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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
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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... speed select buttons 0 Illuminating window 0 Hotshoe (I, Exposure compensation index mark D Exposure compensation scale Film rewind 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...
... speed select buttons 0 Illuminating window 0 Hotshoe (I, Exposure compensation index mark D Exposure compensation scale Film rewind 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...
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CONTENTS The Super Program in 9 easy steps Inserting batteries Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting ISO film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Six exposure modes Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed...
CONTENTS The Super Program in 9 easy steps Inserting batteries Using batteries correctly Grip Super A Strap and case Lens mounting Film wind lever Shutter dial, shutter release button and release button lock Setting ISO film speed, Memo Holder/Grip Film loading Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding the camera Unloading the film Six exposure modes Pentax "A" lens Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed...
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Open the battery compartment 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 camera back, put in a roll of film, close the back and advance the film to take pictures with a coin and insert batteries. (p. 6) 2. THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below, and in a very short time you'll be able to the first frame. (p. 16) 1111tr4Ti.nIPg 4tb_ at - • 2
Open the battery compartment 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 camera back, put in a roll of film, close the back and advance the film to take pictures with a coin and insert batteries. (p. 6) 2. THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below, and in a very short time you'll be able to the first frame. (p. 16) 1111tr4Ti.nIPg 4tb_ at - • 2
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Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 15) Set the exposure compensation dial to Auto. Gently press the shutter release button. You will see both lens and .... (p. 28) 6. With both shutter speed and aperture setting indicated on the viewfinder LCD and on your "A" series lens to the Auto position (indexed 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 11 8 5.8 4 2 4. Set the shutter dial to lx. (p. 46) 5. Rotate...
Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 15) Set the exposure compensation dial to Auto. Gently press the shutter release button. You will see both lens and .... (p. 28) 6. With both shutter speed and aperture setting indicated on the viewfinder LCD and on your "A" series lens to the Auto position (indexed 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 11 8 5.8 4 2 4. Set the shutter dial to lx. (p. 46) 5. Rotate...
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Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1;60 second. After taking the last picture on the roll, push the film rewind button, rewind the film and remove it from the camera. (p. 231 • 4 Focus the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8. With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred pictures If the speed is 1/60 or faster, release the shutter. 9. 7.
Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1;60 second. After taking the last picture on the roll, push the film rewind button, rewind the film and remove it from the camera. (p. 231 • 4 Focus the lens by rotating the focusing nng (p 211 8. With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred pictures If the speed is 1/60 or faster, release the shutter. 9. 7.
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This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the designated exposure mode. Automatic power cut-off power approximately 30 sec. It automatically shuts off As an energy-saving measure, a timer switch is ...
This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the designated exposure mode. Automatic power cut-off power approximately 30 sec. It automatically shuts off As an energy-saving measure, a timer switch is ...
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.... Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it remains at the stand-off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting The film wind lever can be thrown as far as it goes. Note: The wind lever may stop in the middle of exposed frames. The counter, which ... pushed in to its end. Stand-off position for the next quick shot. Do not torce the lever and rewind the film, leaving the lever as it is. FILM WIND LEVER Film-advance/shutter-cocked indicator When one frame is completely wound and the shutter is cocked for the next shot, the ...mark...
.... Even if you remove your thumb from the lever, it remains at the stand-off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting The film wind lever can be thrown as far as it goes. Note: The wind lever may stop in the middle of exposed frames. The counter, which ... pushed in to its end. Stand-off position for the next quick shot. Do not torce the lever and rewind the film, leaving the lever as it is. FILM WIND LEVER Film-advance/shutter-cocked indicator When one frame is completely wound and the shutter is cocked for the next shot, the ...mark...
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... dial lock button, and set the desired ISO speed 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 3•20 • 5... holder frame on the grip at the right end of the back cover. Make sure that the dial is shaped to the film speed indicated on your film package. The grip is securely locked in position, by releasing the lock button and slightly rotating the dial to the red index...
... dial lock button, and set the desired ISO speed 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 3•20 • 5... holder frame on the grip at the right end of the back cover. Make sure that the dial is shaped to the film speed indicated on your film package. The grip is securely locked in position, by releasing the lock button and slightly rotating the dial to the red index...
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...) to 1/1000 sec. If the knob does not fit tightly in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration. • Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in the photo, while making sure that you can advance...opens when you lift up sharply on the film rewind knob. • Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by returning the film rewind knob to place, rotate the knob while lightly depressing it. • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between...
...) to 1/1000 sec. If the knob does not fit tightly in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration. • Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in the photo, while making sure that you can advance...opens when you lift up sharply on the film rewind knob. • Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by returning the film rewind knob to place, rotate the knob while lightly depressing it. • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between...
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• Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until the exposure counter reaches to check that the film is advancing properly. Film advance can be also checked by the rotation of the film wind/rewind indicator flicker; O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the film is ready for the first shot. 17 • Close the back cover tightly. • Advance the film wind lever to "0". The next frame is properly fitted between both guide rails. this indicates that the red vertical stripes of the rewinding knob.
• Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until the exposure counter reaches to check that the film is advancing properly. Film advance can be also checked by the rotation of the film wind/rewind indicator flicker; O • Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancing operation until any slack is taken up, and confirm that the film is ready for the first shot. 17 • Close the back cover tightly. • Advance the film wind lever to "0". The next frame is properly fitted between both guide rails. this indicates that the red vertical stripes of the rewinding knob.
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...with your hands. Release the shutter gently while slowly breathing out. a • 22 HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper holding and operating your Super Program before inserting your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release in the illustration... should be drawn to your camera. Strong pressure on your body. It is a good idea to stabilize your first film cartridge. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself....
...with your hands. Release the shutter gently while slowly breathing out. a • 22 HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper holding and operating your Super Program before inserting your body and the camera using telephoto lenses, it is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release in the illustration... should be drawn to your camera. Strong pressure on your body. It is a good idea to stabilize your first film cartridge. For long exposures or while using a tree, building wall, table, etc. Take a secure, well-balanced posture without straining yourself....
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... be unharmed. Do not force the wind lever beyond the number of the arrow to rewind the film. • The red stripes in the film rewind indicator will flicker during rewinding, and they will cease flickering when rewinding is also advisable to open the back before unloading from ...the camera. To unload a cartridge • Depress the film rewind button. • Turn the rewind crank in the direction of frames indicated on the roll may still be rewound into the cartridge before rewinding...
... be unharmed. Do not force the wind lever beyond the number of the arrow to rewind the film. • The red stripes in the film rewind indicator will flicker during rewinding, and they will cease flickering when rewinding is also advisable to open the back before unloading from ...the camera. To unload a cartridge • Depress the film rewind button. • Turn the rewind crank in the direction of frames indicated on the roll may still be rewound into the cartridge before rewinding...
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...-of the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically s control flash output. (Rf. 43 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you can choose any aperture in the Programmed AE or Shutter- priority AE mode, the camera 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 mode, you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with a Pentax ...
...-of the Super Program will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically s control flash output. (Rf. 43 page for details) Programmed Auto Flash If you can choose any aperture in the Programmed AE or Shutter- priority AE mode, the camera 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 mode, you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with a Pentax ...
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...125X or B), rotate the shutter dial while depressing the shutter dial lock release, and match the index (red line) to the shutter dial. AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- If you press the buttons. Manual shutter speed select button In...AE or Metered Manual mode, select the desired shutter speed by step as you couldn't use a faster shutter speed due to the position of film with the speed fixed at the AUTO or M position. The use of the two buttons next to the desired position. SHUTTER DIAL The ...
...125X or B), rotate the shutter dial while depressing the shutter dial lock release, and match the index (red line) to the shutter dial. AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture-priority AE mode M Shutter-priority AE mode Metered Manual mode AUTO r-- If you press the buttons. Manual shutter speed select button In...AE or Metered Manual mode, select the desired shutter speed by step as you couldn't use a faster shutter speed due to the position of film with the speed fixed at the AUTO or M position. The use of the two buttons next to the desired position. SHUTTER DIAL The ...
