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...-recording unit to take beauti- It also features a built-in dim light. Please read this high-precision, high-performance 35mm compact camera offers you very much for choosing the Pentax PC35AF-M or PC35AF-M DATE. ing, auto exposure, auto film loading, auto film winding/rewinding and auto film speed setting. ful pictures in auto flash...
...-recording unit to take beauti- It also features a built-in dim light. Please read this high-precision, high-performance 35mm compact camera offers you very much for choosing the Pentax PC35AF-M or PC35AF-M DATE. ing, auto exposure, auto film loading, auto film winding/rewinding and auto film speed setting. ful pictures in auto flash...
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CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS INSERTING BATTERIES OPENING/CLOSING LENS PROTECTOR CHECKING BATTERY STATUS SETTING FILM SPEED DX FILM FILM LOADING REWINDING FILM TAKING PICTURES RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE CAMERA HOLDING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SELF-TIMER FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE PC35AF-M DATE INSERTING BATTERIES DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS SETTING DATA ATTACHING STRAP & SOFT CASE TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY POLICY 2 4 6 7 8 ff 9 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 1
CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS INSERTING BATTERIES OPENING/CLOSING LENS PROTECTOR CHECKING BATTERY STATUS SETTING FILM SPEED DX FILM FILM LOADING REWINDING FILM TAKING PICTURES RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE CAMERA HOLDING FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SELF-TIMER FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE PC35AF-M DATE INSERTING BATTERIES DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS SETTING DATA ATTACHING STRAP & SOFT CASE TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY POLICY 2 4 6 7 8 ff 9 10 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 1
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cO) I 0 ✓I nt-Et:Lau F.Velif This camera does not operate without batteries in it. II • 129350611 • (INSERTING BATTERIES' III 4 i I . Use two 1.5V AA penlight batteries. Use of alkaline batteries (LR-6) is recommended, rather than manganese batteries which have less power. DO NOT use nicad batteries.
cO) I 0 ✓I nt-Et:Lau F.Velif This camera does not operate without batteries in it. II • 129350611 • (INSERTING BATTERIES' III 4 i I . Use two 1.5V AA penlight batteries. Use of alkaline batteries (LR-6) is recommended, rather than manganese batteries which have less power. DO NOT use nicad batteries.
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3 • II r2s3serS1 0 r REERIEEEE \--, Batteries • The batteries should be sure to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. ▪ • If the batteries are not used for a long time, remove them in the chamber. • When replacing, be inserted correctly according to the camera mechanism. • Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries into fire as they may cause acid leakage and possible damage to the + and - Leaving them from the camera. markings indicated in the camera may explode. 5
3 • II r2s3serS1 0 r REERIEEEE \--, Batteries • The batteries should be sure to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. ▪ • If the batteries are not used for a long time, remove them in the chamber. • When replacing, be inserted correctly according to the camera mechanism. • Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries into fire as they may cause acid leakage and possible damage to the + and - Leaving them from the camera. markings indicated in the camera may explode. 5
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• INGT LfiltSPEED: 4411111= ISO .100 200 400 1000 Do not set the Selector in between the numerals. COLOR FILM O O tn .4 r, . 0 0 ISO 100 t 8 Ordinary film Align the red line of the Manual Film Speed Selector at the base of the camera.with the corresponding ISO number of the film being used. • The film speed is indicated on the film package.
• INGT LfiltSPEED: 4411111= ISO .100 200 400 1000 Do not set the Selector in between the numerals. COLOR FILM O O tn .4 r, . 0 0 ISO 100 t 8 Ordinary film Align the red line of the Manual Film Speed Selector at the base of the camera.with the corresponding ISO number of the film being used. • The film speed is indicated on the film package.
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... loaded with the DX film, its film speed is automatically set in dark places. 9 Use such film only indoors or in the camera no matter where the Manual Film Speed Selector is also the non-DX film of the DX film ranges from ISO 25 to 1600. 0000000000000(j 0 0 ...
... loaded with the DX film, its film speed is automatically set in dark places. 9 Use such film only indoors or in the camera no matter where the Manual Film Speed Selector is also the non-DX film of the DX film ranges from ISO 25 to 1600. 0000000000000(j 0 0 ...
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Film chamber Guide rail 0 Sprocket teeth Take-up spool Film leader end mark 0 DX information pins 000000000000000 N:1 Qo0o NNE • Film leader end S Perforations 10 Open the camera back by sliding the Back Cover Release Lever in a shady spot, or shield it from direct sunlight with your camera in the direction of the arrow. Also keep the Lens Protector closed when loading the film to prevent fingerprints or dirt on the lens. 1. FILM LOADING 14 f 9 O O O B V B PEN Jo ti/ Always load or unload your body.
Film chamber Guide rail 0 Sprocket teeth Take-up spool Film leader end mark 0 DX information pins 000000000000000 N:1 Qo0o NNE • Film leader end S Perforations 10 Open the camera back by sliding the Back Cover Release Lever in a shady spot, or shield it from direct sunlight with your camera in the direction of the arrow. Also keep the Lens Protector closed when loading the film to prevent fingerprints or dirt on the lens. 1. FILM LOADING 14 f 9 O O O B V B PEN Jo ti/ Always load or unload your body.
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... frame is exposed, the motor will stop flickering when the rewinding is over . To rewind the film, slide the Film Rewind Lever marked "0" at the camera base in the Film Transport Indicator flicker while the film is completely over , return the Film Rewind Lever to avoid overlapping of the arrow, while...
... frame is exposed, the motor will stop flickering when the rewinding is over . To rewind the film, slide the Film Rewind Lever marked "0" at the camera base in the Film Transport Indicator flicker while the film is completely over , return the Film Rewind Lever to avoid overlapping of the arrow, while...
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... During the picture taking situations. For example, when there is a great difference between the distance indicated by the Needle and the actual Precautions camera-to use flash. Ai= Approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft. However, there are : Approx. 0.8 m /2.6 ft. • When the Shutter ...Release Button is partially depressed, the Distance Indicator Needle automatically moves along the 0 Zone Focus Marks, according to the camera-to shoot. Continue to depress the Shutter Release Button, and the 0 Distance Indicator Needle will automatically wind up the film for ...
... During the picture taking situations. For example, when there is a great difference between the distance indicated by the Needle and the actual Precautions camera-to use flash. Ai= Approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft. However, there are : Approx. 0.8 m /2.6 ft. • When the Shutter ...Release Button is partially depressed, the Distance Indicator Needle automatically moves along the 0 Zone Focus Marks, according to the camera-to shoot. Continue to depress the Shutter Release Button, and the 0 Distance Indicator Needle will automatically wind up the film for ...
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Also, if you change from 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 16 • When you depress the Button before the Distance Indicator Needle returns to the original position, the accurate focus cannot be sure to another, be obtained. ft x • (' Shorter than 0.7 m 12'.3 • p • For best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to-subject distance from one subject to keep your finger off the Shutter Release Button completely, and redepress the Button. RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE .7'm.
Also, if you change from 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 16 • When you depress the Button before the Distance Indicator Needle returns to the original position, the accurate focus cannot be sure to another, be obtained. ft x • (' Shorter than 0.7 m 12'.3 • p • For best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to-subject distance from one subject to keep your finger off the Shutter Release Button completely, and redepress the Button. RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE .7'm.
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... head on the upper side. 17 Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. When taking flash pictures with the camera held vertically, be sure to take blur-free photos. The illustrations show the basic... holding and operating the camera before inserting your body. Practice holding positions. CAMERA HOLDING 111 OO •1•1' It is important to hold the...
... head on the upper side. 17 Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of film. When taking flash pictures with the camera held vertically, be sure to take blur-free photos. The illustrations show the basic... holding and operating the camera before inserting your body. Practice holding positions. CAMERA HOLDING 111 OO •1•1' It is important to hold the...
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... the arrow, and the flash will turn on in other low-light situations, the Red/Green lamp will automatically lock the flash and return the camera to normal mode. • It takes about 6 seconds for the flash to prevent their faces from being underexposed. 18 2 fefflgtitt.t". After making it takes... spring up Release Lever in the direction of trees or in a dimly lit place, use flash. Ca, -4. Push the Flash Pop-up into the camera body; if so, replace the batteries. If it sure, depress the Shutter Release Button completely to charge. 2. Push the Flash Head back into place ...
... the arrow, and the flash will turn on in other low-light situations, the Red/Green lamp will automatically lock the flash and return the camera to normal mode. • It takes about 6 seconds for the flash to prevent their faces from being underexposed. 18 2 fefflgtitt.t". After making it takes... spring up Release Lever in the direction of trees or in a dimly lit place, use flash. Ca, -4. Push the Flash Pop-up into the camera body; if so, replace the batteries. If it sure, depress the Shutter Release Button completely to charge. 2. Push the Flash Head back into place ...
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... the Shutter Release Button is being charged; if not, it will cause the batteries to be interrupted. • Push the Flash Head back into the camera when not in underexposed pictures. • Take care not to depress the Shutter Release Button even partially while the flash is partially depressed. Number of...
... the Shutter Release Button is being charged; if not, it will cause the batteries to be interrupted. • Push the Flash Head back into the camera when not in underexposed pictures. • Take care not to depress the Shutter Release Button even partially while the flash is partially depressed. Number of...
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... locked temporarily. (Confirm the position of focus. see page 14) 2. While keeping the Shutter Release Button partially depressed, move and the focus will move the camera to take the picture. 22 ....4. 011.11iVNIMIL • , • . If the subject you want to focus on your subject and partially depress the Shutter Release...
... locked temporarily. (Confirm the position of focus. see page 14) 2. While keeping the Shutter Release Button partially depressed, move and the focus will move the camera to take the picture. 22 ....4. 011.11iVNIMIL • , • . If the subject you want to focus on your subject and partially depress the Shutter Release...
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..., mirrors, car bodies, etc. Wire netting, latticework, iron exercise-bar, etc. DIFFICULT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS The auto focus system of this camera may not function properly in or around the Auto Focus Frame. 4. Releasing your shooting, the Distance Indicator Needle might not return to the original...the subject and shoot. 1. Fast-moving objects such as the Button is depressed partially, the focus setting remains locked even if the camera is depressed partially, the Distance Indicator Needle will cancel the focus lock. • After depressing the Shutter Release Button partially, if you...
..., mirrors, car bodies, etc. Wire netting, latticework, iron exercise-bar, etc. DIFFICULT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS The auto focus system of this camera may not function properly in or around the Auto Focus Frame. 4. Releasing your shooting, the Distance Indicator Needle might not return to the original...the subject and shoot. 1. Fast-moving objects such as the Button is depressed partially, the focus setting remains locked even if the camera is depressed partially, the Distance Indicator Needle will cancel the focus lock. • After depressing the Shutter Release Button partially, if you...
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PfiilijR ....... Adjust the strap's length and wrap up the strap in the order of the strap through the strap lugs on the camera and proceed to pass it through the loop. The strap (left) should be passed through in the shoulder pad. 28 The soft case for the PC35AF-M is optional. Strap Loop As illustrated above, first unwrap the shoulder pad, then pass the end of strap clasp and belt ring. ATTACHINe'STRAP & SOFT CASE Belt Ring Strap Clasp Shoulder Pad ...... .........
PfiilijR ....... Adjust the strap's length and wrap up the strap in the order of the strap through the strap lugs on the camera and proceed to pass it through the loop. The strap (left) should be passed through in the shoulder pad. 28 The soft case for the PC35AF-M is optional. Strap Loop As illustrated above, first unwrap the shoulder pad, then pass the end of strap clasp and belt ring. ATTACHINe'STRAP & SOFT CASE Belt Ring Strap Clasp Shoulder Pad ...... .........
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... thick to keep it to give long-lasting, reliable service. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep the batteries warm. Water damage, particularly if the camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to a Pentax service center. 3. They must be avoided. One set of any kind... approx. 50° - 10° C. 5. Never use without using flash, at normal temperatures. If your camera bag. 29 Cameras are : 1. TAKING CAREOFYOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is submerged in many ways. 2. Dirt and sand can cause screws to the shutter and other moving parts of your...
... thick to keep it to give long-lasting, reliable service. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep the batteries warm. Water damage, particularly if the camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built to a Pentax service center. 3. They must be avoided. One set of any kind... approx. 50° - 10° C. 5. Never use without using flash, at normal temperatures. If your camera bag. 29 Cameras are : 1. TAKING CAREOFYOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is submerged in many ways. 2. Dirt and sand can cause screws to the shutter and other moving parts of your...
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...of 36-exposure film at normal temperatures. Power Source: Two "AA" Alkaline batteries. Ni-Cd batteries not usable. 30 Focusing: Pentax infrared active triangular measuring system (0.7m to infinity) with flash ready lamp. Shutter: Electronically programmed behind-the-lens shutter, shutter speed.... Winding speed: 0.7 sec. Film Speed Setting: 1) DX film auto setting - ISO 25 to first frame. PC35AF-M Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with film advance indicator. Viewfinder: Albada bright-frame viewfinder. 85% picture area. 0.44X magnification. Usable Film: 35mm...
...of 36-exposure film at normal temperatures. Power Source: Two "AA" Alkaline batteries. Ni-Cd batteries not usable. 30 Focusing: Pentax infrared active triangular measuring system (0.7m to infinity) with flash ready lamp. Shutter: Electronically programmed behind-the-lens shutter, shutter speed.... Winding speed: 0.7 sec. Film Speed Setting: 1) DX film auto setting - ISO 25 to first frame. PC35AF-M Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with film advance indicator. Viewfinder: Albada bright-frame viewfinder. 85% picture area. 0.44X magnification. Usable Film: 35mm...
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... flash and auto dating unit. Data Recording Systems: An internal recording lamp records information onto the reverse side of Recordings: Approx. 5,000 recordings; Accessory: Strap PC35AF-M DATE Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in Display Window to "21"); Month ("1" to indicate data have been recorded.
... flash and auto dating unit. Data Recording Systems: An internal recording lamp records information onto the reverse side of Recordings: Approx. 5,000 recordings; Accessory: Strap PC35AF-M DATE Type: All-automatic 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in Display Window to "21"); Month ("1" to indicate data have been recorded.
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... defective material or workmanship or otherwise; In this case, it is expressly agreed that country. ( WARRANT* POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from other than...borne by the manufacturer's representatives in that the liability of the manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be serviced If your Pentax returned to have serviced during the 12-month warranty period should be made with postage prepaid. Notwithstanding this warranty policy. The...
... defective material or workmanship or otherwise; In this case, it is expressly agreed that country. ( WARRANT* POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are beyond our control, damage caused by use or from other than...borne by the manufacturer's representatives in that the liability of the manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be serviced If your Pentax returned to have serviced during the 12-month warranty period should be made with postage prepaid. Notwithstanding this warranty policy. The...