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... long-lasting, reliable service it is a good idea to read the inside pages with every detail of the world's most desired features by the photographer. PENTAX As you start to operate the camera, be sure to read this programmed camera offers you three auto exposure modes, auto...
... long-lasting, reliable service it is a good idea to read the inside pages with every detail of the world's most desired features by the photographer. PENTAX As you start to operate the camera, be sure to read this programmed camera offers you three auto exposure modes, auto...
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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 - 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 --
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battery check 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; soft case 40 Diopter correction 41 Mount adapter K ...shutter/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/...
battery check 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; soft case 40 Diopter correction 41 Mount adapter K ...shutter/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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...but why has the shutter not been released? Focus as accurately as possible, using the splitimage or microprism in the viewfinder. Also, use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.:... camera Q.: I use? A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer to P. 5.) Q.: What kind of 36-exposure film with the camera held firmly. (Refer to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take the picture with a set of...
...but why has the shutter not been released? Focus as accurately as possible, using the splitimage or microprism in the viewfinder. Also, use all the Pentax dedicated flash units. The questions and answers on what you cannot use the TTL Auto Flash mode. (Refer to pp. 26/27/28.) Q.:... camera Q.: I use? A.: This camera doesn't operate if the batteries are loaded before operating. (For details, refer to P. 5.) Q.: What kind of 36-exposure film with the camera held firmly. (Refer to prevent camera shake that causes blurred pictures, and always take the picture with a set of...
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..., turn the mode selector to push and raise the cover. • Insert two batteries into the chamber so that their life is shorter. When the film advancing time gets apparently slower, it indicates that the white dot is insufficient. if not, they are getting weaker. If the battery check lamp glows...
..., turn the mode selector to push and raise the cover. • Insert two batteries into the chamber so that their life is shorter. When the film advancing time gets apparently slower, it indicates that the white dot is insufficient. if not, they are getting weaker. If the battery check lamp glows...
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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 the DX film with DX film, its ISO film speed is automatically set the ISO dial to the film speed indicated on . i0 50 . • vao • 250320, 500 610800 ,1250, 32 64 100 200 .... Np. 89 25 . OX • • 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. DX FILM When this camera is loaded with this camera is aligned with the red-line index. SETTING ISO FILM SPEED NON-DX FILM It is very important to set by releasing the lock release and slightly rotating the...
... have a DX mark or the cassette has a DX information panel, since there are also non-DX films available, of the DX film with DX film, its ISO film speed is automatically set the ISO dial to the film speed indicated on . i0 50 . • vao • 250320, 500 610800 ,1250, 32 64 100 200 .... Np. 89 25 . OX • • 00 0000000000.00 Doan DX information panel 9. DX FILM When this camera is loaded with this camera is aligned with the red-line index. SETTING ISO FILM SPEED NON-DX FILM It is very important to set by releasing the lock release and slightly rotating the...
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...rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. • 10 CCOU3 • U. 000000000000000 0 Film chamber ©Guide rails ®Sprocket teeth °Spool teeth ©Film leader end mark 0DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free from direct sunlight with your finger-nail.... it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. 3. Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with the flat side up. LOADING FILM 1 2 3 4 Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it with your body. 1.
...rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. • 10 CCOU3 • U. 000000000000000 0 Film chamber ©Guide rails ®Sprocket teeth °Spool teeth ©Film leader end mark 0DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free from direct sunlight with your finger-nail.... it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. 3. Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with the flat side up. LOADING FILM 1 2 3 4 Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it with your body. 1.
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... 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. • Make... sure that the film is flat as the 0 spool teeth. • Also make sure that the...
... 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. • Make... sure that the film is flat as the 0 spool teeth. • Also make sure that the...
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...indicator on the frame counter.) 6. If the rewind knob turns in this is taking place, the film advance lamp is on the frame counter. When the frame counter is set to "1," you check if the film is advancing properly. 7. Close the back cover, making blank exposures until "1" appears on . (...In whatever position the mode selector is, the shutter in the direction of the arrow while the film is being transported, it indicates that it snaps firmly into place. As you depress the shutter button, the camera will be released at 1/1000 ...
...indicator on the frame counter.) 6. If the rewind knob turns in this is taking place, the film advance lamp is on the frame counter. When the frame counter is set to "1," you check if the film is advancing properly. 7. Close the back cover, making blank exposures until "1" appears on . (...In whatever position the mode selector is, the shutter in the direction of the arrow while the film is being transported, it indicates that it snaps firmly into place. As you depress the shutter button, the camera will be released at 1/1000 ...
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...the motor will automatically stop. Remove the cartridge from the take-up spool. If the button does not stay depressed, keep it indicates that the film leader has been released from the chamber. 13• Pull the rewind knob upwards to "1" or you simultaneously feel no pressure on the rewind ... the rewind crank feels loose, 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 direction of the roll is finished. • Unfold the rewind crank, and turn it in the following ways:...
...the motor will automatically stop. Remove the cartridge from the take-up spool. If the button does not stay depressed, keep it indicates that the film leader has been released from the chamber. 13• Pull the rewind knob upwards to "1" or you simultaneously feel no pressure on the rewind ... the rewind crank feels loose, 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 direction of the roll is finished. • Unfold the rewind crank, and turn it in the following ways:...
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... camera using telephoto lenses, it is a good idea to a minimum. AY> 0 19• HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge.
... camera using telephoto lenses, it is a good idea to a minimum. AY> 0 19• HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge.
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The film will be shown in the viewfinder. Depress the shutter button all the way to the next frame PRAWN ca 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 film will be shown in the viewfinder. Depress the shutter button all the way to the next frame PRAWN ca 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...
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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 AF400T ...: f/4 at the sync speed of your flash to AUTO (red, green, or yellow). (This does not apply to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. 27* The aperture is set to the programmed f-stop as shown in the table, according to the AUTO...
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 AF400T ...: f/4 at the sync speed of your flash to AUTO (red, green, or yellow). (This does not apply to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. 27* The aperture is set to the programmed f-stop as shown in the table, according to the AUTO...
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... the flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. 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 the S mark appears in...
... the flash firing and lights up again or flickers, indicating the completion of a proper flash photography. 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 the S mark appears in...
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.... For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is not workable in which the subject-to the instructions accompanying the film. AJ22711 8 5.s 4 Zr 11- INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing...
.... For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters, it is not workable in which the subject-to the instructions accompanying the film. AJ22711 8 5.s 4 Zr 11- INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing...
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... aperture smaller than 100. The range varies according to EV 18 (f/16-1/1000 sec. or f/2-2 sec.)to film speed (ISO). The frame in combination with ISO speed other than f/1.4, or for a film with a speed of approx. 1/30 sec. The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the... until reaching the maximum aperture of the subject. 39* When you use a 50mm f/1.4 normal lens and an ISO 100 film, the metering range is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of your lens. The variation of subject luminance within which shutter-speed and aperture value can...
... aperture smaller than 100. The range varies according to EV 18 (f/16-1/1000 sec. or f/2-2 sec.)to film speed (ISO). The frame in combination with ISO speed other than f/1.4, or for a film with a speed of approx. 1/30 sec. The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the... until reaching the maximum aperture of the subject. 39* When you use a 50mm f/1.4 normal lens and an ISO 100 film, the metering range is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of your lens. The variation of subject luminance within which shutter-speed and aperture value can...
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... dedicated flash contacts), X-sync at 8Hz). Possible to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. Back-swing type instant return mirror. •44 Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from ISO 25 to "60"; Shutter speed setting error ("P" flickers at 1/60 sec. Delay time ...outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "30" LED blinks at any time. PCV sound at 0.82X magnification with DX -coded film. Manual film speed setting from 2 to cancel at 8Hz; Electro-magnetic shutter release with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. LED indicators for: " ...
... dedicated flash contacts), X-sync at 8Hz). Possible to 1/1000 sec.; 1/60 sec. Back-swing type instant return mirror. •44 Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled speeds from ISO 25 to "60"; Shutter speed setting error ("P" flickers at 1/60 sec. Delay time ...outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "30" LED blinks at any time. PCV sound at 0.82X magnification with DX -coded film. Manual film speed setting from 2 to cancel at 8Hz; Electro-magnetic shutter release with split-image/microprism/ matte focusing screen. LED indicators for: " ...
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....5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.4" x 2.0"); 530g (18.7 oz.) without batteries. 45* Additive type, automatic resetting. Automatic film winding. Consecutive shooting possible at 1/1000 sec. At film end, red LED on the exposure counter. up to "0" frame on grip lights, motor automatically switched off. EV... 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. Film Loading: Film Winding: Exposure Counter: Film Rewind: Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Compensation: Power Source: Battery Check: Body Size & Weight: Automatic film loading system; Automatically sets shutter-speed at approx. 1.5 fps...
....5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.4" x 2.0"); 530g (18.7 oz.) without batteries. 45* Additive type, automatic resetting. Automatic film winding. Consecutive shooting possible at 1/1000 sec. At film end, red LED on the exposure counter. up to "0" frame on grip lights, motor automatically switched off. EV... 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. Film Loading: Film Winding: Exposure Counter: Film Rewind: Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Exposure Compensation: Power Source: Battery Check: Body Size & Weight: Automatic film loading system; Automatically sets shutter-speed at approx. 1.5 fps...