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Distance Scale Depth-of-field scale Aperture Scale Aperture Auto-lock Button Aperture "A" Index - 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 --
Distance Scale Depth-of-field scale Aperture Scale Aperture Auto-lock Button Aperture "A" Index - 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 --
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...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; 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 ...
...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; 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 ...
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....) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to p. 27). • 2 FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. or Kf-mount... lens is used with this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to control flash output (...
....) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to p. 27). • 2 FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. or Kf-mount... lens is used with this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to control flash output (...
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... stained, wipe them with the red dot on the mount face. • rrTAX • 6 ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below. • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. Then turn and lock as above. • To remove the... lens cap, press in the body mount and turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body...
... stained, wipe them with the red dot on the mount face. • rrTAX • 6 ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below. • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. Then turn and lock as above. • To remove the... lens cap, press in the body mount and turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body...
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... finger from the shutter button, the 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.
... finger from the shutter button, the 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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Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for satisfactory focusing. Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia, hypermetropia or presbyopia, sometimes find it is ...
Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for satisfactory focusing. Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia, hypermetropia or presbyopia, sometimes find it is ...
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...• 20 To release the lock, rotate the aperture ring towards the aperture scale with the button depressed. index (green line) on where the lens aperture is set, the following modes are available: A (Auto) setting Programmed AE mode f-number setting Aperture-priority AE mode 60 , B Mode ...Selector Dial Depending on where the mode selector is set the lens in the "A" position. Depending on the aperture ring to lock the lens in the "A" position, match the A- Release the button to the • index mark while depressing the...
...• 20 To release the lock, rotate the aperture ring towards the aperture scale with the button depressed. index (green line) on where the lens aperture is set, the following modes are available: A (Auto) setting Programmed AE mode f-number setting Aperture-priority AE mode 60 , B Mode ...Selector Dial Depending on where the mode selector is set the lens in the "A" position. Depending on the aperture ring to lock the lens in the "A" position, match the A- Release the button to the • index mark while depressing the...
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... too dark, use even when it means This combination is beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in incorrect exposure. When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed.
... too dark, use even when it means This combination is beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in incorrect exposure. When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed.
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... shown in the viewfinder. USING PROGRAMMED AE MODE "m co io 15 2' le 8 4 4 8 18 22 • While depressing the aperture auto-lock button on your SMC Pentax-A lens, rotate the aperture ring until the A-index (green line) click -stops at or aligns with the • aperture "distance index mark. • AJ 22 16...
... shown in the viewfinder. USING PROGRAMMED AE MODE "m co io 15 2' le 8 4 4 8 18 22 • While depressing the aperture auto-lock button on your SMC Pentax-A lens, rotate the aperture ring until the A-index (green line) click -stops at or aligns with the • aperture "distance index mark. • AJ 22 16...
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As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released to PROGRAM •8 • BATT C 0 125 eidiya IGII. MIK • 24 • Depress the shutter button half-way, and the shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder. 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.
As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released to PROGRAM •8 • BATT C 0 125 eidiya IGII. MIK • 24 • Depress the shutter button half-way, and the shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder. 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.
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• When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to obtain correct exposure. In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop or close it to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25• When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may disappear and you of the problem. Refer to a smaller f-stop, so that the flickering may obtain correct exposure.
• When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to obtain correct exposure. In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop or close it to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25• When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may disappear and you of the problem. Refer to a smaller f-stop, so that the flickering may obtain correct exposure.
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... and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. In such a case, avoid using a lens 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...
... and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. In such a case, avoid using a lens 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...
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This setting of 1/60 sec. As illustrated, align "60" on the dial with the shutter button depressed. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is locked in that case, you to the instructions that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a sync cord ...flash, set the mode selector dial at 60 $ . USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) When using a non-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the program of the flash. (Refer to take flash photos. can the...
This setting of 1/60 sec. As illustrated, align "60" on the dial with the shutter button depressed. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is locked in that case, you to the instructions that accompany the flash unit.) • Flash units using a sync cord ...flash, set the mode selector dial at 60 $ . USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) When using a non-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the program of the flash. (Refer to take flash photos. can the...
