IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... be a valuable tool in helping you for IQZoom 150SL / Quartz Date and IQZoom 170SL / Quartz Date. • Illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations in this operating manual are the DATA MODEL. Thank you to get the most out of all the camera's capabilities. • This operating manual is for buying the Pentax product. Icon indications used in this manual before using the camera in order to understand...
... be a valuable tool in helping you for IQZoom 150SL / Quartz Date and IQZoom 170SL / Quartz Date. • Illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations in this operating manual are the DATA MODEL. Thank you to get the most out of all the camera's capabilities. • This operating manual is for buying the Pentax product. Icon indications used in this manual before using the camera in order to understand...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... panel lights up for 4sec when the camera operates. • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the equivalent. • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as a direct result of the product being used in conditions contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Be sure to store batteries...
... panel lights up for 4sec when the camera operates. • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the equivalent. • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as a direct result of the product being used in conditions contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Be sure to store batteries...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... WORKING PARTS O Self-timer lamp (p.33) 0 Shutter release button O LCD panel O Date button (p.37, 38) 0 Drive button (p.32) O Diopter adjustment lever (p.12) AF/Infinity-Landscape button (p.22, 23, 32) 0 Mode button (p.27) 0 Built-in flash O Light senser window O Lens e Viewfinder window e Autofocus window • Remote control receiver (p.34 - 36) e0 Strap lug (p.8) Viewfinder eyepiece iib Green lamp (p.12) Cs Red lamp (p.12) 0 Main switch (p.10) 0 Zoom button (p.18, 19, 38) eli) Film information window O0 Battery chamber cover (p.9) Back cover...
... WORKING PARTS O Self-timer lamp (p.33) 0 Shutter release button O LCD panel O Date button (p.37, 38) 0 Drive button (p.32) O Diopter adjustment lever (p.12) AF/Infinity-Landscape button (p.22, 23, 32) 0 Mode button (p.27) 0 Built-in flash O Light senser window O Lens e Viewfinder window e Autofocus window • Remote control receiver (p.34 - 36) e0 Strap lug (p.8) Viewfinder eyepiece iib Green lamp (p.12) Cs Red lamp (p.12) 0 Main switch (p.10) 0 Zoom button (p.18, 19, 38) eli) Film information window O0 Battery chamber cover (p.9) Back cover...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main switch Viewfinder Displays Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the zoom lens 1 2 - 3 3 4 - 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 - 15 16 17 18 - 19 Composing and Focusing 20 Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 21 Infinity-Landscape Mode 22 Spot Focus 23 Focus-Lock Shooting 24 - 25 Panorama Mode 26 Auto exposure mode 27 Flash effective range 28 Daylight-Sync Shooting 29 Slow Shutter Speeds Modes...
... attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main switch Viewfinder Displays Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the zoom lens 1 2 - 3 3 4 - 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 - 15 16 17 18 - 19 Composing and Focusing 20 Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 21 Infinity-Landscape Mode 22 Spot Focus 23 Focus-Lock Shooting 24 - 25 Panorama Mode 26 Auto exposure mode 27 Flash effective range 28 Daylight-Sync Shooting 29 Slow Shutter Speeds Modes...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... focus, it will blink, indicating that you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the green lamp and/or red lights up or blinks as shown above. LAMP INDICATIONS r AF ON/OFF DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT az $11> AF ma.t) DATE coo Ca ill0111 When you can take the picture. O Red lamp (Flash status s) : When the flash is being charged, it will blink. 12 Aim the camera...
... focus, it will blink, indicating that you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the green lamp and/or red lights up or blinks as shown above. LAMP INDICATIONS r AF ON/OFF DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT az $11> AF ma.t) DATE coo Ca ill0111 When you can take the picture. O Red lamp (Flash status s) : When the flash is being charged, it will blink. 12 Aim the camera...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... film speed is automatically set . If Non-DX coded film is used . Automatic film speed setting This camera is turned OFF. Note: • Non-DX coded films should not be used , the film speed is automatically set to 3200. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film is not properly loaded. E•• ; :D •• • 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances...
... film speed is automatically set . If Non-DX coded film is used . Automatic film speed setting This camera is turned OFF. Note: • Non-DX coded films should not be used , the film speed is automatically set to 3200. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film is not properly loaded. E•• ; :D •• • 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances...
