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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 28 ERPROAWfl 22 23 0 Neck strap ring 0 Exposure counter 0 Film wind lever 0 Shutter release button 0 External LCD 0 Shutter dial lock release
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 28 ERPROAWfl 22 23 0 Neck strap ring 0 Exposure counter 0 Film wind lever 0 Shutter release button 0 External LCD 0 Shutter dial lock release
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... speed select buttons 0 Illuminating window 0 Hotshoe (I, Exposure compensation index mark D Exposure compensation scale Film rewind knob/Back cover release knob el ISO film speed scale CD Film rewind crank Film speed dial lock button Film speed dial/Exposure compensation dial lb Grip Super A Self-timer lever ID Lens release lever IL Preview lever D Lens information contacts...
... speed select buttons 0 Illuminating window 0 Hotshoe (I, Exposure compensation index mark D Exposure compensation scale Film rewind knob/Back cover release knob el ISO film speed scale CD Film rewind crank Film speed dial lock button Film speed dial/Exposure compensation dial lb Grip Super A Self-timer lever ID Lens release lever IL Preview lever D Lens information contacts...
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CONTENTS The Super Program in 9 easy steps Inserting batteries Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting ISO film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Six exposure modes Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed...
CONTENTS The Super Program in 9 easy steps Inserting batteries Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting ISO film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Six exposure modes Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed...
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Open the battery compartment with the Super Program in a very short time you'll be able to the first frame. (p. 16) 1111tr4Ti.nIPg 4tb_ at - • 2 Open the camera back, put in a roll of film, close the back and advance the film to take pictures with a coin and insert batteries. (p. 6) 2. THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below, and in its Programmed AE mode. For more details about each step, consult the accompanying page numbers. • Remove the cap from the viewfinder eyepiece. 1.
Open the battery compartment with the Super Program in a very short time you'll be able to the first frame. (p. 16) 1111tr4Ti.nIPg 4tb_ at - • 2 Open the camera back, put in a roll of film, close the back and advance the film to take pictures with a coin and insert batteries. (p. 6) 2. THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below, and in its Programmed AE mode. For more details about each step, consult the accompanying page numbers. • Remove the cap from the viewfinder eyepiece. 1.
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Rotate the aperture ring on your "A" series lens to the Auto position (indexed in the Programmed AE mode. (p. 32) I• • ft m Co 10 t5 3 e 2 8 I I :2 18 84 4 8 18 22 I AJ 22 16 11 8 5.8 4 2 4. With both shutter speed and aperture setting indicated ... auto lock button. (p. 28) 6. You will see both lens and shutter on the external shutter speed LCD. (p. 32) 1' 25 X g• P ;25 F5. 6 3* Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 15) Set the exposure compensation dial to Auto. Set the shutter dial to lx. (p. 46) 5. Gently press the shutter release...
Rotate the aperture ring on your "A" series lens to the Auto position (indexed in the Programmed AE mode. (p. 32) I• • ft m Co 10 t5 3 e 2 8 I I :2 18 84 4 8 18 22 I AJ 22 16 11 8 5.8 4 2 4. With both shutter speed and aperture setting indicated ... auto lock button. (p. 28) 6. You will see both lens and shutter on the external shutter speed LCD. (p. 32) 1' 25 X g• P ;25 F5. 6 3* Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 15) Set the exposure compensation dial to Auto. Set the shutter dial to lx. (p. 46) 5. Gently press the shutter release...
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After taking the last picture on the roll, push the film rewind button, rewind the film and remove it from the camera. (p. 231 • 4 With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred pictures If the speed is 1/60 or faster, release the shutter. 9. Focus the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8. 7. Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1;60 second.
After taking the last picture on the roll, push the film rewind button, rewind the film and remove it from the camera. (p. 231 • 4 With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred pictures If the speed is 1/60 or faster, release the shutter. 9. Focus the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8. 7. Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1;60 second.
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.... It automatically shuts off As an energy-saving measure, a timer switch is integrated into the exposure meter circuit. This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the designated exposure mode. Starting with the first frame on This alternate LCD indication tells you that both inside and outside the camera warn...
.... It automatically shuts off As an energy-saving measure, a timer switch is integrated into the exposure meter circuit. This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the designated exposure mode. Starting with the first frame on This alternate LCD indication tells you that both inside and outside the camera warn...
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..., the lever should be pushed in red. Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it goes. After completing a series of exposed frames. FILM WIND LEVER Film-advance/shutter-cocked indicator When one frame is completely wound and the shutter is cocked for the next shot, the ...mark appears on the... shutter speed LCD. ( Exposure counter The scale is . Do not torce the lever and rewind the film, leaving the lever as it is indexed as it remains at the stand-off angle, ready for the next quick shot. The counter, which is...
..., the lever should be pushed in red. Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it goes. After completing a series of exposed frames. FILM WIND LEVER Film-advance/shutter-cocked indicator When one frame is completely wound and the shutter is cocked for the next shot, the ...mark appears on the... shutter speed LCD. ( Exposure counter The scale is . Do not torce the lever and rewind the film, leaving the lever as it is indexed as it remains at the stand-off angle, ready for the next quick shot. The counter, which is...
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... dial lock button, and set the desired ISO speed to either side. • • The chart below represents the index markings on the film speed scale. 8• 1•0 • 1•6 • 2•5 • 4•0 5.0 • 8•0 • 12•5 16•0 • 2•50 3•20 • 5•... the memo holder frame on your thumb a firmer hold on the camera. 15* Make sure that the dial is shaped to give your film package. The grip is securely locked in position, by releasing the lock button and slightly rotating the dial to the red index mark.
... dial lock button, and set the desired ISO speed to either side. • • The chart below represents the index markings on the film speed scale. 8• 1•0 • 1•6 • 2•5 • 4•0 5.0 • 8•0 • 12•5 16•0 • 2•50 3•20 • 5•... the memo holder frame on your thumb a firmer hold on the camera. 15* Make sure that the dial is shaped to give your film package. The grip is securely locked in position, by releasing the lock button and slightly rotating the dial to the red index mark.
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... that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. Load or unload the film in place by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in to its original position. • 16 FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. If the knob does not fit tightly... knob while lightly depressing it. • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between any of the white needles surrounding the film take-up sharply on the film rewind knob. • Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in the shade, avoiding direct...
... that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. Load or unload the film in place by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in to its original position. • 16 FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. If the knob does not fit tightly... knob while lightly depressing it. • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between any of the white needles surrounding the film take-up sharply on the film rewind knob. • Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in the shade, avoiding direct...
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this indicates that the red vertical stripes of the rewinding knob. The next frame is properly fitted between both guide rails. O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the film is ready for the first shot. 17 • Film advance can be also checked by the rotation of the film wind/rewind indicator flicker; Close the back cover tightly. • Advance the film wind lever to "0". • Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until the exposure counter reaches to check that the film is advancing properly.
this indicates that the red vertical stripes of the rewinding knob. The next frame is properly fitted between both guide rails. O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the film is ready for the first shot. 17 • Film advance can be also checked by the rotation of the film wind/rewind indicator flicker; Close the back cover tightly. • Advance the film wind lever to "0". • Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until the exposure counter reaches to check that the film is advancing properly.
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... your face with your hands. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper holding and operating your Super Program before inserting your first film cartridge. Accessory Grip Super A and the memo holder/grip will help you keep a steady hold the camera tightly to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures...
... your face with your hands. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself. HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper holding and operating your Super Program before inserting your first film cartridge. Accessory Grip Super A and the memo holder/grip will help you keep a steady hold the camera tightly to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures...
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... into the cartridge before rewinding, do not leave it immediately. Close it open. Note: Should you erroneously open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. UNLOADING THE FILM When the last frame of frames on the roll may be ruined by direct light exposure, but the majority of the... film has been exposed, the film should be unharmed. Whenever possible, it is completed. • After rewinding, lift up sharply on the film cartridge. Do not force the wind lever beyond the number of the arrow to ...
... into the cartridge before rewinding, do not leave it immediately. Close it open. Note: Should you erroneously open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. UNLOADING THE FILM When the last frame of frames on the roll may be ruined by direct light exposure, but the majority of the... film has been exposed, the film should be unharmed. Whenever possible, it is completed. • After rewinding, lift up sharply on the film cartridge. Do not force the wind lever beyond the number of the arrow to ...
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... great control over depth-of the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically s control flash output. (Rf. 43 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with a Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit, the... metering cell inside the mirror box of -field in flash photos. (Rf. 42 page for details) 0 RensTA X tiT .cs 27* TTL Auto Flash When connected with the camera in the Programmed AE or Shutter- priority AE mode, the camera will detect the light hitting the film...
... great control over depth-of the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically s control flash output. (Rf. 43 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with a Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit, the... metering cell inside the mirror box of -field in flash photos. (Rf. 42 page for details) 0 RensTA X tiT .cs 27* TTL Auto Flash When connected with the camera in the Programmed AE or Shutter- priority AE mode, the camera will detect the light hitting the film...
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... the shutter speed LCD indicator increases or decreases step by depressing either of the shutter dial. AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- The use of film with the speed fixed at the AUTO or M position. To select other positions (L, 125X or B), rotate...
... the shutter speed LCD indicator increases or decreases step by depressing either of the shutter dial. AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- The use of film with the speed fixed at the AUTO or M position. To select other positions (L, 125X or B), rotate...
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... depending on the camera top cover and inside the viewfinder fl icker to warn of various errors or problems. • The LCD displays in use, film speed (ASA/ISO), or the subject's brightness. • The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the...
... depending on the camera top cover and inside the viewfinder fl icker to warn of various errors or problems. • The LCD displays in use, film speed (ASA/ISO), or the subject's brightness. • The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the...
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... aperture or shutter speed until you are explained on Page 44. It is not possible to the diagram of Programmed AE control on page 45. 31• Use flash or a different sensitivity film. P :eS I . 4 + - + 3 _. These warnings appear in the Metered Manual mode. +3 means you see a row of ...Shutter-priority AE mode. E E If you that the exposure compensation dial is set to show beyond the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode, refer to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. Meter coupling and shutter/aperture coupling ranges are three stops ...
... aperture or shutter speed until you are explained on Page 44. It is not possible to the diagram of Programmed AE control on page 45. 31• Use flash or a different sensitivity film. P :eS I . 4 + - + 3 _. These warnings appear in the Metered Manual mode. +3 means you see a row of ...Shutter-priority AE mode. E E If you that the exposure compensation dial is set to show beyond the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode, refer to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. Meter coupling and shutter/aperture coupling ranges are three stops ...
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...to shift the shutter dial to the subject. 330 IP So F 2. 8- 1-d. 125$ F4 P2" F i.4 Both flickering at high values. Use a higher speed film, flash or some other illumination source to throw more light to "B" (Bulb), a flickering "E" (Error) warning appears on the shutter speed LCD. I I 'F ... are replaced by displays for flash photography when the flash is ready to fire. This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is depressed. The subject is beyond the meter coupling range, the camera displays two warnings...
...to shift the shutter dial to the subject. 330 IP So F 2. 8- 1-d. 125$ F4 P2" F i.4 Both flickering at high values. Use a higher speed film, flash or some other illumination source to throw more light to "B" (Bulb), a flickering "E" (Error) warning appears on the shutter speed LCD. I I 'F ... are replaced by displays for flash photography when the flash is ready to fire. This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is depressed. The subject is beyond the meter coupling range, the camera displays two warnings...
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... the direction of f/22). When the display stops fl ickering, you will see flickering. For very bright subjects, use a slower film or an ND filter, and dark subjects, use a faster film, flash or other artificial lighting. 35 • Aperture-priority AE mode warnings If the subject is very bright, you will see...
... the direction of f/22). When the display stops fl ickering, you will see flickering. For very bright subjects, use a slower film or an ND filter, and dark subjects, use a faster film, flash or other artificial lighting. 35 • Aperture-priority AE mode warnings If the subject is very bright, you will see...
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... high values: • eOOO ••1 II / t FO2 j If the subject is recommended. The shutter cannot be extremely bright, a lower sensitivity film or an ND filter will see the following warnings. Soo ••l F 4 Maximum aperture flickering. In this indication appears, change to a slower shutter-... inside the viewfinder to a faster shutter-speed (towards 15 secs.). If the subject is too dark, the use of a higher speed film, flash or other supplemental lighting is too dark for the shutter speed you have chosen, you will be effective. If this case, change...
... high values: • eOOO ••1 II / t FO2 j If the subject is recommended. The shutter cannot be extremely bright, a lower sensitivity film or an ND filter will see the following warnings. Soo ••l F 4 Maximum aperture flickering. In this indication appears, change to a slower shutter-... inside the viewfinder to a faster shutter-speed (towards 15 secs.). If the subject is too dark, the use of a higher speed film, flash or other supplemental lighting is too dark for the shutter speed you have chosen, you will be effective. If this case, change...