Asahi Pentax Super Program Instruction Manual
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1. PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM Welcome to the World of Pentax Multi mode Photography Pentax Super Program is an ultra sophisticated 35mm SLR Incorporating the latest electronics technology it invites you to explore the possibilities of six different ex posure modes As the situation demands you can use Programmed AE Automatic Exposure Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Metered Manual TTL Auto matic Flash or Programmed Auto Flash In each mode all the exposure information you need is digitally displayed in the viewfinder by means of an LCD or Liquid Crystal Display You can enjoy the full versatility of the Super Program with a wide range of Pentax accessories including dedicated TTL automatic flash units a motor drive that shoots up to approx 3 5 frames per second a digital data back etc Since the Super Program has a great many special features and functions take the time to read this manual carefully It will help you take full advantage of an extra ordinary camera DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Q Neck strap ring O Exposure counter Film wind lever Q Shutter release button O Externa LCD Q Shutter dial lock release Manual shutter speed select buttons O Illuminating window Hotshoe Q Exposure compensation index mark D Exposure compensation scale Film rewind knob Back cover release knob P ISO film speed scale D Film rewind crank b Film speed dial lock button T Film speed dial Exposure co2. When the aperture is set manually the shutter speed is automatically adjusted by built in electronic circuitry according to subject s brightness to provide appropriate exposure When depth of field is important for your picture this mode is recommended It is suitable for both general photography and carefully controlled pictures such as portraits Rf 34 page for details 25e m 10 u WEN Shutter priority AE lens on A shutter dial on M The shutter speed is set manually and the aperture value is automatically controlled according to subject s brightness Suitable for general photography this mode is especially convenient for fast moving situations such as in sports photography Rf 36 page for details e 26 Metered Manual lens on any aperture shutter dial on M The combination of shutter speed and aperture is completely up to you Guided by the meter indication in the viewfinder you can adjust both controls to obtain proper exposure If necessary deliberate over or under exposure are also possible Rf 38 page for details TTL Auto Flash When connected with a Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit the metering cell inside the mirror box of the Super Program will detect the light hitting the film plane and automatically control flash output If you use a TTL flash unit and set the camera in the Aperture priority AE mode you can choose any aperture in the flash range thereby
3. In dim light the viewfinder LCDs may become hard to see In that event press the illumination button to throw more light on the finder LCDs Aperture information LCD Shutter information LCD 19e FOCUSING Y ou can focus in three ways with the split image microprism and or matte field To focus using the split image turn the focusing ring until the two images in the split image circle at the center of the focusing screen are perfectly aligned When using the microprism collar focus until the glitter disappears from inside the collar With the matte field focus until the image on the matte field appears sharp and crisp Note If the maximum aperture of the attached lens is smaller than f 5 6 for example f 8 as in the case of a long telephoto it is easier to focus on the matte field since the split image and microprism collar areas become much too dark for satisfactory focusing Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia hypermetropia or presbyopia sometimes find it difficult to focus while wearing their glasses In this case use the accessory diopter correction lenses M See page 55 HOLDING THE CAMERA Proper holding of the camera is essential to minimize the shutter release button may cause blurred camera shake which causes blurred pictures photographs Take a secure well balanced posture Practice holding and operating your Super Program without straining
4. e 2 ft wi 5 38 t BO 4000 wee bot aa e gtk 18 22 E GE VEINETTE es 5 3 Set the ISO fiim speed to the appropriate number p 15 4 Rotate the aperture ring on your A series lens to the Auto Set the exposure compensation dial to 1x p 46 position indexed in green while depressing the aperture auto lock button p 28 6 Gently press the shutter release button You will see both 5 Set the shutter dial to Auto With both lens and shutter on shutter speed and aperture setting indicated on the viewfinder Auto the camera is now in the Programmed AE mode p 32 LCD and on the external shutter speed LCD lp 32 AS TT M 7 Focus the lens by rotating the focusing ring p 21 8 Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than 1 60 second With siower speeds camera shake may cause blurred pictures If 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 23l ee n AE get PRR EEN RG NEM ORT Cg ETRE AE US ES INSCR SE QE NE SE AOE AN e ERG f aye ok cel cai mir gii WWE PAAT N OKER Ri E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to pages 32 43 for detailed information on the Super Program six exposure modes e Programmed AE mode e Aperture priority AE mode e Shutter priority AE mode e Metered Manual mode e TTL Auto Flash mode e Programmed Auto Flash mode
5. Open aperture Through The Lens center weighted average area metering system with with GPD cell Film plane Metering for dedicated automatic electronic flashes cun uL With GPD cell r m p ane mererimg or Ue Lu m TERT Ak Eneua cA Metering Range EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec EV 19 f 16 1 2000 sec or f 22 1 1000 sec with 50mm f 1 4 lens and ISO 100 film ISO Range 6 3200 Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation dial indexed at 4X 2X 1X 1 2X and 1 AX Depth of Field Preview Via depth of field preview lever when aperture set manually Power Source Two 1 5V alkaline or silver oxide batteries or one 3V lithium battery Metering Circuit Main Switch Switched on by shutter release button and remains on for about 30 sec shut off by built in timer oo SHUR ON by builtin TIM lu a Battery Warning When batteries grow weak LCD alternately flashes exposure designations and ooo sign When batteries exhausted LCDs go blank and shutter locks Back Cover Standard camera back with spring catch built in memo holder grip fully interchangeable with Dial Data ME and Digital Data M Size amp Weight 131mm x 86 5mm x 47 5mm 490g body only without batteries 131mm x 86 5mm x 84 5mm 725g with f 1 4 lens without batteries 63 WARRANTY POLICY Ali Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or work manship for a period of twe
6. the LCD indications automatically change as follows P bo fF2B gt i1PS FM e When you use other films than ASA ISO 100 the aperture will change according to the film speed registered on the camera 1 Note If you leave the power switch of the Pentax dedicated auto flash on in any mode the camera s exposure control circuitry will also be automatically switched on And it will remain on consuming the camera s battery power So remember to turn off the flash power switch If you use a Pentax dedicated flash unit in the M or MS mode the flash s automatic coupling system will not function with the camera set in Programmed AE or Shutter priority AE mode SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the camera to the Programmed AE or the Shutter priority AE mode e Choose an Auto position on the flash mode selector red green yellow of the dedicated TTL Auto Flash unit e As the TTL Auto Flash unit recycles the shutter speed will be automatically changed to the synchronization speed of 1 125 sec and the lens aperture is also automatically set to the predetermined value shown in the table below according to the Auto position red green yellow you choose With ISO 100 film AF400T Red mode Green mode Yellow mode For instance if you set the flash mode selector to the red position of the AF200T at ISO 100 the LCD indication shall be as follows When you use
7. 1555 1578 1613 1 664 1 746 1 861 2093 2 462 ee 1 935 1 908 1 874 1 825 1 764 1 679 1 584 1 449 1 314 2 070 2101 2144 2213 2312 2478 2724 3265 4 298 35 2853 2 794 2 719 2615 2 487 2318 2137 1 892 1 665 m 3164 3239 3346 3521 3785 4265 5073 7 426 16 883 ids 8 488 973 7375 6 631 5 846 4 966 4 181 3 313 2 655 2471 13421 15552 20422 35 101 E ale Oas r 55 370 38 772 27 707 19 408 13 876 9 726 086 4 885 1 565 20 LJ oo a o oo a e 50 TRIPOD B BULB AND TIME EXPOSURES Tripod in order to prevent large diameter lenses from interfering with proper mounting of the camera on a tripod insert the accessory spacer ring To prevent movement of the camera during long exposures use a tripod and cable release Bulb B Bulb is used to make long exposures of more than 15 seconds Set the shutter dial index red line to the B position and the shutter will remain open as long as the shutter release button is depressed The shutter speed LCD inside the viewfinder indicates B Bulb cannot be used when the aperture ring of an A lens is set at A Auto Should the B be set on the shutter dial the E error indication flickers as a warning on the shutter speed LCD Time Exposures For time exposures use Pentax Cable Release Type 30 or 50 with the shutter dial set at B SELF TIMER The self timer is used when you want to include yourself in t
8. achieving great control over depth of field in flash photos Rf 42 page for details Programmed Auto Flash If you use a Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit with the camera in the Programmed AE or Shutter priority AE mode the camera will automatically select the proper aperture and automatically control flash output Rf 43 page for details ft n 1 15 3 E NE E E EE on 01 4 22 16 asia wm A422 16 11 8 k f Mig 3 Fg gg Se l Nu NW NET NET 22 16 11 8 58 4 28 PENTAX A LENS To set the lens in the A position match the A index green line on the aperture ring to the index mark while depressing the aperture auto lock button Release the button to lock the lens in the A Position To release the lock rotate the aperture ring towards aperture scale with the auto lock button depressed A auto setting Programmed AE mode Shutter priority AE made The following modes are available when the lens is set in the manual f stops f number setting Aperture priority AE mode Metered Manual mode SHUTTER DIAL The shutter dial is automatically locked when set at the AUTO or M position To select other positions L 125X or B rotate the shutter dial while depressing the shutter dial lock release and match the index red line to the desired position The following modes are available according to the position of the shutter dial AUTO Programmed AE mode Aperture priority AE mode M Shutter priorit
9. brighter and easier to focus than the matte field although any of these can be used for focusing Visible at the bottom inside the viewfinder are two LCD displays for shutter speed and aperture value In addition viewfinder information includes auto manual exposure data for each exposure mode automatic flash data exposure compensation warning low battery warning and error indication Shutter information LCD P e Programmed AE mode aoo iS Shutter speed in use 2000 stands for 1 2000 sec 15 stands for a full 15 sec Shutter speeds are displayed in full stop increments 8 AF Buib time exposure nies Means completion of flash recycling and auto flash exposure confirmation with a dedicated flash unit e18 E m ese Error in shutter speed setting flickering Combination of shutter speed and aperture is not appropriate Fre 7 FYS Aperture value An aperture range from f 1 2 through f 45 is indicated in 1 2 stop increments EF veio Exposure compensation warning flickering This warning indicates the exposure compensation dial is not set in the normal 1X position E Von Match numeral exposure adjustment indication in Metered Manual mode 3 to 3 indicate exposure deviation from the proper value which is denoted by 0 Low battery warning is indicated by alternate displays of shutter speed aperture combination and the mark ooo as Lighting button for viewfinder LCDs
10. next shot the mark appears on the shutter speed LCD Exposure counter The scale is indexed as follows e 0 2 4 34 36 with O Mm 20 34 36 coded in red The counter which ts interlocked with the film winding mechanism indicates the number of exposed frames y Stand off angle Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting Film advance stroke The film wind lever can be set at the stand off The film wind lever should be thrown as far as it position for faster film advance Even if you goes remove your thumb from the lever it remains at Note The wind lever may stop in the middle of the stand off angle ready for the next quick shot a stroke when the film comes to its end Do not After completing a series of pictures the lever force the lever and rewind the film leaving the should be pushed in to the original position lever as it is e12 SHUTTER DIAL SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND RELEASE BUTTON LOCK The shutter dial is automatically locked at the AUTO or M position To set the dial to other positions L 125X and B turn the shutter dial while depressing the shutter dial lock release and align the index mark red line on the dial to the desired position L Shutter release button lock AUTO Automatic shutter speed control M Manual shutter speed selection 125X 1 125 sec for synchronization with electronic flash unit B Bulb shutter speed setting for time exposures e By lightly depressin
11. the viewfinder LCD fails to indicate anything shutter speed LCD in spite of the fact that the Did you slightly depress the shutter release exposure mode is properly set button Are batteries properly inserted in Repeat film advancing operation until the film your camera See details on page 6 counter registers 1 See page 7 e What happens if the batteries are completely depleted LCDs outside the camera and inside the viewfinder are blank Even if the shutter is pressed the shutter cannot be released Replace the batteries with new ones See page 7 e What is ISO 100 It shows the sensitivity of the film in use You cannot obtain proper exposures unless you set the camera to the proper film speed See page 15 e Why are my pictures out of focus Always be sure to focus accurately by using the split image and or microprism on the finder screen Camera shake often causes blurred pictures Use shutter speeds faster than 1 60 sec and hold your camera tightly while shooting See pages 19 and 20 59 CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece lens and filters as clean as possible To remove loose dust and dirt first use the blower and then the brush Do not try to wipe off granular dirt or dust it s an excellent way of scratching the glass Smudges such as fingerprints should be carefully wiped away with either lens tissue or a clean soft cloth Clean plain cotton handkerch
12. yourself The portion marked O before inserting your first film cartridge in the illustration should be drawn to your body Generally there are three basic ways to hold the It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera In any case hold the camera tightly to your camera using a tree building wall table etc face with your hands Accessory Grip Super A and For long exposures or while using telephoto lenses the memo holder grip will help you keep a steady it is recommended to use a tripod and a cable hold on your camera Release the shutter gently release in order to reduce camera shake to while slowly breathing out Strong pressure on the minimum RR RR REED ddr sp pr a c E C V E E D uM m m0 UNLOADING THE FILM When the last frame of the film has been exposed the film should be rewound into the cartridge before unloading from the camera Do not force the wind lever beyond the number of frames indicated on the film cartridge To unload a cartridge e Depress the film rewind button e Turn the rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to rewind the film e The red stripes in the film rewind indicator will flicker during rewinding and they will cease flickering when rewinding is completed e After rewinding lift up sharply on the film rewind knob to open the camera back and remove the film cartridge Note Should you erroneously open the back before rewinding do not leave it
13. ETA T3 TT MI TRTA TRAN TRETA TEE VM WW VIVA I Qut of Shutter Aperture coupling range Shutter speed Out of Meter coupling range with ISO 100 50mm f 1 4 e 44 The Super Program s shutter speed and aperture combination in the Programmed AE mode is shown in the chart The red line represents the variation of shutter speed and aperture combination with an f 1 4 lens Note that only the shutter speed slows down after the lens aperture reaches its limit of f 1 4 in combination with a speed of approx 1 30 sec When you use a lens with a different maximum aperture the exposure program varies the aperture and the shutter speed in combination until reaching the maximum aperture of your lens For example with an f 2 8 lens the program varies the combination as shown by the red dotted line Note that only the shutter speed changes after the maximum aperture is reached The fine red line in the Programmed AE diagram indicates the Automatic Exposure control range for a lens with minimum aperture smaller than f 22 or for a film with ISO speed other than 100 The fine red dotted line indicates the range for a lens with maximum aperture smaller than f 1 4 or for a film with ISO speed other than 100 Meter coupling range and Shutter Aperture coupling range The meter coupling range means the range of subject luminance within which the built in exposure meter works to control exposure The shutter aperture coupli
14. ORS AT EE a REIN ABD ga SE OE EPS gii SENS steer oy INS ERN Ec INSERTING BATTERIES Your Super Program doesn t operate without batteries Use two 1 5V silver or alkaline batteries or a 3V lithium battery Before inserting batteries in the battery compartment wipe them with a clean dry cloth Open the battery compartment cover with a coin or similar Object Place the two batteries in the compartment with marks downward and close the cover Battery check To confirm battery status set the shutter dial to AUTO or M and slightly depress the shutter release button to activate the metering system If the LCDs on the camera top and in the viewfinder indicate shutter speed information the batteries are properly inserted and sufficient in voltage for normal camera fu nctioning Note The shutter speed LCD will indicate 1000 until the exposure counter registers 0 This fast speed saves time when advancing film to the first frame Starting with the first frame on the counter the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according to the designated exposure mode Automatic power cut off As an energy saving measure a timer switch is integrated into the exposure meter circuit It automatically shuts off power approximately 30 sec after you take your finger off the shutter release button Low battery warning When batteries become weak the display windows both inside and outside the camera w
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16. arn you by alternately displaying exposure information and a row of 000 s Pies F8 eee oo This alternate LCD indication tells you that both batteries should be replaced promptly to restore the camera to normal functioning Using batteries correctly Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as leakage heating or explosions Polarity markings should be carefully checked while inserting batteries lf either battery is erroneously inserted unexpected mishap may occur e The battery discharges small amounts of energy even when not in use Therefore the batteries supplied with your camera may be slightly below full capacity as it has taken some time to reach you e Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands and types or old batteries with new batteries e Battery life is approximately six months for alkaline and approximately one year for silver or lithium batteries When not using the camera for long periods of time you should remove batteries from the camera Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the battery compartment Always keep batteries Out of the reach of children e 8 e Never break recharge or throw used batteries into fire as a precaution against explosions Batteries should be kept warm in cold climates to prevent lowering of performance e Keep spare batteries on hand for convenience in photographing outdoors or while traveling etc e When kee
17. ctions or damage to the electronic systems of your Super Program pM MU AA LLA nnl cl E E DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT CHANGING BACK COVER Correction lenses M are available for the Super Program viewfinder There are 8 auxiliary M lenses 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 and 43D Choose the one that suits your eye and put it in the eyepiece accessory slots as illustrated Before buying one try it for yourself with the lens actually attached to your camera Changing the back cover The back cover must be removed from your Pentax Super Program to use such accessories as the Dial Date ME or Digital Data M data imprinting devices Open the back cover and pull it slight by while pushing down the back cover release pin to disengage the locking mechanism Then the cover can be easily removed When reattaching it first put the lower back cover release lug into position then match the upper lug with the release pin pushed downward Release the pin to attach the back to camera body 55 INFRARED INDEX MARK If you intend to take infrared photographs using infrared film and R2 or O2 filters it is necessary to compensate for the difference between visible light focus and infrared focus As shown on the left note the subject to camera distance on the lens distance scale as you focus through the viewfinder and turn the focusing ring until that distance setting aligns with the red infrared index mark The figure shows an exa
18. de the aperture in Shutter priority AE mode the programmed value in Programmed AE mode and the values to which you adjust the exposure in manual mode Exposure compensation dial and Film speed scale At both extremes of the film speed scale the use of the exposure compensation dial is limited as shown in the chart When the exposure compensation dial is employed the EF exposure factor indication wil flicker on the aperture LCD in the viewfinder Always return the exposure compensation dial to 1X when compensation is no longer required DEPTH OF FIELD with 50mm f 1 4 T Distance m Depth of field is the range between the nearest and farthest distances which are in focus at a given lens aperture The minimum aperture for example f 22 gives you the greatest depth of field or area in focus The maximum aperture for example f 1 4 gives you the smallest depth of field When you vary aperture value the range in focus changes accordingly so that you can create different photographic effects in your pictures As illustrated in the pictures on the right examples of f 1 4 and f 22 the distance range m 19 i j 22 16 22 16 11 8 58 A in focus can be confirmed by the depth of field scale on the lens e 48 ET 22 16 84 ee N DEL LAN f 22 1 67 16 88 r T PTET 22 15 84 48 Ld LI Depth of field preview Your Super Program is equ
19. e X Synch contact dedicated flash contacts X synch at 1 125 sec Dedicated Automatic Flash Coupling Automatic setting of 1 125 sec synch speed with dedicated automatic flash units TTL automatic flash control provides film plane metering Slower oss o than 1 125 sec synch flash photography is possible at Manual mode setting Self Timer Electronically controlled delay time indication by flashing lamp and electronic buzzer approx 12 sec delay time possible to cancel at any time initiate process by pressing shutter 20s release button Viewfinder Silver coated pentaprism finder with split image microprism focusing screen shows 92 of the picture area 0 82X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity 1 1 Diopter eyepiece e 62 Mirror Back swing type instant return mirffor Film loading Magic needle loading Film loading Magic needle loading ee Film Transport Single stroke rapid wind lever with 135 throw and 30 standoff angle LCD shutter cocked indicator film advance and rewind indicator window Accepts Winder ME II Motor Drive A CD rive AL M M ARamie Exposure Counter Additive type automatic resetting Automatically sets shutter speed at 1 1000 sec up to 0 frame on the counter when shutter dial is set at AUTO or M Film Rewind Crank type Film Rewind Crank type 0 0 0 0 00 ee a e eae S Moeam uu Exposure Metering
20. e Shutter priority AE mode 36 Selecting the Metered Manual mode 38 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units e 40 Selecting the TTL Auto Flash mode ereere 42 Selecting the Programmed Auto Flash mode 43 Programmed AE diagram Shutter Aperture coupling range Meter coupling range 44 Exposure compensation eeMMMMHHHHHHHHHHMH en 46 Depth of field 9 MMMHHHM e 48 Depth of field preview M8 49 Tripod B Bulb and Time exposures 1 52 Self timer ee HH Hn n 53 Use of non dedicated flash units 54 Diopter adjustment eee back cover ere 55 Infrared index mark eH 56 Using screw mount Taloimar anges 57 How to use various accessories with your Super Program e B8 Q amp As on your Pentax Super Program e 59 Camera maintenance e HH 60 Resistance to temperature extremes and changes A few notes on the LCD Liquid Crystal Display MM 61 Specifications HH 62 Warranty policy AMI 64 THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS Follow the 9 steps below and in a very short time you ll be able to take pictures with the Super Program in its Programmed AE mode For more details about each step consult the accompanying page numbers Remove the cap from the viewfinder eyepiece 1 Open the battery compartment with a coin and insert batteries p 6 2 Open the camera back put in a roll of film close the back and advance the film to the first frame p 16
21. e to function properly stretches from 50 C to 20 C However resistance to cold could be hampered by dirty oil Therefore if the camera is to operate at full efficiency in very cold conditions it must be overhauled and al oil must be replaced Sudden changes in temperature will often cause moisture to condense inside or outside your camera This is a possible source of rust which may be extremely harmful to the mechanism Furthermore if the camera is taken from a warm temperature to a sub freezing one further damage may result from the formation of icelets Thus sudden temperature changes should be avoided as much as possible As a guide a temperature change of 10 C should be allowed to take place gradually over a period of at least 30 minutes If this is not possible keeping the camera in its case or bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change Extremely low temperature reduces the efficiency of the battery Therefore the camera should be protected against low temperature Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting For extremely low temperature use new batteries A few notes on the LCD Liquid Crystal Display In high temperature approximately 60 C or 140 F or above the LCD windows may turn black In low temperature the response time of the display may slow down considerably These phenomena do not indicate either camera break down or break down of the LCDs thems
22. elves They are characteristic of LCDs and the LCDs will return to normal when the temperature becomes normal 61 SPECIFICATIONS 35mm SLR camera with multi mode automatic exposure controls electronically controlled focal plane shutter and open aperture center weighted Through The Lens metering Six Exposure Control Modes Programmed AE Aperture priority AE Shutter priority AE Metered Manual TTL Auto Flash and Programmed Auto Flash mode Exposure Control Mode Setting By using combinations of settings on shutter dia and aperture ring of A series lenses Type Film 35mmfilm T E Format 24x 36MM 00000000 TN Lens Mount Pentax Ka Bayonet A Pentax K bayonet mount with electrical contact mE Shutter Seiko MFC E3 vertical run metal focal plane shutter automatic exposure and manual settings electronically controlled speeds from 15 to 1 2000 sec 1 125 sec and B Electro s Magnetic shutter release with release button lock Exposure Indication in Viewfinder Liquid Cristal Display LCD Automatic and manual shutter speeds automatically set lens apertures exposure factor warning shutter speed setting error warning EE battery life warning and Programmed AE indication P LCD window illumination External Indication Automatic and manual shutter speeds Programmed AE indication P and shutter sss cocked indicator n Flash Synchronization Hot sho
23. erture ring to the desired f stop If the ring is locked at the A position release it by depressing the aperture auto lock button e Set the red index of the shutter dial to AUTO e Pressing the shutter release button slightly the shutter speed will be digitally indicated both on the external LCD and the LCD inside the viewfinder Further pressure will release the shutter Shutter speed indication will disappear from both LCD indicators when the meter is automatically switched off by the built in timer Aperture priority AE is the best mode for taking pictures with emphasis on depth of field For more information refer to page 48 Aperture priority AE mode warnings f the subject is very bright you will see a flickering wi 8l b 4d rr looo As remedy shift the aperture ring towards smaller values or to the direction of f 22 f the subject is dark you will see flickering VV lar V1 12 Rotate the aperture ring towards the tens maximum aperture f 1 4 When the display stops flickering you can take a proper exposure If flickering continues even after the aperture is changed the subject is too dark or too bright for a normal exposure For very bright subjects use a slower film or an ND filter and dark subjects use a faster film flash or other artificial lighting 350 22 ft 16 m 19 Pal P M u NN SELECTING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY AE MODE e Set the green line of the aperture A index
24. g the shutter release button you activate the exposure meter Further pressure will release the shutter The exposure meter automatically switches off approx 30 seconds after you take your finger off the shutter release button e f you have finished shooting and the shutter is cocked use the shutter release button lock to avoid accidental release Set the shutter dial index to L and the shutter release will be locked with the exposure meter switched off 13e e14 SETTING ASA ISO FILM SPEED MEMO HOLDER GRIP Set the film speed dial to the film speed indicated on your film package Depress the film speed dial lock button and set the desired ISO speed to the red index mark Make sure that the dia is securely locked in position by releasing the lock button and slightly rotating the dial to either side The chart below represents the index markings on the film speed scale 250 320 500 640 800 z 1250 NEN IM 1000 1600 400 3200 Memo Holder Grip As a reminder of the type of film in your camera tear off the top of the film package and insert it in the memo holder frame on the grip at the right end of the back cover The grip is shaped to give your w F thumb a firmer hold on the camera e E m o FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge Load or unload the film in the shade avoiding direct sunlight Set the shutter dial index red line to AUTO or M This wi
