Pentax P3 User Manual

features
When thi^s camera is used with any SMC Pentax-A
ns, It offers three exposure modes: Programmed
aperture ,s set to any f-stop other than the -I"
used ^he r X- Kf-mount lens is
mode. “Perates in the Metered Manual
Programmed AE Mode
automatically selects the most suitable
combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain
comect exposure, simultaneously changing the *
combination according to the brightness of the
subject. This mode is suitable for those who do not
want to be bothered by setting exposure controls or
those wishing to take "action" photos.
Metered Manual Mode
The combination of shutter speed and aperture is
completely up to you. Guided by the meter
ronuol's°to'1?" "diost both
controls to obtain proper exposure. If necessary
deliberate over- or underexposure can be ob^d.
Programmed Auto Flash Mode
namo" ® Pentax dedicated auto flash on this
camera in its Programmed AE mode the camera
automatically selects the proper aperture anTshutter
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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