Pentax SP 500
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1. MAGNIFIER 2 power magnification Most convenient for critical focusing in close ups macrophotography copying works etc CABLE RELEASE Use a cable release to prevent camera movement CLOSE UP LENS For simple close ups this is an extremely versatile and economical accessory and enables you to close up your objects as large as 1 8 the life size with your standard lens It also fits Takumar and SuperTakumar 105mm f 2 8 135mm f 3 5 and Tele Takumar 200mm f 5 6 lenses With this lens on a Super Takumar lens you can operate the diaphragm fully automatically without manipulation for exposure increase WARRANTY POLICY All Honeywell Pentax camera equipment and accessories sold in the United States and Mexico are unconditionally guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment has not been abused altered or operated contrary to instructions Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax Takumar lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy Honeywell shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages o2. which feet away The calibrations on each side of the distance index are in focus at different lens apertures correspond to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of in focus distance for different lens apertures Depth of field Guide Super Takumar 55mm Depth of field Guide Super Takumar 50mm Range of light measurement Range of light meter chart The exposure meter of the Spotmatic measures the brightness of the ground glass Therefore the meter should be turned on after you have focused your subject on the ground glass The following table shows the range of the meter s light measurement and should not be interpreted as the camera s total range of f stop shutter speed combinations As you will note from the table below with an ASA100 film you may use any shutter speed from 1 sec to 1 500 sec in combination with any aperture that will bring the meter needle to the midpoint in the viewfinder The total range of the aperture settings is of course determined by the minimum and maximum apertures of the lens being used For example with the 50mm f 1 4 lens and ASA 100 film an aperture from f 1 4 the maximum aperture of this lens to f 16 the minimum aperture may be used with any shutter speed from 1 sec to 1 500 sec that will bring the meter needle to midpoint The area A indicates the reading range of the meter The area B indicates that although the shutter speed index is black and the meter needle moves the meter is NOT operat
3. 4 COMPLETE SYSTEM OF SUPERB TAKUMAR LENSES Complete System of Superb Takumar Lenses FOCAL NAME LENGTH OF SIZE LENS CAP SIZE FOCUSING DISTANCE ao Oo L an Lu ANGLE OF LENS ELEMENT amp MAXIMUM APERTURE Super Takuma suUper Takumar 35mm t 2 50mm 1 43 16 LENSES APERTURE 2 Pal oda Da m iat te on me wE Jajaj m amp on D a aJ m Ei amp lin amp on en ee ee p S Ww o wo we a co SW Jos J oe pri ho amp b om BEEBE amp oe ee super Takumar Super Takumar W Di Macro Takumar sommssa 22 a 1 dine slale a in 0 al Bellows Takumar 100mm f 4 22 135mm f 3 5 coggogcococrcradmE P i wo p amp BEG ft wo i Super Takumar Super Takumar 135mm f 2 5 ele Takumar a E in in oo oo x la lolala ee baa mien lola on La i 200mm f 5 6 Tele Takurnar ig Super Takumar 300mm f4 Tele Takumar_ 5 Takumar 500mm f 4 5 1000mm f 8 5 m 30 Bl s filters built in M Manual FA Fully Automatic PS Preset q Tele Takumar M 6 mlie je jr m Nile Oo eo oe ss on fa woo uo hm Oo a a tH pe in cn in a d jE Wo ri Moj in fs pe p ta I oo r
4. 5 ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING The needle moves up and down with the turn of the diaphragm ring When the needle rests at the center you will get correct exposure If the needle does not come to the center no matter how far you turn the diaphragm ring change the shutter speed When the needle 1s off center and close to the mark you will get over exposure change the shutter speed to a faster setting If the needle is closer to the mark you will get under exposure change the shutter speed to a slower setting Hold your camera firmly and trip the shutter When the shutter is released the meter switch will automatically turn off and the needle will remain fixed off and underneath the center The diaphragm will reopen to its full aperture and the overall image will look brighter Cock the rapid wind lever for the next picture When taking a series of pictures under the same lighting conditions it is not necessary to repeat instructions 4 and 5 In horizontal position A Hold the camera firmly with your left hand and camera tightly to your forehead with draw your arm close to your body How to hold your camera In vertical position B Hold your In vertical position C Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand raise your arm and draw your left arm to your body your left hand and draw your right arm close to your body As a general rule your camera should be held more firmly by the left hand whi
5. Pentax SP 500 On line manual Posted 11 27 02 This manual can be used as a reference for many Auto cameras This is the full text and images from the manual This may take 3 full minutes for all images to appear If they do not all appear try clicking the browser refresh or reload button This camera manual library is for reference and historical purposes all rights reserved This page is copyright by mi ke b ut kus org M Butkus N J This page may not be sold or distributed without the expressed permission of the producer I have no connection with Chinon Co Japan If you find this manual useful how about a donation of 3 to M Butkus 29 Lake Ave High Bridge NJ 08829 1701 and send me your e mail address so I can thank you Most other places would charge you 7 50 for a electronic copy or 18 00 for a hard to read Xerox copy This will allow me to continue to buy new manuals and pay their shipping costs It ll make you feel better won t it If you use Pay Pal use the link below Use the above address for a check M O or cash PayPar Back to my main Chinon information page HONEYWELL PENTAX INDEX Introduction Major working parts of the Honeywell Pentax SP 500 2 Specifications 4 Short operating course 6 How to hold your camera 8 Film loading 9 Film wind and rewind 10 Bright field focusing 11 Microprism 11 Automatic diaphragm 12 Shutter 13 Depth of field guide 13 Depth of fi
6. Warning Signal The index of shutter speeds turns to red when the shutter and film speed settings are off the meters measurability range Refer to page 15 Finder Pentaprism finder with microprism Fresnel lens for instant focusing 0 88x magnification with 50mm lens and approximately life size with 55mm lens Focusing Turn the distance scale ring until the subject image on the ground glass comes into focus Reflex Mirror Instant return type with special shock absorbers for minimum vibration Film Advance Ratchet type rapid wind lever for film advance and shutter cocking 10 pre advancing and 160 degrees advancing angle Cocked Indicator A red disk appears in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked and blacks out when it is released Film Exposure Counter Automatic re set type Lens Mount 42mm threaded lens mount Flash Synchronization Equipped with FP and X flash terminals Electronic synchronization at 1 60 sec Exposure Meter Built in meter measures the brightness of the ground glass and couples directly to shutter and film speed settings Film speed ASA setting ranges from 20 to 1600 LV 1 18 for ASA 100 film with standard lens Meter is powered with a mercury battery Film Rewind Rapid rewind crank for speedy film take up Film rewind release button on bottom of camera body rotates while film is being rewound Loaded Film Indicator Loaded film reminder dial undernea
7. a 3 w By inserting any or all of the extension tubes between the camera body and t 3 35 64 inches from the front of 55mm lens may be photographed By addin close as the focal length of the lens may be easily and simply photographed The extension tube set consists of 3 rings 1 2 and 3 9 5mm 19 0mm anc may be used in combination as desired Ring 1 is suited for moderate close uj When all extension tubes are used simultaneously with the 55mm lens the sub magnification of 1 04 of the life size Such extreme close up photography is a reflex camera because there is no parallax problem and you do not need an acc required for rangefinder type cameras BELLOWS UNIT 11 Double track De Luxe model bellows unit for extreme magnification Mounted between your camera body and standard lens you can obtain the maximum magnification of more than 3 times the life size gt SLIDE COPIER Use this with the Bellows II for duplicating your color slides HONEYWELL REPRONAR HONEYWELL PENTAX COPIPOD An extremely versatile accessory for the Honeywell Pentax owner who specializes in color transparencies the Repronar incorporates a specially modified Honeywell Pentax camera with a precision 50mm f 4 Takumar lens and a Strobonar electronic flash light source It enables the user to duplicate original transparencies correct for exposure errors and color balance crop and enlarge portions of original transparencies create spec
8. ccepts 49mm size filters and with the other end threaded into extension tubes or bellows mounted on an Honeywell Pentax this adapter gives optimum performance in macrophotography of more than a life size magnification LEICA MOUNT ADAPTER ADAPTER A For use of Leica mount lenses on the Honeywell Pentax camera body Leica mount lenses may be used on the Honeywell Pentax camera body with this adapter ring ONLY for close up photography The following table illustrates the film plane to subject distance that can be covered by Leica mount lenses when using this adapter ADAPTER B For use of Takumar lenses on Leica mount camera bodies Primarily for use with Leica lens mount enlargers LENS MOUNT CAP For use with all Takumar lenses When your Takumar lens is not on the camera body use this cap to avoid dust BODY CAP Use this body mount cap when you do not have a lens on your camera body LENS LEATHER CASE for standard lenses When using an accessory lens on your camera body put your standard lens in this leather case for protection Registered trademark ma eat Dons Chapin Weltias CrTi FILM MAGAZINE For use in loading bulk film 90 FINDER A convenient accessory viewfinder to be attached to the viewfinder frame of the Honeywell Pentax for low angle close up photo micrography etc ACCESSORY CLIP Attaches to the Honeywell Pentax viewfinder window for mounting a folding flash gun etc
9. ch does not release the shutter If you hold your camera with the right hand the hand which releases the shutter 1t may cause camera movement Very often pictures which are not sharp are due to movement of the camera When you focus with the camera held horizontally Position A hold the lens barrel as illustrated in photograph Put the camera on your left hand thumb and little finger Turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger When holding the camera vertically some people release the shutter with the thumb Position B while others release it with the index finger Position C Position C is more desirable for fast focusing and shooting With the Honeywell Pentax whether held vertically or horizontally you see your subject image through the taking lens enabling you to compose focus and shoot with a minimum of time and effort Film loading Avoid direct sunlight when loading your film 1 Open the back by pulling out the rewind knob until back cover snaps open 2 Place the film cassette into the cassette chamber and push back the rewind knob Draw out the film leader and crease across one or two perforations back from the end of the leader Insert the creased portion into slot of the take up spool 3 Advance the film by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and releasing the shutter until both sprockets have properly engaged the film perforations Close the back by pressing it firmly 4 If the film
10. ch shutter speed and which flash bulb may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency Unless these combinations are rigidly followed there will be a failure in flash synchronization Note the X setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial This indicates the highest shutter speed at which Honeywell Strobonars or other electronic flash units may be used FP Class Screw Basel FP Class Boyone Base Important notes 1 Always keep the meter switched off when not actually taking readings Leaving the meter switched on will rapidly exhaust the battery It is also necessary to keep the meter switched off when mounting a Super Takumar lens on the Spotmatic camera body If it is switched on the tip of the automatic diaphragm release pin of the lens will hit the pin release plate inside the camera body and it may get damaged 2 When the index of the shutter speeds turns to red it indicates that the shutter and film speed settings are off the meters measurability range Change the shutter speed setting to a faster or slower setting Refer to page 15 3 When the meter is switched on the lens any Super Takumar lens is in its manual position even when the diaphragm preview lever is in A automatic position When the meter is switched off manually or automatically after shutter release the lens returns to its automatic position when it is set in A position Expoaure factor 1 53 No x196 z ia 4 Expo
11. cond exposure Then make one blank exposure before taking the next picture to avoid overlapping TOS m INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The Honeywell Pentax offers many interchangeable lenses in a wide variety of focal lengths all of which are highly respected by both professional and amateur photographers for their fine resolution The photographic coverage Of the various Takumar lenses 1s illustrated on page 21 With focal length longer than 55mm the subject image is seen through the viewfinder larger than its life size Regardless of the lens selected for your Honeywell Pentax there is never need for an accessory viewfinder ordinarily required for rangefinder type cameras When interchanging lenses hold the lens by the distance scale ring When attaching a lens filter or lens hood do not screw it too tightly as you may find it difficult to remove FIXED FOCUSING SETTING Because of the considerable depth of field of wide angle lenses you can use them as fixed focus lens if the diaphragm and distance scales are set properly For your convenience the Super Takumar lenses shown on page 22 have a fixed focus mark Just align with the index the orange colored figures of the diaphragm and distance scales and the lens will be in fixed focus from foreground to infinity You ll find this extremely convenient for fast shooting Resolving Power of Takumar Lenses Resolving power of all Takumar lenses is factory tested by skilled optical engineers T
12. eld tables 14 Range of light measurement 15 Mercury battery 16 Flash synchronization 17 Important notes 18 Infra red photography 20 How to make deliberate double exposure 20 Difference of angle of Takumar lenses 22 Takumar interchangeable lenses 23 Specifications of Takumar lenses 32 Complete system of Honeywell Pentax accessories for close ups macrophotography photomicrography and other miscellaneous accessories 33 Spot exposure meter II 39 Asahi Pentax warranty policy 40 Honeywell Pentax SP 500 This is the Pentax SP 500 another proud member of the world famous Pentax family whose name has become synonymous with design innovations and precision craftsmanship in 35mm single lens reflex cameras When the first Pentax Spotmatic was introduced to the public at the 1960 PHOTOKINA the world s largest photographic fair in Cologne Germany it attracted the instant and close attention of photographers and photographic engineers alike Not available for purchase at that time 1t was a model of the advanced design and features that would be incorporated into cameras of the future Pentax cameras and other brands as well Several years of extensive research preceded its introduction and four more years of research and experimentation followed before the meticulous Pentax engineers and technicians felt the camera was truly ready At last in late 1964 it reached the eager hands of serious amateur and professional photographers around t
13. etting on the shutter speed dial refer to page 17 With the shutter speed dial set on B bulb the shutter will stay open as long as you depress the shutter button As you release your finger from the shutter button the shutter closes When a long exposure is desired while using the B setting attach a shutter release cable with a locking device to the shutter button This will permit a Time exposure Cautions 1 At slow speeds slower than 1 30 support your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent movement of your camera 2 To protect the shutter mechanism trip the shutter release before putting the camera out of use for any extended period Depth of field For example if the lens opening of f 8 is to be used the range on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on the depth of field guide indicates the area in focus at the lens opening You will note from the depth of field guide in the photograph that the range from approximately 10 to 25 feet is in focus Note that as the lens apertures change the effective depth of field also changes For the depth of fields at different apertures and distances refer to page 14 TL ee a De Te eer eres If you want to know how great the depth of field is at a certain aperture look at the depth of field guide In the above photograph the distance scale is Bet a 15 feet the lens a focused a 4 subject 15 Depth of field is the range between the nearest and farthest distances
14. f any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that Honeywell s liability under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided In order to validate your warranty the warranty card must be filled in COMPLETELY and mailed to the factory within ten days of purchase PROCEDURE DURING 12 MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any equipment which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to your Honeywell Pentax dealer The dealer will forward the equipment to the Honeywell factory or nearest Honeywell repair station If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment returned prepaid to your dealer If the equipment is not covered by warranty Honeywell s regular charges will apply All models prices and specifications are subject to change without notice Mercury Battery The mercury battery should be kept dry Don t touch it with your finger unnecessarily Before inserting it into its housing wipe its surface completely with a dry piece of cloth Don t try to measure the short current or to charge the battery to prevent rapid deterioration Don t throw a used battery into fire it may explode Keep the battery out of the camera s battery housing when you do not intend to use it for a lengthy period of time See page 16 Should y
15. he world Like that early Spotmatic your Honeywell Pentax SP 500 is a computer camera Hidden Within its body its unique behind the lens exposure meter utilizes two highly sensitive Cadmium Sulphide sensors to accurately measure the light gathered by the camera s lens as it is reflected from the subject being photographed Therefore by measuring the light as it passes through the lens and matching the exposure needle as seen through the viewfinder you can be assured of properly exposed pictures under all but the most impossible lighting conditions Whether you re using special macro or microphotographic lenses telephoto lenses or simply filters on normal lenses your Honeywell Pentax SP 500 will give you correctly exposed photographs without the use of external meters or the need for difficult time consuming exposure calculations Your SP 500 may also be set manually the same as any other quality 35mm camera if special lighting or selective focus effects are desired Just leave the exposure meter switch in its OFF position and select the f stop and speed settings for the desired effect The traditional classic design and simple elegance associated with earlier models of the famous Pentax have been retained in the SP 500 despite the incorporation of many highly advanced features and many internal improvements that have been developed over the years Like the other members of the Pentax family the Honeywell Pentax SP 500 has a 42mm threaded lens mount tha
16. here are three types of tests microscopic aerial test projection test and photographed film test Resolving power of a lens shown by LPM lines per mm varies depending upon the method of resolution test Takumar lenses have been tested for resolving power to conform to Asahi Optical Company standards which are higher than those set by JIS Japan Industrial Standards All Takumar lenses bear the seal of the Japan Camera Inspection Institute which insures the highest standards of performance When testing your lens performance Use a slow speed fine grain film Generally high speed films are grainy and are not suitable for resolution test Support your camera on a good tripod Use a shutter release cable to prevent camera movement The definition of the picture on the negative film may decrease if exposure and developing time are not proper Time your exposure and development correctly If you do your own developing and enlarging see that your enlarger uses a fine quality enlarger lens If it is not of a fine quality your pictures can never be sharp no matter what superb lenses are mounted on your camera Usually the diaphragm of the enlarger should be closed down to f 8 or f 11 28mm 3 5 TER 200 mm f 4 500 mm 4 5 DEE Ukae 35mm f 2 105 mm 2 8 200 mm 5 6 1000 mm 8 a 4 5 35mm 3 5 135 mm 3 5 300mm f4 70 mm 150 mm f 4 5 50mm f 1 4 135 mm f 2 5 300 mm f 6 3 17 mm f 4 a 55mm f 1 8 amp f 2 150mm f 4 400 mm f 5 6 50 mm Macro f
17. ial effects and perform many other processes in color or black and white Focusing and composition are quick and easy and a built in exposure scale takes the guesswork out of camera settings Complete with filters slide holders lens cap and dust cover H This new portable copying stand fits all models of the Honeywell Pentax and can be used anywhere for copying documents artwork photographs stamps etc The Copipod consists of a lens board complete with adapter rings for 46mm and 49mm sizes and four calibrated telescoping legs It can be set up in seconds and when disassembled fits neatly into a pouch type h case which occupies very little space Lightweight yet extremely rigid the Copipod is a practical accessory which will fill a need for many Honeywell wes Pentax owners FILTERS AND LENSHOODS Honeywell Pentax lens hoods are recommended for use whenever possible to guard against off angle light which will cause flare in your pictures All Takumar lenses from 85mm up to 1000mm are supplied with a special lens hood Improve your picture quality by using the Honeywell Pentax filters that are precision ground polished and coated for your Honeywell Pentax MICROSCOPE ADAPTER By inserting this adapter between the camera body and the micro scope tube photomicrography can be easily and simply accomplished with the optics of the microscope REVERSE ADAPTER Screwed into the front thread of a Takumar lens which a
18. ing properly When the meler needle ts centered with the shutlar speed dial set at Busing ASA 20 50 films this indicates that the xact shulier speed required is seconds Please expose your picture for 2 seconds Mercury battery How to check it 1 Set the shutter speed dial to B bulb position 2 Turn the ASA dial to ASA 100 3 Push the meter switch to on position Look at the meters needle through the viewfinder If the needle rapidly drops the meter battery has sufficient capacity if it does not replace the mercury battery How to replace it Open the battery housing cover on the bottom cover plate with a coin Remove old battery and insert new battery with side toward the top of the camera For replacement use Mallory PX 400 or RM 400 R or equivalent CAUTION The mercury battery is like a phonograph record It can be damaged by skin acids Handle by the edges with a dry cloth only Be sure the battery is cleaned with the cloth before insertion into the camera The battery is not rechargeable DANGER A serious accident has been reported d of a small child who ho has put a mercury battery into his mouth and has been hospitalized for serious gripes and stomach inflammation Please always keep a battery from the reach of small children Webmaster see my page on mercury batteries Flash synchronization The Honeywell Pentax has two sets of terminals FP and X The table below shows which flash contact whi
