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... external flash units and high-speed sync and wireless mode features with the camera set to single-frame mode, programmed AE mode, multi-segment metering mode, and AF mode. • Using the Built-in Flash: Explains how to use the camera for the first time. exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing • Setting the Exposure: Auto Picture mode, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, metered manual exposure, bulb exposure, exposure compensation • Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing ♦Flash Photography • Tips: Tips on using the camera and accessories, as...
... external flash units and high-speed sync and wireless mode features with the camera set to single-frame mode, programmed AE mode, multi-segment metering mode, and AF mode. • Using the Built-in Flash: Explains how to use the camera for the first time. exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing • Setting the Exposure: Auto Picture mode, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, metered manual exposure, bulb exposure, exposure compensation • Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing ♦Flash Photography • Tips: Tips on using the camera and accessories, as...
ZX-L Manual
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... switch to Do." ( irgr p.11) Set the single-frame drive mode. like= The drive mode can also be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed. I QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING For quick and easy shooting, set to consecutive-frame mode OW p.46), selftimer ( p.49), remote control release mode, auto bracketing or multiple-exposure mode ( p.47). NOTE To load the batteries and film...
... switch to Do." ( irgr p.11) Set the single-frame drive mode. like= The drive mode can also be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed. I QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING For quick and easy shooting, set to consecutive-frame mode OW p.46), selftimer ( p.49), remote control release mode, auto bracketing or multiple-exposure mode ( p.47). NOTE To load the batteries and film...
ZX-L Manual
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... the main subject is being used. 3 Set the AF mode switch to [ Wide [ ] I Set the AF mode switch to [ ]. tom AF • The subject will remain locked as long as the shutter release button is held in the halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. ter of the viewfinder. • See page 80 for details of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or...
... the main subject is being used. 3 Set the AF mode switch to [ Wide [ ] I Set the AF mode switch to [ ]. tom AF • The subject will remain locked as long as the shutter release button is held in the halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. ter of the viewfinder. • See page 80 for details of the scene. • The Auto picture mode operates only when an FA or...
ZX-L Manual
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...-IN FLASH - Low light situation 2. To set the built-in flash does not retract automatically. 1 Auto pop-up when pressing the shutter release button halfway down in flash, do not attach a hood to "Using external flash" on the LCD panel. I ®c ' j'Fucus the subject and take a picture. 0 backlit situation feet When the built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. SMART FLASH The...
...-IN FLASH - Low light situation 2. To set the built-in flash does not retract automatically. 1 Auto pop-up when pressing the shutter release button halfway down in flash, do not attach a hood to "Using external flash" on the LCD panel. I ®c ' j'Fucus the subject and take a picture. 0 backlit situation feet When the built-in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. SMART FLASH The...
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... ready and the shutter release button is operated when using the sleeve function of the AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ set the focus mode switch to the MF position when using an F or FA lens not suited for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in flash discharges continuously to provide illumination, making it in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the time, the effective distance...
... ready and the shutter release button is operated when using the sleeve function of the AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ set the focus mode switch to the MF position when using an F or FA lens not suited for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in flash discharges continuously to provide illumination, making it in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the time, the effective distance...
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Q 2 Setting the ISO speed "'Set the mode dial to [ISO]. ?'Move the select switch to 6400 in 1/3-EV increments. • [ISO] is displayed when the film speed is set manually for the DX-coded film. 0 %Asia . 122 ISO OFF ON I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from ISO 6 to set the ISO speed. However, the film speed setting can be changed. gam • The ISO speed can be set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. If you use a non-DX coded film, set from the film's DX code.
Q 2 Setting the ISO speed "'Set the mode dial to [ISO]. ?'Move the select switch to 6400 in 1/3-EV increments. • [ISO] is displayed when the film speed is set manually for the DX-coded film. 0 %Asia . 122 ISO OFF ON I SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY The camera automatically reads the film speed from ISO 6 to set the ISO speed. However, the film speed setting can be changed. gam • The ISO speed can be set the film speed manually. 1 Load the film. l'r:Load the non-DX-coded film. If you use a non-DX coded film, set from the film's DX code.
ZX-L Manual
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... your camera as the Date model Version, read this section. to 0 ©Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side of the pressure plate ) with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. The battery will last for approximately 3 years. insure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. a litcrt • Replace the battery when the data information on a picture or...
... your camera as the Date model Version, read this section. to 0 ©Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side of the pressure plate ) with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. The battery will last for approximately 3 years. insure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. a litcrt • Replace the battery when the data information on a picture or...
ZX-L Manual
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...CAMERA OPERATION CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME SELF-TIMER MODE REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) AUTO BRACKETING USING THE PICTURE MODE STANDARD OPERATION MODE PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL...
...CAMERA OPERATION CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME SELF-TIMER MODE REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL) AUTO BRACKETING USING THE PICTURE MODE STANDARD OPERATION MODE PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION AE LOCK FUNCTION MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL ABOUT FOCUSING USING AUTOFOCUS MANUAL...
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... operation after it replaced at your local Pentax Service center ( there is unused for this service). If the battery is exhausted, please have it has been activated, press the drive button or turn the main switch off. • Adjust the focus by pressing the shutter release button on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be automatically set. i t= Battery life on the camera halfway down or manually...
... operation after it replaced at your local Pentax Service center ( there is unused for this service). If the battery is exhausted, please have it has been activated, press the drive button or turn the main switch off. • Adjust the focus by pressing the shutter release button on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be automatically set. i t= Battery life on the camera halfway down or manually...
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... or snapshots in the viewfinder. So 0 righismig, a a Ise 2 When the shutter release button is also displayed in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of -focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to [1 J. [Alk ] on the LCD panel. [AIL is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the mode dial lights up.
... or snapshots in the viewfinder. So 0 righismig, a a Ise 2 When the shutter release button is also displayed in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of -focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to [1 J. [Alk ] on the LCD panel. [AIL is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture settings are displayed in the viewfinder and on the mode dial lights up.
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... too bright or too dark, both shutter speed, aperture setting and [ e]will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. It means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to change the shutter speed until [ Bu ] appears in the viewfinder as a warning as the shutter release button is held down. ?With the Metered-Manual Mode set, move the select lever to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted.
... too bright or too dark, both shutter speed, aperture setting and [ e]will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. It means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to change the shutter speed until [ Bu ] appears in the viewfinder as a warning as the shutter release button is held down. ?With the Metered-Manual Mode set, move the select lever to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted.
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... the shutter relase button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. Adjust the camera-to-subject distance. 2 The subject is difficult to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons. 1 The subject is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator [. ] lights up...
... the shutter relase button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. Adjust the camera-to-subject distance. 2 The subject is difficult to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons. 1 The subject is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. 3 When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator [. ] lights up...
ZX-L Manual
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... focusing ring on the lens until the subject looks sharp in sharp focus, then depress the shutter release button completely. (( • When focus is achieved, the focus indicator [0] lights and the audible PCV signal beeps. ()Check that the focus indicator [0] is in the viewfinder. ®Check that the subject is lit, then press the shutter release button completely. • Using the viewfinder's matte screen. 1 Setting manual focus (MF) z ®Set the focus mode switch...
... focusing ring on the lens until the subject looks sharp in sharp focus, then depress the shutter release button completely. (( • When focus is achieved, the focus indicator [0] lights and the audible PCV signal beeps. ()Check that the focus indicator [0] is in the viewfinder. ®Check that the subject is lit, then press the shutter release button completely. • Using the viewfinder's matte screen. 1 Setting manual focus (MF) z ®Set the focus mode switch...
ZX-L Manual
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... it down into the camera body. in flash is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash is used, using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it does not mean the battery is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • With...
... it down into the camera body. in flash is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics. • When the built-in flash is used, using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it does not mean the battery is used continuously, the battery may obstruct the path of the light coming from the flash, causing vignetting in the picture corners. • With...
ZX-L Manual
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... auto. • For instructions on the flash unit's power switch. 0 ©Set the flash mode switch to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash will light in a wireless configuration. Note that the flash is ready. ©Focus the subject and take the picture. :Memo • When the flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will not fire against an lighter subject especially during daytime sync shooting. 1,14 • (-V.,' I USING...
... auto. • For instructions on the flash unit's power switch. 0 ©Set the flash mode switch to the flash unit's operating manual. 3 Taking a flash picture TCheck that the flash will light in a wireless configuration. Note that the flash is ready. ©Focus the subject and take the picture. :Memo • When the flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will not fire against an lighter subject especially during daytime sync shooting. 1,14 • (-V.,' I USING...
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...), the ] will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. • The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is displayed. tem • For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. • For wireless Flash, refer to page 100. 2 Set the camera to the HS mode. ®Press the flash pop-up button to S (Slave...
...), the ] will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. • The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is displayed. tem • For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit's operating manual. • For wireless Flash, refer to page 100. 2 Set the camera to the HS mode. ®Press the flash pop-up button to S (Slave...
ZX-L Manual
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... the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. Attach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod. 3:Connect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. TiPress the flash pop-up button. Ip.12 / -2- 1 Attaching the flash unit (T Remove the Hot Shoe Cover Fk from the...
... the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. Attach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. Attach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod. 3:Connect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F. TiPress the flash pop-up button. Ip.12 / -2- 1 Attaching the flash unit (T Remove the Hot Shoe Cover Fk from the...
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... that the flash is ready and that the flash exposure setting is used. a AHdVb10010Hd HSV1 UbIr t7. Use a tripod to set with any dedicated external flash unit. :Memo With slow-speed sync, a slow shutter speed is correct. ®Focus the subject and take the picture. tem If you will use an external flash, turn on the power. 2 Setting the Metered Manual Mode DTurn the lens aperture ring to prevent camera shake. ♦ Using Metered Manual Mode 1 Setting the flash unit ©...
... that the flash is ready and that the flash exposure setting is used. a AHdVb10010Hd HSV1 UbIr t7. Use a tripod to set with any dedicated external flash unit. :Memo With slow-speed sync, a slow shutter speed is correct. ®Focus the subject and take the picture. tem If you will use an external flash, turn on the power. 2 Setting the Metered Manual Mode DTurn the lens aperture ring to prevent camera shake. ♦ Using Metered Manual Mode 1 Setting the flash unit ©...
ZX-L Manual
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... infinity ), Diopter: -2 to -focus indicator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication. DX-coded film with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100 with AF coupler, lens information contacts). • Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2-. AF illuminator • Viewfinder Fixed pentamirror, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%, Magnification:0.7X(with ISO 255000; Autofocus is possible using shutter release button/AF button. In-focus (Green lamp [• ] is lit, Bar graph(exposure cornpensation),Over or Under exposure indication in TTL auto flash...
... infinity ), Diopter: -2 to -focus indicator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication. DX-coded film with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100 with AF coupler, lens information contacts). • Compatible Lens Pentax KAF2-. AF illuminator • Viewfinder Fixed pentamirror, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view:92%, Magnification:0.7X(with ISO 255000; Autofocus is possible using shutter release button/AF button. In-focus (Green lamp [• ] is lit, Bar graph(exposure cornpensation),Over or Under exposure indication in TTL auto flash...
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... Indication • Preview Button • Self-timer • Auto bracketing • Mirror • Film Loading • Film Wind & Rewind • Exposure Meter • Exposure Compensation • AE Lock: Shutter speed, Aperture value, [ S ] = Built-in flash ready indication, [ ] = blinking slowly flash recommended warning, [ ] = blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, [e] = Red-eye reduction flash mode, [eim] = Auto pop-up flash function, Automatic flash function, ISO indication, [0___] = Film status information, [0] = Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [.,3] = PCV signal...
... Indication • Preview Button • Self-timer • Auto bracketing • Mirror • Film Loading • Film Wind & Rewind • Exposure Meter • Exposure Compensation • AE Lock: Shutter speed, Aperture value, [ S ] = Built-in flash ready indication, [ ] = blinking slowly flash recommended warning, [ ] = blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, [e] = Red-eye reduction flash mode, [eim] = Auto pop-up flash function, Automatic flash function, ISO indication, [0___] = Film status information, [0] = Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, [.,3] = PCV signal...