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TABLE OF CONTENTS Features Nomenclature of working parts PREPARATIONS 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 Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Exposure-memory lock 32 Self-timer 33 Using 100 4 setting 34 7 Using ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Features Nomenclature of working parts PREPARATIONS 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 Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Exposure-memory lock 32 Self-timer 33 Using 100 4 setting 34 7 Using ...
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... Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be used with any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Metered Manual mode can be used , the camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. When the lens aperture is used . FY... camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of the subject. Metered Manual Mode The combination 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.
... Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be used with any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Metered Manual mode can be used , the camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. When the lens aperture is used . FY... camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of the subject. Metered Manual Mode The combination 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.
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... be used on this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- Also check if the main meter switch is set to... inserted before operating it. Even if you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. a !: ni
... be used on this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- Also check if the main meter switch is set to... inserted before operating it. Even if you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. a !: ni
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Self-timer lamp Exposure counter -\\ .' NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS Film wind lever Shutter-release button Shutter dial- Aperture "A" index-, Aperture scale/ring - • yo PE N TAX Aperture-auto lock -release button Focusing ring • 4 Hot shoe Main switch -Self-timer lever ---Film rewind knob Strap lug Memory lock button Cable-release socket Preview lever Lens lock release lever Grip
Self-timer lamp Exposure counter -\\ .' NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS Film wind lever Shutter-release button Shutter dial- Aperture "A" index-, Aperture scale/ring - • yo PE N TAX Aperture-auto lock -release button Focusing ring • 4 Hot shoe Main switch -Self-timer lever ---Film rewind knob Strap lug Memory lock button Cable-release socket Preview lever Lens lock release lever Grip
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... the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean, dry cloth PE NT-A. 1' 9 • When mounting the lens in on the lens (See 0, 01. When they become stained, wipe them with a click. ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses, follow ...the steps below. • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. If the finder ...
... the eyepiece, remove it clockwise until the lens locks with a clean, dry cloth PE NT-A. 1' 9 • When mounting the lens in on the lens (See 0, 01. When they become stained, wipe them with a click. ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses, follow ...the steps below. • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. If the finder ...
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... strap end may be passed through the strap clasp and the last ring. Put the camera in two sizes: P -S for the camera with a standard 50mm lens, and P-L for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera's strap eyelets. PEN TAX 17 • STRAP...; Remove the front cover from the back cover. The camera is now held securely in place. • The soft case for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 - 80mm.
... strap end may be passed through the strap clasp and the last ring. Put the camera in two sizes: P -S for the camera with a standard 50mm lens, and P-L for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera's strap eyelets. PEN TAX 17 • STRAP...; Remove the front cover from the back cover. The camera is now held securely in place. • The soft case for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 - 80mm.
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... the case of a long telephoto), it difficult to focus on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is easier to focus while wearing their glasses. Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia, hypermetropia or presbyopia, sometimes find...
... the case of a long telephoto), it difficult to focus on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is easier to focus while wearing their glasses. Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia, hypermetropia or presbyopia, sometimes find...
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SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE vib0 ftm m 10 15 3 22 16 i1 8 • The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on the SMC Pentax-A lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. 1010 Sllp .t)tt' p • 22 250 I • Turn the main switch on, then press the shutter release button half-way, and you further press the shutter button, the shutter will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder. As you will be released.
SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE vib0 ftm m 10 15 3 22 16 i1 8 • The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on the SMC Pentax-A lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. 1010 Sllp .t)tt' p • 22 250 I • Turn the main switch on, then press the shutter release button half-way, and you further press the shutter button, the shutter will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder. As you will be released.
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... disappears, so that correct exposure can be obtained. M 250 • 24 SHOOTING IN METERED MANUAL MODE ft m co u) 13_3 22116" 81" 4 $4" 18" 1 2 • When the lens aperture is set to any f-stop, the camera operates in the viewfinder. AP we co -4 • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main...
... disappears, so that correct exposure can be obtained. M 250 • 24 SHOOTING IN METERED MANUAL MODE ft m co u) 13_3 22116" 81" 4 $4" 18" 1 2 • When the lens aperture is set to any f-stop, the camera operates in the viewfinder. AP we co -4 • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main...
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... compatible with this mode. • As soon as shown in the table, depending on . 4. 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 f/4, for instance, will result in underexposure. 29 • Turn the flash switch...
... compatible with this mode. • As soon as shown in the table, depending on . 4. 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 f/4, for instance, will result in underexposure. 29 • Turn the flash switch...
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...., as soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at 1/100 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 one second. • 30...
...., as soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at 1/100 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 one second. • 30...
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... work also with the red-line index. As illustrated, align "100 $ " with cameras of correct exposure. • 34 Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A lens to any f-stop other brands are used with this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 $ " (1/100 sec.). (-moon: If non...
... work also with the red-line index. As illustrated, align "100 $ " with cameras of correct exposure. • 34 Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A lens to any f-stop other brands are used with this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 $ " (1/100 sec.). (-moon: If non...
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... in the photo, align "B" in about ten hours at this setting, use . , co w - 4:s , cst, Val* cost 35* Make sure the • aperture of your SMC Pentax-A lens is set to use the optional Cable Switch A or Cable Release 50 (Time exposure possible). When shooting at normal tempratures. it ; otherwise the B-setting photography...
... in the photo, align "B" in about ten hours at this setting, use . , co w - 4:s , cst, Val* cost 35* Make sure the • aperture of your SMC Pentax-A lens is set to use the optional Cable Switch A or Cable Release 50 (Time exposure possible). When shooting at normal tempratures. it ; otherwise the B-setting photography...
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The depth of field. • 36 DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f/1.7 4 OO 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5/1.7 Distance (m) f /5.6 f/1 . 5122 Depth of field is another factor to determine the depth of field. The focal length of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of field becomes progressively greater as you get further away. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of focus.
The depth of field. • 36 DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f/1.7 4 OO 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5/1.7 Distance (m) f /5.6 f/1 . 5122 Depth of field is another factor to determine the depth of field. The focal length of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of field becomes progressively greater as you get further away. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of focus.
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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 1 935 - 1 070 2 ... 2.656 3.646 After previewing your camera set . Depth-of field with your picture, if you release the preview lever, the lens will return to full aperture for focusing. You can close the lens down to whatever aperture you have set in the Programmed AE mode. . 0,!th the ,Ult in :1 l•Ct 1 ox...
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 1 935 - 1 070 2 ... 2.656 3.646 After previewing your camera set . Depth-of field with your picture, if you release the preview lever, the lens will return to full aperture for focusing. You can close the lens down to whatever aperture you have set in the Programmed AE mode. . 0,!th the ,Ult in :1 l•Ct 1 ox...
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For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it 8 CO t 10 1 1 1I1. 44 8 1 xAJ2222110011 88 55.....
For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it 8 CO t 10 1 1 1I1. 44 8 1 xAJ2222110011 88 55.....
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... built-in exposuremeter works to control exposure. The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range fbr a lens with minimum aperture smaller than 100. Metering Range and Shutter/Aperture Coupling Range The metering range means the range of the metering range is ... the aperture and the shutter-speed in the center shows the meter and shutter/aperture control coupling range. When you use a 50mm f/1.4 nromal lens and an ISO 100 film, the metering range is shown in the chart. The variation of subject luminance within which shift ISO ratings. The ...
... built-in exposuremeter works to control exposure. The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range fbr a lens with minimum aperture smaller than 100. Metering Range and Shutter/Aperture Coupling Range The metering range means the range of the metering range is ... the aperture and the shutter-speed in the center shows the meter and shutter/aperture control coupling range. When you use a 50mm f/1.4 nromal lens and an ISO 100 film, the metering range is shown in the chart. The variation of subject luminance within which shift ISO ratings. The ...
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... due to your camera it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera are available. Slide it for yourself with the lens attached to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic... aperture setting with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. If you want to use any one , try it into the eyepiece's accessory groove....
... due to your camera it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera are available. Slide it for yourself with the lens attached to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic... aperture setting with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. If you want to use any one , try it into the eyepiece's accessory groove....
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... area at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Easy loading type. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with 50mm lens at 0.82X magnification with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000...Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44 Through-the-lens, programmed-AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. orange for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Timer activated with DX-coded film. Delay time indicated by blinking...
... area at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Easy loading type. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with 50mm lens at 0.82X magnification with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000...Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44 Through-the-lens, programmed-AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm film, 24 x 36mm. orange for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Timer activated with DX-coded film. Delay time indicated by blinking...
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EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - With the exposure memory lock button. When batteries grow weak, LED flashes. 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. 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. EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks.
EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - With the exposure memory lock button. When batteries grow weak, LED flashes. 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. 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. EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks.