Pentax P3 User Manual

MAIN SWITCH, SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON, SHUTTER DIAL
• Main switch
To release the shutter, be sure to turn the main switch to ON.
When the main switch is off, the shutter cannot be released and
the meter remains off.
• Shutter release button
As you turn the main switch on and press the shutter release
button half-way, the meter will turn on, and a further pressure on
the shutter button will release the shutter.
• Shutter speed dial
When shooting in the Metered Manual mode, turn the shutter
dial until the desired shutter speed aligns with the index (red line).
1000 - 1 = 1/1000 - 1 sec.
B = Bulb (long-time exposure)
100 V = 1/100 sec. (flash-sync speed)
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Pentax P3 Specifications

General

Model	Pentax P3
Film Format	35mm
Lens Mount	Pentax K mount
Metering	TTL center-weighted
Flash Sync	1/100 sec
Camera Type	SLR
Shutter Speed	1/1000 sec to 1 sec, Bulb
Exposure Modes	Manual
ISO Range	25-1600
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Flash	Hot shoe
Battery	2x LR44/SR44