Pentax Digital Camera MZ 60 User 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

person.

WARNING:

This mark indicates precautions that, if not

followed, could result in minor or medium

injury to the person 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

• Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may hurt them. Be

particularly careful with the flash around infants.

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

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

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become

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

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

viewfinder.

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

camera.

• Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at points of

electrical contact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or

corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, have your

camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are not

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Other precautions

• The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C

(122F˚ to 14F˚).

• A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. If

such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center

immediately.

• To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the camera be

inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an

extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is

recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it.

• Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or

commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax

warranty.

• The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or

workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any charge under the

terms of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product

being used in conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section

or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual,

charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

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

• Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating,

explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+

and -) marked on the battery and the camera.

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

recover in normal temperatures.

• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting

outdoors or while traveling.

• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it

does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics.

• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old

battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES . .12

HOW TO USE THIS OPERATION MANUAL . . . . . . . .14

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

STEP1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . . .18

STEP2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

• IF THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED . . . . . . . . . . .22

STEP3. TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

STEP4. SETTING THE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

STEP5. ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .26

STEP6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

STEP7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

STEP8. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON .32

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step 8. UNLODING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-50

CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . .46

SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . .49

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-58

STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE

LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE

ACTION PROGRAM MODE

CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE

NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE

. . . . . . . . . . .53

. . . . . . . . . . .54

. . . . . . . . . .55

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

. . . . . . . . . . .57

. . . . . .5859

EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . . 61

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . .61-69

APERTURE- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .61

SHUTTER- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

AE LOCK FNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

HARD-TO-AUTOFOFUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .87

USING BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .76

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . .76

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE

MODE WITH ISO 100 (400) FILM USED . . . . . . . .77

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . .78

FLASH OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR BUILT-IN FLASH . . . .82

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH

THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH . . . . . . . .90

SLOW-SPED=SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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OTHERS

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH

PORTRAIT ROGRAM MODE

LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE

CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE

ACTION PROGRAM MODE

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

Main switch (p.16)

Built-in flash

Select dial

AV button

Focus mode

switch (p.27,58)

Shutter

release

button

AF coupler

Lens mount

index

Lens information

contacts

Mirror

Lens unlock

button (p.14)

Strap lug (p.11)

Back cover

Film information

window

Battery

chamber

cover (p.12)

Battery cover

screw (p.12)

Back cover

release lever

(p.18)

Tripod socket

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Hot shoe

LCD panel

Drive mode button

(p.38,40)

AE lock

button

(p.57)

Flash mode

button (p.25)

Flash pop

up button

Exposure mode button

Date mode button

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LCD PANEL INDICATION

: Flash status information

(p. 25, 36)

: Date mode

: Exposure mode/

AV,TV select pointer

: Self-timer

: Flash off information

(p. 26)

: Red-eye reduction flash

indication (p. 32)

: Automatic flash

information (p. 25)

: Manual-set film speed

(p. 64)

(p.38)

: 2 seconds self-timer

: Aperture value

: Auto bracket exposure

(p.55)

: Film status information

(p.20,21)

: Shutter speed

: Battery exhaustion

warning (p.13)

: Exposure counter

: Day/time

: Consecutive shooting

(p.38)

All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.

LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display)

When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over

approximately 60!, it may blacken, but when the temperature

normalizes, it should return to normal.

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VIEWFINDER INDICATION

: AF frame (p. 30)

: Flash status information

(p. 32, 36)

: AE lock (p. 57)

: Focus indicator (p. 59)

: Over exposure

: Correct exposure

: Under exposure

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QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

Loading the batteries

Open the battery cover and load

two CR2 Lithium batteries.

See page xx

Set the date and time

You can skip this step if you do

not imprint the data at this time.

The date and time should be

adjusted after loading the

batteries. See page xx

Attaching the lens

Align the red dots on the camera

and lens mounts. Turn the lens to

clockwise until it clicks in place.

See page xx

Set the lens aperture ring to

position

This camera does not work other

than

position. See page xx

Turn the power switch ON.

Depress the main switch button.

See page xx

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Set the exposure mode to

Standard program mode.

Move the select lever to set the

pointer

while

depressing the exposure mode

button. See page xx

Loading the film.

See page xx

Set to the Autofocus

Set the focus mode switch to

in down position.

See page xx

Compose the subject by

turning the zoom ring.

See page xx

Adjust the focus and take a picture.

Frame the subject in the focus

frame

and depress the

shutter release button. Auto

flash pops up automatically if it

necessary. See page xx

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CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE

WITH VARIOUS LENSES

Function

Lens

FA lens

F lens

[Mount type]

[KAF2] *1

[KAF] *1

Autofocus (Lens only)

Manual focus (with FI) *2

(with Matte field)

Power zoom

Image size tracking

Zoom clip

Auto zoom effect

Picture Mode

Aperture-Priority AE

Shutter-Priority AE

Metered Manual

Auto-popup built-in flash mode *4

Programmed TTL Auto Flash

TTL Auto Flash

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Notes:

*1. As an F/FA 85mm f/2.8 Soft lenses and FA 28mm f/2.8 soft lens do not have the

position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be released.

*2. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) in the viewfinder.

*3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger.

*4. Only works when the picture mode is selected.

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MEMO

✍

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

camera.

• The A, F, and FA lenses have the

(auto) position on the lens aperture ring.

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

1. When a lens, which does not have the

aperture ring is attached.

position on the

2. When an F, FA or A lens is attached with aperture ring set

other than the position.

3. The accessories for close-up photography are attached.

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HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING

MANUAL

This manual is organized into the following sections.

If you like to begin taking

pictures with this new camera as

soon as possible, read section

Basic Operation (Preparation)

—>Page xx

1and 2, "BASIC

OPERATION(PREPARATION)"

Basic Operation ( Shooting )

and " BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)".

—>Page xx

These sections introduce only

the basic functions of this

camera.

More detailed information can

be found in the section 3 and

the section 4.

Advanced Operations

—>Page xx

Other information

—>Page xx

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BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

Step 1 PATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . .18

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

Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 4 SETTING THE DATA BACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 6 ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 7 FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 8 OPRATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Step 1

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug from

underneath, and then pass

the strap through the clasp

from underneath as

illustrated.

Follow the same procedure

to attach the other end of

the strap to the other strap

lug.

MEMO

✍

• The strap has pockets that can store the viewfinder cap, hot shoe cover or any

other small accessory as illustrated.

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Step 2

LOADING THE BATTERIES

Open the battery chamber

cover by turning it to

counterclockwise with a

coin, etc. as shown in the

illustration.

Load two 3V lithium

batteries (CR2) or equivalent

into the battery chamber

with positive (+) contacts of

the batteries pointing up as

shown in the illustration.

✍

Push in the battery chamber

cover firmly and use a coin

to turn the cover clockwise

to lock securely.

If the batteries are removed,

date indicates [-----] that no

data will be imprinted.

See page xx for setting the

date and time.

MEMO

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

were removed.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

MEMO

✍

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

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

of time use the batteries.

• The optional "AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of

using the lithium batteries.

• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old

battery with a new one.

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

camera settings will take effect.

All other settings will remain unchanged

Red-Eye-Reduction

flash

Auto pop up flash

Self-timer Drive mode

Single frame

Off

• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting

outdoors or while traveling.

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Battery Life

using 24-exposure film rolls

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20ºC

–10ºC

General existing light photography

Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times

Approx. 120 rolls Approx. 30 rolls

Approx. 20 rolls Approx. 15 rolls

Approx. 12 rolls Approx. 5 rolls

)

Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times

)

MEMO

✍

• 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 battery.

• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it will

recover in normal temperature.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES

Low Battery Warning

When the batteries are nearly

exhausted, the battery symbol

appears on the LCD panel

to warn you. Replace the

batteries as soon as possible.

MEMO

✍

• See page 19 for loading the batteries

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

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

possible.

• When the low battery warning

starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released

and no indication in the viewfinder.

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Step 3

TURNING ON THE POWER

Turn the power ON

Push the main switch button

to turn ON.

Turn the power OFF

Push the main switch button again to turn OFF.

MEMO

✍

• Be sure to turn the main switch OFF to prevent accidental battery drain when not

in used.

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

automatically.

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Step 4

ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

Turn the power ON and depress

the [DATE] button to display

date mode on the LCD panel.

Keep depressing the [DATE]

button for 3 seconds on the

date mode display, the "year"

digits will start to blink.

Each time the [DATE] button is

depressed, the blinking digits

change in the following order:

Year-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-: .

Select the desired digits.

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Move the Select dial to right or

left to change the digits that

you wish to change the blinking

digits.

The digits increase by one each

time the select dial is moved to

right and the digits decreased

by it’s moved to left.

Holding the select dial for about

one second will change the

digits rapidly.

After the data has been changed, depress the

[DATE] button each time until blinking stops.

Depress the [DATE] button to select your date

mode that you wish to imprint on your pictures.

MEMO

✍

Depress the [DATE] button in synchronize with a time signal to set the second to

zero while ( : ) is blinking.

Operational precautions

• The working temperature for data printing is 0°C – 50°C (32F – 122F).

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

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

characters may blur.

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

or dim.

• If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being corrected, the data

cannot be imprinted.

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Step 5

SETTING THE DATA BACK

The DATE model records date information on your pictures

clearly on each frame that you expose.

Selecting the date mode

At each depress of the

[DATE] button, the display

on the LCD panel changes

as follows. (Av/Tv)✍(Date

mode)✍(Av/Tv)

While the date mode is

displayed, at each depress

of the [DATE] button as

shown in the illustration, the

date mode on the LCD panel

of the data changes as

indicated in the chart.

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(Year Month Day)

(Day Hour Minute)

(No data imprinted)

(Month Day Year)

(Day Month Year)

MEMO

✍

• [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month".

• Year 2000 will imprint " 00 " on pictures.

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

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

the data is imprinting, the data may be difficult to read. When composing your

picture, try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner.

• The data operates on power for the 6V lithium battery camera. If the camera

batteries were removed or replaced, data setting will be initialized to "[ -- -- -- ] no

data imprinted ", need to adjust the date and time.

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Step 6

ATTACHING THE LENS

Remove the body mount cap

1 and rear lens cap 2.

Align the red dots on the

lens and camera while

mounting the lens to the

camera body, then turn the

lens clockwise until it clicks

in place.

To remove the front lens

cap, squeeze the tabs on

both sides in the direction

of the arrow.

To remove the lens, hold

down the lens unlock button

and turn the lens

counterclockwise.

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MEMO

✍

• The body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and

dust at the factory. For storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is

available.

• After mounting the lens, 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, 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

FILM LOADING

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

to become familiar with its operations.

MEMO Remove the protective card

✍

• Before loading film for the first time after purchase, open the back cover and

remove the protective card.

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

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

To open the back cover,

slide the back cover release

lever down 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.

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Important

✍

The shutter curtains are made from fine precision material. Do not touch them with

your fingers or any other object while loading the film.

Align the film leader with

film leader end mark 1 as

shown as illustrated.

• If you pulled out too much film,

push it back into the cartridge to

reduce the slack.

• Make sure that the film leader is

positioned under the film retainer

and the film perforations properly

engaged on the sprocket tooth.

Note

• The DX information pins in the film chamber are used to read film speed. Keep

them clean and free from scratches. To remove smudges, wipe them gently with a

soft, dry cloth.

Close the back cover and

turn the main switch ON.

The film will be advanced to first

frame automatically and the

exposure counter 1 and film

status information appear on the

LCD panel when film is loaded

properly.

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FILM LOADING

MEMO Incorrect film loading

✍

If the film is not loaded properly, (E) will blink on the LCD panel Open the back

cover and load the film again.

Note

• Automatic film speed setting

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

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

See page xx

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Step 8

OPERATING THE SHUTTER

RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions. Depressing it down

halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and

autofocus system.

Not

Pressed halfway Pressed fully

pressed

down

(first position)

(second position)

Depressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter. When

taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to

prevent camera shake.

MEMO

✍

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

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

where the first position is.

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

from the halfway position. Depressing the shutter release button down halfway

keeps the LCD indicator on.

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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

Step 1 SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . .XX

Step 2 SET THE SUTO POP-UP FLASH . . . . . . . . .XX

Step 3 SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . .XX

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

Step 5 USING THE ZOOM LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

Step 6 HOLDING THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

Step 7 TAKING A PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

Step 8 UNLODING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

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

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Step 1

SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

For quick and easy shooting, set your camera for Standard

program mode, autofocus, auto flash and single frame drive mode.

This standard program mode allows you to take pictures by simply

depressing the shutter release button. The camera selects the best

combination of aperture and shutter speed setting.

Set the lens aperture ring to

the position.

To set the lens aperture ring to

the position, turn the

aperture ring while holding down

the aperture-A lock button on the

lens.

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

When the shutter release button

is depressed halfway down, the

shutter speed (TV) and aperture

value (AV) are displayed on the

LCD panel

MEMO

✍

• The shutter cannot be released when an F, FA or A lens is attached with the

aperture ring set to other than

position

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Step 2

SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH

Depress the flash mode

button until

appears

on the LCD panel.

In this mode, the built-in

flash automatically pops up

when depressing the shutter

button halfway down in the

low light or backlight

conditions.

MEMO

✍

• The Built-in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into

the camera body after use.

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

in the up position. See page xx 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 3

SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE

MODE

One picture is taken each time

the shutter release button is

depressed.

Depress the drive mode button until

single frame

LCD panel.

appears on the

MEMO

✍

The drive mode can also set to consecutive-frame mode

, self-timer

, 2

seconds self- timer

or auto bracket shooting mode

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Step 4

SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF

When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the

lens adjusts focus automatically.

Set the focus mode switch to

in the down position.

MEMO

✍

• The picture cannot be taken unless focus is achieved. The focus will remain

locked as long as shutter release button is held in halfway down.

• See page xx to xx for manual focusing.

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Step 5

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 6

HOLDING THE CAMERA

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

and lens as shown in the illustrations.

Camera held vertically

Camera held horizontally

MEMO

✍

• While taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button. Sudden force on

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

• 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 7

TAKING A PICTURE

Confirm that the focus mode

switch has been set to

and the lens aperture ring

has been set to

, and

select the data mode to

imprint or not.

Frame the subject

Look through the viewfinder

and frame the subject with

the autofocus

frame

When the shutter release button

is depressed halfway down, the

lens adjust focus automatically.

Confirm that the shutter

speed, aperture value,

picture mode on the LCD

panel.

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When the subject is in

focus, the focus indicator in

the viewfinder

lights up.

• The focus indicator

blinks when the camera is not able

to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons.

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

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

AUTOFOCUS" subject on page xx.

Take a picture.

Gently depress the shutter

release button completely.

The built-in flash pops up

automatically when the subject is

not lighted adequately.

MEMO

✍

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

• Depress the shutter release button halfway down. While

s on, the camera-to-

subject distance is fixed (Focus lock). To refocus on another subject, lift your

finger off the shutter release button.

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Step 8

UNLODING 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, only

the LCD panel.

blinks on

Open the back cover and

remove the film.

MEMO

✍

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

• A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 20 seconds to rewind.

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

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

frames have been used as indicated on the film cartridge. However, those extra

frames may be lost in processing. When you take important pictures, rewind the

film when the film reaches the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge.

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Step 9

REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL

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

this function.

Set the main switch to the

ON position, Depressing the

Drive mode button for over

2seconds, Film status

information

will

appear on the LCD.

Holding the drive mode

button and depress the

shutter release button to

start rewinding.When the

film is fully rewound, only

blinks on the LCD

panel.

• The film will be rewound, Film

status information on the LCD

panel blinks and counts the

frame numbers in reverse.

• Before opening the back cover,

check that

is blinking.

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ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-50

CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-58

7. STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

8. PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

9. LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

10. ACTION PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

11. CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

12. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5859

EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-69

4. APERTURE –PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5. SHUTTER- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

6. METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

AE LOCK FNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

HARD-TO-AUTOFOFUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

USING BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE WITH ISO

100 (400) FILM USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

FLASH OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH85

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

SLOW-SPED=SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

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

Single-Frame

Drive Mode

One picture is taken each time the shutter release button

is depressed.

Consecutive-Frame

Drive Mode

Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down

the shutter release button. See page 38

Self-timer Mode

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

See page xx.

2 Seconds

self-timer Mode

A picture will be taken with a 2-second-delay.

See page xx

Auto Bracket

Exposure Mode

See page 40 for more details.

See page 40 for more details

Auto Bracket

Exposure Mode

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Consecutive-Frame Mode

Pictures can be taken consecutively while holding down the

shutter release button.

Setting the consecutive frame

drive mode

Depress the drive mode button

until

appears on the LCD

panel.

1.Depress the shutter release

button halfway down to focus

on the subject.

2.Depress and hold down the

shutter release button

completely.

3.Take you finger off from the

shutter release button to stop

taking pictures.

MEMO

✍

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

• Depress the drive mode button to another setting to cancel the consecutive-frame

drive mode.

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SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Self-timer Mode

The self-timer mode delays the shutter release, and is useful for

taking group shots that include the photographer or when you

wish to prevent camera shake for slow speed exposure as close-

up or night- scene pictures. The shutter will be released about 2

seconds or 12 seconds after the shutter release button is

depressed fully.

Depress the drive mode

button until

appears on

the LCD panel.

Focus on the subject first

using the autofocus frame

and by depressing the

shutter release button

halfway down.

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Then depress the shutter

release button fully to start

the self-timer

When the self-timer is in

operation, the self-timer lamp

blinks and the rate increases for

the last two seconds

MEMO Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece

✍

Underexposure may occur if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation. If

you intend to move away from the viewfinder, attach the supplied finder cap as

shown in the illustration. When using accessories such as the finder cap, remove

the Eyecup FK as illustrated. The Eyecup FK comes from the factory fitted to the

camera's viewfinder accessory grooves.

MEMO

✍

• Use of tripod is recommended.

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

starts, lock-up the reflex mirror to prevent camera shake and shutter will be

released about 2 seconds later.

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

mode button to disappear

from the LCD panel.

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AUTO BRACKET SHOOTING

When you depressed shutter release button, three consecutive

frames will be taken at the different exposure times. The first

frame is exposed with no compensation. The second frame is

under exposed and the third frame is over exposed.

