Pentax MZ-60 Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

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.

1.When a lens, which does not have autofocus function is

attached.

2.When an F or FA lens is attached with the aper ture ring set

other than the A position.

3.When any accessory mentioned on page 101 is used

between the camera and an F or FA lens.

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.

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

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

• Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may hurt them. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants.

• 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.

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 blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.

• 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE . . . . . . . . .3

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES

. .14

HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL . . . . . . . .16

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17

Step 1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . . .18

Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• BATTERY LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• LOW BATTERY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 3.TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 4. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . .24

Step 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Step 8.

OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

.32

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 33

Step 1. SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . .34

Step 2. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . . . . . .35

Step 3. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . .36

Step 4. SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF . . . . .37

Step 5. USING THE ZOOM LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Step 7.TAKING A PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Step 8. UNLOADING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Step 9. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . . . .43

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 45

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . .47

SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . .50

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

SETTING THE ONE OF 6 PICTURE MODES . . . .53

1. STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . .54

2. PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . .55

3. LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . .56

4. CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . .57

5. ACTION PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .58

6. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . .59

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . .60

EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60

TABLE OF CONTENTS

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . .62

1. APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . .62

2. SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3. METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

4. SLOW-SPEED-SYNC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5. BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . .70

AE LOCK FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . .74

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .75

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

AUTO POP UP FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . .76

SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES . .77

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .78

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . .78

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE

MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . .80

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

FLASH-OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR . . . . . . . . .83

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN

FLASH IS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . .85

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE

BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS . .92 USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND THE

EXTERNAL FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .94

TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH . . .94 MULTI-BURST FLASH WITH THE PENTAX

DEDICATED FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH . . . . . . . . .95

OTHERS 97

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

STANDARD PROGRAM MODE / NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE

CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

Select dial

Main switch

AV button

Shutter release button

Built-in flash

Focus mode switch

Lens information contacts

AF coupler

Strap lug

Back cover

Battery chamber cover

Battery cover screw

Tripod socket

Back cover release lever

Film information window

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Mirror

Drive mode button

Flash mode button

Exposure mode button

Date mode button

Hot shoe LCD panel

AE lock button

Flash pop up button

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS

: Flash status information (p. 80, 83, 84) : Flash-off information (p. 83) : Red-eye reduction flash

indication (p. 77)

: Automatic flash

information (p. 35, 77)

: Manual-set film speed

(p. 75) : Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion

warning (p.22) : Consecutive shooting

(p. 47)

: Date mode (p. 26) : Exposure mode/

AV,TV select pointer (p. 53, 62, 64) : Self-timer

(p. 48)

: 2 seconds self-timer : Aperture value : Auto bracket exposure

(p. 50) : Film status information

(p. 31, 42) : Exposure counter

(p. 31, 42) : Date/time

All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.

LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display)

When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60°C, it may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it should return to normal.

: AF frame (p. 40)

: Flash status information

(p. 53, 76, 80)

: AE lock (p. 71)

: Focus indicator (p. 41) : Over exposure (p. 67) : Correct exposure (p. 67)

: Under exposure(p. 67)

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

1 Loading the batteries

Open the battery cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries.

See page 19.

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 24.

3 Attaching the lens

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

See page 28.

4 Set the lens aperture ring to

position

This camera does not work other than position. See page 34.

5 Turn the power switch ON.

Depress the main switch button.

See page 23.

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

6 Set the exposure mode to

Standard program mode.

Move the select lever to set the pointer to while depressing the exposure mode button.

See page 34.

7 Loading the film.

See page 30.

8 Set to the Autofocus

Set the focus mode switch to

in down position.

See page 37.

9 Compose the subject by

turning the zoom ring.

See page 38.

10 Adjust the focus and take

a picture.

Frame the subject in the focus frame and depress the shutter release button. Auto flash pops up automatically if it necessary.See page 40.

Notes: *1. As an F/FA 85mm f/2.8 Soft lenses and FA 28mm f/2.8 soft lens do

not have the position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be

released. *2. Manual focus with aid of the in-focus indicator (FI) in the viewfinder. *3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *4. Only works when the picture mode is selected.

Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual Auto-popup built-in flash mode *4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash

Function Lens FA lens F lens

[Mount type] [KAF2] *1 [KAF] *1 Autofocus (Lens only) Manual focus (with FI) *2

(with Matte field)

*3 *3

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH V ARIOUS LENSES

✍

MEMO

• KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera.

The camera will not operate when a lens with following condition.

1.When a lens, which does not have autofocus function is

attached.

2.When an F or FA lens is attached with aper ture ring set

other than the position.

3.The accessory for close-up photography is attached.

This manual is organized into the following sections.

Basic Operation (Preparation)

—>Page 17

Basic Operation ( Shooting )

—>Page 33

Advanced Operations

—>Page 45

Other information

—>Page 97

HO W TO USE THIS OPERA TING MANU AL

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

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

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

Step 1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . .18

Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 4. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . .24

Step 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Step 8. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug from underneath, and then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

✍

MEMO

• The strap has pockets that can store the viewfinder cap, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.

Step 1

2 Follow the same procedure to attach the other end

of the strap to the other strap lug.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

1 Open the battery chamber

cover by turning it to counterclockwise with a coin, etc. as shown in the illustration.

2 Load two 3V lithium

batteries (CR2) or equivalent into the battery chamber with positive (+) contacts of the batteries pointing up as shown in the illustration.

3 Push in the battery chamber

cover firmly and use a coin to turn the cover clockwise to lock securely.

4 If the batteries are removed,

date indicates [-----] that no data will be imprinted. See page 24 for adjusting the date and time.

LO ADING THE BA TTERIES

Step 2

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MEMO

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

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MEMO

• Be sure to use two Lithium batteries CR2 or equivalents.

• Both the camera function and the data imprinting function to keep

constant track of time use the batteries.

• The optional "AA-Batter y Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries.

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

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

• When the batter ies were replaced, date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will take effect.

All other settings will remain unchanged

Self-timer Drive mode

Single frame

Red-Eye-Reduction flash

Off

Auto pop up flash

LOADING THE BA TTERIES

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

✍

MEMO

• CR2 batter ies were used under Pentax testing conditions.

• Actual batter y life and performance may vary drastically depending on

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

• Batter y performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it will recover in normal temperature.

Battery Life(using 24-exposure film rolls at 20°C/68°F)

General existing light photography Approx. 120 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Approx. 20 rolls Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 12 rolls

Battery Life(using 24-exposure film rolls at -10°C/14°F)

General existing light photography Approx. 30 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Approx. 15 rolls Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 5 rolls

Low Battery Warning

When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the batter y symbol

appears on the LCD panel to warn you. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

LOADING THE BA TTERIES

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MEMO

• See page 19 for loading the batteries.

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

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

• When the low batter y warning starts blinking, the shutter cannot be

released and no indication in the viewfinder.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

TURNING ON THE POWER

1 Turn the power ON.

Push the main switch button to turn ON.

2 Turn the power OFF.

Push the main switch button again to turn OFF.

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MEMO

• Be sure to tur n the main switch OFF to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used.

• If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the power is tuned OFF automatically.

Step 3

1 Turn the power ON and

depress the [DATE] button to display date mode on the LCD panel.

2 Keep depressing 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 depressed, the blinking digits change in the following order: Year-MonthDay-Hour-Minute-: . Select the desired digits.

4 Move the Select dial to right

or left to change the digits that you wish to change the blinking digits.

ADJUSTING THE DA TE AND TIME

Step 4

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

The digits increase by one each time the select dial is moved to right and the digits decreased by it’s moved to left. Holding the select dial for about one second will change the digits rapidly.

5 After the data has been changed, depress the

[DATE] button each time until blinking stops.

6 Depress the [DATE] button to select your date

mode that you wish to imprint on your pictures.

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MEMO

Depress the [DATE] button in synchronize with a time signal to set the second to zero while ( : ) is blinking.

Operational precautions

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

• Use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 – 5000.

• If high-speed film with an ISO rating of1000 or faster is used, the

imprinted characters may blur.

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

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

1 At each depress of the

[DATE] button, the display on the LCD panel changes as follows.

2 While the date mode is

displayed, at each depress of the [DATE] button as shown in the illustration, the date mode on the LCD panel of the data changes as indicated in the chart.

IMPRINTING THE DA TE

Step 5

The DATE model records date information on your pictures clearly on each frame that you expose.

Selecting the date mode

Tv/Av

Date mode

Tv/Av

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

✍

MEMO

• [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month".

• Year 2000 will imprint " 00 " on pictures.

• [ -- -- -- ] indicates that no data will be impr inted.

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

picture where the data is imprinting, the data may be difficult to read. When composing your picture, try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner.

• The data operates on power for the 6V lithium battery camera. If the camera batteries were removed or replaced, data setting will be initialized to "[ -- -- -- ] no data imprinted ", need to adjust the date and time.

(Year Month Day)

(Day Hour Minute)

(No data imprinted)

(Month Day Year)

(Day Month Year)

1 Remove the body mount cap

 and rear lens cap .

2 Align the red dots on the

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

3 To remove the front lens

cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow.

4 To remove the lens, holds

down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.

A TT A CHING THE LENS

Step 6

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

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MEMO

• The body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available.

• After mounting the lens, tr y to tur n the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place.

• The camera body and lens mount incor porate lens information contacts and an AF coupler.Dir t, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft, 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 To open the back cover,

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

2 Place the film cartridg e in

the film chamber as shown in the illustration.

3 Pull the film leader out far

enough to reach the take-up spool.

✍

MEMO Remove the protective card

• Before loading film for the first time after purchase, open the back cover and remove the protective card.

• Be careful not to touch the shutter curtains with protective card.

• 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.

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

FILM LOADING

Step 7

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

4 Align the film leader with

film leader end mark  as shown as illustrated.

5 Close the back cover and

turn the main switch ON.

The film will be advanced to first frame automatically and the exposure counter 1 and film status information appear on the LCD panel when film is loaded properly.

Note

• 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 75.

✍

MEMO Incorrect film loading

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

OPERA TING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions.Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system.

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

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MEMO

• To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently.

• Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress 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.Depressing the shutter release button halfway down keeps the LCD indicator on.

Not

pressed

Pressed halfway

down

(first position)

Step 8

Pressed fully

down

(

second position

)

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

Step 1. SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . .34

Step 2. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . . . . .35

Step 3. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . .36

Step 4. SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF . . . .37

Step 5. USING THE ZOOM LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Step 7. TAKING A PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Step 8. UNLOADING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Step 9. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . . .43

For quick and easy shooting, set your camera for Standard program mode, autofocus, auto flash and single frame drive mode. This standard program mode allows you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button.The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting.

SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

1 Set the lens aperture ring to

the position.

To set the lens aperture ring to the position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.

2 Set the pointer mark to

by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed (TV) and aperture value (AV) are displayed on the LCD panel.

✍

MEMO

• The shutter cannot be released when an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set to other than position.

Step 1

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH

1 Depress the flash mode

button until appears on the LCD panel.

2 In this mode, the built-in

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

✍

MEMO

• The Built-in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into the camera body after use.

• The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even though it has been in the up position. See page 76 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 2

SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE

Depress the drive mode button until single frame appears on the LCD panel.

✍

MEMO

The drive mode can also set to consecutive-frame mode , self-timer

, 2 seconds self- timer or auto bracket shooting mode .

Step 3

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

✍

MEMO

• The picture cannot be taken unless focus is achieved.The focus will remain locked as long as shutter release button is held in halfway down.

• See page 72 for manual focusing.

SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF

Set the focus mode switch to

in the down position.

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

Step 4

✍

MEMO

• 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

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 5

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

HOLDING THE CAMERA

✍

MEMO

• To reduce camera shake, suppor t 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 suppor ting the

camera and lens as shown in the illustrations.

• While taking a picture, gently depress 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 6

1 Confirm that the focus mode

switch has been set to and the lens aperture ring has been set to , and select the data mode to imprint or not.

2 Look through the viewfinder

and frame the subject with the autofocus frame .

When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the lens adjust focus automatically.

3 Confirm that the shutter

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

TAKING A PICTURE

Step 7

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

✍

MEMO

• The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus.

• Depress the shutter release button halfway down.While lights on,

the camera-to-subject distance is fixed (Focus lock). To refocus on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button.

• When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject, and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject.

The focus indicator blinks when the camera is not able to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons.

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

2.The subject is difficult to autofocus.See "HARD-TO-

AUTOFOCUS" subject on page 74.

4 When the subject is in focus,

the focus indicator in the viewfinder lights up.

5 Take a picture.

Gently depress 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.

✍

MEMO

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

• A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 20 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 43.

Step 8

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

1 Set the main switch to the

ON position, Depressing the Drive mode button for over 2seconds, Film status information will appear on the LCD.

2 Holding the drive mode

button and depress the shutter release button to start rewinding.When the film is fully rewound, blinks on the LCD panel.

• The film will be rewound, Film status information on the LCD panel blinks and counts the frame numbers in reverse.

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

REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL

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

Step 9

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

SETTING THE ONE OF 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

1. STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

2. PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

3. LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

4. CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

5. ACTION PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

6. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . .60

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

1. APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

2. SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3. METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

4. SLOW-SPEED-SYNC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5. BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

AE LOCK FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

AUTO POP UP FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES . . . . . . . . .77

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE . . . . . . .79

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

FLASH-OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED . .84

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . .85

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH

. . .88

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS . . . . . . . . . . .92

USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND THE EXTERNAL FLASH

. .93

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

MULTI-BURST FLASH WITH THE PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH

. .94

CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

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

Single-Frame

Drive Mode

Consecutive-Frame

Drive Mode

Self-timer Mode

2 Seconds

self-timer Mode

Auto Bracket

Exposure Mode

Auto Bracket

Exposure Mode

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed.

Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down the shutter release button. See page 47.

A picture will be taken with a 12-second-delay. See page 48.

The reflex mirror locks up to prevent camera shake and the shutter is released about 2 seconds later. Use with the Bulb timer exposure. See page 48.

3 pictures will be taken with exposure compensation ±0, -1/2, +1/2EV.

See page 50 for more details.

3 pictures will be taken with exposure compensation ±0, -1, +1EV.

See page 50 for more details.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

Consecutive-Frame Drive Mode

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

Setting the consecutive frame drive mode. Depress the drive mode button until appears on the LCD panel.

1.Depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject.

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

3.Take you finger off from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures.

✍

MEMO

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

• Depress the dr ive mode button to another setting to cancel the

consecutive-frame drive mode.

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Self-timer Mode

The self-timer mode delays the shutter release, and is useful for taking group shots that include the photographer or when you wish to prevent camera shake for slow speed exposure as closeup or night- scene pictures.The shutter will be released about 2 seconds or 12 seconds after the shutter release button is depressed fully.

1 Mount the camera on the

tripod.

2 Depress the drive mode

button until or appears on the LCD panel.

3 Focus on the subject first using the autofocus

frame and by depressing the shutter release button halfway down.

✍

MEMO Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece

• Underexposure may occur if light enters

the viewfinder during self-timer operation. If you intend to move away from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap as shown in the illustration.

• When using accessories such as the

finder cap, remove the Eyecup FK as illustrated.The Eyecup FK comes from the factory fitted to the camera's viewfinder accessory grooves.

✍

MEMO

• Use of tr ipod is recommended.

• To cancel the self-timer operation after it has been activated, depress

the drive mode button to disappear from the LCD panel.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

4 Depress the shutter release

button fully to start the selftimer.

When the self-timer is in operation, the self-timer lamp blinks and the rate increases for the last two seconds.

✍

MEMO

• When the 2 seconds self-timer is used, depress the shutter release

button to start, lock-up the reflex mirror to prevent camera shake and shutter will be released about 2 seconds later.

Auto Bracket Exposure Mode

When you depressed shutter release button, three consecutive frames will be taken at the different exposure times. 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 ±1/2 EV or ±1 EV.

1 Depress the drive mode

button until or appears on the LCD panel.

Exposure with no

compensation

Under exposure Over exposure

✍

MEMO

• If the exposure compensation amount is small, the effect will not be noticeable with print film.

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

2 Focus on the subject by depressing the shutter

button halfway down.

The focus is locked at the first picture and remains locked until three pictures are taken.

3 Take three consecutive pictures, depress and hold

down the shutter release button.

✍

MEMO

• If you take a finger off from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, the auto bracketing mode will remain effective for about 20 seconds. After that, the auto bracketing exposure for the first bracketed frame will take effect.

• Auto bracket does not work in the Bulb timer Mode.

• Only the amount of light of the flash can be changed continuously by

using the auto bracketing mode following completion of charging of the built-in flash or external flash unit (TTL and P-TTL Auto only).However, in case of an external flash unit, if three consecutive frames are taken while depressing the shutter button, the second and third frame may be taken prior to completion of charging. Always make sure to check completion of charging for each time.

How to cancel

Auto bracket can be canceled if the power is turned OFF or any other drive mode is set.

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

You can select your desired Picture mode by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.The picture mode has a total 6 modes as follows.See details for each mode on page 54 to 59.

Standard program Mode 54

Portrait Program Mode 55

Landscape Program Mode 56

Close-up Program Mode 57

Action Program Mode 58

Night-scene Program Mode 59

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

Exposure Warning

• If the subject is too bright or

too dark, the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the shutter speed and aperture on the LCD panel would blink rapidly as a warning.

• If the subject is in low light and backlight condition, the flash

recommended indicator blinks slowly. See page 85.

1 Set the lens aperture ring to

2 Set the pointer mark to

the desired exposure mode symbols by moving the select dial to left or right while depressing the exposure mode button.

Setting the one of 6 picture modes

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel.

1. Standard program Mode

For easy picture taking, use this Standard program Mode.You simply depress the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting.

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

2. Portrait Program Mode

This mode is suitable for taking portrait photography.

Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel.

✍

MEMO

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 6 PICTURE MODES

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel.

✍

MEMO

When a landscape photograph is taken in this mode, the resulting photograph will be in focus for entire landscape, including objects closeup and these in the distance.

Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

4. Close-up Program Mode

This mode is convenient when taking close-up photos of flower and so forth. This mode favors smaller aper tures to maximize the depth of field, ensuring sharp focus of a close-up subject.

Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel.

5. Action Program Mode

This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject and prevents blurred images. This mode is especially convenient for active photography. It is also suitable for portraits with blurred background.

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel.

✍

MEMO

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

shutter release button is depressed half way down, and the shutter can be released whenever the subject is in focus or out of focus.

• If the subject is moving too fast, the shutter may not be released.

Predictive Autofocus Mode

When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject, and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject.

Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

6. Night-scene Program Mode

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

Press the flash pop up button to activate the flash if auto pop up flash is not selected.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel.

✍

MEMO

It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slowspeed to expose the low light background.The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1/100 to 1 second.

• Use of a tr ipod is recommended.

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

is not in use.

• This camera does not have a socket for cable release and cable switch,

use 2 seconds self-timer to prevent camera shake.

Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

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

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

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 water, 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

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 aper ture 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 appears to rise out of the landscape. By contrast, stopping down the aperture increases the in-focus range.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

open aperture

stopped down aperture

1. Aperture-Priority AE Mode

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

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

1 Set the lens aperture ring to

2 Set the pointer mark to

by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

3 Select the desired aperture

by moving the select dial.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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• When the power is on, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed on the LCD panel would blink slowly as a warning as shown.When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if available; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available.When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both shutter speed and aperture blink rapidly, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aper ture is adjusted. Select a darker subject if it is too bright, or use a flash if it is too dark.

4 Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value on the LCD panel.

2. 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 fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed.

1 Set the lens aperture ring to

2 Set the pointer mark to

by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

3 Select the desired shutter

speed by moving the select dial.

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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• When the power is on, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel.

* Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the selected aperture value on the LCD panel would blink slowly 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 selected aperture value stops blinking rapidly, 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. Select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

4 Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value on the LCD panel.

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

3. 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 or over exposed photographs.

1 Set the lens aperture ring to

2 Set the pointer mark to

by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

3 Move the select dial to

change the shutter speed.

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4 Move the select dial to

change the aperture value while holding the AV button.

5 Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value on the LCD panel.

6 in the center indicates

the correct exposure.

indicates over

exposure.

indicates under

exposure.

When under or over exposure is set beyond + 1 or - 1 step (1EV), or indicator will light. When under or over exposure is set less than + 1 or - 1 step (1EV), or indicator will light.

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

✍

MEMO

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

Exposure Warning

If both blink in the viewfinder and both shutter speed and aperture value blink on the LCD panel, it means that the exposure is out of metering range.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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4. Slow-Speed-Sync Mode

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly 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 lens aperture ring to .

2. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

3.The built-in flash pops up automatically.

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

With the Metered Manual Mode

1. Depress 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 1/100 of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure on the LCD panel.

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

✍

MEMO

• The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Prior ity 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 In the Metered Manual

Mode, move the select dial to change the shutter speed to desired slower shutter speed appears on the LCD panel.

2 When using this mode, use

a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and gently depress the shutter release button.

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MEMO

• The shutter remains open for selected shutter speed.

• indicators will not light in this Bulb timer mode.

• This camera does not have a socket for cable release and cable switch,

use this mode with 2 seconds self-timer to release the shutter to prevent camera shake.

5. Bulb Timer Exposure Mode

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks.The shutter speed can be set from 45seconds to 32minutes as follows. 45sec, 1min., 1.4min., 2min., 2.8min., 4min.,5.6min., 8min., 11min., 16min., 22min., 32min.

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

1 Position the area to be

measured in the viewfinder metering area and press the AE lock button . To cancel the AE lock, press the AE lock button again.

2 is displayed in the

viewfinder. The measured exposure level is locked for 20 seconds.

AE LOCK FUNCTION

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MEMO

•

If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock button is released.

•

The auto-popup built-in flash function does not work while the AE lock is in use.

•

AE lock does not work in the Metered Manual Mode and Bulb timer Mode.

The AE Lock function enables an exposure level lock before picture is taken. If the subject is too small for a proper exposure setting to be obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the proper exposure setting.Then lock the exposure setting and recompose shot before taking a picture.

To use the AE Lock:

Recompose the image in the viewfinder and take the picture.

1 Set the focus mode switch

to .

2 Frame the subject, then turn

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

3 When the subject comes

into focus, the focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder.

MANUAL FOCUSING

When you adjust focus manually, you can either look at the focus indicator in the viewfinder or the viewfinder matte field to check if the subject is in focus.

How to focus with aid of the in-focus indicator

Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture.

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Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture.

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MEMO

When the special effect filter or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo Adapter is used, the auto focusing and manual focusing with the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder will not work. Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with aid of the matte field.

1 Set the focus mode switch

to .

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

How to focus with aid of the matte field

When the autofocus mode or the focus indicator in the viewfinder cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. The focus indicator blinks because the subject is difficult to autofocus.See page 74.

HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS

The autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect. Depending on the brightness, contrast, shape, and size of your subject, the autofocus system may not operate. In such a case, set the focus mode switch to and use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder (see page 73). Subjects, which may fool the autofocus system, include: a)Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the

autofocus frame .

b)Subjects which don't reflect much light in the autofocus

frame . c)Subjects that are moving too fast. d)Multiple subjects in the foreground and background of the

autofocus frame . e)Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight

or with extremely bright backgrounds.

MANUAL FOCUSING

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. Move the select dial until blinking appears on the LCD panel while depressing the exposure mode button.

will stop blinking and stays on when you take a finger off from the exposure mode button.

2 Move the select dial to set

ISO film speed displayed on the LCD panel.

3 After ISO film speed is set, move the select dial to

set your desired exposure mode while depressing the exposure mode button.

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MEMO

• To change the ISO film speed, move the select dial to left for a smaller number (Slower film speed), or right for a larger number (Faster film speed).

• The shutter cannot be released when ISO film speed is displayed on LCD panel.

• will display when DX coded film speed is set other than DX coded film speed in used.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANU ALLY

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

1 Depress the flash mode

button until appears on the LCD panel.

2 Depress the shutter release

button halfway down, and the built-in flash automatically pops up when the flash is required.

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MEMO

• The built-in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into the camera body after use.

• The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even though it has been in the up position.

• Do not use the 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.

• When using an inappropriate F or FA lens, will blink rapidly in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 88.

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

• The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged.

Auto-popup flash function

In this mode, the built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically in low light and backlight condition.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

Selecting the various built-in flash modes

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MEMO

• The auto-popup flash mode can only be set when one of 6 picture modes is selected.

• The built-in flash pops up automatically when is displayed on the LCD panel. However, it discharges only when required. (Automatic flash function)

• or can only be set when one of 6 picture modes is selected.

• The auto-popup function of the built-in flash does not work when the

AE lock function is in use.

• The automatic flash function can also be used with the external flash.

• Even if is displayed on the LCD panel, the built-in flash does not

pop up automatically when the external flash has been mounted either with the power off or the external flash is not yet fully charged.

• If the red-eye reduction is used while the AF360 FGZ, etc. is set as a slave unit, the pre-flash will trigger the slave unit to discharge. Do not use red-eye reduction with slave unit.

Auto-popup Auto-popup

Red-eye reduction

Manual-popup

+ Red eye reduction (See page 78, 80)

Manual-popup (See page 80)

Flash off

(See page 83)

At each depress of the flash mode button, the flash mode on the LCD panel changes as shown in the chart.

USING BUILT-IN FLASH

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION

This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon utilizing pre-flash.In this mode, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released which reduces the diameter of the pupil of the eye. Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are smaller, which in turn reduces the red-eye effect.

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON

Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject eyes to turn out reddish in the print.This phenomenon, commonly known as "Red-Eye", is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of your subject eye.It can be reduced by taking a picture in a brighter light condition or by shooting with a wider-angle lens at a closer distance, or by employing the red-eye reduction flash feature. When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE

As a rule of thumb the distance for using the built-in flash (which varies with the lens used) is within about four meters (using ISO 400 film).

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MEMO

• The flash effective range does not come closer than 0.7m (2.6ft), even if the lens aperture is so small. When a subject is shot at a distance less than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be obtained, and you will see vignetting in the picture corners.

• Note the built-in flash pops up even when the subject is far away or beyond the maximum flash effective range. See page 86 for the flash effective range.

1 Push the flash pop-up

button to activate the flash.

will disappear on the LCD

panel.

2 appears in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the flash is fully charged.

3 Depress the shutter release

button fully, and the flash unit discharges.

4 After using the Built-in

flash, push down the flash head to lock it in the closed position.

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

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MEMO

• The built-in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button is depressed with the flash mode is set to .

• This mode can be used with the red-eye reduction together.

• When the flash pop up button is depressed, is disappeared from

the LCD pane if auto flash mode was set, and the flash is always discharged even if the subject is not required flash light.

• The shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged.

• Do not use a lens hood with the built-in flash as it may obstruct the

path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners.

• With the built-in flash popped up, an external flash cannot be attached to the hot shoe. If you would like to use an external flash together with the built-in flash, see the flash connections on page 93.

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING

In daylight conditions, when a portrait picture is taken with a person's face cast in shadow, discharging the flash will eliminate the shadow.

1.Depress the flash pop up button. ( )

2.Confirm either the built-in or the external flash is fully charged.

If the background is too bright, it may be over exposed.

3.Take a picture.

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MEMO

When taking a daylight-sync photograph with displayed on the LCD panel, the flash may not discharge.

Using other type of a flash

Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit.

Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH

FLASH-OFF MODE

Use this mode if you don’t want the built-in flash to pop-up automatically. The flash will not pop-up automatically even when it is dark or when the flash is required.

