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...Exposure factor control dial Diaphragm setting Compose and focus TTL metering and automatic shutter Open-aperture or stop down reading Mechanical shutter Film loading Camera holding Battery check and replacement Remote battery cord INDEX 1 Flash synchronization 21 2 Depth-of -field guide 22 4 Depth-of-field...14 List of Takumar interchangeable lenses 30 15 Specifications of Takumar lenses 39 16 Complete system of Asahi Pentax accessories 40 17 Asahi Pentax Prism Binoculars & Telescopes 45 18 Guide book for Asahi Pentax 19 system of photography 46 20 Warranty policy 48
...Exposure factor control dial Diaphragm setting Compose and focus TTL metering and automatic shutter Open-aperture or stop down reading Mechanical shutter Film loading Camera holding Battery check and replacement Remote battery cord INDEX 1 Flash synchronization 21 2 Depth-of -field guide 22 4 Depth-of-field...14 List of Takumar interchangeable lenses 30 15 Specifications of Takumar lenses 39 16 Complete system of Asahi Pentax accessories 40 17 Asahi Pentax Prism Binoculars & Telescopes 45 18 Guide book for Asahi Pentax 19 system of photography 46 20 Warranty policy 48
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... all the superb Takumar lenses ranging from dynamic wideangle to grow with you 'll find many of the Pentax ES, you . It also is the most exciting 35 mm SLR camera on the market today. It comes equipped with a through-the-lens metering system with focal-plane electronic ...automatic exposure control. The reason is, unlike other close-up accessories. ASAHI PENTAX EE Your Asahi Pentax ES is designed for use with the accessories from the Pentax system, including all Takumar lenses, as well as the leading fine camera maker in the world. If the exact shutter speed should be 1/459...
... all the superb Takumar lenses ranging from dynamic wideangle to grow with you 'll find many of the Pentax ES, you . It also is the most exciting 35 mm SLR camera on the market today. It comes equipped with a through-the-lens metering system with focal-plane electronic ...automatic exposure control. The reason is, unlike other close-up accessories. ASAHI PENTAX EE Your Asahi Pentax ES is designed for use with the accessories from the Pentax system, including all Takumar lenses, as well as the leading fine camera maker in the world. If the exact shutter speed should be 1/459...
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... angle. Filter size: 49mm. Electronic shutter speeds: Unlimited variation between 8 and 1/1000 sec. cl 'N\'Z,\c'g`"yp our?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane electronic shutter for manual speed selection. Horizontal run focal plane shutter...
... angle. Filter size: 49mm. Electronic shutter speeds: Unlimited variation between 8 and 1/1000 sec. cl 'N\'Z,\c'g`"yp our?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera with focal-plane electronic shutter for manual speed selection. Horizontal run focal plane shutter...
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... film. or under-exposure. Film Type Indicator Ci (black & white), 31 (color daylight), 8 (color tungsten) and EMP. (empty). Lens Mount 42mm thread (Pentax-mount). Weight 940 gr. (2 lb. 1 oz.) A0,„, +0 a 6500817 E S 5 Cocked Indicator A red disk appears in a small window alongside the... #544). Exposure Factor Control Dial lx for normal exposure. 2x, 4x, 1/2x for convenient flash cordless connection. X contact on base of camera body releases film from take-up spool for rewind. Dimension Width 143mm (5.6") x height 98mm (3.86") x thickness 91mm (3.6"). Film rewind button ...
... film. or under-exposure. Film Type Indicator Ci (black & white), 31 (color daylight), 8 (color tungsten) and EMP. (empty). Lens Mount 42mm thread (Pentax-mount). Weight 940 gr. (2 lb. 1 oz.) A0,„, +0 a 6500817 E S 5 Cocked Indicator A red disk appears in a small window alongside the... #544). Exposure Factor Control Dial lx for normal exposure. 2x, 4x, 1/2x for convenient flash cordless connection. X contact on base of camera body releases film from take-up spool for rewind. Dimension Width 143mm (5.6") x height 98mm (3.86") x thickness 91mm (3.6"). Film rewind button ...
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... aperture stays fully open, and stops down to pre-selected f 'stop as you depress shutter release.) Move it into the battery housing before operating the camera. Set shutter speed dial at "lx" for stop-down exposure reading. (Lens aperture actually stops down to pre-selected f stop . 4. Load your film and set... speed. 2. For insertion, refer to insert it up for depth -of-field preview or for normal exposure. HOW IT WORKS A silver battery is packed separately. ES 0 3. Pre-select f/stop .)
