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® 57233 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ® OPERA TING MANU AL Copyright © PENT AX Corporation 2003 01-200302 Printed in Japan This operating manual is printed on recycled paper . PENT AX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, T okyo 174-8639, JAP AN (http://www .pentax.co.jp/) PENT AX[...]

Congratulations on y our purchase of this camera and welcome to the e xciting world of Pentax autof ocus photography! This compact and lightweight camera is an autof ocus SLR camera that off ers higher lev els of sophistication and performance. Incor por ating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will p[...]

This mark indicates precautions that, if not follo wed, could result in serious injur y to the user . This mark indicates precautions that, if not follo wed, could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF Y OUR CAMERA Although we ha ve carefully designed this camera f or saf e operation, please be s[...]

2 PRECA UTIONS FOR Y OUR CAMERA Y our P entax camera is a high-precision mechanism. Handle it with great care. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, w ater , or any other liquid, because the camera is not w eather , water , or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from r ain, splash[...]

3 • Electr ical prob lems may often be caused by w ater , dir t or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check f or batter y leakage, tr aces of dir t or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas . If you cannot correct the problems , have y our camera inspected at a P entax service center. Repairs of this nature are not cov ered under the[...]

4 PRECA UTIONS FOR B A TTER Y USA GE • Use two 3V lithium batter ies (CR2 type). • Misuse of the batter y can cause hazards such as leakage, ov erheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inser ted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the batter y and the camera. • Batter y performance ma y be temporarily hindered in low[...]

5 T ABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF Y OUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 PRECA UTIONS FOR Y OUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 NAMES OF WORKING P ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 LCD P ANEL INDICA TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VIEWFINDER INDIC[...]

6 T ABLE OF CONTENTS BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) 39 Step 1 .SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 40 Step 2 .SETTING THE A UTO PICTURE MODE . . . . . .41 Step 3 .SETTING MUL TI (16)-SEGMENT METERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Step 4 .SETTING THE A UT O FOCUS MODE T O AF .S 43 Step 5 .SETTING THE FOCUS P[...]

7 SELECTING ANO THER EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . .74 Eff ect of Aper ture and Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . .74 Using the Shutter-Prior ity AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . .76 Using the Aper ture-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . .78 Using the Metered Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Slow-Speed-Sync Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8[...]

8 POP-UP THE BUIL T -IN FLASH MANU ALL Y . . . . . . . .106 Da ylight-Sync Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMA TION . . . . . . . .109 INAPPROPRIA TE LENS W ARNING WHEN THE BUIL T - IN FLASH IS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 AD V ANCED OPERA TION FOR THE BUIL T -IN FLASH . . . . . . .[...]

9 OTHERS 127 A CCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 AA-Batter y Grip BG-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Cable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Flash Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Camera Cases[...]

10 Date button AE lock b utton NAMES OF WORKING P ARTS Select dial Main/previe w switch A V button Shutter release button Mode dial Focus mode s witch Lens information contacts AF coupler Strap lug Four-w ay controller Battery chamber cov er T ripod socket Back co ver release lev er Lens mount index Lens unlock button Mirror Mid-roll rewind b utton[...]

11 Drive mode button Flash mode button Hot shoe LCD panel Flash pop up button Film inf ormation window Metering mode switch Built-in flash Viewfinder Release sock et cap[...]

12 LCD P ANEL INDICA TIONS : Shutter speed : Manual-set film speed (p . 52) : Aper ture v alue : Focus points (p . 96, 97) : Date/time (p . 28 to 31) : Bar graph (p . 64, 81, 85) : Batter y e xhaustion warning (p. 26) : Exposure counter (p . 36) : Film status indication (p . 36, 50) : Date mode status indication (p . 29, 31) : Audib le PCV signal ([...]

13 ✍ MEMO • T o see the LCD panel in the dark, tur n the main/pre view s witch to . The LCD panel will light up for about 10 seconds . When the AF360FGZ is used, the LCD panel on the AF360FGZ will also light up . • If you change custom function number [CF15] to [2], the LCD illuminates automatically under low light condition. Y ou can turn of[...]

Focus points Spot metering Flash status information Night-scene program mode Action program mode Close-up program mode Landscape program mode P or trait progr am mode Standard program mode Focus indicator Shutter speed Aper ture v alue AE lock Bar graph Exposure compensation 14 VIEWFINDER INDICA TIONS • Regular size color prints ma y cut off what[...]

15 1 Load the batteries. Open the batter y chamber co ver and load two CR2 Lithium batteries. See page 23. 2 Set the date and time. Y ou can skip this step if you do not imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries. See page 28. 3 Attach the lens. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount[...]

16 4 T urn the power switc h ON. T urn the main/previe w switch to ON. See page 27. 5 Adjust the viewfinder’ s diopter . T urn the diopter adjustment dial left or right until the indications in the viewfinder looks sharp. See page 34. 6 Set the A uto Picture mode . Set the mode dial to the position. See page 41. 7 Load the film. Align the film le[...]

17 8 Set the autofocus mode. Set the f ocus mode switch to See page 43. 9 Compose the subject by turning the zoom ring. See page 46. 10 Adjust the focus and take a picture. F ocus on the subject through the f ocus points and press the shutter release button to take a picture . When the shutter release button is pressed halfwa y down, auto flash pop[...]

