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Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for choosing one of the features and functions it has to offer. We hope you most sincerely for many years to come. , ipigENTA* Thank you will enjoy fine photography with this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras.
Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for choosing one of the features and functions it has to offer. We hope you most sincerely for many years to come. , ipigENTA* Thank you will enjoy fine photography with this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras.
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... 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 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Exposure-memory lock 32 Self-timer 33 ... 12 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 13 Diopter correction, mount adapter K 42 16 Precautions on batteries 43 17 Specifications 44 Taking care of your camera 46 Warranty policy 48 19 20 21 22 24 27 28 29 1 •
... 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 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Exposure-memory lock 32 Self-timer 33 ... 12 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 13 Diopter correction, mount adapter K 42 16 Precautions on batteries 43 17 Specifications 44 Taking care of your camera 46 Warranty policy 48 19 20 21 22 24 27 28 29 1 •
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...by the meter indication in the viewfinder, you can be obtained. Metered Manual Mode The combination of shutter speed and aperture is completely up to you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is suitable for proper flash pictures. If necessary, deliberate over- or ...who do not want to be used . FEATURES When this camera in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. rola Z. • • ou...
...by the meter indication in the viewfinder, you can be obtained. Metered Manual Mode The combination of shutter speed and aperture is completely up to you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is suitable for proper flash pictures. If necessary, deliberate over- or ...who do not want to be used . FEATURES When this camera in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. rola Z. • • ou...
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... they are properly inserted. a !: ni Be sure to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- What you should know first about this... are inserted before operating it. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. Even if you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes...
... they are properly inserted. a !: ni Be sure to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- What you should know first about this... are inserted before operating it. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. Even if you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes...
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...) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the viewfinder. LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side... of the shutter/ aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (stow-shutter-speed) warning Warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Microprism M wco Split-image 5DO ma Matte screen 19•
...) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the viewfinder. LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side... of the shutter/ aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (stow-shutter-speed) warning Warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Microprism M wco Split-image 5DO ma Matte screen 19•
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... co -4 • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the Metered Manual mode. Change the shutter speed or the aperture until the blinking shutter speed disappears, so that correct exposure can be obtained. SHOOTING IN METERED...
... co -4 • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the Metered Manual mode. Change the shutter speed or the aperture until the blinking shutter speed disappears, so that correct exposure can be obtained. SHOOTING IN METERED...
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... that correct exposure can be obtained. When the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning. M M 500 --> 60 60 • 26 • Also in 22 16 11... speed even by turning the shutter dial, reset the aperture by turning the aperture ring. ftm 0D 10 15 3 22ale"8"4#4" "8"18 in the case of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to obtain correct exposure.
... that correct exposure can be obtained. When the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning. M M 500 --> 60 60 • 26 • Also in 22 16 11... speed even by turning the shutter dial, reset the aperture by turning the aperture ring. ftm 0D 10 15 3 22ale"8"4#4" "8"18 in the case of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to obtain correct exposure.
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M 1 M . 1, P' 250 M '250 - When the camera warns that the batteries are indicated by blinking LEDs in the viewfinder. ... the table indicates blinking. WARNING DISPLAYS Shutter speed display What it is beyond the correct exposure range in Metered Manual mode. Indicates the exposure combination is beyond the limit of use a flash or some other one remains lit ... slowly at a faster rate (four times per second. • All these warnings are no good. In the Metered Manual mode, "1000" or "1" blinks at the rate of shutter speed and aperture is within the metering range. •...
M 1 M . 1, P' 250 M '250 - When the camera warns that the batteries are indicated by blinking LEDs in the viewfinder. ... the table indicates blinking. WARNING DISPLAYS Shutter speed display What it is beyond the correct exposure range in Metered Manual mode. Indicates the exposure combination is beyond the limit of use a flash or some other one remains lit ... slowly at a faster rate (four times per second. • All these warnings are no good. In the Metered Manual mode, "1000" or "1" blinks at the rate of shutter speed and aperture is within the metering range. •...
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...100 sec. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used in its M or MS mode, the dedicated functions in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera set automatically. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T can also ...be used with the camera in the TTL Auto Flash mode the dedicated functions are ...
...100 sec. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used in its M or MS mode, the dedicated functions in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera set automatically. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T can also ...be used with the camera in the TTL Auto Flash mode the dedicated functions are ...
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... film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of S mark in the viewfinder. (When the meter's timer switch is off, the 5 ...mark also disappears.) 2. Attach the flash to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of whether it is indicated by the glowing of 1/100. USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture...
... film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of S mark in the viewfinder. (When the meter's timer switch is off, the 5 ...mark also disappears.) 2. Attach the flash to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of whether it is indicated by the glowing of 1/100. USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture...
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... displayed in the viewfinder. (1) When the shutter speed is set between 1/60 and 1 sec. with the M camera set in the Metered Manual mode, you set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is...in the viewfinder.) (2) When the shutter speed "1" blinks in the viewfinder as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at 1/100 sec. sync photo. Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the...
... displayed in the viewfinder. (1) When the shutter speed is set between 1/60 and 1 sec. with the M camera set in the Metered Manual mode, you set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is...in the viewfinder.) (2) When the shutter speed "1" blinks in the viewfinder as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at 1/100 sec. sync photo. Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the...
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...LOCK Memory lock not used on this will hold that reading, move in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will correctly be maintained or, in the viewfinder at ...position, and then take a close to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. this camera, the memory lock does not work. • If you can move your subject is in use, the memory ... the memory-lock button with the programmed reading. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is particularly useful in the viewfinder. Recompose your subject and take the picture with the...
...LOCK Memory lock not used on this will hold that reading, move in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will correctly be maintained or, in the viewfinder at ...position, and then take a close to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. this camera, the memory lock does not work. • If you can move your subject is in use, the memory ... the memory-lock button with the programmed reading. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is particularly useful in the viewfinder. Recompose your subject and take the picture with the...
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...: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with automatic resetting. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Automatic film speed setting from ...Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44 Through-the-lens, programmed-AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. Additive type with DX-coded film. Electro-magnetic shutter release. Back -...-Bright-Matte). Easy loading type. Pentax KA bayonet mount. orange for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec.
...: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with automatic resetting. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Automatic film speed setting from ...Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44 Through-the-lens, programmed-AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. Additive type with DX-coded film. Electro-magnetic shutter release. Back -...-Bright-Matte). Easy loading type. Pentax KA bayonet mount. orange for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec.