Asahi Pentax Mini Sport 35 Instruction Manual
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1. Open the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow Insert two batteries in the battery compartment with treir and sides facing correctly as indica ed inside the cover Do ot use Ni Cd or other rect argeable batteries Battery Check Slide the flash on off switch upward to ON If the flash ready lamp glows within a few seconds _ it means the batteries are good If it takes more than 30 seconds to glow replace the batteries with new ones Battery Life With a set of fresh alkaline batteries you should be able to take about 360 flash shots in succession in ambient temperatures of 20 degrees centigrade Settir g the Film Speed otha ie Pipu Speed Set th film speed by aligning the selector with the cc responding ISO number of the film in use The f n speed is marked on the film s external packi gy box Use films with speed rating of ISO 100 200 or 400 Loading the Film Never load or unload film in bright light or direct sunlight E Open the back cover by pulling the film rewind back cover release knob upwards a Film Perforations Film cassette Place film cassette into the film chamber Insert film end into one of the slots on the take up spool Turn he film advance thumb wheel in the directior of arrow transporting the film while smooth meshing the perforations of the film with the sprocket Close the back cover2. on off switch to the OFF position e When taking pictures in the vertical format hold he camera with the flash unit positioned on top FOF NTAM Tra spart 15 ss a Rewinding the Film When the entire roll has been exposed it will not be possible to wind the film any further When this happens do not forcibly wind the film rewind the exposed film back into the cassette Press in the film rewind release button Unfold the film rewind crank and turn it in direction of the arrow Continue turning the rewind crank until you feel no more resistance and the crank turns freely Then open the back cover of the camera and remove the film After unloading the exposed film have it processed as soon as possible ri sa TE ae i i ee ee camera Care When not using the flash unit for an extended riod test flash it occasionally to help maintain ioacitor performance When the glass surfaces of the viewfinder or he lens are smudged with fingerprint stains ar ther marks promptly clean them by lightly ping them with some lens cleaning tissue oistened with fens cleaning solution Remove dirt nd dust from these surfaces with a blower brush In hot summer months do not leave the camera here it will get too hot such as the beach in he trunk and interior compartments of a car it can adversely affect film and battery rformance and even possibly damage the camera achanism
3. 10 Take up any slack in the film by unfolding the film rewind crank and turning it gently in direction of arrow until the slack is gone Alternately wind on film and shoot blank shots until the exposure counter reads 1 i While winding on the film check that it is advancing properly by observing whether or not the film rewind knob turns E AE eae E ma i u s Taking Pictures EJ Open the lens cover by moving the lens cover release lever When sighting with the camera compose your subject by framing it within the viewfinder Gently press the shutter release button halfway If the LED signal lamp does not glow press the button all the way to release the shutter Focusing Range You can easily take snapshots with this camera because everything from about 1 5 meters and beyond will be in sharp focus PENI IAM FH sport 35 _ Flash Pnotograpny When shooting indoors or in cloudy weather lightly press the shutter release button halfway If the LED signal lamp on the left of the viewfinder eyepiece glows then switch to flash BB Slide the flash on off switch upward to ON B Be sure to release the shutter after making ure the flash ready lamp glows e If the shutter release button is pressed before the flash ready lamp glows the flash will not fire ind underexposure will result e When not shooting with flash be sure to reset the flash
4. Xm dt S 28 wes LE NS 36 r 35mrr PENTAX LE gt na Thank you very much for choosing the Pentax Mini Sport 35 camera a compact camera featuring a built in flash unit Before starting to use the camera be sure to read this instruction booklet thoroughly to familiarize yourself with its correct operation and to ensure full and lasting performance Contents_ gt Description of Parts e 4 Installing Batteries 2 2 ee eee ees 6 Setting the Film Speed e e eee 8 Loading the Film 2 ee ee eee eee 9 Taking Pictures 1 2 26 ee ee ee ees 12 Flash Photography 6 e 13 Rewinding the Film 2 65 2 ees 15 Camera Care 24 ee ee te te es 16 Specifications sesoses surrer 17 Warranty Policy 18 Description of Parts Exposure Counter DB o BD G Q Shutter Release Button 9 Viewfinder O Film Rewind Back Cover Release Knob amp Film Rewind Crank O CdS Sensor Flash Unit Flash On Off Switch PENTAX Film Speed Selector Hai Lens Cover Release Lever Flash Ready Lamp SB m m LED Lamp a Viewfinder Eyepiece Film Advance Thumb Wheel Take up Spool BD Back Cover Film Rewind Button D Sprocket Battery Compartment Cover Film Chamber Installing Batteries This camera is powered by two 1 5V AA penlight batteries Be sure to use two fresh batteries of the same type
5. inder Inverted Galilean type direct view finder magnification of 0 55X with LED signal lamp for low light warning within viewfinder Focusing Control Fixed focus type with in focus range covering 1 5 meters to infinity Film Advance Film advance knob Film Rewind Film rewind crank folding Exposure Counter Self resetting additive type Flash Exposure Capacity About 360 shots in succession in ambient temperatures of 20 degrees C using fresh alkaline batteries ne aa Flash Unit On off slide switch variable flash range using flash guide symbols output equivalent to GN10 ISO 100 in meters Flash range 1 5 3 meters Built in flash ready lamp Recycting time of about 7 sec using fresh alkaline batteries in ambient temperatures of 20 degrees C Power Source Two 1 5V AA penlight batteries used to power the flash and exposure metering systems Ni Cd batteries not suitable Dimensions 120 W x 70 H x 47 D mm Weight 185 grams w o batteries 1 o WARRANTY POLICY All 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 corrosi
6. itself Give your camera a good cleaning after using in the mountains or the seaside If neglected Ht air can corrode camera parts while sand dirt nd other foreign matter can damage the camera s sternal mechanism 6 e The camera houses a high voltage circuit which can be a shock hazard Thus when the camera malfunctions never attempt to dismantle the camera yourself Battery Precautions e When not using the camera for an extended period be sure to remove the batteries This will avoid damage from battery leakage e Generally batteries will perform less satisfactorily in cold temperatures Thus when shooting in extreme cold take such measures that will help keep your batteries warm or carry a spare set of batteries with you One advisable method would be to keep the batteries warm inside your pocket e Staining of battery terminals with sweat or grease can result in poor electrical contact Wipe the terminals with a dry cloth before puttina the batteries into service Specifications Type 35mm fixed focus leaf shutter AE camera with built in flash Lens Pentax Lens 35mm f 3 6 three element three lens group composition Shutter Electronically controlted behind the lens shutter with speeds ranging from 1 400 to 1 32 sec Exposure Control CdS sensor Aperture Priority AE with aperture fixed at f 8 LED signal lamps within viewfinder for low light warning Film Speed Index ISO 100 200 and 400 Viewf
7. n the U S A U K or Canada The local warranty policies avaiable from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy veo 19 Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Weiveldiaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Zuid 7 BELGIUM Pentax Handeisgeselischaft mbH Postfach 54 0169 2000 Hamburg 54 WEST GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hill Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA2 OLT U K Pentax France S A Z i Argenteuil 12 Rue Ambroise Croizat 95100 Argenteui FRANCE Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon ZH SWITZERLAND Pentax Svenska AB Box 650 S 751 27 Uppsata SWEDEN Pentax Nederland Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda THE NETHERLANDS Pentax Norge A S Stenersgt 1B Osto 1 NORWAY Pantax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 801 12 U S A Pentax Canada Inc 1760 West 3rd Avenue Vancouver BC V6J 1K5 CANADA Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Ltda Rua Capitao Antonio Rosa 376 Sala 121 Ed PBK Sao Paulo BRASIL Specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright C Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1986 6935 ENG 7 86 Printed in Japan
8. on 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 or 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 18 to thereplacement 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 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 tn 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 required in Japan in impo
9. rting and re exporting photographic equipment 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 ape rt oe me 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 warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased i
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