Pentax Digital Camera ist User Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

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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.

This mark indicates precautions that, if not

followed, could result in serious injury to the

user.

WARNING:

This mark indicates precautions that, if not

followed, could result in minor or medium

injury to the user or damage to the

equipment.

CAUTION:

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

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.

CAUTION

• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not

dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot

or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is

a risk of burns.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism.

Handle it with great care.

Precautions when taking pictures

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water,

or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid

resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any

other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. If the camera

suffers a shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for

inspection.

• Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or

pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a

motorcycle, car, boat, etc.

• Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be

extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust.

Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a

subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may cause

damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so

that any changes in temperature difference is minimized. Do not

remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized.

• Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme

edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety

at the edges.

Precautions for storage

• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the

humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car.

• Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls or in an area where

chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good dry air circulation

to prevent the growth of fungus.

Precautions for proper care

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

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

viewfinder.

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

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

the camera.

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• 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.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS

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

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

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 7 ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S DIOPTER .34

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

Step 9 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

Step 1.SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 40

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

Step 3.SETTING MULTI (16)-SEGMENT METERING

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

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

Step 5.SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flash Effective Range for the Auto Picture Mode and

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

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

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

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

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARNING WHEN THE BUILT-

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

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE

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

1.When Using the Auto Picture and

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

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

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

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

F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the

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

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

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

Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode

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

Using High-Speed Sync Flash Mode

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multi-burst Flash with the Pentax Dedicated Flash 126

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OTHERS

127

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

AV button

Mode dial

Select dial

Mirror

Shutter release

button

Focus mode switch

Mid-roll

rewind button

Back cover

release lever

Lens information

contacts

Main/preview

Lens unlock

button

switch

Lens mount

index

AF coupler

AE lock button

Diopter adjustment

dial

Four-way controller

Strap lug

Focus point

mode switch

Battery

chamber

cover

Date button

Auto bracketing

button

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Tripod socket

Hot shoe

Built-in flash

Viewfinder

Metering

mode switch

Flash pop up

button

Film information

window

LCD panel

Release socket

cap

Drive mode button

Flash mode

button

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LCD PANEL INDICATIONS

: Shutter speed

: Automatic flash

: Manual-set film speed

(p. 52)

indication (p. 45)

: Red-eye reduction flash

indication (p. 105)

: Flash-off indication

(p. 104)

: Aperture value

: Focus points (p. 96, 97)

: Date/time (p. 28 to 31)

: Bar graph (p. 64, 81, 85)

: Battery exhaustion

warning (p. 26)

: Flash status indication

(p. 102)

: Wireless flash mode

(p. 104, 121)

: Exposure counter

(p. 36)

: High speed sync mode

(p. 104, 119)

: Film status indication

(p. 36, 50)

: Consecutive shooting

(p. 55)

: Date mode status

indication (p. 29, 31)

: Audible PCV signal (p. 87)

: Auto bracket exposure

(p. 63)

: Multiple-exposure

shooting (p. 61)

: Self-timer (p. 56)

: Remote control release

(p. 59)

: Exposure compensation

(p. 85)

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MEMO

✍

• To see the LCD panel in the dark, turn the main/preview switch to

The LCD panel will light up for about 10 seconds. When the AF360FGZ

is used, the LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also light up.

• If you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD

illuminates automatically under low light condition. You can turn off the

illumination function by setting [CF15] to [3]. See pages 134 and 141.

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VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

Focus points

Spot metering

Flash status information

Night-scene program mode

Action program mode

Close-up program mode

Landscape program mode

Portrait program mode

Standard program mode

Focus indicator

Shutter speed

Aperture value

AE lock

Bar graph

Exposure compensation

• Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the

extreme edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with

a margin of safety at the edges.

• The frame number on the film will be upside down in relation

to the picture. Keep this in mind when ordering copies of

prints.

MEMO

✍

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

is also dimly lit) in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is

pressed halfway down. The superimpose function can be canceled

using the custom function [CF6]. See pages 134 and 138.

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QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

Load the batteries.

Open the battery chamber cover

and load two CR2 Lithium

batteries.

See page 23.

Set the date and time.

You can skip this step if you do

not imprint the data at this time,

but the date and time should be

adjusted after loading the

batteries.

See page 28.

Attach the lens.

Align the red dots on the camera

and lens mounts. Turn the lens to

clockwise until it clicks in place.

See page 32.

MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens

aperture ring to the

position while

holding down the aperture-A lock button on

the lens.

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QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

Turn the power switch ON.

Turn the main/preview switch to

ON.

See page 27.

Adjust the viewfinder’s

diopter.

Turn the diopter adjustment dial left

or right until the indications in the

viewfinder looks sharp.

See page 34.

Set the Auto Picture mode.

Set the mode dial to the

position.

See page 41.

Load the film.

Align the film leader with film

leader end mark (orange

colored).

See page 35.

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Set the autofocus mode.

Set the focus mode switch to

See page 43.

Compose the subject by

turning the zoom ring.

See page 46.

Adjust the focus and take

a picture.

Focus on the subject through

the focus points

and press

the shutter release button to

take a picture. When the shutter

release button is pressed

halfway down, auto flash pops

up automatically if necessary.

See page 48.

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CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE

WITH VARIOUS LENSES

Lenses that can be used with this camera

Only an FA J lens and an FA/F/A lens having an

position on

the aperture ring can be used. Other lenses and an FA/F/A lens

without an position on the aperture ring cannot be used

unless custom function number [CF17] is set to [2].

Function

Lens

[Mount type]

FA J, FA lens

[K^AF, KAF2]^*3

F lens

[KAF]^*3

A lens

[KA

]

Autofocus

Manual focus

(Lens only)

(With AF adapter 1.7X)^*1

(With the focus indicator)^*2

(With Matte field)

Eleven focus points

Power zoom

Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode

Aperture-Priority AE

Shutter-Priority AE

Metered Manual

TTL Auto Flash

Multi (16)-segment metering

Notes:

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

position.

: Functions cannot be used.

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

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

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

number).

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

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

aperture you set.

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

MEMO

✍

K^AF2and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the

Autofocus SLR camera.

Lenses and accessories that cannot be used with this

camera

Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the

position on the

aperture ring can be used. The camera does not operate under

the following conditions unless custom function number [CF17] is

changed to [2] (see pages 134 and 142):

• When a lens without an

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

position other than the position.

position is used.

• When accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto

bellows are used.

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HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING

MANUAL

This manual is organized into the following sections.

If you’d like to start taking

pictures with this new camera as

soon as possible, read sections

Basic Operation (Preparation)

—>Page 21

1 and 2, "BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)" and "BASIC

Basic Operation ( Shooting )

OPERATION (SHOOTING)".

These sections introduce only

the basic functions of the

camera.

—>Page 39

More information that is

detailed can be found in the

section 3 and section 4.

Advanced Operations

—>Page 53

Other information

—>Page 127

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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 7. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S DIOPTER34

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

Step 9. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

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

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Step 1

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug from

underneath, then pass the

strap through the clasp from

underneath.

Pass the other end of the

strap through the protection

cover and triangular ring,

then pass the strap through

the clasp from underneath.

MEMO

✍

• The strap’s clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to

alter the date or time. Position the clasp away from the camera

body.

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Step 2

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Open the battery chamber

cover by pushing the lever

as shown in the illustration.

Load two lithium CR2 batteries

or equivalent into the battery

chamber with the batteries’

positive (+) contacts pointing

up.

Push in the battery chamber

cover firmly until it clicks in

place.

MEMO

✍

• If the batteries are removed, the time will be re-set to 0:00 and the data

setting will be initialized to [---- --] (no data imprinted).

See page 28 for adjusting the date and time.

• The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the

batteries are removed.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

MEMO

✍

• Be sure to use two lithium CR2 batteries.

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

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

use four alkaline batteries.

• Replace the two batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type,

brands or an old battery with a new one.

• Keep spare batteries on hand for replacement convenience when

shooting outdoors or while traveling.

Default settings after replacing the batteries

• When the batteries are replaced, the date mode will be re-set and the

following camera settings will take effect.

All other settings will remain unchanged.

Built-in flash

Auto pop-up flash

Red-eye reduction flash

Wireless flash sync

High speed sync flash

Off

Drive mode

Single-frame

Audible PCV signal

Time

0:00

Off

Imprinted date/time

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General existing light photography

About 50 rolls

About 17 rolls

About 12 rolls

About 5 hours

Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times)

Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times)

Bulb exposure time

General existing light photography

About 30 rolls

About 10 rolls

About 5 rolls

About 1 hours

Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times)

Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times)

Bulb exposure time

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

depending on shooting conditions.

MEMO

✍

• New CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions.

• Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on

usage of autofocus, built-in flash and external conditions such as

temperature and freshness of the batteries.

• Generally battery performance is temporarily deteriorated as

temperature decreases. When the camera is used in a cold

environment, keep this product warm by holding it in some protection

against cold. Battery performance once deteriorated due to low

temperature will be recovered when the batteries are returned to room

temperature.

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

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

Low Battery Warning

When the batteries are nearly

exhausted, the low battery

symbol

appears on the

LCD panel to warn you.

Replace the batteries as soon

as possible.

MEMO

✍

• See page 23 for replacing the batteries.

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

long as the shutter can be released. It is recommended that you

replace the batteries as soon as possible.

• When the low battery warning

starts blinking, the shutter cannot be

released and no indication appears in the viewfinder.

• If the camera has not been used for a long time, the LCD panel may

still display the low battery warning

even with a new set of

batteries. In this situation, turn off the camera then turn it on and press

the shutter release button halfway down. When the low battery warning

turns off, you can continue using the camera.

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Step 3

TURNING ON THE POWER

Turn the power ON.

Turn the main/preview

switch to ON.

Turn the power OFF.

Turn the main/preview switch to OFF.

MEMO

✍

• Be sure to turn the main/preview switch off to prevent accidental

battery drain when not in used.

• If

appears on the LCD panel, the batteries are nearly exhausted.