18 Notes: : Functions can be used only when the aper ture ring is set to the position. : Functions cannot be used. Function Lens F A J, F A lens F lens A lens [Mount type] [K AF , K AF2 ] *3 [K AF ] *3 [K A ] Autof ocus (Lens only) (With AF adapter 1.7X) *1 Manual focus (With the focus indicator) *2 (With Matte field) Elev en focus points P ower zo[...]

19 *1. Lens with a maximum aper ture of f/2.8 or larger (smaller aperture number), and with its aperture r ing set to the position. *2. Lens with a maximum aper ture of f/5.6 or larger (smaller aperture number). *3. T o use an F/F A soft 85mm f/2.8 lens or F A soft 28mm f/2.8 lens, set custom function number [CF17] to [2]. Pictures can be tak en wi[...]

20 This manual is organized into the f ollowing sections. Basic Operation (Preparation) — >P age 21 Basic Operation ( Shooting ) — >P age 39 Advanced Operations — >P age 53 Other information — >P age 127 HO W T O USE THIS OPERA TING MANU AL If you ’ d like to star t taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible , re[...]

BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) Step 1. A TT A CHING THE STRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Step 2. LOADING THE BA TTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Step 4. ADJUSTING THE D A TE AND TIME . . . . . . [...]

✍ MEMO • The strap ’ s clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time. Position the clasp a wa y from the camera body . 1 P ass the end of the strap through the strap lug fr om underneath, then pass the strap through the c lasp from underneath. 22 A TT A CHING THE STRAP Step 1 2 P ass the other end of the strap [...]

23 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 Open the battery chamber cover b y pushing the lever as shown in the illustration. 2 Load two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries’ positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in the battery chamber cover firml y[...]

24 LO ADING THE BA TTERIES ✍ MEMO • Be sure to use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Gr ip BG-20" is also av ailable f or this camera to use four alkaline batteries. • Replace the two batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands [...]

25 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS The abov e table is based on P entax measuring conditions and may v ar y depending on shooting conditions. ✍ MEMO • New CR2 batteries were used under P entax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance ma y vary drastically depending on [...]

26 Low Battery W arning When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery symbol appears on the LCD panel to warn you. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. ✍ MEMO • See page 23 for replacing the batteries. • Even if the lo w-batter y symbol appears, e xposure will be correct as long as the shutter can be released. It is recommend[...]

27 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS TURNING ON THE PO WER 1 T urn the power ON. T urn the main/preview switch to ON. T urn the power OFF . T urn the main/preview s witch to OFF . ✍ MEMO • Be sure to turn the main/preview s witch off to pre vent accidental battery drain when not in used. ?[...]

28 1 T urn the power ON and press the D A TE button to display date mode on the LCD panel. The displa y changes from TV/A V to the date mode. 2 Keep pressing the D A TE button f or 3 seconds on the date mode display , the "year" digits will start to blink. 3 Each time the D A TE button is pressed, the blinking digits change in the follo w[...]

29 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 5 After you ha ve changed the digits, press the D A TE button to confirm them and adjust the ne xt digits. When you ha ve changed the minutes , press the D A TE button to start the clock and return the LCD panel to the A V/TV display . 6 Press the D A TE bu[...]

30 (Y ear Month Day) (Day Hour Min ute) (No data imprinted) (Month Day Y ear) (Day Month Y ear) 1 Press the D A TE button. The current date appears on the LCD panel. 2 While the date mode is display ed, press the D A TE button to select the date style you want to imprint on your pictures. IMPRINTING THE D A TE OR TIME Step 5[...]

31 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month". • Selected date mode will be imprinted. • " ’ 03" imprinted on pictures indicates the year 2003. • [---- --] indicates that no data will be imprinted. • If there is a white or ye[...]

32 1 Remove the bod y mount cap and rear lens cap . 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens cloc kwise until it clic ks in place. 3 As shown in the illustration, remove the fr ont lens cap. 4 T o detach the lens, hold down the lens unloc k button and turn the lens counterc lockwise. A T[...]

33 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • The body mount cap protects the inside of the camera from dust and scratches upon f actor y shipment. For long-term camera storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is availab le. • After attaching the lens, try to tur n th[...]

34 1 Look through the vie wfinder and point the camera to a well-lit scene. Then turn the diopter adjustment dial until the indications such as focus points and TV/A V displays in the vie wfinder look sharp. ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER’S DIOPTER Step 7 ✍ MEMO • The diopter can be adjusted from -2.0 to +1.0m -1 (per meter).[...]

35 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 T o open the back cover , slide up the back co ver release lever in the direction of the arro w . 2 Place the film cartridg e in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough to reach the take-up spool. Be careful no[...]

36 5 Close the back co ver and turn the main switc h to ON. The film will advance to fr ame 1 automatically and the LCD panel will displa y the exposure counter 1 and film status inf or mation. 6 If the film is not loaded properl y , blinks on the LCD panel. Open the back cover and load the film again. ✍ MEMO • We suggest that y ou first operat[...]

37 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS OPERA TING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTT ON The shutter release button has tw o positions. Pressing it down halfwa y (first position) turns on the exposure meter , the LCD displa ys and autofocus system operates . Pressing it fully (second position) releases the[...]

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BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) Step 1. SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . . 40 Step 2. SETTING THE A UT O PICTURE MODE . . . .41 Step 3. SETTING MUL TI(16)-SEGMENT METERING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Step 4. SETTING THE A [...]

40 SETTING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE 1 Press the drive mode button until appears on the LCD panel. ✍ MEMO • One picture is taken each time the shutter release b utton is pressed. • The drive mode can also be set to consecutiv e shooting mode, self- timer mode, remote control shooting mode, m ultiple-exposure shooting mode or auto brack etin[...]

41 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • When using an F or F A lens, set the lens aper ture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. • The Auto picture mode oper ates only when an F A J, F A or F lens is attached. When an A lens is attached, t[...]

42 SETTING MUL TI (16)-SEGMENT METERING MODE Step 3 ✍ MEMO • The center-weighted metering and spot metering are also availab le. See page 89 and 90. 1 Set the metering mode switch to . This metering mode automatically measures light in 16 different zones , enabling proper e xposure value in a wide v ariety of normal and backlight conditions.[...]

43 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO Y ou can also focus in the follo wing wa ys: • MF: Focus man ually . See page 94. • AF .C: Contin uous focus . See page 93. See page 91 to 101 for v arious focusing methods . SETTING THE A UT O FOCUS MODE T O AF .S 1 Set the focus mode s witch [...]

44 SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AU TO Step 5 ✍ MEMO • Y ou can also manually select one of the 11 focus points to f ocus on the subject, or fix the focus point in the center of the vie wfinder . See pages 96 and 97. • The focused point is superimposed in red on the vie wfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfw ay down. The s[...]

45 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS SETTING THE A UT O POP UP FLASH 1 Press the flash mode button until appears on the LCD panel. 2 In this mode, the built-in flash automatically pops up when pressing the shutter button halfwa y down in the low light or bac klight conditions. ✍ MEMO • The[...]

46 ✍ MEMO • The smaller the number shown on the z oom scale ring , the wider the angle. Conversely , the larger the number , the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size T racking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, A uto Zoom Effect Mode and P ower Zoom function do not oper ate with this camera ev en if an F A lens is attached. T elephoto Wide a[...]

47 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS HOLDING THE CAMERA ✍ MEMO • T o reduce camera shake , suppor t your body or the camer a on a solid object - a table , tree, or a wall f or instance. • When using an telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens [...]

48 1 Confirm that the focus mode switch is set to and select the data mode to imprint or not. 2 Look through the vie wfinder and frame the subject with the focus points . Then press the shutter release button halfwa y down. The lens adjusts f ocus automatically . When the subject is in f ocus, the f ocus indicator in the viewfinder lights up . The [...]

49 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • When using an F or F A lens, set the lens aper ture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. • The shutter cannot be released in the AF .S mode if the subject is out of focus . • Press the shutter rele[...]

50 UNLO ADING A FILM 1 The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. During rewinding, blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rew ound, the e xposure counter counts frame numbers in re verse . 2 When the film is fully rew ound, blinks on the LCD panel. 3 Open the back co ver and remove the film. ✍ MEMO • When removi[...]

51 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 T urn the main/preview switch to ON, then use the strap clasp ’ s protrusion to press the mid-roll re wind button. 2 Rewind starts. When the film is fully rew ound, blinks on the LCD panel. • Bef ore opening the back cov er , check that is blinking, a[...]

52 This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. Howe ver , the film speed setting can be changed. If you use a non-DX coded film, set the film speed manually . How to set 1 Load the non-DX coded film. Set the mode dial to . 2 T urn the select dial to set the ISO film speed. 3 After setting the ISO speed, set the mode[...]

53 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS[...]

54 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE This camera has a total of fiv e drive modes as shown. One picture is taken each time the shutter release b utton is pressed. See page 40. Pictures can be taken consecutiv ely while the shutter release button is held down. See page 55. A picture will be taken with a 12-second-dela y . See page 56. The shutter can be releas[...]

55 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Consecutive Shooting Pictures can be taken consecutiv ely while the shutter release button is held do wn. 1 Press the drive mode button until appears on the LCD panel. ✍ MEMO • When the focus mode s witch is set to (single), the focus is lock ed for the[...]

56 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE Self-Timer Mode After pressing the shutter release button, the picture will be tak en about 12 sec. later. Use the self-timer when you wish to include yourself in the picture . 1 Mount the camera on the tripod. • If you use a large tripod, see “ MEMO ” on page 58. 2 Press the drive mode button until appears on the LC[...]

57 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS • When using accessories such as the finder cap , remove the Ey ecup F M by pulling it sidew ays (either to the right or left) then pull it towards y ou. • Under exposure ma y occur if light enters the viewfinder during self-timer operation in all auto [...]

58 5 Press the drive mode button after the picture is taken. The camera is released from self- timer mode ( disappears from the LCD panel) and returns to single-frame drive mode . ✍ MEMO • T o cancel the self-timer operation bef ore it is completed, press the dr iv e mode button. • If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied au[...]

59 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Remote Control Shooting The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the optional remote control ’ s shutter release button is pressed. 1 Mount the camera to a tripod. • If you use a large tripod, be sure to install the supplied auxiliary tr ipod plate [...]

60 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 4 When the picture is taken, the self-timer lamp lights for appro x. 2 seconds and will begin to blink slowl y . Press the drive mode b utton after the picture is taken. The camera is released from remote control shooting mode and returns to single- frame drive mode . ✍ MEMO • The operating distance of the wireless rem[...]

61 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame Pictures can be e xposed on the same frame multiple times. F or example, it is possib le to take a picture of a dark backg round then a picture of a bright (or flash-lit) subject on the same frame. 1 Press the drive mode[...]

62 2 T ake the first picture. The frame number and on the LCD panel blink. T ake the second picture . The frame number stops blinking and the film is advanced to the ne xt frame, then the camera returns into single-frame drive mode . SELECTING A DRIVE MODE ✍ MEMO • T o expose the third shot, press the driv e mode button after step 2- , then go [...]

63 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 Press the auto bracketing button until and the bar graph appear on the LCD panel. Exposure with no compensation Under exposure Over exposure ✍ MEMO • If the exposure compensation amount is small, the eff ect will not be noticeable on negativ e film (e[...]

64 2 T urn the select dial while holding the auto bracketing button to set the e xposure bracketing step. The e xposure brack eting step will be fix ed when the auto brack eting button is released. 3 Press the shutter release button halfwa y down to focus on the subject. The bar graph is displa yed in the viewfinder and the current e xposure brack [...]

65 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS • If you tak e a finger off from the shutter release button during auto brack eting, the auto brack eting exposure setting will remain eff ective f or about 20 seconds and you can tak e the next picture b y pressing the shutter release button again. In th[...]

66 SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES The camera incorporates the Auto picture mode function. In this mode, the camera automatically selects one of the fiv e picture modes depending on the camera-to-subject distance and image magnification. Y ou can also select your desired picture mode manually . The picture mode has a total of 6 modes as f ollows. See p[...]

67 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS The built-in flash pops up and discharges automatically in lo w light and backlight conditions , when is displa yed on the LCD panel. 1 Set the mode dial to the desired picture mode. 2 The selected mode is display ed in the viewfinder . ✍ MEMO • When us[...]

68 • When the shutter release button is pressed halfw ay , the shutter speed and aper ture setting are displa yed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displa yed in the viewfinder . 1. Standar d Program Mode T o tak e a basic picture, use the Standard program mode . Y ou simply press the shutter release button. The camera selects the b[...]

69 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 2. P or trait Pr ogram Mode This mode is suitable f or taking por trait photogr aphy . 1 Set the mode dial to . • When the shutter release button is pressed halfw ay , the shutter speed and aper ture setting are displa yed in the viewfinder and on the LCD[...]

70 3. Landscape Pr ogram Mode This mode is ideal f or landscape photograph y and scenic snapshots. SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES • When the shutter release button is pressed halfw ay , the shutter speed and aper ture setting are displa yed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displa yed in the viewfinder . ✍ MEMO • When a photo of a [...]

71 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 4. Close-up Pr ogram Mode This mode is conv enient when taking close-up photos of flowers and so f or th. 1 Set the mode dial to . • When the shutter release button is pressed halfw ay , the shutter speed and aper ture setting are displa yed in the viewfi[...]

72 5. Action Pr ogram Mode This mode selects a f aster shutter speed to capture a moving subject. SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES • When the shutter release button is pressed halfw ay , the shutter speed and aper ture setting are displa yed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. is also displa yed in the viewfinder . ✍ MEMO • This mode freezes t[...]

73 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 6. Night-Scene Program Mode This mode is useful when taking a por trait photog raph with a night scene in the backg round. ✍ MEMO • It is possible to photogr aph subjects and background in a balanced wa y by using the flash to properly e xpose the foreg[...]

74 A correct e xposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aper ture setting according to the subject ’ s br ightness. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aper ture f or a par ticular subject ’ s brightness. Different shutter speed and aper ture settings produce diff erent effects . SELECTING ANO THER EXPOS[...]

75 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Effect of aperture The aper ture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strik es the film. If the aper ture is opened up to increase the amount of light, subjects in front [...]

76 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aper ture is automatically set b y the camera for a proper e xposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitab le f or freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slo wer shutter spe[...]

77 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • When using an F or F A lens, set the lens aper ture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. * Exposure W arning If the subject is too bright or too dar k, the selected aper ture v alue will blink in the v[...]

78 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aper ture is selected, the appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camer a for a proper e xposure. This mode is ideal f or shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a por trait against a b lurred background. See page 75 f or the effect of aperture. SELECTING ANO THER [...]

79 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • When using an F or F A lens, set the lens aper ture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. Exposure W arning If the subject is too bright or too dar k, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfi[...]

80 SELECTING ANO THER EXPOSURE MODE Using the Metered Manual Mode The manual e xposure mode is a conv enient exposure mode f or taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aper ture setting combination, or taking creatively under e xposed (dar k er) or ov er exposed (brighter) photographs . 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 The bar graph appears in t[...]

81 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 4 T urn the select dial to change the aperture value while holding down the A V button . 5 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. If the dot is in the center of the bar , it indicates correct e xposure. ✍ MEMO [...]

82 SELECTING ANO THER EXPOSURE MODE ✍ MEMO • The AE lock does not operate in the Metered Man ual Mode. • When using negative color film, the finished print is not greatly aff ected by a certain amount of over- or under-e xposure. This is because color negative film has wide latitude . If you use positiv e (slide) film, which has narrow latitu[...]

83 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Slow-Speed-Sync Mode It is possible to balance the e xposure of a f oreground subject against a low light bac kground by using the flash to properly e xpose the foreground subject and a slo w-shutter-speed to e xpose the low light background. With the Night[...]

84 1 With the Metered Manual Mode, turn the select dial to change the shutter speed until appear s on the LCD panel. ✍ MEMO • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prev ent camera shak e and attach the optional “Cab le Switch CS-205” after opening the release sock et cap. • Up to approx. 5 hours of time exposure are possible with n[...]

85 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 While holding down the A V button, turn the select dial to set the desired compensation value on the LCD panel. 2 Confirm the compensation value in the vie wfinder or on the LCD panel. appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The e xposure compensa[...]

86 1 Press the AE lock b utton . The measured e xposure lev el is lock ed for 20 seconds . T o cancel the AE loc k, press the AE lock b utton again. is displa yed in the viewfinder . AE LOCK FUNCTION ✍ MEMO • The measured exposure le vel remains lock ed as long as the AE lock button is k ept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed[...]

87 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 T urn the select dial to display or on the LCD panel. appears on the LCD panel when is selected. TURNING OFF THE A UDIBLE PCV SIGNAL Y ou can change the audible PCV signal on or off when the self- timer , remote control, AE lock f[...]

88 1 Set the metering mode switch to . SWITCHING THE METERING MODE Multi (16)-segment metering, center-weighted metering, or spot metering mode can be selected in this camera. Select the desired metering mode with the meter ing mode s witch. Using Multi(16)-Segment Metering This mode automatically measures light in 16 diff erent zones, enabling pro[...]

89 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Using Center-W eighted Metering This mode does not automatically compensate f or back lighted or spotlighted scenes like the m ulti (16)-segment meter ing mode . Creative e xposure control is decided by the user . ✍ MEMO • The metering patter n in the i[...]

90 Using Spot Metering This mode measures light only in the small area in the center of the viewfinder . Y ou can use AE loc k (see page 86) to lock the spot metering exposure and recompose to tak e the picture. ✍ MEMO • With spot metering, the exposure is weighted on the small area at the center , as shown in the illustration. 1 Set the meteri[...]

91 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS The autof ocus mode (AF .S/AF .C), manual focus mode , and focus point modes are e xplained here. There are three main f ocusing methods. 1. Autofocus The camera f ocuses automatically . There are two AF modes . While you press the shutter release b utton h[...]

92 3 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder , and the audible PCV signal beeps. ABOUT FOCUSING ✍ MEMO • While the focus indicator is lit, the focus will be loc ked (f ocus lock). If you w ant to focus on another subject, tak e your finger off from the shutter release button once to release the f ocus lock.[...]

93 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 Set the focus mode s witch to . 2 Frame the subject, then press the shutter release button halfwa y down. 3 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder , and the audible PCV signal beeps. Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF [...]

94 1 Set the focus mode s witch to . 2 Frame the subject, then turn the focusing ring to the right or the left until the subject is in focus. 3 When the subject comes into focus, the focus indicator lights up and the audible PCV signal beeps. ABOUT FOCUSING Manual Focusing When you f ocus manually , you can either chec k with the focus indicator or[...]

95 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 Set the focus mode s witch to . 2 Frame the subject, then turn the focusing ring to the right or the left until the subject looks sharp in the viewfinder . ✍ MEMO • The audible PCV signal can be tur ned off . See page 87. • If the subject is difficu[...]

96 1 Set the focus point mode switch to . 2 Look through the vie wfinder and chec k where you want to focus. 3 Use the four -way contr oller to select the desired focus point. The selected f ocus point is superimposed in red in the viewfinder . If you ha ve troub le seeing the superimposed focus point because of the backlit or other conditions, che[...]

97 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 Set the focus point mode switch to . 2 The subject in the center of the viewfinder which is superimposed in red is in focus when the shutter release button is pressed halfway do wn. Setting the Focus P oint to the Center of the Viewfinder ✍ MEMO • T o[...]

98 1 Set the focus mode s witch to . 2 Frame the subject. If the subject you wish to f ocus on is not on any of the focus points, you can use focus loc k. The figure to the right shows the person is not f ocused and the backg round is focused instead. ABOUT FOCUSING Using the Focus Lock If the subject is not cov ered by any of the f ocus points, th[...]

99 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 3 Aim the center of the viewfinder o ver the subject, then press the shutter release button halfwa y down. When the subject comes into f ocus, the f ocus indicator lights up and the audible PCV signal beeps. (If is blinking, the subject is not in f ocus.) T[...]

100 1 Adjust focus to the subject. 2 While looking through the viewfinder , turn the main/previe w switch to . Y ou can check the f ocused area in the viewfinder while the main/pre view s witch is in position. ABOUT FOCUSING Previe wing the Depth of Field Bef ore taking a picture, you can chec k the depth of field in the viewfinder . ✍ MEMO • W[...]

101 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Hard-to-A utofocus Subjects The autof ocus system is highly precise, but not perf ect. Depending on the brightness, contrast, shape, and siz e of your subject, the autof ocus system may not operate . In such a case, set the f ocus mode switch to and use th[...]

102 USING THE BUIL T -IN FLASH 1 Press the flash mode button until appear s on the LCD panel. 2 Press the shutter release button halfwa y down, and the built-in flash automatically pops up when the flash is required. 3 When the flash is ready to discharge, the appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. A uto P op-up Flash Function In this mode[...]

103 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • The built-in flash automatically retracts only when the power is turned off. Push down the b uilt-in flash into the camera body when not in use. • The built-in flash does not discharge when not required ev en though it is been in the up posi[...]

104 ✍ MEMO • The auto pop-up flash mode can only be set in the auto picture mode and the picture mode. See page 66. • The built-in flash pops up automatically when is displayed on the LCD panel. Howe ver , it discharges only when required. (Automatic flash function) • The auto pop-up function of the built-in flash does not work when the AE [...]

105 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS About Red-ey e Phenomenon Shooting por traits with flash in a dark environment often causes a subject ’ s ey es to tur n out reddish in the print. This phenomenon , commonly known as "Red-Ey e", is caused by the reflection of the electronic fla[...]

106 1 Press the flash pop-up button to activ ate the flash. The built-in flash starts charging automatically . When it is fully charged, appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2 Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode. See page 104 f or “ Selecting the V arious Built-in Flash Modes ” . POP-UP THE BUIL T -IN FLASH MANU ALL Y [...]

107 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • The built-in flash does not pop up e ven if the flash pop-up b utton is pressed with the flash mode is set to (Flash OFF). • When the flash pop-up button is pressed, disappears and appears on the LCD panel, which indicates the flash alwa ys [...]

108 Daylight-Sync Shooting In da ylight conditions, when a por trait picture is tak en with a person's f ace cast in shadow , discharging the flash will eliminate the shadow . 1.Press the flash pop-up button ( ). 2. Confirm that the flash mode is set to Flash ON. 3.Confirm either the built-in or the e xternal flash is fully charged. If the bac[...]

109 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1 The flash recommended indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink slowl y to warn and recommend you to use the flash when you attempt to take a picture in low light and backlight condition. ✍ MEMO • In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Mete[...]

110 INAPPR OPRIA TE LENS W ARNING WHEN THE B UIL T -IN FLASH IS USED 1 When using an inappropriate F or F A lens, will blink rapidly in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is pressed halfway do wn. ✍ MEMO • See page 114 for more details on compatibility of F , F A and F A J lenses with the built-in flash. • T a[...]

111 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1. When Using the A uto Picture and Picture Modes • The camera automatically chooses an optimum combination of shutter speed and aper ture according to the ambient brightness, allowing y ou to take a flash photograph with ease. • The shutter speed auto[...]

112 AD V ANCED OPERA TION FOR THE BUIL T -IN FLASH 4.Metered Manual Mode • When using the built-in flash in the Metered Man ual Mode, any combination of aperture and shutter speed 1/125 or slower can be set. In this mode, the e xposure of the backg round can be controlled by the manual e xposure to take a flash photog raph. 1. Calculating the fla[...]

Example: If an ISO100 film is used at an aper ture of f/3.5, the flash eff ective distance is obtained as f ollows: For maximum distance Guide Number (11) ÷ f/3.5 = 3.14m For minimum distance 3.14 ÷ 5 = 0.63m → 0.7m * * Minimum distance of the built-in flash Thus, the flash eff ective distance is from appro x. 0.7m to 3.14m. 2. Calculating the [...]

114 AD V ANCED OPERA TION FOR THE BUIL T -IN FLASH F , F A and F A J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash If an F A J , F or F A lens incompatible with the built-in flash is used, pressing the shutter release button halfw ay do wn causes rapid b linking of in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning. If you tak e a flash picture wit[...]

115 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Lens Name Compatibility F A Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6 F A J Zoom 75-300 f/4.5-5.8 AL F A* Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 ED (IF) Vignetting may occur if f ocal length is 80mm to 90mm. F or F A Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 F A Zoom 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 F Zoom 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6[...]

116 USING EXTERNAL FLASH FLASH CAMERA FUNCTION A B C D E Red-ey e reduction flash Automatic flash discharge After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash-sync speed. Automatic aperture setting in the Auto Picture/ Picture Mode or Shutter-Priority AE Mode Flash confirmation in the viewfinder P-TTL auto flash TTL auto fla[...]

117 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS A: Built-in flash B: AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ C: AF400FTZ, AF240FT D: AF400T , AF280T , AF220T , AF200T , AF080C, AF140C , AF201SA, AF200SA E: AF200S, AF160, AF140 ✍ MEMO *1.Av ailable with the AF280T or AF400T only when the flash confirmation indica[...]

118 USING EXTERNAL FLASH Using P-TTL A uto Flash Mode with the AF360FGZ Use this flash mode with the AF360FGZ flash unit. The optimum flash amount is discharged to match the subject ’ s brightness. P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the 16-segment metering, allows more precise control. P-TTL is av ailable with e xternal wireless fl[...]

119 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Using High-Speed Sync Flash Mode with the AF360FGZ With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed f aster than 1/125 sec. High-speed sync flash mode can also be used while the flash unit is attached to the camera or in a wireless configuration. Using hi[...]

120 USING EXTERNAL FLASH Using wireless High-speed sync flash with the AF360FGZ 1. Place the flash unit at the desired location. 2. Set the flash unit ’ s power switc h to [WIRELESS] 3. Set the flash unit ’ s sync mode switch to HS (high-speed sync.). 4. Set the wireless mode switch to S (Slave). 5. Press the flash pop-up button to enable the b[...]

121 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Wireless Flash (AF360FGZ Only) With the AF360FGZ, you can discharge a flash without ha ving a cord connection between the camera and flash unit. The high- speed sync mode can also be used with wireless flash. See page 120. 1. Place the flash unit at the de[...]

122 USING EXTERNAL FLASH Wireless flash control (P-TTL flash mode) When the AF360FGZ is used f or wireless flash, the following process is e xecuted between the b uilt-in flash and AF360FGZ bef ore the flash is fired. 1. Press the shutter release button completely . 2. The built-in flash dischar ges a pre-flash (the camera ’ s flash mode is trans[...]

123 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Using the dedicated e xter nal flash in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photogr aphy (contrast-control-synch flash photograph y). This is based on the difference between the amounts of light discharged from[...]

USING EXTERNAL FLASH 124 Using Both the Built-in Flash and External Flash T o use the b uilt-in flash and dedicated external flash simultaneously , f ollow the procedure below . The f ollowing accessories (sold separately) are required. Hot Shoe Adapter F G , Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F , Extension Cord F5P R Hot shoe Adapter F G Extension Cord F5P O[...]

125 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 1. Remove the hot shoe cover F K from the camera. 2. Attach the hot shoe adapter F G to the camera. 3. Connect the extension cord F5P to the hot shoe adapter F G . 4. Attach the Off-Camera shoe adapter F to a tripod. 5. Connect the extension cord F5P to th[...]

126 Red-ey e Reduction Flash Function The red-ey e reduction flash function with an external flash attached can also be used depending on what type of an e xter nal flash is attached, and it ma y hav e any restrictions for usage. See pages 116 and 117 for more details . T railing-Shutter-Curtain Sync Flash When using the built-in flash and the e xt[...]

BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS OTHERS[...]

128 A number of dedicated accessories are av ailable f or this camera. AA-Battery Grip BG-20 Batter y g r ip po wered by siz e-AA batteries. Usability is enhanced with the shutter release and AE lock buttons f or ve r tical positioning of the camera. A CCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) Battery life ( Using 24-Exposure film rolls) The number of 24-e xposure fil[...]

129 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Flash Accessories AF360FGZ A P-TTL/TTL auto zoom flash unit with maximum guide n umber 36 (ISO 100/m). Its features include AF spot beam, slav e-sync flash, multiple-flash, high-speed sync, wireless flash, contr ast- control-sync flash, and leading/trailin[...]

130 Hot Shoe Adapter F G , Extension Cord F5P and Off-Camera shoe Adapter F The adapters and cords to use the e xter nal flash aw ay from the camera. Viewfinder and Lens Accessories Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the centr al area of the viewfinder . Refcon ver ter A Right-angle finder , which attaches to the groov es on both si[...]

131 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Eyecup F M Camera Cases Soft case CF-12 Strap Strap F M About P olarizing Filter When using an ordinar y polarizing filter; the half mirror incor por ated into the autofocus system reduces the eff ectiveness of the autof ocus function when used in combinat[...]

132 CUST OM FUNCTIONS The camera provides 17 custom functions so y ou can set the camera according to y our shooting preferences. NO . Setting Pa ges Exposure Functions Autof ocus Functions Flash Functions Film Rewind Functions Self-timer Functions [CF1] Setting the auto brack eting sequence [CF2] Setting the shooting mode after auto brack et shoot[...]

133 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS NO . Setting Pa ges Remote Control Functions Others 140 142 141 141 141 [CF13] Setting the shutter release delay time with the remote control [CF14] Setting auto focusing during remote control operation [CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination [CF16] Sett[...]

134 CUST OM FUNCTIONS Basic Setting of Custom Functions F ollow the procedure below to set a custom function. 1 Set the mode dial to . The custom function number and setting number will be displa yed on the LCD panel. 2 Use the four -way contr oller to select the custom function number you wish to set. The custom function number will be changed. Cu[...]

135 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS 3 Use the four -way contr oller to select the setting number . The setting number will be changed. 4 Set the mode dial to a position other than , and . • The LCD panel sho ws the custom function number [CF2] and setting number [2]. Setting number[...]

