Pentax P3 User Manual

USING 100 V SETTING
When using a conventional clip-on-type flash on
this camera, set the shutter dial to "100 V "
(1/100 sec.).
C.iution: If non-Pentax flashes whose dedicated
functions are claimed to work also with cameras of
other brands are used with this camera, they may
well cause malfunction and damage to the
electronic mechanism.
As illustrated, align "100 V " with the red-line
index. Set the aperture ring of your SMC Pentax-A
lens to any f-stop other than A.
• When using a conventional flash, select an
appropriate f-stop according to the camera-to-
subject distance or the program of the flash.
(Refer to the instructions accompanying
the flash.)
• When using a sync-cord-type flash, use an
optional accessory; Hot Shoe Adapter 2P.
• This "100 4 " setting can be used for non-flash
photography, but since the meter does not
function at this setting, you can in no way
make sure of correct exposure.

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