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...; Set the mode selector dial as you depress the shutter button. • When shooting on this B setting, mount the camera on the grip. If the lens is used , and the shutter cannot be released even if you keep depressing the shutter button, the shutter remains open. USING B (BULB) This setting is... A-locked, the B setting cannot be used to the cable socket on a solid tripod, and also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be made easily. • cSs • • •O,1Z.. As long as shown.
...; Set the mode selector dial as you depress the shutter button. • When shooting on this B setting, mount the camera on the grip. If the lens is used , and the shutter cannot be released even if you keep depressing the shutter button, the shutter remains open. USING B (BULB) This setting is... A-locked, the B setting cannot be used to the cable socket on a solid tripod, and also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be made easily. • cSs • • •O,1Z.. As long as shown.
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...depth of field on the focusing-ring scale. DEPTH OF FIELD with the proper pair of f-stop numbers. • 34 The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of the aperture ring. First focus the camera, then move the aperture ring to the distance markings on your camera, .... The depth of field becomes progressively greater as you can use the depth-of-field scale in front of field. The focal length of the lens is between the distances aligned with 50mm f/1.4 00 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1/ 1.4 1/5.6 f/11 1/22 I 0 Distance (m) Depth of field is focused also affects the depth...
...depth of field on the focusing-ring scale. DEPTH OF FIELD with the proper pair of f-stop numbers. • 34 The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of the aperture ring. First focus the camera, then move the aperture ring to the distance markings on your camera, .... The depth of field becomes progressively greater as you can use the depth-of-field scale in front of field. The focal length of the lens is between the distances aligned with 50mm f/1.4 00 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1/ 1.4 1/5.6 f/11 1/22 I 0 Distance (m) Depth of field is focused also affects the depth...
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Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens 81444144 IOWA 0.45m 05m Ohm 0.13,n I Dm 1.5.1 7.0.1 3.041 IO.Orn 1/1.4 0.446 - 0.451 0.497 0596 - 0.605 0.791 9810 0165 - 1.016 1.464 1538 1.935 2.070 2.853 3.184 8....
Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens 81444144 IOWA 0.45m 05m Ohm 0.13,n I Dm 1.5.1 7.0.1 3.041 IO.Orn 1/1.4 0.446 - 0.451 0.497 0596 - 0.605 0.791 9810 0165 - 1.016 1.464 1538 1.935 2.070 2.853 3.184 8....
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The figure shows an example in this type of special photography. For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is set to the instructions accompanying the ...
The figure shows an example in this type of special photography. For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is set to the instructions accompanying the ...
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...variation of the metering range is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of shutterspeed and aperture combination with an f/2.8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by slanting lines which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for proper exposure control.... For example, with an f/1.4 lens. The red line represents the variation of the subject. 39* The frame in combination with ISO ratings. Note that only the shutter...
...variation of the metering range is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of shutterspeed and aperture combination with an f/2.8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by slanting lines which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for proper exposure control.... For example, with an f/1.4 lens. The red line represents the variation of the subject. 39* The frame in combination with ISO ratings. Note that only the shutter...
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... use any one , try it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. Slide 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. Mount Adaptor K If you find it difficult to your camera are available. However, please note the...; 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 see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount...
... use any one , try it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. Slide 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. Mount Adaptor K If you find it difficult to your camera are available. However, please note the...; 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 see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount...
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with the Cable Switch A or Cable Release on your camera, depress the shutter button partially with your finger. PF,,,(7.4)( •42 PRECAUTIONS ON ACCESSORIES • When using the accessories that fit between the camera and lens, such as Auto Bellows, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc., set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE mode. • To check the viewfinder displays such as the shutter speed, etc.
with the Cable Switch A or Cable Release on your camera, depress the shutter button partially with your finger. PF,,,(7.4)( •42 PRECAUTIONS ON ACCESSORIES • When using the accessories that fit between the camera and lens, such as Auto Bellows, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc., set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE mode. • To check the viewfinder displays such as the shutter speed, etc.