KX Manual
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... Nomenclature 1 Specifications 4 • Lens Mounting 6 Battery 7 Basic Operating Instructions 8 Film Loading and Winding 10 Setting ASA Film Speed 11 Compose and Focus 12 Shutter 13 • Camera Holding 14 Film Unloading 15 Flash Synchronization 16 Depth-of-field Preview Button and Guide 18 Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax 50mm Lens 19 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 20 Dual Preference Exposure System 21 Activating Exposure Meter 22 Shutter Button Lock 22 Range of Light Measurement 23 Manual Shutter Operation 24 Self-timer 24 Mirror Lock -up...
... Nomenclature 1 Specifications 4 • Lens Mounting 6 Battery 7 Basic Operating Instructions 8 Film Loading and Winding 10 Setting ASA Film Speed 11 Compose and Focus 12 Shutter 13 • Camera Holding 14 Film Unloading 15 Flash Synchronization 16 Depth-of-field Preview Button and Guide 18 Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax 50mm Lens 19 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 20 Dual Preference Exposure System 21 Activating Exposure Meter 22 Shutter Button Lock 22 Range of Light Measurement 23 Manual Shutter Operation 24 Self-timer 24 Mirror Lock -up...
KX Manual
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... 14 15 1 17 0 Rapid-wind lever @Shutter speed dial Shutter speed index 18 0 X contact hot shoe 19 O Accessory shoe 20 0 Battery check button 21 O Film speed indicator 22 Film rewind knob 0 Film rewind crank Film speed indicator pin • 1 4 7L Z 8 L911000 Exposure counter a) -Cocked" indicator Shutter button lock lever Shutter release button Mirror lock-up lever CI Depth-of-field preview button Lens release lever Lens mounting guide bump Depth-of-field guide Distance scale (1) Diaphragm/distance index 9 Diaphragm ring
... 14 15 1 17 0 Rapid-wind lever @Shutter speed dial Shutter speed index 18 0 X contact hot shoe 19 O Accessory shoe 20 0 Battery check button 21 O Film speed indicator 22 Film rewind knob 0 Film rewind crank Film speed indicator pin • 1 4 7L Z 8 L911000 Exposure counter a) -Cocked" indicator Shutter button lock lever Shutter release button Mirror lock-up lever CI Depth-of-field preview button Lens release lever Lens mounting guide bump Depth-of-field guide Distance scale (1) Diaphragm/distance index 9 Diaphragm ring
KX Manual
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... function. Horizontal run, focal-plane shutter of view. Built-in viewfinder. Shutter speed setting indicated by blue needle. 0.88x magnification with 50mm lenses (life-size with cross-microprism or split-image focusing screen. Releases shutter in through-the-lens light meter. 35mm film. 24mm x 36mm. Microprism and split-image screens standard plus custom screens. Shutter button lock provided. Pentaprism finder with 55mm lens). SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard lenses Shutter Self-timer Viewfinder Focusing Reflex Mirror 35mm SLR with built-in 5 - 13 sec...
... function. Horizontal run, focal-plane shutter of view. Built-in viewfinder. Shutter speed setting indicated by blue needle. 0.88x magnification with 50mm lenses (life-size with cross-microprism or split-image focusing screen. Releases shutter in through-the-lens light meter. 35mm film. 24mm x 36mm. Microprism and split-image screens standard plus custom screens. Shutter button lock provided. Pentaprism finder with 55mm lens). SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard lenses Shutter Self-timer Viewfinder Focusing Reflex Mirror 35mm SLR with built-in 5 - 13 sec...
KX Manual
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... alongside shutter release button. FP + X contacts for speedy film take-up. Powered by two 1.5 V silver oxide batteries. Dimensions With 50mm f/1.4 lens: width 143mm (5.6") x height 91.4mm (3.6") x depth 94mm (3.7"). Film Rewind Rapid-rewind crank for conventional flash cord connection. Mach needles for holding type/speed tab from 8 to shutter, aperture and film speed settings. Couples directly to 6400 ASA. Exposure Counter Automatic re-set. Memo Holder Square metal sleeve for correct exposure. Lens Mount Pentax...
... alongside shutter release button. FP + X contacts for speedy film take-up. Powered by two 1.5 V silver oxide batteries. Dimensions With 50mm f/1.4 lens: width 143mm (5.6") x height 91.4mm (3.6") x depth 94mm (3.7"). Film Rewind Rapid-rewind crank for conventional flash cord connection. Mach needles for holding type/speed tab from 8 to shutter, aperture and film speed settings. Couples directly to 6400 ASA. Exposure Counter Automatic re-set. Memo Holder Square metal sleeve for correct exposure. Lens Mount Pentax...
KX Manual
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... the rear. In the dark, when the red dots are difficult to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it • C clockwise until the lens locks with your left hand. To detach, hold the camera with the lens release lever 0 by touch. Depress the lens release lever 0 while turning the lens counter clockwise with a click. 3. LENS MOUNTING 1. Remove the rear lens and body caps. 2.
... the rear. In the dark, when the red dots are difficult to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it • C clockwise until the lens locks with your left hand. To detach, hold the camera with the lens release lever 0 by touch. Depress the lens release lever 0 while turning the lens counter clockwise with a click. 3. LENS MOUNTING 1. Remove the rear lens and body caps. 2.
KX Manual
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.... NSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with a dry cloth before operating the camera. Insert the two batteries into the camera. Handle by skin acids. It can be damaged by the edges with a coin. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. If it beyond the reach of batteries will exhaust the batteries. c4ullorf Do not push the check button too often...
.... NSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with a dry cloth before operating the camera. Insert the two batteries into the camera. Handle by skin acids. It can be damaged by the edges with a coin. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. If it beyond the reach of batteries will exhaust the batteries. c4ullorf Do not push the check button too often...
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... ASA number of the film you have selected. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the outer ring of the film speed indicator until it stops. IWINAliMmos 3. Try starting with 1/125 sec. SET FILM SPEED While depressing the pin alongside the film rewind knob, turn red, showing that the shutter is opposite the index mark. The blue needle in daylight and 1/30 sec. indoors. 8. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
... ASA number of the film you have selected. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the outer ring of the film speed indicator until it stops. IWINAliMmos 3. Try starting with 1/125 sec. SET FILM SPEED While depressing the pin alongside the film rewind knob, turn red, showing that the shutter is opposite the index mark. The blue needle in daylight and 1/30 sec. indoors. 8. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
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... viewfinder.) If the black needle does not match the blue one no matter how far you depress the shutter button halfway, the light meter turns on, and the black meter needle matches the blue one. RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject comes into sharp focus. 5. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the finder, turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. 6. When the needles match, you have the correct exposure...
... viewfinder.) If the black needle does not match the blue one no matter how far you depress the shutter button halfway, the light meter turns on, and the black meter needle matches the blue one. RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject comes into sharp focus. 5. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the finder, turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. 6. When the needles match, you have the correct exposure...
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Be sure to set your camera, tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the camera because it is connected to light. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED ttii 8218542 ( Yr 5000 4000 2500 2000 1250 1000 640 500 320 250 ...cover of the camera. •11 MEMO HOLDER a• ISM FOR COLOR PRINT 36 EXPOSURES As a reminder of what type of film is to the exposure meter system. The higher the ASA number, c), the more sensitive the film is in the data sheet packed with each roll of your film matches the index mark. While depressing the film speed indicator pin turn...
Be sure to set your camera, tear off the top of the film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the camera because it is connected to light. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED ttii 8218542 ( Yr 5000 4000 2500 2000 1250 1000 640 500 320 250 ...cover of the camera. •11 MEMO HOLDER a• ISM FOR COLOR PRINT 36 EXPOSURES As a reminder of what type of film is to the exposure meter system. The higher the ASA number, c), the more sensitive the film is in the data sheet packed with each roll of your film matches the index mark. While depressing the film speed indicator pin turn...
KX Manual
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... the shutter button. The shutter speed may be set the shutter button lock by moving the lever to page 16. As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to the shutter speed desired. CAUTION At slow speeds - SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise to red showing that the shutter is desired while using the B setting, set either before putting the camera away for a time exposure.
... the shutter button. The shutter speed may be set the shutter button lock by moving the lever to page 16. As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to the shutter speed desired. CAUTION At slow speeds - SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise to red showing that the shutter is desired while using the B setting, set either before putting the camera away for a time exposure.
KX Manual
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...) even when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which has a flash contact on the shoe bracket. Note the "X" setting is no need to "hot" (switched on the speed dial . Use the hot shoe flash contact when using an electronic flash with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the...
...) even when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which has a flash contact on the shoe bracket. Note the "X" setting is no need to "hot" (switched on the speed dial . Use the hot shoe flash contact when using an electronic flash with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the...
KX Manual
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... 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. Before attaching the flash unit to the hot shoe and the bracket types are outlined in the table below. The clip-on types and bracket types. When not using the terminals, keep the plugs inserted...
... 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. Before attaching the flash unit to the hot shoe and the bracket types are outlined in the table below. The clip-on types and bracket types. When not using the terminals, keep the plugs inserted...
KX Manual
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... seen through the viewfinder - or when you are shooting directly toward the sun . . . For example: on white paper, increase the size of the light reflected from the subject. with a little extra importance, or weight, given to the sun and you are shooting a subject against snow or light-colored sand . . . HELPFUL HINTS ON EXPOSURE PROBLEMS' The light meter built into your KX correctly reads...
... seen through the viewfinder - or when you are shooting directly toward the sun . . . For example: on white paper, increase the size of the light reflected from the subject. with a little extra importance, or weight, given to the sun and you are shooting a subject against snow or light-colored sand . . . HELPFUL HINTS ON EXPOSURE PROBLEMS' The light meter built into your KX correctly reads...
KX Manual
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... shutter speed. blue and black - seen in the viewfinder matches up with the blue one. •21 WI • 518 nI 0 a 2 DUAL PREFERENCE EXPOSURE SYSTEM The exposure system built into the KX is called a "needle-matching system" because the correct exposure for any given situation is most important factor, set the aperture desired by matching the two needles - Then adjust the shutter speed...
... shutter speed. blue and black - seen in the viewfinder matches up with the blue one. •21 WI • 518 nI 0 a 2 DUAL PREFERENCE EXPOSURE SYSTEM The exposure system built into the KX is called a "needle-matching system" because the correct exposure for any given situation is most important factor, set the aperture desired by matching the two needles - Then adjust the shutter speed...
KX Manual
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The shutter button lock lever is for your battery as the exposure meter is switched off as soon as the shutter release button is depressed slightly, the black needle in the viewfinder will remain switched on the collar at the pre-advance angle, as soon as this lever is locked-in through the lens. This automatically releases the shutter button. ACTIVATING EXPOSURE METER SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK The exposure meter of the KX is switched on by moving the rapid...
The shutter button lock lever is for your battery as the exposure meter is switched off as soon as the shutter release button is depressed slightly, the black needle in the viewfinder will remain switched on the collar at the pre-advance angle, as soon as this lever is locked-in through the lens. This automatically releases the shutter button. ACTIVATING EXPOSURE METER SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK The exposure meter of the KX is switched on by moving the rapid...
KX Manual
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... use any shutter speed from 1 sec. The total range of aperture settings is beyond the measurability range (B), as the camera's total range of the meter, and should be interpreted as shown in combination with any shutter speed from 1 sec. As you will match the two needles in the table indicates the reading range of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter...
... use any shutter speed from 1 sec. The total range of aperture settings is beyond the measurability range (B), as the camera's total range of the meter, and should be interpreted as shown in combination with any shutter speed from 1 sec. As you will match the two needles in the table indicates the reading range of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter...
KX Manual
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.... Move the small light-colored self-timer start . Even after the self-timer has started to run, you have worn out and the exposure meter is a totally manual operation. Also, packed in with most types of 35mm film is a data sheet with suggestions for powering the exposure meter; This self-timer also has an interrupt function. the self-timer will immediately release the shutter without delayed action. Turn the cocking lever down...
.... Move the small light-colored self-timer start . Even after the self-timer has started to run, you have worn out and the exposure meter is a totally manual operation. Also, packed in with most types of 35mm film is a data sheet with suggestions for powering the exposure meter; This self-timer also has an interrupt function. the self-timer will immediately release the shutter without delayed action. Turn the cocking lever down...
KX Manual
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... have proper exposure set before or after you advance the film. and the longer the lens you use a tripod for a long time. The mirror will be locked up even after you trip the shutter. Inevitably, this causes a small amount of the way. Also, it is necessary to its original position. To release the mirror, return the mirror lock -up . The reflex mirror can be . Direct sunlight through...
... have proper exposure set before or after you advance the film. and the longer the lens you use a tripod for a long time. The mirror will be locked up even after you trip the shutter. Inevitably, this causes a small amount of the way. Also, it is necessary to its original position. To release the mirror, return the mirror lock -up . The reflex mirror can be . Direct sunlight through...
KX Manual
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... camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop down metering system. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the stop-down the diaphragm automatically. It can also be set to permit open -aperture metering. The super telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupling lever e on the back of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. Whenever any one of other K Series accessories...
... camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop down metering system. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the stop-down the diaphragm automatically. It can also be set to permit open -aperture metering. The super telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupling lever e on the back of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. Whenever any one of other K Series accessories...
KX Manual
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... and defective parts will not be borne by the owner. If your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of purchase. To prove the date of your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of such lenses will be made with postage prepaid. If the equipment is strictly limited to the replacement of use of...
... and defective parts will not be borne by the owner. If your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of purchase. To prove the date of your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of such lenses will be made with postage prepaid. If the equipment is strictly limited to the replacement of use of...
