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THE PENTAX SYSTEM ...... 1 A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON PHOTOGRAPHY ...... •...... 3 CHOOSING YOUR SMC PENTAX LENSES ...... 4 STANDARD LENSES ...... 8 ULTRA·WIDE·ANGLE LENSES ...... 9 WIDE·ANGLE LENSES ...... •...... •...... 10 TELEPHOTO LENSES ...... •...... 12 ULTRA·TELEPHOTO LENSES ...... i6 ZOOM LENSES ...... 20 MACROPHOTO LENSES ...... •...... 26 SPECIAL PURPOSE LENSES ...... 28 LENS SPECIFICATIONS •...... •...... •...... 30 FLASH SYSTEMS ...... •...... 35 MOTOR DRIVE & WINDER SYSTEMS ...... 46 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS ...... 52 CLOSE· UP ACCESSORIES ...... 58 DATA BACK SYSTEMS ...... •...... 66 FILTERS ...... •..•...... 68 CASES & BAGS ...... _...... •...... 72 FOR CRITICAL EXPOSURE MEASURING ...... •.....•...... 74 FINDER SYSTEMS ...... •...... •.... 76 OTHER ACCESSORIES ...... 80 THE PENTAX SYSTEM A Pentax 35mm SLR camera is much more than a superior photographic tool: it is the starting point for an exceptionally comprehensive and ver satile system of photography. Used with any Pentax 35mm body, the complete range of Pentax lenses and accessories can help the photo grapher to capture the most inaccessible images, to produce the most specialized creative effects. The extensive line of over 50 SMC Pentax lenses offers an extremely broad choice of photographic perspectives. Focal lengths range from a 15mm ultra wide angle to a 2000mm super telephoto, and there is a wide choice of zoom, macro and special-purpose lenses. Pentax accessories are available to fit every photographic need. There is • complete collection of equipment for close-up and macro work. There are interchangeable viewfinders, eyepieces and focusing screens. There is a sophisticated system of flash accessories and an infrared remote con trol system. There is a complete line of filters, power cords, cases, straps and other accessories. The Pentax System offers the photographer unlimited creative pos sibilities.
1 • LENS SYSTEM
. 2 A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON PHOTOGRAPHY
The beauty of the Pentax system is thai it sees down to just 0.2% per lens surface. The result is 1. Points For Consideration 3. Camera-To-Subjcct Distance, Focal Th(' four points most frequently consid ered Length And Image Size when choosing lenses Me the fo ll owing: When the ramcra· to·subject distance is changed a. Foc.d length/angle of vIew in proportion to the focal length, image size b. Maximumapertun: re mllins constanl. For example, when the same (. Oimc.-nsionc;. and weight subject is photographed fro m 10 meters with .1 d. Price SOmm lens, 27 meters with a 13Smm lens, and 2. The Re lationship Between Image Size 5.6 meters with ,1 28mm lens, image size \'v ill be And Focal Length the same. When camcra-to·subject distnncc remains con 4. The Relationship Between Focal Length stant, image size (magnifica tion) is depe ndent And Angle of View upon foca l length. The sho rter the focal length of a lens. the w ider For example, when a 135mm lens is used, the the angle of view; the longer the focal length of imi'lge wLl I appear 2.7x larger than that of a a lens. the narrower the angle of view. 50mm standard lens used ,,' the S.1 llle distance. For example, a 28mm wide-angle lens has an Long fO(<11 length lenses (longer th"n approx. angle of view o f 75° while a 24mm wide-angle 5001m) arc referred to as TELEPHOTO LENSES. lens has an angle of view of 84 C1. The anglc of When.1 28mm lens is compi'fcd to a SOmm lens, view is ISO for a l35mm telephoto le ns, but it is image siz'e o r milgnificalion is O.56x thai of the 12° for a 135mm telephoto lens, but it is 12° for standard lens. tn other words, the image will a 200mm telephoto lens. appear slightly larger Ihan 112 the image p ro· 5. The Need For Telephoto Lenses duced by the 50m01 lens. The reason for usi ng a At times. it is impossible to approach the subject 28mm lens IS not to deliberately shrink image close enough to obtain i't satisfa ctory image size. size, but (as explained later) 10 increase the angle Of course, the negative can be cropped a nd of view. It is for th is reason that lenses with a greatl y enlarged, b ut it is an unsatisfactory foc., 1 le ng th shorter th"n approx. 50mm are solution because of the resultant loss of sharp ca ll ed WIDE-ANGLE LENSES_ ness and increase in grain. It IS at just such .:I 0 4 tllne Ih,ll the need for a telephot o lens mosl The key to success. in any field, IS to adv<1n cc it c1e.uly mamfests itself. step at .1 ti me. 6. The Need For Wide-Angle Lenses Those lenses considered to be ultra-wide-.lngle When photographing.l group of peop le indoors, are the 24mm. and 15mm; w e can also include II IS sometimes impossible to include everyone, the 16mm Fish-eye. Lenses representing ultra even if you stand in the furthest corner of the telephoto are the 300mm. 400mm. SOOmm , and rOOm . Similarly, II is often impossible to pholO IOOO mm focal length. graph il large church, for example. or a panoramic Thus. the clever beginner will select the 28. o r c:ccne with the SO mm standard lens. On s uch an 35mm as his firs t Wide-angle and the 85.120. or occasion the need for ,1 Wide-angle lens is 135mm as his (irst telephoto lens. stro ngly felt . 9. What About Lens Speed? 7. Which Should I Purchase First, A Wide- The maximum aperture of a lens is often referred Angle Or A Telephoto Lens? to as the "speed" of a lens. An fl2 lens. fo r Before attempting to make the above decision. it example. is said to be "fa ster" than an ff 4 lens is nccesstlry tu usc the SOmm st.mdard lens for since faster shutter speeds are usually used at about three months. After this period. it will larger lens openings; just how much morc or less become clear to you which need is greater by light enters the lens, when fl2 is compared to simply aski ng yourself which type of situation other maximum apertures, is indicated in the you most frequently encounter, No.5 or No. 6 chart on page 6. mentioned above. For example. if a picture is taken with an fl2 lens 8. What Focal length Lens Should I at fl 2 (diaphragm completely open). and the Purchase First? same picture is taken with an fl4 1ens at f/4. onl y It would be inadvisable for a beginner. who is 1/4 of the amount of li ght will reach the film accustomed to usmg only the standard lens, to with the f/4 lens. Therefor", the shutter speed suddenly purchase an ultra-wide-angle or ultra· must be 4 x longer to compensate for the loss of telephoto lens. fo r the enormous difference in light. or course, If both of the above lenses are ilnglc of view would most likely confuse him. used at the same aperture, for example fl8, the 5 • amount of light rt~.l c hing the film will be exactly mon choice is th~ t of a wide-angle and a the same. Gencrally speaking if one dcslres to telephoto. However. depending upon the take pictures Indoors. with the call1er.l handheld needs of the individual. some users prefer 10 and w ithout the 1I~ E' of a nash unit. an 112 01" !odect two wide-angle 01" two telephoto lenses. "fa:.ler" (fll,4, fl1.2) lens will bt.' required. For Among those selecting a wide and tele. the brightly-lit interiors .•-lIld £12.5 or f/2.8 lens most usual procedure is to seleci a foc.11 should suffice. 1f thl' lens IS just 10 be used length that is I"elatively close to the standard o utdoors . •1 maximum aperture of 113.5. 11 4. or lens (and consequently easy to h.",dle). Thus, f/·I.S will be suffiCient. Thus. if you \\fis h to for the Wide-angle, the 35mm IS most popular. purchase an SMC Pcntax 35mm lens. you h.we a and for the telepholo lens. the SS. lOO, or choice of a n f/2 or f/2.S. Similarly. iryou wish to 120mm is usually chosen. buy a 135mm lens. you can select from the £/2.5 For Ihose wishing to travel light, the 85mm and f/3.5 lenses. and 35mm are often used while the standard 10. Di mensions And Weig ht lens is left at home. Although we can not say Over twen ty uf the SMC Pentax lenses are so it IS the best choice for everyone, those compilct ,md lightweightlhilt they do not require seeking optimum flexibi lity often choose to the usc of .. tripod. For h.1ndheld lenses. you can use a 28mm and 135mm lens along wilh thell" choose from the 15mm wide-angle to the 300mm standard lens. telephoto. including seven zoom lenses. b . Two wide-angles. The most frequently 11. Purchasing Two Lenses Si multaneously selected pair of wide-angle lenses is the 35 a. W ide-.mgle and telephoto. If two lenses arc to and 28mm set. although a new treild exhi be purchased sllnultaneously. the most com- bited by camera enthusiasts favoring wide- L2 \4 2 2.5 2.8 3.5 4 4.5 5.6 8 A ppro,.; . Approx. 2.8)( 2x 112 x 1/4 x 1/5x 1/8x 1/ 16x 2/3)( 1I3x Jngle lense", is to selecl lhe 28 ,lnd 24mm focal ideal. length~ c. When travelling abroad. When going abroad c. Two telephotos. For those who favor tele and desiring to keep weight down to an photCl\enses. the 135 and 200mm combination absolute minimum, the 2801m lens is idea l ,lS pro\'c~ 10 be most popuhn. For maximum il can encompass picturesque buildings and versallhty the following combin,ltions .lre panoramic landscapes. recommended (they are listed in order of d. For sports ('v('nts_ The 135. 150mm and usefulness for the ,I Vcr o ,me PEN'AX·' 50mm fl1.2 o ,me PI'''U 50mm fl1 .4 o ,me PI",AX·' 50mm fl1. 7 o ,me PEN"'" 50mm f 12 Penta" standard lenses alE' the most versatile for .111- purpose shooli ng. T hey approximate the natural viewing perspectivE' of the h u m.,n eye tl n d t heir fJ51 mil xi mum apertures make low-light shooting easy. Pentax offers a full bne of compelct SOmm lenses. from the super-Fast ffl.2 to the economical f12. All are .l\'.,ilable with automatic ,'perlure control. 0 8 ULTRA-WIDE-ANGLE LENSES ,me PINT"·' 15mm f/3.5 0 This lens encomp.lsses ~ spectacular 11 1 angle of view without distortion. even at the edges. Four built-in fi llers (UV. Skylight. Y2 , 02) and a built-in lens hood make this a superb It-ns for creative ;md special cffects photography. ,me PI"'''·' 20mm fl2.8 This fasl f12.8 wide-angle lens features extended depth of field - perfect for quick candid shots or fast-moving 11 subjects - and a convenient viewing angle of 93 , With Pentax original Floating Mechanism. il ensu res sharp, stable image q uality, even in doseups. ,me PINT"·' 24mm f/2.8 Available with automatic aperture con trol, this lens is ~II, favored for scenic and archite<:lural photography. It fea tures a vlewmg angle of 84", a fast maximum aperture. and shallow depth of field fo r easy focusing. • WIDE·ANGLE LENSES o sme 'IM"X·A 28mm f/2 o sme 'IM"H 28mm f/2. 8 The 28mm focal length is one of the most popular and !1l" nageablc for photographing groups, interiors or wide angle sce nery. Pentax offers Iwo 2Smm lenses. in the fast f/2 version or the supercompact f/2.S version - and with Cllltom.1tic apertu re con trol. o .me '!N'''.' 35mm fl2 o '"'" '1M'''.' 35mm f/2.8 With its natural pe rspective and wide 0 10 \1 . TELEPHOTO LENSES I ~ ___ _ sme ...,., .• ' 85mm fl1, 4 I~I." I.I, This is a grl~at all-around portrait lens. with just the right .' ----_ . . focill length for capturing faces in the most pleasing I perspective. The large maximum aperture makes it suitable for available-light shoollng . I • ___ - ." _ •me PENT.. .. 100mm f/2.8 Although th is lens is 15mm longer in (ocallenglh than the I~~"I I 85mm, it is physically 10mm shorler in length and weIghs , 54% less, making il an ideal telephoto lens. sme ..., ..... 120mm fl2.8 Also fine for portraits. this lens is excellent for candid shooting. hand-held action sports. news photography and olher medium-range applications . • 12 o sme ",,,,..' 135mm 1/1.8 sme '''''' 135mm 1/2.5 6 sme ,,,,,,.. 135mm 1/2.8 .I~."'.------" , . t . sme P,","'-M 135mm 1/3.5 I Thc"c medium-telephoto lenses bring the subject qUite close. and ,.il., be used to isolate the subject by thro\ving the br1ckg rotlnd out of focus. But they ilrc comp o ,me PI""-M 15Dmm 1/3 _5 Despite its focal length, this compact telephoto is even h~htC'r than the stnndard 50mm fl 1.2. It is useful for follow' ing sports action, for cC\ ndid shooting, and for close-up portraiture. 13· o .me PI""·'" 200mm 1/2.8 ED 6 .me PEN"'" 2DDmm 1/4 e .me """. • 200mm f/4 The 200mm foc.)llength is w~1I suited 10 action sports, c.'Indid photography and g~nerill subjects at medIum r.lnge. Penl.1X offers dn extremely fast 200mm f /2.81en5 - fast enough for \ong-r.\nge .wail.,ble light photography. The f14 I('nscs ilre among the lightest in their class . 1• .1.\1-·-········,··· ··,·,.i~ .. , ':::::::...... _---_ .. !!,,="' ------. I I 3 • 1-1 15 · ULTRA·TELEPHOTO LENSES o .me PlNT"'-" 300mm f/4 With a magnification of bX. the 300mm telephoto lens is ideal faT long-range photography, yet is compact enough fur hand-held shooting. The A· lens is a new generation of telephoto lens - among the most compact on the market. 9 .me ,,",,,-,' 300mm fl2.8 EO(l F) o .me "NT"-" 400mm fl2.8 EO(l F) The special extra-low-dispersion lens elements in these lenses reduce chromatic aberration to a minimum. An in ner fOCUSing system improves balance and allows closer focusing. Despite hig h magnifications of 6X and 8X, these lenses feature a fast maximum aperture of f/2.6 for improved contrast and better image quality. SMC PenUlt PF Filter PF filters protccllhl' front len!> element of SMC renlax It'nses. espt."Ciclll)' A" and ED k'n~ They have no optical effect. .md Itw)' provide the same high performance as I'l'ntax lenses thanks 10 the elCclu::,iv(' Penta). Super-t\·1ulti,COil lmg. The fllt\.'f!) a rc .wallable in n. 112, 128 and I-lSmm Sill'S. • 16 o sme PI"' .... 400mm 115.6 11 I,.~i_~, This \('n5 is also extremely ligh tweight for the focal1ength. Despite the sX magnification powt'r it is hand·holdable elt " . f"sler shutter speeds. o f) sme PI""" 500mm fl4.5 Another relatively lightweight telephoto. this lens IS equipped with a reiallvt'ly f PENTAX ·18 o ,me '''TAX 'Ef'" 1DDDmm f/11 f) ,me "'TA"'" '£flU 2DDDmm f/13.5 The reflex optical design of these two super teiephotos make possible a dramoltic reduction in the siz.e of the lens. Besides reducing Size, th~ use of mirrors In the design eliminates the need for optical correchon and makes possible an extremely dose minimum focusing distance. Since the reOex design does not allow i"l lens diaphragm, light control is accomplished by means of thr('c built-in ND (neulral density) filters and shutler speed variation. Both lenses are eqUipped with bulll-m standard filters and Sights. 19. ZOOM LENSES sme P,"TAH ZOOM 24mm - 50"m fl4 This compact wide-te-standard lens is the most versatile in the line. Optical performance is superb from 24mm ultra-wide angle all the way to 50mm st i\ ndard. .- . ------sme .'.TAX-AlODM28mm f/3.5-80mm fl4.5 ~U~i" , This compact two-ring zoom lens offers 3X zoom ; , . ' magnification covering the most popular focal lengths ilnd macro capability. It delivers high-quality sharp images and is exception jiii...... ,...IIIIIi_1III 1ll3 ~5m.m~."'.1111 ..50iii m.m.... '" (S;,;T.,;,A.,.N~D.;.;A ;.;;RD,) .20 ,me PlNTAX·' zoo. 2Bmm - 135mmfl4 This triumph of lens technology is the mos t versatile of all Pentax lOoms. It 's fas t. compact and (overs the complete range from wide angle to medium telephoto plus a macro setting. And it is equipped wi th au tum,nic dperture control ,me ...T .... 'OOM 35mm f / 3.5 - 70mm f / 4.5 Excellent for portrait. landscape ,1Od snapshot photography, this s tandard zoo m lens is amazingly compac t, lightweight and eM,y to use thanks to its one· touch zoom/focus ring. Its macro capability minimizes the focusing distance to a me re O.32m . 21 • ome " ..., .. lOCOI 35mm - 70mm fl2.8 This is a fast , versatile all-purpose zoom designed espe cially for use with the ME-F Auto focus Camera. Mechanisms and power supply for automatic focus adjust ment (available with the ME-F only) are built into the lens body. ome PINTA... ZOCOI 35mm -105mm fl3.5 Also equipped for automatic aperture control. this lens has iI slightly narrower range than the 28mm-135mm, bUI a faster maximum aperture. It is an extremely compact and practical all-purpose lens. complete with macro setting . •me ...... ZOOM35mm f/3.5-135mm fl4.5 Developed with the same concept as the 3S-70mm H3.5- 4.5 zoom. this is extremely compact and easy to use by one-ha nd operation. From wide-angle to telephoto. this gives high contrast and sharpness. With a macro mechanism incorporated. close-up photography down to O.7Sm is also .available. sme PE.T .... ,ooM35mm f/3.5- 210mm f/ 4.5 Features a remarkable 6X zoom magnification i\nd covers all popul.u focal lengths needed for the most exacting photography. Its compact size and convenient one-hand oper<,tion ensure immediate readi ness for portrait, snapshot, landscape and wildlife photography. Close-up photograph y down to 1.1 m .wailable with this lens makes It a perfect tool fo r the discerning photographer. sme PENT .... 'OOM 70mm - 21 Omm f/ 4 Compact and equipped with au tomatic aperture conl rol, this is an excellent zoom for all medium telephoto foca l lengths and closeup macro photography. Combine it with the Pen tax-A 24 -50mrn zoom and you can shoot almost any su bj ect wit h automatic dperlure. sme P'""'-M ZOOM75mm - 150mm 114 Only I J Imm in le ngth, this zoom offers six popular lelephoto lens lengths in one. A one·louch zoom· foc us control leis you frame and focus quickly and eaSily. 23. sme ,,, .., 'IfW mllM 4DDmm f/8- 6DOmm 1112 A comp~ct "nd lightweight rcncx design m.lkes thIs <'Ill Ideal lens for hand·held sports and landscape shots. The reflex design also ensures reduced chromatic aberrations and sharp images al "II limes. sme PI .." 100M 135mm - 6DOmm fl6.7 Powerful and fasl (or its class. this is the ultimate 200m lens for professional-quality distance photography. Fea tures a rotatable tripod socket, a sight for quick focusing and a rear filter moun t. . 24 28mm 50mm (STANDARD) 100mm Fiii-- r=-=iV_...... ----, 210mm 300mm C"'-.---- 400mm 25 · MACROPHOTO LENSES """ "'"",...... 50""" fl2.8 I ~ III. This lens offers continuous focus to infinity and when used with Reverse Adapter K, offers magnifications greater than life size. Also operates as a standaTd-focal ~ length le ns. Features automatic aperture control and an exceptionaUy fast maximum aperture . • sm. """., ...... 1OO"m fl2.8 sm. """...... 1OOmm f/4 .me "'''''·M ... CR. 100mm fl4 These lenses offer greater magnification than the 50mm macro lens. For closer close-ups or to permit close-ups of subjects at greater distance. They also operate as a regular lOOmm telephoto. lme rooAl·'· ..... 200..m f/4 Relatively compact and lightweight For the focal length, this high-performance mane lens focuses to 1:1 (life size) ilnd is extremely suitable for taking close-ups of insects. flowers, dc. Equipped with the rotatable tripod mount, it conveniently enables you to change the camera position vertically or horizontally at 90° intervals . • 26 .me ".nx Bmows 1OOmm f 14 This compact and lightweight lens is designed specifically for use with bellows equipment. With Auto Bellows A, it offers magnifications to greater than life size with automatic diaphragm operation. With Bellows Unit M, diaphragm conlrol is manual and magnification is O,9X . 27 . SPECIAL PURPOSE LENSES ,me """-, fI"·m 16",,,, fl2.8 The exaggerated perspective of this lens and its amazing depth of field make it an invaluable creative 1001 , covenng a ful11800 .;'Jngle of view. Its fast maximum aperture allows shooting under poor lig hting conditions. Compared 10 com'ention - sme PENTAX SO" 85m", f 12.2 Exclusively developed for 50F t-focus photography, this 1111h~1, --- (ompacllens is simple to use and economically priced, yet creates incredIble images with Its soft-focus effecl. 11 offer~ a very large area of soft .. focus flare around the image, iI wide range of soft -foc us control and excellent color reproduction. In combination with optional reM converterS. it can be used in many different situ,ltions - close-ups. landscapes dnd portraits. ·28 REA R CONVERTERS & LENS MOUNT ADAPTERS o SMC Pen tax Rear Con vcrte r-A 1.4X-S 6 SMC Pen tal< Rear Convcrter-A lX-S o SMC Pcn t.1X ReM COll vcrter-A 1.4X-L o SMC Pentax RCoJ r Con vcrter-A 2X-L h lhng between the lens .m d the C,l mer.l body, these rear converters increase cffectivl! foc ill lcngth o f the lens. !,.IX models boost focn l length ·10"0, nc"rly doubling lm.-lge Me,l ; 2X models double focal Jength. l\l odels S.He usab le with most lenses up to 300mrn ,,,hile models L .1fe fo r Jense!. over 300mm. All four Cdn be lI sed , ..· ith clutom,ltic ,'pcrtufc control "nd opcn - o 67-Sysl,em lens Mount Adapter K o 645-System lens Mount Adapcr K T he le n 5 mount adapters pe r mit Penta'i( 6 7-systc m ,l n d 64S-systcm len ses to be used with bayonet mo unt Pent,l )( 3Smm camer.l S With ,1 n .ldapter. lenses will foc us to infi nity. bUI mus t be used wi th ma nu.11 diaphrag m and stopped -down mete ring. When used with 67-sysle m tele pho to lenses. the addpter aIlows the ca ml'ra to move bo th verticall y clnd ho rizon tally while thc Ics re mains on the t ripod. LENS SPECIFICATIONS ,' . •" .' • flSHU SMC Pllnl6~ A FISh Eyl 16mm I 2 8 22 lBO 79 FA 0.2 0.7 ",.56 .20 11 3 81 IJlTU·WIOE· SMC PtnilU A ISmm f 3. 5 22 II! 12 13 FA 0.3 1 80)(81.5 59' 11 81 U'LE SMC Pent!l~ ' A 2Om"ll I 2 II 22 g5 \1-10 FA 0.25 0 II 7010;'].5 8.6 67 $MC Pent&~ A 2'll'rn r 2.8 21 .. FA o 2!t 0.8 631(.' .5 '"105 7 2 52 WIO(· SMC Pl!nt.a~ A 28mm f 2 22 15 "78 FA OJ 1il)<.' .5 215 1 5 49 ANC LE SMC PeniAl A 28mm I 2.8 22 75 FA 63)( 36.S 170 , .. SMC Pentu A 35mm I Z ,-, FA 0.' 63)0(41.5 205 1 2 49 12 " " 0. ' SMC Pent ... A 35ml'l\ f 2 8 FA 0.' 63)( 36.5 110 12 " . .. SI~!(nlRO SMC Plnll'l A SOmm f 1 2 21 H " FA a.4!i 1. 5 ~ . 51(41 . S 3-'5 12 2 52 $MC P.f\tll~ A 50mm I 1 4 22 41 "6- ' FA 0.45 1.5 el)( 31 235 IU 4~ SMC PentllA' A 5OJ"rIm , 1 7 22 47 FA o 45 1 5 63)(31 165 58 49 SMC PenHll A SOmm I 2 21 45 7 " FA a 45 1.5 &3>0:31 Wj 5 I '9 JU£rI!OTG SMC Pentax A*85mm I 1 .. 22 28 .5 ,"- , FA 0.85 2.8 HM66 55S 11 .6 61 SMC Penuu A l00mm r 2 8 22 2' 5 FA 63><58 260 II 1 .(9 SMC Penlllx M 120mm r 2.8 32 20 5 " FA 1.2 ..3 ~ 62 51(63' 210 II 5 411 SMC Pental A' Il~mm I 1 a FA 2 3 . 11 80>((17 .5 11115 303 11 22 " " SMC PllnllU 135mm f 2 5 32 IB " FA , 67 5" 8~i.!' 4110 I II 8 S8 .. 6!i)(76 . 5~ SMC PIn, .. A Il5mm I 2 II 32 18 .. FA 2 3.9 340 11.9 52 SMC PerllllX M 135mm I 3 5 32 18 " FA 1 S 4.9 82 5l<65 . 7· 270 9 5 49 SMC Perun M 150mm f 3 5 32 16 .5 " FA 1.8 5 9 82 .Sx7!J 290 10 2 49 SMC Penttlx A*1.OOr.-m 128 £0 32 12 5 ."- . FA 1.8 5.11 it,,']] 5 8M 28 .8 11 SJ\l:C Pentax A 200mm I ~ 32 lUi FA 1.9 e 3 1115)(111 '10 ,... 52 SMC PenlllM M 200mm I .. 32 12.5 ..56 FA 2 6.6 6J 5)(111 "00 14 52 91 • r,hf" b ..... 1! on FA ' . Fu ·'v ..to""~HC M ... ManulIl 1110 .•.. CO<1lrollftt bv NO f,lIers NOli. Len, It"'9'" don tIOllnelude moun! POri IOn. A· • QlII«I A, ."ar. H.gt\>04!,to".,a.rn:., _Sup'" 1\ - SIlrt'r Pr'tgUnl () - - Pr"lo:fJm ,\ r~ · Pr(l~r~m Plu ~ _ K, m"unl I('n>('~ r- . A~ UOOO '- · PJ(I, r,\ IJl .P.5 r~o _ K If mount kn~ - LX _ME·F _ ME ~UPER _ " muunt l~n~('~ '-- _ ~l (, _ MX I =' + ~ f-- 00 · "1000 Muun! .'d~pl(" k . · 32 ACCESSORY SYSTEM YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC HORIZONS the mOlt out of the Pentax Colmer. you've iust ...... , Owlll(! pases you will find descriptions of the broad ,a. of KCft Pentax of~n . By selecting various items from tbne , . ... an enti~ "Pf'ntu System" to your own P.trtiCUl.uP::: [Uilw.,IIy if you hne "ny questions or problema, , 10 help . • 34 flASH SYSTEMS ~ -IPSynrCord A r.. Db.tributor i:\. ,,,, ,,,,= ~ - =---= .. rSync Cord 8 oil' Multi Cord ~ Hotsh~Grip "'I' Sym; Cord C I AF400TGrip o o Ba tt ery Pack o AC Adapter TR Power ".lick Powrr PackSIOV 35 · AF400T Electronic Flash System (DedicatedrrTl Auto) The AF400T is .1 sophisticJted .1nd pow('rful proft.·sslllil.,1 flash unit featuring TTL Auto FI.'Sh with Pentax IDM-c.,p able cameras. TTL (lhrougIHhe-lens) photography assures exposure accurncy .11 a ny .1perlure a nd with Fluh Ad~pters : Wide Angle .. nd Telephoto w •• ~ ~"~S. 1.1".''''. I.~s'~ 1~.,I5 ~O(l ...... ' ~~.~'Ir;I~ If Pt~'U hoJJ},""",DU ",tJ (I •••. Ir'J~ .~' r~t ...... rT! t~.(to: ,,,.,,. 1~.I""h \V~.~ .''"1 ~ "".It '~llt It~J J ...... I~ l J",rot. /I~.~ '~'1'1t. J'l FW, J r'MJ'II.