User manual PENTAX *ISTD

[. . . ] e_kb321cover_6e. fm Page 1 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:36 PM 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www. pentax. co. jp/) PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www. pentaxeurope. com) (Germany - http://www. pentax. de) PENTAX U. K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U. K. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE PENTAX Benelux B. V. (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (http://www. pentax. nl) (for Belgium & Luxembourg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (http://www. pentax. be) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www. pentax. ch) PENTAX Scandinavia AB P. O. [. . . ] However, note that the shutter will release even if the focusing is not complete. · The auto bracketing exposure setting will remain effective for twice as much time as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds) when you release your finger from the shutter release button during auto bracketing, and you can take the next picture at the next compensation step. After about twice as much time as the metering timer (initial value 20 seconds), the camera returns to settings for taking the first picture. · You can combine this function with the built-in flash or external flash (TTL and P-TTL auto only) to change only the flash light output consecutively. However, when using an external flash, holding the shutter release button down to take three continuous frames may cause the second and third frame to be taken before the flash is fully recharged. Always take one frame at a time after confirming that charging is complete. · You can change the auto bracketing sequence using a custom function. See page 115 for setting Custom Functions. 4 Shooting Functions Taking only over-exposed or under-exposed pictures You can use the auto bracketing mode for only under-exposure or overexposure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation (p. 79). The auto bracketing is performed in both cases on the basis of the specified exposure compensation value. e_000_kb321. book Page 84 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 84 Multiple Exposure Shooting You can overlap multiple images to take one picture. For example, you can take composite pictures such as a night scene with a bright moon superimposed. 1 Press the multiple exposure / auto bracket button until V] appears on the LCD panel. 4 Shooting Functions 2 Turn the Tv dial to select V while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. 3 Use the Av dial to set the number of multiple exposures while holding down the multiple exposure / auto bracket button. Here, as an example, the number is set to 2 (two). e_000_kb321. book Page 85 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 85 4 Release the finger from the multiple exposure / auto bracket button and press the shutter release button to take the first image. The first image is captured, and is displayed on the LCD monitor for instant review. 5 Press the shutter release button to take the superimposed image. The composite image is displayed on the LCD monitor. · The V on the LCD panel disappears and multiple exposure mode is cancelled when the picture is taken. · You can delete the first image by pressing the delete button while the delete screen is displayed. · The maximum number of frames is 9 (nine) at one time. 4 Shooting Functions e_000_kb321. book Page 86 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 86 Using the Flash Using the built-in flash When you use a flash in low light or backlit conditions, manually pop up the built-in flash before taking the picture. Vignetting may occur depending on the lens being used and the capture conditions. Also refer to Page 140 "F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash". 4 Shooting Functions 1 Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash. The flash pops up and starts charging automatically. When flash is fully charged, b appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2 Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode. See page 87. 3 Press the shutter release button fully and the flash discharges. e_000_kb321. book Page 87 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 87 4 Push down on the portion in the illustration to retract the flash. Setting Flash Modes 1 Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode. The flash mode on the LCD panel cycles as shown in the chart with each press of the button. 4 Shooting Functions Flash modes for each capture mode Flash modes differ by capture mode. (The indications shown are with the built-in flash popped up. ) · Green program AE mode Automatic flash Red-eye reduction automatic flash e_000_kb321. book Page 88 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 88 · e (program) mode Automatic flash Red-eye reduction automatic flash Wireless mode Red-eye reduction flash ON Flash ON Wireless highspeed sync mode 4 Shooting Functions · b (Shutter priority) mode / c (Aperture priority) mode a (Manual exposure mode) / p (Bulb) mode Flash ON Red-eye reduction flash ON Wireless highspeed sync mode Wireless mode Red-eye Reduction This camera has a red-eye reduction function, which reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. When > is displayed on the LCD panel, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. Then the main flash is discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. · If red-eye reduction is used when the AF360FGZ or AF500FTZ, etc. is set as a slave unit or wireless, the preflash for red-eye reduction will trigger the external flash to fire. · The red-eye reduction feature works even when only an external flash is used. See page 97. e_000_kb321. book Page 89 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 89 About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a flash in a dark environment often results in eyes looking reddish in the photograph. This phenomenon, commonly known as "Red-Eye", is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. [. . . ] For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet apareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. e_000_kb321. book Page 165 Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:09 PM 165 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: Located at: PENTAX U. S. A. , Inc. 600 12 th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401 U. S. A Phone: 303-799-8000 FAX: 303-790-1131 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. [. . . ]