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Asahi Pentax IL-X Instruction Manual

1. Flash FP terminal and X terminal plus contacts for TTL integrated automatic flash control at camera front Synchronization FA 1 standard Finder features built in X synch hotshoe with TTL contacts Self Timer Multi Function Lever provides 4 to 10 second delay manually activated self timer depth of field preview and Preview mirror lock capability Exposure Open aperture center weighted through the Jens light metering for both automatic and manual modes Integrated Measurement Direct Metering IDM system measures light at the film plane via Silicon Photo Diode SPD high speed measure ments for automatic operation are made off fixed pattern on front shutter curtain slow speed measurements off curtain pattern and film automatic electronic flash ambient light measurement with TTL T type flash models Manual exposure range from EV 1 to EV 19 ASA 100 f 1 4 stepless automatic exposure range extends to EV 6 5 EV 20 125 second at f 1 2 to 1 2000th second at f 22 at ASA 100 under normal temperatures and humidity Meter activated by light pressure on shutter release with automatic shut off after 25 seconds ASA film speed range ASA 6 3200 Exposura Up to 2 EV automatic exposure compensation in automatic mode by dial control dial indexed at 1 4X 1 2X Compensation 1X 2X and 4X with click stops at 1 3 EV positions red flag appears in viewfinder to indicate dial is off IX normal exposure position dial lock provided at
2. 49e WINDER MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM With the Winder LX or Motor Drive LX you ll al ways be ready to capture even the fastest action Whether its sports news or active children at play the automatic film transport capabilities provided by these accessories help you keep your eye on the action and the shutter ready to fire Even changing film is made simpler and faster through the built in automatic rewind feature which rewinds a full 36 exposure film cassette in just seconds e 50 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Winder LX Powered by four 1 5 volt AA batteries the Winder LX can record the action at speeds of up to 2 frames per second at the continuous C setting or pro vide single frame exposures with automatic film ad vance at S while retaining full synchronization with all LX camera shutter speeds except B The compact lightweight unit attaches quickly and easily to the camera s tripod socket and can be fired by the camera shutter release or the optional remote control unit An LED flashes when the film stops automatically at the end of the cassette and the auto matic rewind feature rewinds a full 36 exposure Cassette in about 15 seconds Motor Drive LX To meet the challenge of professional high speed sequential applications the Motor Drive LX provides automatic film advance at speeds up to 5 frames per second in High or as slow as 0 5 frame per second in Low Other features include a single frame
3. AF 400T AF 280T X X AF2008 ses amp AF 160 as o X X e 40 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET OTHER FLASH UNITS Your LX camera is designed to accept a wide array of flash models using either the built in hotshoe of the standard FA 1 Viewfinder or the syn chronization terminals at the front of the camera body The X termi nal is for synchronization of electronic flash or F type and MF type bulbs the FP terminal for synchronization with focal plane bulbs The LX system offers you the unique option of synchronization even with non dedicated electronic flash units with the shutter dial set at Automatic In addition manual speeds from X through B may be used On Automatic the synchronization range is between 1 30th second and 4 seconds Do not use Automatic for flash when the view finder indicates a faster speed or the complete frame will not be exposed be sure to take precaution against picture blur when long exposures are indicated The chart below represents the usable synchronizations with both elec tronic flash and bulb type flash units fn Je Yo Js Shutter speed 7 fo Ni 4 1 JANG 2S B Terminal Auto speeds Nd Usable speeds Electronic lash Manual speeds FP type bulbs Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 41e CASE AND STRAP Attaching the Strap The strap which accompanies your LX can be used in two ways Before attaching the strap press the twin ta
4. Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF PENTAX PHOTOGRAPHY Designed and engineered with the precision reliability and dedication to quality that has made Pentax a leader in photo graphy throughout the world your new Pentax LX 35mm System SLR camera has the features and flexibility to meet virtually any photographic challenge and the accuracy of its Integrated Direct Metering through the lens light measurement is unexcelled From the fast paced realm of news photography to capturing the breathtaking serenity of a panoramic mountain landscape from the quick action of sports to the demanding world of macrophotography from portraiture to candids your Pentax LX is the key which will enable you to reach new levels of creativity and photographic excellence Whether you re a seasoned professional or just starting out a little extra time taken to read through the Owner s Manual carefully will be time well spent By familiarizing yourself thoroughly with your camera you will not only learn of all the benefits it has to offer you ll also insure yourself years of trouble free operation Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET TABLE OF CONTENTS Benefits of LX Photography s ss s ecs scs sa sosa scos on m on mon au Description of Parts aoc ss Sms NNN eis UR wn moe SUR meh AG E io ue oed 26 Batteries SUE REG RAG WEN EI NA BANEN En ECH KLANG x ED amp HOS ADU 10 Attaching the Vie
5. NG ee 36 Depth of Field Tables 2 xw BOS Bra eis ER XO lt i Zeite dl SUM Shooting with TTL Integrated Automatic Flash Units es 48 Dedicated Automatic Flash Units sus won une ass tz UI wes Ss xci LO Other Flash Units a s mx as weg LL Ros XGA BLE NG SOS RA anga PIE i 41 Case and Strap ero et cuo acne bunt cd dum Al Na Lu 42 SE sx CN IEN oa xo IN EUR AE OA SE AE WEE aa E dE UC ess 43 Using Screw Mount Takumar Lenses s VAL EEN SE ERUN Sen E 44 Maintaining the Camera 68 s vu EEN ER o9 EA SIS ee eee ee 45 LX Interchangeable Viewfinders ns e EE AG REI e AUD va 46 Changing the Focusing Screen yum ous nk DCH ECH GR Are BG ROPA oA Sd 48 Winder Motor Drive System REE She Wu xU Gang Wc lge Ko sx ca BO Data RecordingSyvstem 6 ss e 7 9 5 UR OR SE 52 Pentax Lens SYSTEM e a ae AIR cr nm WR na ke Ni Sea aus gx NG 56 SOECITIGSTIONIS e sos wem me nor sca om o RUP ma En Blew oe IR Shae s 3 a Pa Mix SC 62 Warranty aaa ss Wi ee EI mcm KR o aum wus ef NA Ree Stee ag wra Ze 64 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET PENTAX Pentax PENTAX Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET IDM Light Measurement The heart of the Pentax LX is the Integrated Direct Metering IDM system which employs a Silicon Photo Diode to measure light directly off the film plane for superb accura
6. On Film take up spool Back cover release pin CG Back cover release lug amp Film pressure plate eG 99 68 9 6 e DO GU LI j LE En EU EE Rubber grip Automatic advance contacts Auto film rewind coupling Base plate Battery chamber cap Tripod socket Film transport relay pin Film rewind Multiple exposure button Film transport rate control coupling Film transport coupler Rim of back cover 248 55156 57 58 59 60 JO 64 D Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 9e oo 00 00 50 25 X 60 0 3 1 BP Dew M UE OB UR m NG Mun aka RO n 5 O CX m T s b i Inserting the Batteries The electronic systems of your Pentax LX operate on two 1 5 volt mini batteries which are packed separately with your camera To insert the batteries first remove the battery chamber cap at the base of the camera by inserting the edge of a coin and turning in the direction of the arrow Place the two batteries in the chamber as shown making sure the posi tive sides face up Replace the chamber cap and tighten securely Battery Check After inserting the batteries it is often helpful to make a quick check to see if batteries are inserted properly and the camera s electrical systems are functioning To check battery voltage activate the camera s metering system by pressing the shutter button partway and observe the viewfind er LED shutter speed display The shutter speed LED will glow continu
7. 50 2 6 3 1 0 0 5 X 0 0 5 8 A 2 1 5 5 B E e 38 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Auto Flash Exposure Check When using both the AF 280T and AF 400T in the Auto or TTL Auto Flash modes you can check whether your subject is within flash range before releasing the shutter by pressing the TEST button on the back of the flash unit If the Auto Check Lamp next to the TEST button lights up the subject is within the auto flash range If the lamp does not light use a more powerful flash setting or move closer to the subject With TTL Auto you also have the option of using a larger aperture e g f 2 8 instead of f 5 6 00 0 0 5 2 6 3 1 Viewfinder Flash Exposure Confirmation On TTL Auto both the AF 280T and AF 400T signal confirmation right inside the viewfinder after the picture is taken ensuring that your subject received adequate flash exposure After a properly exposed photo the red x LED flickers on and off For flash action photography with flash the viewfinder exposure check can be turned off by a switch on the back of the flash unit The chart on page 40 summarizes the dedicated flash features of the AF 280T and AF 400T TTL units with the LX For additional operating in structions refer to the instruction manual accompanying your flash unit amo Dvue wrowmooxumoooor No flash NOTE In addition to Automatic the camera s shutter speed dial may also be set at X fo
8. 1X with push button release Viewfinder Standard FA 1 Interchangeable Eye Level Pentaxprism Finder features silver coating and shows 98 vertical 95 horizontal of picture area plus full data viewfinder display built in diopter correction by adjustment screw Finder removable by release lever EE e 62 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Viewfinder Tri color display for TTL measured shutter speeds with green LEDs indicating hand holdable speeds from 1 2000th Display second to 1 30th second yellow LEDs as slow speed warning from 1 15th second to 4 seconds and red LEDs to indicate overexposure or long time and X synch ready light with TTL and dedicated flash units blue flag indicates automatic at A and manually selected shutter speeds aperture visible in standard FA 1 finder model Focusing SC 21 standard with center split image spot surrounded by microprism collar on ground glass field fully inter Screen changeable with 8 other focusing screen models through the lens mount Film Transport Pentax Magic Meedle Loading System Single stroke rapid wind lever with 120 throw and 25 standoff off angle built in shutter cocked indicator Accepts Winder LX and Motor Drive LX for automatic film advance and auto matic rewind capability Exposure Additive two way exposure counter moves from loading indicator to 36 with color coded indexes at Counter 20 24 and 36 operates in reverse
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10. 4 to 10 second delay of the shutter release Press the lever release button and turn the multi function lever counter clockwise to set the timer delay After making sure the shutter is cocked press the shutter release button to activate the timer run The timer can be cancelled before the start of its run by returning the lever to its original position Once you press the shutter release button it can no longer be cancelled e 30 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Depth of Field Preview To preview depth of field move the multi function lever clockwise towards the lens mount The lens diaphragm will then stop down to shooting aperture allowing you to see the area of acceptable sharpness in the camera viewfinder Mirror Lock The mirror of the LX can be locked up to minimize vibration in close up and photomacrography by simply pressing the lever release button and moving the multi function lever clockwise towards the lens mount It is not necessary to lock up the mirror for motor drive photography To release the mirror lock press the lever release button again Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 31 6 CANT WEN Ww r FTT owl aN GE CA 0 f NAT eich Bagal ET LEA EN jab Un egak KE r ent MAHI TIPI E EMPI F a A T LL re Lee Roy p An Ta BE RE kh F3 d lt Your Pentax LX allows you to make multiple expo sures quickly and easily After taking the first expo sure simply press the film rewind multiple
11. any picture taking need see pages 56 59 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET O Two way exposure counter Shutter button lock Shutter button Rapid wind lever Shutter dial 9 Shutter cocked indicator O Aperture window O Multi function lever Lever release button D Lever index D Lens release button Lens mount B Lens alignment index D Instant return mirror e 6 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET am uem d y kem Ae jest D ebe ba ES m Shutter speed index Hotshoe Film rewind crank Film rewind crank Back cover release knob Grip mount socket Accessory lug Distance scale Focusing ring Depth of field scale D Aperture Distance index B Aperture scale O Aperture ring Auto flash contacts 6 X synch terminal FP terminal 8 8 8 8 6 eeee Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 2 Em bb m K i RD D DED un e e H DD MH mE Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET EE OO OI p Exposure compensation dial ASA dial lock release p ASA index amp ASA window amp Exposure compensation index mark Dial lock release button Finder release lever amp Data back contacts Memo holder E Eyepiece accessory slots D Viewfinder eyepiece D Back cover Film chamber B Film rewind shaft Film guide rail DB Shutter curtains Watch data film blind Film blind thumb screw Diopter adjustment screw D Sprocket
12. exposure button at the base of the camera to disengage the film transport mechanism and exposure counter Advance the rapid wind lever to cock the shutter adjust the exposure as required and press the shutter release to take the second exposure Press the rewind multiple exposure button once again for each additional ex nosure on the same frame e 32 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET The random access feature of the LX camera s two way exposure counter enables you to produce mul tiple exposures on any frame as long as the film has not been wound off the take up spool As an exam ple let s say after reaching frame 15 you decide to double expose the image on frame 10 o do so 1 Push the film rewind multiple exposure button 2 Lift the film rewind crank and wind the film back until the 9 index appears In the exposure counter window 3 Cover the lens with the lens cap advance the rapid wind lever set the shutter dial to a manual speed to avoid long exposures and press the shutter re lease button 4 Advance the rapid wind lever until the 10 ap pears in the exposure counter window and make the second exposure If you wish to make double exposures on the remain ing frames or again on the same frame you must press the film rewind multiple exposure button once again for each additional exposure To return to the origin al frame without exposing the images already on film cover the lens with the lens cap and advance th
13. on the right hand side as shown Push the frame back to its original position until it locks in place indie ti The LX System includes nine different focusing screen models to provide focusing aids for a wide variety of generalized and specialized applications A new Pentax coating ensures brighter sharper images for focusing ease SC 21 Standard with the LX Central split image spot sur rounded by a microprism collar on a ground glass field SA 21 A highly versatile yet simple screen comprised of a center microprism grid on a ground glass field SA 23 Similar to the SA 21 with sharper microprism angles to simplify focusing with high speed f 1 2 f 2 8 lenses SB 21 Standard split image focusing center spot on a ground glass field SD 21 All matte focusing screen with central cross hairs for use in photomicrography astrophotography and photomacrography in dim light SD 11 Similar to SD 21 but with no matte SE 20 All matte ground glass screen especially suited far focusing with super telephoto lenses with small apertures or work with macro lenses SG 20 Similar to the SE 20 but with etched crosslines in 6mm squares Excellent for aligning architectural subjects or for multiple exposure composition 51 20 Similar to SE 20 but with engraved scales to help determine subject sizing for bellows and micro scrope photography Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET C 21 SD 11 SA 21 SA 23 Ps SB 21 51 20 SD 21
14. rotates each time the rapid wind lever is advanced SETTING THE FILM SPEED MEMO HOLDER To set the film speed press the ASA dial lock release and turn the dial until the ASA number of the film being used is opposite the index mark To ensure ac curacy make sure the dial locks only in the click stop positions The chart below represents the index mark ings on the LX film speed scale 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 a D L a e 0 D e e e e e 64 BO 125 16 250 320 500 640 1000 1250 2000 2500 MEMO HOLDER For added convenience your LX features a film memo holder which acts as a reminder of the film type and number of exposures loaded in the camera Simply tear off the end of the film carton and insert it into the holder frame 36 EXPOSURES C 135 36 aii BE Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 17e S i fes d i 7 a t Gs E Na wi SETTING THE SHUTTER DIAL E t Nhs j i ys E To set your Pentax LX for automatic exposure con trol rotate the shutter dial until the word Auto matic locks into place opposite the index mark as shown When manual control is desired press the shutter dial lock release and turn the dial until the speed setting you wish to use aligns with the index at the click stop position Indices on the dial from 2000 to 2 represent fractions of a second De 1 2000th second to 1 2 second while through 4S represent full second increments The X index setting co
15. the scale when there is in sufficient light for a prop er exposure or when the camera has selected a time exposure longer than 4 seconds in the automatic mode Green LEDs are used along the shutter speed scale between 1 2000th and 1 30th second to indicate hand holdable speeds Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Yellow LEDs are used along the shutter speed scale between 1 15th sec ond and 4 seconds as a slow speed warning and reminder to use a tripod or supplemental lighting or to change the lens to a wider aperture setting ao X 0 0 5 8 A 2 1 5 5 8 Imno IMPORTANT Should you accidentally press the shutter release with the lens cap on or in the dark while the shutter dial is set to Auto matic an excessively long exposure will result To re set the camera move the dial to one of the manual speed settings and return it to the Automatic position before resuming shooting 23 Although the center weighting of your LX camera s metering system is designed to provide accurate ex posure measurement under the majority of lighting conditions when using the camera in the automatic mode you may find that a degree of exposure adjust ment is desirable This is particularly true in scenes with extremely contrasty backgrounds or foregrounds or where special creative effects can enhance the over all quality of the photograph The exposure compen sation dial allows you to make these adjustments
16. through EV 19 1 2000th sec at f 16 1 1000th sec at f 22 In the automatic mode with ASA 100 film and an f 1 2 lens it extends all the way from EV 6 5 through EV 20 125 sec at f 1 2 1 2000th sec at f 22 under normal temperatures and humidity Although the meter coupling ranges for the respective manual and automatic exposure modes change in relation to film Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET speed you can calculate what the working EV range would be at other film speeds by mentally adjusting the position of the frame of the chart which defines the coupling range for the mode in question The red frame defines the manual meter coupling range and moves vertically along the right hand film speed index the green frame defines the lower limits of the coupling range for automatic exposures and moves horizontally along the left hand film speed index The boundaries of the red frame should be disregarded when determining the coupling range for automatic exposures at the higher end of the EV scale meter coupling is provided for all available film speed shutter speed f stop combinations during automatic exposure operation 27 UNLOADING THE FILM When the last frame on the film cassette has been exposed you will feel resistance when trying to operate the rapid wind lever Do not force the lever to avoid tearing the film from the cassette spool To rewind the film press the film rewind button at the base of the camera lift th
17. to indicate precise film location for rewind or tracking of multiple exposures Film Rewind Crank type Film Rewind Button doubles as multiple exposure button to disengage film advance mechanism Automatic rewind with Winder LX and Motor Drive LX Power Source Two 1 5 volt alkaline or silver oxide mini batteries power all electronic systems in both automatic and manual modes LED flickers in viewfinder to indicate low battery condition mirror locks when batteries fail Mirror Large back swing type instant return mirror to virtually eliminate image cutoff with most lenses lock provision Back Cover Standard camera back with spring catch built in film memo holder Back is fully interchangeable with Dial Data LX Watch Data LX and LX Bulk Film Magazine Body Size 144 5mm x 90 5mm x 50mm 5 7 x 3 6 x 1 9 with standard FA 1 Finder attached Weight 570 grams 20 ounces with standard FA 1 Finder and batteries Other Features Optional hand grips special gaskets to minimize entry of dust and moisture rubber fittings at base for stability on flat surfaces interchangeable strap fasteners Tripod Spacer Ring for use with very compact or large diameter lenses neck strap with shoulder pad Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 63e All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workman ship for a period of twelve months from date of pur chas
18. 0T and AF 400T Auto matic Electronic Flash models your Pentax LX provides the ultimate in operating ease and electronic flash exposure versatility Because they are fully integrated with your camera s IDM through the lens light measure ment system the camera meter is able to read both ambient lighting and electronic flash to assure a proper exposure of any subject within the unit s operating range regardless of the aperture set on the lens Another advantage of integrated metering at the film plane is that the camera s non flash automatic exposure system overrides the flash when flash Is not needed thus eliminating flash failures due to overexposure even in changing lighting conditions The integrated flash operation of the LX also eliminates the need for ex posure compensation when using filters or close up accessories and allows you to take full advantage of the bounce flash capabilities of the AF 280T and AF 400T while retaining through the lens metered flash ex posure control Auto Flash Synch Viewfinder Ready Light After attaching the TTL flash unit to the LX hotshoe or connecting the AF 400T to the camera via its 5P Synch Cord set the flash unit to TTL AUTO operation and switch the unit ON Leave the camera s shutter dial set to Automatic and the camera will automatically set the shutter speed at X 1 75 second for flash synchronization and illuminate the viewfinder LED at X as a visible ready light 0
19. 3 5 a2 75 11 12 Mi 0 3 1 0 BO x 92 5 611 21 39 BI BI Filters builtin FA Fully automatic M Manual MD MD filters built in Compact lens Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 61 Type 35mm full frame single lens reflex camera with IDM off the film plane aperture preferred automatic or full manual exposure measurement TTL integrated flash control with Pentax T type flash units Lens Mount Pentax Bayonet Mount with fully automatic diaphragm coupling Standard Lenses SMC Pentax 50mm f 1 2 SMC Pentax M 50mm f 1 4 50mm f 1 7 50mm 2 40mm f 2 8 Shutter Electro mechanical horizontally run titanium focal plane shutter manual speeds mechanically controlled from 1 2000th second to X 1 75th second and electronically controlled from 1 60th second to 4 seconds mechani cal speeds and B operational without batteries automatic exposures electronically controlled in stepless range from 1 2000th second down to 125 seconds shutter lock provided shutter dial locks at automatic with push button release built in curtain blind for use with Watch Data LX Flash Control TTL measurement of ambient and electronic flash lighting directly off film plane with T type Pentax flash models providing auto flash synch at X and visible ready light exposure check in viewfinder when flash reaches full charge automatic flash synch and visible viewfinder ready light with other Pentax dedicated flash models
20. C Pentax M 200 mam f 4 32 12 5 6 FA 2 6 5 63 5x111 400 14 11 52 SUPER SMC Pentax 300mm f 4 432 8 5 7 FA 4 13 85 x 188 1 020 35 98 77 TELEPHOTO 3 p e SMC Pentax M 400mm f 5 6 45 6 5 5 FA 5 17 85 x 276 5 1220 43 0 77 SMC Pentax 500 mm f 4 5 45 5 4 4 M 10 35 126 5 x 440 3 366 118 72 52 SMC Pentax 1000 mm f 8 45 5 5 5 M 30 100 143 x 738 5 294 186 72 52 SMC Pentax Reflex 1000mm f 11 25 4 6 ND 8 27 119 x 248 2 300 80 5 BI 52 SMC Pentax Reflex 2000 mm f1 13 5 13 4 6 ND 20 66 180 x 530 8 000 282 2 B1 52 ZOOM SMC Pentax M Zoom 24 mm 35mm f 3 5 22 B25 645 9 9 FA 0 5 2 64 x 48 290 10 23 58 SMC Pentax M Zoom 28 mmf 3 5 50mmf 45 2 75 46 10 10 FA 0 6 2 1 65 x 52 315 11 11 52 e SMC Pentax M Zoom 35mm f 2 B8 70 mmf 35 22 62 2345 j FA 1 3 5 67 x 76 470 16 58 67 e SMC Pentax M Zoom 40 mm 1 2 8 BO mm 22 57 2 30 8 1 7 FA 1 2 4 65 5 x 76 395 13 93 49 SMC Pentax Zoom 45mm 125mm 22 505 20 11 14 FA 1 5 5 69 x 127 612 21 42 67 e SMC Pentax M Zoom 75mm 150mm f 4 32 32 1 16 5 9 12 FA 1 2 4 635x111 465 16 40 49 SMC Pentax M Zoom 80mm 200mmf 4 5 32 30 12 12 15 FA 1 6 5 5 65 x141 5 555 19 57 52 SMC Pentax Zoom 135mm 600ma 45 16 4 12 15 M 6 20 105 x 582 4 070 142 5 52 MACRO e SMC Pentax M Macro 50mm f 4 32 46 3 4 FA 0 234 0 77 63 x 42 5 167 5 89 49 e SMC Pentax M Macro 100mm f 4 32 24 5 3 5 FA 0 45 1 48 64 6 x 7 5 357 12 59 49 SMC Pentax Bellows 100mm f 4 32 24 5 3 5 FAM 60 x 40 186 6 51 52 SHIFT SMC Pentax Shift 28mm
21. a in the left hand and press the Lens release button while turning the lens counter clockwise with the right hand IMPORTANT If it becomes necessary to put the lens down without the rear lens cap in place make sure the lens rests only with the front ele ment down Never put the lens down with the front element up e 14 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Ir ADVANCING THE FIL LM 3 CANT The film advance system and exposure counter of your new Pentax LX are designed to provide you with the utmost in rapid winding convenience and frame indication accuracy BJ ma ev A i mo AUTOMATIC 6 Fet FI VF Gear Rapid Wind Lever The LX features a single stroke 120 rapid wind lever which advances the film and cocks the shutter A 25 stand off posi tion is provided for rapid winding ease and comfort Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Shutter Cocked Indicator When the shutter has been cocked for the next exposure the shutter cocked indicator turns red as a reminder The Indicator returns to clear when the shutter has been fired Two Way Exposure Counter The LX exposure counter is a sequential type which advances one frame each time the rapid wind lever or film trans port is activated The scale is indexed from O to 36 with frames 12 20 24 and 36 marked in red The counter also operates in reverse when rewinding the film and disengages when making multiple exposures to en sure fra
