Pentax PC-555 Manual 

Pentax PC-555 or PC-555 DATE. This new addition to the Pentax family of 35mm leaf-shutter cameras offer you the convenience of "auto" functions such as auto exposure, auto fo.cusing, auto film loading, auto film winding/rewinding, auto film speed setting, autoflash pop-up, etc. Moreover, the Pentax PC-555 DATE is equipped with an automatic data- recording unit to imprint the date and time on your photos. Needless to say ...

Operating Order 1. Insert the batteries, and check whether the camera functions properly. 2. Load the film, and close the back cover. 3. Aim the camera at the subject you want to photograph, and shoot. 4. When the film rewinding is over, remove the film from the camera and take it to your camera dealer. Precautions o This camera never functions without batteries in the chamber. Use two AA-size alkaline batteries. Ni-C ...

O Main switch O Self-timer button @ Frame counter O Self-timer lamp O Autofocus windows G) Viewfinder window O Flash @ Strap hanger 0 Grip (E Shutter button O Lens cover @ Light-sensor window www.orphancameras.com ...

(E Flash-ready indicator (E Viewfinder eyepiece (E Film-toaded indicator (D Backcover-release lever @ Tripod socket @ Mid-roll rewind button @ Back cover (D Batterychamber cover www.orphancameras.com ...

1. Open the Battery Chamber Cover at the base of the camera by sliding it in the direction of the arrow; use a fingernail in the groove to push and raise the cover. One set of alkaline batteries should last about a year with average use at normal temperatures, without using flash. But their performance goes down considerably at f reez ing temperatu res. 2. lnsert two batteries into the chamber with the (+) and (-) sides ...

Batteries o The batteries should be inserted correctly. o When replacing, be sure to use two fresh batteries of the same brand and type. o lf the batteries are not used for a long time, remove them from the camera. Leaving them in the camera may cause acid leakage and possible damage to the camera mechanism. o Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries into f ire as they may explode. \ \ ffiffiffi N^h, xL**4rJ w ...

switch is set to oFF, the shutter cannot be released. When not shooting, or when storing the camera in the case, be sure to turn the switch off. 2. Depress the shutter button halfway. www.orphancameras.com ...

replaced in the following cases where: . the shutter cannot be released even if you depress the shutter button. o it takes longer than 15 seconds for the flash to be ready. r When battery voltage drops below the level for thecamerato function properly, the safety shutter lock is activated, mak- ing it impossible to release the shutter. In such a case, even if one of the dis' tance marks i ...

Ii D X F I L M This camera is designed to use DX-coded film with an ISO rating from 50 to 1600, and when such film is loaded, its film speed is automatically set in the camera. o lf non-DX film with any film speed is loaded into this camera, the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100. o When buying DX film, make sure the package bears the "DX" mark or that the cartridge has a DX-information panel. o Special films like 35mm Instant Reversal ...

shield the camera and f ilm f rom direct sunlight with your body. 1. Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow. 2. As illustrated, place the f ilm cartridge in the film chamber by f irst f itting its flat side on the top of the rewind shaft. X Always keep the DX-lnformation pins free from scratches, dirt or dust. www.orphancameras.com ...

slack, it may not be loaded properly. 3. Pull the film leader out far enough to reach the O f i l m r o l l e r . o Align the end of the film leader with the O film leader end mark. o Make sure the film perforations engage the G) sprocket teeth properly. e Also make sure the film is properly placed between the O guide rails. 1 0 www.orphancameras.com ...

automatically wound on to the first frame. o When the film is being wound on, the red stripes in the f ilm transport indicator f licker, indicating that the film is advancing properly. lf not, open the back cover and reload the film. 5. When the f rame counter is set to "1 ," the auto film winding stops automatically. Now you are ready to start shooting. o The film{oaded indicator on the ...

It is important to hold the camera properly in order to take blur-free photos. Practice holding and operating the camera before inserting your f irst roll of f ilm. The illustrations show the basic holding positions. No matter which position you use, be sure to grip the camera steadily with both hands, hold the camera gently against the face in a fixed position, and relax the rest of your body in a secure posture. Brace the elbow ...

o For the best possible results, take your pictures within the camera-to*ubject distance from 0.7 meters (2.3 ft.) to - (infinity). This camera does not focus on the subject less than 0.7 meters (2.3 ft.) away. I www.orphancameras.com ...

O Autofocus spot (Bring this on the main part of your subject.) O Picture-area f rame (Ordinary picture-taking range ) €) Parallaxcorrection frame (Close-distance picture-taking range) O Distance marks: 9 = Approx. O.7 - 1 m 12.3 - 3.3 ft.) ii = Approx. 1 - 1.8 m (3.3 - 5.9 ft.) A= Approx. 1.8 m - @ (5.9 ft. - "") 1 4 1. After composing your picture, bring the O autofocus spot on the main part of your su bject. o In this case ...

one of the 0 distance marks lights up. lf the flash does not pop up, you are ready to depress the shutter button completely to take a picture. o lf the flash pops up, the subject is not bright enough and you have to use flash. {For the use of f lash, refer to page 20.) o When the distance mark ( ii ) lights up, compose your picture within the @ parallax- correction f rame. 3. As you depress the shutter button f ...

WW 1. Several seconds af ter the last frame of the roll is exposed, the motor automatically starts rewinding the f ilm. While the rewind operation is taking place, the Film Transport Indicator's red stripes keep f lickering. o lt usually takes about 30 seconds to rewind a roll of 24-exposure f ilm. o Never open the camera back until the motor stops. 1 6 2. Open the camera back and remove the f ilm cartridge by f irst pulling the ...

n @lE €) o ll[!-9..''.l_J ?,* # . ; .'\.*. :;-;,,:, X lf you want to rewind the film in midroll, push the Midroll Rewind Button with a f ingernail, and the motor will start rewinding. The motor will automatically stop on completion of rewinding. o When the battery power gets extremely low, the motor may stop during rewinding. Should it happen, replace the batteries and push the Midroll Rewind Button to complete rewinding. www.orphancameras. ...

Autofocus Spot as shown above, it will be out of focus and only the background will be in focus. You can avoid this problem by using the focus-lock technique in the following order. 1. Bring the Autofocus Spot on the main subject. 2. As you depress the shutter button halfway, the Distance Mark in the lower part of the viewf inder lights up, locking the focus on the subject temPorarilY. ...