User manual PENTAX SF1

[. . . ] Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. To users of this camera · There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. · The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99. 99% or better, you should be aware that 0. 01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. [. . . ] · Do not use a filter with the wide angle conversion lens as this may cause vignetting in the corners of the picture. · Vignetting may occur at the bottom of the picture if the camera is too close to the subject when using the built-in flash. The L-WC17 wide angle conversion lens can be used in Movie mode. In that case, use it with the camera zoom at the maximum wide position (w) as in Still Picture mode. Taking Still Pictures 63 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode The LCD monitor display changes each time you press the OK button. If [FILT. ] has been registered on the OK button, change the setting to [DISPLAY] on the [B Set-up] menu. (Normal display) 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 Shooting information appears when the camera is y 38 a gr 00 : 02 : 48 turned on. 1 Flash mode 2 Drive mode 3 Focus mode 4 Capture mode 5 Digital filter 6 Digital zoom 1/30 07 / 25 / 2004 7 Remaining image count 8 Remaining time F2. 9 # - 0. 25 14 : 25 10 Date and time 9 Card status 15 1413 12 11 10 9 11 EV compensation 12 Focus frame 13 Battery level indicator 14 Shutter speed 15 Aperture H+inf (Histogram and information) 1 23 The brightness distribution of the image is y 38 a gr 00 : 02 : 48 displayed. The horizontal axis of the histogram 2048 shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and AWB brightest at the right end) and the vertical axis shows the number of pixels. AUTO 1/30 1 White balance 2 Recorded pixels F2. 9 # - 0. 25 3 Quality level 4 Sensitivity 654 5 Histogram 6 AE metering Grid (Grid display or Normal display in Playback mode) A grid appears to help you compose your pictures. Frame (Frame only and no information) No shooting information is displayed. · The focus frame appears in Autofocus mode. · Only the digital zoom can be used in r mode. Manual Focus The procedure for setting the focus manually is described below. 1 2 Press the ) button in Capture mode to display z. The central portion of the screen is magnified twice as large when focusing. Press the four-way controller (23). The indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Using the indicator as a guide, adjust the focus with the four-way controller (23). For distant focus For closer focus 0cm z 38 00 : 02 : 48 4 Taking Still Pictures # 07/25/2004 14 : 25 Indicator After the focus is set, press any button except the four-way controller (23) or take your finger off the four-way controller (23). The screen returns to the normal display about two seconds later. · When focusing, hold down the four-way controller (23) to focus quickly. · You cannot adjust the shutter speed or aperture when a, b or c is selected in \ mode. Saving the Focus Mode 1p. 82 67 1 dRbca Selecting the Flash Mode Flash Modes 4 Taking Still Pictures (No Auto icon) The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the light Flash Off conditions. Use this mode to take pictures at dusk or in museums etc. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused Auto + by the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's Red-eye reduction eyes. This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes caused by Flash On + the light from the flash being reflected in the subject's eyes. [. . . ] · The local warranty policies available from PENTAX distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. 10 Appendix 141 The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. [. . . ]