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... 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 Using 100 4 setting ... 38 Infrared index mark 39 11 Programmed 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 ...
... 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 Using 100 4 setting ... 38 Infrared index mark 39 11 Programmed 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 ...
P3 Manual
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...and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according to the brightness of shutter speed and aperture is set to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. If necessary, deliberate over- When the ... can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure. Metered Manual Mode The combination of the subject. FY 1, P • 2 or Kf-mount lens is set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be bothered by the meter indication in the Metered Manual mode. Guided by setting...
...and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according to the brightness of shutter speed and aperture is set to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. If necessary, deliberate over- When the ... can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure. Metered Manual Mode The combination of the subject. FY 1, P • 2 or Kf-mount lens is set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be bothered by the meter indication in the Metered Manual mode. Guided by setting...
P3 Manual
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... Manual mode. a !: ni The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions.
... Manual mode. a !: ni The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions.
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... in the body mount and turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in dim light, method (il) is still on the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean, dry cloth PE NT-A. 1' 9 • ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf... mount lenses, follow the steps below. • Remove the body...
... in the body mount and turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in dim light, method (il) is still on the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean, dry cloth PE NT-A. 1' 9 • ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf... mount lenses, follow the steps below. • Remove the body...
P3 Manual
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You cannot, however, preview the depthe of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens Cono-c• mak 0 45m 05m Ohm 08,, I Om 3.0m IC, Om 1/1.4 0 418 - 0.453 0497 0.50.7 0.595 0.606 0.791 0 810 0 985 1 016 I 464 1538 1 ... 0 454 - 0 557 0632 - 0 691 0675 - 0.987 0.906 - 1.328 1.096 - 2.402 1.314 - 4.299 1166 -46.883 2.656 3.646 By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, you can then preview how much sharpness you have set in the Programmed AE mode. . 0,!th the ,Ult in your picture by examining the picture...
You cannot, however, preview the depthe of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens Cono-c• mak 0 45m 05m Ohm 08,, I Om 3.0m IC, Om 1/1.4 0 418 - 0.453 0497 0.50.7 0.595 0.606 0.791 0 810 0 985 1 016 I 464 1538 1 ... 0 454 - 0 557 0632 - 0 691 0675 - 0.987 0.906 - 1.328 1.096 - 2.402 1.314 - 4.299 1166 -46.883 2.656 3.646 By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, you can then preview how much sharpness you have set in the Programmed AE mode. . 0,!th the ,Ult in your picture by examining the picture...
P3 Manual
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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. Mount Adaptor K If you find it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera are available. vFN T. ...with the lens attached to use any one , try it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. If you want to your camera. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K Diopter correction lenses M which fit the eyepiece on your camera it is not workable. •42
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. Mount Adaptor K If you find it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera are available. vFN T. ...with the lens attached to use any one , try it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. If you want to your camera. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K Diopter correction lenses M which fit the eyepiece on your camera it is not workable. •42
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orange for "30" to cancell at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Possible to "1"). Pentax KA bayonet mount. LED indicators for " S " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), "M" (Metered Manual model, and 11 shutter speeds (green LED for exposure..., Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Crank type. Warnings for "1000" to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with shutter release button. Electro-magnetic shutter release. Silver -coated pentaprism finder with 130°...
orange for "30" to cancell at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Possible to "1"). Pentax KA bayonet mount. LED indicators for " S " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), "M" (Metered Manual model, and 11 shutter speeds (green LED for exposure..., Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Crank type. Warnings for "1000" to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with shutter release button. Electro-magnetic shutter release. Silver -coated pentaprism finder with 130°...
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... no longer than 5.5mm, which may result from the formation of icelets. If you are approx. 50° - -10°C. As a guide, a temperature change . 5. When mounting your camera on a tripod, make sure the tripod screw is taken from a warm temperature to a sub-freezing one inch thick to line the bottom of...
... no longer than 5.5mm, which may result from the formation of icelets. If you are approx. 50° - -10°C. As a guide, a temperature change . 5. When mounting your camera on a tripod, make sure the tripod screw is taken from a warm temperature to a sub-freezing one inch thick to line the bottom of...
