Pentax MV Owner Manual

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IMPORTANT
SMC Pentax lenses and Pentax
accessories are engineered and
produced meticulously to
precise Asahi Pentax
specifications. Lenses and
accessories from other
manufacturers are not produced
to these precise specifications
and, therefore, may cause
difficulties with — or actual
damage to — a Pentax camera.
Asahi Pentax cannot assume
any responsibility or liability
for difficulties resulting from
the use of any other brand of
lenses or accessories with an
Asahi Pentax camera.
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Basic operating instructions
CONTENTS
Description of Parts
Specifications
Lens mounting
Inserting batteries
Film loading and winding
Setting ASA film speed
Aperture setting
Shooting on AUTO
The “100X” and “B” settings
Focusing ánd composing
Holding the camera
Unloading film
Auto flash photography (AF 2005).
Other flash units
Shooting pointers
e Optimum apertures
e Stopping the action
e Depth of field control
e Maximum depth of field
e Exposure compensation
e Backlitsubjects
e Spotlighted subjects
e Exposurecompensation-indicator dial
Depth-of-field scale
Depth-of-field table
Multiple exposure
Infrared photography
Using screw-mount Takumar lenses
Open aperture and stop-down metering lenses
Resistance to temperature extremes and changes
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Camera maintenance
Warranty policy
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
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O Neck strap ring © Hot shoe ® Film rewind knob/Back
© Exposure counter O Auto flash contact cover release
O Shutter release button O ASA film speed ring ® Lens release lever
O Exposure mode dial O E xposure-compensation - O Lens alignment node
O Rapid-wind lever indicator dial E Focusing ring
O Exposure modes O Film rewind crank O Depth-of-field scale
® Aperture/Distance index
O Aperture ring
® Viewfinder eyepiece
O Film Chamber
& Battery chamber
& Tripod receptacle
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O Film guide rail Ш € Back cover
Film rail © Film pressure plate
& Shutter blades
© Film rewind button
@® Sprocket wheel
® Film take-up spool
Type:
Mount:
Standard lenses:
Shutter:
Exposure metering:
Auto flash synch:
Manual flash synch:
SPECIFICATIONS
35mm full-frame SLR camera with aperture-preferred automatic
exposure, auto flash synch {with AF 200 S Auto Flash).
Pentax Bayonet Mount
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/2,
SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
SMC Pentax-M 50mm f/1,7
SMC Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8
Seiko MFC vertical-run metal focal-plane shutter; shutter speeds
automatically varied between 1 sec. and 1/1000 sec.: mechanical
settings of “100X” and ‘’B’’ provided (operates without batteries
at manual settings).
Open aperture, center-weighted through-the-lens light metering
via SPD cell. Exposure range from EV 3 (ASA 100 1/4 sec. at
f/1.4, 1 sec. at f/2.8) to EV 19 (ASA 100 1/1000 sec. at f/22).
Film Speed Range: ASA 25 to ASA 1600 (Exposure
Compensation via ASA film speed dial. LED "'Ston/Go”
exposure readout in finder.
Synchronizes automatically for AF 200S Auto Flash Unit at
1/100 sec. via hotshoe with shutter dial set to Auto; hotshoe
contact also provided for flash ready indicator in viewfinder.
Ar “100X” (1/100 sec.) flash-synch setting of exposure mode
dial (hotshoe synch only).
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Viewfinder
Viewfinder indications:
Mirror and diaphragm:
Film wind and rewind:
Film loading:
Exposure counter:
Battery:
. Back cover:
Body size:
Body weight:
Aluminum-coated pentaprism finder with split-image/
microprism focusing screen; shows 92% of the picture
area, 0.85X magnification with 50mm lens; —1.0 diopter
eyepiece. |
Three LED Stop/Go indicator system. Red: overexposure;
Green: Adequate exposure for handheld shooting (1/1000 —
1/30 sec.) Yellow: Slow Exposure Warning (below 1/30 sec.,
inadequate for handheld shooting) “X”: AF 2008 flash
ready indicator.
Instant-return mirror and automatic diaphragm.
Single-stroke rapid wind lever; plástic tipped for winding
comfort, 135” advance with 30” rest setting. Rapid rewind crank
for speed film rewind.
Magic-needle quick/sure loading.
Automatic reset, additive type. |
Two 1.5V Alkaline (LR44) or Silver-oxide (G13) batteries; LEDs
double as battery check lamp.
Standard camera back with spring catch.
132mm x 84.mm x 49.5mm
420 grams (14.8 ozs.)
LENS MOUNTING
1. Remove the rear lens and
body mount covers.
2. Match the red dot © on the
camera body with the red dot
O on 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 raised white node ® on
the lens barrel with the lens
release lever O by touch. Then
turn and lock as above.
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4. To detach, hold the camera If you have to put the lens
with your left hand. Depress down without the rear lens
the lens release lever © while cap, place it only front-element-
turning the lens counter- down, never front-element-up.
clockwise with your right hand. When changing lenses outdoors
with film in the camera, avoid
direct sunlight,
Two Alkaline batteries are
packed separately. Be sure to
insert them into the battery
chamber before operating
the camera.
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CAUTION pu
The battery is like
a phonograph record. It can be
damaged by skin acids. Handle
“by the edges with a dry cloth
before insertion into the camera.
Also be especially sure to wipe
off the batteries with a cloth
when they are salted.
The battery is not rechargeable.
Do not throw a dead battery
into a fire, as it may explode,
Also, keep it beyond the reach
of smal! children.
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INSERTING BATTERIES
Insertion Open the battery
chamber cover with a coin.
Insert the two batteries into the
battery chamber of the camera
as shown above, each with plus
mark (+) facing down. For
replacement, use Eveready S76E
or Mallory MS76H or equivalent.
Check If batteries are active,
one of the LED indicators will
light when you depress the
shutter button partway with
the exposure mode dial set to
AUTO. When batteries are dead
or inserted improperly, the LEDs
will not light.
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Load the film into your
camera and advance it to the
first exposure. (Page 10)
2. Set the ASA film speed.
(Page 11)
3. Preselect the aperture.
(Page 13)
4. Set the exposure mode dial
to AUTO. (Page 14).
5. Focus and compose the
picture by turning the focusing
ring while sighting through the
viewfinder, (Page 17).
6. Slightly depress the shutter
button. One of the three LED
indicators will light in the left
side of the viewfinder, If the
green LED lights: go ahead and
shoot. If the red LED lights:
Set the aperture ring to a
smaller aperture by turning it
clockwise until the green light
comes on (i.e., f/8 to f/11, 1/16,
etc. See Page 14). If the yellow
LED comes on: O use a wider
lens aperture (f/4 to f/2.8, etc.).
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If the LED still does not change
to green, @ mount the camera
on a tripod etc., or € switch to
flash photography (Page 20—21).
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shutter button completely on
AUTO, the shutter speed will
be selected automatically in
relation to lighting conditions
and the aperture in use.
FILM LOADING AND WINDING
Avoid direct light when loading your film.
1. Before loading and winding the film, set the exposure mode dial
to 100X. Leave it at this setting until after the film has been wound
to the first exposure.
Note: You may also advance the film to the first exposure with the
exposure mode dial set to AUTO. But, in this case, after closing the
back cover, you must remove the lens cap and point the camera
toward the light. If film advance is performed on AUTO without
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removing the lens cap, inor-
dinately long exposures will
result, hindering film advance.
2. Open the camera back by
pulling up the film rewind knob
until the back opens.
3. Place the film cartridge in
the film chamber, and push
down the rewind knob. Insert
the film leader between any
of the white pins surrounding
the film take-up spool.
4. Advance the film by
alternately advancing the rapid-
wind lever and depressing the
shutter button until both top
and bottom sprockets engage
the film perforations @.
Close the back by pressing it
firmly.
5. Advance the rapid-wind
lever and confirm that the film
rewind knob © turns
counterclockwise, indicating
10°
that the film is properly
loaded and is moving from the
cartridge to the take-up spool.
Then, trip the shutter and
advance the film alternately
until the exposure counter
turns to 1”, indicating that
the first picture is ready to be
taken. Reset the shutter dial
to AUTO.
SETTING ASA FILM SPEED
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ASA Film Speed Range
The ASA film speed rating of
all 35mm films is given in the
data sheet packed with each
rol! of film. The higher the ASA
number, the more sensitive the
film is to light. To set the index,
lift up the ASA dial Q and
turn it until the ASA number
of your film is opposite the
orange index mark.
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APERTURE SETTING
Keep the exposure mode dial set at AUTO. Rotate the aperture ring
of the lens and preselect the lens aperture {also called f-number} in
accordance with shooting conditions as follows.
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The above is a rough guide that is highly useful for most shooting
situations such as for snapshots and scenery. These apertures will give
satisfactory exposure as long as the green LED in the viewfinder
lights. 1f other LEDs should light, reset the aperture in accordance
with the instructions given on the following page.
Although the above is all you need to know to obtain better results
than you have perhaps ever obtained before with most of your
photographs, as you gain more experience you may want to vary the
lens aperture for special effects, such as highlighting your
subject by throwing the background and foreground out of focus
by using wider apertures, etc. If you are interested in learning these
special aperture control techniques, refer to the section entitled
"Shooting Pointers,” (page 22).
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SHOOTING ON AUTO
Y our Pentax MV is designed for use on AUTO. After loading the
film, once the exposure mode dial is set to AUTO it need not be
taken off, even for flash photography, if the accessory AF 2008S
Auto Flash is used. The only occasions when you would use the
other settings are for flash synch at “100X"' for flash units other
than the AF 2008S, and for long exposures at the “8” (Bulb) setting.
The 100X setting may also be used for battery failure and film
wind on. Otherwise, keep the shutter dial set to AUTO once the
film is loaded.
Exposure Check: After you have set the ASA film speed, preset the
aperture and focused, you are ready to check the exposure. Simply,
press the shutter button slightly until one of three LEDs in the
viewfinder lights. If the green LED lights, go ahead and shoot.
Overexposure Warning: If the red LED indicator lights on presseing
the shutter button partway, the photo will be overexposed. To
prevent this, you will have to reset the aperture ring to a smaller
aperture by turning it clockwise until the green LED comes on (for
example, f/8 to f/11 or f/16, etc.).
Slow Exposure/Camera Shake Warning: If the Yellow LED lights,
it indicates that the camera has selected a shutter speed below
1/30 sec. in relation to your preset aperture. This, does not necessarily
indicate that the photo will be underexposed, but there is a tendency
for the picture to blur with such slow exposures, Usually, however,
blur also can be prevented by resetting the aperture ring. Only, in this
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instance, you set the aperture ring to a wider aperture {smaller f-
number value) by turning it counterclockwise until the green LED
lights. For example, if it is set at f/5.6, turn it to f/4, f/2, etc. If the
green LED does not come on, even after you have set the lens to the
widest aperture, do either of the following.
Use a tripod — Page 35 Switch to flash photography — Page 20—21
Because the MV auto exposure system selects the shutter speed for
you steplessly between 1/1000 and 1 sec. in relation to the aperture
setting, the above is all you need to know about exposure control
for satisfactory results with most subjects. However, for better
results in difficult lighting, shooting against the light, with fast
moving subjects, etc., refer to the section “Shooting Pointers"
(Page 22) when you feel you are ready to master special techniques
to use in such situations.
CAUTION
If you use a tripod or make
an exposure at any time
without your eye to the
viewfinder eyepiece, cover
the eyepiece with the
accessory Finder Cap;
otherwise light entering
from the rear of the camera
may adversely affect the —
exposure,
If you should happen to press the shutter button while the
shutter dial is set on AUTO with the lens cap on, or in very
poor lighting conditions, the mirror may lock up, resulting
in abnormally long exposure. To correct this, the shutter
can be quickly closed by turning the shutter dial to 100X.
After closing the shutter, be sure to reset the shutter dial
to AUTO.
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THE “100X” AND “B” SETTINGS
While the MV is designed almost totally for use on AUTO, two other
settings are provided on the exposure mode dial for special shooting
situations.
“100X" This manual shutter speed setting really need not be used
at all if you use the Pentax AF 200S Auto Flash and keep spare
batteries on hand. it is provided for manual flash synchronization
with flash units other than the AF 200 S (see page 21). In addition,
it may also be used in emergencies when batteries fail and you do
not have spare batteries on hand. For emergency exposures without
batteries, merely set the exposure mode dial to 100X'”' and select
the aperture according to the brightness of your subject (refer to the
exposure guidelines accompanying the film). The 100X setting is
also convenient for film wind on.