~~ tOl·"n$t IIJlfr "., ,'IF! ....1 ..... nV! ,.nl~'" Ih. "''''. fN"I"~~ ~·"h ,hr I1f40DT f/1I;h ,,",I 37 . AF200T Auto Flash (Dedicated type) When usC'd with Pentax 10M-capable cameras, the AI:200T offers lTL Auto flash operation. the sophisticated system that ensures perfect flash exposures. As a dedic.,ted or auto flash, AF200T {u nctions include two light levels and automatic flash sync speed setting and viewfindec display o( flash readiness with r('c("nl Pen lax cameras plus dudibll' ('(miirmation o( successful nash exposure. Four-level manual flash operation is also possible. AF200SA Auto Flash (Dedicated type) Thi!; rompa(t clip-on auto nash is specially designed t(1 bf> us£>d with an)' Penlax program camera in Ihe Programmed A[ mode. It se ts th~ camera 's aperture and shutter- speed dutomalicaHy as soon as it is fully charged. Its electronic sensor meClSUfE'S the dmount of light reflected of( a subject and controls the flash emission for thp corrett expcsure, so complicClted adjustmE'nts arc unnecessary . • 38 AEOBOC Ring light Set The A F080C is specifically designed for close· up and macro flclSh photography. II provides direct, shadow less light by means of a 360" circular nash head thai attaches easily 10 ilny 49mm·cliameleT lens (or 52mm with an adapteJ). Whf'n us('d with Penta" IDM-capable cameras, ('m)r-frec 11 L Aulo Flash operation is possible. With otllE'T recent Pf>nlaX cameras, the AFOSOC offers dedicated manual operation with automatic selling of nash sync speed and vi(,wfinder flash -ready indicat ion. 39 · AF240Z Zoom Auto flash Afl60S. II< AF160S Auto Flash (Dedicated type) The AF160S.o\ is designed for use with a Pental( program camer~ in the Programmed AE mode and automatically sets the aperture and shutter speed and adjusts the flash output. The AF160S offers Auto Flash and Manual Flash operations at two output levels and an automatic setting of flash sync speed . • 40 41 • o Power Pack SlOV encloses a 5l0V multi·cell battery and is design('d specifically for use with AF400T or AFOSOC nash system via accessory power cord. A powerful. reliab]" power suurc(' (or professional Us.? f) TR Power Pack is a convenient external power some(', using six "C" batteries (regular or Ni-Cdl_ o Grip BaHery Pack is for use With Il1e AF4CXJT o f) flash and attaches 10 its grip. It lIses six " AA " batteries (regular or Ni-Cd) o AC Adapter II powers AF400T or AF080C from standard household AC current ·42 o 4.P Sync Cord A connects the 4P sync socket of the LX (.lmera In AF400T. Hotshoe Grip Or Distributor for lTI. Auto Flash photography. For multiple flash photography, a hOlshuc such as on fi nd('r FA-1 can U£' lIs('d for dip-on 1)'1'(' auW flashes. 8 4P Sync Cord n connects the hotshoe of I.X finder FA -l. I'A -1\\ or Super A fS upt'r Program/ Program A/ Program 6 I'lus finder ttl AF400f. llolshue Cdr (lr Dislrilmtor. This ': cord is n('("cssary for multIple flash plH>tograph)' in the Tn. Allio flilsh modc. o 4r Sync Cord C mnneets an X sync socket to a flash unit such .1S AF400T for .. uto .1Ild manual flash r1wln gr.1rh) . 4r Multi Cord connects dislrihulor 10 hotshCl(' or AF4()(TT for multi-Hash photography. Sm. o Distributor connects up 10 3 flash units for mulliplt" fl.lsh photogro1ph). in the lTL Auln flash mode. a Hotshoe Crip has a variel), o( sync sockets. including on(' f 41. Multi Flas h System To cfeale precisely Ihe lighting you wanl, use up to three f[,\sh units simultaneously. A hotshoe grip lets you use c1ip·on flash units (such as the AF280n even when they are separated from the camera body. A multi·f1ilsh dis tributor lets you combine up to three units. And if your camera has TIL Auto flash system. there is no need (or extr.1 calculations even when you're using extra units. ~r Sync C()rQ B '" 4P Mult! Cord LX Af-4OOTfAF28OT • • • • e ll.X) • • S\l~ r A. AFlOOT • • • • . ILX) • • • Supt. r,otr,m A"",", • • _ (LX) • ARJIlOC • • • • (LX) • • A F2407.1 Af 161S1 A FI60SA • • • • (LX) • f·osumA AI:.afOTJAF2tIOT • • • • • f"GSr.l1l\ Phil t\I'200T • • • • • • AF2 ( -"1 Motor DrIVe LX Ni·Cd 8,iUtry PA("k L~ L I - rg--vJ bWinder MX Ni·Cd Battery r .. ck M Charge P ~c k M 0 0 0 . MOlOr Drive MX 0 • 0 000 0 00 Baltt'ryGripM Winder LX Winder MEl! '------.-c=r 1 MD Rtmote Con trol Cord ~l II] I c:=-;=:> c:-Duwmmw Ft: Remote B.alle ry Pick Remote Con.trol Cord ~ ID==IIilm!l~II~"ml n2:::c;J~ CJIIIII%OW---~ ~ Power Cord A PO W.. T Cord M 3m/10", RlL'mOI .. Cord A 8ulk Film M .. gilZi~ LX Film ("rlridge Lo .. der Motor Drive LX Motor Drive LX is one of the accessories that makes the Pcntax LX camera such a populat choice with profes sion.,1 tmd action photographers. Mounting quit:kly " nd easily on the tripod mount o( the LX, Motor Drive LX permits sequential photography at speeds from 5 to 0.5 frames per second plus Single-frame. The shutter can be triggered by the Co.lmer3'S shutter release button. the release on the optional Battery Grip M or by remote control. Other features Includ(' end-of-film rl'wind. full synchronization ilt illl shutter speeds (except "8") and "n LED cnd-of-film warning/battery check. Ni-Cd Battery Pack LX This compact. lightweight power source attaches to the , .- base of Motor Orvie LX or MX. Fully recharged, it will I • • power the motor drive through about 20 rolls of 36- I' ______I exposure film. A trigger button is located along the side to facilitate shooling when holding the camera vertically.md (or remole conlrol shooting. Recharging rl'qmrcs Charge P,lCk M or Power Pack M. 47. Battery Grip M For maximum portability and convenience. this POWt'f' ful b,lttCry pc1Ck attilchcs to the bouom of Motor Drive LX or MX. doubling as a grip. A trigger-type shutter IS built m. With 12 "AA" size illkaline-manganesc cells. II will last through about 30 rolls of 36-exposure film Motor Drive A For action photography with the Super Ai Super Pro gram and Program AlProgram Plus cameras, we have developed Molor Drive A, a very compact unit that permits speeds up to 3.5 frames per second plus single frame. The convenient grip has a built-in shutt('r release that is ideally positioned for standard horizontal shots. • 48 B.tll~r}' r.lck A Powers Mutur Drivl' A. using 8" AA" ('dIs. C.m be us('d together h ' ilh Motor Drivl' i\ or scpM.ltely VI.l Power Cord A. A second ,hutler rl.'1l'.lse button is prO\,jded. ideitlly positioned for vertk.ll shots, Motor Drive MX De"I,~ncd for use with the Penta>. MX Glil lcr.l, this comp.lct motor drive provH.1es continllou!i photogrJphy up III fivC' ir.lme" pl'r 'iccond. plus smgle {r.lIlW. It Cem be .l ctZ\',l(cd by the shutter release on thl" b N i-Cd Battery Pol ck M LII,e NI-Cd B.ltlerv r."k LX . ,1 oi,,1 lets you choose ,_.' --~- contlnuOliS (.) r single iramc advance' mode, Up 10 20 . roll!' of 36-cxpOSUfI' film C.lO bl' shut with one set of balten l.'S. 49 . Winder LX Winder LX operates thc Pentax LX <1' spccds up to two frames per second with full synchronization .11 .111 shutter speeds (except "B"). Single frame advance IS also available. The auto r('wmd feature rewinds ,1 36-cxposure roll of film In Just seven seconds. \Vinder ,. LX attaches securely In the (,'Olera's tripod mount with '- ,1 special gasket to keep moisture and dust out. An LED I flashes to mdicate film end. Remote control oper.,110n • is possible. I • Winder ME n ., ThIS compact wmder fits the Penl.lx Super A/Super •• ,I Program. Program A/Program Plu s. ME·F, ME SUrER I •- I i and MG. In the S mode. it ClutOO1.,tic"lIy 51 • REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS Infrared Remote Control System This is one of the most versatile svslem ac(cssori('" ,,' ,w" lI il blc to Pentax owners. Consisti ng of ,1 sepM.l tc Ir,lnsm llter it nd dri ve or winder cqu ipped Pent,lx camera. It's (I perfec t system for n.lture study. s ur ve ill ~ln ce, scientific applications or multiple flash setu ps. Control 3 col m ~ ' .as - TJlra tll/len'llt rllrltm<'is Ie-! l/tl/' C£lI'/h'/ • ),1..-, , ~, ".... "' ..... _ ,_ ...... 11"'0 /ln,'1' $1'11411,,1,' WUlI'r/f$ or flll~1! /llr/h /II'/('I"'"dclIlI.,, fI',f!, " ~IIISI.· Irl1l1~'tlltl t'r Remote·control n As h - For 5prclfll dfc(/:., POSIt/GIl (lll~JI 1I111' ~ tiro/Hi d yllll' ~ 1f 1'lr(1 III/d tn:i~s('r lIulIl ~lIIlIIlInlr.'(lfldy iI"'" H,,' h(mqm ltrl Ilf(lUlIII'd all yl/llr r,wI/'m's IIO /sIWt" -- Mount the tuns m itler on your camera - lV"t'" /lUlllrrll.'d VII . ' ...... ~ t/(l11T Call/,'nl, IIIi' In"''''IIl/lIl"r SC/lri5 011 / If I"l 1st' '0tlc/n'II/, ' Ot/II;'I {'lIl1JarlS cnell /Ime 1(011 rt'l,'t1 s.' IIII' slllltlt" Re m ote-control m~lti · n" s h pho tos - !VIlli II IWI1,flIl'Id Irrrl1Sl1lllla, St' ll.' p ll h(' ~ /0 II ren'll't" (O",,,'clt'lf 1(1 II mvfOl '/111'1' 11 ctlm('rn, A ~rrolld tnmS"'''/t'r foralt'lf III /lIt' (,Wlt'/<1 ~ lr"I~/loe mId .~I 'I to 1/ ~,'r(1rrr( dllllllll'l InlH',II,'s I"C'/wlo' (J(/~ J, l/tll l ~, "lIeil "{/fljl/PI'd 11'1111 II n'el'rI'.'I" · 52 o Three·Ch.l nnei Infrared Tra nsmitter The IIlfr.ll'ed remote controJlri'lnsrYlllter has.1 range of A .lnd LX Me .lltemale po ..ver source.:: EquIpped ( s-...... _AIPt 0 54 • Wind Relnote Control IT : • Remote Co"tTol Cord A e.tlt'ry Grip M IT : Power Cord A MD Remote Control Cord • SiauallUlmu. Shoot'"' • Wiftd a.mote Control fOf Wi"dcr. (" , ee TriUer Cord M RemwContTol Cord • lntrtTnl SbootiA& Powcr PackM Remote e..uery Pack P OWet" Coni M 55 · E ,. e· o Power Cord M 0 Conne<.ts Ni-Cd Ballery Pack LX or M. Battery Gnp M. or Power Pack M to Motol' Drive LX or MX . It also allow ... Q--- • •• ..hutler release from il remote power source. (3m/10m) o Power Cord A ~ :;;I . .. Connects Motor Drive A to .1 power source (Power Pack 0 • A) for remote control shooting. The power source citn be 7 ..... stored in a warm place for betler performance in cold •0 weather. (3m) €) Trigger Cord M a 7 2 Attaches to il remote control socket of Nl-Cd Battery Pack 0 • LX or M. A shutter release switch or other remote-control accessories can be attached to the other end This cord C.l" also be used for simultaneous operation of two cameras equipped with motor drive units or Ni-Cd battery pack~ . (3m) o Remote Cord for Motor Drives Connects to Ni-Cd B.lttCry Pack LX or M Shutter release bullon on the other end conlrols cameras eqll1pped \"'llh Molor Drive LX or MX. (501) Q Remote Cord A Connects to the socket on the battery pack of Motor Drive A. A trigger button on the other end releases the shutter for remote control shooting. (sm) o Remote Cord for Winders Shutter release bullon con nects via cord to socket on It? 51 Winder LX or t\,l E II . o f) Remote Battery Pack ThiS power source for Winder LX or ME II connects to the winder via power cord (included). It is useful for keeping the pOh'er source warm during cold weather. e Power Pack M A multi-pUl-pose Imler and power-supply Unit that con nects direcl ly to AC power outlet (cord Included) or car battery. A buill-in timer allows continuous shooting at Intervals from 5 to 120 seconds. Long-term timed sequ ences are possible when camera is equipped With bulk film maga7ine. Used with Power Cord M, this also acts as a power source for Motor Drive LX or MX . Control panel includes a shutter release button, timer control, remote conlrol cord terminals and switch for continuous and Single shutter releasC'. 57 . CLOSE·UP ACCESSORIES · 58 SMC Close-Up Lenses By simpl}, screwing them onlo the fronl of tI master lens, the lens Cim be used for close focuSing. Close-up lenses do not affect operation of automatic exposure control mechanisms M\d require no exposure compensation. Pcntax oHers close-up lenses in il variety of types and sizes to match different SMC Pentolx lenses. Each is treated with the exclus Lve Pcntax Super-Multi-Coating to preserve the high-quality performance of the Pentax master lens. • Type • SMC Pentax Lens • lens-to-subject distance range • Magnification SOmm fI lA. SOmm f/ L7. 48.0-27.Ocm 117.6-1/3.5 540 SOmm fJ2 (with 50mm f/ 1.7 lens) (with SOmm fll.7Iens) SO mm fll. ..l, SOmm flt.7, 32.6-22 Ocm 1/4.8-1/2.7 525 50mm fl2 (with SOmm 01.7 lens) (with 50mm fJ1.71ens) no 8Smm- 150mm 91.6-50.5cm 1/9.4 - 1/ 4.2 (with 85mm fJ2lens) (with 85mm fl2 lens) 174.2-79. 1 T1&0 lOOmm-150mm 1112.3-1/4.31 (with 135mm fl3.5 lens) (with 135mm fl 3.5Iens) 135mm fl2 .S, T95 11 1. 7-80.3 114.96-1/2.61 200mm fl 4 (with 200mm f/4 lens) (with 200mm fl4 lens) 135m m fl2.5, T183 108- 200cm 1.95-1/3.77 200mm f/4 (with 2()()mm f/4 lens) (with 200mm fl4 lens) 59 . Extension Tube Set K This set features the same characteristi cs as Auto Extension Tube Set K. except thaI diaphmgm operation IS manual wilh stopped-down metering. The three tubes are 95mm. 19mm and 285mm in length, and provide magnifications from O.38X to 1.61X wi th tl standard SOmm fl1A lens. Auto Extension Tube Set K Extension tubes Jrc another way to create close-up photo graphs with a regular Pentax lens. They arc also useful for macrophotography. Auto Extension Tube Sci K consists of three rings (12mm, 19mm and 26mm in length) thai fit between the camera body and the master lens. Used together or in any combination, they produce magOifica tions from O.38X to I.02X (1.8X WIth lens reversed), using iI standard 50mm fl1.4 master lens. With this set, automatic diaphragm and open-aperture metering functions arE' retained. 060 Helicoid Ex tension Tube K Tlw; i~" nlJnu.tl (lx lel\ s;o l\ tube with .11, internill h elicoid lhill pen1l1tc; v<1fiable magnification from O.SiX to I.05X with .1 500111\ len .. . UsC'ful for magnification \!alues nol covered by fixcd.lcngth extenSion tubes. Auto Extension Tube K 50mm This "i nSlc, fixed·lcngth ex tension tu be is .1n econo mical altcrn.ltlvc to th e auto extension tube set. It provides ,Hltom.1 tic di.lph rag1l1 oper.l lion .10d open ·apcrture meter· ing and Indgmfkalions up to life site with Ih£' l00m m f/ .t macro lens. Auto Ext£'nsion Tub£' K 100mm This fix£,d· !cngth extension lube has twke the foeal le ngth of the Auto ExtensiO n Tube K 50mm fo r striking mag· nifieation uSing telephoto lenses. Magnification is IX to t 5X with i'I l00m m m.1Cro lens .:lnd O.3SX with .1300mm fl4 le ns. Dlilp h r.,gm operati on and metering is fully .1UtOtniltiC. hi • o Slide Copier A 8 Aulo Bellows A Auto Bellows A is a convenient and flexible system for high-m.,gnification photography and slide copying. The bellows unit is freely adjustable between 38mm and 170mm for a minimum magnification of O.73X with a SOmm lens. Features include a lens-reversing system, double cable release for automatic diaphragm and open aperture metering, and moveable tripod recepl"c1e. Slide Copier A attaches easily to the bellows unit for fast and accurate slide duplication. Slides can he copied at normal to L5X size e Reverse Adapter K To produce grNter-than-life-si2.t' magnifications with many lenses, the lens must be reversed for easier focusing and beller results. This adapter, available in 49mm and 52mm sizes. screws eniD the front of the lens and attaches to extension tubes or bellows with a bayonet mount. o Slide Holder lxJK & SHde Holder K Used with Auto or Extension Tube K. Slide Holder lX, K allows IX duplication of slides with a standard SOmm or • ••1 ' I Macro SOmm lens. Slide Holder K permits magnifications 1.15X and Auto I from 1.1 to with the Macro SOmm lens Extension Tube No.3 . .- o • K! Magnificolliort irt Photography Magnifica tIOn . III photogruphv. refE'r" to the 51ze of the subJcct compared to the size of the image on film . [t IS m() ~ t e.Isdy calculated by dl\'ldillg the length of the unage "long. the longer "Ide of the fmder bv 36mm - the lenp. th of tilt' hIm frilme When the un,ll,!;l.' 15 magmfied to more Ih.ln hfe Size, It IS c"Ucd macro photograph}', In life·size and macrophotograph)'. fo c uslr\~ IS much ("l<; jer \"hell the lens IS reversed \\I'ide rNro-focus type lC'nses such as 28mm. 30mi'll , , I , , MAGNIFICATION RANCE OF BELLOWS & 'fUBES • (Usmg SMC rellt,lx-~ ' I SO mm £11i lens) (0.5 1 1.~5) ONOI~M" L Helicoid ExtenS ion Tube K O REVERSE ! (0.18 0.9S ( 125) 'vl.mu,ll Ex tenSion Tube Sci K (~21 : 1.0') (I().I I;') Auto E,tenslon Tube Set K>------'-J (0.73 (o~ ) I 15 :Auto Bellows A: • • i • I -IX IX• tSX 2X 2.5X• 3X 63 · Macrophoto Stand/lighting Table This Macrophoto Stand with its optional lighting table is an extremely convenient and compact accessory for macro photography and ultra-closeups_ Used with the 50mm macro lens, Auto Extension Tube K, Reverse Adilpter K, magnific.1tions (rom 1/2X to O.9X are available. With Auto Bellows A, magnification is from O.7X to 3X . The macro photo Stand comes with a re\-ersible greylblack stage plate offering ideal reflectance for exposure readings. Optional accessories include two extension columns, a mechanical stage, Macro Focus Rail III and 35mm and 6x 7 slide holders for copywork. The Lighting Table provides permeable lighting (rom beneath the subject when the grey/black stage plate is replaced with the supplied transparent glass stage plate. Light is supplied via a built-in tungsten light source or outside light sources using the built-in rotatable mirror. The Lighting Table fits neatly under the base of the Macrophoto Stand_ It is supplied with a glass stage plate, frosted filter, 25W bulb and AC cord. • 6-l o Copy Stand III rhe Copy Stand fixes the camera accurMcly Oir'ld firmly above the subject for copy \'IIo rk. It is equipped wIth a fine height adjustment device to aid in focusing and an 18% standard reneclor to facilitate exposure mcasurement. f) Table Clamp The Ti\ble Clamp can be used to fix the Copy St,lnd's leg to ,I table top up to 6cm thick. E) Cable S witch A Cable rele.lse (or C Data recording systems, in the form of interchangc.lble LX or \!I X backs or ,ldd-on units for other M-series or A-senes CJmcras, arc capable of transferring valu Dial Data LX A compact data back interchangeable with LX back cover. With 3 d ials follO\ving data can be recorded in the lower left- hand corner: (I) YeM/ F-stop; (2) Month/ Al phabetl Shutter-speed; and 0) Date/ Number. Settings are ilvaililble for three ISO ranges for color fi lm and all blnck .'Iod while Dial Data LX film . Data LX interch.mgcClble With LX back cover. Time elements. includ ing hour minute and second, are recordcd in cl ock shape in orange on a black background along with hand written data. All data is clearly visible regardless of the background photo. Data LX · 66 Digital Data M Connects to ME·F, Surer A/Super I'rogrJm. "nd Progr;:lIn AI Program Plus Hot Shoe Adapter 21' Att.1Chcs to hotshoe of MG to JIl X-sync socket In clddllion tn the MG, It Ciln be lIsed for all c.l mcr,lS without sync socket. Dial Data MX Intl!rchangcilble with MX back cover. Functions are SJme 6i . FILTERS .. <' .. ,..... - <' ".