User manual PENTAX FB 8

[. . . ] > Reliable system against dust on the sensor: seals prevent dust contamination, coating of the Low Pass filter prevents adhesion of dust particles, vibration eliminates dust from the sensor, an adhesive strip collects dust shaken from the sensor and the "Dust Alert" system warns of persistent adhering particles on the sensor. > PENTAX "Dynamic Range Enlargement" (DRE). There will always be scenes whose contrast range will push the camera to the limit. [. . . ] The PENTAX DRE system finds all the details and intricacies in such demanding situations for more true-to-life reproductions. > The special advantage of PENTAX "Shake Reduction": it is integrated into the camera body so it is always available and with any lens. > Picture Modes and automatic functions provide for precise camera settings. The camera can independently recognise which programme is best suited for each photograph situation and immediately adjust for the optimal settings to match the situation. > PRIME Processor ­ the heart of the camera, provides for the optimal operational sequence of the camera's internal processes. From the moment that the shutter is released to when the image is stored in memory PRIME assures sufficient computing power. > RAW and JPEG data can be stored into memory simultaneously. SLR case (body + 2 lenses) Code No. to 4 images in JPEG (Hi), 1. 1fps to capacity of memory card (Low). delay, IR Remote Control, series. Viewfinder · Built-in, non-interchangeable Pentamirror finder · Viewing area 96% with finder magnification of 0. 85x (with 50mm f/1. 4 lens at infinity, -1m­1) · Bright non-interchangeable "Natural Bright II" focusing screen · Viewfinder indications below image area · Dioptre correction -2. 5 dpt. ­ +1. 5 dpt. Special features · PENTAX developed opto/mechanical "Shake Reduction" (integrated in camera body). 4 stops to hand-held shots (for long exposures a tripod should be used). · 3 step "Dust Removal" system: 1. Adhesive strip to capture dust · "Dust Alert": remaining persistent dust on the sensor is clearly located and the position is indicated on the monitor · Compatible with ultrasonic lenses · Camera internal file designation switchable between standard files or date · Extended exposure functions via eight Scenes Mode programs · Switchable between digital preview on the monitor or optical depth-of-field preview in viewfinder · 23 individually adaptable camera functions · Metal chassis with fibre-reinforced plastic housing · Weather-proofed body construction with 60 seals protecting against dust and spray · World time for 72 cities in 28 time zones · Menu languages: English, French, German, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Japanese Monitor · 2. 7" low-temperature polysilicon TFT Monitor with 230, 000 dots, brightness adjustment and wide viewing angle (approx. 160°) · Image previewing with image preview switch (stop down button) Image view after recording: Single image, double image, Histogram, recording data and Hot Spot Warning, 16x enlargement, Thumbnail index (4, 9 or 16), slide show, image rotation Preview · Depth-of-field preview button for focus depth preview, digital preview Image Formats · RAW (PEF, DNG), RAW + JPEG JPEG (Exif 2. 21), DCF JPEG compression: JPEG Baseline in quality steps of Optimal, Better, Good Memory · SD Card, SDHC Card Print Functions · PictBridge, DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), PRINT Image Matching III Focus · Autofocus system: TTL Phase Matching with 11 focussing points (SAFOX VIII) with indication in finder Operational range: (EV 1 ­ EV 19) · AF Single with focus lock or continuous AF (as a function of the exposure program) · Focussing point selectable between automatic or manual choice, spot focussing · AF-Assist with built-in flash System requirements · Integrated USB connector · PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista CPU: Pentium IV or newer Memory: minimum 512MB Free hard drive space: 1GB or more Monitor resolution: 1, 280 x 1, 024 or more · Mac OS X 10. 2 or higher CPU: POWER PC G5 or newer Memory: minimum 512MB Free hard drive space: 1GB or more Monitor resolution: 1, 280 x 1, 024 or more Metering · 16 segment TTL open aperture metering coupled with AF and lens information, switchable between Multi segment, Centre weighted and Spot metering. [. . . ] 160°) · Image previewing with image preview switch (stop down button) Image view after recording: Single image, double image, Histogram, recording data and Hot Spot Warning, 16x enlargement, Thumbnail index (4, 9 or 16), slide show, image rotation Preview · Depth-of-field preview button for focus depth preview, digital preview Image Formats · RAW (PEF, DNG), RAW + JPEG JPEG (Exif 2. 21), DCF JPEG compression: JPEG Baseline in quality steps of Optimal, Better, Good Memory · SD Card, SDHC Card Print Functions · PictBridge, DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), PRINT Image Matching III Focus · Autofocus system: TTL Phase Matching with 11 focussing points (SAFOX VIII) with indication in finder Operational range: (EV 1 ­ EV 19) · AF Single with focus lock or continuous AF (as a function of the exposure program) · Focussing point selectable between automatic or manual choice, spot focussing · AF-Assist with built-in flash System requirements · Integrated USB connector · PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista CPU: Pentium IV or newer Memory: minimum 512MB Free hard drive space: 1GB or more Monitor resolution: 1, 280 x 1, 024 or more · Mac OS X 10. 2 or higher CPU: POWER PC G5 or newer Memory: minimum 512MB Free hard drive space: 1GB or more Monitor resolution: 1, 280 x 1, 024 or more Metering · 16 segment TTL open aperture metering coupled with AF and lens information, switchable between Multi segment, Centre weighted and Spot metering. Operational range: EV 1 ­ EV 21 · Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter speeds: Automatic: 1/4, 000 ­ 30sec. (in 0. 5 EV steps) and Bulb Flash sync: 1/180sec. [. . . ]