Asahi Pentax Program Plus Instruction Manual
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1. D Neck strap ring 9 Exposure counter Y Film wind lever 9 Shutter release button 0 Shutter auto lock button 0 Manual shutter speed select buttons O Illuminating window O Hotshoe O Exposure compensation index mark il Exposure compensation scale D Film rewind knob Back cover release knob P ISO film speed scale P Film rewind crank Film speed dial lock button E Film speed dial Exposure compensation dial I Grip Super A b Self timer lever D Lens release lever b Preview lever i Lens information contacts Lens alignment index Instant return mirror X synch terminal Distance scale Lens alignment node Aperture scale A index on aperture scale Focusing ring Depth of field scale D Aperture Distance index amp Aperture ring Aperture auto lock button A DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Welcome to the World of Pentax Multi mode Photography This programmed camera is an ultra sophisticated 35mm SLR Incorporating the latest electronics technology it invites you to explore the possibilities of four different ex posure modes As the situation demands you can use Programmed AE Automatic Exposure Aperture priority AE Metered Manual or Programmed Auto Flash In each mode all the exposure information you need is digitally displayed in the view finder by means of an LCD Liquid Crystal Display You can enjoy the full versatility of this camera with a wide range of Pentax acces2. 4265 5 073 7426 16 883 100m 8 488 7973 7 375 6 631 5 846 4 966 4 18 3313 2655 12 171 13421 15552 20422 35 101 35 Sy 5 9 55 370 38 772 27 207 19 408 13876 9 726 086 4 885 3 565 e 48 490 TRIPOD B BULB AND TIME EXFOSURES Tripod In order to prevent large diameter lenses from interfering with proper mounting of the camera on a tripod insert the accessory spacer ring To prevent movement of the camera during long exposures use a tripod and cable release Bulb B Bulb is used to make long exposures of more than 15 seconds Set the shutter dial index red line to the B position and the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is depressed The shutter speed LCD inside the viewfinder indicates B Bulb cannot be used when the aperture ring of an A lens is set at A Auto Should the B be set on the shutter dial the E error indication flickers as a warning on the shutter speed LCD Time Exposures For time exposures use Pentax Cable Release Type 30 or 50 with the shutter dia set at B E EUR ss i SELF TIMER The self timer is used when you want to include yourself in the picture with your family friends etc Draw the self timer lever in the direction of the arrow and depress the shutter release button The timer delays shutter release for about 12 seconds Self timer operation is
3. e Put the Mount Adaptor K in the body mount by matching both marks e To lock it rotate the adaptor clockwise 65 with a pointed object such as a ball point pen Now your camera can accept any conventional Pentax screw mount lenses e To remove the adaptor press the spring pin on the adaptor with some pointed aid and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops gt 4 99 65 Limitations in using screw mount lenses on this camera e The distance scale of the lens is usable as it is up to infinity Automatic diaphragm coupling doesn t function due to the difference in coupling system e The exposure is metered with aperture stopped down e Programmed AE mode cannot be used with screw mount lenses e There is not automatic aperture setting even with dedicated flash units HOW TO USE VARIOUS ACCESSORIES WITH YOUR CAMERA e When you attach the following accessories to this camera use the stop down or working aperture metering mode or Metered Manual mode Bellows Unit III Microscope Adaptor K Helicoid Extension Tube K Extension Tube K Set Reverse Adaptor K 49mm 52mm 6 x 7 Lens Mount Adaptor K Telescope Adaptor K e When you attach the following accessories to this camera use the Aperture priority AE mode or Metered Manual exposure mode Auto Bellows A Set and M Set new Auto Extension Tube K Set Auto Extension Tube K 100mm 50mm Rear Conve
4. etc For long exposures or while using telephoto lenses it is recommended to use a tripod and a cable release in order to reduce camera shake to the minimum EE PP l 9 UNLOADING THE FILM When the last frame of the film has been exposed the film should be rewound into the cartridge before unloading from the camera Do not force the wind lever beyond the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge To unload a cartridge e Depress the film rewind button e Turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to rewind the film until you no longer feel the tension e After rewinding lift up sharply on the film rewind knob to open the camera back and remove the film cartridge Note Should you erroneously open the back before rewinding do not leave it open Close it immediately The last few frames may be ruined by direct light exposure but the majority of frames on the roll may still be unharmed Whenever possible it is also advisable to take the same pictures again with a new film PENTAX A LENS To set the lens in the A position match the A index green line on the aperture ring to the index mark while depressing the aperture auto lock button Release the button to lock the lens in the A position tt 15 To release the lock rotate the aperture ring towards aperture scale m OO 10 3 with the auto lock button depressed I vr HII A auto setting Programmed AE mode 27 1
5. field preview emen 48 Tripod B Bulb and Time exposures n 50 Self timer emen 51 Use of non dedicated flash units een 52 Diopter adjustment changing back cover 53 Infrared index mark nennen 54 Using screw mount Takumar lenses en 55 How to use various accessories with this camera ernennen nennen 56 Camera maintenance Men 60 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes A few notes on the LCD Liquid Crystal Display een 61 Specifications eem 62 Warranty policy memet 64 e EXPOSURE MODES This Pentax camera provides four different exposure modes Choose the mode that suits the photographic situation and the subjects or feelings you want to express When using conventional Pentax K and Kf mount lenses on this camera you can use the Aperture priority AE Metered Manual and all conventional Auto Flash modes When using new A series lenses you can also select Programmed AE and Programmed flash modes The reason for this is that those modes are only available when the lens h s an A auto aperture setting Bum 10 15 Powell TN 16 84 48 16 e A22161 e Programmed AE lens on A shutter dial on AUTO This Pentax camera itself automatically selects the most appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain proper exposure changing them simultaneously according to the subject s brightness The Programmed AE mode is most suitable for advanced
