Pentax P3 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features ....
Nomenclature of working parts .
preparations
Inserting batteries .
Attaching and detaching lens .
Film wind lever ...
Main switch, shutter release button,
shutter dial.
Film.
Loading film .
Unloading film.
Strap and soft case .
BASIC OPERATION
Viewfinder displays .
Focusing .
Shooting in Programmed AE mode .
Shooting in Metered Manual mode .
Warning displays.u
Using Pentax dedicated auto flash units
Using Programmed Auto Flash mode
4^
ro
advanced operation 2 2
Exposure-memory lock.
Self-timer..^.34
Using 100 ^ setting . ^5
Using B (Bulb) setting.
Depth of field . 28
Depth-of-field preview .
Infrared index mark ...''‘'‘‘Tr'*'
Programmed AE diagram, metering .
shutter/aperture coupling ran^ge .-..
Diopter correction, mount adapter .
Precautions on batteries .
Specifications . 40
Taking care of your camera .
Warranty policy .

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