Pentax P3 User Manual

When setting aperture first
Set the aperture to your desired f-stop. Turn the shutter dial until
the shutter-speed display changes from a blinking speed to a just
glowing speed, namely, until only one shutter speed is seen, so that
correct exposure can be obtained. If the display does not change
from a blinking speed to a glowing speed even by turning the shutter
dial, reset the aperture by turning the aperture ring.
• Also in the case of Metered Manual mode, when the subject is too
bright or dark, "1000" or "1" blinks as a warning. Adjust the
shutter speed or the aperture to obtain correct exposure. When
the subject is very dark and a shutter speed slower than 1/30 is
displayed, there is a danger of camera shake, and you are
recommended to use a tripod or a flash, (For details, refer to
page 27.1
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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