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... 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...
... 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...
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...you are recommended to use only DX-coded film in other words, the only non-DX film usable for this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600, so be... sure to 100, whatever film speed it is loaded the camera will automatically set by this range. 11 • in this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded into the film chamber. FILM DX FILM CO[Oefi I ITI ...
...you are recommended to use only DX-coded film in other words, the only non-DX film usable for this camera is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600, so be... sure to 100, whatever film speed it is loaded the camera will automatically set by this range. 11 • in this camera. (If non-DX film is loaded into the film chamber. FILM DX FILM CO[Oefi I ITI ...
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... load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. • 12 5 0 0 0 000000000000000 Film chamber 0 Guide rails Sprocket teeth 0 0 Spool teeth 43 Film leader end mark DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free ...spot, or shield it with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with your body. • As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc.
... load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool. • 12 5 0 0 0 000000000000000 Film chamber 0 Guide rails Sprocket teeth 0 0 Spool teeth 43 Film leader end mark DX-information pins Keep the DX-information pins free ...spot, or shield it with your finger-nail. • Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open. • Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with your body. • As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by pushing it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc.
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2 3 slack flat 00 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is flat as shown, by rewinding it slightly into the cartridge. • When a film with the 0 film leader end mark (red bar); in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. • Make sure that the... engaged the 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 its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time. 13 •
2 3 slack flat 00 • As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that the film is flat as shown, by rewinding it slightly into the cartridge. • When a film with the 0 film leader end mark (red bar); in other words, bring the film leader end within the length of the bar. • Make sure that the... engaged the 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 its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time. 13 •
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... open the back cover, and take the cartridge out. MI= 15• UNLOADING FILM When you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. maybe at some point in the bottom of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you... reach the end of a stroke. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of...
... open the back cover, and take the cartridge out. MI= 15• UNLOADING FILM When you feel it immediately, since the film except the last several frames might be saved. maybe at some point in the bottom of the camera. • Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you... reach the end of a stroke. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of...
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... Strong pressure on your body. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera. Release the shutter gently while holding of the camera is essential to your camera. Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your hands. Generally there are three basic ...ways to your face with your first film cartridge. In any case, hold the camera ...
... Strong pressure on your body. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold the camera. Release the shutter gently while holding of the camera is essential to your camera. Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your hands. Generally there are three basic ...ways to your face with your first film cartridge. In any case, hold the camera ...
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... automatically switched to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of 1/100. f/11 (AF200SA/AF240Z/AF160SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of whether it is set to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ As shown in ... apply to AUTO (red, green or yellow). Set the flash mode selector to the AF200SA , AF240Z and AF160SA 3. 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 f/4, for instance, will...
... automatically switched to f/2.8 when the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of 1/100. f/11 (AF200SA/AF240Z/AF160SA: f/4 at the flash sync speed of whether it is set to work at ISO 100) ■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes automatically. ■ As shown in ... apply to AUTO (red, green or yellow). Set the flash mode selector to the AF200SA , AF240Z and AF160SA 3. 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 f/4, for instance, will...
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... between visible light focus and infrared focus. I °°). 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 I M ° 3 10 '15 a 2 6 1.5 218" 8" 4 ail's"1 A' 22 101 8 5.6 4 ,T1 CO 10 15 E 2,6 II 8 I4 mu l1... 26 t1 4 8 ^"Z A-'2211,1 8 5.6 4 215.7. 37. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to -camera distance on the right, note the subject-to -camera distance is necessary to the instructions accompanying the...
... between visible light focus and infrared focus. I °°). 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 I M ° 3 10 '15 a 2 6 1.5 218" 8" 4 ail's"1 A' 22 101 8 5.6 4 ,T1 CO 10 15 E 2,6 II 8 I4 mu l1... 26 t1 4 8 ^"Z A-'2211,1 8 5.6 4 215.7. 37. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to -camera distance on the right, note the subject-to -camera distance is necessary to the instructions accompanying the...
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...Warnings for "1000" 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 x 36mm format. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". LED indicators ... shutter speeds from ISO 25 to "60"; Timer activated with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle....
...Warnings for "1000" 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 x 36mm format. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". LED indicators ... shutter speeds from ISO 25 to "60"; Timer activated with 50mm lens at 1/100 sec. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Mount: Exposure Modes: Shutter: Viewfinder: Exposure Indication in 1/3 steps) with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle....