Asahi Pentax P-5 Instruction Manual
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1. Aperture A index A lock release button Focusing ring EA CL 26 28 A Film rewind crank gb Film rewind Back cover release knob Viewfinder eyepiece g Film take up spool Back cover Film information window gh Film leader end mark Film rewind button Tripod socked EB Battery chamber cap amp Film chamber EO ER 32 3 30 30 FEATURES When this camera is combined with an SMC Pentax A lens it offers five exposure modes two Programmed AE modes Aperture Priority AE Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash modes The Programmed AE mode can be used by setting the lens aperture to A and the Metered Manual or Aperture Priority AE mode by setting the aperture to an f stop other than A e When using a Pentax K or Kf mount lens on your camera use the Aperture Priority AE or Metered Manual mode Programmed AE Mode The camera automatically selects the proper combination of shutter speed and aperture for correct exposure simultaneously changing the combination according to the brightness of a subject This mode is suitable for those who do not want to be bothered by setting exposure controls but want to concentrate on shutter chances This camera offers the following two kinds of program modes Program Action Mode PROGRAM The Program Action mode enables you to use faster shutter speeds It is suitable for those who wish to take action photographs2. Shutter speeds from 1 1000 to 1 sec 1000 flickers Overexposure flickers four times per sec 4 flickers Underexposure flickers four times per sec e The two signs above indicate the brightness of the subject is beyond the shutter aperture coupling range or beyond the metering range 30 1 glows in orange Camera shake warning Shutter speed in use flickers Memory lock PEP ooa Exposure compensation No display for 100 and B 21 6 HOLDING CAMERA Proper holding of the camera is essential to minimize camera shake which causes blurred pictures Practice holding and operating your camera before inserting your first film cartridge Generally there are three basic ways to hold the camera In any case hold the camera tightly to your face with your hands The grips on this camera will help you keep a steady hold on your camera Release the shutter gently while slowly breathing out Strong pressure on the shutter release button may cause blurred photographs Take a secure well balanced posture without straining yourself The portion marked O in the illustration should be drawn to your body It is a good idea to stabilize your body and the camera using a tree building wall table etc For long exposures or while using telephoto lenses it is recommended to use a tripod in order to reduce camera shake to a minimum You can focus in three ways with the spl
3. manship 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 does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of tenses 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 tts 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 expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether express or implied is strictly limited 6 64 a a tt ao to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities 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 manu
4. When batteries become exhausted these LEDs flicker at a slow speed of once per second e 38 All these warnings are displayed by the flickering of LEDs in the viewfinder l Beyond the metering range means the subject is too bright or too dark to be measured with the camera s built in meter e Beyond the coupling range means the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the limit of use even when the subject s brightness is within the metered range e For details on the metering coupling ranges refer to page 56 The symbol in the table indicates flickering When the warning indicates beyond the metering range beyond the coupling range the shutter speed flickers as fast as four times per second When the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range take pictures in the following ways e When the subject is too bright use an ND filter locally available e When the subject is too dark it is necessary to use a flash or some other lightings 39 6 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS Using the AF200S4 AF240Z or AF160Sa flash unit with this camera easily allows the Programmed Auto Flash photography with the camera set to the Programmed AE mode You just turn the flash s switch to ON Furthermore the AF200T AF280T and AF400T can also be used with this camera in the Programmed Auto Flash mode The table indicates what dedicated functions work when the camera is used
5. 11 e Turn the main switch on The LCD window displays the Program Action or Program Depth mode 6 To switch the mode from Program Action to Program Depth push the DOWN button v while depressing the mode button 6 28 As you depress the shutter button halfway P and a shutter speed appear in the viewfinder and the shutter speed also appears in the LCD window As you further depress the shutter button the shutter will be released at the shutter speed displayed to take a picture When the subject is too bright or too dark 1000 or 1 flickers in the viewfinder as a warning When the subject is so dark that the shutter speed of 7307 or slower lights up in orange there is a danger of camera shake and the use of a tripod or flash is recommended For details refer to pages 40 42 PROGRAM ACTION MODE This mode enables you to shoot at fast shutter speeds So it is suitable for taking ordinary snapshots capturing fast moving subjects such as sports scenes animals etc or minimizing camera shake and vibration to prevent blurred unsharp pictures 30 PROGRAM DE PTH MODE This mode enables you to shoot subjects requiring as great a depth of field as possible So it is suitable for taking pictures of people with the background buildings landscapes etc also in focus SHOOTING IN APERTURE PRIORITY AE MODE L Set the aperture to the f stop you desire by turning the apertur
