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Mode Selector -Film Advance/ Battery Check Lamp-Frame Counter Shutter Release Button-, l • Strap Lug II Grip Cable Release Socket Self-timer LEDSelf-timer Lever Lens Release Lever Lens Alignment Node Hot Shoe ISO Dial Lock Release ISO Dial Rewind Crank Rewind Knob \--Exposure Compensation Button -- Distance Scale Depth-of-field scale Aperture Scale Aperture Auto-lock Button Aperture "A" Index -
Mode Selector -Film Advance/ Battery Check Lamp-Frame Counter Shutter Release Button-, l • Strap Lug II Grip Cable Release Socket Self-timer LEDSelf-timer Lever Lens Release Lever Lens Alignment Node Hot Shoe ISO Dial Lock Release ISO Dial Rewind Crank Rewind Knob \--Exposure Compensation Button -- Distance Scale Depth-of-field scale Aperture Scale Aperture Auto-lock Button Aperture "A" Index -
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...button, shutter button lock Setting ISO film speed Loading film Rewinding film BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera "A" lens; soft case 40 Diopter correction 41 Mount adapter K 41 16 Precautions on accessories 42 18 Precautions on batteries 43.../aperture coupling range 38 13 Attaching strap; mode selector 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 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/...
...button, shutter button lock Setting ISO film speed Loading film Rewinding film BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera "A" lens; soft case 40 Diopter correction 41 Mount adapter K 41 16 Precautions on accessories 42 18 Precautions on batteries 43.../aperture coupling range 38 13 Attaching strap; mode selector 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 30 Using self-timer 31 5 Using 60 $ (1/...
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... take "action" pictures (Refer to pp. 22/23 for your picture (Refer to p. 27). • 2 Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you can use this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and... shutter speed to control flash output (Refer to pp. 24/25). FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. When the conventional K-
... take "action" pictures (Refer to pp. 22/23 for your picture (Refer to p. 27). • 2 Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you can use this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and... shutter speed to control flash output (Refer to pp. 24/25). FEATURES When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you can use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. When the conventional K-
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... on the camera body with the lens release by touch. • rrTAX • 6 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 lens cap. When mounting the lens in on the lens (See 0, 0). Note: Don't damage or stain...
... on the camera body with the lens release by touch. • rrTAX • 6 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 lens cap. When mounting the lens in on the lens (See 0, 0). Note: Don't damage or stain...
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... be switched on and depressing the button further will be released. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is locked. BATT. Shutter Button Lock If you turn the mode selector to your finger from the shutter...shutter. MODE SELECTOR, SHUTTER BUTTON, SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK Mode Selector Turn the mode selector by using the lever and set at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set the dial to "LOCK," the shutter button is locked so that the shutter cannot be automatically switched off.
... be switched on and depressing the button further will be released. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash-sync speed) PROGRAM: Programmed AE mode (Lens locked at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is locked. BATT. Shutter Button Lock If you turn the mode selector to your finger from the shutter...shutter. MODE SELECTOR, SHUTTER BUTTON, SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK Mode Selector Turn the mode selector by using the lever and set at "A") Aperture-priority AE mode: (Lens set the dial to "LOCK," the shutter button is locked so that the shutter cannot be automatically switched off.
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... the center of a long telephoto), it difficult to focus on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for example, f/8 as in three ways, with the splitimage, microprism, and/or matte field.
... the center of a long telephoto), it difficult to focus on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for example, f/8 as in three ways, with the splitimage, microprism, and/or matte field.
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... To release the lock, rotate the aperture ring towards the aperture scale with the button depressed. Depending on where the lens aperture is set the lens in the "A" position. C. Release the button to the • index mark while depressing the aperture auto-lock button.... "A" Lens To set , the following modes are available: A (Auto) setting Programmed AE mode f-number setting Aperture-priority AE mode 60 , B Mode Selector Dial Depending on the aperture ring to lock the lens in the "A" position, match the...
... To release the lock, rotate the aperture ring towards the aperture scale with the button depressed. Depending on where the lens aperture is set the lens in the "A" position. C. Release the button to the • index mark while depressing the aperture auto-lock button.... "A" Lens To set , the following modes are available: A (Auto) setting Programmed AE mode f-number setting Aperture-priority AE mode 60 , B Mode Selector Dial Depending on the aperture ring to lock the lens in the "A" position, match the...
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... too dark, use even when it means This combination is beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in incorrect exposure. When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. When beyond the meter coupling range in the viewfinder, or by changing the f-stop...
... too dark, use even when it means This combination is beyond the shutter/aperture coupling range, the flickering will result in incorrect exposure. When the lens is A-locked and the mode selector is set at a fast speed. When beyond the meter coupling range in the viewfinder, or by changing the f-stop...
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... HIE • 22 2 50 USING PROGRAMMED AE MODE "m co io 15 2' le 8 4 4 8 18 22 • While depressing the aperture auto-lock button on your SMC Pentax-A lens, rotate the aperture ring until the A-index (green line) click -stops at or aligns with the • aperture "distance index mark. • AJ 22 16...
... HIE • 22 2 50 USING PROGRAMMED AE MODE "m co io 15 2' le 8 4 4 8 18 22 • While depressing the aperture auto-lock button on your SMC Pentax-A lens, rotate the aperture ring until the A-index (green line) click -stops at or aligns with the • aperture "distance index mark. • AJ 22 16...
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As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released to PROGRAM •8 • BATT C 0 125 eidiya IGII. Turn the aperture ring to your desired f-stop 22 18 8 4 I 4 8 18 22 22 16 11 8 5.8 4 2.8 • Set the mode selector to take a picture. USING APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE It m 0: 0 10 t5 3 • First make sure that the lens is not locked at the "A" position. MIK • 24 • Depress the shutter button half-way, and the shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder.
As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released to PROGRAM •8 • BATT C 0 125 eidiya IGII. Turn the aperture ring to your desired f-stop 22 18 8 4 I 4 8 18 22 22 16 11 8 5.8 4 2.8 • Set the mode selector to take a picture. USING APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE It m 0: 0 10 t5 3 • First make sure that the lens is not locked at the "A" position. MIK • 24 • Depress the shutter button half-way, and the shutter speed will be indicated in the viewfinder.
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In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop , so that the flickering may disappear and you of the problem. When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may obtain correct exposure. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to obtain correct exposure. Refer to a smaller f-stop or close it to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25•
In this case, open the lens aperture to a larger f-stop , so that the flickering may disappear and you of the problem. When the subject is also heard when the "1000" flickers, warning you may obtain correct exposure. • When the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed "1000" or "30" in the viewfinder flickers and the PCV sound is too dark, use a flash to obtain correct exposure. Refer to a smaller f-stop or close it to p. 21 for detailed warning indication. 1000 30 25•
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otherwise, underexposure may result. • 28 In such a case, avoid using a lens with ISO 100 film. The AF200SA does not have this Auto Flash Check function. • As shown in the table on the flash. • When ... flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. When set in Aperture-priority AE mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the calculator on page 27, when the camera is set to the Programmed AE mode and used with the...
otherwise, underexposure may result. • 28 In such a case, avoid using a lens with ISO 100 film. The AF200SA does not have this Auto Flash Check function. • As shown in the table on the flash. • When ... flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. When set in Aperture-priority AE mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the calculator on page 27, when the camera is set to the Programmed AE mode and used with the...
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With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on type flash, set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the...the shutter be released even with the red-line index. • When using a clip-on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of 1/60 sec. USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) ...When using a sync cord cannot be used on this camera. • When the lens is locked in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used, nor can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in that ...
With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on type flash, set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-subject distance or the...the shutter be released even with the red-line index. • When using a clip-on page 26, even when the lens is A-locked, the dedicated functions work, enabling you cannot make sure of 1/60 sec. USING 60 S (1/60 SEC.) ...When using a sync cord cannot be used on this camera. • When the lens is locked in A, the 60 $ setting cannot be used, nor can be used for ordinary picture-taking, but in that ...