25. he picture with your family friends etc After cocking the film wind lever draw the self timer lever in the direction of the arrow and depress the shutter release button The timer delays shutter release for about 12 seconds Self timer operation is indicated by red light and electronic beeping 2 seconds before a shutter release the frequency of flickering and beeping increases The self timer can be cancelled even after pressing the shutter by returning the lever to its original position The self timer cannot be used with the shutter set at B nE flickers on LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder to warn you of an erroneous setting When using the self timer cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the accessory finder cap otherwise light entering from the rear of the camera may make the shutter speed faster adversely affecting the exposure 53e e 54 USE OF NON DEDICATED FLASH UNITS In using an ordinary flash unit adjust the shutter dial index red line to 125X The shutter speed will be indicated as 125 but there will be no LCD indication of f stop e Set the lens aperture according to the camera to subject distance Refer to the instructions accompanying the flash unit e When using a synch cord connect it to X synch socket on your Super Program Note Flash units available from other makers with dedicated flash coupling capability special purpose flash units etc will tend to cause malfun
26. hotography Correct auto flash exposure is confirmed by lighting or flickering of 5 mark immediately after the flash emission Film plane metering for auto flash is available TTL Auto Flash In manual mode flash photo graphy is possible with shutter speeds slower than 1 125 sec Proper aperture is automatically set in Programmed AE mode and or Shutter priority AE mode AF400T O TTL Auto Flash units AF280T AF200T AFO80C AF200S AF160 O O O OQ O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O e O O O Note When any of the above flash units other than the AF 160 is used with the Super Program with the flash mode set at AUTO the flash may not fire if the subject is too bright for flash photography 41e SELECTING THE TTL AUTO FLASH MODE When you set the camera to the Aperture priority AE or the Metered Manual mode You can set any desired f number on the lens aperture ring for the TTL Auto Flash control e The LCDs indicate the automatically set synchronization shutter speed of 1 125 sec as the TTL Auto Flash recycles Rf page 43 for the slow speed synchronization in the Metered Manual mode When you choose the Programmed AE or the Shutter priority AE mode e The lens aperture is automatically set to f 4 in the case of the AFO80C f 8 and the LCDs indicate the automatically set synchronization shutter speed of 1 125 sec For instance the camera is set to the Programmed AE mode and the ISO is set at 100
27. iefs that have already been washed a few times are particularly good for this Breathing on the lens before wiping is effective but be sure to wipe away all moisture completely Commercial lens cleaners are also effective Never touch the mirror or the shutter leaves Minor dirt or spots on the mirror will not affect the clarity of your pictures Take care not to drop the camera or knock it against anything solid Accidents or rough handling can easily damage the internal mechanism even though externally nothing seems to have been damaged e 60 KEEP YOUR CAMERA DRY Your camera is not waterproof There are several places where water can get inside and do a great deal of damage Take care to protect both body and lens from rain or splashing water If your camera should get wet dry it off immediately with a clean soft cloth If your camera becomes completely soaked it may malfunction In this instance bring it as Soon as possible to an authorized Pentax service center STORAGE Where to keep your camera while you are not using it is an important point The best storage place is cool dry clean and well ventilated Because of the possible build up of humidity it is risky to store your camera in a cabinet or closet t s also a good idea to keep your camera in its bag or case while you are not using it RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES The temperature range at which your camera will continu
28. ion LCD Meaning These disp ays saw exposa e comb nat ons beyond te meter coupl ng range athe Programmes AE mode Correct exposure cannot be obtained QOvecexposace The camera s c0 the Aperture goon ty AE mode ir bas boser te fastest Poss De stutter speed for t e aperture vou hase set But tne picture wil sti be overexposed unless you select smarer v v Vega cie aperia e b uer x cesare Tre camera s n tne Aperture peonty AE mode It has chose the s Owest poss ble snutte speeo for the goer ture you have set Try se ect ra ala ae aperture lf ine fl eaer ra stops take your p oture l no there is ihsulfticien grt for a normal exposure They ndicate beyond the shutter aperture coupl fa range in the Sheutter D ior ty AE mode App oo ate exposure is opta table by a 4 i cranaing the shutter speed e 30 These show beyond the meter coupling range in the Shutter priority AE mode Correct exposure cannot be obtained These warnings appear in the Metered Manual mode 3 means you are three stops over normal exposure 3 means three stops under Adjust aperture or shutter speed until you see the 0 sign Beyond meter coupling range in Metered Manual mode It is not possible to get correct exposure by changing aperture or shutter speed Use flash or a different sensitivity film The flickering letters EF in the viewfinder LCD remind you that the exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than
29. ipped to help you preview just what will and what will not be sharp in your pictures By depressing the preview lever near the lens mount you can close the lens down to whatever aperture you have set You can then preview how much sharpness you will get in your picture by examining the picture area on the ground glass After previewing your picture if you release the preview lever the lens will return to full aperture for focusing You cannot however preview the depth of field with your Super Program set in the Programmed AE and Shutter priority AE modes Note Taking pictures with the preview lever depressed will result in incorrectly exposed pictures Depth of field Table suc Pentax 50mm Lens unit meter Distance scale 1 14 2 1 28 t 4 1 5 6 1 8 ZAR t 16 1 22 0 448 0 446 0 445 0 443 0 440 0 436 0 431 0 423 0414 did 0453 0 454 0455 0457 0460 0 465 0 471 0 481 0 493 E 0 497 0 495 0 494 0 491 0 487 0 482 0 476 0 466 0 454 m 0 503 0 505 0507 0509 0513 0519 0 527 0 540 0 557 DE 0 595 0 593 0 590 0 586 0 581 0 573 0 564 0 549 0 532 0 605 0 607 0610 0615 0621 0 630 0642 0 663 0691 MR 0 791 0 787 0 781 0 774 0 764 0 749 0 732 0 705 0675 0810 0814 0820 0828 0840 0859 0 883 0 927 0987 iu 0 985 0 978 0 970 0958 0 942 0 919 0 892 0 851 0 B06 m 106 1 023 1032 1046 1066 1098 1 140 1218 1 328 i 1 464 1 449 1 430 t 402 1 366 1316 1 259 1 174 1 086 am 1538
30. lightly towards you and the fastener of the cover unlocks p Y om OOOnnnAnnn n H Gn c t 0 LENS MOUNTING To mount or interchange Pentax K Ka and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below For screw mount lenses see p 57 e Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap If the finder cap is still on the eyepiece remove it For the finder cap see p 53 e Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the lens See 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 9 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 e To remove the lens cap press in on the notches at both sides e To remove the lens press the lens release lever toward the camera body while turning the lens counter clockwise e After removing a lens from the camera body replace the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains RUH JT Note Don t damage or stain the electrical contact points on the mount face When they become Uum aygo 9 Hu i us SEE E stained wipe them with a clean a dry cloth FILM WIND LEVER Film advance shutter cocked indicator When one frame is completely wound and the shutter is cocked for the
31. ll automatically set the shutter speed to 1 1000 sec so that you can advance film quickly until the counter registers 0 The camera back opens when you lift up sharply on the film rewind knob Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by returning the film rewind knob to its original position If the knob does not fit tightly in to place rotate the knob while lightly depressing it Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between any of the white needles surrounding the film take up spool Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration e Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in the photo while making sure that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations e Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until any slack is taken up and confirm that the film is properly fitted between both guide rails Close the back cover tightly e Advance the film wind lever to check that the red vertical stripes of the film wind rewind indicator flicker this indicates that the film is advancing properly Film advance can be also checked by the rotation of the rewinding knob e Repeat shutter tripping film advancing operation until the exposure counter reaches to 0 The next frame is ready for the first shot 17e VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS The split image center spot and its surrounding microprism collar are
32. lve 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 instruction Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy The manufacturer or its authorized representatives 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 of any kind whether caused by defective material or work manship or otherwise and it is expressiy agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided e 64 Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equip ment or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this Case 1t will take a considerable length of time before the equip ment can be returned to you owing to the complicated cust
33. mpensation dial p Grip Super A T Self timer lever D Lens release lever I Preview lever D Lens information contacts f amp Lens alignment index Instant return mirror Lighting button for viewfinder LCDs X synch terminal amp Distance scale amp Lens alignment node fi Aperture scale f9 A index on aperture scale T Focusing ring qp Depth of field scale amp Aperture Distance index amp b Aperture ring X Aperture auto lock button CONTENTS LLL The Super Program in 9 easy steps 2 Inserting batteries Using batteries correctly eMe 8 Grip Super A eee Hee O Strap and Case eene nennen 10 Lens mounting mH meme 11 Film wind lever mIMMIIHHIHHRIMHHeHHHHMHRRRHH 12 Shutter dial shutter release button and release button lock eee 13 Setting ISO film speed Memo Holder Grip MR 15 Film loading AM eH 16 Viewfinder displays em eee 18 Focusing idee E EE E greed Cod NS QUA RR eE e E dE DTE Ra Se SROsA sie 21 Holding the camera HH 22 Unloading the FIMM eseeserseasoesoosasotsasarceessnassaansaseesenos 23 Six exposure modes eMe 24 Pentax A Tenis ases ioestas euet eb THIS EPE MEER Envy 28 Shutter dial Manual shutter speed select DUTTON llle cresce eroe e e eese een ne neto tene sothehaho 29 Warning indication for each exposure mode 30 Selecting the Programmed AE mode s 32 Selecting the Aperture priority AE mode 34 Selecting th
34. mple in which the subject to camera distance is set at infinity As for exposure control required in infrared photography refer to the instructions contained in the film package USING SCREW MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES Conventional screw mount lenses can be easily attached to the lens mount of your Pentax Super Program by using the optional Mount Adapor K But there are some limitations e Put the Mount Adaptor K in the body mount by matching both marks e To lock it rotate the adaptor clockwise 65 with a pointed object such as a ball point pen Now your Super Program can accept any conventional Pentax screw mount lenses e To remove the adaptor press the spring pin on the adaptor with some pointed aid and rotate it counterclockwise until it stops e a C 9 Limitations in using screw mount lenses on the Super Program e The distance scale of the lens is usable as it is up to infinity e Automatic diaphragm coupling doesn t function due to the difference in coupling system e The exposure is metered with aperture stopped down e Programmed AE and Shutter priority AE modes cannot be used with screw mount lenses e There is not automatic aperture setting even with dedicated flash units 57 HOW TO USE VARIOUS ACCESSORIES WITH YOUR SUPER PROGRAM When you attach the following accessories to the Super Program use the stop down or working a
35. ng range is that part of the meter coupling range within which shutter speed and aperture value can be combined for proper exposure control When you use a 50mm f 1 4 normal lens and an ISO 100 film the meter coupling range is from EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec or f 2 2 sec to EV 19 f 22 1 1000 sec or f 16 1 2000 sec The range varies according to film speed 1SO The variation of the meter coupling range is shown by slanting lines which shift with ISO ratings The frame in the center shows the meter and shutter aperture control coupling range EV Exposure Value EV represents a combination of the shutter speed and the lens aperture which is determined by the film speed 1SO and the brightness of the subject 45e EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Exposure compensation range AX 2x x 14x 14x 20 1000 12 1600 6 3200 ISO ISO 46 The automatic exposure system of your Super Program tends to underexpose backlit subjects and overexposure spotlighted subjects on a stage etc In such cases you can compensate by setting the exposure compensation dial When shooting a subject against a bright background backlit subjects increase the exposure by setting the dial either to 2X or 4X When your subject is spotlighted against a dark background decrease the exposure by setting the dial to 1 2X or 1 4X To set the dial turn the knurled ring Use of the exposure compensation dial changes the shutter speed in Aperture priority AE mo
36. normal 1x If you set the shutter dial to B when the lens aperture ring is set at A LCD displays E to show an erroneous setting Weak battery warning In all exposure modes when you see a row of O00 alternating with exposure information it s time to change batteries e Refer also to the explanations concerning warnings in each exposure mode As to the meter coupling range in the Programmed AE mode refer to the diagram of Programmed AE control on Page 44 Meter coupling and shutter aperture coupling ranges are explained on page 45 31 2 e 32 ft m 18 Dy 5 3 E btt Biase 18 22 A 22 Ib 11 8 SELECTING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE e Depress the auto lock button on the aperture ring of your Pentax A lens and rotate its A index green line to the index e Set the shutter dial index red line on top of the camera to the AUTO position P Programmed will then be displayed on the LCD windows on the camera s top cover and inside the viewfinder e Lightly press the shutter release button and a programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD indicator in the viewfinder At the same time the same shutter speed will appear in the external LCD indicator Further pressure on the button will release the shutter When you take your finger off shutter release button the meter switch automatically turns off after about 30 seconds as an energy saving meas