6. 2 121511 8 5 5 428 17 E w m o 15 38 26 ap 4 4 a s 2216 11 B56 LIU DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW Your camera enables you to 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 camera set in the Programmed AE mode Note Taking pictures with the preview lever depressed will result in incorrectly exposed pictures Depth of field Table SMC Pentax A 50mm Lens unit meter Distance scale AE 1 2 H28 14 75 6 178 LEAB UT 17272 0 448 0 446 0 445 0 443 0 440 0 436 0 431 0 423 0 414 0 45m 0453 0 454 0 455 0 457 0 460 0 465 0471 0 481 0 493 0 497 0 495 0 494 0 491 0 487 0 482 0 476 0 466 0 454 0 5m 0503 0505 050 0509 0533 O819 0527 0540 0557 e 0 595 0593 0 590 0 586 0 581 0 573 0 564 0 549 0 532 Gm 0 605 0 607 0 610 0615 0621 0630 0642 0 663 _ 0691 a 0 791 0 787 0 781 0 774 0 764 0 749 0 732 0 705 0675 SS os 0 810 0814 0 820 _ __ 0828 90 0859 0883 _ 0 927 0 987 pee 0 985 0 978 0 970 0 958 0 942 0
7. 919 0 892 0 851 0 806 LO o 1016 1023 1032 1 046 1066 1 099 1180 O Osina 1 399 9 1 464 1 449 1 430 1 402 1 366 1 316 1 259 1 174 1 086 oo eee _ 1538 1555 1518 1 613 1664 1786 186100 2093 2462 20m 1 935 1908 1 874 1825 1 764 1 479 1 584 1 449 1 414 soe 2 7 200 210 7219 2213 _ 2312 2478 2799 O o 3265 4 298 3 0m 2 853 2 794 2 719 2 615 2 487 2 318 2 137 1 692 1 665 as M B 8 239 3M 389 _ 3785 4 265 5073 7426 16 883 ren 8 488 7 973 7 375 6 631 5 846 4 966 4 191 3 313 2 655 ovate AZI7T 13 4210 15 552 20 422 05 10 o ET gt P LE a 55 370 38 772 27 907 19 408 13 876 9 726 7 066 4 885 3 565 e 54 KIR 7 wha Ade gute 55 PROGRAMMED AE DIAGRAM METERING RANGE AND SHUTTER APERTURE COUPLING RANGE bE i daa L w G ba N k w 4 3 U D r 3 o Le Q ha D c G J G O Out of metering range Aperture Out of shutter aperture Shutter Spee coupling range Out of metering range with ISO 100 50mm f 1 4 Programmed AE diagram The chart at left illustrates the combination of shutter speeds and apertures inthe Programmed AE mode The thick tines represent how the combination varies when the 50mm f 1 4 lens and ISO 100 film are used As the Pa line indicates the Program Action mode is programmed to provide faster shutter speeds while the Program Depth mode as the Pd line indicates is programmed to make th
8. at normal temperatures S When shooting at B use a sturdy tripod and as shown in the photo also use the optional Cable Switch A or Cable Release 50 Be sure to use the Cable Release 50 without twisting or bending it otherwise it may not function properly Always push the head of the Release strongly enough to release the shutter Do not use the Cable Release 30 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 example in which the subject to camera distance is set at infinity co As for exposure control required in infrared ahotography refer to the film s instruction manual 47 6 EXPOSURE MEMORY LOCK 6 48 The exposure memory lock enables you to take an exposure reading in the Programmed AE or Aperture Priority AE mode lock in that reading move your position and then take the picture with the programmed reading This is particularly useful in high contrast conditions such as when your subject is back lit or has a dark background 1 If you are taking a portrait you can move in close to your subject and take a close up reading of the face T
9. e 34 Warning displays in viewfinder sese 38 Using Pentax dedicated auto flash eser 40 Using Programmed Auto Flash mode seses 41 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Self tiM r sssssssecrsseerssssssssrisersscanississasnssesasssostoaeseseses 44 Using 100 1 100 sec seene renee 45 Using B Bulb setting er seseesreseereserrersserssreseserenes 46 Infrared index mark ssessssssesrereertsseeruseersansicaeeosae 47 Exposure Memory lOCK sessesersreerereerseneresnreeseeessenees 48 Exposure compensation eseeerrssressereesererrereseenet 50 Depth of field essersererssrreesressereserresorteserereerreerteessee 53 Depth of field preview es eeeeer eer reeet ereer 54 Programmed AE diagram metering range and shutter aperture COUPLING range sees eee rere r eee 56 Diopter correction mount adapter K 58 Precautions ON batteries oo ee nesne 59 Specifications sees sese e nenen erne 60 Taking care Of your camera oes re eee ereer 62 Warranty policy sse ss ee ees eser nner eer 64 NOMENCLATURE PENTAX O Exposure counter Shutter release button DOWN button O UP button G LCD window O Film wind tever Hot shoe Mode button Self timer button Main switch Exposure compensation button Exposure memory lock button Cable release socket D Depth of field preview lever Lens release lever Self timer lamp Grip Strap ring tug Lens alignment node D Aperture ring
