Asahi Pentax ES Operating Manual Excerpts

Film Rewind

Rapid rewind crank. Film rewind button on base of camera body releases film from take-up spool for rewind.

Film Exposure Counter

Automatic re-set type.

Cocked Indicator

A red disk appears in a small window alongside the shutter release button when the shutter is cocked, and blacks out when it is released.

Lens Mount

42mm thread (Pentax-mount).

Flash Synchronization

FP + X contacts for conventional flash cord connection. X contact on hot shoe for convenient cordless flash connection.

Exposure Meter

CdS-activated TTL meter for open-diaphragm and stop-down reading. Light measurement range: EV1 - 18 with ASA 100 film. ASA speed scale: 20 - 1600.

Exposure Factor Control Dial

1x for normal exposure. 2x, 4x, 1/2x for intentional over- or under-exposure.

Battery

6V silver battery (Eveready #544).

Film Type Indicator

*(black & white), * (color daylight), * (color tungsten) and EMP. (empty).

Dimension

Width 143mm (5.6") x height 98mm (3.86") x thickness 91mm (3.6").

Weight

940 gr. (2 lb. 1 oz.)

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