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... 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 units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B (Bulb) setting 33 Depth of...
... 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 units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B (Bulb) setting 33 Depth of...
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... to you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is suitable for which the control of the depth of the subject. If necessary, deliberate over- Aperture-priority AE Mode When you . or underexposure can adjust both controls to any SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax-F lens, it offers four exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. When the lens aperture is used, the camera operates in the viewfinder, you...
... to you set the aperture manually, the shutter speed is suitable for which the control of the depth of the subject. If necessary, deliberate over- Aperture-priority AE Mode When you . or underexposure can adjust both controls to any SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax-F lens, it offers four exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. When the lens aperture is used, the camera operates in the viewfinder, you...
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Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are properly inserted. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash 4t...
Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation. • When you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. that are mounted between the camera body and lens, this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. Also check if the main meter switch is set to check how they are properly inserted. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash 4t...
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cover-release knob 0 Exposure-memory-lock button 0 Cable-release socket 0 Mount index 0 Preview lever 0 Lens-lock-release lever Grip 0 Strap-lug Lens-alignment node 0 Aperture scale/ring 0 Aperture-"A" index "A"-lock-release 0 Focusing ring NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 23 8 5 p 7 8 Ear E INJ TAX , • 4 0 o 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 0 Exposure-memory-lock button 0 Cable-release socket 0 Mount index 0 Preview lever 0 Lens-lock-release lever Grip 0 Strap-lug Lens-alignment node 0 Aperture scale/ring 0 Aperture-"A" index "A"-lock-release 0 Focusing ring NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 23 8 5 p 7 8 Ear E INJ TAX , • 4 0 o 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-
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...-in timer switch automatically turns the power off the shutter button. Battery check If no power or may be improperly inserted. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of the viewfinder. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. P 1000 7 • • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears...
...-in timer switch automatically turns the power off the shutter button. Battery check If no power or may be improperly inserted. If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of the viewfinder. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. P 1000 7 • • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter speed appears...
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... the shutter button will release the shutter. 11 1 11 11,„t 1 111 • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode, turn the main switch to turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red A = Aperture-priority AE 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual) B = Bulb (long-time exposure) 100 = 1/1OO sec. (flash-sync speed) • 10 vAl4 4,s .re ' When the main switch is off, the shutter cannot be sure...
... the shutter button will release the shutter. 11 1 11 11,„t 1 111 • Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode, turn the main switch to turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red A = Aperture-priority AE 1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual) B = Bulb (long-time exposure) 100 = 1/1OO sec. (flash-sync speed) • 10 vAl4 4,s .re ' When the main switch is off, the shutter cannot be sure...
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... AE mode M 1000 - 1 Metered Manual mode 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 the shutter/aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (slow-shutter-speed) warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use (blinks) Memory lock Matte screen. 171 Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure indication (blinks four times per second) Blinking "1" Underexposure indication (blinks four times per second...
... AE mode M 1000 - 1 Metered Manual mode 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 the shutter/aperture-coupling range or the metering range.) Camera-shake (slow-shutter-speed) warning 30 - 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use (blinks) Memory lock Matte screen. 171 Flash-ready indication Blinking "1000" Overexposure indication (blinks four times per second) Blinking "1" Underexposure indication (blinks four times per second...
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... photographs. Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your body. Release the shutter gently while holding of the camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. It is a good idea to stabilize your breath. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to your first film cartridge.
... photographs. Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your body. Release the shutter gently while holding of the camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. It is a good idea to stabilize your breath. HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a tripod in the illustration should be drawn to your first film cartridge.
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SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 222)11180' 1e5t tt434t8 2 8 . nu P 250 • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. As you will be released. AJ 22 16 ln • The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on , then press the shutter release button half-way, and you further press the shutter button, the shutter will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder.
SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 222)11180' 1e5t tt434t8 2 8 . nu P 250 • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. As you will be released. AJ 22 16 ln • The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on , then press the shutter release button half-way, and you further press the shutter button, the shutter will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder.
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With the 50mm f/2.0 lens, you can set it anywhere between f/2.0 to f/22. • Set the shutter dial to the f-stop you desire by turning the aperture ring. As you depress the shutter button halfway, a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. SHOOTING IN APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE co 10 15 3 8 26 1 181'l4 III I I vo, 22,16' 4 8 16 22 '22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2.8; • Set the aperture to "A." .81rim Fralre. • 22 125 • As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
With the 50mm f/2.0 lens, you can set it anywhere between f/2.0 to f/22. • Set the shutter dial to the f-stop you desire by turning the aperture ring. As you depress the shutter button halfway, a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. SHOOTING IN APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE co 10 15 3 8 26 1 181'l4 III I I vo, 22,16' 4 8 16 22 '22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2.8; • Set the aperture to "A." .81rim Fralre. • 22 125 • As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
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... obtained. by turning the aperture ring while depressing the auto-lock-release button. And choose the shutter speed from the position by turning the shutter dial. 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 MANUAL MODE 10 15 3 8 2 t 81114 r e f incl '22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2.11, • Set the aperture to the f-stop you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder.
