Pentax A3000 Support Question
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Question posted by Goef on March 8th, 2020
Pentax A3000 Camera. Mirror Stays In Up Position. How To Repair This?
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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on March 8th, 2020 9:11 AM
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1. Bang the bottom into your other hand
2. Take the lens off; manually move the aperture stopdown lever
3. Remove the bottom plate; the largest lever underneath has probably not completed its run. Poke at it with a screwdriver.
4. Remove film; push down on shutter curtain gently.
https://www.photo.net/discuss/threads/a-diy-fix-for-mirror-stuck-in-up-position-k1000.347303/
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Related Pentax A3000 Manual Pages
A3000 Manual - Page 3
PENTAX As you may already know, this programmed camera offers you three auto exposure modes, auto film-speed setting, auto film winding, etc., which are the most popular Pen tax 35mm SLR's.
When using this camera's... to offer. Thank you very much for easy reference to the camera's working parts. Before you start to operate the camera, be sure to read the inside pages with every detail of...
A3000 Manual - Page 5
... button, shutter button lock Setting ISO film speed Loading film Rewinding film
BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera "A" lens; soft case
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Diopter correction...Warning indications in viewfinder Using Programmed AE mode Using Aperture-priority AE mode Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode
2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Exposure compensation...
A3000 Manual - Page 6
... "action" pictures (Refer to pp. 22/23 for your picture (Refer to pp. 24/25).
Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. This mode is most appropriate...
A3000 Manual - Page 7
.... (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.)
Q.: How can use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with a set of film can I take the picture with this camera?
A.: Use two AA-size Alkaline batteries. A.: You can I shoot with the camera held firmly. (Refer to p. 5.)
Q.: How many rolls of fresh batteries...
A3000 Manual - Page 9
... on the back of the cover. When the film advancing time gets apparently slower, it indicates that the white dot is aligned with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as their ...battery check lamp glows, the batteries are getting weaker. use Ni-Cd batteries. LOADING BATTERIES
This camera needs two penlight (AA-size, 1.5-V) Alkaline batteries of the same brand to reach you.
•...
A3000 Manual - Page 10
...locks with a clean, dry cloth. Then turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on lens barrel with the lens release by touch. Note: Don't damage ... method allows lens mounting by touch. •
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS
To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below.
• Remove the body mount cap and the rear...
A3000 Manual - Page 13
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Color Film. DX FILM When this camera is loaded with this camera ranges from ISO 25 - 1600. Np.
89 25 . The usable film speed of the same type. When using DX film, make sure that the dial is locked in position, by the camera, no matter what setting appears on the...
A3000 Manual - Page 14
... it slightly making sure that it with your body.
1. LOADING FILM
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Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool.
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Keep the DX-information...
A3000 Manual - Page 15
... ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth as well as shown, by rewinding it slightly into the cartridge. • When a film with the 0 film leader end mark (red bar); in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. •...
A3000 Manual - Page 16
... set to start shooting. If the rewind knob turns in this is taking place, the film advance lamp is on. (In whatever position the mode selector is, the shutter in the direction of the arrow while the film is advancing properly.
7. Close the back cover, making blank exposures until "1" appears on the frame...
A3000 Manual - Page 17
If the button does not stay depressed, keep it depressed until the exposure counter returns to make the back cover snap open the back cover, but rewind the film into the cartridge immediately in the ....
• Unfold the rewind crank, and turn it in the following ways:
• Depress the film rewind button. Now, do not open . Remove the cartridge from the take-up spool. Pull the ...
A3000 Manual - Page 30
... or AF400T is also set to the Programmed AE mode. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS
Using the AF200SA flash unit with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with this camera in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160 and earlier Pentax flashes apply to ON. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when...
A3000 Manual - Page 31
... the camera in either Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the flash to work at ISO 100)
■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically.
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USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE
When using any Pentax dedicated ... f-stop as shown in the table, according to the AUTO position you can set to the camera. (2) Set the flash mode selector of 1/60 sec.
A3000 Manual - Page 36
...-taking, but in that case, you to -subject distance or the program of 1/60 sec. With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on this camera. • When the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of correct...-dedicated flash unit (having X contact only), set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to take flash photos.
A3000 Manual - Page 37
...cannot be made easily.
• cSs • • •O,1Z.. If you also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be released even if you depress the shutter button. • When ...shooting on this B setting, mount the camera on a solid tripod, and also use an optional accessory: Cable Switch A or Cable Release, attaching...
A3000 Manual - Page 45
... made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. Before buying one of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. Slide it is...
A3000 Manual - Page 48
Pentax...8Hz; Camera -shake warning for "30"). Timer activated with DX -coded film.
Manual film speed setting from ISO 25 to 1600 (in film winder.
35mm film, 24 x 36mm. Automatic film speed ...sync at any time. SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Film:
Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter:
Viewfinder:
Exposure Indication:
Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror:
TTL (Through-The-Lens) automatic ...
A3000 Manual - Page 50
... fluid, lens-cleaning tissues, bulb-type ear syringe, camel's hair brush, etc. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to a Pentax service center. 3. Never use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol. 4. TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
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Your Pentax camera is submerged in many ways. 2. To remove dirt and dust, you treat it...
A3000 Manual - Page 52
... procedures required in Japan in importing and re-exporting photographic equipment. All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material..., and design compatibility of lenses other indirect or consequential damages of any repair or alterations except those made and parts replaced free of time before the equipment...
A3000 Manual - Page 53
... manufacturer's authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops, unless you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to Pentax products purchased in those countries supersede this... fees are sending it directly to the manufacturer. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in the U.S.A., U.K., or Canada. To prove the date of your purchase...
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