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...SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Film loading and winding 8 Setting ASA film speed/memo holder 9 The exposure mode dial 10 IMPORTANT Aperture setting 13 Focusing and composing 14 All SMC Pentax lenses and Shooting on "AUTO" 15 Pentax...Shooting pointers 32 may cause difficulties with Pentax Viewfinder diagram 44 cameras and photograph ical Specifications 46 products. However, many Unloading the film 27 of -field scale 34 or actual damage to precise Pentax Holding the camera 26 specifications. Depth-of...
...SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Film loading and winding 8 Setting ASA film speed/memo holder 9 The exposure mode dial 10 IMPORTANT Aperture setting 13 Focusing and composing 14 All SMC Pentax lenses and Shooting on "AUTO" 15 Pentax...Shooting pointers 32 may cause difficulties with Pentax Viewfinder diagram 44 cameras and photograph ical Specifications 46 products. However, many Unloading the film 27 of -field scale 34 or actual damage to precise Pentax Holding the camera 26 specifications. Depth-of...
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Insert the two Alkaline batteries. (See page 7) 4. 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. Set the lens aperture. (See page 13) 2. Set the ASA film speed. (See page 9) 5. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 'Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 1.
Insert the two Alkaline batteries. (See page 7) 4. 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. Set the lens aperture. (See page 13) 2. Set the ASA film speed. (See page 9) 5. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 'Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 1.
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e Distance scale Depth-of -field scale e Aperture/Distance index 4 • DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 2 3 5 6789 12 13 14 15 F3EPITAX 6 5 418 ()Neck strap ring Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lever OShutter release button Exposure mode index button O Exposure mode indications e Rapid wind lever 13 S 3 21 22 23 Shutter-cocked indicator ()Manual shutter-speed control buttons e Hotshoe e Auto flash contact e Exposure compensation dial e ASA film speed index ID Film rewind crank Film rewind knob/Back cover release Lens release lever lb Lens alignment node ID Focusing ring.
e Distance scale Depth-of -field scale e Aperture/Distance index 4 • DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 2 3 5 6789 12 13 14 15 F3EPITAX 6 5 418 ()Neck strap ring Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lever OShutter release button Exposure mode index button O Exposure mode indications e Rapid wind lever 13 S 3 21 22 23 Shutter-cocked indicator ()Manual shutter-speed control buttons e Hotshoe e Auto flash contact e Exposure compensation dial e ASA film speed index ID Film rewind crank Film rewind knob/Back cover release Lens release lever lb Lens alignment node ID Focusing ring.
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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
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... hand. Then turn it only front-elementdown, never front -element-up. Remove the rear lens and body mount covers. 0 2. To detach, hold the camera 0 with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6• If you have to see, align the raised white node on the camera body with the lens release...
... hand. Then turn it only front-elementdown, never front -element-up. Remove the rear lens and body mount covers. 0 2. To detach, hold the camera 0 with film in the camera, avoid direct sunlight. 6• If you have to see, align the raised white node on the camera body with the lens release...
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...advancing the rapid, wind lever and depressing the shutter button until after the film has been wound to "125X." Insert the film leader between any of the white pins surrounding the film take-up on the film rewind knob. 3. the film perforations Close the back by pressing it to "AUTO" or "M" (Manual... 1. Leave it at this setting until both top and bottom sprockets engage o . Also, the same problem will result, delaying film advance. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber, and push down the rewind knob. If you use "AUTO," remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the ...
...advancing the rapid, wind lever and depressing the shutter button until after the film has been wound to "125X." Insert the film leader between any of the white pins surrounding the film take-up on the film rewind knob. 3. the film perforations Close the back by pressing it to "AUTO" or "M" (Manual... 1. Leave it at this setting until both top and bottom sprockets engage o . Also, the same problem will result, delaying film advance. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber, and push down the rewind knob. If you use "AUTO," remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the ...
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...the index, lift up spool (if the film is being properly advanced, the film advance indicator 0 will flicker). The ASA film speed rating of the camera. • 9 SETTING ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER 5. Advance the rapid-wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob 0 turns counterclockwise, indicating that... the first picture is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it until the exposure counter turns to "1," indicating that the film is properly loaded and is moving from the cartridge to the take-up the ASA dial (;)...
...the index, lift up spool (if the film is being properly advanced, the film advance indicator 0 will flicker). The ASA film speed rating of the camera. • 9 SETTING ASA FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER 5. Advance the rapid-wind lever and confirm that the film rewind knob 0 turns counterclockwise, indicating that... the first picture is given in your camera, tear off the top of film box and insert it until the exposure counter turns to "1," indicating that the film is properly loaded and is moving from the cartridge to the take-up the ASA dial (;)...
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...exposure mode and release the shutter. • 11 L M 115x8 . mai, • 0125x. page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting. In this setting, it is also handy for flash synchronization with electronic flash units other than the 4-second... accidental shutter release. JL. M 115X lb While shutter speeds vary continuously in even of battery failure. methanical shutter speed provided primarily for preliminary film advance. (See page 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in the: "AUTO" mode, by setting the exposure mode dial to...
...exposure mode and release the shutter. • 11 L M 115x8 . mai, • 0125x. page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting. In this setting, it is also handy for flash synchronization with electronic flash units other than the 4-second... accidental shutter release. JL. M 115X lb While shutter speeds vary continuously in even of battery failure. methanical shutter speed provided primarily for preliminary film advance. (See page 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in the: "AUTO" mode, by setting the exposure mode dial to...
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... are easily obtained and the only adjustments required are sometimes required. If it goes out before you have performed the following: (1) Check that the ASA film speed is set properly (page 9). (2) Preset the lens aperture as at dusk, dawn, night, shooting indoors, etc.) additional adjustments are the preliminaries outlined below. Preliminaries...
... are easily obtained and the only adjustments required are sometimes required. If it goes out before you have performed the following: (1) Check that the ASA film speed is set properly (page 9). (2) Preset the lens aperture as at dusk, dawn, night, shooting indoors, etc.) additional adjustments are the preliminaries outlined below. Preliminaries...
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To set the Dial: Place your ME SUPER is provided with the orange index pointer. "Normal Exposure" is not needed.... the viewfinder scale will flash when you activate the exposure meter to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. To compensate for AUTO EXPOSURE) In difficult lighting situations where there is an extreme contrast between the subject and... the background, the auto exposure system tends either to the film. crs Exposure Increase: At the 2X and 4X settings the camera is delivered to over or underexpose the ...
To set the Dial: Place your ME SUPER is provided with the orange index pointer. "Normal Exposure" is not needed.... the viewfinder scale will flash when you activate the exposure meter to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. To compensate for AUTO EXPOSURE) In difficult lighting situations where there is an extreme contrast between the subject and... the background, the auto exposure system tends either to the film. crs Exposure Increase: At the 2X and 4X settings the camera is delivered to over or underexpose the ...
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...do not try to rewind the film into its cartridge. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. •27 Lift up spool. If the film is being properly rewound, the film rewind indicator 0 will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will flicker.... UNLOADING THE FILM After the last picture on ...
...do not try to rewind the film into its cartridge. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM. •27 Lift up spool. If the film is being properly rewound, the film rewind indicator 0 will open automatically), and remove the film cartridge. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will flicker.... UNLOADING THE FILM After the last picture on ...
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... viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob 0 , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second.... Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to function each time the shutter is advanced. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind button 0 and advance the rapid-wind lever.
... viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory Finder Cap when using the self-timer; otherwise, light entering from the rear of the rewind knob. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob 0 , and keep hold of the camera may adversely affect the exposure. Multiple Exposures For deliberate multiple exposures, make the second.... Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to function each time the shutter is advanced. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. Depress the film rewind button 0 and advance the rapid-wind lever.
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... settings is, of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of the lens being used . For example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100 film, an aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to 1/2000 sec. that will note from the table below, with any shutter speed from 1 sec...* METER COUPLING RANGE The red area in the table indicates the coupling range of the meter, and should not be used with an ASA 100 film, you may use any shutter speed from 4 sec. As you will illuminate either the green or yellow LEDs.
... settings is, of course, determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of the lens being used . For example, with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and ASA 100 film, an aperture from f/1.4 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to 1/2000 sec. that will note from the table below, with any shutter speed from 1 sec...* METER COUPLING RANGE The red area in the table indicates the coupling range of the meter, and should not be used with an ASA 100 film, you may use any shutter speed from 4 sec. As you will illuminate either the green or yellow LEDs.
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... I 8i 8t III 1611 8 5.62..0n. 2 1.4 INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infrared photographs, remember to use the infrared mark indicated with infrared color film.
... I 8i 8t III 1611 8 5.62..0n. 2 1.4 INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infrared photographs, remember to use the infrared mark indicated with infrared color film.
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...synch (with aperture-perferred automatic exposure; shutter button lock also provided. Film speed range: ASA 12 - 1600; 3-color LED shutter-speed readout in viewfinder. (20 - 35 sec. Pentax Bayonet Mount with AF 200S or AF 160 Flash Units at 1/...2000 sec. (stepless variation); flash synch speed at mechanical settings); "pushbutton" electronic manual; 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; Synchronizes automatically with fully automatic diaphragm...
...synch (with aperture-perferred automatic exposure; shutter button lock also provided. Film speed range: ASA 12 - 1600; 3-color LED shutter-speed readout in viewfinder. (20 - 35 sec. Pentax Bayonet Mount with AF 200S or AF 160 Flash Units at 1/...2000 sec. (stepless variation); flash synch speed at mechanical settings); "pushbutton" electronic manual; 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; Synchronizes automatically with fully automatic diaphragm...
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...0.95X magnification with spring catch; removable for winding comfort. 135° throw with split-image/microprism focusing screen; thru 1/30 sec.; Film loading: Magic-needle quick/sure loading. Exposure counter: Automatic reset type Batteries/battery check: Two 1.5 Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide...electronic systems in .) Body weight: 445 grams (15.7 oz) •47 shows 92% of camera with 2 fps Winder ME II automatic film winder (also accepts Winder ME). Couplings provided for speeds from 4 sec. RED LED exposure compensation warning, "M" (manual) exposure warning when "M"...
...0.95X magnification with spring catch; removable for winding comfort. 135° throw with split-image/microprism focusing screen; thru 1/30 sec.; Film loading: Magic-needle quick/sure loading. Exposure counter: Automatic reset type Batteries/battery check: Two 1.5 Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide...electronic systems in .) Body weight: 445 grams (15.7 oz) •47 shows 92% of camera with 2 fps Winder ME II automatic film winder (also accepts Winder ME). Couplings provided for speeds from 4 sec. RED LED exposure compensation warning, "M" (manual) exposure warning when "M"...