Pentax DA - User Manual

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS
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WARNING
• Never look at the sun through the lens or camera. Serious damage to the retina, or
total loss of eyesight may occur.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without lens caps. Direct sunlight passing
through the lens will be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials,
fire may occur.
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Pentax DA Specifications

General

Brand	Pentax
Model	DA
Category	Camera Lens
Language	English

Summary

Safe Use of Your Lens

Warning on Sun Exposure

Never look at the sun through the lens or camera, as it can cause serious damage to the retina.

Caution on Sunlight Intensity

Do not leave the lens in direct sunlight without caps, as it can focus light and cause fire.

Understanding the smc PENTAX-DA Lens

DA Lens Mount and Handling

Mount Contact Protection

Caution to avoid damaging or dirtying the lens information and AF coupler contacts.

Mounting and Removing the Lens

How to Mount the Lens

Step-by-step guide to align and attach the lens to the camera body correctly.

How to Remove the Lens

Instructions on safely detaching the lens from the camera using the unlock button.

Lens Operation: Zooming and Focusing

Focusing Modes

Explains how to use Autofocus (AF.S, AF.C) and Manual Focus (MF) modes.

Quick-Shift Focus System

Flash Usage and Specifications

Built-in Flash Limitations

Main Lens Specifications

Provides a comprehensive list of technical specifications for the lens.