Pentax A3000 User Manual

The
questions
and answers
on
what
you
should know first
about this
camera
O..:
I have depressed
the shutter button but
why has
the shutter not
been
released?
O..:
What kind
of batteries should
I
use?
O.:
How many rolls
of film can I
shoot
with
this camera?
O.:
Can
I
use an electronic flash with
this
camera?
O.: How can
I
take better
pictures?
This camera doesn't
operate
if
the
batteries
are
not loaded
properly.
Check
how
they are
loaded
before operating.
(For
details,
refer
to P.
5.)
Use two AA-size Alkaline
batteries.
No
other
kinds
can be used.
(Refer
to
p.
5.)
About
50 rolls
of 36-exposure f ilm with
a
set of
fresh
batteries.
You
can
use
all the
Pentax
dedicated flash
units. But, with
the
flash
unit featuring
TTL Auto Flash
operation,
you
cannot
use
the
TTL Auto Flash
mode.
(Refer
to
pp.
26/27
/28.1
Focusing is
very important.
Focus
as
accurately as
possible,
using the split-
image
or
microprism
in the viewfinder.
Also,
use a shutter speed faster
than
1,/60
sec. to
prevent
camera
shake that
causes blurred
pictures,
and
always take
the
picture
with
the camera
hteld
f irmly.
(Refer
to
pp.
18/19.1
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Pentax A3000 Specifications

General

Image Sensor	CCD
Image Stabilization	Digital
Shutter Speed	1/2000 - 4 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
LCD Screen Resolution	230, 000 dots
Type	Compact
Storage Media	SD/SDHC