Pentax Mz-S

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Thankyou very much for buyingthe PentaxMZ-S
camera.Pleaseread this manualbeforeusingthe
camera in order to get the most out of all the features
and functions.Keepthis manualsafe,as it can be a
valuabletool in helpingyou to understandall the
camera'scapabilities.
The MZ-S has the following features:

. The heavy-dutybody enhancedwith the magnesiumalloy.
. Six-focus-point SAFOXVll allowsthe six focus pointsin the
vievyfinderto auto focus even when the desiredsubject is not
in the center;shootingwith a fixedfocusingpoint is also
available.
. Shutterspeedof maximumof 1/6000.
. Exposuredata includingshutterspeed,aperture,etc. can be
imprintedfor each frame on a film.
. Slantedcameratop facilitatesvisibilityand controllability.
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Althoughwe have carefullydesignedthis camerafor safe operation,
pleasebe sure to follow precautionsgiven on this page.
mark indicatesprecautions
AwnRilnGThis that, if
not followed,could resultin seriousinjury
to the operator.
mark indicatesprecautionsthat, if
AcnuTtotlThis
not followed,could resultin minoror
mediuminjuryto the operatoror damage
to the equipment.
s This mark indicatesprohibitedmatters.
A This mark indicatesthat cautionshould be

taken.'
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Q fne electroniccircuitsinsidethe cameracontainhigh voltageworking
- parts.Neverattemptto disassemblethe camerayourself.
$- t,levertouch internalparts of the cameraif they becomeexposedfrom
droppingthe cameraor for some other reason,as there is dangerof an
electricshock.
$- Wrappingthe strap aroundyour neck is dangerous.Make sure that small
childrendo not get the strap caughtaroundtheir neck.
N Oo not look directlyat the sun throughthe camera,as viewingthe sun for
-
may damageyour eyes,and/or parts of the camera (e.g:shutterblades,
etc.)
Be sure to store batteriesout of the reachof children.Seek medical
assistanceimmediatelyif accidentallyswallowed.
Acnunot
s Do not use the flash near anyone'seyes,as it may hurt them. Be particu-
larlycarefulwith the flash around infants-
o Nevertry to disassemble,short or rechargethe battery.Also,do not dis-

pose of the batteryin fire, as it may explode.
A Removethe batteriesfrom the camera immediatelyif they becomehot or

beginto smoke.Be carefulnot burn yourselfduring removal.
YourPentaxcamerais a high-precisionmechanism.Handleit with greatcare.
Precautions when taking pictures
. Do not use the camerawhere it may come in contactwith rain,water,or any
other liquid,becausethe camera is not weather,water,or liquidresistant.
Shouldthe cameraget wet from rain,splashingwater,or any other liquid
wipe it off immediatelywith a dry soft cloth.
. Do not drop the cameraor allow it to hit solid objects.lf the camerasuffersa
shock or impact,take it to a Pentaxservicecenterfor inspection.
. Be carefulnot to subjectthe camerato strongvibrations,shockor pressure.
Use a cushionto protectthe camerawhen carryingit in a motorcycle,car,
boat, etc.
. Condensationon the interioror exteriorof the cameramay be extremely
harmfulto the cameramechanismas it may cause rust.Furthermore,if the
camerais takenfrom warm temperatureto a subfreezingone or vice versa,
the formationof iceletsmay cause damage.In such a case, put the camera
into a case or plasticbag so that any changesin temperaturedifferenceis
minimized.Do not removeit from the bag untiltemperaturehas stabilized.
. Regularsize color prints may cut off what appearson the extremeedges of
the film frame.Composeyour picturewith a marginof safetyat the edges.
. When a macroor telephotolens is attachedto the camera,the top part of
the viewfindermay look dark due to the lens blockingthe mirror.However,
this does not affectthe picturetaken.
Precautions for storage
. Avoid leavingthe camerafor extendedperiodsin placeswhere the humidity
and temperatureare very high, such as in a car.
. Do not store the camerain a closetwith moth ballsor in an area where
chemicalsare handled.Store it in a placewith good dry air circulationto pre-
vent the growthof fungus.
Precautions for proper care
. Nevertouch the shuttercurtainor mirrorwith your fingeror any other object.
. Use a blowerand lens brush to removedust accumulatedon the lens or
viewfinder.
. Neveruse solventssuch as paint thinner,alcoholor benzeneto clean the
camera.
. Electricalproblemsmay often be caused by water,dirt or dust at pointsof
electricalcontact.Also check for batteryleakage,tracesof dirt or grease,or
corrosiondue to salinityor gas. lf you cannotcorrectthe problems,have your
camerainspectedat a Pentaxservicecenter.Repairsof this natureare not
coveredunderthe terms of the warrantyand chargesmay be assessed.
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Other precautions
. The temperaturerangeat which this camerafunctionsproperlyis 50'C to -
1 0 " C( 12 2 " Ft o 1 4 ' F ) .
. A camerawhich has been submergedin water usuallycannotbe repaired. lf
suchan accidentshouldoccur,it is advisableto contacta PentaxService
Centerimmediately.
. To maintainoptimumperformance,it is recommendedthat the camerabe
inspectedeveryone or two years.lf the camerahas not been used for an
extendedperiod,or is being preparedfor an importantphotographicsession,
it is recommendedthat you have the camerainspectedor test shoot with it.
. Repairsdeemed necessarydue to usageof this productin an industrialor
commercialapplicationmay not be coveredunderthe terms of the Pentax
l9 warranty.
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. The PENTAXwarrantyprovidesonly for the repairof defectsin materialsor
workmanship.Damageof any kind cannotbe repairedat no chargeunder
the termsof the warranty. lf the difficultyis causedas a direct resultof the
productbeing used in conditionsas outlinedin the "PrecautionsforYour
Camera"sectionor any other operationcontraryto the instructionsoutlined
in this manual,chargeswill be assessedand a repairquotationwill be pro-
vided.
. Usetwo 3V lithiumbatteries(CR-2type). \
. Misuseof the batterycan cause hazardssuch as leakage,overheating,
explosion, etc.The batteryshouldbe insertedwith the "+" and "-" sides fac-
ing correctly.
r Batterypedormancemay be temporarilyhinderedin low temperatures,but
willrecoverin normaltemperatures.
l& . Keepa spare batteryon hand for replacementconveniencewhen shooting

outdoors or whiletraveling.
. lf the built-inflash is used continuously,
the batterymay becomewarm, but it
doesnot mean that the batteryis faulty;it is one of the battery'scharacteris-
tics.
. Replacethe batteriesat the same time. Do not mix batterybrands,type or
an old batterywith a new one. lt may cause explosionor overheating.
F O R S A F E U S E O F Y O U RC AME R A .......1
P R E C A U T I O NFSO R FY O U RC A M E R A ......2
P RE CA U T IO N S F OR BA T T ER YU SA G E ..................... 3
N A M E SO F W O R K I N GP A R T S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . .
uslNc THrsOPERATING M A N U A L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0. . . . .
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B E F O R ET A K T N G P I C T U R E S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. 2
S T E P1 A t t a c h i n tgh e S t r a p. r . r i . . r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .2. . . . . .
S T E P2 L o a d i n gt h e B a t t e r i e s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. .3. . . . .
S T E P3 A t t a c h i n a g Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .4. .
STEP 4 Im p ri n ti n th
g e d a te o r ti me ... 16
STEP 5 Adjustingthe viewfinder's
d i o p te r ... 17
S T E P6 F i l m| o a d i n 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .8.
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BAS|C OPERATTONS .........21

Q U T C KA N D E A S YS H O O T T N G ........... ......22
P O W E RON /O F F ....22
Q U I C KA N D E A S YS H O O T I N G . . . . . . . . . . ....24
TAKTNG A ptCTURE............. ..................27
B UI LT - I N
F LAS H -S M AR F T 1 A SH ............. ....30
U S I N GT H E B U I L T - I F
NL A S H .................30
S E T T I NGT H E R E D -E YER ED U C T IO NM OD E.....33
UNLOAD|NG FtlM........ ................34
REWINDING THE FILM ..........34
S E T T |NGT H E F | L MSP EE D (| S O )
MANUALLY
I M P RI NT IN G EX POS U R ED A T A....... ......37
REPLACING THEBATTERIES............. ........40
RE P LA C IN G T H E C AME R A ' S
BATTER|ES............. ................40
REPLACINGTHE DATABACK'S
BATTERY .. .....,,........42
A DJ US T IN GT H E D AT ABA C K ...... ....,.....44
STEPUP
ADVANCEDOPERATIONS
CA M E RAOP ER AT ION S......... ... 48
CONSECUTIVE-FRAM DE RIVE..... ........48
M ULTIP L EEX POS U R ESON A S IN GLEFR A ME ..49
S E L F - T T M EMRO D E ...............51
A U T OB R A C K E T T N. G ........ .....53
S E T T I N GT H E E X P O S U R EM O D E .............56
A B O U TT H E H O L DS W I T C H .............-....57
U S I N GP R O G R A M M E A DE M O D E ....,...57
U S I N GS H U T T E R - P R I O R I T AYE M O D E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9
US I N GA PE R T U R E -PR IO R IT Y
AE MODE ._..............61
USING M E T E R E D M A N U A LM O D E . . . . ...................6
B ULBEX POS U R ESM O D E ....64
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ...............65
A E L O C KF U N C T T O. N ............ ........-.......66
SWITCHING T H E M E T E R I N GM O D E .........68
u s rN G M U L T r ( 6 ) - S E
MGE N TME T E RN r G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8
U S I N GC E N T E R - W E I G H T EMDE T E RN I G.............69
u s f N G s P o r M E T E R T N.G. . . . . . . . . . . ..........70
A B O U TF O C U S 1 N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . -..-.....72
uslNG AUTOFOCUS........... .....__............7
F O C U S T NM GANUALLY.......... ................76
S E LE C T IN G T H E F OC U SPOIN T ..........78
usrNcFocus locK......
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GH E D E P T HO F F I E 1 D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2
P R E V I E W I NT
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
u s t N GT H E B U I L T - IF NL A S H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....84
S E T T I N GT H E F L A S HM O D E ................84
A DV A NC EDT E C H N IQU ES W IT HT H E B U ILT-IN
F LA S H .....87
USING EXTERNALFLASH . . .9 1
F L A S HF E A T U R E S . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................91
US I NGT T L AU T OF L AS H ..... ..;..............92
US I NGH IG H -SP EE D SY N CW IT H
T HE A F 3 6 0 F GZ ......93
wr RE LE SSF L AS H (AF 3 6 0 F GZ ON L Y)..................96
US I NGB O T HT H E BU IL T -IN F L A SHA N D
E X T E R N A LF L A S H .................97
USING CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC
F L A S HM O D E .........99
u s r N G s L o w - S P E E DS Y N C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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W H E N U S I N GF L A S H ..........103
APP E NDI X
P E N T A XF U N C T I O N .S. . . . . . . . : ......106
s E T T |N G P E N T A XF U N C T | O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0. 8.......
s E T T rN G A P E N T A XF U N C T I O .N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,1. .1.0. . . .
A C C E S S P O R T E( O
S P T I O N A L. .) . . . . . . . . . . ......123
T R O U B L ES H O O T 1 N G . . . . . . . . . . . . ...128
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S P E CI FIC A T IO N S A BL E .....132
w A R R A N Y T YP O L I C Y. . . . . . . . . ................136
NAMESOFWORKINGPARTS
Exposuremode reset button Self-timerlamp

Shutter release Cable release
button socket
Strap lug
Flashfunction
button
@p.95,96
Main/Preview
switch
Lens mount Focus mode silitctr
indexlamp @ p.26, 73,74,76,77 , 80
@p.15 Sets the focus mode to autofocus
(single/continuous)
or manual
Focus point mode switch focus.
@p.25,78
Setsthe focus point mode to Lens unlock button
automaticor manualselection.
Hold switch @p.57

of exposuremodeand shutter
Prohibitsthe alterations
speedby the selectdial or exposuremode button.
Lock releasebutton Tripod socket
Battery
chamber cover
Battery
chambercover
releaselever
Back cover
releaselever Battery grip contacts
cover
Mid-rollrewind button @p.35
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Driveswitch
Setsthe drivemodeto the single-frame
( @p.24'),consecutive-frame
(@p.48),multi-exposure ( @p.49),or self-timer
mode( @p.S1).
LCDpanel
Displays the currentexposuremode, Metering mode switch
shutterspeed,aperture,flashfiring @p.25, 66, 68, 69, 71
status,framecounter,and other infor- Setsthe meteringmodeto
mation. multi-segment,
spot,or
center-weighted
metering.
Selectdial
Setsvariousmodesand
settings. LCD illuminator
button @p.23
Hotshoe llluminates
the LCD
panel.
Fora Pentax-dedicated
externalflashunit.
@p.92, 94, 98
2P
terminal
AE lcick button
@p.66
Locksthe currentexpo-
sure settingfor 20 sec.
Exposure'compensa-
tiondial @p.65
Auto bracketing dial @p.53
A set numberof framesis taken con- AF button @p.26
secutively
automatically
whilethe Activates
autofocusing.
exposureis bracketedby +1 or +112
stop.
Diopteradjustment
Flash pop-up button @p.30,84 lever @p.17
Popsup the built-in
flashto enable
flashphotography.
This operatingmanual consistsof the followingsections.
tThings to Check
to Do,"andit explains
is before"Things
Thissection for
cautions
as well as the namesof work-
usingthe cameraand accessories,
ing parts.
lThings to Do
Explainsthe procedures to be followedbeforeyou use the camera
for the firsttime.
It alsoexplainshowto loadand rewindthe film.
lBasic Operations
. Explainsthe easiestway to take pictureswiththe cameraset to
single-framemode,programmed AE mode,multi-segment
meteringmode,automaticfocuspointselection,and AF mode'
. Usingthe Built-inFlash:Explainshowto usethe built-inflash'
lAdvanced Operations
The camera'sfeaturesare explainedin detail.
. Picture-taking
Techniques:Consecutive-frame mode,multi-
exposuremode,self-timermode,auto bracketing
. Settingthe Exposure:
Autoexposure modes(Programmed AE,
AE),meteredmanual
AE, Aperture-Priority
Shutter-Priority
exposure,bulbexposure,exposurecompensation
. Settingthe MeteringMode:Multi-segment center-
metering,
weightedmetering,spotmetering
. Focusing:Focusmodes,focuspointselection, manualfocusing
lFlash Photography
. Tips:Tipson usingflashin backlitconditionsand at night,flash
exposuresettings,and effectiveflashrange.
. Usinga Pentax-Dedicated ExternalFlash:Explainsthe opera-
tionfor dedicatedexternalflashunitsand high-speed syncand
wirelessmodefeatureswiththe AF360FGZ.
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B E F O R ET A K I N GP I C T U R E S. . . . . . . . ......., . . 1. 2
S t ep1 Atta c h i nth g e Stra p ............ 12
S t ep2 L o a d i n gth e Ba tte ri e ......... s ................13
S t ep3 A tta c h i nag L e n s .. ............. 14
S t ep4 l mp ri n ti nth g e d a teo r ti me ................. 16
Step5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter.......17
S t e p6 F i l ml o a d i n .g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .8
BEFORETAKINGPICTURES
Thingsto do beforeusingthe camerafor the first time'
@ Attachingthe strap
1 Pass the end of the straP

through the straP lug from
underneath,then Pass the strap
through the clasPfrom under'
neath.
The strap'sclasp can be used to rewind

the film in mid-rollor to alter the date or
time. Positionthe clasp away from the
camerabody.
2 attach
Follow the same Procedureto
the other end of the strap
to the other straP lug.
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IEEII Using the strap Pocket
The strap also has a pocketwhich can
storethe viewfindercap, releasesocket
cover,hot shoe cover or any other small
accessoryas illustrated.
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B E F O R ET A K I N GP I C T U R E S
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@ Loadingthe Batteries
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As shown in the illustration,
open the battery chamber cover =
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by turning it with a coin. d
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Z As shown in the illustration,load
the two lithium CR2 batteriesor
equivalentinto the chamberwith
the batteries'positive(+) con-
tacts pointing down.
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J Push in the battery chamber (a

cover firmly and use a coin to
turn the cover clockwise to
close.
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I AbouttheBatteries
. Be sure to use two lithiumCR2 batter-
tes.
. lf you want to use size-AAbatteries,
use the optionalBatteryGrip BG-10.
. When takingthe camerato unfamiliar
areas or when using in cold environ-
ments,take a spare set of batteries.
. See "Replacingthe Batteries"to
replacethe batteriesand read the cau-
tionsregardingthe batteries. (@p.41)
@ Attachinga Lens
{ Removethe body mount cap and rear lens cap.
The body mount cap protectsthe insideof the camerafrom dust and
scratchesupon factoryshipment.For long-termcamerastorage,the
optionalaccessory"Body Mount Cap K" is also available.
x Align the red dots on the lens and camerawhile attaching

the lens to the camera,then turn the lens clockwiseuntil
it clicks in place.
. After attachingthe lens,try and turn the lens counterclockwise

to make
sure it is lockedin place.
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' when attachingthe lens in the dark, turn on the camera'smain
switch
and pressthe lens unlockbuttonto turn on the lens mount index lamp
on the camera.
3 As shown in the illustration,removethe front lens cap.
Handling the Lens

' To detachthe lens, hold down the lens unlockbuttonand turn
the lens
counterclockwise.
we assumeno responsibility nor liabilityfor damagesresultingfrom the

use of lensesmade by other manufacturers.
use a soft, dry clothto keep the electricalcontactson the body mount
and lens mount clean.Dirt or corrosionon the contactscan cause
problemswith the electricalsystem.
lmprintingthe dateor time
@
lmprintthe date or time withinthe picture.
f on the camera'sback cover'

press the DATEbutton to set the
desiredimPrintingformat.
Eachtime YouPressthe DATEbut-
willchangein the
ton,the disPlaY
followingsequence:
* The sampledisplaybelow indicates
M a y 1, 2 0 0 1 , 2 : 1 0 P M .
YY indicatesthe year'slast two digits,
MM is the month,DD is the daY,hh is
the hour,and mm is the minute.
-+[01 5 1]
IYY MM DDI
I D Dh h m m l . " [ 1 1 4 : 1 0 ]
[-- - -]...Blank
I M M D D Y Y I ' . 5. [1 0 1 ]
IDDMMYYI'-1 1 5011
The date or time is imprintedon the lower

rightcornerof the picture.lf this part of
the pictureis light-colored(white,yellow,
etc.),the imprinteddate or time may be
difficultto distinguish.
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. To set the correctdate and time, see
"Settingthe Date and Time" on page
44.
. lf the imprintinglookstoo light or if the =
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Databack'sdisplaylooks lightor shows o
nothing,replacethe Data back'sbat- o
tery.(@p.42) o
o
. The date of the first frame will be
imprintedin the multi-exposure mode.
@ Adiustingthe viewfinder'sdiopter
Adjustthe viewfinder'sdiopterto suit your eye'svision.
Look through the viewfinder and

pointthe camerato a well-lit
scene.Then move the diopter
adjustmentlever left or right
untilthe autofocusframe in the
finderlooks sharp.
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The dioptercan be adjustedfrom -2.5 to
+1.5m-t(per meter).
@ Fitmtoading
Automaticfilm speed setting
This camerais designedto use DX-codedfilms with ISO
ratingsfrom 25 to 5000.
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We suggestthat you first operatethe camerawith no film loadedto
becomefamiliarwith its operations.
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. When DX-codedfilm is used,the correctfilm speed is automaticallyset
for the camera.lf you use a non-DXcoded film, you can set the film
speedmanually. ( @p.36)
. Youcannotuse an infra-redfilm.This camerauses infra-redraysto
detectfilm transportso it may sensitizethe film.
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# To open the back cover, slide the
back cover releaselever in the
direction of the arrow. s-
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Remove the protective cover

. Beforeloadingfilm for the first time
after purchase,open the back cover
and removethe protectivecard.
. Be carefulnot to touch the shuttercur-
tainswith the protectivecard.
. Alwaysload and unloadfilm in the

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shadeor by usingyour body to shade
the camera.
/ et^""the film cartridgein the
film chamberas shown in the
illustration.
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As shown in the illustration,pull
the film leaderout only far
enoughto reach the take -up
spool.
*lmportant*
The shuttercurtainsare fine-precision
material.Do not touch them with your
fingersor any other objectwhile loading
film.
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. The DX informationpins in the film
chamberare used to read film speed.
Keepthem clean and free from scratch-
es.To removesmudges,wipe them
gentlywith a soft, dry cloth.
. lf there is dirt on the film detector,film
cannotbe wound properly.
Wipe them gentlywith a soft, dry cloth.
lmprint
dataemitter
Filmdetector
pins
DXinformation Shutter
curtains
4 Align the film leaderwith the
film leaderend mark and make
Film retainer
sure that the film leaderis posi-

tioned under the film retaineras
shown in the illustration.
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lf the end of the film leaderis extremely
bent,straightenit or cut off the bent
portion.
lf you have pulledout too much film,
push it back into the cartridgeto
reducethe slack.
F Film leader end mark

# Glosethe back cover.
# Turnthe main switch to [ON].

The film will advanceto frame 1 automati-
cally,and the LCD panel will displaythe
exposurecounterand film status informa-
tion.
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.IEEII Incorrect film loading
lf the film is not loaded
properly,the LCD panel will
displayF. Openthe back
coverand load the film
agarn.
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Q U I C KA N D E A S YS H O O T I N G. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
P O W E RO N / O F F ................22
o u l c K A N D E A S YS H O O T I N G ...............24
T A K I N GA P I C T U R E ...........27
B UIL T -NI F L A S H - S M A R F T L A S H. . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0
U S I N GT H E B U I L T - IFNL A S H. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0
SETTINGTHE RED-EYEREDUCTION
MODE........... .......................33
UNLOADtNG F11M....................................
R E W I N D I NTGH E F | 1 M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SETTINGTHE FILMSPEED(ISO)
MANUALLY... .......................36
I M P R I N T I NEGX P O S U R D E A T A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7
R E P L A CNI G T H E B A T T E REI S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0
REPLACING THE CAMERA'S
BATTER|ES.. .......................40
REPLACINGTHE DATABACK'S
BATTERY ............................42
A D J U S T I NT GH E D A T AB A C K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4
QUICKAND EASYSHOOTING
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Turn on the camera.
CTurn the main switch to ON.
e?
A Turn off the camera.
eAtter you finish takingpictures,turn
the mainswitchto OFF.
Be sure to turn the main switchto OFF to

preventaccidentaldrain on the batteries.
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AbouttheLCDPanel
The LCD paneldisplaysthe followingindications:
Exposure mode
The exposure mode is indicated.lt can be
set to P (ProgrammedAE), Tv (Shutter-
PriorityAE), Av (Aperture-PriorityAE), or
PTvAvM
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M ( M e t e r e dM a n u a l ) . @ P . 5 6
ID
frn'/ri?F'fi.n Shutter speed/Aperture disPlaY

The shutter speed and aperture are indi-
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Tv .............Shutter-Priority AE Mode @p.59
Av .............Aperture-Priority AE Mode @p.61
M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M e t eM r eadn u a lM o d e @ p . 6 2
Flash indications @ ..............Red-eye reduction flashindication @=p.33, 85
A ..............Automatic flashinformation@p.84
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U l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W i r e |f el assshm o d e @ p ' 8 6 , 9 5
H S . . . . . . . . . . . . . H i g h - s pseyendc m o d e @ p ' 8 5 , 9 3
Other indications ISO ...........Manua|-set film speed @p.36
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r r l ). . . . . . A u d i b lPeC Vs i g n a@ l p . 5 2 ,7 3 , 7 4 , 7 7 , 1 1 0
Et ...........Battery exhaustionwarning @p.40
E ..............lmprinting exposure datainformation @p.37
O---O ..Filmstatusinformation@p.20,34
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To see the LCD panel in the dark press
the LCD illumination button.Thepanelwill
lightup for about 10 seconds.
Q U I C KA N D E A S Y S H O O T I N G
For quick and easy shooting,set your camerafor single-
frameshooting,Programmed AE, multi-segment metering,
automaticfocuspoint mode,and autofocus.
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To load the batteriesand film or to attach
the lens,see "Thingsto Do."(@ p.11)
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I Set the single-framedrive mode.
CSet the main switch to [ON] position.
@Set the drive switch to[ E].
One pictureis taken each time the
shutterreleasebuttonis pressed.
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secutive{ramemode (@ p.48),self-
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multiple-exposure mode (@ p.49).
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& Set the ProgrammedAE Mode.

CTurn the aperture ring to the [A]
position while holding down the
aperture-A lock button on the lens.
[P] appearson the LCD panelto indi-
cate that the ProgrammedAE Mode is
set.
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Q U I C KA N D E A S YS H O O T I N G
When [P] is not displayedon the LCD

panel,pressthe exposuremode reset
button.
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. When multi-segment meteringis set,
the scene'sbrightnessis meteredby
six segmentswithinthe image area. So
even in backlitconditions,the subject
will not be underexposedbecausethe
other meteringsegmentscan detect
the conditionand the cameracan com-
pensatethe exposureaccordingly.
. The center-weightedmeteringand spot
meteringare also available.@ p.69,70
4 Automaticselectionof the Six

Focus Points
CSet the focus point mode switch to
the down position at [A].
When the focus point mode is set to
[A], the cameraselectsone of the six
focus pointsto focus even when the
subjectis not at the center.
You can also manuallyselectone of the
six focus pointsto focus the subject.
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# Set autofocus
CSet the focus mode switch to the
down position at [AF.S].
When the singleAF mode [AF.S]has
been sett pressthe shutterreleasebut-
ton halfwaydown to focus.The picture
cannotbe taken unlessfocus is
achieved.The focus will remainlocked
as long the shutterreleasebuttonis
held in the halfwaYdown Position'
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TEEII other focusing methods

You can also focus in the followingways:
. MF"'Focus manually.@ P.76
. AF.C"'Continuous focus.@ P'74
. AF button"'This buttonworks in the
same way as shutterreleasebutton
pressedhalfway.Convenientespecially
in a situationwhere it's hard pressthe
shutterreleasebuttonhalfwaydown.
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O U I C KA N D E A S YS H O O T I N G
TAKINGA PICTURE
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(@ p.11).
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frame the subject. ((D
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pointsin the viewfinder.Coverthe sub- ! !
ject with one of the focus points.
Focus point
IEE( Holdingthe camera
. Holdthecamerafirmly,withyourlefthands u p p o r t i n g t h e c a m e r a a n d
lensas shownin the illustrations.
To reducecamerashake,supportyour body or the cameraon a solid

object- a table,tree, or a wall for instance.
Althoughthereare individualdifferences amongphotographers, in gen-
eral the shutterspeed for a hand held camera is the inverseof the focal
length.For example,1/60of secondwhen focallengthis 50mm,and
11125of secondwhen it is 100mm.A tripodshouldbe usedfor shutter
speedsslowerthan this.
When using a telephotolens,a tripodthat is heavierthan the total
weightof the cameraand lens is recommendedto avoidcamerashake.
,
fu usinga zoomLens
I Using the Manual Zoom Lens
To photograPha wider area, turn the
zoom ring to the left.To magnifythe sub-
ject, turn the zoom ring to the right'
i Using the manual zoom function

with a Power Zoom lens attached
Pull the powerzoom ring towardthe cam-
era body untilthe words [POWERZOOM]
are hiddenand turn the zoom ring to the
rightor left.
o Using the power zoom function with

a power zoom lens attached
OPush the powerzoom ring forwarduntil
the words IPOWERZOOM] appear
beneaththe Powerzoom ring.
@Turningthe Powerzoom ring to the
right bringsthe subjectcloser (telepho-
to) and turningit to the left makesthe
subjectsmaller(wide angle).To stop
zooming,releasethe power zoom ring'
t Using the Power Zoom Function

. lf a powerzoom ring is attached,three
zoomingspeedsare available.
Turningthe powerzoom ring fully to the
rightor left,zooms the lens quickly.
. Turningit slightlygivesyou slow opera-
tion.At an intermediateposition,the
lens zooms at mediumsPeed.
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Zoomingthe lens with the powerzoom functionautomaticallyfocuses
the lens on the subject.However,for final focusing,pressthe shutter
releasebuttonhglfwaydown to focus the subject.
When the main switchis turnedoff with the powerzoom lens attached,
the lens automaticallyretractsto its shortestphysicallength.
Takingthe picture
elightly press the shutter release but- o
ton halfway down with your finger.
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The viewfinderindicationstayson for 10
seconds after the button is releasedfrom
the halfwayposition.
Viewfinder Displays Bar graph
Flashstatusindicator:
Blinks when flash is required in
indoor or low-lightenvironments.
Press the flash pop-up button to
p o p u p t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h . @ p . 3 0
On completion of recharging,the
indicatorremains lit.
Aperture
Shutterspeed
Focus indicator:
Lights when focus is
achieved.lf it blinks,
The focus point that achieves it indicatesthat focus
focus will light up. lf the sub- has not been
ject cannot be focused all
achieved.
points will light up.
@Cnecf the exposure information in the viewfinder and press the

shutter release button completely.
BUILT.INFLASHI SMARTFLASH
The basic procedurefor usingthe built-inflash is explained
below.
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To set the built-inflash'sflash mode or when using an externalflash unit,
referto "Usingexternalflash"on page 91'
USINGTHE BUILT.INFLASH
You can set the built-inflash to fire even when there is
adequateexistinglight.
when usingthe built-inflash,do not attacha hood to the lens.The

hood will obstructpart of the flash.
As a rule of thumb the distancefor usingthe built-inflash (whichvaries
with the lens used)is withinaboutfour meters(usinglso a00 film).
wEnablingthe built-inflash
OUate sure the camera is on, then
press the flash PoP-uPbutton.
The built-inflash pops up and startsto
rechargeautomaticallY.
When the built-inflashis chargedand
readyto fire, [t ] is displayedon the
LCD paneland in the viewfinder.
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Hold down the flashjunctionbuttonand turn the selectdial.
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The flash mode indicationsdisplayedon the LCD panelare explained
in "UsingBuilt-inFlash"on page 85.
Auto flashingtA I can only be selectedin the P;ogrammedAE mode.
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indicator
when the shutterreleasebuttonis pressedhalfwaydown, if It]blinks in
the viewfinderand on the LCD panel,it is recommendedthat you use
flash.
Also, if a telephotolens is used and the subjectis beyondthe effective
rangeof the built-inflash, use of a tripod is recommendedto prevent
camerashake.
The It]indicator may blinkin the followingmodes:
. Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Programmed AE Mode
The It] indicatorwill blinkif the subjectis dark or backlit.
. Shutter-PriorityAE Mode or Metered Manual Mode
The indicatorwill blinkif the subjectis backlit.(lt will not blinkfor a dark
subject.)
. Center-weighted metering or Spot metering
The indicatorwill blinkonly if the subjectis dark.(lt will not blinkfor a
backlitsubject.)
2 Firingthe built-inflash
OCheck that [t ] is displayed in the
viewfinderor on the LCD panel,then
press the shutter release button.
When the shutterreleasebuttonis
pressedall the way down the built-in
flash will fire and then will start to re-
chargeautomatically.
When [t]is displayedagainon the
LCD panelor in the viewfinder,you can
take anotherflash picture.
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recharged.
the batterieswill get warm, but
. lf the built-inflash is used continuously,
it does not mean that the batteriesare faulty.
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When usingan F or FA lens not suitedfor flash photography,[i] will blink
in the viewfinderand on the LCD panelwhen the flash is ready and the
shutterreleasebuttonis pressedhalfwaydown.Takinga piiture while this
warningis displayedmay cause vignettingin the picturecornersor semi-
circularvignettingat the bottomof the picture.
See F and FA Lens Compatibility Table @p.89
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eltter using the built-in flash, push
down the flash head to lock it in the
closed position.
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for autofocusto work, such as in a dark place,the built-inflash dis- @
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Red-eyereduction mode: To make the eye'siris smaller,
a low-outputflash fires right beforethe pictureis taken.
This is to reducethe chancesof red eye from occurringin
the subject'seyes.
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I Setting the red-eyeroduction mode
CTurn the main switch to [ON]
@Wtrlle pressing the flash-function button, turn the select dial until
[@ ] appears on the LCD panel.
UNLOADINGFILM
settingthe ISO for non-DX-
Film rewind(auto/manual),
codedfilm, and exposuredata imprintingare coveredhere.
THE FILM
REWINDING
. Alwaysunloadfilm in the shade or by usingyour body to shadethe

camera.
. Neveropenthe backcoveruntilthe wholefilm roll is completelyrewound.
. When the film count reaches[30], an audiblePCV signalbeepsfor
abouttwo secondsfor film depletionwarningwith a blinkingIO ] on the
LCD panel.
I Automatic film rewinding
The shuttermay be releaseda frame or more after the specifiednumber

of frameshave been used as indicatedon the film cartridge.However,
those extraframes may be lost in processing.When you take important
pictures,rewindthe film when the film reachesthe numberof framesindi-
cated on the film cartridge.
Ofne film automatically rewinds at the

end of the roll.
Duringrewinding, [ ---O ] blinkson
the LCD panel,indicating that the film
is beingrewound.
When the film is fully rewound,[@ ]
blinksand the exposurecounterdisap-
pearsfrom the LCD Panel.
@Before opening the back cover,
check that IO ] is blinking.
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lf you wish to unloadthe film beforeexposingall the frames,use this
function.
. lf film that has been rewoundin mid-rollis reloadedinto the camera,

picture-taking can start from the specifiedframe.( @ p.118)
. At the end of the film rewind,you can also leavethe film leaderoutside
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clasp'srod to pressthe mid-rollrewind
button.lf you have to use some other
instrument such as a ballpointpen, be
sure to press the buttongentlywithout
excessiveforce.
@Before opening the back cover,
check that IO ] is blinking.
SETTINGTHE FILM SPEED(ISO)MANUALLY
The cameraautomaticallyreadsthe film speed from the
film'sDX code.However,the film speed settingcan be
changed,lf you use a non-DXcodedfilm,set the film
speed manually.
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* Load the film.
film.
CLoad the non-DX-coded
q8
g Setting the ISO speed
OlotO down the lock release button
and turn the exposure compensation
dial to [SO].
(?)Turnthe select dial to set the ISO

speed.
The ISO speed can be set from ISO 6

to 6400 in 1/3-EVincrements.
[SO] is displayedwhen the film speed
is set manually.
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U N L O A D I N GF I L M
@Rtter setting the ISO speed, hold

down the lock release button and turn
the exposure compensation dialto [0].
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. lf the exposurecompensationdial is
positionedat [SO] with the non-DX-
coded film loaded,pressingthe expo-
sure mode reset buttonsets the ISO
speedto 100.
. lf the exposurecompensationdial is
positionedat ISO] with the DX-coded
film loaded,pressingthe exposure
mode reset buttoncancelsthe manual-
ly-setISO film speed.
IMPRINTINGEXPOSUREDATA
The followingexposuredata can be imprintedon the nega-
tive: Exposuremode,shutterspeed,aperture,exposure
compensationvalue and auto bracketing.(lmprintingis
enabledby default.)
tr Gheckthesetting.
OTurn the main switch to [ON].
IE ] displayedon the LCD panelindi-
cates that exposuredata imprintingis
enabled.
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& Enableor disablethe data
imprinting.
ClolO down the lock release button
dial to [D].
@Turn the select dial to display [OFF]
or [ON]on the LCD panel.
. lf the exposuredata imprintingis dis-

abledwith the exposurecompensation
dial set to other than El , the El indica-
tion disappearsand the total numberof
film rollsis resetto [001].
@notO down the lock release button
dial to [0].
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( lmprinting exposure data
. The exposuredata will be imprintedon
the negativeas shown below.Before
frame 1, the totalnumberof film rolls,
the ISO speedand imprintdensitywill
be imprinted.
. The exposuredata imprintdensityvaries
with the films.Youare recommendedto
makea test shooting.lf the densityis
too low or too high,adjustit usingthe
PentaxfunctionNo.15.(@ p.120) Shutter Exposure
compensatio
Exposure soeed value
Totalnumber rso lmprint mooe Metering
of film rolls film density system Auto bracketino
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o. In the multi-exposure mode,the first frame of data is imprinted.

There are some cases where the imprintdata is superimposedover the
film perforationsor text printedon film.
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TotalNo. of film rolls Cumulative countof film rollsis imprinted.
Countedup to 999 and recycledback to 001.
The count is also resetto 001 if the exposure
data imprintingis set to OFF. WIp
ISO speed LoadedDX-codedfilm speed and manuallyset 'vr
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ISO speed is imprinted;ISO 6 to 6400 can be t:r
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M (MeteredManualMode)/Tv (Shutter-Priority 3
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AE Mode)iAv (Aperture-Prioriy
AE Mode)/ z
P (Programmed AE Mode). o
Meteringsystem Definedmeteringsystemmarkingis imprinted:

[ @ ] (Center-weighted)/
t =lE I (Multi-segment)/
t E I (spot)
Shutterspeed The shutterspeed displayedin the viewfinderis
imprinted.For bulbexposure,[BU] is imprinted.
For 1-secondshutterspeed,[1"] is imprinted.
Aperture Aperturedisplayedin the viewfinderis imprint-
ed. When non-F/FAlensesor accessorieshav-
ing no informationcontactsas helicoidexten-
sion tube is used,IF--]is imprinted.
Exposure When the exposurecompensationis nol
value
compensation enabled,[+0.0]is imprinted.When eitherexpo-
sure compensationor auto bracketingalone is
used,eithercompensation valueis imprinted.
lf both auto bracketingand exposure
compensationvalue are used,the sum is
displayed.
Auto bracketingexposure [AEB] is displayedwhen the picturesare taken
in auto bracketingmode.
Exposuredata imprintingis poweredby the camera body battery(CR-2)

insteadof the buttoncell for date and time imprinting.
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RspffigINGTHEBATTERIES
REPLACINGTHE CAMERA'SBATTERIES
When the camera'slithiumCR2 batteriesare exhausted,
replacewith a new set.
I When the batteriesare

exhausted
When the batteriesare exhausted,the
LCD panelwill displaythe low battery
w a r n i n gr z .
Keep a set of new lithiumCR2 batteries
handy.Even while the low batterywarning
is displayed,as long as the shutterworks,
a properexposurewill be obtained.
I When the batteries

must be replaced
When the low batterywarning a
blinks,the information displayin the
viewfinderwill be off and the shutterwill
not work. Replacethe lithiumCR2 batter-
i e s w i t hn e w o n e s .( @ p . 1 3 )
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. When replacingthe batteries,replaceall of them at the same time. Do
not use old and new batteriestogether.All the batteriesshouldbe of
the same type and brand
. When the batteriesare replaced,the followingsettingswill take effect.
All othersettingswill remainunchanged.
R e d - e y er e d u c t i o wn i t hb u i l t - i n f l a s h .: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. .i.s. a. .b l e d
Automaticfiringwhen built-inflashis poppedup:.....Disabled
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W i r e l e s sf l a s hs y n c : ..............Disab1ed a
High-speed-flash sync:......... .Disabled 5
l m p r i n t i neg x p o s u r ed a t a : . . . . . . . . . . ..............Enab1ed I
. lf the camera has not been used for a long time, the LCD panel may
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still displaythe low batterywarning ct even with a new set of batter- I
ies. In this situation,turn on the cameraand press the shutterrelease 2
buttonhalfwaydown.When the low batterywarning q turns off, you o
can continueusingthe camera
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film rolls)
The numberof 24-exposurefilm rollsthat can be taken with a new set of
batteriesis indicatedbelow.
Numberof filmrolls Numberof filmrolls

at 20"C/68"F at -10oC/14"F
Generalexistinglightphotography about50 rolls about30 rolls
Flashphotography
(usingflash-SO"tofthetimes) about15 rolls about10 rolls,
Flashphotography
(usingflash1OO% of thetimes) aboutB rolls about5 rolls
Bulbexposure time aboutB hours about2 hours
. CR2 batterieswere used under Pentaxtestingconditions.Actual bat-

tery life and performancemay vary drasticallydependingon usage of
autofocus,built-inflash and externalconditionssuch as temperature
and freshnessof the battery.
II REPLACINGTHE DATA BACK'S BATTERY
lf the dateitimedisplayor imprintinglooksfaint,replacethe
lithiumCR2O25battery.
Resetting the ISO speed
. Replacethe batterywhen the data informationon a pictureor the LCD
panel becomesweak or invisible.The batterywill last for approximately
3 years.The data back uses one 3V lithiumbattery,type CR2025.
. After replacingthe battery,set the correctdate and time. (@ p.44)
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6 Removethe battery.
CEnsure that a film is not loaded, then
open the back cover.
@Loosen the battery cover fixing

screw (located near the upper left
side of the pressure plate ) with a
Phillips head screwdriver and then
remove the battery chamber cover.
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lnstall a new battery.

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and tighten the battery chamber fix-
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THEDATABACK
I ADJUSTING
Use the strap clasp'srod to press the buttons.Do not pressthe buttons
with an objecthavinga sharp tip.
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SELECT
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ADJUST
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I Adjusting the year/month/day.
CPress the ISELEGT]button to make the year, month or day you
want to change blink.The digits blink in the following order.
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The digitsblink in the followingorder.
Year-Month - Day - Year
@Change the date with the IADJUSTI button.
The digit increasesby one each time the IADJUST]buttonis pressed.

Holdingthe buttonfor about2 to 3 secondswill changethe digitscontinu-
ously.
@Press the [SELECT] button to stop the digit from blinking, after
you have changed the date.The adiusted date has been entered.
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THE BATTERIES
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@Press the [SELECT] button to make the hour, minute or second
( : ) you want to change blink.
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The digitsblink in the followingorder.
Hour-'Minute +:+Hour
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@To change the second ( : ), press the [SELECT] button until" : "
will blink, and then press the [ADJUST]button in sync with a time
signal to set the second to zero.
k @Press the [SELECTJbutton to stop the adjusted hour/minute from

blinking.
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&. . To selector cancelthe date imprintingor to selectthe format,see
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"lmprinting the Dateand Time"on page 16.
. lf the imprintinglookstoo light or if the Data back'sdisplaylooks light
or shows nothing,replacethe Data back'sbattery.(@ p.a2)
. The workingtemperaturefor data printingis 0'C - 50'C (32"F - 122"F).
. lmprinteddata may appeartoo light under the low temperature.
. Use DX-codedfilmswith ISO ratingfrom 25 - 1600.
. lf high-speedfilm with an ISO ratingof 1000 or fasteris used,the
imprintedcharactersmay blur.
. lf film with ISO ratingof 50 or sloweris used,the printedcharacters
# may be dark or dim.
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. lf you releasethe shutterwhile the blinkingdata is being corrected,the
data cannot be imprinted.
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C O N S E C U T I V E - F R ADMREI V E ...............48
M ULT I P LE E XP O S U R ES ON A SIN G L EF R AME ......49
S E L F - T I M EM
RO D E .................51
A U T OB R A C K E T T N . .G
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S E T T I N GT H E E X P O S U R EM O D E .............56
A B O U TT H EH O L DS W T T C H ....................57
U S I N GP R O G R A M M EADE M O D E . . . . . . .....57
U S I N GS H U T T E R - P R I O RA I TEYM O D E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9
U S I N GA P E R T U R E - P R I O RAI T EYM O D E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1
US I NGM E TER ED M AN U A LM O D E .........62
B ULBE X P O SU R EM SODE ......64
E X P O S U RC EO M P E N S A T I O N .................65
A E L O C KF U N C T T O N ...............66
SWITCHING T H E M E T E R I N GM O D E .........68
u s rN G M U L T T ( 6 ) - S E G MMEENTTE R t N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8
U S I N GC E N T E R - W E I G H TM EE DT E R I N .G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9
US I NGS P O TME T ER IN G .,...,..70
A B O U TF O C U S | N G . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........72
u s l N GA U T O F O C U S . . . . . . . . . . . . .....................72
F O CUS I NG MA N U AL L Y ...,.......76
S E LE CT I N T GH E F OC U SP O IN T .. ...........78
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CAMERAOPERATION
Besidessingle-framedrive mode,the cameracan be set
as follows:
. consecutive-frame drive mode: Picturescan be taken
consecutivelywhile holdingdown the shutterreleasebut-
ton. ep.48
. Multi-exposuremode: Exposethe same frame multiple
times. rFp.49
. self-timer mode: A picturewill be taken wlth a 12-sec-
ond- delay.Mirrorlock-upcan also be set to prevent
camerashake.rsP.51
. Auto bracketing: Three picturesare taken consecutively
as follows:correctlyexposed,underexposed, and over-
exposed.eP.53
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Keepthe shutterreleasebuttonpressedto takepictures
continuously.
Setting the consecutive-frame

drive mode
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ffiiut,Shooting consecutive frames
OPress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the sub-
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Ofo stop taking consecutivepictures,take your finger off the shut-
ter release button.
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. When the focus mode switchis set to AF-.C(consecutive), the focus is
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same frame.
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C Turn the main switch to ON.
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The frame counterwill blinkand show the
same frame numberuntilthe multi-expo-
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and the film advancesto the next
frame.
The multi-exposure mode remainsin

effect even after the main switch is
turned [OFF].To cancelthe multi-expo-
sure mode,turn the drive switchto
anothersetting.
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SELF.TIMERMODE
Afteryou pressingthe shutterreleasebutton,the picture
will be taken about 12 sec. later.Use the self-timerwhen
you want to be in the pictureor when you use mirrorlock-
up to preventcamera shake.
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suppliedfindercap or use AE lockfunction(@p.66).
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halfway down to focus the subject.
@Press the shutter release button
completely.
The shutterwill be releasedabout 12
secondsafterthe shutterreleaseis
pressed.The audiblePCV signalis
heard and the rate increasesfor the
last two seconds.
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OTurn the drive switch to a setting
exceptt r9 1.
Theself-timer modeis cancelled.
The selftimer mode can be cancelled

even duringthe self-timeris activated
by placingthe drive switchto other than
the IO ] position.
Mirror lock-uP
with mirrorlock-up,you can preventcamerashake caused by the
reflexmirror'smovement.When the shutterreleasebuttonis pressed,
the reflexmirrorstays up and the shutteris releasedabout 2 seconds
later.
To enablemirrorlock-up,use PentaxFunctionNo. 14 set to 2 (2-sec'
mirrorlock-up).(@p.1 19)Then use the self-timermode'
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II AUTOBRACKETING
When you pressthe shutterreleasebutton,three consecu-
tive frames will be taken at differentexposures.The first
frame is exposedcorrectly.The second frame is underex-
posed,and the third frame is overexposed.
The bracketingamountcan be set to x.1l2EVor +1EV.
Auto bracketingcan also be used togetherwith exposurecompensation

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The numberof auto bracketedframesand the bracketingsequence
can be alteredwith a PentaxFunction.@p.113,114
Setting the auto bracketing [+1]EVstep

mode [+1/2]EVstep
CTurn the main switch to [ON].
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CPress the shutter release button No exposurecompensation
halfway down to focus the subject.
The bar graph is displayedin the
viewfinderand the currentexposure
compensationamount blinks.
. When the focus mode switchis set to

AF.S(single),the focus is lockedfor the
first frame and used for subsequent Exposurebar graph
consecutiveframes.
. When the focus mode switchis set to
AF.C(continuous), the focus is set for
each consecutivepicturetaken.The
consecutivepicturewill be taken
regardlessof the focusingstatus.
@nolO down the shutter release button.
In the viewfinder,the bar graph indi-
cates the correctexposurefor the first
frame.For the secondframe, it indi-
cates the minus side for underexpo-
sure.For the third frame,it indicates
the plus side for overexposure.
lf you fet go of the shutterreleasebut-

ton duringauto bracketing,the auto
bracketingexposuresettingwill remain
effectivefor about 20 sec. After that,
the auto bracketingexposurefor the
first bracketedframe will take effect.
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mode in additionto a single-frameshootingfor auto brack-
multi-exposure
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l+1121step (EV)......Turn the exposurecompensation
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SETTING MODE
The followingexposuremodesare provided.
. ProgrammedAE Mode: The cameraautomatically
selectsthe best combinationof apertureand shutter
speedsettings.@p.57
. Shutter-PriorityAE Mode: You set the shutterspeed
and the camerasets the apertureautomatically.Op.59
. Aperture-PriorityAE Mode: You set the apertureand
the camerasets the shutterspeed automatically.ep.61
. Metered Manual:You set both the shutterspeed and
aperturewhilethe cameraindicatesthe properexposure.
@p.62
. Bulb exposure: The shutterremainsopen as long as
the shutterreleasebuttonis held down. @p.64
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Shutter-PriorityAE Aperture-PriorityAE
Metered Manual
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overexposure or underexposure a subject.@p.65
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. AE lock:Youcan lock the exposuresetting beforeyou
take the picture.@p.66
SETTINGTHE EXFOSUREMODE
ABOUTTHE HOLD SWITCH

You can keepthe exposuremode or shutterspeed from
beingchangedif the selectdial is inadvertently
rotatedor
exposuremode button is pressed.
c slioe the [HoLD] switch to the right.
Operationof the selectdial or exposure
mode buttonis disabled.
Rotatingthe selectdial or pressingthe |/I
exposuremode buttonwould cause the It
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AE MODE
Fql easy picturetaking,use this mode.In the Programmed
AE Mode,the cameraautomatically selectsthe best combi-
nationof apertureand shutterspeedsettingallowingyou to
take picturesby simplypressingthe shutterreleasebutton.
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OTurn the main switch to [ON].
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position while holding down the
aperture-A lock button on the lens.
[P] appearson the LCD panelto indi-
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cate that the ProgrammedAE Mode is
set.
lf [P] is not displayedon the LCD panel,
pressthe exposuremode resetbutton.
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halfway down.
The picture{akinginformation(focus (ooSooJO 9o FY'.s
point area, shuttersPeed,aPerture
value,flash status)is displayedon the
LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
@Check the viewfinder information
and press the shutter release button
completely.
What to do if the shutter

speed and aPerture setting
blink
lf the subjectis too brightor too dark, the
selectedshutterspeed and apertureset-
ting displayin the viewfinderwill blink.
When the subjectis too bright,selecta
darkersubject.Use a flash if the subject
is too dark.
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USINGSHUTTER.PRIORITY
AE MODE
Allowsthe user to directlycontrolthe shutterspeed.This
mode is suitablefor freezingthe actionwith a fast shutter
speedor capturinga flowingdynamicimagewith a slow
shutterspeed.When the desiredshutterspeed is selected,
the appropriateapertureis automatically set by the camera
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position[On] the shutterspeed cannot
be changed.
2 AE Mode
Using Shutter-PrioritY
OLook through the viewfinder and
frame the subiect.
@Press the shutter release button /A\
halfway down.
The picture-taking information(focus
([t)
point area, shuttersPeed,aPerture n/@(n
LCD panel and in the viewfinder. ([i /
@Cnecf the viewfinder information boSoo)O 5o F5.6
completely.
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speed or aperture value
blinks
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blink.When the subjectis too bright,
choosea fastershutterspeed.lf the sub-
ject is too dark, choosea slowershutter
speed.
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or use a flash if it is too dark.
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AE MODE
Allowsthe user to directlycontrolthe lens aperture.This mode
is idealfor shootinglandscapeswith increaseddepth of field,
or a portraitagainsta blurredbackground.When the desired
apertureis selected,an appropriateshutterspeed is automati-
callyset by the camerafor a properexposure.When a smaller
aperture(largerf/number)is set,the depthof fieldwill be
increased.When a largeaperture(smallf/number)is set, the
depthof field will be decreased.
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it is not displayed,pressthe exposure
mode reset button.
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elook through the vievyfinderand
frame the subject.
halfway down.
The picturetakinginformation(focus O 5o F5.5
pointarea, shutterspeed,aperture
LCD panel and in the viewfinder.
@Check the viewfinder information
completely.
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and aperture value blink
shutterspeed displayin the viewfinderwill
blink.When the subjectis too bright,
choosea smalleraperture(largerf/num-
ber), if available;when it is too dark,
choosea largeraperture(smallerf/num-
ber), if available.
lf the shutterspeed or aperturedisplay

blinks,it meansthat the cameracannot
expose the picture correctlyeven if the
apertureis adjusted.
lf the subjectis too bright,selecta darker
subject.Use a flash, if it is too dark.
U S I N GM E T E R E DM A N U A LM O D E
Allowsthe user directcontrolover all exposuresettings.The Metered
ManualMode is a convenientexposuremode for taking picturesusingthe
same shutterspeed and aperturesettingcombination,or takingcreatively
under or over exposedphotographs.
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Mode
CTurn the main switch to ON.
@f tne lens aperture ring has been set
to A, turn the lens aPerture ring to
the desired aperture setting while
holding down the aperture-A lock
button.
@Turn the select dial to set the
desired shutter speed.
The manually-setshutterspeed is dis-
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playedon the LCD panel.
. With the HOLD switchset to the right position[On] the shutterspeed
cannotbe changed.
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Olook through the viewfinder and frame the subject.
@Press the shutter release button halfway down.
The picture-takinginformation(shutterspeed,aperturevalue,flash sta- ie$
tus) is displayedon the LCD panel.
lf multipleI o ]dots are displayedon the bar graph,it indicatesthat a
correctexposurehas not been set. Adjusteitherthe apertureor shutter
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underexposure. lf they are in the
plus side, it indicatesoverexposure.
lf the exposuresettingexceeds
t3EVlOlor[@]blinks.
+3 stop EV:Topof bar graph
-3 stop EV:Bottomof bar graph

