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... 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 photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 Shooting pointers 54 Depth-...
... 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 photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 Shooting pointers 54 Depth-...
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... -for complete auto focus with more compact than conventional focusing systems. • 2 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 to make SLR photography easier than ever...
... -for complete auto focus with more compact than conventional focusing systems. • 2 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 to make SLR photography easier than ever...
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... you get you started right away, we've provided a "Quick Course" on pages 4 to 8 which is pertinent for the type of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is explained first, followed by the electronic focusing with other improved features such as fully automatic exposure with the shift... lens to photomicrography and astrophotography. (For details, ask your photo dealer for the booklet entitled, "PENTAX LENSES AND ACCESSORIES.") HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To get in order to make the most of your ME-F-It's destined to become a classic! ...
... you get you started right away, we've provided a "Quick Course" on pages 4 to 8 which is pertinent for the type of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is explained first, followed by the electronic focusing with other improved features such as fully automatic exposure with the shift... lens to photomicrography and astrophotography. (For details, ask your photo dealer for the booklet entitled, "PENTAX LENSES AND ACCESSORIES.") HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To get in order to make the most of your ME-F-It's destined to become a classic! ...
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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). 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;
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...operate, the viewfinder shutter LEDs will begin to flicker.* Although the camera will continue to see that the batteries are inserted properly and ... functioning. Close the compartment cover and slide it so that the camera's electrical systems are packed separately with polarity markings as low battery indication. "...EF" - Place the four batteries in the chamber, with your camera. Battery Check: After inserting the batteries, make a quick check to...batteries become too weak for the camera's exposure system is Battery check range Low batteries • 10 INSERTING BATTERIES The ...
...operate, the viewfinder shutter LEDs will begin to flicker.* Although the camera will continue to see that the batteries are inserted properly and ... functioning. Close the compartment cover and slide it so that the camera's electrical systems are packed separately with polarity markings as low battery indication. "...EF" - Place the four batteries in the chamber, with your camera. Battery Check: After inserting the batteries, make a quick check to...batteries become too weak for the camera's exposure system is Battery check range Low batteries • 10 INSERTING BATTERIES The ...
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... uncommon, keep batteries out of the'reaCh of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. keep spares in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for TTL Electronic Focusing System: See page 37. Never•throw:•used batteries into fire;. Li 25 X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . Battery Care: • Battery...
... uncommon, keep batteries out of the'reaCh of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. keep spares in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for TTL Electronic Focusing System: See page 37. Never•throw:•used batteries into fire;. Li 25 X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . Battery Care: • Battery...
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... page 58). IMPORTANT • If it locks into place with a "click." 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 lens barrel with the right hand. Hold... the camera firmly in the body mount and turn it clockwise until it becomes necessary to put the lens down with the front element down without the...
... page 58). IMPORTANT • If it locks into place with a "click." 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 lens barrel with the right hand. Hold... the camera firmly in the body mount and turn it clockwise until it becomes necessary to put the lens down with the front element down without the...
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If you advance the film with the dial 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. Ena-meormsommw 13■ Make sure the film is engaged properly on ... AND WINDING ■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it into any of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by lifting up spool.
If you advance the film with the dial 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. Ena-meormsommw 13■ Make sure the film is engaged properly on ... AND WINDING ■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it into any of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by lifting up spool.
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.... ■ Wind the film by checking to "Auto." You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the exposure counter registers "1." Reset the shutter dial to see that ...
.... ■ Wind the film by checking to "Auto." You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until the exposure counter registers "1." Reset the shutter dial to see that ...
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...-36 15 • The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it until the ASA number of the camera. UI OFF .,J.) • • 16 • • 25 • • 40 50 • • • 80 •...
...-36 15 • The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it until the ASA number of the camera. UI OFF .,J.) • • 16 • • 25 • • 40 50 • • • 80 •...
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...the desired mode setting. In its place is the most convenient exposure mode for general shooting. Set the dial set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you automatically in the "M" electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on top of exposure.... To set the dial: Press down on the small white button on your ME-F. X [3 • • 16 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode and pushbuttons are used to set the shutter speed in relation to the preset lens aperture...
...the desired mode setting. In its place is the most convenient exposure mode for general shooting. Set the dial set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you automatically in the "M" electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on top of exposure.... To set the dial: Press down on the small white button on your ME-F. X [3 • • 16 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode and pushbuttons are used to set the shutter speed in relation to the preset lens aperture...
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...). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while the shutter dial is cocked to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). In this setting (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 51). As the shutter operates without... push buttons. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to the exposure guide lines accompanying your desired shutter speed simply by pressing either of the camera's electronic exposure system.
...). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while the shutter dial is cocked to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). In this setting (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 51). As the shutter operates without... push buttons. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to the exposure guide lines accompanying your desired shutter speed simply by pressing either of the camera's electronic exposure system.
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If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to the electronic focusing section (See page 30). If you are focusing with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing ... fully understand all the benefits it has to offer. Moreover, because the auto focus control is inside the camera, 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 fully realize the potential of your lens is more...
If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to the electronic focusing section (See page 30). If you are focusing with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing ... fully understand all the benefits it has to offer. Moreover, because the auto focus control is inside the camera, 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 fully realize the potential of your lens is more...
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... alkaline or manganese batteries, do not use . ■ Mount the lens on page 12. Be sure to insert the batteries exactly as described on the camera (in place. To open the compartment, press the dial down and turn to "CLOSE." Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath...
... alkaline or manganese batteries, do not use . ■ Mount the lens on page 12. Be sure to insert the batteries exactly as described on the camera (in place. To open the compartment, press the dial down and turn to "CLOSE." Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath...
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... focus is correct. • 22 When it reaches the point of the lens to -2.8. • Press either of the focusing buttons on top of the camera to ON. • Look through the viewfinder and center your subject in the viewfinder will stop turning; the large green LED display in the split...-image center spot. Make sure that the points of highest contrast bisect the splitimage line. • Set the shutter mode dial of the camera to "Auto" (other settings except "B" may also be used) ZOO° • • Set the electro-focus button on the lens barrel...
... focus is correct. • 22 When it reaches the point of the lens to -2.8. • Press either of the focusing buttons on top of the camera to ON. • Look through the viewfinder and center your subject in the viewfinder will stop turning; the large green LED display in the split...-image center spot. Make sure that the points of highest contrast bisect the splitimage line. • Set the shutter mode dial of the camera to "Auto" (other settings except "B" may also be used) ZOO° • • Set the electro-focus button on the lens barrel...
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... center line. Correct focus will be obtained even with foreground objects as long as you focus at the telephoto setting first, then adjust to the camera. For this reason, make sure that is easily eliminated. •• • •„, 4%. • • 4 94, • • IP" 25...
... center line. Correct focus will be obtained even with foreground objects as long as you focus at the telephoto setting first, then adjust to the camera. For this reason, make sure that is easily eliminated. •• • •„, 4%. • • 4 94, • • IP" 25...
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...for complete auto focus. Lens Batteries: Battery life will vary from a short time to OFF and focus in this instance replace all other cameras: The 35mm-75mm Auto Focus Lens may also be left on pressing the focusing button, the batteries are depleted. Do not mix brands and...Focus, see page 30, for complete auto focus replace all four with equivalent AAA-size alkaline or manganese batteries. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. do not use alkaline batteries or mix battery brands and types (See "Battery care," page 11). Power Switch: The ...
...for complete auto focus. Lens Batteries: Battery life will vary from a short time to OFF and focus in this instance replace all other cameras: The 35mm-75mm Auto Focus Lens may also be left on pressing the focusing button, the batteries are depleted. Do not mix brands and...Focus, see page 30, for complete auto focus replace all four with equivalent AAA-size alkaline or manganese batteries. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. do not use alkaline batteries or mix battery brands and types (See "Battery care," page 11). Power Switch: The ...
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PRECAUTIONS Auto Focus Contacts: Be sure to keep the auto focus contacts of the tripod seat, the lens cannot be used with moving subjects, focus will hit against the tripod. in the continuous mode with some tripods at the 70mm focal length setting because the battery compartment will 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; 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 used with moving subjects, focus will hit against the tripod. in the continuous mode with some tripods at the 70mm focal length setting because the battery compartment will 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; Winder: When using a winder with a dry cloth to keep them from becoming oily.
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Moreover, the system is correct. TTL ELECTRONIC FOCUS If you are using the ME-F with regular SMC Pentax lenses (both bayonet K-mount lenses and screw-mount lenses with electronic focus guidance whereby you that focusing will become as easy and simple as possible. ...8226; 30 When used with any of over 30 regular SMC Pentax lenses, this system provides you with mount adapter K), you can enjoy the benefit of the cameras built-in well lit rooms. Be sure to read the instructions carefully so that focus is extremely accurate...
Moreover, the system is correct. TTL ELECTRONIC FOCUS If you are using the ME-F with regular SMC Pentax lenses (both bayonet K-mount lenses and screw-mount lenses with electronic focus guidance whereby you that focusing will become as easy and simple as possible. ...8226; 30 When used with any of over 30 regular SMC Pentax lenses, this system provides you with mount adapter K), you can enjoy the benefit of the cameras built-in well lit rooms. Be sure to read the instructions carefully so that focus is extremely accurate...
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..., zooms, telephotos, macro and bellows lenses. When using these "IF- To engage the electronic focusing system: Switch the electro-focus selector on top of the camera to the maximum aperture setting of your lens as indicated below. • -2.8: Use this setting for all lenses with the viewfinder focusing screen (See page...
..., zooms, telephotos, macro and bellows lenses. When using these "IF- To engage the electronic focusing system: Switch the electro-focus selector on top of the camera to the maximum aperture setting of your lens as indicated below. • -2.8: Use this setting for all lenses with the viewfinder focusing screen (See page...