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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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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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Film guide rails Film rails Accessory fitting groove Viewfinder eyepiece Film roller Film pressure plate Back cover OScOM 00O CO JOIOR." MKS • Film take-up spool Sprocket Film rewind button Shutter curtains Tripod receptacle Battery chamber Film rewind crank Film chamber 3
Film guide rails Film rails Accessory fitting groove Viewfinder eyepiece Film roller Film pressure plate Back cover OScOM 00O CO JOIOR." MKS • Film take-up spool Sprocket Film rewind button Shutter curtains Tripod receptacle Battery chamber Film rewind crank Film chamber 3
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... comes into focus. Pentaprism finder with microprism Fresnel lens for minimum vibrations. Instant return type with built-in light meter. 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 with depth-of-field preview lever which affords visual check ...life size magnification with single non-rotating dial. The index of special rubberized silk. SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lens Shutter Warning Signal Finder Focusing Reflex Mirror Film Advance 35mm single-lens reflex with special shock absorbers for instant focusing; Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec...
... comes into focus. Pentaprism finder with microprism Fresnel lens for minimum vibrations. Instant return type with built-in light meter. 35mm film (20 or 36 exposures). 24mm x 36mm. SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 with depth-of-field preview lever which affords visual check ...life size magnification with single non-rotating dial. The index of special rubberized silk. SPECIFICATIONS Type Film and Picture Size Standard Lens Shutter Warning Signal Finder Focusing Reflex Mirror Film Advance 35mm single-lens reflex with special shock absorbers for instant focusing; Speeds: B, 1-1/1000 sec...
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...Dimension Weight 5 A red disk appears in meter measures the brightness of camera body rotates while film is marked "PANCHRO" (black -and-white), "COLOR" and "EMPTY". Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is being rewound. Electronic flash synchronization at 1/60 sec. Automatic re-set type.... 42mm threaded lens mount. Rapid rewind crank for ASA-100 film with standard lens). Body alone: 610 grams (1 lb. 6 oz.). Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the...
...Dimension Weight 5 A red disk appears in meter measures the brightness of camera body rotates while film is marked "PANCHRO" (black -and-white), "COLOR" and "EMPTY". Loaded film reminder dial underneath film rewind knob is being rewound. Electronic flash synchronization at 1/60 sec. Automatic re-set type.... 42mm threaded lens mount. Rapid rewind crank for ASA-100 film with standard lens). Body alone: 610 grams (1 lb. 6 oz.). Built-in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the...
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.... a, ESQ q, 125 40.1> c30.1' .-- 2. When indoors, set it around and set the speed at 1/30, or in its neighborhood. Al l oi, E3 4 x09 ..,*cpoSel , 1. SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the loaded film to the small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. or faster, depending upon the lighting.
.... a, ESQ q, 125 40.1> c30.1' .-- 2. When indoors, set it around and set the speed at 1/30, or in its neighborhood. Al l oi, E3 4 x09 ..,*cpoSel , 1. SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the loaded film to the small red index which appears alongside the figure 1. or faster, depending upon the lighting.
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Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressing the shutter button until the back cover snaps open. 2. Advance the film by pulling out the rewind knob until both sprockets engage the film perforations properly. Place the film cassette properly into the slot of the takeup spool. 3. Insert the film leader into the cassette chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Close the back by pressing it firmly. 12 FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. 1.
Open the back by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressing the shutter button until the back cover snaps open. 2. Advance the film by pulling out the rewind knob until both sprockets engage the film perforations properly. Place the film cassette properly into the slot of the takeup spool. 3. Insert the film leader into the cassette chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Close the back by pressing it firmly. 12 FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. 1.
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... be taken. 14021,71 1000 •0 - Trip the shutter. 5. Therefore, advance the film until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is ready to light. Generally, two or three blank exposures should be made before taking as they have already been ...exposed to be used for picture taking your first picture. 4. Cock the rapid wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the first picture is moving from cassette to take-up spool. e se t -44 13
... be taken. 14021,71 1000 •0 - Trip the shutter. 5. Therefore, advance the film until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the film is properly loaded and is ready to light. Generally, two or three blank exposures should be made before taking as they have already been ...exposed to be used for picture taking your first picture. 4. Cock the rapid wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the first picture is moving from cassette to take-up spool. e se t -44 13
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If it turns freely, the camera is opposite the A mark. Simply turn the dial so that the type of film is loaded, turn the film rewind knob clockwise. FILM TYPE REMINDER DIAL Use the film type reminder dial to show what type of film in your camera. To check whether the camera is in the camera is not loaded. • rV J. / 14
If it turns freely, the camera is opposite the A mark. Simply turn the dial so that the type of film is loaded, turn the film rewind knob clockwise. FILM TYPE REMINDER DIAL Use the film type reminder dial to show what type of film in your camera. To check whether the camera is in the camera is not loaded. • rV J. / 14
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The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED • • • I.. 11, • The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is connected to set your film is opposite the orange dot alongside the figure 1. Lift the outer ring of your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the... dial is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. Be sure to the exposure meter system. ASA DIN 15 1250 1000 640 500 320 250 160 125 80 50 40' .25 t • • it ...
The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film. SETTING ASA FILM SPEED • • • I.. 11, • The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is connected to set your film is opposite the orange dot alongside the figure 1. Lift the outer ring of your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the... dial is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. Be sure to the exposure meter system. ASA DIN 15 1250 1000 640 500 320 250 160 125 80 50 40' .25 t • • it ...
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...turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the film into its cassette. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE FILM. Lift the rewind crank up spool. Depress the film rewind release button and turn , indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up . ...Rewind until the tension on the roll has been taken, the rapid wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. FILM UNLOADING After the final picture on the crank lessens, indicating...
...turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the film into its cassette. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE FILM. Lift the rewind crank up spool. Depress the film rewind release button and turn , indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up . ...Rewind until the tension on the roll has been taken, the rapid wind lever will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. FILM UNLOADING After the final picture on the crank lessens, indicating...
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... aperture from f/2 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to f/16 (the minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from 1 sec. For example, with an ASA100 film, you have focused your subject on the ground glass. to 1/1000 sec. RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter of the SP 1000 measures the...
... aperture from f/2 (the maximum aperture of this lens) to f/16 (the minimum aperture) may use any shutter speed from 1 sec. For example, with an ASA100 film, you have focused your subject on the ground glass. to 1/1000 sec. RANGE OF LIGHT MEASUREMENT The exposure meter of the SP 1000 measures the...
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... exact shutter speed required is NOT operating properly. 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.
... exact shutter speed required is NOT operating properly. 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.
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Finally, release the shutter to avoid overlapping. Naturally the indication of the rewind knob C). Depress the film rewind button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob C), and keep hold of the exposure counter is not exact in the normal way. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE For deliberate multiple exposure, make the second exposure. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to make the first exposure in this case. 0 -1 Sl 26 2 ill02117/ SP 1000 27
Finally, release the shutter to avoid overlapping. Naturally the indication of the rewind knob C). Depress the film rewind button C) and cock the rapid wind lever. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob C), and keep hold of the exposure counter is not exact in the normal way. This cocks the shutter without advancing the film. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE For deliberate multiple exposure, make the second exposure. Then make one blank exposure, before taking the next picture, to make the first exposure in this case. 0 -1 Sl 26 2 ill02117/ SP 1000 27
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... setting to page 25. 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. Always keep the meter switched off when not actually taking readings. NOM I v vita cc PEN AX W 40 0, og c4... 28 We cannot assume any liability if other manufacturers are engineered and meticulously produced for Pentax specifications and may get damaged. When the index of the lens will rapidly exhaust the battery. Leaving the meter switched on , the tip of the...
... setting to page 25. 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. Always keep the meter switched off when not actually taking readings. NOM I v vita cc PEN AX W 40 0, og c4... 28 We cannot assume any liability if other manufacturers are engineered and meticulously produced for Pentax specifications and may get damaged. When the index of the lens will rapidly exhaust the battery. Leaving the meter switched on , the tip of the...
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...focusing magnifier, Leica adapter, lens cap, lenses, microscope adapter, prescription eyepiece, right-angle finder, slide copier, SPOT exposure meter. HONEYWELL PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks, flowers, groups, lights, low light, nature, night, portraits, scenics, ...close -ups, copying, depth of field, extension bellows, extension tubes, feet-meter conversion, films, film speed conversion, filters, filter equivalent, filters for color film, flash. 31 International editions are available from the following: German edition: Verlag Die Schonen Bucher...
...focusing magnifier, Leica adapter, lens cap, lenses, microscope adapter, prescription eyepiece, right-angle finder, slide copier, SPOT exposure meter. HONEYWELL PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks, flowers, groups, lights, low light, nature, night, portraits, scenics, ...close -ups, copying, depth of field, extension bellows, extension tubes, feet-meter conversion, films, film speed conversion, filters, filter equivalent, filters for color film, flash. 31 International editions are available from the following: German edition: Verlag Die Schonen Bucher...