The bracketing amount can be set to ±1/2 EV or ±1 EV.

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Depress the drive mode

button until or

appears on the LCD panel.

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Focus on the subject by depressing the shutter

button halfway down.

The focus is locked at the first picture and remains

locked until 3 pictures are taken.

Take 3 consecutive pictures, depress and hold

down the shutter release button.

MEMO

✍

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

auto bracketing mode will remain effective for about 20 seconds. After that, the

auto bracketing exposure for the first bracketed frame will take effect.

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

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

with print film.

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

auto bracketing mode following completion of charging of the built-in flash or

external flash unit (TTL and P-TTL Auto only). However, in case of an external

flash unit, if three consecutive frames are taken while depressing the shutter

button, the second and third frame may be taken prior to completion of charging.

Always make sure to check completion of charging for each time.

How to cancel

Auto bracket can be canceled if the power is turned OFF or any

other drive mode is set.

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SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

You can select your desired Picture Mode by depressing the

exposure mode button. The picture mode has a total 6 modes as

follows. See details for each mode on page xx to xx.

Setting the one of 6 picture modes

Standard

program

Mode

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Portrait

Program

Mode

Landscape

Program

Mode

Close-up

Program

Mode

Action

Program

Mode

Night-scene

Program

Mode

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Set the lens aperture ring to

Set the pointer mark

the desired exposure mode

symbols ( ) by moving the

select dial to left or right

while depressing the

exposure mode button.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or

too dark, the flash

recommended indicator in the

viewfinder would blink. If the

subject is too bright, select a

darker subject. Use a flash if

the subject is too dark.

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SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

Standard program Mode

For easy picture taking, use this

Standard program Mode. You simply

depress the shutter release button.

The camera selects the best

combination of aperture and shutter

speed setting.

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the

shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD

panel.

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Portrait Program Mode

This mode is suitable for taking

portrait photography.

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway

down,the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed

on the LCD panel.

MEMO

✍

In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-

focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to shoot group

photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field.

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SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

Landscape Program Mode

This mode is ideal for landscape

photography and scenic snapshots.

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,

the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the

LCD panel.

When a landscape photograph is taken in this mode, the

resulting photograph will be in focus for entire landscape,

including objects close-up and these in the distance.

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Close-up Program Mode

This mode is convenient when taking

close-up photos of flower and so forth.

This mode favors smaller apertures to

maximize the depth of field, ensuring

sharp focus of a close-up subject.

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,

the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the

LCD panel.

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SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

Action Program Mode

This mode selects a faster shutter

speed to capture a moving subject

and prevents blurred images. This

mode is especially convenient for

active photography. It is also suitable

for portraits with blurred background.

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,

the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the

LCD panel.

MEMO

✍

• This mode focus on the subject continuously when the shutter release button is

depressed half way down, and the shutter can be released whenever the subject

is in focus or out of focus.

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

Predictive Autofocus Mode

When the camera senses subject movement during the

autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the

focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to measure the

speed of a moving subject, and predict where it will be at the

moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the

subject.

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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 pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

Press the flash pop up button to activate the flash

if auto pop up flash is not selected.

• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,

the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the

LCD panel.

MEMO

✍

It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using

the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to expose the

low light background. The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of

1/100 to 2second.

• Use of a tripod is recommended.

• The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built-in flash is not in

use.

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EFFECT OF APERTURE AND

SHUTTER SPEED

A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter

speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness.

There are many correct combination s of shutter speed and

aperture a particular subject brightness. Different shutter speed

and aperture settings produce different effects.

Effect of shutter speed

The shutter determines the film

exposure times, or the length of

time that the light is allowed to

strike the film.

If the subject is moving, the

image will be blurred when a

slow shutter speed is used.

It is possible to enhance the

effect of motion, (The movement

of a water waterfall) by

intentionally using a slower

shutter speed.

Choosing a faster shutter speed

will allow the image of a moving

subject to be frozen. A faster

shutter speed also helps prevent

camera sake.

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Effect of aperture

The aperture increases or

reduces the amount of reflected

light from an object which

passes through the lens,

controlling how much light

strikes the film. If the aperture is

opened up to increase the

amount of light, subjects in front

of and behind an in-focus

subject will not be focused. That

is the range of focus (depth of

field) becomes small. If the

aperture is stopped down to

reduce the amount of light, the

depth of field increases. For

instance, if you shoot a person

against a landscape with the

aperture open, the landscape in

front of and behind the person

will be blurred, making the

person appears to rise out of the

landscape. By contrast, stopping

down the aperture increases the

in-focus range.

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EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

When the desired aperture is selected, the appropriate shutter

speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure

according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is ideal for

shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait

against a blurred background.

Set the lens aperture ring to

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

Select the desired aperture

by moving the select dial

while depressing the AV

button.

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• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,

the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the

LCD panel.

Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or

too dark, the plus

minus

indicator in the viewfinder and

the selected shutter speed on

the LCD panel would blink

slowly as a warning as shown.

When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if

available; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if

available. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you

can take the picture. If both plus

and minus

blink

rapidly, it means that the exposure is out of metering range,

unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is

adjusted. Select a darker subject if it is too bright, or use a flash

if it is too dark.

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EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate

aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper

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

suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or

capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed.

Set the lens aperture ring to

Set the pointer mark

by moving the select

dial while depressing the

exposure mode button.

Select the desired shutter

speed by moving the select

dial.

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• When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down,

the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the

LCD panel.

* Exposure Warning

If the subject is too bright or

too dark, the plus

minus

indicator in the viewfinder and

the selected aperture value on

the LCD panel would blink

slowly. When the subject is

too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose

a slower shutter speed. When the selected aperture value stops

blinking, you can take the picture. If both selected shutter speed

and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is out of metering

range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter

speed is adjusted. Select a darker subject if the subject is too

bright. Use a flash if it is too dark.

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EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED

Metered Manual Mode

The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for

taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture

setting combination, or taking creatively under or over exposed

photographs.

Set the lens aperture ring to

Set the pointer mark

by moving the

select dial while depressing

the exposure mode button.

Move the select dial to

change the shutter speed.

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Move the select dial to

change the aperture value

while holding the AV button.

Confirm the shutter speed

and aperture value on the

LCD panel.

in the center

indicates the correct

exposure.

indicates over

exposure.

indicates under

exposure.

When under or over exposure is set beyond + 1 or - 1 steps

(1EV), or indicator will light.

When under or over exposure is set less than + 1 or - 1 steps

(1EV), or indicator will light.

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EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED

MEMO

✍

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

Exposure Warning

If both

blink in the

viewfinder and both shutter

speed and aperture value

blink on the LCD panel,

it means that the exposure is

out of metering range.

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BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE

This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting

night scenes and fireworks. The shutter speed can be set from

45seconds to 32minutes as follows.

45sec, 1min., 1.4min., 2min., 2.8min., 4min.,5.6min., 8min.,

11min., 16min., 22min., 32min.

In the Metered Manual

Mode, move the select dial

to change the shutter speed

to desired slower shutter

speed appears on the LCD

panel.

When using this mode, use

a steady tripod to prevent

camera shake and gently

depress the shutter release

button.

MEMO

✍

• The shutter remains open for selected shutter speed.

•

indicators will not light in this Bulb timer mode.

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AE LOCK FUNCTION

The AE Lock function enables an exposure level lock before

picture is taken.

If the subject is too small for a proper exposure setting to be

obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the proper

exposure setting. Then lock the exposure setting and recompose

shot before taking a picture.

To use the AE Lock:

Position the area to be

measured in the viewfinder

metering area and press the

AE lock button

. To

cancel the AE lock, press

the AE lock button again.

is displayed in the

viewfinder. The measured

exposure level is locked for

20 seconds.

3 _{Recompose the image in the viewfinder and}

take the picture.

MEMO

✍

• If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is

operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock button is released.

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

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

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MANUAL FOCUSING

Using a manual focus lens

When you adjust focus manually, you can either look at the focus

indicator

in the viewfinder or the viewfinder matte field to

check if the subject is in focus.

You can use the manual focus mode to adjust focus with the aid

of the focus indicator

in the viewfinder.

How to focus with aid of the in-focus indicator

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject, then

depress the shutter release

button halfway down.

While looking through the

viewfinder, turn the focusing

ring to right or left until the

subject is in focus.

When the subject comes into

focus, the focus indicator

lights up in the viewfinder.

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MANUAL FOCUSING

4 _{Depress the shutter release button fully to take}

a picture.

When the autofocus mode or the focus indicator

is unsuitable for focusing.

When the autofocus function or the viewfinder focus indicator

in the viewfinder cannot be used for focus confirmation for

the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus

mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder as you

would with a non-AF SLR camera.

a)The focus indicator

difficult to autofocus.

blinks because the subject is

b)The maximum aperture of the lens in use is smaller than

f/5.6.

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How to focus with aid of the matte field

Set the focus mode switch

Frame the subject, then turn

the focusing ring to the right

or left until the subject

looks sharp in the

viewfinder.

3 _{Depress the shutter release button fully to take}

a picture.

MEMO

✍

When the special effect filter or Magic Image Attachment or Stereo Adapter is used,

the auto focusing and manual focusing with the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder

will not work. Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with aid pf the

matte field.

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MANUAL FOCUSING

HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS

The autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect.

Depending on the brightness, contrast, shape, and size of

your subject, the autofocus system may not operate. In such

a case, set the focus mode switch to

and use the

manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the

aid of the matte field in the viewfinder (see page xx).

Subjects, which may fool the autofocus system, include:

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

autofocus frame

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

frame

c)Subjects that are moving too fast.

d)Multiple subjects in the foreground and background of the

autofocus frame

e)Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight

or with extremely bright backgrounds.

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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

1. Load the Non-DX corded

film.

Move the select dial until

appears on the LCD

panel while depressing the

exposure mode button.

Move the select dial to set

ISO film speed displayed on

the LCD panel.

After the ISO is set, move the

select dial until the your desired

exposure mode other than ISO.

MEMO

✍

• To change the ISO, turn the select dial to the left for a smaller number (Slower

film speed, or right for a larger number (Faster film speed).

• The shutter cannot be released when

is displayed on LCD.

•

is displayed when the film speed is set manually.

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USING BUILT-IN FLASH

Auto-popup flash function

The auto-popup flash function operates with the one of 6 picture

modes is set.

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

automatically in low light and backlight condition.

Depress the flash mode

button until

appears on

the LCD panel.

Depress the shutter

release button halfway

down, and the built-in

flash automatically

pops up when the

flash is required.

MEMO

✍

• The built-in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into

the camera body after use.

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

in the up position.

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

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

• When using an inappropriate For FA lens, ( ) will blink rapidly in the viewfinder

and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway

down. For more details on COMPTIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE

BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 89.

• 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.

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SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES

At each depress of the flash

mode button, the flash mode

on the LCD panel changes as

shown in the chart

Auto-popup

Red-eye reduction

Manual-popup

(See page xx)

Manual-popup

Red eye reduction

(See page xx)

Flash off

(See page xx)

MEMO

✍

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

selected.

• The built-in flash pops up automatically when

panel. But it discharges only when required. (Automatic flash function)

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

is displayed on the LCD

•

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

function is in use.

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

• Even if

is displayed on the LCD panel, the built-in flash does not pop up

automatically when the external flash has been mounted either with the power off

or the external flash is not yet fully charged.

• If the red-eye reduction is used while the AF360 FGZ, etc. is set as a slave unit,

the pre-flash will trigger the slave unit to discharge. Do not use red-eye reduction

with slave unit.

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USING BUILT-IN FLASH

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION

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

reduces the red-eye phenomenon utilizing pre-flash. In this

mode, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is

released which reduces the diameter of the pupil of the eye.

Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are smaller,

which in turn reduces the red-eye effect.

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON

Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often causes

a subject eyes to turn out reddish in the print. This phenomenon,

commonly known as "Red-Eye", is caused by the reflection of the

electronic flash in the retina of your subject eye. It can be

reduced by taking a picture in a brighter light condition or by

shooting with a wider-angle lens at a closer distance, or by

employing the red-eye reduction flash feature. When using a

Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to

position the flash as far away from the camera as possible.

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Flash effective range for the Picture Mode with ISO 100 (400)

film used

A lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4 is marked as 1:1.4 on its

barrel.

Maximum Lens Aperture

Effective Range

approx. 0.8 - 3.9m (5.6m)

2.6 - 12.8ft (18.4ft)

approx. 0.8 - 3.3m (4.8m)

2.6 - 10.8ft (15.7ft)

f/1.4

f/2

approx. 0.7-2.8m (4.0m)

2.3-9.2ft (13.1ft)

f/2.8

approx. 0.7 - 2.4m (4.0m)

2.3 - 7.9ft (13.1ft?)

approx. 0.7 - 2.0m (4.0m)

2.3 - 6.6ft (13.1ft?)

f/3.5, f/4.7

f/5.6

MEMO

✍

• This effective range table is only applicable when the exposure mode is set to the

Picture Mode. If any other exposure mode is used, see page xx.

• The minimum effective range is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even if a lens with a

maximum aperture f/2.8 or smaller is in use. 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.

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MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Push the flash pop-up

button to activate the flash.

will disappear on the LCD

panel.

appears in the

viewfinder and on the

LCD panel when the

flash is fully charged.

Depress the shutter release

button fully, and the flash

unit discharges.

After using the Built –in

flash, push down the flash

head to lock it in the closed

position.

MEMO

✍

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

with the flash mode is set to

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

• When the flash pop up button is depressed,

is disappeared from the LCD

pane if auto flash mode was set, and the flash is always discharged even if the

subject is not required flash light.

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

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• 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 xx.

FLASH OFF MODE

Use this mode if you don’t want the built-in flash to pop-up

automatically. The flash will not pop-up automatically even when

it is dark nor lights when the flash is required.

1.Depress the Flash mode button until

panel.

appears on he LCD

MEMO

✍

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

The flash off mode will work with 6 picture modes.

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

button manually.

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

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DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING

In daylight conditions, when a portrait picture is taken with a

person's face cast in shadow, discharging the flash will eliminate

the shadow.

1.Depress the flash pop up button.

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

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

3.Take a picture.

MEMO

✍

When taking a daylight-sync photograph with

the flash may not discharge.

displayed on the LCD panel,

Without Daylight-Sync

With Daylight-Sync

Using other type of a flash

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

best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit.

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FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR

The flash recommended

indicator

in the

viewfinder and on the LCD

panel blink slowly to warn

and recommend you to use

flash when you attempt to

take a picture in low light and backlight condition.

MEMO

✍

In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Metered-Manual Mode, the flash recommended

indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in a backlight

condition.

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INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING

WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED

When using an

inappropriate F or FA

lens,

will blink

rapidly in the viewfinder

and on the LCD panel

when the shutter release

button is depressed halfway down.

MEMO

✍

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

flash.

• Taking a picture while this warning is appeared may cause vignetting in the

picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of the picture.

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ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE

BUILT-IN FLASH

1.When using one of 6 Picture Modes

• The camera automatically chooses an optimum combination

of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject

brightness, allowing you to take a flash photograph with

ease.

• The shutter speed automatically changes to approximately

1/100 sec. or to a slower speed, which does not cause

camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the

focal length of the lens fitted to the camera. The slowest

shutter speed in the Night-scene Program Mode

is 1

seconds. When the Action program mode is used, the shutter

speed is fixed to 1/100 of second.

2.Shutter-Priority AE Mode

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

subject blur effect. The shutter speed can be set slower than

1/100 of second.

• In this mode, the aperture automatically changes according

to the ambient brightness, making a flash photograph easily.

3.Aperture-Priority AE mode

• In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with

the ambient brightness. The shutter speed changes in range

of 1/100 sec. to a slower shutter speed that does not cause

camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the

focal length of the lens in use. The shutter speed of 1/100

sec. is set automatically with a Pentax A lens.

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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 slower than

1/100 can be set. In this mode, the exposure of the

background can be controlled by the manual exposure while

the flash properly exposes the foreground subject.

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

to-subject distance.

Maximum flash distance = Guide Number ÷ Selected aperture

Minimum flash distance = Maximum flash distance ÷ 5*

MEMO

✍

• When the distance to the subject is less than 0.7m (2.3ft), the flash cannot be

used. If the flash is used less than 0.7m, it causes vignetting in the picture

corners, light is distributed unevenly and the picture may be over exposed.

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

in this camera.

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

shown below.

ISO25 GN5.5

ISO50 GN7.8

ISO100 GN11

ISO200 GN15.6

ISO400 GN22

Exp. If an ISO100 film is used at an aperture of f/3.5, the flash

effective distance is obtained as follows:

For maximum distance Guide Number (11) ÷ f/3.5 = 3.14m

For minimum distance 3.14 ÷ 5 = 0.63m ✍0.7m *

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

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

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

distance

Aperture = Guide Number ÷ Camera-to-subject distance

If the calculated aperture value is different than an indicated f-

stop, for instance f/3, choose the next smaller aperture value.

(f/2.8 in this case).

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ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE

BUILT-IN FLASH

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

depressing the shutter release button halfway down when the

flash is ready, ( ) blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as

a warning.

If the flash picture is taken with an incompatible lens, the corner

of the picture may look ark or there may be dark, semi-circular

area on the lower part of the picture.

= compatible

conditions

= Vignetting will occur under the usage

= incompatible because of vignetting ]

Lens Name

Compatibility

F, Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5

FA Zoom20-35mm f/4

Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than 28mm.

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

Vignetting will occur at focal length

between 24-28mm.

FA* Zoom 28-70mm f/2.8AL

FA Zoom 28-70mm f/4 AL

FA Zoom28-80mmf/3.5-5.6

Vignetting will occur at focal length

between 28-35mm or the camera

to subject distance is less than 1m

with the focal length of 35mm.

FA Zoom 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6

FA Zoom 28-105mm f/3.2-5.6

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

Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than40mm.

FA Zoom 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6

Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than 70mm.

F or FA35-80mm f/4-5.6

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Lens Name

FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6

FA* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8

Compatibility

Vignetting will occur at focal length

is less than 90mm.

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

FA Zoom 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6

F or FA Zoom 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6

FA Zoom 100-300mm f/4.7-5.6

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

FA20mmf/2.8

FA24mmf/2AL(IF)

FA28mmf/2.8

FA31mmf/1.8AL Limited

FA35mmf/2AL

FA43mmf/1.9 Limited

FA50mmf/1.4,f/1.7

FA77mmf/1.8

FA*85mmf/1.4

FA*135mm

FA*200mm

FA*300mmf/2.8

FA*300mmf/4.5

FA*400mmf/5.6

FA* 600mmf/4ED (IF)

FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8

FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8, f/3.5

FA MACRO 200mm f/4.0 ED (IF)

FA Soft 28mm f/2.8

FA Soft 85mm f/2.8

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OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

CAMERA FUNCTION

Red-eye reduction flash function

Smart flash function operates

After the flash is charged, the camera

automatically switches to the flash-sync

speed.

Automatic aperture setting in the Picture

Mode or Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Flash confirmation in the viewfinder

TTL auto flash

Slow-shutter sync flash

AF illuminator

Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash *4

Contrast-control-sync flash mode *4

Multiple burst flash, slave flash

A:Built-in flash

B:AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FT

C:AF400FTZ, AF240FTZ

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

AF201SA, AF200SA

E:AF200S, AF160, AF140,

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MEMO

✍

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

mode, the red-eye reduction function operates.

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

(Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set the

camera exposure mode to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or

Bulb timer Mode. Picture mode and Shutter –priority AE cannot be used

because the actual required aperture value may change.

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

*4. The shutter speed is 1/60 of second or slower.

*5. With TYPE B or C and D flash units, trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash is

possible.

*6. Except AF360FGZ and AF330FTZ.

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OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS

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

auto flash should be used.

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

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

AF220T) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode.

Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode

1. Remove the hot shoe cover FK.

Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket.

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

3. Turn the flash ON.

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

5. Confirm that the flash is fully charged.

6. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release

button to take a picture.

MEMO

✍

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

the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, [ ] appears in the

viewfinder indicating the flash is ready.

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

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

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

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Using both the built-in flash and the external flash

An external flash cannot be used when the built-in flash is in its

popped up position. When the built-in flash and the external flash

are used simultaneously, use the following optional accessories.

Hot Shoe

Adapter F^G

Off-Camera Shoe

Adapter F

Extension Cord F5P

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

Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket.

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

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

Turn the flash ON.

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

flash mode to the TTL Auto Mode.

5. Attach the flash unit to the Off-camera shoe adapter F

Connect the extension cord F5P to the off –camera shoe

adapter F.

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

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

8. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release

button to take a picture.

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OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

• The AF500FtZ can be connected directly to the Extension

cord F5P without Off-camera shoe adapter.

• The AF400T flash cannot be used with the built-in flash

simultaneously because the 4P sync cord B from the

AF400T will interrupt the function of the built-in flash.

Red-eye reduction flash function

The red-eye reduction flash function with an external flash

attached can also be used depending on what type of an

external flash is attached, and it may have any restrictions for

usage. See page 70 for more details. The red-eye reduction flash

function can be used only when the external flash is set to the

TTL Auto Mode.

Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Flash function

When using the built-in flash and the external flash

simultaneously, the trailing-shutter-curtain-flash function for the

built-in flash also operates when the external flash is set to the

trailing-shutter-curtain flash function. Before shooting, confirm

that both flash units are fully charged.

Multi-burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash

When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes, make

sure that they are of the same type, combine the type B with

Type C or Type D with Type E. Refer to the overview of Flash

Function on page 70. The built-in flash can be operated with any

type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. 2.

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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography

Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built-in

flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-synch flash

photography). This is based on the difference between the

amounts of light discharged from two units.

Contrast control synch flash is possible with the combination of

following flash units:

AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ and the built-in flash

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

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

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

2. Ensure that both flash units are fully charged and then depress

the shutter 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-Sync Flash Mode, the faster flash sync speed is 1/60 of

second.

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OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject

against a dimly light background by using the flash to properly

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

expose the low light background.

With the Night-scene Program Mode

1. Set the lens aperture ring to

2. Set the pointer mark to ( )by moving the select dial while

depressing the exposure mode button.

3. The built-in flash pops up automatically.

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

In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with

ambient brightness. The shutter speed changes in the range from

1/100 sec. to 1 second.

When the flash does not pop up in the step 3, push the flash

pop-up button to activate the flash.

With the Metered Manual Mode

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

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

3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of

second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure

on the LCD panel.

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

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MEMO

✍

• The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set.

Confirm that the exposure is not appearing in the viewfinder.

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

camera shake.

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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH

PORTRAIT ROGRAM MODE

LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE

CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE

ACTION PROGRAM MODE

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

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ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera.

AA-BATTERY PACK FG

Battery grip powered by size –AA batteries and dedicated to MZ-60.

MEMO

✍

Battery life ( Using 24-Exposure film rolls)

Number of film rolls

at 20°C( 68°F)

General existing light photography

approximately 180 rolls

approximately 35 rolls

approximately 20 rolls

Flash photography using flash 50% of

the times

Flash photography using flash 100% of

the times

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FLASH ACESSORIES

AF360FGZ

A TTL auto zoom flash unit with guide no. 36(ISO 100). It

features include AF spot beam, slave-synch flash, multiple-flash,

contrast-control-sync flash and leading /trailing curtain –synch

mode.

AF500 FTZ

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

guide no. 50 (ISO 100). 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).

AF201SA

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

Macro Flash AF140C

A TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers 14 (ISO 100).

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 F, Extension Cord F5F and Off-Camera –shoe

Adapter

The adapters and cords, which allow the external flash to be

used off the camera, while maintaining full electric coupling to 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.

Filters

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

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

Diopter correction lens adapter M

Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on

the camera are available.

If you find it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose

one of the eight correction lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2,

+3 m

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Notes on accessories

The camera does not operate when a lens with the following

conditions attached.

1. When a lens, which does not have the A, position on the aperture ring is attached.

2. When an F, FA or A lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A

position.

3. F or FA 85mm f/2.8 Soft lens and FA28mm f/2.8 Soft lens cannot be used

because these lenses do not have the A position on the lens aperture ring.

The camera does not operate with the following accessories used.

