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P3 Manual - Page 3
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Features Nomenclature of working parts
PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries Attaching and detaching lens Film wind lever Main switch, shutter release button, shutter dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case
BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode Warning displays Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units...
P3 Manual - Page 4
... be used. • When the conventional K- or Kf-mount lens is used with any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Metered Manual mode can be used. Guided by setting exposure controls or those wishing to the brightness of shutter speed and aperture is set to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered...
P3 Manual - Page 5
that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera
• The camera does not operate unless the batteries are inserted before operating it. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used .
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ni What you should know first about this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. Be sure to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made...
P3 Manual - Page 9
INSERTING BATTERIES
This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silver-oxide mini-batteries. • Open the battery chamber cover by turning it counter-clockwise
with a coin.
• Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing downward, and replace the cover.
• As illustrated, turn the meter on by sliding the main switch...
P3 Manual - Page 24
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• The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on the SMC Pentax-A lens.
• You can leave the shutter dial set at any position.
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P3 Manual - Page 30
... indication by the lighting of $ mark.
2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is automatically set to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M or MS mode, the dedicated functions in viewfinder disappears for...
P3 Manual - Page 31
... work at the flash sync speed of 1/100.
Set the flash mode selector to the camera. 2. Attach the flash to AUTO (red,
green or yellow).
This does not apply to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE
Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore...
P3 Manual - Page 32
Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by
the exposure table on completion of the battery charging, but it is
automatically switched to one second.
• 30 Slow-Speed Sync Photography
As you can take a slow-speed- with the
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camera set the shutter speed
between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec...
P3 Manual - Page 34
... your subject and take a close to your picture and shoot; Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is particularly useful in the viewfinder. The memory lock will correctly be cancelled as... such as when your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will remain the same. • When you wish to interrupt the ...
P3 Manual - Page 36
... distance or the program of the flash. (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash.)
• When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 $ " (1/100 sec.).
(-moon: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function...
P3 Manual - Page 44
...; Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera. Slide it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K
Diopter correction lenses M which fit...
P3 Manual - Page 46
Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to 1600 (in Viewfinder:
Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer:
Mirror: Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44
Through-the-lens, programmed-AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. Back -swing type instant-return mirror. ...
P3 Manual - Page 48
... cause serious damage to give long-lasting, reiable service. Water damage, particularly if the camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to the shutter and other moving parts of direct sunlight, car trunks, and glove compartments. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to a Pentax service center. 3. If your camera out of the camera. The major causes of any kind, and...
P3 Manual - Page 49
...the batteries warm. As a guide, a temperature change .
5. Vibration experienced when you will possibly puncture the tripod socket, after which the camera will help somewhat in winter presents a problem since batteries ... possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will not funciton properly.
47. If this camera should be avoided as much as possible. When mounting your camera on a tripod,...
P3 Manual - Page 50
... non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Shipping charges are to be borne by this case, it is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of...
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