"“B°” (Bulb): This setting is used when desiring to make “Time”
exposures longer than 1 second. To use, first mount the camera on
a tripod, then, attach a cable release to the camera's shutter release
button. The shutter will open when the plu nger of the cable release
is depressed and remain open as long as pressure is maintained. For
ultra long exposures such as several minutes or hours, use a cable
release with a locking device.
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FOCUSING AND COMPOSING
The focusing screen inside the viewfinder of your
MV is a split-image type surrounded by
a microprism collar. For precise focus, turn the
focusing ring of the lens until the two images in
the split-image circle at the center align as one.
If you find focusing with the split-image circle
difficult, focus with the microprism collar by
turning the focusing ring until the glitter
disappears from inside the collar. In addition, the
field surrounding the center spots may also be used
for quick focusing: merely turning the ring until
the image comes in clear in the overall viewfinder
field. The surrounding field also gives bettter
results than the center spot when using telephoto
lenses having a small maximum aperture,
HOLDING THE CAMERA
As a general rule, your camera can be held more firmly in the left hand, which does not release the
shutter. If you hold your camera with the right hand — the hand that releases the shutter — this may
cause camera movement. Often, blurred pictures are due to camera movement.
Horizontal position A, Vertical position B. Vertical position C.
Hold the camera firmly with Hold your camera tightly to Hold your camera tightly to your
your left hand, and draw your your forehead with your left forehead with your left hand,
arms close to your body. hand, and draw your right raise your right arm and draw
arm close to your body. your left arm to your body.
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UNLOADING FILM
After the last picture on the roll has been taken, the rapid-wind lever will not advance any further
indicating that the film must be rewound. (Caution: do not try to force the lever any further.) Fold out:
the rewind crank. Depress the film rewind button @ and turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind
the film into its cartridge. 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
automatically), and remove the film cartridge.
AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN UNLOADING THE FILM.
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AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH THE AF 200 S
To accompany its unprecedently easy auto exposure system, the MV
features automatic flash synch with the AF 200S Auto Flash. When
this exclusively designed flash unit is used, flash photography is as
simple as normal exposure on Auto. Moreover, the AF 2005 couples
with a special "X"' LED indicator inside the viewfinder that enables
you to know when it is ready to fire, without even taking your eye
from the viewfinder. To mount the AF 2005, simply slide the flash-
shoe mount all the way into the camera's hotshoe. The camera's
exposure mode dial is kept at AUTO because the MV synchronizes
automatically at 1/100 sec, when the unit charges via a special auto
flash synch contact inside the hotshoe,
After mounting the AF 2008, set the auto flash mode and tens
aperture according to the instructions accompanying the unit.
NOTE: When the auto flash charges and the viewfinder ‘X’’ LED
flash ready indicator lights, the red, green or yellow LED indicators
will light as usual, but, as the auto flash system overrides these
indications, they should be disregarded for flash photography.
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OTHER FLASH UNITS (CORDLESS TYPE)
The MV may also be used with other flash units besides the AF 2008,
provided they are the cordless type. These mount by sliding into the
hotshoe on top of the camera in the same manner as the AF 2008S.
Flash Synch: Unlike the AF 2008S, however, other flash units do not
synchronize automatically with the MY.
Synchronize them manually by turning the exposure mode dial to
"100X.” Also note that the viewfinder LED flash ready indication is
not provided with other flash units,
As flash operating instructions vary depending upon the type of flash
unit you are using, refer to the instructions accompanying your flash
unit for flash mode setting, aperture setting, and other operating
instructions.
SHOOTING POINTERS
The basic instructions for shooting on auto are all you need to know
to obtain successful results for most all non-critical photography.
However, the MV is a sophisticated single-lens-reflex camera and, as
such, is capable of a wide variety of techniques which enable you to
obtain better results in difficult lighting situations, produce special
focusing effects, stop the action, and so forth. If you would like to
expand your skills as a photographer and have your friends marvel
at most all your photographs, then mastering these few simple
techniques is well worth your while.
Optimum Apertures
The aperture guide listed on page 13 is sufficient for most shooting
purposes and correct exposure will be obtained as long as the green
LED lights. However, with certain subjects and to obtain certain
special effects, it is better to vary from the norm. Any aperture
setting may be used as long as the green LED continues to light.
Stopping the Action: With fast moving subjects such as bicycles,
automobiles, horses, children at play, birds in flight, etc., a fast
shutter speed is necessary to stop the action and prevent the subject
from bluring. Although the MV does not feature a shutter speed
dial, you can easily stop the action by using as wide a lens aperture
as possible without the red LED coming on. (for example, f/2.8
f/1.7 etc.). As the camera automatically chooses the fastest |
shutter speed it can for the given exposure, it will freeze the subject
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in daylight or in brightly lit arenas and stadiums if you use a wide
maximum aperture. {This technique does not work in low-lighting,
as low lighting necessitates a slow shutter speed.)
Depth of Field Control: Depending upon the aperture in use, different
areas in front of and behind your subject will be in focus. This is
known as depth of field and its effect can be varied by changing
lens apertures. If you need to know the critical depth of fields refer
to the depth of field scale and tables on pages 26 and 27. Often,
however, you can get by if you remember the following.
Maximum Depth of Field: The depth of field becomes progressively
deeper as the lens is stop down to smaller apertures and is greatest at
minimum aperture. Thus, if you desire both your subject and
background to be in focus, use a small aperture such as f/11 and
£/16 {if the yellow LED Lights, take precautions against camera
shake). Small apertures are also useful for critical close-up work,
but for this, refer to a close-up photography guide.
Out-of-focus highlights: The depth of field becomes progressively
shallower at wide lens apertures, and is shallowest at f/2, f/1.7 or
£/1.4, depending upon which is the maximum aperture of your
lens. A shallow depth of field produces an out-of-focus effect
which highlights your subject. Provided the green LED remains
lit, you can ohtain this effect by using a wide maximum aperture,
even on a sunshiny day.
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
When shooting in difficult lighting situations such as when the subject
is situated against the light (direct sun, snow, a bright window) or
when spotlighted on stage, etc., either additional or less exposure is
required to override the influence of the strong backlighting and
bring out the details of the subject. Such problems are easily
corrected by temporarily altering the setting of the ASA film speed
dial for the shot requiring exposure compensation.
Backlit Subjects: For subjects with the sun behind them, standing
against the light, bright snow, etc, compensate by lowering the
ASA film speed value to half or four times the ASA film speed.
For example:
With ASA 100 film in the camera: reset the dial to ASA 50 or
ASA 25 (this gives 2X and 4X compensation, respectively).
With ASA 400 film: reset the ASA dial to ASA 200 (2X) or
ASA 100 (4X).
Spotlighted Subjects: For subjects on spotlighted stage, etc.,
decrease your exposure by doubling or quadrupling the ASA
film speed value. For example:
With ASA 100 film: reset the dial to ASA 200 (1/2X)
or ASA 400 (1/4X).
With ASA 400 film: reset the dial to ASA 800 (1/2X)
or ASA 1600 (1/4X)
Always reset the ASA dial to its original setting after employing
exposure compensation.
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Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the
exposure-compensation-indicator dial located under the film
rewind crank as a guide for exposure compensation. To Use:
Fold out the film rewind crank as if to rewind the film and lift
the knob slightly to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator
dial. (CAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PULL HARD
AS THE BACK COVER WILL SPRING OPEN, EXPOSING
YOUR FILM.) Next, turn the top of the dial with your finger until
the index mark of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the
ASA index mark and the ASA number of the film loaded in the
camera (Illust. @). When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and
reset it as follows for exposure compensation.
For 2X compensation: To the first dot on the indicator’s
plus side (IHust.C)).
For 4X compensation: Second dot on the plus side.
For 1/2X compensation: First dot on the minus side.
For 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side.
After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank
shaft back in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET
THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM
LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO
LONGER REQUIRED.
DEPTH-OF-FIELD SCALE
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 the subject and look at the depth-of-field scale
on the lens. In the photograph below the distance scale is set at
5 meters; that is, the lens is focused on a subject 5 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 aperture.
For example, if a lens opening of f/4 is to be used, the range on the
distance scale ring covered within the figure 4 on the depth-of-fieid
scale indicates the area in focus at that lens opening. Y ou will note
from the depth-of-field scale in the photograph that the range from
approximately 4 to 7m is in focus. Note that as the lens apertures
change, the effective depth of field also changes. For the depth of
field at different apertures and distances, refer to the next page.
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Distance (Mm)
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD TABLE: SMC PENTAX-M 50mm LENS
Distance scale
f/1.4
f/2
1/2.8
1/4
f/5.6
t/8
1/11
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1/22
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Distance scale
1/1.4
1/2
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0.447
- 0.453
0.446
~ 0.464
0.445
~ 0.455
0.443
~ 0.458
0.440
~ 0.461
0.436
~ 0.466
0.430
~ 0.472
0.422
~ 0.482
0.413
~ 0.496
1.55°
1.540"
— 1.560”
1.536"
~ 1.564"
1.531"
~ 1.670
1.523"
~ 1.573"
1.512°
- 1.590'
1.437"
~ 1.608’
1.478’
~ 1.631
1.447
1.670"
1.413’
~ 1.721"
0.6m
0.595
~ 0.605
0.593
~ 0.608
0.590
- 0.611
0.586
- 0.8615
0.580
~ 0.622
0.572
- 0.631
0.562
- 0.644
0.546
0.667
0.529
~ 0.696
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1.884"
+ 1,916‘
1.878’
+ 1.923’
1.869"
— 1.932
1.856’
~ 1.946"
1.839'
~ 1.965"
1.815"
1.995"
1.785"
=~ 2.033’
2.107
— 1.737"
1.684’
~ 2.188"
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0.584
— 1.017
9.977
~ 1.024
0.969
~ 1.034
0.956
~ 1.048
0.939
~ 1,070
0,915
~ 1.103
0.887
~ 1.148
0.844
~1.231
0.798
~ 1.349
2.5.
2.471
~ 2.530"
2.459"
~ 2.543"
2.443"
~ 2.660"
2.419
~ 2.587
2.388"
~ 2.624"
2.343
~~ 2.681"
2.290"
~ 2.756"
2.206"
- 2.897"
2.114
- 3.075"
5.814"
~ 6.198"
5.738"
- 6.287
5.640’
~6.410°
5.499"
~ 6.604"
5.322"
~ 6.882
5.078"
~ 7.347
4.802’
~ 8.027"
4.406‘
+ 9,500"
4.012
+ 12.205"
2.846
23.172
2.785
~ 3.282
2.708
~ 3.365
2.599
~ 3.5560
2.468
~ 3.832
2,294
=~ 4.351
2.109
~ 5.242
1.861
~ 7.978
1.631
~ 21.688
6. *
- 10.660"
5.373
+ 12.190"
5.361
~ 16.047
4.778
- 25.969'
Sm 15m
4.579 11.712
~ 5.506 ~ 20.868
4.420 10.707
~ 5,757 ~ 25.077
4.225 9.609
~ 6.128 ~ 34.313
3.962 8.329
~ 6.786 ~ 76.783
2.659 7.075
~ 7.922 ~ oo
3.284 5774
~ 10.586 me
2.911 4.697
— 18,301 ~ ео
2.450 3.888
on - Do
2.061 2,799
~~ CS — aly
12 25°
11.252" 21.905
~ 12.856" — 29.122"
10.960’ 20.802°
~ 13.262’ ~ 31.339"
10.597 19.495"
~ 13.845" ~ 34.884"
10.087 17.817
— 14,824 ~ 42.020’
9.485 15.986"
+ 16.370" - 57.817"
8.706’ 13.855'
- 19.419" - 132.890"
7.898’ 11.882"
— 25.319" ~ oo
6.845 9.6511"
~ 51.597 -
5.906" 7.827"
“чл ou — с
че
52.938
~
37.070
o
26.491
18.557
13.268
~ on
9.300
6.776
~ o
4672
3.410
173.686
121.623'
86.915"
^^ so
60.884"
—~ ое
43.530
—~ oc
30.514"
^^ oo
22,231
~ o
15,329"
Led oo
11.188"
~ va
-MULVIPLE EXPOSURE
For deliberate multiple exposures, make the first
exposure in the normal way. Then tighten the
film by turning the rewind knob O ; and keep
hold of the rewind knob. Depress the film rewind
button ® and advance the rapid-wind lever.
This cocks the shutter without advancing the film.
Finally, release the shutter to make the second
exposure. Then make one blank exposure, before
taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping, As
the exposure counter continues to function
each time the shutter is cocked, a double
exposure will be counted as two frames.
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INFRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY
If you intend to take infra-red photographs,
remember to use the infra-red mark indicated
with an orange line on the depth-of-field scale.
First, bring your subject into sharp focus. Then
determine the subject-to-camera distance from
the distance scale on the lens. Then match your
subject-to-camera distance to the infra-red mark
by turning the focusing ring accordingly. For
instance, ¡f your subject is in focus at infinity,
turn the focusing ring and move the infinity (ee)
mark to the infra-red mark.
¢ NOTE: An infra-red focusing adjustment is not
required when working with infra-red color film.
USING SCREW-MOUNT TAKUMAR LENSES
Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses (both
Super-Takumar and SMC Takumar) can be easily
mounted onto your camera by attaching them
first to a Mount Adaptor K. However, when
Adaptor K is used, the following is true,
1. Due to the difference in coupling systems, the
automatic diaphragm will not function.
2. Full-aperture metering lenses will function as
stop-down metering lenses.
How to Use Mount Adaptor K
1. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the
Mount Adaptor 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. (This takes slightly less than a quarter of
a revolution.)
3. To remove the lens, leaving the Mount
Adapter K attached to the camera body, simply
unscrew the lens counterclockwise. Other screw-
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mount Takumar lenses can then be attached in
the normal way.
1. To remove the Mount Adaptor 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 O.
2. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterclockwise
“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 lens release lever ® on the camera
body plays no part at ail.
SPENASEINTURE AND STOP-DOWN METERING LENSES
Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have
a diaphragm coupling lever @ on the back of
the lens which couples with the camera body to
permit open-aperture metering. The ultra
telephotos do not have a 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 — standard Extension Tube
Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, Auto-Bellows
М and Bellows Unit II requires stop-down
metering. Whenever any one of these is used
between the camera body and an SMC Pentax
lens, the stop-down metering system must be
used,
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RESISTANCE TO TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CHANGES
The temperature range at which your camera
will continue to function properly stretches
from 50° C to -20° C. However, resistance to
cold could be hampered by oil which has
become dirty. Therefore, if the camera is to
operate at full efficiency in very cold conditions,
it must be overhauled and all 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 damaging to the mechanism.
Furthermore, if the camera goes from a warm
temperature to a sub-freezing one, and if tiny
drops of moisture freeze, further damage may
be done by their expansion.
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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.
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Always keep the viewfinder eyepiece, lens and
filters as clean as possible. To remove loose dust
and dirt, first use the biower 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 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
Г * ` 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
mechanisny, even though externally nothing
seems to have been damaged.
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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 competely soaked,
there is often nothing that can be done to make
it right again. However, in such a case, take your
camera as soon as possible to an authorized Asahi
Pentax Service Center.
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. It’s also a good idea to keep your camera
in its bag or case while you are not using it.
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 socket on your
camera. If you use a longer screw, you will
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probably puncture the bottom of the socket,
after which the camera will not function
properly.
7. In order to prevent large diameter lenses
from interfering with proper mounting of the
camera to the tripod, attach the Spacer Ring
(packed with the camera} between camera
and tripod.
WARRANTY POLICY
All Asahi Pentax cameras purchased through
authorized bona fide photographic distribution
channels are guaranteed against defects of
material or workmanship for a period of twelve
months from date of purchase. Service will be
rendered and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided
the equipment has not been abused, altered, or
operated contrary to 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 workmanship 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.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Asahi Pentax which proves defective during
the 12-month warranty period should be returned
to the dealer from whom you purchased the
equipment 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 equipment
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 Asahi Pentax
was purchased outside of the country where you
wish to have serviced during the warranty
period, regular handling and servicing fees may
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be charged by the manufacturer's representatives
in that country. Notwithstanding this, your
Asahi 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.
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This warranty policy does not apply to Asahi Pentax
cameras purchased in the U.S.A. and U.K. For these
cameras, please refer to the separate Warranty Policy
Card enclosed here.
Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. CP.O, 895, Tokyo 100-91, JAPAN
Asahi Optical Europe N.V. Weiveldiaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem Zuid-7, BELGIUM
Pentax Handelsgesellschaft mbH. 2000 Hamburg 54 (Lokstedt), Grandweg 64, WEST GERMANY
Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 8011 2, USA.
Pentax Canada Inc. 1760 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1K5, CANADA
Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex HA? OLT, UK.
Asahi Optical Brasileira ind. e Com. Leda. Rua Estados Unidos, 1053, Sao Paulo-SP, BRASIL
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