PENTAX K 1000 camera User manual

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TABLE OF THE CONTENTS .. _... _ —
Nomenclature of Working Parts -……...….…..…..….ricersensirssnsesecnerne 1
Specifications co area e ee ee 4
Using SMC PENTAX-A/-F Lens ................. 22.22 EL 5
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Attaching and Detaching Lens es 6
Inserting Battery —................rrcen.eomeencnorer care eee Dee 7
Basic Operating Instructions ..................—......22... 2... 8
Loading Film and Winding -............—.......+.e..e reee es 10
Setting ASA/ISO Film Speed -........................... 2.0... 0000... 11
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Helpful Hints on Exposure Problems .....................r....... 20
Battery Precautions ......................e..erveerdierricerrenec er ena e. 21
Infrared Index Mark cco rere reas 22
Metering Range --....................encooereco0errno near eL tenerte 24
Open- Aperture or Stop-Down Metering ce... 25
Mount Adapter K --.............e..eneecanvenninarociereno recon rancia 26
Temperature -..................0-.ér.emmecenieennee.s .... . 28
Taking Care of Your Camera ...................iemmecce0memeiiace nee. 30
Warranty Policy ove DD 32
IMPORTANT
All SMC Pentax lenses and
Pentax accessories are
engineered and produced
meticulously to precise Pentax
specifications. However, many
of the commercially available
lenses and accessories produced
by other manufacturers are not
made to these precise
specifications and therefore,
may cause difficulties with —
or actual damage to — a Pentax
camera. Pentax does not
assume any responsibility or
liability for difficulties resulting
from the use of lenses and
accessories made by other
manufacturers with Pentax
cameras and photographical
products.
NOMENCLATURE OF WORKING PARTS
© Film-wind lever
© Shutter dial
© Shutter speed index
© X contact
© Hot shoe
O Film-rewind/
Back-cover-release knob
O Film-rewind crank
© Exposure counter
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"Cocked” indicator
Shutter-release button
ASA/ISO film speed indicator
Lens-lock-release lever
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Lens-alignment node
O Depth-of-field guide
O Distance scale
O Aperture/distance index
O Aperture scale/ring
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O Focusing ring
O Strap-lug
O X fiash sync terminal
@ Accessory groove
@ Film guide rail
O Film rail
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O Viewfinder eyepiece
O Film chamber
® Battery-chamber cap
O Tripod socket
O Shutter curtain
O Film-rewind button
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@® Film-sprocket spool
O Film-take-up spool
© Film-roller
® Back cover
© Film-pressure plate
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Film:
Mount:
Shutter:
Viewfinder:
Mirror:
Film Transport:
Film Counter:
Film Rewind:
Flash Synchronization:
Exposure Metering:
Metering Range:
Power Source:
Power Switch:
Size & Weight:
35mm SLR with built-in through-the-lens exposure meter.
35mm perforated cartridge film, 24x36mm format, ASA/1SO film speed:
20 to 3200
Pentax K baycnet mount
Rubberized silk focal plane shutter. Speeds: B, 1 to 1/1000 sec.
Pentaprism finder with cross-microprism or split-image focusing screen.
0.88x magnification with 50mm standard tens focused at infinity. -1 diopter
eyepiece.
Instant-return mirror
Single-stroke rapid wind lever with 160” throw and 10' stand-off angle.
‘’Cocked’’ indicator alongside shutter release button.
Additive type with automatic resetting.
Crank type
Hot shoe, X-Sync at 1/60 sec.
Open-aperture, TTL average area metering sytem with CdS ceil.
EV3 — 18 with 50mm f/2.0 lens and ASA/ISO 100 film.
One 1.5V alkaline {LR44)} or Silver oxide (SR44) battery
Built-in photoswitch
143(W) x 93.5(H) x 49.5(D) mm (5.6 x 3.7" x 1.9"), 525g {18.5 ozs)
without battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY OBLIGATION
ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
USING SMC PENTAX-A/-F LENS
The K1000 camera is primarily designed to work
more suitably with the SMC Pentax or SMC
Pentax-M lenses. Therefore, vhen you use the KA
mount lens or KAF mount lens like the SMC Pentax-
A or SMC Pentax-F lens on your K 1000 camera,
it must be operated slightly differently from
the other two types. Namely, be sure to set the
diaphragm ring to any proper f-stop other than
“A" (Auto). (If the diaphragm is accidentally set
to the A position, it will automatically be set to
the minimum f-stop, causing improper exposure to
be made.)
6 To release the diaphragm ring from the A position,
just turn the ring, as illustrated, in the direction of
the arrow while depressing the Aperture Auto Lock
Button also indicated by the arrow.
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ATTACHING AND DETACHING LENS
1.
Remove the rear lens and
body mount caps.
2.
Match the red dot € on the
camera body with the red dot
© оп the lens. Insert the
lens into the body and turn it
clockwise until the lens locks
with a click,
3.
In the dark, when the red dots
are difficult to See, align the
white plastic bump @ on the
lens barrel with the lens
release lever © by touch.
Then turn and lock as above.
4.
To remove the lens, press the
lens release lever toward
the camera body while turning
the lens counter-clockwise.
If you have to put the lens down
without the rear lens cap, place
it only on its front end, never on
the rear,
When changing lenses outdoors
with film in the camera, avoid
direct sunlight,
An alkaline battery is
packed separately. Be
sure to insert it into the
battery chamber before
operating the camera.
As the K 1000 has the built-in
photoswitch, the exposure meter
turns on as soon as the photo cell
receives the light. To minimize
the battery consumption, keep
the lens cap on while the camera
is not used.
INSERTING BATTERY
BATTERY INSERTION
Open the battery chamber cap by turning as shown in the photo.
Insert a 1.5V alkaline battery (LR44), silver-oxide (SR44) or the
equivalent with (+) side facing out.
BATTERY CHECK
Set the ASA/ISO to 100 and the shutter speed dial to B. Look at
the meter needle through the viewfinder. The battery is good if
the needle remains “up” position steadily. Otherwise, replace
the battery. Take spare battery when traveling or photographing
outdoors.
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. TURN ON LIGHT METER
Remove the lens cap and the meter circuit is on. The CdS ceils
measure the light coming through the lens for correct exposure.
2. SET FII.M SPEED
Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn it until the
same number as the ASA/1SO number of the film you re using
appears next to the small orange index alongside the figure 1.
3. SET SHUTTER SPEED
Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to
the index. Generally, you should uss the fastest possible shutter
speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by cemera movement. Try
starting with 1/126 sec. outdoors in daylight and 1/60 sec.
indoors.
4. COMPOSE AND FOCUS
While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the
focusing ring until your subject comes into
sharp focus.
5. ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING
The neadle moves as you turn the diaphragm
ring. When the needle on the right side of the
viewfinder image is at the center, you will
get correct exposure. If the needle does not
come to the center no matter how far you
turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter
speed.
6. RELEASE SHUTTER
Cock the rapid-wind lever. Hold your camera
firmly and release the shutter. Then cock the
rapid-wind lever for the next picture.
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LOADING FI
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ND WINDING
Avoid direct light when loading your film.
1.
Open the back by pulling up
the rewind knob.
2.
Place the film cassette in the
cassette chamber, and push
down the rewind knob. Insert
the film leader into the slot of
the take-up spool.
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3.
Advance the film by alternately
turning the rapid wind lever
and depressing the shutter button
until both sprockets engage the
film perforations, top and
bottom. Close the back by
pressing it firmly.
4.
Cock the rapid-wind lever, and
confirm that the film rewind
knob turns counter-clockwise,
indicating that the film is being
properly loaded and is moving
from cassette to take-up spool.
Release the shutter. Advance the
fitm until the exposure counter
turns to “1”, indicating that
the first picture is ready to be
taken.
SETTING ASA/1SO FILM SPEED
Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and
rotate it until the ASA/1SO number of your film
is opposite the orange dot alongside the figure 1.
Be sure to set your film speed on the shutter
speed dia! because the dial is connected to the
exposure meter,
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While viewing through the view-
finder, turn the focusing ring
until your subject comes into
sharp focus.
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FOCUSING
Split-image focusing system
With cross-microprism focusing
system, when your subject is in
focus, the image in the micro-
prism center will be sharp. If
your subject is not in focus, the
microprism will break the image
up Into many small dots.
With split-image focusing system
when your camera is held hari-
zontally and the image is not in
sharp focus, all vertical lines seen
through the viewfinder will
appear to be divided into upper
and lower portions.
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SHUTTER DIAL
Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or
counterclockwise to the shutter speed desired.
The shutter speed can be set either before or
after cocking the rapid-wind lever. As you cock
the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever,
the “cocked” indicator turns to red showing
that the shutter is cocked. For use of the X
setting (next to the 60) on the shutter speed
dial, refer to page 16. With the shutter speed
dial set on B {bulb}, the shutter will stay open
as long as you keep the shutter button
depressed. As you release your finger from
the shutter button, the shutter closes. For
particularly long exposures (‘time exposure”),
use a cable release with a locking device.
At slow speeds — slower than 1/30 — support
your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent
camera movement. To protect the shutter
mechanism, release the shutter before putting
the camera away for any extended period.
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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 holding
your breath. 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 uss a tripod in order to reduce
camera shake to a minimum.
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UNLOADING FILM
After the fina! picture on the roll has been taken, the rapid-wind
lever will not turn (Caution: do not try to force the lever), indicating
that the film must be rewound.
Lift the rewind crank up. Depress the film rewind release button
and turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the film into its
cassette. Rewind until the tension on the crank lessens, indicating
that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-up
spool. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will open auto-
matically), and remove the film cassette.
If you accidentally opened the back cover without rewinding the
film, close it immediately. Some pictures could be saved.
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USING FLASH UNIT
The K1000 has an X terminal on the front
of the camera body, and a separate X contact
on the built-in hot shoe. The table on the
next page shows which flash contact, which
shutter speed and which flash bulb may be
combined for maximum lamp efficiency.
Unless these combinations are rigidly followed,
there will be a failure in flash synchronization.
Note the ‘X’ setting is exactly as the 60 marked
on the speed dial. This indicates the highest
shutter speed at which electronic flash units
may be used.
Use the hot shoe flash contact when using
a shoe-mount electronic flash which has a flash
contact on the shoe bracket.
When using the hot shoe, there is no need to
plug the flash cord into the X terminal on
the body front.
The hot shoe flash contact turns to “hot”
{switched on} only when you insert a shoe-
mount electronic flash. it remains “cold”
(disconnected) even when using an electronic
flash with its cord plugged into the X terminal
on the body front. This eliminates the danger
of electric shocks.
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SHUTTER SPEED
ELECTRONIC FLASH
FLASH BULB
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DEPTH OF FIELD
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Depth of field is the range between the nearest and farthest
distances which are in focus at a given lens aperture.
If you want to know how great the depth of field is at a certain
aperture, focus on a subject and look at the depth-of-field guide
on the lens. In the photograph below, the distance scale is set
at 3 meters ... the lens is focused on a subject 3 meters away.
The calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond
to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of in-focus
distance for different lens apertures.
For example, if a tens opening of f/8 is to be used, the range
on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on the
depth-of-field guide indicates the area in focus at that lens
opening. You will note from the depth-of-field guide in the
photograph that the range from approximately 2.3 to 4.5 m is in
focus. Note that as the lens apertures change, the effective
depth of field also changes. For the depths of field at different
apertures and distances, refer to the next page.
DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-A 50mm f/2 LENS
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0.600 0.989 1.816 1.869 2.708 4.226 9.609 26.491
f/2.8 ^ 0.611 1034 1.698 2.152 - 3.365 ~6.128 __- 34.313 ~ eo
0.688 0.956 1.483 1.818 2.599 8.329 18.557
1/4 -0:818 — 1049 1737 —2224 — 3:660_ ~33%% ~ 76.783 ~
0.680 939 1.441 1.754 2.468 3.859 7.075 13.268
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HELPFUL HINTS ON EXPOSURE PROBLEMS
The light meter built into your K 1000 correctiy
reads the average of the light reflected from
the entire scene as seen through the viewfinder
— with a little extra importance, or weight,
given to what is in the center. Sometimes,
however, there is a great difference between the
light reflected from the background and
the light reflected from the subject. In such
a case, to achieve a really good photo, you
must compensate for the difference by opening or
closing down the aperture 1 or 2 steps.
As a general rule, when the subject is darker
than the background, you compensate by
opening your aperture 1 or 2 steps further.
For example: on a bright day, when your
subject has his back to the sun and you are
shooting directly toward the sun . . . or when
you are shooting a subject against snow or
light-colored sand . . . or when you are
copying a page of black letters on white
paper, increase the size of the aperture
somewhat,
When your subject is brighter than the back-
ground — if he is standing in a spotlight, for
example — you make the aperture 1 or 2
steps smaller to compensate.
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An alkaline battery or the silver oxide battery
in your K1000 is used only for powering the
exposure meter; the shutter mechanism is
a totally manual operation. Therefore, your
camera can still be operated even if the battery
is worn out. (A good sign of a worn-out battery
is that the black meter needle does not move
when you remove the lens cap.)
If the battery is worn out and the exposure
meter is no longer functioning, you must
determine the correct combination of shutter
speed and aperture size yourself, from your
own experience. Also, packed in with most
types of 35mm film is a data sheet of sugges-
tions for determining the correct exposure in
a variety of situations.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
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SERA eme CEE
e Always keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
e Incorrect usage of battery may cause such
hazards as leakage, heating or explosion. Polarity
mark should be carefully checked when inserting
battery. If the battery is erroneously inserted,
unexpected mishap may occur.
e When not using the camera for long periods of
time, you should remove battery from the camera.
Old batteries are apt to leak and damage the
battery chamber.
e Never break, recharge or throw used batteries
into fire to prevent explosion.
e Batteries should be kept warm in extremely low
temperature to prevent lowering of performance.
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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
fight focus and infrared focus. As shown below,
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).
For details on exposure control, refer to the
instructions accompanying the film.
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METERING RANGE
The exposure meter of the K1000 measures the
brightness of the ground glass. Therefore, the
meter needle should be centered after you
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have focused your subject an the ground
glass. The area (A) in the table indicates the
reading range of the meter, and should not
be interpreted as the camera's total range of
f/stop-shutter speed combinations. As you
will note from the table, with an ASA/1SO 100
film, you may use any shutter speed from
1/2 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in combination with
any aperture that witli bring the meter needle
to the midpoint in the viewfinder.
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The total range of the aperture settings is,
of course, determined by the minimum and
maximum apertures of the lens being used.
ASA/1SO 100 film, any aperture from /2 (the
maximum aperture of this lens) to f/16 may
be used with any shutter speed from 1/2 sec.
to 1/1000 sec. that will bring the meter needle
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to midpoint. However, the combination of
f/22 (Minimum aperture) and 1/1000 sec. is
beyond the meesurability range (B), as shown
in the table. As the ASA/1SO film speed changes,
the measurability range varies.
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1
2
1
4
1
8
1
15
1
30
1
60
For example, with the 50mm f/2 lens and 1
125
1
250
, —
500
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OPEN-APERTURE OR STOP-DOWN METERING
Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm
coupling lever @ on the back of the lens which
locks into the camera body to permit open-aperture
metering. Some of special lenses do not have the
diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the
stop-down metering system,
Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K permits
open-aperture metering. Use of other K Series
accessories — Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid
Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows A — requires
stop-down metering.
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MOUNT ADAPTER K
Canventional screw-mount Takumar lenses {both
Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily
mounted onto your camera by attaching them
first to a Mount Adapter K. Use of the Mount
Adapter K does not affect any aspect of normal
lens function except as regards the following two
points:
1.
Due to the difference in coupling systems, the
automatic diaphragm will not function.
2.
Open-aperture metering lenses will function as
stop-down metering lenses.
HOW TO USE MOUNT ADAPTER K
1.
Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the
Mount Adapter K.
2.
Attach the Adapter/lens unit to the camera body
by aligning the red dots Q and O, and turning
the lens clockwise until it locks with a click.
3.
To remove the lens, leaving the Mount Adapter K
attached to the camera body, simply unscrew
the lens counter-clockwise. Other screw-mount
Takumar lenses can then be attached in the
normal way.
1.
To remove the Mount Adapter K from the camera
body, first remove the screw-mount lens. Then
press, with your thumbnail or a pointed object
such as a ballpoint pen, against the spring pin @ .
2.
Turn the Mount Adapter K counter-clockwise
until you feel it release, and take it out.
3.
Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount
Adapter K is totally different from that which
locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the
lock lever fi} on the camera body plays no part
at all.
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TEMPERATURE
The temperature range at which your camera Thus, sudden temperature changes should be
will continue to function properly stretches avoided as much as possible. As a guide, a
from 50°C to — 20°C. However, resistance to temperature change of 10°C should be allowed
cold could be hampered by oil which has to take place gradually over a period of at
become dirty. Therefore, if the camera is to least 30 minutes. If this is not possible, keeping
operate at full efficiency in very cold the camera in its case or bag wil! help somewhat
conditions, it must be overhauled and all in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature
oil must be replaced. change.
Sudden changes in temperature will often Extremely low temperature reduces the
cause moisture to condense inside or outside efficiency of the battery. Therefore, the camera
your camera. This is a possible source of rust, should be protected against low temperature.
which may be extremely damaging to the Put the batteries into the camera right before
mechanism. Furthermore, if the camera goes shooting. For extremely low temperature, use
from a warm temperature to a sub-freezing new batteries.
one, and if tiny drops of moisture freeze,
further damage may be done by their
expansion.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
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1.
Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and
filter as clean as possible. To remove loose dust
and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush
of a lens 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 a lens tissue or
a clean, soft cloth. Clean, plain cotton
handkerchiefs 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.
2
Never touch the mirror or the shutter curtains.
Minor diri or spots an the mirror will not affect
the clanty of your pictures.
3
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 externaily nothing
seems to have been hurt.
4
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.
Once a camera has become completely soaked,
there is often nothing that can be done to make
it right again.
5.
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.
6.
When mounting your camera on a tripod, be
sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5.5mm.
This is the depth of the tripod screw hole on
your camera. If you use a longer screw, you
will probably puncture the bottom of the
hole, after which the camera will not function
properly.
7.
Always put a lens cap or body mount cap
whenever the camera is not in use. To avoid an
accidental damage to the shutter curtain by
sunlight, do not direct the camera to the sun for
a long period of time.
31e
WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized
bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or work-
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 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 expressly 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.
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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, it will take
a considerable length of time before the equip-
ment can be returned to you owing to the
complicated customs procedures. 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. tf your
Pentax was purchased outside of the country
where you wish to have it 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, unless you are sending it directly to
the manufacturer. 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, UK, or
Canada. The local warranty policies available
from Pentax distributors in those countries
supersede this warranty policy.
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Pentax France S.À. Z | Argenteuil, 12, Aur Ambroise-Croizat. 95100 Argenteuil. FRANCE
Pentax (Schweiz) AG Industriestrasse 2, 8305 Diotlikon 711. SWITZERLAND
Pentax Scandinavis AB Enx 650, 5-751 27 Uppsala. SWEDEN
Pentax Nederland Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda. THE NETHERLANDS
Pentax Norge A.S. Cocilie Thoresens VE). Lambertseter. 1101 Oslo 11. NORWAY
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Pentax Canada Inc. 31:31 Universal Drive Mississauga. Onlarno L4X 2F5, CANADA
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