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... working parts 2 of 35mm compact cameras offers you the convenience of your Pentax camera is Taking pictures 14 equipped with all the features and functions it Attaching strap; Short operating course and precautions 1 This new addition to imprint the date and time on Focus-lock technique 18 your - soft case Taking care of full-auto functions such as auto exposure, auto focusing, Loading batteries Opening/closing lens cover Film Loading film 4 6 8 9 auto film loading, auto film winding/ Camera holding 12 rewinding, auto film speed setting, etc. Flash...
... working parts 2 of 35mm compact cameras offers you the convenience of your Pentax camera is Taking pictures 14 equipped with all the features and functions it Attaching strap; Short operating course and precautions 1 This new addition to imprint the date and time on Focus-lock technique 18 your - soft case Taking care of full-auto functions such as auto exposure, auto focusing, Loading batteries Opening/closing lens cover Film Loading film 4 6 8 9 auto film loading, auto film winding/ Camera holding 12 rewinding, auto film speed setting, etc. Flash...
PC-333 Manual
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... work without batteries. the flash recycle time gets extremely long. 5. Ni-Cd batteries are exhausted or not properly loaded. 3. Use two AA-size alkaline batteries. the auto film winding takes an extremely long time or the rewinding is open. • Since the batteries discharge small amounts of energy even when not in use, those supplied in your camera may be depressed when: 1. Open the lens cover, and depress the shutter button. 4. the batteries...
... work without batteries. the flash recycle time gets extremely long. 5. Ni-Cd batteries are exhausted or not properly loaded. 3. Use two AA-size alkaline batteries. the auto film winding takes an extremely long time or the rewinding is open. • Since the batteries discharge small amounts of energy even when not in use, those supplied in your camera may be depressed when: 1. Open the lens cover, and depress the shutter button. 4. the batteries...
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... the arrow; One set of alklaine batteries should last about a year with the (+) and (-) sides placed correctly as indicated on the cover. LOADING BATTERIES If 1. Insert two batteries into the chamber with average use a fingernail in the direction of the camera by sliding it in the groove to push and raise the cover. 2. Open the Battery Chamber Cover at normal temperatures, without using flash. But their performance...
... the arrow; One set of alklaine batteries should last about a year with the (+) and (-) sides placed correctly as indicated on the cover. LOADING BATTERIES If 1. Insert two batteries into the chamber with average use a fingernail in the direction of the camera by sliding it in the groove to push and raise the cover. 2. Open the Battery Chamber Cover at normal temperatures, without using flash. But their performance...
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Leaving them in the camera may cause acid leakage and possible damage to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. • If the batteries are not used batteries into fire as they may explode. 3. Batteries • The batteries should be inserted correctly. • When replacing, be sure to the camera mechanism. • Never break up, recharge or throw used for a long time, remove them from the camera. Close the cover by pushing it back. cp SS 5
Leaving them in the camera may cause acid leakage and possible damage to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. • If the batteries are not used batteries into fire as they may explode. 3. Batteries • The batteries should be inserted correctly. • When replacing, be sure to the camera mechanism. • Never break up, recharge or throw used for a long time, remove them from the camera. Close the cover by pushing it back. cp SS 5
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... longer than 15 seconds for the camera to function properly, the safety shutter lock is not released even if you depress the shutter button. • it impossible to ba ready. A green lamp will light up or flicker when the batteries are exhausted and both of them should be released.) 7 Battery ;Replacement The batteries are properly loaded. Open the lens cover and depress the shutter button halfway. 2. BATTERY CHECK 7// PENTA% ego...
... longer than 15 seconds for the camera to function properly, the safety shutter lock is not released even if you depress the shutter button. • it impossible to ba ready. A green lamp will light up or flicker when the batteries are exhausted and both of them should be released.) 7 Battery ;Replacement The batteries are properly loaded. Open the lens cover and depress the shutter button halfway. 2. BATTERY CHECK 7// PENTA% ego...
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...; Film speed Film cartridge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 DX-information panel This camera is designed to use DX-coded film only, and when the DX-coded film with an ISO number within the range from 50 to 1600 is loaded, the camera automatically sets the film speed with the film in use. • If non-DX film with any film speed is loader, into this camera, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100. • When buying DX film, make sure...
...; Film speed Film cartridge 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 0 0 DX-information panel This camera is designed to use DX-coded film only, and when the DX-coded film with an ISO number within the range from 50 to 1600 is loaded, the camera automatically sets the film speed with the film in use. • If non-DX film with any film speed is loader, into this camera, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100. • When buying DX film, make sure...