22. al Data LX provides thee alpha numeric wheels indexed in numbers from O to 36 and in letters from A to O This accessory is particularly good for record ing the year month day a photograph is taken as well as for recording exposure information such as shutter speed aperture or frame number directly in the cor ner of the frame The Dial Data LX is powered by three 1 5 volt Alkaline or Silver Oxide mini batteries and can be set for two ASA ranges for color film ASA 25 50 and ASA 64 400 as well as for black amp white films A built in battery check and confirma tion LED are also provided Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Watch Data LX The unique Watch Data LX allows you to record the face of a timepiece directly in the corner of your photograph to display the day of the month hour minute and second the photograph is taken The cen tral portion of the watch itself provides a ground glass portion where additional information can be pen ciled Three settings are provided for black amp white film ASA 100 200 and 400 and one setting for color film ASA 160 The Watch Data LX is powered by a single 6 volt Alkaline or Silver Oxide Battery and provides a built in confirmation LED and battery check e 54 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Using the Film Blind When using the Watch Data LX it is necessary to lower the special film blind to block out the corner of the film for recording purposes Before taking pictures with thi
23. archi tectural photographer requiring the wide angle perspectives of the SMC Pentax M 24 35mm f 3 5 a nature lover who appreciates the power of the 135 600mm f 6 7 zoom or just an all around pho tographer looking for the flexibility provided by the 40mm f 2 8 80mm f 4 Close Focusing Zoom there s a Pentax zoom that s ideal for you Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Special Purpose Lenses When the unusual calls and the demands require a special kind of handling the SMC Pentax system is there Whether you re exploring the canyons etched in the face of a grain of sand with a bellows captur ing a life size image of a chery blossom or taking advantage of the unique perspectives of the 17mm fisheye lens or the perspective control provided by the 28mm shift lens you can be confident that the images will be recorded with superb resolution con trast and color balance PELIS Fa Us 59 e 60 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET a S of 4 C pt GG NG Su T oN KI Ki pak c Pal a Pag p Ge A Q8 e d e Ba Y i SS e y Pai II NM ard dF D e e D e e D FISH EYE SMC Pentax FishEye 22 180 T5443 FA 02 066 645x34 234 9 8 ULTRA SMC Pentax 15mmf 3 5 22 111 12 13 FA 03 10 80x815 550 1925 Bl MP UE SMC Pentax 18mm f 3 5 22 100 11 12 FA 025 079 63x615 328 1148 BI e SMC Pentax M 20mm f 4 22 94 8 8 FA 025 09 663x295 150 529 49 SMC Pentax 24 mmf 2 8 22 84 8 9 FA 025 079 63x415 195 8 52 WIDE SMC P
24. b of the fastener Tab with the edge of a coin until the single tab Tab protrudes To Carry the Camera Horizontally When carrying the camera around your neck or when using the Standard Eveready Case first attach one of the strap fasteners to either Accessory Lug 9 or and press Tab with a coin until Tab protrudes thereby locking the fastener to the lug Repeat with the other fastener To Carry the Camera Vertically When you wish to carry the camera shoulder style unlock the fastener attached to Accessory Lug C by pressing Tab until Tab protrudes Then remove the fastener and attach it to Accessory e 42 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET IMPORTANT Before carrying the camera by the strap jiggle the fasteners back and forth while pulling on the strap to make sure that the fastener is locked securely to the accessory lug If not locked properly the strap could come off and damage your camera CASE The standard Eveready Case for your LX features a half moon lock as added protection against coming open while carrying the camera To remove the case front cover turn the cover a full 180 as shown so that the fastener unlocks and separate CAUTION Do not try to remove the front cover without first turning it so that the fastener unlocks this could weaken or break the fastener GRIPS Accessory Grip A Accessory Grip B The Pentax LX system includes different types of ac cessory grips Accessory Grip B
25. cy in exposure control Incorporating a special pattern on the shutter curtain for high speed measurements and a unique secondary mirror which transmits information to the LX view finder almost to the precise moment of exposure the IDM system of through the lens light measurement assures accuracy even under the most difficult and changing lighting conditions The need for exposure compensation when using system accessories such as focusing screens or interchangeable finders is virtual ly eliminated Interchangeable Finders and Screens The LX System includes a wide array of interchange able viewfinders and focusing screens to meet the challenge of any photographic situation The unique FB 1 Systems Finder features optional viewing ac cessories to create a viewing system within a system and the standard FA 1 Finder features a built in TTL X synch hot shoe which lets you take full advan tage of the IDM light measurement system See pages 46 to 49 e4 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Titanium Electro Mechanical Shutter The LX camera features an extremely broad range of shutter speeds The titanium electro mechanical shut ter mechanism delivers electronically controlled step less speeds in the automatic mode from an amazingly fast 1 2000th second down to 125 seconds provides manual speeds from 1 2000th second to 4 seconds and features a special design which provides manual speeds from 1 2000th second to XT even when the batteries
26. dy until e LE the diopter adjustment screw is visible With the finder in this position pem carefully bring the camera up to your eye and look at split image center ECH spot in the center of the viewfinder Using the tool packed with the find er turn the adjustment screw until the border lines of the center spot come in sharp and crisp Remove the tool and slide the finder toward the front of the camera body to once again lock it securely in place E np Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 13e MOUNTING THE LENS After removing the rear lens and body caps hold the camera firmly in your left hand and align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens Insert the lens into the body chamber until it seats against the lens mount and turn it clockwise until it locks into place with an audible click In dim light situations where it becomes difficult to see the red dots align the raised white node on the lens barrel with the lens release by touch and continue mounting the lens as de scribed When mounting longer lenses such as telephoto or zoom focal lengths it s a good idea to rest the camera body in the palm of the left hand This procedure provides a better balance and more convenient handling during the mounting operation WHEN CHANGING LENSES OUTDOORS WITH FILM IN THE CAM ERA TAKE THE ADDED PRECAUTION OF AVOIDING DIRECT SUNLIGHT Removing the Lens To remove the lens hold the camer
27. e Service will 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 con trol 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 workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guar antees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as here in before provided e 64 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 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 equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equip ment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated cus
28. e film rewind crank as shown and turn it In the direction of the arrow until tension on the crank lessens The two way exposure counter allows you to double check to make sure the film has rewound properly into the cassette before opening the camera back After rewinding lift up sharply on the film rewind knob to open the camera back and remove the film cassette for processing AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM e 28 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET HOLDING THE CAMERA For proper balance handling convenience and quick access to all camera controls hold the camera in the palm of your left hand with the thumb and index fin ger around the lens barrel as shown The right hand should be positioned comfortably around the camera body with the index finger over the shutter release button Shooting Horizontally Hold the camera as de Shooting Vertically scribed above and keep your arms close to your body to minimize camera movement which can cause blurry pho tographs Press the camera tightly to your forehead for added support and keep the arm drawn towards the body Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 29 6 USING THE SELF TIMER DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW MIRROR LOCK gt Your Pentax LX features a Multi Function Lever which is used to oper ate the self timer preview depth of field and lock up the mirror The lever operates as follows Self Timer The LX self timer provides a variable
29. e rapid wind lever until the 15 index appears in the exposure counter window You will return to the original posi tion on the frame within a 0 2mm tolerance Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Using a Tripod The tripod socket at the base of the LX camera is de signed to accept standard tripod threads having a depth no greater than 5 5mm 0 22 in To prevent any possibility of damage to the camera s internal mechanisms do not use tripods with longer mounting screws and always avoid overtightening Tripod Spacer To ensure proper tripod mounting when using lenses having a large diameter insert the Spacer Ring which comes packed with the camera between the camera base and tripod platform Time Exposures at B Although time exposures are possible in both the au tomatic and manual mode use the B Bulb shutter speed setting to make long exposures In extremely low light levels for special creative effects At this set ting the shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is depressed When shooting at B always mount your cam ra to a tripod or other stable support and use a cable release whenever pos sible to minimize camera vibration For exposures longer than several minutes a locking cable release is recommended ir VETUS SEHEN LEES TS a DOCUIT EM IA BA E S DA Ca ee ene T E e 4 INFRARED PH OTOGRAPHY CES Bt k ME CH p 14 Because black amp w
