Pentax P3 User Manual

LOADING FILM
Always load or unload film in the camera in
a shady spot, or shield it from direct sunlight
with your body.
• As illustrated, unfold the rewind crank by
pushing it with your finger-nail.
• Pull the rewind knob upwards until the back
cover snaps open.
• Slide the film cartridge into the film chamber
with the flat side up. Lock the cartridge in place
by pushing the rewind knob down, rotating it
slightly making sure that it grips the spool.
O Film chamber
0 Guide rails
0 Sprocket teeth
O Spool teeth
0 Film leader end mark
0 DX-information pins
Keep the DX-information pins free from
scratches, dirt, dust, etc.
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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