ME-F Manual
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...70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS) 19 TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses) 30 Manual focus 38 Exposure on "Auto" 39 Auto exposure compensation 42 Manual exposures at "M" 44 Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/...Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 ...
...70mm AUTO FOCUS ZOOM LENS) 19 TTL electronic focus (with regular SMC Pentax Interchangeable lenses) 30 Manual focus 38 Exposure on "Auto" 39 Auto exposure compensation 42 Manual exposures at "M" 44 Holding the camera 48 Unloading the film 49 Self-timer/Multiple exposures 50 Using a tripod/...Time exposures at "B" 51 Flash photography (with Pentax dedicated flash units) 52 Other flash units 53 ...
ME-F Manual
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...with tri-color exposure guides, pushbuttoncontrolled manual exposures, a super-fast 1/2000th second top shutter speed, a brilliant Clear-Bright-Matte viewfinder, all the benefits your photo dealer for the type of operating your camera in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, ... it operates in the auto exposure mode. Be sure to offer. 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 its revolutionary focusing system, the ME-F has several other...
...with tri-color exposure guides, pushbuttoncontrolled manual exposures, a super-fast 1/2000th second top shutter speed, a brilliant Clear-Bright-Matte viewfinder, all the benefits your photo dealer for the type of operating your camera in conjunction with over 200 Pentax system accessories, including two winders, ... it operates in the auto exposure mode. Be sure to offer. 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 its revolutionary focusing system, the ME-F has several other...
ME-F Manual
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... X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . or ....ekposa-... .excessive •a •larecau-:.• Always; When shooting in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for TTL Electronic Focusing System: See page 37. Battery Check for long periods of children.. 1 1 • Never•throw:•used batteries into fire;. See... of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If batteries fail and you're caught without spares, manual exposures without the meter can be made at the "125X" (1/125 sec.) and "B" mechanical shutter speeds.
... X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . or ....ekposa-... .excessive •a •larecau-:.• Always; When shooting in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for TTL Electronic Focusing System: See page 37. Battery Check for long periods of children.. 1 1 • Never•throw:•used batteries into fire;. See... of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. Mechanical Shutter Speeds: If batteries fail and you're caught without spares, manual exposures without the meter can be made at the "125X" (1/125 sec.) and "B" mechanical shutter speeds.
ME-F Manual
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... knob. FILM LOADING AND WINDING ■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it into any of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by lifting up sharply on the spool by returning the film rewind knob to its original position. 12 • ,' X B%... ■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it 's best to set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source to avoid excessively long shutter speeds during film advance. If you advance the film with the dial set the shutter mode...
... knob. FILM LOADING AND WINDING ■ To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it into any of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by lifting up sharply on the spool by returning the film rewind knob to its original position. 12 • ,' X B%... ■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it 's best to set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source to avoid excessively long shutter speeds during film advance. If you advance the film with the dial set the shutter mode...
ME-F Manual
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... place is the most convenient exposure mode for general shooting. j In addition to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you automatically in the "M" electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on top of exposure before photographing. X [3 •... • 16 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode ...
... place is the most convenient exposure mode for general shooting. j In addition to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you automatically in the "M" electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on top of exposure before photographing. X [3 •... • 16 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the camera selects the shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure mode ...
ME-F Manual
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... or hours can be locked while the shutter dial is the ME•F's extremely convenient electro-touch manual exposure whereby you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). In this setting (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 51). "L" (Lock...
... or hours can be locked while the shutter dial is the ME•F's extremely convenient electro-touch manual exposure whereby you to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). In this setting (See "TIME EXPOSURES AT "B," page 51). "L" (Lock...
ME-F Manual
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... 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 (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm ...through-the-lens auto focus systems, (the only size additions being a micro motor and a battery compartment). If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to offer. With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it has to the electronic focusing section (See page ...
... 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 (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm ...through-the-lens auto focus systems, (the only size additions being a micro motor and a battery compartment). If you are focusing with regular SMC Pentax interchangeable lenses, skip to offer. With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it has to the electronic focusing section (See page ...
ME-F Manual
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In this instance, set the power switch to OFF and focus in this is insufficient for manual focus - Lens Batteries: Battery life will vary from a short time to light. Camera Batteries: Auto Focus is needed for an extended period of the lens. page 38). For continued...also no longer rotates on while using the lens for complete auto focus. Should batteries require replacement, replace all other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Do not mix brands and types, or old and new batteries (this instance replace all four batteries immediately....
In this instance, set the power switch to OFF and focus in this is insufficient for manual focus - Lens Batteries: Battery life will vary from a short time to light. Camera Batteries: Auto Focus is needed for an extended period of the lens. page 38). For continued...also no longer rotates on while using the lens for complete auto focus. Should batteries require replacement, replace all other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Do not mix brands and types, or old and new batteries (this instance replace all four batteries immediately....
ME-F Manual
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... lens mount. Ll 125N. X B. 53* If your flash unit. IMPORTANT: Use of other than Pentax brand may also be used . OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME-F may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be taken. NOTE: Viewfinder flash synchronization and flash ready indication are not ...given when the manual "125X" setting is the hotshoe type it synchronizes directly ■ via the hotshoe. .1 If it requires cord hook up . Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button ...