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of 0.5 stop EV
@Cnecf the viewfinder information and press the shutter release
button completely.
What to do if the shutter speed and aperture value blink

lf both the shutterspeed and aperture
displaysblink,it meansthat the camera
cannotexposethe picturecorrectly.lf
the subjectis too bright,selecta darker
subject.Use a flash, if it is too dark.
MODE
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This mode is usefulfor the long exposuresrequiredfor

shootingnightscenesand fireworks.The shutterremains
open as long as the shutterreleasebuttonis held down.
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to [A], turn the lens aperture ring to
the desired aperture while holding
down the aperture-A lock button.
lf the lens aperturering has been set to

[A], the maximumaperturewill be
used.
@Turn the select dialtoward the right
until [bu] is displayed on the LCD
panel.
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Clook through the viewfinder and frame the subject.
@Press the shutter release button halfway down.
"bu"and the aperturevalue (onlya guideline;displayedon F and FA
lenses)is displayedin the LCD paneland the shootinginformation
(focusingpoint,bu, aperture)is displayedin the viewfinder.
OKeep pressing the shutter release button, and let go when the
desired exposure time elapses.
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The exposurecompensationallowsyou to deriberately over-
exposure(brighten)or underexposure (darken)a subject, or
compensatefor difficultlightingconditionswhich may fool the
camera'sbuilt-inexposuremeter.The exposurecompensa-
tion rangeis -3EVto +3EV in O.SEVsteps.
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OTurn the exposure compensation
dial while holding down the lock
release button.
Turnthe dial to the [+] side to obtain
overexposure.
Turnthe dial to the [-] side to obtain
underexposure.
Bar graph in the viewfinder
when usingexposurecompensationa bar graph is dispiayedin the
viewfinder.
+ 3 step[EV]:toPmosttick
-3 step [EV]:lowermosttick
Note:Onetick is 0.5 stePs[EV]
With the exposurecompensationof the meteredmanualexposure,adjust
the aperturevalue or shutterspeed so that multipledots in the viewfinder
are made into one.
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You can lock the exposuresettingbeforeyou take the pic-
ture.lf the subjectis too smallfor a properexposuresetting
to be obtained,you can zoom in on the subjectto obtaina
properexposuresetting.Then you can lockthe exposureset-
ting and recomposethe shot beforetakingthe picture.
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Oselect the exposure mode from the Programmed AE (6=p.57),
shutter-priority AE ( @=p.59)or Aperture-priority AE ( @=p.61)
AE lock cannotbe used with meteredmanualand bulb exposures.
@setting spot metering (tFP.70).
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position the area to be measured
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THE METERINGMODE
SWITCHING
Multi(6)-segmentmetering,center-weighted metering,or
spot meteringmode can be selectedin this camera'
Selectthe desiredmeteringmode with the meteringmode
switch.
METERING
usrNc MULTI(6)-SEGMENT
This mode automaticallymeasureslight in six different
zones,enablingproperexposurevalue in a wide varietyof
normaland adverselightingconditions.
When a lens other than an A, F or FA lens is attached,the center-weight-

ed meteringmode is automaticallyset even if you selectthe multi-seg-
ment meteringmode.
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CSet the metering mode switch to
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CFrame the subject, then press the shutter release button halfway
down.
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OFrame the subject, then press the shutter release button halfway
down.
The meteringpatternin the illustrationshowsthat the upper part of the

pattern(in the centerof the viewfinder)has more sensitivityto light
than the lowestpart.This meteringmode may not be able to compen-
sate for backlitsubjects.
@Check the viewfinder information, then press the shutter release

button completely.
USINGSPOTMETERING
This mode measureslightonly in the smallarea in the
You can use AE lock ( gp.OO) to
centerof the viewfinder.
lockthe spot meteringexposureand recomposeto take
the picture.
Multi-segmentmeteringis recommendedfor most subjects.Set the

meteringmode switchto [!O ].
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@Checf the vievyfinderinformation,
then press the shutter release but-
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ABOUTFOCUSING
The autofocusmodes (AF.S/AF.C), manualfocus mode,
and focus point modesare explainedhere
USINGAUTOFOCUS
The camera focusesautomatically.There are two AF
modes:AF Single(AF.S)modewhich locksthe focuswhile
you pressthe shutterreleasebuttonhalfway,and AF
Continuous(AF.C)mode which continuesto focuswhile
you pressthe shutterreleasebuttonhalfwaydown.
When the autofocusfunction or the viewfinder'sfocus indicatorI O ] can-

not be used for focus confirmationfor the followingreasons,focus on the
subjectin the manualfocus mode with the aid of the mattefield in the
viewfinderas you wouldwith a non-AFSLR camera.(@p.76)
. The focus indicatorI I ] is blinking.(The subjectis difficultto autofo-
cus.) @p.75
. The maximumapertureof the lens in use is smallerthan f/5.6.
. A bellows100mmf/4 lens,Shift28mm f/3.5 (shifted)lens,or Reflex
lens is in use.
. An old type screw-mountlens fittedwith an optional"MountAdapterK".
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OStiOe the focus mode switch to
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want to focus anothersubject,first let
go of the shutterreleasebuttonto
releasethe focus lock.
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is lit in the viewfinder,then press the
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lf the focus indicatorI f ] blinks,it indicatesthat focus has not been
achieved.In the AF Singlemode (AF.S),you cannottake a picture
while the subjectis out of focus.lf the subjectis too close to the cam-
era, move back and take the picture.lf the camerahas difficultyfocus-
ing the subject@p.75), focus manually.
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shutter release button halfway down.
The camerafocusesautomatically, and
when focus is achieved,the focus indi-
catorIO ] lightsand the audiblePCV
signalbeeps.
ln the AF Continuousmode (AF.C)

mode,the cameraswitchesto the pre-
dictiveAF mode automaticallywhen a
movingsubjectis detected.lt then
focusesthe subjectcontinuously.
completely.
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brightness,contrast,shape,and size of your subject,the autofocussys-
tem may not operate.ln this situation,use the focus-lock technique
(@p.80) or set the focusmode switchto [MF] and use the manualfocus
mode to focusthe lens on the subjectwith the aid of the mattefield in the
(@p.76).
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with the focus indicatorin the viewfinder.Use the manualfocus mode to
focus on the subjectwith the aid of the mattefield surroundingthe
autofocusframe. @p.76
. When using"StereoAdapted'.
. When using ExtensionTubesor an Auto Bellowsfor close-upphotogra-
pny.
. When usingan ordinarypolarizingfilter;thehalf mirrorincorporated
into the autofocussystem reducesthe effectiveness of the autofocus
functionwhen used in combination with an ordinarypolarizingfilter.
Use a CIRCULARPOLARIZINGFILTERfor properautofocusopera-
tion.
I Note on the SMC Pentax SOFT 85mm/f2.8lens
When shootingat a distancecloserthan approx.1.5m(4.9ft), set the lens
to a manualf-stopsettingbetweenfl2.B and t/4.5.A smalleraperture
(f/5.6to fl32) may cause the autofocussystemand the viewfinder'sfocus
indicatorto malfunction.To remedythis problem,temporarilyset the lens
lo f14.5.After focusingon the subject,lock focus,and set the lens to the
requiredf-stop.
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focusfunction
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shutteris automaticallyreleased.
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@Focus at the pointwhere you wish to capturethe subject.
@UsingoptionalcableswitchCS-105or CS-130,keepthe triggerbutton
pressedso that the autofocusand meteringsystemsstay active.
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into focus at the point selected.
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subjectis in.focus.
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There are six focus pointsin the viewfinder.lf the focus
pointmode switchis set to automaticand the cameradoes
not selectthe desiredfocus point,you can selectthe
desiredfocus point manually.
lf the cameracannotfocus usingthe desiredfocus point,it uses the

neighboringpoint.You can use the PentaxFunctionto disablethis
capabilityso that the neighboring focuspointsare not used.( @p.1 16)
lf you are using non-For non-FAlenses,the lowercenterfocus point is
the only availablepoint of the six focus points.
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check where you want to focus.
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viewfinderis utilizedfor focusingcan be
identifiedby the lightedpositionin the
focusingpositionindicatorin the bottom
of the viewfinder.
Focusing position in the
viewfinder
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in focus, but the camera
focuses the center of
the picture instead.
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II USINGFOCUSLOCK
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cameracannotautomatically focuson the subject.In this
situation,you can aim the focus pointon the subject,use
focus lock,fhen recomposethe picture.
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T H E D E P T HO F F I E L D
PREVIEWING
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viewfinder.
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viewfinder.
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position,no shootinginformationis dis-
playedand the shuttercannotbe
released.
The depth of field can be previewedin
any exposuremode.
The focus rangedisplayin the viewfind-
er may differslightlyfrom the actual
picture.
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SETTING T H EF L A S HM O D E . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 8 4
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITHTHE
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USINGTHE BUILT.INFLASH
This sectionexplainshow to set the built-inflash modes
and notesconcerningthe built-inflash.
SETTINGTHE FLASH MODE

The followingflash modescan be set:
Flash ON mode: The flashfires when you pressthe shut-
ter releasebutton.(gp.gO)
Red-eyereduction mode: To make the eye'siris smaller,
a low-outputflash fires right beforethe pictureis taken.
This is to reducethe chancesof red eye from occurringin
the subject'seyes.
Automatic flash mode: When the ProgrammedAE mode
is also set, the built-inflash fires automaticallyunder low-
lightor backlitconditions.
When usingthe built-inflash,do not use a lens hood.Doingso will

obstructthe flash coverage.
An externalflash can also be made to automaticallyfire.
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, Activatingthe built-inflash
OChect that the camera is turned on,
then press the flash pop-up button.
The built-in flash will poP uP and
start charging automaticallY.
When the p I appearson the
LCD paneland in the viewfind-
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readyto fire.
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panel.
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Flash ON Flashfires when you pressthe
shutterreleasebutton.
t*o FlashON + Red-eyereduction

Whenthe flashis firedin the flash
ON mode,red-eyereductiontakes
effect.*'
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?*A the flashfiresautomaticallywhen
necessary. The flashfires automati
callyunderthe followingconditionsin
the respective meteringmode.*'
Multi-segment metering:
ln low-lightor backlitconditions
Center-weightedmetering :
In low-lightconditionsonly
Spot metering:
In low-lightconditionsonly
t*o*A Automaticfiring + Red eye

When the flash is fired in the
automaticfiring mode, red-eye
reductiontakes effect.*', *'
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wirelessflash.@p.96
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Set when usinghigh-speedsync with
a dedicatedwirelessflash.@p.95
*1: lf red-eyereductionis used while the AF360FGZ,etc. is set as a
slave unit,the preflashfor red-eyereductionwill triggerthe slaveunit
to fire.When using a slave unit, do not use red-eyereduction.
*2: The automaticflash mode will not work in any mode except
Programmed AE. ( rFp.84).
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Red eye occurs in flash pictureswhen the flash reflectsoff the eye's reti-
na. Althoughred eye cannotbe totallyprevented,it can be reducedby the
followingmethods:
. Takethe picturein a well-litplace.
. When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angleend and a close distance.
. lf you are using an externalflash unit, keep it apart from the camera
lens as far as possible.
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
WITHTHEBUILT.IN
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effectiveflash range as follows:
For far distances Guide No. 12 + f12.8= approx.4.3 m
For near distances 4.3+5 = approx.0.9
The effectiveflash rangeis thereforeapprox.0.9m - 4.3 m.
Galculating the flash aperture from the effective flash
range
Use the effectiveflash rangeto calculatethe flash apertureas follows:
Guide No. + flash range= Flash aperture
lf the resultis a number(suchas 3) that is not a lens aperturevalue,set
it to the next smalleraperturevalue (2.8).
lF and FA Lens Compatibilitywith the Built-in Flash

