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... CONTENTS Features Nomenclature of working parts PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries Attaching and detaching lens Film wind lever Main switch, shutter release button, shutter dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in ...Programmed AE mode Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash ...
... CONTENTS Features Nomenclature of working parts PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries Attaching and detaching lens Film wind lever Main switch, shutter release button, shutter dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in ...Programmed AE mode Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode 2 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash ...
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NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 0 \\ S is • 4 0 Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lamp 0 Shutter dial 0 Shutter-release button 0 Film-wind lever 0 Hot shoe 0 Self-timer lever 0 Main switch 0 Film-rewind/Back- cover-release knob ID Exposure-memory-lock button Cable-release socket 0 Mount index ID Preview lever 0 Lens-lock-release lever 0 Grip ID Strap-lug ID Lens-alignment node ID Aperture scale/ring Aperture-"A" index eel "A"-lock-release Focusing ring
NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 0 \\ S is • 4 0 Exposure counter 0 Self-timer lamp 0 Shutter dial 0 Shutter-release button 0 Film-wind lever 0 Hot shoe 0 Self-timer lever 0 Main switch 0 Film-rewind/Back- cover-release knob ID Exposure-memory-lock button Cable-release socket 0 Mount index ID Preview lever 0 Lens-lock-release lever 0 Grip ID Strap-lug ID Lens-alignment node ID Aperture scale/ring Aperture-"A" index eel "A"-lock-release Focusing ring
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22 23 24 m Film-rewind crank 26 m Viewfinder eyepiece 0 Film-sprocket spool m Film-take-up spool 0 Back cover 0 Film-information window 33 32 31 30 28 0 Film-leader-end mark G) Film-rewind button l Shutter curtain 0 Tripod socket (9 Battery-chamber cap m Film chamber 5 •
22 23 24 m Film-rewind crank 26 m Viewfinder eyepiece 0 Film-sprocket spool m Film-take-up spool 0 Back cover 0 Film-information window 33 32 31 30 28 0 Film-leader-end mark G) Film-rewind button l Shutter curtain 0 Tripod socket (9 Battery-chamber cap m Film chamber 5 •
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...completing a series of pictures, the lever should be thrown as far as it remains at the stand-off angle, ready for faster film advance. Film advance stroke The film wind lever should be pushed in the middle of exposed frames. Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it goes....follows: S• • 0 • 2 • 4 • • 20 • . . . . 24 • • 36. FILM WIND LEVER X A O Stand-off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting The film wind lever can be set at the stand-off position for the next quick shot. Note: The wind lever may stop...
...completing a series of pictures, the lever should be thrown as far as it remains at the stand-off angle, ready for faster film advance. Film advance stroke The film wind lever should be pushed in the middle of exposed frames. Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it goes....follows: S• • 0 • 2 • 4 • • 20 • . . . . 24 • • 36. FILM WIND LEVER X A O Stand-off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting The film wind lever can be set at the stand-off position for the next quick shot. Note: The wind lever may stop...
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... for this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use only DX-coded film in this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set by this range. 11 • FILM DX FILM Color Film 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00000 10sC_36) 36exp. Therefore, you are recommended...
... for this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use only DX-coded film in this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set by this range. 11 • FILM DX FILM Color Film 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00000 10sC_36) 36exp. Therefore, you are recommended...
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... the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool. • 12 In? 0 ottaciiip000noo Film chamber Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth 0 Spool teeth 0 Film leader end mark 0 DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. Lock the cartridge in a shady spot, ... shield it from direct sunlight with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the f▪ilm chamber with your body. • As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it ...
... the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool. • 12 In? 0 ottaciiip000noo Film chamber Guide rails 0 Sprocket teeth 0 Spool teeth 0 Film leader end mark 0 DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. Lock the cartridge in a shady spot, ... shield it from direct sunlight with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the f▪ilm chamber with your body. • As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it ...
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....0000000000 00 slack O flat 0 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth. • Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two guide rails. •...; Take up any slack left in the film so that the perforations on the bottom side of the case for...
....0000000000 00 slack O flat 0 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the 0 sprocket teeth. • Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two guide rails. •...; Take up any slack left in the film so that the perforations on the bottom side of the case for...
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The next frame is loaded or not. The film-inflormation window on the back cover will tell you if the film is ready for the first shot. • 14 • Close the back cover, making sure that it has snapped firmly in place. • Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind knob turns in the direction of the arrow. • Repeat making blank exposures until "0" appears in the exposure counter.
The next frame is loaded or not. The film-inflormation window on the back cover will tell you if the film is ready for the first shot. • 14 • Close the back cover, making sure that it has snapped firmly in place. • Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind knob turns in the direction of the arrow. • Repeat making blank exposures until "0" appears in the exposure counter.
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... lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of a stroke. UNLOADING FILM When you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film, close it loosen when the film leader releases from the take-up spool. • When the rewinding is over... you reach the end of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. 15• maybe at some point in the bottom of the roll, the...
... lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of a stroke. UNLOADING FILM When you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film, close it loosen when the film leader releases from the take-up spool. • When the rewinding is over... you reach the end of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. 15• maybe at some point in the bottom of the roll, the...
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... to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to a minimum. Release the shutter gently while holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to your...
... to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to a minimum. Release the shutter gently while holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to your...
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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 underexposure. Attach the ... compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at ISO 100) • As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. • As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE...
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 underexposure. Attach the ... compatible with this mode. • As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at ISO 100) • As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. • As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE...
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... position. • When you shoot at a faster rate. The self-timer can cause errors in exposure. Caution: When using the self-timer, you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to blink at the B (Bulb) setting, the self-timer cannot be prevented by...
... position. • When you shoot at a faster rate. The self-timer can cause errors in exposure. Caution: When using the self-timer, you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to blink at the B (Bulb) setting, the self-timer cannot be prevented by...
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... the red infrared index mark. For details on exposure control, refer to -camera distance on the right, note the subject-to the instructions accompanying the film. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is necessary to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared... ° i4 4i I 4C) Is I 1 8 .6 0I's A'22141 8 5.6 4 2 37 • As shown on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity ( OO).
... the red infrared index mark. For details on exposure control, refer to -camera distance on the right, note the subject-to the instructions accompanying the film. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is necessary to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared... ° i4 4i I 4C) Is I 1 8 .6 0I's A'22141 8 5.6 4 2 37 • As shown on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity ( OO).
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... (ISO) and the brightness of the metering range within which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for a film with minimum aperture smaller than 100. The fine red line in exposuremeter works to EV 18 (f/16 -1/1000 sec. Metering Range and Shutter/Aperture ...Coupling Range The metering range means the range of your lens. The range varies according to film speed (ISO). Note that only the shutter-speed slows down after the maximum aperture is reached. The shutter/ aperture coupling range is that only the...
... (ISO) and the brightness of the metering range within which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for a film with minimum aperture smaller than 100. The fine red line in exposuremeter works to EV 18 (f/16 -1/1000 sec. Metering Range and Shutter/Aperture ...Coupling Range The metering range means the range of your lens. The range varies according to film speed (ISO). Note that only the shutter-speed slows down after the maximum aperture is reached. The shutter/ aperture coupling range is that only the...
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... flash contacts), X-Sync at any time. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with DX-coded film. Crank type. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to "1"). orange for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec....: Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror: Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44 Through-the-lens, Programmed AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm perforated cartridge film, 24 x 36mm format. Silver-coated ...Back-swing type instant-return mirror. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with 130° throw and...
... flash contacts), X-Sync at any time. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with DX-coded film. Crank type. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to "1"). orange for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec....: Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer: Mirror: Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44 Through-the-lens, Programmed AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm perforated cartridge film, 24 x 36mm format. Silver-coated ...Back-swing type instant-return mirror. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with 130° throw and...
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... Range: Exposure Memory Lock: Battery Warning: Power Source: Size & Weight: Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film. When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks.
... Range: Exposure Memory Lock: Battery Warning: Power Source: Size & Weight: Open-aperture, TTL center-weighted, average area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film. When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks.