Super Program Manual
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... batteries Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting ISO film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Six exposure modes Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed select button Warning indication for each exposure mode Selecting the Programmed AE mode Selecting the Aperture-priority AE mode Selecting the Shutter-priority AE mode 2 Selecting the Metered Manual mode 38 6 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash...
... batteries Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting ISO film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Six exposure modes Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed select button Warning indication for each exposure mode Selecting the Programmed AE mode Selecting the Aperture-priority AE mode Selecting the Shutter-priority AE mode 2 Selecting the Metered Manual mode 38 6 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash...
Super Program Manual
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... cover. INSERTING BATTERIES Your Super Program doesn't operate without batteries. If the LCDs on the camera top and in the viewfinder indicate shutter speed information, the batteries are properly inserted and sufficient in the compartment with a coin or similar object. • Place the two batteries in voltage for normal camera functioning. • 6 Battery check To confirm battery status, set the shutter dial to AUTO or M and slightly depress the shutter release button to activate the metering...
... cover. INSERTING BATTERIES Your Super Program doesn't operate without batteries. If the LCDs on the camera top and in the viewfinder indicate shutter speed information, the batteries are properly inserted and sufficient in the compartment with a coin or similar object. • Place the two batteries in voltage for normal camera functioning. • 6 Battery check To confirm battery status, set the shutter dial to AUTO or M and slightly depress the shutter release button to activate the metering...
Super Program Manual
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... exposure meter circuit. LP 125 F8 .1- .1 000 1 on the counter, the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according to the designated exposure mode. Low battery warning When batteries become weak, the display windows both batteries should be replaced promptly to restore the camera to the first frame. after you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000 's. This fast speed saves time when advancing film...
... exposure meter circuit. LP 125 F8 .1- .1 000 1 on the counter, the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according to the designated exposure mode. Low battery warning When batteries become weak, the display windows both batteries should be replaced promptly to restore the camera to the first frame. after you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000 's. This fast speed saves time when advancing film...
Super Program Manual
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... explosions. • Batteries should remove batteries from accidental ly releasing the shutter. • 8 Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the battery compartment. Do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with your camera may occur. • The battery discharges small amounts of time, you . • Replace both batteries at the same time. Therefore, the batteries supplied with new batteries. • Battery l ife is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may...
... explosions. • Batteries should remove batteries from accidental ly releasing the shutter. • 8 Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the battery compartment. Do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with your camera may occur. • The battery discharges small amounts of time, you . • Replace both batteries at the same time. Therefore, the batteries supplied with new batteries. • Battery l ife is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may...
Super Program Manual
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... flash unit B = Bulb shutter speed setting for synchronization with the exposure meter switched off the shutter release button. • If you have finished shooting and the shutter is automatically locked at the AUTO or M position. Set the shutter dial index to "L", and the shutter release will release the shutter. SHUTTER DIAL, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND RELEASE BUTTON LOCK • The shutter dial is cocked, use the shutter release button lock to avoid accidental release. L = Shutter release button lock IX B• AUTO = Automatic shutter speed control M = Manual shutter...
... flash unit B = Bulb shutter speed setting for synchronization with the exposure meter switched off the shutter release button. • If you have finished shooting and the shutter is automatically locked at the AUTO or M position. Set the shutter dial index to "L", and the shutter release will release the shutter. SHUTTER DIAL, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND RELEASE BUTTON LOCK • The shutter dial is cocked, use the shutter release button lock to avoid accidental release. L = Shutter release button lock IX B• AUTO = Automatic shutter speed control M = Manual shutter...
Super Program Manual
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..., viewfinder information includes auto/manual exposure data for a full 15 sec. Error in use. 2000 stands for 1/2000 sec. 15", stands for each exposure mode, automatic flash data, exposure compensation warning, low battery warning, and error indication. 'Shutter information LCD P Programmed AE mode. ?Goo /V Shutter speed in shutter speed setting (flickering). Match numeral exposure adjustment indication in 1/2 stop increments. "Bulb" time exposure. • 18 Means completion of these can be used for shutter speed and aperture value. Combination of shutter-speed/aperture...
..., viewfinder information includes auto/manual exposure data for a full 15 sec. Error in use. 2000 stands for 1/2000 sec. 15", stands for each exposure mode, automatic flash data, exposure compensation warning, low battery warning, and error indication. 'Shutter information LCD P Programmed AE mode. ?Goo /V Shutter speed in shutter speed setting (flickering). Match numeral exposure adjustment indication in 1/2 stop increments. "Bulb" time exposure. • 18 Means completion of these can be used for shutter speed and aperture value. Combination of shutter-speed/aperture...
Super Program Manual
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... Super Program before inserting your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. Generally there are three basic ways to stabilize your first film cartridge. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. Practice holding of the camera is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release...
... Super Program before inserting your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. Generally there are three basic ways to stabilize your first film cartridge. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. Practice holding of the camera is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release...
Super Program Manual
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... use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with a Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit, the metering cell inside the mirror box of -field in flash photos. (Rf. 42 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you use a TTL flash unit, and set the camera in the Aperture-priority AE mode, you can choose any aperture in the flash range, thereby achieving great control over depth-of the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture...
... use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with a Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit, the metering cell inside the mirror box of -field in flash photos. (Rf. 42 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you use a TTL flash unit, and set the camera in the Aperture-priority AE mode, you can choose any aperture in the flash range, thereby achieving great control over depth-of the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture...
Super Program Manual
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... mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- The front button stops at 2000 (1/2000 sec.), and the rear button at 15" (15 secs.). )x B" Precautions for shutter speed If you couldn't use of a tripod or flash unit is automatically locked when set at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec. (30 - 15" on the shutter speed LCD indicator increases or decreases step by depressing either of film with the speed fixed...
... mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- The front button stops at 2000 (1/2000 sec.), and the rear button at 15" (15 secs.). )x B" Precautions for shutter speed If you couldn't use of a tripod or flash unit is automatically locked when set at shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec. (30 - 15" on the shutter speed LCD indicator increases or decreases step by depressing either of film with the speed fixed...
Super Program Manual
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...; 30 e. External display External LCD Viewfinder display Shutter speed Aperture information LCD information LCD P loos! WARNING INDICATIONS IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE • LCD displays on the lens in use, film speed (ASA/ISO), or the subject's brightness. • The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the viewfinder fl icker to warn of various errors or problems. • The LCD displays in...
...; 30 e. External display External LCD Viewfinder display Shutter speed Aperture information LCD information LCD P loos! WARNING INDICATIONS IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE • LCD displays on the lens in use, film speed (ASA/ISO), or the subject's brightness. • The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the viewfinder fl icker to warn of various errors or problems. • The LCD displays in...
Super Program Manual
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... is set to the diagram of 000alternating with exposure information, it's time to change batteries. • Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each exposure mode. • As to the meter coupling range in Metered Manual mode. The flickering letters EF in the viewfinder LCD remind you set the shutter dial to "B" when the lens aperture ring is set at "A", LCD displays "E" to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. F8...
... is set to the diagram of 000alternating with exposure information, it's time to change batteries. • Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each exposure mode. • As to the meter coupling range in Metered Manual mode. The flickering letters EF in the viewfinder LCD remind you set the shutter dial to "B" when the lens aperture ring is set at "A", LCD displays "E" to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. F8...
Super Program Manual
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... finger off shutter release button, the meter switch automatically turns off after about 30 seconds as an energy-saving measure, and the displays of shutter speed and aperture value will release the shutter. PO 22 16 11 8 • Set the shutter dial index (red line) on the camera's top cover and inside the viewfinder. ) A tS S P :25 F • 32 • Lightly press the shutter release button, and a programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value...
... finger off shutter release button, the meter switch automatically turns off after about 30 seconds as an energy-saving measure, and the displays of shutter speed and aperture value will release the shutter. PO 22 16 11 8 • Set the shutter dial index (red line) on the camera's top cover and inside the viewfinder. ) A tS S P :25 F • 32 • Lightly press the shutter release button, and a programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value...
Super Program Manual
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.... • When you press the shutter release button lightly, the aperture value is possible, but the shutter speed display remains on the viewfinder LCD. B. • Set the red line of the shutter dial to the • marking while ft m co 10 15 3 depressing the lens aperture auto lock button. 22 18 8 4$ 4 8 18 22 • AJ 22 16 11 L, 7 6ittt, , k . The meter switch turns off about 30 seconds after...
.... • When you press the shutter release button lightly, the aperture value is possible, but the shutter speed display remains on the viewfinder LCD. B. • Set the red line of the shutter dial to the • marking while ft m co 10 15 3 depressing the lens aperture auto lock button. 22 18 8 4$ 4 8 18 22 • AJ 22 16 11 L, 7 6ittt, , k . The meter switch turns off about 30 seconds after...
Super Program Manual
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... viewfinder. • Rotate lens aperture ring to obtain the correct exposure. or under -exposure Should the lighting condition go over - The shutter speed will see one of over- Should the lens be displayed on . SELECTING THE METERED MANUAL MODE ?So ft m co 10 15 3 I I te 84148 If 16 11 8 5.8 4 • 38 • For normal shooting, adjust the lens aperture so that correct exposure, indicated by •0, is turned...
... viewfinder. • Rotate lens aperture ring to obtain the correct exposure. or under -exposure Should the lighting condition go over - The shutter speed will see one of over- Should the lens be displayed on . SELECTING THE METERED MANUAL MODE ?So ft m co 10 15 3 I I te 84148 If 16 11 8 5.8 4 • 38 • For normal shooting, adjust the lens aperture so that correct exposure, indicated by •0, is turned...
Super Program Manual
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... the camera's battery power. F2.9 :ess FY • When you use a Pentax dedicated flash unit in the M or MS mode, the flash's automatic coupling system will change as the TTL Auto Flash recycles. (Rf. SELECTING THE TTL AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE or the Metered Manual mode; • You can set any mode, the camera's exposure control circuitry will remain on . So remember to turn off the flash power switch...
... the camera's battery power. F2.9 :ess FY • When you use a Pentax dedicated flash unit in the M or MS mode, the flash's automatic coupling system will change as the TTL Auto Flash recycles. (Rf. SELECTING THE TTL AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE or the Metered Manual mode; • You can set any mode, the camera's exposure control circuitry will remain on . So remember to turn off the flash power switch...
Super Program Manual
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.... Self-timer operation is used with the accessory finder cap; After cocking the film wind lever, draw the self-timer lever in the picture with your family, friends, etc. The self-timer cannot be cancelled even after pressing the shutter, by red light and electronic beeping. 2 seconds before a shutter release, the frequency of the arrow, and depress the shutter release button. When using the self-timer, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the shutter set at "B". SELF-TIMER...
.... Self-timer operation is used with the accessory finder cap; After cocking the film wind lever, draw the self-timer lever in the picture with your family, friends, etc. The self-timer cannot be cancelled even after pressing the shutter, by red light and electronic beeping. 2 seconds before a shutter release, the frequency of the arrow, and depress the shutter release button. When using the self-timer, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the shutter set at "B". SELF-TIMER...
Super Program Manual
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... set the AUTO/125X indicator of the Auto Bellows M Set new cannot be used with dedicated flash units, use your Pentax Super Program in the Aperture-priority AE or the Metered Manual mode. If set at 125X, it may cause malfunction. • Do not use the older model Winder ME: it wil l not operate properly with the Super Program. • The Super Program's Programmed AE and Shutter-priority AE modes do not function with a Pentax dedicated flash set at AUTO...
... set the AUTO/125X indicator of the Auto Bellows M Set new cannot be used with dedicated flash units, use your Pentax Super Program in the Aperture-priority AE or the Metered Manual mode. If set at 125X, it may cause malfunction. • Do not use the older model Winder ME: it wil l not operate properly with the Super Program. • The Super Program's Programmed AE and Shutter-priority AE modes do not function with a Pentax dedicated flash set at AUTO...
Super Program Manual
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... YOUR PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM • With the shutter dial set . Repeat film advancing operation until the film counter registers "1". (See page 7) • What happens if the batteries are blank. Use shutter-speeds faster than 1/60 sec., and hold your camera? (See details on page 6) • Only the "1000" indication appears on the finder screen. It shows the sensitivity of focus? You cannot obtain proper exposures unless you...
... YOUR PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM • With the shutter dial set . Repeat film advancing operation until the film counter registers "1". (See page 7) • What happens if the batteries are blank. Use shutter-speeds faster than 1/60 sec., and hold your camera? (See details on page 6) • Only the "1000" indication appears on the finder screen. It shows the sensitivity of focus? You cannot obtain proper exposures unless you...
Super Program Manual
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... lens apertures, exposure factor warning, shutter-speed setting error warning, battery life warning, and Programmed AE indication (P). Dedicated Automatic Flash Coupling: Automatic setting of "A" series lenses. delay time, possible to 1/2000 sec., 1/125 sec., and B. Six Exposure Control Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Auto Flash, and Programmed Auto Flash mode. Electromagnetic shutter release with dedicated automatic flash units. shows 92% of the picture area, 0.82X magnification with split-image/microprism focusing screen...
... lens apertures, exposure factor warning, shutter-speed setting error warning, battery life warning, and Programmed AE indication (P). Dedicated Automatic Flash Coupling: Automatic setting of "A" series lenses. delay time, possible to 1/2000 sec., 1/125 sec., and B. Six Exposure Control Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Auto Flash, and Programmed Auto Flash mode. Electromagnetic shutter release with dedicated automatic flash units. shows 92% of the picture area, 0.82X magnification with split-image/microprism focusing screen...
Super Program Manual
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Exposure Counter: Additive type, automatic resetting. Film Rewind: Crank type. Exposure Metering: Open aperture, Through-The-Lens, center weighted, average area metering system with with f/1.4 lens, without batteries) 131mm x 86.5mm x 84.5mm, 725g (with GPD cell. Metering Circuit Main Switch: Switched on by shutter release button and remains on the counter when shutter dial is set manually. Battery Warning: When batteries grow weak, LCD alternately flashes exposure designations and '000' sign. up to '0' frame on for dedicated...
Exposure Counter: Additive type, automatic resetting. Film Rewind: Crank type. Exposure Metering: Open aperture, Through-The-Lens, center weighted, average area metering system with with f/1.4 lens, without batteries) 131mm x 86.5mm x 84.5mm, 725g (with GPD cell. Metering Circuit Main Switch: Switched on by shutter release button and remains on the counter when shutter dial is set manually. Battery Warning: When batteries grow weak, LCD alternately flashes exposure designations and '000' sign. up to '0' frame on for dedicated...