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  • Pentax SF-1 | SF-1 Manual - Page 1
    PESNFTI-AL X •
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    Your Pentax camera is.a high-precision 35mm SLR camera incorporating such advanced mechanisms as auto focusing, auto exposure, auto film winding and rewinding, and a built-in Retractable TTLAuto Flash (RTF). Please read this operating manual carefully to get a good idea of the camera's functions and
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    -cover-lock button Back-cover-release lever • Release socket F Manual-focus button Focus-mode switch AF coupler Self-timer lamp Mount index • Lens-information contacts O Lens-lock -release lever Battery -grip screw • Lithium-battery grip • Shutter-release button O Focusing ring 0 Distance/Aperture
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    operations Inserting battery Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches CENTIC display panel Viewfinder display Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens SINGLE/AF SERVO) Focus lock Manual focusing Unloading film 2-3 6 7 8 9 10
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    insert a lithium battery. (pages 4 & 2. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 6) 3. Open the back cover and load the film. (pages 11.-13) 4. Turn the main switch on. (page 7) Since this camera is an auto-focus camera, taking pictures with it is extremely simple. However, it will not operate properly if
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    OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS I9 zso AKYti FM] shutter release button halfway down, the auto-focusing mechanism is activated and the lens starts moving. (pages 30,-35) 3. Position the subject within the rewind the film into its cartridge and take it to a photo service for development as soon as possible. (pages 36
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    PREPARATIONS INSERTING BATTERY This camera comes equipped with the standard Lithium Battery Grip. For this grip, use one 6V lithium battery (National/ Panasonic BR-P2Dp, Duracell DL-223A, Eveready EL2CR5 or Sanyo 2CR5). Lithium Battery Grip) TH I Ural LITHIUM' a 8R-P2 oP 0 Pcm ffB.13 o•illivi=m*
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    [cr.] on the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder indicators will start blinking to inform you of this condition. Replace the battery as soon as possible. If the battery drops below the required voltage, the shutter release button will lock automatically, and the indicators on the CENTIC panel will all
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    side down, as illustrated. * If a Pentax-A or -M lens is mounted directly onto the camera, it can be used only in the manual-focus mode (page 34). It can also be used as an auto-focus lens in combination with the AF Adapter 1.7X (optional). * Old Screw-mount Takumar lenses can be used with the Mount
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    of correct focusing and selftimer operation. Control Switches The mode/drive and ISO/exposure compensation switches can be operated by moving the switch to .) DRIVE = Self-timer, single advance, consecutive advance ±EF = Exposure compensation ISO = Film speed Shutter Release Button When the main
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    F13.0 Manual film speed setting mark Aperture priority mark F number/exposure compensation value • 8 Self-timer mark Single film-advance mode Consecutive film-advance mode Battery warning DX mark/DX override warning Exposure frame/self-timer counter End-of-film mark Film advance mark Film-loaded
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    signals) # Flash-ready indicator (A flash-ready indicator for the built-in RTF is located next to the viewfinder eyepiece) M Metered Manual indicator A Shutter-Priority AE/Aperture-Priority AE indicator P Programmed AE indicator 2000^-2 Shutter speed indicator ("2000" for 1/2000 second
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    USABLE FILM (DX-coded film and non-DX-coded film) Color Film 100 35.36 3 EXP coofilo Film cartridge 00C C000007000-61 Film speed (ISO rating) C 0 0 D -information DX-Coded film When DX-coded film is loaded in the camera, the ISO film speed is set automatically. This type of film will have a DX
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    from direct sunlight with your body. 1. Open the camera's back cover by sliding down the back-cover release lever while depressing the backcover lock button. 2. A film cartridge can be easily inserted by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. The DX-information pins are very important
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    00 000000e 3. As illustrated, pull the film leader out until its end aligns with the film loading mark of the camera body. • Do not leave the film slack. • If the film leader is sharply bent, straighten it or cut it out before loading. Film loaded slack O fi Film loaded flat O • 12
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    to the first frame. • The type of film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • The film is advanced to the first frame, even if the back is closed after the main switch is turned on. ( V \I )1 6. Film advance automatically stops when the exposure counter reaches the
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    OPERATIONS SETTING AN EXPOSURE MODE WITH A PENTAX-F LENS "A"-lock button Aperture-"A" index Aperture scale OMII 01 422 1.121 V 1 • Setting and Releasing the Auto Lock To set the lens -Priority AE Any f-number: • Aperture-Priority AE • Metered Manual • 100 (fixed at 1/100 sec.) • Bulb • 14
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    the mode is shifted. The chart at right indicates how the CENTIC panel indicators shift. Setting a Shutter Speed In the Shutter-Priority AE and Metered Manual modes, the desired shutter speed can be selected by sliding the select switch to the UP or DOWN position. One push of the switch changes
