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just purchased a second hand pentax mef camera but cannot seem to open the back to load film
just purchased a second hand pentax mef camera but cannot seem to open the back to load film
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ME-F Manual - Page 5
CONTENTS
Basic operating instructions "Your ME-F Quick Course"
4
Inserting batteries
10
Lens mounting
12
Film loading and winding
13
Setting the ASA film speed/Memo holder
15
The shutter mode dial
16
Aperture setting
18
Auto focus (with SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS)
19
TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses)
30
Manual focus
38...
ME-F Manual - Page 7
... your photo dealer for the type of operating your camera in its easy handling, compact body. Use of the camera with the Auto Focus Lens is pertinent for the booklet entitled, "PENTAX LENSES AND ACCESSORIES.")
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To get in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, four dedicated flash...
ME-F Manual - Page 17
... mode dial to its original position.
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■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it 's best to set to "M," make sure to use one of the faster manual shutter speeds.
■ Open the camera back by lifting up spool.
FILM LOADING AND WINDING
■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the...
ME-F Manual - Page 20
... and composition.
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In addition to set the shutter speed in the "M"
electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated
on top of exposure before photographing. Set the dial set the dial: Press down on the small white button on your ME-F. To set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed...
ME-F Manual - Page 21
... exposure system. As the shutter operates without batteries, it allows you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). "L" (Lock): Set the shutter dial to "M," you choose your film). In this instance, set to "L" and the shutter button may freeze the shutter...
ME-F Manual - Page 22
...optional when shooting in the picture, problems of the photo, you preset the aperture. With the 50mm f/1.4 lens, for lighting conditions in the "M" (Manual) mode. This is because the shutter... f/4 - Fine weather Cloudy weather Indoors
f/8 - f/2.8
To set the aperture, align the figure equivalent to vary the aperture setting from the norm for different effects (See page 54). By presetting...
ME-F Manual - Page 23
If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to offer. Moreover, because the auto focus control is inside the camera, your ME-F camera. Also, be sure to fully realize the potential of your lens is more compact than with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing section.
19• AUTO FOCUS...
ME-F Manual - Page 31
Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. BATTERIES: Sufficient voltage is needed for manual focus - Should batteries require replacement, replace all four with all four batteries immediately. (For TTL Electronic Focus, see page 30, for complete auto focus. Power Switch: The power switch can still be left on pressing the focusing ...
ME-F Manual - Page 57
IMPORTANT: Use of other than Pentax brand may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be used . For Flash Operation: Synchronize the unit manually for flash at the mechanical 125X shutter speed setting only. Then, set the flash exposure as indicated in the instruction manual accompanying your flash is used with a variety of dedicated flash units other...
ME-F Manual - Page 58
...be worthwhile to take precautions against camera shakel. fen • .4. ...by using a wide lens aperture. If SLR photography is necessary to obtain good results with...sec., etc.
Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take the ...from the norm. Any aperture setting may add more interest to learn...manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for the given exposure, wide ...
ME-F Manual - Page 66
... not waterproof. STORAGE: • Where to keep your camera while you are not using it is risky to store your camera in its bag or case while you are particularly good for this instance, bring it as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax service center. Because of the possible build up of damage...
ME-F Manual - Page 72
...2000th second to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake warning (1/30th to + 2EV via dial; Automatic at 14 viewfinder settings; via hotshoe or terminal on shutter button...• 68 SPECIFICATIONS
Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter
Flash Synch Exposure Control
Viewfinder
35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. SMC Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.2,...
ME-F Manual - Page 74
...8226; 70 f/2.8 - Complete TTL auto focus with K -mount Pentaxes. SMC PENTAX AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8
Construction Mount Angle of View Focusing Diaphragm ...Pentax KF-Mount (for K -Mount, KF-Mount cameras). 63.5° at 35mm; 34.5° at 70mm. Pentax Super-Multi-Coating. f/22 1.2 meters. Push/Pull zoom collar. Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. manual focus with Pentax...
ME-F Manual - Page 76
... the tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of lenses other indirect or consequential damages of any repair or alterations except those made and parts replaced free of servicing. Shipping charges are beyond our control , damage caused by use of such lenses will apply. WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels...
ME-F Manual - Page 77
... local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in the U.S.A., U.K., or Canada. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it directly to Pentax products purchased in those countries ...'s authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops, unless you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the...
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