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A3000 Manual - Page 3
... already know, this operating manual very carefully and familiarize yourself with the front and back flaps unfolded for choosing one of this camera's features and functions so that you can fully enjoy the long-lasting, reliable service it ought to offer. Thank you very much for easy reference to the camera's working parts. Before you start...
A3000 Manual - Page 5
... Specifications
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20 Taking care of field
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7 Infrared index mark
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9 Programmed AE diagram, metering range
10 and shutter/aperture coupling range
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13 Attaching strap; battery check Attaching and detaching lens Mode selector, shutter button, shutter button lock Setting ISO film speed Loading film Rewinding film
BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera "A" lens...
A3000 Manual - Page 6
... AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. FEATURES
When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used with this camera in the Aperture-priority and conventional Auto Flash modes.
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Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable for those who do not want to be bothered by setting exposure controls or those wanting to take "action...
A3000 Manual - Page 7
... of 36-exposure film with this camera?
A.: You can I shoot with a set of film can I take the picture with the camera held firmly. (Refer to P. 5.)
Q.: What kind of batteries should I use an electronic flash with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should know first about this camera? Also, use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. to prevent camera shake that...
A3000 Manual - Page 9
... lamp glows, the batteries are getting weaker. LOADING BATTERIES
This camera needs two penlight (AA-size, 1.5-V) Alkaline batteries of the same brand to BATT. Replace the batteries with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as their (+) and (-) marks face those supplied with fresh ones.
5• When the film advancing time gets apparently slower, it in use...
A3000 Manual - Page 10
... red dot on the notches at both sides. • To remove the lens, press the lens release lever toward the camera body while turning the lens counter -clockwise. • After removing a lens from the camera body, replace the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains. If the finder cap is recommended. When mounting the...
A3000 Manual - Page 11
...-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A")
Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set the mode selector to "LOCK," the shutter button is not in use for some time.
• B • 60b PROGRAM
LOCK • BATT. C.: Battery Check
Shutter Button As you turn the mode selector to "PROGRAM" and...
A3000 Manual - Page 25
... warning you of the error
• Various warnings are
recommended to take the following measures to control the amount of use a flash or some
other lightings.
...camera shake.
WARNING INDICATIONS IN VIEWFINDER
Shutter speed display P.. ..1000
P
30
1000
30
What it is beyond the metering rangesir shutter/aperture coupling range. When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set...
A3000 Manual - Page 30
Set the camera's mode selector to PROGRAM, and turn the flash to the Programmed AE mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units.
• If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with the camera in the TTL Auto Flash mode, the dedicated functions are indicated in the viewfinder, but...
A3000 Manual - Page 31
..., or yellow). (This does not apply to AF200SA.) (3) Turn the flash switch on.
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When set in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA, AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible. • When the 5 mark and "P" appear in the table, according to work at ISO 100)
■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically.
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A3000 Manual - Page 32
... depressed half-way, it indicates that the flash has been charged, and the shutter speed is automatically set to f/2.8 with ISO 100 film.
When set in Aperture-priority AE mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the calculator on page 27, when the camera is set to the Programmed AE mode and used with...
A3000 Manual - Page 36
With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you to the instructions that case, you cannot make sure of 1/60 sec. can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used on type flash, set the mode selector dial at 60 $ . USING...
A3000 Manual - Page 48
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Exposure Indication:
Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror:
TTL (Through-The-Lens) automatic exposure 35mm SLR with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from ISO 25 to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. and B (bulb) settings. Shutter speed setting error ("P" flickers at 2Hz. Timer activated with DX -coded film.
A3000 Manual - Page 50
... built to a Pentax service center. 3. If your camera does get soaked, wipe it dry immediately and rush it operatring properly. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep it to give long-lasting, reliable service. Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects, which can cause serious damage to the shutter and other moving parts of batteries should last...
A3000 Manual - Page 54
-Viewfinder Eyepiece Accessory Groove Film Guide Rails Take-up Spool Film-loaded Indicator
\--Back Cover Battery Chamber Cover Film Leader End Mark Sprocket Rewind Button Tripod Socket DX Information Pins Film Chamber
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