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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...Also, it operates in its revolutionary focusing system, the ME-F has several other Pentax interchangeable lenses. 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 you started right away, we've provided a "Quick Course" on... pages 4 to 8 which gives you the basics of your camera has to make the most of lens you get ...
...Also, it operates in its revolutionary focusing system, the ME-F has several other Pentax interchangeable lenses. 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 you started right away, we've provided a "Quick Course" on... pages 4 to 8 which gives you the basics of your camera has to make the most of lens you get ...
ME-F Manual
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... to help avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. When shooting in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for TTL Electronic Focusing System: See page 37. Li 25 X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . Battery Check for long periods of children..... 1 1 • 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. Never•throw:•used batteries into...
... to help avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions. When shooting in a warm pocket. • When not using the camera for TTL Electronic Focusing System: See page 37. Li 25 X B • -16._ IMPORTANT! . Battery Check for long periods of children..... 1 1 • 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. Never•throw:•used batteries into...
ME-F Manual
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... engaged properly on the film rewind knob. If you advance the film with the dial set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source to use one perforation. Ena-meormsommw 13■ Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in... dial to its original position. 12 • ,' X B% ■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it into any of one of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by lifting up spool.
... engaged properly on the film rewind knob. If you advance the film with the dial set to "AUTO," remove the lens cap and aim the camera toward a bright light source to use one perforation. Ena-meormsommw 13■ Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in... dial to its original position. 12 • ,' X B% ■ Draw the film leader across the back and insert it into any of one of the faster manual shutter speeds. ■ Open the camera back by lifting up spool.
ME-F Manual
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...simply by focusing and pressing the shutter button (See EXPOSURES ON AUTO-page 39). j In addition to set the shutter speed in the "M" electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on your ME-F. In its place is the most convenient exposure mode for setting the exposure entirely...the desired mode of the dail and rotate the dial until the button aligns with the desired mode setting. To set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you the time required for general shooting. X [3 • • 16 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the...
...simply by focusing and pressing the shutter button (See EXPOSURES ON AUTO-page 39). j In addition to set the shutter speed in the "M" electro-touch manual mode, the shutter speed dial has been eliminated on your ME-F. In its place is the most convenient exposure mode for setting the exposure entirely...the desired mode of the dail and rotate the dial until the button aligns with the desired mode setting. To set to "AUTO" and the camera chooses the correct shutter speed for you the time required for general shooting. X [3 • • 16 THE SHUTTER MODE DIAL Because the...
ME-F Manual
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...set to "M," you may be made at any one of the camera's electronic exposure system. Whereas shutter speeds vary continuously in case of two push buttons. "M" (Manual): This is the ME•F's extremely convenient electro-touch manual exposure whereby you choose your film). In this setting (See "... by pressing either of battery failure. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while ...
...set to "M," you may be made at any one of the camera's electronic exposure system. Whereas shutter speeds vary continuously in case of two push buttons. "M" (Manual): This is the ME•F's extremely convenient electro-touch manual exposure whereby you choose your film). In this setting (See "... by pressing either of battery failure. To disengage the lock: reset the dial to still operate the camera in the "AUTO" mode, with electronic flash units other than Pentax dedicated flash units (See page 53). Time exposures lasting several minutes or hours can be locked while ...
ME-F Manual
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...focusing section (See page 30). AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to fully realize the potential of your lens is inside the camera, your ME-F camera. If you can automatically focus by simply pressing a ...button on the lens. With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it has to read this new system, you are focusing with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing section....
...focusing section (See page 30). AUTO FOCUS (WITH SMC PENTAX AF 35mm - 70mm ZOOM LENS) The SMC Pentax AF 35mm-70mm Auto Focus Zoom Lens allows you to fully realize the potential of your lens is inside the camera, your ME-F camera. If you can automatically focus by simply pressing a ...button on the lens. With this section carefully to fully understand all the benefits it has to read this new system, you are focusing with the auto focus lens, please read the manual focusing section....
ME-F Manual
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... will vary from a short time to OFF. When inserting the lens in the conventional manner. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Camera Batteries: Auto Focus is insufficient for the focusing LEDs to off and remove battereis when not using the lens. Should batteries...upon frequency of operation of time. 27. In this instance replace all four batteries together with the TTL Electronic Focusing System or manually, but for manual focus - page 38). For continued auto focus in this instance, set the power switch to OFF and focus in its case ...
... will vary from a short time to OFF. When inserting the lens in the conventional manner. Use with other 35mm Pentax cameras featuring the standard Pentax Bayonet Mount. Camera Batteries: Auto Focus is insufficient for the focusing LEDs to off and remove battereis when not using the lens. Should batteries...upon frequency of operation of time. 27. In this instance replace all four batteries together with the TTL Electronic Focusing System or manually, but for manual focus - page 38). For continued auto focus in this instance, set the power switch to OFF and focus in its case ...
