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K1000 Manual - Page 2
... OF THE CONTENTS
Nomenclature of Working Parts Specifications Using SMC PENTAX-A/-F Lens •
Attaching and Detaching Lens Inserting Battery Basic Operating Instructions Loading Film and Winding Setting ASA/ISO Film Speed Focusing Shutter Dial Holding Camera Unloading Film •
Using Flash Unit Depth of Field Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems Battery Precautions Infrared Index Mark Metering...
K1000 Manual - Page 4
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K1000 Manual - Page 6
...Film Rewind: Flash Synchronization: Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Power Source: Power Switch:
Crank type Hot shoe, X-Sync at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Type: Film:
Mount:
35mm SLR with built-in photoswitch
Size & Weight:
143(W) x 93.5(H) x 49.5(D) mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.9"), 525g (18.5 ozs) without battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE...
K1000 Manual - Page 7
... the diaphragm ring from the other than "A" (Auto). (If the diaphragm is primarily designed to work more suitably with the SMC Pentax or SMC Pentax-M lenses. USING SMC PENTAX-A/-F LENS
The K1000 camera is accidentally set to the A position, it must be operated slightly differently from the A position, just turn the ring, as illustrated, in the...
K1000 Manual - Page 9
BATTERY CHECK Set the ASA/ISO to 100 and the shutter speed dial to insert it into the battery chamber before operating the camera.
Otherwise, replace the battery. CAUTION
As the K1000 has the built-in photoswitch, the exposure meter turns on while the camera is good if the needle remains "up" position steadily. INSERTING BATTERY
BATTERY INSERTION Open the battery chamber...
K1000 Manual - Page 13
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K1000 Manual - Page 15
...shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to prevent camera movement. support your finger from the shutter button, the shutter closes. SHUTTER DIAL
Turn the ...keep the shutter button depressed. For use of the X setting (next to the 60) on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you release your camera rigidly or use a cable release with a locking device....
K1000 Manual - Page 18
...setting is no need to "hot" (switched on the next page shows which flash contact, which shutter speed and which flash bulb may be used. When using a shoe-mount electronic flash which electronic flash...disconnected) even when using an electronic flash with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the shoe bracket. A'''r T
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USING FLASH UNIT
The K1000 has an X terminal on the ...
K1000 Manual - Page 19
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K1000 Manual - Page 22
...darker than the background - When your K1000 correctly reads the average of the light reflected from the subject. you are shooting directly toward the sun . . . In such a case, to achieve a really good photo... aperture 1 or 2 steps further. HELPFUL HINTS ON EXPOSURE PROBLEMS
The light meter built into your subject is brighter than the background, you must compensate for example -
K1000 Manual - Page 23
... into fire to prevent explosion. • Batteries should remove battery from your own experience. MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
An alkaline battery or the silver oxide battery in your K1000 is no longer functioning, you must determine the correct combination of shutter speed and aperture size yourself, from the camera. Polarity mark should be kept warm in extremely...
K1000 Manual - Page 26
...that will bring the meter needle to midpoint. to 1/1000 sec. However, the combination of the ground glass. The total range of the aperture settings is beyond the measurability range (6), as the camera's total range of the lens being used with an...to the midpoint in the viewfinder. METERING RANGE
The exposure meter of the K1000 measures the brightness of f/22 (minimum aperture) and...
K1000 Manual - Page 27
... lens which locks into the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. A
25. requires stop -down metering. Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows A - Use of other K Series accessories -
OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING
Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have the diaphragm...
K1000 Manual - Page 34
... parts will be returned to you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for damages from delay or loss of use of such lenses will be serviced free of charge according to this case...
K1000 Manual - Page 35
... directly to the manufacturer. your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops, unless you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in those countries supersede this...
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