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To ensure the best performance from your camera,
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please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL To ensure the best performance from your camera, To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Unsurpassed versa- damage to your Pentax camera. We do not assume tility is assured through the utilizing of a full any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication ..........3 Setting the Film Speed (ISO)......24 Viewfinder Indication ..........3 Unloading Film............ 25 Names of Working Parts ........4 Unloading the Film in Mid-Roll......26 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ....6 Installing the Eyecup ..........
  • Page 4 • Self-Timer Mode..........39 Imprinting the Exposure Data on the Negative ... 64 Multiplex Exposure Mode........40 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash ..68 Selecting an Exposure Mode ......42 Daylight- Sync Shooting ........72 • Using the Programmed AE Mode ....42 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting ........

  • Page 5: Lcd Panel Indication

    LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication : Frame Counter (p.22) : Film Speed Information (p.24) : Film Status Information (p.24) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) : Imprinting Exposure Data Information (p.64) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures : 3-point AF Frame (p.34) over approximately 60°C it may blacken, but when : Spot Metering / Focusing Area (p.56, 59)

  • Page 6: Names Of Working Parts

    Names of Working Parts " AF mode selector (p.33, 58) # Exposure compensation dial (p.52) $ Exposure compensation dial release " button (p.52) % Auto bracketing selector (p.53) & Hot shoe (p.68) ' Shutter speed dial release button ( Lens information contacts &...

  • Page 7: Names Of Working Parts

    Names of Working Parts 6 Battery holder release knob 7 External power supply socket (p.13) 8 Tripod socket (p.35) 9 Vertical tripod socket (p.35) : Multi-exposure switch (p.40) ; X-sync socket < Strap lug (p.11) = Film holder (p.18) > Film holder release knob (p.18) ? Mid-roll wind-up button (p.26) @ Electronic cable release socket (p.51) A Battery holder (p.12)

  • Page 8: For Safe Use Of Your Camera

    FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in seri- ous injuries to the operator. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injuries to the operator or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 9: Precautions For Your Camera

    If you cannot correct the or plastic bag so that temperature difference is mini- problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax mized. Do not remove it from the bag until tempera- service center. Repairs of this nature are not covered ture has stabilized.
  • Page 10 Other precautions • The temperature range at which this camera func- product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax tions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). warranty. • A camera which has been submerged in water usu- •...

  • Page 11: Precautions For Battery Usage

    Precautions for Battery Usage • Use six 1.5V AA size alkaline, or lithium batteries. • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. •...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation (Preparation)

    lcon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Attention Lamp blinking I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

  • Page 13: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap 1. Use a coin or similar object to slide the clasp 3. To remove the strap, repeat step 1. in the direction of the arrow. • Adjust the length of the strap with the buckle. 2. Put the clasp onto the strap lug of the cam- •...

  • Page 14: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the Batteries 1. To remove the battery holder, lift the battery 3. To secure the battery holder, turn the battery holder release knob and turn it in the direc- holder release knob in the direction of the tion of the arrow. arrow.
  • Page 15 • This camera requires battery power for operation. Always use six 1.5V AA size batteries. • The ISO film speed and number of exposed frames are unchanged if the batteries are replaced. • Keep spare batteries on hand when shooting out doors or while traveling. •...

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On

    Turning the Power ON 1. Set the main switch to [ON] 2. With the main switch set to U, an audible PCV signal is heard under one of the follow- • When the camera is not in use, make sure that the ing conditions.

  • Page 17: Low Battery Warning

    *Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the bat- tery symbol e appears on the LCD panel as a warning. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. See page 12 for replacing the batteries. • Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as long as the shutter can be released.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens

    Attaching the Lens 1. Remove the body mount cap while pressing 2. Align the red dots on the camera and lens the lens unlock button. mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click.
  • Page 19 3. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs * How to remove on the both sides in the direction of the arrow. To remove the lens, turn it to the left while pressing the lens unlock button. • With a non-autofocus lens attached, all available functions in this camera operate except autofocus •...

  • Page 20: Detaching/Attaching Film Holder 645

    Detaching/Attaching Film Holder 645 Attaching 2. Turn the film holder knob 90° to the right. 1. Align the red dots on the film holder knob After attaching the film holder to the camera, and film holder, then insert the film holder fold the film holder knob into its original into the camera chamber.
  • Page 21 • When inserting the film holder into the camera body, be sure that the film holder is inserted all the way in order to avoid any serious damage. • Precautions are required when attaching the 220 film holder. Detaching 1. Raise the film holder knob and turn until the red dot markings align and a click is heard.

  • Page 22: Pressing The Shutter Release Button

    • The timer duration of the LCD indication can be Pressure plate changed from the initial 10 seconds to 20 or 30 seconds with Pentax function No.2 See page 78. Start mark (p.22) After loading the film, be sure to set the proper film speed.
  • Page 23 1. Install an empty to the spool retainer as illus- 3. Draw the leader from the film roll, and insert trated. the leader paper tip into the take-up spool's 2. Tear off the tape and install the spool to the slit.
  • Page 24 Start mark 5. Wind the leader paper onto the take-up spool 7. Set the main switch to [ON]. Press the stutter until the arrow on the leader paper aligns the release button. film automatically holder's start mark S and the red line. advances to the first frame.
  • Page 25 3 frames will not be exposed. beeps for two second when the film is left only • The film counter indication can be set with Pentax one frame for film depleting warning Function No.7 to either count forward or back-...

  • Page 26: Setting The Film Speed (Iso)

    Setting the Film Speed (ISO) 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to the ISO 3. After the desired film speed is set, turn the expo- position sure compensation dial to the [0] position. • Turn the exposure compensation dial while holding •...

  • Page 27: Unloading Film

    Unloading Film • Remove the film in the shade or by using your 1. After the last frame of the roll is exposed, the camera will automatically wind the film and body to shade the camera. • The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel stop winding as soon as the end of the leader paper is wound to the take-up spool.

  • Page 28: Unloading The Film In Mid-Roll

    Unloading the Film in Mid-Roll If you wish to remove the film before exposing all 4. While firmly holding the wound film roll, affix the frames, use this function. the paper seal securely on the back of the paper leader to prevent the exposed roll from 1.

  • Page 29: Installing The Eyecup

    Installing the Eyecup Two types of eyecups, a standard and a larger one 3. Turn the fixing screw to the right with a coin are provided as accessories; they may be utilized or similar object. according to a given situation. The larger is con- •...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Viewfinder Diopter

    Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter • The diopter adjustment range is +1.0D to -3.5 (per meter). Aim the camera at a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustment ring to the left or right until the autofocus frame l appears in the sharpest focus.

  • Page 31: Basic Operation (Shooting)

    II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

  • Page 32: Using The Programmed Ae Mode

    • You can shift the program line of Programmed AE Mode To set with Pentax Function No.6. See page 80 for more details. • See page 44, 46, 48, and 50 for other available expo- 1. Turn the lens aperture ring to the b position as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 33: Using The Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode

    Using the Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high-precision six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field, enabling an optimal exposure to be made under a variety of lighting condi- tions.

  • Page 34: Using Autofocus Mode

    • The camera does not provide the switch for switching between the autofocus mode and man- ual mode. With the Pentax 645 FA lens attached, the lens automatically focuses when you press the shutter release button halfway down. Set the lens in the autofocus mode.

  • Page 35: Using The Single Af Mode

    Using the Single AF Mode • Continuous AF Mode is also available in this cam- era. See page 58. When you press the shutter button, the lens auto- matically focuses. As soon as the subject is in focus, the shutter is released. For normal use, select this position.

  • Page 36: Using The 3-Point Af Mode

    Using the 3-Point AF Mode Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode In the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be One picture is taken each time the shutter release focused properly even if the main subject is slightly button is pressed. off-center of the AF frame.

  • Page 37: Holding The Camera

    Holding the Camera Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the cam- For best results, be sure to hold the camera correctly era on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance. as shown in the illustrations.

  • Page 38: Taking A Picture

    Taking a Picture • When the shutter release button is pressed half- way down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. • Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on a specific spot of the subject. See details on page •...
  • Page 39 • The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus. • The film counter indication advances each time the shutter is released. • Press the shutter release button halfway down. While is on, the camera-to-subject distance is fixed (focus lock).

  • Page 40: Iii. Advanced Operations

    Selecting a Drive Mode Consecutive-Frame Mode III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button. Set the drive mode selector to P. • if the AF mode selector is set to [S]. the camera focuses only the first picture.

  • Page 41: Self-Timer Mode

    • The Self-Timer delay time can be set to 12 sec. or frame and by pressing the shutter release but- ton halfway down. Then press the shutter 2 sec. (with mirror lock-up) with Pentax Function release button fully. No. 4.

  • Page 42: Multiplex Exposure Mode

    Multiplex Exposure Mode Procedure 3. Press the shutter release button to shoot an 1. Turn the multi-exposure switch in the direc- initial exposure. The film will not advance. tion of the arrow until it locks. 2. The frame counter on the LCD panel blinks.
  • Page 43 4. Return the multi-exposure switch to the orig- 5. Recompose the frame, and press the shutter inal position to cancel the multi-exposure release button to shoot the second shot. mode. • When using the Multi-Exposure Mode, you usu- Notes: • To exposure the triple shot, leave the multi-expo- ally get the best result using a flash to illuminate sure switch in the lock position and shoot the sec- the main subject against a dimly-lit background.

  • Page 44: Selecting An Exposure Mode

    • You can shift the program line of Programmed AE 1. Set the lens aperture ring to b. Mode with Pentax Function No 4. See page 79 for more details. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the...
  • Page 45 * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the view- finder. If the subject is too bright, select a darker subject. Use a flash if the subject is too dark.

  • Page 46: Using The Aperture-Priority Ae Mode

    Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 2. Set the shutter speed dial to [A]. Purpose • The shutter speed dial can be released from b to When the desired aperture is selected, an appropri- another position while holding down the shutter ate shutter speed is automatically set by the cam- speed dial lock button.
  • Page 47 3. Set the desired f-stop. * Exposure Warning 4. The f-stop that you have selected and appro- If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected priate aperture indication determined by the shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning as shown.

  • Page 48: Using The Shutter-Priority Ae Mode

    Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode To set 1. Set the lens aperture ring to b. Purpose When the desired shutter is selected, the appropri- 2. Set the shutter speed dial to a shutter speed ate aperture is automatically set by the camera for other than b.
  • Page 49 • If the shutter speed does not change to 1/2 step, stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both confirm Pentax Function No. 1 • When the shutter release button is pressed half- selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means...

  • Page 50: Using The Metered Manual Mode

    • If the shutter speed does not change to 1/2 step, To set confirm Pentax Function No. 1 • To set the shutter speed dial to a position other 1. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f- than b, turn the shutter speed dial while holding stop setting.
  • Page 51 • In flash photography, when you use the flash sync shutter 4. Turn either the shutter dial or lens aperture ring until a single bar is displayed in the center of the speed of 1/60 second or a non-dedicated external flash bar graph.

  • Page 52: Using The Bulb Exposure Mode

    Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 2. Set the shutter speed dial to c. Purpose 3. An appropriate aperture will be displayed in This mode is useful for the long exposures required for the viewfinder when the shutter release but- shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains ton is pressed halfway.
  • Page 53 • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to pre- 4. Adjust the desired aperture by lens aperture ring. vent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-105 CS-130" or Release Timer Switch TS-110 after removing the Release Socket Cap. •...

  • Page 54: About Exposure Compensation

    3EV in 0.3EV step. may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. • The exposure compensation step can be selected from 0.3EV step to 0.5EV step with Pentax Function No.5. To set See page 79 for more details 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial to the •...

  • Page 55: Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode

    Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode When you take a picture that requires exposure compensation and it may be difficult to determine the correct exposure, use this mode to make three different bracketing exposures with different expo- sure levels. Selection of auto bracketing amount. The auto bracketing amount can be selected from 1/3EV step or 1/2EV step.
  • Page 56 The bar graph of the metered manual mode is only displayed in the viewfinder. The bar graph of the • The sequence of the auto bracketing exposures can be exposure compensation value is not displayed. changed with Pentax Function No.3.

  • Page 57: Switching The Metering Mode

    Switching the Metering Mode • The metering pattern in the illustration above The Spot metering or Center-Weighted metering mode can also be selected in this camera. shows that the upper part of the pattern (in the Select the desired metering mode with the metering center of the viewfinder) has more sensitivity to mode selector.

  • Page 58: Using The Spot Metering Mode

    Metering area Using the Spot Metering Mode 2. Measure the small area of the viewfinder as illustrated. The Spot Metering Mode measures light only in the • If brightness is much different between the center small area in the center of the viewfinder. and the other area of the photograph, exposure To set should be determined in consideration of the over-...

