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...to store batteries out of the reach of 1/6000. • Exposure data including shutter speed, aperture,etc. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for each frame on this manual safe, as viewing the sun for buying the Pentax MZ-S camera. ...controllability. This mark indicates prohibited matters. c Wrapping the strap around infants. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. WELCOME Thank you to understand all the features and functions. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. WARNING • The electronic ...
...to store batteries out of the reach of 1/6000. • Exposure data including shutter speed, aperture,etc. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for each frame on this manual safe, as viewing the sun for buying the Pentax MZ-S camera. ...controllability. This mark indicates prohibited matters. c Wrapping the strap around infants. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. WELCOME Thank you to understand all the features and functions. Be careful not burn yourself during removal. WARNING • The electronic ...
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...Repairs of this does not affect the picture taken. Other precautions • The temperature range at a Pentax service center. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are not covered under the terms of the viewfinder may...camera functions properly is 50°C to - 10'C (122'F to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is one of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as -in...
...Repairs of this does not affect the picture taken. Other precautions • The temperature range at a Pentax service center. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are not covered under the terms of the viewfinder may...camera functions properly is 50°C to - 10'C (122'F to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is one of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use solvents such as -in...
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... NAMES OF WORKING PARTS USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL SET UP THINGS TO DO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES STEP 1 Attaching the Strap STEP 2 Loading the Batteries STEP 3 Attaching a Lens STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter . STEP 6 Film loading 1 2 BASIC 21 3 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 21 10 QUICK... FILM 34 14 REWINDING THE FILM 34 16 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 17 IMPRINTING EXPOSURE DATA 37 18 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE CAMERA'S BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE DATA BACK'S BATTERY 42 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK 44 0
... NAMES OF WORKING PARTS USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL SET UP THINGS TO DO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES STEP 1 Attaching the Strap STEP 2 Loading the Batteries STEP 3 Attaching a Lens STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter . STEP 6 Film loading 1 2 BASIC 21 3 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 21 10 QUICK... FILM 34 14 REWINDING THE FILM 34 16 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 17 IMPRINTING EXPOSURE DATA 37 18 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE CAMERA'S BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE DATA BACK'S BATTERY 42 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK 44 0
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... is bracketed by the select dial or exposure mode button. Tripod socket Back cover release lever O Battery chamber cover /7 0 ( Mid-roll rewind button 4,J1 p.35 Battery chamber cover release lever Battery grip contacts cover Drive switch Sets the drive mode to enable flash photography. AF button LA p.26...26, 73, 74, 76, 77, 80 Sets the focus mode to multi-segment, spot, or center-weighted metering. Hot shoe For a Pentax-dedicated external flash unit. Exposure compensation dial Of-p.65 AE lock button p.66 Locks the current exposure setting for 20 sec. Auto bracketing dial iiAir...
... is bracketed by the select dial or exposure mode button. Tripod socket Back cover release lever O Battery chamber cover /7 0 ( Mid-roll rewind button 4,J1 p.35 Battery chamber cover release lever Battery grip contacts cover Drive switch Sets the drive mode to enable flash photography. AF button LA p.26...26, 73, 74, 76, 77, 80 Sets the focus mode to multi-segment, spot, or center-weighted metering. Hot shoe For a Pentax-dedicated external flash unit. Exposure compensation dial Of-p.65 AE lock button p.66 Locks the current exposure setting for 20 sec. Auto bracketing dial iiAir...
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.... • Picture-taking Techniques: Consecutive-frame mode, multi- SET UP THINGS TO DO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18 It also explains... "Things to Do," and it explains cautions for using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera-
.... • Picture-taking Techniques: Consecutive-frame mode, multi- SET UP THINGS TO DO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18 It also explains... "Things to Do," and it explains cautions for using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range. • Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera-
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... from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from the camera body. 2 Follow the same procedure to attach the other end of batteries. • See "Replacing the Batteries" to use two lithium CR2 batter- t aill Using the strap pocket ti The strap also has a pocket which can be used to ...rewind the film in the battery chamber Co cover firmly and use the optional Battery Grip BG-10. • When taking the camera to unfamiliar areas or when using in cold environments, take a spare set ...
