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  • Pentax Super Program | Super Program Manual - Page 1
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    to the World of Pentax Multi-mode Photography Pentax Super Program is an ultra-sophisticated 35mm SLR. Incorporating the latest electronics technology, it invites you to explore the possibilities of six different exposure modes. As the situation demands you can use Programmed AE (Automatic Exposure
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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
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    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 01' 4 Lens alignment index Ii' Instant return mirror
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    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 60 29 Resistance
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    with the Super Program 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. (p. 6) 2. Open the camera back, put in a roll of film, close the
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    3. Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 15) Set the exposure compensation dial to lx. (p. 46) 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) I• • ft m Co 10 t5 3 e 2 8 I I :2 18 84 4 8 18 22 I AJ 22 16
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    the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8. 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
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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
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    INSERTING BATTERIES Your Super Program 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 dry cloth. • Open the battery compartment cover with a coin or similar object. •
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    exposure counter registers "0". This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the first frame. Starting with the first frame on the shutter release button. Low battery warning When batteries become weak, the display windows both inside and outside the camera warn you by alternately displaying
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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 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
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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. 57). • 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. 53). • Align the red dot on the camera body with
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    -off angle, ready for the next quick shot. After completing a series of pictures, the lever should be pushed in to the original position. • 12 Film advance stroke The film wind lever should be thrown as far as it goes. Note: The wind lever may stop in the middle of a stroke when the
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    the desired position. L = Shutter release button lock IX B• AUTO = Automatic shutter speed control M = Manual shutter speed selection 125X = 1/125 sec. for synchronization with electronic flash unit B = Bulb shutter speed setting for time exposures • By lightly depressing the shutter release
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    button and slightly rotating the dial 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 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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    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 M. This will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/1000 sec. so that you can advance film quickly until the counter registers "0". • The camera back opens when
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    that the red vertical stripes of the film wind/rewind indicator flicker; this indicates that the film is advancing properly. Film advance can be also checked by the rotation of the rewinding knob. O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until the exposure counter reaches to "0". The
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    and aperture value. In 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 use. 2000
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    r ii Lighting button for viewfinder LCDs. In dim light, the viewfinder LCDs may become hard to see. In that event, press the illumination button to throw more light on the finder LCDs. Aperture information LCD Shutter information LCD 19*
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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 55). 21•
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    Proper holding of the camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures. Practice holding and operating your Super Program before inserting your first film cartridge. Generally there are three basic ways to hold the camera. In any case, hold the camera tightly to your face
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    when rewinding is completed. • 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 it open. Close it immediately. The last few frames may be ruined by direct
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    lenses on your Pentax Super Program, you can use the Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and all Auto Flash modes. When using new "A" series lenses, you can also select Shutter-priority AE and Programmed AE modes. The reason for this is that the last three modes are only available when the lens
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    8 le 2 16 11 8 5.8 4 125N x g• Programmed AE (lens on "A", shutter dial on "A") Your Super Program itself automatically selects the most appropriate combination of shutter speed and Aperture-priority AE (lens on any f-number, shutter dial on "A") When the aperture is set manually, the shutter
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    fast-moving situations, such as in sports photography. (Rf. 36 page for details) Metered Manual (lens on any aperture, shutter dial on "M") The combination of shutter speed and aperture is completely up to you. Guided by the meter indication in the viewfinder, you can adjust both controls to obtain
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    TTL Auto Flash When connected with a Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit, the metering cell inside the mirror box of the Super Program will detect the light hitting the film plane, and automatically control flash output. If you use a TTL flash unit, and set the camera in the Aperture-priority AE
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    aperture scale with the auto lock button depressed. A (auto) setting Programmed AE mode Shutter -priority AE mode AO 22 16 11 8 ft m co 10 15 3 I I 22 16 8 4 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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    the position of the shutter dial. AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- n125\ _ J , 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. )125'
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    camera top cover and inside the viewfinder fl icker 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 2 rill st, be overexposed unlesS you select .4 VOX ;er oper:J•e. e. Tie ca'ne's 5 44 :tie Ape•tute.54 4,
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    or shutter speed until you see the ±0 sign. Beyond meter coupling range in Metered Manual mode. It is not possible to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. Use flash or a different sensitivity film. The flickering letters EF in the viewfinder LCD remind you that the exposure
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    22 • Depress the auto lock button on the aperture ring of your Pentax "A" lens, and rotate its A-index (green line) to the index. PO 22 16 11 8 • 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 windows on the
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    the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is extremely high. To get a proper exposure, use another film with the button is depressed. When you are using dedicated flash (TTL Auto, or Programmed Auto) in Programmed AE mode, the displays of shutter speed and aperture
