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...using this booklet, it is a good idea to read this camera's features and functions so that you can fully enjoy the long-lasting, reliable service it ought to the camera's working parts. PENTAX As you may already know, this programmed camera offers you very much for choosing one of this operating manual...reference to offer. Before you start to operate the camera, be sure to read the inside pages with every detail of the world's most desired features by the photographer. Thank you three auto exposure modes, auto film-speed setting, auto film winding, etc., which are the most ...
...using this booklet, it is a good idea to read this camera's features and functions so that you can fully enjoy the long-lasting, reliable service it ought to the camera's working parts. PENTAX As you may already know, this programmed camera offers you very much for choosing one of this operating manual...reference to offer. Before you start to operate the camera, be sure to read the inside pages with every detail of the world's most desired features by the photographer. Thank you three auto exposure modes, auto film-speed setting, auto film winding, etc., which are the most ...
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Mode Selector -Film Advance/ Battery Check Lamp-Frame Counter Shutter Release Button-, l • Strap Lug II Grip Cable Release Socket Self-timer LEDSelf-timer Lever Lens Release Lever Lens Alignment Node Hot Shoe ISO Dial Lock Release ISO Dial Rewind Crank Rewind Knob \--Exposure Compensation Button -- Aperture Auto-lock Button Aperture "A" Index - Distance Scale Depth-of-field scale Aperture Scale
Mode Selector -Film Advance/ Battery Check Lamp-Frame Counter Shutter Release Button-, l • Strap Lug II Grip Cable Release Socket Self-timer LEDSelf-timer Lever Lens Release Lever Lens Alignment Node Hot Shoe ISO Dial Lock Release ISO Dial Rewind Crank Rewind Knob \--Exposure Compensation Button -- Aperture Auto-lock Button Aperture "A" Index - Distance Scale Depth-of-field scale Aperture Scale
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... 37 9 Programmed AE diagram, metering range 10 and shutter/aperture coupling range 38 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; mode selector Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Exposure compensation 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/60...
... 37 9 Programmed AE diagram, metering range 10 and shutter/aperture coupling range 38 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; mode selector Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Exposure compensation 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/60...
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... take "action" pictures (Refer to pp. 22/23 for details.) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you can use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of field is important for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of the subject to provide correct exposure. or Kf-mount lens is most...
... take "action" pictures (Refer to pp. 22/23 for details.) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you can use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of field is important for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of the subject to provide correct exposure. or Kf-mount lens is most...
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... a set of 36-exposure film with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use an electronic flash with this camera Q.: I use ? A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer to P. 5.) Q.: What kind of film can I take the picture with this camera? A.: About 50 rolls of fresh batteries. The questions and answers on what you cannot use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. Also, use the TTL Auto Flash mode...
... a set of 36-exposure film with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use an electronic flash with this camera Q.: I use ? A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer to P. 5.) Q.: What kind of film can I take the picture with this camera? A.: About 50 rolls of fresh batteries. The questions and answers on what you cannot use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. Also, use the TTL Auto Flash mode...
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When mounting the lens in on the camera body with the lens release by touch. Seat the lens in the body mount and turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in dim light, method (Q) is still on the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean, dry cloth. Then turn it . • Align the red dot on the notches at both...
When mounting the lens in on the camera body with the lens release by touch. Seat the lens in the body mount and turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in dim light, method (Q) is still on the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean, dry cloth. Then turn it . • Align the red dot on the notches at both...
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... from the shutter button, the meter will be switched on and depressing the button further will be automatically switched off. C. ( 23121INIPS ANNE S.OVASICE 7• MODE SELECTOR, SHUTTER BUTTON, SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK Mode Selector Turn the mode selector by using the lever and set the dial to "PROGRAM" and partially depress the shutter button, the exposure meter will release the shutter. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is locked.
... from the shutter button, the meter will be switched on and depressing the button further will be automatically switched off. C. ( 23121INIPS ANNE S.OVASICE 7• MODE SELECTOR, SHUTTER BUTTON, SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK Mode Selector Turn the mode selector by using the lever and set the dial to "PROGRAM" and partially depress the shutter button, the exposure meter will release the shutter. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is locked.
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... from 25 - 16OO. When using DX film, make sure that the dial is locked in position, by the camera, no matter what setting appears on the film package to obtain correct exposure. Np. 89 25 . The usable film speed of the same type. OX • • 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. While depressing the ISO dial lock release, turn the ISO dial until...
... from 25 - 16OO. When using DX film, make sure that the dial is locked in position, by the camera, no matter what setting appears on the film package to obtain correct exposure. Np. 89 25 . The usable film speed of the same type. OX • • 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. While depressing the ISO dial lock release, turn the ISO dial until...
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... of flash charging and the auto-flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Visible on the left-hand side of the viewfinder are displayed in full stop increments. (1000 -60 in green; 30 in mode/aperture combination, etc. • LED = Light Emitting Diode P 100030 Flickering 1000 Programmed AE mode Shutter speed information. 1000 stands for 1/1000 sec.; 30 stands for 1/30 sec. Shutter speeds are shutter -speed LED's, exposure information in...
... of flash charging and the auto-flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Visible on the left-hand side of the viewfinder are displayed in full stop increments. (1000 -60 in green; 30 in mode/aperture combination, etc. • LED = Light Emitting Diode P 100030 Flickering 1000 Programmed AE mode Shutter speed information. 1000 stands for 1/1000 sec.; 30 stands for 1/30 sec. Shutter speeds are shutter -speed LED's, exposure information in...
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... pictures. Generally there are three basic ways to a minimum. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to hold the camera tightly to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to your body. AY> 0 19• Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge...
... pictures. Generally there are three basic ways to a minimum. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to hold the camera tightly to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to your body. AY> 0 19• Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge...
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... the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. Results in incorrect exposure. When beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in incorrect exposure. "1000" or "30" flickers fast to the situation in the table indicates flickering. Out of metering range When the viewfinder indicates this warning on display will continue even if the f-stop...
... the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. Results in incorrect exposure. When beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in incorrect exposure. "1000" or "30" flickers fast to the situation in the table indicates flickering. Out of metering range When the viewfinder indicates this warning on display will continue even if the f-stop...
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Set the camera's mode selector to PROGRAM, and turn the flash to the Programmed AE mode. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200SA flash unit with the camera set to ON. The table indicates what dedicated functions work . • 26 P IMAM, AMIN= Dedicated Functions (In Programmed Auto Flash mode) 1 Flash-ready indication by the lighting of 5 mark. 2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is also set at X(1/60 sec.) for flash sync. 3 When...
Set the camera's mode selector to PROGRAM, and turn the flash to the Programmed AE mode. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200SA flash unit with the camera set to ON. The table indicates what dedicated functions work . • 26 P IMAM, AMIN= Dedicated Functions (In Programmed Auto Flash mode) 1 Flash-ready indication by the lighting of 5 mark. 2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is also set at X(1/60 sec.) for flash sync. 3 When...
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... the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. 27* f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the sync speed of your flash to AUTO (red, green, or yellow). (This does not apply to AF200SA.) (3) Turn the flash switch on. • When set in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA, AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible. • When the 5 mark and "P" appear in the viewfinder while you are keeping the shutter button depressed...
... the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. 27* f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the sync speed of your flash to AUTO (red, green, or yellow). (This does not apply to AF200SA.) (3) Turn the flash switch on. • When set in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA, AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible. • When the 5 mark and "P" appear in the viewfinder while you are keeping the shutter button depressed...
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... a case, avoid using a lens with ISO 100 film. otherwise, underexposure may result. • 28 Auto Flash Check mark ( $ ) When a proper flash photo has been taken, the mark in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. When set in Aperture-priority AE mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by...
... a case, avoid using a lens with ISO 100 film. otherwise, underexposure may result. • 28 Auto Flash Check mark ( $ ) When a proper flash photo has been taken, the mark in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. When set in Aperture-priority AE mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by...
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... original position. About two seconds before shutter release, the self-timer will start flickering, accompanied by a beeping sound. Therefore, when using the self-timer, it has started, return the self-timer lever to the accessory groove in underexposure. To set at a faster rate. Then, depress the shutter button, and the self-timer LED will be used. About 12 seconds later, the shutter will start to interrupt the selftimer operation...
... original position. About two seconds before shutter release, the self-timer will start flickering, accompanied by a beeping sound. Therefore, when using the self-timer, it has started, return the self-timer lever to the accessory groove in underexposure. To set at a faster rate. Then, depress the shutter button, and the self-timer LED will be used. About 12 seconds later, the shutter will start to interrupt the selftimer operation...
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... the flash. (Refer to take flash photos. can the shutter be released. •32 • cas • .\\ • NOD As illustrated, align "60" on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of 1/60 sec. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on the dial with the shutter button depressed. This setting of correct exposure through the viewfinder.
... the flash. (Refer to take flash photos. can the shutter be released. •32 • cas • .\\ • NOD As illustrated, align "60" on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of 1/60 sec. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on the dial with the shutter button depressed. This setting of correct exposure through the viewfinder.
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... when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. JAVA', 41•...
... when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. JAVA', 41•...
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... set of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution against explosions. • Batteries should be carefully checked while inserting batteries. If either battery is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may result from accidentally releasing the shutter. • Making a long exposure using the B setting consumes a considerable amount of time, you should be kept warm in a bag or case, lock the shutter release button to leak and damage the battery compartment. Always keep batteries...
... set of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution against explosions. • Batteries should be carefully checked while inserting batteries. If either battery is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may result from accidentally releasing the shutter. • Making a long exposure using the B setting consumes a considerable amount of time, you should be kept warm in a bag or case, lock the shutter release button to leak and damage the battery compartment. Always keep batteries...
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... (in film winder. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. Electro-magnetic shutter release with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. Warning for shutter speeds under 1/45 sec. ("30" blinks at 8Hz; Delay time indicated by blinking LED and PCV sound. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with shutter release lock. PCV sound at any time. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication: Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror: TTL (Through-The-Lens) automatic exposure 35mm SLR with built-in 1/3 step). Manual film speed setting from ISO...
... (in film winder. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. Electro-magnetic shutter release with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. Warning for shutter speeds under 1/45 sec. ("30" blinks at 8Hz; Delay time indicated by blinking LED and PCV sound. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with shutter release lock. PCV sound at any time. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication: Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror: TTL (Through-The-Lens) automatic exposure 35mm SLR with built-in 1/3 step). Manual film speed setting from ISO...
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... to "0" frame on grip lights, motor automatically switched off. Set mode selector dial to "BATT.C': Red LED on grip lights to the first frame. Additive type, automatic resetting. film automatically advanced to indicate sufficient power. 152.5(W) x 87.5(H) x 50.5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.4" x 2.0"); 530g (18.7 oz.) without batteries. 45* Film Loading: Film Winding: Exposure Counter: Film Rewind: Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Compensation: Power Source: Battery Check: Body Size & Weight: Automatic film loading system; Automatically sets shutter-speed at approx. 1.5 fps...
... to "0" frame on grip lights, motor automatically switched off. Set mode selector dial to "BATT.C': Red LED on grip lights to the first frame. Additive type, automatic resetting. film automatically advanced to indicate sufficient power. 152.5(W) x 87.5(H) x 50.5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.4" x 2.0"); 530g (18.7 oz.) without batteries. 45* Film Loading: Film Winding: Exposure Counter: Film Rewind: Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Compensation: Power Source: Battery Check: Body Size & Weight: Automatic film loading system; Automatically sets shutter-speed at approx. 1.5 fps...