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INDEX Introduction 1 Nomenclature 2 Specifications 4 Basic operating instructions 6 Mercury battery 10 Film loading and winding 12 Film type reminder dial 14 Setting ASA film speed 15 Compose and focus 16 Automatic diaphragm 17 Shutter 18 Camera holding 19 Film unloading 20 Flash synchronization 21 Depth-of-field guide 22 Depth-of-field table: 55mm lens 23 Range of light measurement 24 Infra-red photography 26 Multiple exposure 27 Special cautions 28 Guide book 30 Warranty policy 32
INDEX Introduction 1 Nomenclature 2 Specifications 4 Basic operating instructions 6 Mercury battery 10 Film loading and winding 12 Film type reminder dial 14 Setting ASA film speed 15 Compose and focus 16 Automatic diaphragm 17 Shutter 18 Camera holding 19 Film unloading 20 Flash synchronization 21 Depth-of-field guide 22 Depth-of-field table: 55mm lens 23 Range of light measurement 24 Infra-red photography 26 Multiple exposure 27 Special cautions 28 Guide book 30 Warranty policy 32
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... most critical professional. Like that will give correctly exposed pictures with design innovations and precision craftmanship in Cologne, Germany, it . By measuring the light coming through the camera lens. Plus complete compatibility with earlier Pentax models. Just leave the exposure meter switch in the "OFF" position and select the correct f/stop and speed settings for purchase at the 1960 Photokina, the world...
... most critical professional. Like that will give correctly exposed pictures with design innovations and precision craftmanship in Cologne, Germany, it . By measuring the light coming through the camera lens. Plus complete compatibility with earlier Pentax models. Just leave the exposure meter switch in the "OFF" position and select the correct f/stop and speed settings for purchase at the 1960 Photokina, the world...
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NOMENCLATURE Shutter speed index Rapid wind lever ASA film speed indicator Shutter speed dial Shutter release button 'Cocked' indicator Exposure counter Film rewind knob/Back cover opener Film type reminder dial O PENT AX C Exposure meter switch FP flash terminal X flash terminal Depth-of-field preview lever Diaphragm ring Depth-of-field guide Distance scale Focusing ring Strap ring 2
NOMENCLATURE Shutter speed index Rapid wind lever ASA film speed indicator Shutter speed dial Shutter release button 'Cocked' indicator Exposure counter Film rewind knob/Back cover opener Film type reminder dial O PENT AX C Exposure meter switch FP flash terminal X flash terminal Depth-of-field preview lever Diaphragm ring Depth-of-field guide Distance scale Focusing ring Strap ring 2
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...and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. approximately life size magnification with microprism Fresnel lens for instant focusing; Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec. Shutter curtains of shutter speeds turns to infinity. Instant return type with built-in light meter. 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on shutter speed dial. SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lens Shutter Warning Signal Finder Focusing Reflex Mirror Film Advance 35mm single-lens reflex...
...and film speed settings are off the meter's measurability range. approximately life size magnification with microprism Fresnel lens for instant focusing; Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec. Shutter curtains of shutter speeds turns to infinity. Instant return type with built-in light meter. 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. Filters and lenshood size: 49mm. Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on shutter speed dial. SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lens Shutter Warning Signal Finder Focusing Reflex Mirror Film Advance 35mm single-lens reflex...
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... film speed settings. Electronic flash synchronization at 1/60 sec. Meter is released. Automatic re-set type. 42mm threaded lens mount. Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is powered with a mercury battery. Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is being rewound. Body alone: 610 grams (1 lb. 6 oz.). Equipped with standard lens. Rapid rewind crank for ASA-100 film with standard lens). Film rewind button...
... film speed settings. Electronic flash synchronization at 1/60 sec. Meter is released. Automatic re-set type. 42mm threaded lens mount. Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is powered with a mercury battery. Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is being rewound. Body alone: 610 grams (1 lb. 6 oz.). Equipped with standard lens. Rapid rewind crank for ASA-100 film with standard lens). Film rewind button...
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... , 1. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the same number as the ASA number of the shutter speed dial, turn it into the battery chamber before operating the camera. When indoors, set the speed at 1/30, or in its neighborhood. When outdoors, set it at 1/125 sec. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Then cock the rapid wind lever. or faster, depending upon the lighting. For insertion instructions...
... , 1. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the same number as the ASA number of the shutter speed dial, turn it into the battery chamber before operating the camera. When indoors, set the speed at 1/30, or in its neighborhood. When outdoors, set it at 1/125 sec. BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A mercury battery for the light meter is packed separately. Then cock the rapid wind lever. or faster, depending upon the lighting. For insertion instructions...
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... up and down with the turn of pictures under -exposure: change the shutter speed to a slower setting. 6. If the needle does not come to the center no matter how far you will get under the same lighting conditions, it is closer to repeat instructions 4 and 5.) 8 If the...diaphragm ring. When the needle is released, the meter switch will automatically turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed to the (+) mark, you will remain fixed off , and the needle will get correct exposure. When the shutter is off center and close to a faster setting. warn SP ION v 5. When...
... up and down with the turn of pictures under -exposure: change the shutter speed to a slower setting. 6. If the needle does not come to the center no matter how far you will get under the same lighting conditions, it is closer to repeat instructions 4 and 5.) 8 If the...diaphragm ring. When the needle is released, the meter switch will automatically turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed to the (+) mark, you will remain fixed off , and the needle will get correct exposure. When the shutter is off center and close to a faster setting. warn SP ION v 5. When...
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Push the meter switch to ASA 100. 3. Look at the meter's needle through the viewfinder. Turn the ASA dial to "on" position. Be sure the battery is not rechargeable. 41k X09 How to B (bulb) position. 2. The battery is cleaned with a dry cloth only. Do not throw a dead battery into the camera. If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery has sufficient capacity; Handle by...
Push the meter switch to ASA 100. 3. Look at the meter's needle through the viewfinder. Turn the ASA dial to "on" position. Be sure the battery is not rechargeable. 41k X09 How to B (bulb) position. 2. The battery is cleaned with a dry cloth only. Do not throw a dead battery into the camera. If the needle rapidly drops, the meter battery has sufficient capacity; Handle by...
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... blank exposures should be made before taking as they have already been exposed to be used for picture taking your first picture. 4. e se t -44 13 Therefore, advance the film until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is ready to light. The first portions of the film cannot be taken. 14021,71 1000 •0 - Trip the shutter. 5.
... blank exposures should be made before taking as they have already been exposed to be used for picture taking your first picture. 4. e se t -44 13 Therefore, advance the film until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is ready to light. The first portions of the film cannot be taken. 14021,71 1000 •0 - Trip the shutter. 5.
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... field. 17 When the meter switch is turned to the "ON" position, the lens diaphragm changes from the automatic to manual position even though the preview lever is in the "AUTO" position. This stops the diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you release the shutter, the diaphragm automatically stops down to the predetermind aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly. AUTOMATIC DIAPHRAGM When...
... field. 17 When the meter switch is turned to the "ON" position, the lens diaphragm changes from the automatic to manual position even though the preview lever is in the "AUTO" position. This stops the diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you release the shutter, the diaphragm automatically stops down to the predetermind aperture and the shutter curtains start traveling instantly. AUTOMATIC DIAPHRAGM When...
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... shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. • •! support your camera rigidly or use for any extended period. 18 This will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button. SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial to the shutter button. The shutter speed may be set on the shutter speed dial, refer to prevent movement of use a tripod to page 21. The indicator window blacks out as you trip the shutter button. With the shutter speed...
... shutter will permit a "Time" exposure. • •! support your camera rigidly or use for any extended period. 18 This will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button. SHUTTER Turn the shutter speed dial to the shutter button. The shutter speed may be set on the shutter speed dial, refer to prevent movement of use a tripod to page 21. The indicator window blacks out as you trip the shutter button. With the shutter speed...
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... camera vertically, some people release the shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. Position C is more firmly by the left hand thumb and little finger. CAMERA HOLDING As a general rule, your body. Cradle the camera with the index finder (Position C). With the Pentax, whether held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Very often, blurred pictures...
... camera vertically, some people release the shutter with the thumb (Position B), while others release it may cause camera movement. Position C is more firmly by the left hand thumb and little finger. CAMERA HOLDING As a general rule, your body. Cradle the camera with the index finder (Position C). With the Pentax, whether held more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. Very often, blurred pictures...
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... brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. The table on the next page shows the range of the meter's light measurement, and should be turned on after you have focused your subject on the ground glass. to the midpoint in combination with any aperture that will note from the table below, with any shutter speed from 1 sec. in the viewfinder. that will...
... brightness of f/stop-shutter speed combinations. The table on the next page shows the range of the meter's light measurement, and should be turned on after you have focused your subject on the ground glass. to the midpoint in combination with any aperture that will note from the table below, with any shutter speed from 1 sec. in the viewfinder. that will...
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... The area A indicates the reading range of the meter. When the meter needle is centered with the shutter speed dial set at B using ASA 20^, 50 films, this indicates that although the shutter speed index is black and the meter needle moves, the meter is 2 seconds. The area B indicates that the exact shutter speed required is NOT operating properly. Please exoose your picture for 2 seconds. 25
... The area A indicates the reading range of the meter. When the meter needle is centered with the shutter speed dial set at B using ASA 20^, 50 films, this indicates that although the shutter speed index is black and the meter needle moves, the meter is 2 seconds. The area B indicates that the exact shutter speed required is NOT operating properly. Please exoose your picture for 2 seconds. 25
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OD 30 1° 5 16 8lt48 16 1 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 AUTO OO 4---f R 26 Then match your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (oo) mark to the infrared index by turning the distance scale accordingly. For instance, if your lens-to-subject distance to the index. Determine the lens-to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line or a small "R" on your lens on the depth-of-field guide. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to -subject distance from the distance scale. First, focus your subject.
OD 30 1° 5 16 8lt48 16 1 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 AUTO OO 4---f R 26 Then match your subject is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (oo) mark to the infrared index by turning the distance scale accordingly. For instance, if your lens-to-subject distance to the index. Determine the lens-to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line or a small "R" on your lens on the depth-of-field guide. INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY If you intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to -subject distance from the distance scale. First, focus your subject.
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... may cause problems or difficulties with your Pentax. Refer to a faster or slower setting. It is switched on will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are used. Lenses and accessories from other brands are off when not actually taking readings. When the index of the lens will rapidly exhaust the battery. Change the shutter speed setting to...
... may cause problems or difficulties with your Pentax. Refer to a faster or slower setting. It is switched on will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are used. Lenses and accessories from other brands are off when not actually taking readings. When the index of the lens will rapidly exhaust the battery. Change the shutter speed setting to...
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..., the exposure increase factors which apply when taking lens and through whatever accessories you use on the lens or between the lens and the camera. 4 5 6 When the meter is switched on, the lens (any SMC Takumar lens with filters, close-ups, macro-and micro-hotos, do not apply to its manual position even when the depth-of-field preview lever is set in "AUTO" position...
..., the exposure increase factors which apply when taking lens and through whatever accessories you use on the lens or between the lens and the camera. 4 5 6 When the meter is switched on, the lens (any SMC Takumar lens with filters, close-ups, macro-and micro-hotos, do not apply to its manual position even when the depth-of-field preview lever is set in "AUTO" position...
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... of Photography and photographic technique in English, German, Italian and Spanish languages, and each can not, deal fully with the U.S. HONEYWELL PENTAX' HERBERT KEPT] lift GUIDE BOOK FOR HONEYWELL PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Honeywell Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for the proper care and operation of any particular manufacturer and brings to the Honeywell Pentax Way a knowledgeable, independent and unprejudiced...
... of Photography and photographic technique in English, German, Italian and Spanish languages, and each can not, deal fully with the U.S. HONEYWELL PENTAX' HERBERT KEPT] lift GUIDE BOOK FOR HONEYWELL PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Honeywell Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for the proper care and operation of any particular manufacturer and brings to the Honeywell Pentax Way a knowledgeable, independent and unprejudiced...
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..., filters, filter equivalent, filters for color film, flash. 31 International editions are available from the following subjects: OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close-ups, copying, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film speed, filters, flash, focal length, focusing, holding, lighting, loading, long-range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing. This comprehensive book deals...
..., filters, filter equivalent, filters for color film, flash. 31 International editions are available from the following subjects: OPERATION AND TECHNIQUE: action, aperture, artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close-ups, copying, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film speed, filters, flash, focal length, focusing, holding, lighting, loading, long-range work, monocular, multiple flash, perspective, printing, shooting, slide projection, Spotmatic operation, storing negatives, telescope, tripod, unloading, viewing. This comprehensive book deals...
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... your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and proof of use or other indirect consequential damages. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you may send it to us. Honeywell will be liable for one year against defects in your will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you within the...
... your name, address, camera and lens serial numbers, dealer's name and address, and proof of use or other indirect consequential damages. PENTAX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY If you may send it to us. Honeywell will be liable for one year against defects in your will be repaired or replaced (at our option) and defective parts will not be replaced without cost to you within the...