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    SELECTING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE ft m op 10 t5 3 22 ill 8 4 9 4 8 18 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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    dark you will see flickering. II / :s 1 Rotate the aperture ring towards the lens' maximum aperture (f/1.4). When the display stops fl ickering, you can take a proper exposure subjects, use a slower film or an ND filter, and dark subjects, use a faster film, flash or other artificial lighting. 35 •
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    the lens aperture auto lock button. 22 18 8 4$ 4 8 18 22 • AJ 22 16 11 L, 7 6ittt, , k . B. • Set the red line of the shutter dial to the "M" (Manual) LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder. • Select the shutter speed by pressing either of the manual shutter speed select buttons
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    of a higher speed film, flash or other supplemental lighting is recommended. E j Flickering Should you happen to shift the shutter dial to "B" (Bulb), a flickering "E" (Error) appears on LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder to warn against erroneous operation. The shutter cannot
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    • Set the shutter dial red-line index to "M" (manual) and select the desired shutter speed. The shutter speed will be displayed on LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder. • Rotate lens aperture ring to an F value. Should the lens be locked at A (auto), release it by depressing the
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    Mu lungs toy Metered Manual mode The following indications will be given for over- or under- at low values. The subject is too dark. In either case, the subject is not within the Pentax Super Program's meter coupling range. So you will not be able to obtain a proper exposure simply by changing
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    the cord to the X -synch socket found on your Pentax Super Program. Operations/flunctions of each electronic flash unit are fully explained in their respective operating manuals. Note: When you use the Super Program with AF400T, connect the flash unit with 4P Sync Cord B to the camera hotshoe. •40
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    *TTL Auto Flash units. Flash functions of Pentax Super Program with: *AF400T Flash recycling displayed in Viewfinder by 5 mark. O When camera is set at AUTO, shutter speed automatically switches to X-synch speed O (1/125 sec) for flash photography. Correct auto flash exposure is confirnied
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    . And it will remain on, consuming the camera's battery power. So remember to turn off the flash power switch. 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
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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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    PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM, SHUTTER/APERTURE COUPLING RANGE, METER COUPLING RANGE. Out of Shutter/Aperture Aperture coupling range 2 1 Sh tteriA tur and 1 8 2 1. 1.2 15 Shutter sp Out of
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    Super Program's shutter-speed and aperture combination in the Programmed AE mode is shown in the chart. The red line represents the variation of shutterspeed and aperture combination with an f/1.4 lens. Note that only the shutter-speed slows down after the lens varies according to film speed (ISO).
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    46 The automatic exposure system of your Super Program tends to underexpose backlit subjects and overexposure 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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    4 411,13lit 22 16 11 8 5A 41111A 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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    .44,144,44, MIN\ f/1.4 (2.85 - 3.16) - c° 10 15I It 3 8 11 1 2 816 4 22 18 84 48 113- A,m311 8 5.8 2.8 21.4 . 41111.... 110.1- 11.1- 'MIMI .1m. f/22 (1.67 - 16.88) le., -.1("41.41.1Nallimil =MAE 111_1' 1 I • NI " OD 10 15 a 8 al aki 22 18 " 8 "4 A.' 22 16 11 /45.8 4 2A 21A 49*
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    Depth-of-field preview Your Super Program is equipped to help you preview just what will and what will not be sharp in your pictures. By depressing the 4 preview lever near the lens mount, you can close the lens down to whatever aperture you have set. You can then preview how much sharpness
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    TRIPOD, BIBULB) AND TIME EXPOSURES asim_e.Tripod In order to prevent large 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 long exposures, use a tripod and cable release. Bulb (B) Bulb is used
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    your family, friends, etc. After cocking the film wind lever, draw the self-timer lever in shutter release for about 12 seconds. Self-timer operation is indicated by red light and electronic beeping at "B". "E" flickers on LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder to warn you of an
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    be no LCD indication of f/storl. • 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 Super Program. Note: Flash units available from other makers with dedicated
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    buying one, try it for yourself with the lens actually attached to your camera. Changing the back cover The back cover must be removed from your Pentax Super Program to use such accessories as the Dial Date ME or Digital Data M dataimprinting devices. Open the back cover, and pull it slight-by
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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 ( 1. As for exposure control required in infrared photography, refer to the instructions contained in the film package. • 56
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    SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw-mount lenses can be easily attached to the lens mount of your Pentax Super Program by using the Programmed AE and Shutter-priority AE modes cannot be used with screw-mount lenses. • There is not automatic aperture setting even with dedicated flash
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    operate properly with the Super Program. • The Super Program's Programmed AE and Shutter-priority AE modes do 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 flash units, use your Pentax Super
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    O&As ON YOUR PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM • With the shutter dial set to "AUTO" the viewfinder LCD fails to indicate anything. Did you slightly depress the shutter release button? Are batteries properly inserted in your camera? (See details on page 6) • Only the "1000" indication appears on the shutter
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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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    Therefore, if the camera is to operate at full efficiency as much as possible. As a guide, a temperature change of 10° 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, TTL Auto Flash, 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 36 mm Lens Mount: Pentax KA Bayonet (A Pentax K bayonet mount with
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    when shutter dial is set at AUTO or M. Film Rewind: Crank type. Exposure Metering: Open aperture, Through-The-Lens, center weighted, average area metering system with with GPD cell. Film-plane Metering for dedicated automatic electronic flashes. Metering Range: EV 1 (f/1.4 1 sec.) - EV 19 (f/16
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    purchase. Service will be rendered and defective parts will 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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    , S-751 27 Uppsala, SWEDEN Pantie Nederland Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, THE NETHERLANDS Pentax Norge A/S Stenersgt. 18, Oslo 1, NORWAY Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, U.S.A. Pentax Canada Inc. 1760 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1K5, CANADA Asahi Optical
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