... aperture stays fully open, and stops down to pre-selected f 'stop as you depress shutter release.) Move it into the battery housing before operating the camera. Set shutter speed dial at "lx" for stop-down exposure reading. (Lens aperture actually stops down to pre-selected f stop . 4. Load your film and set... speed. 2. For insertion, refer to insert it up for depth -of-field preview or for normal exposure. HOW IT WORKS A silver battery is packed separately. ES 0 3. Pre-select f/stop .)
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... finder, you look through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject is not in the microprism will break the image into sharp focus. Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass.
... finder, you look through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject is not in the microprism will break the image into sharp focus. Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass.
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... the light coming in the viewfinder indicates the correct shutter speed. support your picture. Depress the shutter release button completely when ready to take your camera rigidly or use the viewfinder cap to switch on the electric circuit. A P % ril 15 N 3 If the needle goes above "1000", close down to... SHUTTER For open-aperture reading, be sure that the stop-down lever is off the viewfinder, use a tripod to the top of the ES is guaranteed to work properly down the diaphragm until the needle moves below "1", the shutter speed indicates an exposure longer than 1/30 sec. ...
... the light coming in the viewfinder indicates the correct shutter speed. support your picture. Depress the shutter release button completely when ready to take your camera rigidly or use the viewfinder cap to switch on the electric circuit. A P % ril 15 N 3 If the needle goes above "1000", close down to... SHUTTER For open-aperture reading, be sure that the stop-down lever is off the viewfinder, use a tripod to the top of the ES is guaranteed to work properly down the diaphragm until the needle moves below "1", the shutter speed indicates an exposure longer than 1/30 sec. ...
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..., right) and SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm -210mm lenses do not have the open-aperture reading pin ®, and therefore, they should be used on the ES camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down reading. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN READING With the new Super...
..., right) and SMC Takumar-Zoom 85mm -210mm lenses do not have the open-aperture reading pin ®, and therefore, they should be used on the ES camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down reading. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN READING With the new Super...
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... shoot with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand which releases the shutter -it may cause camera movement. With the Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold your body. Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, and draw your arm close to your forehead with a minimum of the...
... shoot with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left hand which releases the shutter -it may cause camera movement. With the Pentax, whether held horizontally (Position A), hold your body. Hold the camera firmly with your left hand, and draw your arm close to your forehead with a minimum of the...
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When not operating the camera, be sure that you can prevent wasteful consumption of the battery power with the shutter speed dial set the shutter speed dial at the mechanical ...
When not operating the camera, be sure that you can prevent wasteful consumption of the battery power with the shutter speed dial set the shutter speed dial at the mechanical ...
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...CORD The battery capacity will decrease when temperature falls below 0°C (32°F). Pull out the plug from the battery housing of the camera body, and put the battery housing into the battery housing of the Cord. era body. The Remote Battery Cord should then be opened... plug into !or the battery housing of the housing. 2. Under extremely cold temperatures, use the Remote Battery Cord accessory, removing the battery from the camera body and placing it warm. • 1. Remove the battery from the adapt- er, and screw the adapter into the adapter. 3. Insert the...
...CORD The battery capacity will decrease when temperature falls below 0°C (32°F). Pull out the plug from the battery housing of the camera body, and put the battery housing into the battery housing of the Cord. era body. The Remote Battery Cord should then be opened... plug into !or the battery housing of the housing. 2. Under extremely cold temperatures, use the Remote Battery Cord accessory, removing the battery from the camera body and placing it warm. • 1. Remove the battery from the adapt- er, and screw the adapter into the adapter. 3. Insert the...
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...1/250 1/125 FP CLASS 1/60X Use the hot shoe flash contact when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Super-Lite II which also has a flash contact on the body front. 3 ES EN TAX 1 4.0" When not using an electronic flash with the cord plugged into the X terminal on the body ...front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the FP terminal. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The Pentax ES has FP and X terminals at the front of the camera body, and an additional X contact on ) only when you insert a shoe-mount electronic flash. In this case, you do ...
...1/250 1/125 FP CLASS 1/60X Use the hot shoe flash contact when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Super-Lite II which also has a flash contact on the body front. 3 ES EN TAX 1 4.0" When not using an electronic flash with the cord plugged into the X terminal on the body ...front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the FP terminal. FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The Pentax ES has FP and X terminals at the front of the camera body, and an additional X contact on ) only when you insert a shoe-mount electronic flash. In this case, you do ...