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HOLDING THE CAMERA , i Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. Notes: • Do not hold the camera so that the flash is likely to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred. If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 17
HOLDING THE CAMERA , i Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. Notes: • Do not hold the camera so that the flash is likely to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred. If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 17
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When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom button and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. 18 Pushing the zoom button on the right ( 6 ) moves the lens towards the wide - OPERATING THE ZOOM LENS TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 10Zoom 150SL 38 - 50mm QZoom 170SL 38 - 170mm Pushing the zoom button on the left ( 664 ) moves the lens towards the telephoto setting. angle setting.
When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom button and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. 18 Pushing the zoom button on the right ( 6 ) moves the lens towards the wide - OPERATING THE ZOOM LENS TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 10Zoom 150SL 38 - 50mm QZoom 170SL 38 - 170mm Pushing the zoom button on the left ( 664 ) moves the lens towards the telephoto setting. angle setting.
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AF illuminator When shutter release button half way down where it is hard for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in flash discharges continuously to provide illumination, making it easy for the autofocus to work. 2 Check the lamp indication: When the subject is in focus, the green lamp will light up. * The green lamp blinks if the subject is too close...
AF illuminator When shutter release button half way down where it is hard for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in flash discharges continuously to provide illumination, making it easy for the autofocus to work. 2 Check the lamp indication: When the subject is in focus, the green lamp will light up. * The green lamp blinks if the subject is too close...
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SELECT OTHER EXPOSURE MODES AF =RI DATE )000 OC 444 t n 1\ • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is being charged and the shutter cannot be released. AUTO EXPOSURE MODES Automatic Flash Emission The flash automatically discharges in low light or in flash is turned off. To select the various exposure modes, depress the mode button O0O. • Auto Bulb-Sync lEl C> (Flash and red eye reduction...
SELECT OTHER EXPOSURE MODES AF =RI DATE )000 OC 444 t n 1\ • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is being charged and the shutter cannot be released. AUTO EXPOSURE MODES Automatic Flash Emission The flash automatically discharges in low light or in flash is turned off. To select the various exposure modes, depress the mode button O0O. • Auto Bulb-Sync lEl C> (Flash and red eye reduction...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... existing light effect in places where flash photography is taken at a slow shutter speed up to take a picture. In such a case, use the built- When a portrait is well exposed without any shadow. In this mode. DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING SLOW SHUTTER SPEEDS MODES j AF .T.E) DATE ) Daylight-Sync (Flash-ON) Depress the mode button ( ,v) until (®I2) appears on the LCD panel. IMml.11141 kr.= 29 Note: • Make sure...
... existing light effect in places where flash photography is taken at a slow shutter speed up to take a picture. In such a case, use the built- When a portrait is well exposed without any shadow. In this mode. DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING SLOW SHUTTER SPEEDS MODES j AF .T.E) DATE ) Daylight-Sync (Flash-ON) Depress the mode button ( ,v) until (®I2) appears on the LCD panel. IMml.11141 kr.= 29 Note: • Make sure...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to blur your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended. • The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down. (Max. It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the built-in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is useful for long exposures required for shooting...
... flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to blur your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended. • The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down. (Max. It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the built-in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is useful for long exposures required for shooting...
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... 10 seconds. Depress the shutter release button fully. To cancel To stop the self-timer operation at any time after its been activated, set the main switch to the other position. • Do not stand directly in front of a tripod is released. Use of the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you wish to the camera when starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the picture.
... 10 seconds. Depress the shutter release button fully. To cancel To stop the self-timer operation at any time after its been activated, set the main switch to the other position. • Do not stand directly in front of a tripod is released. Use of the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you wish to the camera when starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the picture.
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... 1 minutes. The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to a max. of parts Shutter release button Remote control transmitter 34 While the remote control's shutter release button is depressed. • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode to trip the shutter at a distance.
... 1 minutes. The shutter will be released 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to a max. of parts Shutter release button Remote control transmitter 34 While the remote control's shutter release button is depressed. • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode to trip the shutter at a distance.
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... the remote control receiver on the camera, and then depress the shutter release button on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power is switched OFF. 2 Compose the scene and...
... the remote control receiver on the camera, and then depress the shutter release button on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power is switched OFF. 2 Compose the scene and...
