User manual PENTAX ESPIO 115M

[. . . ] · Avoid storing the lens in areas of high temperature and humidity, where there is a risk of mildew growth. Store the lens with a desiccant in a dry cabinet, airtight container, or plastic bag. (Leaving a saturated desiccant in the storage container can cause damage to the lens. Be sure to read the instructions that came with the desiccant before use. ) 2. [. . . ] The inner parts of the camera can be damaged by direct sunlight. Have the lens inspected by a dealer every one or two years to maintain its high performance. 4 ° FOREWORD CONTENTS ° FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR LENS ··········································································· 1 ° PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE ····················································· 2 ° smc PENTAX-D FA LENS ······················································································· 6 · About the Lens Mount ································································································ 7 · Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility ············································································· 8 ° MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ··························································· 9 ° FOCUSING ··················································································································· 10 · Switching the Focus Mode ······················································································· 10 · Using Autofocus ········································································································ 10 · Using Manual Focus ·································································································· 11 · Using the Quick-Shift Focus System ( -series cameras only) ························ 12 · How to use the Quick-Shift Focus System ································································ 12 ° HOW TO USE THE INFRARED INDEX ······························································· 13 ° APERTURE CONTROL ··························································································· 14 5 ° MACRO LENS ·········································································································· 16 · Magnification Scale···································································································· 17 · About the Clamp Switch ···························································································· 18 ° LENS HOOD ·············································································································· 19 ° FILTERS······················································································································ 20 · Precaution on filters ··································································································· 20 ° PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH··························· 21 · Built-in Flash ·············································································································· 21 ° MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ························································································ 22 6 smc PENTAX-D FA LENS Front-ring threads Distance scale Focusing ring Aperture ring Depth-of-field scale Aperture-A-lock button 7 About the Lens Mount The D FA lens mount is called the "KAF - mount. " This lens mount enables autofocus and autoexposure. KAF-mount AF coupler Lens information contacts CAUTION Be careful not to damage or dirty the lens information contacts and AF coupler on the mount surface of the lens. Otherwise, failure or malfunction may result. 8 Camera / Lens Mount Compatibility Pentax camera/lens mount compatibility chart is shown below. KAF2-mount which is equipped with ° Power contacts ° AF coupler ° Lens information contacts KAF-mount which is equipped with ° AF coupler ° Lens information contacts KA-mount which is equipped with ° Lens information contacts K-mount (base mount) MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 9 1 2 1. To mount the lens on the camera body Align the red dots on the lens and camera body, and then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place. Push the tabs in the directions shown by the arrows to remove the lens cap. Attach the lens cap when the lens is not used. Do not hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted. After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place. Hold down the lens unlock button on the camera body and turn the lens counterclockwise. Memo: · · 2. To remove the lens 10 FOCUSING 1 1 2 1. · For the exposure control requierd in this special photography, see the information supplied with the infrared film. 14 APERTURE CONTROL Setting the aperture to "A"(Auto) Turn the aperture ring to align the aperture-A index with the white line while depressing the Aperture-A-lock button. The aperture ring can be released from "A" in the same manner to set your desired f-stop manually. · If the camera has the KAF2 lens mount and the aperture is not set to A, the approximate aperture setting will be displayed on the display panel and in the viewfinder. · If the camera has the K lens mount which has no electronic contacts to transmit the lens information, set the aperture to any f-stop other than A. 15 Aperture Ring Cautions The following restrictions apply to the respective cameras below. -series, If the camera is set to the default settings and the aperture ring is not set to A, the camera will not work. Be sure to set the aperture ring to A and set the aperture with the camera. Although you can use the Custom Function menu or C Custom menu to enable camera operation while the aperture ring is not set to A, restrictions will apply. Refer to the camera's manual for details. If the aperture ring is not set to A, the camera will not work. Be sure to set the aperture ring to A and set the aperture with the camera. MZ-60, MZ-30 MZ-50 16 MACRO LENS The D FA Macro 50mm f/2. 8 and D FA Macro 100mm f/2. 8 lenses enable closeup photography up to 1x magnification. Clamp Switch 17 Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by denominators on the distance scale. For example, "1" on the magnification scale at the top will make the magnification 1/1x. If you want to set the magnification first, turn the focusing ring to set the desired magnification. [. . . ] Avoid using more than one filter, unless it is a circular polarizing filter. Using two or more filters will degrade the image quality and the filter effect will not be obtained. · Use a circular polarizing filter with Autofocus camera for proper exposure and autofocusing. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH Built-in Flash 21 The built-in flash can not be used when the distance is less than 0. 7m. When the flash is used within 0. 7m, it causes incorrect exposure control. [. . . ]