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Beforeusingyour camera,pleasebe sure to read
theseinstructions,carefully.                                    P.12-39


Avantde commencera vous en servir,veuillezlire
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familiariseravec votreappareil.


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Thankyou very much for purchasingthe
   PENTAXefina T. The efina T  is an   NAMESOF WORKINGPARTS
    AdvancedPhoto System camera with a
   23mmto 69mm X3 zoom. This camera   Ovode diat (p.28)
     featuresa variety of functions including:   (oshutter releasebutton(p.25)
    switchingbetween three different print   OViewfinderwindow
     sizes,mid-rollfilmchanging,31 titleprinting  @Autofocuswindow
    anda remotecontrolcapability.           (@ugntsensorwindow
         . Pleaseread this manual carefullybefore    G)Built-inflash                                     Ospotbeam window (p.27)      operatingthe camerato take consistently                                 @Lens             pictures.     superiorffi                                              9sett-timer lamp (p 31)        .     Pay special                 attentionto the notes in this                                @Remotecontrolreceiver(p.31)     OperatingManual.                                          Ofitm cartridgechamberlever(p.23)
                                    @Straplug (p.20)tr                              (DneOlamp (p.22)
                                 @Greenlamp (p.22)
                                            (DDiopteradjustmentlever (p.25)
                                          (DViewfindereyepiece
                                             (DPrintselectionlever(p.22)
                                                        lever (p.26)ff                          @Zoom                            @LCD panel
                                       @fitm cartridgechambercover(p.23)
                                      @Tripodsocketffi                                    @oate button(p 33)
                                                               selectionbutton (p 36)                                            €DtitteiLanguage$                                        QbDrivebutton(p.30)
                                          @Mid-rollrewindbutton(p.25)
t .                                       @Aatterychambercover (p.20)   .:r ..
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Namesof workingparts ........................13   TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
Tableof contents            .................14   Operatingthe 23-69mmzoom lens ......26
Precautionsfor your camera.................15   Takingpicture                     ....26
Precautionsfor batteryusage...............16   Focus-lockshooting           ............27
AdvancedPhotoSystemFeatures........17  Hard-to-autofocussubjects...................28
                             How to selectexposuremodes.............28
ABOUT THE CAMERA                Auto exposuremode             ...........29
                                                                             . Auto exposuremode withoutred-eyeStrapattachment          .................20
lnstalling/Replacing battery...................20     reductionfunction           .............29
Batteryexhaustionwarning...................20       . Auto exposuremode with red-eye
Mainswitch                      .......21    reductionfunction           .............29
Viewfinderdisplays          ..............21 SlowShutterSpeed(Flash-OFF).........29
Lampindications          .................22 Daylight-syncshooting              ........30
Selectingthe printtype .........................22   Slow-Speed-SyncShooting(Flash-ON)... 30
Loadingthe film cartridge.....................23   How to selectshootingmodes..............30
Removingthe film cartridge..................24    Selttimerphotography..    . ..................31
 . Rewinda film cartridgein mid-roll......25   Usingwirelessremotecontrol(option)....31
Holdingthe camera           .............25 lnfinity-landscapeshooting...................33
Diopteradjustment                        lmorintthe data information..................33
                                      Correctingthe data              .............35
                                       lmprintingtitles.........          ...........36
                                       Selectingthe languageand title............36
                                            Listof availabletitles.............................37
                                      Specifications.............         .........38
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J , : 4 ' i           . .   :    |   \ : , E f t i i r      Precautions for storage
 PRECAUTIONSFORYOURCAMERA        . Avoid leaving the camera for extended
                                         periodsin placeswhere temperatureand
Precautionswhen taking pictures           humidityare highsuch as in a car.
. Do not use the camera where it may       . Do not store the camera in a closet with
 come in contact with rain, water or any     mothballsor in a case where chemicals
 otherliquid,becausethe camera is not     are handled.Store it in a place with good
 weather,water,or liquidresistant.Should      air circulationto preventfungusgrowth.
 the cameraget wet from rain, splashing
 water, or any other liquid, wipe  it off    Precautions for proper care
                                                                            . Use a blower and lens brush to remove immediatelywith a dry soft cloth.
. Be careful not to subject the camera to     dust accumulatedon the lens or the
 strongvibrations,shock or pressure.Use     viewfinderwindow.
 a cushion to protect the camera when       . Neveruse solventssuch as paintthinner,
 carryingit in a motorcycle,car, boat, etc.      alcoholor benzeneto clean the camera.
.Condensationon the interiorthe exterior    To clean the externalcamera surfaces -
 of the camera may be extremelyharmful     but not glass surfaces- the use of a dry or
 to the camera mechanism as  it may      silicone-treatedcloth is recommended.
 causerust. Furthermore,if the camera is
 taken from warm temoerature to a
 subfreezing one  or  vice versa, the
 formationof icelets may cause damage.
 Insuch a case, put the camerainto a case
 or plastic bag so that any changes in
 temperaturedifferenceis minimized.Do
 not remove  it  from  the  bag  until
 temoeraturehas stabilized.
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Other precautions                  LCD (Liquid-crystal display)
             . The temperature range at which this       . When the LCD  is exposed to high
       camera functions properly is 50'C to     temperaturesover about 60oC, it may
        -10'C (122"Fto 14'F).                    blacken, but when the temperature
             . To maintain optimum performance,it is     normalizes,it will returnto normal.
       recommended that  the camera be       . The LCD may also slow down in response
        inspectedevery one or two years. lf the      to lowertemperatures,but this is a normal
       camera has not been used for an      characteristicof an LCD.
        extendedperiod,or is being preparedfor
       an importantphotographicsession,it is
       recommendedthat you have the camera   PRECAUTIONSFORBATTERYUSAGE
        inspectedor test shoot with it.
             . The PENTAX warranty providedonly for       . Use one 3V lithiumbattery,type CR-2 or
        the repair of defects in materials or     the eouivalent.
       workmanship.Damageof any kindcannot      . Misuse of a battery can cause hazards
       be repairedat no charge under the term     such as leakage,overheating,explosions,
          of the warranty.lf the difficultyis caused      etc.
        as a direct result of the product being       . The battery should be insertedwith the
       used  in  conditions contrary to  the      "+" and "-" sides facingcorrectly.
        instructionsoutlined in this manual,      . Never try  to disassemble, short or
        charges will be assessed or a  repair     rechargethe battery.Also do not dispose
        quotationwill be provided.                    of the batteryin a fire, as it may explode.
                                                                                          . Battery performancemay be temporarily              i
                                              hindered in low temperatures,but will
                                                recoverin normaltemoeratures.
                                                                                          . Keep a  spare battery on hand for
                                              replacementconveniencewhen shooting#ffi                                        outdoorsor whiletraveling.
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ADVANCEDPHOTOSYSTEM FEATURES

FilmCartridge                           r. Thevisualdxposureindicatorson the top of the film cartridgeshow the film status'
. n tifr  |irtridg'e with I  , or  !  visualfilm indicatorcannot be used in this camera.                        I

    1 OUnexposed
    2 D Partiallyexposed
    g EExposed
    4   ! Processed





.Use 1X240type film designed for use in Advanced Photo system cameras. 135mm
 (35mm)film cannotbe used.
.ine titrhcartridgecan be loadedas simply as installingbattery.



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Printing Size
    . With an AdvancedPhoto SystemCamerathree picturesizes can be selected:C-type,H-
   type, and Ptype. The picturesize is recordedas magneticdata on the film, so no matter
   what type of picturesize is selected,the exposuresize is the same at approximately17 x
  30mm.
    . Three print types are available.lt is possibleto switch the print type in the mid-rollof the
    film.
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                                        c-Type

  Film processing
    . For best results,we recommendyou to
   take your film cartridge to a  certified
   Advanced Photo System processinglab
   displayingthis symbol.
    . Your processing lab may not develop
   1X240films. Consult them for details of
    their services.
    . After developing,your pictures,an index
    print, and the film cartridge with the
   negativesinsidewill be returnedto you.
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. Whenorderingreprints,match the lD on
    thebackof the printor on the indexprint                    lD number
    with the lD on the film cartridge and
     specifywhich printsyou want reprinted.
      . You can select a  title from thirty-one
     differenttypes and twelve languagesand
     imprintit on the back of the print.Some
    processinglabs may not imprintthe titles
     in all of the availablelanguages.lf you
    desireto imprint it on the front of the
     picture,consultyour processinglab.
      . Youcan imprintthe date and time on the
    backof the print.lf you desireto imprintit
    on the front of the picture,consultyour
    processinglab.
  MRC(Mid-rollchange)function
   .With this camera it is possibleto load a partiallyexposed film cartridgethat has been
    rewound.When the rewoundfilm is reloaded,the camerawill automaticallyadvancethe
     filmto the first unexposedframe and the rest of the film can then be used.
   PQI(Print Quality lmprovement) function
      . Whentakinga picture,informationabout lightingand exposureconditionsare recordedon
    the film to assist the processinglab with color correctionand exposure adjustments,IItIt*  providingyou with the best possibleresults.
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Notes on replacing the battery:
                                                                                 . When the batteryis replacedor removed,  ABOUT THE CAMERA                                            the time is initializedto 0 00. See page35
                                                     for correctingthe time.
                                                                                 . The date, title and number of exposed
  STRAP ATTACHMENT             frames are memorized and unchanged
                                       even if the batteryis replacedor removed.
   Fit  the  strap  on  the  camera  as        . Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or
  illustrated.(Fig.1)                          equivalent).
    . Use the illustratedpart for pushing the
    mid-rollrewind button to rewind a film   BATTERYEXHAUSTIONWARNING
   beforeexposingall the frames.
                                                                                                                          ,  t  :  i  ,                               :       When the battery is nearly exhausted,the
  INSTALLINGNEPLACINGBATTERY    batterysymbol (-    ) appears on the LCD                                         panel to warn you. Replacethe batteryas
                                    soon as possible. When (-    )  starts  Ensure that the power is  off before    blinking,no operationscan be performed.
  replacingthe battery.                        (Fis.3)
  1 Open the battery chamber cover as    Battery  life (using 2S-exposure film
   shown in the illustration.(Fig.2-1)         rolls):
  2 Insert one lithium battery with the    Approx.10 rolls usingflash 50/" of the time
    pluVminus (+/-) sides matching the    (usingthe CR-2 batteryand under Pentax
    indications in the battery chamber.    testing  conditions). Actual   battery    (Fig.2-2)                                          life/performance may  vary  drastically
  3 Close the  battery chamber cover.   dependingon usageof PowerZoom, Flash
    Ensure that  the  cover  is  locked   and  external  conditions such  as    securely. (Fig. 2-3)                            www.orphancameras.comtemperatureand freshnessof the battery.20
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MAINSWITCH              VIEWFINDERDISPLAYS
   To switch on, set the mode dial to any
    positionother than OFF.(Fig.4)                o        . For normal use, set the mode dial to       t-o-]ll
     either(@)  or (l@ @ ). See page 28
      formoredetails.
        . When the power turns ON, the lens      s.lightlyextendsand the lens coveropens.    irlr      .lf the camera is ON and left unusddfor          t-o--l
     over 3 minutes, the lens automatically
      retractsto the shortestfocal lenoth.
       . Seepage 20 when the batteryeihaustion
    symbol(-    ) appearson the LCD panel.   OAutofocus frame
                                      Focuson the subjectwith this frame.
                                     OSpot AF Frame
                                            Select the Spot AF Frame to focus on
                                              particularspot in the frame.
                                     OClose distance compensation frame
l*'   . Whenthe camera-to-subject distanfe is   When the camera-to-subjectdistance is
     less than 1.2m, type p print set is not    closer than 1.2m, compose the scene                                               withinthis frame.n   recommended due  to  a  substantial
rr   differencebetweenwhat you see through
    the viewfinderversus the image you wiil
    obtainthe finalprint.
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LAMP INDICATIONS          SELECTINGTHE PRINTTYPE

                                      Three types of prints are chosen in this
                                       camera. The type of print can be switched
                                                 at any time.
                                        Turn the  print type selection lever to
                                              select the desired print type. (Fig.s)
  @                     C                         H     TypeC print
                           P  @

