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S e t t i n gA S A F i l m S p e e d ..... C o m p o s ea n d F o c u s Shutter camera Holding Film Unloading O 16 F l a s hS y n c h r o n i z a t i o n 18 D e p t h o f - fi e l d G u i d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .0 .. H e l p f u l H i n t s o n E x p o s u r eP r o b l e m s 21 ManualShutter Operation 22 f nfra-red Photography 23 Multiple Exposure 24 Rangeof Light Measurement 25 Open-apertureor Stopdown Metering 26 U s i n g C o n v e n t i o n a lS c r e w - m o u n t T a k u m a r L e n s e s 28 t o T e m p e r a t u r e E x t r e m e sa n d C h a n g e s Resistance O Camera lVtaintenance Warranty Pol icy 30

s M c P e n t a x l e n s e sa n ' a c c e s s o r i ea sr e e n g i n e t P r o d u c e d m e t i c ul o u s l l A s a h i P e n t a x s p e c i fi c a L e n s e sa n d a c c e s s o r i e s a other manufacturers produced to these pre specifications and, tht m a y c a u s ed i f f i c u l t i e s w i t h - o r aetual damage to - a camera. Asahi Pentax a s s u m ea n y r e s p o n s i b i liability for diff icultie from the use of anY o of lensesor accessorie

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Type Film and Negative Size Standard Lens

Shutter Viewfinder

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Lens Mount Film Advance

Exposure Counter Film Rewind

35mm SLR with built.in throughthe-lens exposure meter. 35mm film. 24mm x 36mm. SMC Pentax-M 50mm f 12 with fuilyautomatii diaphragm. F i l t e r s i z e :4 9 m m . M i n i m u m focusing distance: 45cm. Rubberized silk f ocal plane shutter. Speeds: B, 1 to 1/1000 sec. Pentaprism finder with crossm icroprism or split-image focusing s c r e e n .0 . 8 8 x m a g n i fi c a t i o n with 50mm standard lens f o c u s e da t i n f i n i t y . Dioptry -1 .0. Instant-return type with special shock absorbersfor minimum vibration. Pentax bayonet mount. Ratchet-type rapid-wi nd lever. 160" throw and 10" play. "Cocked" i ndicator alongside shutter releasebutton. Automatic reset. Rapid-rewind crank for speedy film take-up.

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Flash Synchronization

Exposure Meter

Dimensions

Weight

X contact hot shoe for cordless flash connection. X synchronization at 1/60 sec. CdS meter measures the average brightnessof the ground glassat full aperture, and couples directly to aperture, shutter and film speed settings. Zero-method exposure control. Film speed from 20 to 3200 ASA. EV 3 - 18 with ASA 100 film. P o w e r e dw i t h o n e 1 . 5 V a l k a l i n e ( L R 4 4 ) o r s i l v e ro x i d e ( G 1 3 ) b a t t e r y . Built-in photoswitch. With 50mm f 12 lens: width 1 4 3 m m ( 5 . 6 " ) x h e i g h t9 1 . 4 m m (3.6") x 83mm (3.3"}. 7909 |.27.7ozs.)"with 50mm f /2 lens. 62OgQ1 .7 ozs.)without lens.

1. Remove the rear lens and body mount covers 2. Match the red dot 6 on the camera body with the red dot @ on the lens. Insert the lens into the body and turn it clockwise until the lens locks with a click. 3. In the dark, when the red dots are difficult to see, align the white plastic bump O on the lens barrel with the lens release lever @ by touch. Then turn and lock as above.

4. To detach, hold the camera with your left hand. Depress the lens release lever O while turning the lens counterclockwise with your right hand.

lf you have to put the lens down w i t h o u t t h e r e a r l e n sc a p , p l a c e i t o n l y o n i t s f r o n t e n d , n e v e ro n the rear. outdoors W h e n c h a n g i n gl e n s e s w i t h f i l m i n t h e c a m e r a ,a v o i d directsunlight. 6o

A n a l k a l i n eb a t t e r y i s packed separately.Be s u r et o i n s e r t i t i n t o t h e batterrTchamber before o p e r a t i n gt h e c a m e r a .

