PENTAX zoom 105-R DATE camera Operating manual

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Welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact
photography! This compact, hghtweight camera is
a great companion to help you preserve
memorable moments. A built-in 38 ~ 105 mm
zoom lens allows great flexibility in shot framing.
A variety of features, mostly automatic, make great
pictures possible. The model with the date function
makes it easy to remember when photos are shot.
® Please read this manual carefully before
operating the camera to learn how to take
consistently superior pictures.
® Pay particular attention to cautions and notes in
this operating manual. Pictures and illustrations
shown within may differ from the camera's actual
appearance.
E [llustrations in this manual show the DATE
model.
Names of the camera's working parts are listed on
the front and back foldout flaps of this manual.
Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while
you read.
icon indicators used in this manual:
Operation direction
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Lamp flickering
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@ Shutter release button
@ Macro button
© illumination button
QO Autofocus window
© LCD panel
@ Viewfinder window
© Light-sensor window
Q Built-in flash
O Strap lug
O Grip
O) Zoom lens
@ Self-timer lamp
. OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS -
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Open the back cover
(see page 8).
Frame your subject and
operate the zooming lever to
determine the composition
(see page 6).
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Load the film and close the The film automatically Switch on the power
back cover. advances to the first frame. (see page 4).
Focus your subject Press the shutier release When the film reaches its
(see page 14) bution. In dark conditions, end, the camera
the flash fires automaticaliy. automatically rewinds it
(see page 18).
Shield the camera from salty air and water at the beach, splashing liquid of any kind,
and rain. If immersed in water, the camera will be rendered inoperable.
If the camera is exposed to dirt, mud, sand, dust, moisture, toxic gas or salt water, the
camera may be damaged or rendered inoperable.
Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods where temperature and humidity are
high, such as in a car.
Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera.
Be careful not to drop or otherwise subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or
pressure.
Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not place the camera with the lens facing down.
The electric circuitry inside the camera contains high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Replace all betteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, types or old battery with
new one. Otherwise, overheating or fire might result.
The misuse of batteries causes hazards such as leakage, heating, explosions, etc.
Batteries should be inserted with the “+” or “—” sides facing correctly.
Never try to break up or recharge the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as
the battery may explode.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
e Names of working parts ............. Flaps Super Macro pictures .............. @
e Introduction .................. .. Front foldout How to select modes ............ 63
® Outline of basic operations ....... Inside cover Flash-On (forced emission) ......... ... (29)
CAUTIONS LL. LL LL LA M Flash-Off (flash override) ................ . .. (5)
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING Backlight Compensation .. Cee
PHOTOGRAPHS Bulb, Bulb-Sync, and Bulb-Timer ....... .. (7
1. Strap attachment ............ © Self-Timer Shooting PS
2. Power switch and battery check ........... (1) Consecutive Shooting PT es
3. How to hold the camera .................. O Multi-Exposure Shooting ...................
4. Operating the 38 — 105 mm zoom lens ..... ® oral Shooting por ; . Le. a
ombination chart of exposure and shootin
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS systems ............. : aa 9 ... 6
1. Usablefilm ..................... © Exposure Compensation ...................
2. Film loading ae ae are aa oa ; эк кое вая DATE MODEL Ce 67)
3. Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges ... (7
4. Green red lamps ............ © MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
5. Illumination of the LCD panel .............. © © Battery exhaustion warning ...............
6. Ordinary photography ................ 0 ® Replacing batteries ...................... ©
® Red-eye reduction flash mode. * Taking care of your camera .............. (03)
7. Taking pictures ............. O ° Troubleshooting PES ©
8. Focus-lock shooting .................. ... * Warranty policy .........................
9. Unloading film ........ ееееееене SPECIFICATIONS ...................
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS LCD panel LL. Back foldout
Macro pictures .......... он
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
You should be aware of certain fundamentals to : :
make it easier to use this camera in the best way. oo
1. STRAP ATTACHMENT
Attach and adjust the camera strap as illustrated.
Use the tool's protrusion @ ( © ) as a screwdriver to
open the battery chamber cover. Use protrusion ©
(@):<4) Ю press the film auxiliary rewind button (if you
want to remove the film before the roll is completed).
Note:
e Adjust the strap so that the camera is positioned above
your waist to minimize camera sway when you walk.
2. POWER SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK
Power switch
To switch on, slide the power switch upward. The lens
cover opens. and the LCD indications appear. The
camera 1s now ready for setting and shooting. To switch
off. slide the power switch upward again. Make sure to
switch it off when the camera is not in use.
Caution:
The lens cover automatically opens when the power
switch is turned on. and closes when the power switch is
turned off. Never aftempt to open the lens cover by hand.
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Battery check
After power is switched on, the lens extends slightly and
the lens cover opens. The camera is then ready to
shoot.
Notes:
® When the camera is left unused with the power on for
over 3 minutes, its power automatically switches off.
e If you have a DATE model, do not remove the batteries
Until they are exhausted, since they are used by the
date function to keep constant track of time.
® Refer to page 41 for directions on battery insertion.
3. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
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When shooting. hold the camera securely with both Caution:
hands. Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and
press the shutter release button. (if pressed forcefully, the forth when zooming.
camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.)
Try to brace your elbows against your body. or support
yourself and the camera against a stable, stationary
object. such as a wall.
Note:
e Keep your fingers and hair away from the lens,
autofocus window. sensor window, flash, etc.
When using flash with the camera in a vertical position.
hold the camera so that the flash 1s above the lens.
4. OPERATING 38 ~ 105 mm ZOOM LENS
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55 mm
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Wher you press the zooming lever to the nghti $ | the lens moves
towards the 105 mm telephoto setting When you press to the left
| $$$ 1. the lens moves towards the wide-angle 38 mm setting.
Step Zoom and Continuous Zoom
Wher you press the zooming lever lightly. the lens zooms to and
Stops at an adjacent step among 6 successive zoom settings: 38. 46.
55.70 85 and 105 mm Tr< sire Step Zoom funct.or Wher you
press the lever further. the «e- - zuoms quickiy and cont:nuousiy to
any desired zoom setting from 38mm 105mm until you reiease the
ever This is the Continuous Zoom furchon
Note:
® To stop at à next step usirg Step Zoom. return the 200ming lever ta
Ihe center positon then press it hight!y again
DX FILM Perforations — Film cartridge
DX mark
Film speed (ISO rating)
Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO
ratings from 25 to 3200. When such film is loaded, the
camera automatically adjusts to the film's speed.
Notes:
e When buying DX film, make sure the package bears the
“DX” mark.
e If non-DX film is loaded, the film speed will be set
automatically to ISO 25, regardless of the film's actual
speed.
e Use high-speed film with an 1SO rating of 1000 ~ 3200
for shooting indoors or in dimly lit conditions.
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2. FILM LOADING First, make sure that the power is off.
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BB Side the back cover release lever in the direction of Place the film cartridge in the fim chamber, fitting ts
the arrow. as illustrated. to open the back cover. flat side on the top of the rewind shaft
ES Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to
reach the take-up spool @. Align the film's tip with the
film leader end mark @.
Slack
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Notes:
e Make sure the film perforations properly engage the
sprocket teeth ©.
e Make sure the film is properly placed between the guide
rails O.
e Make sure the film is taut as illustrated. Take up any
slack in the film by pushing it back into the cartridge.
e if the end of the film leader is extremely bent, straighten
it or cut off the bent portion.
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Close the back cover. The film automatically advances
to the first frame.
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When © / “ appears in the exposure counter on the
LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. If
4” does not appear on the LCD panel. the film 1s not
properly loaded. Reload the film.
Notes:
® Even if no film 15 loaded, the motor operates for a
second or two after the back cover is closed.
® The exposure counter remains visible even when the
power 1s off.
Super Macro
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First, make sure
he power ison.
€) Autofocus frame
Position the whole С > at the subject of focus.
O Macro frame
When taking a Macro picture. compose the picture
within this frame.
© Picture area
When taking a normal picture, compose the picture
within this.
Shooting ranges
(effective camera-to-subject distance)
e Ordinary setting: > (infinity) ~ 1.35 m (4.4 ft).
e Macro setting: 1.35 m (4.4 ft) ~ 0.75 т (2.5 it).
e Super macro: 0.45 m (1.4 ft).
When you press the shutter release button halfway. the
¡amps Q (AF) and/or @ ( § | shown above glow or flicker.
O Green lamp ( AF )
When it glows. the subject is in focus. Or, with the
focus lock function. focus and exposure are
temporarily locked (refer to page 16).
© Red lamp ( § )
When it glows. flash is ready to fire. When it flickers.
flash is being charged.
Note:
® If the green lamp { AF | flickers, the subject is too close.
Adjust the camera-to-subject distance so that the green
lamp ( AF ) glows. then release the shutter.
Press the illumination button ( -O- ) to illuminate the LCD
panel so that it may be seen in the dark. The illumination
continues for approx. 8 seconds after the button is
pressed. While the zooming lever and the mode, drive,
SETTING, and shutter release buttons are being operated.
the LCD panel illumination remains on even after 8 sec.
passes.
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When the LCD panel is as shown above, the camera is in
the Auto and Single- Frame Shooting modes. These
modes are used for ordinary picture-taking situations. The
flash fires automatically in dimly lit places. |
Notes:
¢ |f the LCD panel displays indications other than those
above, switching the power off, then on again resets the
LCD panel to appear as above.
® The shutter speed when the flash fires automatically is
between approximately 1/40 sec. (wide-angle) and
160 sec. (telephoto).
Red-eye Reduction Flash Mode
When the Red-eye reduction flash switch is set to the
(ME*)position, the flash fires two consecutive times in
all flash modes. The first flash fires just before the
shutter is released (low-power output) which causes the
irises of the eye to close down (contract). Then the sec-
ond flash fires (nomal flash output), which reduces the
possibilities of the red-eye effect significantly.
(See "Red-eye phenomenon in flash shooting” on page
43.)
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I Alfter zooming and composing your shot. position the
autofocus frame {{ J) on the subject.
Press the shutter release button halfway with your
subject in focus. The green lamp | AF } should glow
If the subject is closer than 1 35 meters (4.4 ft). the
green lamp | AF | flickers and the shutter cannot be
released
Notes:
e if you wish to shift subject focus. release your finger
from the shutter release button and repeat steps 1 and 2
above.
e When the subject :s 20 - 30cm 0.7 + ft) from the
camera. the green lamp (| AF ) may not fiicker.
EI Press the shutter release button all the way down.
The shutter will be released, and the film will
automatically advance to the next frame.
Notes:
e When the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp glows
momentarily to indicate that a shot has been taken.
e When the green lamp flickers, ihe macro mark ( €3 ) on
the LCD pane! also flickers to recommend use of macro
settings.
® The shutter cannot be released while the lens is
zooming.
* When taking pictures in the dark, the flash
automatically fires.
When the shutter release button is pressed lightly in dim
lighting, the red lamp { § ) glows, indicating that flash is
ready to fire. Make sure the red lamp ( 3 ) glows
continuously before shooting.
Flash-effective ranges (Nega-color film used}
Lens 190 100 200 400
38mm ($$$) | 1.35 — 5 т 135 — 7 т 1.35 — 10 т
105mm ([ 4 )| 135-3m | 1.35 — 42 т 1.35 — 6 т
Macro { @ ) | 0.75 - 1.35т | 075 - 1.35m | 0.75 - 1.35 т
Super Macro 045 т 0.45 т 0.45 m
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If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame |” >
on the main subject of the picture as shown above. only
the background will be in focus. When the main subject of
your picture 1s off the autofocus frame in the center of the
viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique.
EN First position the autofocus frame 17 7 1 on the main
subject
IB As you press the shutter release button halfway the
green lamp { AF ) glows. and focus and exposure are
temporarily locked.
While continuing to press the shutter release button
halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture,
then fully depress the shutter release button.
Notes:
® You can cance! focus lock simply by taking your finger
off the shutter release button.
e When in the Consecutive Shooting mode, focus tock
cannot be used.
Hard-to-autofocus subjects
Like many other autofocus cameras, this camera's
autofocus system is highly precise, but it may not
focus as you wish on certain subjects. In such
cases, use the focus-lock technique on a subject
which is both near the actual one and at an equal
distance from the lens.
Subjects which are hard to autofocus include:
1, Black objects like hair, which don't reflect much
light {and therefore don't reflect infrared autofocus
beams).
2. Wire netting, latticework, iron exercise-bars, etc.
3. Flickering light sources such as neon signs,
fluorescent lamps, TV images, sunlight coming
through trees, etc., and subjects illuminated by
these light sources.
4. Glossy and reflective surfaces like glass, mirrors,
car bodies, etc.
5. Fast-moving objects, like trains in motion.
6. Water jets, water surface, smoke, flame, fireworks,
etc., which have no distinct or consistent form, or
a subject in mist.
Alter you have exposed the last frame of the roli, film
rewinds automatically. Then, the motor stops, and the
back cover open mark (1__—— } flickers as shown 10
indicate end of rewind.
Notes:
® The shutter will be released for a frame or two after the
assigned number of exposures have been shot, but the
last frame may not be developed.
e During rewinding. the exposure counter counts frame
numbers in reverse.
Open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from
the chamber by pulling on its top with your fingertip as
shown.
® A 24-exposure film roll takes about 20 seconds to be
rewound.
e The entire roll of film including the film leader is always
rewound into the cartridge to avoid leakage of light onto
any part of the film.
Rewinding the film in mid-roll
H you wish to unload the film before exposing all the
frames, push the auxiliary rewind button with the
protrusion @ { @}44 ) (see page 3) of the strap's tool; film
rewinding starts. When rewind is completed, the motor
stops, and the back cover open mark { +. Ñ—— ) flickers,
indicating the cover may be safely opened.
Caution:
Never open the back cover until rewinding is completed.
PHOTOGRAPHS
| There are a variety of ways to take the picture you Ш
want.
Note:
® When the autofocus frame ({ J) is off-center of the
picture area in macro photography, use the techniques
described in ‘Focus-Lock Shooting ‘ on pages 16 and 17
This 1s one of two modes used to take close-up pictures.
Compose the shot within the macro frame.
- Shooting Range: 0.75 m/2.5 ft ~ 1.35 m/4.4 ft
E Press the macro button [ 4 ) to engage the Macro The macro shooting range is 0.75 ~ 1.35 meters (2.5
mode.” @" appears on the LCD panel, and the lens — 4.4 ft). Press the shutter release button halfway,
moves forward. To cancel the Macro mode, just move make sure the green lamp ( AF ) glows, then release
the zooming lever to the left (884) or right { 4 j the shutter.
If the camera-to-subject distance is more
than 1.35 meters (4.4 ft), the Macro mode will
automatically shift to the 105 mm telephoto setting
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.
Press the shutter release button all the way down to
shoot. The Macro mode will be restored after the shot.
Slide the cover on the left of the camera downward, and
press the Super Macro button. The lens moves forward,
and the camera 1s set at the Super Macro mode. In this
mode. the flash always fires.
Notes:
e In the Super Macro mode. the autofocus function does
not work.
e Make sure to use nega-color [color print) film with
1SO 100 - 400 for Super Macro shots.
Align the end of the strap
with the subject as shown
in the illustration to
measure the distance
(0.45 т 1.5 ft} from camera
to subject at which proper
focus 1s achieved in
Super Macro mode. After
one frame is shot in this
mode. the ordinary
shooting mode Is
automatically restored.
To cancel the Super
Macro mode without shooting, move the zooming lever to
the left ( 484 }orrght{ 4 |.
e You can use the Super Macro mode together with the
other shooting modes, but the exposure mode is not
adjustable.
e The green lamp ( AF } does not light in the Super Macro
mode.
“ HOWTOSELE
To select an exposure mode, press the yellow
mode button ©.
Auto Flash-On Flash-Off
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Backlight
Buib-Sync Bulb Compensation
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To select a drive mode, press the blue drive
button O.
Single-Frame Self-Timer Consecutive
Shooting Shooting Shooting
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interval Multi-Exposure
Shooting Shooting
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Press buttons @ and or @ in succession to set the
required modes.
To finely adjust the settings of the Seli-Timer Shooting.
Bulb. Bulb-Sync. and Interval Shooting modes. move the
zooming lever to the left ( 444 jor nght( 4 ) while
keeping the black SETTING button € pressed.
To reset the timer of the Self-Timer shooting, Bulb.
Bulb-Sync, or interval Shooting mode once the timer is
activated, slide the power switch upward: the timer of
each mode is canceled, and the power will not be
switched off.
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With Daylight-Sync
Without Daylight-Sync
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according to the available
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In bright conditions (Daytight-Sync)
When the subject 1s backlit or when the subject +5
shadowed by trees etc . use the Flash-On mode within
the flash-effective range.
In dimly lit conditions (Slow-Speed Sync)
It s possible to expose both subject and background in a
well-balanced way at shutter speeds down to approx. 1 3
sec Since the shutter speed becomes slow. use a tnpod
to avoid camera shake When shooting a moving subject
Indoors or in dimly ut conditions. switch to the Auto mode
10 avoid blurring of the subject.
Note:
e Make sure youre within the flash-effective distance
range and that the red flash lamp ! $ | glows before
shooting.
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Notes:
In this mode, the flash does not fire, and a picture is taken
at shutter speeds down to approx. 1/3 sec. Use this in
situations where flash photography is prohibited, such as
in theaters, museums, etc., or when you want to capture
the natural-looking ambience of softer light.
e When shooting in darkness, the flash emission mark
(AM1/) warns against underexposure. Press the shutter
release button halfway: the flash emission mark ( M)
on the LCD panel flickers to recommend use of the
flash.
e When shooting in dimiy lit places, the shutter speed gets
slower, and camera shake is more likely to blur your
shot, so use a tripod.
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
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Portraits with a window. blue sky. or other bright
background often are underexposed because of the effect
of background illumination. In such cases. Backlight
Compensation exposes the subject to better efect.
achieving a better balance of ght between the subject
and the rest of the picture. Use this mode when flash does
not reach the subject in daylight sync photography with
the Flash-Or mode
Notes:
e When using Backlight Compensation in a dimiy lit place.
the shutter speed will de slow Use a tripod to prevent
camera shake.
® When shooting in darkness. a photograph may be
underexposed. In such cases. press the shutter release
button halfway. the flash emission mark | \!!/ | on the
LCD pane! flickers 10 recommend use of flash
Bulb mode ( B )
This mode is useful for long exposures required for
shooting such things as fireworks and night scenes. The
И ry Sd EE shutter remains open as long as the shutter release
Bulb mode, approx. 4 sec. (ISO 100) button is held down (within the range of 0.5 sec. ~ 60
min.). When using this mode, you should avoid camera
shake by using a tripod and optional cable switch F.
Bulb-Sync mode ( 5 B )
This lets you use the flash in combination with the Bulb
mode. It is useful for taking a well-lit portrait with a night
scene in the background, for example. ©
Bulb-Sync mode, approx. 2 sec. (ISO 100)
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Cable switch F (optional)
Use this to prevent camera
shake when shooting with
tre shutter open for
extended times Insert the
Switch into the release
Socket as shown. Also
refer to the cable switch
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Bulb-Timer mode
In he Butb or Bulb-Sync mode. a shutter speed between
1 and 60 sec. can be set. Press the zooming lever to the
left | 444 jornght{ $ ¡while keeping the SETTING
button depressed to set.
Notes:
® When shooting in the Bulb or Bulb-Sync mode. the
shutter will stay open for a maximum of 60 minutes.
® Take 2 or 3 different exposures {for example. 1. 2, and 3
sec). referring to the data in the example photos and the
data accompanying the film.
® After the Bulb-Timer mode has been activated, it can be
stopped at any time by sliding the power switch upward.
e (75 displayed on the LCD panel in the Bulb- Timer
mode means the camera is in the Bulb mode.
® The aperture is fully open in this mode.
Use the self-timer when you wish to get yourself into the
picture. The number of frames to be automatically shot
can be set from 1 frame to 5 frames. Use of a tripod is
recommended.
Notes:
e To cancel the Self-Timer Shooting mode at any time
after it has been activated, slide the power switch
upward.
e When using the flash, the charging time wili be added to
the normal interval between successive shots.
e Exposure is adjusted frame-by-frame, but focus remains
fixed at the first shot.
e For a setting of 2 shots, the second follows the first by 5
sec. For a setting of 3, 4, or 5 shots, each shot follows
the preceding one by 2 sec.
Shooting procedure:
EN While pressing the black SETTING button, move the
zooming lever to set on the LCD panel the desired
number of frames (from 1 to 5) to be shot.
Focus on a subject where the subject will appear, then
depress the shutter release button. The shutter will be
released in about 10 seconds. The self-timer lamp on
the front of the camera starts flickering 3 seconds
before the shutter is released.
