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TABLE OF 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 units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B...
TABLE OF 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 units 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode 28 Exposure-memory lock 30 6 Self-timer 31 8 Using 100 setting 32 9 Using B...
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...any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual modes can be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used . Guided by setting exposure controls. n _• . Aperture-priority AE Mode When you set to obtain proper exposure. If necessary, ...deliberate over- or underexposure can adjust both controls to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be used with 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. Programmed AE Mode The camera...
...any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual modes can be used. • When the conventional K -mount lens is used . Guided by setting exposure controls. n _• . Aperture-priority AE Mode When you set to obtain proper exposure. If necessary, ...deliberate over- or underexposure can adjust both controls to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can be used with 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. Programmed AE Mode The camera...
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... its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and 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. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash 4t, provision, this camera... you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions.
... its Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and 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. Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash 4t, provision, this camera... you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. The Programmed AE mode cannot be used . Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions.
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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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...'t damage or stain the electrical contact points on the lens (See 0,1k). Align the raised node on lens barrel with a click. Seat the lens in the body mount and turn the lens counter-clockwise while pressing the lens release lever. • After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front and rear...KA and KA F mount lenses, follow the steps below. • • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. Then turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in dim light, method (0) is still on the camera body with a clean, dry cloth. • If...
...'t damage or stain the electrical contact points on the lens (See 0,1k). Align the raised node on lens barrel with a click. Seat the lens in the body mount and turn the lens counter-clockwise while pressing the lens release lever. • After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front and rear...KA and KA F mount lenses, follow the steps below. • • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. Then turn and lock as above. • To remove the lens cap, press in dim light, method (0) is still on the camera body with a clean, dry cloth. • If...
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... through the strap clasp and the last ring. The camera is now held securely in place. • The soft case for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 - 80mm. • 16 'F r l rnx Put the camera in two sizes: PS for the camera with a standard 50mm... lens, and P-L2 for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera's strap eyelets. STRAP AND SOFT CASE ...
... through the strap clasp and the last ring. The camera is now held securely in place. • The soft case for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 - 80mm. • 16 'F r l rnx Put the camera in two sizes: PS for the camera with a standard 50mm... lens, and P-L2 for this camera is available in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera's strap eyelets. STRAP AND SOFT CASE ...
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... while wearing their glasses. With the matte field, focus until the glitter disappears from inside the collar. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for satisfactory focusing. To focus using the microprism collar, focus until the image on the matte field since the split-image and...
... while wearing their glasses. With the matte field, focus until the glitter disappears from inside the collar. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for satisfactory focusing. To focus using the microprism collar, focus until the image on the matte field since the split-image and...
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As you will be released. nu P 250 • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. 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 .
As you will be released. nu P 250 • 20 • Turn the main switch on the lens. • You can leave the shutter dial set at any position. 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 .
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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 desire by turning the aperture ring. 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 depress the shutter button halfway, a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
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 desire by turning the aperture ring. 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 depress the shutter button halfway, a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder. As you depress the shutter button completely, the shutter will be released.
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When the subject is dark, use the Pentax dedicated flash. (For details, refer to shoot. Stop down the lens (toward f/22) or open it (toward f/2). When "1000" or "1" stops blinking, you are ready to page 28.) 1000 111 1 1 22' 16' ' 8 " 4 4 8 1 ' 22 16 11 8 56 4 I III III I I I 8 4 4 8 16 22 11 8 56 4 2 8 2 23. When the subject is too dark or too bright, "1000" or "1" in the viewfinder blinks as a warning.
When the subject is dark, use the Pentax dedicated flash. (For details, refer to shoot. Stop down the lens (toward f/22) or open it (toward f/2). When "1000" or "1" stops blinking, you are ready to page 28.) 1000 111 1 1 22' 16' ' 8 " 4 4 8 1 ' 22 16 11 8 56 4 I III III I I I 8 4 4 8 16 22 11 8 56 4 2 8 2 23. When the subject is too dark or too bright, "1000" or "1" in the viewfinder blinks as a warning.
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... aperture is set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. 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 underexposure. This does not apply to the camera. 2. Set the...
... aperture is set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. 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 underexposure. This does not apply to the camera. 2. Set the...
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... camera set in the Metered Manual mode, you set between 1/60 and 1 sec. Using in Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the flash. • As soon as the flash is fully charged. (In...
... camera set in the Metered Manual mode, you set between 1/60 and 1 sec. Using in Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the flash. • As soon as the flash is fully charged. (In...
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... sec./. As illustrated, align "100 $ " with this setting, you can be used with the red-line index. Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other than A. • When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-stop according to the camera-tosubject distance or the program of ...on-type flash on this camera, set the shutter dial to work also with cameras of correct exposure. • 32 Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this camera, they may well cause ...
... sec./. As illustrated, align "100 $ " with this setting, you can be used with the red-line index. Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other than A. • When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-stop according to the camera-tosubject distance or the program of ...on-type flash on this camera, set the shutter dial to work also with cameras of correct exposure. • 32 Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are used for non-flash photography, but since the meter does not function at this camera, they may well cause ...
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otherwise the B-setting photography may not properly be done. Always push the head of your lens is set to release the shutter. Make sure the • aperture of the Release hard to a proper f-stop other than A. Be sure to shoot fireworks, ...
otherwise the B-setting photography may not properly be done. Always push the head of your lens is set to release the shutter. Make sure the • aperture of the Release hard to a proper f-stop other than A. Be sure to shoot fireworks, ...
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The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of field becomes progressively greater as you get further away. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. The focal length of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of focus. DEPTH OF FIELD 00 15 10 9 8 7 6 Depth of field is another factor to determine the depth of field. The depth of field. • 34 with 5Omm f/2.O 4 131 2 f/2.0 f/5.6 f/11 f/22 1 0 Distance
The shorter the lens, the greater the depth of field becomes progressively greater as you get further away. The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field: it increases as the lens opening becomes smaller. The focal length of the lens is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of focus. DEPTH OF FIELD 00 15 10 9 8 7 6 Depth of field is another factor to determine the depth of field. The depth of field. • 34 with 5Omm f/2.O 4 131 2 f/2.0 f/5.6 f/11 f/22 1 0 Distance
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... result in incorrectly exposed pictures. Note: Taking pictures with your camera set . You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens 0 45m 0 aEan Ohm 1 Om Ism 20m 30m 1013m 1,1.4 - 0 453 0 497 - 0 503 0 595 - 0 605 089t - 0810 0 985 - 1 016 1 464 - 1 538 I 935 - 2070 2853 - 3... 0557 0 532 -0.691 0675 -.. 09/37 0.806 - 1 328 1.086 - 2462 1.314 1265 -16.883 2655 1 565 By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, you can then preview how much sharpness you will not be sharp in your pictures. Depth-of field with the preview lever depressed will...
... result in incorrectly exposed pictures. Note: Taking pictures with your camera set . You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens 0 45m 0 aEan Ohm 1 Om Ism 20m 30m 1013m 1,1.4 - 0 453 0 497 - 0 503 0 595 - 0 605 089t - 0810 0 985 - 1 016 1 464 - 1 538 I 935 - 2070 2853 - 3... 0557 0 532 -0.691 0675 -.. 09/37 0.806 - 1 328 1.086 - 2462 1.314 1265 -16.883 2655 1 565 By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, you can then preview how much sharpness you will not be sharp in your pictures. Depth-of field with the preview lever depressed will...
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... 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. For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus.
... 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. For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus.
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...that only the shutter-speed slows down after the maximum aperture is that only the shutter speed changes after the lens aperture reaches its limit of your lens. The red line represents the variation of shutterspeed and aperture combination with a speed of the metering range within which... shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for a film with an f/2.8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by slanting lines which is shown in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control ...
...that only the shutter-speed slows down after the maximum aperture is that only the shutter speed changes after the lens aperture reaches its limit of your lens. The red line represents the variation of shutterspeed and aperture combination with a speed of the metering range within which... shutter-speed and aperture value can be combined for a film with an f/2.8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by slanting lines which is shown in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control ...
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... of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. If you want to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does ... must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to your camera. • 42 Mount Adapter K If you find it difficult to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the...
... of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 diopters. If you want to see the viewfinder image clearly, choose any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. However, please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures: • Automatic diaphragm does ... must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to your camera. • 42 Mount Adapter K If you find it difficult to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is possible by placing an optional accessory called the...
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...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. Warnings for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec. LED ... split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen (Clear-Bright-Matte). Crank type. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Back-swing type instant-return mirror. Timer activated with 50mm lens at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Possible to "60"; Shows 92% ...
...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. Warnings for "1000" to cancell at 1/100 sec. LED ... split-image/microprism/matte focusing screen (Clear-Bright-Matte). Crank type. Pentax KA bayonet mount. Electronically-controlled 12-second delay timer. Back-swing type instant-return mirror. Timer activated with 50mm lens at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Possible to "60"; Shows 92% ...