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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... Either way you use it informs you that enables quick and accurate focus simply by pressing a button on the lens barrel. When the ME-F 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... large green viewfinder LED glows and an audible signal sounds, it -for complete auto focus with the new AF Zoom lens, or for focus guidance with your regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, this system provides you to make SLR photography easier than ever before. Welcome to the World of features ...
.... Either way you use it informs you that enables quick and accurate focus simply by pressing a button on the lens barrel. When the ME-F 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... large green viewfinder LED glows and an audible signal sounds, it -for complete auto focus with the new AF Zoom lens, or for focus guidance with your regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, this system provides you to make SLR photography easier than ever before. Welcome to the World of features ...
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..., take good care of special purpose photo capabilities from its easy handling, compact body. Use of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is pertinent for the booklet entitled, "PENTAX LENSES AND ACCESSORIES.") HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To get in order to make the most of all in conjunction with over... 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash units, and offers a wide range of your ME-F-It's destined to become a classic! 3• Aside from close...
..., take good care of special purpose photo capabilities from its easy handling, compact body. Use of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is pertinent for the booklet entitled, "PENTAX LENSES AND ACCESSORIES.") HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To get in order to make the most of all in conjunction with over... 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash units, and offers a wide range of your ME-F-It's destined to become a classic! 3• Aside from close...
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X uN • 4 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your ME-F Quick Course" \ I 1. Insert the four batteries as shown. (Page 10); Mount the lens (Page 12). 2. Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (Page 13).
X uN • 4 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your ME-F Quick Course" \ I 1. Insert the four batteries as shown. (Page 10); Mount the lens (Page 12). 2. Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (Page 13).
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Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 16). 6. ft co 30 10 f 70 mrn • 22 16 11 8 5.67.2.8 5. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture. Set the lens aperture. (Page 18). 4. F I ) t.:il t CIr C ili t fit... 3. Set the ASA film speed (Page 15) Set the exposure compensation dial at lx (Page 42). 5.
Set the shutter mode dial to "AUTO" (Page 16). 6. ft co 30 10 f 70 mrn • 22 16 11 8 5.67.2.8 5. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture. Set the lens aperture. (Page 18). 4. F I ) t.:il t CIr C ili t fit... 3. Set the ASA film speed (Page 15) Set the exposure compensation dial at lx (Page 42). 5.
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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; 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 Mount the lens. (Page 12).
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; 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 Mount the lens. (Page 12).
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TTL ELECTRONIC FOCUS (WITH REGULAR SMC PENTAX INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES) PAGE 30 OFF \ • Set the focus selector to -2.8 for standard lens (for other lenses see Page 31). • Center the subject in the split image center spot of viewfinder. • Press shutter button partway to activate the finder display. • Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. • Stop when the green LED lights. B 2 6 16 x.,15255123 21' le '1' '16 '11 11 8 5.E, 4 2.$ 2 1.4 7.
TTL ELECTRONIC FOCUS (WITH REGULAR SMC PENTAX INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES) PAGE 30 OFF \ • Set the focus selector to -2.8 for standard lens (for other lenses see Page 31). • Center the subject in the split image center spot of viewfinder. • Press shutter button partway to activate the finder display. • Turn the lens in the direction of the arrow. • Stop when the green LED lights. B 2 6 16 x.,15255123 21' le '1' '16 '11 11 8 5.E, 4 2.$ 2 1.4 7.
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... touch and mount the lens as described. never put the lens down without the rear lens cap, make sure to rest the lens with a "click." • 12 LENS MOUNTING NOTE: Mounting instructions are difficult to see 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 lens barrel with the front element up. (Long telephoto lenses should be laid on their side to...
... touch and mount the lens as described. never put the lens down without the rear lens cap, make sure to rest the lens with a "click." • 12 LENS MOUNTING NOTE: Mounting instructions are difficult to see 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 lens barrel with the front element up. (Long telephoto lenses should be laid on their side to...
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Make sure the film is engaged properly on the film rewind knob. 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 use one perforation. If you must load the film with the dial set to "M," make ...
Make sure the film is engaged properly on the film rewind knob. 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 use one perforation. If you must load the film with the dial set to "M," make ...
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...to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for general shooting. "AUTO": This is the shutter mode dial, whereby you can preset the lens aperture at f/5.6 or f/8 and obtained well-exposed photos simply by focusing and pressing the shutter button (See EXPOSURES ON AUTO-page 39). X [3 ...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, saving you the time required for setting the exposure entirely yourself, and allowing you to concentrate on framing and composition. For ...
...to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for general shooting. "AUTO": This is the shutter mode dial, whereby you can preset the lens aperture at f/5.6 or f/8 and obtained well-exposed photos simply by focusing and pressing the shutter button (See EXPOSURES ON AUTO-page 39). X [3 ...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, saving you the time required for setting the exposure entirely yourself, and allowing you to concentrate on framing and composition. For ...
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... release. "125X": This 1/125th-second mechanical shutter speeds setting is for flash synchronization with the shutter dial set the dial to "125X" and adjust the lens aperture according to subject brightness (refer to "M," you choose your film). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while the shutter dial... 12.-)• L M125t%'\\ X g• 17 • "M" (Manual): This is cocked to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). page 44).
... release. "125X": This 1/125th-second mechanical shutter speeds setting is for flash synchronization with the shutter dial set the dial to "125X" and adjust the lens aperture according to subject brightness (refer to "M," you choose your film). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while the shutter dial... 12.-)• L M125t%'\\ X g• 17 • "M" (Manual): This is cocked to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). page 44).
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...f/11 f/4 - 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. Fine weather Cloudy weather Indoors f/8 - With the 50mm f/1.4 lens, for lighting conditions in the picture, problems of over and underexposure... on "AUTO" (or Manual when applicable), preset the lens aperture as f/22) denote smaller apertures. 125% X B. • 121ti • 18 APERTURE SETTING Preselection of the lens aperture is determined in relation to the lens aperture used. By presetting the aperture control ring to an...
...f/11 f/4 - 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. Fine weather Cloudy weather Indoors f/8 - With the 50mm f/1.4 lens, for lighting conditions in the picture, problems of over and underexposure... on "AUTO" (or Manual when applicable), preset the lens aperture as f/22) denote smaller apertures. 125% X B. • 121ti • 18 APERTURE SETTING Preselection of the lens aperture is determined in relation to the lens aperture used. By presetting the aperture control ring to an...
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... auto focus control is more compact than with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to offer. 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 inside the camera, your ME-F camera. With this section...
... auto focus control is more compact than with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to offer. 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 inside the camera, your ME-F camera. With this section...
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... the cover. To open the compartment, press the dial down and turn to the direction inside the compartment. Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath the lens mount. The cap will release. ■ Insert four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries according to "CLOSE." NOTE: Use... either alkaline or manganese batteries, do not use . ■ Mount the lens on page 12. INSERTING BATTERIES 1 a Jli 1.p 41' MO\ ti ■ The battery compartment for the motor to the OPEN position. Push the dial...
... the cover. To open the compartment, press the dial down and turn to the direction inside the compartment. Your lens is located at the back of the lens beneath the lens mount. The cap will release. ■ Insert four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries according to "CLOSE." NOTE: Use... either alkaline or manganese batteries, do not use . ■ Mount the lens on page 12. INSERTING BATTERIES 1 a Jli 1.p 41' MO\ ti ■ The battery compartment for the motor to the OPEN position. Push the dial...
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... viewfinder and center your subject in the viewfinder will stop turning; When it reaches the point of the lens to -2.8. • Press either of the focusing buttons on the front of correct focus, the lens will light, indicating focus is correct. • 22 the large green LED display in the split-image...
... viewfinder and center your subject in the viewfinder will stop turning; When it reaches the point of the lens to -2.8. • Press either of the focusing buttons on the front of correct focus, the lens will light, indicating focus is correct. • 22 the large green LED display in the split-image...
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make the exposure reading and take the picture. TO FOCUS, PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE LENS BARREL, CENTER THE SUBJECT IN VIEWFINDER: TAKE PHOTO WHEN LENS STOPS TURNING. PO' ONE ARROW: Direction in which the lens is in the split-image center spot for auto focus - focus manually. As the motor turns, the following indications are possible. GREEN LIGHT (LED): Subject is focusing. ill•• •IIII TWO ARROWS: Lighting/contrast is too flat for correct focus with the auto focus lens. 23• NOTE: The subject doesn't have to be aligned precisely in focus;
make the exposure reading and take the picture. TO FOCUS, PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE LENS BARREL, CENTER THE SUBJECT IN VIEWFINDER: TAKE PHOTO WHEN LENS STOPS TURNING. PO' ONE ARROW: Direction in which the lens is in the split-image center spot for auto focus - focus manually. As the motor turns, the following indications are possible. GREEN LIGHT (LED): Subject is focusing. ill•• •IIII TWO ARROWS: Lighting/contrast is too flat for correct focus with the auto focus lens. 23• NOTE: The subject doesn't have to be aligned precisely in focus;
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... the musical note back to take the picture. For example, if photographing a person, focus on facial details. Hints for good results: Your ME-F's through-the-lens auto focusing system will give you when to the black square. • 24 Audio Focus Indication: The ME-F provides you with an audible signal which...
... the musical note back to take the picture. For example, if photographing a person, focus on facial details. Hints for good results: Your ME-F's through-the-lens auto focusing system will give you when to the black square. • 24 Audio Focus Indication: The ME-F provides you with an audible signal which...
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... will be obtained even with foreground objects as long as you obtain a larger image for telephoto. This way you like. ZOOMING: To zoom, pull the lens barrel out for wide angle settings, and pull back for focusing, and foreground matter which bisects the split-image line of your subject as they...
... will be obtained even with foreground objects as long as you obtain a larger image for telephoto. This way you like. ZOOMING: To zoom, pull the lens barrel out for wide angle settings, and pull back for focusing, and foreground matter which bisects the split-image line of your subject as they...
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... focusing immediately to avoid wasting batteries. • 26 On some mark or distinguishing feature of the subject is placed in the center spot of the lens barrel and focus in heavy shade or overcast. (EV 5.5, at dawn, twilight or in the conventional manner with the split-image, microprism or entire focusing...
... focusing immediately to avoid wasting batteries. • 26 On some mark or distinguishing feature of the subject is placed in the center spot of the lens barrel and focus in heavy shade or overcast. (EV 5.5, at dawn, twilight or in the conventional manner with the split-image, microprism or entire focusing...