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... and operations before you begin using it. Nr,es,....x PENTAX eft The names of the camera s working parts are listed in Retractable TTLAuto Flash (RTF). ENi _rA3c. Your Pentax camera is.a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing, auto exposure, auto film winding and rewinding, and a built-in the nomenclature sections...
... and operations before you begin using it. Nr,es,....x PENTAX eft The names of the camera s working parts are listed in Retractable TTLAuto Flash (RTF). ENi _rA3c. Your Pentax camera is.a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing, auto exposure, auto film winding and rewinding, and a built-in the nomenclature sections...
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... and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches CENTIC display panel Viewfinder display Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode Shooting in the ... and 100 (1/100 sec.) settings Infrared index Depth of field Interchangeable focusing screens Strap and case Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Precautions on CENTIC panel's LCD display and backup circuits for LCD display Specifications Warranty policy 38--39...
... and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches CENTIC display panel Viewfinder display Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode Shooting in the ... and 100 (1/100 sec.) settings Infrared index Depth of field Interchangeable focusing screens Strap and case Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Precautions on CENTIC panel's LCD display and backup circuits for LCD display Specifications Warranty policy 38--39...
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Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. Turn the main switch on to page 3. • 2 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to the pages listed, before going on . (page 7) Since this camera is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Perform the following operations, referring to your ...extremely simple. BEFORE SHOOTING REN-r"I` 00O O 0 1. Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. However, it will not operate properly if you begin taking pictures with this camera. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. Please refer...
Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. Turn the main switch on to page 3. • 2 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to the pages listed, before going on . (page 7) Since this camera is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures. Perform the following operations, referring to your ...extremely simple. BEFORE SHOOTING REN-r"I` 00O O 0 1. Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. However, it will not operate properly if you begin taking pictures with this camera. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. Please refer...
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One move of the film used previously is set automatically. USABLE FILM (DX-coded film and non-DX-coded film) Color Film 100 35.36 3 EXP coofilo Film cartridge 00C C000007000-61 Film speed (ISO rating) C 0 0 D -information DX-Coded film When DX-coded film is loaded in the camera, the ISO film speed is indicated on the package manually. When the ISO...
One move of the film used previously is set automatically. USABLE FILM (DX-coded film and non-DX-coded film) Color Film 100 35.36 3 EXP coofilo Film cartridge 00C C000007000-61 Film speed (ISO rating) C 0 0 D -information DX-Coded film When DX-coded film is loaded in the camera, the ISO film speed is indicated on the package manually. When the ISO...
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...0 07; 0000000 0 00 0 0 0 E 000 00 0 000000000 Film leade O Film chamber O DX-information pins O Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth O Film loading mark 11• The DX-information pins are very important for correct automatic ISO film speed setting. A film cartridge can be easily inserted by sliding down the back-cover release lever ... not bend them, and keep them free from direct sunlight with your body. 1. FILM LOADING /7/ O .00 Always load or unload film 'n a shady spot, or shield it from scratches, stains, dirt and dust. Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the...
...0 07; 0000000 0 00 0 0 0 E 000 00 0 000000000 Film leade O Film chamber O DX-information pins O Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth O Film loading mark 11• The DX-information pins are very important for correct automatic ISO film speed setting. A film cartridge can be easily inserted by sliding down the back-cover release lever ... not bend them, and keep them free from direct sunlight with your body. 1. FILM LOADING /7/ O .00 Always load or unload film 'n a shady spot, or shield it from scratches, stains, dirt and dust. Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the...
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As illustrated, pull the film leader out until its end aligns with the film loading mark of the camera body. • Do not leave the film slack. • If the film leader is sharply bent, straighten it or cut it out before loading. // -2 a 0000000000000 171 : 000000000000000000 00 000000e 3. Film loaded slack O fi Film loaded flat O • 12
As illustrated, pull the film leader out until its end aligns with the film loading mark of the camera body. • Do not leave the film slack. • If the film leader is sharply bent, straighten it or cut it out before loading. // -2 a 0000000000000 171 : 000000000000000000 00 000000e 3. Film loaded slack O fi Film loaded flat O • 12
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... frame, and the CENTIC panel appears as illustrated. 5. Open the back cover and reload the film. 130 If the film-loaded, film-advance and end-of film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • The film is advanced to the first frame, even if the back is closed after the main...
... frame, and the CENTIC panel appears as illustrated. 5. Open the back cover and reload the film. 130 If the film-loaded, film-advance and end-of film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • The film is advanced to the first frame, even if the back is closed after the main...
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...-Focus (AF) Modes 0 AF SINGLE Focusing continues until the mark representing the desired mode appears on it. AF SERVO If the subject moves, the camera continues focusing on the CENTIC panel. L SINGLE Drive Modes To set a drive mode, slide the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while...marks will change continuously. (L)) = Self-timer mark (see page 49.) (S) = Single advance When you press the shutter release button, the motor drive advances the film to the next frame and stops. = Consecutive advance As long as you hold the shutter release button down, the motor drive keeps advancing the...
...-Focus (AF) Modes 0 AF SINGLE Focusing continues until the mark representing the desired mode appears on it. AF SERVO If the subject moves, the camera continues focusing on the CENTIC panel. L SINGLE Drive Modes To set a drive mode, slide the select switch to the UP or DOWN position while...marks will change continuously. (L)) = Self-timer mark (see page 49.) (S) = Single advance When you press the shutter release button, the motor drive advances the film to the next frame and stops. = Consecutive advance As long as you hold the shutter release button down, the motor drive keeps advancing the...
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... the rewind switch 0 at the bottom of the camera toward the direction of -film marks as well as the exposure frame counter will start rewinding the film. Remove your finger once the motor is finished. • 36 The film-loaded mark then blinks to inform you of the ...CO. During rewinding, the film-advance mark flashes from the camera in the shade.) ♦ % I I I I .0, DX® __039 2 LASAW Op-r. UNLOADING FILM (Be sure to remove the film from left to right. When the film reaches its cartridge before removing it from the camera. 1. The camera's motor will blink to ...
... the rewind switch 0 at the bottom of the camera toward the direction of -film marks as well as the exposure frame counter will start rewinding the film. Remove your finger once the motor is finished. • 36 The film-loaded mark then blinks to inform you of the ...CO. During rewinding, the film-advance mark flashes from the camera in the shade.) ♦ % I I I I .0, DX® __039 2 LASAW Op-r. UNLOADING FILM (Be sure to remove the film from left to right. When the film reaches its cartridge before removing it from the camera. 1. The camera's motor will blink to ...
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... change as well. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is automatically shifted to the maximum aperture of field by a number. 39e The thick solid lines of the diagram at left represent ... meter and shutter-speed/aperture coupling range. The shutter-speed/aperture coupling range is programmed to control an exposure. Programmed AE Diagram This camera has three Programmed AE modes - Normal Program, Program Action and Program Depth. The Program Action mode is a part of shutter-speed ...
... change as well. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with ISO 100 film is automatically shifted to the maximum aperture of field by a number. 39e The thick solid lines of the diagram at left represent ... meter and shutter-speed/aperture coupling range. The shutter-speed/aperture coupling range is programmed to control an exposure. Programmed AE Diagram This camera has three Programmed AE modes - Normal Program, Program Action and Program Depth. The Program Action mode is a part of shutter-speed ...
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APPLICATIONS USING A BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) This camera is equipped with a built-in dark locations where the auto-focus system... 6V lithium battery) • Effective Flash Range: Approximately lm to 5m (ISO 100, f/2.8) • Usable Films: ISO 25 to 400 • 40 Battery Life Battery 6V Lithium "AA"-Size Battery Alkaline Batteries Number of Rolls 24-exposure... film Approx.25-30 Approx. 20 * When the RTF is pushed, the RTF swings up and forward and starts charging. PENTAX II 9- 1. When the flash pop-up button is used...
APPLICATIONS USING A BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) This camera is equipped with a built-in dark locations where the auto-focus system... 6V lithium battery) • Effective Flash Range: Approximately lm to 5m (ISO 100, f/2.8) • Usable Films: ISO 25 to 400 • 40 Battery Life Battery 6V Lithium "AA"-Size Battery Alkaline Batteries Number of Rolls 24-exposure... film Approx.25-30 Approx. 20 * When the RTF is pushed, the RTF swings up and forward and starts charging. PENTAX II 9- 1. When the flash pop-up button is used...
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...exposure control. • 44 Set the flash mode to Use an Accessory Flash 1. TTL Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for the RTF are turned on . 4. The completion of the flash-charging operation ... shutter speed indicators also switch off. • For this system measures only the light reflected by measuring the incoming light reflected off the film plane. Turn the flash's main switch on when the shutter release button is set in an AE (automatic exposure) mode or the Metered...
...exposure control. • 44 Set the flash mode to Use an Accessory Flash 1. TTL Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for the RTF are turned on . 4. The completion of the flash-charging operation ... shutter speed indicators also switch off. • For this system measures only the light reflected by measuring the incoming light reflected off the film plane. Turn the flash's main switch on when the shutter release button is set in an AE (automatic exposure) mode or the Metered...
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...Manual mode. O O O O O O O O O O O 45. Successful flash discharge is confirmed by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in dark locations. Functions of RTF and Dedicated Auto... Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash charging is completed and the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the flash-ready indicator [ b ] appears...
...Manual mode. O O O O O O O O O O O 45. Successful flash discharge is confirmed by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in dark locations. Functions of RTF and Dedicated Auto... Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash charging is completed and the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the flash-ready indicator [ b ] appears...
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... of approximately 7 hours is held down , the indicator "M" will appear on type flash unit, the aperture must be set manually with a lock mechanism) to the camera's release socket, as the shutter release button is possible under normal temperatures. B (BULB) AND 100 (1/100 SEC.) SETTINGS b.Lb ► r-- ►)C Pt Nib,,... the subject and the flash's guide number. (See the operating manual of the flash unit concerned.) ing to the ISO speed of the film in the viewfinder. When you press the shutter release button halfway down . • When using a general clip-on the CENTIC panel.
... of approximately 7 hours is held down , the indicator "M" will appear on type flash unit, the aperture must be set manually with a lock mechanism) to the camera's release socket, as the shutter release button is possible under normal temperatures. B (BULB) AND 100 (1/100 SEC.) SETTINGS b.Lb ► r-- ►)C Pt Nib,,... the subject and the flash's guide number. (See the operating manual of the flash unit concerned.) ing to the ISO speed of the film in the viewfinder. When you press the shutter release button halfway down . • When using a general clip-on the CENTIC panel.
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...lithium battery or four fresh "AA"size alkaline batteries, approximately 55 rolls of 24exposure film can explode. • Keep the batteries warm in cold locations to ensure a stable power supply and to prevent camera malfunctions. • Carry a spare set of new batteries during trips and when...When you will not be exposed (under the experimental conditions of time, remove the batteries from it. they can be using the camera for a long period of the Pentax laboratory). 0 0 CD IPc 59 • This is used batteries into a fire; PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Always handle ...
...lithium battery or four fresh "AA"size alkaline batteries, approximately 55 rolls of 24exposure film can explode. • Keep the batteries warm in cold locations to ensure a stable power supply and to prevent camera malfunctions. • Carry a spare set of new batteries during trips and when...When you will not be exposed (under the experimental conditions of time, remove the batteries from it. they can be using the camera for a long period of the Pentax laboratory). 0 0 CD IPc 59 • This is used batteries into a fire; PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Always handle ...
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... changes should be allowed to the mechanism. To minimize this is the depth of icelets. It will return to condense inside or outside your camera's tripod socket. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in memory until a new battery is due to a sub-freezing one inch thick ... entire display. If you use foam-rubber padding about one , further damage may be avoided as much as the frame number and the ISO film speed in minimizing the effects of rust, which may result from a warm temperature to the characteristics of the liquid used and is not a ...
... changes should be allowed to the mechanism. To minimize this is the depth of icelets. It will return to condense inside or outside your camera's tripod socket. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in memory until a new battery is due to a sub-freezing one inch thick ... entire display. If you use foam-rubber padding about one , further damage may be avoided as much as the frame number and the ISO film speed in minimizing the effects of rust, which may result from a warm temperature to the characteristics of the liquid used and is not a ...
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... Flash (RTF) with Pentax dedicated auto flashes. One 6V lithium battery pack for standard Lithium Battery Grip, or four 1.5V AA-size alkaline batteries for accepting Data Back F or Interval Data Back F. 157(W) x 99(H) x 63.5(D)mm (6.1 x 3.9 x 2.5 in wind motor. Film advance/ rewind: Auto... confirmation by exposure-mode-clear button or main switch off. Hot-shoe cover, Release-socket cap F, Eyecup F, Body-mount cover F, and Camera strap F. 63* Mirror: Swing-up-type instant-return mirror with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Exposurememory lock: Built-in meters). By blinking battery warning...
... Flash (RTF) with Pentax dedicated auto flashes. One 6V lithium battery pack for standard Lithium Battery Grip, or four 1.5V AA-size alkaline batteries for accepting Data Back F or Interval Data Back F. 157(W) x 99(H) x 63.5(D)mm (6.1 x 3.9 x 2.5 in wind motor. Film advance/ rewind: Auto... confirmation by exposure-mode-clear button or main switch off. Hot-shoe cover, Release-socket cap F, Eyecup F, Body-mount cover F, and Camera strap F. 63* Mirror: Swing-up-type instant-return mirror with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Exposurememory lock: Built-in meters). By blinking battery warning...