30. en changing viewfinder models Slide the finder back slowly and smoothly to avoid severe damage to the optical surfaces Although your LX has specially designed gaskets to minimize the possibility of damage from moisture it Is not waterproof Several places exist where water can get inside and damage internal mecha nisms Protect both the camera body and lens from rain or splashing water If the camera should get wet dry it off immediately when a clean soft cloth If it becomes submerged in salt water place it in a pail of fresh water to retard the onset of corrosion and take it immediately to an authorized Pentax Service Center to determine what if any repairs can be effected e Always store your camera in a cool dry clean and well ventilated place when it is not in use to avoid the possibility of damage due to condensation build up Thisis particularly important in areas of high humidity Keep the camera in its case or in a gadget bag with the lens cap on as added protection 45e e 46 The Pentax LX System includes an array of optional interchangeable viewfinders designed to meet almost any photographic situation Because the LX Integrated Direct Metering system measures light at the film plane no exposure compensation is required with any of the LX Finder models Model FA 1 Eye Level Pentaprism Finder The standard LX viewfinder the FA 1 combines bright eye level penta prism viewing built in diopter correct
31. en Turn the Mount Adaptor K counter clockwise until you feel it release and remove it from the lens mount Please note that the lens release button 9 serves no function when using this adaptor H e 44 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET m MAINTAINING THE CAMERA Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece finder surface lens and filters as clean as possible Remove loose dust and dirt by first using a lens blower and then brushing gently with a camel s hair lens brush Avoid scratching optical surfaces by trying to wipe away granular dust or grit Smudges and fingerprint marks should be carefully wiped off using lens tissue or a clean soft cloth A clean previously washed plain handkerchief is particularly good for this pur pose n extreme cases use a good quality lens cleaning fluid to remove stubborn smudges but be sure to wipe away all moisture Never touch the mirror or the shutter curtain par ticularly when changing the interchangeable focus ing screen When changing screens use the pincette as described on page 48 Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of your photo graphs Whenever possible carry your camera with its neck strap or in a carrying case or gadget bag Accidental ly dropping the camera can cause serious damage in the internal mechanisms even if the external damage appears insiginificant Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET e Be particularly careful not to drop the finder wh
32. entax M 2 22 5 7 8 FA 030 10 63x415 215 7 52 49 ANGLE SMC Pentax M 28mmf 2 8 22 75 SC FA 030 10 63x31 156 550 49 e SMC Pentax M 28m f 3 5 22 75 6 6 FA 030 1 0 63x315 180 6 35 49 SMC Pentax 30mm f 2 8 22 72 T FA O30 1 0 63x395 215 2 52 e SMC Pentax M 2 22 62 FA 030 10 63x42 206 7 27 49 e SMC Pentax M 35mm f 2 8 22 62 6 8 FA 030 10 63x355 174 6 14 49 STANDARD e SMC Pentax M 40 mmf 2 8 22 4 5 FA 060 20 63x18 111 391 49 SMC Pentax 2 22 48 6 7 FA 045 15 65x485 391 1379 52 e SMC Pentax M 50mmf 1 4 22 46 6 7 FA 045 15 63x37 238 84 49 e SMC Pentax M 50mm 1 7 22 46 5 6 FA 0 45 1 5 63 x 1 185 6 53 49 e SMC Pentax M 5Omm f 2 22 46 5 5 FA 045 15 185 6 0 49 TELEPHOTO e SMC Pentax M 85mmf 2 22 29 4 5 FA 0 85 2 B 62 5 x46 250 8 82 48 SMC Pentax M 100mm f 2 8 22 245 5 5 FA 1 0 3 3 625x557 224 7 90 49 e SMC Pentax M 120mm f 2 8 32 21 5 5 FA 12 4 625x63 275 9 52 49 SMC Pentax 135mnf 2 5 32 18 6 6 FA 1 5 5 675x859 483 1704 58 e SMC Pentax M 5 32 18 5 5 FA 1 5 5 625x657 276 9 74 49 Note Lens length does not include mount portion S gt a4 n e cul ne at QUO S oa dii LA S Sue So E 8 a Sg Sa oO r3 e KS S ae S Ka SS Ka l S Cs d s Ke S SS QA ud P a ita v i A e V e ng 3 a d eV Ai e e T d e C Ki E TELEPHOTO SMC Pentax M 150mm f 3 5 32 17 5 5 FA 1 8 6 62 5 x 5 290 10 23 49 SMC Pentax 200 mm 72 5 32 12 6 6 FA 2 0 6 5 B9 x 145 950 33 51 17 e SM
33. epiece bayonet mounts quickly and easily providing all viewfinder display Information FC 1 Action Eyepiece Rotates a full 180 for total flexibility in the viewing angle FD 1 Magni Eyepiece A waist level finder eye piece with a convenient 45 viewing angle Focus ing type diopter correction from 4 5 to 3 5 in clusive FD 2 Standard Eyepiece Provides a convenient 45 viewing angle ideal for microscope use or copy work Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET e 48 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET CHANGING THE FOCUSING SCREEN To change the LX Focusing Screen use the pincette supplied with vour new focusing screen Insert the head of the pincette against the top plate of the mount so that the two ear like tabs rest against the indentation in the plate as illustrated Then gently lift upward on the handle of the pincette until the focusing screen frame drops down CAUTION Move the pincette very carefully If the screen doesn t release immediately do not exert excessive pressure a slip could damage either the focusing screen or mirror surface Squeeze the handle of the pincette and very carefully sandwich the tab of the focusing screen between the two sections of the head Lift the screen out of the frame and place it in the container for protection To install the new focusing screen Pick up the screen by the tab with the pincette as described above and place it on the focusing screen frame with the tab
34. equally responsive however in fast action situations where by simply opening the lens to its widest aperture the camera automatically selects the fastest possible shutter speed lighting will allow to capture those fleeting moments 9 AUTOMATIC SL To operate the Pentax LX in the automatic exposure control mode first rotate the shutter dial until the word Automatic locks in place op posite the index mark Set the lens f stop you desire on the camera lens and activate the metering system by pressing lightly on the shutter release button The LX will then read the amount of light striking the film plane select the precise shutter speed required for a proper exposure from the continuously variable range of 1 2000th second down to 125 seconds during normal temperatures The approximate speed selected Is indicated on the viewfinder display Speed selected by the camera can be changed by merely selecting a different f stop or by using the exposure compensation dial see page 24 To take the picture press down firmly and smoothly on the shutter release button X 0 0 5 8 4 2 1 5 5 B aga SA e 22 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET SHOOTING AUTOMATICALLY A red LED will glow next to the A index on the viewfinder scale to indi cate overexposure When this occurs stop your lens down or change to manual exposure control to obtain acceptable exposures A red LED will glow next to the LT B index on
35. er unwanted reflections are almost totally eliminated images are further sharpened by elimination of side lighting With ordinary coating flare is induced as direct sun rays bounce off of successive lens surfaces Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Wide Angle Lenses Whether you re shooting a panoramic landscape a party or the cover of an annual report the Pentax SMC Lens System lets you select the focal length and features just right for your needs From the incredible effects of the SMC Pentax 15mm f 3 5 to the classic wide angle view of the SMC Pentax M 35mm f 2 8 over 10 different focal lengths provide the versatility in angle of view lens speed and styling required to capture the unusual world of wide angle Images e 58 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Telephoto Lenses Fourteen focal lengths comprise the comprehensive Pentax SMC Telephoto lens group allowing the LX photographer to choose from portraits at 85mm candids at 200mm wildlife at 2000mm or just about anywhere in between Designed to complement the lightweight compact styling of the Pentax LX and all other Pentax compact 35mm SLR cameras these superb telephoto and ultra telephoto lenses afford the photographer with the flexibility to meet almost any photographic challenge with complete confidence Zoom Lenses The eight lenses in this lens group are truly repre sentative of the Pentax dedication to optical ver satility and handling ease Whether you re an
36. erture ring For example in the photograph the lens is focused on a subject 5 meters away At f 4 the depth of field is from approximately 4 to 7 meters At f 5 6 the depth would be increased from approxi mately 3 6 meters to 7 9 meters e 36 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 0 595 1 932 1 631 21 588 4579 11 712 5 506 20 868 4 420 10 707 5167 25072 4 225 9 609 6 128 34 313 3 962 8 329 6 786 76 783 3 659 3 075 7 922 e 3 28 5 774 10 585 95 2 911 4 697 18 301 Ho 2 450 3 588 EN Taro dn 2 061 2 799 AL at E n RP 2 a 1 1 4 0 453 0 605 1 017 612 0 446 0 593 0 977 0 454 0 608 1 024 0 445 0 590 969 12 8 O 455 0 611 1 034 Us 0 443 0 586 0 956 0 458 0 615 1 049 0 440 0 580 0 939 1 5 6 0 461 0 622 1 070 0 436 0 572 0 915 f 8 0 466 0 631 1 103 in 0 430 0 562 0 887 0 472 0 644 7 1 148 5 0 422 0 546 0 844 0 482 0 667 1 231 0 413 0 529 0 798 f 22 0 496 0 696 1 349 1 540 1 2471 f 1 4 1 560 2 530 Ho 1 536 1 878 2 459 1 564 1 923 2 543 2 443 869 1 531 0 6 11570 1 2 8 2 419 856 1 523 587 2 1 0 E 1 512 1 839 2 388 5 6 1 590 1 965 2 624 1 497 1 815
