Pentax LX User Manual

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Before
attaching
your
new
LX Interchangeable
Viewf inder
to the camera,
remove
the existrng
f
inder by moving
the
f
inder release lever
cou
nter-
clockwise and sliding
the unit away
f
rom
the
camera as shown
(for
cameras
not
equipped with
a
f
inder, remove
the
protective
body
cap
rn
the
same
manner).
When
removing
a
f
rnder,
be sure
to
slide
it very
carefully and
slowly so as to avoid
dropping it.
After
removal,
cover
it with
the
protective
f
inder
base cap to
protect
against dust
and
scratches.
Attaching
the new
finder:
Align the
f
inder
with
the body, making
sure
it
matches up
with the
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as shown. Then,
slide
it
slowly
and
smoothly toward the
f
ront
of the
camera
until
it locks firmly
in
place.
When
attaching
a
f
inder it's
a
good
idea
to
yiggle
it
to
make
sure
that it is
securely attached.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid touching
the
glass
surf aces
of the
linder,
eyepiece
and
camera body when
attach
ing
or
removing
the
f
inder
to
protect
aqainst
possible
damage
from f
ingerprints,
dust,
grit
and
grease.
When
absolutely necessary,
use a blower
or
camel's hair
brush
to
remove loose
dust or
qrit
and
ensure
the brightest,
cleanest
image.
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Pentax LX Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR
Lens Mount	Pentax K mount
ISO Range	6 to 3200
Exposure Modes	Manual, Aperture Priority
Weight	570g (body only)
Metering	TTL center-weighted
Flash Sync	1/75 second
Battery	2x 1.5V silver oxide (SR44) or alkaline (LR44)
Dimensions	144.5 mm x 90.5 mm x 50 mm

Summary

LX Interchangeable Viewfinders

How to Change Viewfinders

Instructions for removing and attaching the camera viewfinder unit.

Adjusting the Diopter Correction

FA Series Eye-Level Finders

Diopter adjustment for Pentax FA-1, FA-1W, and FA-2 eye-level finders.

FE-1 and FD-1 Magnifiers

Diopter adjustment for FE-1 Magni-Finder and FD-1 Magni-Eyepiece.

SB-1 System Finder and Eyepieces

Using the Waist-Level Finder

FC-1 Action Eyepiece Operation

How to attach, remove, and operate the FC-1 Action Eyepiece.

FF-1 Waist-Level Finder Operation

Instructions for using the FF-1 Waist-Level Finder, including its magnifier.