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Open the back cover by first fitting its flat side on the top of the arrow. 2. LOADING FILM 2 Z$ LYSZSZ7 Always load or unload film in the film chamber by sliding the back cover release lever in the direction of the rewind shaft. Always keep the DX-Information pins free from direct sunlight with your body. 1. As illustrated, place the film cartridge in a shady spot, or shield the camera and film from scratches, dirt or dust. 9
Open the back cover by first fitting its flat side on the top of the arrow. 2. LOADING FILM 2 Z$ LYSZSZ7 Always load or unload film in the film chamber by sliding the back cover release lever in the direction of the rewind shaft. Always keep the DX-Information pins free from direct sunlight with your body. 1. As illustrated, place the film cartridge in a shady spot, or shield the camera and film from scratches, dirt or dust. 9
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... wound on the back cover tells you wish to remove the film loaded from the camera, never force it, but unload the film in the camera. O U> > 4. When the frame counter is in the normal way described on page 16, to avoid any damage to "1," the auto film winding stops automatically. Caution: Should you whether or not film is set to the take...
... wound on the back cover tells you wish to remove the film loaded from the camera, never force it, but unload the film in the camera. O U> > 4. When the frame counter is in the normal way described on page 16, to avoid any damage to "1," the auto film winding stops automatically. Caution: Should you whether or not film is set to the take...
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... take blur-free photos. Practice holding positions. When taking flash pictures with both hands, hold the camera properlj in a secure posture. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face 12 I I in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. Always press the shutter button gently. The illustrations show the basic holding and operating the camera before inserting your body. CAMERA HOLDING 0 DX...
... take blur-free photos. Practice holding positions. When taking flash pictures with both hands, hold the camera properlj in a secure posture. Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face 12 I I in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. Always press the shutter button gently. The illustrations show the basic holding and operating the camera before inserting your body. CAMERA HOLDING 0 DX...
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... lights up, you are exhausted, the shutter may not be wound on to the next frame. • If you have to use flash. • When the camera-to take a picture. • If the Green Lamp flickers, the subject is about one meter (3.3 ft.), compose your finger from the shutter button, the film will be released. 15 you want to release the shutter. Depress the shutter button...
... lights up, you are exhausted, the shutter may not be wound on to the next frame. • If you have to use flash. • When the camera-to take a picture. • If the Green Lamp flickers, the subject is about one meter (3.3 ft.), compose your finger from the shutter button, the film will be released. 15 you want to release the shutter. Depress the shutter button...
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While the rewind operation is exposed, the motor automatically starts rewinding the film. Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge by first pulling the top of 24-exposure film. • Never open the camera back until the motor stops. 2. Several seconds after the last frame of the roll is taking place, the Film Transport Indicator's red stripes keep flickering. • It usually takes about 30 seconds to rewind a roll of the cartridge toward you with your finger, as shown above. 16 REWINDING FILM ss Ira 0 0 O iI• 00 00 1i 1.
While the rewind operation is exposed, the motor automatically starts rewinding the film. Open the camera back and remove the film cartridge by first pulling the top of 24-exposure film. • Never open the camera back until the motor stops. 2. Several seconds after the last frame of the roll is taking place, the Film Transport Indicator's red stripes keep flickering. • It usually takes about 30 seconds to rewind a roll of the cartridge toward you with your finger, as shown above. 16 REWINDING FILM ss Ira 0 0 O iI• 00 00 1i 1.
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... subject. 2. As you depress the shutter button halfway, the Green Lamp in the viewfinder will be in the following order. 18 I ( 1. The focus will light up or flicker, locking the focus on the subject temporarily. • As long as you release your finger from the shutter button. Bring the Autofocus Spot on is maintained. You can avoid this problem by using the focus-lock technique in...
... subject. 2. As you depress the shutter button halfway, the Green Lamp in the viewfinder will be in the following order. 18 I ( 1. The focus will light up or flicker, locking the focus on the subject temporarily. • As long as you release your finger from the shutter button. Bring the Autofocus Spot on is maintained. You can avoid this problem by using the focus-lock technique in...
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... and other transparent or translucent objects. 19 Black objects which are shooting, and lock the focus by using the focus-lock technique, then frame the subject and shoot. 1. are hard to reflect light (infrared). 2. While keeping the shutter button depressed halfway, move the camera to take the picture. Difficult Autofocus Subjects The a utofocus system of this camera may not function properly in the desired position...
... and other transparent or translucent objects. 19 Black objects which are shooting, and lock the focus by using the focus-lock technique, then frame the subject and shoot. 1. are hard to reflect light (infrared). 2. While keeping the shutter button depressed halfway, move the camera to take the picture. Difficult Autofocus Subjects The a utofocus system of this camera may not function properly in the desired position...
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Number of trees or in a dimly-lit place, you can be shot with this flash with ISO 50 film *molt r Push dos.n fF when not in use flash to normal picture-taking mode. 20 eight rolls of 24-exposure film or five rolls of 36-exposure film can also use 1. Also, if you are shooting people in the shade of Flashes Approx. As shown above, push...