37. ns aperture ring to an F value Should the lens be locked at A auto release it by depressing the aperture auto lock button e Slightly depress the shutter release button and you will see one of the following indications 3 2 1 0 1 2 or 3 displayed on the aperture value window in the viewfinder These figures show the steps of over or under exposure EV value over exposure 0 correct exposure under exposure Should the lighting condition go over the limit of three steps the 3 or 3 indication flickers For normal shooting adjust the lens aperture so that correct exposure indicated by 0 is obtained Should you select the lens aperture prior to the shutter speed adjust the shutter speed to Obtain the correct exposure If you prefer over or under exposure you can freely select any exposure applying the indication as a guidance As soon as the meter switch is turned off by the built in timer the aperture indication goes out but the shutter speed display remains on Warnings for Metered Manual mode The following indications will be given for over or under exposure VV bMS se es rs 3 Aperture LCD Flickering This indicates over exposure of more than three steps Change to a faster shutter speed towards 1 2000 sec or select a smaller aperture by rotating the aperture ring toward f 22 Yl bite 125 3 Aperture LCD Flickering In this case the exposure is more than three s
38. oms procedures required in Japan in imparting and re exporting photographic equipment If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment wil be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the Country where you wish to have serviced during the warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced f free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manu facturer Always obtain a quotation of the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not apply to Penta
39. open Close it immediately The last few frames may be ruined by direct light exposure but the majority of frames on the roll may still be unharmed Whenever possible it is also advisable to take the same pictures again with a new film 23e e 24 SIX EXPOSURE MODES Pentax Super Program provides six different exposure modes Choose the mode that suits the photographic situation and the subjects or feelings you want to express When using conventional Pentax K and Kf mount lenses on your Pentax Super Program you can use the Aperture priority AE Metered Manual and all Auto Flash modes When using new A series lenses you can also select Shutter priority AE and Programmed AE modes The reason for this is that the last three modes are only available when the lens has an A or auto aperture setting Than Ono EH IMEEM 18 areas 18 Au ff so A221810 Jas Programmed AE lens on A shutter dial on A Y our Super Program itself automatically selects the most appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain proper exposure changing them simultaneously according to the subject s brightness The Programmed AE mode is most suitable for advanced photographers who want to shoot very quickly or for novices who do not want to be bothered by setting exposure controls accord ing to light conditions Rf 32 page for details Aperture priority AE lens on any f number shutter dial on A
40. other films than ISO 100 the aperture will change according to the film speed registered on the camera When you set the camera to the Aperture priority AE or the Metered Manual mode e Select an Auto position on the flash mode selector red green yellow of the dedicated auto flash unit e Set the lens aperture to the designated value on the flash unit s calculater board As the dedicated auto flash unit recycles the shutter speed is automatically changed to the synchronization speed of 1 125 sec Reminders for both TTL and Programmed Auto Flash modes In Metered Manual mode speeds between 1 2000 and 1 250 sec automatically change to synch speed while slower than 1 125 sec speeds stay as are when the dedicated flash recycles Choosing any slow speed you can enjoy existing light photography with flash fill in e tn each automatic flash mode the correct exposure is confirmed in the viewfinder When the correct exposure is obtained with the dedicated flash in Auto modes this confirmation mark appears If the auto flash confirmation mark appears or flickers on the viewfinder LCD immediately after light emission the subject has received proper flash lighting 43e Out of Meter coupling range SHUTTER APERTURE COUPLING RANGE n Out of Shutter Aperture coupling range perture PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM A METER COUPLING RANGE ai a BS ETE E ESI mum a2 ET Ld 250 500 1000 2000 MTN AR
41. perture metering mode or Metered Manual mode Bellows Unit III Microscope Adaptor K Helicoid Extension Tube K Extension Tube K Set Reverse Adaptor K 49mm 52mm 6 x 7 Lens Mount Adaptor K Telescope Adaptor K e When you attach the following accessories to the Super Program use the Aperture priority AE mode or Metered Manual exposure mode Auto Bellows A Set and M Set new Auto Extension Tube K Set Auto Extension Tube K 100mm 50mm Rear Convertor K T6 2X Note The scale and double cable release of the Auto Bellows M Set new cannot be used with the Super Program e 58 Use the Refconverter A because with the Refconverter M the viewfinder LCD of the Super Program is not visible When using the Winder ME II with the Super Program be sure to set the AUTO 125X indicator of the winder at AUTO If set at 125X it may cause malfunction Do not use the older model Winder ME it will not operate properly with the Super Program e The Super Program s Programmed AE and Shutter priority AE modes do not function with a Pentax dedicated flash set at M manual or MS manual synchronization As you set up for multi flash photography with dedicated flash units use your Pentax Super Program in the Aperture priority AE or the Metered Manual mode PPEEPRP ur E p E a E a i a E e e E Wet n0 Q amp As ON YOUR PENTAX SUPER PROGRAM e With the shutter dial set to AUTO the e Only the 1000 indication appears on
42. ping the camera in a bag or case lock the shutter release button to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from accidentally releasing the shutter GRIP SUPER A e To remove the grip loosen the grip mount screw fully and keeping the camera faced downward slide the grip up until it comes off e To mount the grip fit the grip mount socket on the rear side of the grip to the grip lug on the camera e 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 Note The grip should be removed from the camera body when using the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME Il STRAP AND CASE First strip the clasp and belt ring from either end of the strap Let the strap end go through the neck strap ring and then the belt ring and further through neck strap ring of the camera The strap is then folded back e Let the strap end run through the belt ring and then clasp as illustrated Now the end is tightly caught by the clasp The strap end may be passed through the inside or outside of the clasp e Insert the camera body into the back case and put both case hooks around the camera s strap eyelets The camera body is now held securely in the case e The standard soft case comes complete with a front cover To remove the front cover turn the cover a full 180 while pulling it s
43. riginal shutter speed Seo PURIS Ad Rud m 5o Fee Minimum aperture flickering If this indication appears change to a faster shutter speed towards 1 2000 sec Even at minimum aperture there is too much light to shoot at the original shutter speed When the flickering stops and you can start shooting If the subject brightness goes completely over the meter coupling range both shutter speed and aperture displays will flicker at high values NAren EN Sel ee 2000 Fee If the subject is too dark for the meter both displays will flicker at low values Should the subject be extremely bright a lower sensitivity film or an ND filter will be effective If the subject is too dark the use of a higher speed film flash or other supplemental lighting is recommended um NER S o MEE E onl Flickering Should you happen to shift the shutter dial to B Bulb a flickering E Error appears on LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder to warn against erroneous operation The shutter cannot be released even if the button is depressed 37e 22 16 gibig fa 49 1 15 Eb idi 617 8 554 pus i Bsti 16 22 SELECTING THE METERED MANUAL MODE e Set the shutter dial red line index to M manual and select the desired shutter speed The shutter speed will be displayed on LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder e Rotate le
44. teps under Change to a slower shutter speed towards 15 secs or rotate the aperture ring towards f 1 4 When your shutter aperture combination comes within the range of 3 the flickering stops tf the situation is beyond the meter coupling range indications are as follows wa bbtee wv Lbs ee 5o 3 Both flickering at high values The subject is too bright 1217 NAbi a 8 3 Both flickering at low values The subject is too dark In either case the subject is not within the Pentax Super Program s meter coupling range So you will not be able to obtain a proper exposure simply by changing aperture and shutter speed settings USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS e 40 PENTAX The combination of your Pentax Super Program and any Pentax dedicated auto flash unit allows a variety of convenient functions as outlined in the following page If your flash unit requires the use of a synch cord connect the cord to the X synch socket found on your Pentax Super Program Operations flunctions of each electronic flash unit are fully explained in their respective operating manuals Note When you use the Super Program with AF400T connect the flash unit with 4P Sync Cord B to the camera hotshoe Flash functions of Pentax Super Program with Flash recycling displayed in Viewfinder by mark When camera is set at AUTO shutter speed automatically switches to X synch speed 1 125 sec for flash p
45. to the marking while depressing the lens aperture auto lock button e Set the red line of the shutter dial to the M Manual position The shutter speed will be digitally displayed on the LCDs both outside the camera and inside the viewfinder e Select the shutter speed by pressing either of the manual shutter speed select buttons next to the shutter dial The front button makes the shutter speed faster the rear button makes it slower The shutter speed changes step by step with each time you press the button and the speed changes continuously if you keep your finger on the button e When you press the shutter release button lightly the aperture value is indicated on the viewfinder LCD To take a picture put a little more pressure on the button The meter switch turns off about 30 seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter release button The aperture indication then goes out but the shutter speed display remains on f you set the red line of the shutter dial to 125x a variation of Shutter priority AE is possible but the speed remains fixed at 1 125 sec Shutter priority AE mode Warnings f the camera cannot automatically select an appropriate aperture for the shutter speed you have chosen you will see the following warnings Stb us FLY Maximum aperture flickering in this case change to a slower shutter speed towards 15 secs Even at maximum aperture there is not enough light to shoot at the o
46. ure and the displays of shutter speed and aperture value disappear However the P display remains on Programmed AE mode warnings When the programmed combination of shutter speed and aperture value is beyond the meter coupling range the camera displays two warnings wi blige Ni tbiee Both shutter speed and aperture flickering at high values This indicates that the light situation exceeds the Super Program s light measuring ability since subject brightness is extremely high To get a proper exposure use another film with lower sensitivity or an ND filter Viki an ee ee Pe F1 4 Both flickering at low values The subject is extremely dark and below the lowest limit of the Programmed AE mode s meter coupling range Use a higher speed film flash or some other illumination source to throw more light to the subject wikt Should you happen to shift the shutter dial to B Bulb a flickering E Error warning appears on the shutter speed LCD The shutter cannot be released even if the button is depressed When you are using dedicated flash TTL Auto or Programmed Auto in Programmed AE mode the displays of shutter speed and aperture value are replaced by displays for flash photography when the flash is ready to fire P bo Fee 125 _F 4 33e ft 22 16 e 34 OO 10 190 TEN TEET 15 3 14 16 22 SELECTING THE APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE e Rotate the lens ap
47. x products purchased in the U S A U K or Canada The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy KB Film rewind shaft amp p Film guide rails Ky Eyepiece accessory slots amp Viewfinder eyepiece amp p Viewfinder frame Sprocket Film take up spool p Film advance Rewind indicator Back cover release pin Back cover p Film pressure plate 0 Connector y Film chamber Battery compartment cover D Tripod socket d Cordless contact terminal qj Shutter blades amp Film rewind button u Film transport coupler 65 Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P O 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Zuid 7 BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgesellschaft mbH Postfach 54 0169 2000 Hamburg 54 WEST GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hill Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA2 OLT U K Pentax France S A Z I Argenteuil 12 Rue Ambroise Croizat 95100 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 B305 Dietlikon ZH SWITZERLAND Pentax Svenska AB Box 650 S 751 27 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Nederland Spinveid 25 4815 HA Breda THE NETHER LANDS Pentax Norge A S Stenersgt 18 Oslo 1 NORWAY Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 8011 2 U S A Pentax Canada inc 1760 West 3rd Avenue Vancouver B C V6J 1K5 CANADA Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Ltda Rua Capit o Antonio Ros
48. y AE mode Metered Manual mode 125X Shutter priority AE mode with the speed fixed at 1 125 sec Manual shutter speed select button In the Shutter priority AE or Metered Manual mode select the desired shutter speed by depressing either of the two buttons next to the shutter dial The digital figure on the shutter speed LCD indicator increases or decreases step by step as you press the buttons The front button stops at 2000 1 2000 sec and the rear button at 15 15 secs Precautions for shuttef speed If you shoot at shutter speeds slower than 1 60 sec 30 15 on the LCD you may occasionally get blurred pictures If you couldn t use a faster shutter speed due to light conditions the use of a tripod or flash unit is recommended The use of film with higher sensitivity will also help avoid such low shutter speeds 29e WARNING INDICATIONS IN EACH EXPOSURE MODE e LCD displays on the camera top cover and inside the viewfinder flicker to warn of various errors or problems e The LCD displays in the table below show the examples They vary depending on the lens in use film speed ASA ISO or the subject s brightness e The external shutter speed LCD provides the same figure as the shutter speed information LCD inside the viewfinder does ae KNEES External display Viewfinder display pr io clades alpine ve Der ote v ew dmm te External LCD Shutter speed Aperture information LCD informat
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