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    rewind knob/Back cover release knob ISO film speed scale Film rewind crank Film speed dial lock button 1' Film speed dial/Exposure compensation dial L Grip Super A Self-timer lever Lens release lever I Preview lever I , Lens information contacts i) Lens alignment index Instant return mirror X-synch
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    the World of Pentax Multi-mode Photography This programmed camera is an ultra-sophisticated 35mm SLR. Incorporating the latest electronics technology, it invites you to explore the possibilities of four different exposure modes. As the situation demands you can use Programmed AE (Automatic Exposure
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    Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual
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    you want to express. When using conventional Pentax K and Kf mount lenses on this camera, you can use the Aperturepriority AE, Metered Manual and all conventional Auto Flash modes. When using new "A" series lenses, you can also select Programmed AE and Programmed flash modes. The reason for this is
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    11 8 5.8 4 2 UMW Wow. AUTO MAN ai Programmed AE (lens on "A", shutter dial on "AUTO") This Pentax camera itself automatically selects the most appropriate combination of shutter speed Aperture-priority AE (lens on any f-number, shutter dial on "AUTO") When the aperture is set manually, the shutter
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    to you. Guided by the meter indication in the viewfinder, you can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure. If necessary, deliberate over- or under-exposure are also possible. (Rf. 36 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with the camera in the
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    pictures 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 a coin and insert batteries. 1p. 101 2. Open the camera back, put In a roll of film, close the back
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    FBI t :N T . X ' • * '.!Icit0171 - 3. Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 19) Set the exposure compensation dial to 1x. (p. 44) 5. Set the shutter dial to Auto. With both lens and shutter on Auto, the camera is now in the Programmed AE mode. (p. 32) ftm co 10 15 3 I 26 I I t
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    Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1/60 second. 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
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    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to pages 32 ~ 40 for detailed information on the exposure modes. • Programmed AE mode • Aperture-priority AE mode • Metered Manual mode • Programmed Auto Flash mode
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    INSERTING BATTERIES Your camera doesn't operate without batteries. Use two 1 .5V silver or alkaline batteries, or a 3V lithium battery. Before inserting batteries in the battery compartment, wipe them with a clean 4 dry cloth. • Open the battery compartment cover with a coin or similar object.
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    time when advancing film to the first frame batteries become weak, the viewfinder display warns you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000's. P:25 F8 000 XOO 1 This alternate LCD indication tells you that both batteries should be replaced promptly to restore the camera
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    alkaline and approximately one year for silver or lithium batteries. • When not using the camera for long periods of time, you should remove batteries from the camera. Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the battery compartment. Always keep batteries out of the reach of children. • Never break
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    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
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    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 camera. The strap is then folded back. • Let the strap end run through the belt ring and then clasp as illustrated. Now the end is tightly
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    mount or interchange Pentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below. (For screw mount lenses, see p. 55). • Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. If the finder cap is still on the eyepiece, remove it. (For the finder cap, see p. 51). • Align the red dot on the camera body with
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    indexed as follows: • .0 .2.4 34 . 36, with 0, 20,34,36 coded in red. The counter, which is interlocked with the film winding mechanism, indicates the number of exposed frames. Stand-off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting The film wind lever can be set at the stand-off position
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    index mark (red line) on the dial to the desired position. LOCK = Shutter release button lock AUTO = Automatic shutter speed control MAN. = Manual shutter speed selection 100 5 = 1/100 sec. for synchronization with electronic flash unit B = Bulb shutter speed setting for time exposures • By lightly
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    lock button and slightly rotating the dial to either side. The chart below represents the index markings on the film speed scale. -04 rt • 8• 1•0 • 1•6 • 2•5 • 4•0 5•0 • 8•0 • 1•25 16 As a reminder of the type of film in your camera, tear off the top of the film package and insert it in the memo
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    'us law FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. Load or unload the film in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. Set the shutter dial index (red line) to AUTO or MAN. This will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/1000 sec. so that you can advance film quickly until the counter
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    until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the film is properly fitted between both guide rails. Close the back cover tightly. • Film advance can be checked by the rotation of the rewinding knob. • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until the exposure counter reaches to "0". The
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    are two LCD displays for shutter speed and aperture value. In addition, viewfinder information includes auto/ manual exposure data for each exposure mode, automatic flash data, low battery warning, and error indication. microprism matte field split-image • 22 Aperture information LCD " Shutter
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    Shutter information LCD P Programmed AE mode. 7000 15" Shutter speed in use. 1000 stands for 1/ numeral exposure adjustment indication in Metered Manual mode. -3 to +3 indicate exposure deviation from the proper value which is denoted by ±0. Low battery warning is indicated by alternate
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    until the image on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for example, f/8 as in the case of a long telephoto), it is easier to their glasses. In this case, use the accessory diopter correction lenses M (See page 53). 25*
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    camera before inserting your first film cartridge. Generally there are three basic ways to hold the camera. In any case, hold the camera idea to stabilize your body and the camera using a tree, building wall, table, etc. For long exposures or while using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a
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    . • Turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to rewind the film until you no longer feel the tension. • After rewinding, lift up sharply on the film rewind knob to open the camera back and remove the film cartridge. Note: Should you erroneously open the back before rewinding, do not leave
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    aperture scale with the auto lock button depressed. A (auto) setting Programmed AE mode 4 Ai 22 16 11 8 I ftm I II IIa,0I1I0I I t5 I 3 I 22 16 8 4 I 4 8 16 22 The following modes are available when the lens is set in the manual f-stops: f/number setting Aperture-priority AE mode Metered
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    Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode MAN. Metered Manual mode Manual shutter speed select button In the Metered Manual conditions, the use of a tripod or flash unit is recommended. The use of film with higher sensitivity will also help avoid such low shutter speeds. LOCNIr AUTO MANI\
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    EXPOSURE MODE • LCD displays inside the viewfinder flicker to warn of various errors or problems. • The LCD displays in the table below show the examples. They vary depending on the lens in use, film speed, or the subject's brightness. • Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each
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    Programmed AE mode. Correct exposure cannot be obtained. Overexposure. The camera in the Metered Manual mode. +3 film. _ If you set the shutter dial to the modes other than "AUTO" when the lens aperture ring is set at "A", LCD displays "E" to show an erroneous setting. P :ZS 4 t 000 Weak battery
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    button on the aperture ring of your Pentax "A" lens, and rotate its A-index (green line) to the index. z\--22 16 11 LOC%, AUTO MANIir Ilk 100* P I?S F8 • 32 • Set the shutter dial index (red line) on top of the camera to the AUTO position. "P" (Programmed) will then be displayed on the LCD
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    the programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value is beyond the meter coupling range, the camera displays two is extremely dark and below the lowest limit of the Programmed AE mode's meter coupling range. Use a higher speed film, flash or some other illumination source to throw more
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    SELECTING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE ft m op 10 t5 3 1 : 11 it ' : I I 22 16 8 4$ 4 8 16 22 • Rotate the lens aperture ring to the desired f/stop. If the ring is locked at the "A" position, release it by depressing the aperture auto lock button. 22 16
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    will see flickering. st i l l I I I l5' Rotate the aperture ring towards the lens' maximum aperture (f/1.4). When the display stops flickering, you can take a proper exposure. If flickering continues . For very bright subjects, use a slower film or an ND filter, and dark subjects, use a faster
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    11 8 5.6 4 2.8 • Set the shutter dial red -line index to "MAN." (manual) and select the desired shutter speed. The shutter speed will be displayed on LCDs inside the viewfinder. • Rotate lens aperture ring to an F value. Should the lens be locked as A (auto) and should "E" appear in the viewfinder
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    Warnings for Metered Manual mode The following indications will be given for over- or under-exposure. :25 + 3 Aperture LCD Flickering This indicates over-exposure of more than three steps.
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    the use of a synch cord, connect the cord to the X -synch socket found on your Pentax camera. Operations/functions of each electronic flash unit are fully explained in their respective operating manuals. Note: When you use this camera with AF400T, connect the flash unit with 4P Sync Cord B to the
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    . In manual mode, flash photography is possible with shutter speeds slower than 1/100 sec. O O Proper aperture is automatically set in Programmed AE mode. O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Note: When any of the above flash units other than the AF-160 is used with this camera with the
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    will change according to the film speed registered on the camera. When you set the camera to the Aperture-priority AE or the Metered Manual mode; • Select an Auto position on the flash mode selector (red, green, yellow) of the dedicated auto flash unit. • Set the lens aperture to the designated
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    Notes: • In Metered Manual mode, speeds between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec. automatically change switch of the Pentax dedicated auto flash on in any mode, the camera's exposure control circuitry will also be automaticall' switched on. And it will remain on, consuming the camera's battery power. So remember
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    PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM, SHUTTER/APERTURE COUPLING RANGE, METER COUPLING RANGE. Aperture OcouutpolifnSghraunttge.r/Ape ture 2 1 eter coup ra e 1 8 2 1. 1.2 15 Shutter sp Out of Meter coupling range (with
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    shutter-speed changes after the maximum aperture is reached. The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range for a lens with minimum aperture smaller than f/22, or for a film with ISO speed other than 100. The fine red-dotted line indicates the range for
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    1600 The automatic exposure system of this camera tends to underexpose backlit subjects and overexposed programmed value in Programmed AE mode, and the ± values to which you adjust the exposure, in Manual mode. Exposure compensation dial and Film speed scale At both extremes of the film
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    10 5 3 22 16 11 8 5.6 41.4 5.1 fi Depth-of-field is the range between the nearest and farthest distances which are in focus at a given lens aperture. The minimum aperture (for example f/22) gives you the greatest depth-of-field, or area in focus. The maximum aperture (for example f/1.4) gives you
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    glass. After previewing your picture, if you release the preview lever, the lens will return to full aperture for focusing. You cannot, however, preview the depth of field with your camera set in the Programmed AE mode. Note: Taking pictures with the preview lever depressed will result in
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    diameter lenses from interfering with proper mounting of the camera on a tripod, insert the accessory spacer ring. To prevent movement of the camera during viewfinder indicates "B". Bulb cannot be used when the aperture ring of an A lens is set at A (Auto). Should the "B" be set on the shutter dial
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    an erroneous setting. When using the self-timer, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory finder cap; otherwise, light entering from the rear of the camera may make the shutter speed faster, adversely affecting the exposure. PEN MEM Esc/ PEN I • I -- - - 4*, 51•
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    red line) to 100 S . The shutter speed will be indicated as 100 but there will be no LCD indication of f/stop. • Set the lens aperture according to the camera-to-subject distance (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash unit). • When using a synch-cord, connect it to X -synch socket on your
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    viewfinder. There are 8 auxiliary M lenses: -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, +1, +2 and +3D. Choose the one that suits your eye, and put it in the eyepiece accessory - slots as illustrated. Before buying one, try it for yourself with the lens actually attached to your camera. Changing the back cover The
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    the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the red infrared index mark. The figure shows an example in which the subject-to-camera distance is set at infinity ( As for exposure control required in infrared photography, refer to the instructions contained in the film package. • 54
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    can accept any conventional Pentax screw-mount lenses. • To remove the adaptor, press the spring pin on the adaptor with some pointed aid and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops. Limitations in using screw-mount lenses on this camera • The distance scale of the lens is usable as it is, up
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    may cause malfunction. • Do not use the Winder ME with this camera, as they are not designed to fit it properly. • The Programmed AE mode does not function with a Pentax dedicated flash set at "M" (manual) or "MS" (manual synchronization). • As you set up for multi-flash photography with dedicated
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    RF180 Electronic flash AF160 Of Electronic flash AF200T PENTAX a Electronic flash AF080C Ring light O Electronic flash AF200S rr PENTAX 0 Electronic flash AF2807 PENTAX Electronic flash AF400T 57 •
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    With this motor drive, you can use your camera in any mode for either single-frame or continuous shooting with adjustable speeds. Winder MEI] Capable of shooting about 2 frames per second, in addition to single-frame shooting. Four AA batteries used as power source. I/P 4. _7*f PENT x • kin N TA
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    Digital Data M The Pentax Digital Data M utilizes an LCD digital chronometer. Unlike other mechanical dial units, the Digital Data M enables you to record the year dials or knobs. The Digital Data M is easily interchangeable with the standard back, and can be used with your camera. 00 • 59*
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    both body and lens from rain or splashing water. If your camera should get wet, dry it off immediately with a clean, soft cloth. • If your camera becomes completely soaked, it may malfunction. In this instance, bring it as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax service center. STORAGE: • Where
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    changes should be avoided as much as possible. As a guide, a temperature change of 10° C should be allowed to battery. Therefore, the camera should be protected against low temperature. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries
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    -priority AE, Metered Manual, and Programmed Auto Flash mode. Exposure Control Mode Setting: By using combinations of settings on shutter dial and aperture ring of "A" series lenses. Film: 35mm film. Format: 24 x 36mm. Lens Mount: Pentax KA Bayonet (A Pentax K bayonet mount with electrical
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    and shutter locks. Back Cover: Standard camera back with spring catch, built-in memo holder/grip, fully interchangeable with Dial Data ME and Digital Data M. Size & Weight: 131mm x 87mm x 47.5mm, 490g (body only, without batteries) 131mm x 87mm x 84.5mm, 725g (with f/1.4 lens, without batteries) 63*
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    purchase. Service will be rendered and defective parts wil l be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment has not been abused, altered, or operated contrary to instruction. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are
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    accredited repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation of the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products
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    Tokyo 100-91, JAPAN Asahi Optical Europe N.V. Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventern Zu$0.7, BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgesellschaft mbH Postfach 54 0169, 2000 Hamburg 54, WEST GERMANY Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex HA2 OLT. U.K. ', antes France S.A. Z.I. Argenteuil
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