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.... ,ate exp054.4 e oht.h.s.thle 115 t"e snuffs., s0eed. • 30 T4 e ec: r. WARNING INDICATIONS IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE • LCD displays on the lens in use, film speed (ASA/ISO), or the subject's brightness. • The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the...
.... ,ate exp054.4 e oht.h.s.thle 115 t"e snuffs., s0eed. • 30 T4 e ec: r. WARNING INDICATIONS IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE • LCD displays on the lens in use, film speed (ASA/ISO), or the subject's brightness. • The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the...
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...change batteries. • Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each exposure mode. • As to the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode, refer to show beyond the meter coupling range in the Metered Manual mode. +3 means you see the ±0 sign. It... Meter coupling and shutter/aperture coupling ranges are three stops over normal exposure. -3 means three stops under. Use flash or a different sensitivity film. E E If you that the exposure compensation dial is set to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. The flickering letters ...
...change batteries. • Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each exposure mode. • As to the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode, refer to show beyond the meter coupling range in the Metered Manual mode. +3 means you see the ±0 sign. It... Meter coupling and shutter/aperture coupling ranges are three stops over normal exposure. -3 means three stops under. Use flash or a different sensitivity film. E E If you that the exposure compensation dial is set to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed. The flickering letters ...
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...speed and aperture value is beyond the meter coupling range, the camera displays two warnings. This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is ready to fire. When you happen to shift the shutter dial to the subject. 330 ...I I 'F () too*, .. IP So F 2. 8- 1-d. 125$ F4 P2" F i.4 Both flickering at high values. Use a higher speed film, flash or some other illumination source to throw more light to "B" (Bulb), a flickering "E" (Error) warning appears on the shutter speed LCD. To get a ...
...speed and aperture value is beyond the meter coupling range, the camera displays two warnings. This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program's light measuring ability since subject brightness is ready to fire. When you happen to shift the shutter dial to the subject. 330 ...I I 'F () too*, .. IP So F 2. 8- 1-d. 125$ F4 P2" F i.4 Both flickering at high values. Use a higher speed film, flash or some other illumination source to throw more light to "B" (Bulb), a flickering "E" (Error) warning appears on the shutter speed LCD. To get a ...
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... the aperture is changed, the subject is too dark or too bright for a normal exposure. For very bright subjects, use a slower film or an ND filter, and dark subjects, use a faster film, flash or other artificial lighting. 35 • When the display stops fl ickering, you can take a proper exposure. Aperture-priority...
... the aperture is changed, the subject is too dark or too bright for a normal exposure. For very bright subjects, use a slower film or an ND filter, and dark subjects, use a faster film, flash or other artificial lighting. 35 • When the display stops fl ickering, you can take a proper exposure. Aperture-priority...
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... at low values. 11 I •• I le I IS" J I F 1.4 I So ; If the subject is too dark, the use of a higher speed film, flash or other supplemental lighting is too much light to shoot at the original shutter speed. E j Flickering Should you happen to shift the shutter dial...the button is not enough light to shoot at the original shutter speed. .• I Should the subject be extremely bright, a lower sensitivity film or an ND filter will see the following warnings. Even at maximum aperture there is depressed. 37* F22 Minimum aperture flickering. Even at minimum...
... at low values. 11 I •• I le I IS" J I F 1.4 I So ; If the subject is too dark, the use of a higher speed film, flash or other supplemental lighting is too much light to shoot at the original shutter speed. E j Flickering Should you happen to shift the shutter dial...the button is not enough light to shoot at the original shutter speed. .• I Should the subject be extremely bright, a lower sensitivity film or an ND filter will see the following warnings. Even at maximum aperture there is depressed. 37* F22 Minimum aperture flickering. Even at minimum...