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BATTERY INSERTION Open the battery chambercoverwith a coin. Insert the b a t t e r y w i t h ( + ) s i d e f a c i n g o u t . F o r r e p l a c e m e n t ,u s e ( G1 3 ) o r e q u i v a l e n t . a l k a l i n e( L R 4 4 ) o r s i l v e r - o x i d e The battery is like a phonograph record. lt can be damaged by skin acids. Handle by the edges with a dry cloth only. Be sure the battery is cleaned with the cloth before insertion into the camera. The battery is not rechargeable.Do not throw a dead battery into fire, as it may explode Also, keep it beyond the reach of small children. When not a c t u a l l y m e a s u r i n gt h e l i g h t , be sure that the lens is covered at all times. Leaving the lens cap off for an extended period will exhaust the battery. BATTERY CHECK Set the shutter speed dial to B (bulbl position. Turn the ASA dial to ASA 1OO. Look at the meter needle through the viewfinder. lf the needle is in "up" position and remains steady, the battery is good: if it does not, replace the battery. Check the battery frequently. And take spares with you when traveling.

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1. TURN ON LIGHTMETER Remove the lenscap and the metercircuit is on. The CdS cells measure the laghtcoming through the lens for correct exposure.

2. SET FILM SPEED Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn it until the same number as the ASA number of the film you're using appears next to the small orange index alongside the f igure 1.

3. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial and set the speed you wish to use to the index. Generally, you should use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Try starting with 1/125 sec.outdoors in daylight and 1/60 sec. indoors.

AND FOCUS 4. COMPOSE turn the focusingring While viewingthrough the viewfinder, until your subjectcomesinto sharpfocus.
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5. ROTATE DIAPHRAGM RING The needle moves as you turn the diaphragm ring. When the needle on the right side of the viewfinder image is at the center, you will get correct exposure. lf the needle does not come to the center no matter how far you turn the diaphragm ring, change the shutter speed. When the needle is close to the (+) mark, you will get an over-exposure;change the shutter speed to a faster setting. lf the needle is closer to the (-) mark, you will get an under-exposure; change the shutter speed to a slower setting.

6. RELEASE SHUTTER Cock the rapid-wind lever. Hold your camera firmly and trip the shutter. Then cock the rapid-wind lever for the next picture. (When taking a series of pictures under the same lighting conditions, it is not necessary to repeat instruction 5.)

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Avoid direct light when loading your film. 2. 1. Place the film cassette in the Open the back by pulling up cassette chamber, and push the rewind knob until the down the rewind knob. Insert back opens the film leader into the slot of the take-up spool.

3. Advance the film by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressingthe shutter button until both sprockets engagethe film perforations, top and bottom. Close the back by p r e s s i n gi t f i r m l y . 4. Cock the rapid-wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob turns cofi nter-clockwise, indicatingthat the film is being properly loaded and is moving from cassetteto take-up sPool. Trip the shutter. Advance the film until the exposurecounter "1", indicating that turns to the first picture is ready to be taken.

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The ASA film speed rating of all 35mm films is given in the data sheet packed with each roll of film. The higher the ASA number, the more sensitive the film is to light. Lift the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and rotate it until the ASA number of your film is opposite the o r a n g e d o t a l o n g s i d et h e f i g u r e 1 . Be sure to set your film speed on the shutter speed dial becausethe dial is connected to the exposure meter.

Cross-microprism

focusing

system

While viewing through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring until your subiect comes into sharp focus. Depending on the type of focusing screen you have, there are two ways of doing this.

A cross-microprismfocusing system consists of a Fresnel lens, made up of many concentric rings, with a microprism center underneath the ground glass. With this system, when your subiect is in focus, the image in the microprism center will be sharp. lf your subiect is not in focus, the microprism will break the image up into many small dots.

A split-image focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens with a horizontally divided screen under the ground glass.With this system, when your camera is held horizontally and the image is not in sharp focus, all vertical lines seen through the viewfinder will appear to be divided into upper and lower portions. To focus, simply adjust the focusing ring until the upper and lower portions are in perfect alignment.

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Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or counter{lockwise to the shutter speed desired. The shutter speed can be set either before or after cocking the rapid-wind lever. As you cock the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever, "cocked" indicator turns to red showing the that the shutter is cocked. For use of the X setting (next to the 60) on the shutter speed dial, refer to page 19. With the shutter speed dial set on B {bulb}, the shutter will stay open as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.As you releaseyour finger from the shutter button, the shutter closes. For p a r t i c u l a r l y l o n g e x p o s u r e s( " t i m e e x p o s u r e " ) , use a cable releasewith a locking device.

At sfow speeds - slower than 1 /3O - support your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent camera movement. To protect the shutter m e c h a n i s m ,t r i p t h e s h u t t e r r e l e a s eb e f o r e putting the camera away for any extended period.

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As a general rule, your camera should be held more firmly in the left hand, which does not releasethe shutter. lf you hold your camera with the right hand - the hand that releasesthe shutter - it may cause camera movement. Often, blurred pictures are due to camera movement.

Horizontal position A. Hold the camerafirmly with your left hand, and draw Your arms close to your body.

Vertical position B. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with Your left hand, and draw your right arm close to your body.

Vertical position C. Hold your camera tightly to your forehead with your left hand, raise your right arm and draw your left arm to your body,

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After the final picture oR the roll has been taken, the rapidw i n d l e v e rw i l l n o t t u r n ( C a u t i o n : d o n o t t r y t o f o r c e t h e l e v e r ) , i n d i c a t i n gt h a t t h e f i l m m u s t b e r e w o u n d . Lift the rewind crank up. Depressthe film rewind releasebutton and turn the rewind crank as indicated to rewind the film into Rewind until the tensionoh the crank lessens, its cassette. indicating that the leader end of the film has been released from the take-upspool. Pull out the film rewind knob (the back will open automatically), and remove the filrn cassette. AVOID DIRECT LIGHT WHEN LOADING THE FILM.

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The K1000 has an X terminal on the front of the camera body, and a separate X contact on the built-in hot shoe. The table on the next page shows which flash contact, which shutter speed and which flash bulb may be combined for maximum lamp efficiency. Unless these combinations are rigidly followed, there will be a failure in flash synchroniza"X" tion. Note the setting is exactly at the 60 marked on the speed dial. This indicates the highest shutter speed at which electronic flash units may be used. Usethe hot shoeflash contact when using a s h o e - m o u n te l e c t r o n i c f l a s h w h i c h h a s a flash contact on the shoebracket. W h e n u s i n g t h e h o t s h o e ,t h e r e i s n o n e e d to plug the flash cord into the X terminal on the body front. The hot shoe flash contact turns to "hot" (switched on) only when you insert a shoemount electronic flash. lt remains "cold" (disconnected) even when using an electronic flash with its cord plugged into the X terminal on the body front. This eliminates the danger of electric shocks.

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Depth of field is the range between the nearestand farthest distanceswhich are in focus at a given lens aperture. lf you want to know how great the depth of field is at a certain aperture, focus on a subiect and look at the depthof-field guide on the lens. In the photograph below, the distance scale is set at 3 meters . . . the lens is focused on a subject 3 meters away. The calibrations on each side of the distance index correspond to the diaphragm setting and indicate the range of in-focus distance for different lens apertures. F o r e x a m p l e , i t a l e n s o p e n i n g o f f / 8 i s t o b e u s e d ,t h e r a n g e on the distance scale ring covered within the figure 8 on the depth-of-field guide indicates the area in focus at that lens o p e n i n g .Y o u w i l l n o t e f r o m t h e d e p t h - o f - f i e l dg u i d e i n t h e photograph that the range from approximately 2.3 to 4.5 m is in focus. Note that as the lens apertures change,the effective depth of field also changes.For the depths of field at different apertures and distances,refer to the next page.

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O.59O -O.611 0.586 -O.61S 0.580 -e.622 0.572 -0.631 , 0.562 - 0.644 0.546 -o.667 0.529 -O.696

1.539 o.977 - 1.O24 - 1.666 0.969 -1.O34 0.956 -1.O49 0.939 -1.O7O 0.915 -1.103 0.887 - 1.149 0.844 -1.231 0.798 -1.349 1.5:16 -1.694 1.483 - 1.737 1.441 -1.799 1.383 - 1.9O1 1.316 - 2.O47 1. 2 1 9 -234a

1.904 - 2.1o16 1.869 - 2.152 1.818 - 2.224 1.754 -2.329 1.667 - 2.5A6 1.569 - 2.711

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4.225 -'6.128 3.962 - 6.786 3.659 - 7.922 3.29,4 -10.585 2.911 - 18.3O1

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The light meter built into your K1000 correctly reads the average of the light ref lected from the entire scene as seen through the viewfinder - with a little extra importance, or weight, given to what is in the center. Sometimes, however, there is a great difference between the light reflected from the background and the light reflected from the subiect. In such a case, to achieve a really good photo, you must compensate for the difference by opening or closing down the aperture 1 or 2 steps.

