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Pentax UC-1 - User Manual

Pentax UC-1
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Pentax UC-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPentax
ModelUC-1
Focal Length35mm
Exposure ControlAutomatic
FlashBuilt-in

Summary

Outline of Basic Operations

Names of Working Parts

Camera Cautions

Handling Precautions

Warnings about electrical circuitry, dropping, and force on the lens.

Battery Precautions

Battery Safety and Usage

Hazards of misuse, correct insertion, and disposal.

Main Switch and Battery Check

Battery Check and Power Saving

How to check battery status and auto power-off feature.

Taking Photographs

Usable Film Types and Settings

Information on compatible film types and automatic film speed setting.

Film Loading Procedure

Ordinary Photography Mode

Auto and Single-Frame Shooting

Default modes for general photography.

Taking Pictures

Checking Lamp Indicators

Interpreting green lamp signals for focus confirmation.

Shooting and Flash Details

Automatic Flash Emission

How the flash fires automatically in low light.

Red-Eye Reduction

Feature to minimize red-eye effect in portraits.

Focus-Lock Shooting

Using Focus Lock

Technique to lock focus on a subject.

Locking Focus and Exposure

Depressing shutter halfway to lock focus and exposure.

Unloading Film

Rewinding the Film

Automatic film rewinding after the last frame.

Mid-Roll Film Rewinding

Rewinding Film Mid-Roll

Steps to rewind film before the end of the roll.

Taking Better Photographs

Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function

Activating and canceling the red-eye reduction feature.

Daylight-Synchro Shooting

Using Daylight-Sync Mode

How to use flash in bright conditions to fill shadows.

Slow Shutter Speed Photography

Slow Shutter Speed (Flash OFF)

Mode for low light or flash-prohibited areas.

Slow-Speed-Synchro Shooting (Flash ON)

Balances foreground flash with background exposure.

Bulb and Bulb-Synchro Shooting

Bulb Mode

For long exposures, requires tripod.

Bulb-Synchro Mode

Combines Bulb mode with flash for night portraits.

Self-Timer Photography

Using the Self-Timer

How to set the timer to include yourself in photos.

Wireless Remote Control Operation

Remote Control Functionality

Using the remote to trigger the shutter from a distance.

Correcting the Date and Time

Adjusting Date;Time Settings

Step-by-step guide to setting the camera's date and time.

Battery Exhaustion Warning

Battery Warning Symbol

Indicator for low battery power.

Installing and Replacing the Battery

Flash Photography Details

Red-Eye Phenomenon

Causes and reduction methods for red-eye in photos.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Shutter Release Problems

Solutions for when the shutter cannot be released.

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