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ing, auto exposure, auto film loading, auto film winding/rewinding and auto film speed setting. Moreover, the PC35AF-M DATE is equipped with the camera so that enables you the convenience of auto focus- Please read this high-precision, high-performance 35mm compact camera offers you to imprint the date and time on your picture. Thank you already know, this operating manual carefully through and familiarize yourself with an auto _ti data-recording unit to take...
ing, auto exposure, auto film loading, auto film winding/rewinding and auto film speed setting. Moreover, the PC35AF-M DATE is equipped with the camera so that enables you the convenience of auto focus- Please read this high-precision, high-performance 35mm compact camera offers you to imprint the date and time on your picture. Thank you already know, this operating manual carefully through and familiarize yourself with an auto _ti data-recording unit to take...
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CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS INSERTING BATTERIES OPENING/CLOSING LENS PROTECTOR CHECKING BATTERY STATUS SETTING FILM SPEED DX FILM FILM LOADING REWINDING FILM TAKING PICTURES RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE CAMERA HOLDING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SELF-TIMER FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE PC35AF-M DATE INSERTING BATTERIES DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS SETTING DATA ATTACHING STRAP & SOFT CASE TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY POLICY 2 4 6 7 8 ff 9 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 1
CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS INSERTING BATTERIES OPENING/CLOSING LENS PROTECTOR CHECKING BATTERY STATUS SETTING FILM SPEED DX FILM FILM LOADING REWINDING FILM TAKING PICTURES RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE CAMERA HOLDING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SELF-TIMER FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE PC35AF-M DATE INSERTING BATTERIES DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS SETTING DATA ATTACHING STRAP & SOFT CASE TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY POLICY 2 4 6 7 8 ff 9 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 1
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OF CONTROLS Roo TAO' o 0 Self-timer Lever O Exposure Counter 0 Shutter Release Button 0 Auto Focus Windows 0 Exposure Compensation Lever 0 Viewfinder Eyepiece Flash Head 0 Strap Lugs 0 Grip 0 Self-timer Lamp ID Lens Protector Release Lever 4D Light Sensor (El Taking Lens 0 Lens Protector Film Leader End Mark 0 Flash Ready Lamp ID Viewfinder Eyepiece ≥G. 2 DESCRIPTION;
OF CONTROLS Roo TAO' o 0 Self-timer Lever O Exposure Counter 0 Shutter Release Button 0 Auto Focus Windows 0 Exposure Compensation Lever 0 Viewfinder Eyepiece Flash Head 0 Strap Lugs 0 Grip 0 Self-timer Lamp ID Lens Protector Release Lever 4D Light Sensor (El Taking Lens 0 Lens Protector Film Leader End Mark 0 Flash Ready Lamp ID Viewfinder Eyepiece ≥G. 2 DESCRIPTION;
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DO NOT use nicad batteries. Use two 1.5V AA penlight batteries. • (INSERTING BATTERIES' III 4 i I . cO) I 0 ✓I nt-Et:Lau F.Velif This camera does not operate without batteries in it. II • 129350611 Use of alkaline batteries (LR-6) is recommended, rather than manganese batteries which have less power.
DO NOT use nicad batteries. Use two 1.5V AA penlight batteries. • (INSERTING BATTERIES' III 4 i I . cO) I 0 ✓I nt-Et:Lau F.Velif This camera does not operate without batteries in it. II • 129350611 Use of alkaline batteries (LR-6) is recommended, rather than manganese batteries which have less power.
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... the Release Lever in its original position. • When the Lens Protector is closed, or even when c it is slightly pushed back, a safety device locks k4'.., the Shutter Release Button to prevent the-accidental shutter release. 4 9pENING/CLOSING'CENS'.0ROTECTOR: IltrauIIIIII 24tt411t,:,k414d4r.L..i.t.t.it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Illllilil IK tittftatettit . ,,tve.e."1,1222:tt aNI, 4MI.• /// AUTO FOC...
... the Release Lever in its original position. • When the Lens Protector is closed, or even when c it is slightly pushed back, a safety device locks k4'.., the Shutter Release Button to prevent the-accidental shutter release. 4 9pENING/CLOSING'CENS'.0ROTECTOR: IltrauIIIIII 24tt411t,:,k414d4r.L..i.t.t.it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Illllilil IK tittftatettit . ,,tve.e."1,1222:tt aNI, 4MI.• /// AUTO FOC...
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... of the viewfinder glows, accompanied by a beeping sound, the batteries are weak, replace both batteries with fresh ones. If the batteries are getting weak, the flash recycling time and the auto winding/rewinding action becomes noticeably slower. 7 After opening the Lens Protector, partially depress the Shutter Release Button while covering the Light Sensor as illustrated. 2. Battery capacity If the batteries are incorrectly loaded, or weak or dead, the Shutter Release Button cannot...
... of the viewfinder glows, accompanied by a beeping sound, the batteries are weak, replace both batteries with fresh ones. If the batteries are getting weak, the flash recycling time and the auto winding/rewinding action becomes noticeably slower. 7 After opening the Lens Protector, partially depress the Shutter Release Button while covering the Light Sensor as illustrated. 2. Battery capacity If the batteries are incorrectly loaded, or weak or dead, the Shutter Release Button cannot...
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... or hairs away from the Auto Focus Windows, Taking Lens, Light Sensor Window or Flash Head. 2. Lightly depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Green Lamp will turn on . TAKING PICTURES 01 Auto Focus Frame 0 Picture Area Frame (General photography range) 0 Parallax Correction Frame (Short distance photography range) 0 Distance Indicator Needle e Zone Focus Marks 0 Red/Green Lamp 14 1. Be sure to focus on , which indicates a faster shutter speed suitable for handheld shooting.
... or hairs away from the Auto Focus Windows, Taking Lens, Light Sensor Window or Flash Head. 2. Lightly depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Green Lamp will turn on . TAKING PICTURES 01 Auto Focus Frame 0 Picture Area Frame (General photography range) 0 Parallax Correction Frame (Short distance photography range) 0 Distance Indicator Needle e Zone Focus Marks 0 Red/Green Lamp 14 1. Be sure to focus on , which indicates a faster shutter speed suitable for handheld shooting.
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... pages of FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. • The auto focus system of this camera is a great difference between the distance indicated by the Needle and the actual Precautions camera-to-subject distance, the subject distance • This camera automatically focuses on the subject cannot be overlapped. • When the Red/Green lamp turns on the subject you have to use flash. Depress the Button completely...
... pages of FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. • The auto focus system of this camera is a great difference between the distance indicated by the Needle and the actual Precautions camera-to-subject distance, the subject distance • This camera automatically focuses on the subject cannot be overlapped. • When the Red/Green lamp turns on the subject you have to use flash. Depress the Button completely...
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RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE .7'm. Also, if you change from 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 16 • When you depress the Button before the Distance Indicator Needle returns to the original position, the accurate focus cannot be sure to another, be obtained. ft x • (' Shorter than 0.7 m 12'.3 • p • For best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to-subject distance from one subject to keep your finger off the Shutter Release Button completely, and redepress the Button.
RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE .7'm. Also, if you change from 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 16 • When you depress the Button before the Distance Indicator Needle returns to the original position, the accurate focus cannot be sure to another, be obtained. ft x • (' Shorter than 0.7 m 12'.3 • p • For best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to-subject distance from one subject to keep your finger off the Shutter Release Button completely, and redepress the Button.
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... holding and operating the camera before inserting your body. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. Always press the Shutter Release Button gently. When taking flash pictures with the camera held vertically, be sure to grip the camera steadily with both hands, hold the camera properly in order to take blur-free photos. Practice holding...
... holding and operating the camera before inserting your body. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. Always press the Shutter Release Button gently. When taking flash pictures with the camera held vertically, be sure to grip the camera steadily with both hands, hold the camera properly in order to take blur-free photos. Practice holding...
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...-light situations, the Red/Green lamp will automatically lock the flash and return the camera to normal mode. • It takes about 6 seconds for the flash to be taken. Push the Flash Head back into place and automatically begin to take a flash picture. Using flash as the batteries become exhausted. it will turn on , accompanied by a beep (slow-shutterspeed/camera-shake warning sound), when the Shutter Release Button...
...-light situations, the Red/Green lamp will automatically lock the flash and return the camera to normal mode. • It takes about 6 seconds for the flash to be taken. Push the Flash Head back into place and automatically begin to take a flash picture. Using flash as the batteries become exhausted. it will turn on , accompanied by a beep (slow-shutterspeed/camera-shake warning sound), when the Shutter Release Button...
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... Lamp lights up may result in the upper section of the viewfinder will turn on when the Shutter Release Button is being charged; if depressed, the charging will cause the batteries to be sure to depress the Shutter Release Button even partially while the flash is partially depressed. if not, it will be used 1 19 Number of films for flash photography About 10 rolls of 24-exposure film...
... Lamp lights up may result in the upper section of the viewfinder will turn on when the Shutter Release Button is being charged; if depressed, the charging will cause the batteries to be sure to depress the Shutter Release Button even partially while the flash is partially depressed. if not, it will be used 1 19 Number of films for flash photography About 10 rolls of 24-exposure film...
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.... This Lamp also flashes when a picture has been taken without the Self-timer being used. When the self-timer photography is over, be sure to return the Self-timer Lever to the original position. • The self-timer operation can use the Self-timer in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 2. Depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Self-timer Lamp will turn on and the shutter will soon be automatically released about ten seconds...
.... This Lamp also flashes when a picture has been taken without the Self-timer being used. When the self-timer photography is over, be sure to return the Self-timer Lever to the original position. • The self-timer operation can use the Self-timer in the direction of the arrow as illustrated. 2. Depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Self-timer Lamp will turn on and the shutter will soon be automatically released about ten seconds...
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... and partially depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Distance Indicator Needle will move the camera to take the picture. 22 While keeping the Shutter Release Button partially depressed, move and the focus will be locked temporarily. (Confirm the position of focus. see page 14) 2. If the subject you want to focus on your picture with the subject in the viewfinder. - ....4. 011.11iVNIMIL •...
... and partially depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Distance Indicator Needle will move the camera to take the picture. 22 While keeping the Shutter Release Button partially depressed, move and the focus will be locked temporarily. (Confirm the position of focus. see page 14) 2. If the subject you want to focus on your picture with the subject in the viewfinder. - ....4. 011.11iVNIMIL •...
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... in or around the Auto Focus Frame. 4. Glass panelling, mirrors, car bodies, etc. Releasing your shooting, the Distance Indicator Needle might not return to the original position. When neon signs, fluorescent lamp, television, sunlight coming through the trees, etc. In that case; are hard to reflect light (infrared). 2. Black objects which are shooting, and lock the focus by using the focus-lock technique, then frame...
... in or around the Auto Focus Frame. 4. Glass panelling, mirrors, car bodies, etc. Releasing your shooting, the Distance Indicator Needle might not return to the original position. When neon signs, fluorescent lamp, television, sunlight coming through the trees, etc. In that case; are hard to reflect light (infrared). 2. Black objects which are shooting, and lock the focus by using the focus-lock technique, then frame...
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... the respective mode. • Open the 0 Setting Button Cover with fresh batteries. • When the batteries are consecutively displayed when the 0 Mode Selector Button is required. • Depressing the Setting Button 0 , 0 or 0 once will appear in the 0 Display Window (LCD). Set the desired data on the film. Setting the "Year-Month-Day" 4 S /:, (May 31, 1984) 1. If not, make sure that the batteries are correctly inserted, or replace with your...
... the respective mode. • Open the 0 Setting Button Cover with fresh batteries. • When the batteries are consecutively displayed when the 0 Mode Selector Button is required. • Depressing the Setting Button 0 , 0 or 0 once will appear in the 0 Display Window (LCD). Set the desired data on the film. Setting the "Year-Month-Day" 4 S /:, (May 31, 1984) 1. If not, make sure that the batteries are correctly inserted, or replace with your...
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... must be avoided. To remove dirt and dust, you are approx. 50° - 10° C. 5. Never use without using flash, at normal temperatures. TAKING CAREOFYOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is submerged in many ways. 2. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to give long-lasting, reliable service. To minimize this camera should function properly are traveling in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if...
... must be avoided. To remove dirt and dust, you are approx. 50° - 10° C. 5. Never use without using flash, at normal temperatures. TAKING CAREOFYOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is submerged in many ways. 2. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to give long-lasting, reliable service. To minimize this camera should function properly are traveling in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if...
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... back cover automatically advances film to infinity) with CdS-cell metering. Winding speed: 0.7 sec. Indicated by LED display and PCV sound. for 36-exposure film. Guide number: 11 (ISO 100, m) Flash Recycling Time: About 6 seconds with flash ready lamp. interval and at ISO 100 with focus lock device. Other Features: 1) Lens protector 2) Film type indicator. Lens: Pentax 35mm f/2.8, 5 elements in flash. Viewfinder: Albada bright-frame viewfinder. 85% picture area. 0.44X magnification. Flash: Built-in 1/3 steps. 2) Manual setting - Power...
... back cover automatically advances film to infinity) with CdS-cell metering. Winding speed: 0.7 sec. Indicated by LED display and PCV sound. for 36-exposure film. Guide number: 11 (ISO 100, m) Flash Recycling Time: About 6 seconds with flash ready lamp. interval and at ISO 100 with focus lock device. Other Features: 1) Lens protector 2) Film type indicator. Lens: Pentax 35mm f/2.8, 5 elements in flash. Viewfinder: Albada bright-frame viewfinder. 85% picture area. 0.44X magnification. Flash: Built-in 1/3 steps. 2) Manual setting - Power...
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... three modes; Year/Mon/Day mode: Year ("80" to "19" - 1980 to "21"); Number of films, utilizing 6-digit liquid crystal characters. normally, one year's operation. "Year/Mon/Day," "Hour/ Min," or " " (blank). Month ("1" to 2019); Accessory: Strap PC35AF-M DATE Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in .), 340 g (12 oz.) without batteries. Film Speed Setting: Automatic switching (ISO 64 - 1600) Size & Weight: 129(W) x 69(H) x 51.5(D)mm (5.1 x 2.7 x 2 in flash and auto dating unit. a 31 Size...
... three modes; Year/Mon/Day mode: Year ("80" to "19" - 1980 to "21"); Number of films, utilizing 6-digit liquid crystal characters. normally, one year's operation. "Year/Mon/Day," "Hour/ Min," or " " (blank). Month ("1" to 2019); Accessory: Strap PC35AF-M DATE Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in .), 340 g (12 oz.) without batteries. Film Speed Setting: Automatic switching (ISO 64 - 1600) Size & Weight: 129(W) x 69(H) x 51.5(D)mm (5.1 x 2.7 x 2 in flash and auto dating unit. a 31 Size...
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... caused by use or from date of servicing. Notwithstanding this warranty policy. If the equipment is not covered by the owner. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made with postage prepaid. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other indirect or consequential damages of any repair or alterations except those made and parts replaced free of...
... caused by use or from date of servicing. Notwithstanding this warranty policy. If the equipment is not covered by the owner. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made with postage prepaid. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other indirect or consequential damages of any repair or alterations except those made and parts replaced free of...