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... at "B" 31 specifications and therefore, Shooting pointers 32 may cause difficulties with Pentax Viewfinder diagram 44 cameras and photograph ical Specifications 46 products. CONTENTS Basic operating instructions "Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 ...actual damage to - Warranty policy 48 Depth-of the commercially available Auto flash photography (AF 200S/AF 160) 28 lenses and accessories produced Other flash units 29 by other manufacturers are Exposure compensation 18 engineered and produced Manual...
... at "B" 31 specifications and therefore, Shooting pointers 32 may cause difficulties with Pentax Viewfinder diagram 44 cameras and photograph ical Specifications 46 products. CONTENTS Basic operating instructions "Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 ...actual damage to - Warranty policy 48 Depth-of the commercially available Auto flash photography (AF 200S/AF 160) 28 lenses and accessories produced Other flash units 29 by other manufacturers are Exposure compensation 18 engineered and produced Manual...
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... a wider lens aperture where a GREEN LED appears (see pages 28-29) With auto exposures, the fully automatic metering system of your new Pentax ME SUPER selects exactly the right shutter speed for the lighting conditions in your picture. If a YELLOW LED glows (i.e., those points. •3 GREEN LED.... To operate the camera in the viewfinder glows. YELLOW LED Ouse a wider aperture if possible, or Ouse a tripod, etc., or Ouse a flash unit rya 7. Activate the camera's meter by pressing the shutter button all the way down. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture. ...
... a wider lens aperture where a GREEN LED appears (see pages 28-29) With auto exposures, the fully automatic metering system of your new Pentax ME SUPER selects exactly the right shutter speed for the lighting conditions in your picture. If a YELLOW LED glows (i.e., those points. •3 GREEN LED.... To operate the camera in the viewfinder glows. YELLOW LED Ouse a wider aperture if possible, or Ouse a tripod, etc., or Ouse a flash unit rya 7. Activate the camera's meter by pressing the shutter button all the way down. Look through the viewfinder, focus and compose the picture. ...
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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. e Distance scale Depth-of -field scale e Aperture/Distance index 4 •
ME Super Manual
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... 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in the viewfinder using the dual "pushbutton" control system. (See "MANUAL EXPOSURES." page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting. The 125X setting is desired to make exposures longer than the AF 200S. (See page 29) In addition, because... or hours may freeze the shutter speed at this setting. (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 31) "L" (Lock): At this setting, it is also handy for flash synchronization with electronic flash units other than the 4-second range of battery failure.
... 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in the viewfinder using the dual "pushbutton" control system. (See "MANUAL EXPOSURES." page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting. The 125X setting is desired to make exposures longer than the AF 200S. (See page 29) In addition, because... or hours may freeze the shutter speed at this setting. (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 31) "L" (Lock): At this setting, it is also handy for flash synchronization with electronic flash units other than the 4-second range of battery failure.
ME Super Manual
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... remains lit for auto operation, be sure you complete your eye to the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button until one of a tripod, electronic flash, or the exposure compensation dial will bring improved results. SHOOTING ON AUTO When operating in the "AUTO" mode, the shutter speed is set properly (page...
... remains lit for auto operation, be sure you complete your eye to the viewfinder and lightly press the shutter button until one of a tripod, electronic flash, or the exposure compensation dial will bring improved results. SHOOTING ON AUTO When operating in the "AUTO" mode, the shutter speed is set properly (page...
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...the RED "UNDER" LED remains lit even at the widest aperture: 0 make a time exposure using a tripod at the "B" mode setting, or 0 switch to flash (page28-29). this LED lights, first try a wider lens aperture (i.e., f/5.6 to f/2.8, f/1.7, etc.) to warn against underexposure. to minimize camera shake (page ...31) or, ©switch to flash (pages 28 - 29). 0 500 250 125X • 1,1', 500 250 125X 60 30 15 B 4 2 1 2s 4s UND • 17 If this in...
...the RED "UNDER" LED remains lit even at the widest aperture: 0 make a time exposure using a tripod at the "B" mode setting, or 0 switch to flash (page28-29). this LED lights, first try a wider lens aperture (i.e., f/5.6 to f/2.8, f/1.7, etc.) to warn against underexposure. to minimize camera shake (page ...31) or, ©switch to flash (pages 28 - 29). 0 500 250 125X • 1,1', 500 250 125X 60 30 15 B 4 2 1 2s 4s UND • 17 If this in...
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...this setting when exposure compensation is obtained at the top of detail. "Normal Exposure" is not needed. To set the Dial: Place your ME SUPER is scaled 4X, 2X, 1X, 1/2X and 1/4X (X indicates the exposure increase or decrease factor). EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (for such situations, your fingers...figure representing the amount of compensation required aligns with an exposure compensation dial which results in the loss of the viewfinder scale will flash when you activate the exposure meter to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. The dial surrounds the film rewind crank ...
...this setting when exposure compensation is obtained at the top of detail. "Normal Exposure" is not needed. To set the Dial: Place your ME SUPER is scaled 4X, 2X, 1X, 1/2X and 1/4X (X indicates the exposure increase or decrease factor). EXPOSURE COMPENSATION (for such situations, your fingers...figure representing the amount of compensation required aligns with an exposure compensation dial which results in the loss of the viewfinder scale will flash when you activate the exposure meter to double and quadruple the light reaching the film. The dial surrounds the film rewind crank ...
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... to shoot at with the aperture control ring, then match up the shutter speed with the shutter speed control pushbuttons. If the "OVER" LED still flashes, stop the lens down to a smaller aperture (i.e., f/5.6 to f/11, f/16, etc.l until the "UNDER" indication goes out. When the "OVER" LED...shutter speed and the "M" LED are the only LEDs that remain lit in the viewfinder to f/2, f/1.4, etc.). The "OVER and "UNDER" LEDs flash in the viewfinder. 220 Shutter Speed First: Set the desired shutter speed with the shutter speed control pushbuttons. If the "UNDER" LED remains lit, ...
