Pentax Camera User manual

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O Neckstrap
ring
O f xposurecounter
O f ilmwind lever
O Sfrutter
releasebutton
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LCD
O Shutter
auto lockbutton
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Manual
shutter
speed
select
buttons
@
llluminating
window
G)
Hotshoe
(D
Exposure
compensation
index
mark
(D
Exposure
compensation
scale
@Film rewind knob/Back
coverrelease
knob
(D
ASA/ISO film speed
scale
(E
Fitm
rewind
crank
(E
F;tmspeed
dial lock button
(D
Film speed
dial/Exposure
compensation
dial
O Grip Super
A
@
Self-timer
lever
(D
Lensrelease
lever
@
Preview
lever
(D
Lensinformationcontacts
@ Lens alignment
index
@Instant
return
mirror
@ Lighting
button for viewfinder
LCDs
@
X-synch
terminal
@Distance
scale
(D
Lensalignment
node
@
Aperture
scale
@ "A" index
on aperture
scale
@Focusing
ring
(D
Depth-of-field
scale
@
Aperture/Distance
index
@
Aperturering
@Aperture
auto lock button

co
The SuperProgramin 9 easysteps.
Inserting
batteries
......
Usi
ngbatteries
correctlY
Grip
Super
A
Strap
and
case
Lens
mounting
Filmwind lever
Shutter
dial,
shutter
releasebutton
and
releasebutton lock..........
setting ASA/ISO film speed,
Memo
Holder/Grip 15
Film
loading ..................
16
Viewf
inderdisplays 1I
Focusing ...
21
Holdingthe
camera .........:.....--."
22
Unloading
the
film .r.i-----r.............. .-....23
Six exposure
modes
Pentax
" ^" lens .........
28
Shutter
dial,
Manual
shutter
speed
sef
ectbutton .........29
Warning
indication
for each exposure
mode ...-..
30
Sef
ecting
the ProgrammedAE rnode ............;..-.--
32
Selecting
theAperture-priorityAE mode............
34
Selecting
theShutter-priority
AE mode ............
36
Selecting
the Metered
Manual
mode
Using
Pentaxdedicated
auto flash
units
Selecting
theTTL Auto Flash
mode
Selecting
the Programmed
Auto Flash
mode
......
ProgrammedAE diagram,
Shutter/Aperture
coupling
range,
Metercoupling
range
Exposure
compensation
Depth-of-f
ield
Depth-of-field
preview .........'-....
Tripod, B (Bulb)
and
Timeexposures
........
Self
-timer
.........
Use
of non-dedicated
flash
units
Diopter
adfustment,
changing
back
cover
lnfr.ared
indexmark
Using
screw-
mount Takumar
lenses
How to use
various
accessories
with your Super
Program
O & As on your Pentax Super
Program
Camera
maintenance
Resistanceto temperature
extremes
and
changes,A few noteson the LCD
' (Liquid
Cr:ystal
Display) .........
Specif
ications
Warranty
policy
2
6
I
9
10
11
12
13
38
.40
42
43
44
46
48
49
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
64
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THE SUPER
PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS
Follow theI stepsbelow,
and in avery
short
time you'll be
ableto takepictures
with the
Super
Programin its
Programmed
AE mode.For
moredetailsabouteachstep,consultthe
accompanying
page
numbers.
* Remove
the cap
from theviewfindereyepiece.
1. Open the battery compartment with a coin and insertbatteries.
(p.
6)
2. Open the cameraback,
put in a roll of film, closethe back and advance
the film to the first frame. (p. 16)
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3. Set the ASA/ISO film speedto the appropriate number. {p. 15)
Set the exposure compensation dial to 1
x. {p. 46}
5. Set the shutter dial to Auto. With both lens
and shutter on
Auto, the camera is now in the Programmed AE mode. (p. 32)
4. Rotate the aperture ring on your "A" series
lens
to the Auto
position (indexed in green), while depressing the aperture auto
lock button. (p. 281
6. Gently press
the shutter releasebutton. You will seeboth
shutter speed
and aperture setting indicated on the viewfinder
LCD and on the external shutter speed LCD. (p. 321
P,?s I Fs.6
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7. Focus
the lensby rotating
the focusing
ring.
(p. 21
)1/60 second.
With slower speeds,
camera shake may cause
blurred
Dictures.
lf the speed
is 1/60 or faster,
release
the shutter'
9. After taking the last
picture on the roll. push the film rewind button. rewind the film and remove it from the camera' (p. 23)

OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Pfease
referto pages321 43 for detailed'information,on
the SuperPrograffr,
six,exposure,modes. , l
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Flashmode ,, -
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Your Super Program
doesn't operate
without batteries.
Use
two
1.5Vsilver
or alkaline
batteries,or a 3V lithium battery.Before
insertingbatteries
in the batterycompartment,
wipethem with
a clean
dry cloth.
o Open
the battery
compartment
coverwith a coin or similarobject.
o Place
the two batteries
in the compartment
with '+'marks
downward,
andclose
the cover.
Battery check
To confirm batterystatus,
set
the shutter
dialto AUTO andslightly
depress
the shutter
release
button to activate
the meteringsystem.
lf the LCDs
on thecamera
top andin the viewfinderindicate
shutterspeed
information,
the batteries
are
properlyinsertedand
sufficient
in voltagefor normalcamera
functioning.
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Note: Theshutter
speed
LCDwill indicate
"1000" until theexposure
counter registers
"O". This fastspeed
saves
time when advancing
film to the first frame.
Starting
with the first frame
on thecounter,
the LCD providesproper shutterspeed
andaperture
valueaccording
to the designated
exPosure
mode,
Automatic power cut-off
As an energy-saving
measure,a timer switch isintegrated
into the
'exposure
metercircuit. lt automatically shuts
off power
approximately
30 sec.afteryou take
your fingeroff the shutter
release
button.
Low battery warning
Whenbatteries
become
weak,the display
windows both insideand
outside
the camerawarn you by alternatelydisplaying
exposure
information anda row of 000 's.
ffi.H ffiF,,,,,.'j...iffi
<---+
H,,.,.-..Effi'
1
ffi,--l-ll.t.
This
alternate
LCD indicationtells
you that both batteries
should
bereplaced
promptly to restorethe camera
to normal functioning.
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Usi
ng batteriescorrectly
o Incorrectusage
of batteriescauses
such
hazards o Never
break,
recharge,
or throw use
as
leakage,
heating
or explosions.
Polarity
markings into fire as
a precaution
against
explo
shouldbecarefullychecked
while inserting . Batteries
should
be kept warm in cr
batteries.lf either battery is
erroneouslyinserted, to preventlowering
of performance.
unexpected
mishap
may occur. . Keep
spare
batterieson handfor co
o The batterydischarges
small
amounts
of energy in photographing
outdoorsor while tr
evenwhen not in use.Therefore,
the batteries o When keeping
the camerain a bagc
suppliedwith your cameramay be
slightly
below the shutter release
button to avoidth
full capacity,
as
it has
takensome
time to reach consumptionof battery
power
that n
you. from accidentallyreleasingtheshutte
o Replace
both batteries
at the same time. Do not
mix battery brands
and types,or old batteries
with new batteries.
o Battery
life is
approximatelV
six months for
alkalineand
approximately
one
year
for silveror
fithium batteries.
o Whennot using
thecamerafor long
periods
of
time,you should remove
batteriesfrom the
camera.Old batteries
areapt to leak
anddamage
the battery compartment. Always keepbatteries
out of the reach of children.
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GRIP.SUPERA
o Fit the
Grip
mountsocket
(on
the
rearside
of theGrip)to the
Grip lug
on thecamera.
o Align the Grip mount screwwith the Grip mount receptacle
on
thecamera,and keepingthe Grip pushed
down as
indicatedby the
arrow,
tighten
the Grip mount screwwith a
coin.
r To remove
the
Grip,
loosenthe Gripmount screw
fully,and
keeping
thecamera
faceddownward,
slide
theGripup until it
comes
off.
Note: fhs Grip Super
A should
beremoved
from the camera
body
when
usingthe
Motor DriveA or the
Winder
ME II.
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. First
stripthe
clasp
andbelt
ringfrom eitherend
of the strap.
o Let the strap
end
gothroughthe neck
strap
ring
andthenthe beltring,and
further
through
neck
strap
ring
of the camera.The strap
is
then folded
back.
o Letthestrapend
runthrough thebelt
ring
and
then
clasp
as
illustrated.
Now theend is
tightly
caughtby the clasp.The strapendmay be
passed
through
the inside
or outside
of theclasp.
o Insertthe camera
body into the back
caseand
put both case
hooks
aroundthecamera'sstrap
eyelets.The camerabody isnow held securely
in
the case.
o Thestandardsoft casecomescompletewith
afront cover.
o To remove
the front cover, turn the cover a full
180' while
pulling
it slightlytowards
you andthe
fastener
of thecoverunlocks.
o10

To mount or interchange
PentaxK, KAand Kf mount lenses
follow the stepsbelow.(For screw mount lenses,
see
p. 57).
o Removethe body mount cap
andthe rear
lens
cap.lf thefinder
cap
is
still
on the eyepiece,removeit. (For the findercap,see
p.53).
o Align the reddot on the camerabody with the red
dot on the
lens
(SeeO,@.).
Seat
the lensin the body mount andturn it
clockwise
until the lenslocks with a click.
Whenmountingthe lens
in dim light,methoO
(O) is
recommended.
Thismethod allowslens
mountingby touch. Align the raised
nodeon lens
barrelwith
the lensreleaseby touch.Then turn and lockasabove.
o To removethe lenscap, press
in on the notches
at both sides.
o To removethe lens,
press
the lensreleaselevertoward the camera
body whileturning the lens
counter-clockwise.
o After removing
a lens
from the camerabody, replacethe front
and rearlenscapsto protect the lensfrom dust
andstains.
Note: Don't damageor stain the
electrical
contactpoints
on the
mount face.
Whenthey become
stained,
wipethem with a clean,
dry cloth.
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FILMWINDLEVER
Settingthe wind lever
for rapid shooting
The film wind levercan
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-offangle,
ready
for the next quick shot.
After completing
a series
of pictures,
the lever
should
be
pushed
into the
original
position.
o12
Film-advance/shutter-cocked
indicator
Whenone
frame
iscompletelY
wound
andthe shutter
iscocked
for the next
shot,
the -mark appears
on the
shutter
speed
LCD.
Exposure
counter
Thescale
isindexed
as
follows:
o.0.2.4. 34.36,with0,
20,34,36 coded
in red.
The
counter,
which
isinterlocked
with the
film
winding
mechanism,
indicatesthe
numberof exposed
frames.
Film advance
stroke
Thefilm wind levershould
bethrown as
faras it
goes.
Note: Thewind levermaystop in the middle
of
astroke
whenthe film comes
to its
end.
Do not
force
the lever
and rewind
thefilm, leaving
the
lever
as
it is.
Stand-of{ angle

SHUTTER
DIAL,SHUTTERBELEASE
BUTTONAND
REI-EASE
BUTTON
LOCK
o The shutter
dialisautomaticallylockedat theAUTO position.
To set
thedialto other positions
(L, M, '125X
or B), rotatethe
shutter
dialwhiledepressing
the
shutter
auto
lock
button,
and
align
the
indexmark (red
line)on thedialto thedesired
position.
L = Shutter
releasebutton lock
AUTO = Automatic shutterspeedcontrol
M = Manualshutterspeed
selection
125X
= 11125
sec.
f
or synchronization with electronic
flash
unit
B = Bulb shutter
speedsetting
f
ortime exposures
o By lightlydepressingtheshutter
releasebutton,
you activatethe
exposuremeter.
Furtherpressure
will release the shutter. The
exposure
meter
automatically
switchesoff approx.
30 seconds
afteryou take
your finger
off the shutterrelease
button.
o lf you havefinished
shooting
andthe
shutter
is
cocked,
use
the
shutter
releasebuttonlock to avoidaccidentalrelease.Set
the
shutter
dial
indexto "L", andtheshutterreleasewill be
locked
with the exposure
meter
switchedoff.
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Set
the
film speeddial
to thefilm speed
indicated
on your f
ilm package. Depress
the
f
ilm speeddial
lock button, andset
the desired
ASA/ISO speed to
the red
index
mark.Make
surethat the
dial
is
securely
lockedin position,
by releasing
thelock
button andslightly
rotatingthedial
to either
side.
Thechartbelow represents the indexmarkings
on
the Super
Program
ASA/ISO f ilm speed
scale.
The
midway markingsarenot effective.
04 900,,
',.,{600,,,
' 3200
Memo Holder/Grip
Asa reminder of thetypeof film inyour camera,
tearoff the top of the film package
and insertit in
the memo
holder
frame
on the
grip
attheright
end
of the back
cover.The grip is
shaped
to giveyour
thumb a firmerhold on thecamera.
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