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... it can 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. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to understand all the features and functions...
... it can 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. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to understand all the features and functions...
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...indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. &CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's...fire, as it becomes hot or begins to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow the following precautions. &WARNING &CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if...
...indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. &CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's...fire, as it becomes hot or begins to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow the following precautions. &WARNING &CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if...
IQZoom 150SL / IQZoom 170SL Manual
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...interior or the exterior of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of dirt, dust, or chemicals. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the extreme edges of ...the camera may cut off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid object. but...
...interior or the exterior of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of dirt, dust, or chemicals. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the extreme edges of ...the camera may cut off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid object. but...
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... for the repair of defects in fire. • Battery performance may be repaired at which this is exposed to 14°F). • The PENTAX warranty provided is caused as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. tures over about 60°C, it may also slow down in response to lower temperatures...provided. Damage of any kind cannot be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will return to normal. • The LCD may blacken, but this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to high tempera- Do not dispose of the battery in materials or workmanship....
... for the repair of defects in fire. • Battery performance may be repaired at which this is exposed to 14°F). • The PENTAX warranty provided is caused as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. tures over about 60°C, it may also slow down in response to lower temperatures...provided. Damage of any kind cannot be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will return to normal. • The LCD may blacken, but this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to high tempera- Do not dispose of the battery in materials or workmanship....
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • For safe use of your camera • Precautions for your camera • Precautions for battery usage • Names of working parts • LCD panel • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap 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 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS • For safe use of your camera • Precautions for your camera • Precautions for battery usage • Names of working parts • LCD panel • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap 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 ...
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STRAP ATTACHMENT ABOUT THE CAMERA Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 8
STRAP ATTACHMENT ABOUT THE CAMERA Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 8
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... is opened. See page 37, 38. 9 Correct the time. Ensure that the lens may move forward slightly when the battery is replaced even if the camera power is off. 1 Open the battery chamber cover as shown in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery chamber cover. INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY O 0 O 41' Please note...
... is opened. See page 37, 38. 9 Correct the time. Ensure that the lens may move forward slightly when the battery is replaced even if the camera power is off. 1 Open the battery chamber cover as shown in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery chamber cover. INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY O 0 O 41' Please note...
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.... 10 r, When the main switch button is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol ( cm) appears on usage of the time (using the CR-2 battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to the shortest focal length. When (i=m) starts blinking, no operations can... be performed. When the power turns ON, the lens extends slightly for opening the lens cover. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to warn you.
.... 10 r, When the main switch button is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol ( cm) appears on usage of the time (using the CR-2 battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to the shortest focal length. When (i=m) starts blinking, no operations can... be performed. When the power turns ON, the lens extends slightly for opening the lens cover. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to warn you.
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...-subject distance is set at the telephoto end setting, compose the scene within these frame. Close distance compensation Frame When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than 2m, the panorama photography is not recommended due to focus on a particular spot in the frame. 0 0 Multi-focus Frame ...
...-subject distance is set at the telephoto end setting, compose the scene within these frame. Close distance compensation Frame When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than 2m, the panorama photography is not recommended due to focus on a particular spot in the frame. 0 0 Multi-focus Frame ...
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... up to indicate that you can take the picture. O Red lamp (Flash status s) : When the flash is being charged, it will blink. 12 Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to discharge, it will light up. When the flash is ready to...
... up to indicate that you can take the picture. O Red lamp (Flash status s) : When the flash is being charged, it will blink. 12 Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment lever to discharge, it will light up. When the flash is ready to...
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... release lever down and pull the back cover as illustrated on the film detector 0, film can- Align the tip of the film cartridge into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach the take-up any slack in the film chamber by pushing it back...
... release lever down and pull the back cover as illustrated on the film detector 0, film can- Align the tip of the film cartridge into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach the take-up any slack in the film chamber by pushing it back...
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... film is used . E•• ; :D •• • 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances to 3200. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to the first frame. 5 When "1" appears in the exposure counter on the LCD...
... film is used . E•• ; :D •• • 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances to 3200. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to the first frame. 5 When "1" appears in the exposure counter on the LCD...
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HOLDING THE CAMERA , i Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. 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 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.
HOLDING THE CAMERA , i Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. 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 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.
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Sal, PS me. aux 0=0 0 0 tt • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. • Although a sound like the shutter closing may be heard accompanied by vibration while zooming, this is an operating sound that occurs due to switching of the internal mechanism of the lens and is not a malfunction. 444 A 19
Sal, PS me. aux 0=0 0 0 tt • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. • Although a sound like the shutter closing may be heard accompanied by vibration while zooming, this is an operating sound that occurs due to switching of the internal mechanism of the lens and is not a malfunction. 444 A 19
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FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING I %pit 44 N40eg mo 1 When taking a photograph like the one shown above, if the photograph is taken with the Spot AF frame(( )). 24 In this case, use the Spot AF Mode and focus-lock technique. 2 Focus on the subject with the camera in this setting, the focus will be placed on the subject in the very front of the (( )) and will not focus on the main subject in the back.
FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING I %pit 44 N40eg mo 1 When taking a photograph like the one shown above, if the photograph is taken with the Spot AF frame(( )). 24 In this case, use the Spot AF Mode and focus-lock technique. 2 Focus on the subject with the camera in this setting, the focus will be placed on the subject in the very front of the (( )) and will not focus on the main subject in the back.
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The green lamp in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. Note: • The focus will not change as long as the green lamp is lit (Focus lock). 4 While holding the shutter release button halfway down . en, r (. + ./ 3 Depress the shutter release button halfway down , re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then press the release button all the way to release the shutter. • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 25
The green lamp in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. Note: • The focus will not change as long as the green lamp is lit (Focus lock). 4 While holding the shutter release button halfway down . en, r (. + ./ 3 Depress the shutter release button halfway down , re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then press the release button all the way to release the shutter. • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 25
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... switches to the horizontal panorama format frame. 26 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to-subject distance is not recommended. • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on all the options to you on the area and requirements.... Your local film processor of the panorama format is less than 2m (6.6ft), use of camera dealers will advise you . PANORAMA MODE o o 0 Cc( )) J • You can switch between the panorama format and standard format picture taking...
... switches to the horizontal panorama format frame. 26 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to-subject distance is not recommended. • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on all the options to you on the area and requirements.... Your local film processor of the panorama format is less than 2m (6.6ft), use of camera dealers will advise you . PANORAMA MODE o o 0 Cc( )) J • You can switch between the panorama format and standard format picture taking...
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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 ready. To select the various exposure modes, depress the mode button O0O. ...
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 ready. To select the various exposure modes, depress the mode button O0O. ...
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...; This mode 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 recommended. • The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down. (Max. Use of a tripod is recommended. • In...
...; This mode 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 recommended. • The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button held down. (Max. Use of a tripod is recommended. • In...
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... LCD panel. 2 Assure that the subject is within the AF frame in about 10 seconds. Be sure that you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you wish to get in the picture. When the self-timer is working, the SelfTimer lamp blinks 3 ...seconds before the shutter is lit before starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the viewfinder. Depress the shutter release button fully. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ° AF sci,n ) DATE g O MULTIAF 0 0 PENTAX Self-Timer Use the self-timer if you want to use the flash with the...
... LCD panel. 2 Assure that the subject is within the AF frame in about 10 seconds. Be sure that you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you wish to get in the picture. When the self-timer is working, the SelfTimer lamp blinks 3 ...seconds before the shutter is lit before starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the viewfinder. Depress the shutter release button fully. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ° AF sci,n ) DATE g O MULTIAF 0 0 PENTAX Self-Timer Use the self-timer if you want to use the flash with the...