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TABLE OF CONTENTS Benefits 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 ... Tables 33 Shooting with TTL Integrated Automatic Flash Units 34 "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units 36 Other Flash Units 37 Case and Strap 38 Grips 39 LX Interchangeable Viewfinders 40 Changing the Focusing Screen 42 Special Accessories for...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Benefits 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 ... Tables 33 Shooting with TTL Integrated Automatic Flash Units 34 "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units 36 Other Flash Units 37 Case and Strap 38 Grips 39 LX Interchangeable Viewfinders 40 Changing the Focusing Screen 42 Special Accessories for...
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...Direct Metering (IDM) system 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 need for high speed measurements and a...measures light at the film plane, the LX works with dificult bounce lighting or at close subject distances. THE BENEFITS OF LX PHOTOGRAPHY IDM Light Measurement The heart of the Pentax LX is virtually eliminated. Interchangeable Finders and Screens The LX System includes a wide array of interchangeable ...
...Direct Metering (IDM) system 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 need for high speed measurements and a...measures light at the film plane, the LX works with dificult bounce lighting or at close subject distances. THE BENEFITS OF LX PHOTOGRAPHY IDM Light Measurement The heart of the Pentax LX is virtually eliminated. Interchangeable Finders and Screens The LX System includes a wide array of interchangeable ...
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44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 • Rubber grip • Automatic advance contacts a) Auto film rewind • coupling Base plate a) Battery chamber cap al Tripod socket © Film transport relay pin © Film rewind/ Multiple exposure button ▪ Film transport rate control coupling © Film transport coupler © Rim of back cover © Roller rF- 56 5 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 7•
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 53 54 55 • Rubber grip • Automatic advance contacts a) Auto film rewind • coupling Base plate a) Battery chamber cap al Tripod socket © Film transport relay pin © Film rewind/ Multiple exposure button ▪ Film transport rate control coupling © Film transport coupler © Rim of back cover © Roller rF- 56 5 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 7•
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... speed LED will 1001 begin to 26, 12$ see if batteries are inserted properly and the camera's electrical systems X are packed separately with your Pentax LX operate on two 1.5-volt mini- S2O50S 125 tion accurately until the display goes out completely, both batteries 110 30 should be replaced promptly to func- Although all electronic...
... speed LED will 1001 begin to 26, 12$ see if batteries are inserted properly and the camera's electrical systems X are packed separately with your Pentax LX operate on two 1.5-volt mini- S2O50S 125 tion accurately until the display goes out completely, both batteries 110 30 should be replaced promptly to func- Although all electronic...
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... camera will automatically lock up occurred, before changing the shutter speed dial, first cover the lens with equivalent 1.5 volt alkaline or silver oxide mini-batteries. However, the LX camera incorporates an electro-mechanical shutter system which allows the photographer to continue taking pictures over a broad range of the mechanically operated settings (1/2000...
... camera will automatically lock up occurred, before changing the shutter speed dial, first cover the lens with equivalent 1.5 volt alkaline or silver oxide mini-batteries. However, the LX camera incorporates an electro-mechanical shutter system which allows the photographer to continue taking pictures over a broad range of the mechanically operated settings (1/2000...
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...word "Automatic" locks into place opposite the index mark as shown. Electronically-Controlled Shutter Speeds Your Pentax LX provides electronically-controlled stepless shutter speeds in the event battery failure interrupts normal camera operation. Indices on the dial from 1/2000th second to 1/2 second) while... "1" through "4S" represent full second increments. SETTING THE SHUTTER DIAL To set your Pentax LX for automatic exposure control, ...
...word "Automatic" locks into place opposite the index mark as shown. Electronically-Controlled Shutter Speeds Your Pentax LX provides electronically-controlled stepless shutter speeds in the event battery failure interrupts normal camera operation. Indices on the dial from 1/2000th second to 1/2 second) while... "1" through "4S" represent full second increments. SETTING THE SHUTTER DIAL To set your Pentax LX for automatic exposure control, ...
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...and 43 with the dial lock release/MD exposure check button. Shutter Release Button For general shooting, it is simplest to prevent excessive battery drain. When pressed this instance may cause premature shutter release. By pressing the shutter button lightly, both the exposure metering system and ...viewfinder LED display are attached and use of activating the exposure meter in conjunction with Motor Drive and Winder You can also activate the LX's exposure meter using 1000 500 250 125 X 60 30 15 4 -CIMArIC 2 _ E 2s 11 the dial lock release/MD exposure check button....
...and 43 with the dial lock release/MD exposure check button. Shutter Release Button For general shooting, it is simplest to prevent excessive battery drain. When pressed this instance may cause premature shutter release. By pressing the shutter button lightly, both the exposure metering system and ...viewfinder LED display are attached and use of activating the exposure meter in conjunction with Motor Drive and Winder You can also activate the LX's exposure meter using 1000 500 250 125 X 60 30 15 4 -CIMArIC 2 _ E 2s 11 the dial lock release/MD exposure check button....
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... focusing screen. To assure reliable operation of the automatic shutter in low temperatures carry spare batteries. •Always store your camera in a pail of fresh water to retard the onset... place it in a cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated place when it immediately to a Pentax Service Center to determine if repairs can get wet, dry it is not in areas of corrosion... careful not to minimize the possibility of your photos. •Whenever possible, carry your LX has specially-designed gaskets to drop the finder when changing viewfinder models. Accidentally dropping the camera...
... focusing screen. To assure reliable operation of the automatic shutter in low temperatures carry spare batteries. •Always store your camera in a pail of fresh water to retard the onset... place it in a cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated place when it immediately to a Pentax Service Center to determine if repairs can get wet, dry it is not in areas of corrosion... careful not to minimize the possibility of your photos. •Whenever possible, carry your LX has specially-designed gaskets to drop the finder when changing viewfinder models. Accidentally dropping the camera...
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... via Silicon Photo Diode (SPD): high speed measurements for use with Watch Data LX. Finder removeable by light pressure on front shutter curtain, slow speed measurements off ...contacts. built-in viewfinder to ±2 EV automatic exposure compensation in X-synch hotshoe with Pentax "T"-type flash units. shutter lock provided; EV 20 1125 seconds at f/1.2 to EV...coupling. Meter activated by release lever • 46 mechanical speeds and "B" operational without batteries; shutter dial locks at 1/3 EV positions; Exposure Measurement: Open aperture, center-weighted...
... via Silicon Photo Diode (SPD): high speed measurements for use with Watch Data LX. Finder removeable by light pressure on front shutter curtain, slow speed measurements off ...contacts. built-in viewfinder to ±2 EV automatic exposure compensation in X-synch hotshoe with Pentax "T"-type flash units. shutter lock provided; EV 20 1125 seconds at f/1.2 to EV...coupling. Meter activated by release lever • 46 mechanical speeds and "B" operational without batteries; shutter dial locks at 1/3 EV positions; Exposure Measurement: Open aperture, center-weighted...
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...90.5mm x 50mm (5.7" x 3.6" x 1.9") with standard FA-1 Finder attached. 570 grams (20.1 ounces) with Winder LX and Motor Drive LX. built-in both automatic and manual modes; mirror locks when batteries fail. Optional hand grips, special gaskets to indicate precise film location for automatic film advance and automatic rewind capability...angle; blue flag indicates automatic at "A" and manually selected shutter speeds; aperture visible in viewfinder to disengage film advance mechanism. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System. Single-stroke, rapid wind lever with most lenses;
...90.5mm x 50mm (5.7" x 3.6" x 1.9") with standard FA-1 Finder attached. 570 grams (20.1 ounces) with Winder LX and Motor Drive LX. built-in both automatic and manual modes; mirror locks when batteries fail. Optional hand grips, special gaskets to indicate precise film location for automatic film advance and automatic rewind capability...angle; blue flag indicates automatic at "A" and manually selected shutter speeds; aperture visible in viewfinder to disengage film advance mechanism. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System. Single-stroke, rapid wind lever with most lenses;