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first frame (see page power (see page 9). will automati- Load the film and The film will discharge auto- Push the main switch close the back cover cally advance to the button to compose conditions, the flash automatically rewind the shot (see page 13). Ua Frame your subject Focus on (see page 4). 9.) 136. ease button. When the film is fin- In dark ished, the camera will ing lever to...
first frame (see page power (see page 9). will automati- Load the film and The film will discharge auto- Push the main switch close the back cover cally advance to the button to compose conditions, the flash automatically rewind the shot (see page 13). Ua Frame your subject Focus on (see page 4). 9.) 136. ease button. When the film is fin- In dark ished, the camera will ing lever to...
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... used in this Operating Manual. Correct 0 Incorrect X The names of the camera's working parts are ProgrammedImage-Size tracking, interval shooting, panoramic modes and a wireless remote control feature. Also included are listed on your purchase of the Pentax Zoom 280-P and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from breathtaking landscapes to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation direction -.... .. including film loading, film speed setting, winding/ rewinding, focus...
... used in this Operating Manual. Correct 0 Incorrect X The names of the camera's working parts are ProgrammedImage-Size tracking, interval shooting, panoramic modes and a wireless remote control feature. Also included are listed on your purchase of the Pentax Zoom 280-P and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from breathtaking landscapes to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation direction -.... .. including film loading, film speed setting, winding/ rewinding, focus...
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... be wasted if the shutter release button is off . • Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window, or the built-in flash with great care. • Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to disassemble, short or recharge the batteries. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • The misuse of the camera may be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides...
... be wasted if the shutter release button is off . • Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window, or the built-in flash with great care. • Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to disassemble, short or recharge the batteries. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • The misuse of the camera may be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides...
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...Usable film 7 2. Strap attachment 3 2. How to select modes /Red-eye reduction flash mode 15 Daylight-synchro shooting 18 Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds 19 Bulb/Bulb-synchro shooting 20 Self-timer shooting 22 Consecutive shooting 23 Multi-exposure shooting 24 Interval shooting 25 Infinity-landscape shooting 27 Programmed-image-size tracking mode 28 Spot AF shooting 29 Exposure compensation 31 Panoramic format picture 32 Using wireless remote control 34 Date model 38 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 40 Installing/Replacing...
...Usable film 7 2. Strap attachment 3 2. How to select modes /Red-eye reduction flash mode 15 Daylight-synchro shooting 18 Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds 19 Bulb/Bulb-synchro shooting 20 Self-timer shooting 22 Consecutive shooting 23 Multi-exposure shooting 24 Interval shooting 25 Infinity-landscape shooting 27 Programmed-image-size tracking mode 28 Spot AF shooting 29 Exposure compensation 31 Panoramic format picture 32 Using wireless remote control 34 Date model 38 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 40 Installing/Replacing...
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... depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. 3. Keep the camera as still as a wall. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA 0 When shooting, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. Caution: Do...
... depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. 3. Keep the camera as still as a wall. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA 0 When shooting, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. Caution: Do...
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...: • When buying DX-coded films, ensure that the package bears the "DX" mark. • Non-DX coded film cannot be familiar with an ISO rating of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit conditions. USABLE FILM TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS DX FILM Perforations Film cartridge After reading this instruction manual you should be used. • Use high-speed film with the...
...: • When buying DX-coded films, ensure that the package bears the "DX" mark. • Non-DX coded film cannot be familiar with an ISO rating of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit conditions. USABLE FILM TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS DX FILM Perforations Film cartridge After reading this instruction manual you should be used. • Use high-speed film with the...
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... shutter. • If the subject is in focus, it will blink. While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment lever to -subject distance is too close , the green lamp blinks. AUTO When the power is switched on as shown above (which indicates the other modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. (A.T I • the camera...
... shutter. • If the subject is in focus, it will blink. While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment lever to -subject distance is too close , the green lamp blinks. AUTO When the power is switched on as shown above (which indicates the other modes are set), switching power OFF and then ON restores the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. (A.T I • the camera...
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... mode is turned on the subject. Ensure that the built-in the AF frame, select the AF spot mode. * When the power is automatically set. 12 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down. If the subject is closer than 0.56 meter (1.8ft), the green lamp will easily be brought into focus. * To focus on a particular spot in flash will light...
... mode is turned on the subject. Ensure that the built-in the AF frame, select the AF spot mode. * When the power is automatically set. 12 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down. If the subject is closer than 0.56 meter (1.8ft), the green lamp will easily be brought into focus. * To focus on a particular spot in flash will light...
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..., use this mode, the flash will be cast in dark and bright conditions. When you use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in a backlit situation, the front of the viewfinder eyepiece lights up when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down before shooting. A red lamp blinking indicates that the red lamp on the LCD panel. DAYLIGHT-SYNCHRO SHOOTING Depress the • mode button until...
..., use this mode, the flash will be cast in dark and bright conditions. When you use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in a backlit situation, the front of the viewfinder eyepiece lights up when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down before shooting. A red lamp blinking indicates that the red lamp on the LCD panel. DAYLIGHT-SYNCHRO SHOOTING Depress the • mode button until...
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... and the Bulb-synchro mode is set. ample. • A _c_77 1. BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING Bulb mode I EX 4'3* reduction flash button (*) is • depressed in the background, for instance. The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you use the flash in addition to 10 minutes as long as the shutter release button is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scenes, for ex- When using this mode, the camera should...
... and the Bulb-synchro mode is set. ample. • A _c_77 1. BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING Bulb mode I EX 4'3* reduction flash button (*) is • depressed in the background, for instance. The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you use the flash in addition to 10 minutes as long as the shutter release button is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scenes, for ex- When using this mode, the camera should...
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... shutter release button halfway down, and then depress the shutter release button fully. The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before the shutter is recommended. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY AUTO Self-Timer Use the self- • timer if you know when to get in about 10 seconds. The shutter will be released in the picture. Use of a tripod is released, letting you IEXar-'4 wish to smile. 22 Focus on the LCD panel. When the Self-Timer is working...
... shutter release button halfway down, and then depress the shutter release button fully. The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before the shutter is recommended. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY AUTO Self-Timer Use the self- • timer if you know when to get in about 10 seconds. The shutter will be released in the picture. Use of a tripod is released, letting you IEXar-'4 wish to smile. 22 Focus on the LCD panel. When the Self-Timer is working...
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... self-timer operation may not be turned off. • When you wish to take consecutive pictures in the Bulb mode: use the Bulb-Timer mode if you want to keep the autofocus frame on the subject. • When using flash in this case, replace the batteries. • When the Bulb mode is automatically selected. The camera focuses on the subjects frame by frame in this mode, so make sure to use the flash with...
... self-timer operation may not be turned off. • When you wish to take consecutive pictures in the Bulb mode: use the Bulb-Timer mode if you want to keep the autofocus frame on the subject. • When using flash in this case, replace the batteries. • When the Bulb mode is automatically selected. The camera focuses on the subjects frame by frame in this mode, so make sure to use the flash with...
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... on the DATE model. • Repeated multiple exposures tend to indicate that you expose a frame just twice or 3 times at most. • When using Multi-Exposure mode, you superimpose images on the LCD panel to overexpose a frame, so it is taken. 3. AUTO • EX 0 -rd 24 Procedure 1. MULTI-EXPOSURE SHOOTING Multi-Exposure mode will disengage the film advance, letting you usually get the best results...
... on the DATE model. • Repeated multiple exposures tend to indicate that you expose a frame just twice or 3 times at most. • When using Multi-Exposure mode, you superimpose images on the LCD panel to overexpose a frame, so it is taken. 3. AUTO • EX 0 -rd 24 Procedure 1. MULTI-EXPOSURE SHOOTING Multi-Exposure mode will disengage the film advance, letting you usually get the best results...
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... minutes with the Remote Control removed, the camera automatically switches itself off to turn it from the camera, and then set . 35 Multi-Exposure mode: Multi-Exposure is possible using the Wireless Remote Control, first remove it on the front of the camera blinks slowly, indicating that you can take a picture without any delay by depressing the drive but- Self-Timer Shooting mode: the shutter will be taken in...
... minutes with the Remote Control removed, the camera automatically switches itself off to turn it from the camera, and then set . 35 Multi-Exposure mode: Multi-Exposure is possible using the Wireless Remote Control, first remove it on the front of the camera blinks slowly, indicating that you can take a picture without any delay by depressing the drive but- Self-Timer Shooting mode: the shutter will be taken in...
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... the shutter release button, the focus will be locked with the Remote Control's shutter release button. * If you wish to focus on another subject after the focus is locked, use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode to release the shutter. * If the Self-Timer mode is set on the camera, the Self-Timer lamp blinks for 10 minutes and the green lamp will blink slowly. * Focus cannot be in focus when the Remote Control's shutter release button is depressed. 36 Taking Pictures Aim...
... the shutter release button, the focus will be locked with the Remote Control's shutter release button. * If you wish to focus on another subject after the focus is locked, use the camera's shutter release button in the Self-Timer mode to release the shutter. * If the Self-Timer mode is set on the camera, the Self-Timer lamp blinks for 10 minutes and the green lamp will blink slowly. * Focus cannot be in focus when the Remote Control's shutter release button is depressed. 36 Taking Pictures Aim...
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... lens, frame the subject through the viewfinder, assuming the setting of the zoom lens is 80mm telephoto setting. Battery life on the Remote Control, the lens zooms and stops at your local Pentax Service center if the battery is exhausted (service is chargeable). 37 Slide the Remote Control until it locks in and out to change the picture area with the Remote Control while the focus is being locked. Zooming using...
... lens, frame the subject through the viewfinder, assuming the setting of the zoom lens is 80mm telephoto setting. Battery life on the Remote Control, the lens zooms and stops at your local Pentax Service center if the battery is exhausted (service is chargeable). 37 Slide the Remote Control until it locks in and out to change the picture area with the Remote Control while the focus is being locked. Zooming using...
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... rewinding the film in a carrying bag, ensure the main switch is off: otherwise, battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is no operations can be performed. ready loaded, the camera enters the starting mode. Battery life (using the CR123A batteries and under Pentax testing conditions) (The CR123A battery was used by both the camera body and the date function on the DATE model to warn you. After the batteries are replaced with a film...
... rewinding the film in a carrying bag, ensure the main switch is off: otherwise, battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is no operations can be performed. ready loaded, the camera enters the starting mode. Battery life (using the CR123A batteries and under Pentax testing conditions) (The CR123A battery was used by both the camera body and the date function on the DATE model to warn you. After the batteries are replaced with a film...
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... viewfinder: in zoom lens and auto flash Film: Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25 to Spot AF mode) Range: 0.56m 11.8 ftl - Film rewinding: Auto start at 80mm TELE in SLow-Shutter-Speed or Interval Shooting mode, Automatic exposure compensation in ascending order when shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Approx. 10-sec. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter camera with built-in -focus signal, Green...
... viewfinder: in zoom lens and auto flash Film: Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25 to Spot AF mode) Range: 0.56m 11.8 ftl - Film rewinding: Auto start at 80mm TELE in SLow-Shutter-Speed or Interval Shooting mode, Automatic exposure compensation in ascending order when shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Approx. 10-sec. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. SPECIFICATIONS Type: 35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter camera with built-in -focus signal, Green...
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... size (range 1.0-2.7m) Exposure compensation: +/- 3EV (0.5EV step) Exposure-meter switch: The exposure meter is blin king Data mechanism: Crystal quartz controlled; Power source for remote control: 21(W)x44.5(H)x8.5(D), 0.8"x1.8"x0.3", 7g (0.2 oz.) Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR-123A or DL-123A) Battery life: Approx. 30 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of the shutter release button Flash: Built-in zoom flash with digital clock, auto calendar Imprinting mode: "Year...
... size (range 1.0-2.7m) Exposure compensation: +/- 3EV (0.5EV step) Exposure-meter switch: The exposure meter is blin king Data mechanism: Crystal quartz controlled; Power source for remote control: 21(W)x44.5(H)x8.5(D), 0.8"x1.8"x0.3", 7g (0.2 oz.) Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR-123A or DL-123A) Battery life: Approx. 30 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of the shutter release button Flash: Built-in zoom flash with digital clock, auto calendar Imprinting mode: "Year...