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... you set the shutter dial of the ES at "AUTOMATIC" and release the shutter with a lens cap on or with the lens removed from the camera, the reflex mirror will hit the diaphragm activating lever in the body. inserted between the lens and the camera body. To bring it up only when checking...
... you set the shutter dial of the ES at "AUTOMATIC" and release the shutter with a lens cap on or with the lens removed from the camera, the reflex mirror will hit the diaphragm activating lever in the body. inserted between the lens and the camera body. To bring it up only when checking...
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The following two lenses will damage the mechanism. The length of a tripod's screw should not exceed the normal length of the camera will not properly fit the Pentax ES camera body due to the difference of mechanical design and construction: • Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 • Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (with "1.8" engraved on the left of the...
The following two lenses will damage the mechanism. The length of a tripod's screw should not exceed the normal length of the camera will not properly fit the Pentax ES camera body due to the difference of mechanical design and construction: • Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 • Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (with "1.8" engraved on the left of the...
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...not screw it tightly, as fixed focus lens if the diaphragm and distance scales are set properly. SUPER-MULTI-COATED (SMC) TAKUMARS Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are for their fine resolution. With focal length longer than 55mm, the subject image is strikingly improved. Reflection is ...never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. The photographic coverage of the diaphragm and distance scales, and the lens will be in truer colors. Ultraviolet light is illustrated on ...
...not screw it tightly, as fixed focus lens if the diaphragm and distance scales are set properly. SUPER-MULTI-COATED (SMC) TAKUMARS Pentax SMC Takumar lenses are for their fine resolution. With focal length longer than 55mm, the subject image is strikingly improved. Reflection is ...never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. The photographic coverage of the diaphragm and distance scales, and the lens will be in truer colors. Ultraviolet light is illustrated on ...
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....) One of the fastest wide-angle lenses for pictures of large groups, buildings, sports events, and other large spectacles. perfect for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. SMC Takumar 28mm f/3.5* Super-Takumar 35mm f/2* SMC Takumar 35mm f/3.5* 0 A new super-wide-angle lens of 7 elements, designed and produced to meet the most exacting of...
....) One of the fastest wide-angle lenses for pictures of large groups, buildings, sports events, and other large spectacles. perfect for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. SMC Takumar 28mm f/3.5* Super-Takumar 35mm f/2* SMC Takumar 35mm f/3.5* 0 A new super-wide-angle lens of 7 elements, designed and produced to meet the most exacting of...
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.... Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for taking snapshots, portraits and telephotographs. So lightweight and compact, this fast lens is most ideal for handheld camera operation. supplied with special lenshood. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of the picture even with well corrected aberrations. Indispensable for distant subject matter...
.... Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for taking snapshots, portraits and telephotographs. So lightweight and compact, this fast lens is most ideal for handheld camera operation. supplied with special lenshood. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of the picture even with well corrected aberrations. Indispensable for distant subject matter...
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... life size to infinity. Lens element Minimum aperture Angle of speed that's so essential to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. The automatic diaphragm enables you can own. With a zoom ratio of 2.5 and focal calibrations of 85, 100, 120, 135, 150...
... life size to infinity. Lens element Minimum aperture Angle of speed that's so essential to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. The automatic diaphragm enables you can own. With a zoom ratio of 2.5 and focal calibrations of 85, 100, 120, 135, 150...
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...almost limitless. He has no interest in pushing the products of the Asahi Pentax cameras. The following book is very famous throughout the world. His column devoted exclusively to single-lens reflex cameras and photography is therefore recommended to those applications are eager to learn more ...about the Asahi Pentax System of any particular manufacturer and brings to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is available in English, German and Italian and Spanish languages,...
...almost limitless. He has no interest in pushing the products of the Asahi Pentax cameras. The following book is very famous throughout the world. His column devoted exclusively to single-lens reflex cameras and photography is therefore recommended to those applications are eager to learn more ...about the Asahi Pentax System of any particular manufacturer and brings to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is available in English, German and Italian and Spanish languages,...
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...range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing. ASAHI PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks, flowers, groups, lights, low light, nature, night, portraits, scenics, sport, ..., Wi, U.K. This comprehensive book deals mainly with the following subjects: OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close-ups, copying, depth of field, extension bellows, extension tubes, feet-meter conversion,...
...range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing. ASAHI PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks, flowers, groups, lights, low light, nature, night, portraits, scenics, sport, ..., Wi, U.K. This comprehensive book deals mainly with the following subjects: OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close-ups, copying, depth of field, extension bellows, extension tubes, feet-meter conversion,...