ME-F Manual
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...-manual shutter speed buttons shutter mode indications €..;) Shutter cocked indicator Rapid wind lever G.) Shutter button '74.5 Cable release socket 'it Exposure counter Neck strap eyelet Self-timer lever 0 Shutter mode index button Film rewind crank Film rewind/back cover release Lens release lever Lens alignment index 0 Auto focus contacts 0 Instant return mirror X -synch terminal Aperture ring ID Lens aperture index 4., Distance index m Distance scale (E) Lens alignment node (I' Focusing ring ID ASA film speed index ID Exposure compensation dial (1) Audio focus switch Electro focus...
...-manual shutter speed buttons shutter mode indications €..;) Shutter cocked indicator Rapid wind lever G.) Shutter button '74.5 Cable release socket 'it Exposure counter Neck strap eyelet Self-timer lever 0 Shutter mode index button Film rewind crank Film rewind/back cover release Lens release lever Lens alignment index 0 Auto focus contacts 0 Instant return mirror X -synch terminal Aperture ring ID Lens aperture index 4., Distance index m Distance scale (E) Lens alignment node (I' Focusing ring ID ASA film speed index ID Exposure compensation dial (1) Audio focus switch Electro focus...
ME-F Manual
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... operating instructions "Your ME-F Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 10 Lens mounting 12 Film loading and winding 13 Setting the ASA film speed/Memo holder 15 The shutter mode dial 16 Aperture setting 18 Auto focus (with SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS) 19 TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses) 30 Manual focus 38 Exposure on "Auto" 39 Auto exposure compensation 42 Manual exposures at "M" 44 Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash...
... operating instructions "Your ME-F Quick Course" 4 Inserting batteries 10 Lens mounting 12 Film loading and winding 13 Setting the ASA film speed/Memo holder 15 The shutter mode dial 16 Aperture setting 18 Auto focus (with SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS) 19 TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses) 30 Manual focus 38 Exposure on "Auto" 39 Auto exposure compensation 42 Manual exposures at "M" 44 Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash...
ME-F Manual
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... convenience for SLR cameras. When the ME-F is correct. Because the focus control is integrated into the camera body, the Pentax auto focus zoom is used with the new Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8 Auto Focus Lens, this new system will help you with complete auto focus simply by turning the lens in the direction of features to focus with more compact than conventional focusing systems. • 2 When the ME-F is more accuracy and speed than...
... convenience for SLR cameras. When the ME-F is correct. Because the focus control is integrated into the camera body, the Pentax auto focus zoom is used with the new Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8 Auto Focus Lens, this new system will help you with complete auto focus simply by turning the lens in the direction of features to focus with more compact than conventional focusing systems. • 2 When the ME-F is more accuracy and speed than...
ME-F Manual
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... electronic focusing with tri-color exposure guides, pushbuttoncontrolled manual exposures, a super-fast 1/2000th second top shutter speed, a brilliant Clear-Bright-Matte viewfinder, all the benefits your camera in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash units, and offers a wide range of operating your camera has to offer. Aside from close-up, macrophotography and architectural photography with the shift lens to...
... electronic focusing with tri-color exposure guides, pushbuttoncontrolled manual exposures, a super-fast 1/2000th second top shutter speed, a brilliant Clear-Bright-Matte viewfinder, all the benefits your camera in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash units, and offers a wide range of operating your camera has to offer. Aside from close-up, macrophotography and architectural photography with the shift lens to...
ME-F Manual
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... focusing systems. Should batteries require replacement, replace all four with equivalent 1.5 volt silver oxide batteries (Eveready S76, MALLORY S76E, etc.) • Do not mix battery brands and types, nor old batteries with new batteries. (This is not uncommon, keep batteries out of the'reaCh of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If batteries fail and you're caught without spares, manual exposures without the meter...
... focusing systems. Should batteries require replacement, replace all four with equivalent 1.5 volt silver oxide batteries (Eveready S76, MALLORY S76E, etc.) • Do not mix battery brands and types, nor old batteries with new batteries. (This is not uncommon, keep batteries out of the'reaCh of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If batteries fail and you're caught without spares, manual exposures without the meter...
ME-F Manual
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... side to avoid tumbling; the auto focus lens may conveniently be sure to insert batteries first- 09 • Remove the rear lens and body mount covers. never put the lens down ; Hold the camera firmly in the body mount and turn it clockwise until it becomes necessary to put the lens down with the right hand. IMPORTANT • If it locks into place with the front...
... side to avoid tumbling; the auto focus lens may conveniently be sure to insert batteries first- 09 • Remove the rear lens and body mount covers. never put the lens down ; Hold the camera firmly in the body mount and turn it clockwise until it becomes necessary to put the lens down with the right hand. IMPORTANT • If it locks into place with the front...
ME-F Manual
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... returning the film rewind knob to its original position. 12 • ,' X B% ■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it 's best to set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source to avoid excessively long shutter speeds during film advance. If you must load the film with the dial set to "M," make sure to use one of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by...
... returning the film rewind knob to its original position. 12 • ,' X B% ■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it 's best to set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source to avoid excessively long shutter speeds during film advance. If you must load the film with the dial set to "M," make sure to use one of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by...
ME-F Manual
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... 0 and turn it until the ASA number of your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your film is to light. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite...
... 0 and turn it until the ASA number of your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your film is to light. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite...
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... shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode and pushbuttons are used to the four mode settings, the dial also features a shutter button lock. Set the dial set the dial: Press down on the small white button on framing and composition. To set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you automatically in relation to the preset lens aperture, saving you the time required for general shooting. "AUTO": This is the shutter mode...
... shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode and pushbuttons are used to the four mode settings, the dial also features a shutter button lock. Set the dial set the dial: Press down on the small white button on framing and composition. To set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you automatically in relation to the preset lens aperture, saving you the time required for general shooting. "AUTO": This is the shutter mode...
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... the shutter button may freeze the shutter speed at this instance, set to still operate the camera in case of fourteen viewfinder shutter speed settings. (See "MANUAL EXPOSURE AT M" - "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to prevent accidental shutter release. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to the exposure guide lines accompanying your desired shutter speed simply by pressing either of two push buttons. Whereas shutter speeds vary continuously in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash...
... the shutter button may freeze the shutter speed at this instance, set to still operate the camera in case of fourteen viewfinder shutter speed settings. (See "MANUAL EXPOSURE AT M" - "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to prevent accidental shutter release. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to the exposure guide lines accompanying your desired shutter speed simply by pressing either of two push buttons. Whereas shutter speeds vary continuously in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash...
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... widest, aperture or "open-aperture," while f/22 is appropriate for lighting conditions in the picture, problems of over and underexposure can be largely eliminated. Note on "AUTO" (or Manual when applicable), preset the lens aperture as f/22) denote smaller apertures. However, when shooting on the aperture control ring of the lens are referred to as f-numbers or f-stops and denote the size of the lens aperture. f/2.8 To set the aperture, align...
... widest, aperture or "open-aperture," while f/22 is appropriate for lighting conditions in the picture, problems of over and underexposure can be largely eliminated. Note on "AUTO" (or Manual when applicable), preset the lens aperture as f/22) denote smaller apertures. However, when shooting on the aperture control ring of the lens are referred to as f-numbers or f-stops and denote the size of the lens aperture. f/2.8 To set the aperture, align...
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INSERTING BATTERIES 1 a Jli 1.p 41' MO\ ti ■ The battery compartment for the auto focus lens is now ready for the motor to work. ■ To close the compartment, replace the cover. Be sure to the OPEN position. Push the dial down and turn to insert the batteries exactly as described on the camera (in place. Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath the lens mount. NOTE: Use either...
INSERTING BATTERIES 1 a Jli 1.p 41' MO\ ti ■ The battery compartment for the auto focus lens is now ready for the motor to work. ■ To close the compartment, replace the cover. Be sure to the OPEN position. Push the dial down and turn to insert the batteries exactly as described on the camera (in place. Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath the lens mount. NOTE: Use either...
ME-F Manual
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... on while using the lens for manual focus - page 38). Lens Batteries: Battery life will vary from a short time to light. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Should batteries require replacement, replace all four batteries together with equivalent silver-oxide batteries; The lens can be used as a standard non auto-focus zoom lens with equivalent AAA-size alkaline or manganese batteries. do not use alkaline batteries or mix battery brands and types (See "Battery care...
... on while using the lens for manual focus - page 38). Lens Batteries: Battery life will vary from a short time to light. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Should batteries require replacement, replace all four batteries together with equivalent silver-oxide batteries; The lens can be used as a standard non auto-focus zoom lens with equivalent AAA-size alkaline or manganese batteries. do not use alkaline batteries or mix battery brands and types (See "Battery care...
ME-F Manual
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... meter will also light (even when you turn the exposure mode dial to "M," depress the shutter button lightly. To select the manual shutter speed, just turn the mode dial away from the "M" setting, the manual exposure memory circuit displays your previous manual shutter speed when you are making manual exposures. As with the eye to the viewfinder, the fumbling characteristic of the 14 LED shutter speed settings displayed inside the viewfinder. Manual Shutter Speed Indication: Each time you activate the meter while operating...
... meter will also light (even when you turn the exposure mode dial to "M," depress the shutter button lightly. To select the manual shutter speed, just turn the mode dial away from the "M" setting, the manual exposure memory circuit displays your previous manual shutter speed when you are making manual exposures. As with the eye to the viewfinder, the fumbling characteristic of the 14 LED shutter speed settings displayed inside the viewfinder. Manual Shutter Speed Indication: Each time you activate the meter while operating...
ME-F Manual
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... the LED lights beside the desired shutter speed. Rear Button Press this button and the LED shutter speed display decreases from bottom to top. Shutter Speed Increase - These operate when the exposure mode dial is set to "M" (manual) and the shutter release button is partially depressed to light the LED display inside the viewfinder will increase from top to enable rapid shutter speed selection in the manual mode. Shutter Speed Control Pushbuttons Two shutter speed control pushbuttons...
... the LED lights beside the desired shutter speed. Rear Button Press this button and the LED shutter speed display decreases from bottom to top. Shutter Speed Increase - These operate when the exposure mode dial is set to "M" (manual) and the shutter release button is partially depressed to light the LED display inside the viewfinder will increase from top to enable rapid shutter speed selection in the manual mode. Shutter Speed Control Pushbuttons Two shutter speed control pushbuttons...
ME-F Manual
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... button until the LED lights at the "B" setting (page 51), or switch to flash photography (pages 52-53.) NOTE Shortcut: When changing from a fast to use a faster shutter speed; Low-Light Exposures/Underexposure: With either make a time exposure at "1000." (When going from a slow to a fast shutter speed, it remains lit when you preset the lens aperture, use a slow shutter speed below 1/60 sec., be sure to go out when you use...
... button until the LED lights at the "B" setting (page 51), or switch to flash photography (pages 52-53.) NOTE Shortcut: When changing from a fast to use a faster shutter speed; Low-Light Exposures/Underexposure: With either make a time exposure at "1000." (When going from a slow to a fast shutter speed, it remains lit when you preset the lens aperture, use a slow shutter speed below 1/60 sec., be sure to go out when you use...
ME-F Manual
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... mounted directly to release the shutter. otherwise, light entering from the tripod. RE max • Time Exposures at the "B" setting of the exposure mode dial. For exposures lasting several minutes or hours, use a longer screw as the shutter release button is the depth of your eye away from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at the base of the camera. This is held depressed. Don't use a cable release with the accessory Finder...
... mounted directly to release the shutter. otherwise, light entering from the tripod. RE max • Time Exposures at the "B" setting of the exposure mode dial. For exposures lasting several minutes or hours, use a longer screw as the shutter release button is the depth of your eye away from the viewfinder while using a tripod (or at the base of the camera. This is held depressed. Don't use a cable release with the accessory Finder...
ME-F Manual
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... 125X shutter speed setting only. X B. 53* Then, set the flash exposure as indicated in the instruction manual accompanying your flash is used with a variety of dedicated flash units other than Pentax brand may also be taken. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button and setting the shutter mode dial to "125X." IMPORTANT: Use of other flash units, including both hotshoe type units and bracket-mount type...
... 125X shutter speed setting only. X B. 53* Then, set the flash exposure as indicated in the instruction manual accompanying your flash is used with a variety of dedicated flash units other than Pentax brand may also be taken. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button and setting the shutter mode dial to "125X." IMPORTANT: Use of other flash units, including both hotshoe type units and bracket-mount type...
ME-F Manual
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... take precautions against camera shakel. With manual exposures, this problem is relatively new to learn these few basic aperture and shutter speed control techniques which are handy in order to your ME -F's automatic exposure system and the electronic focusing make it will be obtained as long as 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., etc. Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take the...
... take precautions against camera shakel. With manual exposures, this problem is relatively new to learn these few basic aperture and shutter speed control techniques which are handy in order to your ME -F's automatic exposure system and the electronic focusing make it will be obtained as long as 1/250 sec., 1/500 sec., 1/1000 sec., etc. Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take the...
ME-F Manual
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... (ASA 100, f/1.4); Open-aperture, center-weighted, through-the-lens light metering by l ight pressure on camera body with 4 - 10 second delay. SPECIFICATIONS Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter Flash Synch Exposure Control Viewfinder 35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses, and KF-mount AF lens). ASA 12 - 1600. flash synch/ready indication, Auto/electro "in finder indicate handholdable shutter speeds from 1/2000th to + 2EV via hotshoe (with split-image microprism focusing screen;
... (ASA 100, f/1.4); Open-aperture, center-weighted, through-the-lens light metering by l ight pressure on camera body with 4 - 10 second delay. SPECIFICATIONS Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter Flash Synch Exposure Control Viewfinder 35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses, and KF-mount AF lens). ASA 12 - 1600. flash synch/ready indication, Auto/electro "in finder indicate handholdable shutter speeds from 1/2000th to + 2EV via hotshoe (with split-image microprism focusing screen;
