IQZoom 140 Manual
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... of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp l ighted Lamp bl inking Correct Incorrect The name of the operation including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control are automatic, you took pictures. • Please read this manual carefully before operat- Also included are listed on your favorite memories. Pictures...
... of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp l ighted Lamp bl inking Correct Incorrect The name of the operation including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control are automatic, you took pictures. • Please read this manual carefully before operat- Also included are listed on your favorite memories. Pictures...
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Col) pa TAX 91' 0 Strap lug (p.7) 0 Shutter release button (p.21) O Drive button (p.27) 0 AF/Infinity-landscape button (p.27) 0 LCD panel (p.55) 0 Mode button (p.26) O Red-eye reduction flash button (p.26) 0 Autofocus window 0 Built-in flash 0 Lens Viewfinder window 0 Focus aid illuminator window (p.18) 0 Self-timer lamp (p.31) O Remote control receiver (p.34) 0 Light sensor window
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Col) pa TAX 91' 0 Strap lug (p.7) 0 Shutter release button (p.21) O Drive button (p.27) 0 AF/Infinity-landscape button (p.27) 0 LCD panel (p.55) 0 Mode button (p.26) O Red-eye reduction flash button (p.26) 0 Autofocus window 0 Built-in flash 0 Lens Viewfinder window 0 Focus aid illuminator window (p.18) 0 Self-timer lamp (p.31) O Remote control receiver (p.34) 0 Light sensor window
IQZoom 140 Manual
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... advance to compose the shot (see page 21). In dark conditions, the flash will automatically rewind it (see page 13). Push the main switch button to switch on your subject and operate the zooming lever to the first frame (see page 22). Focus on power (see page 8). ••e •' ..."1* 1. \ 40 A O Frame your subject (see page 11). When the film is finished, the camera...
... advance to compose the shot (see page 21). In dark conditions, the flash will automatically rewind it (see page 13). Push the main switch button to switch on your subject and operate the zooming lever to the first frame (see page 22). Focus on power (see page 8). ••e •' ..."1* 1. \ 40 A O Frame your subject (see page 11). When the film is finished, the camera...
IQZoom 140 Manual
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... if the shutter release button is off; " sides facing correctly. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. otherwise, battery power may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for battery • Misuse of children. • When the camera is in a bag, make sure the main switch is accidentally...
... if the shutter release button is off; " sides facing correctly. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. otherwise, battery power may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for battery • Misuse of children. • When the camera is in a bag, make sure the main switch is accidentally...
IQZoom 140 Manual
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... a picture at a slow shutter speed 29 Slow-speed synchro photography 29 Bulb shooting 30 Bulb-synchro shooting 30 Self-timer photography 31 Using wireless remote control (option) 32 Multi-exposure shooting 36 Infinity-landscape shooting 37 Spot AF shooting 38 Focus lock shooting 39 Taking Panoramic format picture 41 DATE MODEL 44 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 46 Installing/Replacing the battery 47 Troubleshooting 48 Flash effective range with films other than ISO 100,200, or 400 49 Specifications 50...
... a picture at a slow shutter speed 29 Slow-speed synchro photography 29 Bulb shooting 30 Bulb-synchro shooting 30 Self-timer photography 31 Using wireless remote control (option) 32 Multi-exposure shooting 36 Infinity-landscape shooting 37 Spot AF shooting 38 Focus lock shooting 39 Taking Panoramic format picture 41 DATE MODEL 44 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 46 Installing/Replacing the battery 47 Troubleshooting 48 Flash effective range with films other than ISO 100,200, or 400 49 Specifications 50...
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... obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. • Make sure not to brace your fingers, hair or other object. 10 Notes • Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in flash with both hands. Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too...
... obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. • Make sure not to brace your fingers, hair or other object. 10 Notes • Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in flash with both hands. Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too...
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... the flash is blinking. The shutter can take the picture because the camera-to -autofocus subject. In this case, the camera will light up . Adjust the camera-to discharge, it will blink. 18 • Infinity-landscape lamp : When the infinity-landscape mode is set, it is being charged, it will blink, indicating that the green lamp lights continuously, then release the shutter. 49 LAMP INDICATIONS C When you depress the shutter release button halfway...
... the flash is blinking. The shutter can take the picture because the camera-to -autofocus subject. In this case, the camera will light up . Adjust the camera-to discharge, it will blink. 18 • Infinity-landscape lamp : When the infinity-landscape mode is set, it is being charged, it will blink, indicating that the green lamp lights continuously, then release the shutter. 49 LAMP INDICATIONS C When you depress the shutter release button halfway...
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AO ° ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY When the power is used for taking ordinary pictures. The built-in the range from the one mentioned above (which indicates that other modes are used . 19 These modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed in flash will discharge automatically when the...
AO ° ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY When the power is used for taking ordinary pictures. The built-in the range from the one mentioned above (which indicates that other modes are used . 19 These modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed in flash will discharge automatically when the...
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... by using pre-flash. If the red lamp blinks, this indicates that the red lamp is zooming. 22 Automatic Flash Emission When taking pictures. Therefore, make sure that the built-in flash is being charged and the shutter cannot be released while the lens is lit continuously before taking pictures in low light, the red lamp will be released. A DO 0 3 0 • A 3 Shooting Depress the shutter release button fully...
... by using pre-flash. If the red lamp blinks, this indicates that the red lamp is zooming. 22 Automatic Flash Emission When taking pictures. Therefore, make sure that the built-in flash is being charged and the shutter cannot be released while the lens is lit continuously before taking pictures in low light, the red lamp will be released. A DO 0 3 0 • A 3 Shooting Depress the shutter release button fully...
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... such a case, use this mode, the flash will ensure that a picture is de- In this mode. ors Without Daylight-Sync Notes: • Make sure that the flash is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in both dark and N bright conditions. pressed halfway down before shooting. The red lamp blinking indicates that the...
... such a case, use this mode, the flash will ensure that a picture is de- In this mode. ors Without Daylight-Sync Notes: • Make sure that the flash is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in both dark and N bright conditions. pressed halfway down before shooting. The red lamp blinking indicates that the...
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..., for exam- BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING , ri%,',.It ,--,1-• \ Anaa ft LUMINA TI- .'}H ' (ID Bulb mode ( B) Depress the mode button until appears I A0•104L U./NATION Bulb-synchro mode ( 4 B If the mode but- ter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you 're within the flash effective range even when the Bulb-synchro mode in use. 30 See page 22. ple. When using this mode, the camera should be...
..., for exam- BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING , ri%,',.It ,--,1-• \ Anaa ft LUMINA TI- .'}H ' (ID Bulb mode ( B) Depress the mode button until appears I A0•104L U./NATION Bulb-synchro mode ( 4 B If the mode but- ter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you 're within the flash effective range even when the Bulb-synchro mode in use. 30 See page 22. ple. When using this mode, the camera should be...
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... switch. ter release button fully. sc:3> PENTAX \ • When you want to use the flash with the self-timer, a shutter speed of the camera may not be completed once started. nded. Focus on the LCD panel. In this case, replace the battery. • When the Bulb mode is released, letting you wish St to smile. The shutter will not be re- is recomme- When the Self-Timer is working,the Self-Timer symbol ( 0) blinks...
... switch. ter release button fully. sc:3> PENTAX \ • When you want to use the flash with the self-timer, a shutter speed of the camera may not be completed once started. nded. Focus on the LCD panel. In this case, replace the battery. • When the Bulb mode is released, letting you wish St to smile. The shutter will not be re- is recomme- When the Self-Timer is working,the Self-Timer symbol ( 0) blinks...
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... Transmitter 33 Remote Control Shooting mode Depress the camera's drive button each time until (EM ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. -t, AF AUTO ILL ION U PENTAX • • • • S otAx Name of parts Shutter release button Blinking Lamp When the Remote Control Shooting mode is set on the camera, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera blinks slowly, indicating that you can take pictures with the aid...
... Transmitter 33 Remote Control Shooting mode Depress the camera's drive button each time until (EM ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. -t, AF AUTO ILL ION U PENTAX • • • • S otAx Name of parts Shutter release button Blinking Lamp When the Remote Control Shooting mode is set on the camera, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera blinks slowly, indicating that you can take pictures with the aid...
IQZoom 140 Manual
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In this service). 35 If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service center (there is a charge for this case, use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode to take pictures. • The remote control does not work in flash is being charged. Operating Distance of the Wireless Remote Control from the camera's front: within approx. 5m(16.5ft) straight in...
In this service). 35 If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service center (there is a charge for this case, use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode to take pictures. • The remote control does not work in flash is being charged. Operating Distance of the Wireless Remote Control from the camera's front: within approx. 5m(16.5ft) straight in...
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1 11 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 40
1 11 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 40
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... in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery chember cover Ensure that the power is off before replacing the battery. 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow with a click. • If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for correcting the data. 47 See page 45 for a few seconds. • On the DATE MODEL, the...
... in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery chember cover Ensure that the power is off before replacing the battery. 1 Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow with a click. • If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for correcting the data. 47 See page 45 for a few seconds. • On the DATE MODEL, the...
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... more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the camera automatically switches itself off . Symptoms Causes and Remedies I. Replace it or insert new battery if it off to turn it on ? See page 10. • Is the autofocus window dirty? Push the main switch again to save battery power. If so, the film has been used up. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their...
... more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the camera automatically switches itself off . Symptoms Causes and Remedies I. Replace it or insert new battery if it off to turn it on ? See page 10. • Is the autofocus window dirty? Push the main switch again to save battery power. If so, the film has been used up. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their...
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... low light or hard-to -autofocus subject, Red lamp lighting $ ): Flash- ready status, Red lamp blinking: Flash being charged, r lighting: Infinity- Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to - Pentax power zoom 38-140mm f/ 4.1-10.2 9 elements in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with LCD indication, 8396 of field of roll. Pentax phase-matching passive multi ( 5 points) autofocus system. Landscape shooting. Actual image zoom viewfinder with...
... low light or hard-to -autofocus subject, Red lamp lighting $ ): Flash- ready status, Red lamp blinking: Flash being charged, r lighting: Infinity- Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to - Pentax power zoom 38-140mm f/ 4.1-10.2 9 elements in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with LCD indication, 8396 of field of roll. Pentax phase-matching passive multi ( 5 points) autofocus system. Landscape shooting. Actual image zoom viewfinder with...
IQZoom 140 Manual
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... Auto or DaylightSynchro mode (ISO 100), EV3.1-EV17 at 38mm WIDE EV5.6-EV18 at 140mm in Slow-Shutter-Speed mode, Automatic exposure compensation in low-luminance or a backlit situation, Flash ON = Day-light Synchro/Slow-Shutter-Speed Synchro (up to 2019. One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by Pentax Service facility) 22.0(W) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0.9%2.0%0.4"), 9 g (0.3oz) including battery Approx.15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash...
... Auto or DaylightSynchro mode (ISO 100), EV3.1-EV17 at 38mm WIDE EV5.6-EV18 at 140mm in Slow-Shutter-Speed mode, Automatic exposure compensation in low-luminance or a backlit situation, Flash ON = Day-light Synchro/Slow-Shutter-Speed Synchro (up to 2019. One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by Pentax Service facility) 22.0(W) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0.9%2.0%0.4"), 9 g (0.3oz) including battery Approx.15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash...
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... damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its authorized representatives shall not be serviced free of charge according to the manufacturer will be made with postage prepaid. If the equipment is no representa- WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona...
... damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its authorized representatives shall not be serviced free of charge according to the manufacturer will be made with postage prepaid. If the equipment is no representa- WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona...