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...and outline of operations Inserting batteries Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Exposure-mode clear button Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode ... focusing screen Strap and case CENTIC panel and viewfinder warning Programmed AE diagram and metering range Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Specifications Warranty policy Viewfinder display 40-41 42-43 44-45 46 47 48-49 50 ...
...and outline of operations Inserting batteries Attaching and removing lenses Main switch, shutter release button and control switches Usable film Film loading Setting an exposure mode with a Pentax-F lens Shooting in the Programmed AE mode Exposure-mode clear button Shooting in the Shutter-Priority AE mode ... focusing screen Strap and case CENTIC panel and viewfinder warning Programmed AE diagram and metering range Camera's compatibility with Pentax lenses Precautions on batteries Taking care of your camera Specifications Warranty policy Viewfinder display 40-41 42-43 44-45 46 47 48-49 50 ...
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... film. (pages 11^-13) 4. Turn the main switch on to page 5. • 4 Gi=i3 ILIWI 8 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to shoot photographs with it incorrectly. Please refer to the section about the specific mode you begin taking pictures with this camera... to the pages listed, before you want to use before going on . (page 9) Since this camera. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 6 & 7) 2. There are also many ways to your eyesight, insert the Eyecup F into the accessory groove. (page 26) O 1. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 8) 3.
... film. (pages 11^-13) 4. Turn the main switch on to page 5. • 4 Gi=i3 ILIWI 8 • After adjusting the diopter of the eyepiece to shoot photographs with it incorrectly. Please refer to the section about the specific mode you begin taking pictures with this camera... to the pages listed, before you want to use before going on . (page 9) Since this camera. Remove the battery grip and insert a lithium battery. (pages 6 & 7) 2. There are also many ways to your eyesight, insert the Eyecup F into the accessory groove. (page 26) O 1. Attach a Pentax-F lens. (page 8) 3.
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... to illuminate the CENTIC panel. 9 • Control Switches The mode/drive and ±EF/ISO switches function in use. ISO = Film speed Shutter Release Button Auto-focusing, light-metering, the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder display are all activated when the shutter release button is... is depressed halfway down to the desired position. CENTIC Illuminator Switch When photographing in darkness, press the "ML" button to this position when the camera is not in combination with PCV tone. [ I ] : Cancels PCV signals. [OFF]-[ 0]: Be sure to set values and operating modes mentioned...
... to illuminate the CENTIC panel. 9 • Control Switches The mode/drive and ±EF/ISO switches function in use. ISO = Film speed Shutter Release Button Auto-focusing, light-metering, the CENTIC panel and the viewfinder display are all activated when the shutter release button is... is depressed halfway down to the desired position. CENTIC Illuminator Switch When photographing in darkness, press the "ML" button to this position when the camera is not in combination with PCV tone. [ I ] : Cancels PCV signals. [OFF]-[ 0]: Be sure to set values and operating modes mentioned...
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... is not DX-coded, make sure you . • 10 I 00 Film information panel DX-Coded film When DX-coded film is changed continuously. [41: Heightens the sensitivity of the film, up to ISO 6400. [V]: Lowers the sensitivity of a step in the camera, the ISO film speed is held at this position, slide the select switch 0 to...
... is not DX-coded, make sure you . • 10 I 00 Film information panel DX-Coded film When DX-coded film is changed continuously. [41: Heightens the sensitivity of the film, up to ISO 6400. [V]: Lowers the sensitivity of a step in the camera, the ISO film speed is held at this position, slide the select switch 0 to...
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...easily be sure to remove the shield 4." during shipping.) 11 • While holding the film cartridge down the back-cover release lever 0 while depressing the back-cover lock button O. Keep them • If the camera is only used for correct automatic leader or anything to touch the shutter curtain. Ira A... extending from the cartridge out far enough to reach the take-up spool. Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. 3. When you do this, be careful not to make the leader end touch the delicate shutter curtain. • DX-information pins...
...easily be sure to remove the shield 4." during shipping.) 11 • While holding the film cartridge down the back-cover release lever 0 while depressing the back-cover lock button O. Keep them • If the camera is only used for correct automatic leader or anything to touch the shutter curtain. Ira A... extending from the cartridge out far enough to reach the take-up spool. Open the camera's back cover by sliding its upper part into the film chamber first. 3. When you do this, be careful not to make the leader end touch the delicate shutter curtain. • DX-information pins...
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... advanced to the first frame. 4A- y - 7. Open the back cover and reload the film. 13 • The film-loaded mark lights up, and the film-advance and end-of the film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • Even if you turn on the main switch and then close the... back cover, the film advances to the next frame. Turn the main switch on ...
... advanced to the first frame. 4A- y - 7. Open the back cover and reload the film. 13 • The film-loaded mark lights up, and the film-advance and end-of the film loaded in the camera can be checked in the film information window. • Even if you turn on the main switch and then close the... back cover, the film advances to the next frame. Turn the main switch on ...
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...you select the Shutter-Priority AE mode, the CENTIC panel confirms it to the [v] position to set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to the brightness of moving subject on film, for taking snapshots of the subject to the [ 41 position. Slide it by displaying IA], [ ► ...] and the shutter speed selected. This mode is held at one position. • 20 If any other indicator on film, or for deliberately expressing the movement on the panel lights up, use the mode/drive switch 0 and the select switch 0 to select a slower ...
...you select the Shutter-Priority AE mode, the CENTIC panel confirms it to the [v] position to set , the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture according to the brightness of moving subject on film, for taking snapshots of the subject to the [ 41 position. Slide it by displaying IA], [ ► ...] and the shutter speed selected. This mode is held at one position. • 20 If any other indicator on film, or for deliberately expressing the movement on the panel lights up, use the mode/drive switch 0 and the select switch 0 to select a slower ...
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... to inform you of an arrow while depressing the rewind bottun 0 . Slide the rewind switch 0 at the bottom of the camera toward the direction of the fact. 2. During rewinding, the film-advance mark flashes from the camera. 1. CO.. When rewinding is completed, the shutter is released once and the motor stops. The exposed...
... to inform you of an arrow while depressing the rewind bottun 0 . Slide the rewind switch 0 at the bottom of the camera toward the direction of the fact. 2. During rewinding, the film-advance mark flashes from the camera. 1. CO.. When rewinding is completed, the shutter is released once and the motor stops. The exposed...
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... in Retractable TTL-Auto Flash (RTF) unit. The RTF is ideal for 50% of Rolls 6V Lithium "AA"-Size Battery Alkaline Batteries 24-exposure film Approx. 30 Approx. 20 * When the RTF is used as a fill-in flash in dark locations where the auto-focus system does not work... off the shutter release button.) Battery Life (according to our own test conditions) Battery Number of the exposures taken. USING A BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) This camera is equipped with a built-in the darkness. • Guide Number: 14 (ISO 100/m) • Usable Lenses: 35mm to 210mm (excluding Macro 100mm) •...
... in Retractable TTL-Auto Flash (RTF) unit. The RTF is ideal for 50% of Rolls 6V Lithium "AA"-Size Battery Alkaline Batteries 24-exposure film Approx. 30 Approx. 20 * When the RTF is used as a fill-in flash in dark locations where the auto-focus system does not work... off the shutter release button.) Battery Life (according to our own test conditions) Battery Number of the exposures taken. USING A BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) This camera is equipped with a built-in the darkness. • Guide Number: 14 (ISO 100/m) • Usable Lenses: 35mm to 210mm (excluding Macro 100mm) •...
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... in the Aperture-Priority AE mode (see page 22) or the Metered Manual mode (see page 24). In order to select an aperture manually, the camera must be used : • Maximum distance: (G.N.) ÷ (aperture) • Minimum distance: (Maximum distance) ÷ 3.5 (This formula cannot be ... lens aperture ring to the smaller fnumber ("2.8"). To calculate the effective RTF range with ISO 100 film: 1. Using a manual aperture setting: When you wish to increase the depth of the film in use the RTF at aperture f/3.5 with the selected aperture, the following formula can manually select...
... in the Aperture-Priority AE mode (see page 22) or the Metered Manual mode (see page 24). In order to select an aperture manually, the camera must be used : • Maximum distance: (G.N.) ÷ (aperture) • Minimum distance: (Maximum distance) ÷ 3.5 (This formula cannot be ... lens aperture ring to the smaller fnumber ("2.8"). To calculate the effective RTF range with ISO 100 film: 1. Using a manual aperture setting: When you wish to increase the depth of the film in use the RTF at aperture f/3.5 with the selected aperture, the following formula can manually select...
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...well as the flash-ready indicator in an AE (automatic exposure) mode or the Metered Manual mode, a Pentax dedicated auto flash unit can be used anytime. Since this camera, please take advantage of the viewfinder eyepiece lights up when the flash is fully charged. • The ... Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for the RTF are slightly different.) • When the exposure meter's timer goes off, the I and flash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off the film plane.
...well as the flash-ready indicator in an AE (automatic exposure) mode or the Metered Manual mode, a Pentax dedicated auto flash unit can be used anytime. Since this camera, please take advantage of the viewfinder eyepiece lights up when the flash is fully charged. • The ... Auto Flash System When you attach a Pentax dedicated TTL auto flash unit, the camera's metering circuits automatically control the flash output for the RTF are slightly different.) • When the exposure meter's timer goes off, the I and flash-sync shutter speed indicators also switch off the film plane.
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... discharge is confirmed by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/125 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode. Functions of RTF and Dedicated Auto Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash charging is completed and the shutter release...
... discharge is confirmed by measuring the amount of light striking the film plane during exposure. (TTL Auto Flash) Slow shutter-speed sync operation under 1/125 second is possible in the Metered Manual mode. Functions of RTF and Dedicated Auto Flash Units Camera's Functions When flash charging is completed and the shutter release...
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...When you press the shutter release button half-way down . • When using the bulb setting, stabilize the camera with a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F (with a lock mechanism) to the camera's release socket, as illustrated. • 50 • With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA... speed of 1/125 second. • When using a general clip-on type flash unit with the lens aperture ring according to the ISO speed of the film in use, the distance to the I.1 or Iv) position while holding the mode/drive switch at any f-stop other than A) Using the "B" (Bulb) ...
...When you press the shutter release button half-way down . • When using the bulb setting, stabilize the camera with a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F (with a lock mechanism) to the camera's release socket, as illustrated. • 50 • With one fresh 6V lithium battery or four fresh "AA... speed of 1/125 second. • When using a general clip-on type flash unit with the lens aperture ring according to the ISO speed of the film in use, the distance to the I.1 or Iv) position while holding the mode/drive switch at any f-stop other than A) Using the "B" (Bulb) ...
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...a part of shutter-speed and aperture values for a 50mm f/1.4 standard lens with different maximum and minimum apertures are used, or when the ISO film speed is indicated by selecting a small aperture. Wide, Standard and Tele - EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of field by a ...programmed to control an exposure. For example, the metering range for proper exposure control can be shifted up to ISO film speed. Programmed AE Diagram This camera has three Programmed AE modes - The Program Depth mode is automatically shifted to select a high shutter speed. As the...
...a part of shutter-speed and aperture values for a 50mm f/1.4 standard lens with different maximum and minimum apertures are used, or when the ISO film speed is indicated by selecting a small aperture. Wide, Standard and Tele - EV (Exposure Value) EV represents the brightness of field by a ...programmed to control an exposure. For example, the metering range for proper exposure control can be shifted up to ISO film speed. Programmed AE Diagram This camera has three Programmed AE modes - The Program Depth mode is automatically shifted to select a high shutter speed. As the...
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...not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with new ones. • When you will not be exposed (under the experimental conditions of the Pentax laboratory). + CD 114 I 61 • Old batteries are apt to leak and can cause damage to the battery compartment. • Never try ...to worry about. • With one fresh 6V lithium battery, approximately 150 rolls of 24-exposure film can explode. • Keep the batteries warm in cold locations to ensure a stable power supply and to prevent camera malfunctions. • Carry a spare set of time, remove the batteries from it. This is ...
...not mix battery brands and types, or old batteries with new ones. • When you will not be exposed (under the experimental conditions of the Pentax laboratory). + CD 114 I 61 • Old batteries are apt to leak and can cause damage to the battery compartment. • Never try ...to worry about. • With one fresh 6V lithium battery, approximately 150 rolls of 24-exposure film can explode. • Keep the batteries warm in cold locations to ensure a stable power supply and to prevent camera malfunctions. • Carry a spare set of time, remove the batteries from it. This is ...
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... data such as possible, As a guide, a temperature change of 10°C should be avoided as much as the frame number and the ISO film speed in minimizing the effects of at least 30 minutes. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in memory until a new battery is not possible...depth of the liquid used . This is a possible source of rust, which is removed for 645 Lens" with this is inserted. Furthermore, if the camera is due to line the buttom of icelets. It will not function properly. Thus, sudden temperature changes should be allowed to its case or bag...
... data such as possible, As a guide, a temperature change of 10°C should be avoided as much as the frame number and the ISO film speed in minimizing the effects of at least 30 minutes. Sudden changes in temperature will help somewhat in memory until a new battery is not possible...depth of the liquid used . This is a possible source of rust, which is removed for 645 Lens" with this is inserted. Furthermore, if the camera is due to line the buttom of icelets. It will not function properly. Thus, sudden temperature changes should be allowed to its case or bag...