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Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for choosing one of the features and functions it has to offer. We hope you most sincerely for many years to come. , ipigENTA* Thank you will enjoy fine photography with this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras.
Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for choosing one of the features and functions it has to offer. We hope you most sincerely for many years to come. , ipigENTA* Thank you will enjoy fine photography with this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with every detail of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras.
P3 Manual
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... Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode Warning displays Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Exposure-memory lock 32 Self-timer 33 Using 100 4 setting 34 7 Using...
... Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode Warning displays Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Exposure-memory lock 32 Self-timer 33 Using 100 4 setting 34 7 Using...
P3 Manual
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... is set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be bothered by the meter indication in the Metered Manual mode. or underexposure can be used , the camera operates in the viewfinder, you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is used . • When the conventional K- When the lens aperture is set...
... is set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be bothered by the meter indication in the Metered Manual mode. or underexposure can be used , the camera operates in the viewfinder, you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera is used . • When the conventional K- When the lens aperture is set...
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... know first about this camera • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- that are properly inserted. a !: ni Be sure to ON or...
... know first about this camera • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . 111- that are properly inserted. a !: ni Be sure to ON or...
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ti "WINOS • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, turn on, and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter. MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON, SHUTTER DIAL • Main switch To ...
ti "WINOS • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, turn on, and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter. MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON, SHUTTER DIAL • Main switch To ...
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... per second) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the viewfinder. LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of...
... per second) (The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the viewfinder. LED = Light-Emitting Diode P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode 1000 - 1 Shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of...
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... co -4 • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the Metered Manual mode. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at the "A" position, release it indicates incorrect exposure. SHOOTING IN METERED...
... co -4 • Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on, and you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the Metered Manual mode. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at the "A" position, release it indicates incorrect exposure. SHOOTING IN METERED...
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When the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning. Turn the shutter dial until only one shutter speed is seen, ...
When the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is displayed, there is a danger of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is too bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning. Turn the shutter dial until only one shutter speed is seen, ...
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...subject is too dark, use even when it means P 1000 P 1 M 500 125 • ht 250 - Results in Programmed AE mode. In the Metered Manual mode, "1000" or "1" blinks at the rate of use a flash or some other one remains lit as you are recommended to page 40. • The... symbol in Metered Manual mode. M 1 M . 1, P' 250 M '250 - Indicates the exposure combination is beyond the metering range, you change the shutter speed or the aperture, correct exposure...
...subject is too dark, use even when it means P 1000 P 1 M 500 125 • ht 250 - Results in Programmed AE mode. In the Metered Manual mode, "1000" or "1" blinks at the rate of use a flash or some other one remains lit as you are recommended to page 40. • The... symbol in Metered Manual mode. M 1 M . 1, P' 250 M '250 - Indicates the exposure combination is beyond the metering range, you change the shutter speed or the aperture, correct exposure...
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...provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is also set to ON. The table indicates what dedicated functions... of $ mark. 2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with Pentax dedicated auto - for flash sync. 3 When flash has worked properly, 1, mark in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or ...
...provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Metered Manual mode. • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is also set to ON. The table indicates what dedicated functions... of $ mark. 2 As soon as flash is ready, shutter speed is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with Pentax dedicated auto - for flash sync. 3 When flash has worked properly, 1, mark in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or ...
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...flash mode selector to the AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA 3. This does not apply to AUTO (red, green or yellow). USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as shown in the table, ...depending on . 4. Attach the flash to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. Using in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA , AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is...
...flash mode selector to the AF200SA, AF240Z and AF160SA 3. This does not apply to AUTO (red, green or yellow). USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as shown in the table, ...depending on . 4. Attach the flash to the Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. Using in Programmed AE mode • AF200SA , AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is...
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Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on completion of the flash. • As soon as an improper ... this case, no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.) (2) When the shutter speed "1" blinks in the Metered Manual mode, you set to work at 1/100 sec. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is automatically set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the...
Using in Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on completion of the flash. • As soon as an improper ... this case, no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder.) (2) When the shutter speed "1" blinks in the Metered Manual mode, you set to work at 1/100 sec. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is automatically set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the...
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...in use, the memory lock will automatically be exposed. The memory lock will be maintained or, in the viewfinder. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you are taking a portrait, you accidentally depress the memory-lock button with the ...to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. Recompose your subject and take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in other words, the exposure will hold that reading, move in close -up ...
...in use, the memory lock will automatically be exposed. The memory lock will be maintained or, in the viewfinder. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used Used The exposure-memory lock enables you are taking a portrait, you accidentally depress the memory-lock button with the ...to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. Recompose your subject and take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in other words, the exposure will hold that reading, move in close -up ...
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...24 x 36mm. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to "1"). SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter...: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. Electro-magnetic shutter release. Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Shows 92% of picture area at 0.82X magnification with DX-coded ...
...24 x 36mm. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically controlled stepless automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually -set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to "1"). SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Lens Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter...: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. Electro-magnetic shutter release. Programmed AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Shows 92% of picture area at 0.82X magnification with DX-coded ...