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... 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 ...Programmed AE diagram, metering range and 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking care of your camera 46 20 Warranty policy 48 22 24 1 •
... 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 ...Programmed AE diagram, metering range and 16 shutter/aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction, mount adapter K, eyecup P 42 17 Precautions on batteries 43 18 Specifications 44 19 Taking care of your camera 46 20 Warranty policy 48 22 24 1 •
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... Adapter, etc. Be sure to control flash output for proper flash pictures. • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are properly inserted. Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. Also check if the main... meter switch is set to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used .
... Adapter, etc. Be sure to control flash output for proper flash pictures. • The camera does not operate unless the batteries are properly inserted. Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. Also check if the main... meter switch is set to ON or OFF. • Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used .
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22 23 24 25 26 27 Film-rewind crank Viewfinder eyepiece ED Film-sprocket spool ID Film-take-up spool Back cover fil) Film-information window 33 12 31 30 29 28 le Film-leader-end mark e Film-rewind button e Shutter curtain ®Tripod socket Battery-chamber cap fa Film chamber 5 •
22 23 24 25 26 27 Film-rewind crank Viewfinder eyepiece ED Film-sprocket spool ID Film-take-up spool Back cover fil) Film-information window 33 12 31 30 29 28 le Film-leader-end mark e Film-rewind button e Shutter curtain ®Tripod socket Battery-chamber cap fa Film chamber 5 •
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EMI IND IMO Eisa,M maoIl IRMO EMI • As illustrated, turn the power on by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. INSERTING BATTERIES WIN This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silveroxide batteries. (Lithium batteries are not usable.) • Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow. so • Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing upward, and close the cover.
EMI IND IMO Eisa,M maoIl IRMO EMI • As illustrated, turn the power on by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. INSERTING BATTERIES WIN This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silveroxide batteries. (Lithium batteries are not usable.) • Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow. so • Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides facing upward, and close the cover.
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... displayed in about se ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. If so, replace the batteries immediately. • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter... turns the power off in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the left side of once per second. P 1000 7 • If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of the viewfinder.
... displayed in about se ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button. When batteries weaken When the batteries are completely exhausted, the shutter button does not release the shutter. If so, replace the batteries immediately. • Press the shutter release button half-way and make sure that a shutter... turns the power off in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the left side of once per second. P 1000 7 • If the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of the viewfinder.
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... your lens is not suitable for making long-time exposure • to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red bar). it ; Be sure to shoot fireworks, night scenes, etc. • As shown in ...at this setting, use a sturdy tripod, and as you keep the shutter button depressed. • The long-time exposure consumes a great amount of battery power; When shooting at normal temperatures. otherwise the B-setting photography may not properly be done. Make sure the • aperture of the Release hard to...
... your lens is not suitable for making long-time exposure • to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it will exhaust fresh batteries in the shutter dial with the index (red bar). it ; Be sure to shoot fireworks, night scenes, etc. • As shown in ...at this setting, use a sturdy tripod, and as you keep the shutter button depressed. • The long-time exposure consumes a great amount of battery power; When shooting at normal temperatures. otherwise the B-setting photography may not properly be done. Make sure the • aperture of the Release hard to...
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... disappear even if you can change the shutter speed and aperture. When the exposure-memory lock is used, these LEDs flicker at a fast speed. When batteries become exhausted, these LEDs flicker at a slow speed of once persecond. • 38 Change the shutter speed or aperture, and when the flickering disappears and...
... disappear even if you can change the shutter speed and aperture. When the exposure-memory lock is used, these LEDs flicker at a fast speed. When batteries become exhausted, these LEDs flicker at a slow speed of once persecond. • 38 Change the shutter speed or aperture, and when the flickering disappears and...
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... keeping the camera in a bag or case, be carefully checked while inserting batteries. If either battery is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may result from the camera. PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution against explosions. • Batteries should be kept warm in cold climates to prevent lowering of performance...
... keeping the camera in a bag or case, be carefully checked while inserting batteries. If either battery is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may result from the camera. PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES • Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as a precaution against explosions. • Batteries should be kept warm in cold climates to prevent lowering of performance...
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... area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film. EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks, Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide or alkaline mini-batteries. 137(W) x 89(H) x 50.5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.5" x 2.0"), 500g (17.5 oz.) without batteries. When batteries become weak, LED flashes. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE...
... area metering system with 50mm f/1.4 lens and ISO 100 film. EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - When batteries exhausted, LEDs go blank and shutter locks, Two 1.5-volt silver-oxide or alkaline mini-batteries. 137(W) x 89(H) x 50.5(D)mm (5.3" x 3.5" x 2.0"), 500g (17.5 oz.) without batteries. When batteries become weak, LED flashes. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE...
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... approx. 50 - -10°C. Always put a lens cap or body mount cap whenever the camera is not in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. This is not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in temperature will...a guide, a temperature change . 5. Thus, sudden temperature changes should function properly are traveling in a car, plane, or ship, can cause screws to keep the batteries warm. In cold weather carry your camera under your camera on a tripod, make sure the tripod screw is the depth of at which the camera...
... approx. 50 - -10°C. Always put a lens cap or body mount cap whenever the camera is not in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. This is not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in temperature will...a guide, a temperature change . 5. Thus, sudden temperature changes should function properly are traveling in a car, plane, or ship, can cause screws to keep the batteries warm. In cold weather carry your camera under your camera on a tripod, make sure the tripod screw is the depth of at which the camera...
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... is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of parts as hereinbefore provided. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of ... shop. If there is strictly limited • 48 to the replacement of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge...
... is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of parts as hereinbefore provided. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of ... shop. If there is strictly limited • 48 to the replacement of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge...