Pentax ES ES Manual

Pentax ES Manual

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  • Pentax ES | ES Manual - Page 1
    4 40,20. ES ASAHI PENTAX ES OPERATING MANUAL
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    Diaphragm setting Compose and focus TTL metering and automatic shutter Open-aperture or stop down reading Mechanical shutter Film loading Camera holding Battery check and replacement Remote battery cord INDEX 1 Flash synchronization 21 2 Depth-of -field guide 22 4 Depth-of-field table: SMC
  • Pentax ES | ES Manual - Page 3
    ASAHI PENTAX EE Your Asahi Pentax ES is the most exciting 35 mm SLR camera on the market today. It comes equipped with a through-the-lens metering system with focal-plane electronic shutter for automatic exposure control. The fully automatic electronic shutter operates just like an electronic
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    D-ring lug D-ring Diaphragm and distance index Depth-of-field guide Distance scale Battery housing Focusing ring ES 2 Battery check button Exposure factor control dial Film rewind knob/Back cover -of-field preview lever (stays fixed except when the lens is mounted on a Pentax body other than the
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    Film rewind crank Film guide rails Viewfinder eyepiece Accessory fitting groove Sprocket Film take-up spool Back cover ,s7 Film pressure plate Film roller Film rewind button Tripod receptacle Shutter curtain Film rails Film chamber 3
  • Pentax ES | ES Manual - Page 6
    ES E "r A. X O O \s'Ofvf,q/ .. ' 1q. cl 'N\'Z,\c'g`"yp our?4,-09. 4 SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm TTL-metering single-lens reflex camera metering electronic shutter for automatic exposure control + mechanical shutter for manual Shutter speed calibration, TTL meter needle and battery "LIVE" mark in the
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    camera 42mm thread (Pentax-mount). Flash meter for open-diaphragm and stop-down reading. Light measurement range: EV1 - 18 with ASA 100 film. ASA speed scale: 20 - 1600. Exposure Factor Control Dial lx for normal exposure. 2x, 4x, 1/2x for intentional over- or under-exposure. Battery 6V silver battery
  • Pentax ES | ES Manual - Page 8
    is packed separately. Be sure to insert it into the battery housing before operating the camera. For insertion, refer to page 19. 1. Load your film and set ASA film speed. 2. Keep this at "lx" for normal exposure. ES 0 3. Pre-select f/stop. 4. Set shutter speed dial at "AUTOMATIC". 6 5. Keep
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    nr la ES F=0 6. TTL meter reading. Softly depress shutter button. Electric circuit is now switched on. Meter needle starts moving and indicates correct shutter speed. 7. Electronic memory device stores exposure reading information, whether through open-aperture or stopped-down aperture. 8.
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    cassette properly into the cassette chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Insert the film leader into the slot of the take-up spool. 4 0 ES O 4. Cock the rapid wind lever, and watch to see that the film rewind knob automatically turns counterclockwise, indicating that the film is properly loaded
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    to 3:E for daylight type color film, 8 for tungsten type color film, c0 for black-andwhite and EMP. when the film is not loaded. G rf'r"-"----N 6500811 ES 4x 9
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    light, and at 1/2 x against dark backgrounds. In addition, the dial can be set between the indicated positions to achieve more specific exposure control. 10 6500817 D ES 6500817 \ ES
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    V2 X 44, 2X 2X 4X 11
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    weather Indoor f/11 - f/16 f/5.6 - f/8 f/2.8 - f/4 This is a rough guide to acquaint you with the automatic shutter operation. As you get used to it, subject and lighting conditions. The shutter speed of the ES is automatically determined at any speed within the range of 8 to 1/1000
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    COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subject image comes into sharp focus. Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. As you look through the finder, you will see that the Fresnel lens consists of
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    button lightly to switch on the electric circuit. The meter needle in the viewfinder indicates the correct shutter speed. than 1 second. The electronic shutter of the ES is guaranteed to work properly down to 8 sec. - support your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent camera movement. Depress
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    DOWN READING With the new Super-Multi-Coated (SMC) Takumar lenses with an open-aperture reading pin (1), mounted directly on the ES camera body, the TTL meter reads exposure through the fully-open aperture or stopped-down taking aperture for correct automatic exposure. For open-aperture reading, the
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    addition to the electronic shutter for automatic exposure control, • • the ES has a mechanical shutter for speeds: 1/60 X for electronic flash synchronization de- sired speed setting. Now the elec- V tric circuit and TTL meter circuit • • are off. Apart from the B setting for intentional long
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    out the film rewind knob (the back will open automatically), and remove the film cassette. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING THE FILM. 500017 ES 1 50081, CJ 17
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    the focusing ring with your thumb and index finger. When holding the camera vertically, some people release the shutter with the thumb (Position B), C is more desirable for fast focusing and shooting. With the Pentax, whether held vertically or horizontally, you see your subject image through
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    AND REPLACEMENT A silver battery powers the TTL meter and electronic shutter. The power circuit is on only when you depress the shutter release (lightly for meter reading and completely for electronic shutter) with the shutter speed dial set at "AUTOMATIC". When not operating the camera, be sure to
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    when temperature falls below 0°C (32°F). Under extremely cold temperatures, use the Remote Battery Cord accessory, removing the battery from the camera body and placing it in the battery housing of the Cord. The Remote Battery Cord should then be put in your pocket to keep it warm. • 1. Remove
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    FLASH SYNCHRONIZATION The Pentax ES has FP and X terminals at the front of the camera body, and an additional X 60X Use the hot shoe flash contact when using a shoe-mount electronic flash like the Pentax Super-Lite II which also has a flash contact on the shoe bracket. In this case, you do
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    the depth-of-field guide. In the above photograph, the distance scale is set at 5 meters . .. the lens is focused on a subject 5 meters away. The calibrations on apertures. ft co 30 15 10 7 m 10 5 3 2 16 I ;I II. 4I 6 I 16 Distance (m) 1 8 5.6 4 2.8 2 1.4 22 • • "..16%.' • • • 2 3
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    11'11.2" 8' 1.9" 12'11.2" 7' 6.8" 14' 9.5" 1;6 101.36 ; 6' 1.2" 28' 7.6' 15' 30' CO 13' 9.7" 16' 4.9" 13' 4.3° 17' 1.2' 12' 9.6' 18' 1.4' 12' 0.6" 19'11' II' 2" 22'10.7" I0' 1' 29' 7.2' 468''191..8; 7' 7.2' -co 25' 6.6° 36' 4.2" 24' 0.2° 39'11.8" 22' 3' 46' 1.4" 20' 0.4' 59'11.6° 17' 8.3" 100
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    intend to take infra-red photographs, remember to use the infra-red index marked with an orange line or a small "R" on the depth-of-field guide. First, focus your lens on your subject. Determine the lens-to-subject distance from the distance scale. Then match your lens-to-subject distance to
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    MULTIPLE EXPOSURE For deliberate multiple exposures, make the first ex- posure in the normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob (1), and keep hold of the = 4 4. rewind knob. Depress the film rewind release button •L'' (2) and cock the rapid wind lever. This tensions the
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    body. Move it up only when checking the depth of field or using stopdown metering lenses or Extension Tubes, Bellows Unit, etc. inserted between the lens and the camera body. ES F x 26 If you set the shutter dial of the ES at "AUTOMATIC" and release the shutter with a lens cap on or with the
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    3. The following two lenses will not properly fit the Pentax ES camera body due to the difference of mechanical design and construction: • Super-Takumar 50mm f/1.4 • Super-Takumar 55mm f/1.8 (with "1.8" engraved on the left of the diaphragm ring
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    through the viewfinder larger than its life size. Regardless of the lens selected for your Asahi Pentax, there is never need for an accessory viewfinder, ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras. When interchanging lenses, hold the lens by the focusing ring. When attaching a lens, filter
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    DIFFERENCE OF ANGLE OF TAKUMAR LENSES 28mm Ye, 50-55mm { I : 85mm • jogiiiiallikeakilligav • , 135mm 200mm 400mm 1000mm All photographs were taken from the same location and distance from the subject. 29
  • Pentax ES | ES Manual - Page 32
    ft.) 93° 251 gr. (8.79 ozs.) The new Super-Takumar 24mm f / 3.5 is an ultra-wide-angle lens that increases even further the versatility of your Asahi Pentax. Compact in size and light in weight, it enables you to view and focus at an 84° angle of vision without keeping the reflex mirror
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    Angle of view Weight 7 f/16 0.4 m (1.3 ft.) 75° 218 gr. (7.6 ozs.) One of the fastest wide-angle lenses for 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. Edgeto-edge sharp resolution at full aperture; unique lens design without distortion; perfect for pictures of large groups, buildings, sports events, and
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    85mm f/1.9 1 Newest high-speed 7-element standard lens for Spotmatic II. Super-MultiCoated for higher light transmission, it has become a 45° 230 gr. (8.1 ozs.) Also Super-Multi-Coated standard lens for Spotmatic II, it reduces flare and boosts contrast to a degree far beyond what was previously
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    f/2.8 SMC Takumar 120mm f/2.8 SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 1 I II A quality medium telephoto lens of 5 elements, with well at a distance. Recommended as the ideal long telephoto lens for handheld camera operation. Equipped with fully automatic diaphragm; supplied with special lenshood. Lens element
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    SMC Takumar 135mm f/2.5 SMC Takumar 150mm f/4 SMC Takumar 200mm f/4 I A faster f / 2.5 lens has joined the superb Takumar 135mm lens family. Well balanced, its total length is rather short so it is light in weight. Most suitable for shooting night scenes, stage, indoors, sports and snap portraits.
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    it can be easily hand-held for fast and successive shooting, depending upon the shutter speed to be used. Equipped with click-stop manual diaphragm; supplied with special lenshood. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of view Weight 5 f/22 5.5 m(18 ft) 8° 946 gr. (33.1 ozs.) Lens
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    . The ultimate in fine optics for the photographer who specializes in news, sports, scientific or wildlife photography. Fast, accurate focusing with manual diaphragm. Furnished with built-on lenshood, rigid wooden tripod and in wooden cases. Lens element Minimum aperture Minimum distance Angle of
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    Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4 SMC Bellows-Takumar 100mm f/4 85- gD II II 210- With the new SMC Takumar-Zoom 85 - 210mm f/4.5, enables you to shoot such difficult subjects as moving insects, while holding your camera and looking through the viewfinder. Lens element 4 Minimum aperture f / 22
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    photography. The lens uses no glass; it uses fluorite and quartz. This unique lens answers some of the optical quality and performance problems in ultraviolet and infrared photography. Although it is superb for infrared and visible light photography, its main design emphasis is placed on ultraviolet
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    5 FA 0.6 2 29 248 8.7 49 49 60 22 5 FA 4.85 16 8 825 29.1 58 68 All these lenses fit any Pentax model wh.ch has a 42mm threaded lens mount. BI=3 filters built-in. M=Manual. FA=Fu ly Au omatic. PS=Preset. SMC=Super-Mu ti-Coated. UA=Ultra-Achromatic. 0=Diagonal coverage. ®=Supplied only
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    COMPLETE SYSTEM OF ASAHI PENTAX ACCESSORIES - 1 two EXTENSION TUBE SET AUTO-EXTENSION TUBE SET HELICOID EXTENSION TUBE CZO REVERSE ADAPTER 40 C.) CLOSE-UP LENS O1111D FILTERS
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    MISCELLANEOUS CAPS ASAHI MOUNT ADAPTER BELLOWS UNIT I I )tK I N . AO* O AUTO BELLOWS & SLIDE COPIER 4 0 41
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    /11-1110Pinitio 40 f •72t.dlit.ensae " ..."•1 May.. SUPER-LITE II ELECTRONIC FLASH 8 FILM MAGAZINE 42 ti RIGHT ANGLE FINDER SPOT METER III MIRROR ADAPTER L4. 1PA 7 ': ''"nom,, ' STEREO ADAPTER SET
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    SHORT SOFT CASE SOFT CASE JUMBO FRONT LEATHER CASE FOR STANDARD LENSES GADGET BAG COPIPOD MICROSCOPE ADAPTER 43
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    0 ACCESSORY CLIP II CLIP-ON MAGNIFIER CORRECTION LENS ADAPTER COPY STAND 114_11111k- 44 CABLE RELEASE we LENSHOODS
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    PRISM BINOCULARS ASAHI PENTAX TELESCOPES 3 tv '0 co 45
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    I to 46 GUIDE BOOK FOR ASAHI PENTAX SYSTEM OF PHOTOGRAPHY The operating manual for the Asahi Pentax cameras is merely an instruction book for the proper care and operation of the Asahi Pentax cameras. It does not, and can not, deal fully with every possible application of the Asahi Pentax System of
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    artificial light, camera care, carrying, choosing films, close-ups, copying, depth of field, developers, exposure, exposure meter, films, film prescription eyepiece, right-angle finder, slide copier, SPOT exposure meter. ASAHI PENTAX SUBJECTS: animals, architecture, birds, candid, cinema, fireworks,
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    ARRANTY POLICY All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost
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MANUAL
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