Depress the Flash mode button until appears on the LCD panel.

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MEMO

• The flash does not discharge even if the built-in flash is in the pop-up position.

• The Built-in flash does not pop up automatically or by pushing the Flash pop up button manually.

• In the flash off mode, the external flash will not discharge either.

FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR

The flash recommended indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink slowly to warn and recommend you to use flash when you attempt to take a picture in low light and backlight condition.

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MEMO

In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Metered-Manual Mode, the flash recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in a backlight condition.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED

When using an inappropriate F or FA lens, will blink rapidly in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.

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MEMO

• See page 88 for more details on compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-in flash.

• Taking a picture while this warning is appeared may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of the picture.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

1.When using one of 6 Picture Modes

• The camera automatically chooses an optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness, allowing you to take a flash photograph with ease.

• The shutter speed automatically changes to approximately 1/100 sec. or to a slower speed, which does not cause camera shake.The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens fitted to the camera.The slowest shutter speed in the Night-scene Program Mode is 1 seconds.When the Action program mode is used, the shutter speed is fixed to 1/100 of second.

2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode

• When taking a fast moving subject, you can increase a subject blur effect.The shutter speed can be set slower than 1/100 of second.

• In this mode, the aperture automatically changes according to the ambient brightness, making a flash photograph easily.

3.Aperture-Priority AE mode

• In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness.The shutter speed changes in range of 1/100 sec. to a slower shutter speed that does not cause camera shake.The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.The shutter speed of 1/100 sec. is set automatically with a Pentax A lens.

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH

4.Metered Manual Mode

• When using the built-in flash in the Metered Manual Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed slower than 1/100 can be set. In this mode, the exposure of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject.

1. Calculating the flash effective range according to the camerato-subject distance.

Maximum flash distance = Guide Number ÷ Selected aper ture Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*

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MEMO

• When the distance to the subject is less than 0.7m (2.3ft), the flash

cannot be used. If the flash is used less than 0.7m, it causes vignetting in the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over exposed.

• *The value 5 used in the formula above is fixed value applied to the

built-in flash in this camera.

The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used as shown below.

ISO25 GN5.5 ISO200 GN15.6 ISO50 GN7.8 ISO400 GN22 ISO100 GN11

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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Exp.If an ISO100 film is used at an aperture of f/3.5, the flash effective distance is obtained as follows:

For maximum distance Guide Number (11) ÷ f/3.5 = 3.14m For minimum distance 3.14 ÷ 5 = 0.63m →0.7m *

* Minimum distance of the built-in flash in this camera

Thus, the flash effective distance is from approx. 0.7m to 3.14m.

2.Calculating the aperture according to the camera-to-subject distance

Aperture = Guide Number ÷ Camera-to-subject distance

Exp. If the camera-to-subject distance is 2.5m and ISO 100 film is used, the effective aperture is obtained as follows:

Guide Number (11) ÷ Distance (2.5m) = f/4.4 If the calculated aperture value is different from an indicated f

stop, for instance f/4.4, select the next smaller aperture value. (Set to f/4 in this case)

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH

If an F or FA lens incompatible with the built-in flash is used, depressing the shutter release button halfway down when the flash is ready, blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning. If the flash picture is taken with an incompatible lens, the corner of the picture may look dark or there may be dark, semi-circular area on the lower part of the picture.

= compatible = Vignetting will occur under the usage

conditions

= incompatible because of vignetting ]

Lens Name Compatibility

F, Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 FA Zoom20-35mm f/4 Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than 28mm.

FA Zoom 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5AL(IF) Vignetting will occur at focal length

between 24-28mm. FA* Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8AL FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 AL FA Zoom28-80mmf/3.5-5.6 Vignetting will occur at focal length

between 28-35mm or the camera

to subject distance is less than 1m

with the focal length of 35mm. FA Zoom 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 FA Zoom 28-105mm f/3.2-5.6 FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (IF) Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than40mm. FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than 70mm. F or FA35-80mm f/4-5.6

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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Lens Name Compatibility

FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6 FA* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than 90mm. F or FA Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 FA Zoom 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 F or FA Zoom 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 FA Zoom 100-300mm f/4.7-5.6 FA*Zoom 250-600mmf/5.6ED(IF) FA20mmf/2.8 FA24mmf/2AL(IF) FA28mmf/2.8 FA31mmf/1.8AL Limited FA35mmf/2AL FA43mmf/1.9 Limited FA50mmf/1.4,f/1.7 FA77mmf/1.8 FA*85mmf/1.4 FA*135mm FA*200mm FA*300mmf/2.8 FA*300mmf/4.5 FA*400mmf/5.6 FA* 600mmf/4ED (IF) FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8 FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8, f/3.5 FA MACRO 200mm f/4.0 ED (IF) FA Soft 28mm f/2.8 FA Soft 85mm f/2.8

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

CAMERA FUNCTION A B C D E

Red-eye reduction flash function Smart flash function operates After the flash is charged, the camera

automatically switches to the flash-sync speed.

