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... 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...
... 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...
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... one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set by this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600, so be sure to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set the film speed to 100, whatever film speed it is loaded into...
... one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set by this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600, so be sure to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set the film speed to 100, whatever film speed it is loaded into...
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... in a shady spot, or shield it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. LOADING FILM ul Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool. • 12 In? 0 ottaciiip000noo Film chamber Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth 0 Spool teeth 0 Film leader end mark 0 DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free... it slightly making sure that it with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the f▪ilm chamber with the flat side up.
... in a shady spot, or shield it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. LOADING FILM ul Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool. • 12 In? 0 ottaciiip000noo Film chamber Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth 0 Spool teeth 0 Film leader end mark 0 DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free... it slightly making sure that it with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the f▪ilm chamber with the flat side up.
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... 00 slack O flat 0 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth. • Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two guide rails. • Take... up any slack left in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. ...
... 00 slack O flat 0 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth. • Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two guide rails. • Take... up any slack left in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. ...
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... some point in the bottom of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. 15• If you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film, close it loosen when the... take-up spool. • When the rewinding is over, lift the rewind knob lightly to open the back cover, and take the cartridge out. UNLOADING FILM When you reach the end of a stroke. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the...
... some point in the bottom of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. 15• If you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film, close it loosen when the... take-up spool. • When the rewinding is over, lift the rewind knob lightly to open the back cover, and take the cartridge out. UNLOADING FILM When you reach the end of a stroke. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the...
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...a steady hold on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to your face with your camera. Strong pressure on your hands. It is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to... camera shake which causes blurred pictures. Release the shutter gently while holding your body. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. Practice holding of the camera is essential to stabilize your first film cartridge. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera ...
...a steady hold on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to your face with your camera. Strong pressure on your hands. It is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to... camera shake which causes blurred pictures. Release the shutter gently while holding your body. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. Practice holding of the camera is essential to stabilize your first film cartridge. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera ...
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...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 - - 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... AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at ISO 100) • As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. • As shown in the above table, the aperture is...
...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 - - 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... AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at ISO 100) • As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. • As shown in the above table, the aperture is...
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...8226; m T.° co 10 ° i4 4i I 4C) Is I 1 8 .6 0I's A'22141 8 5.6 4 2 37 • The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is necessary to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. As shown on the right, note the subject-to...-camera distance on exposure control, refer to the instructions accompanying the film. INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance...
...8226; m T.° co 10 ° i4 4i I 4C) Is I 1 8 .6 0I's A'22141 8 5.6 4 2 37 • The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is necessary to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. As shown on the right, note the subject-to...-camera distance on exposure control, refer to the instructions accompanying the film. INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance...
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...with split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen (Clear-Bright-Matte). Delay time indicated by blinking LED. Easy loading type. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Back-...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. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to "60"; Timer activated with automatic resetting...
...with split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen (Clear-Bright-Matte). Delay time indicated by blinking LED. Easy loading type. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Back-...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. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to "60"; Timer activated with automatic resetting...