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SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with Pentax camera. Lenses and accessories from the use of lenses or accessories with -or actual damage to precise Pentax specifications. Pentax cannot assume any responsibility for difficulties resulting from other brand of any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to -a Pentax camera.
SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not produced to these precise specifications and, therefore, may cause difficulties with Pentax camera. Lenses and accessories from the use of lenses or accessories with -or actual damage to precise Pentax specifications. Pentax cannot assume any responsibility for difficulties resulting from other brand of any other manufacturers are engineered and produced meticulously to -a Pentax camera.
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... the Camera 15 Unloading Film 16 Flash Synchronization 18 Depth-of-Field Preview Lever and Scale 20 Depth-of-Field Table: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens 21 Meter Coupling Range 22 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 23 Dual Control Exposure System 23 Shutter Button Lock ...24 Manual Shutter Operation 25 Self-timer 26 Infra-red Photography 27 Multiple Exposure 28 Interchangeable Focusing Screens 29 Using Screw-mount Takumar Lenses 30 Open-aperture and Stop-down Metering Lenses 32 Resistance to Temperature Extremes and Changes 33 Camera ...
... the Camera 15 Unloading Film 16 Flash Synchronization 18 Depth-of-Field Preview Lever and Scale 20 Depth-of-Field Table: SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens 21 Meter Coupling Range 22 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 23 Dual Control Exposure System 23 Shutter Button Lock ...24 Manual Shutter Operation 25 Self-timer 26 Infra-red Photography 27 Multiple Exposure 28 Interchangeable Focusing Screens 29 Using Screw-mount Takumar Lenses 30 Open-aperture and Stop-down Metering Lenses 32 Resistance to Temperature Extremes and Changes 33 Camera ...
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...turn red, showing that the shutter is opposite the index mark. Set Shutter Speed Turn the shutter speed dial until it stops. Generally, you should use is cocked. 3. Try starting with 1/125 sec. indoors. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the rim of the shutter dial until the ASA number ...of the film you want to use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. S• outdoors in the ASA window. 2. Cock Rapid-Wind Lever ...
...turn red, showing that the shutter is opposite the index mark. Set Shutter Speed Turn the shutter speed dial until it stops. Generally, you should use is cocked. 3. Try starting with 1/125 sec. indoors. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the rim of the shutter dial until the ASA number ...of the film you want to use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. S• outdoors in the ASA window. 2. Cock Rapid-Wind Lever ...
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...be set the shutter button lock by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns red showing that the shutter is desired while using the B setting, set either before putting the camera away for a time exposure. With the shutter speed dial set on the shutter speed dial..., refer to page 18. Alternately, use of the cocked indicator changes to the left (an "L" becomes visible) while depressing the shutter button. For use a cable release with a locking device for any extended period. 12• When a long exposure...
...be set the shutter button lock by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns red showing that the shutter is desired while using the B setting, set either before putting the camera away for a time exposure. With the shutter speed dial set on the shutter speed dial..., refer to page 18. Alternately, use of the cocked indicator changes to the left (an "L" becomes visible) while depressing the shutter button. For use a cable release with a locking device for any extended period. 12• When a long exposure...
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...on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the X terminal on the shutter speed dial. When using the hot shoe, there is 'exactly at which electronic flash units may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. mount electronic flash. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION 0 ...P EUI&X 11100 BO SINAI The MX has FP and X terminals on the front of the camera body, and a separate X contact on ) only when you insert a shoe! Note the ...
...on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the X terminal on the shutter speed dial. When using the hot shoe, there is 'exactly at which electronic flash units may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. mount electronic flash. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION 0 ...P EUI&X 11100 BO SINAI The MX has FP and X terminals on the front of the camera body, and a separate X contact on ) only when you insert a shoe! Note the ...
