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... shutter and light metering Manual shutter and light metering • Compose and focus Camera holding Film unloading Depth-of-field preview button and guide Depth-of-field table: SMC PENTAX 50mm lens Mirror lock-up Self-timer Flash synchronization Infra-red photography Multiple exposure ...11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax 21 accessories are engineered and 21 produced meticulously to precise 22 Asahi Pentax specifications. 23 Lenses and accessories from 24 other brand 34 of lenses or accessories with - a Pentax 30 camera. or 29 actual damage to these precise 27 ...
... shutter and light metering Manual shutter and light metering • Compose and focus Camera holding Film unloading Depth-of-field preview button and guide Depth-of-field table: SMC PENTAX 50mm lens Mirror lock-up Self-timer Flash synchronization Infra-red photography Multiple exposure ...11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax 21 accessories are engineered and 21 produced meticulously to precise 22 Asahi Pentax specifications. 23 Lenses and accessories from 24 other brand 34 of lenses or accessories with - a Pentax 30 camera. or 29 actual damage to these precise 27 ...
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... a click. 3. Then turn it only on its front end, never on the lens barrel with the red dot on the lens. To detach, hold the camera with your left hand. Depress the lens release lever Q while turning the lens counterclockwise with your right hand. If you have to see, align the... red dots e are difficult to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it clockwise until the lens locks with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6* Match the red dot (;) on the camera body with the lens release lever Co by touch.
... a click. 3. Then turn it only on its front end, never on the lens barrel with the red dot on the lens. To detach, hold the camera with your left hand. Depress the lens release lever Q while turning the lens counterclockwise with your right hand. If you have to see, align the... red dots e are difficult to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it clockwise until the lens locks with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6* Match the red dot (;) on the camera body with the lens release lever Co by touch.
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...last about one year or permit about 10,000 electronic shutter releases. The battery is like a phonograph record. Do not throw a dead battery into the camera. To check the life, push the battery check button. CHECK One set of small children. It can be damaged by the edges with a coin.... r ortrilzr a INSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with a dry cloth before operating the camera. Do not push the check button too often, as it beyond the reach of batteries will exhaust the batteries. Two silver oxide batteries are packed...
...last about one year or permit about 10,000 electronic shutter releases. The battery is like a phonograph record. Do not throw a dead battery into the camera. To check the life, push the battery check button. CHECK One set of small children. It can be damaged by the edges with a coin.... r ortrilzr a INSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with a dry cloth before operating the camera. Do not push the check button too often, as it beyond the reach of batteries will exhaust the batteries. Two silver oxide batteries are packed...
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Set the exposure factor control dial at AUTOMATIC. 6. Pre-select the aperture. 5. Set the ASA film speed. 4. Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until it stops. 8• 1. Load the film into your camera. 2. Set the shutter speed dial at "lx" for normal exposure. 3.
Set the exposure factor control dial at AUTOMATIC. 6. Pre-select the aperture. 5. Set the ASA film speed. 4. Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until it stops. 8• 1. Load the film into your camera. 2. Set the shutter speed dial at "lx" for normal exposure. 3.
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Trip the shutter. FILM LOWNG ANDWOHOING KVA' - 416 Avoid direct light when loading your film. 1 2. Open the camera back by pressing it firmly. .suteot" 4. Insert the film leader into the slot of the take -up spool. 3. down the rewind knob. Close the back ...
Trip the shutter. FILM LOWNG ANDWOHOING KVA' - 416 Avoid direct light when loading your film. 1 2. Open the camera back by pressing it firmly. .suteot" 4. Insert the film leader into the slot of the take -up spool. 3. down the rewind knob. Close the back ...
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... • • 0 6400 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 64 32 16 8 The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the...
... • • 0 6400 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 64 32 16 8 The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the...
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... on "AUTOMATIC." REMEMBER to set between the indicated positions to the film. You get "normal" exposure at lx, while 1/2x and 1/4x automatically program the camera to deliver one half and one fourth the amount aur of light to achieve more specific exposure control. 12•
... on "AUTOMATIC." REMEMBER to set between the indicated positions to the film. You get "normal" exposure at lx, while 1/2x and 1/4x automatically program the camera to deliver one half and one fourth the amount aur of light to achieve more specific exposure control. 12•
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... of 35mm film is an aperture-preferred system. Moving the shutter speed dial to 2 sec., 4 sec., and 8 sec. will indicate the shutter speed which the camera has selected. Set the shutter speed dial at "AUTOMATIC" for determining the correct exposure in a variety of situations.) But you to continue photographing. (You will... not function. After cocking the rapid-wind lever, press the shutter button slightly to switch on "AUTOMATIC", the exposure system is a data sheet of the K2 works automatically between 1/1000 and 8 sec.
... of 35mm film is an aperture-preferred system. Moving the shutter speed dial to 2 sec., 4 sec., and 8 sec. will indicate the shutter speed which the camera has selected. Set the shutter speed dial at "AUTOMATIC" for determining the correct exposure in a variety of situations.) But you to continue photographing. (You will... not function. After cocking the rapid-wind lever, press the shutter button slightly to switch on "AUTOMATIC", the exposure system is a data sheet of the K2 works automatically between 1/1000 and 8 sec.
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when you have selected. This operation is unique: it also offers manual electronic shutter operation over the shutter speed. MANUAL SHUTTER AND LIGHT METERING A Your K2 camera is useful for shutter-speed-preferred shooting situation - To o , use any of these speeds, depress the shutter dial lock pin and turn the diaphragm ring ...
when you have selected. This operation is unique: it also offers manual electronic shutter operation over the shutter speed. MANUAL SHUTTER AND LIGHT METERING A Your K2 camera is useful for shutter-speed-preferred shooting situation - To o , use any of these speeds, depress the shutter dial lock pin and turn the diaphragm ring ...
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Cross-microprism focusing system A cross-microprism focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens, made up into sharp focus. Depending on the type of focusing screen your camera has, there are in the microprism center will be divided into upper and lower portions. A split-image focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens with a microprism ..., all vertical lines seen through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until the upper and lower portions are two ways of doing this. If your camera is held horizontally and the image is in focus, the image in perfect alignment.
Cross-microprism focusing system A cross-microprism focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens, made up into sharp focus. Depending on the type of focusing screen your camera has, there are in the microprism center will be divided into upper and lower portions. A split-image focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens with a microprism ..., all vertical lines seen through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until the upper and lower portions are two ways of doing this. If your camera is held horizontally and the image is in focus, the image in perfect alignment.
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...be held more firmly in the left hand, and draw your arms close to your body. Horizontal position A. Vertical position C. If you hold your camera with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand, and draw your right arm close to your body. 18• Hold... the camera firmly with your left arm to your body. Vertical position B. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your camera tightly to camera movement. the hand that releases the shutter - Hold your left hand, which does not ...
...be held more firmly in the left hand, and draw your arms close to your body. Horizontal position A. Vertical position C. If you hold your camera with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand, and draw your right arm close to your body. 18• Hold... the camera firmly with your left arm to your body. Vertical position B. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your camera tightly to camera movement. the hand that releases the shutter - Hold your left hand, which does not ...
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The K2 self-timer also has an interrupt function. The remaining time will tick away, but the shutter will start the self-timer, push the lever down ...-start . ,$ELF-TIMOR: The self-timer delays shutter release between 5 and 9 seconds, depending on how far counter-clockwise you can be tripped. However, when the camera is set on either "AUTOMATIC" or manual shutter speed IC settings. To prevent this, we recommend using the inexpensive optional accessory, Viewfinder Cap.) To operate...
The K2 self-timer also has an interrupt function. The remaining time will tick away, but the shutter will start the self-timer, push the lever down ...-start . ,$ELF-TIMOR: The self-timer delays shutter release between 5 and 9 seconds, depending on how far counter-clockwise you can be tripped. However, when the camera is set on either "AUTOMATIC" or manual shutter speed IC settings. To prevent this, we recommend using the inexpensive optional accessory, Viewfinder Cap.) To operate...
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... attaching the flash unit to the hot shoe and the bracket types are screwed into the tripod screw hole. Either can be used with your camera. There are basically two types of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP. The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each... of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types are attached to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the proper terminal. When not using the terminals, keep the plugs inserted. SHUTTER SPEED ELECTRONIC FLASH FLASH BULB...
... attaching the flash unit to the hot shoe and the bracket types are screwed into the tripod screw hole. Either can be used with your camera. There are basically two types of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP. The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each... of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types are attached to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the proper terminal. When not using the terminals, keep the plugs inserted. SHUTTER SPEED ELECTRONIC FLASH FLASH BULB...
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Full-aperture metering lenses will not function. 2. Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will function as regards the following two points: 1. Use of the Mount Adaptor K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as stop-down metering lenses. 28 • Due to a Mount Adaptor K.
Full-aperture metering lenses will not function. 2. Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will function as regards the following two points: 1. Use of the Mount Adaptor K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as stop-down metering lenses. 28 • Due to a Mount Adaptor K.
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mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the e lens release lever on the camera body plays no part at all. • 29 To remove only the lens, leaving the Mount Adapter K attached to the camera body 0 by aligning the red dots and O, and ...slightly less than a quarter of a revolution.) 3. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adaptor K. 2. tf: B. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body, simply unscrew the lens counter-clockwise. Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adapter K is totally different from the...
mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the e lens release lever on the camera body plays no part at all. • 29 To remove only the lens, leaving the Mount Adapter K attached to the camera body 0 by aligning the red dots and O, and ...slightly less than a quarter of a revolution.) 3. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adaptor K. 2. tf: B. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body, simply unscrew the lens counter-clockwise. Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adapter K is totally different from the...
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....8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4.5 f/4 f/4 f/5.6 f/4.5 f/8 f/6.7 30. Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used. Whenever any one of other K Series accessories - The super telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupling lever 0 on the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to stop down metering system must be... used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop -down metering system.
....8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4.5 f/4 f/4 f/5.6 f/4.5 f/8 f/6.7 30. Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used. Whenever any one of other K Series accessories - The super telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupling lever 0 on the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to stop down metering system must be... used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop -down metering system.
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...damage may be avoided as much as possible. If this is to operate at which has become dirty. Therefore, if the camera is not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of rust, which may be hampered by their expansion. ... use new batteries. •31 Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. However, resistance to cold could be done by oil which your camera. Furthermore, if the camera goes from 50°C to condense inside or outside your camera will often cause moisture to -20° C. Extremely low ...
...damage may be avoided as much as possible. If this is to operate at which has become dirty. Therefore, if the camera is not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of rust, which may be hampered by their expansion. ... use new batteries. •31 Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. However, resistance to cold could be done by oil which your camera. Furthermore, if the camera goes from 50°C to condense inside or outside your camera will often cause moisture to -20° C. Extremely low ...
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... on the lens before wiping is effective; Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filters as clean as fingerprints, should be sure to drop the camera or knock it 's an excellent way of scratching the Smudges, such as possible. Breathing on your pictures. 3. Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the... and then the brush of your skin are very damaging.- Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of a lens brush. K2 PEN TAX t9_ CAMERA MAINTENANCE 1.
... on the lens before wiping is effective; Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and filters as clean as fingerprints, should be sure to drop the camera or knock it 's an excellent way of scratching the Smudges, such as possible. Breathing on your pictures. 3. Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the... and then the brush of your skin are very damaging.- Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of a lens brush. K2 PEN TAX t9_ CAMERA MAINTENANCE 1.
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... waterproof. Because of the possible build-up of damage. Take care to keep your camera should get inside and do a great deal of humidity, it off immediately with a clean, soft cloth. Where to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. If you use a longer screw, you are not using it .... 6. There are not using it is no longer than 5.5mm. 4. Once a camera has become completely soaked, there is often nothing that can get wet,...
... waterproof. Because of the possible build-up of damage. Take care to keep your camera should get inside and do a great deal of humidity, it off immediately with a clean, soft cloth. Where to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. If you use a longer screw, you are not using it .... 6. There are not using it is no longer than 5.5mm. 4. Once a camera has become completely soaked, there is often nothing that can get wet,...
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WARR' All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through equipment or to instruction. Notwithstanding agreed...equipment to the representatives under all guarantees or warranties, manufacturer will be considerable length of your Asahi Pentax returned to the manufacturer, with its authorized representatives shall manufacturer or of purchase. The covered by ...and customs clearance fees are beyond our equipment will be liable for at least a year. Any Asahi Pentax which proves defective during from whom you upon control, damage caused by warranty, regular charges of the...
WARR' All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through equipment or to instruction. Notwithstanding agreed...equipment to the representatives under all guarantees or warranties, manufacturer will be considerable length of your Asahi Pentax returned to the manufacturer, with its authorized representatives shall manufacturer or of purchase. The covered by ...and customs clearance fees are beyond our equipment will be liable for at least a year. Any Asahi Pentax which proves defective during from whom you upon control, damage caused by warranty, regular charges of the...