Replace the batteries with new ones.

• If you remove the batteries, you need to adjust the time. Do not remove

the batteries unless the batteries are low or exhausted.

• The LCD panel will be illuminated for about 10 seconds after turning

the main/preview switch to the

position.

• The depth of field can be checked in the viewfinder by turning the

main/preview switch to the

the depth of field.

position. See page 100 for previewing

• If you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD

illuminates automatically in low light condition. You can turn off the

illumination function by setting [CF15] to [3]. See pages 134 and 141.

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Step 4

ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

Turn the power ON and

press the DATE button to

display date mode on the

LCD panel.

The display changes from TV/AV

to the date mode.

Keep pressing the DATE

button for 3 seconds on the

date mode display, the

"year" digits will start to

blink.

Each time the DATE button

is pressed, the blinking

digits change in the

following order:Year-Month-

Day-Hour-Minute-: .

Select the desired digits.

Turn the Select dial right or

left to change the digits to

change the blinking digits.

The digits increase by one each time

the select dial is turned right and the

digits decrease when turned to left.

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After you have changed the digits, press the DATE

button to confirm them and adjust the next digits.

When you have changed the minutes, press the DATE

button to start the clock and return the LCD panel to the

AV/TV display.

Press the DATE button to select the date mode you

wish to imprint on your pictures.

Confirm that

is displayed on the LCD panel.

See Page 30 for details.

MEMO

✍

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

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

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

Operational precautions

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

122°F).

• If high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or faster is used, the

imprinted characters may blur.

• If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used, the imprinted characters

may be dark or dim.

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

imprinted.

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Step 5

IMPRINTING THE DATE OR TIME

Press the DATE button.

The current date appears on the

LCD panel.

While the date mode is

displayed, press the DATE

button to select the date

style you want to imprint on

your pictures.

(Year Month Day)

(Day Hour Minute)

(No data imprinted)

(Month Day Year)

(Day Month Year)

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Press the shutter release

button halfway, or turn the

select dial, to return the LCD

panel to the TV/AV display.

If you have chosen any date

mode other than [---- --],

appears on the LCD panel.

MEMO

✍

• [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month".

• Selected date mode will be imprinted.

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

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

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

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

• Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date

functions. If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time

and data mode will be reset to 0:00 and [---- --] (no data imprinted)

respectively. You need to adjust the date and time then select the

imprinting date mode.

• The data is not properly imprinted on the frame whose number is over

the maximum number specified by the film.

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Step 6

ATTACHING A LENS

Remove the body mount cap

and rear lens cap

Align the red dots on the

lens and camera while

attaching the lens to the

camera, then turn the lens

clockwise until it clicks in

place.

As shown in the illustration,

remove the front lens cap.

To detach the lens, hold

down the lens unlock button

and turn the lens

counterclockwise.

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MEMO

✍

• The body mount cap protects the inside of the camera from dust and

scratches upon factory shipment. For long-term camera storage, the

optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available.

• After attaching the lens, try to turn the lens counterclockwise to make

sure it is locked in place.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts

and an AF coupler. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to the

electrical system. Clean the contacts with a soft and dry cloth.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the

use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

• To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens

against damage after removal, be sure to place the lens down with the

mount side upward.

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Step 7

ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S

DIOPTER

Look through the viewfinder

and point the camera to a

well-lit scene. Then turn the

diopter adjustment dial until

the indications such as

focus points

and TV/AV

displays in the viewfinder

look sharp.

MEMO

✍

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

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Step 8

LOADING FILM

To open the back cover,

slide up the back cover

release lever in the direction

of the arrow.

Place the film cartridge in

the film chamber as shown

in the illustration.

Pull the film leader out far

enough to reach the take-up

spool.

Be careful not to touch the shutter

curtains.

Align the film leader with

film leader end mark

(orange colored) and make

sure that the film leader is

positioned under the film

retainer as shown in the

illustration.

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LOADING FILM

Close the back cover and

turn the main switch to ON.

The film will advance to frame 1

automatically and the LCD panel

will display the exposure counter

1 and film status information.

If the film is not loaded

properly,

blinks on the

LCD panel. Open the back

cover and load the film

again.

MEMO

✍

• We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to

become familiar with its operations.

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

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

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

• Automatic film speed setting

When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set

for the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film, you can set the film

speed manually. See page 52.

• Infrared film cannot be used. This camera uses infrared rays to detect

film transport so infrared film may be exposed.

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Step 9

OPERATING THE SHUTTER

RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions. Pressing it down

halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter, the LCD

displays and autofocus system operates.

Not

pressed

Pressed halfway Pressed fully

down

(first position)

(second position)

Pressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter.

When taking a picture, press the shutter release button gently to

prevent camera shake.

MEMO

✍

• Before loading a roll of film, slowly press the shutter release button to

learn where the first position is.

• The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is

released from the halfway position. Pressing the shutter release button

halfway down keeps the LCD indicator on.

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

Step 1. SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . .40

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

Step 3. SETTING MULTI(16)-SEGMENT METERING

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

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

Step 5. SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Step 1

SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE

MODE

Press the drive mode button

until appears on the

LCD panel.

MEMO

✍

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

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

timer mode, remote control shooting mode, multiple-exposure shooting

mode or auto bracketing See page 54.

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Step 2

SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE MODE

This Auto picture mode allows you to take pictures by simply

pressing the shutter release button. The camera automatically

selects one of the picture modes depending on the camera-to-

subject distance and image magnification.

Set the mode dial to the

The selected picture mode

appears in the viewfinder.

In the Auto picture mode, the

camera automatically selects one

of 5 picture modes (standard

portrait

close-up

, landscape

and action

)

according to the requirement of

the scene.

When “standard” is selected

MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens

aperture ring to the

position while

holding down the aperture-A lock button

on the lens.

• The Auto picture mode operates only

when an FA J, FA or F lens is attached.

When an A lens is attached, the

exposure mode is automatically fixed to

standard

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Step 3

SETTING MULTI (16)-SEGMENT

METERING MODE

This metering mode automatically measures light in 16 different

zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of

normal and backlight conditions.

Set the metering mode

switch to

MEMO

✍

• The center-weighted metering and spot metering are also available.

See page 89 and 90.

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Step 4

SETTING THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO

AF.S

When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the

lens adjusts focus automatically.

Set the focus mode switch

MEMO

✍

You can also focus in the following ways:

• MF: Focus manually. See page 94.

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

See page 91 to 101 for various focusing methods.

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Step 5

SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE

TO AUTO

When the focus point mode is set to [AUTO], the camera selects

one of the 11 focus points to focus even when the subject is not

at the center.

Set the focus point mode

switch to

The focus area in the viewfinder

is covered with the 11 focus

points.

Focus area

MEMO

✍

• You can also manually select one of the 11 focus points to focus on the

subject, or fix the focus point in the center of the viewfinder.

See pages 96 and 97.

• The focused point is superimposed in red on the viewfinder when the

shutter release button is pressed halfway down. The superimpose

function can be canceled using the custom function [CF6]. See pages

134 and 138.

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Step 6

SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH

Press the flash mode button

until

appears on the

LCD panel.

In this mode, the built-in

flash automatically pops up

when pressing the shutter

button halfway down in the

low light or backlight

conditions.

MEMO

✍

• The built-in flash does not retract automatically except when you turn

off the power, push the built-in flash down after use.

• If the flash pop up button is pressed after the flash popped up

automatically,

mode.

disappears and the camera turns into the flash on

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

and picture mode.

• The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even if it is in

the up position. See page 102 for more details.

• Do not use a lens hood when the built-in flash is used, as it may

obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting

in the picture corners.

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Step 7

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).

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

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Step 8

HOLDING THE CAMERA

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

camera and lens as shown in the illustrations.

• While taking a picture, gently press the shutter release

button. Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause

camera shake, making the picture blurred.

Camera held vertically

Camera held horizontally

MEMO

✍

• To reduce camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid

object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance.

• When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total

weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake.

• Although there are individual differences among photographers, in

general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the

focal length. For example, 1/50 of second for focal length is 50mm, and

1/100 of second for it is 100mm. A tripod should be used for shutter

speeds slower than this.

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Step 9

TAKING A PICTURE

Confirm that the focus mode

switch is set to and

select the data mode to

imprint or not.

Look through the viewfinder

and frame the subject with

the focus points

Then press the shutter

release button halfway

down.

The lens adjusts focus automatically.

When the subject is in focus, the

focus indicator

in the

viewfinder lights up.

The focus indicator

blinks

when the camera is unable to

obtain proper focus due to the

following reasons.

1. The subject is too close. Adjust

the camera-to-subject distance.

2. The subject is difficult to be

focused. See "Hard-to-

Autofocus Subjects" on page

101.

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Confirm that the shutter

speed, aperture value and

picture mode in the

viewfinder or on the LCD

panel.

Take a picture.

Gently press the shutter

release button completely.

The built-in flash pops up

automatically when the subject is

not lighted adequately.

MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens

aperture ring to the

position while

holding down the aperture-A lock button

on the lens.

• The shutter cannot be released in the AF.S

mode if the subject is out of focus.

• Press the shutter release button halfway

down. While

lights on, the camera-to-

subject distance is fixed (Focus lock). To re-focus on another subject,

lift your finger off the shutter release button then press it halfway again.

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Step 10

UNLOADING A FILM

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.

When the film is fully

rewound,

blinks on the

LCD panel.

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 13 seconds to rewind.

• Before opening the back cover, check that

is blinking.

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

number of frames have been used as indicated on the film cartridge.

However, those extra frames may be lost in processing. When you take

important pictures, rewind the film when the film reaches the number of

frames indicated on the film cartridge (see page 51) and load a new

film.

• If the custom function [CF10] is set to [2], the film is not automatically

rewound. See pages 134 and 139.

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Step 11

REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL

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

this function.

Turn the main/preview

switch to ON, then use the

strap clasp’s protrusion to

press the mid-roll rewind

button.

Rewind starts.