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... clip-on types and ri bracket types. Before attaching the flash unit to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the proper terminal. Use one of these three types are attached via the tripod socket. i . 7P4111oP, i V*1 SHUTTER SPEED 41 ELECTRONIC FLASH FLASH BULB •19 1 111 1... terminals, keep the plugs inserted. The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP. Either can be used with your camera. There are basically two types of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types are ...
... clip-on types and ri bracket types. Before attaching the flash unit to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the proper terminal. Use one of these three types are attached via the tripod socket. i . 7P4111oP, i V*1 SHUTTER SPEED 41 ELECTRONIC FLASH FLASH BULB •19 1 111 1... terminals, keep the plugs inserted. The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP. Either can be used with your camera. There are basically two types of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types are ...
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... below, the distance scale is set at that the range from approximately 4 to 7m is in focus. For example, if a lens opening . You will be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 4 on the depth-of-field scale indicates the area in focus at 5 meters; ft...
... below, the distance scale is set at that the range from approximately 4 to 7m is in focus. For example, if a lens opening . You will be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 4 on the depth-of-field scale indicates the area in focus at 5 meters; ft...
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..., an aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of f/stop-shutter speed comb'nations. METER COUPLING RANGE The exposure meter of the MX measures the brightness of the lens being used with any shutter speed from 1 sec. The green area in the viewfinder. that will note from the table below with ASA100... the green LED in the table indicates the coupling range of the meter, and should be used . As you have focused your subject on the ground glass. to f/22 (the minimum aperture) may use any aperture that will not be interpreted as the camera's total range of this lens) to...
..., an aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of f/stop-shutter speed comb'nations. METER COUPLING RANGE The exposure meter of the MX measures the brightness of the lens being used with any shutter speed from 1 sec. The green area in the viewfinder. that will note from the table below with ASA100... the green LED in the table indicates the coupling range of the meter, and should be used . As you have focused your subject on the ground glass. to f/22 (the minimum aperture) may use any aperture that will not be interpreted as the camera's total range of this lens) to...
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... circuit and simultaneously prevent accidental release of the shutter button) so that the letter "L" is for your convenience while you are making a particularly long exposure using the B shutter speed setting. l et t, • c•\\. This automatically releases the shutter button. When the exposure time is also... used to its original position. In addition to making "Time" exposure, the lock lever is up, move the lock lever back to turn the lock lever (...
... circuit and simultaneously prevent accidental release of the shutter button) so that the letter "L" is for your convenience while you are making a particularly long exposure using the B shutter speed setting. l et t, • c•\\. This automatically releases the shutter button. When the exposure time is also... used to its original position. In addition to making "Time" exposure, the lock lever is up, move the lock lever back to turn the lock lever (...
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.... • • •25 MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION The two alkaline or silver oxide batteries in a variety of shutter speed and aperture size yourself, from your MX are used only for 1710.8 determining the correct exposure in your own experience. the shutter mechanism is a totally manual operation. • Therefore, your camera can still...
.... • • •25 MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION The two alkaline or silver oxide batteries in a variety of shutter speed and aperture size yourself, from your MX are used only for 1710.8 determining the correct exposure in your own experience. the shutter mechanism is a totally manual operation. • Therefore, your camera can still...
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SELF-TIMER The Self-timer delays the shutter release by 4-12 seconds, depending upon how far counterclockwise (when camera faces you) the lever is advanced. When using the Self-timer, do not depress the shutter button .. . After cocking the rapid-wind lever, advance the Self-timer lever Ot 90° - 180°. Then, push the start button O , and the Self-timer will immediately release the shutter without delayed action. co 4 O C4 26• t. it will commence.
SELF-TIMER The Self-timer delays the shutter release by 4-12 seconds, depending upon how far counterclockwise (when camera faces you) the lever is advanced. When using the Self-timer, do not depress the shutter button .. . After cocking the rapid-wind lever, advance the Self-timer lever Ot 90° - 180°. Then, push the start button O , and the Self-timer will immediately release the shutter without delayed action. co 4 O C4 26• t. it will commence.
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... turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then match your subject into sharp focus. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and...
