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... film speed Film type reminder dial Exposure factor control dial Diaphragm setting Compose and focus TTL metering and automatic shutter Open-aperture or stop down reading Mechanical shutter Film loading Camera holding Battery check and replacement Remote battery cord INDEX 1 Flash synchronization 21 2 Depth-of -field guide 22 4 Depth-of-field table: SMC Takumar 50mm lens 23 6 Infra-red photography 24 8 Multiple exposure 25 9 Important notes 26 9 Takumar interchangeable lenses 28 10 Fixed focus setting 28 12 Super...
... film speed Film type reminder dial Exposure factor control dial Diaphragm setting Compose and focus TTL metering and automatic shutter Open-aperture or stop down reading Mechanical shutter Film loading Camera holding Battery check and replacement Remote battery cord INDEX 1 Flash synchronization 21 2 Depth-of -field guide 22 4 Depth-of-field table: SMC Takumar 50mm lens 23 6 Infra-red photography 24 8 Multiple exposure 25 9 Important notes 26 9 Takumar interchangeable lenses 28 10 Fixed focus setting 28 12 Super...
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... exposure control. The Pentax ES is equipped with the accessories from the Pentax system, including all Takumar lenses, as well as the leading fine camera maker in the world. Your pictures will be 1/459, 1/733 or 1/952 seconds, then that's the shutter speed that have more detail and richer colors than is incorporated into the body itself, not into the lens. The new...
... exposure control. The Pentax ES is equipped with the accessories from the Pentax system, including all Takumar lenses, as well as the leading fine camera maker in the world. Your pictures will be 1/459, 1/733 or 1/952 seconds, then that's the shutter speed that have more detail and richer colors than is incorporated into the body itself, not into the lens. The new...
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... Shutter speed index Rapid wind lever Shutter speed dial Shutter release button Exposure counter "Cocked" indicator D-ring lug D-ring Diaphragm and distance index Depth-of-field guide Distance scale Battery housing Focusing ring ES 2 Battery check button Exposure factor control dial Film rewind knob/Back cover opener ASA speed indicator Reminder dial selector c• • Film type reminder dial Stop-down lever FP flash terminal C X flash terminal Diaphragm ring Depth-of-field preview lever (stays fixed...
... Shutter speed index Rapid wind lever Shutter speed dial Shutter release button Exposure counter "Cocked" indicator D-ring lug D-ring Diaphragm and distance index Depth-of-field guide Distance scale Battery housing Focusing ring ES 2 Battery check button Exposure factor control dial Film rewind knob/Back cover opener ASA speed indicator Reminder dial selector c• • Film type reminder dial Stop-down lever FP flash terminal C X flash terminal Diaphragm ring Depth-of-field preview lever (stays fixed...
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...?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane electronic shutter for manual speed selection. Shutters TTL-metering electronic shutter for automatic exposure control + mechanical shutter for automatic exposure control. Electronic shutter speeds: Unlimited variation between 8 and 1/1000 sec. Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image in the viewfinder screen. Mechanical shutter: B, 1/60 (X), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500& 1/1000 sec. Shutter speed calibration, TTL meter needle and battery "LIVE" mark...
...?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane electronic shutter for manual speed selection. Shutters TTL-metering electronic shutter for automatic exposure control + mechanical shutter for automatic exposure control. Electronic shutter speeds: Unlimited variation between 8 and 1/1000 sec. Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image in the viewfinder screen. Mechanical shutter: B, 1/60 (X), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500& 1/1000 sec. Shutter speed calibration, TTL meter needle and battery "LIVE" mark...
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... meter for convenient flash cordless connection. Battery 6V silver battery (Eveready #544). Film rewind button on hot shoe for open-diaphragm and stop-down reading. Light measurement range: EV1 - 18 with ASA 100 film. Weight 940 gr. (2 lb. 1 oz.) A0,„, +0 a 6500817 E S 5 Cocked Indicator A red disk appears in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released. Film Type...
... meter for convenient flash cordless connection. Battery 6V silver battery (Eveready #544). Film rewind button on hot shoe for open-diaphragm and stop-down reading. Light measurement range: EV1 - 18 with ASA 100 film. Weight 940 gr. (2 lb. 1 oz.) A0,„, +0 a 6500817 E S 5 Cocked Indicator A red disk appears in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released. Film Type...
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...". 6 5. ES 0 3. Pre-select f/stop .) Keep it down for stop-down exposure reading. (Lens aperture actually stops down to pre-selected f stop . 4. For insertion, refer to insert it up for depth -of-field preview or for open-aperture exposure reading. (Lens aperture stays fully open, and stops down to pre-selected f 'stop as you depress shutter release.) Move it into the battery housing before operating the camera. Load your film and set ASA film speed. 2. HOW IT WORKS A silver battery is packed...
