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... your right hand. CAUTION If you have to see, align the white plastic bump (9 on the lens. Remove the rear lens and body caps. 2. Then turn it only on its front end, never on the rear. To detach, hold the camera with a click. 3. LENS MOUNTING 1. Insert the lens into the body...
... your right hand. CAUTION If you have to see, align the white plastic bump (9 on the lens. Remove the rear lens and body caps. 2. Then turn it only on its front end, never on the rear. To detach, hold the camera with a click. 3. LENS MOUNTING 1. Insert the lens into the body...
KX Manual
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...opposite the index mark. IWINAliMmos 3. outdoors in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you should use is cocked. Generally, you have selected. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial until the speed you 're using matches the index mark. 2. The blue needle in daylight and 1/30 sec. Try starting ... the film you want to use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. indoors. 8. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the outer ring of the film speed indicator until it stops. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS $23H 1.
...opposite the index mark. IWINAliMmos 3. outdoors in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you should use is cocked. Generally, you have selected. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial until the speed you 're using matches the index mark. 2. The blue needle in daylight and 1/30 sec. Try starting ... the film you want to use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. indoors. 8. The "Cocked" indicator will turn the outer ring of the film speed indicator until it stops. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS $23H 1.
KX Manual
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... preadvance angle, the light meter stays ON. As you depress the shutter button halfway, the light meter turns on, and the black meter needle matches the blue one no matter how far you turn the focusing ring until your camera firmly and trip the shutter. RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject comes into... in the small window above the viewfinder.) If the black needle does not match the blue one . 4. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the finder, turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. 6. If you have selected is...
... preadvance angle, the light meter stays ON. As you depress the shutter button halfway, the light meter turns on, and the black meter needle matches the blue one no matter how far you turn the focusing ring until your camera firmly and trip the shutter. RELEASE SHUTTER Hold your subject comes into... in the small window above the viewfinder.) If the black needle does not match the blue one . 4. COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the finder, turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. 6. If you have selected is...
KX Manual
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... knob. Advance the film until both sprockets engage the film perforations, top and bottom. Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressing the shutter button until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is ready to take -up spool. Insert the film... it firmly. 4. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. 1. Cock tl-3 rapid-wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the first picture is moving from cassette to be taken. 10*
... knob. Advance the film until both sprockets engage the film perforations, top and bottom. Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressing the shutter button until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is ready to take -up spool. Insert the film... it firmly. 4. FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. 1. Cock tl-3 rapid-wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the first picture is moving from cassette to be taken. 10*
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While depressing the film speed indicator pin turn the outer ring C) of the film speed indicator until the ASA number of your speed on the back cover of the camera. •11 MEMO ...
While depressing the film speed indicator pin turn the outer ring C) of the film speed indicator until the ASA number of your speed on the back cover of the camera. •11 MEMO ...
KX Manual
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... . To focus, simply adjust the focusing ring until your subject is in focus, the image in sharp focus, all vertical lines seen through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until the upper and lower portions are two ways of a Fresnel lens, made up into sharp focus. Cross-microprism focusing system A cross...
... . To focus, simply adjust the focusing ring until your subject is in focus, the image in sharp focus, all vertical lines seen through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until the upper and lower portions are two ways of a Fresnel lens, made up into sharp focus. Cross-microprism focusing system A cross...
KX Manual
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... use of the X setting on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing that the shutter is desired while using the B setting, set the shutter button lock by moving the lever...depress the shutter button. With the shutter speed dial set either before putting the camera away for a time exposure. slower than 1/30 - SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise to the left (an "L" becomes visible) while depressing the shutter button. As you trip the shutter ...
... use of the X setting on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open as long as you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing that the shutter is desired while using the B setting, set the shutter button lock by moving the lever...depress the shutter button. With the shutter speed dial set either before putting the camera away for a time exposure. slower than 1/30 - SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counterclockwise to the left (an "L" becomes visible) while depressing the shutter button. As you trip the shutter ...
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... has been taken, the rapid-wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will not turn the rewind crank as indicated to force the lever), indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up the... rewind crank. Lift up spool. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING THE FILM. • 15 1134.6.1a Depress the film rewind release button and turn (Caution: do not try to rewind the film into its cassette. FILM UNLOADING After the final picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film...
... has been taken, the rapid-wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will not turn the rewind crank as indicated to force the lever), indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up the... rewind crank. Lift up spool. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING THE FILM. • 15 1134.6.1a Depress the film rewind release button and turn (Caution: do not try to rewind the film into its cassette. FILM UNLOADING After the final picture on the crank lessens, indicating that the film...
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... with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the X terminal on the body front. When using the hot ... bracket. P ENT., x. It remains "cold" (disconnected) even when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which flash bulb may be used. The table on the speed dial . This indicates the highest shutter speed at... separate X contact on the front of electric shocks. 16. AUTOR000 KX RENTAX FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The KX has FP and X terminals on the built-in flash synchronization.
... with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to plug the flash cord into the X terminal on the body front. When using the hot ... bracket. P ENT., x. It remains "cold" (disconnected) even when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Autorobo which flash bulb may be used. The table on the speed dial . This indicates the highest shutter speed at... separate X contact on the front of electric shocks. 16. AUTOR000 KX RENTAX FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The KX has FP and X terminals on the built-in flash synchronization.
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... desired by matching the two needles - DUAL PREFERENCE EXPOSURE SYSTEM The exposure system built into the KX is called a "needle-matching system" because the correct exposure for any given situation is determined by turning the diaphragm ring. Then adjust the shutter speed dial until the blue needle in the viewfinder. ... or shutter speed. When the aperture size is the most convenient because it allows you desire. This system is the more important factor, turn the dial till the blue needle reaches the speed you to give preference to align the black needle with the black needle.
... desired by matching the two needles - DUAL PREFERENCE EXPOSURE SYSTEM The exposure system built into the KX is called a "needle-matching system" because the correct exposure for any given situation is determined by turning the diaphragm ring. Then adjust the shutter speed dial until the blue needle in the viewfinder. ... or shutter speed. When the aperture size is the most convenient because it allows you desire. This system is the more important factor, turn the dial till the blue needle reaches the speed you to give preference to align the black needle with the black needle.
KX Manual
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ACTIVATING EXPOSURE METER SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK The exposure meter of the shutter button) so that the letter "L" is visible. After depressing the shutter button, turn the lock lever (which is depressed slightly, the black needle in the viewfinder will remain switched on by moving the rapid-wind lever from its ... switched off as soon as the shutter release button is called the pre-advance angle. With the rapid-wind lever at the base of the KX is locked-in through the lens.
ACTIVATING EXPOSURE METER SHUTTER BUTTON LOCK The exposure meter of the shutter button) so that the letter "L" is visible. After depressing the shutter button, turn the lock lever (which is depressed slightly, the black needle in the viewfinder will remain switched on by moving the rapid-wind lever from its ... switched off as soon as the shutter release button is called the pre-advance angle. With the rapid-wind lever at the base of the KX is locked-in through the lens.
KX Manual
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... light-colored self-timer start lever back to run, you can stop it will start lever again. Turn the cocking lever down again and moving the start lever as the cocking lever has not been moved back... past the 90° position. IICX PENTAX 6 24 • The self-timer delays shutter release between 5 and 13 seconds, depending upon ... Do not leave the cocking lever in a variety of shutter speed and aperture size yourself, from your KX are used only for an extended period, as this may weaken the spring. •- • 1M ...
... light-colored self-timer start lever back to run, you can stop it will start lever again. Turn the cocking lever down again and moving the start lever as the cocking lever has not been moved back... past the 90° position. IICX PENTAX 6 24 • The self-timer delays shutter release between 5 and 13 seconds, depending upon ... Do not leave the cocking lever in a variety of shutter speed and aperture size yourself, from your KX are used only for an extended period, as this may weaken the spring. •- • 1M ...
KX Manual
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.... (Because you will not be . To avoid this kind of the way. The mirror will not reach the light meter, it is in focus, simply turn the lock-up lever to lock the mirror up after you trip the shutter, the reflex mirror swings up . To release the mirror, return the...
.... (Because you will not be . To avoid this kind of the way. The mirror will not reach the light meter, it is in focus, simply turn the lock-up lever to lock the mirror up after you trip the shutter, the reflex mirror swings up . To release the mirror, return the...
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INPRIMIED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to -subject distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field guide. First, bring your lens-to-subject distance to the index. Then match your subject into clear focus. Then determine the lens-to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line on the lens. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity Icy/ mark to the infra-red index by turning the distance scale accordingly. L. 28 00 4 26•
INPRIMIED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to -subject distance from the distance scale on the depth-of-field guide. First, bring your lens-to-subject distance to the index. Then match your subject into clear focus. Then determine the lens-to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line on the lens. For instance, if your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity Icy/ mark to the infra-red index by turning the distance scale accordingly. L. 28 00 4 26•
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This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. A 8238542 •27 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob 0 , and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film rewind release button t and cock the rapid-wind lever. Finally release the shutter to avoid overlapping as registration may not be exact. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to make the first exposure in the normal way.
This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. A 8238542 •27 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second exposure. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob 0 , and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film rewind release button t and cock the rapid-wind lever. Finally release the shutter to avoid overlapping as registration may not be exact. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to make the first exposure in the normal way.
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... the lens counter-clockwise. To remove the lens, leaving the Mount Adaptor K attached to the camera body by aligning the red dots 0 and 0 , and turning 4F the lens clockwise until you feel it release, and take it locks with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the... spring pin 2. Other screw-mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all. •29 Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount...
... the lens counter-clockwise. To remove the lens, leaving the Mount Adaptor K attached to the camera body by aligning the red dots 0 and 0 , and turning 4F the lens clockwise until you feel it release, and take it locks with your thumbnail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen, against the... spring pin 2. Other screw-mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all. •29 Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount...