Pentax PC35AF User Manual

X PC35 Winder
An optional accessory to enable motorized
automatic film winding when it is fitted to the
PC35AF, This also serves as a camera grip for
easier holding. Powered by two alkaline
batteries, it also offers single frame film
advance.
PREVENTIVE CAMERA MAINTENANCE
1. The Pentax PC35AF Is a highly developed precision instrument. Care must be taken to avoid
dropping the camera or striking it against a solid object—wall, bookcase, etc. Should this
, **recommended that the camera be taken to one of the nearest Pentax service
facilities for detailed inspection of any possible mechanical damage.
2. Dust, dirt and other foreign objects appearing on the lens, viewfinder or the auto focusing
windows should be removed as soon as possible for it will interfere with the performance of
your camera. It is recommended that a commercial lens blower or brush—available at camera
dealers be employed. This means is normally sufficient to accomplish simple cleaning.
Smudges, such as fingerprints, should be wiped off carefully by using a soft lens tissue or
cotton cloth impregnated with a mild lens cleaning liquid compound.
3. Solvents, such as thinners or alcohol, should not be used to clean the components—seepage
may cause irreparable damage to the special lens sealing and adhesive compound between
the glass.
4. If the camera gets wet, the camera should be wiped by using a soft, dry cloth. Following
lengthy seashore use, the camera should be carefully cleaned, again, using a soft cloth_
preferably, cotton, to remove the salt traces.
5. Cameras should not be subjected to high temperatures and humidity. For example; A car
interior or its trunk compartment is often subjected to a high degree of heat.
It is also possibly damaging to store your camera in a cabinet or closet containing certain
chemicals—insecticides, such as naphthaline—for any length of time.
6. Should the camera be subjected to immersion in water (salt water or fresh water), for example,
by being dropped info a lake or the ocean, the unit will malfunction: or, at worst, become
irreparable. It is recommended that the camera be brought into the nearest Pentax servicing
facility for a thorough inspection and possible repair/overhaul as soon as possible.
WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed
against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be
rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment has
not been abused, altered, or operated contrary to instruction. Because the tolerances, quality, and design
compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by use of such lenses
will not be covered by this warranty policy. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be
liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for
damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind, whether
caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise: and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the
manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied is strictly
limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided.
Procedure during 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from
whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative of the manufacturer in
your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a
considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs
procedures required in Japan in importing and re-exporting photographic equipment. If the equipment is
covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be
returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of
the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your
Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have serviced during the warranty period,
regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country
Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this
procedure and warranty policy, in any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be
borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, piease keep the receipts or bills
covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing,
please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their accredited
repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation of the service
charge, and oniy after you accept the quoted sen/ice charge, instruct the sen/ice station to proceed with the
servicing.
This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U.S.A., U.K. or Canada. The local
warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy.
‘Specifications are subiect to change without notice
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Pentax PC35AF Specifications

General

Film Format	35mm
Focus	Autofocus
Battery	2 x AA batteries
Lens	35mm f/2.8
ISO Range	25 - 400
Flash	Built-in flash
Exposure Control	Automatic