Pentax PC35AF-M SE Date User manual

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Thank you very much for choosing the
Pentax PC35AF- Mor PC35AF-MDATE.
As you already know, this high--precision,
high- performance 35mm compfitt’ 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 abuilt-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 ......
FILM LOADING
REWINDING FILM
TAKING PICTURES ........................ ooooooooo
RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE
CAMERA HOLDING ------
FLAS-H PHOTOG RAPHY
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION '- -----
SE LF-TIMER .
FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE ......
P-M DATE ......
ISERTING BATTERIES ..................
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
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SETTING DATA
ATTACHING STRAP &SOFT CASE
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA ......
SPECIFICATIONS ...... .......
WARRANTY POLICY
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OSelf-timer Lever
9Exposure Counter
OShutter Release Button
0Auto Focus Windows
0Exposure Compensation Lever
QViewfinder Eyepiece
0Flash Head
9Strap Lugs
9Grip
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mLens Protector Release Lever
CD Light Sensor
(9 Taking Lens
CD Lens Protector
G) Film Leader End Mark
GE Flash Ready Lamp
0Viewfinder Eyepiece

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‘D Back Cover Release Lever
(I) Flash Pop-up Release Lever
0Film Transport Indicator
@Film Rewind Button
QFilm Rewind Lever
63 Manual Film Speed Selector
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This camera does not
operate without batteries
in it. Use two 1.5V AA
penlight batteries. Use
of alkaline batteries
(LR-6) is recommended,
rather than manganese
batteries which have
less power. DO NOT
use nicad batteries.
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1. Open the Battery Qham/ber Cover at the base
of the camera by sliding it\in the direction of the
arrow; use afingernail 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 in 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
0The batteries should be inserted correctly
according to the +and —markings indicated in
the chamber.
0When replacing, be sure to use two fresh batteries
of the same brand and type.
0If the batteries are not used for along time,
remove them from the camera. Leaving them in
the camera may cause acid leakage and possible
damage to the camera mechanism.
0Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries
into fire as they may-explode.

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1. Open the Lens Protector by sliding the Release
Lever in the direction of the arrow.
2. To close, just push the Lens Protector back,
locking it in its original position. “
0When the Lens Protector is closed, or even when
it is slightly pushed back, asafety device locks
the Shutter Release Button to prevent theaccidental
shutter release.

1. After opening the Lens Protector, partially Battery capacity
depress the Shutter Release Button while covering If the batteries are getting weak, the flash recycling
the Light Sensor as illustrated. time and the auto winding/rewinding action
2. When the lamp (red and green) in the upper becomes noticeably slower.
section of the viewfinder glows, accompanied
by abeeping 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.
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Ordinary film
Align the red line of the Manual Film Speed
Selector at the base of the camera with the
corresponding ISO number of the film being used.
so? 200 400 1000
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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.
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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.
0Using 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 ashady 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.
1. Open the camera back by
sliding the Back Cover Release -
0Film chamber
QGuide rail
QSprocket teeth
OTake-up spool
9Film leader end mark
0DX information pins
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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.
0Align the film-leader end with the film-Ieader—end
mark so that the tip is positioned alongside the
white bar mark on the top film rail.
0Make sure that the perforations engage the
sprocket teeth.
0Also make sure that the film is properly placed
between the two guide rails.
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0Take up any slack left in the film so that it
as illustrated.
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3. Close the back cover, and the film will be 4. When the auto winding stops, indicating “1 ”in
automatically wound up to the first frame. the Exposu re-Counter window, now you are ready
0When the film is being wound, the red stripes in to start shooting.
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.
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When the last frame is exposed, the motor will
stop automatically.
1. To rewind the film, slide the Film Rewind
Lever marked “9” at the camera base in
the direction of the arrow, while pushing the Film
Rewind Button marked "0." 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.
0Never 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.
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0Auto Focus Frame
OPicture Area Frame (General photography range)
OParaIIax Correction Frame (Short distance
photography range)
0Distance indicator Needle
OZone Focus Marks
ORed/Green Lamp
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1. Looking through the viewfinder, compose your
picture and bring the 0Auto 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
afaster shutter speed suitable for handheld
shooting.

3. Continue to depress the Shutter Release
Button, and the 0Distance Indicator Needle will
move with ahissing 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.
0During the picture taking, never depress the Film
Rewind Button at the camera base; if depressed,
images may be overlapped.
Precautions
0This 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.
0When the Shutter Release Button is partially
depressed, the Distance Indicator Needle
automatically moves along the 0Zone 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.
ii= Approx. 1.5 m/4.9 ft.
A‘= 0° (Infinity)
0When the Needle comes in the vicinity of .'.,
compose your picture within the 9Parallax
Correction Frame.
0When the Red/Green lamp turns on, accompanied
by abeep 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.
oThe auto focus system of this camera is highly
accurate and reliable for ordinary pictu re-taking
situations. However, there are certain conditions
where the system does not function properly. For
example, when there is agreat 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
DlF FICU LT AUTO-FOCUS SUBJECTS.
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RECOMMENDED CAME RA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE
0For best possible results, take your pictures 0When you change from one subject to another,
within thekcamera-to-subject distance from 0.7 mbe sure to keep your finger off the Shutter Release”
(2.3 ft.) to co (infinity). 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.
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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 afixed position,
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and relax the rest of your body in asecure 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 abeep (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
dayfight
If you are shooting people in the shade of trees or
in adimly 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 aflash picture. Push the Flash
Head back into the camera body; it will
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automatically lock the flash and return the camera
to normal mode.
0It takes about 6seconds 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.