Number of trees or in a dimly-lit place, you can be shot with this flash with ISO 50 film *molt r Push dos.n fF when not in use flash to normal picture-taking mode. 20 eight rolls of 24-exposure film or five rolls of 36-exposure film can also use 1. Also, if you are shooting people in the shade of Flashes Approx. As shown above, push...
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... a dark (underexposed) picture. • Do not depress the shutter button while the flash is about six seconds with fresh batteries. CAUTIONS • The recycle time of this flash is being charged; otherwise the charging will be interrupted. • When the flash is not in use, keep the flash head in its original position to prevent power consumption. • When using the flash as a supplemantary light source...
... a dark (underexposed) picture. • Do not depress the shutter button while the flash is about six seconds with fresh batteries. CAUTIONS • The recycle time of this flash is being charged; otherwise the charging will be interrupted. • When the flash is not in use, keep the flash head in its original position to prevent power consumption. • When using the flash as a supplemantary light source...
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...be used for this unit is one of the characteristics of around 50° - 0°C. 23 Battery The data-recording unit is getting weak, so please have it replaced by your nearest, authorized Pentax service facility as soon as possible. It should work ...battery is powered by yourself. The film speed is built in the dating unit. • The only non-DX film that can be difficult to a high temperature of LCD's, not a defect. • The unit should last about five years, although the life may differ, depending on the same picture. • When the shutter is released...
...be used for this unit is one of the characteristics of around 50° - 0°C. 23 Battery The data-recording unit is getting weak, so please have it replaced by your nearest, authorized Pentax service facility as soon as possible. It should work ...battery is powered by yourself. The film speed is built in the dating unit. • The only non-DX film that can be difficult to a high temperature of LCD's, not a defect. • The unit should last about five years, although the life may differ, depending on the same picture. • When the shutter is released...
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..., bulb-type ear syringe, camel's hair brush, etc. Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects, which this problem use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol. 4. Never use foamrubber padding about one inch thick to keep it right, with average use without using flash, at the beach, splashing of batteries should function properly are not waterproof! One set of any kind, and...
..., bulb-type ear syringe, camel's hair brush, etc. Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects, which this problem use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol. 4. Never use foamrubber padding about one inch thick to keep it right, with average use without using flash, at the beach, splashing of batteries should function properly are not waterproof! One set of any kind, and...
PC-333 Manual
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..., guide number of 10 (ISO 100 in meter). Meter switch: Shutter button (locked when lens cover is completed; Number of flashes: Approx. 8 rolls of film; Dimensions: 119.5(W) x 68.5(H) x 49.5(D)mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9"). Weight: 260 g (9.2 oz.) Accessory: Strap 30 automatic rewinding at 30 sec. possible to rewind in pop-up to indicate correct exposure, green lamp flickers to indicate underexposure. Frame counter: Automatic reset. Power sou►ce: Two AA-size alkaline batteries. rewind operation automatically stops as rewind...
..., guide number of 10 (ISO 100 in meter). Meter switch: Shutter button (locked when lens cover is completed; Number of flashes: Approx. 8 rolls of film; Dimensions: 119.5(W) x 68.5(H) x 49.5(D)mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9"). Weight: 260 g (9.2 oz.) Accessory: Strap 30 automatic rewinding at 30 sec. possible to rewind in pop-up to indicate correct exposure, green lamp flickers to indicate underexposure. Frame counter: Automatic reset. Power sou►ce: Two AA-size alkaline batteries. rewind operation automatically stops as rewind...
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..."). Year/Mon/Day model ("80" to "19" - 1980 to 2019): Month ("1" to "31"). Power sources: One lithium battery for data imprinting. Data recording system: An internal recording lamp records information onto reverse side of three modes; camera's batteries also serve for clock and data display; Dimensions: 119.5(W) x 68.5(H) x 52.5(D)mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 2.1") Weight: 275 g (9.7 oz.) 31 Day ("1" to "12"); PC-333 DATE Film: DX film...
..."). Year/Mon/Day model ("80" to "19" - 1980 to 2019): Month ("1" to "31"). Power sources: One lithium battery for data imprinting. Data recording system: An internal recording lamp records information onto reverse side of three modes; camera's batteries also serve for clock and data display; Dimensions: 119.5(W) x 68.5(H) x 52.5(D)mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 2.1") Weight: 275 g (9.7 oz.) 31 Day ("1" to "12"); PC-333 DATE Film: DX film...
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... to operating instructions, or modification by the owner. In this case, it is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from whom you wish If the equipment is strictly limited 32 to the replacement of purchase. If there is covered...
... to operating instructions, or modification by the owner. In this case, it is expressly agreed that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from whom you wish If the equipment is strictly limited 32 to the replacement of purchase. If there is covered...