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... will be in the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures. • The remote control does not work in use the camera's shutter release button in focus when the remote control's shutter release button is depressed. In this service). 36 If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service center (there is a charge for 3 seconds and then the shutter is released. • Focus cannot be locked when the remote...
... will be in the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures. • The remote control does not work in use the camera's shutter release button in focus when the remote control's shutter release button is depressed. In this service). 36 If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service center (there is a charge for 3 seconds and then the shutter is released. • Focus cannot be locked when the remote...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... used up. Wipe it ON. Zoom lens retracted automati- • The lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length if cally (the power is switched OFF. Symptoms .nlf1:: :giz - Causes and Remedies 1. Insert new battery. See page 13, 14. • Is (E) blinking on the LCD panel? The film has not been loaded properly. My printed pictures don't look • Did you obstruct the autofocus...
... used up. Wipe it ON. Zoom lens retracted automati- • The lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length if cally (the power is switched OFF. Symptoms .nlf1:: :giz - Causes and Remedies 1. Insert new battery. See page 13, 14. • Is (E) blinking on the LCD panel? The film has not been loaded properly. My printed pictures don't look • Did you obstruct the autofocus...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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... mode (focus is fixed to infinity), AF illuminator is automatically emitted in mid - infinity (at wide), 1.2m (3.9ft) - Auto stop upon completion of view: 75° - 14.5° Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. exposure film. infinity (at wide), 1.2m (3.911) - SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: IQZoom 150SL IQZoom 170SL Focusing system: IQZoom 150SL IQZoom 170SL Zooming. coded film with 35mm perforated DX - Rewinding time: approx. 25sec. Rewinding in low light/ or hard-to -autofocus...
... mode (focus is fixed to infinity), AF illuminator is automatically emitted in mid - infinity (at wide), 1.2m (3.9ft) - Auto stop upon completion of view: 75° - 14.5° Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. exposure film. infinity (at wide), 1.2m (3.911) - SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: IQZoom 150SL IQZoom 170SL Focusing system: IQZoom 150SL IQZoom 170SL Zooming. coded film with 35mm perforated DX - Rewinding time: approx. 25sec. Rewinding in low light/ or hard-to -autofocus...
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... hard-to-autofocus subject, Fled lamp lighting: Flash-ready status, Red lamp blinking: Flash being charged Programmed auto-exposure control with multi segment (2) metering system, Range: EV10 EV17at 38mm WIDE, EV14 - EV19 at 170mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync Mode (ISO 400), EV4 - Self-timer: Viewfinder: IOZoom 150SL IOZoom 170SL Exposure control: IQZoom 150SL IOZoom 170SL Flash: Flash effective range: laZoom 150SL IQZoom 170SL 42 Electronic lamp indication. Standard/panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 80...
... hard-to-autofocus subject, Fled lamp lighting: Flash-ready status, Red lamp blinking: Flash being charged Programmed auto-exposure control with multi segment (2) metering system, Range: EV10 EV17at 38mm WIDE, EV14 - EV19 at 170mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync Mode (ISO 400), EV4 - Self-timer: Viewfinder: IOZoom 150SL IOZoom 170SL Exposure control: IQZoom 150SL IOZoom 170SL Flash: Flash effective range: laZoom 150SL IQZoom 170SL 42 Electronic lamp indication. Standard/panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 80...
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...% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to imprint both standard and panoramic format frames. Size & Weight: KIZoom 150SL liDZoom 170SL 111.5 (W) x 60 (H) x 47.5 (D) mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.9") 200g (7.1oz) without battery 111.5 (W) x 60 (H) x 47.5 (D) mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.9") 200g (7.1oz) without battery DATE MODEL Date mechanism: Crystal quartz controlled; under Pentax testing conditions) Battery exhaustion: warning: ( cra) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when...
...% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to imprint both standard and panoramic format frames. Size & Weight: KIZoom 150SL liDZoom 170SL 111.5 (W) x 60 (H) x 47.5 (D) mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.9") 200g (7.1oz) without battery 111.5 (W) x 60 (H) x 47.5 (D) mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.9") 200g (7.1oz) without battery DATE MODEL Date mechanism: Crystal quartz controlled; under Pentax testing conditions) Battery exhaustion: warning: ( cra) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when...