A3000 Manual
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As you may already know, this programmed camera offers you very much for easy reference to offer. Before you can fully enjoy the long-lasting, reliable service it is a good idea to read ... and back flaps unfolded for choosing one of this camera's features and functions so that you start to operate the camera, be sure to read this booklet, it ought to the camera's working parts. Thank you three auto exposure modes, auto film-speed setting, auto film winding, etc., which are the most popular Pen tax...
As you may already know, this programmed camera offers you very much for easy reference to offer. Before you can fully enjoy the long-lasting, reliable service it is a good idea to read ... and back flaps unfolded for choosing one of this camera's features and functions so that you start to operate the camera, be sure to read this booklet, it ought to the camera's working parts. Thank you three auto exposure modes, auto film-speed setting, auto film winding, etc., which are the most popular Pen tax...
A3000 Manual
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS Features PREPARATIONS Loading batteries; 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 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera 46 21 Warranty policy 48 22 24 26 27 1• battery check Attaching and detaching lens Mode selector, shutter button, shutter button ...
...TABLE OF CONTENTS Features PREPARATIONS Loading batteries; 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 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera 46 21 Warranty policy 48 22 24 26 27 1• battery check Attaching and detaching lens Mode selector, shutter button, shutter button ...
A3000 Manual
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.... A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. A.: You can I use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. Focus as accurately as possible, using the splitimage or microprism in the viewfinder. A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer to ..., with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I shoot with this camera? to p. 5.) Q.: How many rolls of film can use ? A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with this camera Q.: I use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. A.: Focusing is very important...
.... A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. A.: You can I use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. Focus as accurately as possible, using the splitimage or microprism in the viewfinder. A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer to ..., with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I shoot with this camera? to p. 5.) Q.: How many rolls of film can use ? A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with this camera Q.: I use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. A.: Focusing is very important...
A3000 Manual
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... back of the cover. If the battery check lamp glows, the batteries are getting weaker. When the film advancing time gets apparently slower, it indicates that their (+) and (-) marks face those supplied with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as their life is shorter. Replace the batteries with the red... with fresh ones. 5• Do not use a finger-nail in the direction of the same brand to BATT. use Ni-Cd batteries. LOADING BATTERIES This camera needs two penlight (AA-size, 1.5-V) Alkaline batteries of the arrow;
... back of the cover. If the battery check lamp glows, the batteries are getting weaker. When the film advancing time gets apparently slower, it indicates that their (+) and (-) marks face those supplied with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as their life is shorter. Replace the batteries with the red... with fresh ones. 5• Do not use a finger-nail in the direction of the same brand to BATT. use Ni-Cd batteries. LOADING BATTERIES This camera needs two penlight (AA-size, 1.5-V) Alkaline batteries of the arrow;
A3000 Manual
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..., by the camera, no matter what setting appears on the film package to side. Make sure that the film does have a DX mark or the cassette has a DX information panel, since there are also non-DX films available, of the ordinary film with DX film, its ISO film speed is automatically...• 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. DX FILM When this camera is from side to obtain correct exposure. The usable ISO range of the same type. The usable film speed of your film is aligned with this camera is loaded with this camera ranges from ISO 25 - 1600. i0 50 . •...
..., by the camera, no matter what setting appears on the film package to side. Make sure that the film does have a DX mark or the cassette has a DX information panel, since there are also non-DX films available, of the ordinary film with DX film, its ISO film speed is automatically...• 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. DX FILM When this camera is from side to obtain correct exposure. The usable ISO range of the same type. The usable film speed of your film is aligned with this camera is loaded with this camera ranges from ISO 25 - 1600. i0 50 . •...
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Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with your body. 1. LOADING FILM 1 2 3 4 Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool. • 10 CCOU3 • U. 000000000000000 0 Film chamber ©Guide rails ®Sprocket teeth °Spool teeth ©Film leader end mark 0DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins...
Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with your body. 1. LOADING FILM 1 2 3 4 Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool. • 10 CCOU3 • U. 000000000000000 0 Film chamber ©Guide rails ®Sprocket teeth °Spool teeth ©Film leader end mark 0DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins...
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slack flat 0 5 11• As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth as well as the 0 spool teeth. • Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two 0 guide rails. • Take up any... slack left in the film so that its end...
slack flat 0 5 11• As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth as well as the 0 spool teeth. • Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two 0 guide rails. • Take up any... slack left in the film so that its end...
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... Whilst this is taking place, the film advance lamp is on. (In whatever position the mode selector is advancing properly. 7. As you are now ready to "1," you depress the shutter button, the camera will be released at 1/1000 sec., making sure that the film is , the shutter in the direction... of the arrow while the film is being transported, it indicates that it snaps firmly into place. The...
... Whilst this is taking place, the film advance lamp is on. (In whatever position the mode selector is advancing properly. 7. As you are now ready to "1," you depress the shutter button, the camera will be released at 1/1000 sec., making sure that the film is , the shutter in the direction... of the arrow while the film is being transported, it indicates that it snaps firmly into place. The...
A3000 Manual
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... breathing out. It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold on the shutter release button may cause... of the camera is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release in the illustration should be drawn to hold the camera tightly to a minimum. In any case, hold the camera. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge. Strong pressure on your camera. Take a...
... breathing out. It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold on the shutter release button may cause... of the camera is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release in the illustration should be drawn to hold the camera tightly to a minimum. In any case, hold the camera. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge. Strong pressure on your camera. Take a...
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USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the flash to the camera. (2) Set the flash mode selector of 1/60 sec. The aperture is also automatically set to the AUTO position...; 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. 27*
USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the flash to the camera. (2) Set the flash mode selector of 1/60 sec. The aperture is also automatically set to the AUTO position...; 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. 27*
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... the shutter button 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. otherwise, underexposure may result. • 28 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 the AF20OT in its red AUTO mode, the aperture is automatically set to 1/60 sec...
... the shutter button 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. otherwise, underexposure may result. • 28 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 the AF20OT in its red AUTO mode, the aperture is automatically set to 1/60 sec...
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... photography. I rtm CO t0 wi t ic -1 1 1 1 n1 1-r~ - 28 is necessary to the instructions accompanying the film. Automatic exposure is not workable in which the subject-to-camera distance is set to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is - 18 84 48 15 r - • rs. For details on...
... photography. I rtm CO t0 wi t ic -1 1 1 1 n1 1-r~ - 28 is necessary to the instructions accompanying the film. Automatic exposure is not workable in which the subject-to-camera distance is set to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is - 18 84 48 15 r - • rs. For details on...
A3000 Manual
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...X-sync at any time. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Possible to cancel at 1/60 sec. Manual film speed setting from 2 to 1600 (in 1/3 step). Pentax KA bayonet mount. and B (bulb) settings. Delay time indicated by blinking LED and PCV sound. Programmed ...at 8Hz). Silver-coated pentaprism finder with built-in 1/3 step) with shutter release lock. Camera -shake warning for "1000" to 1600 (in film winder. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication: Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror...
...X-sync at any time. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Possible to cancel at 1/60 sec. Manual film speed setting from 2 to 1600 (in 1/3 step). Pentax KA bayonet mount. and B (bulb) settings. Delay time indicated by blinking LED and PCV sound. Programmed ...at 8Hz). Silver-coated pentaprism finder with built-in 1/3 step) with shutter release lock. Camera -shake warning for "1000" to 1600 (in film winder. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication: Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror...