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TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
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...the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according 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. This mode is... by setting exposure controls. If necessary, deliberate over- FEATURES When this camera is desirable, such as portraits, etc. When the lens aperture is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject. Aperture-priority AE Mode When you can adjust both controls to "A"...
...the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according 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. This mode is... by setting exposure controls. If necessary, deliberate over- FEATURES When this camera is desirable, such as portraits, etc. When the lens aperture is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject. Aperture-priority AE Mode When you can adjust both controls to "A"...
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... be used . Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are properly inserted. Programmed Auto 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 control flash... by others can be used on this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions.
... be used . Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are properly inserted. Programmed Auto 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 control flash... by others can be used on this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions.
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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 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-
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... damage or stain the electrical contact points on the lens (See , 1. Then 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. Align the raised node on ...• Align the red dot on the notches at both sides. Seat the lens in on the camera body with a clean, dry cloth. • 8 This method O 1l allows lens mounting by touch. ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentak K, KA and KAF mount lenses, follow the steps...
... damage or stain the electrical contact points on the lens (See , 1. Then 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. Align the raised node on ...• Align the red dot on the notches at both sides. Seat the lens in on the camera body with a clean, dry cloth. • 8 This method O 1l allows lens mounting by touch. ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS To mount or interchange Pentak K, KA and KAF mount lenses, follow the steps...
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... outside of the clasp. • Remove the front cover from the back cover. Put the camera in two sizes: P-S for the camera with a standard 50mm lens, and P-L2 for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 - 80mm. • 16 re_ PRENTAX
... outside of the clasp. • Remove the front cover from the back cover. Put the camera in two sizes: P-S for the camera with a standard 50mm lens, and P-L2 for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 - 80mm. • 16 re_ PRENTAX
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...). When using the split-image, turn the focusing ring until the glitter disappears from inside the collar. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is easier to focus while wearing their glasses. it difficult to focus on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. To focus using the microprism...
...). When using the split-image, turn the focusing ring until the glitter disappears from inside the collar. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is easier to focus while wearing their glasses. it difficult to focus on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. To focus using the microprism...
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... be released. 250 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 press the shutter release button P half-way, and you further press the...
... be released. 250 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 press the shutter release button P half-way, and you further press the...
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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. As you desire by turning the aperture ring. 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 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. As you desire by turning the aperture ring. 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 depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
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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.) 1000 221 16" 81 " 4V "8"1 '-32216 11 8 5.64 ......m... ,m....41,. 1 101 " 4#111. 1 161 116 /22 11 8 5.6 4 2.82 23. When the subject is dark, use the Pentax dedicated flash. (For details, refer to shoot.
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.) 1000 221 16" 81 " 4V "8"1 '-32216 11 8 5.64 ......m... ,m....41,. 1 101 " 4#111. 1 161 116 /22 11 8 5.6 4 2.82 23. When the subject is dark, use the Pentax dedicated flash. (For details, refer to shoot.
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...shown in the above table, the aperture is set to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as shown in underexposure. Attach the flash to the AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA 3. Set the flash mode ... 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 - - USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used with this camera, regardless of whether it is indicated by the glowing of 1/100. The aperture is also automatically set...
...shown in the above table, the aperture is set to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as shown in underexposure. Attach the flash to the AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA 3. Set the flash mode ... 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 - - USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used with this camera, regardless of whether it is indicated by the glowing of 1/100. The aperture is also automatically set...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...illustrated, align "100 S " with this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 S " (1/100 sec.). Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other brands are claimed to work also with cameras of other than A. • When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-...When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, they may well cause malfunction and damage to the electronic mechanism. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this setting, you can in no way...
...illustrated, align "100 S " with this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 S " (1/100 sec.). Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other brands are claimed to work also with cameras of other than A. • When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-...When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, they may well cause malfunction and damage to the electronic mechanism. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this setting, you can in no way...
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... done. O 33. The shutter remains open as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. • The long-time exposure consumes a great amount of your lens is set to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red...
... done. O 33. The shutter remains open as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. • The long-time exposure consumes a great amount of your lens is set to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red...
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DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f/2.0 CCO 15 10 7 6 Depth of field is another factor to determine the depth of field. The focal length of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of field becomes progressively greater as you get further away. The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field. • 34 3 2 f/2.0 f15.6 f/11 f/22 1 0 Distance (m) The depth of focus.
DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f/2.0 CCO 15 10 7 6 Depth of field is another factor to determine the depth of field. The focal length of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of field becomes progressively greater as you get further away. The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field. • 34 3 2 f/2.0 f15.6 f/11 f/22 1 0 Distance (m) The depth of focus.
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You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 5Omm Lens D.51446 44414 046m 0.5m 0.6m 0.8m 10m 1.6m 2.0.6 3.00, 10.0m 1/1.4 0.448 0.467 0.503 0....with the preview lever depressed will result in your picture, if you release the preview lever, the lens will get in the Programmed AE mode. After previewing your pictures. Note: Taking pictures with your ...picture by examining the picture area on the ground glass. By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, you can then preview how much sharpness you will return to full aperture for focusing. ...
You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 5Omm Lens D.51446 44414 046m 0.5m 0.6m 0.8m 10m 1.6m 2.0.6 3.00, 10.0m 1/1.4 0.448 0.467 0.503 0....with the preview lever depressed will result in your picture, if you release the preview lever, the lens will get in the Programmed AE mode. After previewing your pictures. Note: Taking pictures with your ...picture by examining the picture area on the ground glass. By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, you can then preview how much sharpness you will return to full aperture for focusing. ...
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... you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the red infrared index mark. As shown on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity ( OO). For details...
... you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the red infrared index mark. As shown on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity ( OO). For details...
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...built-in exposuremeter works to control exposure. or f/22-1/500 sec.). EV (Exposure Value) EV represents a combination of the shutterspeed and the lens aperture which is that part of the subject. 41• The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range...in the Programmed AE mode is shown by slanting lines which shift ISO ratings. The variation of shutterspeed and aperture combination with an f/2.8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by the red dotted line. The red line represents the variation of the metering range is ...
...built-in exposuremeter works to control exposure. or f/22-1/500 sec.). EV (Exposure Value) EV represents a combination of the shutterspeed and the lens aperture which is that part of the subject. 41• The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range...in the Programmed AE mode is shown by slanting lines which shift ISO ratings. The variation of shutterspeed and aperture combination with an f/2.8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by the red dotted line. The red line represents the variation of the metering range is ...
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...find it difficult to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • ...Automatic diaphragm does not work due to the viewfinder accessory groove. When using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lens M," "Viewfinder Cap," etc., remove the Eyecup P from the camera. Eyecup P The Eyecup P is attached to difference in the coupling system...
...find it difficult to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • ...Automatic diaphragm does not work due to the viewfinder accessory groove. When using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lens M," "Viewfinder Cap," etc., remove the Eyecup P from the camera. Eyecup P The Eyecup P is attached to difference in the coupling system...
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... with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with shutter release button. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with automatic resetting. Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto...100 sec. Possible 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. LED indicators for " f " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), ...
... with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with shutter release button. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with automatic resetting. Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto...100 sec. Possible 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. LED indicators for " f " (flash ready), "P" (Programmed AE mode), ...