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... this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to the Shutter-priority AE mode or the Aperturepriority AE mode from the use . 4--- The built-in flash in this camera and welcome to use the auto bracketing mode in the Manual exposure mode. This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch switching to our precise specifications and...
... this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to the Shutter-priority AE mode or the Aperturepriority AE mode from the use . 4--- The built-in flash in this camera and welcome to use the auto bracketing mode in the Manual exposure mode. This camera is an autofocus 35mm SLR camera featuring 15 different Pentax exclusive functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch switching to our precise specifications and...
PZ-1p Manual
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... camera strap 9 Installing the battery 10 Mounting the lens 12 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter 14 Using the shutter release button 15 Main switch operation 15 Film loading 16 Unloading the film 19 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 21-33 Using the basic exposure mode 21 Using zoom lenses 23 Holding the camera 26 Selecting an autofocus mode 27 Autofocusing 28 Using the focus lock function 30 Taking a picture 31 Using the built-in flash•••91 Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 92 Taking a slow-shutter-synch flash picture...
... camera strap 9 Installing the battery 10 Mounting the lens 12 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter 14 Using the shutter release button 15 Main switch operation 15 Film loading 16 Unloading the film 19 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 21-33 Using the basic exposure mode 21 Using zoom lenses 23 Holding the camera 26 Selecting an autofocus mode 27 Autofocusing 28 Using the focus lock function 30 Taking a picture 31 Using the built-in flash•••91 Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 92 Taking a slow-shutter-synch flash picture...
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... close the back cover. 6. Selecting the autofocus mode 0 Ol3000000OD esesea 0020 0 Open the back cover of the camera, insert a roll of film align the end of the film leader with the power zoom ring Set the focus mode switch to the first frame automatically.(See page 16.) 8. The film should advance to [SINGLE]. (See page 27.) 9. Focus on the subject and shoot While looking through the viewfinder, turn the power zoom ring to...
... close the back cover. 6. Selecting the autofocus mode 0 Ol3000000OD esesea 0020 0 Open the back cover of the camera, insert a roll of film align the end of the film leader with the power zoom ring Set the focus mode switch to the first frame automatically.(See page 16.) 8. The film should advance to [SINGLE]. (See page 27.) 9. Focus on the subject and shoot While looking through the viewfinder, turn the power zoom ring to...
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... exposure modes and other than A position, only the Aperture-priority AE mode is set at this camera available. Depressing it down half way (first position) turns on the exposure meter and the autofocus mechanism. Easy picture taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button down to learn where the first position is. * The exposure meter stays on the Pentax function as you to other functions can be set when [USER-SET...
... exposure modes and other than A position, only the Aperture-priority AE mode is set at this camera available. Depressing it down half way (first position) turns on the exposure meter and the autofocus mechanism. Easy picture taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button down to learn where the first position is. * The exposure meter stays on the Pentax function as you to other functions can be set when [USER-SET...
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... operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with the protruding end down. (7) FILM LOADING BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) * We suggest that first you use a Non-DX coded film, manually set the ISO film speed. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. * When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set for the first time after purchase, open the camera's back cover, slide the back cover release...
... operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with the protruding end down. (7) FILM LOADING BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) * We suggest that first you use a Non-DX coded film, manually set the ISO film speed. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. * When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set for the first time after purchase, open the camera's back cover, slide the back cover release...
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... shutter release button. For easy picture-taking, set the main switch in flash mode Programmed AE (Aperture ring is set . Available functions in the user position: Exposure mode Drive mode Light metering mode Built-in the [USER] position. However, when the [USER-SET] function is selected in the camera's main switch USER position, your desired functions can be set NOT at A position.) Aperture-Priority AE (Aperture ring is set at A position.) Single frame film advance Multi(8)-segment metering Leading-shutter-curtainsync flash Flash exposure...
... shutter release button. For easy picture-taking, set the main switch in flash mode Programmed AE (Aperture ring is set . Available functions in the user position: Exposure mode Drive mode Light metering mode Built-in the [USER] position. However, when the [USER-SET] function is selected in the camera's main switch USER position, your desired functions can be set NOT at A position.) Aperture-Priority AE (Aperture ring is set at A position.) Single frame film advance Multi(8)-segment metering Leading-shutter-curtainsync flash Flash exposure...
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... shutter release button is held at the halfway position,the lens focuses continuously to [SINGLE] or [SERVO]. For normal use, select this position when the subject is difficult to [SINGLE] mode. Select this position. For autofocus operation, set the mode switch to focus. (See page 37.) As soon as shown in the illustration. The predictive autofocus function is effective in this mode. • [MANUAL] You can focus...
... shutter release button is held at the halfway position,the lens focuses continuously to [SINGLE] or [SERVO]. For normal use, select this position when the subject is difficult to [SINGLE] mode. Select this position. For autofocus operation, set the mode switch to focus. (See page 37.) As soon as shown in the illustration. The predictive autofocus function is effective in this mode. • [MANUAL] You can focus...
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... focus on , the-camera-to-subject distance is fixed (focus lock). Aim the camera again, and then depress the shutter release button to [SERVO,] the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation. Shooting in the Servo Autofocus Mode (Focus Mode Switch at [SERVO].) w * The shutter can be released until the subject comes into focus. * Depress the shutter release button down fully. * When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set at [SINGLE] with the focus locked at the first picture...
... focus on , the-camera-to-subject distance is fixed (focus lock). Aim the camera again, and then depress the shutter release button to [SERVO,] the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation. Shooting in the Servo Autofocus Mode (Focus Mode Switch at [SERVO].) w * The shutter can be released until the subject comes into focus. * Depress the shutter release button down fully. * When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set at [SINGLE] with the focus locked at the first picture...
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... a subject is shot in the view- Priority AE and Hyper Manual Mode, the flash- To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully down . The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one. * When [ (V) ] blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel,the use of the built-in flash is recommend. * When you shoot a picture in standard format, make sure that the panorama indicator...
... a subject is shot in the view- Priority AE and Hyper Manual Mode, the flash- To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully down . The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one. * When [ (V) ] blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel,the use of the built-in flash is recommend. * When you shoot a picture in standard format, make sure that the panorama indicator...
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...-mount lens is smaller than f/5.6. a) The in use is fitted with an optional "Mount Adapter K. 1 2 2 6 How to autofocus. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focus- Then, depress the shutter release button fully to [MANUAL]. 2. NOLLVEI3dO O3ONVACIV When autofocus cannot be used When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's infocus indicator r_ 0 cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the Subject 1. Set the focus mode switch...
...-mount lens is smaller than f/5.6. a) The in use is fitted with an optional "Mount Adapter K. 1 2 2 6 How to autofocus. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focus- Then, depress the shutter release button fully to [MANUAL]. 2. NOLLVEI3dO O3ONVACIV When autofocus cannot be used When the autofocus function or the viewfinder's infocus indicator r_ 0 cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the Subject 1. Set the focus mode switch...
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... the camera stores the measured exposure level until the time expires. * If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will be remained even if the memory lock button is released. * By using the Pentax function, you can be memorized before shooting. Use the memory lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder. The memory lock function...
... the camera stores the measured exposure level until the time expires. * If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will be remained even if the memory lock button is released. * By using the Pentax function, you can be memorized before shooting. Use the memory lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder. The memory lock function...
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... 4 Hyper Manual • Shutter-Priority AE A V Aperture-Priority AE V Bulb V 250(1/250 second) (4) SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE aiilll NOLLVII3d0 CGONVACIV Set the main switch to the right. For details of the TV direct dial while holding down the mode set to zero(0). Two exposure modes can be selected as shown in accordance with the rotation of each exposure mode, see page 100. If the Pentax function...
... 4 Hyper Manual • Shutter-Priority AE A V Aperture-Priority AE V Bulb V 250(1/250 second) (4) SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE aiilll NOLLVII3d0 CGONVACIV Set the main switch to the right. For details of the TV direct dial while holding down the mode set to zero(0). Two exposure modes can be selected as shown in accordance with the rotation of each exposure mode, see page 100. If the Pentax function...
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... changed to maintain the same exposure value. If the aperture is depressed. Depressing the [ML] button memorizes the expo- with the Ty direct dial, the aperture setting changes to f/11 automatically. • When the aperture setting changes to f/5.6 with the A, direct dial, the shutter speed changes to 1/250 sec. sec. If the shutter speed is changed by turning the Tv direct dial, the aperture also changes to the Hyper Manual mode. 3. and aperture setting of the Memory Lock...
... changed to maintain the same exposure value. If the aperture is depressed. Depressing the [ML] button memorizes the expo- with the Ty direct dial, the aperture setting changes to f/11 automatically. • When the aperture setting changes to f/5.6 with the A, direct dial, the shutter speed changes to 1/250 sec. sec. If the shutter speed is changed by turning the Tv direct dial, the aperture also changes to the Hyper Manual mode. 3. and aperture setting of the Memory Lock...
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...-delay self-timer instead of using the 12 second-delay self-timer is used. The drive mode is depressed fully down the mode set to the TOFFI position. While holding down , the 2-second-delay self-timer starts its operation. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button in a similar manner to as when using the Cable Switch F to prevent camera shake. 1 Set the mode dial to light entering the camera through the viewfinder.
...-delay self-timer instead of using the 12 second-delay self-timer is used. The drive mode is depressed fully down the mode set to the TOFFI position. While holding down , the 2-second-delay self-timer starts its operation. Focus on the subject and depress the shutter release button in a similar manner to as when using the Cable Switch F to prevent camera shake. 1 Set the mode dial to light entering the camera through the viewfinder.
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USER-SET FUNCTION Exposure mode One of the exposure modes can be selected with the main switch is in flash One of the flash mode (Leadingshutter-curtain-sync,Trailing- Built-in the [ON] position, the Pentax functions are initialized. shutter-curtain-sync or Red-eye- ditto pensation Auto bracketing available Program line One of -field-Priority, MTF Program) can be selected. Set the mode dial to [USER]. 2. Exposure corn- tion. Available...
USER-SET FUNCTION Exposure mode One of the exposure modes can be selected with the main switch is in flash One of the flash mode (Leadingshutter-curtain-sync,Trailing- Built-in the [ON] position, the Pentax functions are initialized. shutter-curtain-sync or Red-eye- ditto pensation Auto bracketing available Program line One of -field-Priority, MTF Program) can be selected. Set the mode dial to [USER]. 2. Exposure corn- tion. Available...
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... the camera's main switch is set to [OFF]. * If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's main switch is set the 28-80mm lens to around 50mm. * When the battery is removed, keep in use, m the preset image size may not be cleared from memory. While the shutter release button is depressed half way down . * Releasing the shutter before removing the lens. * Setting the lens focal length to the middle of zooming operation may...
... the camera's main switch is set to [OFF]. * If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's main switch is set the 28-80mm lens to around 50mm. * When the battery is removed, keep in use, m the preset image size may not be cleared from memory. While the shutter release button is depressed half way down . * Releasing the shutter before removing the lens. * Setting the lens focal length to the middle of zooming operation may...
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... low light background may not be exposed properly because of a tripod is slowed down to activate the built- Set the camera's exposure mode to the Hyper Manual Mode. 3. Take a picture. * Use of the shutter speed is recommended to activate the built- The Slow-speed-sync flash operation works in -flash. 4. Shutter-Priority AE 1. Depress the flash pop-up button to the speed that does not cause camera shake. Hyper Manual Mode 1. Select an appropriate shutter speed/aperture...
... low light background may not be exposed properly because of a tripod is slowed down to activate the built- Set the camera's exposure mode to the Hyper Manual Mode. 3. Take a picture. * Use of the shutter speed is recommended to activate the built- The Slow-speed-sync flash operation works in -flash. 4. Shutter-Priority AE 1. Depress the flash pop-up button to the speed that does not cause camera shake. Hyper Manual Mode 1. Select an appropriate shutter speed/aperture...
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... shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically selects the flash-sync speed. Priority AE mode 0 AF spotbeam z Trailing-shutter-curtain flash sync (note 2) m Contrast-control flash mode (note 3) 0 m• TYPE A: Built-in Hyper Manual or Shutter- The shutter speed is set in the MS (Manual Synch) or M (Manual) mode or a Type E flash, set the aperture according to the calculator chart on the back of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the best results, use the Pentax dedicated flash unit...
... shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically selects the flash-sync speed. Priority AE mode 0 AF spotbeam z Trailing-shutter-curtain flash sync (note 2) m Contrast-control flash mode (note 3) 0 m• TYPE A: Built-in Hyper Manual or Shutter- The shutter speed is set in the MS (Manual Synch) or M (Manual) mode or a Type E flash, set the aperture according to the calculator chart on the back of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the best results, use the Pentax dedicated flash unit...
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... leadingcurtain sync flash mode is based on Pentax Dedicated Flash Units When the built-in flash is used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is adjusted (1 250 to 1 60 sec.) according to the camera. Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contrast control is increased. However, if the built-in flash with the trailing-shuttercurtain sync flash mode and the dedicated flash unit with the trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash mode...
... leadingcurtain sync flash mode is based on Pentax Dedicated Flash Units When the built-in flash is used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is adjusted (1 250 to 1 60 sec.) according to the camera. Do not combine an accessory with a different number of contrast control is increased. However, if the built-in flash with the trailing-shuttercurtain sync flash mode and the dedicated flash unit with the trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash mode...
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...=11111 Memory Lock: Set by depression of shutter release button, Operation confirmation:By red lamp blinking, PCV beep tone and LCD panel (Self-timer indication counts in 0.3EV incre- ments. Film information window is provided Film Wind & Rewind: Auto wind/rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.4 frames/sec.(continuous mode), Auto rewinding starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of rewinding is depressed. Auto bracketing: Three frame consecutive shots with exposure bracketing...
...=11111 Memory Lock: Set by depression of shutter release button, Operation confirmation:By red lamp blinking, PCV beep tone and LCD panel (Self-timer indication counts in 0.3EV incre- ments. Film information window is provided Film Wind & Rewind: Auto wind/rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.4 frames/sec.(continuous mode), Auto rewinding starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of rewinding is depressed. Auto bracketing: Three frame consecutive shots with exposure bracketing...