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<b>Please Note:</b> the exposure meter is activated every time you remove the lens cap.  It is important you keep the lens cap on except when operating the camera.  Leaving the lens cap off will gradually drain the battery, resulting in inaccurate exposure measurements.  The lens cap also protects the lens from scratches.  
 
<b>Please Note:</b> the exposure meter is activated every time you remove the lens cap.  It is important you keep the lens cap on except when operating the camera.  Leaving the lens cap off will gradually drain the battery, resulting in inaccurate exposure measurements.  The lens cap also protects the lens from scratches.  
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===Lens Information===
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The SMC Pentax-A Lens has an "A" setting located on the lens aperture ring next to "22" which does not function with the K1000 body.  If you accidently get the ring locked in the "A" (auto) position, push the small black button next to the "A" and rotate the ring to the aperture scale.
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Media Loan has a few lenses available with the K mount: several 28mm (wide angle);  a couple of zoom lenses (28 - 105mm) and macro lenses.  If you wish to use other focal length lenses, you must use the K to S adapter (available separately) and you must use only S (screw) mount lenses.  WARNING! Installing and removing the adapter is tricky.  Have the procedure demonstrated for you when first using the adapter or follow the included instructions.  The adapter and the camera lens coupling mechanism are easily damaged.  Use care to avoid touching the mirror behind the lens. Permanent damage can result.  Please keep the adapter and instructions in the protective pouch when not in use!
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Depth of field preview is not possible with the K1000 when equipped with the standard SMC Pentax-A K mount lens.  You will see depth-of-field focus when using accessory lenses in combination with the K to S adapter.  The adapter does not couple to the automatic diaphragm feature, therefore optional S Mount lenses read and operate in the manual stop-down mode.
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Revision as of 12:38, 8 February 2013

About Media Loan's 35mm SLR Cameras

Media Loan has three basic manual 35mm SLR camera models: Pentax K1000, Vivitar V3800N, and the Promaster. All models have: built-in through-the-lens light meter; bayonet K mount 50mm lens and hot shoe for flash. Adjustable for ASA/ISO film speeds 20 to 3200. Shutter speeds range from 1 to 1/1000 second and B (for "bulb", timed exposures). No self-timer is built in, but an adaptor is available for check out.

Precautions

  • Do not expose the camera to dust, dirt, extreme heat/cold, or mechanical shocks.
  • Always wear the neck strap.
  • Never clean the lens with anything but lens tissue and a tiny amount of lens cleaner (or bring back to Media Loan for cleaning). Never touch or clean the reflex mirror inside the camera.
  • Keep the camera in its case and in a camera bag—especially around salt water (salt air mist will corrode the camera in a short period, resulting in expensive repair bills).
  • Remember: You the borrower assumes full responsibility for loss or damage when you check out equipment.

Please Note: the exposure meter is activated every time you remove the lens cap. It is important you keep the lens cap on except when operating the camera. Leaving the lens cap off will gradually drain the battery, resulting in inaccurate exposure measurements. The lens cap also protects the lens from scratches.

Lens Information

The SMC Pentax-A Lens has an "A" setting located on the lens aperture ring next to "22" which does not function with the K1000 body. If you accidently get the ring locked in the "A" (auto) position, push the small black button next to the "A" and rotate the ring to the aperture scale.

Media Loan has a few lenses available with the K mount: several 28mm (wide angle); a couple of zoom lenses (28 - 105mm) and macro lenses. If you wish to use other focal length lenses, you must use the K to S adapter (available separately) and you must use only S (screw) mount lenses. WARNING! Installing and removing the adapter is tricky. Have the procedure demonstrated for you when first using the adapter or follow the included instructions. The adapter and the camera lens coupling mechanism are easily damaged. Use care to avoid touching the mirror behind the lens. Permanent damage can result. Please keep the adapter and instructions in the protective pouch when not in use!

Depth of field preview is not possible with the K1000 when equipped with the standard SMC Pentax-A K mount lens. You will see depth-of-field focus when using accessory lenses in combination with the K to S adapter. The adapter does not couple to the automatic diaphragm feature, therefore optional S Mount lenses read and operate in the manual stop-down mode.