Super Program Manual
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In each mode, all the exposure information you can enjoy the full versatility of the Super Program with a wide range of Pentax accessories including dedicated TTL automatic flash units, a motor drive that shoots up to approx. 3.5 frames per second, a digital data back, etc... can use Programmed AE (Automatic Exposure), Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Automatic Flash or Programmed Auto Flash. As the situation demands you need is an ultra-sophisticated 35mm SLR. Welcome to the World of Pentax Multi-mode Photography Pentax Super Program is digitally displayed...
In each mode, all the exposure information you can enjoy the full versatility of the Super Program with a wide range of Pentax accessories including dedicated TTL automatic flash units, a motor drive that shoots up to approx. 3.5 frames per second, a digital data back, etc... can use Programmed AE (Automatic Exposure), Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Automatic Flash or Programmed Auto Flash. As the situation demands you need is an ultra-sophisticated 35mm SLR. Welcome to the World of Pentax Multi-mode Photography Pentax Super Program is digitally displayed...
Super Program Manual
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... the Shutter-priority AE mode 2 Selecting the Metered Manual mode 38 6 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 40 8 Selecting the TTL Auto Flash mode 42 9 Selecting the Programmed Auto Flash mode 43 10 Programmed AE diagram, Shutter/Aperture 11 coupling range, Meter coupling range 44 12 Exposure ...Use of non-dedicated flash units 54 18 Diopter adjustment, changing back 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 ...
... the Shutter-priority AE mode 2 Selecting the Metered Manual mode 38 6 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 40 8 Selecting the TTL Auto Flash mode 42 9 Selecting the Programmed Auto Flash mode 43 10 Programmed AE diagram, Shutter/Aperture 11 coupling range, Meter coupling range 44 12 Exposure ...Use of non-dedicated flash units 54 18 Diopter adjustment, changing back 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 ...
Super Program Manual
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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
Super Program Manual
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... align the index mark (red line) on the dial 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 time exposures • By lightly depressing the shutter release button, you have finished shooting and the shutter is automatically...
... align the index mark (red line) on the dial 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 time exposures • By lightly depressing the shutter release button, you have finished shooting and the shutter is automatically...
Super Program Manual
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... addition, viewfinder 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 shutter speed setting (flickering). Error ...is indicated by -0. Combination of shutter speed and aperture is denoted by alternate displays of flash recycling, and auto flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash unit. FYS Aperture value. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS The split -image center spot and its surrounding ...
... addition, viewfinder 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 shutter speed setting (flickering). Error ...is indicated by -0. Combination of shutter speed and aperture is denoted by alternate displays of flash recycling, and auto flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash unit. FYS Aperture value. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS The split -image center spot and its surrounding ...
Super Program Manual
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When using conventional Pentax K and Kf mount lenses on your Pentax Super Program, you want to express. Choose the mode that the last three modes are only available when the lens has an "A" or auto aperture setting. • When using new "A" series lenses, you can use the Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and all Auto Flash modes. The reason for this is that suits the photographic situation and the subjects or feelings you can also select Shutter-priority AE and Programmed AE modes. • 24 SIX EXPOSURE MODES Pentax Super Program provides six different exposure modes.
When using conventional Pentax K and Kf mount lenses on your Pentax Super Program, you want to express. Choose the mode that the last three modes are only available when the lens has an "A" or auto aperture setting. • When using new "A" series lenses, you can use the Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and all Auto Flash modes. The reason for this is that suits the photographic situation and the subjects or feelings you can also select Shutter-priority AE and Programmed AE modes. • 24 SIX EXPOSURE MODES Pentax Super Program provides six different exposure modes.
Super Program Manual
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... connected with the camera in flash photos. (Rf. 42 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 the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically s control flash output. (Rf. 43 page for details) 0 RensTA X tiT .cs...
... connected with the camera in flash photos. (Rf. 42 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 the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically s control flash output. (Rf. 43 page for details) 0 RensTA X tiT .cs...
Super Program Manual
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..." (15 secs.). )x B" Precautions for shutter speed If you couldn't use a faster shutter speed due to light conditions, the use of a tripod or flash unit is automatically locked when set at the AUTO or M position. If you shoot at 1/125 sec. The use of film with the speed fixed...slower than 1/60 sec. (30 - 15" on 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 digital figure on the LCD), you press the buttons....
..." (15 secs.). )x B" Precautions for shutter speed If you couldn't use a faster shutter speed due to light conditions, the use of a tripod or flash unit is automatically locked when set at the AUTO or M position. If you shoot at 1/125 sec. The use of film with the speed fixed...slower than 1/60 sec. (30 - 15" on 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 digital figure on the LCD), you press the buttons....
