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... a good idea to read this operating manual very carefully and familiarize yourself with the front and back flaps unfolded for choosing one of 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 booklet, it ought to offer. Before you start to operate the camera, be sure to read the inside pages with every detail of the world's most desired features by the photographer...
... a good idea to read this operating manual very carefully and familiarize yourself with the front and back flaps unfolded for choosing one of 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 booklet, it ought to offer. Before you start to operate the camera, be sure to read the inside pages with every detail of the world's most desired features by the photographer...
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... 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 $ (1/60 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera 46 21 Warranty policy 48 22 24 26 27 1•... Attaching and detaching lens Mode selector, shutter button, shutter button lock Setting ISO film speed Loading film Rewinding film BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera "A" lens;
... 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 $ (1/60 sec.) 32 6 Using B (bulb) 33 Depth of your camera 46 21 Warranty policy 48 22 24 26 27 1•... Attaching and detaching lens Mode selector, shutter button, shutter button lock Setting ISO film speed Loading film Rewinding film BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera "A" lens;
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...an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of field is important for your picture (Refer to the brightness of the subject. Use this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects ...2 Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you can use this mode for details.) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you can use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. This mode is used ...
...an SMC Pentax-A lens is used , you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of field is important for your picture (Refer to the brightness of the subject. Use this camera in the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects ...2 Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you can use this mode for details.) Aperture-priority AE Mode When you can use a Pentax dedicated Auto Flash Unit with this camera, you use all the three exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE and Programmed Auto Flash. This mode is used ...
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...For details, refer to P. 5.) Q.: What kind of batteries should know first about this camera Q.: I use an electronic flash with this camera? No other kinds can be used. (Refer to p. 5.) Q.: How many rolls of.... Q.: Can I have depressed the shutter button but why has the shutter not been released? to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with... to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.: How can I take the picture with the camera held firmly. (Refer to pp. 18/19.) 3• But, with the flash unit featuring ...
...For details, refer to P. 5.) Q.: What kind of batteries should know first about this camera Q.: I use an electronic flash with this camera? No other kinds can be used. (Refer to p. 5.) Q.: How many rolls of.... Q.: Can I have depressed the shutter button but why has the shutter not been released? to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take better pictures? A.: About 50 rolls of 36-exposure film with... to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.: How can I take the picture with the camera held firmly. (Refer to pp. 18/19.) 3• But, with the flash unit featuring ...
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LOADING BATTERIES This camera needs two penlight (AA-size, 1.5-V) Alkaline batteries of the arrow; Because the battery discharges a small amount of energy even when not in use, those indicated ... or the battery power is aligned with fresh ones. 5• if not, they are not recommended as their (+) and (-) marks face those supplied with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as it has taken some time to reach you. • Open the battery-chamber cover by pushing it indicates...
LOADING BATTERIES This camera needs two penlight (AA-size, 1.5-V) Alkaline batteries of the arrow; Because the battery discharges a small amount of energy even when not in use, those indicated ... or the battery power is aligned with fresh ones. 5• if not, they are not recommended as their (+) and (-) marks face those supplied with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as it has taken some time to reach you. • Open the battery-chamber cover by pushing it indicates...
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... light, method (Q) is still on lens barrel with the red dot on the lens (See 0, 0). Then turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body with the lens release by touch. This method allows lens mounting by touch. If the finder cap is recommended. Note: Don't damage or stain... lens locks with a clean, dry cloth. When they become stained, wipe them with a click. • 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.
... light, method (Q) is still on lens barrel with the red dot on the lens (See 0, 0). Then turn it . • Align the red dot on the camera body with the lens release by touch. This method allows lens mounting by touch. If the finder cap is recommended. Note: Don't damage or stain... lens locks with a clean, dry cloth. When they become stained, wipe them with a click. • 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.
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... at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is not in use for some time. • B • 60b PROGRAM LOCK • BATT. Use this device when the camera is locked. BATT. C. ( 23121INIPS ANNE S.OVASICE 7• C.: Battery Check Shutter Button As you take your desired mode. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash...
... at any f-stop) LOCK: Shutter button is not in use for some time. • B • 60b PROGRAM LOCK • BATT. Use this device when the camera is locked. BATT. C. ( 23121INIPS ANNE S.OVASICE 7• C.: Battery Check Shutter Button As you take your desired mode. B: Bulb (Long-time exposure) 60: 1/60 sec. (Flash...
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... have a DX mark or the cassette has a DX information panel, since there are also non-DX films available, of your film is aligned with this camera ranges from 25 - 16OO. When using DX film, make sure that the dial is locked in position, by the... appears on the film package to obtain correct exposure. coo.File 10S0.. 36. the ISO dial. Np. 89 25 . DX FILM When this camera is loaded with this camera is from ISO 25 - 1600. OX • • 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. SETTING ISO FILM SPEED NON-DX FILM It...
... have a DX mark or the cassette has a DX information panel, since there are also non-DX films available, of your film is aligned with this camera ranges from 25 - 16OO. When using DX film, make sure that the dial is locked in position, by the... appears on the film package to obtain correct exposure. coo.File 10S0.. 36. the ISO dial. Np. 89 25 . DX FILM When this camera is loaded with this camera is from ISO 25 - 1600. OX • • 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. SETTING ISO FILM SPEED NON-DX FILM It...
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... from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. 3. LOADING FILM 1 2 3 4 Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it with your body. 1. As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure...
... from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. 3. LOADING FILM 1 2 3 4 Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it with your body. 1. As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure...
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... side of the case for a long time. 4 a. 4. in the film so that its end aligns with a higher 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...
... side of the case for a long time. 4 a. 4. in the film so that its end aligns with a higher 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...
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... cover, making blank exposures until "1" appears on the back cover helps you check if the film is set to "1," you depress the shutter button, the camera will be released at 1/1000 sec., making sure that it indicates that the film is being transported, it snaps firmly into place. If the rewind...
... cover, making blank exposures until "1" appears on the back cover helps you check if the film is set to "1," you depress the shutter button, the camera will be released at 1/1000 sec., making sure that it indicates that the film is being transported, it snaps firmly into place. If the rewind...
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... blurred photographs. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. In any case, hold the camera. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. AY> 0 19• Strong pressure on your body. Practice holding of the... camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a tripod and a cable ...
... blurred photographs. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. In any case, hold the camera. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. AY> 0 19• Strong pressure on your body. Practice holding of the... camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a tripod and a cable ...
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... the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the limit of -shutter/aperture-coupling-range refers to the situation in which enables you against camera shake. When beyond the metering range, you can shoot by the beeping sound. • The out-of-metering-range refers to the exposure situation in... which the subject is too dark or too bright for the camera's meter to measure the light. • The out-of use a flash or some other lightings. 21• "1000" or "30" flickers fast to warn ...
... the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the limit of -shutter/aperture-coupling-range refers to the situation in which enables you against camera shake. When beyond the metering range, you can shoot by the beeping sound. • The out-of-metering-range refers to the exposure situation in... which the subject is too dark or too bright for the camera's meter to measure the light. • The out-of use a flash or some other lightings. 21• "1000" or "30" flickers fast to warn ...
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...to the Programmed AE mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. • If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with the camera in the TTL Auto Flash mode, the dedicated functions are indicated in the viewfinder,...exposure. • The AF200SA does not provide the dedicated function described in the Aperture-priority AE mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera set automatically. Set the camera's mode selector to PROGRAM, and turn the flash to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the...
...to the Programmed AE mode. The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. • If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with the camera in the TTL Auto Flash mode, the dedicated functions are indicated in the viewfinder,...exposure. • The AF200SA does not provide the dedicated function described in the Aperture-priority AE mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used with the camera set automatically. Set the camera's mode selector to PROGRAM, and turn the flash to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the...
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... Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the flash to the camera. (2) Set the flash mode selector of 1/60 sec. USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in the viewfinder while you choose. (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T...
... Programmed AE or Aperturepriority AE mode. (1) Attach the flash to the camera. (2) Set the flash mode selector of 1/60 sec. USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When using any Pentax dedicated flash in the Programmed Auto Flash mode, you can set the camera in the viewfinder while you choose. (At ISO 100) AF200T AF280T...
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... film. 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 AF20OT in its red AUTO mode, the aperture is automatically set to 1/60 sec.
... film. 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 AF20OT in its red AUTO mode, the aperture is automatically set to 1/60 sec.
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With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is not fully charged, the shutter cannot be released... index. • When using a clip-on type flash, set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to the instructions that case, you to take flash photos. As illustrated, align "60" on the dial with the shutter ... distance or the program 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-...
With the Pentax dedicated flashes described on page 26, even when the lens is not fully charged, the shutter cannot be released... index. • When using a clip-on type flash, set the lens aperture to the appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to the instructions that case, you to take flash photos. As illustrated, align "60" on the dial with the shutter ... distance or the program 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-...
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... B (BULB) This setting is A-locked, the B setting cannot be used to the cable socket on a solid tripod, and 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 you also use ...fireworks, night scenes, astrophotography, etc. • Set the mode selector dial as you depress the shutter button. • When shooting on this B setting, mount the camera on the grip. As long as shown. If the lens is used , and the shutter cannot be made easily. • cSs • • •O,1Z...
... B (BULB) This setting is A-locked, the B setting cannot be used to the cable socket on a solid tripod, and 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 you also use ...fireworks, night scenes, astrophotography, etc. • Set the mode selector dial as you depress the shutter button. • When shooting on this B setting, mount the camera on the grip. As long as shown. If the lens is used , and the shutter cannot be made easily. • cSs • • •O,1Z...
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... 1/22 I 0 Distance (m) Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in relation to the shooting aperture. To check the depth of field on your camera, you get further away. The distance at which the lens is another factor to determine the depth of field. The shorter the lens, the greater... the depth of the aperture ring. First focus the camera, then move the aperture ring to the distance markings on the lens. Now check the f-numbers on the scale in front of the aperture ring...
... 1/22 I 0 Distance (m) Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in relation to the shooting aperture. To check the depth of field on your camera, you get further away. The distance at which the lens is another factor to determine the depth of field. The shorter the lens, the greater... the depth of the aperture ring. First focus the camera, then move the aperture ring to the distance markings on the lens. Now check the f-numbers on the scale in front of the aperture ring...
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... photography. AJ22711 8 5.s 4 Zr 11- Automatic exposure is not workable in which the subject-to "60" (1/60). As shown on the right, note the subject-to-camera distance on exposure control, refer to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. For details on the lens distance scale as.... INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the mode selector set to -camera distance is set at infinity (OO).
... photography. AJ22711 8 5.s 4 Zr 11- Automatic exposure is not workable in which the subject-to "60" (1/60). As shown on the right, note the subject-to-camera distance on exposure control, refer to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. For details on the lens distance scale as.... INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the mode selector set to -camera distance is set at infinity (OO).