Pentax K1000 User Manual

SHUTTER
Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or
counter-clockwise 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,
the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing
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 release your finger from
the shutter button, the shutter closes. For
particularly long exposures ("time exposure"),
use a cable release with a locking device.
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CAUTION
At slow speeds - slower than 1/30 - support
your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent
camera
movement. To protect the shutter
mechanism, trip the shutter release before
putting the camera away for any extended
period .

Pentax K1000 Specifications

General

ISO Range	20-3200
Lens Mount	Pentax K
Shutter Speed	1/1000s to 1s, Bulb
Metering	Center-weighted
Focus	Manual
Flash	Hot shoe