6. indicated by red light 2 seconds before a shutter release the frequency of flickering increases The self timer can be cancelled even after pressing the shutter by returning the lever to its original position The self timer cannot be used when E flickers on LCDs inside the viewfinder to warn you of an erroneous setting When using the self timer cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory finder cap otherwise light entering from the rear of the camera may make the shutter speed faster adversely affecting the exposure USE OF NON DEDICATED FLASH UNITS e In using an ordinary flash unit adjust the shutter dial index red line to 100 5 The shutter speed will be indicated as 100 but there will be no LCD indication of f stop e Set the lens aperture according to the camera to subject distance Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash unit e When using a sy nch cord connect it to X synch socket on your camera Note Flash units available from other makers with dedicated flash coupling capability special purpose flash units etc will tend to cause malfunctions or damage to the electronic Systems of your camera L DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT CHANGING BACK COVER Correction lenses M are available for the viewfinder There are 8 auxiliary M lenses 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 and 3D Choose the one that suits your eye and put it in the eyepiece accessory slots as illustra
7. or work manship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service wil be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment has not been abused altered or operated contrary to instruction Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or work manship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under al quarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided e 64 Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equip ment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equip ment can be return
8. set at the stand off position for faster film advance Even if you remove your thumb from the lever it remains at the stand off angle ready for the next quick shot After completing a series of pictures the lever should be pushed in to the original position e16 Exposure counter The scale is indexed as follows e 0 2 4 34 36 with O 20 34 36 coded in red The cou nter which is interlocked with the film winding mechanism indicates the number of exposed frames Film advance stroke The film wind lever should be thrown as far as it goes Note The wind lever may stop in the middle of a stroke when the film comes to its end Do not force the lever but rewind the film leaving the lever as it is AAA A A SHUTTER DIAL SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND RELEASE BUTTON LOCK e The shutter dial is automatically locked at the AUTO position To set the dial to other positions LOCK MAN 1005 or B rotate the shutter dial while depressing the shutter auto lock button and align the index mark red line on the dial to the desired position LOCK Shutter release button lock AUTO Automatic shutter speed control MAN Manual shutter speed selection 1005 1 100 sec for synchronization with electronic flash unit B Bulb shutter speed setting for time exposures e By lightly depressing the shutter release button you activate the exposure meter Further pressure will release the shutter The expo
9. sories including dedicated automatic flash units a motor drive that shoots up to approx 3 5 frames per second a digital data back etc Since your camera has a great many special features and functions take the time to read this manual carefully It will help you take full advantage of this extraordinary camera CONTENTS Exposure modes nennen nennen 2 Q easy 1 1 1 nennen ntn nennen 6 Inserting batteries een 10 Using batteries correctly 12 Grip Super A nenne eene 13 Strap and 1 1 1 1 11100 et 14 Lens mounting nennen 15 Film wind lever nennen ern 16 Shutter dial shutter release button and release button lock 17 Setting film speed Memo Holder Grip nennen 19 Film loading mmm 20 Viewfinder displays Hem 22 Focusing mmm 25 Holding the camera nennen 26 Untoading the film 0 27 Pentax PAY lens emen 28 Shutter dial Manual shutter speed select button HH 29 Warning indication for each exposure mode 30 Selecting the Programmed AE mode ne 32 Selecting the Aperture priority AE mode 34 Selecting the Metered Manual mode n 36 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units 38 Selecting the Programmed Auto Flash mode 40 Programmed AE diagram Shutter Aperture coupling range Meter coupling range 42 Exposure compensation meme 44 Depth of field emen 46 Depth of
10. until the gl tter disappears from inside the collar With the matte field focus until the image on the matte field appears sharp and crisp Note If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f 5 6 for example f 8 as in the case of a long telephoto it is easier to focus on the matte field since the split image and microprism collar areas become much too dark for satisfactory focusing Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia hypermetropia or presbyopia sometimes find it difficult to focus while wearing their glasses In this case use the accessory diopter correction lenses M See page 53 HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper holding of the camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge Generally there are three basic ways to hold the camera In any case hold the camera tightly to your face with your hands Accessory Grip Super A and the memo holder grip will help you keep a steady hold on your camera Release the shutter gently while slowly breathing out Strong pressure on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs Take a secure well balanced posture without straining yourself The portion marked Q in the illustration should be drawn to your body It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera using a tree building wall table
11. very short time you ll be able to take pictures in its Programmed AE mode For more details about each step consult the accompanying page numbers Remove the cap from the viewfinder eyepiece 1 Opent p 10 2 Open the camera back put in a roll of film close the back and advance the film to the first frame ip 20 _ d m X m A y 8 15 40 fim 03 1H HIELO 4 218 84 48 16 22 e A22 16 11 8554 3 Set the 1SO film speed to the appropriate number p 19 4 Rotate the aperture ring on your A series lens to the Auto Set the exposure compensation dial to 1x ip 44 position indexed in green while depressing the aperture auto lock button p 28 6 Gently press the shutter release button You will see both 5 Set the shutter dial to Auto With both lens and shutter on shutter speed and aperture setting indicated on the viewfinder Auto the camera is now in the Programmed AE mode Ip 32 LCD p 32 7 Focus the lens by rotating the focusing ring p 25 8 Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1 60 second With slower speeds camera shake may cause blurred Pictures If the speed is 1 60 or faster release the shutter 9 After taking the last picture on the roli push the film rewind button rewind the film and remove it from the camera p 27 e8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to pages 32 40 for detailed
12. warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U S A U K or Canada The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy Film rewind shaft Film guide rails Eyepiece accessory slots amp Viewfinder eyepiece amp Viewfinder frame Sprocket Film take up spool D Back cover release pin p Back cover Q Film pressure plate Connector Film chamber p Battery compartment cover p Tripod socket 9 Cordless contact terminal B Shutter blades D Film rewind button Film transport coupler 65 Asahi Optical Co Ltd CP O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Asahi Optical Europe N V Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Zu d 7 BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgeselischaft mbH Postfach 54 0169 2000 Hamburg 54 WEST GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hill Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA2 OLT UK Pentax France S A Z I Argenteuil 12 Rue Ambroise Croizat 95100 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon ZH SWITZERLAND Pentax Svenska AB Box 650 S 751 27 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Nederland Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda THE NETHERLANDS Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 8011 2 USA Pentax Canada inc 1760 West 3rd Avenue Vancouver B C V6J 1K5 CANADA Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Ltda Rua Capit o Antonio Rosa 376 Sala 121 Ed PBK S30 Paulo BRASIL Spec
13. 30 minutes If this is not possible keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change Extremely low temperature reduces the efficiency of the battery Therefore the camera should be protected against low temperature Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting For extremely low temperature use new batteries A few notes on the LCD Liquid Crystal Display In high temperature approximately 60 C or 140 or above the LCD may turn black In low temperature the response time of the display may slow down considerably These phenomena do not indicate either camera break down or break down of the LCDs themselves They are characteristics of LCDs and the LCDs will return to normal when the temperature becomes normal 61e SPECIFICATIONS Type 35mm SLR camera with multi mode automatic exposure controls electronically controlled focal plane shutter and open aperture center weighted Through The Lens metering Exposure Control Modes Programmed AE Aperture priority AE Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash mode o Exposure Control Mode Setting By using combinations of settings on shutter dial and aperture ring of HA series lenses Film 35mm film Format 24x36mm J Lens Mount Pentax KA Bayonet A Pentax K bayonet mount with electrical contact Shutter Seiko MFC E5 vertical run metal focal pl plane shutter automatic exposu
14. 6 844048 16 22 A 22 16 11 8 The following modes are available when the lens is set in the manual f stops f number setting Aperture priority AE mode Metered Manual mode ft 15 m 19 ty util E E E 22 16 84048 16 22 3 221611 8 58 4 28 e 28 n r lt A S SHUTTER DIAL Shutter dial is automatically locked when set at the AUTO position To select other positions LOCK MAN 100 5 or B rotate the shutter dial depressing the shutter auto lock button and match the index red line to the desired position The following modes are available according to the position of the shutter dial AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture priority AE mode MAN Metered Manua mode Manual shutter speed select button In the Metered Manual mode select the desired shutter speed by depressing either of the two buttons next to the shutter dial The digita figure on the shutter speed LCD indicator In the viewfinder increases or decreases step by step as you press the buttons The front button stops at 1000 1 1000 sec and the rear button at 15 15 secs Precautions for shutter speed If you shoot at shutter speeds slower than 1 60 sec 30 15 on the LCD you may occasionally get blurred pictures If you couldn t use a faster shutter speed due to light conditions the use of a tripod or flash unit is recommended The use of film with higher sensitivity will also help avoid such low shutter speeds WARNING INDIC
15. ATIONS IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE e LCD displays inside the viewfinder flicker to warn of various errors or problems e The LCD displays in the table below show the examples They vary depending on the lens in use film speed or the subject s brightness e Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each exposure mode e As to the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode refer to the diagram of Programmed AE control on Page 42 Meter coupling and shutter aperture coupling ranges are explained on Page 43 e 30 p EE ORO Viewfinder display Aperture information LCD Shutter speed information LCD Meaning i These displays show exposure combinations beyond the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode Correct exposure cannot be obtained _ _ Overexposure The camera is in the Aperture priority AE mode It has chosen the fastest possible shutter speed for the aperture you have set But the picture wil still be overexposed unless you select a smaller aperture Underexposure The camera is in the Aperture priority AE mode It has chosen the slowest possible shutter speed for the aperture you have set Try selecting a larger aperture If the flickering stops take your picture If not there is insufficient light for a normal exposure These warnings appear in the Metered Manual mode 3 means you are three stops over normal exposure 3 means three stops under Adjust aperture or shutter speed
