Pentax P3n Support Question
Pentax P3n Support Question
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Question posted by madkat66 on June 9th, 2013
Getting Back Into 35mm. I Got A 35mm Pentax P3n.
Got the batteries for it. It fired, now it won't. I know it's, well I hope its the 357 batt...What now?
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P3n Manual - Page 2
... the features and functions it has to offer. or actual damage to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with - We hope you most sincerely for difficulties resulting from the use of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufactures are not made by other manufacturers. your...
P3n Manual - Page 3
...parts
PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries Attaching and detaching lens Film wind lever Main switch, shutter release button, shutter dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case
BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode
2 ADVANCED OPERATION
4 Using Pentax dedicated auto...
P3n Manual - Page 4
...for taking pictures for those who do not want to provide correct exposure.
FEATURES
When this camera is used with any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Aperture-priority AE or Metered... set to "A" position, the Programmed AE mode can adjust both controls to any SMC Pentax-A or SMC Pentax-F lens, it offers four exposure modes: Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual ...
P3n Manual - Page 5
... output for proper flash pictures.
• The camera does not operate unless the batteries
are mounted
between the camera body and lens, this camera
operates in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered
Manual mode. Programmed Auto Flash Mode
When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this
camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more
convenient functions...
P3n Manual - Page 13
... with ISO 100.)
The film speeds which can be automatically set the film speed to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within
this range.
11 • FILM
DX FILM
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100 135-36 EXP.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0
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0 0 0 0 DX information panel
This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX-coded film when it may have...
P3n Manual - Page 14
... load or unload film in the camera in place by pushing it grips the spool.
• 12
5 0 0 0
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Film chamber 0 Guide rails
Sprocket teeth
0
0 Spool teeth 43 Film leader end mark
DX-information pins
...the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open.
• Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with the flat side up. Lock the cartridge in a shady spot, or shield it...
P3n Manual - Page 15
... • 2 3
slack
flat
00
• As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with a higher ISO number is loaded, do not leave the camera out of the film have engaged the sprocket teeth. • Also make sure that the film is flat as shown, by rewinding it slightly into the...
P3n Manual - Page 17
... back cover, and take the cartridge out. Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge. • Press the film rewind button recessed in the middle of the
camera.
• Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it immediately, since the...
P3n Manual - Page 21
... telephoto lenses, it is a good idea to a minimum.
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19 • Strong pressure on your first film cartridge. The portion marked 0 in order to reduce camera shake to stabilize your body. The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold on the shutter
release button may cause blurred photographs. Practice holding and...
P3n Manual - Page 29
... in its M mode, the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not provide the dedicated function described in 3. • AF080C, AF200S, AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode.
• When the...
P3n Manual - Page 30
...soon as the flash is ready, the camera is
automatically switched to work at ISO 100)
■ As the film speed changes, the aperture also changes ...automatically.
■ As shown in the above table, the aperture is set to the programmed f-stop as f/4, for instance, will result in the table, depending on . 4. USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE
Pentax...
P3n Manual - Page 32
...you accidentally depress the memory-lock button with the programmed reading. Cautions • When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is back-lit or has a dark background.
1. To hold the reading ...move your position, and then take a close to your subject and take the picture with the camera in the viewfinder at a faster speed.
2. This is particularly useful in high-contrast conditions, ...
P3n Manual - Page 33
... can be prevented by sliding the main switch back to show the self-timer is helpful for getting yourself into the photograph. The self-timer lamp blinks to the original position. • When you..., while depressing the self-timer lever. Caution: When using the self-timer, you cock the film wind lever and press the shutter release button, the shutter will start to shield the metering system...
P3n Manual - Page 34
... the instructions accompanying the flash.)
• When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on this camera, set the shutter dial to the electronic mechanism.
Caution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated functions are claimed to work also with cameras of other than A.
• When using a conventional flash, select an appropriate f-stop other brands...
P3n Manual - Page 38
... the lens down to whatever aperture you will get in the Programmed AE mode. Note: Taking pictures with your pictures. You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens
0 45m 0
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Ohm 1...what will not be sharp in your camera set . DEPTH-OF FIELD PREVIEW
• 4,
Your camera enables you release the preview lever, the lens will return to full aperture ...
P3n Manual - Page 39
As shown on the right, note the subject-to -camera distance is necessary to the instructions accompanying the film.
I °°). The figure shows an example in which the subject-to -camera distance on exposure control, refer to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. For details on the lens...
P3n Manual - Page 44
...using such accessories as "Diopter Correction Lens M," "Viewfinder Cap," etc., remove the Eyecup P from the camera.
Before buying one of the eight Correction Lenses M of -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3 ...accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens. If you want to use any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to see the ...
P3n Manual - Page 46
... in 1/3 steps) with DX-coded film. Pentax KA bayonet mount. automatic speeds from 1 to 1/1000 sec., manually-set shutter speeds from ISO 25 to 1600 (in Viewfinder:
Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer:
Mirror: Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44
Through-the-lens, Programmed AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm perforated cartridge film, 24 x 36mm format. Warnings for...
P3n Manual - Page 48
... the shutter and other moving parts of the camera. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep it to give long-lasting, reliable service. Cameras are :
1. TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
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Your Pentax camera is submerged in many ways. 2. If your camera does get soaked, wipe it dry immediately and rush it...
P3n Manual - Page 49
... cause moisture to the mechanism. Humidity and extremely high/low temperature should function properly are traveling in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. Keep your camera bag.
6. Vibration experienced when you use foam-rubber padding about one inch thick to sun for a long period of direct sunlight...
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