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...Basic 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 ... Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 Shooting pointers 54 Depth-of-field scale 56 Depth-of-field table 57 Using screw mount...
...Basic 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 ... Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 Shooting pointers 54 Depth-of-field scale 56 Depth-of-field table 57 Using screw mount...
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Mount the lens (Page 12). 2. X uN • 4 Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (Page 13). BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your ME-F Quick Course" \ I 1. Insert the four batteries as shown. (Page 10);
Mount the lens (Page 12). 2. X uN • 4 Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (Page 13). BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your ME-F Quick Course" \ I 1. Insert the four batteries as shown. (Page 10);
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AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm-70mm ZOOM LENS) PAGE 19 AUTO FOCUS • Insert the lens batteries (Page • Set the power switch to -2.8 • Center subject in split-image center spot of finder. • 6 UfF "/ 'D.' =le * • Set camera electro focus selector to ON. 21); green LED glows at base of viewfinder. • Press either focus button on lens. • Take photo when lens stops turning; Mount the lens. (Page 12).
AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm-70mm ZOOM LENS) PAGE 19 AUTO FOCUS • Insert the lens batteries (Page • Set the power switch to -2.8 • Center subject in split-image center spot of finder. • 6 UfF "/ 'D.' =le * • Set camera electro focus selector to ON. 21); green LED glows at base of viewfinder. • Press either focus button on lens. • Take photo when lens stops turning; Mount the lens. (Page 12).
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... continuously if the voltage supply for both the AUTO and M electronic exposure modes until the display goes out completely, all four batteries should be replaced promptly at this should be disregarded as shown. "EF" - those between "2000" and "4S") will ... batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. Place the four batteries in the chamber, with your Pentax ME-F operate on the operating modes; Battery Check: After inserting the batteries, make accurate exposures for the camera's exposure system is Battery check range Low batteries • 10 INSERTING BATTERIES The...
... continuously if the voltage supply for both the AUTO and M electronic exposure modes until the display goes out completely, all four batteries should be replaced promptly at this should be disregarded as shown. "EF" - those between "2000" and "4S") will ... batteries (S76, etc.) which are functioning. Place the four batteries in the chamber, with your Pentax ME-F operate on the operating modes; Battery Check: After inserting the batteries, make accurate exposures for the camera's exposure system is Battery check range Low batteries • 10 INSERTING BATTERIES The...
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.... When shooting in cold climates where temporarily failure due to protect against leakage. Never•throw:•used batteries into fire;. Battery Check for long periods of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. keep spares in a warm pocket. • When not using the...See page 37. or ....ekposa-... .excessive •a •larecau-:.• Always; Li 25 X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . Battery Care: • Battery life will vary from a short time to several months depending on the frequency of operation of the electronic exposure and focusing systems. Should...
.... When shooting in cold climates where temporarily failure due to protect against leakage. Never•throw:•used batteries into fire;. Battery Check for long periods of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. keep spares in a warm pocket. • When not using the...See page 37. or ....ekposa-... .excessive •a •larecau-:.• Always; Li 25 X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . Battery Care: • Battery life will vary from a short time to several months depending on the frequency of operation of the electronic exposure and focusing systems. Should...
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... page 58). In the dark when the red dots are the same for both regular SMC Pentax Lenses and the AF zoom lenses. (for screw-mount lenses, see , align the raised white node on the battery compartment). With the auto focus zoom lens, be rested on the lens barrel with the front... and press the lens release button while turning the lens counter-clockwise with a "click." • 12 LENS MOUNTING NOTE: Mounting instructions are difficult to insert batteries first- 09 • Remove the rear lens and body mount covers.
... page 58). In the dark when the red dots are the same for both regular SMC Pentax Lenses and the AF zoom lenses. (for screw-mount lenses, see , align the raised white node on the battery compartment). With the auto focus zoom lens, be rested on the lens barrel with the front... and press the lens release button while turning the lens counter-clockwise with a "click." • 12 LENS MOUNTING NOTE: Mounting instructions are difficult to insert batteries first- 09 • Remove the rear lens and body mount covers.
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...speed at this instance, set to "M," you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to prevent accidental shutter release. As the shutter operates without... batteries, it allows you may be made at any one of battery failure. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to the exposure guide lines accompanying your desired shutter speed simply by...
...speed at this instance, set to "M," you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to prevent accidental shutter release. As the shutter operates without... batteries, it allows you may be made at any one of battery failure. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to the exposure guide lines accompanying your desired shutter speed simply by...
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If you are focusing with non through-the-lens auto focus systems, (the only size additions being a micro motor and a battery compartment). With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it has to read this new system, you can automatically focus by simply pressing a...is inside the camera, your lens is more compact than with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to fully realize the potential of your ME-F camera. AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to the electronic focusing ...
If you are focusing with non through-the-lens auto focus systems, (the only size additions being a micro motor and a battery compartment). With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it has to read this new system, you can automatically focus by simply pressing a...is inside the camera, your lens is more compact than with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to fully realize the potential of your ME-F camera. AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to the electronic focusing ...
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Power switch (Push/Pull) zoom collar i7* Battery compartment 'a Battery compartment lock release Auto focus contacts rrrr lIff MI , I 11141 101 II II/ 0 IOW t, 14f ammo. :2I • 20 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS • ' Focusing ring Focusing buttons .s'.
Power switch (Push/Pull) zoom collar i7* Battery compartment 'a Battery compartment lock release Auto focus contacts rrrr lIff MI , I 11141 101 II II/ 0 IOW t, 14f ammo. :2I • 20 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS • ' Focusing ring Focusing buttons .s'.
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... not use . ■ Mount the lens on page 12. The cap will release. ■ Insert four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries according to "CLOSE." Push the dial down and turn to work. ■ To close the compartment, replace the cover. To open the compartment, press the ...) as described on the camera (in place. Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath the lens mount. 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 the OPEN position. Make sure to turn to the...
... not use . ■ Mount the lens on page 12. The cap will release. ■ Insert four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries according to "CLOSE." Push the dial down and turn to work. ■ To close the compartment, replace the cover. To open the compartment, press the ...) as described on the camera (in place. Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath the lens mount. 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 the OPEN position. Make sure to turn to the...
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... focus is required both LEDs inside the viewfinder light simultaneously (or flash depending on page 38). If this occurs, stop focusing immediately to avoid wasting batteries. • 26 On some occasions you to work if some mark or distinguishing feature of the subject is extremely accurate, there will be made to...
... focus is required both LEDs inside the viewfinder light simultaneously (or flash depending on page 38). If this occurs, stop focusing immediately to avoid wasting batteries. • 26 On some occasions you to work if some mark or distinguishing feature of the subject is extremely accurate, there will be made to...
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... Focus is insufficient for complete auto focus. do not use alkaline batteries or mix battery brands and types (See "Battery care," page 11). Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. The lens can be used as a standard non auto-focus zoom lens with... the TTL Electronic Focusing System or manually, but for complete auto focus replace all four batteries immediately. (For TTL Electronic Focus...
... Focus is insufficient for complete auto focus. do not use alkaline batteries or mix battery brands and types (See "Battery care," page 11). Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. The lens can be used as a standard non auto-focus zoom lens with... the TTL Electronic Focusing System or manually, but for complete auto focus replace all four batteries immediately. (For TTL Electronic Focus...
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Tripod: Depending upon the size of both the camera body mount and lens mount clean; in the continuous mode with moving subjects, focus will be used with some tripods at the 70mm focal length setting because the battery compartment will hit against the tripod. Winder: When using a winder with a dry cloth to keep them from becoming oily. PRECAUTIONS Auto Focus Contacts: Be sure to keep the auto focus contacts of the tripod seat, the lens cannot be correct only for the first frame. • 28 wipe occasionally with the auto focus lens, use only the single-frame mode;
Tripod: Depending upon the size of both the camera body mount and lens mount clean; in the continuous mode with moving subjects, focus will be used with some tripods at the 70mm focal length setting because the battery compartment will hit against the tripod. Winder: When using a winder with a dry cloth to keep them from becoming oily. PRECAUTIONS Auto Focus Contacts: Be sure to keep the auto focus contacts of the tripod seat, the lens cannot be correct only for the first frame. • 28 wipe occasionally with the auto focus lens, use only the single-frame mode;
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... Photography: The TTL electronic focus is also convenient for electronic focusing. When the LEDs no longer sufficient for regular polarizing filters. Battery Check: Battery voltage is no longer light, voltage is insufficient for a wide range of these instances, you set the electro-focus selector to... take this could actually shorten battery life and is dangerous. Although most standard filters can focus in the normal manner without TTL electronic focus (See page 38). this...
... Photography: The TTL electronic focus is also convenient for electronic focusing. When the LEDs no longer sufficient for regular polarizing filters. Battery Check: Battery voltage is no longer light, voltage is insufficient for a wide range of these instances, you set the electro-focus selector to... take this could actually shorten battery life and is dangerous. Although most standard filters can focus in the normal manner without TTL electronic focus (See page 38). this...
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... or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of 10° C should be replaced. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. 63. If this is a possible source of rust, which your camera will often cause moisture to -20°C. Extremely low temperature reduces the efficiency of... may be hampered by dirty oil. Furthermore, if the camera is to cold could be extremely harmful to take place gradually over a period of the battery. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting.
... or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of 10° C should be replaced. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. 63. If this is a possible source of rust, which your camera will often cause moisture to -20°C. Extremely low temperature reduces the efficiency of... may be hampered by dirty oil. Furthermore, if the camera is to cold could be extremely harmful to take place gradually over a period of the battery. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting.
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...lens. 69 • electo focus switch varies image sensor sensitivity. crank film rewind; accepts wide range of Pentax system accessories. 32mm x 87.5mm x 49mm. 480g (without batteries); 675g with 130° throw and 35° standoff angle; Interchangeable camera back accepts data printer (Dial ...accepts Winder ME-II, ME for auto film advance-. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; TTL EFC SYSTEM Power Source Film Transport Other Features Size Weight (Through-the-Lens Electronic Focus Control). Four 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) power all focus indication and ...
...lens. 69 • electo focus switch varies image sensor sensitivity. crank film rewind; accepts wide range of Pentax system accessories. 32mm x 87.5mm x 49mm. 480g (without batteries); 675g with 130° throw and 35° standoff angle; Interchangeable camera back accepts data printer (Dial ...accepts Winder ME-II, ME for auto film advance-. Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; TTL EFC SYSTEM Power Source Film Transport Other Features Size Weight (Through-the-Lens Electronic Focus Control). Four 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) power all focus indication and ...
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manual focus with Pentax ME-F; f/2.8 - Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. Complete TTL auto focus with K -mount Pentaxes. f/22 1.2 meters. Push/Pull zoom collar. Pentax Super-Multi-Coating. Fully automatic with open-aperture metering. Focus motor power switch, focus button (two) on rubber hood. 87mm(H) x 73mm(dia) x 76.5mm (Length). ...
manual focus with Pentax ME-F; f/2.8 - Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. Complete TTL auto focus with K -mount Pentaxes. f/22 1.2 meters. Push/Pull zoom collar. Pentax Super-Multi-Coating. Fully automatic with open-aperture metering. Focus motor power switch, focus button (two) on rubber hood. 87mm(H) x 73mm(dia) x 76.5mm (Length). ...
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41 Film chamber Film advance claw e Film guide rail e Film take-up spool e Back cover release lug e Film pressure plate e Battery compartment lock release e Battery compartment e0 Winder/tripod receptacle Shutter el Film rewind button e Sprocket e Film transport coupler 0 Viewfinder eyepiece 0 Cordless Dial Data Contact i Memo holder 0 Back cover 0 Film advance/rewind indicator 42 43 44 45
41 Film chamber Film advance claw e Film guide rail e Film take-up spool e Back cover release lug e Film pressure plate e Battery compartment lock release e Battery compartment e0 Winder/tripod receptacle Shutter el Film rewind button e Sprocket e Film transport coupler 0 Viewfinder eyepiece 0 Cordless Dial Data Contact i Memo holder 0 Back cover 0 Film advance/rewind indicator 42 43 44 45