ME-F Manual
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... 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-...
... 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-...
ME-F Manual
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... AND WINDING ■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it's best to set to "M," make sure to use one 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...
... AND WINDING ■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it's best to set to "M," make sure to use one 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...
ME-F Manual
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...9632; Continue advancing the film until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. 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. ■ Wind the film by checking to see ...that the film advance indicator on back ...
...9632; Continue advancing the film until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. 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. ■ Wind the film by checking to see ...that the film advance indicator on back ...
ME-F Manual
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... 15 • The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. To set the index, lift up the ASA dial 0 and turn it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera. UI OFF .,J.) • • 16 • • 25 • • 40... 1600 MEMO HOLDER As a reminder of the type of film in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it until the ASA number of your...
... 15 • The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is opposite the orange index mark. To set the index, lift up the ASA dial 0 and turn it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of the camera. UI OFF .,J.) • • 16 • • 25 • • 40... 1600 MEMO HOLDER As a reminder of the type of film in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. SETTING THE ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it until the ASA number of your...
ME-F Manual
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... whereby you choose your film). As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows you may freeze the shutter 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). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while the shutter dial is provided primarily for long exposures exceeding the 4-second maximum shutter speed range of the camera's electronic exposure system. "M" ...
... whereby you choose your film). As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows you may freeze the shutter 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). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while the shutter dial is provided primarily for long exposures exceeding the 4-second maximum shutter speed range of the camera's electronic exposure system. "M" ...
ME-F Manual
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... you release your finger from the shutter button). In most cases, sharply focused, well-exposed photos are easily obtained simply by presetting the camera as at dusk, dawn, night, indoors, etc.), some additional adjustments may be instances when use of the viewfinder will bring improved results.... 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 limited, such as outlined below. Usually, it is ...
... you release your finger from the shutter button). In most cases, sharply focused, well-exposed photos are easily obtained simply by presetting the camera as at dusk, dawn, night, indoors, etc.), some additional adjustments may be instances when use of the viewfinder will bring improved results.... 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 limited, such as outlined below. Usually, it is ...
ME-F Manual
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... crank and is programmed automatically to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. To set the Dial: Place your ME F is provided with the orange index pointer. Exposure Increase: At the 2X and 4X settings the camera is scaled 4X, 2X, 1/2X and 1/4X (X indicates the exposure..., at the top of compensation required aligns with an exposure compensation dial which results in the loss of light is delivered to the film. AUTO EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In difficult lighting situations where there is an extreme contrast between the subject and the background, the auto exposure system...
... crank and is programmed automatically to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. To set the Dial: Place your ME F is provided with the orange index pointer. Exposure Increase: At the 2X and 4X settings the camera is scaled 4X, 2X, 1/2X and 1/4X (X indicates the exposure..., at the top of compensation required aligns with an exposure compensation dial which results in the loss of light is delivered to the film. AUTO EXPOSURE COMPENSATION In difficult lighting situations where there is an extreme contrast between the subject and the background, the auto exposure system...
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..., push up slightly on the selftimer lever. otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. As the exposure counter continues to avoid overlapping. To operate the selftimer, push the lever...
..., push up slightly on the selftimer lever. otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. As the exposure counter continues to avoid overlapping. To operate the selftimer, push the lever...
ME-F Manual
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...-to the infrared mark. • NOTE: An infrared focusing adjustment is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (c.) mark to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. For instance, if your subject into sharp focus. I c°1r,8,w 8 tI4+4 22.5 '1 9 56 1,1,_ 2 1 .4 a m1525... INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infrared photographs, remember to the infrared mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then match your subject-to-camera distance to use the infrared mark indicated with infrared color...
...-to the infrared mark. • NOTE: An infrared focusing adjustment is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (c.) mark to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. For instance, if your subject into sharp focus. I c°1r,8,w 8 tI4+4 22.5 '1 9 56 1,1,_ 2 1 .4 a m1525... INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infrared photographs, remember to the infrared mark by turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then match your subject-to-camera distance to use the infrared mark indicated with infrared color...
ME-F Manual
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... power all focus indication and exposure systems (alkaline batteries not recommended). crank film rewind; Microcomputer circuitry inside camera and MOS image sensor measure subject contrast, provide focus guidance with regular SMC Pentax Lenses (24mm-300mm), full auto focus with f/1.7 lens. 69 •... focus switch varies image sensor sensitivity. Interchangeable camera back accepts data printer (Dial Data ME), Tripod socket, strap hooks; accepts wide range of Pentax system accessories. 32mm x 87.5mm x 49mm. 480g (without batteries); 675g with Pentax AF Lens (AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8). ...
... power all focus indication and exposure systems (alkaline batteries not recommended). crank film rewind; Microcomputer circuitry inside camera and MOS image sensor measure subject contrast, provide focus guidance with regular SMC Pentax Lenses (24mm-300mm), full auto focus with f/1.7 lens. 69 •... focus switch varies image sensor sensitivity. Interchangeable camera back accepts data printer (Dial Data ME), Tripod socket, strap hooks; accepts wide range of Pentax system accessories. 32mm x 87.5mm x 49mm. 480g (without batteries); 675g with Pentax AF Lens (AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8). ...