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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 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- 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
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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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... be thrown as far as it goes. Note: The wind lever may stop in to its end. Do not force the lever and rewind the film leaving the lever as follows: S• • 0 • 2 • 4 • • 20 • . . . . 24 36. After completing a series of exposed frames. ... at the stand-off angle, ready for faster film advance. Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it is. 9 • Film advance stroke The film wind lever should be pushed in the middle of a stroke when the film comes to the original position. FILM WIND LEVER p 44enso6' • 0 Stand-...
... be thrown as far as it goes. Note: The wind lever may stop in to its end. Do not force the lever and rewind the film leaving the lever as follows: S• • 0 • 2 • 4 • • 20 • . . . . 24 36. After completing a series of exposed frames. ... at the stand-off angle, ready for faster film advance. Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it is. 9 • Film advance stroke The film wind lever should be pushed in the middle of a stroke when the film comes to the original position. FILM WIND LEVER p 44enso6' • 0 Stand-...
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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 is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use only DX-coded film in other words, the only non-DX film usable for this range. 11 • in this camera.... (If non-DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set by this camera ...
... 0 0 0 0 DX information panel This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it is one with ISO 100.) The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use only DX-coded film in other words, the only non-DX film usable for this range. 11 • in this camera.... (If non-DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set by this camera ...
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Lock the cartridge in a shady spot, or shield it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. LOADING FILM Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that 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 grips the spool. • 12 5 0 0 0 000000000000000...
Lock the cartridge in a shady spot, or shield it from scratches, dirt, dust, etc. LOADING FILM Always load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it slightly making sure that 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 grips the spool. • 12 5 0 0 0 000000000000000...
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.... • Make sure that the perforations on the bottom side of the film have 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...
.... • Make sure that the perforations on the bottom side of the film have 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...
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The film-inflormation window on the back cover will tell you if the film is ready for the first shot. The next frame is loaded or not. re, • 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 film-inflormation window on the back cover will tell you if the film is ready for the first shot. The next frame is loaded or not. re, • 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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... 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, lift the rewind knob ...Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of the roll, the film wind lever will stop moving abruptly - MI= 15• If you reach the end of a stroke...; 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.
... 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, lift the rewind knob ...Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of the roll, the film wind lever will stop moving abruptly - MI= 15• If you reach the end of a stroke...; 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.
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... your body. In any case, hold the camera tightly to hold on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs. Strong pressure on your first film cartridge. Generally there are three basic ways to your face with your breath.
... your body. In any case, hold the camera tightly to hold on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs. Strong pressure on your first film cartridge. Generally there are three basic ways to your face with your breath.
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...the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of whether it is indicated by the glowing of 1/100. 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 the...) AF200T AF280T AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow - - The aperture is also automatically set 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...
...the AF200T is used with this camera, regardless of whether it is indicated by the glowing of 1/100. 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 the...) AF200T AF280T AF400T Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow - - The aperture is also automatically set 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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Caution: When using the self-timer, you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to the original position. • When you shoot at a faster rate. is helpful ...
Caution: When using the self-timer, you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to the original position. • When you shoot at a faster rate. is helpful ...
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...for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to the instructions accompanying the film. I °°). INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with... the red infrared index mark. 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 ...
...for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to the instructions accompanying the film. I °°). INFRARED INDEX MARK If you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with... the red infrared index mark. 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 ...
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...subject. 41 • The range varies according to EV 18 (f/16 -1/1000 sec. The shutter/ aperture coupling range is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of your lens. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents a combination of the shutterspeed and the lens aperture which...the shutter-speed in combination with a speed of the metering range within which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for a film with an f/1.4 lens. Metering Range and Shutter/Aperture Coupling Range The metering range means the range of shutterspeed and aperture combination with ...
...subject. 41 • The range varies according to EV 18 (f/16 -1/1000 sec. The shutter/ aperture coupling range is determined by the film speed (ISO) and the brightness of your lens. EV (Exposure Value) EV represents a combination of the shutterspeed and the lens aperture which...the shutter-speed in combination with a speed of the metering range within which shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for a film with an f/1.4 lens. Metering Range and Shutter/Aperture Coupling Range The metering range means the range of shutterspeed and aperture combination with ...
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... Timer activated with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with shutter release button. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to "60"; Back-swing type instant-return mirror. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Crank type. orange for ..."1000" to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Pentax KA bayonet mount. Vertical-run focal plane shutter. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to "1"). LED...
... Timer activated with 130° throw and 35° stand-off angle. Single-stroke rapid wind lever with shutter release button. Automatic film speed setting from 1 to "60"; Back-swing type instant-return mirror. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Crank type. orange for ..."1000" to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Pentax KA bayonet mount. Vertical-run focal plane shutter. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to "1"). LED...
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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. EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER...
... 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. EV 1 (f/1.4, 1 sec.) - EV 18 (f/16, 1/1000 sec.) with GPD cell. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER...
