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.

• Press the shutter release button halfway and make sure that
a shutter speed appears in the viewfiner.
Timer switch
The built-in timer switch automatically turns the meter off in about
ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button.
Battery check
If no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with a slight
pressure on the shutter button, the batteries have no power or may
be improperly inserted.
When batteries weaken
When the batteries are becoming weak, the shutter speed displayed
in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of once per
second. If so, replace the batteries immediately. If the batteries are
completely exhaused, the shutter button does not release the
shutter.

ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS
To mount or interchange Pentax K, Ka and Kf mount lenses, follow
the steps below.
• Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. If the finder
cap is still on the eyepiece, remove it.
• Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens
(See ® , GM. Seat the lens in the body mount and turn it clockwise
until the lens locks with a click. When mounting the lens in dim
light, method < (#> ) is recommended. This method allows lens
mounting by touch.
Align the raised node on lens barrel with the lens release by touch.
Then turn and lock as above.
• To remove the lens cap, press in on the notches at both sides.
• To remove the lens, press the lens release lever toward the camera
body while turning the lens counter-clockwise.
• After removing a lens from the camera body, replace the front and
rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains.
Note: Don't damage or stain the electrical contact points on
the mount face. When they become stained, wipe them with a clean
dry cloth.
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FILM WIND LEVER
"Shutter-cocked" indication
Before the wind lever is cocked,
the sign flickers in the LCD
window, but it disappears when
the lever is cocked.
Exposure counter
The scale is indexed as follows:
S* • 0 • 4 •.• 20 • . . ..
24 • . . . • 36.
Interlocked with the film wind
mechanism, this counter indicates
the number of exposed frames.
Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting
The film wind lever can be set at the stand-off
position for faster film advance. Even if you
remove your thumb from the lever, it remains at
the stand-off angle, ready for the next quick shot.
After completing a series of pictures, the lever
should be pushed in to the original position.
Film advance stroke
The film wind lever should be thrown as far as it
goes.
Note: The wind lever may stop in the middle of
a stroke when the film comes to its end. Do not
force the lever and rewind the film, leaving
the lever as it is.
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MAIN SWITCH AND SHUTTER-RELEASE BUTTON
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• Main switch
To release the shutter, be sure to set the main switch to ON. When
the switch is set to OFF, the shutter cannot be released.
• Shutter-release button
As you set the main switch to ON and depress the shutter-release
button halfway, the meter will be switched on. As you continue
to depress the button, the shutter will be released. Since the meter
has the timer switch, it will automatically be switched off about
ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button.

LOADING FILM
Always load or unload film in the camera in
a shady spot, or shield it from direct sunlight
with your body,
• As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by
pushing it with your finger-nail.
• Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back
cover snaps open.
• Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber
with the flat side up. Lock the cartridge in place
by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it
slightly making sure that it grips the spool.
O Film chamber
0 Guide rails
© Sprocket teeth
O Spool teeth
© Film leader end mark
© DX-information pins
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Keep the DX-information pins free from
scratches, dirt, dust, etc.

• As illustrated, pull the film leader out so that its
end aligns with the © film leader end mark
{red bar); in other words, bring the film leader end
within the length of the bar.
• Make sure that the perforations on the bottom
side of the film have engaged the © sprocket
teeth as well as the O spool teeth.
• Also make sure that the film is properly placed
between the two G guide rails.
• Take up any slack left in the film so that the film
is flat as shown, by rewinding it slightly into
the cartridge.
• When a film with a higher ISO number is loaded,
do not leave the camera out of the case for
a long time.
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• Close the back cover, making sure that it has snapped firmly in
place.
• You can see through the film-information window on the back
cover what type of film is in the camera.
• Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind
knob turns in the direction of the arrow.
• Repeat making blank exposures until "0" appears in the exposure
counter. The next frame is ready for the first shot.

UNLOADING FILM
When you reach the end of the roll, the film wind lever will stop
moving abruptly - maybe at some point in the middle of a stroke.
Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on
the cartridge.
• Press the film rewind button recessed in the base of the camera.
• Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel
it loosen when the film leader is released from the take-up spool.
• When the rewinding is over, lift the rewind knob sharply to open
the back cover, and take the cartridge out.
If you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding
the film, close it immediately, since the film except the last
several frames might be saved.

GRIP
• To remove the grip, loosen the grip mount screw fully, and
with the camera facing downward, slide the grip up until it
comes off.
• To mount the grip, fit the grip mount socket (on the rear side
of the grip) to the grip lug on the camera.
• Align the grip mount screw with the grip mount receptacle on
the camera, and keeping the grip pushed down as indicated by
the arrow, tighten the grip mount screw with a coin.
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Note: The grip should be removed from the camera body when
using the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME II.