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BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS

OPERATING MANUAL

01-200302 Printed in Japan

This operating manual is printed on recycled paper.

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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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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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

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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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5 After you have changed the digits, press the DATE

button to confirm them and adjust the next digits.

When you have changed the minutes, press the DATE button to start the clock and return the LCD panel to the AV/TV display.

6 Press the DATE button to select the date mode you

wish to imprint on your pictures.

Confirm that is displayed on the LCD panel.

See Page 30 for details.

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• Be sure to set the date and time after you load the batteries.

• If you replace the batteries, the time is reset to 0:00. Be sure to set the

time. The date remains the same as when the batteries were removed.

Operational precautions

• The working temperature for data printing is -10°C – 50°C (14°F – 122°F).

• If high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is used, the imprinted characters may blur.

• If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used, the imprinted characters may be dark or dim.

• If you release the shutter while the data is blinking, the data cannot be imprinted.

(Year Month Day)

(Day Hour Minute)

(No data imprinted)

(Month Day Year)

(Day Month Year)

1 Press the DATE button.

The current date appears on the LCD panel.

2 While the date mode is

displayed, press the DATE button to select the date style you want to imprint on your pictures.

IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME

Step 5

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• [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month".

• Selected date mode will be imprinted.

• "’03" imprinted on pictures indicates the year 2003.

• [---- --] indicates that no data will be imprinted.

• If there is a white or yellow object in the right bottom corner of the

picture where the data is imprinting, the data may be difficult to read.

• Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be reset to 0:00 and [---- --] (no data imprinted) respectively.You need to adjust the date and time then select the imprinting date mode.

• The data is not properly imprinted on the frame whose number is over the maximum number specified by the film.

3 Press the shutter release

button halfway, or turn the select dial, to return the LCD panel to the TV/AV display.

If you have chosen any date mode other than [---- --], appears on the LCD panel.

1 Remove the body mount cap

and rear lens cap .

2 Align the red dots on the

lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place.

3 As shown in the illustration,

remove the front lens cap.

4 To detach the lens, hold

down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.

ATTACHING A LENS

Step 6

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• The body mount cap protects the inside of the camera from dust and scratches upon factory shipment. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available.

• After attaching the lens, try to turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft and dry cloth.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

• To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal, be sure to place the lens down with the mount side upward.

1 Look through the viewfinder

and point the camera to a well-lit scene. Then turn the diopter adjustment dial until the indications such as focus points and TV/AV displays in the viewfinder look sharp.

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S DIOPTER

Step 7

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• The diopter can be adjusted from -2.0 to +1.0m-1(per meter).

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1 To open the back cover,

slide up the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow.

2 Place the film cartridge in

the film chamber as shown in the illustration.

3 Pull the film leader out far

enough to reach the take-up spool.

Be careful not to touch the shutter curtains.

4 Align the film leader with

film leader end mark (orange colored) and make sure that the film leader is positioned under the film retainer as shown in the illustration.

LOADING FILM

Step 8

Close the back cover and turn the main switch to ON.

The film will advance to frame 1 automatically and the LCD panel will display the exposure counter 1 and film status information.

If the film is not loaded properly, blinks on the LCD panel. Open the back cover and load the film again.

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• We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations.

• Always load and unload the film in the shade or avoid direct sunshine.

• The shutter curtains are made from fine precision material. Do not

touch them with your fingers or any other object while loading the film.

• Automatic film speed setting When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set for the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film, you can set the film speed manually. See page 52.

• Infrared film cannot be used. This camera uses infrared rays to detect film transport so infrared film may be exposed.

LOADING FILM

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OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions. Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter, the LCD displays and autofocus system operates.

Pressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter. When taking a picture, press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake.

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• Before loading a roll of film, slowly press the shutter release button to learn where the first position is.

• The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. Pressing the shutter release button halfway down keeps the LCD indicator on.

Not

pressed

Pressed halfway

down

(first position)

Step 9

Pressed fully

down

(

second position

)

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Step 1.

SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . .

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

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

SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE

1 Press the drive mode button

until appears on the LCD panel.

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• One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed.

• The drive mode can also be set to consecutive shooting mode, self-

timer mode, remote control shooting mode, multiple-exposure shooting mode or auto bracketing.See page 54.

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• 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.

• The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA J, FA or F lens is attached. When an A lens is attached, the exposure mode is automatically fixed to standard .

This Auto picture mode allows you to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. The camera automatically selects one of the picture modes depending on the camera-tosubject distance and image magnification.

SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE MODE

1 Set the mode dial to the .

The selected picture mode appears in the viewfinder. In the Auto picture mode, the camera automatically selects one of 5 picture modes (standard , portrait , landscape , close-up and action ) according to the requirement of the scene.

Step 2

When “standard” is selected

SETTING MULTI (16)-SEGMENT METERING MODE

Step 3

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• The center-weighted metering and spot metering are also available. See page 89 and 90.

1 Set the metering mode

switch to .

This metering mode automatically measures light in 16 different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and backlight conditions.

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You can also focus in the following ways:

• MF: Focus manually. See page 94.

• AF.C: Continuous focus. See page 93.

See page 91 to 101 for various focusing methods.

SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF.S

1 Set the focus mode switch

to .

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the lens adjusts focus automatically.

Step 4

SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO

Step 5

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• You can also manually select one of the 11 focus points to focus on the subject, or fix the focus point in the center of the viewfinder. See pages 96 and 97.

• The focused point is superimposed in red on 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 Set the focus point mode

switch to .

The focus area in the viewfinder is covered with the 11 focus points.

When the focus point mode is set to [AUTO], the camera selects one of the 11 focus points to focus even when the subject is not at the center.

Focus area

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SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH

1 Press the flash mode button

until appears on the LCD panel.

2 In this mode, the built-in

flash automatically pops up when pressing the shutter button halfway down in the low light or backlight conditions.

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• The built-in flash does not retract automatically except when you turn off the power, push the built-in flash down after use.

• If the flash pop up button is pressed after the flash popped up automatically, disappears and the camera turns into the flash on mode.

• The auto pop up flash can only be selected in the auto picture mode and picture mode.

• The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even if it is in the up position. See page 102 for more details.

• Do not use a lens hood when the built-in flash is used, as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners.

Step 6

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• The smaller the number shown on the zoom scale ring , the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears.

• The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA lens is attached.

Telephoto

Wide angle

USING THE ZOOM LENS

1 Turning the zoom ring to the

right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle).

Step 7

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HOLDING THE CAMERA

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• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance.

• When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.

• Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the focal length. For example, 1/50 of second for focal length is 50mm, and 1/100 of second for it is 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this.

• Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the

camera and lens as shown in the illustrations.

• While taking a picture, gently press the shutter release

button. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred.

Camera held horizontally

Camera held vertically

Step 8

1 Confirm that the focus mode

switch is set to and select the data mode to imprint or not.

2 Look through the viewfinder

and frame the subject with the focus points . Then press the shutter release button halfway down.

The lens adjusts focus automatically. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator in the viewfinder lights up. The focus indicator blinks when the camera is unable to obtain proper focus due to the following reasons.

1. The subject is too close. Adjust the camera-to-subject distance.

2. The subject is difficult to be focused. See "Hard-toAutofocus Subjects" on page

101.

TAKING A PICTURE

Step 9

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• 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.

• The shutter cannot be released in the AF.S mode if the subject is out of focus.

• Press the shutter release button halfway down. While lights on, the camera-tosubject distance is fixed (Focus lock).To re-focus on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button then press it halfway again.

3 Confirm that the shutter

speed, aperture value and picture mode in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

4 Take a picture.

Gently press the shutter release button completely.

The built-in flash pops up automatically when the subject is not lighted adequately.

UNLOADING A FILM

1 The film automatically

rewinds at the end of the roll.

During rewinding, blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse.

2 When the film is fully

rewound, blinks on the LCD panel.

3 Open the back cover and

remove the film.

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• When removing the film from the camera, avoid direct sun light.

• A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind.

• Before opening the back cover, check that is blinking.

• The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified

number of frames have been used as indicated on the film cartridge. However, those extra frames may be lost in processing. When you take important pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge (see page 51) and load a new film.

• If the custom function [CF10] is set to [2], the film is not automatically rewound. See pages 134 and 139.