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..., and also use an optional accessory: Cable Switch A or Cable Release, attaching it to the cable socket on the grip. If you also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be released even if you keep depressing the shutter button, the shutter remains open. If the...
..., and also use an optional accessory: Cable Switch A or Cable Release, attaching it to the cable socket on the grip. If you also use the Pentax Cable Release 30 or50, Time exposures can be released even if you keep depressing the shutter button, the shutter remains open. If the...
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... greater the depth of the aperture ring. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. To check the depth of field on the lens. Your depth of field is between the distances aligned with 50mm f/1.4 00 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1/ ... the depth of field. The depth of field becomes progressively greater as you can use the depth-of-field scale in front of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of field. The focal length of the aperture ring on your camera, you get further away...
... greater the depth of the aperture ring. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. To check the depth of field on the lens. Your depth of field is between the distances aligned with 50mm f/1.4 00 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1/ ... the depth of field. The depth of field becomes progressively greater as you can use the depth-of-field scale in front of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of field. The focal length of the aperture ring on your camera, you get further away...
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unit =feet 1.419' - 1.712' 1.616' - 2.037' 1.911 2165* - 3.852 3.077 ' 4072' 4864' - 23.580' 6.682 - 11696' Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens 81444144 IOWA 0.45m 05m Ohm 0.13,n I Dm 1.5.1 7.0.1 3.041 IO.Orn 1/1.4 0.446 - 0.451 0.497 0596 - 0.605 0.791 9810 0165 - 1.016 1.464 1538 1.935 2.070 2.853 3.184 8....
unit =feet 1.419' - 1.712' 1.616' - 2.037' 1.911 2165* - 3.852 3.077 ' 4072' 4864' - 23.580' 6.682 - 11696' Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens 81444144 IOWA 0.45m 05m Ohm 0.13,n I Dm 1.5.1 7.0.1 3.041 IO.Orn 1/1.4 0.446 - 0.451 0.497 0596 - 0.605 0.791 9810 0165 - 1.016 1.464 1538 1.935 2.070 2.853 3.184 8....
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... between visible light focus and infrared focus. The figure shows an example in this type of special photography. AJ22711 8 5.s 4 Zr 11- For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is set to the instructions accompanying the...
... between visible light focus and infrared focus. The figure shows an example in this type of special photography. AJ22711 8 5.s 4 Zr 11- For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is set to the instructions accompanying the...
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...Coupling Range The metering range means the range of subject luminance within which is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of your lens. or f/22-1/500 sec.). EV (Exposure Value) EV represents a combination of shutterspeed and aperture combination with ISO speed other than f/1.4, or ...100. The range varies according to EV 18 (f/16-1/1000 sec. The red line represents the variation of the shutterspeed and the lens aperture which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for proper exposure control. The shutter-speed and aperture combination in the Programmed...
...Coupling Range The metering range means the range of subject luminance within which is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of your lens. or f/22-1/500 sec.). EV (Exposure Value) EV represents a combination of shutterspeed and aperture combination with ISO speed other than f/1.4, or ...100. The range varies according to EV 18 (f/16-1/1000 sec. The red line represents the variation of the shutterspeed and the lens aperture which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for proper exposure control. The shutter-speed and aperture combination in the Programmed...
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If you want 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. Slide it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. Before buying one of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2,...system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera are available. JAVA', 41• Mount Adaptor K If you find it ...
If you want 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. Slide it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. Before buying one of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2,...system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera are available. JAVA', 41• Mount Adaptor K If you find it ...
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PF,,,(7.4)( •42 PRECAUTIONS ON ACCESSORIES • When using the accessories that fit between the camera and lens, such as Auto Bellows, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc., set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE mode. • To check the viewfinder displays such as the shutter speed, etc. with the Cable Switch A or Cable Release on your camera, depress the shutter button partially with your finger.
PF,,,(7.4)( •42 PRECAUTIONS ON ACCESSORIES • When using the accessories that fit between the camera and lens, such as Auto Bellows, Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc., set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE mode. • To check the viewfinder displays such as the shutter speed, etc. with the Cable Switch A or Cable Release on your camera, depress the shutter button partially with your finger.