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LX Manual - Page 2
... of LX Photography
2
Description of Parts
4
Batteries
8
Attaching the Viewfinder
10
Mounting the Lens
12
Advancing the Film
13
Loading the Film
14
Setting the Film Speed/Memo Holder
15
Setting the Shutter Dial
16
Activating the Meter
17
Focusing
18
The Standard FA-1 Viewfinder Display
19
Shooting Automatically
20
Using the Exposure Compensation Dial
22
Manual...
LX Manual - Page 3
...macrophotography, from portraiture to read through -the-lens light measurement is the key which will be ...Manual carefully will enable you 'll also insure yourself years of creativity and photographic excellence.
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PENTAX PHOTOGRAPHY! Designed and engineered with your new Pentax LX 35mm System SLR camera has the features and flexibility to reach new levels of trouble...
LX Manual - Page 4
... which provides manual speeds from 1/2000th second to "X" even when the batteries fail (see pages 40 to 43)
Titanium Electro-Mechanical Shutter The LX camera features an extremely broad range of shutter speeds.
The titanium electro-mechanical shutter mechanism delivers electronically-controlled stepless speeds in exposure control. Interchangeable Finders and Screens The LX System includes...
LX Manual - Page 11
...FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT TO PROTECT AGAINST EXPLOSION. Then, release the mirror as a warning. Keeping a spare set of the camera. Should batteries require replacement, replace BOTH at the base of batteries on hand can help you wish to "X").
However, the LX camera incorporates an electro-mechanical shutter system which allows the photographer to continue taking sessions, especially when...
LX Manual - Page 14
... zoom focal lengths, it becomes difficult to rest the camera body in place, make sure the lens rests only with the right hand. WHEN CHANGING LENSES OUTDOORS WITH FILM IN THE CAMERA, TAKE THE ADDED PRECAUTION OF AVOIDING DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Removing the Lens To remove the lens, hold the camera firmly in the left hand. Insert the...
LX Manual - Page 18
.../ ISO 100, f/1.2) and electronically-controlled manual shutter speeds from 1/60th second to 4 full seconds. Electronically-Controlled Shutter Speeds Your Pentax LX provides electronically-controlled stepless shutter speeds in the event battery failure interrupts normal camera operation. Mechanically-Controlled Shutter Speeds At shutter speed settings from "2 0 0 0" to "2" represent fractions of...
LX Manual - Page 21
...synchroniza-
tion of speeds slower than
1/30th second as
they appear on camera
lens. ter setting; ing. Red LED
Indicates overexposure when
lit. A
Indicates automatic exposure
....
19*
LT, B
In manual, indicates "B" shut-
nization and flash ready with
Pentax dedicated flash units. tion of shutter
dial. tion. Yellow LEDs
Glows to
open lens, use tripod or flash. cate...
LX Manual - Page 26
... camera viewfinder by pressing the shutter release lightly. MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL
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In the manual exposure mode your Pentax LX provides rapid response through-the-lens metering combined with an extensive manual shutter speed range from the "Automatic" position. To set...
LX Manual - Page 31
... the lens cap, advance the rapid wind lever, set the shutter dial to a manual speed to disengage the film transport mechanism and exposure counter. MULTIPLE EXPOSURES
Your Pentax LX allows you to double expose the image on frame 10.
The random access feature of the camera to avoid long exposures and press the shutter release button...
LX Manual - Page 42
...diopter correction is available. Om •
FA -1
F A-2
• 40
LX INTERCHANGEABLE VIEWFINDERS
The Pentax LX System includes an array of the LX Finder models.
Check your needs. NOTE: The Pentax FA-1, FA-1W and FA-2 Finder models are fully compatible with the correction lens adaptor and SMC correction lenses.
Because the LX Integrated Direct Metering system measures light at the film...
LX Manual - Page 43
... eyepiece bayonet mounts quickly and easily providing all data except aperture setting is important.
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FB-1
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FD-1
FF -1 FC-1
FD-2
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41 • A waist-level finder eyepiece with a convenient 45° viewing angle. FD-2 Standard Eyepiece - Model FB-1 System Finder A Pentax exclusive, this finder accepts any situation where critical focusing is visible.
All viewfinder...
LX Manual - Page 47
... a warm room from moisture,
it immediately to a Pentax Service Center to avoid the possibility of high humidity. If the camera should be carefully wiped off immediately with its neck strap or in a carrying case or gadget bag. MAINTAINING THE CAMERA
•Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, finder surface, lens and filters as clean as described on...
LX Manual - Page 48
... for both automatic and manual modes.
stepless automatic exposure range
extends to 4 seconds; Finder removeable by light pressure on front shutter curtain, slow speed measurements off curtain pattern and film automatic electronic flash/ambient light measurement with Watch Data LX. Lens Mount: Shutter:
Pentax Bayonet Mount with "T"-type Pentax flash
models, providing auto flash synch...
LX Manual - Page 49
... use with very compact or large diameter lenses, neck strap with shoulder pad.
47 • Pentax Magic Needle Loading System.
built-in both automatic and manual modes; Crank type: Film Rewind Button doubles as slow speed warning from loading indicator to "36" with standard FA-1 Finder. (without batteries). LED flickers in viewfinder to disengage film...
LX Manual - Page 50
... to instruction. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have serviced during the 12month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you within that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives will apply. In any repair or alterations except those made and parts replaced free...
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