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Pentax 17 User Manual

Pentax 17
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Introduction
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1 Shutter release button
Press to shoot. (p.22)
2 Film advance lever
Advances the film to the next
frame. (p.17)
3 Mode dial
Changes the shooting mode.
(p.23)
4 Film surface position indicator
Shows the location of the film
surface (imaging focal position).
5 Main switch
Turns the power on or off.
(p.14)
6 Viewfinder window
7 Grip / Battery cover
Remove when inserting a battery.
(p.13)
8 Metering unit
Measures subject brightness.
9 Filter mounting thread
(40.5mm)
(p.30)
10 Exposure compensation dial
Sets the exposure compensation
value. (p.29)
11 Rewind knob
Lift to open the rear cover when
loading the film or removing the
rewound film. (p.20)
12 Rewind crank
Turn to rewind the exposed film
into the cartridge (container that
stores the film). (p.20)
13 Flash emitter
(p.24)
14 Strap eyelets
Used when attaching the strap.
(p.12)
15 Lens
16 Zone focusing ring
Sets the zone you want in focus.
(p.27)
17 ISO sensitivity dial lock release
button
Press to allow the ISO sensitivity
dial to be turned. (p.15)
18 ISO sensitivity dial
Sets the film ISO sensitivity.
(p.15)
19 Viewfinder
Used to check the subject compo-
sition and angle of view. (p.11)
20 Rear cover
Open to load or remove the film.
Keep closed at all other times.
(p.16)
21 Film counter
Shows the number of shots.
(p.17)
22 Grip locking screw
(p.13)
23 Note holder
Holds a piece of film box or a
note. (p.19)
24 Cable switch terminal
Used when connecting the op-
tional cable switch CS-205.
25 Film pressure plate
Keeps the film flat.

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Pentax 17 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeFilm Camera
FlashBuilt-in
Weather SealingNo
Lens25mm f/3.5
Lens MountFixed
Shutter Speed1/350 sec
Exposure ModesAuto, Program
Video RecordingNo
ViewfinderOptical

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