... from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from the camera body. 2 Follow the same procedure to attach the other end of batteries. • See "Replacing the Batteries" to use two lithium CR2 batter- t aill Using the strap pocket ti The strap also has a pocket which can be used to ...rewind the film in the battery chamber Co cover firmly and use the optional Battery Grip BG-10. • When taking the camera to unfamiliar areas or when using in cold environments, take a spare set ...
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... on page 44. • If the imprinting looks too light or if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. ( p.42) • The date of the picture. scene. I I 5 DATE( SELECT 0 0 ADJUST tom The date or time is light-colored (white, yellow, etc.), the imprinted date...
... on page 44. • If the imprinting looks too light or if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. ( p.42) • The date of the picture. scene. I I 5 DATE( SELECT 0 0 ADJUST tom The date or time is light-colored (white, yellow, etc.), the imprinted date...
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... 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 IMPRINTING EXPOSURE DATA 37 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE CAMERA'S BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE DATA BACK'S BATTERY 42 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK 44 0 it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack. Film retainer 1'f(f((e/;;,?"-fi)I 30 1 5 Close...
... 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 IMPRINTING EXPOSURE DATA 37 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE CAMERA'S BATTERIES 40 REPLACING THE DATA BACK'S BATTERY 42 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK 44 0 it back into the cartridge to reduce the slack. Film retainer 1'f(f((e/;;,?"-fi)I 30 1 5 Close...
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... to turn the main switch to OFF. co Priority AE), Av (Aperture-Priority AE), or - M (Metered Manual). I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the batteries. tacp.56 -- p.36 Pentax function im -p.106 Audible PCV signal G- Shutter speed/Aperture display The shutter speed and aperture are displayed. Exposure mode The exposure mode is indicated...
... to turn the main switch to OFF. co Priority AE), Av (Aperture-Priority AE), or - M (Metered Manual). I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the batteries. tacp.56 -- p.36 Pentax function im -p.106 Audible PCV signal G- Shutter speed/Aperture display The shutter speed and aperture are displayed. Exposure mode The exposure mode is indicated...
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... subject will not be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Programmed AE, multi-segment metering, automatic focus point mode, and autofocus. .NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to Do." ( r p. 11) 1 Set the single-frame drive mode. 1 ,Set the main switch to [ON] position...
... subject will not be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Programmed AE, multi-segment metering, automatic focus point mode, and autofocus. .NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to Do." ( r p. 11) 1 Set the single-frame drive mode. 1 ,Set the main switch to [ON] position...
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... subject. The picture cannot be used for a hand held in the halfway down . ,\\ ) 0 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING I I TAKING A PICTURE NOTE To load the film and batteries or to attach a lens, see "Things to focus. t p.74 • AF button This button works in the viewfinder. a table, tree, or a wall for instance. •...
... subject. The picture cannot be used for a hand held in the halfway down . ,\\ ) 0 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING I I TAKING A PICTURE NOTE To load the film and batteries or to attach a lens, see "Things to focus. t p.74 • AF button This button works in the viewfinder. a table, tree, or a wall for instance. •...
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...• The shutter cannot be released while the built-in flash is being recharged. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it does not mean that [ ] is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. lik= When [ ] blinks... 1 Setting the red-eye roduction mode 1)1"urn the main switch to recharge automatically. I SNOLIV83d0 OISV8 3 Retracting the built-in flash ,717iCheck that the batteries are faulty. When j is taken. See F and FA Lens Compatibility Table udrp.89 BUILT-IN FLASH - AF illuminator When the shutter release button is...
...• The shutter cannot be released while the built-in flash is being recharged. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it does not mean that [ ] is displayed in the viewfinder or on the LCD panel. lik= When [ ] blinks... 1 Setting the red-eye roduction mode 1)1"urn the main switch to recharge automatically. I SNOLIV83d0 OISV8 3 Retracting the built-in flash ,717iCheck that the batteries are faulty. When j is taken. See F and FA Lens Compatibility Table udrp.89 BUILT-IN FLASH - AF illuminator When the shutter release button is...
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... and exposure compensation value are recommended to 6400 can be imprinted on film. ' Data typir;: . .. , ' `Imprinted .descrIptIon:... . it using the Pentax function No.15. (itk- tw UNLOADING FILM I NC Aso F1 2 n n.n_u n.n.r ❑[11❑n❑D DEIHL] C1 El H❑D❑Li...be imprinted. • The exposure data imprint density varies with the exposure compensation dial set ISO speed is powered by the camera body battery (CR-2) instead of the button cell for date and time imprinting. Metering system Defined metering system marking is imprinted: [ Eq.. ]...
... and exposure compensation value are recommended to 6400 can be imprinted on film. ' Data typir;: . .. , ' `Imprinted .descrIptIon:... . it using the Pentax function No.15. (itk- tw UNLOADING FILM I NC Aso F1 2 n n.n_u n.n.r ❑[11❑n❑D DEIHL] C1 El H❑D❑Li...be imprinted. • The exposure data imprint density varies with the exposure compensation dial set ISO speed is powered by the camera body battery (CR-2) instead of the button cell for date and time imprinting. Metering system Defined metering system marking is imprinted: [ Eq.. ]...
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... display in the viewfinder will display the low battery warning 4=a . Enabled • If the camera has not been used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life and performance may still display the low battery warning 4=a even with a new set . ♦ When the batteries are exhausted When the batteries are replaced, the following settings will remain unchanged...
... display in the viewfinder will display the low battery warning 4=a . Enabled • If the camera has not been used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life and performance may still display the low battery warning 4=a even with a new set . ♦ When the batteries are exhausted When the batteries are replaced, the following settings will remain unchanged...
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...display or imprinting looks faint, replace the lithium CR2025 battery. c2)Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw. The battery will last for approximately 3 years. it il~2 (' pQ A A (2 Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side... of the pressure plate ) with the + side facing up. I 2 Install a new battery. (i Install a new battery with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. p.44) 1 Remove the battery. 1 ,Ensure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. t izEr ...
...display or imprinting looks faint, replace the lithium CR2025 battery. c2)Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw. The battery will last for approximately 3 years. it il~2 (' pQ A A (2 Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side... of the pressure plate ) with the + side facing up. I 2 Install a new battery. (i Install a new battery with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. p.44) 1 Remove the battery. 1 ,Ensure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. t izEr ...
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... the hour, minute or second ( : ) you want to stop the adjusted hour/minute from blinking. The adjusted date has been entered. 0 7-1 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 2 Adjusting the hour/minute. 1 Press the [SELECT] button to make the year, month or day you want to stop the digit from 25 - 1600. ..." on page 16. • If the imprinting looks too light or if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. (it41- Do not press the buttons with ISO rating of 1000 or faster is pressed. "c) SELECT DATE(Q) 0 0 ADJUST 1 Adjusting the year/month/...
... the hour, minute or second ( : ) you want to stop the adjusted hour/minute from blinking. The adjusted date has been entered. 0 7-1 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 2 Adjusting the hour/minute. 1 Press the [SELECT] button to make the year, month or day you want to stop the digit from 25 - 1600. ..." on page 16. • If the imprinting looks too light or if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. (it41- Do not press the buttons with ISO rating of 1000 or faster is pressed. "c) SELECT DATE(Q) 0 0 ADJUST 1 Adjusting the year/month/...
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...Function [F18] Enabling or disabling the lens mount index lamp p.11 'p.121 • Remote Control FunCtiOns„, [F191 With the optional battery grip BG-10 attached, setting the remote con- p.117 Setting the firing method when using the illumination button with or without the shutter ...pressed halfway down. O t0f'p.120 X • Button andDial Settings [F16] Focusing with the AF360FGL in the wireless mode [,-41-' p.117 PENTAX FUNCTIONS • Film Rewind Functions [F12] Setting the film rewind to rewind completely or to leave out the film leader or to leave out...
...Function [F18] Enabling or disabling the lens mount index lamp p.11 'p.121 • Remote Control FunCtiOns„, [F191 With the optional battery grip BG-10 attached, setting the remote con- p.117 Setting the firing method when using the illumination button with or without the shutter ...pressed halfway down. O t0f'p.120 X • Button andDial Settings [F16] Focusing with the AF360FGL in the wireless mode [,-41-' p.117 PENTAX FUNCTIONS • Film Rewind Functions [F12] Setting the film rewind to rewind completely or to leave out the film leader or to leave out...
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...grip shutter release button is also provided for this camera. ■ BATTERY GRIP BG-10 Battery grip powered by size-AA batteries and dedicated to the MZ-S. less flash can be used. Release Timer Switch TS-110 MZ-S-dedicated shutter release cable for interval and timer shooting. ■ FLASH...button takes the picture 3 sec. later or immediately. •Pentax Function No. [F19] •Setting No. [11...Shutter release after 3 sec. [2]...Immediate shutter release. 19 If you use remote control, optionally available Battery Grip BG-10 and the Remote Control Unit are available for ...
...grip shutter release button is also provided for this camera. ■ BATTERY GRIP BG-10 Battery grip powered by size-AA batteries and dedicated to the MZ-S. less flash can be used. Release Timer Switch TS-110 MZ-S-dedicated shutter release cable for interval and timer shooting. ■ FLASH...button takes the picture 3 sec. later or immediately. •Pentax Function No. [F19] •Setting No. [11...Shutter release after 3 sec. [2]...Immediate shutter release. 19 If you use remote control, optionally available Battery Grip BG-10 and the Remote Control Unit are available for ...
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...distance is not suited for the subject to be focused on is OFF. Check 1: Countermeasure Pentax function No.16 has been set to ON (it:Tr22). Turn the main switch to [2]. Replace the batteries with Pentax Function No. 16. Check 1: Countermeasure Check 2: The subject to be focused on ....to the [ME] position and then use the mat screen to be photographed so that the shutter might be photographed ( r&f-73). Replace the batteries with Pentax function No. 16, focusing is blinking. In the [AFC] (continuous mode) position, the camera continues to focus on a subject which is...
...distance is not suited for the subject to be focused on is OFF. Check 1: Countermeasure Pentax function No.16 has been set to ON (it:Tr22). Turn the main switch to [2]. Replace the batteries with Pentax Function No. 16. Check 1: Countermeasure Check 2: The subject to be focused on ....to the [ME] position and then use the mat screen to be photographed so that the shutter might be photographed ( r&f-73). Replace the batteries with Pentax function No. 16, focusing is blinking. In the [AFC] (continuous mode) position, the camera continues to focus on a subject which is...
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...or too dark. TROUBLE SHOOTING Check 3: Countermeasure If set to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode (shutter speed blinks). z Countermeasure Replace the batteries with Pentax function No. 13. • The shutter speed and aperture value are taken repeatedly on a picture is either too bright or too... • The exposure and shutter speed cannot be photographed in flash is finished (04'32). Check 1: Countermeasure Pentax function No.13 has been set to number [2]. Replace the data back's battery (CR2025) (INT- 42). Set to a slightly darker area. The subject to be changed , even by...
...or too dark. TROUBLE SHOOTING Check 3: Countermeasure If set to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode (shutter speed blinks). z Countermeasure Replace the batteries with Pentax function No. 13. • The shutter speed and aperture value are taken repeatedly on a picture is either too bright or too... • The exposure and shutter speed cannot be photographed in flash is finished (04'32). Check 1: Countermeasure Pentax function No.13 has been set to number [2]. Replace the data back's battery (CR2025) (INT- 42). Set to a slightly darker area. The subject to be changed , even by...