ME Super Manual
Page 2
... therefore, Shooting pointers 32 may cause difficulties with Pentax Viewfinder diagram 44 cameras and photograph ical Specifications 46 products. a Pentax camera. CONTENTS Basic operating instructions "Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of -field scale 34 or actual damage to - Depth-of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Film loading and winding 8 Setting ASA film speed...
... therefore, Shooting pointers 32 may cause difficulties with Pentax Viewfinder diagram 44 cameras and photograph ical Specifications 46 products. a Pentax camera. CONTENTS Basic operating instructions "Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of -field scale 34 or actual damage to - Depth-of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Film loading and winding 8 Setting ASA film speed...
ME Super Manual
Page 4
Set the ASA film speed. (See page 9) 5. Set the lens aperture. (See page 13) 2. Set the exposure mode dial to IX.(See page 18) '1 - 2• Set the exposure compensation dial to "AUTO." (See page 10) 6. Load the film with the exposure mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (See page 8) 3. Insert the two Alkaline batteries. (See page 7) 4. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 'Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 1.
Set the ASA film speed. (See page 9) 5. Set the lens aperture. (See page 13) 2. Set the exposure mode dial to IX.(See page 18) '1 - 2• Set the exposure compensation dial to "AUTO." (See page 10) 6. Load the film with the exposure mode dial set at "125X" and advance to the first exposure. (See page 8) 3. Insert the two Alkaline batteries. (See page 7) 4. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 'Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 1.
ME Super Manual
Page 7
24 26 29 ®Aperture ring @X -synch socket @Viewfinder eyepiece @Film advance/rewind indicator @Guide pin channel @Winder contact terminal @ Film chamber •5 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 e Battery chamber @Winder/Tripod receptacle Film guide rail Film rail @Shutter blades @Film rewind button e Film transport coupler @Sprockets 38 40 ®Film take-up spool @Back cover e Back cover release lug @ Film pressure plate e Finder cap
24 26 29 ®Aperture ring @X -synch socket @Viewfinder eyepiece @Film advance/rewind indicator @Guide pin channel @Winder contact terminal @ Film chamber •5 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 e Battery chamber @Winder/Tripod receptacle Film guide rail Film rail @Shutter blades @Film rewind button e Film transport coupler @Sprockets 38 40 ®Film take-up spool @Back cover e Back cover release lug @ Film pressure plate e Finder cap
ME Super Manual
Page 9
...and tighten firmly. • 7 Do not throw dead batteries into a fire as shown above, each with the plus mark (+) facing down. INSERTING BATTERIES Two Alkaline batteries are low, the "2000" - NORMAL BATTERIES: If batteries are either the "AUTO" or "M" (Manual) mode settings... shortly. (NOTE: the LEDs outside the "2000" - "4S" battery check range [i.e., "OVER" - see page 11). WEAK BATTERIES: When batteries are packed separately. This indicates that batteries should be operated without batteries - "EF" and "M"] normally flicker in the viewfinder on depress. ing...
...and tighten firmly. • 7 Do not throw dead batteries into a fire as shown above, each with the plus mark (+) facing down. INSERTING BATTERIES Two Alkaline batteries are low, the "2000" - NORMAL BATTERIES: If batteries are either the "AUTO" or "M" (Manual) mode settings... shortly. (NOTE: the LEDs outside the "2000" - "4S" battery check range [i.e., "OVER" - see page 11). WEAK BATTERIES: When batteries are packed separately. This indicates that batteries should be operated without batteries - "EF" and "M"] normally flicker in the viewfinder on depress. ing...
ME Super Manual
Page 13
... speed provided primarily for preliminary film advance. (See page 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in even of battery failure. The 125X setting is desired to make exposures longer than the AF 200S. (See page 29) In addition, because... the shutter operates mechanically without batteries at this setting, it is also handy for flash synchronization with electronic flash units other than the 4-... EXPOSURES." mai, • 0125x. page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting.
... speed provided primarily for preliminary film advance. (See page 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in even of battery failure. The 125X setting is desired to make exposures longer than the AF 200S. (See page 29) In addition, because... the shutter operates mechanically without batteries at this setting, it is also handy for flash synchronization with electronic flash units other than the 4-... EXPOSURES." mai, • 0125x. page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting.
ME Super Manual
Page 43
... camera in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of at which may result if small drops of the battery. Thus, sudden temperature changes should be hampered by dirty oil. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in its case or bag will... to condense inside or outside your camera will continue to function properly stretches from a warm temperature to -20° C. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. •41
... camera in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of at which may result if small drops of the battery. Thus, sudden temperature changes should be hampered by dirty oil. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in its case or bag will... to condense inside or outside your camera will continue to function properly stretches from a warm temperature to -20° C. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries. •41
ME Super Manual
Page 45
...a set of the exposure meter could cause poor contact. • In freezing temperatures, batteries may malfunction. STORAGE: • Where to keep batteries out of the reach of humidity, it as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax service center. Because of the possible build up of small children. •43 Oily... skin acids on hand at all times in event the batteries in your camera wear down. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or ...
...a set of the exposure meter could cause poor contact. • In freezing temperatures, batteries may malfunction. STORAGE: • Where to keep batteries out of the reach of humidity, it as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax service center. Because of the possible build up of small children. •43 Oily... skin acids on hand at all times in event the batteries in your camera wear down. For replacement, use Eveready S76E or ...
ME Super Manual
Page 48
... provided in viewfinder. (20 - 35 sec. EV 19 (ASA 100 with aperture-perferred automatic exposure; SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1/1.7 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1/2 Seiko MFC-E2 vertical-run metal focal plane shutter; Film speed range: ASA 12 - 1600;...hotshoe in both "AUTO" and "M" modes. flash synch speed at "125X" setting of "125X" and "B" (operates without batteries at 1/125 sec. Open aperture, center -weighted through-the-lens light metering by dual pushbutton controls), plus mechanical settings of exposure mode ...
... provided in viewfinder. (20 - 35 sec. EV 19 (ASA 100 with aperture-perferred automatic exposure; SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1/1.4 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1/1.7 SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1/2 Seiko MFC-E2 vertical-run metal focal plane shutter; Film speed range: ASA 12 - 1600;...hotshoe in both "AUTO" and "M" modes. flash synch speed at "125X" setting of "125X" and "B" (operates without batteries at 1/125 sec. Open aperture, center -weighted through-the-lens light metering by dual pushbutton controls), plus mechanical settings of exposure mode ...
ME Super Manual
Page 49
...picture area, 0.95X magnification with 2 fps Winder ME II automatic film winder (also accepts Winder ME). LEDs in viewfinder flicker when batteries are low, cease to 1/2000 sec. (adequate range for handheld shooting) YELLOW LEDs give camera shake warning for use with 50mm... lens; -1.0 diopter eyepiece (accepts correction eyepieces). memo holder on battery failure. Exposure counter: Automatic reset type Batteries/battery check: Two 1.5 Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide (G13) batteries power electronic systems in .) Body weight: 445 grams (15.7 oz) •47 ...
...picture area, 0.95X magnification with 2 fps Winder ME II automatic film winder (also accepts Winder ME). LEDs in viewfinder flicker when batteries are low, cease to 1/2000 sec. (adequate range for handheld shooting) YELLOW LEDs give camera shake warning for use with 50mm... lens; -1.0 diopter eyepiece (accepts correction eyepieces). memo holder on battery failure. Exposure counter: Automatic reset type Batteries/battery check: Two 1.5 Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide (G13) batteries power electronic systems in .) Body weight: 445 grams (15.7 oz) •47 ...