19. is properly loaded the rewind knob will turn counter clockwise when you advance the film by turning the rapid wind lever Film Type Reminder dial Setting ASA film speed The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of film The higher the ASA number the more sensitive the film Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the ASA number of your film is opposite the red index mark Be sure to set your film speed on the shutter speed dial because the dial is connected to the exposure meter System Use the film type dial to show what type of film is in your camera Simply turn the dial so that the type of film in the camera 1s opposite the A mark To check whether the camera 1s loaded turn the film rewind knob clockwise If it turns freely the camera is not loaded Film wind and rewind 1 Before turning the rapid wind lever slowly turn the film rewind knob clockwise until a slight resistance is felt This prevents loosening or warping of the film 2 The first portions of the film cannot be used for picture taking as t hey have already been exposed to light Generally two blank exposures should be made before taking your first picture Cock the rapid wind lover until it stops Watch to see that the film rewind knob turns counterclockwise indicating that the film is moving from cassette to take up spool Trip the shutter Cock the rapid wind lever for the first pic
20. ou need additional information about your Honeywell Pentax address your questions to Customer Service at the address below Honeywell Inc Photographic Products Division 4800 East Dry Creek Road Denver Colorado 80217
21. sure increase factors which apply when taking pictures with filters close ups macro and micro photos do not apply to the Spotmatic 5 The length of the tripods screw should not exceed the normal length of 3 16 4 5mm Do not extend it longer than this length when mounting your camera on tripod Forcing longer screws into the tripod socket of the camera will damage the mechanism 6 We do not guarantee the quality of photographs when brands other than Takumar lenses and Pentax accessories such as lens extenders are used Infra red photography If you intend to take infra red photographs remember to use the small R index marked on the depth of field guide First focus your lens on your subject Determine the lens to subject distance from the distance scale Then match your lens to subject distance to the R mark by turning the distance scale accordingly For instance 1f your subject is in focus at infinity turn the distance ring and move the infinity 00 mark to the R index The R index marking on the Takumar lenses is based on the lens setting at infinity How to make deliberate double exposure For deliberate double exposures make the first exposure in the normal way Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob A and keep hold of the rewind knob Depress the film rewind release button and cock the rapid wind lever This tensions the shutter without advancing the film Finally release the shutter to make the se
22. t accepts any of the superb Takumar lenses from the ultra wide angle 17mm Takumar to the super telephoto 1000mm Takumar a wide range of optics that will satisfy the demands of even the most critical professional Moreover the list of fine accessories is always growing to help you keep growing photographically A Shutter speed index B Shutter speed dial C Rapid wind lever D ASA film speed setting E Shutter release F Automatic reset exposure counter G Cocked indicator H D ring lug I Focusing ring J X flash terminal K FP flash terminal L Preview lever M Exposure meter switch N Film type reminder dial Q Rewind knob Se A y P Rewind crank Ce ee ee ee BA Q Film type index mark R Diaphragm ring U Exposure counter index mark S Diaphragm and distance index mark V Depth of field guide T Distance scale Specifications Type 35mm single lens reflex with built in light meter Film and Picture Size 35mm film 20 or 36exposures 24mm x 36mm Standard Lenses Super Takumar 50mm f 1 4 or 55mm f I 8 with fully automatic diaphragm Filters and lens hood size 49mm Equipped with diaphragm preview lever which affords visual check of depth of field Distance scale 45cm 18 to infinity Shutter Focal plane shutter with single non rotating dial Speeds B 1 1 1000 sec Film speed ASA setting dial and window on shutter speed dial Shutter curtains of special rubberized silk
23. th film rewind knob is marked PANCHRO black and white COLOR and EMPTY Dimension Width 5 6 143mm x height 3 6 92mm x thickness 3 4 88mm Weight 868 grams 1 lb 14 oz with standard lens Body alone 621 grams 1 Ib 6 oz Short course operating manual 1 SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial turn it around and set the same number as the ASA number of the loaded film to the small red index which appears alongside the figure 1 Then cock the rapid wind lever 2 SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to the index When outdoors set the speed at 1 125 Sec or faster depending upon the lighting When indoors set it at 1 30 or in its neighborhood Change the shutter speed later when necessary Refer to item 5 page 19 3 COMPOSE AND FOCUS While viewing through the viewfinder turn the distance scale ring with your thumb and index finger until you get the sharpest image of your subject at the microprism center of the finder ipla E en a MEN mi 6 RELEASE SHUTTER 4 TURN ON LIGHT METER SWITCH Push up the switch button with your thumb and the small window on the switch button will turn to red indicating that the meter is switched on Through the viewfinder you will observe the movement of the meters needle on the right side of the ground glass Be sure to turn off the meters switch when not actually taking readings
24. ture the exposure counter automatically turns to 1 indicating that the first picture is ready to be taken 3 After the final picture on the roll 20 or 36 exposures has been taken the rapid wind lever will not turn all the way as you stroke it This indicates that the final picture has been taken on your film and that the film must be rewound DON T open the back of the camera or all exposed frames will be ruined 4 Unfold the film rewind crank 5 Depress the film rewind release button Turn the rewind crank to rewind the film into the film cassette The film rewind crank permits rewinding at a smooth even rate Under some atmospheric conditions erratic or too rapid rewinding will cause static electricity marks on the film You will feel the tension on the rewind crank lessen as the leader end of the film slips off the take up spool Stop rewinding when you feel this happen AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT WHEN UNLOADING YOUR FILM The rewind release button will return to normal position as you lead your next film and turn the rapid wind lever 6 Pull out the film rewind knob the back will open automatically and remove the film cassette Bright field focusing 1 You can start viewing and focusing before and after cocking the rapid wind lever When the preview lever is in A automatic position and the meter is at OFF the diaphragm is fully open except for the moment of exposure 2 Turn the distance scale ring until your s
25. ubject image is clearly in focus It is not always necessary for you to view and focus with the diaphragm fully open In bright sunlight you can easily focus with diaphragm closed to f 5 6 or f 8 and still observe the depth of field It is easier however to focus with the diaphragm fully open as your subject image is much brighter When the letter M appears beside the lever the lens is in manual position when A appears it is in automatic position Microprism Honeywell Pentax cameras have a Fresnel lens with a microprism center underneath the ground glass As you look through the finder you will see that the Fresnel lens consists as of many concentric rings which provide the brightest possible image on the ground glass The microprism is the center portion of this diagram When your subject is in focus the image in the microprism will be sharp and perfectly clear If your subject is not in focus the microprism will break the image up into many small dots much like an engravers screen You can focus your subject on any portion of the ground glass Automatic diaphragm When the preview lever is in A automatic position and the exposure meter is turned to OFF the fully automatic diaphragm is at its largest aperture at all times except for the instant of exposure no matter what aperture is set on the diaphragm ring When you release the shutter the diaphragm automatically stops down to the predetermined aperture and the sh
26. utter curtains start traveling instantly When the exposure 1s completed the diaphragm reopens to maximum aperture completely automatically and you are ready to compose focus and shoot your next pictures If you wish to visually check exact depth of field before making the exposure move the preview lever to M Manual position This stops the diaphragm to the aperture selected and shows you exactly how much depth of field will appear in your picture The preview lever may be moved back to A automatic position before or after making your exposure or if you are making pictures in bright sunlight it may be left in manual position which permits a constant heck of depth of field IN FOCUS When the exposure meter switch is turned to the on position the lens diaphragm changes from the automatic to manual position even though the preview lever is in the A automatic position When the shutter is released the lens diaphragm will automatically return to its automatic position if the lever is set on A Shutter LLA hs a ca et T aa E LI oo Lb Turn the shutter speed dial clock wise or counter clockwise to the shutter speed desired The shutter speed may be set either before or after cocking the rapid wind lever As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid wind lever the cocked indicator turns to red showing that the shutter is cocked The indicator window blacks out as you trip the shutter button For use of the X s
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