  • Page 59: Using Ae Lock

    Using AE Lock • As soon as the AE lock button W is pressed, and the camera stores the measured exposure level for 20 seconds. The AE lock function remains while the AE lock button is pressed. • If the shutter release button is pressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock button is released.

  • Page 60: Setting The Focus Mode Switch To The Continuous Position

    Setting the Focus Mode Switch to the Continuous Position Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automati- cally switch the focus mode to the predictive autofo- cus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject, and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject.

  • Page 61: Using The Spot Af Mode

    Using the Spot AF Mode AF area Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on a 2. Focus on the main subject with the Spot AF specific spot of the subject which is in the spot AF frame. autofocus frame. •...

  • Page 62: Focus Lock Function

    Focus Lock Function In the Spot Metering Mode, the camera focuses with the 2. To prevent this, focus on the main subject with the spot metering / focusing area of the viewfinder. If you spot metering / focusing area. Press and hold the shoot without positioning the spot metering / focusing area shutter release button halfway down.

  • Page 63: Manual Focusing

    Manual Focusing Using the in - focus indicator 2. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to the right or left while How to focus holding the shutter release button halfway 1. Set the lens in the manual focus mode. down.
  • Page 64 • The camera is not equipped with the focus mode Notes on Accessories selector. The following conditions do not allow autofocusing • When the subject comes into focus, the focus or manual focusing with the in-focus indicator in the indicator lights up in the viewfinder.
  • Page 65 HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise, but not per- fect. Depending on the brightness, contrast, shape, and size of your subject, the autofocus system may not operate. In such a case, use the focus-lock technique (see page 60) on another subject that is the same distance away, or set the lens to use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder.

  • Page 66: Imprinting The Exposure Data On The Negative

    Imprinting the Exposure Data on the Negative If a 645 A-or FA lens (autofocus) is attached, the camera imprints the following exposure data directly on the negative, outside of the picture frame with each exposure. " Characters + AE-lock # Number of Films , Flash status $ Number of Frames - Focal length of Lens...
  • Page 67 W is imprinted with the AE-lock function used. Flash status s is imprinted when a Pentax dedicated flash is fired. [Focal length] is imprinted when the FA lens is attached. When the FA zoom lens is in use, [an Focal length of lens approximate value of focal length] is imprinted.
  • Page 68 To set 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to [D]. [D] will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Press the up/down button repeatedly until [on] appears on the LCD panel. If i is displayed on the LCD panel, the exposure data will be imprinted on the negative. •...
  • Page 69 To cancel the Exposure Data Imprint Mode 2. Set the exposure compensation dial to [D]. 3. Press the up/down button repeatedly to dis- 1. Set the main switch to [ON]. play [OFF] on the LCD panel.

  • Page 70: Using A Pentax Dedicated External Flash

    Auto Bracketing Exposure mode with a Pentax When the exposure compensation is set with a TTL dedicated flash Pentax TTL flash in use, it makes possible to adjust When the auto bracketing exposure mode is the brightness of the background of the subject and selected with a Pentax dedicated TTL flash in use, the flash output at the same time.
  • Page 71 AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ and AF360FGZ AF240FT, AF400FTZ • These flash units feature a built-in infrared spot- • These flash units feature a built-in infrared spot- beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low-contrast conditions.
  • Page 72 When the flash is When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated fully charged, the shutter speed also varies within flashes, make sure that they are of the same type, the shutter speed range of 1/60 second to a lower combine Type A with Type B or Type C with Type D.
  • Page 73 TYPE D: AF200SA, AF201SA Notes: Using other types of a flash • Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. *1. When using a Type C flash (except AF220T) in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) modes, set the camera's For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit.

  • Page 74: Daylight- Sync Shooting

    Daylight- Sync Shooting Purpose When taking a portrait in daylight, the subject's face may be covered by shadow. The use of a flash will help eliminate the unwanted shadow. Daylight-sync photography is accomplished in the same manner as normal flash photography, so you simply press the shutter release but-ton.

  • Page 75: Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting

    Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Purpose To set It is possible to balance the exposure of a fore- With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set ground subject against a dimly lit background by 1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shut- using the flash to properly expose the foreground ter-Priority AE Mode.