136 CUST OM FUNCTIONS Resetting the custom functions to the default settings (Setting number [1]). 1. Set the mode dial to . 2. Hold down the AE lock b utton for more than 2 seconds. [CF] and [CL] will be displayed on the LCD panel, and all the custom functions will be reset to default setting [1]. 3. Set the mode dial to a position other than , an[...]

137 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS [CF2] Setting the shooting mode after auto bracket shooting • Custom Function number [CF2] • Setting number [1] . . . .Returns to single frame shooting [2] . . . .Remains in auto brack eting [CF3] Setting AF/AE at the focus point The camera can automat[...]

138 CUST OM FUNCTIONS [CF5] Setting the film speed manually The film speed of DX-coded film can be set automatically or manually . • Custom Function number [CF5] • Setting number [1] . . . .Sets film speed automatically [2] . . . .Sets film speed manually [CF6] Superimposing the focus points • Custom Function number [CF6] • Setting number [[...]

139 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS [CF8] Using the built-in flash as a wireless contr ol for the AF360FGZ When the AF360FGZ is used and the camera flash mode is set to wireless, y ou can assign the wireless control function to the built-in flash. • Custom Function number [CF8] • Setting[...]

140 CUST OM FUNCTIONS [CF11] Setting the status of the end of the film when rew ound • Custom Function number [CF11] • Setting number [1] . . . .Rolls up the film completely [2] . . . .Leav es the end of the film unwound [CF12] Setting the self-timer dela y time • Custom Function number [CF12] • Setting number [1] . . . .Self-timer delay of[...]

141 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS [CF14] Setting auto f ocusing during remote control operation • Custom Function number [CF14] • Setting number [1] . . . .Auto f ocusing not used [2] . . . .Auto f ocusing used [CF15] Setting the LCD panel illumination • Custom Function number [CF15][...]

142 CUST OM FUNCTIONS [CF17] Enabling shutter release with the aperture ring set to other than the position • Custom Function number [CF17] • Setting number [1] . . . .Disables shutter release if the aper ture ring is not set to the position [2] . . . .Enables shutter release ✍ MEMO • When the custom function number [CF17] is set to [2], th[...]

143 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS F A, F , A, M, S (lens only , or with auto diaphragm accessories such as auto extension tube K F A, F Soft 85mm F A Soft 28mm (lens only) All lenses Lenses Exposure mode Restr iction F A, F , A, M, S (with manual diaphragm accessories such as extension tub[...]

144 What appears troublesome ma y be easily remedied. Here are some problems that ma y occur and their remedies. Before contacting a P entax service center, chec k the follo wing items. TR OUBLESHOO TING Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The lens aper ture ring is set to other than the position. The main switch is OFF . The low battery warning is [...]

145 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS • In rare cases, the camer a may not operate correctly due to static electricity . This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. • When the mirror remains in the upper position, take the batteries out and put them bac[...]

146 Standard pr ogram Mode / Night Scene Program Mode without Flash At ISO 100 with F A J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens [ ] P or trait Pr ogram Mode At ISO with F A J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens [ ] Landscape Program Mode At ISO 100 with FA J 28 - 8 0m m f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens [ ] PR OGRAM DIA GRAMS[...]

147 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Action Program Mode At ISO 100 F A J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens [ ] Close-up Program Mode At ISO 100 F A J 28 - 80mm f/3.5 - 5.6 AL lens [ ][...]

148 SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE T ype TTL autofocus, auto-e xposure 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash (RTF) Format 24x36mm Usable Film 35mm perforated cartr idge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non- DX coded films with ISO 6-6400 Exposure Modes Auto Picutre Mode, Picture Mode (Standard Program Mode , Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Prog ram M[...]

149 BASIC OPERA TION (PREP ARA TION) BASIC OPERA TION (SHOOTING) ADV ANCED OPERA TIONS OTHERS Self-timer Electronically controlled with delay time of 12 sec. or or 2 sec. with mirror lock up in used. Star t by pressing shutter release button. Operation confirmation: P ossible to set PCV beep tone. Cancellable after operation Auto Brac ket Three fr [...]

150 Remote control Infrared remote control. Starts after approx. 3 sec. by pressing the shutter release button on the remote control. The operating distance of the remote control is approx. 5 m from the front of the camera. Po wer source One 3V lithium batter y (CR1620) About 30,000 commands can be issued using the remote control. If the battery is[...]

For customers in U .S.A. ST A TEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions: (1) This device ma y not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference receiv ed, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation. Changes or m[...]

152 W ARRANTY POLICY All P entax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against def ects of material or workmanship for a period of twelv e months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipm[...]

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Use the four -way controller to select the custom function number y ou wish to set. Custom Functions 3 Use the four -way controller to select the setting number . Custom Function number Setting number [CF1] Setting the auto bracketing sequence 1 correct exposure under exposure over exposur e 2 under exposure correct expos[...]

[CF6] Superimposing the f ocus points 1 Superimposes the focus points 2 Disables the superimpose function [CF7] Enab ling shutter release before the built-in flash is fully char ged 1 Disables shutter r elease until the flash is ready 2 Enables shutter r elease before the flash is charged [CF8] Using the b uilt-in flash as a wireless control for th[...]