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    ■ Shutter-Priority AE mode • The exposure modes mentioned above can be used only in combination with SMC Pentax-F or -A lenses. Programmed Auto Exposure System The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of aperture and shutter speed to ensure correct exposure according to the lighting
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    4 , 2. When you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera displays "P" and a shutter speed in the viewfinder, as well as a shutter speed viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) • When
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    is also automatically switched when the focal length of the zoom lens changes. When the macro setting of a zoom lens is used, the Normal Program Tele [I t.] is automatically set. When an SMC Pentax-A lens is used, the camera automatically selects the Normal Program Standard mode. Normal Program Sub
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    mode, drive mode, exposure compensation, ar etc.) to the settings described below. Exposure Mode: Lens at "A" setting Normal Program . ; Lens at any f-number Aperture- -•••;t-a Priority AE Drive Mode: Single Advance -04e Exposure k'kthc, Compensation: --• ±0.0 , • 41 k 190
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    THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE 2 A--♦. O 1 1) IMID p 125 FS.S Shutter-Priority AE Mode Once the desired shutter speed is set, the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to the lighting conditions surrounding the subject for a perfect exposure. Use this mode to capture
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    a shutter speed of 1/30 second or slower (shown by the orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 21•
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    " settings. • The exposure modes mentioned above can be used in combination with SMC Pentax-F, -A, -M and SMC Pentax lenses. Aperture-Priority AE Mode Once the desired aperture is set, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed according to the lighting conditions surrounding the
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    selected shutter speed is 1/30 second or slower (shown by orange indicators in the viewfinder), the use of a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 23.
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    Metered Manual mode is selected, the CENTIC panel confirms it by activating its [MAN.] , [►j shutter speed and [►] aperture indicators. If the camera is set exposure is correct. 2. To determine the shutter speed first Turn the lens aperture ring one way or the other until only one solidly lit
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    . If the correct exposure cannot be obtained in this way, reset the aperture. Metered Manual Mode Warnings When the subject is too bright or too dark, the viewfinder indicators blink a flash or tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake. (See page 26 for more detailed information on warnings.) 25.
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    will keep blinking even if the aperture is changed. The subject is out of the Metered Manual mode's correct exposure range. Change the shutter speed and/or the aperture until only one solidly , the viewfinder indicators blink to confirm it. The low battery level is warned by blinking indications.
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    panel and in the viewfinder. • The out-of-metering range warning means the subjects is too bright or too dark to be measured with the camera's built-in exposure meter. • The out-of-coupling range warning means the current combination of shutter speed and aperture cannot be used even if it
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    lens. camera to a bright area without focusing. Move the diopter adjustment slide sideways until you can find a point where the focus frame at the center of the viewfinder can be seen most clearly. The diopter adjustment range is between -1.5 and +1.5 diopters. • SMC Diopter Correction Lenses
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    , the motor drive keeps advancing the film at a speed of approx. 1.8 frames per second. Focusing Modes Auto-Focus (AF) Modes 0 AF SINGLE Focusing continues until the subject is captured in focus. The shutter can then be released. AF SERVO If the subject moves, the camera continues focusing on it
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    F-series zoom lenses, the image size can be adjusted by turning the zooming ring of the lens. • Do not touch or impede the focusing ring of the lens as it be taken. Out-of-focusing range warning: You can focus by pointing the camera at a brighter area of the subject. If it still will not focus
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    "Snap-in-Focus" can be used in combination with a Pentax KA- or K-mount lens. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to capture the subject and hold As long as you press the shutter release button halfway down, the camera continues focusing on the subject even when it is moving. • If you
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    FOCUS LOCK r•ar*awd•m Nm••o•••m e.m..m. • ..... am. Be ca►eful! If the shutter is released at this moment, the subjects will be out of focus. The background will be in focus instead. If the subject is not positioned in the focus frame R at the center of the viewfinder, use the focus lock by
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    for Auto Focusing This camera's auto-focusing system is extremely precise and highly sophisticated, yet there are certain types of subjects (due to their brightness, contrast, shape and size) that make focusing very difficult. For these situations, use the focus lock or manual focusing, or take
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    When using existing Pentax A- and M-series lenses, focusing needs to be done manually with the assistance of the Fl (Focus Indication) system. The same operations can be applied to the F -series lenses if the auto-focus system is not used. Usable SMC Pentax Lenses The following lenses with a maximum
