Pentax ME Super User manual

CONTENTS





                                             Setting ASA   f ilm speed/memo holder
IMPORTANT
A I I S M C P e n t a x  l e n s e sa n d
Pentax accessories are
engin e e red a n d p r o d u c e d
metic ulo u s ly   t o p r e c i s e P e n t a x
spe c if ic at io n s . H o w e v e r , m a n y
o f  t h e c o m m e r c i a l l y a v a i l a b l e
lens e s and a c c e s s o r i e sp r o d u c e d
by o t h e r ma n u f a c t u r e r s a r e n o t
made to these orecise
spe c if ic at io n s a n d  t h e r e f o r e .
may c aus e d i f f  i c u l t i e s w i t h  -
or actual damage to  -  a Pentax
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Welcometo our growing Pentaxfamily!
Sincewe know you'll want to beginusingyour new PentaxME SUPER
right away,we've providedan "ME SUPEROuick Course"on pages2 and 3
which coversthe basicoperatinginstructionsfor the "AUTO" mode (the
m a i n op e r a t i n g m o d e } s o y o u c a n g e t s t a r t e d . | f y o u w i s h t o f a m i | i a r i z e
y o u r s e | f w i t h o p e r a t i n g t h e c a m e r a i n i t s o t h e r m o d e s , i n c | u d i n g t h e n e w
revolutionary"pushbutton" manualmode, be sure to read the pertinent     ,
s e c t i o n s o f t h e m a n u a | . W e a | s o r e c o m m e n d t h a t y o u r e a d t h e e n t i r e
manua|Verycarefu||yassoonaspossib|e,sothatyouwi||underStandthe
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BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS


"Your ME SUPER Ouick Course"





1 .    l n s e r t t h e  t w o A l k a l i n e          2 .  L o a d th e  f ilm with  th e           3. Set the ASA f ilm speed.
batteries. (See page 7)               e xp o su re mo d e d ia l se t a t "125X"   (See page 9)
                                 and advance to the  first
                                    exposure. (See page 8)

4. Set the lens aperture.              5.  Set the exposure mode  dial       6.  Set the exposur e com pen-
(Seepage 13)                            to "AUTO."   (See page 10)          sation dial to 1X. ( See page 1B)

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@ A p e r t u r e  r i n g            @ Battery cham ber          @ f   i l m  t a k e - u p s p o o l
@ x - s y n c h s o c k e t           @ Winder/T ripod receptacle     @ B a c k c o v e r
(D V iewf inder eyepiece        @ f   i l m g u i d e r a i l            @ B a c k c o v e r  r e l e a s e l u g
( D r  i t m a d v a n c e / r e w i n d        @ r  i l m  r a i l               @ r i l m  p r e s s u r e p l a t e
      i n d i c a t o r               @ Sfrutter blades               O  r i n d e r  c a p
@ C u i d e p i n c h a n n e l         @ f   i l m  r e w i n d b u t t o n
@ w i n d e r  c o n t a c t   t e r m i n a l      @ r  i l m  t r a n s p o r t c o u p l e r
@ r  i l m c h a m b e r            @ S p r o c k e t s
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THE EXPOSURE MODE DIAL



