Operating Manual

ADVANCED OPERATIONS
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Data type Imprinted description
Characters Capital letter [A to G] is imprinted to identify the camera.
Number of films [1-199] can be imprinted. Beyond 199, it returns to 1.
Number of frames [1-95] can be imprinted.
Exposure mode
n (Metered Manual), c (Shutter-Priority AE), b (Aperture-Priority AE) or s (Programmed AE)
can be imprinted.
Shutter speed
[The shutter speed] displayed in the viewfinder is imprinted. For bulb exposure, up to [9999] seconds
can be imprinted. Beyond 9999 seconds, [L. T.] will be in printed. m is used for lens shutter, e for
when the shutter speed dial is set to the X position.
Aperture setting
[Aperture value] displayed in the viewfinder is imprinted. When the 67 lens adapter or the 645
Helicoid Extension Tube having no lens information contacts is used, k will be imprinted.
Exposure compensation value
When the exposure compensation is not enabled, E is imprinted. The exposure compensation
value for the auto bracketing is also imprinted. If both auto-bracketing and exposure compensation
are used, the sum is imprinted.
Auto bracketing X is imprinted when the pictures are taken in auto bracketing mode.
Metering mode Q (Multi-segment), R (Center-Weighted). S (Spot)
AE lock W is imprinted with the AE-lock function used.
Flash status s is imprinted when a Pentax dedicated flash is fired.
Focal length of lens
[Focal length] is imprinted when the FA lens is attached. When the FA zoom lens is in use, [an
approximate value of focal length] is imprinted. p is imprinted when an accessory such as the A-lens
and rear converter is mounted.
Focus mode K is imprinted with the autofocus mode used. L is imprinted with the manual focus mode used.
Autofocus mode z is imprinted with Single AF mode used. h is imprinted with Continuous AF mode used.
AF area 8 is imprinted with the 3-point AF mode used. 4 is imprinted with the spot AF mode used.
Focus point When the 3-point AF is set, the focus point used is imprinted with L (left), R (right), or C (center).
Film speed The film speed set from ISO 6 to 6400 is imprinted.