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P3n Manual - Page 2
... assume any responsibility or liability for choosing one of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras. Before starting to operate this camera, please be sure to read this camera for many years to come.
Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufactures are not made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with every detail of...
P3n Manual - Page 3
... parts
PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries Attaching and detaching lens Film wind lever Main switch, shutter release button, shutter dial Film Loading film Unloading film Strap and soft case
BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays Focusing Holding camera Shooting in Programmed AE mode Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode Shooting in Metered Manual mode
2 ADVANCED OPERATION
4 Using Pentax dedicated...
P3n Manual - Page 4
.... Guided by setting exposure controls. FEATURES
When this camera is used with any f-stop other than the "A" setting, the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual modes can be used , the camera operates in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. Metered Manual Mode The combination of field is set to you. n
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P3n Manual - Page 5
... speed to check how they are mounted
between the camera body and lens, this camera
operates in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered
Manual mode. that are
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inserted before operating it. Programmed Auto Flash Mode
When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this
camera, but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more
convenient functions. Even if...
P3n Manual - Page 22
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• The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just setting the lens aperture to the "A" position while keeping the Auto-lock Release Button on , then press the shutter... in the viewfinder.
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• Turn the main switch on the lens.
• You can leave the shutter dial set at any position.
P3n Manual - Page 29
...: If the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is used with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with the camera set to 1 and 2 only in the table, when the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode.
• When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M mode, the dedicated...
P3n Manual - Page 30
... is also automatically set to AUTO (red,
green or yellow). USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE
Pentax dedicated flashes can be used in the Red AUTO, and therefore, using a lens whose maximum aperture is...aperture is set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode. 1. This does not apply to the camera. 2. Attach the flash to the AF200SA , AF240Z and AF160SA 3.
Set the ...
P3n Manual - Page 31
... a proper flash photo has been taken, the $ mark in the viewfinder. with the camera set in the Metered Manual mode, you set the shutter speed between 1/1000 and 1/125 sec., the camera is automatically switched to... flash is ready, the camera is
automatically switched to work at 1/100 sec. Using in Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual mode • Set the lens aperture to the f-stop ...
P3n Manual - Page 32
Recompose your subject and take the picture with the camera in the Metered Manual mode, the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in the viewfinder. this camera, the memory lock does not work. • If you are taking a portrait, you to interrupt the memory lock, just turn the main switch off. 3. the ...
P3n Manual - Page 34
... appropriate f-stop according to the camera-tosubject distance or the program of the flash. (Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash.)
• When using a sync-cord-type flash, use an optional accessory: Hot Shoe Adapter 2P.
• This "100 $ " setting can in no way make sure of your SMC Pentax-A/ -F lens to any f-stop other...
P3n Manual - Page 38
...in your camera set . DEPTH-OF FIELD PREVIEW
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Your camera enables you have set in the Programmed AE mode. By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount, ...in your picture by examining the picture area on the ground glass. You cannot, however, preview the depth of -field Table: SMC Pentax-A 50mm Lens
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P3n Manual - Page 44
...system. • Stop-down metering must be made. • Automatic aperture setting with the lens attached to your camera.
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Mount Adapter K If you find it difficult to see the...choose any one , try it for yourself with a Pentax dedicated flash is attached to use any conventional Takumar screw-mount lens on your camera it into the eyepiece's accessory groove. DIOPTER CORRECTION,...
P3n Manual - Page 46
.... Automatic film speed setting from 1 to 1/1000 sec. (11 steps) and "B". Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE, Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash. Warnings for "30" to 1600 (in Viewfinder:
Flash Synchronization: Self-Timer:
Mirror: Film Loading: Film Transport: Film Counter: Film Rewind: • 44
Through-the-lens, Programmed AE 35mm SLR camera. 35mm perforated cartridge film, 24...
P3n Manual - Page 48
..., precision instrument built to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera. The major causes of any kind, and shielded from the rain. Cameras are :
1. Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep it to a Pentax service center. 3. It will serve you well if you need lens-cleaning fluid, lens-cleaning tissues, bulbtype ear syringe, camel's hair brush...
P3n Manual - Page 49
... your coat or jacket to keep the batteries warm. Always put a lens cap or body mount cap whenever the camera is not in use a longer screw,...camera under your camera bag.
6. If you are approx. 50 - -10°C. Vibration experienced when you use . Keep your camera. Sudden changes in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. As a guide...
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