10. setting e Programmed AE modes Program Action amp Program Depth l 6 Aperture Priority AE mode Metered Manual mode e 100 1 100 sec fixed B Bulb Each f stop 250 SETTING EXPOSURE MODE A lock button Aperture A UP button DOWN button Mode button Main switch Set this to ON when setting the exposure mode or taking a picture e 26 LCD window The LCD window displays 1 exposure mode 2 shutter speed 3 exposure compensation indication 4 manual shutter speed lock and 5 shutter cocked indication Setting Exposure Mode The exposure mode automatically changes each time you depress the UP 4 or DOWN w button while depressing the mode button Setting Shutter Speed In the Metered Manual mode set the shutter speed you desire by depressing the UP or DOWN button The shutter speed changes by one step each time you depress the button and as you keep depressing the button the shutter speed changes in succession The UP button keeps showing the shutter speed up to 1000 1 1000 sec in the LCD window while the DOWN button up to 717 one sec When the aperture is set to A 00 fixed at 1 100 sec Bulb 27 6 SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE 6 To set the camera to the Programmed AE mode align the lens s aperture A index green line with the distance aperture index ftn mig 15 3 rn a cT a h he la 22 16
11. 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 Pentax products purchased in the U S A U K or Canada The focal warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy 65 Asahi Optical Co Ltd C P 0 895 Tokyo 100 91 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Weiveldisan 3 5 1930 Zaventem Zuid 7 BELGIUM Pentax Handeisgeselischaft 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 8305 Dietlikon ZH SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavia AB Box 650 751 27 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Nederland Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda THE NETHER LANDS Pentax Norge A S Stenersgt 18 Oslo 1 NORWAY Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 801 12 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 Rosa 376 Sala 121 Ed PBK S o Paulo BRASIL Specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1986 56926 ENG 12786 Printed in Japan
12. 00 The aperture is also the AF200Sa AF240Z and AF160Sa automatically set to the programmed f stop as 3 Turn the flash switch on shown in the table depending on which AUTO 4 When the flash is ready it is indicated by the position you choose glowing of mark in the viewfinder When the meter s timer switch is off the 4 mark At ISO 100 also disappears f 11 AF200SA f 4 at ISO 100 As the film speed changes the aperture also changes automatically s As shown in the above table the aperture is set to f 2 8 when the AF200T is used in the Red AUTO and therefore using a lens whose maximum aperture is as small as f 4 for instance will result in underexposure 4i Using in Aperture Priority AE or Metered Manual mode Set the lens aperture to the f stop indicated by the exposure table on the back of the flash As soon as the flash is ready the camera is automatically switched to work at 1 100 sec flash sync speed tn Metered Manual mode the slow speed sync described later is workable Auto Flash Check Mark 4 When a proper flash photo has been taken the 5 mark in the viewfinder disappears for an instant just after the flash firing and lights up again or blinks indicating the completion of a proper flash photography The AF200S4 AF240Z and AF160SA4 do not have this Auto Flash Check function e 42 Slow Speed Sync Photography As you set the shutter speed between 1 60 and 1 sec with
13. 5V alkaline or silver oxide mini batteries 137 W x 87 5 H x 50 5 D mm 5 3 x 3 4 x 2 0 525 g 18 4 oz without batteries Grip Strap A and Viewfinder Cap 61 TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated precision instrument built to give long lasting reliable service It will serve you well if you treat it right with proper handling and reasonable care The major causes of damage are 1 Dropping or banging the camera against immovable objects which can damage the camera in many ways Water damage particularly if the camera is submerged in salt water Cameras are not water proof They must be protected from salt breeze salt spray at the beach splashing of any kind and shielded from the rain If your camera does get soaked wipe it dry immediately and rush it to a Pentax service center Dirt and sand can cause serious damage to the shutter and other moving parts of the camera Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep it operating properly To remove dirt and dust you need lens cleaning fluid lens cleaning tissues bulb type ear syringe camel s hair brush etc Never use a solvent such as thinner or alcohol d Humidity and temperature extremes should be avoided Keep your camera out of direct sunlight car trunks and glove compartments Shooting outdoors in winter presents a problem since batteries won t function if they get too cold In cold weather carry your
14. E R biian pae e l MiNi I l Thank you very much for choosing the Pentax camera Needless to say your camera is a sophisticated precision instrument built to give long lasting reliable service and will serve you well if you treat it right with proper handling and reasonable care So please read this Operating manual carefully through and familiarize yourself with all the features and functions it has to offer We hope you will enjoy fine pho tography with this new camera for many years to come TABLE OF CONTENTS Nomenclature esse ecce eser ree sneer nenen EEE 2 Features se sees seene nne ennenen rE es 4 PREPARATIONS Inserting batteries sese ees eee ereer EET 8 Attaching and detaching lens esersseseenrereereensees 10 E TE T TT ais aiiis aensn 11 Main switch and shutter release button 0 12 Film onsessss eeerecsssossrosasseseeseseevesonesoevssesssnereneesesertesoes 13 Loading filM sese sssees veer serrer errer EET 14 Unloading filM oo sss esse eee eeee errer rere 17 Ic 18 Strap and soft case seeeeeeees eerten 19 BASIC OPERATIONS Viewfinder displays sse sese esser renten 21 Holding camera essere eeereee errer 22 FOCUSING sss sss ee eenn reenn 23 SMC Pentax A A series lens cesses serrer rrer 25 Setting exposure MOE erres eee ereeer rere T 26 Shooting in Programmmed AE mode sseeer essere 28 Shooting in Aperture Priority AE mode eserse 32 Shooting in Metered Manual mode scr recrreeer
15. an obtain correct exposure When the subject is so dark that the shutter speed of 30 or slower is displayed there is a danger of camera shake and the use of the tripod or flash is recommended WARNING DISPLAYS IN VIEWFINDER Remarks Shutter speed This display indicates the brightness of the su bject is beyond the metering range in the Programmed AE mode Releasing the shutter will result in incorrect exposure Indicates the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range or that the combination of shutter speed and aperture is beyond the coupling range both in Metered Manual mode In the latter case you can change the aperture to obtain correct exposure In the former case the flickering does not disappear even if you change the aperture Releasing the shutter with this display appearing will result in incorrect exposure ne Indicates the brightness of the subject is beyond the correct exposure range in the Metered Manual mode Change the shutter speed and aperture and when the flickering disappears and only one speed remains lit you are ready to shoot Indicates the brightness of the subject is beyond the metering range in the Metered Manual mode The flickering does not disappear even if you change the shutter speed and aperture Releasing the shutter will result in incorrect exposure When the exposure memory lock is used these LEDs flicker at a fast speed
16. and becomes a big help when you wish to avoid camera shake that causes blurred pictures Program Depth Mode The Program Depth mode enables you to take pictures having greater depth of field Use this mode when you wish to take pictures in focus from foreground to background Aperture Priority AE Mode if you set the lens aperture to the f stop you desire the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed according to the brightness of a subject This mode is suitable for taking pictures for which the depth of field is very important such as portraits etc Metered Manual Mode Guided by the meter indication in the viewfinder you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture to obtain correct exposure If necessary you can also make deliberate over or underexposure Programmed Auto Flash Mode If you use a Pentax dedicated auto flash unit with the camera set to the Programmed AE mode the camera automatically sets the proper shutter speed and aperture for correct flash exposure upon completion of flash charging PRECAUTIONS This camera does not operate unless the batteries are correctly placed in the chamber Be sure to insert them correctly Also make sure the main switch is set to ON when you start operating the camera Although most electronic flashes made by other manufacturers can be used with your camera Pentax dedicated flashes offer more convenient ways of operation with an except
17. appear one glowing and the other flickering it indicates incorrect exposure In this case change the shutter speed or the aperture until the flickering shutter speed disappears If only one shutter speed remains lit correct exposure is assured When determining shutter speed first Set the shutter speed you desire by pushing the UP or DOWN button As you turn the aperture ring until the shutter speed display in the viewfinder changes from flickering to glowing you can obtain correct exposure If you cannot obtain the indication of correct exposure by changing the aperture reset the shutter speed When determining aperture first Set the aperture you desire As you change the shutter speed display changes the UP or DOWN button until the shutter speed display changes from flickering to glowing i e only the glowing speed remains you can obtain correct exposure If you cannot obtain the indication of correct exposure no matter how you change the shutter speed reset the aperture ftm 049 1 iba Hid I 6 844 8 1 1611 856 4 35 Manual shu tter speed lock As you depress the mode button once after setting the shutter speed the LCD window displays L locking the shutter speed so that it does not change even if you accidentally depress the UP or DOWN button When the subject is too bright or too dark 1000 or 17 flickers in the viewfinder as a warning Change the shutter speed or the aperture so that you c
