Pentax Program Plus User manual

This programmedcamerais an ultra-sophisticated35mm SLR. lncorporatingthe latest
electronicstechnology,it,invitesyou to explore the possibilitiesof four differentex'
posuremodes.As the situationdemandsyou can use ProgrammedAE (Automatic
Exposure),Aperture-priorityAE, MeteredManual,or ProgrammedAuto Flash.In
each mode, all the exposureinformationyou needis digitallydisplayedin the view-
finderby meansof an LCD (LiquidCrystalDisplay).
You can enjoy the full versatilityof this camera,with a wide rangeof Pentaxacces-
soriesincludingdedicatedautomaticflash units, a motor drive that shootsup to
a p p r o X . 3 . 5 f r a m e s p e r 5 e c o n d , a d i g i t a | d a t a b a c k , e t c .
Since your camerahas a greatmany specialfeaturesand functions,take the time to
read this manualcarefully.lt will help you take full advantageof this extraordinary

CONTENTS

Exposure modes                          2   Selectingthe Metered Manual mode   ........'.........36
9 easy steps                              6   Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units  ............38                                                      't0Insertingbatteries                                 Selectingthe ProgrammedAuto Flash mode...... 40
Using batteriescorrectly                   1 2  ProgrammedAE diagram, Shutter/Aperture
Grip Super A                             1 3      coupf ing range,Meter coupling range ............42
Strap and case                           1 4  Exposure compensation                 ...................44
Lens mounting ..............                  1 5   Depth-of-field ............
Film wind lever .........                    1 6   Depth-of-field preview                 ....'............'....48
Shutter dial, shutter releasebutton                  Tripod, B (Bulb) and Time exposures.....'..'........'50
   and releasebutton lock ......'....           1 7   Self-timer                               .'........................51
Setting f ilm speed,                           Use of non-dedicatedf lash units ".........................52
  Memo Holder/Grip                     1 9   Diopter adjustment, changing back cover............53
Film loadinS ................                          .... 20    lnfrared index mark                                 ..'.....54
Viewfinder displays                         ........22  Using screw-mountTakumar lenses'....................55
Focusing                 .'.........'..'.:...            ....,.25   How to use various accessories
Holding the camera                              ........26       with this camera                                ........56
Unfoading the f ilm                                ........27   Camera maintenance .'.............            ..........60
Pentax "A"  lens                                ..,...........28   Resistanceto temperature extremes and
Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed                    changes,A few notes on the LCD
   select button                                ..............29       (Liquid Crystal Display)                ............'61
Warning indication for each exposure mode ......30   Specifications .'........'..                           .... 62
Selectingthe ProgrammedAE mode  ..'....."........32   Warranty policy                                  ...'..'.......64
Selectingthe Aperture-priority AE mode..........'.www.butkus.us34

(l Neck strap ring                           @"A"  index on aperture scale
O Exposurecounter                 @ Focusingring
@ Fitm wind lever                                    q) Depth-of-field scale
O Shutter releasebutton               @ Aperture/Distance index
O Shutter auto lock button                       (D Aperture ring
O Manual shutter speed select buttons        @ Aperture auto lock button
O llluminatingwindow
€) Hotshoe
O Exposure compensation index mark
@ Exposure compensationscale
(D Fitm rewind knob/Back cover releaseknob
(D ISO film speed scale
(D f ltm rewind crank
(D Fitm speeddial lock button
(E f ltm speed dial/Exposure compensationdial
(D Grip Super A
(D Self-timer lever
(D Lens releaselever
(D Preview lever
@ Lens information contacts
O Lens alignmentindex
@ lnstant return mirror
           terminal@ X-synch
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@ Lens alignmentnode
@ Aperture scale

EXPOSU,R,E'MOtsES': : ]:


This Pentax camera provides four different
exposure modes. Choosethe mode that suits
the photographic situation and the subjectsor
feelingsyou want to express.
When using conventionalPentax K and Kf mour
lenseson this camera,you can use the Aperture
priority AE, Metered Manual and all conventio
Auto Flash modes.When using new " ^" series
lenses,you can also select ProgrammedAE and
Programmedflash modes. The reasonfor this is
that those modes are only availablewhen the
lens hds an "A"  (auto aperturesetting).

