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IMPORTANT SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with an Asahi Pentax camera. or actual damage to precise Asahi Pentax specifications. Lenses and accessories from the use of any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of lenses or accessories with - Asahi Pentax cannot assume any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to - a Pentax camera.
IMPORTANT SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with an Asahi Pentax camera. or actual damage to precise Asahi Pentax specifications. Lenses and accessories from the use of any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of lenses or accessories with - Asahi Pentax cannot assume any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to - a Pentax camera.
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... "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 screw-mount Takumar lenses... use Mount Adaptor K 29 Open-aperture and stop-down metering lenses 30 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes 31 Camera maintenance 32 Warranty policy 34 Pentax ME Belt Clip 3E •1
... "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 screw-mount Takumar lenses... use Mount Adaptor K 29 Open-aperture and stop-down metering lenses 30 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes 31 Camera maintenance 32 Warranty policy 34 Pentax ME Belt Clip 3E •1
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...dots inside viewfinder indicate automatically selected shutter speeds, plus over and under exposure warning. SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 Seiko MFC vertical-run metal focal-plane shutter; manual mechanical speed of picture...image microprism focusing screen; 92% of 1/100 sec. Correction lens adaptor M, Magnifier M and Refconverter M fit the viewfinder frame. Pentax K bayonet. Silver-coated pentaprism finder; Delays shutter release 4-10 seconds. automatic exposure electronically controlled between 8 and 1/1000 sec.;...
...dots inside viewfinder indicate automatically selected shutter speeds, plus over and under exposure warning. SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.7 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 Seiko MFC vertical-run metal focal-plane shutter; manual mechanical speed of picture...image microprism focusing screen; 92% of 1/100 sec. Correction lens adaptor M, Magnifier M and Refconverter M fit the viewfinder frame. Pentax K bayonet. Silver-coated pentaprism finder; Delays shutter release 4-10 seconds. automatic exposure electronically controlled between 8 and 1/1000 sec.;...
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THE "100X" AND "El" SETTINGS LI Your Pentax ME is used when desiring to set it at 1/100 sec. Select the aperture according to the exposure guide accompanying the film). To use, attach a ...
THE "100X" AND "El" SETTINGS LI Your Pentax ME is used when desiring to set it at 1/100 sec. Select the aperture according to the exposure guide accompanying the film). To use, attach a ...
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Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adapter K is totally different from the camera body, first remove the screw-mount lens. To remove the Mount Adaptor K from that which locks in the normal way. 1. T%1 0 •29 1 mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lens release lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterclockwise until you feel it release, and take it out. 3. Then press, with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the spring pin 2.
Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adapter K is totally different from the camera body, first remove the screw-mount lens. To remove the Mount Adaptor K from that which locks in the normal way. 1. T%1 0 •29 1 mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lens release lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterclockwise until you feel it release, and take it out. 3. Then press, with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the spring pin 2.
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...Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows • K and Bellows Unit K - Use of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax A lens, the stop-down metering. The ultra telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupling lever on the back of other K Series accessories - requires stop-down ...metering system must be used. 300 OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES 0 Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering.
...Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows • K and Bellows Unit K - Use of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax A lens, the stop-down metering. The ultra telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupling lever on the back of other K Series accessories - requires stop-down ...metering system must be used. 300 OPEN-APERTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES 0 Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the camera body to permit open -aperture metering.
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Take care to protect both body and lens from interfering with proper mounting of the camera to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. If your camera should get inside and do a great deal of the tripod socket on a tripod, be sure the tripod screw is an ...
Take care to protect both body and lens from interfering with proper mounting of the camera to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. If your camera should get inside and do a great deal of the tripod socket on a tripod, be sure the tripod screw is an ...
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...be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you owing to the manufacturer. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses ... free of charge, and the equipment will be charged by the 34• In this warranty policy. WARRANTY POLICY All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for damages from delay or loss...
...be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in your Asahi Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you owing to the manufacturer. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses ... free of charge, and the equipment will be charged by the 34• In this warranty policy. WARRANTY POLICY All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for damages from delay or loss...
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... fees are to be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. This warranty policy does not apply to Asahi Pentax cameras purchased in that you are sending it directly to proceed with the servicing. and U.I For these cameras, please refer to the...their accredited repair shops, unless you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to the manufacturer. Before sending your Asahi Pentax returned to the separate Warranty Policy Card enclosed here. •35 Notwithstanding this, your equipment for at least a year. manufacturer's representatives ...
... fees are to be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. This warranty policy does not apply to Asahi Pentax cameras purchased in that you are sending it directly to proceed with the servicing. and U.I For these cameras, please refer to the...their accredited repair shops, unless you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to the manufacturer. Before sending your Asahi Pentax returned to the separate Warranty Policy Card enclosed here. •35 Notwithstanding this, your equipment for at least a year. manufacturer's representatives ...
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It takes just a few seconds to attach ME securely to the clip . . . ME Belt Clip is perfect for ME owners only, Pentax has designed a new unique belt clip accessory which makes it easier than ever to carry your compact ME with you whenever and wherever you don...'t need it. Without neckstrap, without carrying case. position on his neck or on your belt . . . PENTAX ME BELT CLIP The handy, unobtrusive way to carry your smallest, lightest, strongest camera As an extra added convenience for businessmen, travelers, and anyone who...
It takes just a few seconds to attach ME securely to the clip . . . ME Belt Clip is perfect for ME owners only, Pentax has designed a new unique belt clip accessory which makes it easier than ever to carry your compact ME with you whenever and wherever you don...'t need it. Without neckstrap, without carrying case. position on his neck or on your belt . . . PENTAX ME BELT CLIP The handy, unobtrusive way to carry your smallest, lightest, strongest camera As an extra added convenience for businessmen, travelers, and anyone who...
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ti fit the Pentax ME camera body, so it is designed expressly to keep your lens covered with the bottom edge facing the protective felt lining. 3. How to carry any other camera with this clip. Slip metal tab over and behind your Pentax dealer. The Pentax ME Belt Clip is advisable not to attempt to Attach 1. Be sure to .... . . ... Tighten bolt. 4. Slide ME body into clip with a lens cap at all times when using the Belt Clip as a protective measure. Loosen bolt at your belt. 5. Available at the bottom of the clip. 2.
ti fit the Pentax ME camera body, so it is designed expressly to keep your lens covered with the bottom edge facing the protective felt lining. 3. How to carry any other camera with this clip. Slip metal tab over and behind your Pentax dealer. The Pentax ME Belt Clip is advisable not to attempt to Attach 1. Be sure to .... . . ... Tighten bolt. 4. Slide ME body into clip with a lens cap at all times when using the Belt Clip as a protective measure. Loosen bolt at your belt. 5. Available at the bottom of the clip. 2.