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Pentax Super Program User manual
User manual for Pentax Super Program. 70 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Pentax
- Model / document
- Pentax Super Program
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
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- 70
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- 10.4 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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O Neck strap ring
O f xposurecounter
O f ilm wind lever
O Sfrutter releasebutton
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O Shutter auto lock button
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€) Manual shutter speedselect buttons @ l l l u m i n a t i n gw i n d o w G) Hotshoe (D Exposurecompensationindex mark (D Exposurecompensationscale @ Film rewind knob/Back cover releaseknob (D ASA/ISO film speedscale (E Fitm rewind crank (E F;tm speeddial lock button (D Film speeddial/Exposurecompensationdial O Grip Super A @ Self-timer lever (D Lens releaselever @ Preview lever (D Lens information contacts @ Lens alignmentindex @ Instant return mirror @ Lighting button for viewfinder LCDs @ X-synchterminal @ Distancescale (D Lens alignmentnode @ Aperture scale "A"@ index on aperture scale @ Focusingring (D Depth-of-fieldscale @ Aperture/Distanceindex @ Aperture ring @ Aperture auto lock buttonView original page 5
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The Super Program in 9 easy steps. 2 Selectingthe Metered Manual mode 38 .40Inserting batteries ...... 6 Using Pentax dedicatedauto flash units
Using batteriescorrectlY I Selectingthe TTL Auto Flash mode 42
Grip Super A 9 Selectingthe ProgrammedAuto Flash mode ......43
Strap and case 1 0 ProgrammedAE diagram,Shutter/Aperture
Lens mounting 1 1 coupling range, Meter coupling range 44
Film wind lever 1 2 Exposurecompensation 46
Shutter dial, shutter releasebutton Depth-of-field 48
and releasebutton lock .......... 1 3 Depth-of-field preview .........'-....49
setting ASA/ISO f ilm speed, Tripod, B (Bulb) and Time exposures........ 52
Memo Holder/Grip 15 Self-timer ......... 53
Film loading ..................16 Use of non-dedicatedflash units 54
Viewf inder displays 1 I Diopter adfustment,changing back cover 55
Focusing ... 21 lnfr.aredindex mark 56
Holding the camera .........:.....--."22 Using screw-mount Takumar lenses 57
Unloadingthe film .r.i-----r.............. .-....23 How to use various accessories
Six exposuremodes with your Super Program 58
" ^" lens .........28 O & As on your Pentax Super Program 59Pentax
Shutter dial, Manual shutter speed Cameramaintenance 60
sefect button .........29 Resistanceto temperature extremesand
Warning indicationfor each exposuremode ...-..30 changes,A few notes on the LCD ' (Liquid Cr:ystalDisplay) ......... 6 1Sefecting the ProgrammedAE rnode ............;..-.--32
Selectingthe Aperture-priorityAE mode............34 Specifications 62
Selectingthe Shutter-priorityAE mode ............36 Warranty policy 64
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THE SUPER PROGRAM IN 9 EASY STEPS
Follow the I steps below, and in a very short
time you'll be able to take pictureswith the
Super Program in its ProgrammedAE mode. Formore details about each step, consult the #
accompanyingpage numbers.
* Remove the cap from the viewfinder eyepiece.
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with a coin and insert batteries. 1. Open the battery compartmentffi#-"
(p. 6)
2. Open the camera back, put in a roll of f ilm, close the back and advance the f ilm to the first frame. (p. 16)View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
3. Set the ASA/ISO f ilm speed to the appropriate number. {p. 15) 4. Rotate the aperture ring on your "A" series lens to the Auto
Set the exposure compensation dial to 1 x. {p. 46} position (indexed in green), while depressing the aperture auto
lock button. (p. 281
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 and on the external shutter speed LCD. (p. 321
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7. Focus the lens by rotating the focusing ring. (p. 21 ) 1/60 second. With slower speeds, camera shake may cause blurred
Dictures. lf the speed is 1/60 or faster, releasethe shutter'
9. After taking the last picture on the roll. push the film rewind button. rewind the f ilm and remove it from the camera' (p. 23)View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Pfeaserefer to pages321 43 for detailed'information,on
the Super Prograffr,six,exposure,modes. , l
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o A p e ' r . t u r e . p r i o r i t y A E m o d e .