16. G RANGE e 42 The shutter speed and aperture combination in the Programmed AE mode is shown in the chart The red line represents the variation of shutter speed and aperture combination with an f 1 4 lens Note that only the shutter speed slows down after the lens aperture reaches its limit of f 1 4 in combination with a speed of approx 1 30 sec When you use a lens with a different maximum aperture the exposure program varies the aperture and the shutter speed in combination until reaching the maximum aperture of your lens For example with an f 2 8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by the red dotted line Note that only the shutter speed changes after the maximum aperture is reached The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range for a lens with minimum aperture smaller than 1 22 or for a film with ISO speed other than 100 The fine red dotted line indicates the range for a lens with maximum aperture smaller than f 1 4 or for a film with ISO speed other than 100 Meter coupling range and Shutter Aperture coupling range The meter coupling range means the range of subject luminance within which the built in exposure meter works to control exposure The shutter aperture coupling range is that part of the meter coupling range within which shutter speed and aperture value can be combined for proper exposure control When you use a 50mm f 1 4 normal lens and a
17. ase button Low battery warning When batteries become weak the viewfinder display warns you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000 s Ps F8 Tea ee 7 This alternate LCD indication tells you that both batteries should be replaced promptly to restore the camera to normal functioning 11 Using batteries correctly e Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as leakage heating or explosions Polarity markings should be carefully checked while inserting batteries If either battery is erroneously inserted unexpected mishap may occur e The battery discharges small amounts of energy even when not in use Therefore the batteries supplied with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as it has taken some time to reach y Ou e Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands and types or old batteries with new batteries e Battery life is approximately six months for alkaline and approximately one year for silver or lithium batteries e When not using the camera for long periods of time you should remove batteries from the camera Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the battery compartment Always keep batteries out of the reach of children e 12 e Never break recharge or throw used batteries into fire as a precaution against explosions e Batteries should be kept warm in cold climates to prevent lowering of performance e Keep spare batteries on hand
18. case comes complete with a front cover To remove the front COVer turn the cover a full 180 while pulling it slightly towards you and the fastener of the cover unlocks ERREUR RI ERR O LENS MOUNTING To mount or interchange Pentax K Ka and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below For screw mount lenses see p 55 e Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap 1f the finder cap is still an the eyepiece remove it For the finder cap see p 51 e Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens See Seat the lens in the body mount and turn it clockwise until the lens locks with a click When mounting the lens in dim light method 8 is recommended This method allows lens mounting by touch Align the raised node on lens barrel with the lens release by touch Then turn and lock as above e To remove the lens cap press in on the notches at both sides e To remove the lens press the lens release lever toward the camera body while turning the lens counter clockwise e After removing a lens from the camera body replace the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains Note Don t damage or stain the electrical contact points on the J mount face When they become UP stained wipe them with a clean at wu l NE RE dry cloth 158 FILM WIND LEVER Stand off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting The film wind lever can be
19. d AE mode 0 0 0 O Note When any of the above flash units other than the AF 160 is used with this camera with the flash mode set at AUTO the flash may not fire if the subject is too bright for flash photography 39 SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the camera to the Programmed AE mode e Choose an Auto position on the flash mode selector red green yellow of the dedicated Auto Flash unit As the Auto Flash unit recycles the shutter speed will be automatically changed to the synchronization speed of 1 100 sec and the lens aperture is also automatically set to the predetermined value shown in the table below according to the Auto position red green yellow you choose With ISO 100 film AF200T AF280T 1 28 f 4 1 5 66 1 8 Red mode Green mode Yellow mode e 40 For instance if you set the flash mode selector to the red position of the AF200T at ISO 100 the LCD indication shall be as follows i F2 8 When you use other films than ISO 100 the aperture will change according to the film speed registered on the camera loo When you set the camera to the Aperture priority AE or the Metered Manual mode e Select an Auto position on the flash mode selector red green yellow of the dedicated auto flash unit e Set the lens aperture to the designated value on the flash unit s calculater board e As the dedicated auto flash unit recycles
20. ed to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in importing and re exporting photographic equipment If the equipment ts covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manu facturer Always obtain a quotation of the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This
21. ering at high values This indicates that the light situation exceeds the light measuring ability since subject brightness is extremely high To get a proper exposure use another film with lower sensitivity or an ND filter une CA db F 1 4 Both flickering at low values The subject is extremely dark and below the lowest limit of the Programmed AE mode s meter coupling range Use a higher speed film flash or some other illumination source to throw more light to the subject whit Should you happen to shift the shutter dial to the modes other than AUTO a flickering E Error warning appears on the shutter speed LCD The shutter cannot be released even if the button is depressed 4 ths DM 15 y A 5 EMT E wy ashok ET j 221611 35542131 330 SELECTING THE APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE ft 15 e Rotate the lens aperture ring to the desired f stop If the ring is m e 10 3 locked at the A position release it by depressing the aperture los WET i auto lock button 22 18 8440 48 16 22 22 16 11 856428 e Set the red index of the shutter dial to AUTO e Pressing the shutter release button slightly the shutter speed wili be digitally indicated on the LCD inside the viewfinder Further pressure will release the shutter Shutter speed indication will disappear from both LCD indicators when the meter is automatically switched off by the built in timer Ape
22. for convenience in photographing outdoors or while traveling etc e When keeping the camera in a bag or case lock the shutter release button to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from accidentally releasing the shutter er TT 7 GRIP SUPER A e To remove the grip loosen the grip mount screw fully and keeping the camera faced downward slide the grip up until it comes off e To mount the grip fit the grip mount socket on the rear side of the grip to the grip lug on the camera e Align the grip mount screw with the grip mount receptacle on the camera and keeping the grip pushed down as indicated by the arrow tighten the grip mount screw with a coin Note The grip should be removed from the camera body when using the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME II 13e STRAP AND CASE e First strip the clasp and belt ring from either end of the strap e Let the strap end go through the neck strap ring and then the belt ring and further through neck strap ring of the camera The strap is then folded back e Let the strap end run through the belt ring and then clasp as illustrated Now the end is tightly caught by the clasp The strap end may be passed through the inside or outside of the clasp e Insert the camera body into the back case and put both case hooks around the camera s strap eyelets The camera body is now held securely in the case e The standard soft
23. h values The subject is too bright yadda wvbbsse Both flickering at low values The subject is too dark in either case the subject is not within the meter coupling range So you will not be able to obtain a proper exposure simply by changing aperture and shutter speed settings 378 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS e 38 PENTAX The combination of this camera and any Pentax dedicated auto flash unit allows a variety of convenient functions as outlined in the following page If your flash unit requires the use of a synch cord connect the cord to the X synch socket found on your Pentax camera Operations functions of each electronic flash unit are fully explained in their respective Operating manuals Note When you use this camera with AF400T connect the flash unit with 4P Sync Cord B to the camera hotshoe TTL Auto Flash units Flash functions of this 5 5 1 camera with AF400T AF280T AF200T AFO80C AF200S AF160 Flash recycling displayed in Viewfinder by mark 8 9 9 9 9 9 When camera is set at AUTO shutter speed automatically switches to X synch speed 0 9 0 9 9 0 1 100 sec for flash photography Correct auto flash exposure is confirmed by lighting or flickering O O O O of 5 mark immediately after the flash emission In manual mode flash photo graphy is possible with shutter O O O O O speeds slower than 1 100 sec Proper aperture is automatically set in Programme
24. ifications are subject to change without notice Copyright C Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1984 0672 enc 7 84 Printed in Japan
25. in or splashing water If your camera should get wet dry it off immediately with a clean soft cloth e If your camera becomes completely soaked it may malfunction In this instance bring it as soon as possible to an authorized Pentax service center STORAGE e Where to keep your camera while you are not using it is an important point The best storage place is cool dry clean and well ventilated Because of the possible build up of humidity it is risky to store your camera in a cabinet or closet It s also a good idea to keep your camera in its bag or case while you are not using it RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES The temperature range at which your camera will continue to function properly stretches from 50 C to 20 C However resistance to cold could be hampered by dirty oil Therefore if the camera is to operate et full efficiency in very cold conditions it must be overhauled and all oil must be replaced Sudden changes in temperature will often cause moisture to condense inside or outside your camera This is a possible source of rust which may be extremely harmful to the mechanism Furthermore if the camera is taken from a warm temperature to a sub freezing one further damage may result from the formation of icelets Thus sudden temperature changes should be avoided as much as possible As a guide a temperature change of 10 C should be allowed to take place gradually over a period of at least
26. information on the exposure modes e Programmed AE mode e Aperture priority AE mode e Metered Manual mode e Programmed Auto Flash mode XE tay ES XT om M pro pne ape Rae THE TAS SES bone Qed INSERTING BATTERIES Your camera doesn t operate without batteries Use two 1 5V silver or alkaline batteries or a 3V lithium battery Before inserting batteries in the battery compartment wipe them with a clean dry cloth e Open the battery compartment cover with a coin or similar object e Place the two batteries in the compartment with marks downward and close the COVer Battery check To confirm battery status set the shutter dial to AUTO and slightly depress the shutter release button to activate the metering system If the LCDs in the viewfinder indicate shutter speed information the batteries are properly inserted and sufficient in voltage from normal camera functioning Note The shutter speed LCD will indicate 1000 until the exposure counter registers 0 This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the first frame Starting with the first frame on the counter the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according to the designated exposure mode Automatic power cut off As an energy saving measure a timer switch is integrated into the exposure meter circuit It automatically shuts off power approximately 30 sec after you take your finger off the shutter rele
27. mechanical dial units the Digital Data M enables you to record the year month date and time of day on your photographs without having to use troublesome dials or knobs The Digital Data M is easily interchangeable with the standard back and can be used with your camera 59 e CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING e Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece lens and filters as clean as possible To remove loose dust and dirt first use the blower and then the brush Do not try to wipe off granular dirt or dust it s an excellent way of scratching the glass e Smudges such as fingerprints should be carefully wiped away with either lens tissue or a clean soft cloth Clean plain cotton handkerchiefs that have already been washed a few times are particularly good for this Breathing on the lens before wiping is effective but be sure to wipe away all moisture completely Commercial lens cleaners are also effective e Never touch the mirror or the shutter leaves Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of your pictures e Take care not to drop the camera or knock it against anything solid Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the internal mechanism even though externally nothing seems to have been darnaged e 60 KEEP YOUR CAMERA DRY e Y our camera is not waterproof There are several places where water can get inside and do a great deal of damage Take care to protect both body and lens from ra
28. n viewfinder information includes auto manual exposure data for each exposure mode automatic flash data low battery warning and error indication e 22 matte field microprism split image Aperture information LCD Shutter information LCD Shutter information LCD noc Programmed AE mode tooo erro Shutter speed in use 1000 stands for 1 1000 sec 15 stands for a full 15 sec Shutter speeds are displayed in full stop increments Bulb time exposure Means completion of flash recycling and auto flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash unit Error in shutter speed setting flickering Combination of shutter speed and aperture is not appropriate Aperture information LCD Fi Aperture value An aperture range from f 1 2 through f 45 is indicate in 1 2 stop increments Match numeral exposure adjustment indication in Metered Manual mode 3 to 3 indicate exposure deviation from the proper value which is denoted by 0 Low battery warning is indicated by alternate displays of shutter speed aperture combination and the mark ee 230 Ton FOCUSING You can focus in three ways with the spiit image microprism and or matte field To focus using the split image turn the focusing ring until the two images in the split image circle at the center of the focusing screen are perfectly aligned When using the microprism collar focus
29. n ISO 100 film the meter coupling range is from EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec or f 2 2 sec to EV 18 f 16 1 1000 sec or f 22 1 500 sec The range varies according to film speed ISO The variation of the meter coupling range is shown by slanting lines which shift with 150 ratings The frame in the center shows the meter and shutter aperture control coupling range EV Exposure Value EV represents a combination of the shutter speed and the lens aperture which is determined by the film speed ISO and the brightness of the subject 430 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure compensation range 4x 2x 1x 19x 14x T v 20 12 E md QE HE S iso oris gt i en 6 HE i ISO 1000 1600 3200 ISO The automatic exposure system of this camera tends to underexpose backlit subjects and overexposed spotlighted subjects on a stage etc In such cases you can compensate by setting the exposure compensation dial When shooting a subject against a bright background backlit subjects increase the exposure by setting the dial either to 2X or 4X When your subject is spotlighted against a dark background decrease the exposure by setting the dial to 1 2X or 1 4X To set the dial turn the knurled ring Use of the exposure compensation dial changes the shutter speed in Aperture priority AE mode the programmed value in Programmed AE mode and the values to which you adjust the exposure in Man
30. osure 8 4 H 48 16 22 0 correct exposure 221611 8 56 4 28 Pade In gg Should the lighting condition go over the limit of three steps the 3 or 3 indication flickers e For normal shooting adjust the lens aperture so that correct exposure indicated by 0 is obtained Should you select the lens aperture prior to the shutter speed adjust the shutter speed to m 10 i CN Obtain the correct exposure TN i If you prefer over or under exposure you can freely select any exposure applying the indication as a guidance 118118584 As soon as the meter switch is turned off by the built in timer the aperture indication goes out but the shutter speed display remains on e 36 Warnings for Metered Manual mode The following indications will be given for over or under exposure n 1114444 2 Aperture LCD Flickering This indicates over exposure of more than three steps Change to a faster shutter speed towards 1 1000 sec or select a smaller aperture by rotating the aperture ring toward 1 22 ies Aperture LCD Flickering In this case the exposure is more than three steps under Change to a slower shutter speed towards 15 secs or rotate the aperture ring towards f 1 4 When your shutter aperture combination comes within the range of 3 the flickering stops wil lb If the situation is beyond the meter coupling range indications are as follows Nvbbsse NNGD ILE Both flickering at hig
31. peed to 1 1000 sec so that you can advance film quickly until the counter registers Q e The camera back Opens when you lift up sharply on the film rewind knob e insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by returning the film rewind knob to its Original position If the knob does not fit tightly in to place rotate the knob while lightly depressing it e Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between any of the white needles surrounding the film take up spool Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration e Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in the photo while making sure that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations e Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until any slack is taken up and confirm that the film is properly fitted between both guide rails Close the back cover tightly e Film advance can be checked by the rotation of the rewinding knob e Repeat shutter tripping film advancing operation until the exposure counter reaches to O The next frame is ready for the first shot VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS The split image center spot and its surrounding microprism collar are brighter and easier to focus than the matte field although any of these can be used for focusing Visible at the bottom inside the viewfinder are two LCD displays for shutter speed and aperture value In additio
32. photographers who want to shoot very quickly or for novices who do not want to be bothered by setting exposure controls according to light conditions Rf 32 page for details CO 10 gt ii FEES 113 18 840648 16 1611 8 56 4 2 Aperture priority AE lens on any f number shutter dial on AUTO When the aperture is set manually the shutter speed is automatically adjusted by built in electronic circuitry according to subject s brightness to provide appropriate exposure When depth of field is important for your picture this mode is recommended It is suitable for both general photography and carefully controlled pictures such as portraits Rf 34 page for details th Di 5 Ete ifl 1 84008 8 16118554 Metered Manual lens on any aperture shutter dial on MAN The combination of shutter speed and aperture is completely up to you Guided by the meter indication in the viewfinder you can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure If necessary deliberate over or under exposure are also possible Rf 36 page for details e4 Programmed Auto Flash If you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with the camera in the Programmed AE mode the camera will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically control flash output Rf 40 page for details The TTL flash operation is not feasible with this camera i i y 1 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below and in a
33. picture by examining the picture area on the ground glass After previewing your picture if you release the preview lever the lens will return to full aperture for focusing You cannot however preview the depth of field with your camera set in the Programmed AE mode Note Taking pictures with the preview lever depressed will result in incorrectly exposed pictures Depth of field Table smc Pentax A 50mm Lens umI meter Distance scale ta t 2 284 114 t5 6 1 8 na 1116 22 u 0 45 0 448 D 446 445 0 443 0 440 0 436 0 411 0 423 C 414 493 0 0 481 0 471 0485 0460 0457 0455 0454 0453 05 0497 495 D 494 0 491 0 487 0 482 0 4 6 0 466 0 454 m 0503 0505 0507 0509 0513 0519 0 527 0 540 0 557 06m 0595 0 593 0 90 0 586 0 581 0 523 0 564 0 549 0 532 0 605 0607 0610 0615 0621 0 610 0 642 0 563 0691 0 Am 0 791 0 787 O 781 0774 0 764 0 749 0 732 0 705 0675 0810 0 84 OB20 OB2B 0840 0 859 0883 0 927 098 1 Om 0 985 0 978 0970 O 958 0 942 0 919 0 892 0 851 0 806 1016 1 023 1032 1 046 1 066 1 098 1 140 1218 1328 15 464 1 449 1 430 1402 1 366 1 316 1 259 1 174 086 1538 1555 1578 1613 1664 1 748 1 861 209 2 462 2 0m 1935 1 908 1 874 1825 1 764 1679 1 584 1 449 1314 2070 2101 2 144 2213 2312 2 478 2 724 3 265 4298 3 Om 2 B53 2 794 2 719 2615 2 487 2 318 2337 1992 1665 3164 3239 31346 38521 1 785
34. re and manual settings electronically controlled speeds from 15 to 1 1000 sec 1 100 sec and B Electro magnetic shutter release with release button lock Exposure Indication in Viewfinder Liquid Crystal Display LCD for Automatic and manual shutter speeds automatically set lens apertures flash ready sign with dedicated flashes shutter speed setting error warning battery life warning and Programmed AE indication P Flash Synchronization Hotshoe X synch contact dedicated flash contacts X synch at 1 100 sec Dedicated Automatic Flash Coupling Automatic setting of 1 100 sec synch speed with dedicated automatic flash units Stower than 1 100 sec synch flash photography is possible at Manual mode setting re aA Self Timer Electronically controlled delay time indication by flashing lamp approx 12 sec delay time possible to cancel at any time initiate process by pressing shutter release button Viewfinder Silver coated pentaprism finder with split image microprism focusing screen shows 92 of the picture area 0 82X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity 1 1 Diopter eyepiece _ Mirror Back swing type instant return mirror Film Loading Magic needle loading e 62 Film Transport Single stroke rapid wind lever with 135 throw and 30 standoff angle Accepts Winder ME II Motor Drive PR iW oa Seite ct an a Exposure Counter Additive type automa
35. rtor K T6 2X Note The scale and double cable release of the Auto Bellows M Set cannot be used with this camera e 56 e Use the Refconverter A because with the Refconverter M the viewfinder LCD of this camera is not visible e When using the Winder ME Il with this camera be sure to set the AUTO 125X indicator of the winder at AUTO If not set at 125X it may cause malfunction e Do not use the Winder ME with this camera as they are not designed to fit it properly e The Programmed AE mode does not function with a Pentax dedicated flash set at M manual r MS manual synchronization e As you set up for multi flash photography with dedicated flash units use this camera in the Aperture priority AE or the Metered Manual mode Electronic flash AFO080C Ring light Electronic flash AF200T Electronic flash AF160 i Electronic flash AF200S Electronic flash AF280T Electronic flash AF400T 570 Motor Drive A For high speed action sequences equip your camera with this 3 5 frame per second motor drive With this motor drive you can use your camera in any mode for either single frame or continuous shooting with adjustable speeds Winder MEI Capable of shooting about 2 frames per second in addition to single frame shooting Four AA batteries used as power source e 58 Digital Data M The Pentax Digital Data M utilizes an LCD digital chronometer Unlike other
36. rture priority AE is the best mode for taking pictures with emphasis on depth of field For more information refer to page 46 Aperture priority AE mode warnings f the subject is very bright you will see a flickering n 1114144 looo As remedy shift the aperture ring towards smaller values or to the direction of f 22 If the subject is dark you will see flickering 11114 111354 Rotate the aperture ring towards the lens maximum aperture f 1 4 When the display stops flickering you can take a proper exposure If flickering continues even after the aperture is changed the subject is too dark or too bright for a normal exposure For very bright subjects use a slower film or an ND filter and dark subiects use a faster film flash or other artificial lighting SELECTING THE METERED MANUAL MODE e Set the shutter dial red line index to MAN manual and select the desired shutter speed The shutter speed will be displayed on LCDs inside the viewfinder e Rotate lens aperture ring to an F value Should the lens be locked as A auto and should E appear in the viewfinder release it by depressing the aperture auto lock button e Slightly depress the shutter release button and you will see one of the following indications 3 2 1 10 1 2 or 3 displayed on the aperture value window in the viewfinder These figures show the steps of over or under exposure EV value over exp
37. sure meter automatically switches off approx 30 seconds after you take your finger off the shutter release button e If you have finished shooting and the shutter is cocked use the shutter release button lock to avoid accidental release Set the shutter dial index to LOCK and the shutter release will be locked with the exposure meter switched off 170 mm M SETTING FILM SPEED MEMO HOLDER GRIP Set the film speed dial to the film speed indicated on your film package Depress the film speed dial lock button and set the desired speed to the red index mark Make sure that the dial is securely locked in position by releasing the lock button and slightly rotating the dial to either side The chart below represents the index markings on the film speed scale 80 125 160 Do Uem 2 100 200 2500 2000 1250 800 640 X0 3200 1600 1000 400 Memo Holder Grip As a reminder of the type of film in your camera tear off the top of the film package and insert it in the memo holder frame on the grip at the right end of the back cover The grip is shaped to give your thumb a firmer hold on the camera tas m m x G 2 m o 190 FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge Load or unload the film in the shade avoiding direct sunlight Set the shutter dial index red line to AUTO or MAN This will automatically set the shutter s
38. ted Before buying one try it for yourself with the lens actually attached to your camera Changing the back cover The back cover must be removed from your camera to use such accessories as the Dial Data ME or Digital Data M data imprinting devices Open the back cover and pull slightly while pushing down the back cover release pin to disengage the locking mechanism Then the cover can be easily removed When reattaching it first put the lower back cover release lug into position then match the upper lug with the release pin pushed downward Release the pin to attach the back to camera body d e 4 INFRARED INDEX MARK If you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or 02 filters it is necessary to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus As shown on the left note the subject to camera distance on the lens distance scale as you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the red infrared index mark The figure shows an example in which the subject to camera distance ts set at infinity oo As for exposure control required in infrared photography refer to the instructions contained in the film package USING SCREW MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw mount lenses can be easily attached to the lens mount of your camera by using the optional Mount Adaptor K But there are some limitations
39. the shutter speed is automatically changed to the synchronization speed of 1 100 sec Notes e In Metered Manual mode speeds between 1 1000 and 1 125 sec automatically change to synch speed while slower than 1 100 sec speeds stay as are when the dedicated flash recycles Choosing any slow speed you can enjoy existing light photography with flash fill in For example 1 15 sec you have chosen may be shown in the viewfinder as follows EEE e In each automatic flash mode the correct exposure is confirmed in the viewfinder When the correct exposure is obtained with the dedicated flash in Auto flash mode this confirmation mark appears If the auto flash confirmation mark appears or flickers on the viewfinder LCD immediately after light emission the subject has received proper flash lighting e If you leave the power switch of the Pentax dedicated auto flash on in any mode the camera s exposure control circuitry will also be automaticall switched on And it will remain on consuming the camera s battery power So remember to turn off the flash power switch 41e Out of Meter coupling range 5 NVR MNA ETI MINTER WA REST WV NS esll AY TERTA TETAAN TRE TEM TZ DAA MULA VW re RE COUPLING RANGE ing range Out of Shutter Aperture erture coupi 13 a E L 6 Shutter spelu p 15 with ISO 100 50mm f 1 4 PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM SHUTTER APERTU A METER COUPLIN
40. tic resetting Automatically sets shutter speed at 1 1000 sec up to O frame on the counter when shutter dial is set at AUTO or M Film Rewind Crank type 0 Exposure Metering Open aperture Through The Lens center weighted average area metering system with GPD cell u Metering Range EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec c EV 18 f 16 1 1000 sec or 1 22 1 500 sec with 50mm f 1 4 lens and ISO 100 film ISO Range 6 3200 Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation dial indexed at 4X 2X 1X 1 2X and 1 4X Depth of Field Preview Via depth of field preview lever when aperture set manually Power Source Two 1 5V alkaline or silver oxide batteries or one 3V lithium battery Metering Circuit Main Switch Switched on by shutter release button and remains on for about 30 sec shut off by built in timer Battery Warning When batteries grow weak LCD alternately flashes exposu re designations and ooo Sign When batteries exhausted LCDs go blank and shutter locks Back Cover Standard camera back with spring catch built in memo holder grip fully interchangeable with Dial Data ME and Digital Data M Size amp Weight 131mm x 87mm x 47 5mm 490g body only without batteries 131mm x 87mm x 84 5mm 725g with f 1 4 lens without batteries 63e WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material
41. ual mode Exposure compensation dial and Film speed scale At both extremes of the film speed scale the use of the exposure compensation dial is limited as shown in the chart Always return the exposure compensation dial to 1X when compensation is no longer required DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f 1 4 Distance m 0 Depth of field is the range between the nearest and farthest distances which are in focus at a given lens aperture The minimum aperture for example f 22 gives you the greatest depth of field or area in focus The maximum aperture for example f 1 4 gives you the smallest depth of field When you vary aperture value the range in focus changes accordingly so that you can create iS EE different photographic effects in your pictures As illustrated in the ER pictures on the right examples of f 1 4 and f 22 the distance range 22 16 11 8 56 4 288014 in focus can be confirmed by the depth of field scale on the lens f 22 1 67 16 88 f 1 4 2 85 3 16 tt A FT 2 m 0 o 22 18 95 214 28 4 5 8 2161 8 11 16 22 gt 47 Depth of field preview Y our camera is equipped to help you preview just what will and what will not be sharp in your pictures By depressing the preview lever near the tens mount you can close the lens down to whatever aperture you have set You can then preview how much sharpness you will get in your
42. until you see the 0 sign Beyond meter coupling range in Metered Manual mode It is not possible to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed Use flash or a different sensitivity 1 film 1f you set the shutter dial to the modes other than AUTO when the lens aperture ring is set at A LCD displays E to show an erroneous setting Weak battery warning In all exposure modes when you See a row of 000 alternating with exposure information it s time to change batteries 319 e32 SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE e Depress the auto lock button on the aperture ring of your Pentax A lens and rotate its A index green line to the index e Set the shutter dial index red line on top of the camera to the AUTO position P Programmed will then be displayed on the LCD windows inside the viewfinder e Lightly press the shutter release button and a Programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD indicator in the viewfinder Further Pressure on the after about 30 seconds as an energy saving measu re and the displays of shutter speed and aperture value disappear However the P display remains on Programmed AE mode warnings When the programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value is beyond the meter coupling range the camera displays two warnings Nil lad Both shutter speed and aperture flick
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