Shutter - Pentax K1000 Manual

SHUTTER
Turn the shutter speed dial clockwise or
counter-clockwise to the shutter speed desired .
The shutter speed can be set either before or
after cocking the rapid-wind lever. As you cock
the shutter by turning the rapid-wind lever,
the "cocked" indicator turns to red showing
that the shutter is cocked. For use of the X
setting (next to the 60) on the shutter speed
dial, refer to page 19. With the shutter speed
dial set on B (bulb), the shutter will stay open
as long as you keep the shutter button
depressed. As you release your f inger from
the shutter button, the shutter closes. For
particularly long exposures ("time exposure"),
use a cable release with a locking device.
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CAUTION
At slow speeds - slower than 1/30 - support
your camera rigidly or use a tripod to prevent
camera movement. To protect the shutter
mechanism, trip the shutter release before
putting the camera away for any extended
period .