... lens mount. Ll 125N. X B. 53* If your flash unit. IMPORTANT: Use of other than Pentax brand may also be used . OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME-F may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be taken. NOTE: Viewfinder flash synchronization and flash ready indication are not ...given when the manual "125X" setting is the hotshoe type it synchronizes directly ■ via the hotshoe. .1 If it requires cord hook up . Also, when using the Pentax Superlite II, synchronize for flash by pressing the white button ...
ME-F Manual
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... to obtain good results with certain subjects by varying from blurring. If SLR photography is solved by using a wide lens aperture. With manual exposures, this problem is relatively new to you, it extremely easy to obtain good results in order to stop the action simply by...as one of the green shutter speed LEDs light. Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take the time to take precautions against camera shakel. fen • .4. • . • 54 SHOOTING POINTERS The tri-colored viewfinder indications of your pictures with moving subjects such as...
... to obtain good results with certain subjects by varying from blurring. If SLR photography is solved by using a wide lens aperture. With manual exposures, this problem is relatively new to you, it extremely easy to obtain good results in order to stop the action simply by...as one of the green shutter speed LEDs light. Optimum Apertures The aperture guide listed on "AUTO," you take the time to take precautions against camera shakel. fen • .4. • . • 54 SHOOTING POINTERS The tri-colored viewfinder indications of your pictures with moving subjects such as...
ME-F Manual
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.... Indications for handheld shooting. 1/60 sec. 1/30 sec. Underexposure Warning. Direction to turn the lens to signal adequate 1/125 sec. (doubles as a warning against camera shake. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. shutter speed setting 1/1000 sec. 1/500 sec. thru 1/60 sec. 1/250 sec. shutter speed setting 1/15 sec...of "electronic focus range; Focusing LEDs "in Yellow as auto flash synch) speed for speeds 1/30 sec. Overexposure Warning 1/2000 sec. focus manually: 67. thru 4 sec. Indication EF M OVER 2000 1000 500 250 125X 60 30 15 8 4 1 2S 4S UNDER Color RED ...
.... Indications for handheld shooting. 1/60 sec. 1/30 sec. Underexposure Warning. Direction to turn the lens to signal adequate 1/125 sec. (doubles as a warning against camera shake. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. shutter speed setting 1/1000 sec. 1/500 sec. thru 1/60 sec. 1/250 sec. shutter speed setting 1/15 sec...of "electronic focus range; Focusing LEDs "in Yellow as auto flash synch) speed for speeds 1/30 sec. Overexposure Warning 1/2000 sec. focus manually: 67. thru 4 sec. Indication EF M OVER 2000 1000 500 250 125X 60 30 15 8 4 1 2S 4S UNDER Color RED ...
ME-F Manual
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...speeds from 1/2000th to 4 sec.); Open-aperture, center-weighted, through-the-lens light metering by l ight pressure on camera body with Pentax AF-160, AF-200S, AF-280T, AF 080C); Pentaprism finder with 4 - 10 second delay. red LED over/...2EV via hotshoe (with other units. SMC Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.2, M 50mm f/1.4, M 50mm f/1.7, M 50mm f/2, M 40mm f/2.8. SPECIFICATIONS Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter Flash Synch Exposure Control Viewfinder 35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses,...
...speeds from 1/2000th to 4 sec.); Open-aperture, center-weighted, through-the-lens light metering by l ight pressure on camera body with Pentax AF-160, AF-200S, AF-280T, AF 080C); Pentaprism finder with 4 - 10 second delay. red LED over/...2EV via hotshoe (with other units. SMC Pentax AF Zoom 35mm-70mm f/2.8, SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.2, M 50mm f/1.4, M 50mm f/1.7, M 50mm f/2, M 40mm f/2.8. SPECIFICATIONS Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter Flash Synch Exposure Control Viewfinder 35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. Pentax KF-Mount (accepts K -Mount Lenses,...
ME-F Manual
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...dia) x 76.5mm (Length). 580 g (without battereis). • 70 Complete TTL auto focus with open-aperture metering. SMC PENTAX AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8 Construction Mount Angle of View Focusing Diaphragm Aperture Range Minimum Focus Zooming System Lens Coating Power Source Switches/... lens. 58mm (screw-in 7 groups. f/22 1.2 meters. Fully automatic with Pentax ME-F; Push/Pull zoom collar. manual focus with K -mount Pentaxes. Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. f/2.8 - Pentax KF-Mount (for K -Mount, KF-Mount cameras). 63.5° at 35mm; 34.5° at 70mm.
...dia) x 76.5mm (Length). 580 g (without battereis). • 70 Complete TTL auto focus with open-aperture metering. SMC PENTAX AF ZOOM 35mm-70mm f/2.8 Construction Mount Angle of View Focusing Diaphragm Aperture Range Minimum Focus Zooming System Lens Coating Power Source Switches/... lens. 58mm (screw-in 7 groups. f/22 1.2 meters. Fully automatic with Pentax ME-F; Push/Pull zoom collar. manual focus with K -mount Pentaxes. Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. f/2.8 - Pentax KF-Mount (for K -Mount, KF-Mount cameras). 63.5° at 35mm; 34.5° at 70mm.