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...Other flash units 29 by other manufacturers are Exposure compensation 18 engineered and produced Manual exposures 20 meticulously to precise Pentax Holding the camera 26 specifications. Pentax does not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting Depth-of-field table ... the use of lenses and Resistance to temperature extremes and changes 41 accessories made to - CONTENTS Basic operating instructions "Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Film loading and winding 8 Setting ASA film speed...
...Other flash units 29 by other manufacturers are Exposure compensation 18 engineered and produced Manual exposures 20 meticulously to precise Pentax Holding the camera 26 specifications. Pentax does not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting Depth-of-field table ... the use of lenses and Resistance to temperature extremes and changes 41 accessories made to - CONTENTS Basic operating instructions "Your ME SUPER Quick Course" 2 Description of parts 4 Lens mounting 6 Inserting batteries 7 Film loading and winding 8 Setting ASA film speed...
ME Super Manual
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... to begin using your camera and insure years of the manual. Welcome to read the entire manual very carefully as soon as possible, so that you will understand the full capabilities of your new Pentax ME SUPER right away, we've provided an "ME SUPER Quick Course" on pages 2 and 3 which covers the basic operating...
... to begin using your camera and insure years of the manual. Welcome to read the entire manual very carefully as soon as possible, so that you will understand the full capabilities of your new Pentax ME SUPER right away, we've provided an "ME SUPER Quick Course" on pages 2 and 3 which covers the basic operating...
ME Super Manual
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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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... in the viewfinder on depressing the shutter button. "UNDER" - Be sure to activate the metering switch. NORMAL BATTERIES: If batteries are either the "AUTO" or "M" (Manual) mode settings and lightly press the shutter button to insert them into a fire as they are fully active, one of the LED shutter speed dots...
... in the viewfinder on depressing the shutter button. "UNDER" - Be sure to activate the metering switch. NORMAL BATTERIES: If batteries are either the "AUTO" or "M" (Manual) mode settings and lightly press the shutter button to insert them into a fire as they are fully active, one of the LED shutter speed dots...
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... dial set the exposure mode dial to "125X." Advance the film by pulling up spool. 4. Before loading and winding the film, set to "AUTO" or "M" (Manual), but for convenience sake we recommend setting it to "125X." If you use "AUTO," remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the light...
... dial set the exposure mode dial to "125X." Advance the film by pulling up spool. 4. Before loading and winding the film, set to "AUTO" or "M" (Manual), but for convenience sake we recommend setting it to "125X." If you use "AUTO," remove the lens cap and point the camera toward the light...
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...DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode and pushbuttons are used to set the shutter speed in the "M" (Manual) mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on framing and composition. When the exposure mode dial is the exposure mode dial, whereby you ... shutter speed automatically, freeing you to "AUTO," you simply choose the desired mode of exposure before shooting. To set to concentrate on your ME SUPER. Keep the dial at this setting to the four exposure modes, the dial also features a shutterbutton lock setting. In its place is set the...
...DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode and pushbuttons are used to set the shutter speed in the "M" (Manual) mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on framing and composition. When the exposure mode dial is the exposure mode dial, whereby you ... shutter speed automatically, freeing you to "AUTO," you simply choose the desired mode of exposure before shooting. To set to concentrate on your ME SUPER. Keep the dial at this setting to the four exposure modes, the dial also features a shutterbutton lock setting. In its place is set the...
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page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting. JL. While shutter speeds vary continuously in the: "AUTO" mode, by setting the exposure mode dial to "M" you may freeze the shutter speed ... speed provided primarily for preliminary film advance. (See page 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in the viewfinder using the dual "pushbutton" control system. (See "MANUAL EXPOSURES." "M" (Manual): This is a 1/125 sec. To disengage the lock, set the dial to the desired exposure mode and release the shutter. • 11 L M 115x8 .
page 20.) "125X": This is the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure setting. JL. While shutter speeds vary continuously in the: "AUTO" mode, by setting the exposure mode dial to "M" you may freeze the shutter speed ... speed provided primarily for preliminary film advance. (See page 8) "B" (Bulb): When it comes in handy in the viewfinder using the dual "pushbutton" control system. (See "MANUAL EXPOSURES." "M" (Manual): This is a 1/125 sec. To disengage the lock, set the dial to the desired exposure mode and release the shutter. • 11 L M 115x8 .
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... system is determined in relation to an f-number that you may occasionally wish to as suggested in the "M" (Manual) mode. Fine weather Cloud weather Indoors f/8 - To set aperture: The calibrations on "AUTO" (or manual when applicable), preset the lens aperture as f-numbers or f-stops and denote the size of the lens aperture.
... system is determined in relation to an f-number that you may occasionally wish to as suggested in the "M" (Manual) mode. Fine weather Cloud weather Indoors f/8 - To set aperture: The calibrations on "AUTO" (or manual when applicable), preset the lens aperture as f-numbers or f-stops and denote the size of the lens aperture.
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... Indication: Each time you activate the meter while operating in relation to lighting conditions, the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure system lets you freeze the shutter speed at any one of the traditional shutter speed dial has been eliminated Exposure... speed in the "AUTO" mode varies continuously in the manual mode, the "M" (manual) indicator lights as a reminder that you are making manual exposures. To select the manual shutter speed, just turn the mode dial away from the "M" setting, the manual 20* If additional metering time is done completely with auto...
... Indication: Each time you activate the meter while operating in relation to lighting conditions, the ME SUPER's revolutionary new "pushbutton" manual exposure system lets you freeze the shutter speed at any one of the traditional shutter speed dial has been eliminated Exposure... speed in the "AUTO" mode varies continuously in the manual mode, the "M" (manual) indicator lights as a reminder that you are making manual exposures. To select the manual shutter speed, just turn the mode dial away from the "M" setting, the manual 20* If additional metering time is done completely with auto...
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...Let go of the scale, it starts over from bottom to enable rapid shutter speed selection in the manual mode. These operate when the exposure mode dial is set to "M" (manual) and the shutter release button is partially depressed to light the LED display inside the viewfinder will ...over again at the top of the button when the LED lights beside the desired shutter speed. exposure memory circuit displays your previous manual shutter speed when you reactivate the meter on switching back to bottom. Shutter Speed Control Pushbuttons Two shutter speed control pushbuttons are provided...
...Let go of the scale, it starts over from bottom to enable rapid shutter speed selection in the manual mode. These operate when the exposure mode dial is set to "M" (manual) and the shutter release button is partially depressed to light the LED display inside the viewfinder will ...over again at the top of the button when the LED lights beside the desired shutter speed. exposure memory circuit displays your previous manual shutter speed when you reactivate the meter on switching back to bottom. Shutter Speed Control Pushbuttons Two shutter speed control pushbuttons are provided...
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... and the "M" LED are the only LEDs that remain lit in the viewfinder to f/11, f/16, etc.l until it goes out. EXPOSURE SETTING: With the manual exposure system you wish to f/2, f/1.4, etc.). If the "UNDER" LED remains lit, • set the lens to a wider aperture (i.e., f/5.6 to shoot at with the aperture...
... and the "M" LED are the only LEDs that remain lit in the viewfinder to f/11, f/16, etc.l until it goes out. EXPOSURE SETTING: With the manual exposure system you wish to f/2, f/1.4, etc.). If the "UNDER" LED remains lit, • set the lens to a wider aperture (i.e., f/5.6 to shoot at with the aperture...
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..., or incr3ase the shutter speed 1 or 2 additional stops. Generally, for by the built-in Difficult Lighting: The exposure compensation dial does not function with the manual exposure system because exposure factors may be employed freely by varying the aperture or shutter speed setting as desired. Exposure in exposure meter.) 24* With...
..., or incr3ase the shutter speed 1 or 2 additional stops. Generally, for by the built-in Difficult Lighting: The exposure compensation dial does not function with the manual exposure system because exposure factors may be employed freely by varying the aperture or shutter speed setting as desired. Exposure in exposure meter.) 24* With...
ME Super Manual
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... 15 unit off to signal that the unit IME1 2101 is operated in the "AUTO" or "M" (Manual) modes, there's no need to remove your eye from the viewfinder to synchronize the camera with either the Pentax AF 200S or AF 160 Auto Flash. when the unit changes. simultaneously, the green "125X" LED... do you use the AF 200S or AF 160, there's no need EF to fire; 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. When the flash charges, the green "M" LED indicator will light...
... 15 unit off to signal that the unit IME1 2101 is operated in the "AUTO" or "M" (Manual) modes, there's no need to remove your eye from the viewfinder to synchronize the camera with either the Pentax AF 200S or AF 160 Auto Flash. when the unit changes. simultaneously, the green "125X" LED... do you use the AF 200S or AF 160, there's no need EF to fire; 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. When the flash charges, the green "M" LED indicator will light...
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Synchronize them manually by turning the exposure mode dial to the instructions accompanying your unit requires a cord connection, plug...cord hook-up. Also note that the viewfinder LED flash ready and shutterspeed indication is not given when the manual "125X" shutter speed setting is direct via an extension bracket, to the hotshoe on top of the camera. OTHER FLASH... UNITS The ME SUPER may be used . If the unit is a cordless shoe-mount type, synchronization is used with the camera. ...
Synchronize them manually by turning the exposure mode dial to the instructions accompanying your unit requires a cord connection, plug...cord hook-up. Also note that the viewfinder LED flash ready and shutterspeed indication is not given when the manual "125X" shutter speed setting is direct via an extension bracket, to the hotshoe on top of the camera. OTHER FLASH... UNITS The ME SUPER may be used . If the unit is a cordless shoe-mount type, synchronization is used with the camera. ...
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... shutter speed is necessary to vary the effect of your pictures with fast subjects and so forth. ' WU SHOOTING POINTERS Your ME SUPER's automatic exposure system featuring color-coded shutter speed indications in the viewfinder makes it will he well worth your while to master these ... 13 is solved by preselecting a fast shutter speed such as one of the latter, provided you take precautions against camera shake). With manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for better results with certain subjects by using 32• Stopping the Action: With moving subjects such as...
... shutter speed is necessary to vary the effect of your pictures with fast subjects and so forth. ' WU SHOOTING POINTERS Your ME SUPER's automatic exposure system featuring color-coded shutter speed indications in the viewfinder makes it will he well worth your while to master these ... 13 is solved by preselecting a fast shutter speed such as one of the latter, provided you take precautions against camera shake). With manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for better results with certain subjects by using 32• Stopping the Action: With moving subjects such as...
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... flashes red for AF 200S Auto Flash). 1/60 sec. 1/30 sec. are given in Yellow as auto flash synch indicator for underexposure in the manual mode). 1/2000 sec. Overexposure Warning (glows red for overexposure in the auto mode, flashes red for speeds 1/30 sec. thru 1/60 sec. ...shutter speed setting 1/15 sec. 1/8 sec. 1/4 sec. Indications 1/2000 sec. Indications for overexposure in manual mode). •45 thru 4 sec. shutter speed setting 1/1000 sec. 1/500 sec. 1/250 sec. Indication EF M OVER 2000 1000 500 250 125X 60 30...
... flashes red for AF 200S Auto Flash). 1/60 sec. 1/30 sec. are given in Yellow as auto flash synch indicator for underexposure in the manual mode). 1/2000 sec. Overexposure Warning (glows red for overexposure in the auto mode, flashes red for speeds 1/30 sec. thru 1/60 sec. ...shutter speed setting 1/15 sec. 1/8 sec. 1/4 sec. Indications 1/2000 sec. Indications for overexposure in manual mode). •45 thru 4 sec. shutter speed setting 1/1000 sec. 1/500 sec. 1/250 sec. Indication EF M OVER 2000 1000 500 250 125X 60 30...
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... controls), plus mechanical settings of exposure mode dial. 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; selection via hotshoe in both "AUTO" and "M" modes. via exposure mode dial; EV 19 (ASA 100 with fully automatic diaphragm linkage. Film speed range: ASA 12 - 1600; 3-color LED shutter-speed readout in viewfinder. electronic manual...
... controls), plus mechanical settings of exposure mode dial. 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; selection via hotshoe in both "AUTO" and "M" modes. via exposure mode dial; EV 19 (ASA 100 with fully automatic diaphragm linkage. Film speed range: ASA 12 - 1600; 3-color LED shutter-speed readout in viewfinder. electronic manual...
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... x 1.93 in both AUTO and "M" exposure modes. Viewfinder: Silver-coated pentaprism finder with 50mm lens; -1.0 diopter eyepiece (accepts correction eyepieces). RED LED exposure compensation warning, "M" (manual) exposure warning when "M" LED is continuously lit, auto flash ready indication when "M" LED flashes; LEDs in viewfinder flicker when batteries are low, cease to 1/2000...
... x 1.93 in both AUTO and "M" exposure modes. Viewfinder: Silver-coated pentaprism finder with 50mm lens; -1.0 diopter eyepiece (accepts correction eyepieces). RED LED exposure compensation warning, "M" (manual) exposure warning when "M" LED is continuously lit, auto flash ready indication when "M" LED flashes; LEDs in viewfinder flicker when batteries are low, cease to 1/2000...