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...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...14 List of Takumar interchangeable lenses 30 15 Specifications of Takumar lenses 39 16 Complete system of Asahi Pentax accessories 40 17 Asahi Pentax Prism Binoculars & Telescopes 45 18 Guide book for Asahi Pentax 19 system of photography 46 20 Warranty policy 48
...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...14 List of Takumar interchangeable lenses 30 15 Specifications of Takumar lenses 39 16 Complete system of Asahi Pentax accessories 40 17 Asahi Pentax Prism Binoculars & Telescopes 45 18 Guide book for Asahi Pentax 19 system of photography 46 20 Warranty policy 48
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... perfect exposures everytime. Your Pentax ES is equipped with virtually all the superb Takumar lenses ranging from the Pentax system, including all Takumar lenses, as well as the leading fine camera maker in the years to the exclusive new features of the Pentax ES, you . It also ...operates automatically with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar lens. Your pictures will be automatically selected. or under-exposures. The Pentax ES is the most exciting 35 mm SLR camera on the market today. The new electronic shutter lets you exciting photography in the world. It comes equipped with ...
... perfect exposures everytime. Your Pentax ES is equipped with virtually all the superb Takumar lenses ranging from the Pentax system, including all Takumar lenses, as well as the leading fine camera maker in the years to the exclusive new features of the Pentax ES, you . It also ...operates automatically with a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar lens. Your pictures will be automatically selected. or under-exposures. The Pentax ES is the most exciting 35 mm SLR camera on the market today. The new electronic shutter lets you exciting photography in the world. It comes equipped with ...
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... TTL-metering electronic shutter for automatic exposure control + mechanical shutter for automatic exposure control. Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m (1.5 feet). ES E "r A. Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image in the viewfinder screen. With convenient "Cocked" indicator.... cl 'N\'Z,\c'g`"yp our?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera with fully automatic diaphragm. 7 elements in 6 groups. Mechanical shutter: B, 1/60 (X), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500& 1/1000 sec. ...
... TTL-metering electronic shutter for automatic exposure control + mechanical shutter for automatic exposure control. Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m (1.5 feet). ES E "r A. Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image in the viewfinder screen. With convenient "Cocked" indicator.... cl 'N\'Z,\c'g`"yp our?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera with fully automatic diaphragm. 7 elements in 6 groups. Mechanical shutter: B, 1/60 (X), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500& 1/1000 sec. ...
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... Factor Control Dial lx for normal exposure. 2x, 4x, 1/2x for conventional flash cord connection. Battery 6V silver battery (Eveready #544). Lens Mount 42mm thread (Pentax-mount). ASA speed scale: 20 - 1600. Film Type Indicator Ci (black & white), 31 (color daylight), 8 (color tungsten) and EMP. (empty). Weight 940 gr. (2 lb... cordless connection. Dimension Width 143mm (5.6") x height 98mm (3.86") x thickness 91mm (3.6"). Exposure Meter CdS-activated TTL meter for rewind. X contact on base of camera body releases film from take-up spool for open-diaphragm and stop-down reading.
... Factor Control Dial lx for normal exposure. 2x, 4x, 1/2x for conventional flash cord connection. Battery 6V silver battery (Eveready #544). Lens Mount 42mm thread (Pentax-mount). ASA speed scale: 20 - 1600. Film Type Indicator Ci (black & white), 31 (color daylight), 8 (color tungsten) and EMP. (empty). Weight 940 gr. (2 lb... cordless connection. Dimension Width 143mm (5.6") x height 98mm (3.86") x thickness 91mm (3.6"). Exposure Meter CdS-activated TTL meter for rewind. X contact on base of camera body releases film from take-up spool for open-diaphragm and stop-down reading.
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Keep this at "AUTOMATIC". 6 5. ES 0 3. Be sure to insert it up for depth -of-field preview or for stop-down exposure reading. (Lens aperture actually stops down to pre-selected f .... Load your film and set ASA film speed. 2. Pre-select f/stop as you depress shutter release.) Move it into the battery housing before operating the camera.
Keep this at "AUTOMATIC". 6 5. ES 0 3. Be sure to insert it up for depth -of-field preview or for stop-down exposure reading. (Lens aperture actually stops down to pre-selected f .... Load your film and set ASA film speed. 2. Pre-select f/stop as you depress shutter release.) Move it into the battery housing before operating the camera.
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... the finder, you look through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject is not in the microprism will be sharp and perfectly clear. Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. You can focus your subject is in focus, the image in focus, the microprism will...
... the finder, you look through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject is not in the microprism will be sharp and perfectly clear. Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. You can focus your subject is in focus, the image in focus, the microprism will...
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...your picture. slower than 1 second. The electronic shutter of the scale. Depress the shutter release button completely when ready to take your camera rigidly or use the viewfinder cap to switch on the electric circuit. The meter needle in through the viewfinder, as it may interrupt the... down to 8 sec. (When making longer exposures with your eye off and the needle will return to the top of the ES is off the viewfinder, use a tripod to prevent camera movement. A P % ril 15 N 3 If the needle goes above "1000", close down lever is DOWN. .,„ 14 R 3 5 I 4 2 1 TTL METERING ...
...your picture. slower than 1 second. The electronic shutter of the scale. Depress the shutter release button completely when ready to take your camera rigidly or use the viewfinder cap to switch on the electric circuit. The meter needle in through the viewfinder, as it may interrupt the... down to 8 sec. (When making longer exposures with your eye off and the needle will return to the top of the ES is off the viewfinder, use a tripod to prevent camera movement. A P % ril 15 N 3 If the needle goes above "1000", close down lever is DOWN. .,„ 14 R 3 5 I 4 2 1 TTL METERING ...
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..., 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 for correct automatic exposure. lows Unit or Microscope Adapter, remember always to push 0 up the lever. 0 ! !. Also remember that the TTL metering does not...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 camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down taking aperture for stop-down reading.
..., 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 for correct automatic exposure. lows Unit or Microscope Adapter, remember always to push 0 up the lever. 0 ! !. Also remember that the TTL metering does not...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 camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down taking aperture for stop-down reading.
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...shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it with the right hand -the hand which does not release the shutter. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand thumb and little finger. 18 Turn the ... enabling you see your left hand which releases the shutter -it may cause camera movement. As a general rule, your thumb and index finger. With the Pentax, whether held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left arm to your body. Position C ...
...shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it with the right hand -the hand which does not release the shutter. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand thumb and little finger. 18 Turn the ... enabling you see your left hand which releases the shutter -it may cause camera movement. As a general rule, your thumb and index finger. With the Pentax, whether held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left arm to your body. Position C ...
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When not operating the camera, be sure that you can prevent wasteful consumption of small children. 8 . 1100017 19 If the meter needle drops to the mechanical shutter setting, so that ...
When not operating the camera, be sure that you can prevent wasteful consumption of small children. 8 . 1100017 19 If the meter needle drops to the mechanical shutter setting, so that ...
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... and placing it warm. • 1. Now you can be put the battery housing into !or the battery housing of the camera body, and put it to keep the battery warm. 20 er, and screw the adapter into your pocket or elsewhere to keep it in your ...
... and placing it warm. • 1. Now you can be put the battery housing into !or the battery housing of the camera body, and put it to keep the battery warm. 20 er, and screw the adapter into your pocket or elsewhere to keep it in your ...
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... the flash cord plugged into the X terminal on ) only when you do not have to plug the flash cord into the X terminal. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The Pentax ES has FP and X terminals at 1/125 or faster for electronic flash, with its cord plugged into the FP terminal. X r. The hot shoe flash contact turns... contact when using these terminals, keep the plugs inserted in hot shoe atop the pentaprism housing. Set the shutter dial at the front of the camera body, and an additional X contact on the shoe bracket.
... the flash cord plugged into the X terminal on ) only when you do not have to plug the flash cord into the X terminal. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The Pentax ES has FP and X terminals at 1/125 or faster for electronic flash, with its cord plugged into the FP terminal. X r. The hot shoe flash contact turns... contact when using these terminals, keep the plugs inserted in hot shoe atop the pentaprism housing. Set the shutter dial at the front of the camera body, and an additional X contact on the shoe bracket.
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... lenses or Extension Tubes, Bellows Unit, etc. Move it 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...-down lever down , just turn the shutter dial off the "AUTOMATIC setting, or move up for open-aperture reading. inserted between the lens and the camera body. Also, be blocked up the stopdown lever.
... lenses or Extension Tubes, Bellows Unit, etc. Move it 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...-down lever down , just turn the shutter dial off the "AUTOMATIC setting, or move up for open-aperture reading. inserted between the lens and the camera body. Also, be blocked up the stopdown lever.
