Pentax P3 User Manual

FOCUSING
You can focus in three ways, with the split-
image, microprism, and/or matte field. To focus
using the split-image, turn the focusing ring
until the two images in the split-image circle at
the center of the focusing screen are perfectly
aligned. When using the microprism collar,
focus until the glitter disappears from inside the
collar. With the matte field, focus until the
image on the matte field appears sharp and
crisp.
Note: If the maximum aperture of the attached
lens is smaller than f/5.6 (for example, f/8 as in
the case of a long telephoto), it is easier to focus
on the matte field since the split-image and
microprism collar areas become much too dark
for satisfactory focusing.
Diopter adjustment for viewfinder eyepiece
People who wear eyeglasses due to myopia,
hypermetropia or presbyopia, sometimes find it
difficult to focus while wearing their glasses. In
this case, use the accessory diopter correction
lenses M (See page 42).

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