/2.8 lens, set

custom function number [CF17] to [2]. Pictures can be taken with the aperture you set.

*4. Only the standard program mode works in the Auto picture mode.

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MEMO

AF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the

Autofocus SLR camera.

Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this camera

Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the position on the aperture ring can be used. The camera does not operate under the following conditions unless custom function number [CF17] is changed to [2] (see pages 134 and 142):

• When a lens without an position is used.

• When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is set to a

position other than the position.

• When accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto bellows are used.

This manual is organized into the following sections.

Basic Operation (Preparation)

—>Page 21

Basic Operation ( Shooting )

—>Page 39

Advanced Operations

—>Page 53

Other information

—>Page 127

HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL

If you’d like to start taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read sections 1 and 2, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)". These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera.

More information that is detailed can be found in the section 3 and section 4.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

Step 1. ATTACHING THE STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Step 4. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . .28

Step 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME . . . . . . . .30

Step 6. ATTACHING A LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Step 7. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S DIOPTER34

Step 8. LOADING FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Step 9. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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MEMO

• The strap’s clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time. Position the clasp away from the camera body.

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath.

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Step 1

2 Pass the other end of the

strap through the protection cover and triangular ring, then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS

1 Open the battery chamber

cover by pushing the lever as shown in the illustration.

2 Load two lithium CR2 batteries

or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries’ positive (+) contacts pointing up.

3 Push in the battery chamber

cover firmly until it clicks in place.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Step 2

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MEMO

• If the batteries are removed, the time will be re-set to 0:00 and the data setting will be initialized to [---- --] (no data imprinted). See page 28 for adjusting the date and time.

• The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the batteries are removed.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

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MEMO

• Be sure to use two lithium CR2 batteries.

• The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries.

• The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also available for this camera to

use four alkaline batteries.

• Replace the two batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one.

• Keep spare batteries on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.

Default settings after replacing the batteries

• When the batteries are replaced, the date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will take effect. All other settings will remain unchanged.

Drive mode

Wireless flash sync Off

High speed sync flash Off

Audible PCV signal On

Time 0:00

Imprinted date/time Off

Single-frame

Built-in flash

Off

Auto pop-up flash

Red-eye reduction flash

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS

The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions.

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• New CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions.

• Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on

usage of autofocus, built-in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the batteries.

• Generally battery performance is temporarily deteriorated as temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection against cold. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room temperature.

• See page 128 regarding battery life when "Battery Grip BG-20" is used.

General existing light photography About 50 rolls

Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) About 17 rolls

Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) About 12 rolls

Bulb exposure time About 5 hours

General existing light photography About 30 rolls

Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) About 10 rolls

Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) About 5 rolls

Bulb exposure time About 1 hours

Low Battery Warning

When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery symbol appears on the LCD panel to warn you. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

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• See page 23 for replacing the batteries.

• Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as

long as the shutter can be released. It is recommended that you replace the batteries as soon as possible.

• When the low battery warning starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released and no indication appears in the viewfinder.

• If the camera has not been used for a long time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery warning even with a new set of batteries. In this situation, turn off the camera then turn it on and press the shutter release button halfway down. When the low battery warning

turns off, you can continue using the camera.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS

TURNING ON THE POWER

1 Turn the power ON.

Turn the main/preview switch to ON.

Turn the power OFF. Turn the main/preview switch to OFF.

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• Be sure to turn the main/preview switch off to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used.

• If appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are nearly exhausted. Replace the batteries with new ones.

• If you remove the batteries, you need to adjust the time. Do not remove the batteries unless the batteries are low or exhausted.

• The LCD panel will be illuminated for about 10 seconds after turning the main/preview switch to the position.

• The depth of field can be checked in the viewfinder by turning the main/preview switch to the position. See page 100 for previewing the depth of field.

• If you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically in low light condition. You can turn off the illumination function by setting [CF15] to [3]. See pages 134 and 141.

Step 3

1 Turn the power ON and

press the DATE button to display date mode on the LCD panel.

The display changes from TV/AV to the date mode.

2 Keep pressing the DATE

button for 3 seconds on the date mode display, the "year" digits will start to blink.

3 Each time the DATE button

is pressed, the blinking digits change in the following order:Year-MonthDay-Hour-Minute-: .

Select the desired digits.

4 Turn the Select dial right or

left to change the digits to change the blinking digits.

The digits increase by one each time the select dial is turned right and the digits decrease when turned to left.

ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

Step 4

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