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'',' 'r ',,, :r "' ',a- Progt'ammed,AutoFlash mode ,, -
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Your Super Program doesn't operate without batteries. Use two
1.5V silver or alkaline batteries,or a 3V lithium battery. Before
insertingbatteriesin the battery compartment, wipe them with
a clean dry cloth.
o Open the battery compartment cover with a coin or similar object.
'+'marks o Placethe two batteriesin the compartment with
downward, and close the cover. #
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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 on the camera top and in the viewfinder indicate
shutter speed information, the batteriesare properly insertedand
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"1000"Note: The shutter speedLCD will indicate until the exposure
"O". This fast speed savestime when advancingcounter registers
film to the first frame. Starting with the first frame on the counter,
the LCD provides proper shutter speed and aperture value according
to the designatedexPosure mode,
Automatic power cut-off
As an energy-savingmeasure,a timer switch is integrated into the'exposure meter circuit. lt automatically shuts off power
approximately 30 sec.after you take your finger off the shutter
releasebutton.
Low battery warning
When batteries become weak, the display windows both inside and
outside the camera warn you by alternately displaying exposure 's.information and a row of 000
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This alternate LCD indication tells you that both batteriesshould
be replaced promptly to restore the camera to normal functioning.
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Usi ng batteries correctly
o Incorrect usageof batteries causessuch hazards o Never break, recharge,or throw use
as leakage,heating or explosions.Polarity markings into fire as a precaution againstexplo
should be carefully checked while inserting . Batteriesshould be kept warm in cr
batteries. lf either battery is erroneously inserted, to prevent lowering of performance.
unexpected mishap may occur. . Keep spare batterieson hand for co
o The battery dischargessmall amounts of energy in photographingoutdoors or while tr
even when not in use. Therefore, the batteries o When keeping the camera in a bag c
supplied with your camera may be slightly below the shutter releasebutton to avoid th
full capacity, as it has taken some time to reach consumption of battery power that n
you. from accidentally releasingthe shutte
o Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not
mix battery brands and types, or old batteries
with new batteries.
o Battery life is approximatelV six months for
alkaline and approximately one year for silver or
f ithium batteries.
o When not using the camera for long periods of
time, you should remove batteriesfrom the
camera. Old batteriesare apt to leak and damage
the battery compartment. Always keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
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GRIP.SUPERA
o Fit the Grip mount socket (on the rear side of the Grip) to the
Grip lug on the camera.
o Align the Grip mount screw with the Grip mount receptacleon
the camera,and keeping the Grip pushed down as indicated by the
arrow, tighten the Grip mount screw with a coin.
r To removethe Grip, loosenthe Grip mount screwfully, and
keepingthe camerafaced downward, slide the Grip up until it
comes off .
Note: fhs Grip Super A should be removed f rom the camera body
when using the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME II.
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. First strip the claspand belt ring from either end
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
then claspas illustrated.Now the end is tightly
caught by the clasp.The strap end may be passed
through the insideor outsideof the clasp.
o Insert the camera body into the back caseand
put both casehooks around the camera'sstrap
eyelets.The camera body is now held securelyin
the case.
o The standard soft casecomes complete with
a front cover.
o To remove the front cover, turn the cover a full
180' while pulling it slightlytowardsyou and the
fastenerof the cover unlocks.
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To mount or interchangePentax K, KA and Kf mount lenses
follow the steps below. (For screw mount lenses,see p. 57).
o Remove the body mount cap and the rear lens cap. lf the finder
cap is still on the eyepiece,remove it. (For the finder cap, see p.53).
o Align the red dot on the camera body with the red dot on the
lens (SeeO,@.).Seat the lens in the body mount and turn it
clockwise until the lens locks with a click. When mounting the lens
in dim light, methoO (O) is recommended.This method allows lens
mounting 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, press in on the notches at both sides.
o To remove the lens, pressthe lens releaselever toward the camera
body while turning the lens counter-clockwise.
o After removing a lens from the camera body, replacethe front
and rear lens caps to protect the lens from dust and stains.
Note: Don't damageor stain the
electricalcontact points on the
mount face. When they become
stained,wipe them with a clean,
dry cloth.
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F I L M W I N D L E V E R
Film-advance/shutter-cockedindicator
When one frame is completelYwound
and the shutter is cocked for the next
shot, the -mark appearson the
shutter speed LCD.