Super Program Manual
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... Metered Manual mode. +3 means you set the shutter dial to "B" when the lens aperture ring is not possible to a value other than normal - 'Ix. Use flash or a different sensitivity film. P :eS I . 4 + - + 3 _. Meter coupling and shutter/aperture coupling ranges are three stops over normal exposure. -3 means... three stops under. F8 EF These show an erroneous setting. The flickering letters EF in the viewfinder LCD remind you see a row of Programmed AE control on page 45. 31• It is set to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. E E If you...
... Metered Manual mode. +3 means you set the shutter dial to "B" when the lens aperture ring is not possible to a value other than normal - 'Ix. Use flash or a different sensitivity film. P :eS I . 4 + - + 3 _. Meter coupling and shutter/aperture coupling ranges are three stops over normal exposure. -3 means... three stops under. F8 EF These show an erroneous setting. The flickering letters EF in the viewfinder LCD remind you see a row of Programmed AE control on page 45. 31• It is set to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. E E If you...
Super Program Manual
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... film with lower sensitivity or an ND filter. Should you are using dedicated flash (TTL Auto, or Programmed Auto) in Programmed AE mode, the displays of the Programmed AE mode's meter coupling range. This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is depressed. s, I F22 Both shutter speed and...
... film with lower sensitivity or an ND filter. Should you are using dedicated flash (TTL Auto, or Programmed Auto) in Programmed AE mode, the displays of the Programmed AE mode's meter coupling range. This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is depressed. s, I F22 Both shutter speed and...
Super Program Manual
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... smaller values (or, to the direction of f/22). 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 • If the subject is too dark or too bright for a normal exposure.
... smaller values (or, to the direction of f/22). 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 • If the subject is too dark or too bright for a normal exposure.
Super Program Manual
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... start shooting. If this case, change 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 much light to shoot at the original shutter speed. .• I Should the subject be extremely bright, a lower sensitivity film...
... start shooting. If this case, change 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 much light to shoot at the original shutter speed. .• I Should the subject be extremely bright, a lower sensitivity film...
Super Program Manual
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... hotshoe. •40 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS PENTAX O SUPOIWIAMI PENTAX The combination of your flash unit requires the use the Super Program with AF400T, connect the flash unit with 4P Sync Cord B to the X -synch socket found on your Pentax Super Program. If your Pentax Super Program and any Pentax dedicated auto flash unit allows a variety of each electronic flash unit are fully explained in...
... hotshoe. •40 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS PENTAX O SUPOIWIAMI PENTAX The combination of your flash unit requires the use the Super Program with AF400T, connect the flash unit with 4P Sync Cord B to the X -synch socket found on your Pentax Super Program. If your Pentax Super Program and any Pentax dedicated auto flash unit allows a variety of each electronic flash unit are fully explained in...
Super Program Manual
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... O speeds slower than the AF-160 is automatically set in Viewfinder by lighting or flickering O of Pentax Super Program with the flash mode set at AUTO, the flash may not fire if the subject is too bright for auto flash O is confirnied by 5 mark. O When camera is set at AUTO, shutter speed automatically switches to X-synch...
... O speeds slower than the AF-160 is automatically set in Viewfinder by lighting or flickering O of Pentax Super Program with the flash mode set at AUTO, the flash may not fire if the subject is too bright for auto flash O is confirnied by 5 mark. O When camera is set at AUTO, shutter speed automatically switches to X-synch...
Super Program Manual
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...f/8) and the LCDs indicate the automatically set synchronization shutter speed of the Pentax dedicated auto flash on in any desired f-number on , consuming the camera's battery power. as follows. For instance, the camera is set to the Programmed AE mode and the ISO is automatically set to f/4 (in the...will also be - And it will change as the TTL Auto Flash recycles. (Rf. If you use a Pentax dedicated flash unit in the M or MS mode, the flash's automatic coupling system will not function with the camera set in Programmed AE or Shutterpriority AE mode. • 42 page 43 for ...
...f/8) and the LCDs indicate the automatically set synchronization shutter speed of the Pentax dedicated auto flash on in any desired f-number on , consuming the camera's battery power. as follows. For instance, the camera is set to the Programmed AE mode and the ISO is automatically set to f/4 (in the...will also be - And it will change as the TTL Auto Flash recycles. (Rf. If you use a Pentax dedicated flash unit in the M or MS mode, the flash's automatic coupling system will not function with the camera set in Programmed AE or Shutterpriority AE mode. • 42 page 43 for ...
Super Program Manual
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When you can enjoy existing light photography with the dedicated flash in the viewfinder. Reminders for both TTL and Programmed Auto Flash modes: • In Metered Manual mode, speeds between 1/2000 and 1/250 sec. Choosing any slow speed, you use other films than 1/... If the auto flash confirmation mark appears or flickers on the flash mode selector (red, green, yellow) of the dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit. • As the TTL Auto Flash unit recycles, the shutter speed will change to synch. SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the flash mode selector to the...
When you can enjoy existing light photography with the dedicated flash in the viewfinder. Reminders for both TTL and Programmed Auto Flash modes: • In Metered Manual mode, speeds between 1/2000 and 1/250 sec. Choosing any slow speed, you use other films than 1/... If the auto flash confirmation mark appears or flickers on the flash mode selector (red, green, yellow) of the dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit. • As the TTL Auto Flash unit recycles, the shutter speed will change to synch. SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the flash mode selector to the...
Super Program Manual
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... available from other makers with dedicated flash coupling capability, special purpose flash units, etc., will be indicated as 125, but there will tend to cause malfunctions or damage to the electronic systems of f/storl. • Set the ...-subject distance (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash unit). • When using an ordinary flash unit, adjust the shutter dial index (red line) to X -synch socket on your Super Program • 54 The shutter speed will be no LCD indication of your Super Program. USE OF NON-DEDICATED FLASH UNITS • In using a synch-cord, connect...
... available from other makers with dedicated flash coupling capability, special purpose flash units, etc., will be indicated as 125, but there will tend to cause malfunctions or damage to the electronic systems of f/storl. • Set the ...-subject distance (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash unit). • When using an ordinary flash unit, adjust the shutter dial index (red line) to X -synch socket on your Super Program • 54 The shutter speed will be no LCD indication of your Super Program. USE OF NON-DEDICATED FLASH UNITS • In using a synch-cord, connect...
Super Program Manual
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... • To lock it, rotate the adaptor clockwise (65') with a pointed object such as a ball-point pen. Now your Pentax Super Program by using screw-mount lenses on the adaptor with some pointed aid and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops. USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES... infinity ( ). • Automatic diaphragm coupling doesn't function due to the lens mount of your Super Program can be used with screw-mount lenses. • There is not automatic aperture setting even with dedicated flash units. • s04 yye 0 • 57 • Limitations in using the optional Mount...
... • To lock it, rotate the adaptor clockwise (65') with a pointed object such as a ball-point pen. Now your Pentax Super Program by using screw-mount lenses on the adaptor with some pointed aid and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops. USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES... infinity ( ). • Automatic diaphragm coupling doesn't function due to the lens mount of your Super Program can be used with screw-mount lenses. • There is not automatic aperture setting even with dedicated flash units. • s04 yye 0 • 57 • Limitations in using the optional Mount...
Super Program Manual
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... Mount Adaptor K Telescope Adaptor K • When you set up for multi-flash photography with a Pentax dedicated flash set at 125X, it may cause malfunction. • Do not use the older model Winder ME: it wil l not operate properly with the Super Program. • The Super Program's Programmed AE and Shutter-priority AE modes do not function with dedicated...
... Mount Adaptor K Telescope Adaptor K • When you set up for multi-flash photography with a Pentax dedicated flash set at 125X, it may cause malfunction. • Do not use the older model Winder ME: it wil l not operate properly with the Super Program. • The Super Program's Programmed AE and Shutter-priority AE modes do not function with dedicated...
Super Program Manual
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...Pentax KA Bayonet (A Pentax K bayonet mount with multi-mode automatic exposure controls, electronically-controlled focal plane shutter, and open-aperture center-weighted Through-The-Lens metering. synch speed with split-image/microprism focusing screen; Viewfinder: Silver-coated pentaprism finder with dedicated automatic flash... Control Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Auto Flash, and Programmed Auto Flash mode. Slower than 1/125 sec. External Indication: Automatic and manual shutter speeds, Programmed AE indication (P)...
...Pentax KA Bayonet (A Pentax K bayonet mount with multi-mode automatic exposure controls, electronically-controlled focal plane shutter, and open-aperture center-weighted Through-The-Lens metering. synch speed with split-image/microprism focusing screen; Viewfinder: Silver-coated pentaprism finder with dedicated automatic flash... Control Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Shutter-priority AE, Metered Manual, TTL Auto Flash, and Programmed Auto Flash mode. Slower than 1/125 sec. External Indication: Automatic and manual shutter speeds, Programmed AE indication (P)...