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... 2 Specifications 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Basic operating instructions 8 Film loading and winding 10 Setting ASA film speed 11 Exposure compensation dial 12 Aperture setting 13 Automatic exposure control 14 The "100X" and "B" settings 16 Composing and Focusing 17 Holding the camera 18 Unloading film 79 Depth-of-field scale 20 Depth-of-field table: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 lens 21 Meter coupling range 22 Self-timer 23 Flash synchronization 24 Infra-red photography 25 Multiple exposure 26 Using...
... 2 Specifications 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Basic operating instructions 8 Film loading and winding 10 Setting ASA film speed 11 Exposure compensation dial 12 Aperture setting 13 Automatic exposure control 14 The "100X" and "B" settings 16 Composing and Focusing 17 Holding the camera 18 Unloading film 79 Depth-of-field scale 20 Depth-of-field table: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 lens 21 Meter coupling range 22 Self-timer 23 Flash synchronization 24 Infra-red photography 25 Multiple exposure 26 Using...
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NOMENCLATURE 8 9 F'ENTgx I MU O Neck strap ring 0 Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lever 0 Shutter release button 0 Shutter speed index button 0 Rapid-wind lever 0 Shutter dial was 12 13 14 15 16 11 0 Hot shoe 0 Exposure compensation dial 0 Film rewind crank @Film rewind knob/Back cover opener 0 Lens release lever 0 Upraised alignment dot 0 Focusing ring Distance scale O Depth-of-field scale 0 Aperture/Distance index 0 Aperture ring X -sync socket ©Viewfinder eyepiece 2•
NOMENCLATURE 8 9 F'ENTgx I MU O Neck strap ring 0 Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lever 0 Shutter release button 0 Shutter speed index button 0 Rapid-wind lever 0 Shutter dial was 12 13 14 15 16 11 0 Hot shoe 0 Exposure compensation dial 0 Film rewind crank @Film rewind knob/Back cover opener 0 Lens release lever 0 Upraised alignment dot 0 Focusing ring Distance scale O Depth-of-field scale 0 Aperture/Distance index 0 Aperture ring X -sync socket ©Viewfinder eyepiece 2•
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manual mechanical speed of camera body, plus X -contact hot/cold accessory shoe; provided with aperture preferred automatic exposure electronic focal-plane shutter and open-aperture centerweighted Through-The-Lens metering. split-image microprism focusing screen; 92% of picture-taking area visible and 0.97x magnification (with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. LED dots inside viewfinder indicate automatically selected shutter speeds, plus B; automatic exposure electronically controlled between 8 and 1/1000 sec.; plus over and...
manual mechanical speed of camera body, plus X -contact hot/cold accessory shoe; provided with aperture preferred automatic exposure electronic focal-plane shutter and open-aperture centerweighted Through-The-Lens metering. split-image microprism focusing screen; 92% of picture-taking area visible and 0.97x magnification (with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. LED dots inside viewfinder indicate automatically selected shutter speeds, plus B; automatic exposure electronically controlled between 8 and 1/1000 sec.; plus over and...
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... with LED exposure read-out; Automatic reset type• Open-aperture, center-weighted Through-The-Lens meter, with GPD cells for fast light response, with Dial Data ME for speedy film rewind. Film wind and rewind Film loading Automatic winder Exposure counter Exposure meter Battery Back cover Body size Body weight Single-stroke rapid wind lever, plastic-tipped for consecutive or single frame exposure operation. ME camera body accepts the new 1.5 -frames-per-second automatic film winder, for...
... with LED exposure read-out; Automatic reset type• Open-aperture, center-weighted Through-The-Lens meter, with GPD cells for fast light response, with Dial Data ME for speedy film rewind. Film wind and rewind Film loading Automatic winder Exposure counter Exposure meter Battery Back cover Body size Body weight Single-stroke rapid wind lever, plastic-tipped for consecutive or single frame exposure operation. ME camera body accepts the new 1.5 -frames-per-second automatic film winder, for...
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... children. •7 • Insertion Open the battery chamber cover with plus (+) side facing down. If batteries are active, one year or operate the electronic shutter approximately 10,000 times. iC The battery is not rechargeable. The battery is like a phonograph record. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. • Check Under normal conditions, one set of batteries will light when you depress the shutter release button.
... children. •7 • Insertion Open the battery chamber cover with plus (+) side facing down. If batteries are active, one year or operate the electronic shutter approximately 10,000 times. iC The battery is not rechargeable. The battery is like a phonograph record. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. • Check Under normal conditions, one set of batteries will light when you depress the shutter release button.
