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P30T Manual - Page 2
...Pentax camera. Pe rsor".x. Thank you will enjoy fine photography with this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with - Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera...manufactures are not made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. We do not assume any responsibility ...
P30T Manual - Page 3
... 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 Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode
2 ADVANCED OPERATION
4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units...
P30T Manual - Page 4
..., such as portraits, etc.
When the lens aperture is set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is completely up to any SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax-F lens, it offers four exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Aperture-priority AE Mode When you . Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination...
P30T Manual - Page 5
... aperture and shutter speed to control flash output for proper flash pictures.
• The camera does not operate unless the batteries are properly inserted. that are inserted before operating it. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Be sure to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will...
P30T Manual - Page 13
... only non-DX film usable for this camera is one with ISO 100.)
The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded into the film chamber. Therefore, you are recommended to 100, whatever film speed it may have; FILM
DX FILM
Color Film
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00000
10sC_36...
P30T Manual - Page 16
The next frame is loaded or not. • 14
• Close the back cover, making sure that it has snapped firmly in place.
• Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind knob turns in the direction of the arrow.
• Repeat making blank exposures until "0" appears in the...
P30T Manual - Page 25
When the subject is too dark or too bright, "1000" or "1" in the viewfinder blinks as a warning. Stop down the lens (toward f/22) or open it (toward f/2). When "1000" or "1" stops blinking, you are ready to page 28.)
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P30T Manual - Page 28
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• Also in the case of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is a danger of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter dial, change the aperture by turning the aperture ring. Turn the...
P30T Manual - Page 29
... indicated in the Aperture-priority AE or
Metered Manual mode.
• When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed
Auto Flash photography with the camera set automatically.
27 • Caution: If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is automatically set to ON.
for flash sync.
3 When flash has worked properly, mark in viewfinder disappears...
P30T Manual - Page 30
..., the camera is also automatically set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. Turn the flash switch on which AUTO position you choose.
(At ISO 100)
AF200T AF280T AF400T
Red
f/2.8
f/4
f/4
Green
f/5.6
f/8
Yellow
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- When the flash is ready, it is set to AUTO (red,
green or yellow). USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE
Pentax dedicated flashes can...
P30T Manual - Page 32
... the main switch off.
of the face.
To hold
• When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use,
an exposure reading in the Programmed AE or
the memory lock...picture
• When you wish to interrupt the memory lock,
with the camera in the Metered Manual
2. The memory lock will correctly be exposed. As long as you keep depressing the shutter
mode, the shutter speed set...
P30T Manual - Page 34
... this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 S " (1/100 sec.). USING 100 5 SETTING
When using a sync-cord-type flash, use an optional accessory: Hot Shoe Adapter 2P.
• This "100 S " setting can be used with the red-line index. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to work also with cameras of the flash. (Refer to the instructions...
P30T Manual - Page 44
... taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to use any one , try it is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K, EYECUP P
Diopter correction lenses M which fit the eyepiece on your camera it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is...
P30T Manual - Page 46
...:
Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer:
Mirror: Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44
Through-the-lens, Programmed AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm perforated cartridge film, 24 x 36mm format. Pentax KA bayonet mount. SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter:
Viewfinder:
Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with DX-coded film. Automatic film speed setting...
P30T Manual - Page 47
... & Weight:
Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film. When batteries become weak, LED flashes.
When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks. EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
45. EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with
GPD cell. With...
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