Step 10

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1 Turn the main/preview

switch to ON, then use the strap clasp’s protrusion to press the mid-roll rewind button.

2 Rewind starts.

When the film is fully rewound, blinks on the LCD panel.

• Before opening the back cover, check that is blinking, and the exposure counter disappears from the LCD panel.

3 Open the back cover and

remove the film.

REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL

If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames, use this function.

Step 11

This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. However, the film speed setting can be changed. If you use a non-DX coded film, set the film speed manually.

How to set

1 Load the non-DX coded film.

Set the mode dial to .

2 Turn the select dial to set

the ISO film speed.

3 After setting the ISO speed, set the mode dial to the

desired mode position other than , and

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• The shutter cannot be released when the mode dial is set to , or .

• is displayed when you set a film speed other than the DX coded

film speed.

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

This camera has a total of five drive modes as shown.

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button

is pressed. See page 40.

Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter

release button is held down. See page 55.

A picture will be taken with a 12-second-delay.

See page 56.

The shutter can be released with the optional remote

control. See page 59.

Pictures can be exposed on the same frame multiple

times. See page 61.

Single-frame

drive mode

Consecutive

shooting

Self-timer mode

Remote control

shooting

Multiple-exposure

shooting

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Consecutive Shooting

Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release button is held down.

1 Press the drive mode button

until appears on the LCD panel.

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• When the focus mode switch is set to (single), the focus is locked for the first frame and used for subsequent consecutive frames.

• When the focus mode switch is set to (continuous), the camera tries to focus on the subject each time the shutter is released; however, the focus may be incomplete for consecutive frames.

• The shutter cannot be released while the built-in flash is being charged.

To enable shutter release before the built-in flash is ready, use custom function number [CF7]. See pages 134 and 138.

2 Shoot consecutive frames.

1. Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject.

2. Press and hold down the shutter release button completely.

3. To stop taking consecutive pictures, take your finger off of the shutter release button.

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Self-Timer Mode

After pressing the shutter release button, the picture will be taken about 12 sec. later. Use the self-timer when you wish to include yourself in the picture.

1 Mount the camera on the

tripod.

• If you use a large tripod, see “MEMO” on page 58.

2 Press the drive mode button

until appears on the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button halfway down to compose and focus on the subject.

When the subject is in focus, lights up in the viewfinder.

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• When using accessories such as the finder cap, remove the Eyecup FM by pulling it sideways (either to the right or left) then pull it towards you.

• Under exposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation in all auto exposure modes. If you intend to move away from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap or use AE lock function (see page 86).

4 Press the shutter release

button completely.

The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed.

Removing the Eyecup FM

Attaching the viewfinder cap

The self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly two seconds before the shutter is released. Also the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds.

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• The audible PCV signal can be turned off. See page 87.

• To stop the self-timer operation after it has been activated, press the

drive mode button again.

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5 Press the drive mode button

after the picture is taken.

The camera is released from selftimer mode ( disappears from the LCD panel) and returns to single-frame drive mode.

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• To cancel the self-timer operation before it is completed, press the drive mode button.

• If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tripod plate between the camera and pan/tilt tripod head, otherwise the pan/tilt tripod head may contact the lens.

Mirror lock-up function

With mirror lock-up, you can prevent camera shake caused by the reflex mirror’s movement. When the shutter release button is pressed, the reflex mirror stays up and the shutter is released about 2 seconds later.

To take a picture with mirror lock-up, follow the procedure below:

1.Set custom function number [CF12] to [2]. See pages 134

and 140.

2.Press the drive mode button until appears on the LCD

panel.

3.Focus on the subject, then fully press the shutter release

button. After the reflex mirror locks up, the picture will be taken 2 seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value immediately before mirror lock-up.

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

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Remote Control Shooting

The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the optional remote control’s shutter release button is pressed.

1 Mount the camera to a tripod.

• If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tripod plate between the camera and pan/tilt tripod head, otherwise the pan/tilt tripod head may contact the lens.

2 Press the drive mode button

until appears on the LCD panel. Confirm that the subject is in focus by pressing the shutter release button halfway down.

• Remote control operation does not activate focusing with the default setting. Use custom function number [CF14] to focus automatically with remote control operation. See pages 134 and 141.

3 Press the shutter release

button on the remote control toward the camera.

The self-timer lamp blinks and the audible PCV signal sounds during remote control shooting.

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

4 When the picture is taken,

the self-timer lamp lights for approx. 2 seconds and will begin to blink slowly.

Press the drive mode button after the picture is taken. The camera is released from remote control shooting mode and returns to singleframe drive mode.

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• The operating distance of the wireless remote control is approx. 5m from in front of the camera.

• Under exposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during remote control shooting in any picture or exposure mode except manual exposure mode. Use the supplied viewfinder cap (see page 57) or AE lock function (see page 86).

• To stop the remote control operation after it has been activated, press the drive button or turn the main/preview switch off.

• If you want the camera to operate immediately (without a 3-second delay) after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control, use custom function number [CF13]. See pages 134 and 140.

• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.

• The remote control does not work while the flash is being charged.

• When the remote control shooting mode is left unused for 5 minutes,

the single-frame drive mode will be automatically set.

• The built-in flash will not be popped up automatically in the remote control shooting mode.

• See page 150 for the remote control specification.

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Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame

Pictures can be exposed on the same frame multiple times. For example, it is possible to take a picture of a dark background then a picture of a bright (or flash-lit) subject on the same frame.

1 Press the drive mode button

until appears on the LCD panel.

The frame number on the LCD panel blinks.

2 Take the first picture.

The frame number and on the LCD panel blink.

Take the second picture.

The frame number stops blinking and the film is advanced to the next frame, then the camera returns into single-frame drive mode.

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

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• To expose the third shot, press the drive mode button after step 2- , then go to step 2- . To expose more shots, always press the drive mode button to let stop blinking in advance of taking the next shot. If you do not press the drive mode button before taking the next shot, that shot will be the last one.

• The multi-exposure shooting mode remains in effect even after the main/preview switch is turned off. To cancel the multi-exposure shooting mode, remove the batteries once and load again. After replacing the batteries, be sure to set the time and date imprinting mode again. See page 28.

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1 Press the auto bracketing

button until and the bar graph appear on the LCD panel.

Exposure with no

compensation

Under exposure Over exposure

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• If the exposure compensation amount is small, the effect will not be noticeable on negative film (especially on negative color print processed by auto-print).

AUTO BRACKETING

When you pressed shutter release button, three consecutive frames will be taken at different exposures. The first frame is exposed with no compensation. The second frame is under exposed and the third frame is over exposed. The bracketing amount can be set to ±0.3, ±0.5 and ±1.0 EV.

2 Turn the select dial while

holding the auto bracketing button to set the exposure bracketing step.

The exposure bracketing step will be fixed when the auto bracketing button is released.

3 Press the shutter release

button halfway down to focus on the subject.

The bar graph is displayed in the viewfinder and the current exposure bracketing step blinks.

4 Hold down the shutter release button.

The three pictures will be taken. The exposure with no compensation for the first frame. For the second frame, it indicates the minus side for under exposure. For the third frame, it indicates the plus side for over exposure. The mode returns to single-frame drive mode automatically after the third picture is taken.

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• When the focus mode switch is set to (single), the focus is locked for the first frame and used for subsequent consecutive frames.

• When the focus mode switch is set to (continuous), the camera tries to focus on the subject each time the shutter is released; however, the focus may be incorrect for consecutive frames.

AUTO BRACKETING

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• If you take a finger off from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, the auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for about 20 seconds and you can take the next picture by pressing the shutter release button again. In this case, auto focusing works for each frame.

• You can combine this function with the built-in flash or external flash (TTL and P-TTL auto only) to change the amount of flash consecutively. Make sure the external flash is fully charged before pressing the shutter release button each time.

• You can change the auto bracketing sequence using the custom function number [CF1]. See pages 134 and 136.

• Auto bracketing is automatically canceled after the third frame is exposed. You can change this setting using the custom function [CF2]. See pages 134 and 137.

• You can combine this function with the consecutive shooting mode. In this case, you can take consecutive auto bracketing shots by pressing the shutter release button continuously.

• You can combine this function with the self-timer mode or the remote control shooting mode. In this case, the camera returns to single-frame drive mode after shooting the third frame.

Taking pictures under exposer or over exposer only

You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under exposure or over exposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation. In this case, the specified exposure compensation value is used for auto bracketing. See page 85.

SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

The camera incorporates the Auto picture mode function. In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of the five picture modes depending on the camera-to-subject distance and image magnification. You can also select your desired picture mode manually. The picture mode has a total of 6 modes as follows. See page 68 to 73 for details of each mode.

Auto picture mode (The proper exposure is automatically selected.)

Standard Program Mode 68

Portrait Program Mode 69

Landscape Program Mode 70

Close-up Program Mode 71

Action Program Mode 72

Night-Scene Program Mode 73

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The built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically in low light and backlight conditions, when is displayed on the LCD panel.

1 Set the mode dial to the

desired picture mode.

2 The selected mode is

displayed in the viewfinder.

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• 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.

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displayed in the viewfinder.

1. Standard Program Mode

To take a basic picture, use the Standard program mode.You simply press the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting.

SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

1 Set the mode dial to .

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2. Portrait Program Mode

This mode is suitable for taking portrait photography.

1 Set the mode dial to .

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displayed in the viewfinder.

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• In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus

against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field.

3. Landscape Program Mode

This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots.

SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displayed in the viewfinder.

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• When a photo of a landscape is taken in this mode, the resulting

photograph will be in focus for the entire landscape, including objects close-up and those in the distance.

1 Set the mode dial to .

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4. Close-up Program Mode

This mode is convenient when taking close-up photos of flowers and so forth.

1 Set the mode dial to .

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displayed in the viewfinder.

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• This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field,

ensuring sharp focus of a close-up subject.

5. Action Program Mode

This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject.

SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displayed in the viewfinder.

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• This mode freezes the action and prevents blurred images. This mode

is especially convenient for active photography. It is also suitable for portraits with blurred background.

• In this mode, the camera focuses on the subject continuously when the

shutter release button is pressed halfway down, and the shutter can be released whenever the subject is in focus or out of focus.

1 Set the mode dial to .

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6. Night-Scene Program Mode

This mode is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background.

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• It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to expose the low light background. The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1/125 to 1 second.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake because of the slow shutter speed in this mode. If the subject is not still, the picture will be blurred.

• Check that the flash is fully charged before shooting.

• The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built-in flash

is not in use.

• If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tripod plate between the camera and pan/tilt tripod head, otherwise the pan/tilt tripod head may contact the lens.

1 Set the mode dial to .

• When the shutter release button is

pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

is also displayed in the

viewfinder.

A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject’s brightness. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject’s brightness. Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects.

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

Effect of shutter speed

The shutter speed determines the film exposure times, or the length of time that the light is allowed to strike the film.

If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred when a slow shutter speed is used. It is possible to enhance the effect of motion, (The movement of a waterfall) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed. Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow the image of a moving subject to be frozen. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake.

Slower shutter speed

Faster shutter speed

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Effect of aperture

The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film.

If the aperture is opened up to increase the amount of light, subjects in front of and behind an in-focus subject will not be focused. That is, the range of focus (depth of field) becomes small. If the aperture is stopped down to reduce the amount of light, the depth of field increases. For instance, if you shoot a person against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front of and behind the person will be blurred, making the person appear to rise out of the landscape. By contrast, stopping down the aperture increases the in-focus range.

Open aperture

Stopped down aperture

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• The depth of field increases when you use a wider angle lens or the subject is farther from the camera. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of its structure.

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed. See page 74 for the effect of shutter speed.

1 Set the mode dial to .

2 Select the desired shutter

speed by turing the select dial.

3 Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

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• 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.

* Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning (as shown). When the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed.

If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode

When the desired aperture is selected, the appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. See page 75 for the effect of aperture.

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

1 Set the mode dial to .

2 Select the desired aperture

by turning the select dial.

3 Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

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• 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.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning (as shown). When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture (larger number), if available; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture (smaller number), if available. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

Using the Metered Manual Mode

The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under exposed (darker) or over exposed (brighter) photographs.

1 Set the mode dial to .

2 The bar graph appears in

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

3 Turn the select dial to

change the shutter speed.

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4 Turn the select dial to

change the aperture value while holding down the AV button .

5 Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

If the dot is in the center of the bar, it indicates correct exposure.

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• 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.

About the bar graph

If the dots are on the minus side of the bar graph, it indicates under exposure. If they are in the plus side, it indicates over exposure. If the exposure setting exceeds ± 2 EV, or blinks.

+1 EV over exposure

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

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• The AE lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode.

• When using negative color film, the finished print is not greatly affected

by a certain amount of over- or under-exposure. This is because color negative film has wide latitude. If you use positive (slide) film, which has narrow latitude, you need to adjust the aperture and shutter speed to intentionally over- or under-expose the shot.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. It means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed and aperture are adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

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Slow-Speed-Sync Mode

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a low light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background.

With the Night-scene program mode

1. Set the the mode dial to .

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.

2. The built-in flash pops up automatically.

3. Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged.

With the Metered Manual Mode

1. Press the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash.

2. Set the exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode.

3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/125 of

second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure

on the LCD panel.

4. Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged.

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• The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the shutter-priority AE

mode set. Confirm that the exposure warning is not appearing in the viewfinder.

• In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is recommended to

prevent camera shake.

1 With the Metered Manual

Mode, turn the select dial to change the shutter speed until appears on the LCD panel.

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• When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional “Cable Switch CS-205” after opening the release socket cap.

• Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at ambient temperatures.

• With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as long as the optional remote control’s shutter release button held down.

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down.

USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE

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1 While holding down the AV

button, turn the select dial to set the desired compensation value on the LCD panel.

2 Confirm the compensation

value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel.

appears in the viewfinder and

on the LCD panel.

The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately over exposure (brighten) or under exposure (darken) a subject, or compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera’s built-in exposure meter. The exposure compensation range is -3 EV to +3 EV in 0.5 EV steps.

ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

About the bar graph

If the dots are on the minus side of the bar graph, it indicates under exposure. If they are in the plus side, it indicates over exposure. Moving one dot on the bar graph indicates 0.5 step (0.5 EV).

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• Exposure compensation does not work in the metered manual mode and bulb exposure mode.

• The exposure compensation cannot be canceled even if the power is turned OFF or any other exposure mode is set.

• The bar graph can indicate -2 EV to +2 EV. If you set a value outside this range, blinks on either end of the bar.

+2 stop EV: Top of bar graph

-2 stop EV: bottom of bar graph

*In increments of 0.5 stop EV

1 Press the AE lock button

The measured exposure level is locked for 20 seconds. To cancel the AE lock, press the AE lock button again.

is displayed in the

viewfinder.

AE LOCK FUNCTION

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• The measured exposure level remains locked as long as the AE lock button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway (even after 20 seconds).

• With the custom function number [CF4], you can select the function of the AE lock button between auto focusing and auto exposure metering. See page 137.

• When the AE lock button is pressed, audible PCV signal is heard. This audible PCV signal can be turned off. See page 87.

• The auto pop-up built-in flash function does not work while the AE lock is in use.( goes off of the LCD panel).

•

AE lock does not work in the metered manual mode and bulb exposure mode.

• If a zoom lens whose maximum apperture varies depending on the focal length, the combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is working. However, the exposure value does not vary, therefore, a picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.

You can lock the exposure setting before you take the picture. If the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the proper exposure setting. Then lock the exposure setting and recompose to take a picture.

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1 Set the mode dial to .

2 Turn the select dial to

display or on the LCD panel.

appears on the LCD panel

when is selected.

TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL

You can change the audible PCV signal on or off when the selftimer, remote control, AE lock function is in use or when the subject is in-focus.

Set the mode dial to the position other than

, and

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• The shutter cannot be released when the mode dial is set to

1 Set the metering mode

switch to .

SWITCHING THE METERING MODE

Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted metering, or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera. Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode switch.

Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering

This mode automatically measures light in 16 different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and backlight conditions. (Even backlit subjects do not become dark.)

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When multi-segment metering, the scene in the viewfinder is metered by 16 different zones as shown in the illustration.

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• When a lens other than an FA J, FA, F or A lens is attached, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode. (This type of lens can only be used when custom function number [CF17] is set to [2]. See pages 134 and

142.)

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Using Center-Weighted Metering

This mode does not automatically compensate for back lighted or spotlighted scenes like the multi (16)-segment metering mode. Creative exposure control is decided by the user.

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• The metering pattern in the illustration shows that the upper part of the pattern (in the center of the viewfinder) has more sensitivity to light than the lowest part. This metering mode does not compensate for backlit subjects.

1 Set the metering mode

switch to .

Using Spot Metering

This mode measures light only in the small area in the center of the viewfinder.You can use AE lock (see page 86) to lock the spot metering exposure and recompose to take the picture.

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• With spot metering, the exposure is weighted on the small area at the center, as shown in the illustration.

1 Set the metering mode

switch to .

SWITCHING THE METERING MODE

Spot metering zone

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The autofocus mode (AF.S/AF.C), manual focus mode, and focus point modes are explained here.

There are three main focusing methods.

1.Autofocus

The camera focuses automatically. There are two AF modes. While you press the shutter release button halway:

• AF Single (AF.S) mode locks the focus, and

• AF Continuous (AF.C) mode adjusts the focus continuously.

See pages 92 and 93 for details.

2.Manual focusing

You can adjust the focus manually.

3.Selecting the focus point

You can select the desired focus point in the viewfinder or fix the focus point in the center position. See pages 96 and 97.

ABOUT FOCUSING

3 When the subject is in

focus, the focus indicator

lights up in the viewfinder, and the audible PCV signal beeps.

ABOUT FOCUSING

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• While the focus indicator is lit, the focus will be locked (focus lock). If you want to focus on another subject, take your finger off from the shutter release button once to release the focus lock.

• If the focus indicator blinks, it indicates that focus has not been achieved. In the AF Single mode (AF.S), you cannot take a picture while the subject is out of focus. If the subject is too close to the camera, move back and take the picture. If the camera still has difficulty focusing (see page 101), the subject focus manually (see page 94).

1 Set the focus mode switch

2 Frame the subject, then

press the shutter release button halfway down.

Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S)

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1 Set the focus mode switch

2 Frame the subject, then

press the shutter release button halfway down.

3 When the subject is in

focus, the focus indicator

lights up in the viewfinder, and the audible PCV signal beeps.

Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C)

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• In the AF Continuous (AF.C) mode, the camera switches to the predictive AF mode automatically when a moving subject is detected. It then focuses the subject continuously.

• In the AF Continuous (AF.C) mode, the shutter can be released even when the subject is out of focus.

1 Set the focus mode switch

to .

2 Frame the subject, then turn

the focusing ring to the right or the left until the subject is in focus.

3 When the subject comes

into focus, the focus indicator lights up and the audible PCV signal beeps.

ABOUT FOCUSING

Manual Focusing

When you focus manually, you can either check with the focus indicator or the viewfinder’s matte field to adjust focus.

Using the focus indicator

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1 Set the focus mode switch

to .

Frame the subject, then turn the focusing ring to the right or the left until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder.

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• The audible PCV signal can be turned off. See page 87.

• If the subject is difficult to focus (see page 101) and the focus indicator

keeps blinking, use the viewfinder's matte field as described

below.

Using the viewfinder’s matte field

1 Set the focus point mode

switch to .

2 Look through the viewfinder

and check where you want to focus.

3 Use the four-way controller

to select the

desired focus point.

The selected focus point is superimposed in red in the viewfinder. If you have trouble seeing the superimposed focus point because of the backlit or other conditions, check it on the LCD panel.

ABOUT FOCUSING

Selecting the Focus Point

There are 11 focus points in the viewfinder. If the focus point mode switch is set to automatic (see page 44) and the camera does not select the desired focus point, you can select the desired focus point manually.

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• To cancel the selected focus point, set the focus point mode switch to .

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1 Set the focus point mode

switch to

2 The subject in the center of

the viewfinder which is superimposed in red is in focus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.

Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the Viewfinder

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• To cancel the selected focus point, set the focus point mode switch to .

1 Set the focus mode switch

to .

2 Frame the subject. If the

subject you wish to focus on is not on any of the focus points, you can use focus lock.

The figure to the right shows the person is not focused and the background is focused instead.

ABOUT FOCUSING

Using the Focus Lock

If the subject is not covered by any of the focus points, the camera cannot automatically focus the subject. In this situation, you can aim the focus point on the subject, use focus lock, then recompose the picture.

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