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... 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 ...10 Depth-of-field preview 36 11 Infrared index mark 37 12 Warning displays 38 15 Programmed AE diagram, metering range and 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking ...
... 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 ...10 Depth-of-field preview 36 11 Infrared index mark 37 12 Warning displays 38 15 Programmed AE diagram, metering range and 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking ...
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...pictures for those who do not want to be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used with 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. or underexposure can ..., such as portraits, etc. Guided by setting exposure controls. Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according to the brightness of the subject to provide correct exposure. ...
...pictures for those who do not want to be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used with 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. or underexposure can ..., such as portraits, etc. Guided by setting exposure controls. Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure, simultaneously changing the combination according to the brightness of the subject to provide correct exposure. ...
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... are inserted before operating it. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. Also check if the main meter switch is set to ON or OFF. •...; Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed...
... are inserted before operating it. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. Also check if the main meter switch is set to ON or OFF. •...; Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera operates in its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed...
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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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22 23 24 m Film-rewind crank 26 m Viewfinder eyepiece 0 Film-sprocket spool m Film-take-up spool 0 Back cover 0 Film-information window 33 32 31 30 28 0 Film-leader-end mark G) Film-rewind button l Shutter curtain 0 Tripod socket (9 Battery-chamber cap m Film chamber 5 •
22 23 24 m Film-rewind crank 26 m Viewfinder eyepiece 0 Film-sprocket spool m Film-take-up spool 0 Back cover 0 Film-information window 33 32 31 30 28 0 Film-leader-end mark G) Film-rewind button l Shutter curtain 0 Tripod socket (9 Battery-chamber cap m Film chamber 5 •
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...in timer switch automatically turns the power off the shutter button. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. If so, replace the batteries immediately. P 1000 7 • Battery check If no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with ...a slight pressure on the left side of once per second. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in about ten seconds after you release your finger off in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of ...
...in timer switch automatically turns the power off the shutter button. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. If so, replace the batteries immediately. P 1000 7 • Battery check If no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with ...a slight pressure on the left side of once per second. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in about ten seconds after you release your finger off in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of ...
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... button As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release button half-way, the meter will turn on, and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter. • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode, turn ... (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 turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red line).
... button As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release button half-way, the meter will turn on, and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter. • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode, turn ... (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 turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red line).
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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 S Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure...
... 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 S Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure...
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.... The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to a minimum. O 0 O 19 • Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your body. Release the shutter gently while holding your hands. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. In...
.... The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to a minimum. O 0 O 19 • Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your body. Release the shutter gently while holding your hands. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. In...
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As you will be released. 250 A 0 • • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. 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 ... 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. SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE __,-,._ ,LL -LL _J-l. -I-I J -L-...
As you will be released. 250 A 0 • • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. 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 ... 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. SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE __,-,._ ,LL -LL _J-l. -I-I J -L-...
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As you desire by turning the aperture ring. 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 depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
As you desire by turning the aperture ring. 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 depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
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... 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. And choose the shutter speed from the position by turning the aperture ring while depressing 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. by turning the aperture ring. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at the "A" position, ...
... 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. And choose the shutter speed from the position by turning the aperture ring while depressing 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. by turning the aperture ring. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at the "A" position, ...
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Note: It is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. O 900i 6 250 30 25 • If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to a just glowing speed, namely, only one shutter speed is also possible to make intentionally over- or underexposure photographs as you wish. When setting shutter speed first Set the shutter dial to a glowing speed even by turning the apearture ring, change the shutter speed by turning the shutter dial. Rotate the aperture ring until the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed to the desired shutter speed.
Note: It is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. O 900i 6 250 30 25 • If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to a just glowing speed, namely, only one shutter speed is also possible to make intentionally over- or underexposure photographs as you wish. When setting shutter speed first Set the shutter dial to a glowing speed even by turning the apearture ring, change the shutter speed by turning the shutter dial. Rotate the aperture ring until the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed to the desired shutter speed.
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1-1-1.- If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to obtain correct exposure. When a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. ... 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.814 When setting aperture first Set the aperture to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter dial, change the aperture by turning the aperture ring. Turn the shutter dial until the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed to your desired f-stop. M M ti 0 M WOO • 26 b0 • Also in...
1-1-1.- If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to obtain correct exposure. When a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. ... 22 16 11 8 5.6 4 2.814 When setting aperture first Set the aperture to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter dial, change the aperture by turning the aperture ring. Turn the shutter dial until the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed to your desired f-stop. M M ti 0 M WOO • 26 b0 • Also in...
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... exposure. • The AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1/100 sec. Caution: If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is automatically set to ON. 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 used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200SA, AF240Z, or AF160SA flash unit with this camera in P the Programmed Auto...
... exposure. • The AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1/100 sec. Caution: If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is automatically set to ON. 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 used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200SA, AF240Z, or AF160SA flash unit with this camera in P the Programmed Auto...
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... sec. This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are displayed in the viewfinder. 15 (1) When the shutter speed is set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1/100 sec., as soon as...work at 1/100 sec. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in the viewfinder.) ofd coft.e.., 14, 14-e- (Z) do-1 r ,e0 29* Using in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the ...
... sec. This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are displayed in the viewfinder. 15 (1) When the shutter speed is set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1/100 sec., as soon as...work at 1/100 sec. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in the viewfinder.) ofd coft.e.., 14, 14-e- (Z) do-1 r ,e0 29* Using in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the ...
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...at a faster speed. As long as you keep depressing the shutter mode, the shutter speed set will 1. The memory lock will meaninglessly • 30 lock and flicker in the viewfinder. To hold • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, an exposure reading in the...2. Recompose your subject and take button half-way while the memory lock is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you release the shutter. will hold that reading, words, the exposure will remain the same. this will correctly be exposed. button with the programmed reading....
...at a faster speed. As long as you keep depressing the shutter mode, the shutter speed set will 1. The memory lock will meaninglessly • 30 lock and flicker in the viewfinder. To hold • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is in use, an exposure reading in the...2. Recompose your subject and take button half-way while the memory lock is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you release the shutter. will hold that reading, words, the exposure will remain the same. this will correctly be exposed. button with the programmed reading....
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...visible, while depressing the self-timer lever. This can cause errors in exposure. As you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to show the self-timer is working. The self-timer lamp blinks to blink at the B (Bulb) setting, the...shield the metering system from the viewfinder, and light entering through the eyepiece can be released about 12 seconds later. About two seconds before shutter release, the lamp will be prevented by sliding an accessory viewfinder cap over the eyepiece, to the original position. • When you keep...
...visible, while depressing the self-timer lever. This can cause errors in exposure. As you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to show the self-timer is working. The self-timer lamp blinks to blink at the B (Bulb) setting, the...shield the metering system from the viewfinder, and light entering through the eyepiece can be released about 12 seconds later. About two seconds before shutter release, the lamp will be prevented by sliding an accessory viewfinder cap over the eyepiece, to the original position. • When you keep...
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... your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other brands are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this setting, you can be used with the red-line index. USING 100 5 SETTING When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, set the shutter dial to... Shoe Adapter 2P. • This "100 S " setting can in no way make sure of correct exposure. & 1104 O 0% SU/7 OgZ 46L / • 32 Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to the electronic mechanism.
... your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other brands are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this setting, you can be used with the red-line index. USING 100 5 SETTING When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, set the shutter dial to... Shoe Adapter 2P. • This "100 S " setting can in no way make sure of correct exposure. & 1104 O 0% SU/7 OgZ 46L / • 32 Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to the electronic mechanism.
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... not suitable for making long-time exposure • to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red bar). Always push the head of battery power; USING B (BULB) SETTING The B setting is used for use... the optional Cable Switch A or Cable Release 50 (Time exposure possible). otherwise the B-setting photography may not properly be done. it ; The shutter remains open as long as shown, also use . Be sure to shoot fireworks, night scenes, etc. • As shown in the photo, align "B"...
... not suitable for making long-time exposure • to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red bar). Always push the head of battery power; USING B (BULB) SETTING The B setting is used for use... the optional Cable Switch A or Cable Release 50 (Time exposure possible). otherwise the B-setting photography may not properly be done. it ; The shutter remains open as long as shown, also use . Be sure to shoot fireworks, night scenes, etc. • As shown in the photo, align "B"...