37. fail see page 11 18 TTL Integrated Automatic Flash Control Integrated Automatic Flash Control with the Pentax AF 280T and AF 400T Flash Units makes flash pho tography exceptionally simple and accurate even with difficult bounce lighting or at close subject distances Because the IDM system measures light at the film plane the LX works with TTL flash models to mea sure both ambient and electronic flash lighting for exposure accuracy regardless of the lens aperture These units also feature automatic X synchroniza tion and a visible exposure check and ready light in the viewfinder when the capacitor reaches full charge see page 38 Rugged Lightweight Compact Design Designed to handle the most rugged and demanding professional assignments the LX remains incompa rably compact and lightweight among the 35mm SLR camera systems Its specially contoured body design allows it to rest comfortably in your hands even with Motor Drive or Winder attached Weighing only 803 grams 28 ounces with normal f 1 4 lens and stand ard Finder the LX is designed to go anywhere and capture the action with the ultimate in handling ease and carrying convenience Special gaskets and linings at key points throughout the body make the LX extra durable and resistant to heat shock and mois ture The LX is backed by a comprehensive system of ac cessories with more than 40 Super Multi Coated Pentax lenses and hundreds of attachments to meet virtually
38. g the exposure metering system To oper ate the lock simply move the shutter lock lever to wards the shutter speed dial until the two white dots align at the L setting To disengage the lock re verse the procedure 19e FOCUSING The Pentax LX comes equipped with the standard SC 21 split image microprism focusing screen which provides a split image center spot surrounded by a microprism collar on a matte field The SC 2 is fully interchangeable with eight other focusing screen models to provide focusing versatility capable of meeting almost any picture taking need see page 49 When using the split image center spot simply turn the lens focusing ring until the broken image in the center spot in the viewfinder aligns as one When using the microprism collar surrounding the center spot rotate the lens focusing ring until the shimmering effect in the collar area seems to disappear The matte field is quite handy for focusing in rapidly changing conditions where there simply isn t time to use either the split image spot or microprism collar or for focusing with long telephoto lenses having small apertures To focus turn the focusing ring on the lens until the image on the matte field appears sharp and crisp e 20 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET THE STANDARD FA 1 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY AJ 7 5 EH 6 3 1 5 X 0 5 8 H 2 1 5 5 8 r Io Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Aperture Wi
39. ge the dial to wards the 1 2X or 1 4X position depending on what degree of underexposue is necessary or desirable Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET EXPOSURE COMPENSATION RANGE While the range of the exposure compensation dial is sufficient to allow exposure compensation at all film speeds featured in the camera s film speed range with extremely fast and extremely slow films com pensation is not available for the plus and minus set tings indicated by the black dots below EXPOSURE COMPENSATION FILM SPEED ASA 6 a e IX 1 2X ASA 12 2X 1X 1 2X IX ASA25 800 4X 2X 1X 12X 14X ASA 1600 4X 2X 1X s e ASA 3200 4X 23 18 a 25e MANUAL EXPOSURE CONTROL IN IL sre EP GC k A In the manual exposure mode your Pentax LX provides rapid response through the lens metering combined with an extensive manual shutter speed range from 1 2000th second to 4 full seconds To set the LX for manual exposure control press the shutter dial lock release and move the dial from the Automatic position The shutter speed selected by the dial will be displayed in the camera viewfinder by a blue flag at the right hand side of the scale Metering With Pre set Aperture In situations where depth of field is critical it s a good idea to pre set the aperture when metering Once you ve turned the lens aperture ring until the desired f stop appears in the viewfinder aperture window acti vate the meter and viewfinder displa
40. hite infrared film records light rays which focus differently than light in the visible spectrum when shooting it is necessary to adjust the focusing ring accordingly After focusing normally on the subject note the subject camera distance on the lens distance scale and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the orange infrared index mark In the top photo the lens is focused at infinity ce for normal photography in the bottom photo it has been adjusted for infrared photography by moving the infinity mark to the orange infrared index NOTE Compensation is not required when using infrared color films Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 35e WA m I 8 6 3 32 o mu 8 4M 9 152 a 221611 8 564 28 214 In DEPTH OF FIELD SCALES Distance m Depth of field is the area in acceptable sharpness in front of and behind the subject in focus at a particular f stop setting Depth of field can be checked visibly by activating the depth of field preview while looking through the camera viewfinder If more precise information is required however the depth of field scales engraved on most camera lenses pro vide a convenient means of determining the approximate distances The numbers engraved on either side of the depth of field scale represent f stops To read the scale look at the distance scale of the lens opposite the index marks on the depth of field scale representing the f stop set on the ap
41. ion full data viewfinder display and a built in X hotshoe Built in diopter correction is available for the 1 5 to 0 diopter range Additional correction is possible with the correction lens adaptor and SMC correction lenses Check your eye doctor for the diopter range best suited for your needs Model FA 1W Eye Level Pentaprism Finder The same features as the FA 1 with an extended built in diopter correc tion range from 3 to 1 inclusive Model FA 2 Eye Level Pentaprism Finder Similar to the FA 1 standard pentaprism viewfinder without the built in hotshoe Available in the 1 5 to O diopter range as with the FA 1 no wide range model is available NOTE The Pentax FA 1 FA 1W and FA 2 Finder models are fully com patible with all Pentax critical focusing accessories Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Model FE 1 Waist Level Finder A high magnification waist level viewing model ideal for close up work or in any situation where critical focusing is important Adjustable diopter correction range from 5 to 4 inclusive is provided and all data except aperture setting is visible Model FF 1 Waist Level Finder Folds almost flat yet pops up in an instant to provide bright clear waist level viewing All viewfinder data except aperture is visible in the reversed position Model FB 1 System Finder A Pentax exclusive this finder accepts any of three optional viewing eyepieces for the ultimate in view finder versatility Each ey
42. irectly into the setting sun with them and obtain excit ing results The high quality of SMC Pentax lenses is the combined product of Pentax space age optical engineering and Super Multi Coating Asahi Optical s own unique 7 layer lens coat ing process that eliminates both flare and ghost images and transmits more light for vivid colors Reflection ratio is a mere 0 2 while reflection control is nearly flat against the whole range of visible light These two factors result in im e he photo below shows two kinds of optical groups each made up of two glass elements cemented together The group on the left has been Super Multi Coated significant reduction in the amount of reflectio is readily apparent proved performance in almost all lighting situations More over recently improved multi coating techniques entail the coating of most glass surfaces within the lens including some which were previously cemented together and others which were only single coated previously The effects of Super Multi Coating are particularly outstanding with zoom lenses which have a great many individual lens elements and transmit less light than other lenses Without any coating a zoom lens transmits about 17 5 of the light With con ventional coating transmission increases to 66 3 while with Super Multi Coating transmission is 95 3 about 5058 brighter than with conventional coatings e With Super Multi Coating flare and ghosts and oth
43. is hand contoured for added balance and handling convenience For more precise requirements the Accessory Grip A can be shaped to meet the photographer s individual needs using a whittling knife or similar instrument and sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges To attach either grip first place the grip over the acces sory lug making sure the screw aligns with the socket at the bottom front of the camera Tighten the screw using a screwdriver or coin Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 43 USING SCREW MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Super Takumar and SMC Takumar screw mount lenses can be attached to your Pentax LX by using the Pentax Mount Adaptor K When using this accessory however the automatic diaphragm of the lens will no longer function and meter readings must be made with the lens aperture stopped down Mounting The Adaptor After attaching the Adaptor K to the lens until it seats firmly in place align the red dot on the Adaptor with the red dot on the camera s lens mount Insert the lens and rotate the adaptor lens combination clockwise about 1 4 turn until in clicks into place The Mount Adaptor K is now fully engaged and screw mount lenses can be interchanged freely without further adjustments r 1 ke A 1 e D 1 IN TI TE i H 1 B3 TT sui AR 1 1 BAAL Fi Lan Removing The Adaptor After removing the lens press the adaptor release with your thumb nail or a pointed object such as a ballpoint p
44. kwise and sliding the cap away from the camera body as shown Carefully remove the protective cap from the finder and align the finder with the body making sure both units are seated properly Slide the finder toward the front of the camera body until it locks firmly in place When attaching the finder it s a good idea to jiggle it to make sure it is locked securely in place To remove the finder on the camera for attaching a new finder move the finder release lever counter clockwise and carefully remove the existing finder by sliding it away from the camera body slowly and smoothly Do not move too quickly to avoid dropping the finder on your working surface and damaging it Place the protective finder cap on the finder to protect it against dust and scratches IMPORTANT Avoid touching the glass surfaces of the finder eyepiece and camera body when attaching or removing the finder to protect against possible damage from fingerprints dust grit and grease When absolutely necessary use a blower or camel s hair brush to remove loose dust or grit and ensure the brightest cleanest image Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Adjusting The Diopter Correction NEL ILLIS x Pentax FA 1 and FA 2 Interchangeable Viewfinders feature built in diopter correction for the focusing convenience of eyeglass wearers To adjust the degree of correction first move the finder release lever ta Bx counter clockwise and gently slide the finder away from the bo
45. me indication accuracy It auto matically resets to O when the back cover is opened 15 LOADING THE FILM 0 avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film before starting it s a good idea to set the shutter dial to one of the faster manual settings e g 1 2000th second If you must load film with the dial set to Automatic remove the lens cap and aim the cam era towards a bright light source to avoid excessive ly long shutter speeds when advancing the film mOpen the camera back by lifting up sharply on the film rewind knob Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by returning the film rewind knob to its original position mDraw the film leader across the back and insert it into any of the white needles in the film take up spool Make sure the film is engaged properly on the spool by inserting the leader at least the width of one perforation e 16 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET mWind the film by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations When you are sure the film has en gaged properly close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to take up any slack wContinue advancing the film until the exposure counter registers 1 You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by checking to see that the film rewind knob
46. ndow Red Flag Blue Flag Red LED A Shutter Speed Scale Green LEDs X rr Yellow LEDs LT B Displays f stop set on camera lens Exposure compensation warn ing Indicates position of shutter dial Indicates overexposure when lit Indicates automatic exposure control Hepresents shutter speeds as they appear on shutter dial Glows to indicate meter selec tion of hand holdable speeds from 1 2000th second to 1 30th second Electronic flash synchroniza tion Red LED glows to indi cate automatic flash synchro nization and flash ready with Pentax dedicated flash units Glows to indicate meter selec tion of speeds slower than 1 30th second as reminder to open lens use tripod or flash In manual indicates B shut ter setting Hed LED glows to indicate long time exposure in automatic 21e SHOOTING AUTOMATICALLY Whenever time is limited and light is changing rapidly you re sure to find the automatic exposure control capabilities of the Pentax LX a useful and welcome feature Because the LX incorporates a direct off the film plane light measurement system readings are made continuously to en sure uncanny accuracy even under the most difficult lighting conditions For macrophotography and portraiture where depth of field control is A extremely critical the aperture preferred system of automation provides Nes a OE the maximum in flexibility ease of operation and convenience The LX NGU a Qo is
47. ntax cameras purchased in the U S A and U K For these cameras please refer to the separate Warranty Policy Card enclosed here Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Asahi Optical Europe N V Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Zuid 7 BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgesellschaft mbH 2000 Hamburg 54 Lokstedt Grandweg 64 WEST GERMANY Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Pentax of Canada Ltd 1760 West 3rd Avenue Vancouver B C V6J 1K5 CANADA Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hill Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA2 OLT U K Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Ltda Rua Estados Unidos 1053 Sao Paulo SP BRASIL 06501 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 10 80 Printed in Japan
48. ously if normal voltage is being supplied Low Battery Warning When batteries become weak the viewfinder shutter speed LED will begin to flicker Although all electronic systems will continue to func tion accurately until the display goes out completely both batteries should be replaced promptly to ensure uninterrupted operation of the camera s electronic exposure controls Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Operating the Camera Without Batteries When the LED shutter speed display no longer lights batteries are dead However the LX camera incorporates an electro mechanical shutter sys tem which allows the photographer to continue taking pictures over a broad range of shutter speeds even when the batteries no longer function due to exhaustion or temporary failure from temperature extremes Should battery failure occur while shooting within the camera s mechani cal shutter speed range i e from 1 2000 second to X no interruption of camera operation will take place However should batteries fail while operating in the Automatic exposure mode or within the electronically controlled shutter speed range from 1 60 second to 4 seconds the mir ror will automatically lock up as a warning To continue picture taking simply turn the shutter speed dial to any of the mechanically operated settings 1 2000 second to X NOTE Should you wish to save the exposure being made when the mirror lock up occurred before changing the shutte
49. quickly and easily ALWAYS SET THE EXPOSURE COMPENSATION DIAL BACK TO THE 1X POSITION BEFORE RE TURNING TO NORMAL AUTOMATIC OPERA TION e 24 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET USING THE EXPOSURE COMPENSATION DIAL The dial located beneath the film rewind knob permits you to override the automatic exposure set ting by a full 2 EV i e two full f stops over or underexposure in 1 3 increments The dial is in dexed at 4X 2 f stops increase 2X one f stop in crease 1 4X 2 f stops decrease and 1 2X one f stop decrease with click stops at each 1 3 increment Normal Position For normal automatic exposure control make sure the dial is set to the 1X posi tion The Dial locks firmly in this position to prevent accidental movement When the dial is off the 1X index a red flag will appear in the upper right hand side of the camera viewfinder as a reminder 1X BACKLIT SUBJECTS When shooting a subject against a bright background such as a window bright sky sand or snow the camera meter will tend to underexpose the subject To compensate press the dial lock release and change the dial towards the 2X or 4X position depending on the degree of ad ditional exposure desired FRONTLIT SUBJECTS When your subject is spot lighted against a dark background such as on a stage the meter will tend to overexpose subject details creating a washed out appearance To compensate press the dial lock release and chan
50. r TTL operation Do not use other settings however or proper synchronization will not be obtained Automatic synchroniza tion at X is obtained when viewfinder shutter speed indication is be tween 1 30th second and LT B occasionally flash is obtained also at 1 60 second because of stepless metering EE a POL LALA Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 39e DEDICATED AUTOMATIC FLASH UNITS The Pentax AF 200S and AF 160 Automatic Electronic Flash Units are fully compatible with the LX camera s automatic shutter speed flash syn chronization and viewfinder flash ready light features When the flash unit is turned ON with the camera s shutter dial set at Automatic and the flash unit set for auto flash operation the shutter automatically synchronizes at X 1 75th second and the X indicator inside the viewfinder glows when the flash unit reaches full charge NOTE Dedicated flash is also offered with the above two units with the shutter dial set to X The AF 2008 also features flash exposure over ride When the viewfinder indication for the camera s metering system 5 between 1 30th second and 4 seconds occasionally 1 60th second due to stepless metering flash synchronization is automatically obtained when faster speeds are indicated however non flash exposure system overrides flash preventing overexposure This feature is not offered with the AF 160 Quick Reference Guide TTL Measurement X
51. r speed dial first cov er the lens with the lens cap Then release the mirror as described above and press the film rewind multiple exposure button at the base of the camera Advance the film and take the picture Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET IMPORTANT NEVER THROW USED BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT TO PRO TECT AGAINST EXPLOSION Al WAYS KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Battery Care Under normal operating conditions the two 1 5 volt alkaline mini bat teries in your camera will last sever al months Should batteries require replacement replace BOTH at the same time with equivalent 1 5 volt alkaline or silver oxide mini bat teries Eveready S76 Mallory S76E etc Keeping a spare set of batteries on hand can help you avoid the incon venience of battery failure during busy picture taking sessions espe cially when shooting in cold cli mates where failure due to extreme temperatures is not uncommon Protect your camera from leakage by removing the batteries whenever the camera will not be in use for long periods of time 11 e12 Your Pentax LX is a complete System 35mm SLR which offers you an exceptionally wide variety of interchangeable viewfinders see page 46 Once you have selected the viewfinder best suited your picture taking needs attach it to the camera body as follows Remove the protective body cap by moving the finder release lever counter cloc
52. rresponds to 1 75th second for synchronization with electronic flash units not providing dedicated flash capability with the LX camera see page 41 e 18 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Electronically Controlled Shutter Speeds Your Pentax LX provides electronically controlled stepless shutter speeds in the Automatic mode from 1 2000th second down to 125 sec At ASA 100 f 1 2 and electronically controlled manual shut ter speeds from 1 60th second to 4 full seconds These speeds are not functional without batteries or when battery failure occurs Mechanically Controlled Shutter Speeds At shutter speed settings from 1 2000th second to xX and at the B Bulb setting the shutter oper ates mechanically without the need for battery pow er These speed settings should be used in the event battery failure interrupts normal camera operation ACTIVATING THE METER Shutter Release Button The feather touch shutter release button of your Pentax LX also serves as the meter on switch By pressing the shutter release lightly both the expo sure metering system and viewfinder LED display are activated and remain on up to 25 seconds At the end of that time the meter and display will auto matically turn off to prevent excessive battery drain Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Shutter Release Lock The Pentax LX has a built in shutter lock which protects you against accidentally making an exposure or activatin
53. s back open the camera and lower the blind by turning the small thumbwheel on the lower right hand side of the shutter counter clock wise Remember to return the film blind to Its normal position before resuming non data photos MAKE SURE YOU AVOID TOUCHING THE SHUT TER CURTAINS Note The film blind is used only for the Watch Data LX and need not be lowered when using the Dial Data accessory Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 55e PENTAX LENS SYSTEM The over 40 SMC Pentax Lenses which make up the Pentax Bayonet Lens System feature the latest in computer designs and represent the superb quality that has been associated with Pentax optics for over 60 years The available selection runs all the way from 15mm ultra wide angle to 2000mm super tele photo and offers an assortment of special purpose lenses including eight zooms plus fisheye macro bellows and shift lenses All SMC Pentax Lenses feature exclusive Super Multi Coating to minimize flare while increasing light transmission and enhanc ing resolution contrast and color balance Superb Pentax quality control assures matched color bal ance throughout the lens system and the utmost in mechanical and optical reliability e 56 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET SUPER MULTI COATING SMC SMC Pentax lenses evidence very low levels of flare virtually no ghost images and offer excellent image reproduction and color rendition The experienced pro can literally take pic tures d
54. set ting full synchronization with all camera shutter speeds except BJ an end of film LED and auto matic film rewinding 36 exposures in 8 seconds The Motor Drive LX mounts quickly to the base of the camera via the tripod socket The shutter can be triggered by the camera shutter release button the release button on the Battery Grip M or by remote control via the optional remote control unit An optional 250 exposure bulk film back is also avail able The Motor Drive LX provides a wide variety of power options including the Battery Grip M for penlight bat teries the Ni Cad Battery Pack M for rechargeable nickel cadmium cells or the Power Pack M for stand ard AC current Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 51e DATA RECORDING PP ym 7 LR ef Ir E d tu LAGI get e ks Ta e E p s e EI ree lia ewe RU By taking advantage of the fully interchangeable back of your Pentax LX the camera can quickly and easily be converted into a sophisticated data camera capable of recording valuable information directly on the fin ished photograph This can be a valuable tool in scientific and biomedical photography in architec tural and industrial applications to record progress of a given project in government and evidentiary photography or simply for recording the growth of the family as years pass e52 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET Dial Data LX The Di
55. toms procedures required in Japan in importing 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 com pletion 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 pur chased 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 Not withstanding this your Pentax returned to the manu facturer 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 borned 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 repre sentatives or their accredited repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer 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 Pe
56. wfinder ss ses sasawa WEN X Va BEGGS EUR NG AG 12 Mounting the LenS ss sa ws oan PS GS ESER gu EUR Bes eas 14 Advancing the Film wis air eea ro ors m ona om n ee 8 Loading tha Film an o e Lacum pg aako KA Be Gea Ja bA WS Ma d 16 Setting the Film Speed Memo Holder er n nr 7 Setting the Shutter Dial EES 18 Activating the Meter ss es s ss ot tm tn SE E aha E Focusing uk xoa Mack ERK 404 Jean is BOS PGKA ORDNCONSUEQOA HO an Bice ray a 20 The Standard FA 1 Viewfinder Display 2 uA GORA MG SEA GPUOGDOEDACIM BG KA SNE 21 Shooting Automatically SEN UIS Roc TR do au saoao ARM XU e Ze Using the Exposure Compensation Dial 2 PA Ee Gsm A 24 Manual Exposure Control s s s as eua nn J WE BE NA AP 26 Meter Coupling Range min nom hor om om ooa a e 27 Unloading the Film nonca mme payan Eie NG KN ER Boa Ss Se aca 28 Holding the Camera saka BING cesta mc OFEN TRUNK asi NANANA wut mad SAS Se ee Using the Self Timer Depth of Field Preview Mirror Lock P Ba 30 Multiple Exposures se ee ee a Um we gate decim MI P 32 Using a Tripod Time Exposures at B a sx cr tt nt 34 infrared Photography a sis 222s O xs Ete ORO KP KAN EEN CR ioa 35 Depth of Field Scales s sau s caa so UR
57. y by pressing the shutter release lightly To set the correct shutter speed for a proper exposure rotate the shutter dial until the blue flag algins with the speed recommended by the meter via the glowing LED A red LED at the top or bottom of the scale indicates that the f stop speed combination is out of the camera s meter ing range and should be changed accordingly Metering With Pre set Shutter Speed When fast action ca ls for pre setting the shutter speed rotate the shut ter dial until the blue flag in the viewfinder aligns with the shutter speed index desired Activate the viewfinder display by lightly pressing the shutter release and rotate the aperture ring until the LED along the shutter speed scale aligns with the pre selected speed A red LED at the top or bottom of the scale indicates that the speed f stop combination is out of the camera s metering range and should be changed accordingly mo Mino r B X 0 5 8 4 2 1 5 5 B e 26 Distributed by WWW LENSINC NET 1600 em Iess 8 8 28 8 8 The IDM Integrated Direct Metering system of your Pentax LX assures superbly accurate exposure readings over a broad range of shutter speed film speed combinations The working EV range of the DM metering system for both manual and automatic exposures is reflected in the reference chart above With ASA 100 film at f 1 4 for example the manual cou pling range extends from EV 1 1 sec at f 1 4 2 sec at f 2

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