ME-F Manual
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... the cord into the "X" synch terminal beside the lens mount. 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 white button and setting the shutter mode dial to "125X." IMPORTANT: Use of dedicated flash units other than Pentax brand may also be taken. X B. 53* If your flash unit. Ll 125N. OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME-F may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be used .
... the cord into the "X" synch terminal beside the lens mount. 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 white button and setting the shutter mode dial to "125X." IMPORTANT: Use of dedicated flash units other than Pentax brand may also be taken. X B. 53* If your flash unit. Ll 125N. OTHER FLASH UNITS The ME-F may damage the camera's electronic circuitry and precaution should be used .
ME-F Manual
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As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure ...listed on "AUTO," you can usually select a shutter speed fast enough to obtain good results in order to take precautions against camera shakel. However, there are handy in a wide variety of shooting situations. Any aperture setting may add more interest to your ME... 1/1000 sec., etc. However, when shooting on page 18 is solved by using a wide lens aperture. With manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for the given exposure, wide apertures
As the camera automatically chooses the fastest possible shutter speed for almost all shooting purposes and correct exposure ...listed on "AUTO," you can usually select a shutter speed fast enough to obtain good results in order to take precautions against camera shakel. However, there are handy in a wide variety of shooting situations. Any aperture setting may add more interest to your ME... 1/1000 sec., etc. However, when shooting on page 18 is solved by using a wide lens aperture. With manual exposures, this problem is sufficient for the given exposure, wide apertures
ME-F Manual
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... as auto flash synch) speed for speeds 1/30 sec. Direction to turn the lens to signal adequate 1/125 sec. (doubles as a warning against camera shake. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. Indication EF M OVER 2000 1000 500 250 125X 60 30 15 8 4 1 2S 4S UNDER ... YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW RED Function Exposure compensation indicator ("EF"=Exposure Factor), flashes red when exposure compensation is employed. (1) Manual Exposure Warning (glows green). (2) Auto Flash Ready Indicator (flashes green when dedicated Auto Flash has charged). Focusing LEDs "in-focus" indication...
... as auto flash synch) speed for speeds 1/30 sec. Direction to turn the lens to signal adequate 1/125 sec. (doubles as a warning against camera shake. 1 sec. 2 sec. 4 sec. Indication EF M OVER 2000 1000 500 250 125X 60 30 15 8 4 1 2S 4S UNDER ... YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW RED Function Exposure compensation indicator ("EF"=Exposure Factor), flashes red when exposure compensation is employed. (1) Manual Exposure Warning (glows green). (2) Auto Flash Ready Indicator (flashes green when dedicated Auto Flash has charged). Focusing LEDs "in-focus" indication...
ME-F Manual
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...cells. 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. Seiko MFC-E2 vertical -run metal focal plane shutter; red LED over/under exposure warning; electronic manual speeds from 1/2000th second to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake ...plus "125X" and "B"; SPECIFICATIONS Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter Flash Synch Exposure Control Viewfinder 35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. manual at 1/125X via dial; Pentaprism finder with other units. shows 92% of AF lens. 10 - 12 sec. ...
...cells. 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. Seiko MFC-E2 vertical -run metal focal plane shutter; red LED over/under exposure warning; electronic manual speeds from 1/2000th second to 1/60th second, yellow LED camera "shake ...plus "125X" and "B"; SPECIFICATIONS Type Body Mount Standard Lenses Shutter Flash Synch Exposure Control Viewfinder 35mm full-frame, Auto/Manual exposure SLR camera. manual at 1/125X via dial; Pentaprism finder with other units. shows 92% of AF lens. 10 - 12 sec. ...
ME-F Manual
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...-Multi-Coating. Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. manual 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... switch, focus button (two) on rubber hood. 87mm(H) x 73mm(dia) x 76.5mm (Length). 580 g (without battereis). • 70 Fully automatic with K -mount Pentaxes. Complete TTL auto focus with Pentax ME-F; Pentax KF-Mount (for K -Mount, KF-Mount cameras). 63.5° at 35mm; 34.5° at 70mm. f/22 1.2 meters.
...-Multi-Coating. Four 1.5-volt AAA-size batteries power micromotor. manual 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... switch, focus button (two) on rubber hood. 87mm(H) x 73mm(dia) x 76.5mm (Length). 580 g (without battereis). • 70 Fully automatic with K -mount Pentaxes. Complete TTL auto focus with Pentax ME-F; Pentax KF-Mount (for K -Mount, KF-Mount cameras). 63.5° at 35mm; 34.5° at 70mm. f/22 1.2 meters.