Accessories for close-up photography

Auto extension tube set K

Auto extension tube K 50mm

Auto extension tube K 100mm

Helicoid extension tube K

Auto bellows-A

49mm and 52mm Reverse adapter K

Extension tube K

Microscope adapter K

Mount adapters

Adapter K for 645 lens

67 lens adapter K

• when the refconverter A is used, it may interfere with the camera when you open

or close the back cover. Remove the refconverter A before opening or closing the

back cover.

• when the special effect filter or "Magic Image Attachment" or "Stereo Adapter" is

used, the auto focusing and manual focusing with the in-focus indicator in the

viewfinder do not operate. Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject

with the aid of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame.

Using a 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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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

P.24,

P.48

The lens aperture ring is set

Set the lens aperture ring to

The shutter does not

release

to other than the

position. the position.

Turn the main switch ON.

Replace the battery.

The main switch is [OFF].

P.16

The low battery warning

is blinking.

P.12

The batteries are installed

bakwards.

Install the batteries properly.

is displayed on the LCD Set the exposure mode to

P56,

P64

panel.

other position.

The built-in flash is being

charged.

Wait until the flash is fully

charged.

P.34

P.16

P.12

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.

Install the batteries properly.

Replace the batteries.

The batteries are installed

backwards.

The battery is dead.

P.12

P.30

P.27

Move the camera until the AF

AF frame is not placed over

the subject.

The Autofocus does

not work.

frame

covers the subject.

Increase the camera-to-

subject distance.

The subject is too close.

Set the focus mode switch to

The focus mode is set to

Focus manually by using the

matte field.

The subject is difficult to

autofocus.

P.60

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Symptoms

Causes

Remedies

Reference

AE lock function do

not operate.

Set the exposure mode dial

to the other position.

The Metered Manual Mode

or Bulb Exposure Mode is

being used.

P.57

The subject is too close or

difficult to autofocus.

Focus manually by using the

matte field.

Focus indicator

the viewfinder blinks.

P.60

P.12

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

P.26

The mode dial is set to

Set the exposure mode dial

other than the Picture Mode. to the Picture Mode.

The built-in flash

does not pop up

automatically.

Flash mode is not set to

Auto pop up mode( ).

Set the flash mode dial to (

) or ( ).

When the

appears on

The built-in flash

the LCD panel, the built-in

flash does not discharge in

bright lighting conditions.

he popped-up position.

does not discharge

even if the flash is in

The camera does not have

the power zoom function.

The power zoom

system does not

function.

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

statistic electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries

out and putting them back in again.

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PROGRAM LINE

Standard program Mode / Night Scene Program Mode without Flash

At ISO 100 with FA35 - 80mm f/4 - 5.6 lens

24 [EV]

[F]

80mm

35mm

5.6

-2

2.8

-4

1.4

[

sec.]

1/2

1/8

1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO100]

Portrait Program Mode At ISO with FA35 - 80mm f/4 - 5.6 lens

24 [EV]

[F]

80mm

35mm

5.6

-2

2.8

-4

1.4

[

sec.]

1/2

1/8

1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO100]

Landscape Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA35 - 80mm f/4 - 5.6 lens

24 [EV]

[F]

80mm

35mm

5.6

-2

2.8

-4

1.4

[

sec.]

1/2

1/8

1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO100]

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Action Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA35 - 80mm f/4 - 5.6 lens

24 [EV]

[F]

80mm

35mm

5.6

-2

2.8

-4

1.4

[

sec.]

1/2

1/8

1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO100]

Close-up Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA35 - 80mm f/4 - 5.6 lens

24 [EV]

[F]

80mm

35mm

5.6

-2

2.8

-4

1.4

[

sec.]

1/2

1/8

1/30 1/125 1/500 1/2000 1/8000 [ISO100]

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SPECIFICATIONS

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 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 Exposure

Mode, TTL Flash Mode

Shutter

Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter,

Electromagnetic release,

Speed range

(1) Auto 1/2000-30 sec. (step less), (2) Manual 1/2000-30 sec. (3) Bulb

timer 45sec.-32min.

Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position.

Body Mount

Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information

contacts)

Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2-, KAF- and KA-mount lenses.

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

range: EV 0 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available

using shutter release button, Focus Mode:

Manual

(predictive AF provided),

Viewfinder

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

90%,

Magnification

0.77X(with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ∞), Autofocus frame, Diopter : -1m^-1

Viewfinder

Indication

Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp

signals and unable-to-focus indicator (Green lamp blinks), Flash ready

indication is lit, Over or Under or correct exposure

indication in Metered Manual Mode, AE lock indicator

is lit), front or back focus

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External LCD

panel Indication Shutter speed, Aperture value,

= Built-in flash ready indication,

= blinking slowly flash recommended warning,

= blinks rapidly

Inappropriate lens warning,

= Red-eye reduction flash function,

= Auto-popup flash function, Automatic flash function,

ISO indication,

= Film status information,

= Battery

exhaustion warning, Exposure counter,

=Auto bracketing

exposure , [ ] =Auto bracketing compensation value,

counter, = Self-timer, =Consecutive shooting,

Exposure

= AE Lock

Self-timer

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

lock up in used, Cancelable after operation

Mirror

Instant-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.1 frames/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 2-segment metering, Metering range from EV4 to EV21 at ISO100

with 50mm f/1.4 lens

AE lock

Flash

Exposure is memorized for 20 seconds

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 1/100 sec. to a slower speed, Day-light-

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

range = 25 – 800), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction flash

function

Flash sync

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

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

Power Source

Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent)

Battery Exhaustion

Warning

Battery exhaustion symbol

is lit (the shutter is locked when

blinking; no indication in the viewfinder.)

Dimension and

Weight

136mm(W) x94.5mm (H) x63mm (D) (5.4"x3.7"x2.5") 325g(11.5 oz)

body only without batteries

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR

ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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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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the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this

procedure and warranty policy.

In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to

be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when

required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your

equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for

servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's

authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are

sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the

service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge,

instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.

The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in

some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we

recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your

product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor

in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the

warranty policy.

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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 occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does not 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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(http://www.pentaxcanada.ca)

The CE marking assures that

this product complies with

the requirements of the EC

directive for safety.

This operating manual is printed on recycled paper.

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