Pentax P3 User Manual

SHOOTING IN METERED MANUAL MODE
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• When the lens aperture is off the "A" setting and set to any f-stop,
the camera operates in the Metered Manual mode. If the aperture
is set at the "A” position, release it from the position by turning
the aperture ring while depressing the auto-lock-release button.
• Shghtly press the shutter release button with the main switch on,
and you will see "M” and a shutter speed are displayed in the
viewfinder. When a shutter speed and another blinking shutter
speed appear simultaneously as shown at left, it indicates
incorrect exposure. Change the shutter speed or the aperture
until the blinking shutter speed disappears, so that correct
exposure can be obtained.
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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