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Pentax *ist User Manual

Pentax *ist
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BASIC OPERATION
(PREPARATION)
BASIC OPERATION
(SHOOTING)
ADVANCED OPERATIONSOTHERS
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OPERATING MANUAL
Copyright © PENTAX Corporation 2003
01-200302 Printed in Japan
This operating manual is printed on recycled paper.
PENTAX Corporation 2-36-9, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN
(http://www.pentax.co.jp/)
PENTAX Europe GmbH (European Headquarters)
Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY
(HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com)
(Germany - http://www.pentax.de)
Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN,
U.K.
(http://www.pentax.co.uk)
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Pentax Benelux B.V (for Netherlands)
Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS
(http://www.pentax.nl)
(for Belgium & Luxembourg)
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(http://www.pentax.be)
Pentax (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon,
SWITZERLAND
(http://www.pentax.ch)
Pentax Scandinavia AB P.O. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
(http://www.pentax.se)
PENTAX U.S.A., Inc. 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, U.S.A.
(http://www.pentax.com)
Pentax Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2E5, CANADA
(http://www.pentaxcanada.ca)
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mark of the European Community
(EC).
OPERATING MANUAL

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Pentax *ist Specifications

General IconGeneral
Camera TypeDigital SLR
ISO Range200-3200
Battery Type4x AA batteries
Focus Points11
Resolution6.1 MP
Shutter Speed30-1/4000 sec + Bulb
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentaprism)
Storage MediaSD card

Summary

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

Precautions when taking pictures

Advice on avoiding damage and ensuring proper operation during photography.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Choosing between single shot, continuous, timer, and remote modes.

SELECTING THE PICTURE MODES

Utilizing predefined scene modes for specific photographic situations.

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODE

Exploring manual and semi-automatic exposure control options.

USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE

Performing long exposures with the shutter remaining open.

ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Adjusting exposure levels for brighter or darker results.

AE LOCK FUNCTION

Freezing exposure settings for recomposing shots.

SWITCHING THE METERING MODE

Changing how the camera measures light for exposure.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Comprehensive information on the camera's integrated flash features.

USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Connecting and utilizing external flash units for advanced lighting.

OTHERS

CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

Configuring personalized camera settings through custom function menus.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Solutions for common camera problems and error messages.

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