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There are later versions in 1984 with power-winding ('''PC35 AF-M'''), a date function ('''PC35 AF-M Date''') and special edition model in 1985 ('''PC35 AF-M SE'''). | There are later versions in 1984 with power-winding ('''PC35 AF-M'''), a date function ('''PC35 AF-M Date''') and special edition model in 1985 ('''PC35 AF-M SE'''). | ||
| − | The 35mm f/2.8 lens is able to focus from 0.7m to infinity. To focus aim the circle in the viewfinder to the subject and half press on the shutter release. The bottom of the viewfinder frame displays the approx focusing distance with pictures of single guy 0.7m, couple 1.5m and mountain infinity. A needle points to the distance. The top of the finder frame has a green indicator for correct exposure. If orange, an audible beep is heard so light is insufficient and flash may need to be used. | + | The 35mm f/2.8 lens is protected by a sliding cover that can be released by pressing down on a small tab on the right side of the cover. The lens is able to focus from 0.7m to infinity. To focus aim the circle in the viewfinder to the subject and half press on the shutter release. The bottom of the viewfinder frame displays the approx focusing distance with pictures of single guy 0.7m, couple 1.5m and mountain infinity. A needle points to the distance. The top of the finder frame has a green indicator for correct exposure. If orange, an audible beep is heard so light is insufficient and flash may need to be used. |
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| + | It can used film from 25-400ISO. There is no DX reading and film speed is set on the base of the camera with a sliding switch below the lens. | ||
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* Programmed auto-exposure from EV6 (f/2.8 at 1/8s) to EV17 (f/16 at 1/430s). Mechanical shutter with slow shutter warning LED and beep. | * Programmed auto-exposure from EV6 (f/2.8 at 1/8s) to EV17 (f/16 at 1/430s). Mechanical shutter with slow shutter warning LED and beep. | ||
* Albada viewfinder with 85% coverage, auto-focus frame, picture frame, parallax correction frame, distance indicator needle, zone focus markers, lamps. | * Albada viewfinder with 85% coverage, auto-focus frame, picture frame, parallax correction frame, distance indicator needle, zone focus markers, lamps. | ||
| − | * No DX sensor and it is set manually | + | * No DX sensor and it is set manually from 25-400 [[ASA|ISO]]. |
* [[Self-timer]]. | * [[Self-timer]]. | ||
* Built-in flash. Flash guide number 11m at [[ASA|ISO]] 100, 6 second recycling. | * Built-in flash. Flash guide number 11m at [[ASA|ISO]] 100, 6 second recycling. | ||
Revision as of 14:48, 23 June 2016
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| Pentax PC35AF image by Paulo Moreira (Image rights) |
The Pentax PC35 AF was the first 35mm compact camera with autofocus from Pentax released in about 1982. Its name led to a whole range of Pentax PC cameras. A Pentax PC35 AF Date version is also available. Early examples are made in Japan, later production was moved to Hong Kong. It is available in black, and green camouflage. They were also sold bundled with the PC35 Winder film advance motor accessory in silver, red and black.
There are later versions in 1984 with power-winding (PC35 AF-M), a date function (PC35 AF-M Date) and special edition model in 1985 (PC35 AF-M SE).
The 35mm f/2.8 lens is protected by a sliding cover that can be released by pressing down on a small tab on the right side of the cover. The lens is able to focus from 0.7m to infinity. To focus aim the circle in the viewfinder to the subject and half press on the shutter release. The bottom of the viewfinder frame displays the approx focusing distance with pictures of single guy 0.7m, couple 1.5m and mountain infinity. A needle points to the distance. The top of the finder frame has a green indicator for correct exposure. If orange, an audible beep is heard so light is insufficient and flash may need to be used.
It can used film from 25-400ISO. There is no DX reading and film speed is set on the base of the camera with a sliding switch below the lens.
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| PC35AF with winder attached image by Raúl Sá Dantas (Image rights) |
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| PC35AF with date image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights) |
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| in green camouflage image by Siim Vahur (Image rights) |
Pentax PC35 AF Specifications
- Manual film advance (an add-on winder was sold separately)
- Lens: Pentax 35mm, f/2.8 (5 elements in 5 groups).
- Infrared active triangular autofocus with pre-focus.
- Programmed auto-exposure from EV6 (f/2.8 at 1/8s) to EV17 (f/16 at 1/430s). Mechanical shutter with slow shutter warning LED and beep.
- Albada viewfinder with 85% coverage, auto-focus frame, picture frame, parallax correction frame, distance indicator needle, zone focus markers, lamps.
- No DX sensor and it is set manually from 25-400 ISO.
- Self-timer.
- Built-in flash. Flash guide number 11m at ISO 100, 6 second recycling.
- Tripod socket.
- Power source: 2 x AA batteries.
- Size: 129x69x46mm,
- Weight: 320g
Pentax PC35 AF-M (Date) Specifications
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| PC35 AF-M date image by Paulo Moreira (Image rights) |
Same as above but with:
- Built-in winder
- Automatic film speed setting (DX coded) 25-1600 ISO in 1/3rd steps. Manual ISO setting for non DX film in front of the camera in steps 100-200-400-1000 ISO.
- Quartz date feature (for Pentax PC35 AF-M Date) with automatic digital date back for recording of year/month/date or hour/minute or blank. Adjusted until year 2019
- Weight: 320g (340g for PC35 AF-M Date)
