ASAHI Pentax KX - Basic Operating Instructions; Set Film Speed; Cock Rapid-Wind Lever; Set Shutter Speed

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. SET FILM SPEED
While depressing the pin alongside the film rewind knob, turn the
outer ring of the film speed indicator until the ASA number of the
film you're using matches the index mark.
2. COCK RAPID·WIND LEVER
Cock the rapi d·w i nd lever all the way unt il it stops. The "Cocked"
indicator will turn red, showing that the shutter is cocked .
3. SET SHUTTER SPEED
Turn the shutter speed dial until the speed you want to use is
opposite the index mark. The blue needle in the viewfinder
indicates the shutter speed you have selected. 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 1/30 sec. indoors.
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4. COMPOSE AND FOCUS
While viewing through the finder , turn the focusing
ring
until your subject comes i nto sharp focus .
5. TURN ON LIGHT METER AND ROTATE
DIAPHRAGM RING
Make sure that the rapid·wind lever is at its pre-
advance angle, not at its completely closed
position . As you depress the shutter button halfway ,
the light meter turns on, and the black meter
needle matches the blue one. When the needles
match, you have the correct exposure. (The
f-stop you have selected is also visible in the
small window above the viewfinder .) If the black
needle does not match the blue one no matter
how far you turn the diaphragm ring, change
the shutter speed.
~ RELEASE SHUTTER
Hold your camera firmly and trip the shutter.
Then cock the rapid-wind lever for the next
picture . (As long as the lever is at its pre-
advance angle, the light meter stays ON. If you
push it back to the completely closed position,
the meter is turned OFF.)
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