<," '\~...... ;,<$' • •"' • •" • eBuck k Whil ~ C\ • • • • • • • "'1'2 • • • • • c::> 02 • • • • • R2 • • • • • )(' • • -Color ~"yhl'\ht • • • • • Cll1ud\· • • • • • MurAIn;: & b' l'mn~ • • '-Idsh • • Flood • • FluUTl''- 69 · Polariz ing Filters - Polarizing filters can be used with both black & white and color film to reduce or eliminate surface reflections or to darken skies without affecting the rest of the scene. Just rotate the fi lt er until desired effect is reached. In addition to standard linear polarizing filters. ci rcular polarizing filters are available (or the LX and ME-F cameras. Fantasic Color Filter RIB - This rotating fi lter changes color from red to blue, producing colors in between as you lurn the ring. Enhances the red of sunsets or autumn leaves or the blue of and sea. - ., rotating variable color fil ter changes from red to am ber and then to green. Useful for portrnits. fashion photography and other creative applications . • 70 Magic Image Attachment 2C - Fealures two prism facets ~1 nd .1 flat center to produce three images of the subiect. M.lgic Image Attachment 2C - Features four prism facets and a flat center to produce five images of the subject. Magic Image Attachment 5C - Features five prism facets and it (1.11 center to produce six images of the hi ghlighted cenler sublect. Magic Image Attachment &M - Fiv(.' parallel prism facets afC ,nranged on on(' half of the filt er while the other ha lf IS flat. Produces six images or the subject. @@§() Celatin Filter Holder - For special filler effects not possible . . wilh siandilrd screw-on filters, Pcntax provides a gelatin - filter holder designed for three-inch-square Kodak or other gelatin fdters. The holder accomodates either Kodak gela tin filter frames or the accessory fi lter frame supplied with the holder. Changing filters is ex tremely simple and quick. (Avi"liiablc in 49. 52. 58 .1n d 77m m sizes.) • 71 • CASES & BAGS Pentax produces durable, practical and attractive cases and bags. Standard soct cases for each model camera are available with interchangeable front cases fOT different lenses. For lenses. camera systems. and specialty uses, Pentax provides a complete line of cases and camera bags. -Soft ColSC M· 40fM-SO - SoH CasE' W/Wmdcr All Penlax cases and bags offer superior proteclion and convenience, along with a louch of style . . -:;- , , Special-Purpose Cases Pentax produces a variety of special-purpose camera cases in addition to the standard soft cases. There are two -Short Soft Cc'lSC super-soft "crumple" cases, a convenient holster case, a short case that fits around the lens. soft cases for bodies with Dial Dala ME/MX. Digital Data M, and cases for cameras with winders. Lens Cases Three types of lens cases are available, including two soft buckskin cases (one for short lenses, one for zooms and telephotos) and a hard case for SOmm standard lenses. Viewfinder Cases For interchangable LX view(inders. Pentax offers two cases • Holster C"se T - a small one for finder units and a la rger one for system Hnders. -72 Straps The l"entax line of camera s traps includes the Fashion St r.lp, Hand Strap. Fastener Strap, a nd Camera Strap. Camera Bags o Joy Bags 5 - A slimmer version of Joy Bag L. Holds a camera, standard lens and a wide angle or medium tele photo lens, and features fro n t and back zippers for easy access. • Joy Bag L - Roomy enough for a camera, standard lens and telephoto lens, this compact bag also fea tures two zipper compartments for accessories. o Speed Bag M - This rugged. hard case holds a camera, two lenses and a complete system of accessories. Features hinged lid, built-in accessory pockets and foam padding . • Travel Bag II - Drop-down fronl provides easy access for the action photographer. Roomy enough fo r a camera, two lenses. '" winder, filters and close-up lenses. I) GaJget Sag - This large, genuine leather bag holds a complete professional system, including a ca rner'] , stan dard lens, 300mm tele photo, AF400T professional flash unit. motor d ri ve and other oversiz.ed equ ipment. 73 · FOR CRITICAL EXPOSURE MEASURING Spotmeters V &: V·Fl Ranking as one of the most accurille and useful exposure mc,lslHlng instruments in the world, this meter, unlike the built-in through.the-Iens meter o f ·74 Digital SpotTnctcr This highly compilct ilnd lightweight model h Focusing Screens A choice of inter changable focusing o screens is .wailablc for both the LX and MX cameras. There is iI - 5C-21 . SC · 1 - SA.2t _SA-1 screen for any photo . 5("-26 (Telephoto) - SA-23 ' SA ·26 n('ll'photo) graphic requirement, - SA-3 including technical and scientific applied tions. MX screens may e be used with the LX camera . - S6-2 1 - 50-21 • 50· 11 . SB - I . SD-I Ift\ .£,, 0 1"-V '-- • For LX - SE-20 . SE - SC·20 · 51-20 - ForLX&MX - SE· 2S (Tel t'phoIO) . sc . S! . 76 Spl ii-I mage/Microprism/Mattc 5plit-lmageiMatte (58-21/58-11 (5C-21/5(-26/5C-11 This versatile screen for general applications Thi~ vCTscHilc scn..-en is sl ~ .0 ,0 c- ....'1;.' " ,< ~, ... c,~o~ v... ~ . o<:- ,- 0' :o.,c ~' ...... '1>... ' ~« . 0Q Q ~ '{..~'«o" " c ~v'\; '6.,;,;, f{ 'b-, o Quick Shoe Set 35mm Top section screws into camera's tripod socket; bottom section is attached to tripod. Clmer.:l can be atlached to - .lnd removed from tripod in seconds. 8 Microscope Adapter K This "dapter will fit the colmera body directly onto ,lilY microscope h,wi ng a 25mm diameter tube f) Battery Cord lX/A Til ensure proper battery perFormanre in m id weather. this cmd allows the photographer to store balteries in .1 warm pocket. B.,ttery Cord LX is only for LX carner" while Battery Cord A fi ts all A-series and M-series C,lmeras except ME-F and MX . o 52- ·49mmf49'-52mm/58- 77mm A.dapter Rings A variety of adapter rings arc aV 81 • • Aunl Opll~1 Co• • ltd. C,P .0 . 895, ToIo:VO 100·91, JAPAN ''WI'' Plntlll EUfOjHIl'I .... . We;...eklla,l" 3·5,1930 by...... ZuI<\·7, BELGIUM Pentell Handel'9ft.llnkatt mbH POliti-ch 54 OHII9. 2000 Hamburg 54, W€ST GERMANY . Pa"t .. U.K. Umit,d Penl'~ HouSll. South Hill Ayenue, South H""ow, Middle$e. HA2 DLT, U.K. ~ Plllnt .. Franca S.A. Z". Aroe"Ieuil, 12, Rua AmbrQise·C.oiz.t, 95100 Ar~teuil . FRANCE ~ Plnl'. ISchwall! AG In 56800/ENG SpeCifications arB subject 10 change without nOlice. 12 /86 Printed in Be~ium