Pentax P-5 User manual

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Thank you very much for choosing the Pentax camera.
Needless to say, your camera is a sophisticated, precision instrument built
to give long-lasting, reliable service and will serve you well if you treat it
right, with proper handling and reasonable care. So, please read this
operating manual carefully through and familiarize yourself with all the
features and functions it has to offer. We hope you will enjoy fine pho¬
tography with this new camera for many years to come.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nomenclature
Features .
PREPARATIONS
Inserting batteries .
Attaching and detaching lens .
Film-wind lever .
Main switch and shutter-release button ..
Film.
Loading film .
Unloading film.
Grip..
Strap and soft case .
BASIC OPERATIONS
Viewfinder displays.
Holding camera .
Focusing .
SMC Pentax-A (A-series) lens .
Setting exposure mode .
Shooting in Programmed-AE mode .
Shooting in Aperture-Priority-AE mode
Shooting in Metered-Manual mode .
Warning displays in viewfinder.
Using Pentax dedicated auto flash .
Using Programmed Auto Flash mode ....
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Self-timer.
Using 100 (1/100 sec.) .
Using B (Bulb) setting .
Infrared index mark...
Exposure-memory lock.
Exposure compensation ...
Depth of field .
Depth-of-field preview .
Programmed-AE diagram, metering range and
shutter/aperture coupling range .
Diopter correction, mount adapter K.
Precautions on batteries .
Specifications .
Taking care of your camera .
Warranty policy .
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NOMENCLATURE
O Exposure counter
0 Shutter-release
button
© DOWN button
O UP button
© LCD window
© Film-wind lever
© Hot shoe
© Mode button
© Self-timer button
®) Main switch
<D Exposure-
compensation
button
© Exposure-memory-
lock button
© Cable-release socket
© Depth-of-field-
preview lever
(D Lens-release lever
(D Self-timer lamp
(b Grip
Strap-ring lug
<B Lens-alignment node
© Aperture ring
© Aperture-"A" index
© J ' A " - l o ck-release
button
© Focusing ring

© Film-rewind crank
© Film-rewind/Back-
cover-release knob
© Viewfinder eyepiece
© Film-take-up spool
© Back cover
> Film-information
window
© Film-leader-end mark
© Film-rewind button
© Tripod socked
© Battery-chamber cap.
© Film chamber

FEATURES
When this camera is combined with an SMC Pentax-A
lens, it offers five exposure modes: two Programmed
AE modes, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual, and
Programmed Auto Flash modes. The Programmed
AE mode can be used by setting the lens aperture
to A, and the Metered Manual or Aperture-Priority
AE mode by setting the aperture to an f-stop other
than A.
• When using a Pentax K- or Kf-mount lens on your
camera, use the Aperture-Priority AE or Metered
Manual mode.
Programmed AE Mode
The camera automatically selects the proper
combination of shutter speed and aperture for
correct exposure, simultaneously changing
the combination according to the brightness of
a subject. This mode is suitable for those who do
not want to be bothered by setting exposure controls
but want to concentrate on shutter chances. This
camera offers the following two kinds of program
modes.
Program Action Mode
The Program Action mode enables you to use faster
shutter speeds. It is suitable for those who wish to
take "action" photographs, and becomes a big help
when you wish to avoid camera-shake that causes
blurred pictures.

PROGRAM)
Program Depth Mode
Metered Manual Mode
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The Program Depth mode enables you to take Guided by the meter indication in the viewfinder,
pictures having greater depth of field. Use this mode you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture to
when you wish to take pictures in focus from obtain correct exposure. If necessary, you can also
foreground to background. make deliberate over- or underexposure.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode f 1 Programmed Auto Flash Mode
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If you set the lens aperture to the f-stop you desire. If you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash unit with
the camera automatically sets the proper shutter the camera set to the Programmed AE mode,
speed according to the brightness of a subject. the camera automatically sets the proper shutter
This mode is suitable for taking pictures for which speed and aperture for correct flash exposure upon
the depth of field is very important, such as completion of flash charging,
portraits, etc.

PRECAUTIONS
• This camera does not operate unless the batteries
are correctly placed in the chamber. Be sure to
insert them correctly. Also make sure the main
switch is set to ON when you start operating
the camera.
• Although most electronic flashes made by other
manufacturers can be used with your camera,
Pentax dedicated flashes offer more convenient
ways of operation, with an exception that TTL
Auto Flash photography is not possible with this
camera.
• When using the accessories such as Auto Extension
Tubes, Microscope Adapter, etc. that are mounted
between the camera body and lens, set the camera
to the Aperture-Priority AE or Metered Manual
mode. The Programmed AE mode is not workable.
• To read the exposure before you release the shutter
with the Motor Drive A attached, depress
the camera's shutter-release button half-way. If you
depress the Motor Drive's trigger button,
the shutter speed will not appear in the viewfinder
and LCD window until after the exposure is made.
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PREPARATIONS

INSERTING BATTERIES
This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silver-oxide
mini-batteries.
• Open the battery chamber cover by turning it counter-clockwise
with a coin.
• Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their (+) sides
facing downward, and replace the cover.
• As illustrated, turn the meter on by sliding the main switch in
the direction of the arrow.