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... demands you need is digitally displayed in the viewfinder by means of Pentax Multi-mode Photography Pentax Super Program is an ultra-sophisticated 35mm SLR. You can use Programmed AE (Automatic Exposure), Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Automatic Flash or Programmed Auto Flash. It will help you to explore the possibilities of...
... demands you need is digitally displayed in the viewfinder by means of Pentax Multi-mode Photography Pentax Super Program is an ultra-sophisticated 35mm SLR. You can use Programmed AE (Automatic Exposure), Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Automatic Flash or Programmed Auto Flash. It will help you to explore the possibilities of...
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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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... 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 01' 4 Lens alignment index Ii' Instant return mirror fij Lighting button for...
... 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 01' 4 Lens alignment index Ii' Instant return mirror fij Lighting button for...
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... cover 55 21 Infrared index mark 56 22 Using screw-mount Takumar lenses 57 23 How to use various accessories 24 with your Super Program 58 28 O & As on your Pentax Super Program 59 Camera maintenance 60 29 Resistance to temperature extremes and 30 changes, A few notes on the LCD 32 (Liquid Crystal Display) 61...
... cover 55 21 Infrared index mark 56 22 Using screw-mount Takumar lenses 57 23 How to use various accessories 24 with your Super Program 58 28 O & As on your Pentax Super Program 59 Camera maintenance 60 29 Resistance to temperature extremes and 30 changes, A few notes on the LCD 32 (Liquid Crystal Display) 61...
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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 THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below, and in its Programmed AE mode. 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. 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 THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below, and in its Programmed AE mode. 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. For more details about each step, consult the accompanying page numbers. • Remove the cap from the viewfinder eyepiece. 1.
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... shutter speed LCD. (p. 32) 1' 25 X g• P ;25 F5. 6 3* Gently press the shutter release button. Set the shutter dial 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. 3. Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate...
... shutter speed LCD. (p. 32) 1' 25 X g• P ;25 F5. 6 3* Gently press the shutter release button. Set the shutter dial 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. 3. Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate...
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With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred pictures If the speed is 1/60 or faster, release the shutter. 9. 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 7. Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1;60 second. Focus the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8.
With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred pictures If the speed is 1/60 or faster, release the shutter. 9. 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 7. Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1;60 second. Focus the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to pages 32 - 43 for detailed information on the Super Program six exposure modes. • Programmed AE mode • Aperture-priority AE mode • Shutter-priority AE mode • Metered Manual mode • TTL Auto Flash mode • Programmed Auto Flash mode
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to pages 32 - 43 for detailed information on the Super Program six exposure modes. • Programmed AE mode • Aperture-priority AE mode • Shutter-priority AE mode • Metered Manual mode • TTL Auto Flash mode • Programmed Auto Flash mode
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...; Place the two batteries in voltage for normal camera functioning. • 6 Use two 1.5V silver or alkaline batteries, or a 3V lithium battery. INSERTING BATTERIES Your Super Program doesn't operate without batteries.
...; Place the two batteries in voltage for normal camera functioning. • 6 Use two 1.5V silver or alkaline batteries, or a 3V lithium battery. INSERTING BATTERIES Your Super Program doesn't operate without batteries.
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LP 125 F8 .1- .1 000 1 on the counter, the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according to the first frame. Automatic power cut-off power approximately 30 sec. It automatically shuts off As an energy-saving measure, a timer switch is integrated into the exposure meter circuit. after you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000 's. Starting with the first frame on This alternate LCD indication tells you that both inside and outside the camera warn you take your finger off the shutter release button. Low battery warning When batteries become...
LP 125 F8 .1- .1 000 1 on the counter, the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according to the first frame. Automatic power cut-off power approximately 30 sec. It automatically shuts off As an energy-saving measure, a timer switch is integrated into the exposure meter circuit. after you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000 's. Starting with the first frame on This alternate LCD indication tells you that both inside and outside the camera warn you take your finger off the shutter release button. Low battery warning When batteries become...
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If either battery is approximately six months for alkaline and approximately one year for silver or lithium batteries. • When not using the camera for convenience in photographing outdoors or while travel ing, etc. • When keeping the camera in a bag or case, lock the shutter release button to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from the camera. Do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with your camera may occur. • The battery discharges small amounts of energy even when not in use. Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the ...
If either battery is approximately six months for alkaline and approximately one year for silver or lithium batteries. • When not using the camera for convenience in photographing outdoors or while travel ing, etc. • When keeping the camera in a bag or case, lock the shutter release button to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from the camera. Do not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with your camera may occur. • The battery discharges small amounts of energy even when not in use. Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the ...
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GRIP SUPER A • To remove the grip, loosen the grip mount screw fully, and keeping the camera faced downward, slide the grip up until it comes off. • To mount the grip, fit the grip mount socket (on the rear side of the grip) to the grip lug on the camera. • Align the grip mount screw with the grip mount receptacle on the camera, and keeping the grip pushed down as indicated by the arrow, tighten the grip mount screw with a coin. Note: The grip should be removed from the camera body when using the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME II. 9•
GRIP SUPER A • To remove the grip, loosen the grip mount screw fully, and keeping the camera faced downward, slide the grip up until it comes off. • To mount the grip, fit the grip mount socket (on the rear side of the grip) to the grip lug on the camera. • Align the grip mount screw with the grip mount receptacle on the camera, and keeping the grip pushed down as indicated by the arrow, tighten the grip mount screw with a coin. Note: The grip should be removed from the camera body when using the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME II. 9•
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The strap is now held securely in the case. • The standard soft case comes complete with a front cover. • To remove the front cover, turn the cover a full 180 while pulling it slightly towards you and the fastener of the cover unlocks. The strap end may be passed through the inside or outside of the camera. •10 STRAP AND CASE • First strip the clasp and belt ring from either end of the strap. • Let the strap end go through the neck strap ring and then the belt ring, and further through neck strap ring of the clasp. • Insert the camera body into the ...
The strap is now held securely in the case. • The standard soft case comes complete with a front cover. • To remove the front cover, turn the cover a full 180 while pulling it slightly towards you and the fastener of the cover unlocks. The strap end may be passed through the inside or outside of the camera. •10 STRAP AND CASE • First strip the clasp and belt ring from either end of the strap. • Let the strap end go through the neck strap ring and then the belt ring, and further through neck strap ring of the clasp. • Insert the camera body into the ...
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LENS MOUNTING To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below. (For screw mount lenses, see p. 53). • Align the red dot on the camera body with ...
LENS MOUNTING To mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below. (For screw mount lenses, see p. 53). • Align the red dot on the camera body with ...
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Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it goes. After completing a series of pictures, the lever should be pushed in to its end. 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 interlocked with 0, 20, 34, 36 coded in red. The counter, which is indexed as follows: • •0-2.4 34 . 36, with the film winding mechanism, indicates the number of a stroke when the film comes to the original position...
Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it goes. After completing a series of pictures, the lever should be pushed in to its end. 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 interlocked with 0, 20, 34, 36 coded in red. The counter, which is indexed as follows: • •0-2.4 34 . 36, with the film winding mechanism, indicates the number of a stroke when the film comes to the original position...
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Set the shutter dial index to "L", and the shutter release will release the shutter. Further pressure will be locked with electronic flash unit B = Bulb shutter speed setting for synchronization with the exposure meter switched off the shutter release button. • If you activate the exposure meter. The exposure meter automatically switches off approx. 30 seconds after you take your finger off . 13• To set the dial to other positions (L, 125X and B), turn the shutter dial while depressing the shutter dial lock release, and align the index mark (red line) on the ...
Set the shutter dial index to "L", and the shutter release will release the shutter. Further pressure will be locked with electronic flash unit B = Bulb shutter speed setting for synchronization with the exposure meter switched off the shutter release button. • If you activate the exposure meter. The exposure meter automatically switches off approx. 30 seconds after you take your finger off . 13• To set the dial to other positions (L, 125X and B), turn the shutter dial while depressing the shutter dial lock release, and align the index mark (red line) on the ...
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Depress the film speed 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•00 6•40 8•00 • 12•50 • 20•00 25•00 • 12 20 32 64 100 200 400 1000 1600 3200 Memo Holder/Grip As a reminder of the type of film in your camera, tear off the top of the back cover. SETTING ASA/ISO...
Depress the film speed 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•00 6•40 8•00 • 12•50 • 20•00 25•00 • 12 20 32 64 100 200 400 1000 1600 3200 Memo Holder/Grip As a reminder of the type of film in your camera, tear off the top of the back cover. SETTING ASA/ISO...
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Load or unload the film in to its original position. Set the shutter dial index (red line) to 1/1000 sec. If the knob does not fit tightly in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. • 16 FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. This will automatically set the shutter speed to AUTO or M. so that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration. • Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in place by returning the film rewind knob to place, ...
Load or unload the film in to its original position. Set the shutter dial index (red line) to 1/1000 sec. If the knob does not fit tightly in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. • 16 FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. This will automatically set the shutter speed to AUTO or M. so that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration. • Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in place by returning the film rewind knob to place, ...
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O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the red vertical stripes of the rewinding knob. The next frame is advancing properly. this indicates 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; • Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until the exposure counter reaches to check that the film is properly fitted between both guide rails. Close the back cover tightly. • Advance the film wind lever to "0".
O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the red vertical stripes of the rewinding knob. The next frame is advancing properly. this indicates 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; • Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until the exposure counter reaches to check that the film is properly fitted between both guide rails. Close the back cover tightly. • Advance the film wind lever to "0".
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... information includes auto/manual exposure data for each exposure mode, automatic flash data, exposure compensation warning, low battery warning, and error indication. 'Shutter information LCD P Programmed AE mode. ?Goo /V Shutter speed in use. 2000 stands for 1/2000 sec. 15", stands for shutter speed and aperture value. Combination of shutter-speed/aperture...
... information includes auto/manual exposure data for each exposure mode, automatic flash data, exposure compensation warning, low battery warning, and error indication. 'Shutter information LCD P Programmed AE mode. ?Goo /V Shutter speed in use. 2000 stands for 1/2000 sec. 15", stands for shutter speed and aperture value. Combination of shutter-speed/aperture...