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... 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 ... AE diagram, metering range and 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 •
... 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 ... AE diagram, metering range and 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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... mode cannot be used . 111- 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. What you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation...
... mode cannot be used . 111- 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. What you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation...
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Film rewind crank Viewfinder eyepiece Film-sprocket spool Film-takeup spool Film-loaded indicator Film pressure plate Film rewind button Shutter curtains Tripod socket Battery chamber Film chamber 54
Film rewind crank Viewfinder eyepiece Film-sprocket spool Film-takeup spool Film-loaded indicator Film pressure plate Film rewind button Shutter curtains Tripod socket Battery chamber Film chamber 54
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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 in the direction of the arrow. 0 11 76
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 in the direction of the arrow. 0 11 76
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... -,a A +. ' i\ \ \ , I P 1000 • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears on the shutter button, the batteries have no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the left side of once per second. If so, replace the... batteries immediately. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in about ten seconds after you release your finger off in the viewfinder starts...
... -,a A +. ' i\ \ \ , I P 1000 • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears on the shutter button, the batteries have no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the left side of once per second. If so, replace the... batteries immediately. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in about ten seconds after you release your finger off in the viewfinder starts...
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... beyond the correct exposure range in Metered Manual mode. "1000" or "1" blinks very quickly as you are no good. When the camera warns that the batteries are recommended to page 40. • The symbol in which the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the limit of once per second...
... beyond the correct exposure range in Metered Manual mode. "1000" or "1" blinks very quickly as you are no good. When the camera warns that the batteries are recommended to page 40. • The symbol in which the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the limit of once per second...
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... 1/60 and 1 sec. 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 set to work at 1/100 sec. Slow-Speed Sync Photography As you set in the Metered Manual mode, you can...
... 1/60 and 1 sec. 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 set to work at 1/100 sec. Slow-Speed Sync Photography As you set in the Metered Manual mode, you can...
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...B-setting photography may not properly be done. Always push the head of your SMC Pentax-A lens is set to shoot fireworks, night scenes, etc. • As shown ...tripod and as you keep the shutter button depressed. • The long-time exposure consumes a great amount of battery power; The Cable Release 30 is not suitable for making long-time exposure • to a proper f-stop ...of the Release hard to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red bar). The shutter remains open as long as shown...
...B-setting photography may not properly be done. Always push the head of your SMC Pentax-A lens is set to shoot fireworks, night scenes, etc. • As shown ...tripod and as you keep the shutter button depressed. • The long-time exposure consumes a great amount of battery power; The Cable Release 30 is not suitable for making long-time exposure • to a proper f-stop ...of the Release hard to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red bar). The shutter remains open as long as shown...
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... main switch off to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from the camera. If either battery is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may occur. • Replace both with new batteries. • When not using the camera for convenience... of silver-oxide batteries about a year, both batteries at the same time. Polarity markings should remove batteries from accidentally releasing the shutter. 43• PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution against explosions. • Batteries should be kept...
... main switch off to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from the camera. If either battery is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may occur. • Replace both with new batteries. • When not using the camera for convenience... of silver-oxide batteries about a year, both batteries at the same time. Polarity markings should remove batteries from accidentally releasing the shutter. 43• PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution against explosions. • Batteries should be kept...
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EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - When batteries grow weak, LED flashes. EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks. Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide or alkaline mini-batteries. 137(W) x 87.5(H) x 50.5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.4" x 2.0"), 510g (17.9 oz.) without batteries. 45. With the exposure memory lock button. Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Memory Lock: Battery Warning: Power Source: Size & Weight: Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film.
EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - When batteries grow weak, LED flashes. EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks. Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide or alkaline mini-batteries. 137(W) x 87.5(H) x 50.5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.4" x 2.0"), 510g (17.9 oz.) without batteries. 45. With the exposure memory lock button. Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Memory Lock: Battery Warning: Power Source: Size & Weight: Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film.
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...-freezing one inch thick to take place gradually over a period of at which the camera will help somewhat in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. If you will possibly puncture the tripod socket, after which this problem use a longer screw,...guide, a temperature change . 5. This is not possible, keeping the camera in a car, plane, or ship, can cause screws to keep the batteries warm. To minimize this camera should function properly are traveling in its case or bag will not funciton properly. 47. The temperatures at least 30...
...-freezing one inch thick to take place gradually over a period of at which the camera will help somewhat in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. If you will possibly puncture the tripod socket, after which this problem use a longer screw,...guide, a temperature change . 5. This is not possible, keeping the camera in a car, plane, or ship, can cause screws to keep the batteries warm. To minimize this camera should function properly are traveling in its case or bag will not funciton properly. 47. The temperatures at least 30...
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...8226; 48 to the replacement of purchase. The manufacturer or its written consent and shall not be borne by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be returned to you within that the liability of the manufacturer or...other indirect or consequential damages of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in your Pentax was purchased outside of such lenses will be replaced without cost to the manufacturer. ...
...8226; 48 to the replacement of purchase. The manufacturer or its written consent and shall not be borne by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be returned to you within that the liability of the manufacturer or...other indirect or consequential damages of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in your Pentax was purchased outside of such lenses will be replaced without cost to the manufacturer. ...