ProgrammedAE (lens on "A",  shutter dial on         Aperture-priority AE
,,AUTO"}                                            (lens on any f-number, shutter dial on "AUTO"I
This Pentaxcameraitself automaticallyselects     When the aperture is set manually, the shutter
the most appropriate combination of shutter speed   speed is automatically adjusted by built-in
and aperture to obtain proper exposure,changing     electronic circuitry according to subject's
them simultaneouslyaccordingto the subject's      brightnessto provide appropriate exposure.When
brightness.The ProgrammedAE mode is most        "depth-of-f ield" is important for your picture, this
suitablefor advancedphotographerswho want to    mode is recommended. lt is suitable for both
shoot very quickly or for noviceswho do not want    generalphotography and carefully controlled
to be bothered by setting exposure controls           pictures such as portraits. (nt. 34 page for details)
accordingto light conditions. (Rf . 32 pagefor
details)
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Metered Manual                              Programmed Auto Flash
(lens on any aperture,shutter dial on "MAN."l               lf you use a Pentax dedicatedTTL flash unit witl
The combination of shutter speedand aperture is     the camera in the ProgrammedAE mode, the
completely up to you. Guided by the meter         camera will automatically select the proper
indication in the viewfinder,you can adjust both      apertureand automaticallycontrol flash output.
controls to obtain proper exposure. lf necessarv,     (Rf . 40 pagefor details)
deliberateover- or under-exposureare also          The TTL flash operation is not feasiblewith this
possible.(nf. 36 pagefor details)               camera.

9 EASY STEPS


Follow the 9 stepsbelow, and in a very short
time you'll be able to take picturesin its
ProgrammedAE mode. For more details about
each step, consult the accompanying page
numbers.

* Remove the cap f rom the viewfinder eyepiece.



                                                                                   1. open the bbttery compartment  with a coin and insert batte
                                                                                                                     ( p . 1 0 )



2. Open the camera back, put in a roll of film, close the back and advance the  f ilm to the first frame. (p. 20)

3. Set the ISO film speed to the appropriate number. (p. 19)           4.  Rotate the aperture ring on your "A"  series lens to the Auto
set the exposure compensation dial to 1 x. (p. 44)                     position (indexed in green), while depressingthe aperture auto
                                                                                                                                                                              l o c k b u t t o n . ( p . 2 8 1

                                                                                  6.  Gently press the shutter release button. You  will see both
5. Set the shutter dial to Auto. With both lens and shutter on         shutter speed and aperture setting indicated on the viewfinder
Auto, the camera is now  in the Programmed AE mode. (p. 32)       LCD. (o. 32)




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7.7. FocusFocus thethe lenslens byby rotatingrotating thethe focusingfocusing ring.ring. (p.(p. 25)25)                   8. Make sure that the LCD shows a shutter speed faster than
                                                                     1/60 second. With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blu
                                                                           pictures.  lf the speed is 1 /60 or faster, release the shutter.


9.  After taking the last picture on the roll, push the film rewind button, rewind the film and remove  it from the camera. (p. 27)

INSERTING BATTERIES


                   Your camera doesn't operate without batteries.Use two 1.5V
                       silveror alkalinebatteries,or a 3V lithium battery. Before inserting
                       batteries in the battery compartment, wipe them with a clean
                      dry cloth.

                     o Open the battery compartment cover with a coin or similar object

{iw,             downward,o Placethe twoand closebatteriesthe incover.the compartment with,*, marks
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                      Battery check
                  To confirm battery status,set the shutter dial to AUTO and slightly
                   depressthe shutter releasebutton to activate the metering system.
                                      lf the LCDs in the viewf inder indicate shutter speed information,
                     the batteriesare properly insertedand suff icient in voltage f rom
                  normal camerafunctioning.

Note:The shutterspeedLCD will indicate"100O" untilthe exposure
     counterregisters"0". This fast speedsavestime when advancing
     film to the first frame. Startingwith the first frame on the counter,
     the LCD providesproper shutter speedand aperture value according
     to the designatedexposure mode.

    Automatic power cut-off
    As an energy-savingmeasure,a timer switch is integrated into the
    exposuremeter circuit. lt automatically shuts off power
    approximately30 sec.after you take your finger off the shutter
    releasebutton.


I   Low battery warning
   When batteriesbecome weak, the viewfinder display warns you by                                  j o o o
    alternatelydisplayingexposureinformation and a row of 000's.
   tp r?s--_-ltFr--l-     f-  o;;l  l;;--l
    This alternateLCD indicationtells you that both batteriesshould
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Usi ng batteries correctly
o lncorrect usageof batteriescausessuch hazards         . Never break, recharge,or throw used batteries
as leakage,heatingor explosions.Polarity markings   into fire as a precautionagainstexplosions.
should be carefully checkedwhile inserting          o Batteriesshould be kept warm in cold climates
batteries.lf either battery is erroneously inserted,     to prevent lowering of performance.
unexpectedmishap may occur.                     o Keep sparebatterieson hand for convenience
o The battery dischargessmall amounts of energy     in photographingoutdoors or while traveling,etc
even when not in use. Therefore, the batteries        o When keeping the camera in a bag or case,lock
suppliedwith your cameramay be slightly below     the shutter releasebutton to avoid the unnecess
full capacity,as it has taken some time to reach     consumptionof battery power that may result
you.                                                                                           f rom accidentallyreleasingthe shutter.
o Replaceloth batteriesat the same time. Do not
mix battery brands and types, or old batteries
with new batteries.
o Battery life is approximatelysix months for
alkalineand approximatelyone year for silveror
lith ium batteries.
o When not usingthe camerafor long periodsof
time, you should remove batteriesfrom the
camera.Old batteriesare apt to leak and damage
the battery compartment. Always keep batteries
out of the reachof children.

G R I PS U P E RA


 o To removethe grip, loosenthe grip mount screw fully, and
 keepingthe camerafaced downward, slide the grip up until it
comesoff .





o To mount the grip, fit the grip mount socket (on the rear side of
the grip) to the grip lug on the camera.





o Alig n  t h e g rip m o u n t  s c r e w w i t h  th e g rip mo u n t  re ce p ta cle o n
t he ca me ra, a n d k e e p i n g  t h e g r i p p u sh e d d o wn a s in d ica te d b y th e
ar r ow,  t ight en  t h e g r i p m o u n t  s c r e w with a co in .

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Note: The grip should be removed from  the camera body when
using t h e Mot or D r i v e A o r  t h e W in d e r ME  II.

o First strip the clasp and belt ring from  either en(
of the strap.
o Let the strap end go through the neck strap ring
and then the belt ring, and further through neck
strap ring of the camera. The strap is then folded
back.
o Let the strap end run through the belt ring and
t h e n c l a s p a s  i l l u s t r a t e d . N o w   t h e e n d   i s t i g h t l y
caught by the clasp. The strap end may be passed
through the inside or outside of the clasp.



o Insert the camera body  into the back case and
put both case hooks around the camera's strap
eyelets. The camera body  is now held securely in
the case.
o The standard soft case comes complete  with
a front  cover.
o To remove the front cover, turn the cover a full
1 8 0 " w h i l e p u l l i n g   i t s l i g h t l y  t o w a r d s y o u a n d  t h e
fastener of the cover unlocks.

LENSMOUNTING


 To mount or interchangePentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses
 followthe stepsbelow. (For screw mount lenses,seep. 55).

 o Removethe body mount cap and the rear lens cap. lf the f inder
capis still on the eyepiece,remove it. (For the finder cap, see p.51).
o Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the
lens(See6,@.).Seatthe lens in the body mount and turn it
clockwiseuntil the lens locks with a click. When mounting the lens
 in dim light, method (O) is recommended.This method allows lens
mountingby touch. Align the raisednode on lens barrel with
the lensreleaseby touch. Then turn and lock as above.
e To removethe lens cap, pressin on the notches at both sides.
o To removethe lens, pressthe lens releaselever toward the camera
body while turning the lens counter-clockwise.
o After removinga lens from the camera body, replacethe front
and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains.



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F I L M W I N D L E V E R





                                                            xposure counter
                                                                  T he scale is indexed as f ollows:
                                                                         o . 0 . 2 . 4 .           3 4 . 3 6 , w i t h 0 ,
                                                                         2 0 , 3 4 , 3 6  c o d e d  i n  r e d . T h e c o u n t €
                                                        w h i c h   i s  i n t e r l o c k e d w i t h   t h e  f i l m
                                                        w i n d i n g m e c h a n i s m , i n d i c a t e s t h e
                                                      num ber  of exposed  f r am es.



    S t and - o f f a n g l e


Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting             Film advancestroke
The f ilm wind levercan be set at the stand-off      The film wind levershould be thrown as far as it
position for fasterf ilm advance.Even if you          goes.
removeyour thumb f rom the lever,it remainsat      Note: The wind lever may stop in the middle of
the stand-offangle,ready for the next quick shot.    a stroke when the f ilm comes to its end. Do not
After completinga seriesof pictures,the lever        force the lever,but rewind the f ilm, leavingthe
should be pushed in to the originalposition.          lever as it is.

SHUTTERDIAL, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON AND RELEASE BUTTON LOCK


 o The shutterdial is automaticallylocked at the AUTO position.
 To set the dial to other positions(LOCK, MAN., 100 t or B),
 rotatethe shutter dial while depressingthe shutter auto lock
 button,and align the index mark (red line) on the dial to the
desiredposition.

LOCK = Shutter releasebutton lock
AUTO = Automatic shutter speed control
MAN. = Manualshutter speedselection
100 t  = 1 llOO sec.for synchronizationwith electronicf lash unit
B = Bulb shutter speed setting for time exposures

o By lightly depressingthe shutter releasebutton, you activate
the exposuremeter. Further pressurewill releasethe shutter.
The exposuremeter automatically switchesoff approx. 30 seconds
after you take your finger off the shutter releasebutton.
o lf you havef inishedshootingand the shutter is cocked, use the
shutter releasebutton lock to avoid accidental release.Set the
shutterdial index to "LOCK", and the shutter releasewill be
locked with the exposure meter switched off .

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S E T T I N G F I L M S P E E D ,M E M O H O L D E R / G R I P


Set the f ilm speeddial to the f ilm speedindicated
on your film package.Depressthe f ilm speeddial
lock button, and set the desired speed to the red
index mark. Make sure that the dial is securely
lockedin position,by releasingthe lock button
and slightly rotatingthe dial to either side.
The chart below representsthe index markingson
the film speedscale.





        10      8              16                     25                           40 50    80    125 160   250 320   500 640 800   1250  20002500   O o . O                  r O e           O O r O o .                   O . . O o . .  l                                                               r a r . a
 6122032            64  100   200   400    10001600  3200

Memo Holder/Grip
As a reminderof the type of film in your camera,
tear off the top of the film packageand insert it in
the memo holder frame on the grip at the right end
of the back cover. The grip is shapedto givewww.butkus.usyourthumb a f irmer hold on the camera.

F I L M L O A D I N G


Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. Load or unload the
film in the shade,avoidingdirect sunlight.Set the shutter dia
index (red line) to AUTO or MAN. This will automaticallyset the
shutter speed to 111000 sec. so that you can advancefilm quickly
until the counter registers"0".

o The cameraback opens when you lift up sharply on the film
rewind knob.
o Insertthe film cartridgein the film chamberand lock the cartridg
in place by returningthe film rewind knob to its originalposition.
lf the knob does not fit tightly in to place,rotate the knob while
lightly depressingit.
o Draw the film leaderacrdssthe back and insert it between any
of the white needlessurroundingthe film lake-up spool. Insert the
f ilm in the direction shown in the illustration.

o Slightly wind the film by advancingthe film wind leverto the
position indicatedin the photo, while making sure that both top
and bottom sprocketsengagethe film perforations.

o Lightly rotate the film rewinding knob until any slack is taken up,
and confirm that the film is properly fitted between both guide
rails.Closethe back cover tightly.





o Film advancecan be checked by the rotation of the rewinding
knob.





. Repeatshutter-tripping/film-advancingoperation until the
exposurecounter reachesto "0". The next frame is ready for
the first shot.

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