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... will not properly fit the Pentax ES camera body due to the difference of mechanical design and construction: • Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 • Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (with "1.8" engraved on the left of the camera will damage the mechanism. Do not extend it longer than this length when mounting your camera on the right.) 4. Forcing longer...
... will not properly fit the Pentax ES camera body due to the difference of mechanical design and construction: • Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 • Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (with "1.8" engraved on the left of the camera will damage the mechanism. Do not extend it longer than this length when mounting your camera on the right.) 4. Forcing longer...
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Just align with 28 equal intensity so color balance is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. A truly remarkable optical achievement. Brighter blues. Truer yellows. Ultraviolet light is illustrated on page 30-31 (marked with *)...amateur photographers for people interested in the ultimate in photographic lenses. SMC Takumar lenses are kept out. TAKUMAR INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Asahi Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a wide variety of focal lengths, all of which are the world's first 7-layer multi-coated ...
Just align with 28 equal intensity so color balance is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. A truly remarkable optical achievement. Brighter blues. Truer yellows. Ultraviolet light is illustrated on page 30-31 (marked with *)...amateur photographers for people interested in the ultimate in photographic lenses. SMC Takumar lenses are kept out. TAKUMAR INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Asahi Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a wide variety of focal lengths, all of which are the world's first 7-layer multi-coated ...
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... super-wide-angle lens of 7 elements, designed and produced to shoot more artistic photographs. unique lens design without distortion; perfect for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. ideal for scenic, industrial, and architectural photography. Compact and light in weight. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of large groups, buildings, sports events...
... super-wide-angle lens of 7 elements, designed and produced to shoot more artistic photographs. unique lens design without distortion; perfect for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. ideal for scenic, industrial, and architectural photography. Compact and light in weight. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of large groups, buildings, sports events...
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... Angle of animals or plants even at a distance. Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for portability and easy handling. Light-weight design for handheld camera operation. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm; So lightweight and compact, this fast lens is most ideal for portrait. Ideal for scenery, portrait, news photos and...
... Angle of animals or plants even at a distance. Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for portability and easy handling. Light-weight design for handheld camera operation. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm; So lightweight and compact, this fast lens is most ideal for portrait. Ideal for scenery, portrait, news photos and...
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... 4 Minimum aperture f / 22 Minimum distance ... 0.234 m (0 77 ft.) Angle of speed that's so essential to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. So you get the kind of view 46° Weight 248 gr. (8.74 ozs.) Used with attachment Angle of interchangeable...
... 4 Minimum aperture f / 22 Minimum distance ... 0.234 m (0 77 ft.) Angle of speed that's so essential to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. So you get the kind of view 46° Weight 248 gr. (8.74 ozs.) Used with attachment Angle of interchangeable...
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...and for over 15 years as its editor and publisher. THE ASAHI PENTAX WAY by Herbert Keppler Herbert Keppler has been associated with every possible application of the Asahi Pentax System of the Asahi Pentax cameras. photographic magazine Modern Photography for his healthy mistrust of Photography and ...to those applications are eager to learn more about the Asahi Pentax System of any particular manufacturer and brings to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for the proper care and ...
...and for over 15 years as its editor and publisher. THE ASAHI PENTAX WAY by Herbert Keppler Herbert Keppler has been associated with every possible application of the Asahi Pentax System of the Asahi Pentax cameras. photographic magazine Modern Photography for his healthy mistrust of Photography and ...to those applications are eager to learn more about the Asahi Pentax System of any particular manufacturer and brings to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for the proper care and ...
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..., SPOT exposure meter. This comprehensive book deals mainly with the following subjects: OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close -up exposure, color temperature, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film... Postfach 1124, WEST GERMANY Italian edition: Fotograf are Via Macalle 2, Rome 00199, ITALY Spanish edition: Ediciones Omega, S.A. ASAHI PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks, flowers, groups, lights, low light, nature, night, portraits, scenics, sport, ...
..., SPOT exposure meter. This comprehensive book deals mainly with the following subjects: OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close -up exposure, color temperature, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film... Postfach 1124, WEST GERMANY Italian edition: Fotograf are Via Macalle 2, Rome 00199, ITALY Spanish edition: Ediciones Omega, S.A. ASAHI PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks, flowers, groups, lights, low light, nature, night, portraits, scenics, sport, ...