... obtained. by turning the aperture ring while depressing the auto-lock-release button. And choose the shutter speed from the position by turning the shutter dial. 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 MANUAL MODE 10 15 3 8 2 t 81114 r e f incl '22 16 11 8 5 6 4 2.11, • Set the aperture to the f-stop you will see "M" and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder.
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... not switch from a blinking speed to your desired f-stop. When 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, "10O0" or "1" blinks as a warning. When setting aperture first Set the aperture to a just glowing speed, namely, until only one shutter speed is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. Turn the shutter dial until the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed...
... not switch from a blinking speed to your desired f-stop. When 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, "10O0" or "1" blinks as a warning. When setting aperture first Set the aperture to a just glowing speed, namely, until only one shutter speed is seen, so that correct exposure can be obtained. Turn the shutter dial until the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed...
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... work . for an instant and lights up again or flickers, indicating that proper flash sync has been made. 4 In Programmed AE mode, aperture is also set to 1/100 sec. You just turn the flash's switch to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used with the camera in the TTL mode, the dedicated functions will be used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. 4C.„. 44' - 4 *. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH...
... work . for an instant and lights up again or flickers, indicating that proper flash sync has been made. 4 In Programmed AE mode, aperture is also set to 1/100 sec. You just turn the flash's switch to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used with the camera in the TTL mode, the dedicated functions will be used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. 4C.„. 44' - 4 *. USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH...
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... f/4, for instance, will result in underexposure. 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 the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at the flash sync speed of $ mark in the viewfinder. (When the meter's timer switch is off, the 5 mark also disappears.) 0 • • 28 Using in the table, depending on . 4.
... f/4, for instance, will result in underexposure. 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 the flash is ready, the camera is automatically switched to work at the flash sync speed of $ mark in the viewfinder. (When the meter's timer switch is off, the 5 mark also disappears.) 0 • • 28 Using in the table, depending on . 4.
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...-speedsync photo. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is displayed in the viewfinder.) 290 This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are displayed in the viewfinder. As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in use. Using in Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to work at 1/100...
...-speedsync photo. flash sync speed. (In Metered Manual mode, the slow-speed sync described later is displayed in the viewfinder.) 290 This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T, AF280T and AF400T are displayed in the viewfinder. As soon as the flash is ready, the camera is ready, " S " and "M" marks plus the shutter speed set are in use. Using in Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to work at 1/100...
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... button half-way while the memory lock is in use, the memory lock will be maintained or, in other words, the exposure will hold that reading, move in close -up reading of the face. the subject will automatically be cancelled as soon as you wish to your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set...
... button half-way while the memory lock is in use, the memory lock will be maintained or, in other words, the exposure will hold that reading, move in close -up reading of the face. the subject will automatically be cancelled as soon as you wish to your position, and then take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set...
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... self-timer is working. It can be prevented by sliding the main switch forward until the "S.T." p3+ 31 • is helpful for getting yourself into the photograph. The self-timer can be released about 12 seconds later. About two seconds before shutter release, the lamp will be set by sliding an accessory viewfinder cap over the eyepiece, to the original position. • When you shoot...
... self-timer is working. It can be prevented by sliding the main switch forward until the "S.T." p3+ 31 • is helpful for getting yourself into the photograph. The self-timer can be released about 12 seconds later. About two seconds before shutter release, the lamp will be set by sliding an accessory viewfinder cap over the eyepiece, to the original position. • When you shoot...
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... sure of the flash. (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash.) • When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, they may well cause malfunction and damage to "100 $ " (1/100 sec./. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to work also with the red-line index. Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop according to the camera...
... sure of the flash. (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash.) • When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, they may well cause malfunction and damage to "100 $ " (1/100 sec./. Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to work also with the red-line index. Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop according to the camera...
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... work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to your camera. • 42 Mount Adapter K If you find it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is not workable. Eyecup P The Eyecup P is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens...
... work due to difference in the coupling system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to your camera. • 42 Mount Adapter K If you find it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is not workable. Eyecup P The Eyecup P is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens...
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... at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Warnings for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "1" LED blinks at 4Hz.) Hot shoe (X-Sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-Sync at any time. Crank type. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with DX-coded film. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to cancell at 1/100 sec. Easy loading type. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen...
... at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Warnings for exposure setting outside aperture/shutter-speed coupling range ("1000" or "1" LED blinks at 4Hz.) Hot shoe (X-Sync contact, dedicated flash contacts), X-Sync at any time. Crank type. Silver-coated pentaprism finder with DX-coded film. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to cancell at 1/100 sec. Easy loading type. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen...