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Set the exposure compensation dial at AUTO. (Page 14) 6. Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) It 5. Compose and focus by turning the focusing ring. 8* Set the shutter speed dial at "Ix" for normal exposure. (Page 12) 3. Advance the rapid-wind lever all the way until it stops. 7. Load the film into your camera. (Page 10.) 2. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS a s '1 I S II '6 I OIL I 53 . • •• =*IIMINGalitut EMS 1. Set the ASA film speed. (Page 11) 4.
Set the exposure compensation dial at AUTO. (Page 14) 6. Preselect the aperture. (Page 13) It 5. Compose and focus by turning the focusing ring. 8* Set the shutter speed dial at "Ix" for normal exposure. (Page 12) 3. Advance the rapid-wind lever all the way until it stops. 7. Load the film into your camera. (Page 10.) 2. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS a s '1 I S II '6 I OIL I 53 . • •• =*IIMINGalitut EMS 1. Set the ASA film speed. (Page 11) 4.
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... the aperture 2 1 2s preselection (Step 4) will result 4s in electronic memory device. Mar CV/ C r. •g 8. Pull out the rapid wind lever slightly (30° )(which turns on one of time determined by the built-in over or underexposure, the LED dot next to the length of the battery switches), slightly depress the shutter OVER 1000 release button (which speed the 4 exposure...
... the aperture 2 1 2s preselection (Step 4) will result 4s in electronic memory device. Mar CV/ C r. •g 8. Pull out the rapid wind lever slightly (30° )(which turns on one of time determined by the built-in over or underexposure, the LED dot next to the length of the battery switches), slightly depress the shutter OVER 1000 release button (which speed the 4 exposure...
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... advanced, the film advance indicator 0 will flicker. Trip the shutter. Reset the shutter dial to "AUTO". 4. Advance the film by pressing it firmly. Close the back by alternately advancing the rapid-wind lever and depressing the shutter button until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is moving from the cartridge to the take -up spool. 3. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film...
... advanced, the film advance indicator 0 will flicker. Trip the shutter. Reset the shutter dial to "AUTO". 4. Advance the film by pressing it firmly. Close the back by alternately advancing the rapid-wind lever and depressing the shutter button until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is moving from the cartridge to the take -up spool. 3. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film...
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... • FILM FOR COLOR PRIN- SETTING ASA FILM SPEED 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 film is to light. To set the index, lift up the ASA dial Q and turn it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of film. SS EXPOSURES •...
... • FILM FOR COLOR PRIN- SETTING ASA FILM SPEED 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 film is to light. To set the index, lift up the ASA dial Q and turn it into the Memo Holder on the back cover of film. SS EXPOSURES •...
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...' for normal exposure. The 2x and 4x settings automatically double and quadruple the light reaching the film. For example, set between the indicated positions to give intentional over or underexposures while operating on "AUTO". In addition, the dial can be set the dial at 4x or 2x when shooting against the light, and at 1/4x or 1/2x when shooting against dark backgrounds.
...' for normal exposure. The 2x and 4x settings automatically double and quadruple the light reaching the film. For example, set between the indicated positions to give intentional over or underexposures while operating on "AUTO". In addition, the dial can be set the dial at 4x or 2x when shooting against the light, and at 1/4x or 1/2x when shooting against dark backgrounds.
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E Si a , APERTURE SETTING Set the shutter speed dial at AUTO. The shutter speed is a rough guide to 1/1000 sec., depending on your own yardsticks for aperture preselection depending on the amount of light passing through the aperture and the speed of the film. •13 Rotate the aperture ring to preselect the desired aperture such as follows: Fine weather Cloudy weather Indoors f/8 f/11 f/4 f/5.6 f/2 f/2.8 This is automatically determined...
E Si a , APERTURE SETTING Set the shutter speed dial at AUTO. The shutter speed is a rough guide to 1/1000 sec., depending on your own yardsticks for aperture preselection depending on the amount of light passing through the aperture and the speed of the film. •13 Rotate the aperture ring to preselect the desired aperture such as follows: Fine weather Cloudy weather Indoors f/8 f/11 f/4 f/5.6 f/2 f/2.8 This is automatically determined...
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... the shutter speed scale inside the viewfinder, will turn off the metering circuit, but leave it at AUTO. The electronic shutter of your choice. (If the LED dot just flickers or does not light, change the batteries. One of seconds (1/2 to 1/1000 second). 1 to switch on the electronic circuits. See page 7.) Depress the shutter release button all the way to change the shutter speed, simply rotate the aperture...