The compatibility
of F and FA lenseswith the built-inflash
is explainedhere.
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shutterreleasebuttonwhen the flashis readywill havethe Il]blink on
the LCD paneland in the viewfinderas a warning.(@p.32)
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O = Compatible A = Vignettingwill occurunderthe usageconditions
X = Incompatiblebecauseof vignetting
Lens name Comoatibilitv
F Zoom 17-28mmt/3.5-4.5 X
FAZoom 20-35mmf/4AL A
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willoccurat focallength
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is 24-28mm.
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is 28 mm or the camera-to-subject dis-
tance is closerthan 1 m with the focal
lengthof 35 mm.
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FA Zoom 70-200mmfl4-5.6
FA* Zoom 80-200mmf/2.8 ED (lF'
F or FA Zoom 80-200mmt14.7-5.6 o
FA Zoom 80-320mmt/4.5-5.6 (-,
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FA* Zoom 250-600mmf/5.6ED(lF) X
FA 20mm t/2.8 X
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FA 35mm f/2AL IJ
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FA Macro 100mmf/3.5
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USING EXI ERNAL FLASH
USINGEXTERNALFLASH
When the built-inflash cannotprovideenoughillumination,
use a Pentax-dedicated, externalflash unit (soldseparate-
ly).With an externalflash unit,you can use TTL auto flash,
wirelessflash (withthe AF360FGZ),or high-speedsync.
FLASH FEATURES
The featuresavailablewith the built-inflash or a dedicated,
externalflash (soldseparately)are describedbelow.
Checkwhich type your externalflash unit is and see which
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TYPE A: Built-inflash
TYPE B: AF360FGZ
. TYPE C: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ
TYPE D: AF400FTZ, AF?4OFF
AF200T,AF080C,AF140C,AF201SA
TYPE E: AF400T,AF2BOT,AF22OT,
TYPE F: AF200S.AF160.AF140
*1: Availablewith the AF2BOTand AF400T,only when the flash confirma-
tion indicatorin the viewfinderis off and TTL auto is set.
*2i With Type E flash units (exceptAF201SA),use the MS (ManualSync)
or M (Manual)mode.WithTypeF flashunits,use Aperture-Priority AE,
manual,or bulb.ProgrammedAE and Shutter-Priority AE cannotbe
used becausethe aperturechanges.
.3: With the AF201SA,TTL auto cannotbe used.
*4:The shutterspeedwill be 1/90sec.or slower.
.5:With Type B or C, and D flash units,trailingshuttercurtainsync flash
is possible.
*6:The shutterspeed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.
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P-TTLauto flash,which pre-firesthe flash usingthe six-
segmentmetering,allowsmore precisecontrol.
P-TTLis availablewith externalwirelessflash.
P-TTLauto flash is only availablein combinationwith the AF360FGZ.
T Attachingthe Flash
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with any other flash unit, it is set to TTL auto.
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time sync shooting.
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than 1/180sec.Youcan use high-speed syncwhilethe flash
unit is attachedto the cameraor in a wirelessconfiguration.
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operatingmanual.
3 Using High-speedsync.
QCheck that the flash is ready.
@Focus the subject and take the picture.
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When the flash is ready (fullycharged),the ltlwitt light in the viewfind-
er when you pressthe shutterreleasebuttonhalfwaydown.
The high-speedsync is only availablewhen the shutterspeed is faster
than 1/180sec.
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I Positioningthe Flash
Cplace the flash unit where you want the flash to fire.
@Set the flash unit's power switch to [WIRELESS].
@Set the flash unit's sync mode to HS (high-speed sync).
@Set the wireless mode to S (Slave).
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CPress the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to be
used.
@Wtrile pressing the flash function button, turn the select dial until
I W HS ] is displayed.
@Gheck that both the built-in flash and external flash unit are ready.
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viewfinderwhen you press the shutterreleasebuttonhalfwaydown.
. The high-speedsync is only availablewhen the shutterspeed is faster
than 1/180sec.
WIRELESSFLASH
With the AF36OFGZ,you can fire a flash withouthavinga
cord connectionbetweenthe cameraand flash unit.The
high-speedsync mode can also be used with wireless
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OPlace the flash unit where you want the flash to fire.
@Set the flash unit's power switch to [WIRELESS].
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@Press the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to be
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@Wtrile pressing the flash function button, turn the select dial until
lWlisdisplayed.
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viewfinderwhen you press the shutterreleasebuttonhalfwaydown.
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USINGEXTERNALFLASH
fu wiretessFtashGontrot(P-TTLftashmode)
when the AF360FGZis used for wirelessflash,the followingprocessis
executedbetweenthe built-inflash and AF360FGZbeforethe flash is
fired.
@You pressthe shutterreleasebuttoncompletely.
@rne built-inflash fires a preflash(the camera'sfiring mode is transmit-
ted).
@ftre externalflash unit fires a preflash(the subject'slightingconditionis
checked).
@ftre built-inflash fires a preflash(the requiredflash outputis transmit-
ted to the externalflash).
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camera,turningon the cameraand pressingthe shutterreleasebutton
halfwaydown.
USINGBOTHTHEBUILT-IN
FLASHANDEXTERNAL
FLASH
To use both the built-inflash and externarfrashsimultane-
ously,followthe procedurebelow.
To use both the built-inflash and a dedicatedexternalflash
simultaneously,the followingaccessories(sordseparately)
are required.
Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Off-CameraShoe Adapter F,
ExtensionCord F5P
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CRemove Hot Shoe Cover Fr-from the
camera.
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pocket.@p.12
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@Connect Extension Cord FSPto the Hot Shoe Adapter.
@Attactr Off-CameraShoe Adapter F to a tripod.
@Connect Extension Cord FSP to the Off-CameraShoe Adapter.
@Attaching a Flash Unit to the Off-CameraShoe Adapter.
@Press the flash pop-up button.
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Usingthe dedicatedexternalflash in combinationwith the

built-inflash allowstwin flash photography(contrast-control-
synchflashphotography).This is basedon the differnce
betweenthe amout of lightdischargedfrom two units.
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flash is possiblewith the followingflash units:
Contrast-control-sync
AF360FGZor AF330FTZ,AF500FTZ,and the built-inftash.
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Mode.
For instructionson how to set the sync mode, referto the flash unit's
operatingmanual.
2 Takethe picture.
CPress the flash pop-up button to enabte the built-in flash to be
used.
tZChect<that the flash is ready.
. Betweenthe built-inflash and externalflash,the flash ratiowill be
(summedup when the externalflashesare more
1:2 respectively
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improperly.For instructionsfor connection,sss @p.98.
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Flash mode.
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for the otherflash mode.
For instructionson how to set the contrast-control-sync mode, see the
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eGhecf that charging is finished with all the flash units.
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f When you photographsomeonein front of a sunsetor

dark background,usingslow-speedsync flash will resultin
the properexposureof both the subjectand background.
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Slow-speedsync can be set with the built-inflash or with
any dedicatedexternalflash unit.
With slow-speedsync, a slow shutterspeed is used.To preventcamera

shake,use a tripod.
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ring to set the aperture.
@Turn the select dial to set the shutter speed. @p.62.
The LCD panelwill show "M" (Manual)for the shutterspeed.
Checkthat the flash is ready and that the flash exposuresettingis cor-
rect.
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AE
I Settingthe Shutter-PriorityAE Mode

OnolO down the lens aperture-A lock button and turn the aperture
ring to [A].
@Turn the select dial to set the shutter speed.
2 Readythe Flash
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Do not readythe flash beforesettingthe shutterspeed.Firstset the
shutterspeed,then readythe flash.Otherwise,the backgroundwill not
be exposedproperly.
Ott you will use the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button.
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i Cautionsfor usingflash are explainedbelow.
a Usingthe built-inflash and a dedicated

externalflash
. lf you use the built-inflashand a Pentax-dedicated exter-
nal flashsimultaneously and set the externalflashto trail-
ingshuttercurtainsync,the built-in flashwillalsobe set
to trailingshuttercurtainsync.
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and externalflashare ready(fullycharged). :
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Pentax-dedicated flashunitsare recommended. I
. Whenusingstudiotypeflashwiththe camera,notethe 3
polarityof the flashcontacts.Somestudiotypeflashunits I
may havereversedpolaritywhichwill not workwiththe !
camera.Fordetai|s,consultthemanufacturerofthe
. Whenusingstudiotypeflash,set a flashsyncspeedone
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stopslowerthanthe camera'snormalsyncspeed.This is
to preventa partialflashexposure(partof the picture
looksdark).
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The cameraprovides19 PentaxFunctionsso you can set
the cameraaccordingto your shootingpreferences.
lFll the audiblePCV signal

Enabling/disabling rFp.110
,' I e*porureFunctions
tF2l Settingthe exposureprogramline eitherNormal,Shutter

Speed-Priority, or MTF-Priority
Depthof Field-Priority
P r o g r a mL i n e . @=P.111
lF3l Settingthe numberof auto bracketingexposures @p.113
tF4l Settingthe auto bracketingsequence @p.114
tF5l Duringmulti-segment metering,the autoexposure

readingcan be taken or not takenat the pointwhere
a u t o f o c u si s a c h i e v e d @p.114
tF6l Settingthe AF button to only focus or to both focus

a n d o b t a i na n e x p o s u r er e a d i n g @p.115
lFTl or manually
Settingthe ISO film speed automatically @p.115
r Autoiocusrunciions
tF8l lf you cannotfocuson the desiredfocuspoint,you can

selectwhetheryou use a neighboringfocuspoint. @p.116
O Flash Functions
tFgl Enabling/disablingshutterreleasebefore
the built-inflash is readv @p.116
[F10] Settingthe built-inflash as a flashor wirelesscontroller

i n t h e w i r e l e s sm o o e @p.117
lF11l buttonwith the

S e t t i n gt h e f i r i n gm e t h o dw h e n u s i n gt h e illumination
AF360FGZin the wirelessmode @p.117
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lF12l Settingthe film rewindto rewindcompletelyor to leave

out the film leaderor to leaveout the film leaderand
e n a b l eM R C f r a m ea d v a n c e @o.118
[F13] Settingthe film rewindmethod(automaticor manual)

at the endof the roll @p.119
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[F14] Settingthe self-timerdelayto 12 sec. or 2 sec.

(withmirrorlock-up) @p.119
I Data lmprinting Functions
[F15] Settingthe film speedfor imprintingdata @p.120
I Button and Dial Settings
[F16] Focusingwith or withoutthe shutterbuttonpressedhalfwaydown.

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lF17l Settingthe selectdial'srotatingorientationfor advancing

t h e n u m e r i cv a l u e @p.121
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t h e l e n sm o u n ti n d e xl a m p @p.121
[F19] With the optionalbatterygrip BG-10attached,settingthe remotecon-

trol buttonto releasethe shutterin 3 sec. or immediately
(Remotecontrollerfor shutterreleaseis optional.) @p.122
SETTINGPENTAXFUNCTIONS
Followthe procedurebelowto set a PentaxFunction.
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, DisplayPentaxFunctionNo.l.
OnolO down the lock release button
dialto PF.
"PF" will be displayedon the LCD
panel.
@Turn the select dial to display the Example:

Pentax Function No. you want to set. Setting the number of
The PentaxFunctionNo. will be dis- auto bracketing expo-
playedon the LCD panel. sures.
PentaxFunctionNo.
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OPress the AE lock button and dis-
play the setting No.
The settingNo. will be displayedon the
LCD panel.
The LCD panel shows that Pentax

FunctionNo. F3 (numberof auto brack-
eting exposures)has been selected
and settingNo.2 (two auto bracketing
exposures) has been set.
Setting No.
@nolO down the lock release button
dial to "0".
lf your configurationin the Pentax

Functionis differentfrom the defautval-
ues, "PF" will be displayedon the LCD
panel.
Resetting the Pentax

Functions to the Default
Settings
To resetall the PentaxFunctionsto the
defaultsettings,followthe procedure
below.
OHotO down the lock releasebutton
and turn the exposurecompensation
dial to PF.
@HotOdown the exposuremode but-
ton for 2 sec.or longer."Cl-'willbe
displayedon the LCD panel,and all
the PentaxFunctionswill be resetto
^ the defaultsettings.
(CHold down the lock releasebutton
and turn the exposurecompensation
dial to "0".
"PF"will disappearfrom the LCD panelto indicatethat no Pentax
Functionshave been set.
SETTINGA PENTAXFUNCTION
The settingsfor each PentaxFunctionare explainedbelow.
To displaythe PentaxFunctionNo.and settingNo., see
"SettingPentaxFunctionsl'
(DTurnthe exposurecompensation @ Pentax Function No. :Selectwith the

d i a l t oP F s e l e c td i a l .
@setting No. : Select with the AE lock

button.
the audiblePCVsignal
a [F1] Enabling/disabling
The audiblePCV signal'sbeepingcan be enabledor
silencedwhenfocusis achievedor an erroroccursor film
count reaches 30 as film depletionwarning.
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a [F2] Settingthe exposureprogramline
Youcan alterthe exposureprogramlineso thata faster
shutterspeedor a smallerapertureis set thanwhenthe
normalprogramlineis used.This enablesyou to set the
oplimumexposuresuitingthe performancs of your FA lens.
O PentaxFunctionNo. F2
O SettingNo.
[1]...Sets the normalprogramexposure.
[2]...Setsa fastershutterspeed
(ShutterSpeed-Priority /
ProgramLine). I
[3]...Sets a smalleraperture
(Depthof Field-Priority
ProgramLine).
[4]...Matches the FA lensperformance (MTF-Priority
Program
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Line). ffi!
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a [F3] Settingthe numberof auto bracketing :X
exposures
Youcan set the numberof auto bracketingexposures.
OPentaxFunctionNo. [F3]
OSettingNo.
t11...3eiposures(correctexposure,underexposure, and
overexposure).
l?)...2exposures(correctexposureand underexposure).
l3]...5exposures(correctexposure,
one and two stops
underexposure, and one and two stops
overexposure).
. The auto bracketingsequencewill dependon the pentax Function

No. [F4] setting.
a [F4] Settingthe auto bracketingsequence
Youcan set the sequenceof the autobracketing
exposures.
O SettingNo.
SettingNo 3 bracketed 2 bracketed 5 bracketed
exposures exposures exposures
t1l [+0]+[-]-+[+] [+0]+[-] [t0]-+[-]-+[+]+[- -]+[+ +]
l2l [-]+[t0]+[+] [-]-+[r0] [- -]-+H-+[r0]-+[+]-->[+ +]
l3l [+]-+[t0]-+[-] [+]-+[t0] [+ +]-+[+]-+[+0]-+[-]-+[- -]
. The numberof bracketedexposureswill dependon the Pentax

FunctionNo. [F3] setting.
. In the abovetable,[t0] indicatesno bracketing,H indicatesunder
exposureby 1 stop, [- -] indicatesunder exposureby 2 stops,[+]
indicatesover exposureby 1 stop, and [+ +] indicatesover exposure
by 2 stops.
a [F5] LinkingAF and AE at the focus point

