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Pentax SF-1 User Manual

Pentax SF-1
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Pentax SF-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Film format35mm
Camera typeSLR
Shutter speed1/2000 to 30 sec, Bulb
MeteringTTL center-weighted metering
FocusAutofocus, manual
FlashBuilt-in flash

Summary

Before Shooting

Inserting Battery

Attaching and Removing Lenses

Main Switch, Shutter Release Button and Controls

CENTIC Display Panel

Viewfinder Display

Usable Film Types

Film Loading Procedure

Setting Exposure Modes

Setting and Releasing Aperture Auto Lock

How to lock and unlock the lens aperture ring for auto modes.

Exposure Mode Selection

Guide to selecting Program, Shutter-Priority, and Aperture-Priority AE.

Shooting in Programmed AE Mode

Programmed AE Modes Explained

Details on Program Action, Normal Program, and Program Depth modes.

Shooting in Shutter-Priority AE Mode

Shutter-Priority AE Operation

How to set shutter speed and camera selects aperture for correct exposure.

Shooting in Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Aperture-Priority AE Operation

How to set aperture and camera selects shutter speed for correct exposure.

Shooting in Metered Manual Mode

Metered Manual Mode Operation

Setting shutter speed and aperture manually for correct exposure.

Drive and Focusing Modes

Focusing Modes Explained

Details on AF Single, AF Servo, and Manual Focus modes.

Focusing System

Auto-Focus Modes

Using AF Single and AF Servo for automatic focusing.

Focus Lock Function

Manual Focusing

Unloading Film

Using the Built-in Flash (RTF)

Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units

TTL Auto Flash System

Camera controls flash output automatically for proper exposure.

TTL and Programmed Auto Flash Modes

TTL Auto Flash Mode Operation

How TTL Auto Flash works with AE and Metered Manual modes.

Programmed Auto Flash Mode Operation

How Programmed Auto Flash works with AE and Metered Manual modes.

Exposure Memory Lock

Self-Timer Operation

Exposure Compensation

Camera Lens Compatibility

Battery Precautions

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