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P3n Manual - Page 2
... not assume any responsibility or liability for choosing one of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for many years to come.
Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufactures are not made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every detail of...
P3n Manual - Page 3
... 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 units...
P3n Manual - Page 4
.... Guided by setting exposure controls. FEATURES
When this camera is used with any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual modes can be used , the camera operates in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. Metered Manual Mode The combination of field is set to you. n
_• . If necessary, deliberate over- When the lens...
P3n Manual - Page 5
... shutter speed to check how they are mounted
between the camera body and lens, this camera
operates in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered
Manual mode. that are
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inserted before operating it. Programmed Auto Flash Mode
When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this
camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more
convenient functions. Even if you use...
P3n Manual - Page 13
... 1600, so be sure to 100, whatever film speed it is loaded the camera will automatically set the film speed to use only DX-coded film in this range.
11 • FILM
DX FILM
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100 135-36 EXP.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0
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0 0 0 0 DX information panel
This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it may have; Therefore, you...
P3n Manual - Page 21
... your body. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to a minimum.
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19 • In any case, hold the camera tightly to your face with your first film cartridge. Strong pressure on your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. It is a good idea...
P3n Manual - Page 29
...: If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with the camera set to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode.
• When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M mode, the dedicated functions in...
P3n Manual - Page 30
... 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 or Metered Manual mode. 1. This does not apply to the camera. 2. Attach the flash to the AF200SA , AF240Z and AF160SA 3.
Set the flash mode selector to f/2.8 when...
P3n Manual - Page 31
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• When the shutter speed is set between 1/60 and 1 sec. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is workable.)
Auto Flash Check Mark ( S ) When a proper flash photo has been taken, the $ mark in the viewfinder. with the camera set in the Metered Manual mode, you set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125...
P3n Manual - Page 32
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 the viewfinder. this camera, the memory lock does not work. • If you are taking a portrait, you to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. the ...
P3n Manual - Page 34
... an appropriate f-stop according to the camera-tosubject distance or the program of the flash. (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash.)
• When using a sync-cord-type flash, use an optional accessory: Hot Shoe Adapter 2P.
• This "100 $ " setting can in no way make sure of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other brands are...
P3n Manual - Page 38
...in your camera set . DEPTH-OF FIELD PREVIEW
• 4,
Your camera enables you have set in the Programmed AE mode. By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, ...in your picture by examining the picture area on the ground glass. You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens
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P3n Manual - Page 44
... image clearly, choose any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to use any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. DIOPTER CORRECTION, MOUNT ADAPTER K, EYECUP P
Diopter correction lenses M which fit the eyepiece on your camera are available. Eyecup P The Eyecup P is not workable. Slide...
P3n Manual - Page 46
.... Automatic film speed setting from 1 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Warnings for "30" to 1600 (in Viewfinder:
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...
P3n Manual - Page 50
... a period of twelve months from delay or loss of use of such lenses will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by an unauthorized repair shop. If your country, send the equipment to operating instructions, or modification by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its...
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