ME-F Manual
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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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... external auto focusing systems for everyone. When the ME-F is a truly unique camera which has a host of over 30 standard K-mount SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses (and also screw-mount lenses with Mount Adaptor K), the same built-in electronic focus system provides focus guidance that focus is correct.... Your 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 your regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, this system provides you to the World of an arrow. When the ...
... external auto focusing systems for everyone. When the ME-F is a truly unique camera which has a host of over 30 standard K-mount SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses (and also screw-mount lenses with Mount Adaptor K), the same built-in electronic focus system provides focus guidance that focus is correct.... Your 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 your regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, this system provides you to the World of an arrow. When the ...
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..., followed by the electronic focusing 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 you started right away, we've provided a "Quick Course" on pages 4 to..., read the section which gives you the basics of special purpose photo capabilities from its revolutionary focusing system, the ME-F has several other Pentax interchangeable lenses. Be sure to first read the entire manual the first chance you are using. Also, it operates in the auto exposure...
..., followed by the electronic focusing 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 you started right away, we've provided a "Quick Course" on pages 4 to..., read the section which gives you the basics of special purpose photo capabilities from its revolutionary focusing system, the ME-F has several other Pentax interchangeable lenses. Be sure to first read the entire manual the first chance you are using. Also, it operates in the auto exposure...
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UfF "/ 'D.' =le * • Set camera electro focus selector to ON. 21); 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 green LED glows at base of viewfinder. • Press either focus button on lens. • Take photo when lens stops turning; Mount the lens. (Page 12).
UfF "/ 'D.' =le * • Set camera electro focus selector to ON. 21); 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 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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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. 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.
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...: When batteries become too weak for the camera's exposure system is Battery check range Low batteries • 10 INSERTING BATTERIES The electronic systems of your Pentax ME-F operate on the operating modes; "UNDER" - eN 5.1 2511 1•251 • I a45 s I I : iroe 1255 16 is adequate. Place the four batteries in the direction...
...: When batteries become too weak for the camera's exposure system is Battery check range Low batteries • 10 INSERTING BATTERIES The electronic systems of your Pentax ME-F operate on the operating modes; "UNDER" - eN 5.1 2511 1•251 • I a45 s I I : iroe 1255 16 is adequate. Place the four batteries in the direction...
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... lens, be laid on the lens barrel with the right hand. 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 their side to avoid tumbling; Removing the lens...
... lens, be laid on the lens barrel with the right hand. 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 their side to avoid tumbling; Removing the lens...
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... system. As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows 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 "L" and the shutter button may freeze the shutter speed at this instance, set...
... system. As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows 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 "L" and the shutter button may freeze the shutter speed at this instance, set...
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... inside the camera, your ME-F camera. Also, be sure to the electronic focusing section (See page 30). AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to offer. With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it... has to fully realize the potential of your lens is more compact than with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to read this new system, you can automatically focus by simply pressing a button on the lens.
... inside the camera, your ME-F camera. Also, be sure to the electronic focusing section (See page 30). AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to offer. With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it... has to fully realize the potential of your lens is more compact than with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to read this new system, you can automatically focus by simply pressing a button on the lens.
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... switch can still be focused with the TTL Electronic Focusing System or manually, but for an extended period of the lens. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard...
... switch can still be focused with the TTL Electronic Focusing System or manually, but for an extended period of the lens. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard...
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with your lens; AFNTgx '\glotrountiocal 29 • LENS HOOD@ An exclusive lens hood which screw to the threads on the front of the lens. (Optional) FILTERS@ Standard 58mm screw-in and 58mm SMC Pentax screw-in type filters are used in conjunction with certain dark black and white filters, manual focus is required. AF ZOOM LENS CASE@ Case for carrying the 35mm75mm Zoom Lens together with the ME-F (Optional). AF ZOOM LENS FRONT CASE ig A specially designed case for carrying the AF 35mm-70mm zoom lens separately (optional).
with your lens; AFNTgx '\glotrountiocal 29 • LENS HOOD@ An exclusive lens hood which screw to the threads on the front of the lens. (Optional) FILTERS@ Standard 58mm screw-in and 58mm SMC Pentax screw-in type filters are used in conjunction with certain dark black and white filters, manual focus is required. AF ZOOM LENS CASE@ Case for carrying the 35mm75mm Zoom Lens together with the ME-F (Optional). AF ZOOM LENS FRONT CASE ig A specially designed case for carrying the AF 35mm-70mm zoom lens separately (optional).
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...the cameras built-in electronic focusing system. 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 can obtain correct focus by simply turning the barrel in...rooms. Be sure to read the instructions carefully so that focus is extremely accurate and can be 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 arrow inside the viewfinder until the large LED ...