Becausethe camera selectsthe shutter speed in the "AUTO" exposure
mode and pushbuttons are used to set the shutter speed in the "M"
(Manual)mode, the shutter speeddial has been eliminatedon your
ME SUPER. In its place is the exposuremode dial, whereby you
simpty choose the desired mode of exposure before shooting. In
addition to the four exposuremodes,the dial also featuresa shutter-
button lock setting.
To set the dial: Pressdown on the small white button on top of the
dial with your thumb or foref ingerand rotate the dial until the
white button alignswith the desiredmode setting.
"AUTO":  Your might consider"AUTO" the normal exposuremode
and the othersas auxiliary modes for specialshooting situations.
When the exposure mode dial is set to "AUTO," you merely preselect
the lens aperture; the camera sets the shutter speedautomatically,
freeingyou to concentrateon framing and composition. Keep the
dial at this setting to take advantageof shooting opportunities when
they arise.lt's also an excellentmode for allowing novicesto operate
your camera.(See"SHOOTING ON AUTO," page 15, for operating
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"M" (Manual): This is the M E SUPER'srevolutionarynew "push-
button" manual exposuresetting.While shutter speedsvary
continuouslyin the: "AUTO" mode, by setting the exposuremode
dial to "M" you may f reezethe shutter speedat any one of the
14 shutter speedsettingsdisplayedin the viewfinder using the dual
"pushbutton" control system.(See"MANUAL EXPOSURES."
page20.l
 "125)(":  This is a 11125 sec. mechanicalshutter speed provided
primarilyfor f lashsynchronizationwith electronicf lash units other
than the AF 2005. (Seepage 29) In addition, becausethe shutter
operatesmechanicallywithout batteriesat this setting, it comes in
handy in even of battery failure. In this instance,set the dial to
"125X" and adjust the lensapertureaccordingto subjectbrightness
(referto the exposureguidelinesaccompanyingyour film). The 125X
settingis also handy for preliminary film advance.(Seepage8)
"8" (Bulb): When it is desiredto make exposureslonger than the
4-secondrangeof the electronicexposuresystem,set the dial to
"8". Time exposureslastingseveralminutes or hours may be made
at this setting.(See"TIME EXPOSURESAT "8," page31)
"L" (Lock): At this settingthe shutter button may be temporarily
lockedwhile cocked to prevent accidentalshutter release.To
disengagethe lock, set the dial to the desiredexposuremode and
releasethe shutter.
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                                    Preselection of the lens aperture is optional when shooting  in the "M"
                                   (Manual) mode. However, when shooting on "AUTO"    ,  it is recom-
                              mended that you preset the aperture. This  is because the shutter
                                 speed selected by the automatic  exposure system  is determined  in
                                        relation to the lens aperture used. By presetting the aperture control
                                         ring to an f-number  that  is appropriate for lighting conditions  in the
                                        picture, problems of over and underexposure can be largely eliminated.
                            When shooting on "AUTO"   (or manual when applicable), preset the
                                      lens aperture as suggested in the following  table.
                               Fine weather                                               tl9 -   f 111
                              Cloud weather                                              tl4  -  t15.6
                                                                  f ndoors                                                                                     t 11.4 -   f 12.8
                            To set aperture:The calibrationson the aperturecontrol ring of the
                                  lens are referred to as f-numbers or f-stops and denote the size of the
                                 lens aperture.To set the aperture,align the figure equivalentto the
                           recommendedf-number with the diamond index mark.
                              Note on f-numbers: Lower f/numbers (such as tl1.4l denote wider
                                 lens apertures,while higher-f-numbers(such as f 122) denote smaller
                                 apertures.With the 50mm t11.4 lens,for example,f l1 .4 is the widest,
                                apertureor "open-aperture,"while f 122 is the smallestapertureor
                            "minimum aperture." As the size of the aperturealso affects the
                                   overall sharpnessof the photo, you may occasionallywish to vary the
                                aperturesetting from the norm for different effects (Seepage 32.1