As a general rule, when the subject is darker than the background, you compensate by opening your aperture 1 or 2 steps further. For example: on a bright day, when your subject has his back to the sun and you are . or when shooting directly toward the sun you are shooting a subject against snow or light-colored sand . . . or when you are copying a page of black letters on white paper, increasethe size of the aperture somewhat. When your subject is brighter than the background - if he is standing in a spotlight, for example - you make the aperture 1 or 2 steps smaller to compensate.

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A n a l k a l i n eb a t t e r y o r t h e s i l v e ro x i d e b a t t e r y i n y o u r K 1 0 0 0 i s u s e do n l y f o r p o w e r i n gt h e e x p o s u r em e t e r ; t h e s h u t t e r m e c h a n i s mi s a t o t a l l y m a n u a l o p e r a t i o n .T h e r e f o r e ,y o u r c a m e r ac a n s t i l l b e o p e r a t e de v e n i f t h e b a t t e r y is worn out. (A good signof a worn-out battery i s t h a t t h e b l a c k m e t e r n e e d l ed o e s n o t m o v e w h e n y o u r e m o v et h e l e n sc a p . ) lf the battery is worn out and the exposure m e t e r i s n o l o n g e rf u n c t i o n i n g ,y o u m u s t of shutter d e t e r m i n et h e c o r r e c t c o m b i n a t a o n s i z ey o u r s e l f ,f r o m y o u r s p e e da n d a p e ! ' t u r e . l s o , p a c k e di n w i t h m o s t o w n e x p e r i e n c eA t y p e s o f 3 5 m m f i l m i s a d a t a s h e e to f s u g g e s t i o n s f o r d e t e r m i n i n gt h e c o r r e c t e x p o s u r ei n a v a r i e t yo f s i t u a t i o n s .

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\FRA-RED PHOTOGRAPHY

lr you intend to take infra-red photographs, :emember to use the infra-red index marked with a n o r a n g e l i n e o n t h e d e p t h - o f - fi e l d g u i d e . F i r s t , b r i n g y o u r s u b j e c ti n t o c l e a r f o c u s .T h e n d e t e r m i n e the lens-to-subjectdistance from the distance scale on the lens. Then match your lens-to-subiect distance to the infrared index by turning the distance scaleaccordingly. For instance, if your sublect is in focus at infinity, turn the distance ring and move the infinity (-) mark to the index.

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For deliberate multiple exposures, make the first exposure in the normal way. Then tighten the film by turning the rewind knob 6, and keep hold of the rewind knob. Depressthe film rewind release button @ and cock the rapid-wind lever. This

c o c k s t h e s h u t t e r w i t h o u t a d v a n c i n gt h e f i l m . the shutter to make the second Finally, release e x p o s u r e .T h e n m a k e o n e b l a n k e x p o s u r e ,b e f o r e taking the next picture, to avoid overlapping as registration may not be exact.

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measures the The exposure meter of the Kl OOO glass' Therefore' the ground the of Urigtttn"t. you needle should be centered after ."i", ground have focused your subiect on the the il; "t"" (R) in the table indicates il;;. not should and meter, the of range i"uOing total range of u" i"iJtpt"ieo as the camera's As you i/stop'shutter speed combinations' an ASA 100 *irr n"at from the table, with from film, you may use any shutter speed with combination in sec' liz'"ii. to 1llooo meter needle "ny "p"r,ure that will bring the to the midPoint in the viewfinder'

is' The total range of the aperture settings and minimum the by deiermined of course, used' maximum apertures of the lens being F o r e x a m p l e , w i t h t h e 5 0 m m f / 2 l e n sa n d f/ ASA 1OOfilm, any aperture from 3 lth" f/l6. may maximum aperture of this lens) to 112 s*' U"-rt"A witir any shutter speed from needle lo ilrooo sec' that will bring the meter of to midpoint. However, the combination is f 122 lminimum aperture) and 1/1000 sec' (B), as shown range measurability the beyond in itt" table. As the ASA film speed changes' the measurabilitY range varles' 24r,

Open-aperture SMC Pentax lenses have a diaphragm coupling lever 6 on the back of the lens which locks into the camera body to permit open-aperture metering. The super telephotos do not have a diaphragm coupler, so they must be used with the stopdown metering system. Use of the Auto-Extension Tube Set K.permits open-aperture metering. lt can also be set to stop down the diaphragm automatically. Use of other K Series accessories- standard Extension Tube Set K, Helicoid Extension Tube K, AutoBellows M and Bellows Unit III - requires stopdown metering. Wheneverany one of these is used between the camera body and an SMC Pentax lens, the stopdown metering system must be used.

