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Pentax P30t User manual
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Thank you most sincerelyfor choosingone
of our Pentax35mm SLR cameras.
Before starting to operate this camera,
pleasebe sureto readthis operatingmanual
very carefully to familiarizeyourself with
every detail of the featuresand functions
it has to offer. We hope you will enjoy fine
photography with th is camera for many
yearsto come.
Commercially availablelensesand acces-
sories produced by other manufactures
are not made to our precise specifica-
tions and therefore, may causedifficul-
ties with - or actual damage to - your
Pentax camera. We do not assume
any responsibility or liability for dif-
f icu lties resulting f rom the use of
lenses and accessoriesmade by other
m anufactu rers.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features 2 ADVANCED OpERATION
Nomenclatureof working parts .......... ,4 Using pentax dedicatedauto flash un
Using ProgrammedAuto Flash mode . 28
PREPARATIONS Exposure-memorylock
Insertingbatteries........ O Self-timer
Attaching and detachinglens 8 Using 100 setting
Film wind lever
Main switch, shutter releasebutton, Depth of field
shutter dial 10 Depth-of-field preview
Film 11 Infraredindex mark
Loadingfilm ........ 12 Warningdisplays
Unfoading f ilm 1 S ProgrammedAE diagram, metering ra
Strap and soft case 16 shutter/aperturecoupling range
Diopter correction, mount adapter K,
BASIC OPERATION eyecupP
Viewfinder displays 17 precautionson batteries ...
Focusing 18 Specifications
Hofding camera 19 Taking care of your camera
Shooting in ProgrammedAE mode 20 Warranty policy
Shooting in Aperture-priority AE mode 22
Shooting in Metered Manual mode 24
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When this camerais used with any SMC Pentax-A Programmed AE Mode
or SMC Pentax-Flens,it offers four exposure The cameraautomatically selectsthe most suitable
modes: ProgrammedAE, Aperture-priority AE; combination of shutter speedand aperture to obtain
MeteredManual and ProgrammedAuto Flash. correct exposure,simultaneouslychangingthe
When the lens apertureis set to "A" position, combination accordingto the brightnessof the
the ProgrammedAE mode can be used.When subject.This mode is suitablefor those who do not
the lens aperture is set to any f-stop other than want to be bothered by setting exposure controls.
"A"the setting,the Aperture-priorityAE or
Metered Manual modes can be used. Aperture-priority AE Mode
o When the conventionalK-moL!ntlens is used, When you set the aperturemanually,the shutter
the camera operatesin the Aperture-priority AE speed is automatically adjustedaccordingto
or Metered Manual mode. the brightnessof the subject to provide correct
exposure.
This mode is suitablefor taking picturesfor which
the control of the depth of field is desirable,such
as portraits, etc.
Metered Manual Mode
The combination of shr.ltterspeedand aperture is
completely up to you. Guided by the meter
indication in the viewfinder,you can adjust both
controls to obtain proper exposure. lf necessary,
deliberateover- or underexposurecan be obtained.
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Programmed l\uto Flash Mode
when you use a Pentax dedicatedauto f lash on this
camera in its FrogramrnedAE rnode, the camera
automatically selectsthe proper apert[Jreand shutter
speedto control tlash output fcr pro,perf lash
pictu res.
. The cameradoes not operate unlessthe batteries
are properly inserted.Be sure to check how they are
insertedbefore operating it. Also check if the rnain
ffleter switch is set to ON or 0FF.
t Most f lashesmade by others can be used on this
camera,but Pentax dedicatedf lasheswill offer more
convenientfunctions.
Even if you use a f lashwith TTL auto f lash
provision,this cameradoes not provide TTL auto
f lash operation"
o When you use the accessoriessuch as Extension
Tubes, lVlicnoscopeAdapter, etc. that are nnounted
between the camenabody and lens,this carnena
operatesin the Aperture-priority AF or M{etered
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This camera is powered by two 1.5-volt alkaline or silver-
oxide batteries.(Lithium batteriesare not usable.)
o Open the battery chamber cover by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow.
r lnsert the two batteriesinto the chamber with their
(+) sidesfacing upward, and close the cover.
o As illustrated,turn the power on by sliding the main
switch in the direction of the arrow.
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. Pressthe shutter releasebutton half-way and make sure that
a shutter speedappearson the left side of the viewfinder.
Timer switch
The built-in timer switch automaticallyturns the power off in about
ten secondsafter you releaseyour finger off the shutter button.
Battery check
lf no shutter speedis displayedin the viewfinder even with a slight
pressureon the shutter button, the batterieshave no power or may
be improperly inserted.