When the film is fully

rewound,

blinks on the

LCD panel.

• Before opening the back cover,

check that

is blinking, and the

exposure counter disappears from

the LCD panel.

Open the back cover and

remove the film.

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SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO)

MANUALLY

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

Load the non-DX coded film.

Set the mode dial to

Turn the select dial to set

the ISO film speed.

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

desired mode position other than

and

MEMO

✍

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

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

film speed.

•

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

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

Single-frame

drive mode

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button

is pressed. See page 40.

Consecutive

shooting

Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter

release button is held down. See page 55.

Self-timer mode

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

See page 56.

Remote control

shooting

The shutter can be released with the optional remote

control. See page 59.

Multiple-exposure

shooting

Pictures can be exposed on the same frame multiple

times. See page 61.

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Consecutive Shooting

Pictures can be taken consecutively while the shutter release

button is held down.

Press the drive mode button

until appears on the

LCD panel.

Shoot consecutive frames.

1. Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus

the subject.

2. Press and hold down the shutter release button

completely.

3. To stop taking consecutive pictures, take your finger off

of the shutter release button.

MEMO

✍

• When the focus mode switch is set to

(single), the focus is

locked for the first frame and used for subsequent consecutive frames.

• When the focus mode switch is set to (continuous), the camera

tries to focus on the subject each time the shutter is released; however,

the focus may be incomplete for consecutive frames.

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

To enable shutter release before the built-in flash is ready, use custom

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Self-Timer Mode

After pressing the shutter release button, the picture will be taken

about 12 sec. later. Use the self-timer when you wish to include

yourself in the picture.

Mount the camera on the

tripod.

• If you use a large tripod, see “MEMO”

on page 58.

Press the drive mode button

until appears on the

LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button

halfway down to compose and

focus on the subject.

When the subject is in focus,

lights up in the viewfinder.

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Press the shutter release

button completely.

The shutter will be released about

12 seconds after the shutter release

button is pressed.

The self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly and blinks rapidly

two seconds before the shutter is released. Also the audible

PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two

seconds.

MEMO

✍

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

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

drive mode button again.

MEMO Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece

✍

• When using accessories such as the finder

cap, remove the Eyecup FM by pulling it

sideways (either to the right or left) then pull

it towards you.

• Under exposure may occur if light enters

the viewfinder during self-timer operation in

all auto exposure modes. If you intend to

Removing the Eyecup FM

move away from the viewfinder, attach the

supplied finder cap or use AE lock function

(see page 86).

Attaching the viewfinder cap

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Press the drive mode button

after the picture is taken.

The camera is released from self-

timer mode (

disappears from

the LCD panel) and returns to

single-frame drive mode.

MEMO

✍

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

mode button.

• If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tripod

plate between the camera and pan/tilt tripod head, otherwise the

pan/tilt tripod head may contact the lens.

Mirror lock-up function

With mirror lock-up, you can prevent camera shake caused by

the reflex mirror’s movement. When the shutter release button is

pressed, the reflex mirror stays up and the shutter is released

about 2 seconds later.

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

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

and 140.

2.Press the drive mode button until

panel.

appears on the LCD

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

button.

After the reflex mirror locks up, the picture will be taken 2

seconds later. AE lock is enabled with the exposure value

immediately before mirror lock-up.

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Remote Control Shooting

The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the optional remote

control’s shutter release button is pressed.

Mount the camera to a tripod.

• If you use a large tripod, be sure to install

the supplied auxiliary tripod plate between

the camera and pan/tilt tripod head,

otherwise the pan/tilt tripod head may

contact the lens.

Press the drive mode button

until

appears on the LCD

panel.

Confirm that the subject is in

focus by pressing the shutter

release button halfway down.

• Remote control operation does not activate

focusing with the default setting. Use custom

function number [CF14] to focus

automatically with remote control operation.

See pages 134 and 141.

Press the shutter release

button on the remote control

toward the camera.

The self-timer lamp blinks and the

audible PCV signal sounds during

remote control shooting.

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

When the picture is taken,

the self-timer lamp lights for

approx. 2 seconds and will

begin to blink slowly.

Press the drive mode button after

the picture is taken. The camera is

released from remote control

shooting mode and returns to single-

frame drive mode.

MEMO

✍

• The operating distance of the wireless

remote control is approx. 5m from in front of

the camera.

• Under exposure may occur if light enters the

viewfinder during remote control shooting in

any picture or exposure mode except

manual exposure mode. Use the supplied

viewfinder cap (see page 57) or AE lock function (see page 86).

• To stop the remote control operation after it has been activated, press

the drive button or turn the main/preview switch off.

• If you want the camera to operate immediately (without a 3-second

delay) after pressing the shutter release button on the remote control,

use custom function number [CF13]. See pages 134 and 140.

• The remote control may not operate in backlit conditions.

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

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

the single-frame drive mode will be automatically set.

• The built-in flash will not be popped up automatically in the remote

control shooting mode.

• See page 150 for the remote control specification.

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Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame

Pictures can be exposed on the same frame multiple times.

For example, it is possible to take a picture of a dark background

then a picture of a bright (or flash-lit) subject on the same frame.

Press the drive mode button

until appears on the

LCD panel.

The frame number on the LCD

panel blinks.

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Take the first picture.

The frame number and

the LCD panel blink.

Take the second picture.

The frame number stops

blinking and the film is

advanced to the next frame,

then the camera returns into

single-frame drive mode.

MEMO

✍

• To expose the third shot, press the drive mode button after step 2-

then go to step 2- . To expose more shots, always press the drive

mode button to let

stop blinking in advance of taking the next shot.

If you do not press the drive mode button before taking the next shot,

that shot will be the last one.

• The multi-exposure shooting mode remains in effect even after the

main/preview switch is turned off. To cancel the multi-exposure shooting

mode, remove the batteries once and load again. After replacing the

batteries, be sure to set the time and date imprinting mode again. See

page 28.

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AUTO BRACKETING

When you pressed shutter release button, three consecutive

frames will be taken at different exposures. The first frame is

exposed with no compensation. The second frame is under

exposed and the third frame is over exposed.

The bracketing amount can be set to 0.3, 0.5 and 1.0 EV.

Exposure with no

compensation

Under exposure

Over exposure

MEMO

✍

• If the exposure compensation amount is small, the effect will not be

noticeable on negative film (especially on negative color print

processed by auto-print).

Press the auto bracketing

button until and the bar

graph appear on the LCD

panel.

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AUTO BRACKETING

Turn the select dial while

holding the auto bracketing

button to set the exposure

bracketing step.

The exposure bracketing step will

be fixed when the auto bracketing

button is released.

Press the shutter release

button halfway down to

focus on the subject.

The bar graph is displayed in the

viewfinder and the current

exposure bracketing step blinks.

Hold down the shutter release button.

The three pictures will be taken. The exposure with no

compensation for the first frame. For the second frame, it

indicates the minus side for under exposure. For the third

frame, it indicates the plus side for over exposure.

The mode returns to single-frame drive mode automatically

after the third picture is taken.

MEMO

✍

• When the focus mode switch is set to

(single), the focus is

locked for the first frame and used for subsequent consecutive frames.

• When the focus mode switch is set to (continuous), the camera

tries to focus on the subject each time the shutter is released; however,

the focus may be incorrect for consecutive frames.

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• If you take a finger off from the shutter release button during auto

bracketing, the auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for

about 20 seconds and you can take the next picture by pressing the

shutter release button again. In this case, auto focusing works for each

frame.

• You can combine this function with the built-in flash or external flash

(TTL and P-TTL auto only) to change the amount of flash

consecutively. Make sure the external flash is fully charged before

pressing the shutter release button each time.

• You can change the auto bracketing sequence using the custom

function number [CF1]. See pages 134 and 136.

• Auto bracketing is automatically canceled after the third frame is

exposed. You can change this setting using the custom function [CF2].

See pages 134 and 137.

• You can combine this function with the consecutive shooting mode. In

this case, you can take consecutive auto bracketing shots by pressing

the shutter release button continuously.

• You can combine this function with the self-timer mode or the remote

control shooting mode. In this case, the camera returns to single-frame

drive mode after shooting the third frame.

Taking pictures under exposer or over exposer only

You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under exposure or

over exposure shots by combining the operation with exposure

compensation. In this case, the specified exposure compensation

value is used for auto bracketing. See page 85.

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SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

The camera incorporates the Auto picture mode function.

In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of the five

picture modes depending on the camera-to-subject distance and

image magnification. You can also select your desired picture

mode manually. The picture mode has a total of 6 modes as

follows. See page 68 to 73 for details of each mode.

Auto picture mode

(The proper exposure is automatically selected.)

Standard Program Mode

Portrait Program Mode

Landscape Program Mode

Close-up Program Mode

Action Program Mode

Night-Scene Program Mode

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Set the mode dial to the

desired picture mode.

The selected mode is

displayed in the viewfinder.

MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the

lens aperture ring to the

position

while holding down the aperture-A lock

button on the lens.

The built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically in low

light and backlight conditions, when

LCD panel.

is displayed on the

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SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

Standard Program Mode

To take a basic picture, use the

Standard program mode. You simply

press the shutter release button. The

camera selects the best combination

of aperture and shutter speed setting.

Set the mode dial to

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the

shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

the viewfinder.

is also displayed in

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Portrait Program Mode

This mode is suitable for taking

portrait photography.

Set the mode dial to

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the

shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

the viewfinder.

is also displayed in

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.

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SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

Landscape Program Mode

This mode is ideal for landscape

photography and scenic snapshots.

Set the mode dial to

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the

shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

the viewfinder.

is also displayed in

MEMO

✍

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

photograph will be in focus for the entire landscape, including objects

close-up and those in the distance.

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Close-up Program Mode

This mode is convenient when taking

close-up photos of flowers and so

forth.

Set the mode dial to

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the

shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

the viewfinder.

is also displayed in

MEMO

✍

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

ensuring sharp focus of a close-up subject.

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SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

Action Program Mode

This mode selects a faster shutter

speed to capture a moving subject.

Set the mode dial to

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the

shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

the viewfinder.

is also displayed in

MEMO

✍

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

is especially convenient for active photography. It is also suitable for

portraits with blurred background.

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

shutter release button is pressed halfway down, and the shutter can be

released whenever the subject is in focus or out of focus.

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Night-Scene Program Mode

This mode is useful when taking a

portrait photograph with a night scene

in the background.

Set the mode dial to

• When the shutter release button is

pressed halfway, the shutter speed

and aperture setting are displayed in

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

is also displayed in the

viewfinder.

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

slow-speed to expose the low light background. The shutter speed

automatically changes in the range of 1/125 to 1 second.

• Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake because of

the slow shutter speed in this mode. If the subject is not still, the picture

will be blurred.

• Check that the flash is fully charged before shooting.

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

is not in use.

• If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tripod

plate between the camera and pan/tilt tripod head, otherwise the

pan/tilt tripod head may contact the lens.

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE

MODE

Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed

A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter

speed and aperture setting according to the subject’s brightness.

There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and

aperture for a particular subject’s brightness. Different shutter

speed and aperture settings produce different effects.

Effect of shutter speed

The shutter speed determines the film exposure times, or the

length of time that the light is allowed to strike the film.

If the subject is moving, the

image will be blurred when a

slow shutter speed is used.

It is possible to enhance the

effect of motion, (The

movement of a waterfall) by

intentionally using a slower

shutter speed.

Choosing a faster shutter

Slower shutter speed

speed will allow the image of

a moving subject to be frozen.

A faster shutter speed also

helps prevent camera shake.

Faster shutter speed

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Effect of aperture

The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light

from an object which passes through the lens,

controlling how much light strikes the film.

If the aperture is opened up to

increase the amount of light,

subjects in front of and behind

an in-focus subject will not be

focused. That is, the range of

focus (depth of field) becomes

small. If the aperture is

stopped down to reduce the

Open aperture

amount of light, the depth of

field increases. For instance, if

you shoot a person against a

landscape with the aperture

open, the landscape in front of

and behind the person will be

blurred, making the person

appear to rise out of the

landscape. By contrast,

stopping down the aperture

increases the in-focus range.

Stopped down aperture

MEMO

✍

• The depth of field increases when you use a wider angle lens or the

subject is farther from the camera. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for

depth of field because of its structure.

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode

When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate

aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure

according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable

for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a

flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed.

See page 74 for the effect of shutter speed.

Set the mode dial to

Select the desired shutter

speed by turing the select

dial.

Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value in the

viewfinder or on the LCD

panel.

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MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens

aperture ring to the position while

holding down the aperture-A lock button

on the lens.

* Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark,

the selected aperture value will blink

in the viewfinder and on the LCD

panel as a warning (as shown).

When the subject is too bright,

choose a faster shutter speed.

If it is too dark, choose a slower

shutter speed. When the shutter

speed indication stops blinking, you

can take the picture. If both selected

shutter speed and aperture blink, it

means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to

obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted.

Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the

subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode

When the desired aperture is selected, the appropriate shutter

speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure.

This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth

of field, or a portrait against a blurred background.

See page 75 for the effect of aperture.

Set the mode dial to

Select the desired aperture

by turning the select dial.

Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value in the

viewfinder or on the LCD

panel.

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MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens

aperture ring to the position while

holding down the aperture-A lock button

on the lens.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark,

the selected shutter speed will blink in

the viewfinder and on the LCD panel

as a warning (as shown).

When the subject is too bright,

choose a smaller aperture (larger

number), if available; when it is too

dark, choose a larger aperture

(smaller number), if available. When

the shutter speed indication stops

blinking, you can take the picture. If

both shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the

exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct

exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral

Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too

bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

Using the Metered Manual Mode

The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for

taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture

setting combination, or taking creatively under exposed (darker)

or over exposed (brighter) photographs.

Set the mode dial to

The bar graph appears in

the viewfinder and on the

LCD panel.

Turn the select dial to

change the shutter speed.

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Turn the select dial to

change the aperture value

while holding down the AV

button

Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value in the

viewfinder or on the LCD

panel.

If the

dot is in the center of

the bar, it indicates correct

exposure.

MEMO

✍

• When using an F or FA lens, set the lens

aperture ring to the

position while

holding down the aperture-A lock button

on the lens.

About the bar graph

If the

dots are on the minus side

of the bar graph, it indicates under

exposure. If they are in the plus side,

it indicates over exposure.

+1 EV over exposure

If the exposure setting exceeds

EV, or blinks.

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

MEMO

✍

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

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

by a certain amount of over- or under-exposure. This is because color

negative film has wide latitude. If you use positive (slide) film, which

has narrow latitude, you need to adjust the aperture and shutter speed

to intentionally over- or under-expose the shot.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or too dark,

both shutter speed and aperture

setting will blink in the viewfinder and

on the LCD panel. It means that the

exposure is out of metering range,

unable to obtain a correct exposure

even if the shutter speed and aperture

are adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a

darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too

dark.

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Slow-Speed-Sync Mode

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject

against a low light background by using the flash to properly

expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to

expose the low light background.

With the Night-scene program mode

1. Set the the mode dial to

When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to the

position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.

2. The built-in flash pops up automatically.

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

With the Metered Manual Mode

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

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

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

second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure

on the LCD panel.

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

MEMO

✍

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

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

viewfinder.

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

prevent camera shake.

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USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting

night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as

the shutter release button is held down.

With the Metered Manual

Mode, turn the select dial to

change the shutter speed

until

appears on the

LCD panel.

MEMO

✍

• When using this mode, use a steady tripod

to prevent camera shake and attach the

optional “Cable Switch CS-205” after

opening the release socket cap.

• Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are

possible with new lithium batteries at

ambient temperatures.

• With the remote control shooting mode, the shutter remains open as

long as the optional remote control’s shutter release button held down.

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ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately over

exposure (brighten) or under exposure (darken) a subject, or

compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the

camera’s built-in exposure meter. The exposure compensation

range is -3 EV to +3 EV in 0.5 EV steps.

While holding down the AV

button, turn the select dial

to set the desired

compensation value on the

LCD panel.

Confirm the compensation

value in the viewfinder or on

the LCD panel.

appears in the viewfinder and

on the LCD panel.

About the bar graph

If the

dots are on the minus side

of the bar graph, it indicates under

exposure. If they are in the plus side,

it indicates over exposure.

-2 stop EV: bottom of bar graph

Moving one dot on the bar graph

indicates 0.5 step (0.5 EV).

+2 stop EV: Top of bar graph

*In increments of 0.5 stop EV

MEMO

✍

• Exposure compensation does not work in the metered manual mode

and bulb exposure mode.

• The exposure compensation cannot be canceled even if the power is

turned OFF or any other exposure mode is set.

• The bar graph can indicate -2 EV to +2 EV. If you set a value outside

this range,

blinks on either end of the bar.

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AE LOCK FUNCTION

You can lock the exposure setting before you take the picture.

If the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting

cannot be obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the

proper exposure setting. Then lock the exposure setting and

recompose to take a picture.

Press the AE lock button

The measured exposure level is

locked for 20 seconds.

To cancel the AE lock, press the

AE lock button again.

is displayed in the

viewfinder.

MEMO

✍

• The measured exposure level remains locked as long as the AE lock

button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed

halfway (even after 20 seconds).

• With the custom function number [CF4], you can select the function of

the AE lock button between auto focusing and auto exposure metering.

See page 137.

• When the AE lock button is pressed, audible PCV signal is heard. This

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

• The auto pop-up built-in flash function does not work while the AE lock

is in use.(

goes off of the LCD panel).

•

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

• If a zoom lens whose maximum apperture varies depending on the

focal length, the combination of shutter speed and aperture value

changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is

working. However, the exposure value does not vary, therefore, a

picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock.

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TURNING OFF THE AUDIBLE PCV

SIGNAL

You can change the audible PCV signal on or off when the self-

timer, remote control, AE lock function is in use or when the

subject is in-focus.

Set the mode dial to

Turn the select dial to

display

on the

LCD panel.

appears on the LCD panel

when is selected.

3 _{Set the mode dial to the position other than}

and

MEMO

✍

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

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SWITCHING THE METERING MODE

Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted metering, or spot

metering mode can be selected in this camera.

Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode

switch.

Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering

This mode automatically measures light in 16 different zones,

enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and

backlight conditions. (Even backlit subjects do not become dark.)

MEMO

✍

•

When multi-segment metering, the

scene in the viewfinder is metered by

16 different zones as shown in the

illustration.

Set the metering mode

switch to

MEMO

✍

• When a lens other than an FA J, FA, F or A lens is attached, the

center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select

the multi-segment metering mode. (This type of lens can only be used

when custom function number [CF17] is set to [2]. See pages 134 and

142.)

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Using Center-Weighted Metering

This mode does not automatically compensate for back lighted or

spotlighted scenes like the multi (16)-segment metering mode.

Creative exposure control is decided by the user.

MEMO

✍

• The metering pattern in the illustration shows that the upper part of the

pattern (in the center of the viewfinder) has more sensitivity to light

than the lowest part. This metering mode does not compensate for

backlit subjects.

Set the metering mode

switch to

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SWITCHING THE METERING MODE

Using Spot Metering

This mode measures light only in the small area in the center of

the viewfinder. You can use AE lock (see page 86) to lock the

spot metering exposure and recompose to take the picture.

MEMO

✍

• With spot metering, the exposure is weighted on the small area at the

center, as shown in the illustration.

Spot metering zone

Set the metering mode

switch to

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ABOUT FOCUSING

The autofocus mode (AF.S/AF.C), manual focus mode, and focus

point modes are explained here.

There are three main focusing methods.

1.Autofocus

The camera focuses automatically. There are two AF modes.

While you press the shutter release button halway:

•

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

AF Continuous (AF.C) mode adjusts the focus

continuously.

See pages 92 and 93 for details.

2.Manual focusing

You can adjust the focus manually.

3.Selecting the focus point

You can select the desired focus point in the viewfinder or fix

the focus point in the center position. See pages 96 and 97.

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ABOUT FOCUSING

Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S)

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject, then

press the shutter release

button halfway down.

When the subject is in

focus, the focus indicator

lights up in the

viewfinder, and the audible

PCV signal beeps.

MEMO

✍

• While the focus indicator

is lit, the focus will be locked (focus lock).

If you want to focus on another subject, take your finger off from the

shutter release button once to release the focus lock.

• If the focus indicator

blinks, it indicates that focus has not been

achieved. In the AF Single mode (AF.S), you cannot take a picture

while the subject is out of focus. If the subject is too close to the

camera, move back and take the picture. If the camera still has difficulty

focusing (see page 101), the subject focus manually (see page 94).

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Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C)

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject, then

press the shutter release

button halfway down.

When the subject is in

focus, the focus indicator

lights up in the

viewfinder, and the audible

PCV signal beeps.

MEMO

✍

• In the AF Continuous (AF.C) mode, the camera switches to the

predictive AF mode automatically when a moving subject is detected.

It then focuses the subject continuously.

• In the AF Continuous (AF.C) mode, the shutter can be released even

when the subject is out of focus.

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ABOUT FOCUSING

Manual Focusing

When you focus manually, you can either check with the focus

indicator

or the viewfinder’s matte field to adjust focus.

Using the focus indicator

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject, then turn

the focusing ring to the right

or the left until the subject

is in focus.

When the subject comes

into focus, the focus

indicator

lights up and

the audible PCV signal

beeps.

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MEMO

✍

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

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

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

below.

Using the viewfinder’s matte field

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject, then turn

the focusing ring to the right

or the left until the subject

looks sharp in the viewfinder.

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ABOUT FOCUSING

Selecting the Focus Point

There are 11 focus points in the viewfinder. If the focus point

mode switch is set to automatic (see page 44) and the camera

does not select the desired focus point, you can select the

desired focus point manually.

Set the focus point mode

switch to

Look through the viewfinder

and check where you want

to focus.

Use the four-way controller

to select the

desired focus point.

The selected focus point is

superimposed in red in the

viewfinder. If you have trouble seeing

the superimposed focus point

because of the backlit or other

conditions, check it on the LCD

panel.

MEMO

✍

• To cancel the selected focus point, set the

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Setting the Focus Point to the Center of the

Viewfinder

Set the focus point mode

switch to

The subject in the center of

the viewfinder which is

superimposed in red is in

focus when the shutter

release button is pressed

halfway down.

MEMO

✍

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

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ABOUT FOCUSING

Using the Focus Lock

If the subject is not covered by any of the focus points, the

camera cannot automatically focus the subject. In this situation,

you can aim the focus point on the subject, use focus lock, then

recompose the picture.

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject. If the

subject you wish to focus

on is not on any of the

focus points, you can use

focus lock.

The figure to the right shows the

person is not focused and the

background is focused instead.

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Aim the center of the

viewfinder over the subject,

then press the shutter release

button halfway down.

When the subject comes into

focus, the focus indicator

up and the audible PCV signal

beeps. (If is blinking, the

subject is not in focus.) The focus

lights

is locked while

lock).

is lit (focus

Re-compose the picture while

pressing the shutter release

button halfway down.

MEMO

✍

• Turning the zooming ring in focus lock mode may cause the subject out

of focus.

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

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ABOUT FOCUSING

Previewing the Depth of Field

Before taking a picture, you can check the depth of field in the

viewfinder.

Adjust focus to the subject.

While looking through the

viewfinder, turn the

main/preview switch to

You can check the focused area

in the viewfinder while the

main/preview switch is in

position.

MEMO

✍

• While the main/preview switch is in

position, no shooting

information is displayed and the shutter cannot be released.

• The focus range display in the viewfinder may differ slightly from the

actual picture.

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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 pages 94 and 95).

Subjects, which may fool the autofocus system, include:

a)Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall in the

focus points

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

c)Subjects that are moving too fast.

d)Multiple subjects in the foreground and background of the

focus points

focus even if the focus indicator

. In this case, the subject may not be in

is lit.

e)Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight

or with extremely bright backgrounds.

f) If vertical or horizontal line patterns appear in the focus

points

Notes on Accessories

If you use any special effect filter, Magic Image Attachment or

Stereo Adapter, autofocus and manual focus using the focus

indicator

in the viewfinder cannot be used. In this case, use

manual focus using the viewfinder's matte field. See page 95.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Auto Pop-up Flash Function

In this mode, the built-in flash pops up and discharges

automatically in low light and backlight condition.

Press the flash mode button

until

appears on the LCD

panel.

Press the shutter release

button halfway down,

and the built-in flash

automatically pops up when

the flash is required.

When the flash is ready to

discharge, the

appears in

the viewfinder and on the

LCD panel.

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MEMO

✍

• The built-in flash automatically retracts only when the power is turned off.

Push down the built-in flash into the camera body when not in use.

• The built-in flash does not discharge when not required even though it is

been in the up position.

• When the built-in flash is used, using the lens hood is NOT recommended

as it may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing

vignetting in the picture corners.

• Note that the built-in flash automatically pops up in necessary

conditions even if an inappropriate lens for flash shooting is used. See

page 114 to check the compatibility between the built-in flash and

various lenses.

• When using an inappropriate F or FA lens,

will blink rapidly in the

viewfinder and on the LCD panel. See page 110 for details.

• 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.

• To enable shutter release before the flash is charged, set custom

function number [CF7] to [2]. See pages 134 and 138.

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Selecting the Various Built-in Flash Modes

At each press of the flash

mode button, the flash mode

on the LCD panel changes

as shown in the chart.

Auto pop-up

Red-eye reduction

Wireless

no icon

Flash ON

Wireless

High-speed sync

Flash OFF

Flash ON

Red-eye reduction

MEMO

✍

• The auto pop-up flash mode can only be set in the auto picture mode

and the picture mode. See page 66.

• The built-in flash pops up automatically when

is displayed on the

LCD panel. However, it discharges only when required. (Automatic flash

function)

• The auto pop-up 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.

• When the built-in flash is popped up and auto pop-up is canceled, the

flash discharges even when not required.

• The built-in flash will not discharge when Flash OFF is set.

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About Red-eye Phenomenon

Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often causes

a subject’s 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’s 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.

Red-eye Reduction Flash Function

This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which

reduces the red-eye phenomenon utilizing preflash. In this mode,

the preflash 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.

MEMO

✍

•

If the red-eye reduction is used while the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ, etc. is

set as a slave unit or wireless, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger

the slave unit to fire. When using a slave unit, do not use red-eye reduction.

• The red-eye reduction feature works even when an only external flash

is used. See page 126.

Flash Effective Range for the Auto Picture Mode

and 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).

MEMO

✍

• The flash effective range does not come closer than 0.7m (2.6ft), even

if the lens aperture is very 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 112 for the flash

effective range.

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POP-UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH

MANUALLY

Press the flash pop-up

button to activate the flash.

The built-in flash starts charging

automatically.

When it is fully charged,

appears in the viewfinder and on

the LCD panel.

Press the flash mode button

to select a flash mode.

See page 104 for “Selecting the

Various Built-in Flash Modes”.

Press the shutter release button fully, and the

flash discharges.

After using the Built-in

flash, push down the flash

head to lock it in the closed

position.

The built-in flash automatically

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MEMO

✍

• The built-in flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button is

pressed with the flash mode is set to

• When the flash pop-up button is pressed,

(Flash OFF).

disappears and

appears on the LCD panel, which indicates the flash always fires

regardless of the light conditions.

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

• To enable shutter release before the flash is charged, set custom

function number [CF7] to [2]. See pages 134 and 138.

• 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 124.

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POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY

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.Press the flash pop-up button (

2.Confirm that the flash mode is set to Flash ON.

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

charged.

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

4.Take a picture.

MEMO

✍

• When taking a daylight-sync photograph with

LCD panel, the flash may not discharge.

displayed on the

• Set the flash mode to Flash ON to discharge flash in daylight.

Without Daylight-Sync

With Daylight-Sync

Using other types of flash

Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the

best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit.

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FLASH RECOMMENDED

INFORMATION

The flash recommended

indicator in the

viewfinder and on the LCD

panel blink slowly to warn

and recommend you to use

the flash when you attempt

to take a picture in low light

and backlight condition.

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 situation.

stops blinking when the flash is fully charged.

will not appear in Bulb mode.

•

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INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARNING

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 pressed

halfway down.

MEMO

✍

• See page 114 for more details on compatibility of F, FA and FA J 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.

• If any lens other than F, FA and FA J is attached, this warning function

does not work.

• Note that the auto pop up function works even if this warning appears

on the LCD panel.

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ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE

BUILT-IN FLASH

1.When Using the Auto Picture and Picture Modes

• The camera automatically chooses an optimum combination

of shutter speed and aperture according to the ambient

brightness, allowing you to take a flash photograph with

ease.

• The shutter speed automatically changes to approximately

1/125 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

second. When lenses other than an FA J, F and FA are used

or the Action program mode

is fixed to 1/125 of second.

is used, the shutter speed

2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode

• When taking a fast moving subject, you can increase a

subject blur effect. Any desired shutter speed 1/125 sec. or

slower can be set for taking a flash photograph.

• In this mode, the aperture automatically changes according

to the ambient brightness, making a flash photograph easy.

3.Aperture-Priority AE Mode

• When you want to change the depth of field or shoot any far away

subject, you can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph.

• In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient

brightness. The shutter speed changes in range of 1/125 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. When any

lens other than FA J, FA and F is used, the shutter speed is fixed to

1/125 sec.

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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 1/125 or

slower can be set. In this mode, the exposure of the

background can be controlled by the manual exposure to

take a flash photograph.

1. Calculating the flash effective range according to the camera-

to-subject distance.

Maximum flash distance = Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture

Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*

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

built-in flash in this camera.

MEMO

✍

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

cannot be used. If the flash is used within 0.7m, it causes vignetting in

the picture corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be

over exposed.

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

shown below.

ISO25 GN5.5

ISO50 GN7.8

ISO100 GN11

ISO200 GN15.6

ISO400 GN22

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Example:

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

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

Example:

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 at f/4 in this case.)

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ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH

F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the

Built-in Flash

If an FA J, F or FA lens incompatible with the built-in flash is

used, pressing the shutter release button halfway down causes

rapid blinking of

a warning.

in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as

If you take a flash picture with an incompatible lens, the corner of

the picture may look dark or there may be a 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 Zoom 20-35mm f/4 AL

Vignetting will occur if focal length

is less than 28mm.

FA Zoom 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 AL (IF)

Vignetting will occur if focal length

between 24-28mm.

FA* Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8 AL

FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 AL

FA Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6

Vignetting may occur in the

following cases.

•

The focal length is between 28-

35mm and the camera-to-

subject distance is 3m or less.

The focal length is 35mm and

the camera-to-subject distance

is 1m or less.

•

FA J Zoom 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 AL

FA Zoom 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6

FA Zoom 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)

FA Zoom 28-105mm f/4-5.6 (IF)

Vignetting may occur if focal length

is 40mm or less.

FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 (IF)

Vignetting may occur if focal length

is 70mm or less.

F, FA 35-80mm f/4-5.6

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Lens Name

Compatibility

FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6

FA J Zoom 75-300 f/4.5-5.8 AL

FA* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (IF)

Vignetting may occur if focal length

is 80mm to 90mm.

F or FA Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6

FA Zoom 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6

F Zoom 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6

FA Zoom 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6

FA* Zoom 250-600mm f/5.6 ED (IF)

FA 20mm f/2.8

FA* 24mm f/2 AL (IF)

FA 28mm f/2.8 AL

FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited

FA 35mm f/2 AL

FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited

FA 50mm f/1.4, f/1.7

FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited

FA* 85mm f/1.4 (IF)

FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF)

FA* 200mm f/2.8 ED (IF)

FA* 300mm f/2.8 ED (IF)

FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED (IF)

FA* 400mm f/5.6 ED (IF)

FA* 600mm f/4 ED (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

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USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Flash Functions

FLASH

CAMERA FUNCTION

Red-eye reduction flash

Automatic flash discharge

After the flash is charged, the camera

automatically switches to the flash-sync

speed.

Automatic aperture setting in the Auto Picture/

Picture Mode or Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Flash confirmation in the viewfinder

P-TTL auto flash

TTL auto flash

Slow-speed sync

AF illuminator

Trailing shutter curtain sync flash

Contrast-control-sync flash mode

Slave flash

Multiple burst flash

High-speed sync

Wireless flash

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A:Built-in flash

B:AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ

C:AF400FTZ, AF240FT

D:AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C,

AF201SA, AF200SA

E:AF200S, AF160, AF140

MEMO

✍

*1.Available with the AF280T or AF400T only when the flash

confirmation indicator in the viewfinder is off and TTL auto is set.

*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. Picture mode and Shutter–priority

AE cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may

change.

*3.Only applied to the AF360FGZ when an FA J, FA, F or A lens is

used.

*4.With the AF201SA and AF200SA, TTL auto cannot be used.

*5.The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.

*6.With the combination of the built-in flash and the type B or C flash,

trailing shutter curtain sync flash is possible.

*7.Exception of AF360FGZ and AF330FTZ

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USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode with the AF360FGZ

Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit.

The optimum flash amount is discharged to match the subject’s

brightness.

P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the 16-segment

metering, allows more precise control.

P-TTL is available with external wireless flash mode.

1. Remove the hot shoe cover F^Kfrom the camera.

2. Attach the flash unit to the hot shoe.

3. Turn the external flash ON.

4. Set the flash mode switch to P-TTL auto.

5. Confirm that the flash is fully charged.

6. Focus on the subject and take a picture.

MEMO

✍

• The P-TTL is available with the AF360FGZ flash unit only. When other

than the AF360FGZ flash unit is set, set the camera into the TLL flash

mode.

• When the flash is ready (fully charged), the

will light in the

viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.

• If

is lit in on the LCD panel, the external flash also discharges

automatically. If the subject is bright enough, the flash does not

discharge (therefore, may not suitable for daylight-sync shooting).

• Never press the flash pop up button when any external flash unit is

attached to this camera. The built-in flash will pop up and strike the

external flash. If you want to use any external flash and built-in flash at

the same time, see page 124.

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

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Using High-Speed Sync Flash Mode with the

AF360FGZ

With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed faster than

1/125 sec. High-speed sync flash mode can also be used while

the flash unit is attached to the camera or in a wireless

configuration.

Using hi-speed sync flash on the camera

1. Remove the hot shoe cover F^Kfrom the camera.

2. Attach the flash unit to the hot shoe.

3 Set the mode dial to M, Av or TV.

4 Turn on the external flash unit.

5. Set the flash unit’s sync mode switch to HS (high-speed

sync.).

6. Confirm that the flash is fully charged.

7. Focus on the subject and take the picture.

MEMO

✍

• When the flash is ready (fully charged), the

will light in the

viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.

• The High-speed sync flash mode is only available when the shutter

speed is faster than 1/125 sec.

• The High-speed sync flash mode does not work in the auto picture

mode and the picture mode.

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

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USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Using wireless High-speed sync flash with the AF360FGZ

1. Place the flash unit at the desired location.

2. Set the flash unit’s power switch to [WIRELESS]

3. Set the flash unit’s sync mode switch to HS (high-speed

sync.).

4. Set the wireless mode switch to S (Slave).

5. Press the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to

be used.

6. Press the flash mode button until

is displayed.

7. Confirm that both the built-in flash

and external flash unit are fully

charged.

8. Focus on the subject and take the

picture.

MEMO

✍

• When the built-in flash is ready (fully charged), the

will light in the

viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.

• The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster

than 1/125 sec.

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

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Wireless Flash (AF360FGZ Only)

With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge a flash without having a

cord connection between the camera and flash unit. The high-

speed sync mode can also be used with wireless flash. See page

120.

1. Place the flash unit at the desired location.

2. Set the flash unit’s power switch to [WIRELESS]

3. Set the flash unit’s sync mode switch to S (Slave).

4. Press the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to

be used.

5. Press the flash mode button until

is displayed.

6. Confirm that both the built-in flash

and external flash unit are fully

charged.

7. Focus on the subject and take the

picture.

MEMO

✍

• When the flash is ready (fully charged), the

will light in the

viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down.

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

• The AF360FGZ can be attached directly to the camera hot shoe and

used instead of the built-in flash. It can also be controlled in wireless

mode.

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USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Wireless flash control (P-TTL flash mode)

When the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash, the following

process is executed between the built-in flash and AF360FGZ

before the flash is fired.

1. Press the shutter release button completely.

2. The built-in flash discharges a pre-flash (the camera’s flash

mode is transmitted).

3. The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash (the subject’s

lighting condition is checked).

4. The external flash unit discharges a pre-flash (the required

flash output is transmitted to the external flash).

If HS (high-speed sync) has also been set, the built-in flash will

discharge another pre-flash to transmit the flash duration time.

5. The AF360FGZ flash unit discharges the flash.

MEMO

✍

• You can select how the built-in flash is to be used: either as an

information controller for the external flash, or as a flash to affect the

exposure using the custom function number [CF8]. See pages 134 and

139.

Channel control

• For wireless control, channel (e.g. CH1) for the AF360FGZ

must be set on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the

camera, turning on the camera and pressing the shutter

release button halfway down to set channel.

• The present channel is displayed for about 10 seconds when

flash mode

is set.

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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.

Refer to page 124 for connecting the dedicated external flash.

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

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

mode.

4. Confirm that both flash units are fully charged and then

press the shutter release button to take a picture.

MEMO

✍

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

flash unit).

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

as a “Hot Shoe Grip” as a malfunction may occur.

• In the Contrast-Control-Synch Mode, the fastest flash synchronization

speed is 1/60 second.

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USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Using Both the Built-in Flash and External Flash

To use the built-in flash and dedicated external flash

simultaneously, follow the procedure below.

The following accessories (sold separately) are required.

Hot Shoe Adapter F^G, Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F, Extension

Cord F5P

Hot shoe

Adapter F^G

Off-Camera

Shoe Adapter F

Extension

Cord F5P

Hot shoe

Adapter F^G

Hot shoe

Adapter F

Off-Camera

Shoe Adapter F

Extension

Cord F5P

Extension

Cord F5P

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

2. Attach the hot shoe adapter F^Gto the camera.

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

4. Attach the Off-Camera shoe adapter F to a tripod.

5. Connect the extension cord F5P to the Off-camera shoe

adapter F.

6. Press 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 take a picture.

MEMO

✍

• The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to the Extension cord F5P

without Off-camera shoe adapter F.

• 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.

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USING EXTERNAL 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 pages 116 and 117 for more details.

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 using more than one external flash, make sure that they

are of the same type or a combination of type B and type C or

type C and type D as described on pages 116 and 117. Refer to

the second illustration on page 124. The built-in flash can be

operated with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit 2.

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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

AA-Battery Grip BG-20

Battery grip powered by size-AA

batteries. Usability is enhanced with

the shutter release and AE lock

buttons for vertical positioning of the

camera.

Battery life ( Using 24-Exposure film rolls)

The number of 24-exposure film rolls that can be taken with a

new set of alkaline batteries is indicated below.

Number of film rolls

at 20°C( 68°F)

General existing light photography

approximately 75 rolls

approximately 30 rolls

Flash photography with 50% of

shooting uses flash

Flash photography with 100% of

shooting uses flash

approximately 20 rolls

approximately 12 hours

Bulb exposure time

When you use the camera in cold climates, it is recommended that

you use the camera without the BG-20, since the performance of

alkaline batteries, such as those used in the BG-20, deteriorates in

cold environments.

Cable Switch

Cable switch CS-205

Lengths:0.5m

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Flash Accessories

AF360FGZ

A P-TTL/TTL auto zoom flash unit with maximum guide number

36 (ISO 100/m). Its features include AF spot beam, slave-sync

flash, multiple-flash, high-speed sync, wireless flash, contrast-

control-sync flash, and leading/trailing curtain-sync modes.

AF500FTZ

A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built-in AF spot beam and

maximum guide number 50 (ISO 100/m). It features the slave-

sync flash function, multiple-flash, contrast-control-sync flash,

and leading/trailing-curtain-sync flash mode.

AF220T

A TTL Auto flash with a guide number of 22 (ISO 100/m).

AF201SA

An Auto flash (Not TTL) with a guide number of 20 (ISO 100/m).

Macro Flash AF140C

A TTL macro flash unit with a guide number of 14 (ISO 100/m).

Off-Camera shoe Clip CL-10

Enable the AF360FGZ to be used as a wireless slave flash.

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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Extension Cord F5P and Off-Camera shoe

Adapter F

The adapters and cords to use the external flash away from the

camera.

Viewfinder and Lens Accessories

Magnifier FB

A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the

viewfinder.

Refconverter A

Right-angle finder, which attaches to the grooves on both sides

of the viewfinder. The viewfinder magnification is able to switch

from 1X to 2X.

MEMO

✍

• Be sure to detach the Refconverter A before you open the camera back

cover, otherwise the back cover may strike the Refconvert A.

Filters

Skylight, UV, Cloudy, Y2, O2, R2, and Circular Polarizing Filter

are available in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 58mm, 67mm and 77mm.

MEMO

✍

• The hot shoe cover attached to the camera hot shoe is dedicated only

for

, MZ-L, MZ-30 and MZ-7. If you use any hot shoe cover of

other than the above models, auto pop-up doesn’t operate.

Diopter correction lens adapter M

Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on

the camera are available.

If it is difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose one of the

eight correction lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3 m^-1.

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Eyecup FM

Camera Cases

Soft case CF-12

Strap

Strap FM

About Polarizing Filter

When using an ordinary polarizing filter; the half mirror

incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness

of the autofocus function when used in combination with an

ordinary polarizing filter. Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER

for proper autofocus operation.

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

The camera provides 17 custom functions so you can set the

camera according to your shooting preferences.

NO.

Setting

Pages

Exposure Functions

136

137

[CF1]

[CF2]

Setting the auto bracketing sequence

Setting the shooting mode after auto bracket

shooting

137

[CF3]

[CF4]

[CF5]

Setting AF/AE at the focus point

Setting the AF function to the AE lock button

Setting the film speed manually

138

Autofocus Functions

[CF6]

Superimposing the focus points

138

Flash Functions

[CF7]

[CF8]

[CF9]

Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash is

138

139

fully charged.

Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the

AF360FGZ

Setting the flash pop-up button’s function during

wireless operation with the AF360FGZ

139

Film Rewind Functions

[CF10] Setting the film rewind method

[CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when

rewound

139

140

Self-timer Functions

140

[CF12] Setting the self-timer delay time

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NO.

Setting

Pages

Remote Control Functions

[CF13] Setting the shutter release delay time with the remote

control

140

141

[CF14] Setting auto focusing during remote control operation

Others

[CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination

141

142

[CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination

[CF17] Enabling shutter release with the aperture ring set to

other than the

position

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Basic Setting of Custom Functions

Follow the procedure below to set a custom function.

Set the mode dial to

The custom function number and

setting number will be displayed

on the LCD panel.

Use the four-way controller

to select the

custom function number

you wish to set.

The custom function number will

be changed.

Setting number

Custom function number

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Use the four-way controller

to select the setting

number.

The setting number will be

changed.

Setting number

• The LCD panel shows the custom function number [CF2] and setting

number [2].

Set the mode dial to a

position other than

and

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Resetting the custom functions to the default

settings (Setting number [1]).

1. Set the mode dial to

2. Hold down the AE lock button for

more than 2 seconds.

[CF] and [CL] will be displayed on

the LCD panel, and all the custom

functions will be reset to default

setting [1].

3. Set the mode dial to a position

other than

and

Setting the Custom Function

The setting for each custom function is explained below.

To display the custom function number and setting number,

see “Basic Setting of Custom Functions” on page 134.

[CF1] Setting the auto bracketing sequence

• Custom Function number [CF1]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .correct exposure

under

exposure

[2] . . . .under exposure

exposure

over exposure

correct

over exposure

correct

[3] . . . .over exposure

exposure

under exposure

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[CF2] Setting the shooting mode after auto bracket shooting

• Custom Function number [CF2]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Returns to single frame shooting

[2] . . . .Remains in auto bracketing

[CF3] Setting AF/AE at the focus point

The camera can automatically adjust the exposure according to

the focused points when the camera is set to multi-segment

metering mode.

• Custom Function number [CF3]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Does not link AF and AE

(AF only)

[2] . . . .Links AF and AE

[CF4] Setting the AF function to the AE lock button

• Custom Function number [CF4]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .The AE lock function is

assigned to the AE lock button.

[2] . . . .The AF function is assigned to

the AE lock button.

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

[CF5] Setting the film speed manually

The film speed of DX-coded film can be set automatically or

manually.

• Custom Function number [CF5]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Sets film speed automatically

[2] . . . .Sets film speed manually

[CF6] Superimposing the focus points

• Custom Function number [CF6]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Superimposes the focus points

[2] . . . .Disables the superimpose

function

[CF7] Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash is fully

charged

• Custom Function number [CF7]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Disables shutter release until

the flash is ready

[2] . . . .Enables shutter release before

the flash is charged

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[CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for the

AF360FGZ

When the AF360FGZ is used and the camera flash mode is set

to wireless, you can assign the wireless control function to the

built-in flash.

• Custom Function number [CF8]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash to

adjust the exposure

[2] . . . .Built-in flash controls the

AF360FGZ

MEMO

✍

• If you set [CF8] to [2], the built-in flash controls only the AF360FGZ and

does not affect the exposure.

[CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button’s function during

wireless operation with the AF360FGZ

• Custom Function number [CF9]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Disables the built-in flash

[2] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash

once for a test

[3] . . . .Discharges the built-in flash

consecutively for modeling

[CF10] Setting the film rewind method

• Custom Function number [CF10]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Automatically rewinds the film

at the end of the roll

[2] . . . .Disables automatic film rewind.

To rewind the film, press the mid-

roll rewind button (see page 51).

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

[CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rewound

• Custom Function number [CF11]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Rolls up the film completely

[2] . . . .Leaves the end of the film

unwound

[CF12] Setting the self-timer delay time

• Custom Function number [CF12]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Self-timer delay of 12 sec.

[2] . . . .Self-timer delay of 2 sec. with

mirror lock-up

MEMO

✍

• During normal picture taking, the shutter’s reflex mirror goes up and

creates a slight vibration. With mirror lock-up, the reflex mirror stays up

before the exposure starts. This reduces camera shake caused by the

mirror’s movement. See page 58 for setting mirror lock-up.

[CF13] Setting the shutter release delay time with the remote

control

• Custom Function number [CF13]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Picture taken after 3 sec.

[2] . . . .Picture taken immediately

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[CF14] Setting auto focusing during remote control operation

• Custom Function number [CF14]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Auto focusing not used

[2] . . . .Auto focusing used

[CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination

• Custom Function number [CF15]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Illuminated when the

main/preview switch is set to

preview

[2] . . . .Illuminated automatically in low

light condition

[3] . . . .Not illuminated

[CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination

• Custom Function number [CF16]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Illuminates

[2] . . . .Does not illuminate

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CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

[CF17] Enabling shutter release with the aperture ring set to

other than the

position

• Custom Function number [CF17]

• Setting number

[1] . . . .Disables shutter release if the

aperture ring is not set to the

position

[2] . . . .Enables shutter release

MEMO

✍

• When the custom function number [CF17] is set to [2], the shutter can

be released even if the aperture ring of an attached lens is not set to

the

position. However, the features will be restricted as shown in

the table on page 143.

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Lenses

Exposure mode

Restriction

FA, F, A, M, S (lens

only, or with auto

diaphragm

accessories such as

auto extension tube

The aperture remains wide

open regardless of the

Aperture-Priority

AE mode

aperture ring position. The

shutter speed varies according

to the aperture ring position,

however, an exposure error

may occur. Aperture value

displays [F--] in the viewfinder

and [AV--] on the LCD panel.

Aperture-Priority

AE mode

FA, F, A, M, S (with

manual diaphragm

accessories such as

extension tube K

Pictures can be taken with the

specified aperture value,

however, an exposure error

may occur.

Aperture value displays [F--] in

the viewfinder and [AV--] on

the LCD panel.

Manual diaphragm

lens, such as reflex

lens (lens only)

Aperture-Priority

AE mode

Pictures can be taken with the

aperture value manually

specified, however, an

exposure error may occur.

Aperture value displays [F--] in

the viewfinder and [AV--] on

the LCD panel.

FA, F Soft 85mm

Aperture-Priority

AE mode

FA Soft 28mm

(lens only)

Metered Manual

Pictures can be taken with the

specified aperture value and

shutter speed, however, the

built-in light meter does not

operate, therefore, the

All lenses

exposure cannot be

evaluated. Aperture value

displays [F--] in the viewfinder

and [AV--] on the LCD panel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are

some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before

contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items.

Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

Reference

The lens aperture ring is set

Set the lens aperture ring to

The shutter does not

release.

p. 15

to other than the

position. the position.

Nothing is displayed

on the LCD panel.

Turn the main switch ON.

Replace the battery.

The main switch is OFF.

p. 27

The low battery warning

is blinking.

p. 23

The batteries are installed

upside-down.

Install the batteries properly.

and film speed are

Set the Exposure mode

displayed on the LCD panel. other than ISO.

p. 52

p. 102

p. 27

The built-in flash is being

charged.

Wait until the flash is fully

charged.

Turn the main switch ON.

The main switch is OFF.

Nothing is displayed

on the LCD panel.

Install the batteries.

No battery has been

installed.

p. 23

Install the batteries properly.

Replace the batteries.

Move the camera until the

The batteries are installed

backwards.

The battery is dead.

p. 23

p. 48

The focus points

are not

The Autofocus does

not work.

focus points

subject.

cover the

placed over the subject.

Increase the camera-to-

subject distance.

The subject is too close.

The focus mode is set to

p. 48

p. 43

p. 94

Set the focus mode switch to

Focus manually by using the

matte field.

The subject is difficult to

autofocus.

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Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

Reference

AE lock function does

not operate.

Set the exposure mode dial p. 67

The Metered Manual Mode

or Bulb Timer Exposure

Mode is being used.

to the other position.

p. 76

p. 78

The subject is too close or

difficult to autofocus.

Focus manually by using the

matte field.

Focus indicator

the viewfinder blinks.

p. 94

p. 23

p. 104

The built-in flash

does not charge.

Low battery warning

on Replace the batteries.

the LCD panel blinking.

The exposure mode is being Set the mode dial other

The built-in flash does

not activate when the

flash-pop up button is

depressed.

set to

than

The mode dial is set to

other than the Auto picture

or Picture mode.

Set the exposure mode dial

to the Auto picture or Picture

mode.

The built-in flash

does not pop up

automatically.

p. 66

Hot shoe cover is used

other than F^K

Use the Hot shoe cover F^K.

p. 130

p. 45

When the

appears on

The built-in flash

does not discharge

even if the flash is in

the LCD panel, the built-in

flash does not discharge in

bright lighting conditions.

he popped-up position.

The camera does not have

the power zoom function.

The power zoom

system does not

function.

p. 18

The film does not

rewind automatically has been set to the setting

when finished. number [2].

The custom function [CF10] For automatic rewind when

p. 139

the film is finished, set the

custom function [CF10] to [1].

• In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to

static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries

out and putting them back in again.

• When the mirror remains in the upper position, take the

batteries out and put them back in again.

Then, turn the power on, and turn the power off with

pressing the shutter release button. After the procedure is

done, the camera may operate correctly.

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PROGRAM DIAGRAMS

Standard program Mode / Night Scene Program Mode without Flash

At ISO 100 with FA J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens

[

]

Portrait Program Mode At ISO with FA J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens

[

]

Landscape Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens

[

]

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Action Program Mode At ISO 100 FA J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens

[

]

Close-up Program Mode At ISO 100 FA J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens

[

]

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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Type

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash

(RTF)

Format

24x36mm

Usable Film

35mm perforated cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non-

DX coded films with ISO 6-6400

Exposure Modes Auto Picutre Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Program Mode, Portrait

Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode,

Action Program Mode, Night-scene Program Mode), Shutter-Priority

AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb

Mode, TTL Flash Mode

Shutter

Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter,

Electromagnetic release, Speed range (1) Auto 1/4000-30 sec. (step

less), (2) Manual 1/4000-30 sec. (1/2 steps) (3) Bulb

Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.

Body Mount

Pentax K^AFbayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information

contacts)

Compatible Lens Pentax K^AF2, KAF mount lenses, KA mount lenses

Autofocus System TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness

range: EV -1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available

using shutter release button, Focus Mode: AF.S (single)/AF.C

(predictive continuous) / MF (manual)

Viewfinder

Penta-mirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:

90%, Magnification 0.7X(with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ∞), Diopter: -2 to +1.0

m^-1

Viewfinder

Indication

Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp

signals and unable-to-focus indicator (Green lamp

speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication

is lit), front or back focus

blinks), Shutter

is lit,

Bar graph (exposure compensation, Over or Under exposure indication

in Metered Manual Mode, exposure compensation indication),

Picture mode (

Standard Program,

Close-up Program,

AE lock indication

Blinking=Flash recommended

=Flash-off, =Red-eye

=Auto pop up flash, Automatic flash function,

Portrait Program,

Landscape Program,

Night-Scene Program),

is lit=Built-in flash ready,

Action Program,

External LCD

warning or inappropriate lens warning,

reduction,

mode,

=Consecutive shooting,

=Self-timer,

=Auto bracketing

=Exposure compensation, Exposure compensation value,

=Multiple exposure,

indication, =Wireless flash mode,

Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO, Date, Time, Exposure counter,

=Battery exhaustion warning, =Film status information

Electronically controlled and usable in all exposure modes

=Remote control mode,

=PCV signal

=High-speed flash sync,

Preview

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Self-timer

Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec. or or 2 sec. with

mirror lock up in used. Start by pressing shutter release button.

Operation confirmation: Possible to set PCV beep tone. Cancellable

after operation

Auto Bracket

Three frames consecutive shots with exposure bracketing in 0.3,

0.5 1 EV

Mirror

Quick-return mirror with AF secondary mirror

Film Loading

Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed.

Film information window is provided.

Film Wind &

Rewind

Auto wind/rewind by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance

mode, Approx. 2.5 frame/sec. (consecutive mode), Auto rewinding

starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of rewinding is displayed

on the LCD panel, Mid-roll rewind

Exposure Meter TTL multi(16)-segment metering, Metering range from EV0 to EV21 at

ISO100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering

mode can be set.

Exposure

3 EV in 0.5 EV step increments

Compensation

AE lock

Exposure is memorized for 20 seconds

Flash

Series-control, Auto-popup TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number: 11

(ISO100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-

sync-shutter in the range from 1/125 sec. to a slower speed, Day-light-

sync flash, Slow-shutter-sync flash, Contrast-control-sync flash (ISO

range = 25 – 800), Automatic flash function (automatically retracted

when the power is turned off), Red-eye reduction flash function

Flash sync

Hot shoe with X-contact, which couples with Pentax dedicated auto

flashes, ISO range = 25-800, Automatic flash, Red-eye reduction flash

function. Possible to use high-speed sync, wireless flash mode, P-TTL

mode with AF360FGZ.

Custom Function 17 functions can be set.

Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent), auto power off after 3

min.

Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol

is lit. (The shutter is locked and no

starts blinking.)

indication in the viewfinder when

Date module

Crystal quartz controlled, LCD with digital clock, auto calendar,

Imprinting mode 1 Year/Month/Day 2 Day/Hour/Minute

3 “----” (No imprint) 4 Month/Day/Year

5 Day/Month/Year

ISO range

Dimension and 122mm (W) x 84mm (H) x 63.5mm (D) (4.8"x3.3"x2.5")

Weight 335g (11.8 oz) body only without batteries

SPECIFICATIONS AND EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT

ISO 25-5000 (Automatic setting)

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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Specification for Remote Control (Optional)

Remote control

Infrared remote control. Starts after approx. 3 sec. by pressing the

shutter release button on the remote control. The operating distance of

the remote control is approx. 5 m from the front of the camera.

One 3V lithium battery (CR1620)

Power source

About 30,000 commands can be issued using the remote control. If the

battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax

Service center (there is a charge for this service).

Dimention

Weight

22mm {W) x 53mm(H) x 6.5mm(D)

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For customers in U.S.A.

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation

between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

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WARRANTY POLICY

All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic

distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or

workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase.

Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost

to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show

evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering,

battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating

instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The

manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any

repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall

not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect

or consequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective

material or workmanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the

liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or

warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the

replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will be made

on repairs by non-authorized Pentax service facilities.

Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period

Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period

should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the

equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the

manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer,

with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of

time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the

complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by

warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the

equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the

equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the

manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to

be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the

country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period,

the manufacturer’s representatives in that country may charge regular

handling and servicing fees. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to

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Custom Functions

Setting of Custom Functions

Use the four-way

controller

select the setting

number.

Set the mode dial to

Use the four-way

controller

select the custom

Setting number

function number you

wish to set.

To set the custom function

Use the four-way controller

To set the setting number

Use the four-way controller

Custom Function number

Custom Functions

[CF1] Setting the auto bracketing sequence

correct exposure under exposure over exposure

under exposure correct exposure over exposure

over exposure correct exposure under exposure

[CF2] Setting the shooting mode after auto bracket

shooting

Returns to single frame shooting

Remains in auto bracketing

[CF3] Setting AF/AE at the focus point

Does not link AF and AE (AF only)

Links AF and AE

[CF4] Setting the AF function to the AE lock button

The AE lock function is assigned to the AE lock

button.

The AF function is assigned to the AE lock button.

[CF5] Setting the film speed manually

Sets film speed automatically

Sets film speed manually

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[CF6] Superimposing the focus points

Superimposes the focus points

Disables the superimpose function

[CF7] Enabling shutter release before the built-in flash

is fully charged

Disables shutter release until the flash is ready

Enables shutter release before the flash is charged

[CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless control for

the AF360FGZ

Discharges the built-in flash to adjust the exposure

Built-in flash controls the AF360FGZ

[CF9] Setting the flash pop-up button’s function

during wireless operation with the AF360FGZ

Disables the built-in flash

Discharges the built-in flash once for a test

Discharges the built-in flash consecutively for modeling

[CF10] Setting the film rewind method

Automatically rewinds the film at the end of the roll

Disables automatic film rewind

*To rewind the film, press the mid-roll rewind button.

[CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rewound

Rolls up the film completely

Leaves the end of the film unwound

[CF12] Setting the self-timer delay time

Self-timer delay of 12 sec.

Self-timer delay of 2 sec. with mirror lock-up

[CF13] Setting the shutter release delay time with the

remote control

Picture taken after 3 sec.

Picture taken immediately

[CF14] Setting auto focusing during remote control operation

Auto focusing not used

Auto focusing used

[CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination

Illuminated when the main/preview switch is set to

preview

Illuminated automatically in low light condition

Not illuminated

[CF16] Setting the mode dial illumination

Illuminates

Does not illuminate

[CF17] Enabling shutter release with the aperture ring

set to other than the position

Disables shutter release if the aperture ring is not

set to the position

Enables shutter release

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