Duringmulti-segment metering,the autoexposure (AE)
readingcan be takenor not takenat the pointwhereautofo-
cus is achieved.
O SettingNo.
[1]...Exeiutesautofocusonly (no autoexposurereading).
[2]...Executesbothautofocusand autoexposure.
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a [F6] Settingboth autofocusingand autoex-

posure meteringwith the AF button
Whenyou pressthe AF button,you can autofocusonly or
autofocusand lockthe autoexposurereadingat the same
time.
O SettingNo.
only (no AE lock).
[1]...Autofocus
and AE lockat the sametime.
[2]...Autofocus
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The film speedof the DX-codedfilm can be set automatical-
ly or manually.
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OSettingNo.
[1]...Setsthe filmspeedautomatically.
[2]...You the filmspeedmanually.ep.so
set
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a [F8] Determiningthe focusingstate in the
focusingposition
lf you cannotfocuson the desiredfocuspoint,you can
selectwhetheryou usea neighboring focuspoint.
O PentaxFunctionNo. [F8]
O SettingNo.
[1]...Usea focuspointcontiguousto the defaultfocuspoint.
[2]...Donot use a focuspointcontiguousto the defaultfocus
point.
a [F9] Enablingshutter releasebeforethe

built-inflash is ready
The shutterreleasebuttoncan be enabledor disabledto
takea picturebeforethe built-inflashis readyto fire.
O SettingNo.
the shutterreleasebuttonfromtakinga pic.
[1]...Disables
ture beforethe flash is ready.
the shutterreleasebuttonto takea picture
[2]...Enables
beforethe flashis ready.
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a [F 10] Settingthe built-inflash'sfunction

during wirelessoperation
Duringwirelessoperation, you can set the built-inflashto
functionas a flashor wirelesscontroller.
OPentaxFunction No. [F10]
O SettingNo.
the built-inflashto operateas a flash.
[1]...Sets
the built-inflashas a wirelessflashcontroller.
[2]...Sets
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transmitthe exposureinformationto the wirelessflash.
a[F 11] Settingthe illuminationbutton's

functionduring wirelessoperation
Withthe AF360FGZattachedto the cameraor duringwire-
lessflashoperation, the illumination buttoncan be set to fire
a testflashor modeling flash,the illumination buttoncan be
set to fire a testflashor modelingflash.
O SettingNo.
[1]...Disable the flashto fire.
[2]...Sets the illumination buttonto fire a testflash.
[3]...Sets the illumination buttonto firea modeling flash.
O [F12]Settingthe film rewindmode
Whenthe film is rewound,the film leadercan be rewound
intothe cartridgeor leftout.Or,the film leadercan be left
out withthe MRCframeadvancefunctionenabled.
O PentaxFunctionNo. [F12]
OSettingNo.
[1]...Rewindsthe filmcompletely.
out the film leader.
[2]...Leaves
[3]...Leavesout the film leader
and enablesMRCframe
advance.
fu AboutMRCframeadvance
With MRC frame advance(settingNo. 3), a partiallyexposedroll of film
can be rewoundand loadedagain.The camerawill then automatically
advancethe film to the specifiedframe.
Cfor PentaxFunctionNo. [F12],use settingNo.3.
@Rewindthe partiallyexposedroll of film and removeit from the cam-
e r a .( @ p . 3 5 )
* Beforerewindingthe film, be sure to
rememberthe currentframe No. on
the LCD panel.
Numberof exposures
@take pictureswith anotherroll of film.

@tt you want to use the partiallyexposedfilm again,open the back
coverand turn the selectdial while pressingthe exposuremode but-
ton to displaythe numberof exposures.
* To preventdoubleexposure,forwardthe film by a coupleof extra
framesby showingthe additionalnumberon the LCD panel.
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@LoaOthe partiallyexposedfilm into the camera.

The film will then advanceto the frame No. specifiedwith the select
dial.
a [F13]Settingthe film rewindmethod

At the end of the roll,the film can be rewoundautomaticaily
or manually.
OSettingNo.
[1]...Automatic film rewindat the
end of the roll.
[2]...Disables automatic film
rewind.( tep.35)
* Pressthe mid-roll
rewindbuttonto rewindthe film.
a [Fl4] Settingthe self-timerdetaytime

The self-timerdelaytime can be set to 12 sec.or 2 sec.
(with mirrorlock-up).
O SettingNo.
delayof 12 sec.
[1]...Self-timer
delayof 2 sec.
[2]...Self-timer
withmirrorlock-up.
fu Aboutmirrortock-up
Duringnormalpicture-taking, the shutter'sreflexmirrorgoes up and
createsa slightvibration.with mirrorlock-up,the reflexmirrorstays up
beforethe exposurestarts.This reducescamerashake causedby the
mirror'smovement.To set mirror lock-up,followthe procedurebelow:
OSet PentaxFunctionNo. [F14] and settingNo.2.
@Set the drive switchto tc)l.
@Focusthe subjectand press the shutterreleasebutton.
After the reflexmirrorlocks up, the picturewill be taken 2 sec. later.
AE lock is enabledwith the exposurevalue immediatelybeforemirror
lock-up.
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a [Fl7] Settingthe select dial's rotatingorien-

tation
Youcan set the selectdial to advancethe numericvarueby
clockwiseor counterclockwise rotation.
OPentaxFunctionNo. lF17)
OSettingNo.,
[1]...Thenumericvalueadvanceswithcounterclockwise
rotation.
[2]...Thenumericvalueadvanceswithclockwiserotation.
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the tens mount :tZ
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Youcan set the lensmountindexlampto lightup whenthe

lensunlockbuttonis pressed.
O SettingNo.
[1]...Setsthe lensmountindexlampto light.
[2]...Thelensmountindexlampdoesnot light.
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shutter releasetime
Pressingthe remotecontrolbuttontakesthe picture3 sec.
lateror immediately.
O SettingNo.
releaseafter3 sec.
[1]...Shutter
lmmediate
[2]... shutterrelease.
lf you use remotecontrol,optionallyavailableBatteryGrip BG-10 and

the RemoteControlUnit are required.
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ACCESSORTES
; RccESSoRtES
(opnoNAL)
A numberof dedicatedaccessoriesare availablefor this
camera.
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Batterygrip poweredby size-AAbat-
teriesand dedicatedto the MZ-S.A
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f also providedfor easieroperation.
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Cable Switch CS-l05/CS-130
Shutterreleasecablededicatedto
the MZ-S.lt comes in two lengths:
0 .5 m (CS - 105)and 3 m (C S-1 3 0 ).
ReleaseTimer Switch TS-110

MZ-S-dedicated shutterrelease '@k---.-
cablefor intervaland timer shooting.
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AF36OFGZ
TTL auto flash unitwith Guide No.
36. Featuresincludeslave-sync
flash,multiple-flashburst,contrast-
control-syncflash,and leading/trail-
ing curtain-syncflash.Togetherwith
the MZ-S,high-speedsync and wire-
lessflashcan be used.
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A CCESSORIES
MagnifierFB
Magnifiesthe imageat the centerof the viewfinder
RefconverterA
Rightanglefinderwhichattachesto the grooveson both sidesof
the viewfinder.
The viewfindermagnification
is able to switchfrom
1 X to 2 X .
while attached,it may obstructthe opening/closing

of the cameraback.
Firstdetachthe RefconverterA beforeopening/closing the cameraback.
AF Adapter1.7X
I An adapterfor autofocusphotographyusing a non-autofocuslens
with a maximumapertureof f/2.8 or larger.
5lffiii uV y2, 02, Rzandcircutarpotarizins

croudy, Fitterare
availablein sizesof 49mm, 52mm,67mm and77mm.
' since the camera'sautofocusmechanismuses a semi-transparent

mirror,using a non-circularpolarizingfilter may throw off the autofocus-
ing and exposuremeteringprecision.when using autofocus,a circular
polarizingfilteris recommended instead.This will also maintainexpo-
sure meteringprecision.
' when you attach/detachAdapterK (forthe 645 lens)to the camera,
the adapter'sscrew shouldnot contactthe camerabody.lf necessary,
changethe screw'sposition.
Auto ExtensionTubeK
A setof threetubes.A close-up
accessoryplacedbetween
cam-
eraandlens.Supports automaticaperture
andmetering
with
maximum aperture.
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Note that Auto bellowsA cannotbe used with this camerabecauseit
not be fitted to it. ""n-@
I CAMERACASE CF-10
The soft case for MZ-S is availableas an option and consistsof a
front and a back cover.
OFasten the back cover to the camera
body by tightening the fitting screw
in the tripod socket.
@Attacn the front case.
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Frontcase comes in three sizes of S, M and L. Chooseone accordingto
your lens beingused
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FOCUSING
SCREEN
The focusingscreensare availableas an optionfor this camera
GF-60 (Matte field with
autofocus frame)
Usefulfor generalphotography. r.lr
l.c1-;or1
GG-60 (Matte field with
cross hairs)
Designedfor determiningthe compo-
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squares)for alignment.
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AVAILABLE
WITH
VARIOUS
LENSES
iuucrtoru r-.n" FA lens F lens A lens M lens s'i#d,
[Mounttype] IKrdkrz] IKrrr] lKol IK] [Screw]
Autofocus(Lensonly) o o X X X
(Lens
withAFAdapter
1.7X) O"'l O.1 X
Manualfocus(withF1)-2 Ll .t O"g O.3 O.3 X
(withMattefield) o o o o o
Six focusooints o o X X X
Powerzoom O.4 X X X X
Programmed
AE O.5 O.5 o X X
Aperture-Priority
AE o o o C c
Shutter-Priority
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Multi(6)-segment
metering o o O.6 x*7 x-7
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of or larger.(See AF Adapter
operatingmanual.)
*2. Manualfocusingusingthe focus indicator(Fl) (
O the viewfinder.
*3. Lenseswith a maximumaperture f/5.6 larger.)in
of or
*4. Pentax-FAzoom lenseswith the powerzoom
contactsonly (K*z
mount).
.5. Exceptionof Pentax-FA
Sott 85mm t12.8and FA-soft28mm t/2.8.
.6. With A50mmf/1.2,the center-weighted
meteringor Spot meteringis
used insteadof the multi-(6)segmentmeteringmode.
.7. Multi(6)-segment metering,if selected,will be switchedto center-
weightedmetering.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Beforerequestingservice,pleasecheck the followingpoints.
t Nothingis displayedon the LCDpanel.

,j I
Check 1: Power is OFF. I
*"*"*
backward{
* :Hi::i:l"Tl'fr:J1""*ifl"i',';o
fdFll|fiftFiilltElfttll Check the insertiondirectionof the batteriesand insert
the batteriescorrectly(@13).
Check 3: The batteries are exhausted.
fdilfntfitlEFlll?l Reptacethe batterieswith new ones (rg=13).
t Shutterdoes not trip.

Check 1: Power is OFF.
f mlffiEEEffftll Turn the main switch to ON (@22).
Check 2: Batteries are not inserted or are inserted backwards.
ffilfil?tlLilttFlfl?l Check the insertiondirectionof the batteriesand insert the
batteriescorrectly( @ 13).
Check 3: The "Battery Warning" is blinking.
fdttftillfiliFtFlll?l Reptacethe batterieswith new ones ( 6: 13).
Check 4: The exposure compensation dial is set to the [D]
position, [PF] position or [SO] position.
ftfifiItl}ilfGEEll?l Set the exposurecompensationdial to a positionother
than the [D] position,[PF] positionor [SO] position.(@
65)
Gheck 5: The built-in flash is charging.
ftilfiftltilltFl!?l Wait untit charging is finished (rg=32).
I Subjectis out of focus.

Check 1: The subject to be focused on is not inside the AF
frame.
fdFfififtFilGEFi?l Cover the subject you wish to photographwithin the AF
frame beforeshooting(@27).
Gheck 2: www.butkus.us
The picture-taking distance is too close.
rRouBLF;Hoo;iN;'[__-
rfiEEt'ttiltl;Fil?ll Moveawayfromthe subjectto be photographed (@73).

Check 3: The subject is not suited for autofocus (@75).
rfiil1illrfiltErfT?l Use focus-lockto focus on a subjectwhich is about the
same distanceas the subjectto be photographed(page
81), or set the focus mode switchto the [MF] position
and then use the mat screento focusmanually(@76)
Check 4: The focus mode switch is at the [MF] position.
r'JTTIt!Lft'TEEFII?I Use the focusingindicatorand mat screento adjustthe
focus manually(see page77). Or set the focus mode
switchto the [AF.S]positionbeforetakingpictures(@
74).
Check 5: The focus mode switch is at the [AF.C] position.
rfifiItlifitlEFrft?r In the [AF.C](continuousmode) position,the camera
continuesto focus on the subjectto be photographedso
that the shuttermight be trippedeven in a unfocused
state(@74).
Check 6: The focus point is not set for the subject to be
focused on.
rdtEiltlllitrt{I?J You can selectthe focus point positionwhere you wish to
focus(@72).
Check 7: The subject to be focused on is outside the range of
focus point.
rf.||fit!firGEErft?r Firstfocus withinthe range of focus pointson the subject
you wish to photographand then set the focus (focus
lock)(@80).
I Auto-Focusdoes not function even when the

shutter button is pressedhalfwaydown .
Check1: Pentax function No.16 has been set to [2].
rtilfilEfiill;Ffil?r lf the settingnumber[2] is set with PentaxfunctionNo.
16, focusingis not possibleby pressingthe shutterbut-
ton halfwaydown. Pressthe AF buttonto adjustthe
focus. When focusingby pressingthe shutterbutton
halfwaydown, set to settingnumber[1]with Pentax
FunctionNo. 16.
I Exposurecounteris not displayedor does not
advance.
Check 1: [E] is blinking on the LCD panel.
ftilfilFtfillEFflt?! Fitm has not been toaded properly. Load the film again
( @20).
Check 2: Camera is set to multiple exposure photography
fdFftfiTFjlilFttlfl'lE tf the drive switch is set to multipleexposure,pictures
are taken repeatedlyon the same frame. Set to another
picture-taking mode ( @49).
t Film does not rewind automaticallywhen finished.

Check 1: Pentaxfunction No.13 has been set to number [2].
fdtttilllllfillEElfl?l tf setting number [2] is set with Pentaxfunction No. 13
the film does nbt rewindautomatically (@1.19). Press
the rewindbuttonto rewindthe film.
For automaticrewindwhen the film is finished,set set-
ting number[1] with PentaxfunctionNo. 13.
t The shutter speed and aperturevalue are

blinkingin the viewfinder.
Gheck 1: When set to the Programmed AE Mode.
ftilfiftEftEElfl?l The subject to be photographedis either too bright or too
dark. lf too bright,pointthe camerato a slightlydarker
area. lf the subjectis too dark, pointthe camerato a
slightlybrighterarea (@58).
Check 2: When set to Shutter-PriorityAE Mode (shutter speed
blinks)
ft.l|filllltlilllEFlfltl The subject to be photographedis either too bright or too
dark. lf too bright,lf too bright,increasethe shutter
speed.lf too dark, decreasethe shutterspeed ((460).
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Gheck3: lf set to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode (shutter
rfiEn'fi?rFrnr ;ffi:ilj:l;'t" pnotos,."phed

iseither
toobrisht
ortoo
dark. lf too bright,set the aperturevalueto the smallaper-
ture side (withhighernumbers).lf too dark,set the aper-
ture valueto the open side (withlowernumbers)(@62).
-lTe exposurcandshutterspgeqca-lnotbechqlggl
Check 1: The HOLD switch is on the right.
rdr.nnElFiillEFrft?lr
lf the HOLD switchis on the right,the exposuremode
and shutterspeed cannotbe changed,even by adjusting
the seclectdial or pressingthe exposuremode resetbut-
tor. Put the HOLD switchon the left side (rF57).
I The built-inflash does not fire.

Gheck 1: The built-in flash is charging.
ft.l|fiI?llilllEFlfl?! Wa1 untit charging is finished ( 6:32).
Check 2: The "Battery Warning" symbol is blinking.
rtilfilfllilllEFlfl?l Repracethe barterieswith new ones ( @ 13).
Check 3: The flash mode is set to [A] (auto flashing mode).
[iFJ|filllltilllEFlfl?l tf the subjectto be photographedin the auto ftash mode is
bright,the flashwill not light. Set to the flashON modeto
causelightingevenfor brightsubjects(@84).
I lmprintingexposuredata on negative is faint.

C h e c k1 : lmprinting data information on a picture is faint.
rdt:rFil?J'ttiillEFil?!Replaceihe data back'sbattery(CR2025)(@42).
Check 2: lmprinting exposure data on the negative is faint.
rdilfilEll'iillEFtfl?l Adjustthe printingdensitylevelwith Pentaxfuntion
N o . 1 5( @ 1 2 0 ) .
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TABLE
SPECIFICATIONS ,d
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O Type TTLautofocus, multi-mode
auto-exposure 35mmSLRwith
built-inTTLautoflash(RTF)
O Format 24 x 36mm
O Usable Film 35mm oerforatedcartridoe film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-
5OO0;rion-DXcoded filmi with ISO 6-6400
O Exposure
Modes Programmed AE Mode,Shutter-Priority
AE Mode,Aperture-
Priority
AE Mode,MeteredManualMode,BulbMode,TTL
FlashMode
O Shutter Electronically
controlledvertical-run
focal-plane
shutter,
Electromagnetic Speedrange:(1)Auto1/6000-30
release,
1/6000-30
sec.(stepless),(2)Manual sec.(3)Bulb,
O LensMount PentaxKAF2bayonetmount(K-mount withAF coupler,lens
contactsand powercontacts),
information Lensmountindex
lampequipped.
O Compatible
Lens PentaxKAFZ-,KAF-,KA-, and K-mountlensesareusable.
Autofocusis possibleusingAF AdapterwithKA-andK-mount
tenses.
O Autofocus TTL phase-matchingmulti-(6points) autofocussystem
System switchableto Spot focusing, AF operationalbrightnessrange:
E V - 1 t o 1 B ( a tI S O 1 0 0 w i t h f / 1 . 4 l e n s ) ,F o c u s l o c k a v a i l a b l e
using shutter release button/AFbutton, Focus Mode: AF.S(sin-
gle), AF.C(predictiveAF), Manual[MF].Possibleto select the
focus point.
O PowerZoom 3-Speed Power Zoom lens with built-inmotor with FA zoom
lens with KAF2 mount.
O Viewfinder Fixed pentaprism,InterchangeableNatural-Bright-Matte focus-
ing screen, Field of view:92o/",Magnification:0.75X(with 50mm
-
f / 1 , 4 l e n s a t i n f i n i t y) , D i o p t e r : 2 . 5 to +1.5m.'
O Viewfinder Focus Information:In-focus(Green lamp IO I is lit),front

lndication or back focus signals and unableto-focus indicator(Green
l a m p b l i n k s ) ,S h u t t e rs p e e d i n d i c a t i o nA
, p e r t u r ei n d i c a t i o n ,
Flash ready indicationIt] is lit, Bar graph=exposurecompen-
sation,Over or Under exposure indicationin Manual Exposure
Mode, Ix ]AE lockindicator
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O ExternalLCD I P ] =Programmed-AEMode, I Tv ]=Shutter-Priority

AE Mode,
panelIndication lAv]=Aperture-Priority
AE Mode, IM ]=ManualExposureMode,
I bu ] =3u15Mode, Fllmspeed=6 - 6400, ISO indication,Shutter
Speed,AperturevalulI El ] = SettingExposureimprintmode,
I O- - -O-] =Film status information,I a ]= $2ftery exhaustion
warning,If] =guilt-inflashreadyindi'cation, Il ]=blinking slowly
f l a s h r e c o m m e n d e dw a r n i n g ,F l = b l i n k s r a p i d l yI n a p p r o p r i a t e
l e n s w a r n i n g ,[ @ ] = R e d - e y e r e d u c t i o nf l a s h m o d e , [ 6 1 =
A u t o m a i cf l a s h f u n c t i o n ,I U l ] = W i r e l e s sf l a s h m o d e , I H S ] =
High-speedflash sync mode, Film counter=O-99,[lE]=Pentax
f u n c t i o n ,[ . ' r ) ] = P C V s i g n a l i n d i c a t i o n , E l l l u m i n a t ifoonr L C D
panel
O PreviewButton Electronicallycontrolledtype and possible to use in all expo-

sure mooes
O Self-timer Electronically-controlled
type with delay time of 12 sec. or 2
sec delay when mirror-lockup in use. Start by depressing of
shutter releasebutton, Operationconfirmation:Possibleto set
PCV beep tone by Pentaxfunction.Cancelableafter opera-
tion.
O Auto bracketing Three frame consecutive shots with exposure bracketing in 1
EV or 0.5 EV step. increment,Possibleto change the
sequence and number of auto bracketing exposure by Pentax
function.Possibleto use with exposure compensation
O Mirror mirrorwithAF secondarvmirror.Mirrorlock-uois
Quick-return
possiblewith2 sec.delayself-timer.
O Film Loading Film advances automaticallyto 1st frame after back cover is
closed, Film informationwindow is provided.
O FilmWind Auto wind/rewindby built-inmotor,Consecutiveor Single
& Rewind advance mode, Approx.2.5frames/sec.(consecutive mode),
Auto rbwinding starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completionof
rewinding is displayed on the LCD panel, mid-rollrewind but-
t o n w i l l r e w i n df i l m i n m i d - r o l l .
O Exposure
Meter TTLmulti(6)-segment
metering,
MeteringrangefromEVOto
EY21at lSO100with50mmf/1.4 lens,Center-weiqhted
and
Spotmeteringmodecan be set.
O Exposure r3EV in 0.5EVstepincrements
Compensation
O AE lock: Setby AE lockbutton,currentexposurevalueremainsfor 20
sec.Withthe shutterreleasebuttonpressedhalfwaydown
pressed,the exposurevalueremainscontinuously.
O lmprinting Possibleto imprintthe exposuredata on the outside of the
exposuredata picture frame. Possibleto imprintthe total number of rolls
taken, ISO film speed, exposure density,exposure mode,
metering system, shutterspeed, aperture,exposurecompen-
sation value, auto bracketingexposure.
O Flash Series-control,RetractableTTL Auto Flash(RTF),Guide num-
ber:12 (lSO100/m),llluminationangle covers 24mm lens angle
of view, Flash-sync-speedin the range from 1/180to a slower ,;
speed, Slow-speed-syncflash, Contrast-control-flashsync (lSO
ranee=25-800),Automaticflash discharge, Red-eyereduction
flash function
O Flash sync Hot shoe with X-contactwith couples with Pentaxdedicated
auto flashes, ISO range=25-800,FIash-sync-speedin the
r a n g e f r o m 1 / 1 8 0t o a s l o w e rs p e e d . P o s s i b l et o u s e h i g h -
speed sync, wirelessflash mode with AF360FGZ.
O Pentaxfunction 19 user-defined
functions
O Power source Two 3V lithiumbatteries(CR-2 or the equivalent)
O Battery Exhaustion Batteryexhaustionsymbol Iq ] is lit (blinkingwhen the
warnins noindication
ontherisht-hand
edseofthe
;[*l?jJ:li"ked;
O Dimension 136.5mm(W)x 95mm(H) x 64mm(D) (5.4"x 3.7"x2.5")52Og
and Weight (18.3soz)bodyonlywithoutbatteries
O Supplied HotShoeCoverFL,ReleaseSocketCap , CameraStrap
Accessories FG,EyeCup FL,FinderCap
About Back Cover Crystalquatu controlled;
LCDwithdigitalclock,autocalendar
uo to 2049.
O Dataprintout 7-segment,
6-digitLCD
O Printout "-"indication blinks for a few seconds on LCD oanel.
confirmation
O Printing
mode C Year/month/day, @ ---' @
@ day/hour/minute,
month/day/year,
day/month/year
O ISO range ISO 25-1600 (automaticsetting)
O Powersource (lithiumbattery)
CR2O25
O Numberof prints Approx.5,000
SPECIFICATIONS
ARESUBJECT TO CHANGEAT ANY TIMEWITHOUTNOTIFICATION
OR ANY
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The MZ-S has the following features:

s This mark indicatesprohibitedmatters.

A This mark indicatesthat cautionshould be

o Nevertry to disassemble,short or rechargethe battery.Also,do not dis-

A Removethe batteriesfrom the camera immediatelyif they becomehot or

l& . Keepa spare batteryon hand for replacementconveniencewhen shooting

BAS|C OPERATTONS .........21

Exposuremode reset button Self-timerlamp

Hold switch @p.57

1 Pass the end of the straP

The strap'sclasp can be used to rewind

J Push in the battery chamber (a

{ Removethe body mount cap and rear lens cap.

x Align the red dots on the lens and camerawhile attaching

. After attachingthe lens,try and turn the lens counterclockwise

3 As shown in the illustration,removethe front lens cap.

Handling the Lens

we assumeno responsibility nor liabilityfor damagesresultingfrom the

f on the camera'sback cover'

The date or time is imprintedon the lower

Look through the viewfinder and

Remove the protective cover

. Alwaysload and unloadfilm in the

sure that the film leaderis posi-

F Film leader end mark

# Turnthe main switch to [ON].

Be sure to turn the main switchto OFF to

frn'/ri?F'fi.n Shutter speed/Aperture disPlaY

other informationare disPlaYed.

& Set the ProgrammedAE Mode.

When [P] is not displayedon the LCD

3 Set the multi(6)-segmentmeter-

OSet the meteringmodeswitchto

IIEEI Multi-segment Metering

4 Automaticselectionof the Six

TEEII other focusing methods

To reducecamerashake,supportyour body or the cameraon a solid

i Using the manual zoom function

o Using the power zoom function with

t Using the Power Zoom Function

Viewfinder Displays Bar graph

@Cnecf the exposure information in the viewfinder and press the

when usingthe built-inflash,do not attacha hood to the lens.The

IEEII When [t] blinks

When the shutterreleasebuttonis pressedhalfwaydown where it is hard TD

. Alwaysunloadfilm in the shade or by usingyour body to shadethe

I Automatic film rewinding

The shuttermay be releaseda frame or more after the specifiednumber

Ofne film automatically rewinds at the

. lf film that has been rewoundin mid-rollis reloadedinto the camera,

(?)Turnthe select dial to set the ISO

The ISO speed can be set from ISO 6

@Rtter setting the ISO speed, hold

IE@ Resetting the ISO speed

. lf the exposuredata imprintingis dis-

o. In the multi-exposure mode,the first frame of data is imprinted.

Meteringsystem Definedmeteringsystemmarkingis imprinted:

Exposuredata imprintingis poweredby the camera body battery(CR-2)

I When the batteriesare

I When the batteries

Numberof filmrolls Numberof filmrolls

. CR2 batterieswere used under Pentaxtestingconditions.Actual bat-