Pentax PC35AF-M SE Date User manual

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PENTAX

Thank you very much for choosing the
Pentax PC35AF-M or PC35AF-M DATE.
As you already know, this high-precision,
high-performance 35mm compact camera
offers you the convenience of auto focus¬
ing, auto exposure, auto film loading, auto
film winding/rewinding and auto film
speed setting. It also features a built-in
auto flash that enables you to take beauti¬
ful pictures in dim light. Moreover, the
PC35AF-M DATE is equipped with an auto
data-recording unit to imprint the date and
time on your picture. Please read this
operating manual carefully through and
familiarize yourself with the camera so that
you can fully enjoy long-lasting, reliable
service it offers.

CONTENTS.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .—.*.
INSERTING BATTERIES... ■ .
OPENING/CLOSING LENS PROTECTOR .
CHECKING BATTERY STATUS.. . .. ...
SETTING FILM SPEED ...
DX FILM.. rr*—~ .
FILM LOADING ....-*.
REWINDING FILM . • —-.
TAKING PICTURES ...
RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE..-.
CAMERA HOLDING ....
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ....*.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..
SELF-TIMER ..—.‘ : .
FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE.......~.
PC35AF-M DATE .. ...— ™ —*.
INSERTING BATTERIES ..-.—rv-——.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .— ™ .* ~...
SETTING DATA ..—.
ATTACHING STRAP & SOFT CASE .~.—.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA .*.
SPECIFICATIONS ..— . -..
WARRANTY POLICY ..
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O Self-timer Lever
0 Exposure Counter
0 Shutter Release Button
O Auto Focus Windows
0 Exposure Compensation Lever
0 Viewfinder Eyepiece
Q Flash Head
© Strap Lugs
© Grip
© Self-timer Lamp
© Lens Protector Release Lever
© Light Sensor
©Taking Lens
© Lens Protector
© Film Leader End Mark
© Flash Ready Lamp
©Viewfinder Eyepiece
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©Fi Im Type Indicator
©Back Cover Release Lever
© Flash Pop-up Release Lever
© Film Transport Indicator
© Film Rewind Button
©Film Rewind Lever
©Manual Film Speed Selector
©Tripod Screw Socket
© Battery Chamber Cover
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1. Open the Battery Chamber Cover at the base
of the camera by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow; use a fingernail in the groove to push and
raise the cover.
2. Fit two batteries into the chamber as indicated
with the + and - markings.
3. Close the cover by pushing it back fn the
direction of the arrow. When the Exposure
Counter is at S (Start), closing the cover will
automatically activate the auto winding mechanism
and set the camera for the first frame.

Batteries
• The batteries should be inserted correctly
according to the + and - markings indicated in
the chamber.
• When replacing, be sure to use two fresh batteries
of the same brand and type.
• If the batteries are not used for a long time,
remove them from the camera. Leaving them in
the camera may cause acid leakage and possible
damage to the camera mechanism.
• Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries
into fire as they may explode.

1. Open the Lens Protector by sliding the Release • When the Lens Protector is closed, or even when *
Lever in the direction of the arrow. it is slightly pushed back, a safety device locks $
2. To close, just push the Lens Protector back, the Shutter Release Button to prevent the-accidental g
locking it in its original position. shutter release.

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1. After opening the Lens Protector, partially
depress the Shutter Release Button while covering
the Light Sensor as illustrated.
2. When the lamp (red and green) in the upper
section of the viewfinder glows, accompanied
by a beeping sound, the batteries are properly
placed in the chamber. If the batteries are
incorrectly loaded, or weak or dead, the Shutter
Release Button cannot be depressed, nor can film
be wound. If the batteries are weak, replace both
batteries with fresh ones.
Battery capacity
If the batteries are getting weak, the flash recycling
time and the auto winding/rewinding action
becomes noticeably slower.
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DX FILM
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When the camera is loaded with the DX film, its
film speed is automatically set in the camera
no matter where the Manual Film Speed Selector
is set.
The automatic film speed setting of the DX film
ranges from ISO 25 to 1600.
DX information panel
When using the DX film, make sure that the
package bears the DX mark (which differs from
one brand to another) or the cassette has the DX
information panel, since there is also the non-DX
film of the same type.
o Using high-speed film as fast as ISO 1600 in
broad daylight may result in overexposed pictures.
Use such film only indoors or in dark places.

Always load or unload your
camera in a shady spot, or shield
it from direct sunlight with your
body. Also keep the Lens
Protector closed when loading
the film to prevent fingerprints
or dirt on the lens.
O Film chamber
© Guide rail
©Sprocket teeth
O Take-up spool
© Film leader end mark
© DX information pins
1. Open the camera back by
sliding the Back Cover Release
Lever in the direction of the arrow.
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2. Insert the film cassette into the film chamber
and pull the film leader out far enough to reach
the take-up spool.
• Align the film-leader end with the film-leader-end
mark so that the tip is positioned alongside the
white bar mark on the top film rail.
• Make sure that the perforations engage the
sprocket teeth.
• Also make sure that the film is properly placed
between the two guide rails.
slack
• Take up any slack left in the film so that it is flat
as illustrated.
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3. Close the back cover, and the film will be
automatically wound up to the first frame.
• When the film is being wound, the red stripes in
the Film Transport Indicator on the back cover
flicker, indicating that the film is moving properly.
If the stripes do not flicker, reload the film.
4. When the auto winding stops, indicating "1" in
the Exposure-Counter window, now you are ready
to start shooting.
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When the last frame is exposed, the motor will
stop automatically.
1. T o rewind the film, slide the Film Rewind
Lever marked "0" at the camera base in
the direction of the arrow, while pushing the Film
Rewind Button marked "O" Then, the motor
will automatically start rewinding the film.
The red stripes in the Film Transport Indicator
flicker while the film is being rewound and stop
flickering when the rewinding is finished.
2. When the rewinding is over, return the Film
Rewind Lever to the original position, and
the motor will stop.
3. Open the back cover by pushing the Back
Cover Release Lever and remove the film cassette
as illustrated.
• Never open the back cover until the rewind is
completely over. While you are shooting, never
depress the Film Rewind Button to avoid
overlapping of images. If the motor stops during
the rewinding, replace the batteries as they may
be dead.

O Auto Focus Frame
©Picture Area Frame (General photography range)
©Parallax Correction Frame (Short distance
photography range)
O Distance Indicator Needle
© Zone Focus Marks
0 Red/Green Lamp
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1. Looking through the viewfinder, compose your
picture and bring the O Auto Focus Frame on
the subject you want to focus on.
Be sure to keep your hands or hairs away from the
Auto Focus Windows, Taking Lens, Light Sensor
Window or Flash Head.
2. Lightly depress the Shutter Release Button,
and the Green Lamp will turn on, which indicates
a faster shutter speed suitable for handheld
shooting.

3. Continue to depress the Shutter Release
Button, and the O Distance Indicator Needle will
move with a hissing sound. Depress the Button
completely to release the shutter.
Keeping the finger off the Button will automatically
wind up the film for the next frame.
• During the picture taking, never depress the Film
Rewind Button at the camera base; if depressed,
images may be overlapped.
Precautions
• This camera automatically focuses on the subject
in the Auto Focus Frame. Be sure to bring the Auto
Focus Frame on the subject you want to shoot.
• When the Shutter Release Button is partially
depressed, the Distance Indicator Needle
automatically moves along the 0 Zone Focus
Marks, according to the camera-to-subject distance.
The camera-to-subject distances of the Zone Focus
Marks are:
& = Approx. 0.8 m /2.6 ft.
*R = Approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft.
*1= (Infinity)
• When the Needle comes in the vicinity of
compose your picture within the 0 Parallax
Correction Frame.
• When the Red/Green lamp turns on, accompanied
by a beep with the Shutter Release Button partially
depressed, it indicates the subject is dark and you
have to use flash. Refer to the pages of FLASH
PHOTOGRAPHY.
• The auto focus system of this camera is highly
accurate and reliable for ordinary picture-taking
situations. However, there are certain conditions
where the system does not function properly. For
example, when there is a great difference between
the distance indicated by the Needle and the actual
camera-to-subject distance, the subject distance
cannot be accurately measured by the electronic
system of this camera. Refer to the page of
DIFFICULT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS.
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RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT
• For best possible results, take your pictures
within the camera-to-subject distance from 0.7 m
(2.3 ft.) to (infinity).
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• When you change from one subject to another,
be sure to keep your finger off the Shutter Release
Button completely, and redepress the Button.
Also, if you depress the Button before the Distance
Indicator Needle returns to the original position,
the accurate focus cannot be obtained.

It is important to hold the camera properly in
order to take blur-free photos. Practice holding
and operating the camera before inserting your
first roll of film.
The illustrations show the basic holding positions.
No matter which position you use, be sure to grip
the camera steadily with both hands, hold the
camera gently against the face in a fixed position,
and relax the rest of your body in a secure posture.
Brace the elbow of the arm supporting the camera
against your body. Always press the Shutter
Release Button gently.
When taking flash pictures with the camera held
vertically, be sure to keep the flash head on the
upper side.
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If you are taking pictures indoors, at night or in
other low-light situations, the Red/Green lamp will
turn on, accompanied by a beep (slow-shutter-
speed/camera-shake warning sound), when the
Shutter Release Button is partially depressed. This
indicates that you should use flash. Without flash,
blurred or underexposed pictures may be taken.
Using flash as supplementary light source in
daylight
If you are shooting people in the shade of trees or
in a dimly lit place, use flash to prevent their faces
from being underexposed.
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1. Push the Flash Pop-up Release Lever in the
direction of the arrow,and the flash will spring up
into place and automatically begin to charge.
2. The Flash Ready Lamp next to the Viewfinder
Eyepiece will turn on in several seconds. After
making it sure, depress the Shutter Release Button
completely to take a flash picture. Push the Flash
Head back into the camera body; it will
automatically lock the flash and return the camera
to normal mode.
• It takes about 6 seconds for the flash to be
charged when batteries are fresh, and longer as
the batteries become exhausted. If it takes more
than 30 sec., the Shutter Release Button may not
be depressed; if so, replace the batteries.