Pentax MZ7 User Manual

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Automatic operation

Attention

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Correct

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Icon indicators used in this manual

Congratulations on your purchase of this camera
and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax auto­focus photography! This compact and light weight
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.
Illustrations in this operating manual are the data
function.

Lenses and accessories produced by other
manufacturers are not made to 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.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

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

WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious

injury to the operator.

CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor

or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.

WARNING

• 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 for may damage your
eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g: shutter
blades, etc.)

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

CAUTION

• 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 burn yourself during removal.

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

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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.

PRECAUTION FOR BATTERY USEGE

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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 no 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.

• 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 with the “+” and “-” sides facing
correctly.

• 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

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Safe use of your camera .....................................1

Precautions for your camera................................2

Precautions for battery usage..............................3

Table of contents..................................................4

Names of working parts.......................................6

LCD panel indication ...........................................8

Viewfinder indication............................................9

• Multi (6) - segment metering .........................9

Camera functions available with various lenses10

I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23

Attaching the camera strap................................11

Loading the batteries .........................................12

• When the battery is exhausted....................13

Attaching the lens ..............................................14

Turning on the power .........................................16

Operating the shutter release button.................16

Using the data back...........................................17

Film loading .......................................................18

Unloading film....................................................21

• Rewinding a film in mid-roll .........................22

II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)...........23-36

Using the Auto Picture Mode.............................24

Using the Smart Flash.......................................25

• Auto-popup flash function............................25

• Flash disable function .................................26

Using zoom lenses ............................................27

Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode ...............28

Selecting the Autofocus Mode...........................28

Holding the Camera...........................................29

Taking a picture .................................................30

Selecting the various flash Modes.....................32

• AF spotbeam projector................................33

• About Red-eye Reduction Flash Function ..33

Activate the built-in flash in manual...................34

Flash recommended warning ............................36

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III ADVANCED OPERATION .......................37-81

Selecting a Drive Mode .....................................37

• Consecutive Frame Mode ...........................38

• Self-Timer Mode..........................................38

Remote control shooting (Optional)...................40

• 3-second-delay release mode.....................40

• Instant release mode...................................42

Multiple-Exposure Mode....................................43

Taking a panorama format picture .....................44

Using the Picture Mode .....................................46

• Green Operation Mode ...............................47

• Portrait Program Mode................................48

• Landscape Program Mode..........................49

• Close-up Program Mode.............................50

• Action Program Mode .................................51

• Night-scene Program Mode ........................52

Selecting an Exposure Mode.............................53

• Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode..........54

• Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode............56

• Using the Metered Manual Mode................58

• Bulb Exposure Mode...................................60

About Exposure Compensation.........................61

Turning off the audible PCV signal ....................62

Memory lock function.........................................63

Manual focusing.................................................64

• Using the snap-in focus function.................65

• Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects........................66

Advanced operation for the Built-in Retractable

Flash (RTF)........................................................67

• Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-

in flash.........................................................69

Setting the film speed (ISO) manually...............70

Adjusting the Data Back ....................................71

Adjusting the data on the Data Back.................72

Installing the battery in the Data Back...............73

Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash.........74

• Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography..75

• Overview of flash function...........................76

Daylight-sync shooting.......................................77

Slow-shutter-sync shooting................................78

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) ...........................79

Camera case scale............................................80

Depth of field scale............................................81

IV. OTHERS..................................................82-88

Troubleshooting..................................................82

Specifications.....................................................84

Program lines.....................................................86

Warranty policy..................................................88

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I

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q Select switch
w Shutter release button
e Drive mode button (p.37, 38, 40, 42, 43)
r Flash mode button (p.24)
t LCD panel
y Main switch (p.16)
u Hot shoe
i Built-in flash
o Exposure mode indicator
!0 Mode dial
!1 Remote control receiver (p.38, 40, 42)
!2 Self-timer lamp (p.38, 40, 42)
!3 Strap lug (p.11)
!4 Release socket
!5 Back cover release lever (p.18)
!6 Exposure compensation button (p.62)
!7 Mid-roll rewind button (p.22)
!8 Focus mode switch (p.28, 65)
!9 Mirror
@0 AF coupler
@1 Lens information contacts
@2 Lens lock button (p.14)
@3 Lens mount index

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II

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@4 Shutter curtains
@5 Flash mode button (p.32)
@6 Eyecup FK (p.39)
@7 Viewfinder eyepiece
@8 Diopter adjustment lever

(p.23)

@9 Panorama lever (p.44)
#0 Memory lock button (p.63)
#1 Film information window
#2 Pressure plate
#3 Back cover (p.18)
#4 Film leader end mark (p.19)
#5 Battery cover chamber screw

(p.12)

#6 Battery chamber cover (p.12)
#7 Sprocket (p.19)
#8 Tripod socket
#9 DX-information (p.19)

LCD PANEL INDICATION

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: Flash information (p.25, 36)
: Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.32)
: Automatic flash information (p.25)
: Manual-set film speed (p.70)
: Shutter speed
: Battery exhaustion warning (p.13)
: Remote control release with a 3-sec.

delay (p.40)
: Audible PCV signal (p.62)
: Consecutive shooting (p.38)
: Remote control release (p.40,42)
: Self-timer (p.38)
: Multiple-exposure shooting (p.43)
: Aperture value

: Exposure compensation (p.61)
: Film status information (p.20, 22)
: Exposure counter (p.20) and exposure

compensation value (p.61)

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.

All indications will not actually appear simultane­ously as shown.

• Under the dim light condition, the LCD panel will
be illuminated automatically.

VIEWFINDER INDICATION

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[]

: 3-point AF frame (p.30)
: Shutter speed
: Aperture value
: Green Operation Mode (p.47)
: Portrait Operation Mode (p.48)
: Landscape Program Mode (p.49)
: Close-up Program Mode (p.50)
: Action Program Mode (p.51)
: Night-scene Program Mode (p.52)
: Flash status information (p.32,36)
: In-Focus indicator (p.65)
: Exposure compensation (p.61)

: Bar graph (p.58, 61)

MULTI (6)-SEGMENT METERING

This camera incorporates six-segment TTL meter­ing system. Light values are measured in six seg­ments within the image field, enabling an optional
exposure to be made under a variety of lighting
conditions. With multi(6)-segment metering, the
camera records the brightness in six zones within
the image field and will properly expose the sub­ject. The multi (6)-segment metering system also
calculates exposure values for a scene to auto­matically compensate for high-contrast and other
difficult lighting conditions. Even a beginner can
achieve results with ease.

• When the format is switched to panorama, the
viewfinder switches to the horizontal panorama
format frame. For details on panorama format
picture taking, see page 44.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES

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FA lens

[K

AF2]

Function Lens

[Mount type]

F lens

[K

AF]

A lens

[K

A]

M lens

[K]

S lens

[Screw)

O

­O
O*3
O
O*4

x
x

x
O*4
O*4
O
O*5
O
O
O
O
O
O

Autofocus (Lens only)

(Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X)
3-point autofocus
Manual focus (with FI)

(with Matte field)
Power zoom
Image size tracking
Zoom clip
Auto zoom effect
Picture Mode
Auto Picture Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Shutter-Priority AE
Manual Exposure
Auto-popup built-in flash mode *6
Programmed TTL Auto Flash
TTL Auto Flash
Multi(6)-segment metering
Approx. f-stop indication

O

­O
O*3
O

x
x
x

x
O*4
O*4
O
O*5
O
O
O
O
O
O

x

O*1

x
O*3
O

x

x

x

x
O

x*5
O
O
O
O
O
O
O*7

x

x

O*1

x
O*3
O

x

x

x

x

x

x
O
O
O

x

x
O

x*8

x

x
x
x
x

O

x
x
x
x
x

x
O
O
O

x

x
O

x*8

x

Notes:

*1. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.)
*2. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) ( ) in the viewfinder. *3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger.
*4. K

AF2

mount lens only.
*5. Exception of Pentax-F or FA Soft 85mm/f2.8. *6. Green Operation Mode only
*7. When the 50mm f/1.2 lens is in use with the lens aperture ring set at a position other than the A position, the center-weighted

metering mode will be set. As the exposure will come out 1 stop overexposured, adjust the exposure deliberately 1 stop under.

*8. The center-weighted metering

•K

A

F2

and KAFmount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera.

I. BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

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Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.

• There is a pocket on the strap so you can store

the remote control transmitter, finder cap,
release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other
small accessory as illustrated.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

LOADING THE BATTERIES

1. Open the battery chamber
cover by using a coin, etc.
as shown in the illustration.

3. Turn the battery chamber
cover screw in the direction
of the arrow to lock it
securely.

2. Load two 3V lithium batter­ies (CR2) or equivalent as
shown in the illustration.

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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

• When the batteries are replaced, the camera
settings such as the audible PCV signal switch­ing, exposure compensation value, red-eye
reduction flash function, self-timer, remote con­trol and auto-popup flash function of the built-in
flash will be re-set.

• The optional “AA-Battery Pack FG” is also avail­able for this camera instead of using the lithium
batteries.

• Replace two 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.

LOW BATTERY WARNING

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

* Low Battery Warning

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

• 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 battery warning [ ] starts blink­ing, the shutter cannot be released and all indi­cators in the viewfinder disappear.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

General existing light photography
Flash photography
(using flash 50% of the times)
Flash photography
(using flash 100% of the times)
Bulb exposure time

about 120 rolls

about 20 rolls

about 12 rolls
about 8 hours

CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing
conditions. Actual battery life and performance
may vary drastically depending on usage of
Autofocus, and external conditions such as tem­perature and freshness of the battery.

General existing light photography
Flash photography
(using flash 50% of the times)
Flash photography
(using flash 100% of the times)
Bulb exposure time

about 30 rolls

about 15 rolls

about 5 rolls
about 2 hours

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

ATTACHING THE LENS

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1. Remove the body mount cap q and rear
lens cap w as shown in the illustration.

• 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.

2. Align the red dots on the camera and lens
mount, attach the lens to the camera body,
and turn it fully to the right until you hear a
click.

• Ensure that the camera’s main switch is in the

[OFF] position before attaching an FA zoom lens
to prevent unexpected operation of the lens.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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3. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the
tabs on both sides in the direction of the
arrow.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for dam-

ages resulting from the use of lenses made by
other manufacturers.

• 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,
dry cloth.

* How to remove

To remove the lens, turn it to the left while
depressing the lens-lock-release button.

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

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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.

• 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 down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on.

TURNING ON THE POWER

OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

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1. The power is turned ON when the main
switch is set to ON.

2. The power is turned OFF when the main
switch is set to OFF.

• When the power is turned on with the Auto pic-

ture or Picture Mode set, the mode dial lights up
continuously. To cancel this function, set the
mode dial to [ ] and reinstall the battery. To
light up the mode dial again, the same procedure
as cancellation is required.

• When not in use, ensure that the main switch is

set to OFF.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

THE DATA BACK (optional)

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If you have purchased your camera as the Date
version, read this section.

The DATE model records data information on your
photographs clearly on each frame that you
expose.
At each press of the DATE button as shown in the
illustration, the mode on the LCD panel of the
Data Back switches as indicated in the chart.

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

• If there is a white or yellow object in the corner of
the picture where the data is imprinting, the data
may be difficult to read. When composing your
photograph, try to avoid brightly-colored subject
in that corner.

• The dating unit automatically switches the
imprint mode between the standard and panora­ma according to the format selected.

• To adjust the data, see page 72.

• The data back operates on a 3V lithium battery.
If the data imprinted on the picture or the data
displayed on the LCD panel become weak or
invisible, the battery may need replacing. To
replace the battery see page 73.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

• [ M ] on the LCD indicates “Month”.

• Year 2000 will imprint [ 00 ] on pictures.

• As shutter is released, the bar mark [ – ] in the
display blinks for a few seconds that the data has
been imprinted.

FILM LOADING

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

Automatic film speed setting

This camera is designed to use DX-coded
films with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000.

• 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 70.

• Before loading film for the first time after pur­chase, open the back cover and remove the pro­tective card. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER

CURTAINS.

1. To open the back cover, slide 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.

• Always load and unload film in the shade or by

using your body to shade the camera.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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3. As shown in the illustration, pull the film
leader out only far enough to reach the take

-up spool.

THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECI­SION MATERIAL. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH
YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT
WHILE LOADING FILM.

• If you have pulled out too much film, push it back

into the cartridge to reduce the slack.

• The DX information pins in the film chamber are

used to read film speed. Keep them clean and
free from scratches. To remove smudges, wipe
them gently with a soft, dry cloth.

4. Align the film leader with the film leader end
mark q as shown.

• Make sure that the film leader is positioned

under the film retaine w as shown in the illustra­tion.

• Make sure that the film perforations properly

engage on the sprocket tooth e.

• If the end of the film leader is extremely bent,

straighten it or cut off the bent portion.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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• If the film is not loaded
properly, [ ] on the LCD
panel blinks, indicating
that the film is not loaded
properly. Open the back
cover and load the film
once again.

5. Close the back cover and set the main
switch to ON.

6. The film automatically advances to the first
frame.

• Check that [ ] and [ ] are displayed on

the LCD panel.

• The film counter indication advances one each

time the shutter is released.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

Film loaded with slack No!

Film loaded flat Yes!

UNLOADING FILM

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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.

• Never open the back cover until the whole film

roll is completely rewound.

• When removing the film from the camera, protect

it from exposure to direct sun light.

2. When the film is fully rewound, only [ ]
blinks on the LCD panel.

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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3. Open the back cover and remove the film.

• 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 by the number of frames 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.

* Rewinding a film in mid-roll

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

Set the main switch to the ON position, and
then depress the mid-roll rewind button by
using the protruding part of the strap clamp.

• Do not depress the button with an object having
a sharp tip.

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

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

II. BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

Aim the camera at a bright subject.While look­ing through the viewfinder,move the diopter
adjustment lever to the left or right until the
autofocus flame [ ] appears in the sharpest
focus.

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER

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USING THE AUTO PICTURE MODE

This Auto Picture Mode allows you to take pictures
by simply depressing the shutter release button. In
this mode, the camera automatically selects one
of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of
the scene.

How to set

1. Set the mode selection ring to the [ AUTO
PICT ] position.

2. Turn the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] posi­tion.

• To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] posi-

tion, turn the aperture ring while holding down
the aperture-A lock button on the lens. The lens
aperture ring can be released from the [ A ] posi­tion in the same manner.

3. The selected picture mode is displayed in
the viewfinder.

• The Auto Picture Mode operates only when an

FA or F lens is attached. The Green Operation
Mode operates only with an A-lens attached.

• See page 54 to 60 for any other exposure mode.

• The memory lock function or exposure compen-

sation function cannot use whenthe Auto Picture
Mode is in use.

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

USING SMART FLASH MODE

Auto-popup flash function

1. Depress the flash mode button until [ ]
appears on the LCD panel.

1. low light situation

2. backlit situation

2. The built-in flash automatically pops up
when depressing the shutter release button
halfway down in the following conditions.

The auto-popup flash function operates only
When the Auto Picture Modes or Picture Mode is
set.

• The Built-in flash does not retract automatically.

• The built-in flash does not discharge when not

required even though it has been in the up posi­tion.

• See page 32 for more details.

• ( ) cannot be cancelled with the Auto Picture

Mode set.

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

Flash Disable 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 nor lights when
the flash is in the up position.

1. Set the mode dial to [ ].

2. [ ] appears on the LCD panel.

• From among 5 modes, the camera selects the

best one depending on the size of the subject
and some other factors. The flash disable mode
is the same as the Auto Picture Mode except that
the built-in flash does not pop up.

• In the flash disable mode, the external flash will

not discharge either.

• When the lens aperture ring is set to other than

[ A ] with the mode dial set to [ ], the Aperture­Priority AE Mode is automatically set.

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)