CONSECUTIVE SHOOTING
While the shutter release button is held down. a frame is
shot every 1.3 sec. The camera focuses on the subject
frame-by-frame during this operation, so the autofocus
frame (7) should be kept on the subject during
shooting.
Note:
® When using the flash, shooting intervals become longer
due to the flash recharging.
This mode allows the photographer to expose multiple
images on the same frame in a variety of imaginative
ways.
Shooting procedure (for double exposure)
Press the blue drive button, so the multi-exposure mark
( ) appears on the LCD panel.
Press the shutter release button to shoot an initial
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exposure. The film will not advance. The film advance
mark {(Q____.__ ) flickers on the LCD panei to indicate
that Multi-Exposure Shooting is in progress.
. Recompose the frame, and press the shutter release
— button to shoot the second exposure. [After the second
shot, the film will automatically advance, and Single-
Frame Shooting mode will be restored).
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To expose more than twice:
Activate the Multi-Exposure mark before pressing the
shutter release button for the second exposure, and those
succeeding it. After the last exposure in the sequence, the
film will wind to the next frame.
Notes:
e Too many multiple exposures on a frame tend to
overexpose it, so it is recommended that you expose a
frame just twice.
e When using Multi-Exposure, you can usually obtain best
results with dark backgrounds, such as those in night
scenes.
e During the process described in step 3 above, the date
will be imprinted on the frame. If you have the date
model, set to the imprinting mode.
INTERVAL SHOOTING
For automatic shooting in
this mode. set the time to
elapse until shooting starts,
the timed interval between
shots, and the number of
pictures to be taken.
Time settings:
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1 — 10 seconds
60a — 60 minutes
10 — 12 hours
Adjustable time to elapse before shooting
starts:
0.1.2,3,4,5.6.7,8,9, 10. 20, 30, 40, and 50 minutes; 1,
2, 3, 4,5. 6. 7, 8,9, 10, and 12 hours. (At a setting of O
min. shots will be taken beginning 3 sec. after the shutter
IS released).
Adjustable shooting intervals:
10. 20. 30, 40. апа 50 вес: 1. 2. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 8. 9.10. 20,
30, 40. and 50 minutes; 1,2. 3.4. 5. 6,7.8.9.10, 12 and
24 hours.
Number of photos to be taken:
0 to 36 frames. When the indication ts at O frame, shooting
continues to the end of the film.
Method for setting interval shooting
adjustments:
UN To set the time to elapse before shooting starts, push
the zooming lever to the left { 404 Jorright( + )
while depressing the black SETTING button until the
desired time appears on the LCD panel.
B To set the shooting interval, push the zooming lever to
the left ( 444$ jorright( 4 } while depressing the
black SETTING button again until the desired time
appears on the LCD panel.
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El To set the number of photos to be taken, push the
zooming lever to the left ( 444 jorright( 4 ) while
depressing the black SETTING button once again. (If 0
is selected, shooting continues to the end of the film.)
Release the button. interval shooting adjustments will
be complete.
Note:
Every time the black SETTING button is pressed, the
numeric indication on the LCD panel switches in the
following order: The time to elapse before shooting
starts. the shooting interval, and the number of photos to
be taken.
Starting interval shooting
After the shutter release button is pressed, interval
shooting starts. Focusing is fixed at the first exposure.
The self-tmer lamp flashes 3 sec. before the shutter 15
released. The interval mark ( INT ) on the LCD panel
Hickers while this mode is in operation.
Notes:
® Use a tripod for interval shooting.
® The green | AF ) and red { 5 ) lamps to the side of the
viewfinder will light up momentarily only when interval
shooting 1s to begin.
® To cancel this mode. slide the power switch upward
® The minimum shooting interval time varies
according to the Exposure mode to be used as
follows
¡AJAuto or Flash ON: 20sec.
(BiFlash OFF or Backlight compensation: 10sec.
¡CIBulo- Shutter speed + 8sec.
'DIBulb-Sync: Shutter speed + 15sec.
e When combining these modes with Bulb ог Bulb-Sync,
press the black SETTING button to set.the Bulb Timer.
To set the interval time, press the black SETTING button
again.
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exposures have been taken, interval shooting will end:
the film will automatically rewind.
® Once all interval shooting adjustments have been set,
they will be held in memory until the film is replaced.
To start interval shooting anew. set each setting again.
e When replacement film is loaded in the camera, interval
shooting reverts to the following default values:
Time elapsed before shooting stants — O min (actually
approx. 3 sec). shooting interval — 1 min.: number of
pictures — 0 {shoots to the end of the film),
e If film is not loaded while the interval shooting mark 1s
activated, and the number of exposures is set 10 0. the
camera goes through the motions of taking five shots
before stopping if the shutter release button is pressed.
EXPOSURE SYSTEM e When the power is switched off automatically, the
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Combination possible. As shown in the table above,
exposure and shooting settings can be used in
various combinations.
A : Combination possible. The shutter is released at a
shutter speed of approx. 0.5 sec. when the Bulb-Timer
is not used (at * 175 ” setting).
CO Combination possible, when the Bulb-Timer is used.
