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... yourself with an auto _ti data-recording unit to take beauti- Moreover, the PC35AF-M DATE is equipped with the camera so that enables you very much for choosing the Pentax PC35AF-M or PC35AF-M DATE. Thank you to imprint the date and time on your picture. Please... read this high-precision, high-performance 35mm compact camera offers you can fully enjoy long-lasting, reliable service it offers. ^-6-. • ,443...
... yourself with an auto _ti data-recording unit to take beauti- Moreover, the PC35AF-M DATE is equipped with the camera so that enables you very much for choosing the Pentax PC35AF-M or PC35AF-M DATE. Thank you to imprint the date and time on your picture. Please... read this high-precision, high-performance 35mm compact camera offers you can fully enjoy long-lasting, reliable service it offers. ^-6-. • ,443...
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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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cO) I 0 ✓I nt-Et:Lau F.Velif This camera does not operate without batteries in it. • (INSERTING BATTERIES' III 4 i I . Use two 1.5V AA penlight batteries. II • 129350611 Use of alkaline batteries (LR-6) is recommended, rather than manganese batteries which have less power. DO NOT use nicad batteries.
cO) I 0 ✓I nt-Et:Lau F.Velif This camera does not operate without batteries in it. • (INSERTING BATTERIES' III 4 i I . Use two 1.5V AA penlight batteries. II • 129350611 Use of alkaline batteries (LR-6) is recommended, rather than manganese batteries which have less power. DO NOT use nicad batteries.
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Leaving them in the chamber. • When replacing, be inserted correctly according to the + and - markings indicated in the camera may cause acid leakage and possible damage to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. ▪ • If the batteries are not used batteries into fire as they may explode. 5 3 • II r2s3serS1 0 r REERIEEEE \--, Batteries • The batteries should be sure to the camera mechanism. • Never break up, recharge or throw used for a long time, remove them from the camera.
Leaving them in the chamber. • When replacing, be inserted correctly according to the + and - markings indicated in the camera may cause acid leakage and possible damage to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. ▪ • If the batteries are not used batteries into fire as they may explode. 5 3 • II r2s3serS1 0 r REERIEEEE \--, Batteries • The batteries should be sure to the camera mechanism. • Never break up, recharge or throw used for a long time, remove them from the camera.
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Ordinary film Align the red line of the Manual Film Speed Selector at the base of the camera.with the corresponding ISO number of the film being used. • The film speed is indicated on the film package. COLOR FILM O O tn .4 r, . 0 0 ISO 100 t 8 • INGT LfiltSPEED: 4411111= ISO .100 200 400 1000 Do not set the Selector in between the numerals.
Ordinary film Align the red line of the Manual Film Speed Selector at the base of the camera.with the corresponding ISO number of the film being used. • The film speed is indicated on the film package. COLOR FILM O O tn .4 r, . 0 0 ISO 100 t 8 • INGT LfiltSPEED: 4411111= ISO .100 200 400 1000 Do not set the Selector in between the numerals.
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... has the DX information panel, since there is also the non-DX film of the same type. Use such film only indoors or in the camera no matter where the Manual Film Speed Selector is set in dark places. 9 DX FILM Color F Film 1 135-36 36EXP When the... camera is loaded with the DX film, its film speed is automatically set . o Using high-speed film as fast as ISO 1600 in broad daylight may ...
... has the DX information panel, since there is also the non-DX film of the same type. Use such film only indoors or in the camera no matter where the Manual Film Speed Selector is set in dark places. 9 DX FILM Color F Film 1 135-36 36EXP When the... camera is loaded with the DX film, its film speed is automatically set . o Using high-speed film as fast as ISO 1600 in broad daylight may ...
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FILM LOADING 14 f 9 O O O B V B PEN Jo ti/ Always load or unload your body. Film chamber Guide rail 0 Sprocket teeth Take-up spool Film leader end mark 0 DX information pins 000000000000000 N:1 Qo0o NNE • Film leader end S Perforations 10 Also keep the Lens Protector closed when loading the film to prevent fingerprints or dirt on the lens. 1. Open the camera back by sliding the Back Cover Release Lever in a shady spot, or shield it from direct sunlight with your camera in the direction of the arrow.
FILM LOADING 14 f 9 O O O B V B PEN Jo ti/ Always load or unload your body. Film chamber Guide rail 0 Sprocket teeth Take-up spool Film leader end mark 0 DX information pins 000000000000000 N:1 Qo0o NNE • Film leader end S Perforations 10 Also keep the Lens Protector closed when loading the film to prevent fingerprints or dirt on the lens. 1. Open the camera back by sliding the Back Cover Release Lever in a shady spot, or shield it from direct sunlight with your camera in the direction of the arrow.
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... motor will stop . 3. AI.. (UM 0 OHM 6)* 0 prc.4 When the last frame is over . To rewind the film, slide the Film Rewind Lever marked "0" at the camera base in the Film Transport Indicator flicker while the film is being rewound and stop flickering when the rewinding is completely over , return the Film...
... motor will stop . 3. AI.. (UM 0 OHM 6)* 0 prc.4 When the last frame is over . To rewind the film, slide the Film Rewind Lever marked "0" at the camera base in the Film Transport Indicator flicker while the film is being rewound and stop flickering when the rewinding is completely over , return the Film...
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...by a beep with a hissing sound. Continue to use flash. Refer to the pages of FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. • The auto focus system of this camera. For example, when there is dark and you want to -subject distance. r= (Infinity) • When the Needle comes in the vicinity of ..., it indicates the subject 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 you have to depress the Shutter Release Button, and the 0 Distance Indicator Needle...
...by a beep with a hissing sound. Continue to use flash. Refer to the pages of FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. • The auto focus system of this camera. For example, when there is dark and you want to -subject distance. r= (Infinity) • When the Needle comes in the vicinity of ..., it indicates the subject 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 you have to depress the Shutter Release Button, and the 0 Distance Indicator Needle...
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RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE .7'm. ft x • (' Shorter than 0.7 m 12'.3 • p • For best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to-subject distance from 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 16 • When you depress the Button before the Distance Indicator Needle returns to keep your finger off the Shutter Release Button completely, and redepress the Button. Also, if you change from one subject to another, be sure to the original position, the accurate focus cannot be obtained.
RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE .7'm. ft x • (' Shorter than 0.7 m 12'.3 • p • For best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to-subject distance from 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 16 • When you depress the Button before the Distance Indicator Needle returns to keep your finger off the Shutter Release Button completely, and redepress the Button. Also, if you change from one subject to another, be sure to the original position, the accurate focus cannot be obtained.
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...in a secure posture. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. CAMERA HOLDING 111 OO •1•1' It is important to hold the camera gently against your body. Practice holding positions. No matter which position ...you use, be sure to grip the camera steadily with the camera held vertically, be sure to take blur...
...in a secure posture. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. CAMERA HOLDING 111 OO •1•1' It is important to hold the camera gently against your body. Practice holding positions. No matter which position ...you use, be sure to grip the camera steadily with the camera held vertically, be sure to take blur...
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... seconds. If it sure, depress the Shutter Release Button completely to the Viewfinder Eyepiece will turn on , accompanied by a beep (slow-shutterspeed/camera-shake warning sound), when the Shutter Release Button is partially depressed. Using flash as the batteries become exhausted. if so, replace the batteries. Ca..., -4. The Flash Ready Lamp next to take a flash picture. it will spring up into the camera body; After making it takes more than 30 sec., the Shutter Release Button may be charged when batteries are shooting people in a dimly ...
... seconds. If it sure, depress the Shutter Release Button completely to the Viewfinder Eyepiece will turn on , accompanied by a beep (slow-shutterspeed/camera-shake warning sound), when the Shutter Release Button is partially depressed. Using flash as the batteries become exhausted. if so, replace the batteries. Ca..., -4. The Flash Ready Lamp next to take a flash picture. it will spring up into the camera body; After making it takes more than 30 sec., the Shutter Release Button may be charged when batteries are shooting people in a dimly ...
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... Lamp is on when the Shutter Release Button is being charged; if not, it will be interrupted. • Push the Flash Head back into the camera when not in underexposed pictures. • Take care not to be exhausted. if depressed, the charging will cause the batteries to depress the Shutter Release...
... Lamp is on when the Shutter Release Button is being charged; if not, it will be interrupted. • Push the Flash Head back into the camera when not in underexposed pictures. • Take care not to be exhausted. if depressed, the charging will cause the batteries to depress the Shutter Release...
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If the subject you want to focus on your subject and partially depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Distance Indicator Needle will move the camera to recompose your picture with the subject in the desired position, then depress the Button completely to take the picture. 22 Bring the Auto Focus ...
If the subject you want to focus on your subject and partially depress the Shutter Release Button, and the Distance Indicator Needle will move the camera to recompose your picture with the subject in the desired position, then depress the Button completely to take the picture. 22 Bring the Auto Focus ...
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... or translucent objects. 23 In that case; which are glossy and reflective. 5. DIFFICULT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS The auto focus system of this camera may not function properly in or around the Auto Focus Frame. 4. Glass panelling, mirrors, car bodies, etc. Fast-moving objects such... as the Button is depressed partially, the focus setting remains locked even if the camera is pointed to another subject. When neon signs, fluorescent lamp, television, sunlight coming through the trees, etc. • 2 INFIft 1 • ...
... or translucent objects. 23 In that case; which are glossy and reflective. 5. DIFFICULT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS The auto focus system of this camera may not function properly in or around the Auto Focus Frame. 4. Glass panelling, mirrors, car bodies, etc. Fast-moving objects such... as the Button is depressed partially, the focus setting remains locked even if the camera is pointed to another subject. When neon signs, fluorescent lamp, television, sunlight coming through the trees, etc. • 2 INFIft 1 • ...
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The strap (left) should be passed through in the shoulder pad. 28 The soft case for the PC35AF-M is optional. Adjust the strap's length and wrap up the strap in the order of the strap through the strap lugs on the camera and proceed to pass it through the loop. PfiilijR ....... ATTACHINe'STRAP & SOFT CASE Belt Ring Strap Clasp Shoulder Pad ...... ......... Strap Loop As illustrated above, first unwrap the shoulder pad, then pass the end of strap clasp and belt ring.
The strap (left) should be passed through in the shoulder pad. 28 The soft case for the PC35AF-M is optional. Adjust the strap's length and wrap up the strap in the order of the strap through the strap lugs on the camera and proceed to pass it through the loop. PfiilijR ....... ATTACHINe'STRAP & SOFT CASE Belt Ring Strap Clasp Shoulder Pad ...... ......... Strap Loop As illustrated above, first unwrap the shoulder pad, then pass the end of strap clasp and belt ring.
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TAKING CAREOFYOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is submerged in salt water. Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects, which this problem use foam-rubber padding about one inch thick to keep the batteries warm. They... brush, etc. Shooting outdoors in many ways. 2. Water damage, particularly if the camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to a Pentax service center. 3. Humidity and temperature extremes should function properly are not waterproof! Your camera needs periodic cleaning to line the bottom of direct sunlight, car trunks, and glove ...
TAKING CAREOFYOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is submerged in salt water. Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects, which this problem use foam-rubber padding about one inch thick to keep the batteries warm. They... brush, etc. Shooting outdoors in many ways. 2. Water damage, particularly if the camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to a Pentax service center. 3. Humidity and temperature extremes should function properly are not waterproof! Your camera needs periodic cleaning to line the bottom of direct sunlight, car trunks, and glove ...
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...sec.) at ISO 100 with 24 x 36mm format. for 36-exposure film. Power Source: Two "AA" Alkaline batteries. Focusing: Pentax infrared active triangular measuring system (0.7m to 1600 in 5 groups. Viewfinder Information: Auto focus frame, Picture area frame, Parallax correction frame... sound and LED tisplay. delay electronic self-timer with focus lock device. Ni-Cd batteries not usable. 30 PC35AF-M Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with fresh alkaline batteries. Viewfinder: Albada bright-frame viewfinder. 85% picture area. 0.44X magnification. Winding speed:...
...sec.) at ISO 100 with 24 x 36mm format. for 36-exposure film. Power Source: Two "AA" Alkaline batteries. Focusing: Pentax infrared active triangular measuring system (0.7m to 1600 in 5 groups. Viewfinder Information: Auto focus frame, Picture area frame, Parallax correction frame... sound and LED tisplay. delay electronic self-timer with focus lock device. Ni-Cd batteries not usable. 30 PC35AF-M Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with fresh alkaline batteries. Viewfinder: Albada bright-frame viewfinder. 85% picture area. 0.44X magnification. Winding speed:...
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... ("1" to "31") Hour/Min modes: Hour ("0" to any of three modes; Number of films, utilizing 6-digit liquid crystal characters. Accessory: Strap PC35AF-M DATE Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in flash and auto dating unit. Data Imprinting Mode: Push buttons to set unit to "23"); "Year/Mon/Day," "Hour...
... ("1" to "31") Hour/Min modes: Hour ("0" to any of three modes; Number of films, utilizing 6-digit liquid crystal characters. Accessory: Strap PC35AF-M DATE Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in flash and auto dating unit. Data Imprinting Mode: Push buttons to set unit to "23"); "Year/Mon/Day," "Hour...
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...case, it is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. 32 Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be borne by defective material or workmanship or ...has not been abused, altered, or operated contrary to you upon completion of such lenses will apply. ( WARRANT* POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for any kind, whether caused by the...
...case, it is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided. 32 Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be borne by defective material or workmanship or ...has not been abused, altered, or operated contrary to you upon completion of such lenses will apply. ( WARRANT* POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for any kind, whether caused by the...