 When you depress the shutter release
  buttonhalfwaydown,the lamp @ and/or@
  lightsup or blinks.
 @Green lamp (Focus status):            Type H print
 When the subjectis in focus, it will light up
  to indicatethat you can take the picture;
 whenthe subjectis not in focus,it will blink,
  indicating that  the  camera-to-subject
  distanceis too close or the subjectis hard
  to autofocus.
 @neO lamp (Flash status):              Type P print When the flash is readyto discharge,it will
  lightup. Whenthe flashis beingcharged,it
  will blink.                            www.orphancameras.com22
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. A film cartridgewiththe I  , or !  indicator LOADINGTHEFILMCARTRIDGE    cannotbe used in this camera.lf such a
                                             film is loaded,(l= ) blinkson the LCD
 1 Movethe film cartridgechamber lever     panel.
  as illustrated to  open  the    f ilm
  cartridgechambercover. (Fig.6-1)       Notes:
 2 Load a  new    f ilm  cartridge  as        . When the film cartridgewith the X or  !
  illustrated.( Fig.6-2)                       indicatoris loaded, ( i: ) blinks on the
3 Afterthe f ilm cartridge chamber cover    LCD panel.
  is closed, the  film  automatically      . After closingthe film cartridgechamber  advancesto the first frame. (Fig.6-3)                                        cover, the ISO  f ilm speed, maximum
4 (  i ) appearsin the exposure counter    number of frames and type of film will
  on  the  LCD  panel,  the     f ilm     appearon the LCD paneluntilfirstframe
  automaticallystops winding. (Fig.6-4)      is set. Refer to the table below for the
                                         indicationson the LCD panel.. Doncltopen the film cartridgechamber
 coverwhilethe filmis in mid-roll.Doingso    Color    NegativePositiveBlack8 Other
 maycauselightleakage.                                     White. Io confirmthe film speedand type of film
 cartridgeafter closingthe film cartridge   Type of
 chamber    cover,    d e p ress.   th e     Film                                                               [,-  L,i [iL                      In
 Iitle/Languageselectionbutton(l.t  ).                                             lS0filmspeed        . rf rf lso
                                                 (eg ISO100)             |  )-l)-l
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. Your processinglab may not develop
   1X240films. consult them for details of   REMOVINGTHEFILMCARTRIDGE
    theirservices.
    . Use an 1X240type film in this camera.A    1 After you have exposed the last frame
   135 (35mm)film cannotbe used.              of  the   roll,  the   film  rewinds
    . Do not placefilm cartridgesnear sources     automatically.Then, ( t:l ) blinks on the
    of the strongmagneticfields.           LCD panel to indicatethat the film has
                                      been rewound.
  Automatic film speed setting             2 Open the film cartridge chamber by
 When a film cartridgeis loaded,the proper     turn  the  film  cartridge chamber
  film speed is automaticallyset for the      release lever to the left. (Fig.6-1)
  camera.                               3 The visual film indicator indicates X
                                          (exposed).(Fig.7)
    . A film ISO rating from 25  - 10000 is
   usable.                                                            . A 2S-exposureroll of film takes about30
    . A  film with ISO 400 film speed is    secondsto be rewound.
   recommendedto get less imageblur and       . Duringrewinding,the exposurecounter
    to covermore photographicsituations.      countsframe numbersin reverse.
                                                                                 . The film cartridgewith partiallyexposed
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i r        : :  i  i    4 r ,                    " - !        r : ,  Rewindinga film in mid-roll
   .lf you wish to remove a film cartridge   HOLDINGTHECAMERA(Fig.9)
   beforeexposing all the frames, follow
   steps1 - 2.                         Keep the camera as still as possible,and
                                           gently depress the shutter release button.
  1 Depressthe mid-roll rewind button      (lf too much force is applied,the camerais
    (O:: ) with the knob on the strap     likely to shake, and the picture will be
    (illustrated part page 2). The film     blurred.)Try to braceyour elbowsagainsta
   rewindingstarts. (Fig.8)                  stable,stationaryobjectsuch as a wall.
  2 Whenrewind is completed, the motor
   stops.1fr ; Otint<s,iridicatingthat the    Notes:
    film cartridge may be removed safely.        . Do not hold the zoom lens because it
                                   moves back and forth while in ooeration.
  'Afterrewindingthe film in mid-roll,the film       . Make sure not to obstructthe autofocus
   indicatorindicates( D ).                  window,lens, light sensorwindowor the
   . Whenthe partiallyexposedfilm is loaded,      built-inflash with your fingers, hair or
   the camera automaticallyadvances the     other object.
   filmto the unexposedfilm part, and the       . When using the flash with the camera
   originalexposurecounterappearson the     positionedvertically,hold the camera so
  LCDpanel.                                  that the flash is above the lens.
 Note:
 Donot deoress the button with an obiect   DIOPTERADJUSTMENT
 havinga sharptip.
                                   Aim the camera towards a bright subject.
                                       While lookingthroughthe viewfinder,move
                                          the diopteradjustmentleverthe right or left
                                                   until the AF frame appears in the sharpest
                                          focus.(Fig.10)                    25##
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                           TAKING PICTURES  TAKINGPHOTOGRAPH
                                         1 Composing the scene
                                           Set the mode dial to ( @). Focus on
  OPERATING23.69mmZOOMLENS        the subject with the                                          autofocus frame. (Fig.12-1)
                                        2 Checking the lamp indication
  W.fenyou move the zoom leverto the right     Depress the shutter release button
  1 |  1, the lens moves towards the 69mm      halfway down. When the subject is in
  setting and frames the subject more      focus, the green lamp will light up.
  closely.                                       (Ftg.12-2)
  When you move the zoom lever to the left       .  lf you wish to focus on anothersubject,lift
   (lll), the lens moves towardsthe 23mm     your fingerfrom the shutterreleasebutton
  setting. When the lens zooms to the     and depress the shutter button halfway
  desiredsetting,releasethe zoom leverand    down again.
  depressthe shutter release button fully to    3 Depress the shutter release button
  take pictures.(Fig.11)                                fully. The shutter will be released.
                                          Notes:
    . Do not apply force to the zoom lens as        . Confirmthat the green lamp will light up.
   doingso causesdamageto the camera.    The greenlampblinkswhenthe subjectis
    . The shuttercannot be releasedwhile the     too close.
   lens is zooming.                                              . The shooting range (effectivecamera-to-
    . The film size of this camera differsfrom     subject distance)of this camera is from
    that of conventional35mm cameras.The    0.65m (2.1ft)1s oo(infinity).
    focal lengthdifferseven if the field of view       . You can release the shutter even if the
    is the same.To calculatethe foal lenqthof     greenlamp is blinking.But the picturewill
   the camera,multiplythe 35mm cahera     not be focusedproperly.
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.lf the autofocuswindow is dirty, the#    autofocusmay not functionproperly.     FOCUS.LOCKSHOOTING
   AutomaticFlash Emission                             lf you shoot without positioning the
  Whentakingpicturesin low light,the flash   autofocusframe (t   I ) on the main subject,
    willautomaticallydischarge. When the    only the backgroundwill be in focus.When
   shutterreleasebuttonis depressedhalfway   the main subjectis off the autofocusframe
  downin low light,the red lamp will lightup,     in the center of the viewfinder,use the
   indicatingthe flash is readyto discharge.     focus-locktechnique.(Focus lock is the
                                           functionto lockfocus.)
      . lf the red lamp blinks,this indicatesthat
    thebuilt-inflashis beingchargedand the    1 Focus  on  the  subject  with  the
    shuttercannotbe released.               autofocusframe (t  r).(Fig.13-1)
                                        2 When the shutter
   Flash effective ranges (Negative-color      release button is depressed halfway
   filmused)                             down, the green lamp lights up and
                                            the  exposure  and   focus   are
             100     200     400        temporarily locked. (Fig.l 3-2) -N          0,65-2.5m0.65-3.6m0.65- 5.1m    3 While depressing the shutter release   23mm              (2,15-8.2ft) (215-12ft)  (2.15-17fr)     button halfway, re-aim the camera or
           0.65- 1.4m 0.65-2,0m 0.65-2.9m     recompose the picture, then release
   69mm (215- 4 6fr) (2.15-6.55ft)(2.15-9.5fr)      the shutter by depressing the button                                                           all the way. (Fig.13-3)
  Focusaid illuminator
   In low light situation and/or hard-to-      . You can release focus lock simply by
  autofocus subjects, the  red  light  is       liftingyour fingerfrom the shutterrelease
  automaticallyprojected to  assist the     button.
  autofocussystemwhen the shutterrelease
  buttonis depressedhalfwaydown.
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HARD.TO-AUTOFOCUSSUBJECTS    HOWTOSELECTEXPOSUREMODES

   a) Extremelylow-contrastsubjectssuch as
     a whitewall or blue sky in the autofocus
         f rame.
   b) Subjectswhich don't reflectmuch light
      in the autofocusframe.
   c) Fast movingsubjects.
   d) Subjects with  horizontal lines or
    complex or detailed patterns in the
     autofocusframe.
   e) Multiplesubjectsin foregroundof the
     autofocusframe.                                    To set various exposure modes, turn the    f) Subjectspositionedagainstreflectedor   mode dial.     strongbacklightor with extremelybright
    background.                                                . For normaluse, set the mode dial to the
                                          auto position.
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I     Red-Eye Reduction Function
 AUTOEXPOSUREMODE        To reducethe red-eyephenomenonin the
                                           picture,use this function.With this function
Auto exposure mode without red-eye    used, the flash dischargestwo consecutive
reductionfunction                       times to reducethe appearanceof the red-
Inlowlightor backlitconditions,the flash is    eye effect.
dischargedautomatically.
                      SLOWSHUTTERSPEED(FLASH.OFF)Setthe mode dial to ( @). (Fig.l4)
Inthismode,the flashis dischargedbut the
red-eyereductiondoes not operate.            ln this mode,the flash does not discharge.
Seepage27 for the flash effectiveranges.   Use it in placeswhere flash photographyis
                                        prohibited, such as  in theaters and
Auto exposure mode  with  red-eye   museums.Furthermore,this mode is also
reductionfunction                         useful for a natural existing light effect in
Inlowlightor backlitconditions,the flash is    low ambientphotography.
dischargedautomatically.
                                      Set the mode dial to ( Q  ). ( Q  ; appears
Setthe mode dial to ( @ @ ). (Fig.15)     on the LCD panel.(Fig.l6)
(@)appearson the LCD panel.        When shootingin low light,use of a tripod
Inthismode,the red-eyereductionfunction    is recommended.
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Note:
  DAYLIGHT.SYNCSHOOTING           . When shootingin low light, the shutter
                                       speed gets slower. Use of a tripod is
  When a portraitis taken with the subjectin    recommended.
  a backlightsituation,the front of the subject      . Make sure that you are within the flash-
  may be cast in shadow.In such a case, use      effectiverange even when you use the
   this mode (Flash-ONmode).                    built-inflashas a fill-inflash In day light.
  This will ensure that the picture is well
  exposed          without               any                  shadow.In                                    this                             mode,   HoWToSELECTSHb0TING[ifoDES  the      flashwill            always                   discharge.                        The                              red-eye
  reductiondoes not function.
                                    To set various shooling modes, depress
  Set the mode dial to ( t  ). (  I  ) appears    the drive button ( UiAspornr).(Fig.19)
  on the LCD panel.(Fig.l7)
  See page 27 tor the flash -effectiverange.                                       V   '                   ---_       r-      +
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  Slow-Speed-SyncShooting (Flash-On)
    It is possibleto photographsubjects and
  backgroundin a balancedway by usingthe     For normal use, set the Single-Frame
  built-in f lash to  properly expose the     ShootingMode. When the mode dial is
  foregroundsubject and a slow -speed to      set to the OFF position,the Single-Frame
  exposethe low lightbackground.           ShootingMode is returned.

  Set the mode diat to (Sl). The ( @) and
   (  |  ) appear on the LCD panel.(Fig.l8)30                          www.orphancameras.com
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.,ii.      ,: ,    I I     ri+4     ,#;*t,!.tt  i:   I  :.,     ;     , it#fB*€{*iia,          .     Notes on the self-timer shooting
 SELF.TIMERPHOTOGRAPHY         . Do not stand in frontof the camerawhen
                                            startingthe self-timer,as the camerawill
Self-timer                              focus on you, not the main subject.Be
Usethe self-timerif you wish to get in the     sure that you are behind,or next to the
picture.Use of a tripod is recommended.     camera.
                                                                           . When you want to use the flash with the
1 Depressthe drive button until  ( 'U )      self-timer,ensure that the red lamp is lit
  appearson the LCD panel.(Fig.19-1)       beforestartingthe self-timer.
2 Focus on  the  subjects  first  by
  depressingthe shutter release button    usrNGtIt,TRELESSREMoTEC0NTR0L(oPTr0N)  halfwayand then depress the shutter
  buttonfully. (Fig.19-2)
3 The shutter will be released in about       lf you have purchased the optional
 10 seconds. When the self-timer is    wireless remote  control.  read  this
  working, the Self-timer symbol  ( '9 )    section.
  blinkson the LGD panel, and the
  Self-timer lamp blinks 3 seconds   The wireless remote control allows you to
  beforethe shutter is released.              trip the shutterfrom a distance.The shutter
                                                    will be released3 secondsafter the shutter
Howto cancel                            release button on the remote control is
Tocancelthe self-timerat any time after its    depressed.
beenactivated,depressany of the buttons
                                                                           . Use a tripod when shooting with thenextto the LCD p?fler.
                                          wirelessremotecontrol.
                                                                           . When the remote control is used to take
                                             pictures,the Self- Timer Shooting Mode
                                    and the Infinity-LandscapeMode cannot
                                    be used.                                                                   31
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