  • Page 76: Using The Preview Lever

    Using the Preview Lever To confirm the depth of field in the viewfinder, press 2. Press the preview lever. The aperture will the preview lever. stop down to the preset value, and the depth of field can be confirmed through the view- 1.

  • Page 77: Mirror Lock-Up

    Mirror Lock-up To set To cancel 1 To cancel 2 This camera is equipped with a mirror lock-up function. To cancel 1. With the exposure mode set to the Aperture-Prior- To set ity AE mode, Metered manual mode or Bulb expo- 1.

  • Page 78: Pentax Functions

    • A Function No. and the setting content will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Press the up or down button to display the Pentax Function (No.0 to No.9) you want to set. 3. Press the AE lock button to select the setting content.
  • Page 79 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to M. 2. Hold down the up and down buttons at the same time for more than 2 seconds. N will be dis- played on the LCD panel and all Pentax Functions are reset to the initial settings.

  • Page 80: Setting Pentax Function

    Setting Pentax Function [PF 0] Imprinting the character (capital letters A - G) [PF 2] Setting the metering timer If the imprinting is enabled, a capital letter can be The metering will stay on for 10 seconds but can be imprinted on the negative.
  • Page 81 1/3 or 2/3 step. up when the shutter release button is pressed and the shutter will be released after 2 seconds. Pentax Function No.4 Self-timer delay of 12 sec. (initial setting) Self-timer delay of 2 sec.
  • Page 82 • The shifted shutter speed and aperture value are dis- Pentax Function No.6 played in the viewfinder. • To cancel the program shift, set the main switch to OFF Disabling the programmed line shift (initial setting) or change the exposure mode.
  • Page 83 The number of films taken and the frame counter are displayed in the viewfinder while holding the Auto- bracketing selector to the 6 position. Pentax Function No.8 Disabling the display in the viewfinder (initial setting) Enabling the display in the...
  • Page 84 [PF9] Changing the number of frames taken Changes the number of recordable frames when a 120 film or 220 film is used. Pentax Function No.9 The number of recordable frames shown on the LCD panel is varied according to the type of the film holder attached.

  • Page 85: Accessories (Optional)

    A dedicated shutter release device for interval and timer m). It features a bounce-flash capability. • Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Extension Cord F5P (L) and shooting with 645NII and MZ-S. • Magnifier 645 Off-Camera-Shoe Adapter. A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area The adapters and cord allow the AF240FT, AF330FTZ, of the viewfinder.

  • Page 86: Interchangeable Screen

    • Interchangeable screen Four types of focusing screens including the standard focusing screen are available. (Please refer to the instruction sheets supplied with each screen for changing instructions.) AS-80 (AF Center Spot Matte) AG-80 (AF Cross-Lined Matte) AB-82 (AF Sprit-Image Matte) The standard focusing screen for Designed to guide picture composi- Matte screen with the sprit...
  • Page 87 Notes on Accessories Adjust the double cable release so that when the When using an ordinary polarizing filter, a half mir- double cable release is pushed, the shutter is ror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces released after the lens is fully stopped down. If the the effectiveness of the autofocus function when shutter is released before the aperture is fully used in combination with an ordinary polarizing fil-...

  • Page 88: Others

    Troubleshooting What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The last frame is exposed and Remove the film from the film back. P.25 wound onto the take-up spool.
  • Page 89 • Press the mid-roll wind-up button to wind the film, then consult your Pentax distributor or authorized Pentax repair shop. • B indication stays on and battery B blinks on the LCD panel.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Shutter: (stepless), (2) Manual 1/1000-6 sec.(3) Bulb, Lens Mount: Pentax 645 AF mount (645 A-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax 645 AF mount, Pentax 645 A-mount TTL phase-matching multi-(3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational...
  • Page 91 1/3EV step increments, 2/3EV step increments, 1EV step increments, Possible to use with exposure Auto bracketing: compensation Via Hot shoe with X-sync. contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, X-sync speed at Flash sync: 1/60 sec., Slow shutter speed synchronization possible in Metered Manual Mode, X-sync. socket is provided, ISO range=25-800 Possible to imprint the exposure data on the outside of the picture frame.

  • Page 92: Warranty Policy

    Warranty Policy All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to...
  • Page 93 Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country.
  • Page 94 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distribu- tor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

  • Page 95: Statement Of Fcc Compliance

    Statement of FCC Compliance For Customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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