User manual PENTAX PIF 7X10

[. . . ] When an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position. When any accessory mentioned on page 101 is used between the camera and an F or FA lens. Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to meet our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers. 1 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: CAUTION: WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the person. [. . . ] · If the subject is in low light and backlight condition, the flash recommended indicator blinks slowly. See page 85. OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 2 Set the pointer mark BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 54 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 1. Standard program Mode For easy picture taking, use this Standard program Mode. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. 55 2. Portrait Program Mode BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This mode is suitable for taking portrait photography. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide-angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field. 56 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 3. Landscape Program Mode This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO When a landscape photograph is taken in this mode, the resulting photograph will be in focus for entire landscape, including objects closeup and these in the distance. 57 4. Close-up Program Mode BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This mode is convenient when taking close-up photos of flower and so forth. This mode favors smaller apertures to maximize the depth of field, ensuring sharp focus of a close-up subject. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. 58 SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 5. Action Program Mode This mode selects a faster shutter speed to capture a moving subject and prevents blurred images. It is also suitable for portraits with blurred background. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO · In this mode, the camera focuses on the subject continuously when the shutter release button is depressed half way down, and the shutter can be released whenever the subject is in focus or out of focus. · If the subject is moving too fast, the shutter may not be released. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus 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. 59 6. Night-scene Program Mode BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This mode is useful when taking a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background. Set the pointer mark to by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. Press the flash pop up button to activate the flash if auto pop up flash is not selected. · When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slowspeed to expose the low light background. The shutter speed automatically changes in the range of 1/100 to 1 second. · The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built-in flash is not in use. · This camera does not have a socket for cable release and cable switch, use 2 seconds self-timer to prevent camera shake. 60 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES Effect of aperture and shutter speed A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject brightness. Set the lens aperture ring to . while depressing the exposure mode button. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure on the LCD panel. Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged. MEMO · The slow-speed-sync can also be used with the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set. · In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. 70 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 5. Bulb Timer Exposure Mode This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. 45sec, 1min. , 1. 4min. , 2min. , 2. 8min. , 4min. , 5. 6min. , 8min. , 11min. , 16min. , 22min. , 32min. 1 In the Metered Manual Mode, move the select dial to change the shutter speed to desired slower shutter speed appears on the LCD panel. 2 When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and gently depress the shutter release button. MEMO · The shutter remains open for selected shutter speed. · This camera does not have a socket for cable release and cable switch, use this mode with 2 seconds self-timer to release the shutter to prevent camera shake. 71 AE LOCK FUNCTION BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) The AE Lock function enables an exposure level lock before picture is taken. If the subject is too small for a proper exposure setting to be obtained, you can zoom in on the subject to obtain the proper exposure setting. Then lock the exposure setting and recompose shot before taking a picture. To use the AE Lock: 1 Position the area to be measured in the viewfinder metering area and press the AE lock button . To cancel the AE lock, press the AE lock button again. 2 is displayed in the viewfinder. The measured exposure level is locked for 20 seconds. 3 Recompose the image in the viewfinder and take the picture. MEMO · If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock button is released. [. . . ] No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. [. . . ]