A3000 Manual
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... for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of the subject to provide correct exposure. FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and... all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. This mode is used with this mode for your picture (Refer to pp. 24/25). When the conventional K- or Kf-mount lens is most appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain...
... for ordinary picturetaking or portraiture, or when depth of the subject to provide correct exposure. FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and... all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. This mode is used with this mode for your picture (Refer to pp. 24/25). When the conventional K- or Kf-mount lens is most appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain...
A3000 Manual
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... Also, use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with a set of film can use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer...But, with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use? to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? A.: Focusing is very important. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to...
... Also, use a shutter speed faster than 1/60 sec. A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with a set of film can use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer...But, with the flash unit featuring TTL Auto Flash operation, you should I use? to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? A.: Focusing is very important. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to...
A3000 Manual
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... ways to your body. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera tightly to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to your face with your hands. For long...
... ways to your body. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera tightly to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to your face with your hands. For long...
A3000 Manual
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USING APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE It m 0: 0 10 t5 3 • First make sure that the lens is not locked at the "A" position. MIK • 24 • Depress the shutter button half-way, and the shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder. As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released to PROGRAM •8 • BATT C 0 125 eidiya IGII. Turn the aperture ring to your desired f-stop 22 18 8 4 I 4 8 18 22 22 16 11 8 5.8 4 2.8 • Set the mode selector to take a picture.
USING APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE It m 0: 0 10 t5 3 • First make sure that the lens is not locked at the "A" position. MIK • 24 • Depress the shutter button half-way, and the shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder. As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released to PROGRAM •8 • BATT C 0 125 eidiya IGII. Turn the aperture ring to your desired f-stop 22 18 8 4 I 4 8 18 22 22 16 11 8 5.8 4 2.8 • Set the mode selector to take a picture.
A3000 Manual
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In such a case, depress the shutter button while depressing the exposure compensation button as well, and you will look very dark. Compensated •30 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION P•14,..1[ f Uncompensated Shooting people who are back -lighted or with a clear, blue sky, or snow in the background will inevitably result in underexposed pictures, in other words, the people will get correct exposure.
In such a case, depress the shutter button while depressing the exposure compensation button as well, and you will look very dark. Compensated •30 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION P•14,..1[ f Uncompensated Shooting people who are back -lighted or with a clear, blue sky, or snow in the background will inevitably result in underexposed pictures, in other words, the people will get correct exposure.
A3000 Manual
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... operation once it is handy for a group photo including yourself. About 12 seconds later, the shutter will start flickering, accompanied by a beeping sound. When taking a picture with your eye removed from the viewfinder eyepiece, the light coming through the eyepiece may affect the exposure, resulting in the viewfinder flickers with the...
... operation once it is handy for a group photo including yourself. About 12 seconds later, the shutter will start flickering, accompanied by a beeping sound. When taking a picture with your eye removed from the viewfinder eyepiece, the light coming through the eyepiece may affect the exposure, resulting in the viewfinder flickers with the...
A3000 Manual
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As illustrated, align "60" on the dial with the shutter button depressed. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on this camera. • When the lens is locked in that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a sync cord cannot ... through the viewfinder. USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) When using a clip-on type flash, set the mode selector dial at 60 $ . can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used on page 26, even when the lens is not fully charged, the shutter cannot be released...
As illustrated, align "60" on the dial with the shutter button depressed. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on this camera. • When the lens is locked in that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a sync cord cannot ... through the viewfinder. USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) When using a clip-on type flash, set the mode selector dial at 60 $ . can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used on page 26, even when the lens is not fully charged, the shutter cannot be released...
A3000 Manual
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As long as shown. If you also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be released even if you depress the shutter button. • When shooting on this B setting, mount the camera ..., and also use an optional accessory: Cable Switch A or Cable Release, attaching it to make long exposures of more than one second, required for taking pictures of fireworks, night scenes, astrophotography, etc. • Set the mode selector dial as you keep depressing the shutter button, the shutter remains open. USING B (BULB...
As long as shown. If you also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be released even if you depress the shutter button. • When shooting on this B setting, mount the camera ..., and also use an optional accessory: Cable Switch A or Cable Release, attaching it to make long exposures of more than one second, required for taking pictures of fireworks, night scenes, astrophotography, etc. • Set the mode selector dial as you keep depressing the shutter button, the shutter remains open. USING B (BULB...
A3000 Manual
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... viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made....-4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. If you want to your camera are available. Mount Adaptor K If you find 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• Slide it...
... viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made....-4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. If you want to your camera are available. Mount Adaptor K If you find 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• Slide it...
A3000 Manual
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and B (bulb) settings. Shows 92% of the picture area at 0.82X magnification with 50mm lens at 1/60 sec. Camera -shake warning for "1000" to "60"; Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Electro-.... Hotshoe (X-sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-sync at infinity. -1 Diopter eyepiece. Timer activated with shutter release button. Back-swing type instant return mirror. •44 Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from ISO 25 to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. LED indicators for: " 5 " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), and 6 shutter ...
and B (bulb) settings. Shows 92% of the picture area at 0.82X magnification with 50mm lens at 1/60 sec. Camera -shake warning for "1000" to "60"; Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Electro-.... Hotshoe (X-sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-sync at infinity. -1 Diopter eyepiece. Timer activated with shutter release button. Back-swing type instant return mirror. •44 Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from ISO 25 to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. LED indicators for: " 5 " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), and 6 shutter ...