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Asahi Pentax P-3N Instruction Manual

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1. Thank you most sincerely for choosing one of our Pentax 35mm SLR cameras Before starting to operate this camera please be sure to read this operating manual very carefully to familiarize yourself with every detail of the features and functions it has to offer We hope you will enjoy fine photography with this camera for many years to come Commercially available lenses and acces sories produced by other manufactures are not made to our precise specifica tions and therefore may cause difficul ties with or actual damage to your Pentax camera We do not assume any responsibility or liability for dif ficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers SEE ei De ER EE AE EE EE AA IT TABLE OF CONTENTS ooo EE Features EE EE EE EE eee 2 Nomenclature of working parts 4 PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries sees EEN EG ee ee 6 Attaching and detaching lens yan RE EE 8 Film wind lever esse 9 Main switch shutter release button TE EE EE trett 10 EE EE nent nent 11 Loading filM semence 12 Unloading film een 15 Strap and soft case semer 16 BASIC OPERATION Viewfinder displays iii m embe me 17 FOCUSING EE 18 Holding camera reerennennenntent 19 Shooting in Programmed AE mode sr 20 Shooting in Aperture priority AE mode ss 22 Shooting in Metered Manual mode rsserssersssrseeee 24 ADVANCED OPERATION Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units sesse 27 Using Programmed Auto Flash
2. tor Color Frits fs e As illustrated pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with the film leader end mark red bar in other words bring the film leader end within the length of the bar e Make sure that the perforations on the bottom side of the film have engaged the sprocket teeth e Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two guide rails e Take up any stack left in the film so that the film is flat as shown by rewinding it slightly into the cartridge e When a film with a higher SO number is loaded do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time 13e e Close the back cover making sure that it has snapped firmly in place eo Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind knob turns in the direction of the arrow e Repeat making blank exposures until 0 appears in the exposure counter The next frame is ready for the first shot The film inflormation window on the back cover will tell you if the fiim is loaded or not ND O W W W W W WeWeW2 W AAA UNLOADING FILM When you reach the end of the roll the film wind lever will stop moving abruptly maybe at some point in the middle of a stroke Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge e Press the film rewind button recessed in the bottom of the camera e Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you fee
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4. be set by sliding the main switch forward until the S T is visible while depressing the self timer lever As you cack the film wind fever and press the shutter release button the shutter will be released about 12 seconds later The self timer lamp blinks to show the self timer is working About two seconds before shutter release the lamp will start to blink at a faster rate The self timer can be cancelled even after it has started by sliding the main switch back to the original position When you shoot at the B Bulb setting the self timer cannot be used Caution When using the self timer you keep your eye away from the viewfinder and light entering through the eyepiece can cause errors in exposure This can be prevented by sliding an accessory viewfinder cap over the eyepiece to shield the metering system from extraneous light USING 100 5 SETTING When using a conventional clip on type flash on As illustrated align 100 with the red line this camera set the shutter dial to TOO index Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax A 1 100 sec F lens to any f stop other than A Caution If non Pentax flashes whose dedicated ee When using a conventional flash select an functions are claimed to work also with cameras of appropriate f stop according to the camera to other brands are used with this camera they may subject distance or the program of the flash well cause malfunction and dama
5. mode sssessesrraene 28 Exposure memory lock eee 30 Self timer ssseeceeseecenecscresensnnsesersnsensnncennnenersenessere eer 31 Using 100 setting een 32 Using B Bulb setting iii eee 33 Depth of field een 34 Depth of field Preview 36 Infrared index mark 37 Warning displays ceennet 38 Programmed AE diagram metering range and shutter aperture coupling range 40 Diopter correction mount adapter K eyecup P EE wa SAA 42 Precautions on batteries 43 Specifications 2eme 44 Taking care Of your camera rene 46 Warranty policy serre 48 FEATURES When this camera is used with any SMC Pentax A or SMC Pentax F lens it offers four exposure modes Programmed AE Aperture priority AE Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash When the lens aperture is set to A position the Programmed AE mode can be used When the lens aperture is set to any f stop other than the A setting the Aperture priority AE or Metered Manual modes can be used When the conventional K mount lens is used the camera operates in the Aperture priority AE or Metered Manual mode od n MY TE 3e am rads CRT ose l 7 Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain correct exposure simultaneously changing the combination according to the brightness of the Subject This mode is suitable for those who do not want to be bothered by se
6. see M and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter speed appear simultaneously as shown at left it indicates incorrect exposure Change the shutter speed or the aperture until the blinking shutter speed disappears so that correct exposure can be obtained When setting shutter speed first Set the shutter dial to the desired shutter speed Rotate the aperture ring until the shutter speed display changes from a blinking speed to a just glowing speed namely only one shutter speed is seen SO that correct exposure can be obtained If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to a glowing speed even by turning the apearture ring change the shutter speed by turning the shutter dial Note It is also possible to make intentionally over or underexposure photographs as you wish 25e When setting aperture first 00 10 15 3 8 2 6 i Set the aperture to your desired f stop Turn the shutter dia until OLIH T the shutter speed display changes from a blinking speed to a just 22 16 8 4 4 8 16 29 glowing speed namely until only one shutter speed is seen so that correct exposure can be obtained If the display does not switch from a blinking speed to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter dial change the aperture by turning the aperture ring Also in the case of Metered Manual mode when the subject is too bright or dark 1000 or 1 blinks as a
7. the electrical contact points on the mount face When they become stained wipe them with a clean dry cloth FILM WIND LEVER Exposure counter The scale is indexed as follows See0e2e4e e209 240 36 Interlocked with the film wind mechanism this counter indicates the number of exposed frames Stand off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting Film advance stroke The film wind lever can be set at the stand off The film wind lever should be thrown as far as it position for faster film advance Even if you goes remove your thumb from the lever it remains at Note The wind lever may stop in the middle of the stand off angle ready for the next quick shot a stroke when the film comes to its end Do not After completing a series of pictures the lever force the fever and rewind the film leaving the should be pushed in to the original position lever as it Is Oe MAIN SWITCH SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON SHUTTER DIAL 9 Main switch To release the shutter be sure to turn the main switch to ON When the main switch is off the shutter cannot be released and the meter remains off e Shutter release button As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release button half way the meter will turn on and a further pressure on the shutter button will release the shutter Shutter speed dial When shooting in the Aperture priority AE or Metered Manual mode turn the shutter dial until the desired shutter s
8. to take an exposure reading in the Programmed AE or Aperture priority AE mode lock in that reading move your position and then take the picture with the programmed reading This is particularly useful in high contrast conditions such as when your subject is back lit or has a dark background 1 If you are taking a portrait you can move in close to your subject and take a close up reading of the face To hold that reading depress the memory lock button this will hold the reading for about ten seconds simultaneously making the shutter speed LED you are using flicker in the viewfinder at a faster speed 2 As long as you keep depressing the shutter e 30 Memory lock not used button half way while the memory lock is in use the memory lock will be maintained or in other words the exposure will remain the same When you wish to interrupt the memory lock just turn the main switch off 3 Recompose your picture and shoot the subject will correctly be exposed The memory lock will automatically be cancelled as soon as you release the shutter Cautions When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used on this camera the memory lock does not work tf you accidentally depress the memory lock button with the camera in the Metered Manual mode the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in the viewfinder SELF TIMER The self timer is helpful for getting yourself into the photograph It can
9. 00 film the metering range is from EV 1 f 1 4 1 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 metering range is shown by slanting lines which shift ISO 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 419 DIOPTER CORRECTION MOUNT ADAPTER K EYECUP P e 42 Diopter correction lenses M which fit the eyepiece on your camera are available If you find it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose any one of the eight Correction Lenses M of 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 diopters Slide it into the eyepiece s accessory groove Before buying one try it for yourself with the lens attached to your camera Mount Adapter K If you want to use any conventiona Takumar screw mount lens on your camera it is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens However please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system Stop down metering must be made e Automatic aperture setting with a Pentax dedicated flash is not workable Eyecup P The Eyecup P is attached to the viewfinder acc
10. Shutter spe coupling range Out of metering range ay jolen O S j oue SA 00 8 H Os TA Oos e oos Y 209708 Oo Os Sy Osy sy with ISO 100 50mm f 1 4 e 40 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 f 22 or for a film with ISO speed other than 100 Metering Range and Shutter Aperture Coupling Range The metering 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 metering 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 an ISO 1
11. al mode The Programmed AE mode cannot be used NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS Exposure counter Self timer lamp Shutter dial Shutter release button Film wind lever Hot shoe Self timer lever Main switch Film rewind Back cover release knob Exposure memory lock button Cable release socket Mount index Preview lever Lens lock release lever Grip Strap lug Lens alignment node Aperture scale ring Aperture A index A lock release Focusing ring 22 23 D amp 26 27 Film rewind crank Viewfinder eyepiece Film sprocket spool Film take up spool Back cover 27 Film information window Film leader end mark Film rewind button Shutter curtain Tripod socket Battery chamber cap Film chamber INSERTING BATTERIES This camera is powered by two 1 5 voit alkaline or silver oxide batteries Lithium batteries are not usable Open the battery chamber cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow e Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their sides facing upward and close the cover e As illustrated turn the power on by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow e Press the shutter release button half way and make sure that a shutter speed appears on the left side of the viewfinder Timer switch The built in timer switch automatically turns the power off in about ten seconds aft
12. ation in Viewfinder Flash Synchronization Self Timer Mirror Film Loading Film Transport Film Counter Film Rewind e 44 Through the lens Programmed AE 35mm SLR camera 35mm perforated cartridge film 24 x 36mm format Automatic film speed setting from ISO 25 to 1600 in 1 3 steps with DX coded film Pentax KA bayonet mount Programmed AE Aperture priority AE Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash Vertical run focal plane shutter automatic speeds from 1 to 1 1000 sec manually set shutter speeds from 1 to 1 1000 sec 11 steps and B Silver coated pentaprism finder with split image microprism matte focusing screen Clear Bright Matte Shows 92 of picture area at 0 82X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity 1 diopter eyepiece LED indicators for flash ready P Programmed AE mode M Metered Manual mode and 11 shutter speeds green LED for 1000 to 60 orange for 30 to 1 Warnings for exposure setting outside aperture shutter speed coupling range 1000 or 1 LED blinks at 4Hz Hot shoe X Sync contact dedicated flash contacts X Sync at 1 100 sec Electronically controlled 12 second delay timer Delay time indicated by blinking LED Possible to cancel at any time Timer activated with shutter release button Back swing type instant return mirror Easy loading type Single stroke rapid wind lever with 130 throw and 35 stand off an
13. er you release your finger off the shutter button Battery check If no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the shutter button the batteries have no power or may be improperly inserted l When batteries weaken When the batteries are becoming weak the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of once per second f so replace the batteries immediately If the batteries are completely exhausted the shutter button does not release the shutter ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS PESTE x lt To mount or interchange Pentak K KA and KAF mount lenses follow the steps below Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap If the finder cap is still on the eyepiece remove it Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens See A 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 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 To remove the lens cap press in on the notches at both sides e To remove the lens turn the lens counter clockwise while pressing the lens release lever e After removing a lens from the camera body put the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains Note Don t damage or stain
14. era needs periodic cleaning to keep it operating properly To remove dirt and dust you need lens cleaning fluid lens cleaning tissues bulb type ear syringe camel s hair brush etc Never use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol 4 Humidity and extremely high low temperature should be avoided Keep your camera out of direct sunlight car trunks and glove compartments Shooting outdoors in winter presents a probiem since batteries won t function if they get too cold In cold weather carry your camera under your coat or jacket to keep the batteries warm The temperatures at which this camera should function properly are approx 50 10 C 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 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 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 5 Vibration experienced when you are traveling in a car plane or ship can cause screws to loosen To minimize this problem use foam rubber padding about one inch thick to line the bottom of your camera bag 6 When mounting your camera on a tripod make sure the tripod screw is no lo
15. essory groove When using such accessories as Diopter Correction Lens M Viewfinder Cap etc remove the Eyecup P from the camera PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERIES Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards e When keeping the camera in a bag or case be as leakage heating or explosions Polarity markings sure to turn the main switch off to avoid the should be carefully checked while inserting unnecessary consumption of battery power that batteries If either battery is erroneously inserted may result from accidentally releasing the shutter unexpected mishap may occur e Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands and types or old batteries with new batteries 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 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 Keep spare batteries on hand for convenience in photographing outdoors or while traveling etc e One set of alkaline batteries should last about six months and one set of silver oxide batteries about a year both with average use aie SPECIFICATIONS Type Film Mount Exposure Modes Shutter Viewfinder Exposure Indic
16. et to f 2 8 when the AF200T is used in the Red AUTO and therefore using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as f 4 for instance will result in underexposure Using in Aperture priority AE or Metered Manual mode l Set the lens aperture to the f stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the flash e As soon as the flash is ready the camera is automatically switched to work at 1 100 sec flash sync speed In Metered Manual mode the slow speed sync described later is workable Auto Flash Check Mark 5 When a proper flash photo has been taken the mark in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again or blinks indicating the completion of a proper flash photography This auto flash check mark only appears when the AF200T AF280T and AF4007T are in use Slow Speed Sync Photography As you set the shutter speed between 1 60 and 1 sec with the camera set in the Metered Manual mode you can take a slow speed sync photo As soon as the flash is ready 4 and M marks plus the shutter speed set are displayed in the viewfinder When the shutter speed is set between 1 1000 and 1 125 sec the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1 100 sec as soon as the flash is fully charged In this case no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder 29e EXPOSURE MEMORY LOCK The exposure memory lock enables you
17. g becomes smaller The distance at which the lens is focused also affects the depth of field it increases as you get further away The focal length of the lens is another factor to determine the depth of field The shorter the lens the greater the depth of field 34 f 2 0 2 79 3 24m ar ET NO DS UE 4 bon LL SR ER AS ER tn 40 15 3 8 26 45 amp 1 a218 tat dte Ng 2 o A 2216 11 8 56 4242 ftm co 10 15 38 26 45 22 16 eli at 46 22 2216 11 8 56 4 282 DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW Your camera enables you to preview just what will and what will not be sharp in your pictures By depressing the preview lever near the lens 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 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 unit meter Distance scale tita t2 28 HA 115 6 wa tu te 22 0 448 0 446 0 445 0443 0 440 0 436 0 43 0 423 oara YAA 0453 0 454 0 455 0457 0 460 0 465 70471 0 481 0493 ws 0 497 0 495 0 494 0 491 0 487 0 482 0 476 0
18. ge to the Refer to the instructions accompanying electronic mechanism the flash e When using a sync cord type flash use an optional accessory Hot Shoe Adapter 2P This 100 3 setting can be used for non flash photography but since the meter does not function at this setting you can in no way make sure of correct exposure e 32 USING B BULB SETTING The B setting is used for making long time exposure When shooting at this setting use a sturdy tripod to shoot fireworks night scenes etc and as shown also use the optional Cable Switch e As shown in the photo align B in the shutter A or Cable Release 50 Time exposure possible dial with the index red bar Make sure the Be sure to use the Cable Release 50 without aperture of your lens is set to a proper f stop twisting or bending it otherwise the B setting other than A The shutter remains open as long photography may not properly be done Always as you keep the shutter button depressed push the head of the Release hard to release e The long time exposure consumes a great amount the shutter The Cable Release 30 is not suitable of battery power it will exhaust fresh batteries in for use about ten hours at normal temperatures 339 DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f 2 0 Distance m Depth of field is the area of acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the point of focus The depth of field becomes progressively greater as the lens openin
19. gle Additive type with automatic resetting Crank type Exposure Metering Metering Range Exposure Memory Lock Battery Warning Power Source Size amp Weight Open aperture TTL center weighted average area metering system with GPD cell EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec EV 18 f 16 1 1000 sec with 50mm f 1 4 lens and ISO 100 film With the exposure memory lock button When batteries become weak LED flashes When batteries exhausted LEDs go blank and shutter locks Two 1 5 volt silver oxide or alkaline mini batteries 137 W x 89 H x 50 5 D mm 5 3 x 3 5 x 2 0 500g 17 5 oz without batteries SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER Ane TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated precision instrument built to give long lasting reliable service It will serve you well if you treat it right with proper handling and reasonable care The major causes of damage are 1 Dropping or banging can damage the camera in many ways 2 Water damage particulary if the camera is submerged in salt water Cameras are not water proof They must be protected from salt spray at the beach splashing of any kind and shielded from the rain If your camera does get soaked wipe it dry immediately and rush it to a Pentax service center 3 Dirt and sand can cause serious damage to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera Your cam
20. he red infrared 25 ya AA Gi yaa i 9 index mark The figure shows an example in RE eee which the subject to camera distance is set at NW Bog amp infinity For details on exposure control refer to the instructions accompanying the film nopti 8 tt N ds a d aw 856 4 2 37e WARNING DISPLAYS Se AI Remarks This display indicates the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range in the Programmed AE mode Releasing the shutter will result in incorrect exposure Indicates the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range or that the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the coupling range both in Aperture priority AE mode In the latter case you can change the aperture to obtain correct exposure In the former case the flickering does not disappear even if you change the aperture Releasing the shutter with this display appearing will result in incorrect exposure indicates the brightness of the subject is out of the correct exposure range Change the shutter speed or aperture and when the flickering disappears and only one speed remains lit you are ready to shoot Indicates the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range in the Metered Manual mode The flickering does not disappear even if you change the shutter speed and aperture Releasing the shutter will result in incorrect expos
21. here is a danger of camera shake In such a case use a tripod or a flash For details refer to page 38 SHOOTING IN APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE Set the aperture to the f stop you desire by turning the aperture ring With the 50mm f 2 0 lens you can set it anywhere between f 2 0 to f 22 40 15 3 8 26 22 16 gt ge Set the shutter dial to A As you depress the shutter button halfway a shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder As you depress the shutter button completely the shutter will be released e 22 When the subject is too dark or too bright 1000 or 1 in the viewfinder blinks as a warning Stop down the lens toward f 22 or open it toward f 2 When 1000 or 1 stops blinking you are ready to shoot When the subject is dark use the Pentax dedicated flash For details refer to page 28 22 16 Mit dt l 2216 11 8 56 4 n an a g 6 9 11 8 56 4 282 23e SHOOTING IN METERED MANUAL MODE es Set the aperture to the f stop you desire by turning the aperture se 10 15 3 8 2 6 4 ring And choose the shutter speed from 1 1000 1 sec by turning the shutter dial If the aperture is set at the A El 29 16 n k fil B A position release it from the position by turning the aperture ring while depressing the auto lock release button 221611 8 56 4 28 Slightly press the shutter release button with the main switch on and you will
22. l it loosen when the film leader reteases from the take up spool e When the rewinding is over lift the rewind knob lightly to open the back cover and take the cartridge out 4 if you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film close it immediately since the film except the last several frames might be saved STRAP AND SOFT CASE e To attach the strap to the camera first pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera fold it back then pass it through the strap ring and through the strap clasp and the last ring The strap end may be passed through the inside or outside of the clasp Remove the front cover from the back cover Put the camera in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera s strap eyelets The camera is now held securely in place The soft case for this camera is available in two sizes P S for the camera with a standard 50mm lens and P L2 for the camera with a zoom lens such as 28 80mm e16 EE EE ENE EE OCS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Various exposure data described at right are displayed by LED on the left side of the viewfinder LED Light Emitting Diode Microprism Split image Matte screen D nine Programmed AE mode REG Er Metered Manual mode 1000 1 Shutter speeds from 1 1000 to 1 sec D nessossesonesereseeeeserasere Flash ready indication Blinking Overexposure indica 1000 tion blink
23. ld 25 4815 HR Breda THE NETHERLANDS Pentax Norge A S Cecilie Thoresens VEI Lambertseter 1101 Oslo 11 NORWAY Pentax Corporation 35 inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Pentax Canada Asahi Optical B Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario L4X 2E5 CANADA rasileira Ind e Com Ltda Aua Capit o Antonio Aosa 376 Sala 121 Ed PBK Sao Paulo BRASIL Copyright Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1988 03 90 Printed in Hong Kong
24. lly set to 1 100 sec for flash sync When flash has worked properly 5 mark in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers indicating that proper flash sync has been made in Programmed AE mode aperture is also set automatically 27 a T C 2 USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used with this camera regardless of whether it is set to the Programmed AE Aperture priority AE or Metered Manual mode 1 Attach the flash to the camera 2 Set the flash mode selector to AUTO red green or yellow This does not apply to the AF200Sa AF 240Z and AF160Sa 3 Turn the flash switch on 4 When the flash is ready it is indicated by the glowing of mark in the viewfinder When the meter s timer switch is off the 4 mark also disappears 28 Using in Programmed AE mode AF200SA AF240Z AF160Sa AF280T and AF400T are compatible with this mode e As soon as the flash is ready the camera is automatically switched to work at the flash sync speed of 1 100 The aperture is also automatically set to the programmed f stop as shown in the table depending on which AUTO Position you choose At ISO 100 LL AF2007 arent araoor Res vae va va veer war AF 200SA AF 240Z AF160Sa f 4 at ISO 100 a As the film speed changes the aperture also changes automatically a As shown in the above table the aperture is s
25. nger than 5 5mm which is the depth of your camera s tripod socket If you use a longer screw you will possibly puncture the tripod socket after which the camera will not function properly 7 Always put a lens cap or body mount cap whenever the camera is not in use To avoid an accidental damage to the shutter curtain by sunlight do not direct the camera to sun for a long period of time 47e WARRANTY POLICY Al Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or work manship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion Operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop 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 o
26. peed aligns with the index red line A Aperture priority AE 1000 1 1 1000 1 sec Metered Manual B Bulb long time exposure 100 1 100 sec flash sync speed e 10 FILM DX FILM This camera automatically sets the ISO film speed of DX coded film when it is loaded into the film chamber Therefore you are recommended to use only DX coded film in this camera If non DX film is loaded the camera will automatically set the film speed to 100 whatever film speed it may have in other words the only non DX film usable for this camera is one with ISO 100 DX information panel The film speeds which can be automatically set by this camera range from ISO 25 to 1600 so be sure to use the DX coded film having a film speed within this range 11e LOADING FILM Always load or unload film in the camera in a shady spot or shield it from direct sunlight with your body As illustrated unfold the rewind crank by pushing it with your finger nail Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber 0 Film chamber 0 Spool teeth with the flat side up Lock the cartridge in place Guide rails Film leader end mark Sprocket teeth O DX information pins by pushing the rewind knob down rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool Keep the DX information pins free from scratches dirt dust etc e12 4 sut pel
27. r 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 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 doe 58979 ENG Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Pentax Europe Pentax Handel n v Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM mbH Postfach 54 0169 2000 Hamburg 54 WEST GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hil Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA2 OLT UK Pentax France S A ZI Argenteuil 12 Rue Ambroise Croizat 95100 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon ZH SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavi a AB Box 650 S 751 27 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Nederland Spinve
28. r work manship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether express or implied is strictly limited eo 48 to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective du ring 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 returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures If the equipment is 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 it 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 manufacture
29. s 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 The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold on your camera Release the shutter gently while holding your breath Strong pressure on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs Take a secure well balanced posture without straining yourself The portion marked O 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 etc For long exposures or while using telephoto lenses it is recommended to use a tripod in order to reduce camera shake to a minimum SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 20 5 26 3 LEA ee 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 the lens You can leave the shutter dial set at any position Turn the main switch on then press the shutter release button half way and you will see P and a shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder As you further Press the shutter button the shutter will be released e When the subject is too bright or dark 1000 or 1 blinks as a warning When 30 or smaller figures appear in the viewfinder t
30. s four times per second Blinking 1 Underexposure indica tion blinks four times per second The above two indications also appear when the exposure combination is out of the shutter aperture coupling range or the metering range Camera shake slow shutter speed Warning ss 30 1 appears in orange Shutter speed in use blinks Memory lock 174 FOCUSING You can focus in three ways with the split 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 until the glitter 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 mage 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 42 WW AA UU HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding of the camera is essential to minimize camera shake which cause
31. tting exposure controls Aperture priority AE Mode When you set the aperture manually the shutter speed is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of the subject to provide correct exposure This mode is suitable for taking pictures for which the control of the depth of field is desirable such as portraits etc Metered Manual Mode 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 underexposure can be obtained Programmed Auto Flash Mode When you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash on this camera in its Programmed AE mode the camera automatically selects the proper aperture and shutter speed to control flash output for proper flash pictures e The camera does not operate untess the batteries are properly inserted Be sure to check how they are inserted before operating it Also check if the main meter switch is set to ON or OFF e Most flashes made by others can be used on this camera but Pentax dedicated flashes will offer more convenient functions Even if you use a flash with TTL auto flash provision this camera does not provide TTL auto flash operation i When you use the accessories such as Extension Tubes Microscope Adapter etc that are mounted between the camera body and lens this camera operates in the Aperture priority AE or Metered Manu
32. ure When the exposure memory lock is used these LEDs flicker at a fast speed When batteries become exhausted these LEDs flicker at a slow speed of once per second e 38 e All these warnings are displayed by the flickering of LEDs in the viewfinder e Beyond the metering range means the subject is too bright or too dark to be measured with the camera s built in meter e Beyond the coupling range means the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the limit of use even when the subject s brightness is within the metered range e For details on the metering coupling ranges refer to page 40 The symbol vus in the table indicates flickering When the warning indicates beyond the metering range beyond the coupling range the shutter speed flickers as fast as four times per second When the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range take pictures in the following ways e When the subject is too bright use an ND filter locally available e When the subject is too dark it is necessary to use a flash or some other lightings 39e METERING RANGE AND SHUTTER APERTURE PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM COUPLING RANGE D gt 2 et w a 2 3 lt N ga Oo pa D leg Cc 9 ka om Cc 2 Aperture Out of metering range UE MNT MINET TINT MRTT N TE ENGEN N TEE Dm TE YN D lm D ON e un 45 Out of shutter aperture ed
33. warning Adjust the shutter speed or the aperture to obtain correct exposure When a shutter speed slower than 1 30 is displayed there is a danger of camera shake and you are recommended to use a tripod or a flash For details refer to page 38 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200Sa AF 2402 or AF160Sa flash unit with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with the camera set to the Programmed AE mode You just turn the flash s switch to ON Furthermore the AF200T AF 280T and AF400T can also be used with this camera in the Programmed Auto Flash mode The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used with Pentax dedicated auto flash units Dedicated Functions In Programmed Auto Flash mode Caution If the AF200T AF280T or AF4OOT is used with the camera in the TTL mode the dedicated functions will be indicated in the viewfinder But the flash emits the fuil light output resulting in incorrect exposure e The AF200S4 AF240Z and AF160Sa do not provide the dedicated function described in 3 e AFOBOC AF 2005 AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table when the camera is used in the Aperture priority AE or Metered Manual mode e When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M mode the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not work As soon as flash is ready shutter speed is automatica

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