... turning the focusing ring accordingly. Then match your subject into sharp focus. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red mark indicated with infra-red color film. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the focusing ring and...
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... locks with a click. PENTAX • ma,?, PENTAX • • •29 To install the screen of the screen with the pincette. To remove dust particles from the frame by grasping the protruding portion of your MX. INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS In addition... to the standard split-image + microprism focusing screen, there are 7 other interchangeable focusing screens available for your choice, place it on the screen frame, pushing it back to the original position until it with a cloth, or the like, but just use...
... locks with a click. PENTAX • ma,?, PENTAX • • •29 To install the screen of the screen with the pincette. To remove dust particles from the frame by grasping the protruding portion of your MX. INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS In addition... to the standard split-image + microprism focusing screen, there are 7 other interchangeable focusing screens available for your choice, place it on the screen frame, pushing it back to the original position until it with a cloth, or the like, but just use...
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... the Mount Adaptor K. 2 Attach the Adaptor/lens unit to the camera body by attaching them first to a Mount Adaptor K. However, when Adaptor K is used, the following is true: . USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by...
... the Mount Adaptor K. 2 Attach the Adaptor/lens unit to the camera body by attaching them first to a Mount Adaptor K. However, when Adaptor K is used, the following is true: . USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by...
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...Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. USe of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop- Use of the lens which couples with the stop -down metering system must be used. 320 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. standard Extension Tube Set K, ...
...Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. USe of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stop- Use of the lens which couples with the stop -down metering system must be used. 320 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. standard Extension Tube Set K, ...
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...°C should be protected against low temperature. As a guide, a temperature change . Therefore, the camera should be extremely damaging to -20°C. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. •33 RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES The temperature range at least 30 minutes. Furthermore, if the camera goes from 50°...
...°C should be protected against low temperature. As a guide, a temperature change . Therefore, the camera should be extremely damaging to -20°C. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. •33 RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES The temperature range at least 30 minutes. Furthermore, if the camera goes from 50°...
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...Never touch the mirror or the shutter curtain with either lens tissue or a clean, soft cloth. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of your skin are very damaging.) Minor dirt or spots on the lens before wiping is effective; Smudges...already been washed a few times are also effective. 2. it against anything solid. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have been hurt. 34• peNTAx' 6 i CAMERA MAINTENANCE 1. Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to wipe off granular dirt or dust...
...Never touch the mirror or the shutter curtain with either lens tissue or a clean, soft cloth. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of your skin are very damaging.) Minor dirt or spots on the lens before wiping is effective; Smudges...already been washed a few times are also effective. 2. it against anything solid. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have been hurt. 34• peNTAx' 6 i CAMERA MAINTENANCE 1. Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to wipe off granular dirt or dust...
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...proper mounting of damage. In order to prevent large diameter lenses from rain or splashing water. There are not using it is often nothing that can get wet, dry it right again. Where to the tripod, attach the Spacer... Ring (packed with a clean, soft cloth. If you use a longer screw, you are several places where water can be sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5.5mm....camera on your camera as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax Service Center. 4. Your camera is cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated.
...proper mounting of damage. In order to prevent large diameter lenses from rain or splashing water. There are not using it is often nothing that can get wet, dry it right again. Where to the tripod, attach the Spacer... Ring (packed with a clean, soft cloth. If you use a longer screw, you are several places where water can be sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5.5mm....camera on your camera as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax Service Center. 4. Your camera is cool, dry, clean and well-ventilated.
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...the equipment is strictly limited to the replacement of its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any kind, whether caused by use or from date of purchase. The manufacturer or its representatives will not be returned to the dealer from whom you upon completion... of servicing. Shipping charges are to be returned to instruction. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve ...
...the equipment is strictly limited to the replacement of its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any kind, whether caused by use or from date of purchase. The manufacturer or its representatives will not be returned to the dealer from whom you upon completion... of servicing. Shipping charges are to be returned to instruction. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve ...