Pentax efina User manual

@Batterycovergroove(P.6a)
(DRedlamp(p.28)
(EGreenlamp(p.28)
(DViewfindereyepiece
(DPrintselectionlever(p.26)
@Zoomlever(p.21)
@Fitmcartridgechamberlever(p.22)
@fitm cartridgechambercover(p.22)





@Mid-rollrewindbutton(p.33)
€)Tripodsocket
@LCDpanel(p.1)
@Title/Languageselection button
  (p.s7)
@ Datebutton(p 53)
@Self-timer/Remotecontrolbutton
  (p 35)
@ Batterycover(p.64)

LCD PANEL

I   All indicationswill not actuallyappearsimultaneouslyas shown.





  O lnfinity-LandscapeMode(p.49)        G)Maximumframenumber
  €)RemoteControl Shooting Mode       () Filmcartridge
     (p.46)                @ BatteryExhaustionWarning(p.63)
   G)Self-Timer(p.44)                    (DTitle/Languagesymbol
  @FlashOFF (p.a1,p.43)                 (DTitle/Datainformation(p.39)
  @FlashON (p.39,p.40,p.42)'        @Zoomlever(p.21)
  @Red-eyeReductionfeature(p.38,    (E Film speed
     p.40)
 @ Exposurecounter(p.23)

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OUTLINEOF BASICOPERATIONS





Open the film cartridge chamber     Load the film cartridge and close the
cover. (p.221.                                film cartridge chamber cover (p.23).





The film will automatically advance     Switch on power (p.19).
to the first frame (p. 23).               Set the exposure mode dial to
                          t@reD1.
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Frame your subject and operate the     Focus on your subject (p.29).
zoom lever to compose the shot
(p.21).





Depress the shutter release button      Remove the film cartridge (p.32).
(p.2e).

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FORSAFEUSEOF YOURCAMERA

Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be
sure to follow precautions given in this page.

AWARNING  This mark indicates precautions that lf not followed, could result
                  in serious iniury to the operator.
A CAUTION  This mark indicates precautions that, it not followed, could result
                 in minor or medium iniury to the operator or damage to the
             equipment.

AWARNING
.The electriccircuitsinsidethe camera contain high voltage working parls. Never
 attemptto disassemblethe camerayourself.
. Never touch internalparts of the camera if they become exposed from droppingthe
 cameraor for some other reason,as there is dangerof electricshock.
. Wrappingthe strap aroundyour neck is dangerous.Make sure that small childrendo
 not get the strap caughttheir neck.
. Be sure to store the battery out of the reach ol children. Seek medical assistance
 immediatelyif accidentallyswallowed.




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ACAUTION
. Never try to disassemble,short or rechargethe battery.Also, do not dispose of the
 batteryin fire, as it may explode.-
. Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to
 smoke. Be carefulnot to burn yourselfduring removal.





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PRECAUTIONSFORYOURCAMERA
Precautionswhen taking pictures                . Condensationon the interioror the
. Do not use the camera where it may      exterior of the camera may be
 come in contactwith rain, water or any      extremely harmful to the camera
 other liquid,becausethe camera is     mechanism as  it may cause rust.
 not weather,water, or liquid resistant.     Furthermore,if the camera is taken
 Should the camera get wet from rain,            f rom warm  temperature  to  a
 splashingwater, or any other liquid,     subfreezingone or vice versa, the
 wipe it off immediatelywith a dry soft      formation of icelets may cause
 cloth.                          damage. In such a c a s e , p u t t h e
. Be careful not to subject the camera     camera into a case or plastic bag so
 to  s t ro n g vib ra t io n s, shock or      that any changes i n  t e m p e r a t u r e
 pressure.Use a cushionto protectthe      difference is mi n i m i z e d . D o n o t
 camera when carrying  it  in  a     remove   it   f rom  the  bag  until
 motorcycle,car, boat, etc.                temperaturehas stabilized.





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Precautions for storage                  Precautions for proper care
. Avoid leavingthe camerafor extended         . Use a blower an d  l e n s b r u s h t o
 periods in places where temperature     remove dust accumulatedon the lens
 and humidityare high such as in a       or the vieMinderwindow.
 car.                                                                 . Never use solvents such as oaint
. Do not store the camera in a closet       thinner,alcohol or benzene to clean
 with mothballsor in a case where      the camera. To clean the external
 chemicalsare handled.Store it in a     camera surfaces, - but not glass
 p la c e w i t h g o o d a ir circu l ationto      surfaces; using a dry or silicone-
 preventfungus growth.                    treatedcloth is recommended.





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Other precautions                                          . The PENTAX warranty provided only
o The temperaturerange at which this        for the repairof defectsin materialsor
 camera functionsproperlyis 50C"     workmanship.Damage of any kind
 to - 10C' (122"Fto 14"F).                cannot be repairedat no charge under
o To maintain optimum performance,it      the term of the warranty. lf the
  is recommendedthat the camera be        difficultyis caused as a direct resultof
 inspectedevery one or two years. lf       the product being used in conditions
 the camera has not been used for an       contraryto the instructionsoutlinedin
 extendedperiod,or is being prepared       this manual,chargeswill be assessed
 for an importantphotographicsession,      or a repairquotationwill be provided.
  it is recommendedthat you have the
 camerainspectedor test shoot with it.





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Precautions for battery                 o K€€p a spare battery on hand for
. Use one 3V lithiumbattery,type CR-2          r e p l a c e m e n t c o n v e n i e n c e w h e n
 or the equivalent.                       shootingoutdoorsor whiletraveling.
. Misuseof a batterycan cause hazards
 such as  leakage, overheating,
 explosions,etc. The batteryshould be
 insertedwith the "+" and "-" sides
 facingcorrectly.
. Never try to disassemble,short or
 rechargethe battery. Also do not
 dispose of the battery in a fire, as it
 may explode.
. BatterVperformancemay be tempo-
 rarily hinderedin low temperatures,
 but will recover in normal tempera-
 tures.





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ADVANCEDPHOTOSYSTEMFEATURES ::::;:,...,.::fj:+
 il        . Thevisualexposureindicatorson thetop of thefilmcartridgeshowthe r,,r'rr"Jl]Uuu'
     A filmcartridgewith) , X , or I visualfilmindicatorcannotbe usedin thiscamera.liii  .r{r
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         3 X Exposed
         4  I Processed




         . Use 1X240typefilm designedfor use in AdvancedPhotoSystemcameras.A 135mm
     (35mm)filmcannotbe used.
         . Thefilmcartridgecan be loadedas simplyas installingthe battery.


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      . For best results, we recommend you to
    take your film cartridge to a certified
   Advanced Photo System processing labs
    displayingthis symbol.
   .Your processinglab may not developlX24O
    films. Consult them for details of their APHSED."
    services.
     . After developing,your pictures,an index                     lD number
    p r i n t , a n d t h e  f i l m c a r t r i d g ew i t h t h e
    negativesinsidewill be returnedto you.
     . When orderingreprint,match the lD on the
    back of the print or on the index print with
    the lD on the film cartridgeand specify
    which printsyou want reprint.





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. Three print types are availableand possibleto switchthe print type in the mid-rollof
      the film.llril

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         . You can select a title from thirty-onedifferenttypes and twelve languagesand
       imprintit on the back of the print.Some processinglabs may not be able to print the
        titles in all of the availablelanguages.lf you desire to imprint it on the front of the
       picture,ask your processinglab.





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PRACTICALSHOOTINGGUIDE

   I  tIJ   I Focusrng

 Takinga picturethrougha window                              p.4g



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 Makinga subjectlargeror smaller.

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Taking pictures of people in various situations
Takinga pictureof peoplewith sunsetsceneryin the background.       ....p.39
Takinga pictureof peoplewith nightsceneryin the background..         p.40
Takinga portraitwhen the subjectis in the shade.                       .p.42
Puttingyourselfintoa picture...                                      --.-p.44,47


Takinga pictureof peoplewith sunsetsceneryin the background.       ....p.39
Takinga pictureof peoplewith nightsceneryin the background.          p.40
Takinga pictureof nightscenery                                     -p.41
Takinga pictureof landscapescenerythroughthe window..              p.49


Takinga picturewith the (Optional)WirelessRemoteControl..                   .. p.46
lmprintingthe dateon a picture...                                  p.53
lmprintingthe titleon a picture.                                     p.57

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STRAP ATTACHMENT

 PREPARATIONS
 BEFORE
 TAKING
 PHOTOGRAPHS

  For optimum perform-
  anceyou shouldfamiliar-
   ize yourselfwith certain
  fundamentalsbefor tak-
   ing any photographs.
                                  F i t  t h e s t r a p o n  t h e c a m e r a a s
                                             illustrated.

                                                                          . Use the illustratedpart O  for pushing
                                        the mid-rollrewindbuttonto rewinda
                                             film before exposingall the frames
                                  and part @ for openingthe battery
                                          cover.
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MAINSWITCH(ProtectiveFront Cover)
                                                                          . When the protectivef ront cover is
                                     opened,the built-inflash appearsand
                                          the lens extendsslightly.
                                                              .lf the camerais ON and left unused
                                            for over 3 minutes,the lens auto-
                                           maticallyretractsto the shortestfocal
                                          length.
                                                                          . See page 63 when the battery
                                      exhaustionsymbol (a)   appearson
                                         the LCD panel.
To switch on, open the protective                                       Note:front cover until it clicks. Be sure to                                To close the protectivefront cover,push the arrow indicated part when                                   push the arrow indicatedpaft and stopopening or closing the protective                                              at the first click position.After confirm-front cover.                                          ing the lens is retracted,close the cover
                                        completely.




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z--  HOWTO HOLDTHE CAMERA6'
Keep the cameraas still as possible,and gentlydepressthe shutterreleasebutton.(lf
too much force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be
blurred.)Try to braceyour elbowsagainsta stable,stationaryobjectsuch as a wall.

Notes:
. Do not hold the zoom lens becauseit moves back and forth while in operation.
. Make sure not to obstructthe autofocuswindow, lens, light sensor window or the
  built-inflash with your fingers,hair or other object.
. When using the flash with the camera positionedvertically,hold the camera so that
 the flash is abovethe lens.

OPERATING24-48mm ZOOM LENS

                       When you move the zoom lever to the
                                  right (l),  tne lens moves towardsthe
                     48mm setting and frames the subject
                   m o r e c l o s e l y .W h e n y o u m o v e t h e
                       zoom lever to the left (lll),  the lens
                       moves towards the 24mm setting.
                     When the lens zooms to the desired
                               setting, release the zoom lever and
                            depressthe shutter releasebutton fully
                                   to take pictures.
  A                                  . Do not apply force to the zoom lens asw
                             d o i n g s o c a u s e s d a m a g e t o  t h e
                            camera.
                                                        . The shutter cannot be releasedwhile
                               the lens is zoominq.




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LOADINGTHE FILM CARTRIDGE


 TAKING
 PHOTOGRAPHS

  After reading this op-
  e r a t i n g m a n u a l y o u
  should be familiarwith
  the functions available
  on the camera,and you
   will be ready to load the
   film.                               1 Move the film cartridge chamber
                                            lever as illustrated to open the film
                                            cartridge chamber cover.





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