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FOCUSING AND COMPOSING




T h e  f o c u s i n g s c r e e n i n s i d e t h e v i e w f  i n d e r o f y o u r
M E S U P E R   i s a s p l i t - i m a g e t y p e s u r r o u n d e d b y
a m i c r o p r i s m c o l l a r . F o r p r e c i s e f o c u s ,  t u r n  t h e
f o c u s i n g r i n g o f  t h e   l e n s u n t i l  t h e  t w o    i m a g e s i n
t h e s p l i t - i m a g e c i r c l e a t  t h e c e n t e r 6  a l i g n a s
o n e .   l f y o u   f i n d  f o c u s i n g w i t h   t h e s p l i t - i m a g e
c i r c l e d i f f  i c u l t ,  f o c u s w i t h   t h e m i c r o p r i s m
c o l l a r @  b y  t u r n i n g  t h e  f o c u s i n g r i n g u n t i l  t h e
g l i t t e r d i s a p p e a r s f r o m    i n s i d e t h e c o l l a r .  I n
a d d i t i o n ,  t h e  f i e l d s u r r o u n d i n g  t h e c e n t e r s p o t s
@ m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r q u i c k  f o c u s i n g : m e r e l y
t u r n i n g  t h e  r i n g u n t i l  t h e  i m a g e c o m e s  i n c l e a r
 i n  t h e o v e r a l l v i e w f i n d e r  f i e l d . T h e s u r r o u n d i n g
f i e l d a l s o g i v e s b e t t e r  r e s u l t s t h a n  t h e c e n t e r
s p o t w h e n u s i n g t e l e p h o t o   l e n s e s h a v i n g a s m a l l
m a x i m u m  a p e r t u r e .





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When operating  in the "AUTO"  mode, the shutter speed is auto-
matically varied by the camera in relation to the preset lens aperture.
 ln most cases, sharply focused, well-exposed photos are easily
o b t a i n e d a n d  t h e o n l y a d j u s t m e n t s  r e q u l r e d a r e t h e p r e l i m i n a r i e s
o u t l i n e d b e l o w . W h e n   i t   i s e x t r e m e l y b r i g h t , h o w e v e r , o r w h e n
 l i g h t i n g  i s  l i m i t e d  ( s u c h a s a t d u s k , d a w n , n i g h t , s h o o t i n g   i n d o o r s ,
e t c . ) a d d i t i o n a l a d j u s t m e n t s a r e s o m e t i m e s r e q u i r e d . U s u a l l y ,
s i m p l y c h a n g i n g t h e   l e n s a p e r t u r e  i s e n o u g h , b u t  t h e r e a r e a l s o
instances when use of a tripod, electronic flash, or the exposure
c o m p e n s a t i o n d i a l w i l l b r i n g   i m p r o v e d  r e s u l t s .
Preliminaries: Before checking the exposure for auto operation, be
sure you have performed  the following:
 ( 1 ) C h e c k  t h a t  t h e A S A   f i l m  s p e e d  i s s e t p r o p e r l y  ( p a g e 9 ) .
Ql  Preset the lens aperture as described on page 13.
(3) Set the exposure mode dial to "AUTO."
@ ) S e t t h e e x p o s u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n d i a l  t o 1 X .
Exposure Check: Put your eye to the viewf inder and lightly press
t h e s h u t t e r b u t t o n u n t i l o n e o f  t h e L i g h t E m i t t i n g D i o d e  ( L E D )
indicators glows. There  is no need to maintain finger pressure on the
s h u t t e r b u t t o n   t o k e e p t h e d i s p l a y  l i t . O n c e   i t   i s t u r n e d o n ,   i t
remains lit for approximatelV 20  -  35 seconds. lf  it goes out before
y o u c o m p l e t e y o u r e x p o s u r e , s i m p l y p r e s s l i g h t l y o n  t h e s h u t t e r
b u t t o n o n c e a g a i n .

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The figures seen in the viewfinder lrom "2"  to "2000" refer to the shutter speedsin fractions of seconds
li.e.,112 sec. to 1/2OO0sec.),"1"  to "4S" indicate full-secondshutter speeds.
                      GREEN LED - CORRECT EXPOSURE "Go aheadand shoot"
                                                                  f f one of the GREEN LEDs light (i.e.,those between"2OOA" and     1000    500                           "60:' no further adjustmentsare required.Simply focus, compose
    250                       your picture and shoot by pressingthe shutter button all the way
     125I                    down. A GREEN LED indicatesthat the shutter speedis fast enough
    60                                      to shoot while holdingthe camerain your hand.

                          R E D " O V E R ' ' L E D - O V E R E X P O S U R E
                                                                                   l f t h e R E D L E D b e s i d et h e " O V E R "   i n d i c a t i o na t t h e t o p o f  t h e
                                  shutter speedscalelights,your shot will be overexposedunlessyou
                                  adjust the lens aperture ring. To correct for overexposure,turn the
                               aperturering clockwiseto a sma!leraperture(i.e.,f 15.6to  f lB,f 111,
    E f                           etc.) until one of the GREEN LEDs light. lt is not necessaryto stop
    M                    when the LED lights ar."2OO0" (when more depth-of-field is desired     0v       tR                              use a slower shutter speedand smaller lens aperture- seepage 32l,.     2000

  C A U T I O N :       l f y o u s h o u l d h a p p e n t o p r e s s t h e s h u t t e r b u t t o n w h i l e  t h e s h u t t e r d i a l  i s s e t o n A U T O
  w i t h   t h e  l e n s c a p o n , o r   i n v e r y p o o r   l i g h t i n g c o n d i t i o n s , t h e m i r r o r m a y   l o c k u p ,  r e s u l t i n g i n
   a b n o r m a l l y  l o n g e x p o s u r e . T o c o r r e c t t h i s , t h e s h u t t e r c a n b e q u i c k l y c l o s e d b y  t u r n i n g  t h e s h u t t e r
   d i a l  t o 1 2 5 X . A f t e r c l o s i n g t h e s h u t t e r , b e s u r e t o  r e s e t t h e s h u t t e r d i a l  t o A U T O .


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Y E L L O W  L E D  - S L O W E X P O S U R E / C A M E R A  S H A K E W A R N I N G
W h e n  t h e s h u t t e r s p e e d d r o p s b e l o w 1 1 6 0 s e c . , a l t h o u g h e x p o s u r e
w i l l b e c o r r e c t ,  t h e s l i g h t e s t m o v e m e n t o f  t h e c a m e r a -  e v e n
v i b r a t i o n  f r o m p r e s s i n g t h e s h u t t e r b u t t o n  -  o f t e n p r o d u c e s
" c a m e r a s h a k e " a t  t h e c r i t i c a l m o m e n t  o f e x p o s u r e ; t h i s   i n  t u r n w i l l
c a u s e b l u r r e d p i c t u r e s . T h e L E D s b e t w e e n  " 3 0 "  a n d  " 4 5 "     i l l u m i n a t e
 i n y e l l o w  t o w a r n a g a i n s t c a m e r a s h a k e .  l f a Y E L L O W  L E D    l i g h t s ,
f i r s t t r y a w i d e r   l e n s a p e r t u r e  ( i . e . , t 1 5 . 6 t o  f 1 2 . B , f 1 1 . 7 , e t c . ) t o s e e i f
a G R E E N  L E D w i l l a p p e a r .   l f  t h e G R E E N  L E D d o e s n ' t  l i g h t b e f o r e
y o u  r e a c h t h e w i d e s t   l e n s a p e r t u r e , d o e i t h e r o f  t h e  f o l l o w i n g : O
S h o o t a t  t h e  f a s t e s t p o s s i b l e s h u t t e r s p e e d  i n d i c a t e d b y a Y E L L O W
L E D , b u t b r a c e t h e c a m e r a o n a  f i r m  s u r f a c e : b e t t e r s t i l l , u s e a  t r i p o d -
t o m i n i m i z e c a m e r a s h a k e ( p a g e 3 1 ) o r , O s w i t c h    t o  f l a s h  ( p a g e 2 8 - 2 9 l , .       IUUt|
                                                       500
R E D  " U N D E R "  L E D  - U N D E R E X P O S U R E                        250                                                                                                                             I 25I
W h e n   l i g h t  i s e x t r e m e l y   l i m i t e d , t h e R E D  L E D b e s i d e t h e  " U N D E R "         60
i n d i c a t i o n a t  t h e b o t t o m  o f  t h e s c a l e g l o w s  t o w a r n y o u a g a i n s t           30
u n d e r e x p o s u r e . l f  t h i s L E D    l i g h t s , f i r s t  t r y s e t t i n g t h e   l e n s t o   i t s                        t 5                                                                                                                              I
w i d e s t a p e r t u r e  f t 1 2 , f 1 1 . 4 , e t c . ) .  l f a G R E E N  L E D    l i g h t s , g o a h e a d          4
a n d s h o o t .   l f a Y E L L O W  L E D a p p e a r s , f o l l o w   t h e p r o c e d u r e               2
o u t l i n e d  i n " Y E L L O W  L E D  -  S L O W E X P O S U R E "  a b o v e .  l f  t h e                       I                                                              2s
R E D  " U N D E R "   L E D  r e m a i n s l i t e v e n a t  t h e w i d e s t a p e r t u r e : O            4s
m a k e a  t i m e e x p o s u r e u s i n g a  t r i p o d a t  t h e  " 8 " m o d e s e t t i n g , o r              lJilOM
 €)  s*itch  to  f lash (pages 28  -  29l, .

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Compensation  for Backlit Subjects: For subjects
w i t h   t h e s u n b e h i n d  t h e m , o r a g a i n s t a b r i g h t s n o w y
background, brightly   lit window,  etc., increase the
e x p o s u r e b y s e t t i n g t h e d i a l e i t h e r  t o 2 X o r 4 X .
(Use your own judgement  of the brightness of the
s c e n e i n d e t e r m i n i n g w h i c h   f a c t o r  t o u s e . )

Compensation  for Spotlighted  Subjects: When the
subject is spotlighted on stage, etc., or for any
 i n t e n s e l y  l i t s u b j e c t a g a i n s t a d a r k b a c k g r o u n d ,
decrease the exposure by setting the dial to 1l2X  or
1 l 4 X   t o h e l p b r i n g o u t  t h e d e t a i l s o f  t h e s u b j e c t .

ALWAYS  SET THE EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
D I A L  B A C K T O 1 X W H E N C O M P E N S A T I O N     I S
N O L O N G E R R E O U I R E D .





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While the shutter speedin the "AUTO" mode variescontinuously
in relationto lightingconditions,the ME SUPER'srevolutionary
new "pushbutton" manual exposuresystem lets you freezethe
shutter speedat any one of the 14 LED shutter speed settings
displayedinsidethe viewfinder - a handy feature for fast moving
subjectsand other specialexposuresituations.To selectthe
manual shutter speed,just turn the exposuremode dial to "M,"
activate the exposure meter and presseither the shutter speed
increaseor decreasebutton. As shutter speed setting is done
completely with the eye to the viewf inder, the fumbling charac-
terasticof the traditionalshutterspeeddial has been eliminated
Exposure Metering: After setting the exposure mode dial to "M,"
depressthe shutter button lightly. This activatesthe meter and
lights the LED shutter speeddisplay insidethe viewfinder. As with
auto exposures,the display remainslit for approx.20 - 35 sec.
and goesout. lf additionalmeteringtime is required,simply
pressthe shutter button lightly once again.
Manual Shutter Speed Indication: Each time you activate the
meter while operatingin the manual mode, the "M" (manual)
indicatorlightsas a reminderthat you are making manual
exposures.In addition, the shutter speedto which the systemwas
set prior to activatingthe meter will also light (evenwhen you
turn the mode dial away from the "M"  setting,the manual

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exposurememory circuit displaysyour previousmanual shutter
speedwhen you reactivatethe meter on switching back to "M").
Shutter Speed Control Pushbuttons
Two shutter speedcontrol pushbuttons are provided to enable
rapid shutter speedselection in the manual mode. These operate
when the exposuremode dial is set to "M" (manual)and the
shutter releasebutton is partially depressedto light the LED
display insidethe viewf inder.
Shutter Speed Increase- Forward Button
Pressthe forward button and the LED shutter speedsinside the
viewfinder will increasefrom bottom to top. Let go of the button
when the LED lights besidethe desiredshutter speed.When the
display reaches"2OOO" at the top of the scale, it starts over from
the bottom (for example: 1000 - 2000 - 45 - 25 -  1 -2    . . . .
500 - 1000 - 2000 - 45 -  25, etc.).
Shutter Speed Decrease- Rear Button
Pressthis button and the LED shutter speeddisplay decreases
from top to bottom. At the bottom of the scale,the display
starts over again at the top (thus: 25 - 45 - 2000 -  1000
15 - B - 4 -2   -  1 - 25 - 45 - 2000, etc.).



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EXPOSURE SETTING: With the manual exposure system you have the option of setting either the shutter
speedor the lens aperture f irst. The "OVER and "UNDER" LEDs flash in the viewfinder to serveas guides
for setting the correct exposure.
              t t                            t r           Shutter Speed First: Set the desiredshutter speedwith the
      H                                     Id            shutterspeedcontrol pushbuttons.lf the "OVER" LED still                             0Ytn        0vtl
              ffi                   2000                           r000          flashes,stop the lensdown to a smalleraperture(i.e.,f 15.6to  f 111,      1000
                         500      s00
      250                         250                     f 1 1 6 ,e t c . ) u n t i l i t g o e so u t .  l f  t h e " U N D E R " L E D r e m a i n sl i t ,
              |       ?5X                  r25I
      60                         60            set the lensto a witler aperture(i.e-,f 15.6to  f 12,f 11'4, etc')'
                         30      30
                l 5                                                                     l 5          Exposureis correct when the shutter speedand the "M" LED
             I                                         I
                            4       4
                                  I                            2            are the only LEDs that remain lit in the viewfinder.
                 I                                         I
        2s                   2s
                          4s

                               Aperture First: Set the f-number you wish to shoot at with the
              t                f                          aperturecontrol ring, then match up the shutter speedwith the                tl
      0         ftR                          shutterspeedcontrol pushbuttons.When the "OVER" LED is lit,      2000
       r000      500                        increasethe shutterspeeduntil it goesout. When the "UNDER"
      250
           r         25I                   LED is lit, decreasethe shutter speeduntil the "UNDER"
      50      30 t                      indicationgoesout.
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              I       4                       Exposureis correctwhen the shutterspeedand the "M" LED
              I                           a r e t h e o n l y L E D s t h a t r e m a i nl i t  i n t h e v i e w fi n d e r .
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Overexposure:lf the "OVER" LED fails to go out when you set
the exposureby presettingthe shutter speed,use a faster shutter
speed;conversely,if it remainslit when you presetthe lens
aperture,use a smalleraperture.

Low-Light Exposures/Underexposure:With either method, when
exposureconditions require that you use a slow shutter speed
below 1/60 sec.,be sure to take precautionsagainstcamerashake
(page171.lf the underexposureLED remainslit even after you
havegiven maximum exposure,either make a time exposureat
the "8" setting(page31), or switch to  f lashphotography
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    Shortcut: When changing from a slow to a fast shutter speed,
       it is not necessary to use the shutter speed increase button.
       lf the given shutter speed is 2 sec. and you desire to increase
    to 111000 sec., for example, simply press the decrease button
    u n t i l  t h e L E D    l i g h t s a t  " 1 0 0 0 . "   ( W h e n g o i n g  f r o m a  f a s t  t o
    a slow shutter speed, reverse the procedure by taking
    a shortcut with the shutter speed increase button.)



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Exposure in Difficult Lighting: The exposurecompensationdial does not function with the manual
exposuresystem becauseexposure factors may be employed freely by varying the aperture or shutter
speedsetting as desired.Generally,for backlit subjects,open the aperture 1 or 2 additional stops, or
decreasethe shutter speed 1 or 2 stops. With spotlighted and other intensely litlsublects,either stop
the aperture down 1 or 2 stops, or incrcasethe shutter speed 1 or 2 additional stops. Accordingly,
either the "OVER" or "UNDER" LED will remain lit while exposurefactors are being employed.
(NOTE: With the TTL meteringsystem,filter, close-upand other such exposurefactors are
automatically compensatedfor by the built-in exposure meter.)





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As a generalrule, your camera can be held more f irmly in the left hand, which does not releasethe
shutter. lf you hold your camerawith the right hand -  the hand that releasesthe shutter -  this may
causecamera movement. often, blurred pictures are due to camera movement.

Horizontal  position A.                Vertical  position  B.                 Vertical position C.
H o l d  t h e c a m e r a f i r m l y w i t h       H o l d y o u r c a m e r a  t i g h t l y   t o       Hold your cameratightly to your
y o u r   l e f t h a n d , a n d d r a w Y o u r      your forehead with your  left      foreheadwith your left hand,
a r m s c l o s e t o y o u r b o d y .             h a n d , a n d d r a w y o u r  r i g h t          raiseyour right arm and draw
                                arm close to your body.           your left arm to your bodY.

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After the last picture on the roll has been taken, the rapid-wind lever will not advanceany further
(Caution: do not  try  to force the lever), indicating that the film must be rewound. Lift up the rewind
crank. Depressthe f ilm rewind button 6  and turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the f ilm
into its cartridge. lf the film is being properly rewound, the film rewind indicator @ will flicker.
Rewind until the tension on the crank lessens,indicating that the leaderend of the film has been
releasedfrom the take-up spool. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will open automatically), and
removethe f ilm cartridge,
A V O I D D I R E C T L I G H T W H E N U N L O A D I N G T H E F I L M .





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Y o u r P e n t a x M E S U P E R  f e a t u r e s t h e a d d e d c o n v e n i e n c e o f a u t o m a t i c
 f l a s h s y n c h w h e n u s e d w i t h e i t h e r  t h e P e n t a x A F 2 0 0 5 o r A F  1 6 0
Auto  Flash. Regardless of whether the camera is operated  in the
" A U T O "   o r  " M "    ( M a n u a l ) m o d e s , t h e r e ' s n o n e e d t o  t o u c h   t h e
e x p o s u r e m o d e d i a l  t o s y n c h r o n i z e  t h e c a m e r a w i t h   t h e  f  l a s h u n i t .
S i m p l y    l e a v e t h e d i a l s e t a t  " A U T O "   o r  " M " ,  a n d s w i t c h o n  t h e u n i t
t h e  f l a s h s y n c h r o n i z e s a u t o m a t i c a l l y a t 1 1 1 2 5 s e c . w h e n  t h e u n i t
changes.

Viewfinder  "Flash Readv"  Indication:  Moreover, when you use the
AF 2005 or AF  160, there's no need to remove your eye from  the
v i e w f i n d e r  t o k n o w w h e n  t h e  f l a s h u n i t h a s c h a r g e d ; n o r d o y o u n e e d
to  partially depress the shutter button. When the flash charges, the
g r e e n " M "  L E D    i n d i c a t o r w i l l  f l a s h o n a n d o f f   t o s i g n a l t h a t  t h e u n i t
i s r e a d y  t o  f i r e ; s i m u l t a n e o u s l y ,  t h e g r e e n " 1 2 5 X "   L E D  s h u t t e r
s p e e d  i n d i c a t o r w i l l   l i g h t  t o s i g n a l a u t o m a t i c   f l a s h s y n c h r o n i z a t i o n .
After taking the picture, the camera reverts to the non-f lash "AUTO"
o r  " M "  e x p o s u r e m o d e u n t i l  t h e u n i t h a s r e c y c l e d . Y o u  c a n a l s o
revert to the previous non-flash mode simply by switching the flash
u n i t o f f .

F/number  Setting: After mounting  the flash unit, set the auto flash
c o n t r o l o f  t h e  f l a s h u n i t a n d  t h e   l e n s a p e r t u r e a c c o r d i n g  t o  t h e
 i n s t r u c t i o n s a c c o m p a n y i n g  t h e u n i t .


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