... to shoot at with the aperture control ring, then match up the shutter speed with the shutter speed control pushbuttons. If the "OVER" LED still flashes, stop the lens down to a smaller aperture (i.e., f/5.6 to f/11, f/16, etc.l until the "UNDER" indication goes out. When the "OVER" LED...shutter speed and the "M" LED are the only LEDs that remain lit in the viewfinder to f/2, f/1.4, etc.). The "OVER and "UNDER" LEDs flash in the viewfinder. 220 Shutter Speed First: Set the desired shutter speed with the shutter speed control pushbuttons. If the "UNDER" LED remains lit, ...
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... desire to increase to 1/1000 sec., for example, simply press the decrease button until the LED lights at the "B" setting (page 31), or switch to flash photography (pages 28-29.) NOTE Shortcut: When changing from a fast to go out when you use a slow shutter speed below 1/60 sec., be sure to...
... desire to increase to 1/1000 sec., for example, simply press the decrease button until the LED lights at the "B" setting (page 31), or switch to flash photography (pages 28-29.) NOTE Shortcut: When changing from a fast to go out when you use a slow shutter speed below 1/60 sec., be sure to...
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... camera with either the Pentax AF 200S or AF 160 Auto Flash. AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE AF 200S/AF 160 Your Pentax ME SUPER features the added convenience of automatic flash synch when used with the flash unit. You can also 30 revert to the previous non-flash mode simply by switching the flash 15 unit off to...
... camera with either the Pentax AF 200S or AF 160 Auto Flash. AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE AF 200S/AF 160 Your Pentax ME SUPER features the added convenience of automatic flash synch when used with the flash unit. You can also 30 revert to the previous non-flash mode simply by switching the flash 15 unit off to...
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OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME SUPER may be used . If the unit is a cordless shoe-mount type, synchronization is used with a variety of flash unit you are using, refer to the hotshoe on top of the camera. Shutter Speed Synch: Unlike the AF 200S, other operating ...accompanying your unit requires a cord connection, plug the cord into the "X" socket beside the lens mount. If your flash unit for flash mode setting, aperture setting and other flash units do not feature automatic shutter-speed syncronization with the camera. larger professional grip-type units may also be mounted,...
OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME SUPER may be used . If the unit is a cordless shoe-mount type, synchronization is used with a variety of flash unit you are using, refer to the hotshoe on top of the camera. Shutter Speed Synch: Unlike the AF 200S, other operating ...accompanying your unit requires a cord connection, plug the cord into the "X" socket beside the lens mount. If your flash unit for flash mode setting, aperture setting and other flash units do not feature automatic shutter-speed syncronization with the camera. larger professional grip-type units may also be mounted,...
ME Super Manual
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... sec. 1/30 sec. Underexposure Warning (glows red for underexposure in the auto mode, flashes red for handheld shooting. 1/125 sec. (doubles as a warning against camera shake. 1/2 sec. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. given in green ... YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW RED Function Exposure compensation indicator ("EF"-Exposure Factor), flashes red when exposure compensation is employed. (1) Manual Exposure Warning (glows green) (2) Auto Flash Ready Indicator (flashes green when AF 200S Auto Flash has charged). shutter speed setting 1/15 sec. 1/8 sec. 1/4 sec. thru 4 sec...
... sec. 1/30 sec. Underexposure Warning (glows red for underexposure in the auto mode, flashes red for handheld shooting. 1/125 sec. (doubles as a warning against camera shake. 1/2 sec. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. given in green ... YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW RED Function Exposure compensation indicator ("EF"-Exposure Factor), flashes red when exposure compensation is employed. (1) Manual Exposure Warning (glows green) (2) Auto Flash Ready Indicator (flashes green when AF 200S Auto Flash has charged). shutter speed setting 1/15 sec. 1/8 sec. 1/4 sec. thru 4 sec...
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... in both "AUTO" and "M" modes. shutter button lock also provided. LED flash synch/ready indication provided in viewfinder. (20 - 35 sec. Delays shutter release 4 - 10 seconds. Exposure range from EV 1 - 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; Direct X synch...
... in both "AUTO" and "M" modes. shutter button lock also provided. LED flash synch/ready indication provided in viewfinder. (20 - 35 sec. Delays shutter release 4 - 10 seconds. Exposure range from EV 1 - 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; Direct X synch...
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...winding comfort. 135° throw with spring catch; RED LED exposure compensation warning, "M" (manual) exposure warning when "M" LED is continuously lit, auto flash ready indication when "M" LED flashes; removable for use of the picture area, 0.95X magnification with 2 fps Winder ME II automatic film winder (also accepts Winder ME). Film advance...exposure modes. Viewfinder indications: 2-color shutter speed readout: GREEN LEDs indicate speeds from 4 sec. shows 92% of camera with split-image/microprism focusing screen; auto flash synch indicated by GREEN LED at "125X."
...winding comfort. 135° throw with spring catch; RED LED exposure compensation warning, "M" (manual) exposure warning when "M" LED is continuously lit, auto flash ready indication when "M" LED flashes; removable for use of the picture area, 0.95X magnification with 2 fps Winder ME II automatic film winder (also accepts Winder ME). Film advance...exposure modes. Viewfinder indications: 2-color shutter speed readout: GREEN LEDs indicate speeds from 4 sec. shows 92% of camera with split-image/microprism focusing screen; auto flash synch indicated by GREEN LED at "125X."