Automatic aperture setting in the Picture Mode or Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Flash confirmation in the viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-shutter sync flash AF illuminator Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash *4 Contrast-control-sync flash mode *4 Multiple burst flash, slave flash

A:Built-in flash B:AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FT C:AF400FTZ, AF240FTZ D:AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C,

AF201SA, AF200SA

E:AF200S, AF160, AF140,

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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MEMO

*1.When using the AF280T or AF400T with the flash confirmation OFF

and TTL mode, the red-eye reduction function operates.

*2.When using a type D flash (except AF200SA and AF201SA) in the

MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set the camera exposure mode to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb timer Mode.Picture mode and Shutter –priority AE cannot be used because the actual required

aperture value may change. *3.With the AF201SA and AF200SA, TTL auto cannot be used. *4.The shutter speed is 1/60 of second or slower. *5.With TYPE B or C and D flash units, trailing-shutter-curtain sync

flash is possible. *6.Except AF360FGZ and AF330FTZ.

Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units

If the built-in flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated

auto flash should be used.

A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or

AF FT series flash unit (i.e.: AF500FTZ, AF330, AF280T or

AF220T) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode.

Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode

1.Remove the hot shoe cover FK.

Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket.

2.Attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the camera.

3.Turn the flash ON.

4.Set the flash mode to the TTL Auto Mode.

5.Confirm that the flash is fully charged.

6.Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button to take a picture.

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MEMO

• When the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on the flash unit lights

up.When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, appears in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready.

• An external flash can also be made to automatically fire. Note that the

flash will not fire against a lighter subject especially during daytime synchro shooting.

• Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details.

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

Using both the built-in flash and the external flash

An external flash cannot be used when the built-in flash is in its popped up position.When the built-in flash and the external flash are used simultaneously, use the following optional accessories.

Extension Cord F5P

Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F

Hot Shoe Adapter F

3 5

2 2

3 .5

5 .

1. Remove the hot shoe cover FK from the camera.

Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket.

2. Attach the hot shoe adapter FG to the camera.

3. Connect the extension cord F5P to the hot shoe adapter F

Turn the flash ON.

4. Attach the Off-Camera shoe adapter F to a tripod Set the flash mode to the TTL Auto Mode.

5. Attach the flash unit to the Off-camera shoe adapter F Connect the extension cord F5P to the Off-camera shoe adapter F.

6. Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built-in flash.

7. Confirm that the all flash units are fully charged.

8. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button to take a picture.

• The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P without Off-camera shoe adapter.

• The AF400T flash cannot be used with the built-in flash simultaneously because the 4P sync cord B from the AF400T will interrupt the function of the built-in flash.

Red-eye reduction flash function

The red-eye reduction flash function with an external flash attached can also be used depending on what type of an external flash is attached, and it may have any restrictions for usage. See page 77 for more details.The red-eye reduction flash function can be used only when the external flash is set to the TTL Auto Mode.

Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash

When using the built-in flash and the external flash simultaneously, the trailing-shutter-curtain-flash function for the built-in flash also operates when the external flash is set to the trailing-shutter-curtain flash function. Before shooting, confirm that both flash units are fully charged.

Multi-burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash

When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes, make sure that they are of the same type, combine the type B with Type C or Type D with Type E. Refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 90.The built-in flash can be operated with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. 2.

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

Contrast-Control-Sync Flash

Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash photography).This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from two units. Contrast control synch flash is possible with the combination of following flash units:

AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ and the built-in flash

1. Place the flash unit a part from the camera.

2. Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built-in flash.

3. Set the flash synch mode to the Contrast-Control-Synch mode.

4. Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then depress the shutter button to take a picture.

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MEMO

• The ratio of the amount of flashlight is 1 (built-in flash): 2 (dedicated

flash unit).

• Do not combine an accessor y with a different number of contacts such

as a "Hot Shoe Grip" as a malfunction may occur.

• In the Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode, the faster flash sync speed is

1/60 of second.

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(PREPARATION)

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(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

STANDARD PROGRAM MODE /

NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

AA-BATTERY PACK FG

Four size-AA batteries are used and dedicated to MZ-60/ZX-60.

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

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MEMO

Battery life ( Using 24-Exposure film rolls) Size AA Alkaline batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions.

Number of film rolls

at 20°C( 68°F) General existing light photography approximately 180 rolls Flash photography using flash 50% of

the times

approximately 35 rolls Flash photography using flash

100

% of

the times

approximately 20 rolls

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