Pentax P3 User Manual

SHOOTING IN PROGRAMMED AE MODE
• The camera is switched to the Programmed AE mode by just
setting the lens aperture to the “A” position while keeping the
Auto-lock Release Button on the SMC Pentax-A lens.
• You can leave the shutter dial set at any position.
• Turn the main switch on, then press the shutter release button
half-way, and you will see "P" and a shutter speed are displayed
in the viewfinder. As you further press the shutter button,
the shutter will be released.
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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