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
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Exposure compensation is an adjustment to brighten or
darken the whole picture when shot in high-contrast
lighting conditions. Use the В” position for situations
with bright backgrounds. or the © 4” position tor
situations where the central subject is 100 brightly iit from
the front. This compensation can be used in combination
with various exposure settings.
Notes:
® Exposure compensation does not work :n the Bulb.
Bulb-Sync or Bulb-Timer mode
® To confirm the compensation value. depress the black
SETTING button for approx 3 seconds.
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To set the compensation value. do so in the Auto Single-
Frame Shooting mode If the black SETTING button is
depressed for approx 3 sec or more. the exposure
compensation mark { 24 | will be indicated. Exposure
compensation 1s possibie in the range from +3EV to 3EV
in gradations of 0 5EV While the black SETTING button is
depressed. move the zooming lever left ( $$$ or nght
{4 110 obtain the desired compensation value
The exposure compensation mark. ether Y or A
appears on the LCD parei. indicating that exposure
compensation :s activated
® Once exposure compensation is set the compensated
value will be held in memory until the film is replaced.
To cance! exposure correction. reset the corrected
value to +0.
DATE MODEL
If you purchased the DATE model, read this
section.
The DATE model records dates up to the year 2019
on pictures.
MODE button
SELECT button
ADJUST button
The date in the picture above is simulated.
Setting data
| Year-Month-Day | == | Day-Hour-Minute |
| Day-Month-Year |< | Month-Day-Year |
Switching the mode
Each time you press the MODE button @ with your
fingernail, the data mode on the date indicator switches in
succession as shown in the chart. Stop pressing the
button when the desired data mode appears on the date
indicator.
o indicates no data will be imprinted.
Notes:
® "М on the date indicator indicates "Month"
e Use the strap too! s pin-shaped protrusion | (¢) << |}
(see page 3) to press the SELECT @ and ADJUST
© buttons.
Correcting the data
1. Each time you press the SELECT button Q. a different
category of digits on the date indicator flickers. Press
the SELECT button Q untii you reach the flickering
digit{s} which you wish to change. The digit(s) will cycle
in the following order as you press the SELECT button
Date: Year - Month - Day
Time Hour - Minute - - (Second)
N
. Press the ADJUST button @ to change dıgıts within the
specified category chosen. Digits increase by one each
time you press the ADJUST button @. H you hold down
the button, the digit will advance continuously after two
or three seconds.
‚ After the adjustment is made, press the SELECT button
@ The bar mark [ — } appears on the date indicator,
indicating that data imprinting choices are possible.
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Notes:
e When the flickering data on the date indicator is being
corrected, it cannot be imprinted even if the shutter is
released.
e Date and time are indicated as follows:
Year = 87 — 19 (1987 — 2019)
Month = 1 — 12
Day = 1 — 31
Hour = 0 — 23
Minute = 00 — 59
e The flickering ” : ” allows precise fine-tuning of the
internal clock to the beginning of a specified minute.
To do so, press the “SELECT” button Q until *:” wiil
flicker. And press the ADJUST button § in sync with
a time-signal.
Date imprinting:
The (Year-Month-Day) or (Day-Hour-Minute) data IS
recorded on film as in the picture on page 37. The data on
the date indicator is imprinted on each frame you expose.
Notes:
e If the corner of the picture has a white or yellow object,
the imprinted data will be difficult to see. When
composing, try 10 avoid a brightly colored subject in
that corner.
e "Year-Month-Day” and “Day-Hour-Minute” cannot
both be imprinted at the same time.
e As you release the shutter, the bar mark ( ) on the
date indicator flickers for a few seconds, indicating the
data has been imprinted.
Power source of the data-imprinting section
The data imprinting section is powered by the
batteries in the camera's main unit. When the batteries
are replaced, the date and time may change. So, after
replacing the batteries, make sure to confirm the date and
time before use.
e Refer to page 38 for data correction.
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Precautions on batteries
® Battery performance may temporarily decrease in low
temperatures. but it will recover in normal temperature
® Keep spare batteries on hand for convenience when
Shocting outdoors cr traveling
e When the camera 15 in a bag. make sure the power
switch is off Otherwise. battery power may be wasied
with the accidental push of the shutter release button
® When the batteries are incorrectly installed. & will
flicker on the LCD parel as a warning, Insert the
batteries correctly
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
‘Ordinary picture taking mode. TApprox 30 rolls |
50° 5 of shooting employs flash |
[The CR-123A sarcres were used based on our own test
conditons. Actuai battery tite/pertormance may vary
drastically depending on either usage of Auto-Focus.
Power Zoom and Flash and external conditions such as
temperature and freshness.
ation
Replace all batteries at the same time Do not mix
battery brands. types or old battery with new one It
May cause explosion or overheating
I Using the screwdriver on the strap's tool. rotate the
screw on the battery chamber cover counterclockwise
to open the cover. -
FA Align the batteries with the "+" and ” ” indications and
insert two lithium baîteries.
El As illustrated, slide the battery chamber cover in the
direction of the arrow while pressing down to close.
Rotate the screw clockwise to fasten it securely. (When
the battery chamber cover is reinstalled, the zoom lens
and motor operate for a few moments.)
Notes on replacing the batteries:
e Make sure there 1s no film loaded.
If the batteries are replaced with film already loaded the
camera behaves as if just loaded. Film advances
several frames. and the film counter will read f{
e Sometimes when the loaded film is at its end. по
indication wiil appear on the exposure counter of the
LCD panel. because the camera is unabte to detect the
fm. In such cases. press the auxiliary rewind button
pefore removing the film.
Your Pertax cameras a soprist.cated. precision
instrument built to give ong-.asting. reliable service. It wil!
serve you well if you handle and care for « properly.
e Be careful notte sunject tto strorg v »rations. shock or
pressure,
Use an inch-thick 12.54 cmj cushion to protect the
camera when carried in a motorcycle, car. boat, aircraft,
etc.
® Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust collected
on the lens or viewfinder.
e Avoid storing the camera in a wardrobe where a moth-
ball is put among the clothes or in a laboratory contain-
ing chemicals that can cause serious damage to it. Keep
itin a cool, dry. well-ventilated place.
e If ihe camera is brought into a warm room from the cold
outdoors, condensation may occur inside or outside the
camera. Put the camera into a case or plastic bag
before it is brought into a warm room so its change in
temperature is as gradual as possible. After the
temperature difference is minimized. take it out of the
bag.
The temperature range in which the camera functions
properly 1s 50°C to - 10°C {122°F to 14°F).
Dirt. mud, sand, dust. moisture, toxic gas or salt water
penetrating inside the camera may damage it or make it
inoperable. If the camera should fail for such reasons, it
may not be repaired free of charge. even within the
period of warranty. When the camera is subjected to
rain or moisture, wipe it off, then let it dry.
Electrical problems may often be caused by dirt or dust
at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery
leakage. traces of dirt or grease. or corrosion due to
salinity or gas. if you cannot rectify the problem. have
your camera inspected at a Pentax service center.
Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on
the borders of the film frame. Compose your picture with
a margin of safety at the edges.
® Once immersed into water, the camera will be rendered
inoperable. In such a case, contact your nearest Pentax
service center.
e To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended
that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If
it is not used for an extended period, or is being readied
prior to an important shoot (photography), it 1S
recommended that you inspect the camera or test shoot
with it.
e The use of this camera for commercial purposes or
under adverse conditions is not recommended.
Red eye phenomenon in flash shooting:
When a picture is taken using a flash, a subject s eyes
may appear red in the print. This phenomenon is caused
by the reflection of electrical flash in the retina. it can be
minimized when the surroundings of the subject are
brightened. or shooting distance is shortened with the lens
set at the wide angle position.
Vvnat appears trouD'esome Mght de eas-ly ‘emedied
Here are some problems and their remedies.
1.
The shutter cannot be released.
® Is the power switch turned off? If so, turn it on. (See
page 4 1
® Âre the batteries exhausted or are they loaded”
Replace them or insert new baîtenes (See page 4
® Is your subject out of the focusing range? Shoot ir
the range of 1.35 meters (4.4 ft] to — ntinityi for
ordinary photography. (See page 14;
e Are you pressing the zooming lever? If so, release
your fingers from the zooming lever. then shoot. [See
раде 6.)
® is rewound him teft inside? If so, replace 1 with a new
roll «See pages 18and 8 10
® Is the camera set to the Interval Shooting mode?
Cancel the Interval Shooting mode.
2. My printed pictures don’t look very clear.
* Did you position the autofocus frame (7 5) оп your
subject? (See page 14 |
e Did you press the shutter release button gently while
taking care not to obstruct the autofocus window with
your fingers or hair? {See page 5;
® Are you shooting in a dark place using the Flash-On
mode? As the shutter release speed is slow. you
should avoid camera shake or subject movement i
siow-speed synchro 1s not necessary. shoot in the
Auto mode The flash fires at higher shutter speeds.
¡See pages 13 and 24
3. Zoom lens does not move.
® Are you depressing the shutter release button
halfway”? If so. the zoom lens cannot operate.
Lift your finger off the shutter release button.
4. The zoom lens is restored automatically.
e Did you leave the camera with the power switch on
and not operate it for over three minutes? If so, the
camera switches off the power automatically and
stores the lens in the lens cover to protect it. (See
page 4.)
5. When the power is switched on, the zoom
lens automatically extends itself.
e The camera holds in memory for approx. 30 minutes
the settings before the power was automatically
switched off. Therefore, switching the power back on
within 30 minutes restores the previous shooting state
automatically.
6. The flash emission mark ( 1! ) is flickering
on the LCD panel.
e Did you just use the Flash-Off or the Backlight
Compensation modes in a dark place? This is a
warning against underexposure. You cannot take a
well-lit picture while this mark is flickering. (See
pages 25 and 26.)
e The correct camera-to-subject distances when flash
shooting is employed using films other than ISO 100, 200
or 400 are indicated in the table below.
Lens ISO | 25 50 1000 | 1600
| ~ 15m
Macro
* Because of high film speed, overexposure may occur at
close range.
—: Correct exposure cannot occur.
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Al Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona
"ide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed
against detects 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 penod. 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. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be
able 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 ot 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. No
refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-
authorized Pentax service facihties.
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Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month
warranty penod should be returned to the dealer from
whom you purchased the equipment or to the
manufacturer. If there 1s 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, due to complicated customs
procedures required. 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 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 approved repair
shops, unless you are sending it directly to the
manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for 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 local
warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in
those countries supersede this warranty policy.
~ SPECIFICATIONS
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Type:
35 mm fully automatic leat-shutter camera wrth built-in
zoom lens.
Film:
35 mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from
25 to 3200 [EV1 step).
24 x 36 mm format.
Film loading:
Auto film loading. Closing rear id will automatically
wind film to first exposure.
Film movement:
Auto winding: single-frame advance mode;
Consecutive Shooting mode (1.3 sec. interval between
shots).
Auto rewinding starts at end of roll. Auto stop upon
completion of rewinding.
With auxiiary rewind button, film roll can also be
rewound in mid roll.
Frame number:
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in
ascending order when shooting. and descending
order when rewinding.
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Lens:
Pentax 38 to 105 mm. f-4 to f 7.8, power zoom lens
(with Macro), 11 elements in 9 groups, angle 59° to
23.5°.
Focusing system:
Infrared active autofocusing with focus-lock.
Range: 1.35 m (4.4 ft) -- > (infinity): 0.75 m (2.5 fi) —
1.35 т (4.4 ft) in Macro: 0.45 m (1 5 ft) fixed in Super
Macro.
Zooming:
2 modes: Continuous Zoom and Step Zoom
Shutter:
Programmed AE electronic shutter; approx. 1.250 to
1.3 sec.; Bulb (1:2 sec. to 60 min}; Bulb-Timer
(1 to 60 sec.}; electromagnetic release.
Self-timer:
Electronic red lamp indication. Approx. 10-sec. delay.
Cancellation after activation is possible. Multi-frame
self-timer can take up to 5 frames.
Viewfinder:
Actual image zoom viewfinder. 87% field-of-view ratio.
Magnification 0.45X (38 mm position), 1.16X {105 mm
position, 1.09X (Macro). 0.97X [Super Macro).
Exposure:
Programmed auto-exposure, range {ISO100) in Auto
mode: EV9 — EV16.5 (38 mm), EV11.5— EV16.5
(105 mm and Macro). Flash On and Flash Off: EV6 —
16.5 (38 mm), EV8 — 16.5 (105 mm and Macro)
Exposure compensation: —3EV (0.5EV steps)
Backlight compensation: +1.5EV compensation
Multi-exposure: Possible
Flash:
Built-in zoom flash with red-eye reduction flash mode.
Automatic low-luminance firing in Auto mode.
Charging time — Approx. 3 sec. (using fresh lithium
batteries at normal temperature).
interval shooting:
Electronically controlled, started by pressing shutter
release button.
Power source:
Two 3V lithium batteries (equivalent to CR123A).
Size and weight:
143.5 [W) x 82.5 (H) x 66.5 (D} mm (5.6” x 3.2" x 2.6"):
480 g (16.9 oz.) without batteries
Accessory: Strap
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DATE model
Data mechanism:
Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock.
Imprinting mode:
“Year. Month and Day”, “Day, Hour and Minute or
blank.
Size & weight:
143.5 (W) x 82.5 (H) x 68.5 (D) mm (5.67 x 3.2 x 2.77);
490 g (17.3 oz.) without batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON
THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
a,
© AF (green) lamp
© Flash (red) lamp
O Mode (yellow) button
O SETTING (black) button
Y Drive (blue) button
O Power switch (timer reset)
® Zooming lever
€) Film information window
@ Viewfinder eyepiece
@ Back cover release lever
@ Release socket
& Super Macro button
€ Sliding cover
© Battery chamber cover
fixing screw
D Battery chamber cover
© Auxiliary rewind button
@ Red-eye reduction flash
switch
€) Back cover
€) Tripod socket
LCD PAN EL Ailindications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.
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Notes:
® At a high temperature of approx. 60°C. the LCD panel may blacken.
It returns to normal when normal temperature is restored.
e At lower temperatures. the response speed of the LCD pane! may
be slower.
This is an LCD characteristic, not a defect.
@ Flash-On mode
@ Backlight Compensation mode
O Super Macro mode
Zoom lens
Consecutive Shooting mode
Interval Shooting starting time setting
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(O Interval Shooting mode
® Bulb-Sync mode
(0 Flash emission
O Flash-Off mode
© Frame advanced
© Back cover open
@ Exposure counter
@ Muiti-Exposure Shooting mode
@ Zooming lever
@ Fiim cartridge
@ Shutter release button
@ Battery exhaustion warning
@ Exposure Compensation mode
@ Interval Shooting time setting
Asahi Optical Co., Lid. 11-1, Nagala-cho 1-chome. Chiyoda-ku “akyo 100 JAPAN
Pentax Europe n.v. Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM
Pentax Handeisgesellschatt mbH. Julius-Vosseler-Strasse. 104, 2000 Hamburg 54, GEAMANY
Pentax U.K. Limited. Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex HA? OLT, U K
Pentax France Z.|. Argenteuil. 12, rue Ambrorse Croizat. 95100 Argenteuit, FRANCE
Pentax Benelux (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS
(for Betgium & Luxemburg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM
Pentax (Schweiz) AG Industriestrasse 2, 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND
Pentax Scandinavia AB Falhagsieden 57, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN
Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East. Englewood, Colorado 80112, U.S.A.
Pentax Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive. Mississauga. Ontario L4X 2E5, CANADA
Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind. e Com. Ltda. Rua Estados Umdos, 1053. Sac Paulo, BRAZIL
Copyright € Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. 1991
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