18. batteries weaken When the batteries are becoming weak the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder starts to blink slowly at the speed of once per second If so replace the batteries immediately If the batteries are completely exhaused the shutter button does not release the shutter ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS PENTAX To mount or interchange Pentax K KA and Kf mount lenses follow the steps below Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap If the finder cap is still on the eyepiece remove it 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 1 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 To remove the lens press the lens release lever toward the camera body while turning the lens counter clockwise After removing a lens from the camera body replace the front and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains Note Don t damage or stain the electrical contact points on the mount face When they become Stained wipe them with a clean dry cloth Shutter cocked indication Before the wind lever is cocked the sign flickers in the LCD
19. camera under your coat or jacket to keep the batteries warm The temperatures at which this camera should function properly are approx 50 10 C 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 Vibration experienced when you are traveling in a car plane or ship can cause screws to loosen To minimize this problem use foam rubber padding about one inch thick to line the bottom of your camera bag When mounting your camera on a tripod make sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5 5mm which is the depth of your camera s tripod socket if you use a longer screw you will possibly puncture the tripod socket after which the camera will not function properly 63 WARRANTY POLICY AIl Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or work
20. e ft m 66 10 15 3 ring With the 50mm f 1 7 lens you can set it anywhere between TRET Meir f 1 7 and f 22 2216 8 646 8 ug la 2216 11 856 4 28 This exposure mode displays AUTO in the LCD window If anything else is on display keep depressing the UP button while depressing the mode button until AUTO appears in the LCD window As you depress the shutter button halfway the shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder and LCD windo w As you depress the shutter button further the shutter will be released When the subject is too dark or too bright 71000 or 17 in the viewfinder flickers as a warning Stop down the lens toward f 22 or open it toward f 1 7 When 1000 or 1 stops flickering you are ready to shoot When the subject is dark use the Pentax dedicated flash For details refer to page 40 22 16 ae dT i 221611 8 5 6 4 ee mra 9 TL d aT lg C 11 856 42817 33 SHOOTING IN METERED MANUAL MODE Set the lens aperture to an f stop other than A The LCD window displays MAN and a shutter speed If anything else is on display in the window keep depressing both the mode button and the UP ft ny 10 15 3 22 16 1 ag T ug laa or DOWN button until MAN appears 22 16 11 856 428 As you depress the shutter button halfway M and shutter speed are displayed in the viewfinder If as shown in the photo two shutter speeds
21. e Priority AE mode To make the exposure compensation push the UP or DOWN button step by step while keeping the exposure compensation button EF depressed until the compensation value desired is set The range from 3 to 3 can be adjusted by every 0 5 step While the exposure compensation is taking place the compensation value flickers in the LCD window and as you depress the shutter button halfway EE flickers in the viewfinder Be sure to return the value to 0 when the compensation iS Over In the Metered Manual mode it is advisable to change the aperture or the shutter speed after correct exposure is displayed AUP button lt gt Y DOWN button 3 Gi 0 ad 3 Displayed by every 0 5 step DEPTH OF FIELD 52 with 50mm f 1 7 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 7 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 7 and f 22 the distance range in focus can be confirmed by the depth of field scale on the lens ha 61018 38 28 4s 4 22 148 Ig C h hs s
22. e depth of field greater When using the lens with a different maximum aperture the combination of shutter speed and aperture changes until the aperture reaches its maximum When an f 2 8 Jens is used the shutter speed aperture combination varies as indicated by the red dotted line The thin red dotted line shows how the combination changes when the lens with different maximum and minimum apertures is used or when the film speed ISO is changed As the aperture range f 1 4 f 22 changes the limit of the metering range changes Metering Range and Shutter Aperture Coupling Range The metering range means the range of subject luminance within which the built in exposure meter works to control exposure The shutter aperture coupling range is that part of the metering 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 metering range is from EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec to EV 18 f 16 1 1000 sec or 22 1 500 sec The range varies according to film speed ISO The variation of the metering range is shown by slanting lines which shift 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 ISO and the brightness of the subject 57 e 58 Diopter corr
23. ection lenses M which fit the eyepiece on your camera are available If you find it difficult to see the viewfinder image clearly choose any one of the eight Correction Lenses M of 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 diopters Slide it into the eyepiece s accessory groove Before buying one try it for yourself with the lens attached to your camera Mount Adaptor K if you want to use any conventional Takumar screw mount lens on your camera it is possible by placing an optional accessory called the Mount Adapter K between the camera body and the lens However please note the following conditions when actually taking pictures e Automatic diaphragm does not work due to difference in the coupling system Stop down metering must be made Automatic aperture setting with a Pentax dedicated flash is not workable Incorrect usage of batteries causes such hazards as leakage heating or explosions Polarity markings should be carefully checked while inserting batteries If either battery is erroneously inserted unexpected mishap may occur Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands and types or old batteries with new batteries e 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 Never break recharge or throw used batteries into fire as a
24. facturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid tn this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equip ment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required in Japan in importing 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 will 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 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
25. grip up until it comes off To mount the grip fit the grip mount socket on the rear side of the grip to the grip lug on the camera 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 II To attach the strap to the camera first pass the end of the strap through the strap lug on the camera fold it back then pass it through the strap ring and through the strap clasp and the last ring The strap end may be passed through the inside or outside of the clasp Remove the front cover from the back cover Put the camera in the back cover and put both case hooks around the camera s strap eyelets The camera is now held securely in place The soft case for this camera is available in two sizes P S for the camera with a standard 50mm lens and P L for the camera with a zoom lens such as 35 70mm BASIC OPERATIONS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Shutter information LEDs on the left hand side of the viewfinder glow or flicker to indicate various exposure data as described here LED Light Emitting Diode G L C S C LR Cee TD L S L LAL TTT G Indicates flash is ready Po ploraire siian Programmed AE mode Metered Manual mode 1000 7 ou
26. ion that TTL Auto Flash photography is not possible with this camera When using the accessories such as Auto Extension Tubes Microscope Adapter etc that are mounted between the camera body and lens set the camera to the Aperture Priority AE or Metered Manual mode The Programmed AE mode is not workable To read the exposure before you release the shutter with the Motor Drive A attached depress the camera s shutter release button half way If you depress the Motor Drive s trigger button the shutter speed will not appear in the viewfinder and LCD window until after the exposure is made 26 PREPARATIONS INSERTING BATTERIES This camera is powered by two 1 5 volt alkaline or silver oxide mini batteries Open the battery chamber cover by turning it counter clockwise with a coin Insert the two batteries into the chamber with their sides facing downward and replace the cover e As illustrated turn the meter on by sliding the main switch in the direction of the arrow e Press the shutter release button halfway and make sure that a shutter speed appears in the viewfiner Timer switch The built in timer switch automatically turns the meter off in about ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button Battery check If no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder even with a slight pressure on the shutter button the batteries have no power or may be improperly inserted When
27. it 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 field 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 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 field 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 58 1 L Gel L e 2216 8 44 8 16 22 2216 118 58 To set the lens to A position align the aperture A index green line with the distance aperture index while depressing the A lock button To unlock the lens from the A position move the aperture ring to the left while depressing the A lock button Depending on whether the aperture is set to A or elsewhere the following exposure modes are available ftn 19 15 3 8 9 27 16 UD dTa le Tag 221611 856 428 17 A
28. left in the film so that the film is flat as shown by rewinding it slightly into the cartridge e When a film with a higher 1SO number is loaded do not leave the camera out of the case for a long time 150 e Close the back cover making sure that it has snapped firmly in place 6 You can see through the film information window on the back cover what type of film is in the camera Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind knob turns in the direction of the arrow Repeat making blank exposures until 0 appears in the exposure counter The next frame is ready for the first shot UNLOADING FILM When you reach the end of the roll the film wind lever will stop moving abruptly maybe at some point in the middle of a stroke Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposures shown on the cartridge Press the film rewind button recessed in the base of the camera e Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel it loosen when the film leader is released from the take up spool e When the rewinding is over lift the rewind knob sharply to open the back cover and take the cartridge out If you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the film close it immediately since the film except the last severa frames might be saved 179 GRIP To remove the grip loosen the grip mount screw fully and with the camera facing downward slide the
29. mmed AE mode M Metered Manual 11 shutter speeds green LEDs for 1000 60 orange ones for 30 1 EF exposure compensation and beyond coupling range warning 1000 or 1 LED flickers at 4Hz PROGRAM for Programmed AE mode for Program Action and for Program Depth AUTO for Aperture Priority MAN for Metered Manual 3 for manual shutter lock shutter speeds from 1000 to 1 43 3 exposure compensation am for shutter cocked indication and B for Bulb X contact hot shoe X sync at 1 100 sec Electronically controlled 12 sec delay timer with LED indicator and interrupt function Swing back instant return type Easy loading Film information window on back cover Single stroke rapid wind lever with 130 throw and 35 stand off angles Winder ME II and Motor Drive A usable Film speed setting Film rewind l Exposure counter Exposure metering Metering range Exposure compensation Exposure memory lock Depth of field preview Power source Size amp weight Accessories Automatic setting from ISO 25 to 1600 with DX coded film Rewind crank Mechanical additive type with auto resetting mechanism TTL center weighted open aperture full area metering system with GPD cell EV 1 f 1 4 1 sec to EV 18 f 16 1 1000 sec at ISO 100 with 50mm f 1 4 lens Via exposure compensation button for compensation from 3 to 3 Via exposure memory lock button Via preview lever Two 1
30. o hold that reading depress the memory lock button this will hold the reading for about ten seconds simultaneously making the shutter speed LED you are using flicker in the viewfinder at a faster speed 2 As long as you keep depressing the shutter button halfway while the memory lock is in use the memory lock will be maintained or in other words the exposure will remain the same 6 When you wish to interrupt the memory lock just turn the main switch off 3 Recompose your picture and shoot the subject will correctly be exposed The memory lock will automatically be cancelled as soon as you release the shutter Cautions e When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used on this camera the memory lock does not work If you accidentally depress the memory lock button with the camera in the Metered Manual mode the shutter speed set will meaninglessly lock and flicker in the viewfinder 49 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION Examples of Subjects Back lit subjects Landscapes with a large amount of the sky 6 Person s on the snow Person s with the sky in background 6 Subjects with dark back ground Stage e 50 Degrees of Compensation Approx 1 2 5 Approx 1 5 2 Approx 1 2 5 The exposure compensation is made when you intentionally wish to overexpose or underexpose your picture depending on the condition of the subject in Programmed AE or Apertur
31. 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 One set of alkaline batteries should last about six months and one set of silver oxide batteries about a year both with average use When keeping the camera in a bag or case be sure to turn the main switch off to avoid the unnecessary consumption of battery power that may result from accidentally releasing the shutter SPECIFICATIONS Type Film Lens mount Exposure modes Shutter Viewfinder Viewfinder displays LCD window displays Flash synchronization Self timer Mirror Film loading Film transport e 60 35mm SLR with Dual Program AE mode and TTL metering 35mm perforated cartridge film 24 x 36mm format Pentax Ka mount Dual Program AE Program Action amp Program Depth Aperture Priority AE Metered Manual and Programmed Auto Flash Vertical run focal plane shutter Electronicaily controlled auto shutter speeds from 1 1000 to 1 sec and manual shutter speeds from 1 1000 to 1 sec plus B Bulb Electro magnetic shutter release Silver coated pentaprism finder with split image targe microprism clear bright matte focusing screen 92 picture area at 0 82X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity 1 diopter eyepiece LED displays for flash ready P Progra
32. se only DX coded films e When non DX coded film is loaded into the camera with ISO ratings from 25 to 1600 and when such the film speed is automatically set to 100 no films are loaded their ISO film speeds are matter what ISO rating it has In other words automatically set in the camera the only non DX film that can be used with this camera is one with ISO 100 13 LOADING FILM Always load or unload film in the camera in a shady spot or shield it from direct sunlight with your body As illustrated unfold the rewind crank by pushing it with your finger nail Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back cover snaps open Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber with the flat side up Lock the cartridge in place by pushing the rewind knob down rotating it slightly making sure that it grips the spool 014 O Film chamber Guide rails Sprocket teeth O Spool teeth Film leader end mark O DX information pins Keep the DX information pins free from scratches dirt dust etc e As illustrated pull the film leader out so that its end aligns with the film leader end mark red bar in other words bring the film leader end within the length of the bar Make sure that the perforations on the bottom side of the film have engaged the sprocket teeth as well as the spool teeth Also make sure that the film is properly placed between the two guide rails Take up any slack
33. the camera set in the Metered Manual mode you can take a slow speed sync photo As soon as the flash is ready and M marks plus the shutter speed set are displayed in the viewfinder 15 When the shutter speed is set between 1 1000 and 1 125 sec the camera is automatically switched to the flash sync speed of 1 100 sec as soon as the flash is fully charged In this case no shutter speed is displayed in the viewfinder ADVANCED OPERATIONS SELF TIMER The self timer is helpful for getting yourself into the photograph It can be set by sliding the main switch forward until the S T is visible while depressing the self timer lever As you check the film wind lever and press the shutter release button the shutter will be released about 12 seconds later The self timer lamp blinks to show the self timer is working About two seconds before shutter release the lamp will start to blink at a faster rate The seif timer can be cancelled even after it has started by sliding the main switch back to the Original position When you shoot at the B Bulb setting the self timer cannot be used Caution When using the self timer you keep your eye away from the viewinfer and light entering through the eyepiece can cause errors in exposure This can be Prevented by sliding an accessory viewfinder cap over the eyepiece to shield the metering system from extraneous light USING 100 1 100 sec 0 When
34. using a general clip on type flash on this camera the camera must be set to 109 1 100 sec Although this 1 100 sec setting can be used for an ordinary picture taking purpose you cannot confirm correct exposure through the viewfinder Caution Do not use the non Pentax brand flashes whose dedicated functions also work with other cameras because they may cause malfunctions or damage the electronic mechanisms of this camera nann Set the lens aperture to an f stop other than A Set the main switch to ON Display 100 in the LCD window by depressing the UP or DOWN button while pushing the mode button As you depress the shutter button halfway M appears in the viewfinder e When using a general clip on type flash select the proper f stop according to the camera to subject distance or the programmed f stop of the flash Refer to the flash s operating manual e When using a sync cord type flash use the optional Hot shoe Adapter 2P 45e USING B Bulb SETTING 46 This setting is used to make long time exposure to shoot night scenes fireworks etc As long as you keep the shutter button depressed the shutter Stays open Set the lens aperture to an f stop other than A Turn the main switch on Display B in the LCD window by pushing the DOWN button while Pushing the mode button The long time exposure consumes a great amount of battery power fresh batteries will be exhausted in about 10 hours
35. window but it disappears when the lever is cocked Exposure counter The scale is indexed as follows Se eQe4e e20 e 24 036 Interlocked with the film wind mechanism this counter indicates the number of exposed frames 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 should be pushed in to the original position the lever as it Is 116 MAIN SWITCH AND SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Main switch To release the shutter be sure to set the main switch to ON When the switch is set to OFF the shutter cannot be released Shutter release button As you set the main switch to ON and depress the shutter release button halfway the meter will be switched on As you continue to depress the button the shutter will be released Since the meter has the timer switch it will automatically be switched off about ten seconds after you release your finger off the shutter button DX FILM Film cartridge Film speed ISO rating This camera is designed to u
36. with Pentax dedicated auto flash units If the AF200T AF280T or AF400T is used with the camera in the TTL Auto Flash mode the dedicated functions are indicated in the viewfinder but the flash emits the full light output resulting in incorrect exposure The AF200Sa4 AF240Z and AF160Sa do not provide the dedicated function described in 3 e AFO80C AF200S AF160S and earlier Pentax flashes apply to 1 and 2 only in the table when the camera is used in the Aperture Priority or Metered Manual mode When the Pentax dedicated auto flash is used in its M or MS mode the dedicated functions in the Programmed AE mode do not work 40 As soon as flash is ready shutter speed is automatically set to 1 100 sec for flash When flash has worked properly mark in viewfinder disappears for an instant and lights up again or flickers indicating that proper flash sync has been made in Programmed AE mode aperture is also set automatically USING PROGRAMMED AUTO FLASH MODE Pentax dedicated flashes can be used with this Using in Programmed AE mode camera regardless of whether it is set to the AF200Sa4 AF200T AF280T and AF4O0F are Programmed AE or Metered Manual mode compatible with this mode 1 Attach the flash to the camera As soon as the flash is ready the camera is 2 Set the flash mode selector to AUTO red automatically switched to work at the flash green or yellow This does not apply to sync speed of 1 1
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