...the cameras built-in electronic focusing system. 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 can obtain correct focus by simply turning the barrel in...rooms. Be sure to read the instructions carefully so that focus is extremely accurate and can be 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 arrow inside the viewfinder until the large LED ...
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• 52 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) O f' .F 'a T"X • • EF M r 2000 1000 500 122550X 60 30 15 When used with the unit and switch the flash on charging and ... flash at "Auto" or "M", and attach the flash to the non-flash exposure mode in accordance with the instructions provided with any one of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,* your photo, the camera reverts to the camera hotshoe. For Dedicated Auto Flash: Leave the shutter mode dial of the camera...
• 52 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY (With Pentax Dedicated Flash Units) O f' .F 'a T"X • • EF M r 2000 1000 500 122550X 60 30 15 When used with the unit and switch the flash on charging and ... flash at "Auto" or "M", and attach the flash to the non-flash exposure mode in accordance with the instructions provided with any one of the Pentax "Dedicated" Automatic Flash Units,* your photo, the camera reverts to the camera hotshoe. For Dedicated Auto Flash: Leave the shutter mode dial of the camera...
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... up . OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME-F may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be used . If your flash unit. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button and setting the shutter mode dial to "125X." Then, set the flash exposure as indicated...
... up . OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME-F may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be used . If your flash unit. Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button and setting the shutter mode dial to "125X." Then, set the flash exposure as indicated...
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-M 50mm LENS Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 f/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 f/8 1/11 1/16 f/22 Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 1/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 1/8 1/11 1/16 I/22 0.45m 0.447 0.453 -21122 0.445 0.455 0.443 7- 0.458 0.461 -2:222 -11011:.24:2223223 0....
DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-M 50mm LENS Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 f/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 f/8 1/11 1/16 f/22 Distance scale 1/1.4 1/2 1/2.8 1/4 1/5.6 1/8 1/11 1/16 I/22 0.45m 0.447 0.453 -21122 0.445 0.455 0.443 7- 0.458 0.461 -2:222 -11011:.24:2223223 0....
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... - =Or D 59. Then press, with a click. (This takes slightly less than a quarter of a revolution.) 3. Other screwmount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lens release lever C) on the camera body plays no part at all. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body...
... - =Or D 59. Then press, with a click. (This takes slightly less than a quarter of a revolution.) 3. Other screwmount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lens release lever C) on the camera body plays no part at all. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body...
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Whenever any one of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop-down metering. OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. Use of other K Series...
Whenever any one of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop-down metering. OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. Use of other K Series...
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... remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of scratching the glass. • Smudges, such as possible to an authorized Pentax service center. Commercial lens cleaners are not using it is an important point. In this . The best storage place is not waterproof. There are particularly...
... remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of scratching the glass. • Smudges, such as possible to an authorized Pentax service center. Commercial lens cleaners are not using it is an important point. In this . The best storage place is not waterproof. There are particularly...
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... at 2 seconds; The working EV range would run from EV-0 (f/1.4 at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the accurate exposure coupling range. With the SMC Pentax AF zoom with ASA 100 film it runs from EV-1 (f/2.8 at 4 seconds) to EV-19 (f/16 at 1/2000th second; f/22 at 1/1000th second). f/22 at...
... at 2 seconds; The working EV range would run from EV-0 (f/1.4 at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the accurate exposure coupling range. With the SMC Pentax AF zoom with ASA 100 film it runs from EV-1 (f/2.8 at 4 seconds) to EV-19 (f/16 at 1/2000th second; f/22 at 1/1000th second). f/22 at...
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...- 10 second delay. flash synch/ready indication, Auto/electro "in finder indicate handholdable shutter speeds from 1/2000th to 4 seconds at 1/125 sec. Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses, and KF-mount AF lens). plus "125X" and "B"; via dial; Exposure range from 1/2000th to EV...(ASA 100, f/1.4); exposure display. Open-aperture, center-weighted, through-the-lens light metering by l ight pressure on camera body with Pentax AF-160, AF-200S, AF-280T, AF 080C); automatic shutter speeds electronically controlled from EV-1 to 4 seconds; Manual and Exposure ...
...- 10 second delay. flash synch/ready indication, Auto/electro "in finder indicate handholdable shutter speeds from 1/2000th to 4 seconds at 1/125 sec. Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses, and KF-mount AF lens). plus "125X" and "B"; via dial; Exposure range from 1/2000th to EV...(ASA 100, f/1.4); exposure display. Open-aperture, center-weighted, through-the-lens light metering by l ight pressure on camera body with Pentax AF-160, AF-200S, AF-280T, AF 080C); automatic shutter speeds electronically controlled from EV-1 to 4 seconds; Manual and Exposure ...