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... 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 Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B (Bulb) setting 33 Depth of...
... 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 Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B (Bulb) setting 33 Depth of...
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...; 2 When the lens aperture is set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable for taking pictures for those who do not want to be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used, the camera operates in the viewfinder, you can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure. or underexposure can be used. If necessary, deliberate...
...; 2 When the lens aperture is set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable for taking pictures for those who do not want to be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used, the camera operates in the viewfinder, you can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure. or underexposure can be used. If necessary, deliberate...
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... sure to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. Also check if the main meter switch is set to control flash output for proper flash pictures. • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are properly inserted. Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera...
... sure to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. Also check if the main meter switch is set to control flash output for proper flash pictures. • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are properly inserted. Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera...
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NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 0 \\ S is • 4 0 Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lamp 0 Shutter dial 0 Shutter-release button 0 Film-wind lever 0 Hot shoe 0 Self-timer lever 0 Main switch 0 Film-rewind/Back- cover-release knob ID Exposure-memory-lock button Cable-release socket 0 Mount index ID Preview lever 0 Lens-lock-release lever 0 Grip ID Strap-lug ID Lens-alignment node ID Aperture scale/ring Aperture-"A" index eel "A"-lock-release Focusing ring
NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 0 \\ S is • 4 0 Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lamp 0 Shutter dial 0 Shutter-release button 0 Film-wind lever 0 Hot shoe 0 Self-timer lever 0 Main switch 0 Film-rewind/Back- cover-release knob ID Exposure-memory-lock button Cable-release socket 0 Mount index ID Preview lever 0 Lens-lock-release lever 0 Grip ID Strap-lug ID Lens-alignment node ID Aperture scale/ring Aperture-"A" index eel "A"-lock-release Focusing ring
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Timer switch The built-in timer switch automatically turns the power off the shutter button. If so, replace the batteries immediately. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. P 1000 7 • • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears on the shutter button, the batteries have no power or may be improperly inserted. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in about...
Timer switch The built-in timer switch automatically turns the power off the shutter button. If so, replace the batteries immediately. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. P 1000 7 • • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears on the shutter button, the batteries have no power or may be improperly inserted. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in about...
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A = Aperture-priority AE 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual) B = Bulb (long-time exposure) 100 = 1/100 sec. (flash-sync speed) • 10 -••• -aefr MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON, SHUTTER DIAL • Main switch To release the shutter, be released and the meter remains off , the shutter cannot be sure to ON. When the main switch is off . • Shutter release button As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release button half-way, the meter will turn on, and...
A = Aperture-priority AE 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual) B = Bulb (long-time exposure) 100 = 1/100 sec. (flash-sync speed) • 10 -••• -aefr MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON, SHUTTER DIAL • Main switch To release the shutter, be released and the meter remains off , the shutter cannot be sure to ON. When the main switch is off . • Shutter release button As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release button half-way, the meter will turn on, and...
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... left side of the shutter/aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (slow-shutter-speed) warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use (blinks) Memory lock arta screen • • 17 LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. S Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure indication (blinks four times per second) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out...
... left side of the shutter/aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (slow-shutter-speed) warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use (blinks) Memory lock arta screen • • 17 LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. S Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure indication (blinks four times per second) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out...
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The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera tightly to your breath. Release the shutter gently while holding and operating your camera before inserting your hands. It is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to your face with your first film cartridge. O 0 O 19 • Strong pressure on your body and the camera using a tree, building wall...
The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera tightly to your breath. Release the shutter gently while holding and operating your camera before inserting your hands. It is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to your face with your first film cartridge. O 0 O 19 • Strong pressure on your body and the camera using a tree, building wall...
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... 22 AJ 2 6 11 E • 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 , then press the shutter release button P 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. 250 SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE __,-,._ ,LL -LL _J-l. -I-I J -L-
... 22 AJ 2 6 11 E • 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 , then press the shutter release button P 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. 250 SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE __,-,._ ,LL -LL _J-l. -I-I J -L-
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With the 50mm f/2.0 lens, you can set it anywhere between f/2.0 to f/22. • Set the shutter dial to the f-stop you desire by turning the aperture ring. As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released. SHOOTING IN APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE I L °3 10 221 16 1 i1t35( "413411818'2'166 1 12' '22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 • Set the aperture to "A." • 22 125 • As you depress the shutter button halfway, a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.
With the 50mm f/2.0 lens, you can set it anywhere between f/2.0 to f/22. • Set the shutter dial to the f-stop you desire by turning the aperture ring. As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released. SHOOTING IN APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE I L °3 10 221 16 1 i1t35( "413411818'2'166 1 12' '22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 • Set the aperture to "A." • 22 125 • As you depress the shutter button halfway, a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.
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... the auto-lock-release button. 5 SOO, -ag • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you desire by turning the shutter dial. a _IL LL 1111J1)11111 ° 3 10 15 3 8 26 1 22 161 18r " 40i: " 8' W2: '22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 • Set the aperture to the f-stop you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder. Change the shutter speed or the aperture until the blinking shutter speed...
... the auto-lock-release button. 5 SOO, -ag • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you desire by turning the shutter dial. a _IL LL 1111J1)11111 ° 3 10 15 3 8 26 1 22 161 18r " 40i: " 8' W2: '22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.8 • Set the aperture to the f-stop you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder. Change the shutter speed or the aperture until the blinking shutter speed...
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... 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. If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to obtain correct exposure. 1-1-1.- When a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks...
... 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. If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to obtain correct exposure. 1-1-1.- When a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks...
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... function described in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers, indicating that proper flash sync has been made. 4 In Programmed AE mode, aperture is automatically set automatically. 27 • Dedicated Functions (In Programmed Auto Flash mode) 1 Flash-ready indication by the lighting of 5 mark. 2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is also set to ON. You just turn the flash's 1 switch to 1/100 sec...
... function described in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers, indicating that proper flash sync has been made. 4 In Programmed AE mode, aperture is automatically set automatically. 27 • Dedicated Functions (In Programmed Auto Flash mode) 1 Flash-ready indication by the lighting of 5 mark. 2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is also set to ON. You just turn the flash's 1 switch to 1/100 sec...
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... of 1/100. f/8 f/11 (AF200SA/AF240Z/AF160SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of whether it is set to the camera. 2. Set the flash mode selector to the AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA 3. Attach the flash to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. 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 shown in the table...
... of 1/100. f/8 f/11 (AF200SA/AF240Z/AF160SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of whether it is set to the camera. 2. Set the flash mode selector to the AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA 3. Attach the flash to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. 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 shown in the table...
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... or blinks, indicating the completion of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in use. Using in Aperture-priority AE or 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 the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of a proper flash...
... or blinks, indicating the completion of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in use. Using in Aperture-priority AE or 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 the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of a proper flash...
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... subject is back-lit or has a dark background. of the face. To hold • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you to interrupt the memory lock, with the camera in the Metered Manual 2. This is particularly just turn the main switch off. button with the programmed reading. the subject your picture and shoot; making the shutter speed (LED) you are taking a portrait, you...
... subject is back-lit or has a dark background. of the face. To hold • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you to interrupt the memory lock, with the camera in the Metered Manual 2. This is particularly just turn the main switch off. button with the programmed reading. the subject your picture and shoot; making the shutter speed (LED) you are taking a portrait, you...
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... you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will be used. As you shoot at a faster rate. The self-timer lamp blinks to shield the metering system from the viewfinder, and light entering through the eyepiece can be cancelled even after it has started, by sliding the main switch back to blink at the B (Bulb) setting, the self-timer cannot be released about 12...
... you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will be used. As you shoot at a faster rate. The self-timer lamp blinks to shield the metering system from the viewfinder, and light entering through the eyepiece can be cancelled even after it has started, by sliding the main switch back to blink at the B (Bulb) setting, the self-timer cannot be released about 12...
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... the meter does not function at this camera, they may well cause malfunction and damage to "100 S " (1/100 sec.). Set the aperture ring of correct exposure. & 1104 O 0% SU/7 OgZ 46L / • 32 USING 100 5 SETTING When using a sync-cord-type flash, use an optional accessory: Hot Shoe Adapter 2P. • This "100 S " setting can in no way make sure of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop according...
... the meter does not function at this camera, they may well cause malfunction and damage to "100 S " (1/100 sec.). Set the aperture ring of correct exposure. & 1104 O 0% SU/7 OgZ 46L / • 32 USING 100 5 SETTING When using a sync-cord-type flash, use an optional accessory: Hot Shoe Adapter 2P. • This "100 S " setting can in no way make sure of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop according...
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... yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove. Slide it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose...
... yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to the viewfinder accessory groove. Slide it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose...
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... picture area at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Back-swing type instant-return mirror. Additive type with shutter release button. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Timer activated with automatic resetting. Crank type. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to 1600 (in Viewfinder: 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. Delay time indicated by blinking LED...
... picture area at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Back-swing type instant-return mirror. Additive type with shutter release button. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Timer activated with automatic resetting. Crank type. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to 1600 (in Viewfinder: 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. Delay time indicated by blinking LED...