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...other 26 28 manufacturers with - 16 or actual damage to precise Pentax 8 specifications. a Pentax 18 camera. TABLE OF THE CONTENTS 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/...engineered and produced 7 meticulously to - However, many 10 of Your Camera Warranty Policy 1 IMPORTANT 4 5 All SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not 14 made to these precise 15 specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with...
...other 26 28 manufacturers with - 16 or actual damage to precise Pentax 8 specifications. a Pentax 18 camera. TABLE OF THE CONTENTS 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/...engineered and produced 7 meticulously to - However, many 10 of Your Camera Warranty Policy 1 IMPORTANT 4 5 All SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax accessories are not 14 made to these precise 15 specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with...
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NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 3 4 O/ O 0 O Film-wind lever Shutter dial 0 Shutter speed index O X contact O Hot shoe O Film-rewind/ Back-cover-release knob • Film-rewind crank O Exposure counter 14 II 16 Z 9 Z. 7 95 8 II 8e/Z,, u, 0„,8, E 3t .3) 17 )6 O O "Cocked" indicator e Shutter-release button ASA/ISO film speed indicator ® Lens-lock-release lever Lens-alignment node fD Depth-of-field guide m Distance scale • Aperture/distance index fp Aperture scale/ring 1 •
NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS 3 4 O/ O 0 O Film-wind lever Shutter dial 0 Shutter speed index O X contact O Hot shoe O Film-rewind/ Back-cover-release knob • Film-rewind crank O Exposure counter 14 II 16 Z 9 Z. 7 95 8 II 8e/Z,, u, 0„,8, E 3t .3) 17 )6 O O "Cocked" indicator e Shutter-release button ASA/ISO film speed indicator ® Lens-lock-release lever Lens-alignment node fD Depth-of-field guide m Distance scale • Aperture/distance index fp Aperture scale/ring 1 •
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...Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Power Source: Power Switch: Crank type Hot shoe, X-Sync at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Speeds: B, 1 to 3200 Pentax K bayonet mount Shutter: Rubberized silk focal plane shutter. Viewfinder: Pentaprism finder with cross-microprism or split-image focusing screen. 0.88x magnification with 160°...; throw and 10° stand-off angle. Film Counter: Additive type with 50mm f/2.0 lens and ASA/ISO 100 film. EV3 - 18 with automatic resetting. One 1.5V alkaline (LR44) or Silver oxide (SR44) battery Built-...
...Exposure Metering: Metering Range: Power Source: Power Switch: Crank type Hot shoe, X-Sync at infinity. -1 diopter eyepiece. Speeds: B, 1 to 3200 Pentax K bayonet mount Shutter: Rubberized silk focal plane shutter. Viewfinder: Pentaprism finder with cross-microprism or split-image focusing screen. 0.88x magnification with 160°...; throw and 10° stand-off angle. Film Counter: Additive type with 50mm f/2.0 lens and ASA/ISO 100 film. EV3 - 18 with automatic resetting. One 1.5V alkaline (LR44) or Silver oxide (SR44) battery Built-...
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... exposure 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 minimum f-stop other two types. Therefore, when you use the KA mount lens or KAF mount lens like the SMC PentaxA or SMC Pentax-F lens on your K1000 camera, it will automatically be set to...
... exposure 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 minimum f-stop other two types. Therefore, when you use the KA mount lens or KAF mount lens like the SMC PentaxA or SMC Pentax-F lens on your K1000 camera, it will automatically be set to...
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...red dots are difficult to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it ~ol~ e f enit 7u ri tip oa ,u 71 • 4 To remove the lens, press the lens release lever toward the camera body while turning the lens counter-clockwise. Remove the rear lens and body mount caps. 2. Then... turn it clockwise until the lens locks with the red dot O on the lens barrel with film in the camera, avoid direct...
...red dots are difficult to put the lens down without the rear lens cap, place it ~ol~ e f enit 7u ri tip oa ,u 71 • 4 To remove the lens, press the lens release lever toward the camera body while turning the lens counter-clockwise. Remove the rear lens and body mount caps. 2. Then... turn it clockwise until the lens locks with the red dot O on the lens barrel with film in the camera, avoid direct...
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Look at the meter needle through the viewfinder. Otherwise, replace the battery. CAUTION As the K1000 has the built-in the photo. Take spare battery when traveling or photographing outdoors. BATTERY CHECK Set the ASA/ISO to 100 and the shutter ...speed dial to insert it into the battery chamber before operating the camera. To minimize the battery consumption, keep the lens cap on as soon as shown in photoswitch, the exposure meter turns on while the camera is good if the needle remains "up" position steadily...
Look at the meter needle through the viewfinder. Otherwise, replace the battery. CAUTION As the K1000 has the built-in the photo. Take spare battery when traveling or photographing outdoors. BATTERY CHECK Set the ASA/ISO to 100 and the shutter ...speed dial to insert it into the battery chamber before operating the camera. To minimize the battery consumption, keep the lens cap on as soon as shown in photoswitch, the exposure meter turns on while the camera is good if the needle remains "up" position steadily...
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TURN ON LIGHT METER Remove the lens cap and the meter circuit is on. Try starting with 1/125 sec. indoors. SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial ... blurred pictures caused by camera movement. outdoors in daylight and 1/60 sec. 4( • 8 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The CdS cells measure the light coming through the lens for correct exposure. 2.
TURN ON LIGHT METER Remove the lens cap and the meter circuit is on. Try starting with 1/125 sec. indoors. SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial ... blurred pictures caused by camera movement. outdoors in daylight and 1/60 sec. 4( • 8 BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. The CdS cells measure the light coming through the lens for correct exposure. 2.
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... guide on the depth-of-field guide indicates the area in focus at 3 meters . . . The calibrations on a subject 3 meters away. the lens is focused on each side of the distance index correspond to be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on... the lens. DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f/2.0 CO 15 10 9 8 7 6 4 2 f/2.0 f/5.6 f/11 f/22 1 Distance (m) ftm co 10 1.5 3 8 26 1.5 4 - 22116" e' "444" '8"16 I22 22 16 11 8 56...
... guide on the depth-of-field guide indicates the area in focus at 3 meters . . . The calibrations on a subject 3 meters away. the lens is focused on each side of the distance index correspond to be used, the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on... the lens. DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f/2.0 CO 15 10 9 8 7 6 4 2 f/2.0 f/5.6 f/11 f/22 1 Distance (m) ftm co 10 1.5 3 8 26 1.5 4 - 22116" e' "444" '8"16 I22 22 16 11 8 56...
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... 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...
... 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...
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MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS An alkaline battery or the silver oxide battery in your K1000 is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may cause such hazards as leakage, heating or explosion. If the battery is used batteries into fire to prevent explosion. &#... if the battery is worn out. (A good sign of a worn-out battery is that the black meter needle does not move when you remove the lens cap.) If the battery is worn out and the exposure meter is no longer functioning, you should remove battery from your camera can still be...
MANUAL SHUTTER OPERATION BATTERY PRECAUTIONS An alkaline battery or the silver oxide battery in your K1000 is erroneously inserted, unexpected mishap may cause such hazards as leakage, heating or explosion. If the battery is used batteries into fire to prevent explosion. &#... if the battery is worn out. (A good sign of a worn-out battery is that the black meter needle does not move when you remove the lens cap.) If the battery is worn out and the exposure meter is no longer functioning, you should remove battery from your camera can still be...
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... the subject-to-camera distance on exposure control, refer to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity ( Do).
... the subject-to-camera distance on exposure control, refer to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus. For details on the lens distance scale as you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters, it is set at infinity ( Do).
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..., 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 will note from the table, with any shutter speed from 1/2 sec. Therefore, the meter needle should... speed combinations. to 1/1000 sec. As you may be interpreted as shown in the viewfinder. to 1/1000 sec. METERING RANGE The exposure meter of the K1000 measures the brightness of f/22 (minimum aperture) and 1/1000 sec.
..., 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 will note from the table, with any shutter speed from 1/2 sec. Therefore, the meter needle should... speed combinations. to 1/1000 sec. As you may be interpreted as shown in the viewfinder. to 1/1000 sec. METERING RANGE The exposure meter of the K1000 measures the brightness of f/22 (minimum aperture) and 1/1000 sec.
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Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows A - requires stop -down metering. Use of other K Series accessories - A 25. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have the diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the stop -down metering system. Some of special lenses do not have a diaphragm coupling lever 0 on the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to permit open -aperture metering.
Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits open -aperture metering. Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows A - requires stop -down metering. Use of other K Series accessories - A 25. OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have the diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the stop -down metering system. Some of special lenses do not have a diaphragm coupling lever 0 on the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to permit open -aperture metering.
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MOUNT ADAPTER K aa =JAPAN Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will function as regards the following two points: 1. Open-aperture metering lenses will not function. 2. Due to a Mount Adapter K. Use of the Mount Adapter K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as stop-down metering lenses. •26
MOUNT ADAPTER K aa =JAPAN Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will function as regards the following two points: 1. Open-aperture metering lenses will not function. 2. Due to a Mount Adapter K. Use of the Mount Adapter K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as stop-down metering lenses. •26
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...Turn the Mount Adapter K counter-clockwise until it out. 3. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body, simply unscrew the lens counter-clockwise. To remove the Mount Adapter K from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all.... 0 • D C 27 • Since the mechanism for locking in the normal way. 1. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adapter K. 2. HOW TO USE...
...Turn the Mount Adapter K counter-clockwise until it out. 3. Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body, simply unscrew the lens counter-clockwise. To remove the Mount Adapter K from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever 0 on the camera body plays no part at all.... 0 • D C 27 • Since the mechanism for locking in the normal way. 1. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adapter K. 2. HOW TO USE...
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...dirt or dust - Do not try to wipe away all moisture completely. Smudges, such as possible. Minor dirt or spots on the lens before wiping is not waterproof. There are several places where water can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to have... splashing water. Your camera is effective; To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of damage. Commercial lens cleaners are particularly good for this. it against anything solid. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have been hurt. 4. Never touch the mirror ...
...dirt or dust - Do not try to wipe away all moisture completely. Smudges, such as possible. Minor dirt or spots on the lens before wiping is not waterproof. There are several places where water can easily damage the internal mechanism, even though externally nothing seems to have... splashing water. Your camera is effective; To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of damage. Commercial lens cleaners are particularly good for this. it against anything solid. Clean, plain cotton handkerchiefs that have been hurt. 4. Never touch the mirror ...
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... risky to the sun for a long period of the hole, after which the camera will probably puncture the bottom of time. ' . 31 • Always put a lens cap or body mount cap whenever the camera is cool, dry, clean and wellventilated. The best storage place is not in a cabinet or closet. 6. When...
... risky to the sun for a long period of the hole, after which the camera will probably puncture the bottom of time. ' . 31 • Always put a lens cap or body mount cap whenever the camera is cool, dry, clean and wellventilated. The best storage place is not in a cabinet or closet. 6. When...