Exposure counter
The scaleis indexedas follows:
o . 0 . 2 . 4 . 3 4 . 3 6 , w i t h 0 ,
20,34,36 coded in red. The counter,
which is interlockedwith the film
winding mechanism,indicatesthe
number of exposedframes.
Stand-of{ a n g l e
Setting the wind lever for rapid shooting Film advancestroke
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 f rom 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 pushedin to the originalposition. lever as it is.
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SHUTTERDIAL, SHUTTERBELEASEBUTTONAND REI-EASEBUTTONLOCK
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o The shutter dial is automaticallylocked at the AUTO position.
To set the dial to other positions (L, M, '125Xor B), rotate the
shutter dial while depressingthe shutterauto lock button, and align
the index mark (red line) on the dial to the desiredposition.
L = Shutter releasebutton lock
AUTO = Automatic shutter speedcontrol
M = Manual shutter speedselection
125X = 11125sec.f or synchronizationwith electronicflash unit
B = Bulb shutter speedsettingf or time exposures
o By lightly depressingthe shutter releasebutton, you activatethe
exposure meter. Further pressurewill releasethe shutter. The
exposure meter automatically switchesoff approx. 30 seconds
after you take your finger off the shutter releasebutton.
o lf you havefinishedshootingand the shutter is cocked,use the
shutter releasebutton lock to avoid accidentalrelease.Set the
"L",shutter dial index to and the shutter releasewill be locked
with the exposuremeter switched off .
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Set the film speeddial to the film speedindicated
on your f ilm package.Depressthe f ilm speeddial
lock button, and set the desiredASA/ISO speedto
the red index mark. Make sure that the dial is
securelylocked in position, by releasingthe lock
button and slightly rotating the dial to either side.
The chart below representsthe index markingson
the Super Program ASA/ISO f ilm speedscale.The
midway markings are not effective.
04 900,,',.,{600,,,' 3200
Memo Holder/Grip
As a reminder of 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 give your
thumb a firmer hold on the camera.
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FILM LOADING
Load the camerawith a 35mm film cartridge. Load or unload the
film in the shade,avoiding direct sunlight. Set the shutter dial
index (red line) to AUTO or M. This will automatically set the
shutter speedto 1/1000 sec. so that you can advancefilm quickly
until the counter registers"Q".
o The camera back opens when you lift up sharply on the film
rewind knob.
o Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge
in place by returning the film rewind knob to its original position.
lf the knob does not fit tightly in to place, rotate the knob while
lightly depressingit.
o Draw the film leaderacrossthe back and insert it between any
of the white needlessurrounding the film take-up spool. Insert the
film in the direction shown in the illustration.
o Slightly wind the film by advancingthe film wind lever to the
position indicated in the photo, while making sure that both top
and bottom sprocketsengagethe film perforations.
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o Lightly rotate the film rewindingknob until any slack is taken up,
and confirm that the film is properly fitted between both guide
rails. Closethe back cover tightly.
o Advance the film wind lever to check that the red vertical stripes
of the film wind/rewind indicator flicker; this indicatesthat the
film is advancingproperly. Film advancecan be also checked by
the rotation of the rewinding knob.
o Repeat shutter-tripping/film-advancingoperation until the
"0".exposurecounter reachesto The next frame is ready for
the first shot.
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Lighting button for
viewfinder LCDs.
In dim light, the viewfinder
LCDs may become hard to see.
In that event, pressthe
illumination button to throw
more light on the finder LCDs.
Aperture information LCD
tter information LCD
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You can focus in three ways, with the split-image,
microprism, and/or matte f ield. To focus using the
split-image,turn the'focusingring until the two
imagesin the split-imagecircle at the center of
the focusing screenare perfectly aligned.When
usingthe microprism collar, focus until the glitter
disappearsfrom inside the collar. With the matte
field, focus until the imageon the matte field
appearssharp and crisp.
Note: lf the maximum aperture of the attached
f ens is smaller than t15.6 (for example, f/8 as in
the caseof a long telephoto), it is easierto focus
on the matte field sincethe split-imageand
microprism collar areasbecome much too dark for
satisfactory focusi ng.
Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece
Peoplewho wear eyeglassesdue to myopia,
hypermetropia or presbyopia,sometimesf ind it
difficult to focus while wearingtheir glasses.In this
case,use the accessorydiopter correction lenses
M (Seepage 55).
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