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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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The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- What you should know first about this camera • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. Also check if the main meter switch is set to ...check how they are inserted before operating it. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera, but Pentax dedicated...
The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- What you should know first about this camera • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. Also check if the main meter switch is set to ...check how they are inserted before operating it. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera, but Pentax dedicated...
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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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M 1 M . 1, P' 250 M '250 - When the camera warns that the batteries are no good. Beyond the metering range in incorrect exposure. When the blinking shutter speed disappears and the other lightings. 27 a Results in Programmed AE ...
M 1 M . 1, P' 250 M '250 - When the camera warns that the batteries are no good. Beyond the metering range in incorrect exposure. When the blinking shutter speed disappears and the other lightings. 27 a Results in Programmed AE ...
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with the M camera set in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again ..., the 5 mark 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 ready, the... camera is automatically switched to one second. • 30 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 ...
with the M camera set in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again ..., the 5 mark 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 ready, the... camera is automatically switched to one second. • 30 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 ...
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..., unexpected mishap may result from the camera. Old batteries are apt to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may occur. • Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with new batteries. • When not using the camera for long periods of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution...
..., unexpected mishap may result from the camera. Old batteries are apt to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may occur. • Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with new batteries. • When not using the camera for long periods of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution...
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...plane, or ship, can cause screws to loosen. As a guide, a temperature change . 5. In cold weather carry your camera under your camera. If this camera should function properly are traveling in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of 10° C should be extremely harmful to... keep the batteries warm. outdoors in temperature will not funciton properly. 47. This is a possible source of ...
...plane, or ship, can cause screws to loosen. As a guide, a temperature change . 5. In cold weather carry your camera under your camera. If this camera should function properly are traveling in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of 10° C should be extremely harmful to... keep the batteries warm. outdoors in temperature will not funciton properly. 47. This is a possible source of ...
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...parts as hereinbefore provided. and it will not be borne by an unauthorized repair shop. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from other than...replaced without cost to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you upon completion of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the manufacturer. Because the tolerances, ...
...parts as hereinbefore provided. and it will not be borne by an unauthorized repair shop. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from other than...replaced without cost to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you upon completion of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the manufacturer. Because the tolerances, ...