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Thank you will enjoy fine photography with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with this camera for choosing one of the features and functions it has to come. , ipigENTA* We hope you most sincerely for many years to offer.
Thank you will enjoy fine photography with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with this camera for choosing one of the features and functions it has to come. , ipigENTA* We hope you most sincerely for many years to offer.
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... 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...
... 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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... If necessary, deliberate over- or underexposure can be obtained. When the lens aperture is set to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. or Kf-mount lens is completely up to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can... automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to take "action" photos. FY 1, P • 2 Metered Manual Mode The combination of the subject. Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is used , the camera operates in the Metered...
... If necessary, deliberate over- or underexposure can be obtained. When the lens aperture is set to any SMC Pentax-A lens, it offers three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. or Kf-mount lens is completely up to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can... automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to take "action" photos. FY 1, P • 2 Metered Manual Mode The combination of the subject. Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is used , the camera operates in the Metered...
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that are properly inserted. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. a !: ni Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are inserted before operating ... 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. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- Be sure to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on...
that are properly inserted. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. a !: ni Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are inserted before operating ... 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. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- Be sure to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on...
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... will turn on, and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter. ti "WINOS • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, turn the main switch to turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red line). 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. B = Bulb...
... will turn on, and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter. ti "WINOS • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, turn the main switch to turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red line). 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. B = Bulb...
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... per second) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the viewfinder. LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of...
... per second) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the viewfinder. LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of...
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...• Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the Metered Manual mode. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at the "A" position, release it indicates incorrect exposure. M 250 ... turning the aperture ring while depressing the auto-lock-release button. 22 16 11 8 5.6 421 46, sier The j 4r10i0. 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 ...
...• Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the Metered Manual mode. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at the "A" position, release it indicates incorrect exposure. M 250 ... turning the aperture ring while depressing the auto-lock-release button. 22 16 11 8 5.6 421 46, sier The j 4r10i0. 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 ...
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... the aperture to obtain correct exposure. When the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. If the display does not change from a blinking speed to a just glowing...
... the aperture to obtain correct exposure. When the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. If the display does not change from a blinking speed to a just glowing...
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... when it means P 1000 P 1 M 500 125 • ht 250 - When the camera warns that the batteries are no good. Beyond the metering range in Metered Manual mode. Indicates the exposure combination is beyond the limit of use a flash or some other lightings. 27 a In the Metered... Manual mode, "1000" or "1" blinks at the rate of once per second). • Warns that the exposure combination is beyond the metering range, you are indicated ...
... when it means P 1000 P 1 M 500 125 • ht 250 - When the camera warns that the batteries are no good. Beyond the metering range in Metered Manual mode. Indicates the exposure combination is beyond the limit of use a flash or some other lightings. 27 a In the Metered... Manual mode, "1000" or "1" blinks at the rate of once per second). • Warns that the exposure combination is beyond the metering range, you are indicated ...
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for flash sync. 3 When flash has worked properly, 1, mark in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with Pentax dedicated auto - The table indicates what dedicated functions work . • 28 Dedicated Functions (In Programmed Auto Flash mode) 1 Flash-ready ..., the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again...
for flash sync. 3 When flash has worked properly, 1, mark in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with Pentax dedicated auto - The table indicates what dedicated functions work . • 28 Dedicated Functions (In Programmed Auto Flash mode) 1 Flash-ready ..., the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again...
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... 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ 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..., the aperture is set to the camera. 2. f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of 1/100. Attach the flash to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1.
... 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ 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..., the aperture is set to the camera. 2. f/8 f/11 (AF200SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of 1/100. Attach the flash to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1.
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... in the viewfinder as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to one second. • 30 with the M camera set 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... the viewfinder. (1) When the shutter speed is set between 1/60 and 1 sec. Slow-Speed Sync Photography As you can take a slow-speed- Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the flash. • As soon as an...
... in the viewfinder as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to one second. • 30 with the M camera set 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... the viewfinder. (1) When the shutter speed is set between 1/60 and 1 sec. Slow-Speed Sync Photography As you can take a slow-speed- Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the flash. • As soon as an...
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... lock is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, the memory lock will correctly be maintained or, in the viewfinder at a faster speed. 2. this camera, the memory... will hold that reading, move in high-contrast conditions, such as when your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will remain the same. • When you wish to take an exposure reading in the Programmed AE mode, lock...
... lock is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, the memory lock will correctly be maintained or, in the viewfinder at a faster speed. 2. this camera, the memory... will hold that reading, move in high-contrast conditions, such as when your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will remain the same. • When you wish to take an exposure reading in the Programmed AE mode, lock...
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... to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". LED indicators for " S " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), "M" (Metered Manual model, and 11 shutter speeds (green LED for "1000" to "1"). Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Delay time indicated by blinking LED...: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with DX-coded film. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to cancell at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Seiko MFC E7 vertical-...
... to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". LED indicators for " S " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), "M" (Metered Manual model, and 11 shutter speeds (green LED for "1000" to "1"). Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Delay time indicated by blinking LED...: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with DX-coded film. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to cancell at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Seiko MFC E7 vertical-...