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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 auto flash units Using Programmed ...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 auto flash units Using Programmed ...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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Therefore, you are recommended to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this range. •12 FILM DX FILM Color Film. 4C00, 105_036 3-6- x/ • • 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the...
Therefore, you are recommended to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this range. •12 FILM DX FILM Color Film. 4C00, 105_036 3-6- x/ • • 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the...
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Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. 00000 E -p W 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 Film chamber 0 Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth 0 Spool teeth o Film leader end mark 0 DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free from direct sunlight with your... in a shady spot, or shield it with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with the flat side up. LOADING...
Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. 00000 E -p W 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 Film chamber 0 Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth 0 Spool teeth o Film leader end mark 0 DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free from direct sunlight with your... in a shady spot, or shield it with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with the flat side up. LOADING...
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r • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is x slack loaded, do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time. flat O • 14 in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. • Make sure that the perforations on the bottom side ...of the film have engaged the 0 ...
r • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is x slack loaded, do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time. flat O • 14 in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. • Make sure that the perforations on the bottom side ...of the film have engaged the 0 ...
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maybe at some point in the base of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film, close it loosen when the film leader is released from the take-up spool. • When the rewinding is over, lift the... rewind knob sharply to open the back cover, and take the cartridge out. If you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the...
maybe at some point in the base of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film, close it loosen when the film leader is released from the take-up spool. • When the rewinding is over, lift the... rewind knob sharply to open the back cover, and take the cartridge out. If you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the...
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...basic ways to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is a good idea to hold on your camera. Release the shutter gently while slowly breathing out. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to your face with your hands....camera shake which causes blurred pictures. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge. In any case, hold the camera tightly to a minimum. / I 0 a O 21• Strong pressure on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera. Practice holding of the camera...
...basic ways to stabilize your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is a good idea to hold on your camera. Release the shutter gently while slowly breathing out. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to your face with your hands....camera shake which causes blurred pictures. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge. In any case, hold the camera tightly to a minimum. / I 0 a O 21• Strong pressure on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera. Practice holding of the camera...
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..., AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to... flash mode selector to AUTO (red, green or yellow). f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed 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 is as small as shown in the viewfinder. (When...
..., AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to... flash mode selector to AUTO (red, green or yellow). f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed 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 is as small as shown in the viewfinder. (When...
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.... As shown on the right, note the subject-to-camera distance on exposure control, refer to the instructions accompanying the film. 1. I °°). The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is necessary to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity...
.... As shown on the right, note the subject-to-camera distance on exposure control, refer to the instructions accompanying the film. 1. I °°). The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is necessary to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity...
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... setting from 1 to "1"). 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. Delay time indicated...
... setting from 1 to "1"). 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. Delay time indicated...