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...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 selector \\ a. 4 v 70mm • 856428 I I . , 4-:41IBE aesJ t i -
...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 selector \\ a. 4 v 70mm • 856428 I I . , 4-:41IBE aesJ t i -
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..."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 ...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-of-field scale...
..."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 ...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-of-field scale...
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BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your ME-F Quick Course" \ I 1. Insert the four batteries as shown. (Page 10); Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (Page 13). X uN • 4 Mount the lens (Page 12). 2.
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS "Your ME-F Quick Course" \ I 1. Insert the four batteries as shown. (Page 10); Load the film with the shutter mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (Page 13). X uN • 4 Mount the lens (Page 12). 2.
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Set the lens aperture. (Page 18). 4. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture. 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.
Set the lens aperture. (Page 18). 4. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture. 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.
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...Open the camera back by lifting up spool. Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in the film take-up sharply on the spool 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... the shutter mode dial to "125X." If you advance the film with the dial set to "M," make sure to avoid excessively long shutter speeds during film advance. If you must load the film with the dial set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward...
...Open the camera back by lifting up spool. Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in the film take-up sharply on the spool 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... the shutter mode dial to "125X." If you advance the film with the dial set to "M," make sure to avoid excessively long shutter speeds during film advance. If you must load the film with the dial set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward...
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...• 14 ■ Continue advancing the film until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. ■ Wind the film by checking to see that the film advance indicator on back of the arrow to "Auto." MIIIIINIOR • When you are sure the film has engaged properly, close the back cover... and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the camera flickers. You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind...
...• 14 ■ Continue advancing the film until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. ■ Wind the film by checking to see that the film advance indicator on back of the arrow to "Auto." MIIIIINIOR • When you are sure the film has engaged properly, close the back cover... and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the camera flickers. You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by alternately advancing the rapid wind...
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To set the index, lift up the ASA dial 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. ISO 100 36 EXPOSURES C 135-36 15 • The higher ...the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your film is to light. UI OFF .,J.) • • 16 • • 25 • •...
To set the index, lift up the ASA dial 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. ISO 100 36 EXPOSURES C 135-36 15 • The higher ...the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your film is to light. UI OFF .,J.) • • 16 • • 25 • •...
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... (Lock): Set the shutter dial to "L" and the shutter button may freeze the shutter speed at this instance, set to "M," you choose your film). page 44). "B" (Bulb): This 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 still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). "125X": This 1/125th-second mechanical shutter speeds setting is provided primarily for long exposures exceeding the 4-...
... (Lock): Set the shutter dial to "L" and the shutter button may freeze the shutter speed at this instance, set to "M," you choose your film). page 44). "B" (Bulb): This 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 still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). "125X": This 1/125th-second mechanical shutter speeds setting is provided primarily for long exposures exceeding the 4-...
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... the shutter speed in relation to lighting conditions. the LED (light-emitting-diode) shutter speed display on "Auto" perform the following: • Check that the film speed is set properly ( paye 15). • Check that the exposure compensation dial is sufficient to change the lens aperture, but there will also be...
... the shutter speed in relation to lighting conditions. the LED (light-emitting-diode) shutter speed display on "Auto" perform the following: • Check that the film speed is set properly ( paye 15). • Check that the exposure compensation dial is sufficient to change the lens aperture, but there will also be...
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... with an exposure compensation dial which results in the loss of the viewfinder scale will flash when you activate the exposure meter to the film. To set the Dial: Place your ME F is provided with the orange index pointer. When exposure compensation is employed, the red ...contrast between the subject and the background, the auto exposure system tends either to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. MEN The dial surrounds the film rewind crank and is being employed. "Normal Exposure" is obtained at this setting when exposure compensation is not needed. ...
... with an exposure compensation dial which results in the loss of the viewfinder scale will flash when you activate the exposure meter to the film. To set the Dial: Place your ME F is provided with the orange index pointer. When exposure compensation is employed, the red ...contrast between the subject and the background, the auto exposure system tends either to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. MEN The dial surrounds the film rewind crank and is being employed. "Normal Exposure" is obtained at this setting when exposure compensation is not needed. ...
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...not advance any further (Caution: do not try to rewind the film into its cartridge. If the film is being properly rewound, the film rewind indicator (-,,) will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will flicker. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING ...THE FILM. 49. Lift up spool. UNLOADING THE FILM After the last picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film must be rewound. Depress the film rewind button (;) and turn the rewind crank as indicated to force...
...not advance any further (Caution: do not try to rewind the film into its cartridge. If the film is being properly rewound, the film rewind indicator (-,,) will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will flicker. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING ...THE FILM. 49. Lift up spool. UNLOADING THE FILM After the last picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film must be rewound. Depress the film rewind button (;) and turn the rewind crank as indicated to force...
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...EXPOSURES Self-Timer The self-timer delays release of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Finally, release the shutter to make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to function each time the shutter is advanced... counter continues to avoid overlapping. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; Depress the film rewind button 0 and advance the rapid-wind lever. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way...
...EXPOSURES Self-Timer The self-timer delays release of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Finally, release the shutter to make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to function each time the shutter is advanced... counter continues to avoid overlapping. Note: Cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; Depress the film rewind button 0 and advance the rapid-wind lever. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way...
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... orange line on the lens. I c°1r,8,w 8 tI4+4 22.5 '1 9 56 1,1,_ 2 1 .4 a m1525 c L. ; 25 ; Next, determine the subject-to use the infrared mark indicated with infrared color film. ftm I II A IIri m 8 4V4 8 2 1.4 2. 9 5.8 4Ci 2 • 60 INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infrared photographs, remember to -camera distance from the distance scale on...
... orange line on the lens. I c°1r,8,w 8 tI4+4 22.5 '1 9 56 1,1,_ 2 1 .4 a m1525 c L. ; 25 ; Next, determine the subject-to use the infrared mark indicated with infrared color film. ftm I II A IIri m 8 4V4 8 2 1.4 2. 9 5.8 4Ci 2 • 60 INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infrared photographs, remember to -camera distance from the distance scale on...
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...at 1/1000th second); With the SMC Pentax AF zoom with the 50mm f/1.4 lens, for both auto and manual exposure systms also varies with the f/1.4 50mm standard lens it runs from EV-0 (f/1.4 at 2 seconds; f/22 at 1/1000th second). At ASA 50 with ASA 100 film it would be at 1/1000th second).... ME-F assures accurate exposure reading over a broad range of the chart up or down and adjust the chart accordingly. f/16 at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the accurate exposure coupling range. You can calculate what the working EV range of for example, it extends from EV...
...at 1/1000th second); With the SMC Pentax AF zoom with the 50mm f/1.4 lens, for both auto and manual exposure systms also varies with the f/1.4 50mm standard lens it runs from EV-0 (f/1.4 at 2 seconds; f/22 at 1/1000th second). At ASA 50 with ASA 100 film it would be at 1/1000th second).... ME-F assures accurate exposure reading over a broad range of the chart up or down and adjust the chart accordingly. f/16 at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the accurate exposure coupling range. You can calculate what the working EV range of for example, it extends from EV...
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...focus with 50mm lens at f/1.4); EV range from EV-4 to EV-16 (with Pentax AF Lens (AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8). single-stroke rapid wind lever with f/1.7 lens. 69 • crank film rewind; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; Four 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) ...power all focus indication and exposure systems (alkaline batteries not recommended). accepts Winder ME-II, ME for auto film advance-. accepts wide range of Pentax system accessories. 32mm x 87.5mm x 49mm. 480g (without batteries); 675g with 130° throw and 35° standoff...
...focus with 50mm lens at f/1.4); EV range from EV-4 to EV-16 (with Pentax AF Lens (AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8). single-stroke rapid wind lever with f/1.7 lens. 69 • crank film rewind; Pentax Magic Needle Loading System; Four 1.5-volt silver-oxide batteries, (S-76 or equivalent) ...power all focus indication and exposure systems (alkaline batteries not recommended). accepts Winder ME-II, ME for auto film advance-. accepts wide range of Pentax system accessories. 32mm x 87.5mm x 49mm. 480g (without batteries); 675g with 130° throw and 35° standoff...
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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