...". 6 5. ES 0 3. Pre-select f/stop .) Keep it down for stop-down exposure reading. (Lens aperture actually stops down to pre-selected f stop . 4. For insertion, refer to insert it up for depth -of-field preview or for open-aperture exposure reading. (Lens aperture stays fully open, and stops down to pre-selected f 'stop as you depress shutter release.) Move it into the battery housing before operating the camera. Load your film and set ASA film speed. 2. HOW IT WORKS A silver battery is packed...
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CORRECT EXPOSURE / A ip11,40'. 7 Softly depress shutter button. Depress shutter release button completely. 9. Electric circuit is now switched on. Memory device automatically releases electronic shutter. TTL meter reading. Electronic memory device stores exposure reading information, whether through open-aperture or stopped-down aperture. 8. nr la ES F=0 6. Meter needle starts moving and indicates correct shutter speed. 7.
CORRECT EXPOSURE / A ip11,40'. 7 Softly depress shutter button. Depress shutter release button completely. 9. Electric circuit is now switched on. Memory device automatically releases electronic shutter. TTL meter reading. Electronic memory device stores exposure reading information, whether through open-aperture or stopped-down aperture. 8. nr la ES F=0 6. Meter needle starts moving and indicates correct shutter speed. 7.
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... ES 4x 9 Lift the outer ring of the exposure factor control dial, and turn it until the same number as a reminder of the type of film loaded. when the film is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of the loaded film appears in the ASA speed indicator window. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED The ASA film speed...
... ES 4x 9 Lift the outer ring of the exposure factor control dial, and turn it until the same number as a reminder of the type of film loaded. when the film is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of the loaded film appears in the ASA speed indicator window. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED The ASA film speed...
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... The scale (4 x 2 x 1 x 1/2 x) indicates exposure factor. or under-exposures within the range of the film type dial, and set the dial at 2x or 4 x when shooting against the light, and at 1/2 x against the orange arrow for normal exposures. Turn the outer ring of these factors while working on "AUTOMATIC". Use this control only when necessary to achieve more specific exposure control. 10 6500817 D ES 6500817 \ ES
... The scale (4 x 2 x 1 x 1/2 x) indicates exposure factor. or under-exposures within the range of the film type dial, and set the dial at 2x or 4 x when shooting against the light, and at 1/2 x against the orange arrow for normal exposures. Turn the outer ring of these factors while working on "AUTOMATIC". Use this control only when necessary to achieve more specific exposure control. 10 6500817 D ES 6500817 \ ES
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... the shutter release button completely when ready to switch on the electric circuit. slower than 1 second. The electronic shutter of the scale. The meter needle in through the viewfinder, as it may interrupt the correct exposure.) Caution: At slow speeds - .,„ 14 R 3 5 I 4 2 1 TTL METERING AND AUTOMATIC SHUTTER For open-aperture reading, be sure that the stop-down lever is off the viewfinder, use a tripod to shield the light...
... the shutter release button completely when ready to switch on the electric circuit. slower than 1 second. The electronic shutter of the scale. The meter needle in through the viewfinder, as it may interrupt the correct exposure.) Caution: At slow speeds - .,„ 14 R 3 5 I 4 2 1 TTL METERING AND AUTOMATIC SHUTTER For open-aperture reading, be sure that the stop-down lever is off the viewfinder, use a tripod to shield the light...
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... f/1.9 (photo on top, right) and SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm -210mm lenses do not have the open-aperture reading pin ®, and therefore, they should be used on the ES camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down taking aperture for correct automatic exposure. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN READING With the new Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumar lenses with an open-aperture reading pin (1), mounted directly on the ES...
... f/1.9 (photo on top, right) and SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm -210mm lenses do not have the open-aperture reading pin ®, and therefore, they should be used on the ES camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down taking aperture for correct automatic exposure. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN READING With the new Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumar lenses with an open-aperture reading pin (1), mounted directly on the ES...
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... the electronic shutter for automatic exposure control, • • the ES has a mechanical shutter for speeds: 1/60 X for electronic flash, you can conveniently operate this mechanical shutter when the battery is dead. MECHANICAL SHUTTER 16 In addition to the de- Now the elec- sired speed setting. To operate at any one of these speeds, just turn the shutter dial from the B setting for intentional long exposure and X for...
... the electronic shutter for automatic exposure control, • • the ES has a mechanical shutter for speeds: 1/60 X for electronic flash, you can conveniently operate this mechanical shutter when the battery is dead. MECHANICAL SHUTTER 16 In addition to the de- Now the elec- sired speed setting. To operate at any one of these speeds, just turn the shutter dial from the B setting for intentional long exposure and X for...
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... operating the camera, be sure that you depress the shutter release (lightly for meter reading and completely for electronic shutter) with accidental touch on the body front. If it does not, replace the battery. (If you release the shutter at "AUTOMATIC" setting when the battery is on only when you can prevent wasteful consumption of 1/1000 sec.) For replacement, use Eveready #544 6V silver battery. Open the battery housing cover on the shutter release button...
... operating the camera, be sure that you depress the shutter release (lightly for meter reading and completely for electronic shutter) with accidental touch on the body front. If it does not, replace the battery. (If you release the shutter at "AUTOMATIC" setting when the battery is on only when you can prevent wasteful consumption of 1/1000 sec.) For replacement, use Eveready #544 6V silver battery. Open the battery housing cover on the shutter release button...
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... of the camera body, and an additional X contact on the shoe bracket. As indicated in the I table, set the shutter dial at 1/60 X for FP class flash bulb, with its cord plugged into the X terminal on ) only when you do not have to "hot" (switched on the body front. 3 ES EN TAX 1 4.0" When not using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Super-Lite II...
... of the camera body, and an additional X contact on the shoe bracket. As indicated in the I table, set the shutter dial at 1/60 X for FP class flash bulb, with its cord plugged into the X terminal on ) only when you do not have to "hot" (switched on the body front. 3 ES EN TAX 1 4.0" When not using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Super-Lite II...
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... 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 1i AUTO AUTO 00 +- Determine the lens-to the infrared index by turning the distance scale accordingly. Then match your lens-to-subject distance to -subject distance from the distance scale. The index marking on the Takumar lenses is in focus at infinity. For instance, if your subject is based on your lens on the lens setting at infinity, turn the distance...
... 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 1i AUTO AUTO 00 +- Determine the lens-to the infrared index by turning the distance scale accordingly. Then match your lens-to-subject distance to -subject distance from the distance scale. The index marking on the Takumar lenses is in focus at infinity. For instance, if your subject is based on your lens on the lens setting at infinity, turn the distance...
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... sure to keep the stop-down lever down for safety. ES F x 26 If you set the shutter dial of the ES at "AUTOMATIC" and release the shutter with a lens cap on or with the lens removed from the camera, the reflex mirror will hit the diaphragm activating lever in the body. To bring it up only when checking the depth of field or using stopdown metering lenses...
... sure to keep the stop-down lever down for safety. ES F x 26 If you set the shutter dial of the ES at "AUTOMATIC" and release the shutter with a lens cap on or with the lens removed from the camera, the reflex mirror will hit the diaphragm activating lever in the body. To bring it up only when checking the depth of field or using stopdown metering lenses...
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... taking snapshots, portraits and telephotographs. Light-weight design for close-ups of animals or plants even at a distance. Equipped with the diaphragm fully open. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 5 f/22 1.2 m (4 ft.) 20° 340 gr. (11.9 ozs.) Produces a brilliant image in all corners of the picture even with fully automatic diaphragm...
... taking snapshots, portraits and telephotographs. Light-weight design for close-ups of animals or plants even at a distance. Equipped with the diaphragm fully open. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 5 f/22 1.2 m (4 ft.) 20° 340 gr. (11.9 ozs.) Produces a brilliant image in all corners of the picture even with fully automatic diaphragm...
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... in general. l '.., / I to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for over 15 years as its editor and publisher. He is very famous throughout the world. It does not, and can be obtained from your photo dealers or directly from the publishers listed on all things photographic and...
... in general. l '.., / I to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for over 15 years as its editor and publisher. He is very famous throughout the world. It does not, and can be obtained from your photo dealers or directly from the publishers listed on all things photographic and...
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...of field, extension bellows, extension tubes, feet-meter conversion, films, film speed conversion, filters, filter equivalents, filters for color film flash. 47 ACCESSORIES: accessory clip, bellows unit, body cover, cable release, cassettes, close-up exposure, color temperature, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film speed, filters, flash, focal length, focusing, holding, lighting, loading, long-range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing.
...of field, extension bellows, extension tubes, feet-meter conversion, films, film speed conversion, filters, filter equivalents, filters for color film flash. 47 ACCESSORIES: accessory clip, bellows unit, body cover, cable release, cassettes, close-up exposure, color temperature, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film speed, filters, flash, focal length, focusing, holding, lighting, loading, long-range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing.
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...delay or loss of use of such lenses will not be returned to the manufacturer. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be liable for at least a year. Shipping charges are to be replaced without cost to you upon completion of your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of..., whether expressed or implied, is not covered by the sender. To prove the date of your equipment for servicing, please make sure that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be charged by the owner. Notwithstanding ...
...delay or loss of use of such lenses will not be returned to the manufacturer. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be liable for at least a year. Shipping charges are to be replaced without cost to you upon completion of your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of..., whether expressed or implied, is not covered by the sender. To prove the date of your equipment for servicing, please make sure that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be charged by the owner. Notwithstanding ...