Asahi Pentax L-X User's Guide download pdf (Page 6)

1. Shutter Cocked Indicator

When the shutter has been cocked for the next exposure, the shutter cocked indicator turns red as a reminder. The Indicator returns to clear when the

shutter has been fired.

2. Two-Way Exposure Counter

The LX exposure counter is a sequential type which advances one frame each time the rapid wind lever or film transport is activated. The scale is indexed

from "0" to "36" with frames "12," "20," "24" and "36" marked in red. The counter also operates in reverse when rewinding the film and disengages

when making multiple exposures to ensure frame indication accuracy. It automatically resets to "0" when the back cover is opened.

Rapid Wind Lever

The LX features a single-stroke 120 rapid wind lever which advances the film and cocks the shutter. A 250 stand-off position is provided for rapid

winding ease and comfort.

LOADING THE FILM

•To avoid unnecessary delays when loading the film, before starting it's a good idea to set the shutter dial to one of the faster manual settings, e.g.

1/2000th second. If you must load film with the dial set to '`Automatic," remove the lens cap and aim the camera towards a bright light source to avoid

excessively long shutter speeds when advancing the film.

•Open the camera back by lifting up sharply on the film rewind knob. Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by

returning the film rewind knob to its original position.

• Drew the film leader across the back and insert it into any of the white needles in the film take-up spool. Make sure the film is engaged properly on the

spool by inserting the leader at least the width of one perforation.

•Wind the film by alternately advancing the rapid wind lever and firing the shutter release button until both top and bottom sprockets engage the film

perforations. When you are sure the film has engaged properly, close the back cover and wind the film rewind crank in the direction of the arrow to take

up any slack.

•Continue advancing the film until the exposure counter registers "1." You can be sure the film is moving properly through the camera by checking to see

that the film rewind knob rotates each time the rapid wind lever is advanced.

SETTING THE FILM SPEED/MEMO HOLDER

To set the film speed, press the ASA dial lock release and turn the dial

until the ASA number of the film being used is opposite the index mark.

To ensure accuracy, make sure the dial locks only in the click-stop

positions. The chart below represents the index markings on the LX film

speed scale.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 17 18

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