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... operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with - or actual damage to offer. Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for choosing one of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. We hope you most sincerely for many years to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every...
... operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with - or actual damage to offer. Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for choosing one of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. We hope you most sincerely for many years to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every...
P30T Manual
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... 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... 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking care of your camera 46 20 Warranty policy 48 22 24 1 •
... 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... 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking care of your camera 46 20 Warranty policy 48 22 24 1 •
P30T Manual
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... Programmed AE mode can be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used, the camera operates in the viewfinder, you can adjust both controls 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... be bothered by the meter indication in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. FEATURES When this camera is used . Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the ...
... Programmed AE mode can be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used, the camera operates in the viewfinder, you can adjust both controls 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... be bothered by the meter indication in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. FEATURES When this camera is used . Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the ...
P30T Manual
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...Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more ...convenient functions. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When...
...Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to check how they are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more ...convenient functions. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision, this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When...
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PREPARATIONS INSERTING BATTERIES iii This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silveroxide batteries. (Lithium batteries are not usable.) • Open the battery chamber cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. • Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing upward, and close the cover. • As illustrated, turn the power on by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow. EI Et Oil • 6
PREPARATIONS INSERTING BATTERIES iii This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silveroxide batteries. (Lithium batteries are not usable.) • Open the battery chamber cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. • Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing upward, and close the cover. • As illustrated, turn the power on by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow. EI Et Oil • 6
P30T Manual
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... mount face. When they become stained, wipe them with a click. F.ENTAX • To remove the lens, turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body with the lens release by touch. Then turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in the body mount and... turn the lens counter-clockwise while pressing the lens release lever. • After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains. This method O 1l allows lens mounting by touch. ATTACHING...
... mount face. When they become stained, wipe them with a click. F.ENTAX • To remove the lens, turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body with the lens release by touch. Then turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in the body mount and... turn the lens counter-clockwise while pressing the lens release lever. • After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains. This method O 1l allows lens mounting by touch. ATTACHING...
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... only non-DX film usable for this range. 11 • DX 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it is loaded the camera will automatically set by this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600, so be automatically set the film speed to use... the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can...
... only non-DX film usable for this range. 11 • DX 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it is loaded the camera will automatically set by this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600, so be automatically set the film speed to use... the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can...
P30T Manual
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.... • Slide the film cartridge into the f▪ilm chamber with the flat side up. LOADING FILM ul Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it with your body. • As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making...
.... • Slide the film cartridge into the f▪ilm chamber with the flat side up. LOADING FILM ul Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it with your body. • As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making...
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... the 0 film leader end mark (red bar); in the film 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. •...
... the 0 film leader end mark (red bar); in the film 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. •...
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maybe at 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 ...
maybe at 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 ...
P30T Manual
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... as 28 - 80mm. • 16 re_ PRENTAX STRAP AND SOFT CASE • To attach the strap to the camera, first pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera, fold it back, then pass it through the strap ring, and through the inside or outside of the clasp.... • Remove the front cover from the back cover. The strap end may be passed through the strap clasp and the last ring. The camera is now held securely in place. • The soft case for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the...
... as 28 - 80mm. • 16 re_ PRENTAX STRAP AND SOFT CASE • To attach the strap to the camera, first pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera, fold it back, then pass it through the strap ring, and through the inside or outside of the clasp.... • Remove the front cover from the back cover. The strap end may be passed through the strap clasp and the last ring. The camera is now held securely in place. • The soft case for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the...
P30T Manual
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... DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the 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 tion (blinks four times...
... DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the 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 tion (blinks four times...
P30T Manual
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... telephoto lenses, it is essential to stabilize your first film cartridge. In any case, hold the camera. Generally there are three basic ways to hold the camera tightly to your camera. Strong pressure on your body. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. ...Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. Release the shutter gently while holding of the camera is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to your face with your breath. O 0 O 19 • HOLDING...
... telephoto lenses, it is essential to stabilize your first film cartridge. In any case, hold the camera. Generally there are three basic ways to hold the camera tightly to your camera. Strong pressure on your body. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. ...Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. Release the shutter gently while holding of the camera is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to your face with your breath. O 0 O 19 • HOLDING...
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SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE __,-,._ ,LL -LL _J-l. -I-I J -L- X) 10 15 8 2 6 1. --1- 16 414 16 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 ...
SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE __,-,._ ,LL -LL _J-l. -I-I J -L- X) 10 15 8 2 6 1. --1- 16 414 16 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 ...
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In such a case, use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to page 38.) P 1000 P 1000 21 • • When the subject is a danger of camera shake. When "30" or smaller figures appear in the viewfinder, there is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning.
In such a case, use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to page 38.) P 1000 P 1000 21 • • When the subject is a danger of camera shake. When "30" or smaller figures appear in the viewfinder, there is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning.
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... Manual mode, when the subject is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. M M ti 0 M WOO • 26 b0 • Also in the case of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to page 38.) ll J1-.ILL-L, IIJ-L._ II...1W-LII :13 10...
... Manual mode, when the subject is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. M M ti 0 M WOO • 26 b0 • Also in the case of camera shake, and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash. (For details, refer to page 38.) ll J1-.ILL-L, IIJ-L._ II...1W-LII :13 10...
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...In Programmed AE mode, aperture is automatically set to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M mode, the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do... flash units. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T can also be indicated in the viewfinder. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200SA, AF240Z, or AF160SA flash unit with this camera in P the Programmed Auto Flash mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work . But, the...
...In Programmed AE mode, aperture is automatically set to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M mode, the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do... flash units. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T can also be indicated in the viewfinder. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200SA, AF240Z, or AF160SA flash unit with this camera in P the Programmed Auto Flash mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work . But, the...
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... AE mode • AF200SA, AF240Z, AF160SA, 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 ...-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. This does not apply to AUTO (red, green or yellow). Attach the flash to the camera. 2. 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 ...
... AE mode • AF200SA, AF240Z, AF160SA, 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 ...-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. This does not apply to AUTO (red, green or yellow). Attach the flash to the camera. 2. 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 ...
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... just after the flash firing and lights up again or blinks, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. with the M camera set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of the flash. • As soon as the flash is ready, the... camera is automatically switched to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is ready, " S " and "M" ...
... just after the flash firing and lights up again or blinks, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. with the M camera set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of the flash. • As soon as the flash is ready, the... camera is automatically switched to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of 1/100 sec., as soon as the flash is ready, " S " and "M" ...
P30T Manual
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...turn the main switch off. useful in the Metered Manual 2. Recompose your position, and then take a close to interrupt the memory lock, with the camera in high-contrast conditions, such as you can move your picture and shoot; This is back-lit or has a dark background. If you are using... If you keep depressing the shutter mode, the shutter speed set will correctly be cancelled as soon as when 3. To hold • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, an exposure reading in the Programmed AE or the memory lock will be maintained or, in other Aperture-priority...
...turn the main switch off. useful in the Metered Manual 2. Recompose your position, and then take a close to interrupt the memory lock, with the camera in high-contrast conditions, such as you can move your picture and shoot; This is back-lit or has a dark background. If you are using... If you keep depressing the shutter mode, the shutter speed set will correctly be cancelled as soon as when 3. To hold • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, an exposure reading in the Programmed AE or the memory lock will be maintained or, in other Aperture-priority...