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... Holding 14 Film Unloading 15 Flash Synchronization 16 Depth-of-field Preview Button and Guide 18 Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax 50mm Lens 19 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 20 Dual Preference Exposure System 21 Activating Exposure Meter 22 Shutter Button Lock 22... Range of lenses or accessories with - a Pentax camera. Lenses and accessories from the use of any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of Light Measurement 23 Manual Shutter Operation 24 ...
... Holding 14 Film Unloading 15 Flash Synchronization 16 Depth-of-field Preview Button and Guide 18 Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax 50mm Lens 19 Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems 20 Dual Preference Exposure System 21 Activating Exposure Meter 22 Shutter Button Lock 22... Range of lenses or accessories with - a Pentax camera. Lenses and accessories from the use of any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from other brand of Light Measurement 23 Manual Shutter Operation 24 ...
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... can be damaged by the edges with a dry cloth before operating the camera. NSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with (+) side facing up. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. CHECK Under normal conditions, one year, or permit about 10,000 shutter releases. Be sure to insert them...
... can be damaged by the edges with a dry cloth before operating the camera. NSERTION Open the battery chamber cover with (+) side facing up. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or Mallory MS76H or equivalent. CHECK Under normal conditions, one year, or permit about 10,000 shutter releases. Be sure to insert them...
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... indicator until it stops. outdoors in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you want to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Generally, you 're using matches the index mark. 2. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS $23H 1. COCK RAPID-WIND LEVER Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until the ASA number of...
... indicator until it stops. outdoors in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you want to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Generally, you 're using matches the index mark. 2. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS $23H 1. COCK RAPID-WIND LEVER Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until the ASA number of...
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... with a locking device for any extended period. •13 ~ti 1000 91 Sp0 S/ rt? When a long exposure is desired while using the B setting, set the shutter button lock by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing that the ...visible) while depressing the shutter button. CAUTION At slow speeds - SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise to prevent camera movement. Alternately, use of the X setting on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you release your camera rigidly to the shutter speed desired. ...
... with a locking device for any extended period. •13 ~ti 1000 91 Sp0 S/ rt? When a long exposure is desired while using the B setting, set the shutter button lock by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing that the ...visible) while depressing the shutter button. CAUTION At slow speeds - SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise to prevent camera movement. Alternately, use of the X setting on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you release your camera rigidly to the shutter speed desired. ...
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...the body front. The table on ) only when you insert a shoe-mount electronic flash. Use the hot shoe flash contact when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which flash bulb may be a failure in hot shoe. Note the "X" setting is no... need to "hot" (switched on the next page shows which flash contact, which shutter speed and which has a flash contact on the front of electric shocks. 16. P ENT., x. AUTOR000 KX...
...the body front. The table on ) only when you insert a shoe-mount electronic flash. Use the hot shoe flash contact when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which flash bulb may be a failure in hot shoe. Note the "X" setting is no... need to "hot" (switched on the next page shows which flash contact, which shutter speed and which has a flash contact on the front of electric shocks. 16. P ENT., x. AUTOR000 KX...
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Before attaching the flash unit to the hot shoe and the bracket types are outlined in the table below. Use one of these three types are screwed into the tripod screw hole. The clip-on types and bracket types. SHUTTER SPEED ELECTRONIC FLASH FLASH BU ... CLASS •17 There are basically two types of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP.The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types are attached to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the...
Before attaching the flash unit to the hot shoe and the bracket types are outlined in the table below. Use one of these three types are screwed into the tripod screw hole. The clip-on types and bracket types. SHUTTER SPEED ELECTRONIC FLASH FLASH BU ... CLASS •17 There are basically two types of these three bulb types: M, MF or FP.The correct terminal and the correct shutter speed to use for each of flash bulb attachments on the market: clip-on types are attached to the camera, you must remove the protective plug from the...
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... range between the nearest and farthest distances which are in focus at 5 meters . . . field guide indicates the area in focus. If you want to be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 4 on the depth-of- aperture, focus on each side of -field guide on a subject...
... range between the nearest and farthest distances which are in focus at 5 meters . . . field guide indicates the area in focus. If you want to be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 4 on the depth-of- aperture, focus on each side of -field guide on a subject...
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... lever is visible. ACTIVATING EXPOSURE METER SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK The exposure meter of the KX is switched on by moving the rapid-wind lever from its original position. After ...amount of light coming in through the lens. When the exposure time is called the pre-advance angle. Use of the shutter button) so that the letter "L" is for your battery as the exposure meter is ...base of the shutter button lock lever also saves your convenience while you are making a particularly long exposure using the B shutter speed setting. With the rapid-wind lever at the pre-advance angle, as soon as...
... lever is visible. ACTIVATING EXPOSURE METER SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK The exposure meter of the KX is switched on by moving the rapid-wind lever from its original position. After ...amount of light coming in through the lens. When the exposure time is called the pre-advance angle. Use of the shutter button) so that the letter "L" is for your battery as the exposure meter is ...base of the shutter button lock lever also saves your convenience while you are making a particularly long exposure using the B shutter speed setting. With the rapid-wind lever at the pre-advance angle, as soon as...
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... in the viewfinder. For example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA.100 film, any aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to f/16 may use any shutter speed from 1 sec. As the ASA film speed changes, the measurability range varies. •23 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 1 2 1 4 ...is beyond the measurability range (B), as the camera's total range of the ground glass. RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter of the KX measures the brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. is , of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of f/22 (minimum ...
... in the viewfinder. For example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA.100 film, any aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to f/16 may use any shutter speed from 1 sec. As the ASA film speed changes, the measurability range varies. •23 1.4 2 2.8 4 5.6 8 11 16 22 1 2 1 4 ...is beyond the measurability range (B), as the camera's total range of the ground glass. RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter of the KX measures the brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. is , of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of f/22 (minimum ...
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...out and the exposure meter is a data sheet with most types of situations. Move the small light-colored self-timer start lever again. IICX PENTAX 6 24 • Also, packed in with suggestions for determining the correct exposure in "interrupt" position for powering the exposure meter; When... self-timer, do not depress the shutter release button . . . MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION SELF-TIMER The two silver oxide batteries in your KX are used only for an extended period, as this may weaken the spring. •- • 1M - it by pushing the cocking lever down 90° - 180...
...out and the exposure meter is a data sheet with most types of situations. Move the small light-colored self-timer start lever again. IICX PENTAX 6 24 • Also, packed in with suggestions for determining the correct exposure in "interrupt" position for powering the exposure meter; When... self-timer, do not depress the shutter release button . . . MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION SELF-TIMER The two silver oxide batteries in your KX are used only for an extended period, as this may weaken the spring. •- • 1M - it by pushing the cocking lever down 90° - 180...
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... down into the sun for this causes a small amount of the way. Also, it is essential to its original position. A B When locking up lever to use , the more noticeable the vibration will now stay up even after you...
... down into the sun for this causes a small amount of the way. Also, it is essential to its original position. A B When locking up lever to use , the more noticeable the vibration will now stay up even after you...
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For instance, if your lens-to-subject distance to the infra-red index by turning the distance scale accordingly. Then match your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity Icy/ mark to the index. First, bring your subject into clear focus. L. 28 00 4 26• Then determine the lens-to-subject distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field guide. INPRIMIED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line on the lens.
For instance, if your lens-to-subject distance to the infra-red index by turning the distance scale accordingly. Then match your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity Icy/ mark to the index. First, bring your subject into clear focus. L. 28 00 4 26• Then determine the lens-to-subject distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field guide. INPRIMIED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line on the lens.
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USING CONVENTIONAL SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will function as regards the following two points: 1 Due to a Mount Adaptor K. Full-aperture metering lenses will not function. 2. Use of the Mount Adaptor K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as stop-down metering lenses. 280
USING CONVENTIONAL SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will function as regards the following two points: 1 Due to a Mount Adaptor K. Full-aperture metering lenses will not function. 2. Use of the Mount Adaptor K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as stop-down metering lenses. 280
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To remove the Mount Adaptor K from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all. •29 Then ® press, with a click. (This takes slightly ... with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the spring pin 2. Since the mechanism for locking in the normal way. 1. HOW TO USE MOUNT ADAPTOR K 1.
To remove the Mount Adaptor K from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all. •29 Then ® press, with a click. (This takes slightly ... with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the spring pin 2. Since the mechanism for locking in the normal way. 1. HOW TO USE MOUNT ADAPTOR K 1.
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... Pentax 50mm SMC Pentax 50mm SMC Pentax 55mm SMC Pentax 85mm SMC Pentax 105mm SMC Pentax 120mm SMC Pentax 135mm SMC Pentax 135mm SMC Pentax 150mm SMC Pentax 200mm SMC Pentax 300mm SMC Pentax Zoom 45 - 125mm SMC Pentax Zoom 85 - 210mm SMC Pentax Macro 50mm SMC Pentax Macro 100mm f/4 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/2 f/3.5 f/1.2 f/1.4 f/1.8 f/1.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4.5 f/4 f/4 STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES SMC Pentax SMC Pentax SMC Pentax SMC Pentax Zoom 400mm 500mm 1000mm 135 - 600mm f/5.6 f/4.5 f/8 f/6.7 30. Use...
... Pentax 50mm SMC Pentax 50mm SMC Pentax 55mm SMC Pentax 85mm SMC Pentax 105mm SMC Pentax 120mm SMC Pentax 135mm SMC Pentax 135mm SMC Pentax 150mm SMC Pentax 200mm SMC Pentax 300mm SMC Pentax Zoom 45 - 125mm SMC Pentax Zoom 85 - 210mm SMC Pentax Macro 50mm SMC Pentax Macro 100mm f/4 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/2 f/3.5 f/1.2 f/1.4 f/1.8 f/1.8 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/2.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4 f/4.5 f/4 f/4 STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES SMC Pentax SMC Pentax SMC Pentax SMC Pentax Zoom 400mm 500mm 1000mm 135 - 600mm f/5.6 f/4.5 f/8 f/6.7 30. Use...
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... oil which may be done by their expansion. As a guide, a temperature change . Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. •31 Therefore, if the camera is a possible source of moisture freeze, further damage may be protected against low temperature. Thus, sudden temperature...
... oil which may be done by their expansion. As a guide, a temperature change . Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. •31 Therefore, if the camera is a possible source of moisture freeze, further damage may be protected against low temperature. Thus, sudden temperature...
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...can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to wipe away all moisture completely. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of scratching the glass. Commercial lens cleaners are particularly good for this. Minor dirt or spots on the ...lens before wiping is effective; • KX N TA X 0 1. Do not try to drop the camera or knock it 's an excellent way of a lens brush. Never touch the mirror or the...
...can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to wipe away all moisture completely. To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of scratching the glass. Commercial lens cleaners are particularly good for this. Minor dirt or spots on the ...lens before wiping is effective; • KX N TA X 0 1. Do not try to drop the camera or knock it 's an excellent way of a lens brush. Never touch the mirror or the...
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... damage. If your camera should get inside and do a great deal of the tripod screw hole on a tripod, be done to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. The best storage place is not waterproof. Because of the possible build-up of the hole, after which the camera will not function... properly. •33 However, in such a case, take your camera while you will probably puncture the bottom of humidity, it . 6. If you use a longer screw, you are several places where water can be sure the tripod screw is an important point. It's also a good idea to keep your...
... damage. If your camera should get inside and do a great deal of the tripod screw hole on a tripod, be done to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. The best storage place is not waterproof. Because of the possible build-up of the hole, after which the camera will not function... properly. •33 However, in such a case, take your camera while you will probably puncture the bottom of humidity, it . 6. If you use a longer screw, you are several places where water can be sure the tripod screw is an important point. It's also a good idea to keep your...
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... as hereinbefore provided. Shipping charges are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of servicing. Notwithstanding this procedure and warranty policy. PROCEDURE DURING 12-MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any Asahi Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may...; To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your Asahi Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of such lenses will be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures ...
... as hereinbefore provided. Shipping charges are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from date of servicing. Notwithstanding this procedure and warranty policy. PROCEDURE DURING 12-MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any Asahi Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may...; To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your Asahi Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of such lenses will be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures ...