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K1000 Manual - Page 2
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Nomenclature of Working Parts Specifications Using SMC PENTAX-A/-F Lens •
Attaching and Detaching Lens Inserting Battery Basic Operating Instructions Loading Film and Winding Setting ASA/ISO Film Speed Focusing Shutter Dial Holding Camera Unloading Film •
Using Flash Unit Depth of Field Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems Battery Precautions Infrared Index Mark Metering Range Open...
K1000 Manual - Page 6
... resetting. One 1.5V alkaline (LR44) or Silver oxide (SR44) battery Built-in through-the-lens exposure meter. 35mm perforated cartridge film, 24x36mm format, ASA/ISO film speed: 20 to 1/1000 sec. "Cocked" indicator alongside shutter release button. Film Counter:
Additive type with 50mm f/2.0 lens and ASA/ISO 100 film. Viewfinder:
Pentaprism finder with cross-microprism or split-image...
K1000 Manual - Page 7
... release the diaphragm ring from the other than "A" (Auto). (If the diaphragm is primarily designed to work more suitably with the SMC Pentax or SMC Pentax-M lenses. USING SMC PENTAX-A/-F LENS
The K1000 camera is accidentally set to the A position, it must be operated slightly differently from the A position, just turn the ring, as illustrated, in the direction...
K1000 Manual - Page 9
... it into the battery chamber before operating the camera.
Otherwise, replace the battery. CAUTION
As the K1000 has the built-in photoswitch, the exposure meter turns on while the camera is good if the needle remains "up" position steadily. INSERTING BATTERY
BATTERY INSERTION Open the battery chamber cap by turning as the photo cell receives the light. The battery is not used...
K1000 Manual - Page 10
... shutter speed dial and set the speed you 're using appears next to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Generally, you should use to the index. 4(
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BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The CdS cells measure the light coming through the lens for correct exposure.
2. indoors. TURN ON LIGHT METER Remove the lens cap and the meter circuit is on...
K1000 Manual - Page 18
...Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. Note the "X" setting is no need to "hot" (switched on the next page shows which flash contact, which shutter speed...the shoe bracket. A'''r T
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USING FLASH UNIT
The K1000 has an X terminal on the speed dial. "'41'
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st'.4,. This eliminates the danger of...
K1000 Manual - Page 20
... of the distance index correspond to know how great the depth of field is set at 3 meters . . . the lens is focused on the lens. For the depths of field at the depth-of-field guide on a subject 3 meters away. DEPTH OF FIELD
with 50mm f/2.0
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15
10
9
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6
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f/2.0 f/5.6 f/11 f/22
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Distance (m)
ftm co 10 1.5 3 8 26 1.5 4
- 22116" e' "444" '8"16...
K1000 Manual - Page 21
... 9.611'
7.827'
121.623'
86.915'
60.884' 43.530' 30.514'
00 22.231'
15.329' 11.188'
190 DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-A 50mm f/2 LENS
Distance scale f/2
1/ 2.8 f/4
f/5.6 f/8
f/11 f/16 f/22
0.45m
0.446 - 0.454
0.445 ^- 0.455
0.443 '`' 0.458
0.440 - 0.461
0.436 0.466
0.430 - 0.472
0.422 -.. 0.482
0.413 -- 0.496
0.6m
0.593 - 0.608...
K1000 Manual - Page 22
...when the subject is darker than the background - When your K1000 correctly reads the average of the light reflected from the subject. you are shooting directly toward the sun...snow or light-colored sand . . . For example: on white paper, increase the size of black letters on a bright day, when your aperture 1 or 2 steps further. HELPFUL HINTS ON EXPOSURE PROBLEMS
The light meter built ...
K1000 Manual - Page 23
... does not move when you remove the lens cap.) If the battery is worn out and the exposure meter is used batteries into fire to prevent explosion. • Batteries should remove battery from your own experience. MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
An alkaline battery or the silver oxide battery in your K1000 is no longer functioning, you must determine the correct...
K1000 Manual - Page 26
... will bring the meter needle to midpoint. to 1/1000 sec. However, the combination of the ground glass. The total range of the aperture settings is beyond the measurability range (6), as the camera's total range of the lens being used with an ASA/ISO 100 film, you may be centered after you will bring the meter needle to...
K1000 Manual - Page 27
...the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to permit open -aperture metering. A
25. requires stop -down metering. Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows A - Use of other K Series accessories -
OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING
Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have the diaphragm...
K1000 Manual - Page 29
Other screw-mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all.
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27 • Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adapter K is totally different from the camera body, first remove the screw-mount lens. Then press, with a click. 3. Turn...
K1000 Manual - Page 34
..., repairs will be made with postage prepaid.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the sender. Service will be rendered and defective parts will be returned to you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras...
K1000 Manual - Page 35
... directly to the manufacturer. your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops, unless 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 those countries supersede this...
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