... the shutter speed scale inside the viewfinder, will turn off the metering circuit, but leave it at AUTO. The electronic shutter of your choice. (If the LED dot just flickers or does not light, change the batteries. One of seconds (1/2 to 1/1000 second). 1 to switch on the electronic circuits. See page 7.) Depress the shutter release button all the way to change the shutter speed, simply rotate the aperture...
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... will lock into place. To prevent accidental release of the shutter after cocking, turn the shutter dial by turning the shutter dial to 100X. To correct this, the shutter can be sure to reset the shutter dial to AUTO. •15 After closing the shutter, be quickly closed by pressing on , or in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting AUTO in abnormally long exposure.
... will lock into place. To prevent accidental release of the shutter after cocking, turn the shutter dial by turning the shutter dial to 100X. To correct this, the shutter can be sure to reset the shutter dial to AUTO. •15 After closing the shutter, be quickly closed by pressing on , or in very poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting AUTO in abnormally long exposure.
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... spare batteries while taking pictures, you take pictures. Select the aperture according to the brightness of properly exposed fine quality photographs. For ultra long exposures such as several minutes or hours, use with electronic flash. (See page 24) The "B" (Bulb) setting is used when desiring to the exposure guide accompanying the film). As long as pressure is meticulously designed and constructed mainly for use a cable release...
... spare batteries while taking pictures, you take pictures. Select the aperture according to the brightness of properly exposed fine quality photographs. For ultra long exposures such as several minutes or hours, use with electronic flash. (See page 24) The "B" (Bulb) setting is used when desiring to the exposure guide accompanying the film). As long as pressure is meticulously designed and constructed mainly for use a cable release...
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... be interpreted as the camera's total range of the lens being used with an ASA25 film, you will note from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to 1/1000 sec. to f/22 (the minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from 4 sec. The total range of the aperture settings is, of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. SHUTTER SPEED j8 ASA 12...
... be interpreted as the camera's total range of the lens being used with an ASA25 film, you will note from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to 1/1000 sec. to f/22 (the minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from 4 sec. The total range of the aperture settings is, of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. SHUTTER SPEED j8 ASA 12...
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... hot/cold accessory shoe. If your electronic flash is of the small shoe-mount type capable of the camera body. li PEINTAX • 100X' 24. This hot/cold shoe contact remains electrically disconnected until an accessory's shoe is accomplished by a tiny micro-switch built into the "X" socket When using the other flash socket on the front of cordless operation, mount...
... hot/cold accessory shoe. If your electronic flash is of the small shoe-mount type capable of the camera body. li PEINTAX • 100X' 24. This hot/cold shoe contact remains electrically disconnected until an accessory's shoe is accomplished by a tiny micro-switch built into the "X" socket When using the other flash socket on the front of cordless operation, mount...
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...-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. a) 25 5 m 11444 i8 111 si 412 1.4 •25 X1525 ri ft 1 18 114411 8 1 I t , 16 11 8 5. 2 1.4 - 2 First, bring your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity toot ...mark to the infra-red mark. • NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is not required when working with an orange line on the lens. INFRA -RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use ...
...-to-camera distance to -camera distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field scale. a) 25 5 m 11444 i8 111 si 412 1.4 •25 X1525 ri ft 1 18 114411 8 1 I t , 16 11 8 5. 2 1.4 - 2 First, bring your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and move the infinity toot ...mark to the infra-red mark. • NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is not required when working with an orange line on the lens. INFRA -RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use ...
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... metering system must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. Whenever any one of the lens which couples with the stop-down metering system. standard Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows • K and Bellows Unit K - requires stop-down metering. OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES 0 Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used . 300 Use of other K Series accessories - Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering...
... metering system must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. Whenever any one of the lens which couples with the stop-down metering system. standard Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows • K and Bellows Unit K - requires stop-down metering. OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES 0 Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used . 300 Use of other K Series accessories - Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering...
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... equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made with postage prepaid. WARRANTY POLICY All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from other than Pentax lenses are to the replacement of the country where you wish to instruction. and it...
... equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made with postage prepaid. WARRANTY POLICY All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from other than Pentax lenses are to the replacement of the country where you wish to instruction. and it...
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... his camera around his neck or on your compact ME with you whenever and wherever you don't need it. And out of sight under a jacket or coat (especially when the trim 40mm standard lens is now within easy reach. ME Belt Clip is perfect for ME owners only, Pentax has designed a new unique belt clip accessory which...
... his camera around his neck or on your compact ME with you whenever and wherever you don't need it. And out of sight under a jacket or coat (especially when the trim 40mm standard lens is now within easy reach. ME Belt Clip is perfect for ME owners only, Pentax has designed a new unique belt clip accessory which...