When batteries weaken
When the batteriesare becoming weak, the shutter speeddisplayed
in the viewfinder startsto blink slowly at the speedof once per
second. lf so, replacethe batteriesimmediately. lf the batteriesare
completely exhausted,the shutter button does not releasethe
shutter.
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To mount or interchangePentak K, KA and Kaf mount lenses,
follow the steps below.
o Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. lf the finder
cap is still on the eyepiece,remove it.
o Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the
lens (See6,@). Seat the lensin the body mount and turn it
clockwise until the lens locks with a click. When mounting the
lens in dim light, method (O) is recommended.This method
allows lensmounting by touch.
Align the raisednode on lens barrel with the lens releaseby
touch. Then turn and lock as above.
o To remove the lens cap, pressin on the notchesat both sides.
o To remove the lens,turn the lens counter-clockwisewhile
pressingthe lens releaselever.
o After removing a lens from the camera body, put the front
and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains.
Note: Don't damageor stain the electricalcontact points on the
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Exposure counter
The scaleis indexed as follows:
S r o 0 o 2 o 4 . . . . . . o 2 O . . . . .
Stand-off angle 2 4 o . . . o 3 6 .
Interlockedwith the film wind
mechanism,this counter indicatesthe
number of exposedframes.
Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting Film advance stroke
The film wind lever can be set at the stand-off The film wind lever should be thrown as far as it
position for faster film advance. Even if you goes.
remove your thumb from the lever, it remainsat Note: The wind lever may stop in the middle of
the stand-off angle, ready for the next quick shot. a stroke when the film comes to its end. Do not
After completing a seriesof pictures, the lever force the lever and rewind the film leavingthe
should be pushed in to the original position. lever as it is.
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o Main switch
To releasethe shutter, be sure to turn the main switch to ON.
When the main switch is off, the shutter cannot be releasedand
the meter remainsoff.
o Shutter release button
As you turn the main switch on and pressthe shutter release
button half-way, the meter will turn on, and a further pressureon
the shutter button will releasethe shutter.
o Shutter speed dial
When shooting in the Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual
mode, turn the shutter dial until the desiredshutter speedaligns
with the index (red line).
A = Aperture-priority AE
1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec. (Metered Manual)
B = Bulb (long-time exposure)
100 = 1|IQQ sec. (flash-syncspeed)
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information panel
This camera automatically setsthe ISO film speed The film speedswhich can be automatically set by
of DX-coded film when it is loaded into the film this camera rangefrom ISO 25 to 1600, so be sure
chamber. Therefore, you are recommendedto use to use the DX-coded film having a film speed within
only DXcoded film in this camera.(lf non-DX film this range.
is loaded the camera will automatically set the film
speed to 100, whatever film speed it may have; in
other words, the only non-DX f ilm usablefor this
camerais one with ISO 100.)
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Closethe back cover, making sure that it has snappedfirmly in
place.
r Cock the film wind lever while checking to see if the film rewind
knob turns in the direction of the arrow.
"0" appearsin the exposure o Repeat making blank exposuresuntil
counter. The next frame is ready for the first shot.
The f ilm-inflormation window on the back cover will tell you if
the f ilm is loaded or not.
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When you reach the end of the roll, the f ilm wind lever will stop
moving abruptly - maybe at some point in the middle of a stroke.
Do not force the lever beyond the number of exposuresshown on
the cartridge.
o Pressthe film rewind button recessedin the bottom of the
camera.
o Unfold the crank and turn it clockwise all the way until you feel
it loosenwhen the film leaderreleasesfrom the take-up spool.
o When the rewinding is over, lift the rewind knob lightly to open
the back cover, and take the cartridgeout.
lf you accidentallyopened the back cover without rewinding
the f ilm, close it immediately,sincethe film except the last
severalframes might be saved.
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o To attach the strap to the camera, first passthe
end of the strap through the strap lug on the
camera,fold it back, then passit through the strap
ring, and through the strap clasp and the last ring.
The strap end may be passedthrough the inside or
outside of the clasp.
o Remove the front cover from the back cover.
Put the camera in the back cover and put both
casehooks around the camera'sstrap eyelets.
The camera is now held securelyin place.
e The soft casefor this camera is availablein two
sizes:P-Sfor the camerawith a standard 50mm
lens,and P-L2 f or the camerawith a zoom lens
such as 28 - 80mm.
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You can focus in three ways, with the split-
image,microprism,and/or matte field. To focus
usingthe split-image,turn the focuslngring
until the two imagesin the split-imagecircle at
the center of the focusing screenare perfectly
aligned.When usingthe microprismcollar,
focus until the glitter disappearsfrom insidethe
collar. With the matte field, focus until the
imageon the matte field appearssharp and
crisp.
Note: lf the maximum apertureof the attached
lens is smallerthan f/5.6 (for example, f lB as in
the caseof a long telephoto), it is easierto focus
on the matte f ield sincethe split-imageand
microprismcollar areasbecome much too dark
for satisfactoryfocusing.
Diopter adjustment for viewf inder eyepiece
Peoplewho wear eyeglassesdue to myopia,
hypermetropiaor presbyopia,sometimesfind it
diff icult to focus while wearingtheir glasses.In
this case,use the accessorydiopter correction
fensesM (See page 421.
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o The camera is switched to the ProgrammedAE mode by just
"A" position while keeping the setting the lens aperture to the
Auto-lock ReleaseButton on the lens.
o You can leavethe shutter dial set at any position'
Turn the main switch on, then pressthe shutter releasebutton "P" and a shutter speedare displayed half-way, and you will see
in the viewfinder. As you further pressthe shutter button,
the shutter will be released.
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. When the subjectis too bright or dark,"1000" or "1" blinks as
"30"a warning. When or smallerfiguresappear in the viewfinder,
there is a dangerof camerashake. In such a case,use a tripod or
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Set the aperture to the f-stop you desire by turning the aperture
ring. And choose the shutter speedfrom 1/1000 - 1 sec. by 1 5 I is set at the 2 6 turning the shutter dial. lf the aperture 1 0 "A" 3
position, releaseit from the position by turning the aperture
4f4"8 16 ring while depressingthe auto-lock-releasebutton.
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Slightly pressthe shutter releasebutton with the main switch on,
and you will see "M" and a shutter speedare displayed in the
viewf inder. When a shutter speedand another blinking shutter
speedappear simultaneouslyas shown at left, it indicates
incorrect exposure. Change the shutter speed or the aperture
until the blinking shutter speed disappears,so that correct
exposurecan be obtained.
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When setting shutter speed first
Set the shutter dial to the desiredshutter speed.Rotate the aperture
ring until the shutter-speeddisplay changesfrom a blinking speedto
a just glowing speed,namely, only one shutter speed is seen,so thatI correct exposurecan be obtained. lf the display does not switch
f'rom a blinking speedto a glowing speedeven by turning the
apearturering, changethe shutter speedby turning the shutter dial.
Note:
It is also possibleto make intentionallyover- or underexposure
photographsas you wish.
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When setting aperture first
1 5 B 1 0 2 6 I theSet theshutter-speedaperturetodisplayyour desiredchangesf-stop.from aTurnblinkingthe shutterspeedtodiala justuntil 3 'B' '10'2 glowing speed,namefy, until only one shutter speed is seen,so that 2 1 6 Ll 4' correct exposure can be obtained. lf the display does not switch
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Also in the caseof Metered Manual mode, when the subject is too "1000" " bright or dark, or 1" blinks as a warning. Adjust the
shutter speedor the aperture to obtain correct exposure.When
a shutter speedslower than 1/30 is displayed,there is a danger
of camerashake,and you are recommendedto use a tripod or
a f lash.(For details,refer to page38.)
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Usingthe AF2OOSa, AF 2402, or AFl60Se f lash
unit with this camera easily allows the Programmed
Auto Flash photography with the camera set to the
ProgrammedAE mode. You just turn the f lash's
switch to ON. Furthermore, the AF200T, AF280T
and AF400T can also be used with this camera in
the ProgrammedAuto Flash mode. The table
indicateswhat dedicatedfunctions work when
the camera is used with Pentax dedicatedauto
f lash un its.
Caution: lf the AF200T, AF280T or AF400T is
used with the camerain the TTL mode, the Flash-readyindication by the lightingdedicatedfunctions will be indicatedin the viewf inder. of t mark.But, the f lashemits the full light output, resulting
in incorrectexposure. As soon as f lash is ready, shutter speed
o The AF200SA , AF24OZ and AF 160Se do not is automatically set to 11100sec. for flash sync.provide the dedicatedfunction describedin 3.
o AF080C, AF200S, AF 160S and earlier Pentax When f lash has worked properly,
flashesapply to 1 and 2 only in the table, when , mark in viewfinder disappearsfor
the camera is used in the Aperture-priority AE or an instant and lights up again or
Metered Manual mode. flickers, indicating that proper f lash sync has been made.o When the Pentax dedicatedauto flash is used
in its M mode, the dedicatedfunctions in the In ProgrammedAE mode, aperture
ProgrammedAE mode do not work. is also set automatically.
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