User manual PENTAX DATA IL X

[. . . ] When using the lens in a rain or mist, be careful not to allow it to get wet. Never use any organic solvent such as thinner, alcohol, or benzine, etc. Be careful not to let it fall, or subject it to strong shocks or pressure. Use a cushion or similar pad to protect the lens from the vibrations of motorcycles or other vehicles, boats, etc. [. . . ] With the camera, you can also press the AF button to autofocus. 9 Focusing with the OK Button With the or camera set as explained below, autofocusing by , pressing the shutter button halfway will be disabled and the OK button can be used instead to autofocus. : On the C Custom menu, select "Enable AF" for "OK btn when / / shooting". Memo: · For details on the setting procedure, refer to the camera's instruction manual. CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of following lenses will rotate. · To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. - DATA IL XTA IL X FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3. 5-4. 5ED (IF) - DATA IL XTA IL X 16-45mm f/4ED AL - DATA IL XTA IL X 50-200mm f/4-5. 6ED - DATA IL XTA IL X 12-24mm f/4ED AL (IF) - DATA IL XTA IL X 18-55mm f/3. 5-5. 6 AL - DATA IL XTA IL X 40mm f/2. 8 Limited 10 2 2. Using Manual Focus Set to MF with the camera's focus mode, and turn the focusing ring to focus manually. 11 Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ( -series cameras only) If you use the lens with an -series camera and the focus mode is set to autofocus, you can focus manually after autofocus is achieved. You can do this without changing the focus mode to MF. How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System 1. Using Autofocus Set the camera's focus mode switch to autofocus, then press the shutter button halfway to autofocus. With the or camera set as explained by "Focusing with the , OK Button" on page 9, you can focus by pressing the OK button. Hold down the shutter button halfway (or hold down the AF button or OK button), then turn the focusing ring to focus. Finally, press the shutter release button fully to take a picture. 12 CAUTION During autofocusing, the focusing ring of following lenses will rotate. · To prevent malfunction, do not touch the focusing ring during autofocusing. External Flash The external flash can be used while the lens hood is attached. DATA IL XTA IL X 14mm f/2. 8ED (IF) The AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ external flash units can only be used when the wide-angle panel is used (it is also possible to use the lens hood). Other external flash units are not recommended because their coverage angle is not compatible with the angel of view of the lens. DATA IL XTA IL X FISH-EYE 10-17 mm f/3. 5-4. 5ED (IF) External flash units cannot be used because their coverage angle is not compatible. 22 DATA IL XTA IL X 12-24 mm f/4ED AL (IF) Pentax external flash units which support TTL auto flash and that cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digital SLR can be used from 16mm to 24mm. AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ can be used from 13mm to 24mm with the wide angle panel (In both cases, it is possible to use the lens hood). Please note that at focal lengths less than 13mm the corners of the picture will not be fully illuminated. Other external flash units are not recommended because their coverage angle is not wide enough to cover the angle of view of the lens. DATA IL XTA IL X 16-45 mm f/4ED AL PENTAX external flash units which support TTL auto flash and that cover a 24mm lens on a 35mm SLR or 16mm lens on a digital SLR can be used (it is also possible to use the lens hood). *For more information, refer to the manual for the external flash unit. Please check your camera instruction manual for information on which flashes can be used with your PENTAX Digital SLR. 23 Compatibility of DATA IL XTA IL X Lenses with the Built-in Flash Lens DATA IL XTA IL X 14mm f/2. 8ED (IF) DATA IL XTA IL X 40mm f/2. 8 Limited DATA IL XTA IL X FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3. 5-4. 5ED (IF) DATA IL XTA IL X 12-24mm f/4ED AL (IF) DATA IL XTA IL X 16-45mm f/4ED AL DATA IL XTA IL X 18-55mm f/3. 5-5. 6 AL DATA IL XTA IL X 50-200mm f/4-5. 6ED Compatibility No YES No No *YES YES YES *Vignetting may occur at a focal length less than 28mm, and also may occur at a focal length 28mm when object distance is less than 1m. Notes Except for the DATA IL XTA IL X 40mm f/2. 8 Limited, do not use the lens hood when using the built-in flash. [. . . ] This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures : · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. [. . . ]