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    the viewfinder even when some other slower lens (such as 1000mm f/8) is mounted for high-contrast subjects, but the accuracy is not at the optimum level. For such lenses, use the matte area of the viewfinder for focusing. * SMC Pentax Bellows 100mm f/4, SMC Pentax Shift 28mm f/3.5 (when shifted) and
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    drive automatically stops winding. However, do not open the camera's back cover immediately. The exposed film must be returned to its cartridge before removing it from the camera. 1. When the film reaches its end, the film-advance and end-of-film marks as well as the exposure frame counter will
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    is approximately 20 seconds for a 24exposure roll of film. • Open the back cover only after confirming completion of the rewind operation by the blinking film-loaded mark. • If the film is exposed for a greater number of frames than designated on the film cartridge, the extra frames may be cut off
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    of Shutter-10ml/ Aperture Coupling Range Metering Sensitivity Distxibution (with EV 10 et owlet) I II • 38 Out of Metering Ra (At ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens) Out of Metering Range •it
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    dotted lines on both sides of the diagram indicate different coupling ranges when lenses with different maximum and minimum apertures are used, or when the ISO film speed is changed. As the aperture range of the lens (f/1.4 - f /22) changes, the limits of the metering range change as well. Metering
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    camera . PENTAX II 35mm to 210mm (excluding Macro 100mm) • Recycle Time: Approximately 3 seconds (using a 6V lithium battery) • Effective Flash Range: Approximately lm to 5m (ISO 100, f/2.8) • Usable Films: ISO 25 to 400 • 40 Battery Life Battery 6V Lithium "AA"-Size Battery Alkaline Batteries
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    viewfinder eyepiece (inside Eyecup F) lights up to confirm it. 3. If the lens aperture ring is set at the "A" position for the selected exposure mode flash ranges in the Program Flash system for lenses with a maximum aperture of f12.8 or larger. For lenses with a smaller maximum aperture (f/4, for
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    lens. • The Program Flash system can be used in combination with a Pentax-F or -A lens. Be aware that the RTF's discharge may be cut off by wide-angle lenses or lenses with a large diameter. • When a Pentax-F lens from the camera.) AF Spotbeam spotbeam projector does not operate for bright subjects.
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    43.
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    ) mode or the Metered Manual mode, a Pentax dedicated auto flash unit can be used anytime. How to Use an Accessory Flash 1. Remove the camera's hot-shoe cover and using an old-type flash unit (AF 160S or AF200S), use the lens aperture ring to select the desired f-number. • • The red flash-ready
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    Auto Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash and AF200S, set an f-number using the lens aperture ring. With the lens aperture ring locked at the "A" position, film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/100 second is possible in the Metered Manual
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    camera, automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject's brightness, making it easy to accomplish even complicated daylight flash synchronization. (See the operating manual a flash-sync speed of 1/100 second and a lens aperture is selected as soon as the flash is fully
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    . " The AF200SA does not have the flash confirmation signal function. Precautions for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units • When using a flash unit in the manual sync (MS) or manual (M) mode, select an f-number using the lens aperture ring. If the ring is set at the "A" position, a correct exposure
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    data. The viewfinder indicators will blink rapidly to indicate the function is operating. 2. To extend the exposure memory, press the shutter release button halfway the ML button is pressed while the camera is in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed indicator in the viewfinder locks and starts
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    exposure-frame/self-timer counter on the CENTIC panel counts down the delay time from 12 seconds to shutter release. • To cancel the self-timer operation, turn the main switch off. • The self-timer cannot be used in combination with the bulb setting. Since your eye isn't covering the viewfinder when
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    • Exposure compensation can also be used in combination with the TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash mode. • In the Metered Manual mode, it is easier to change the shutter speed or aperture after obtaining the correct exposure. • UP position t l• • DOWN position +4.0 - ±0.0 -4.0 (Displayed
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    I. 0.0 + 2.0 f4 0.0 -2.0 51 •
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    the camera's release socket, as illustrated. • 52 • With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA"size alkaline batteries, a manually with the lens aperture ring accord. ing to the ISO speed of the film in use, the distance to the subject and the flash's guide number. (See the operating manual
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    distance indicated on the lens distance scale after focusing, then turn the focusing ring to align that distance setting with the red infrared index before shooting. (See the film's instructions for exposure settings.) • Be sure to set the focus-mode switch at the MANUAL position before turning the
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    in focus. Camera-to-subject distance • ■ -Depth of field - • 54 The depth of field increases as the aperture becomes smaller, as the focal length of the lens becomes shorter, and the depth-of-field scale on the lens. * Some zoom lenses do not have a depth-of-field scale due to mechanical reasons.
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    22 16 y~ Aperture set at f/22 (1.6m-16.88mm) t. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII co10 15 3 8 26. 5 ft m AJ22 16 11 8 5.6 Depth-of-field Table: SMC Pentax-F 50mm Lens Distance scale 0.45m 0.5m 0.6m 0.8m 1.0m 1.5m 2.0m 3.0m 10.0m 5/1.4 0.448 - 0.453 0.497 - 0.503 0.595 0.605 0.791 - 0.810
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    INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREENS 0 0 0 0 00000 o oo \1 OO In addition to the standard all-surface-matte focusing screen, two other optional screens are available. The screens can easily be changed by using a pair of tweezers included in the focusing screen's case. C ) Scale Matte Screen (F D-
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    differnt front covers (small and large). Small front cover: for a camera with a standard lens (such as the Zoom 35mm-70mm). Large front cover: for a camera with a telephoto zoom lens (such as the Zoom 70mm-210mm). • A back cover for a camera equipped with an accessory data back is also available as
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    'S COMPATIBILITY WITH PENTAX LENSES Camera's Functions Exposure Mode Programmed AE Shutter- Priority AE AperturePriority AE Metered Manual SMC Pentax Lenses F-series lenses o 0 A-series lenses o o M-series lenses x o Pentax lenses x 0 Takumar lenses x 0' Focusing Mode Auto
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    , the lithium battery may become slightly warm. This is natural, and nothing to worry about. • With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA"size alkaline batteries, approximately 55 rolls of 24exposure film can be exposed (under the experimental conditions of the Pentax laboratory). 0 0 CD
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    a Pentax service center. It a -* / \ • 60 xv• , •r 1 f r if O O 3. Dirt and sand can cause serious damage to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep it operating properly. To remove dirt and dust, you need lens-cleaning fluid, lens-cleaning
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    as possible, As a guide, a temperature change of 10 not possible, keeping the camera in its case or bag problem use foam-rubber padding about one inch thick to line the buttom of your camera bag. 6. When mounting your camera operation is resumed. Backup Circuits for LCD Display Even when the battery
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    1/30 sec. Shutter-Priority and Metered Manual from 1/2000 to 1 sec. Flash sync at 1/100 sec. Shutter lock with main switch off. Lens mount: Pentax KAF mount with AF coupler and lens-information contacts. Lens: SMC Pentax-F lenses (K- and KA-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster
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    AF Spotbeam Projector. Guide number: 14 (ISO 100 in meters). Covers angle of view for 35mm wide-angle lens. Flash sync: Power source: Low battery warning: Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes. One 6V lithium battery pack for standard Lithium Battery Grip, or
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    or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. Because the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused
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    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 purchased in the U.S.A., U.K., or Canada. The local
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    to Flash-ready lamp O Eyecup F • 0 000 0 • • Lit ED Diopter-adjustment slide O Viewfinder eyepiece • Viewfinder-accessory groove O Exposure-mode-clear button Exposure-memory -lock button O Film-information window 0 0 0 t Pressure plate O Back cover I' Back-cover-release pin O Take-up spool CD
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    Scandinavia AB Box 650, S-751 27 Uppsala, SWEDEN Pentax 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
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