SP500 Manual
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...even the most impossible lighting conditions. Like that would be incorporated into cameras of research and experimentation followed before the meticulous Pentax engineers and technicians felt the camera was introduced to help you correctly exposed photographs without the use of optics that have...purchase at the 1960 PHOTOKINA, the world's largest photographic fair, in 35mm single-lens-reflex cameras. Several years of properly exposed pictures under all but the most critical professional. Hidden within its body, its unique, behind-the-lens exposure meter utilizes two highly ...
...even the most impossible lighting conditions. Like that would be incorporated into cameras of research and experimentation followed before the meticulous Pentax engineers and technicians felt the camera was introduced to help you correctly exposed photographs without the use of optics that have...purchase at the 1960 PHOTOKINA, the world's largest photographic fair, in 35mm single-lens-reflex cameras. Several years of properly exposed pictures under all but the most critical professional. Hidden within its body, its unique, behind-the-lens exposure meter utilizes two highly ...
SP500 Manual
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... speed settings /I are off the meter's measurability range. approximately lifesize magnification with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of field. FILM AND PICTURE SIZE 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. WARNING SIGNAL The index of special rub- FOCUSING Turn the distance scale ring until the subject...
... speed settings /I are off the meter's measurability range. approximately lifesize magnification with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of field. FILM AND PICTURE SIZE 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. WARNING SIGNAL The index of special rub- FOCUSING Turn the distance scale ring until the subject...
SP500 Manual
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... and down with your camera firmly and trip the shut- RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your thumb. Cock the rapid wind lever for the • 1. vv '''' next picture. (When taking readings. The diaphragm will get correct exposure. When the needle is released, the meter switch will look brighter. When the shutter is off...
... and down with your camera firmly and trip the shut- RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your thumb. Cock the rapid wind lever for the • 1. vv '''' next picture. (When taking readings. The diaphragm will get correct exposure. When the needle is released, the meter switch will look brighter. When the shutter is off...
SP500 Manual
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... -the hand which releases the shutter - it with your left hand which are not sharp are due to movement of time and effort. 8 Very often, pictures which does not release the shutter. Hold the camera firmly with the index finger (Position C). When holding the camera vertically, some people release the shutter... cause camera movement. Position C is more firmly by the left hand, and draw your arm close to your thumb and index finger. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens barrel as illustrated.
... -the hand which releases the shutter - it with your left hand which are not sharp are due to movement of time and effort. 8 Very often, pictures which does not release the shutter. Hold the camera firmly with the index finger (Position C). When holding the camera vertically, some people release the shutter... cause camera movement. Position C is more firmly by the left hand, and draw your arm close to your thumb and index finger. With the Honeywell Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold the lens barrel as illustrated.
SP500 Manual
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... 10 Cock the rapid wind lever until it . Depress the film rewind release button. the exposure counter automatically turns to 'I', indicating that the final picture has been taken on your next film and turn all exposed frames will open the back of the camera, or all the way as you....) You will not turn the rapid wind lever.) 5. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will be ruined. 3. This indicates that the first picture is moving from cassette to take -up spool. The film rewind crank permits rewinding at a smooth, even rate. (Under some atmospheric conditions, erratic or ...
... 10 Cock the rapid wind lever until it . Depress the film rewind release button. the exposure counter automatically turns to 'I', indicating that the final picture has been taken on your next film and turn all exposed frames will open the back of the camera, or all the way as you....) You will not turn the rapid wind lever.) 5. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will be ruined. 3. This indicates that the first picture is moving from cassette to take -up spool. The film rewind crank permits rewinding at a smooth, even rate. (Under some atmospheric conditions, erratic or ...
SP500 Manual
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...the "on" position, the lens diaphragm changes from the automatic to manual position even though the preview lever is in your next pictures. When the exposure is completed, the diaphragm reopens to maximum aperture completely automatically and you release the shutter, the diaphragm automatically stops...to "MAN" (manual) position. This stops the diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you are ready to compnse, focus and shoot your picture. When the shutter is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in the "AUTO" (automatic) position. The preview lever may be moved back...
...the "on" position, the lens diaphragm changes from the automatic to manual position even though the preview lever is in your next pictures. When the exposure is completed, the diaphragm reopens to maximum aperture completely automatically and you release the shutter, the diaphragm automatically stops...to "MAN" (manual) position. This stops the diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you are ready to compnse, focus and shoot your picture. When the shutter is released, the lens diaphragm will appear in the "AUTO" (automatic) position. The preview lever may be moved back...
SP500 Manual
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Therefore, the meter should not be turned on after you have focused your picture for 2 seconds. 15 to midpoint. 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 ASA B 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 20 • 25 32 • 40 • 50 io.64 • 80 • ...
Therefore, the meter should not be turned on after you have focused your picture for 2 seconds. 15 to midpoint. 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 ASA B 1 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 20 • 25 32 • 40 • 50 io.64 • 80 • ...
SP500 Manual
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Exposure factor NoI. 1.63 :1.96 x3.20 x4.80 x5.46 4 Exposure increase factors which apply when taking pictures with filters, close-ups, macro- The length of the tripod's screw 5 should not exceed the normal length of photographs when brands other than this length ...when mounting your camera on tripod. Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of 3/16" (4.5cm). Forcing longer screws into the tripod...
Exposure factor NoI. 1.63 :1.96 x3.20 x4.80 x5.46 4 Exposure increase factors which apply when taking pictures with filters, close-ups, macro- The length of the tripod's screw 5 should not exceed the normal length of photographs when brands other than this length ...when mounting your camera on tripod. Do not extend it longer than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories, such as lens extenders, are used. 19 and micro-photos, do not guarantee the quality of 3/16" (4.5cm). Forcing longer screws into the tripod...
SP500 Manual
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Then make the second exposure. Determine the lens to the "R" index. Finally, release the shutter to make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping. 20 For instance, if your subject is in the normal way. How to the "R" mark by turning the rewind knob 0, and keep ...
Then make the second exposure. Determine the lens to the "R" index. Finally, release the shutter to make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping. 20 For instance, if your subject is in the normal way. How to the "R" mark by turning the rewind knob 0, and keep ...