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(both Conventional screw-mount Takumar lenses grper-Takumar and sMC Takumar) can be easily mounted onto your camera by attaching them first to a Mount Adaptor K. Use of the Mount Adaptor K does not affect any aspect of normal lens function except as regards the following two po ints: 1. Due to the difference in coupling systems, the automatic diaphragm will not function' 2. Full-aperture metering lensbswill f unction as stop-down meteri ng lenses.

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HOW TO USE MOUNT ADAPTOR K i. Screw the conventional Takumar lens into the Mount Adaptor K. 2. Attach the Adaptor/lens unit to the camera body by aligning the red dots 6 and @ , and turning the lensclockwise until it locks with a click. (This takes slightly less than a quarter of a revolution.) T o r e m o v e t h e l e n s ,l e a v i n gt h e M o u n t A d a p t o r K attached to the camera body, simply unscrew t h e l e n sc o u n t e r { l o c k w i s e . O t h e r s c r e w - m o u n t Takumar lenses can then be attachedin the normal way. 1. To remove the Mount Adaptor K from the camera body, first remove the screw-mount lens" Then press,with your thumbnail or a pointed object s u c h a s a b a l l p o i n t p e n , a g a i n s tt h e s p r i n g p i n @ 2. Turn the Mount Adaptor K counterlockwise until you fell it release, and take it out. 3. Since the mechanism for locking in the Mount Adaptor K is totally different from that which locks in an SMC Pentax bayonet-mount lens, the lock lever @ on the camera body plays no part at all. o27

The temperature range at which your camera will continue to f unction properly stretches to from 50"C to -2OoC. However, resistance cold could be hampered by oil which has become dirty. Therefore, if the camera is to operate at full efficiency in very cold conditions, it must be overhauledand all oil must be replaced. Sudden changesin temperature will often causemoisture to condense inside or outside .your cainera.This is a possiblesource of rust, which may be extremely damagingto the mechanism. Furthermore, if the camera goes f rom a warm temperature to a sub-freezing one, and if tiny drops of moisture freeze, further damagemay be done bY their expansion.

Thus, sudden temperature changesshould be avoided as much as possible.As a'guide, a temperature change of lOoC should be allowed to take place gradually over a period of at least 30 minutes. lf this is not possible, keeping the camera in its caseor bag will help somewhat in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change. Extremely low temperature reducesthe efficiency of the battery. Therefore, the camera should be protected against low ternperature. Put the batteries into the camera right before shooting. For extremely low temperature, use new batteries.

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1. Always keep the viewf inder eyepiece, lens and f ilter as clean as possible.To remove loose dust and dirt, first use the blower and then the brush of a lens brush. Do not try to wipe off granular dirt or dust - it's an excellent way of scratching the glass. Smudges,such as fingerprints, should be carefully wiped away with either a lens tissue or a c l e a n , s o f t c l o t h . C l e a n ,p l a i n c o t t o n handkerchiefs that have already been washd a few times are particularly good for this. Breathing on the lens before wiping is effective; but be sure to wipe away all moisture completely. Commercial lens cleanersare also effective. 2. N e v e rt o u c h t h e m i r r o r o r t h e s h u t t e r c u r t a i n s . M i n o r d i r t o r s p o t so n t h e m i r r o r w i l l n o t a f f e c t the clarity of your pictures.

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Take care not to drop the camera or knock it againstanything solid. Accidents or rough handling can easily damagethe internal mechanism,even though externally nothing seemsto have been hurt. 4. Your camera is not waterproof . There are several placeswhere water can get inside and do a great deal of damage. Take care to protect both body and lens from rain or splashingwater. 30o

lf you.r camera should get wet, dry it off immediately with a clean, soft cloth. Once a camera has become completely soaked, there is often nothing that can be done to make it right again. However, in such a case,take your camera as soon as possible to an authorized Asahi Pentax Service Center. 5. Where to keep your camera while you are not using it is an important point. The best storage place is cool , drY, clean and wellventilated. Becauseof the possible build-up of humidity, it is risky to store your camera in a cabinet or closet; lt's also a good idea to keep your camera in its bag or case while you are not using it. 6. When mounting your camera on a tripod, be sure the tripod screw is no longer than 5.5mm. This is the depth of the tripod screw hole on your camera. lf you use a longer screw, you will probably puncture the bottom of the hole, after which the camera will not function properfy.

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