User manual PENTAX IST

[. . . ] Limited Pentax France S. A. S Pentax Benelux B. V Pentax (Schweiz) AG Pentax Scandinavia AB PENTAX U. S. A. , Inc. Pentax Canada Inc. OPERATING MANUAL This operating manual is printed on recycled paper. 57233 Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003 01-200302 Printed in Japan OTHERS The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC). ADVANCED OPERATIONS 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www. pentax. co. jp/) (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www. pentaxeurope. com) (Germany - http://www. pentax. de) Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U. K. (http://www. pentax. co. uk) 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (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) Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www. pentax. ch) P. O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www. pentax. se) 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, U. S. A. [. . . ] By contrast, stopping down the aperture increases the in-focus range. Open aperture Stopped down aperture MEMO · The depth of field increases when you use a wider angle lens or the subject is farther from the camera. Zoom lenses do not have a scale for depth of field because of its structure. 76 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a faster shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slower shutter speed. See page 74 for the effect of shutter speed. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Select the desired shutter speed by turing the select dial. 3 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. 77 * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected aperture value will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning (as shown). When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark. OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) MEMO · When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. 78 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. See page 75 for the effect of aperture. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Select the desired aperture by turning the select dial. 3 Confirm the shutter speed and aperture value in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. 79 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning (as shown). When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture (larger number), if available; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture (smaller number), if available. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark. OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) MEMO · When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. 80 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE Using the Metered Manual Mode The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under exposed (darker) or over exposed (brighter) photographs. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 The bar graph appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3 Turn the select dial to change the shutter speed. 81 change the aperture value while holding down the AV 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 exposure. MEMO · When using an F or FA lens, set the lens aperture ring to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. About the bar graph If the dots are on the minus side of the bar graph, it indicates under exposure. If the exposure setting exceeds ± 2 EV, or blinks. +1 EV over exposure OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4 Turn the select dial to 82 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE MEMO · The AE lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode. · When using negative color film, the finished print is not greatly affected by a certain amount of over- or under-exposure. If you use positive (slide) film, which has narrow latitude, you need to adjust the aperture and shutter speed to intentionally over- or under-expose the shot. Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, both shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. It means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed and aperture are adjusted. Use an ND (Neutral Density) filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright. Use a flash if it is too dark. 84 USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. 1 With the Metered Manual Mode, turn the select dial to change the shutter speed until appears on the LCD panel. MEMO · When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-205" after opening the release socket cap. [. . . ] Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. [. . . ]