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... OPERATION (SHOOTING) 21-33 Using the basic exposure mode 21 Using zoom lenses 23 Holding the camera 26 Selecting an autofocus mode 27 Autofocusing 28 Using the focus lock function 30 Taking a picture 31 Using the built-in flash•••91 Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 92 Taking a slow-shutter-synch flash picture 93 About the AF spotbeam 94 Exposure compensation with flash 95 Selecting the desired programmed exposure line 96 Pentax functions 98 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually...
... OPERATION (SHOOTING) 21-33 Using the basic exposure mode 21 Using zoom lenses 23 Holding the camera 26 Selecting an autofocus mode 27 Autofocusing 28 Using the focus lock function 30 Taking a picture 31 Using the built-in flash•••91 Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 92 Taking a slow-shutter-synch flash picture 93 About the AF spotbeam 94 Exposure compensation with flash 95 Selecting the desired programmed exposure line 96 Pentax functions 98 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually...
PZ-1p Manual
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... a photo.(See page 28.) Film loading 7. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover. 6. Focus on the subject and shoot While looking through the viewfinder, turn the power zoom ring to the right or left until you obtain the desired composition. (See page 24.) Aim the AF frame [ C ) ] towards subject, depress the shutter release button halfway down to lock focus, and...
... a photo.(See page 28.) Film loading 7. Composing the scene with the red mark, and close the back cover. 6. Focus on the subject and shoot While looking through the viewfinder, turn the power zoom ring to the right or left until you obtain the desired composition. (See page 24.) Aim the AF frame [ C ) ] towards subject, depress the shutter release button halfway down to lock focus, and...
PZ-1p Manual
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... the Aperture-priority AE mode is set to other available functions, see page 21. All functions of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to release the shutter. (5) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (6) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OM (NOIIVEIValid) NOIiVH3dO OISV8 The shutter release button has two positions. When taking mode only for Programmed AE mode. However, available exposure modes differ depending on for when the camera is not in use). Easy picture taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button...
... the Aperture-priority AE mode is set to other available functions, see page 21. All functions of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to release the shutter. (5) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (6) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OM (NOIIVEIValid) NOIiVH3dO OISV8 The shutter release button has two positions. When taking mode only for Programmed AE mode. However, available exposure modes differ depending on for when the camera is not in use). Easy picture taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button...
PZ-1p Manual
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... time after purchase, open the camera's back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to become familiar with the protruding end down. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. * When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set the ISO film speed. MAKE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAIN. This camera can set a DX-coded film speed...
... time after purchase, open the camera's back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using your body to become familiar with the protruding end down. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. * When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set the ISO film speed. MAKE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAIN. This camera can set a DX-coded film speed...
PZ-1p Manual
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...(8)-segment metering Leading-shutter-curtainsync flash Flash exposure compensation Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode Program line not available not available not available normal Any other functions are mentioned to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. Available functions with the [USER] position are not available. Available functions in the user position: Exposure mode Drive mode Light metering mode Built-in the [USER] position. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This camera offers an advanced range of aperture and shutter speed setting...
...(8)-segment metering Leading-shutter-curtainsync flash Flash exposure compensation Exposure compensation Auto bracketing mode Program line not available not available not available normal Any other functions are mentioned to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. Available functions with the [USER] position are not available. Available functions in the user position: Exposure mode Drive mode Light metering mode Built-in the [USER] position. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) This camera offers an advanced range of aperture and shutter speed setting...
PZ-1p Manual
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... the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred.) * To reduce camera shake,support your body or the camera on a solid object - IMO (3) HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) For best results, be sure to hold the camera correctly. * While taking a picture at slow shutter speeds of 1 /30 second or slower, or when using a telephoto lens, a tripod and optional "Cable switch...
... the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred.) * To reduce camera shake,support your body or the camera on a solid object - IMO (3) HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) For best results, be sure to hold the camera correctly. * While taking a picture at slow shutter speeds of 1 /30 second or slower, or when using a telephoto lens, a tripod and optional "Cable switch...
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... Focus Modes Switch • [SINGLE] When you depress the shutter release button, the lens automatically focuses. For normal use, select this position. The predictive autofocus function is released. For basic shooting, set the focus mode switch to focus. (See page 37.) The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus. • [SERVO] If the shutter release button is difficult to [SINGLE] or [SERVO]. As soon as shown in this mode. • [MANUAL...
... Focus Modes Switch • [SINGLE] When you depress the shutter release button, the lens automatically focuses. For normal use, select this position. The predictive autofocus function is released. For basic shooting, set the focus mode switch to focus. (See page 37.) The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus. • [SERVO] If the shutter release button is difficult to [SINGLE] or [SERVO]. As soon as shown in this mode. • [MANUAL...
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... autofocus operation. While [ 0 ] is set at [SINGLE] with the focus locked at [SERVO].) w * The shutter can be released until the subject comes into focus. * Depress the shutter release button down fully. * When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set to -subject distance is held in the Single Autofocus Mode (Focus Mode Lever at the consecutive mode, the camera focuses only the first picture. If the shutter release button is fixed (focus lock). Predictive AF Mode When the focus mode switch is set the aperture...
... autofocus operation. While [ 0 ] is set at [SINGLE] with the focus locked at [SERVO].) w * The shutter can be released until the subject comes into focus. * Depress the shutter release button down fully. * When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set to -subject distance is held in the Single Autofocus Mode (Focus Mode Lever at the consecutive mode, the camera focuses only the first picture. If the shutter release button is fixed (focus lock). Predictive AF Mode When the focus mode switch is set the aperture...
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... and Hyper Manual Mode, the flash- In the Shutter- (6) TAKING A PICTURE (7) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) P Tv 30 BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink when the shutter re- To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully down. The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one...
... and Hyper Manual Mode, the flash- In the Shutter- (6) TAKING A PICTURE (7) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) P Tv 30 BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blink when the shutter re- To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully down. The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one...
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.... Set the focus mode switch to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder. This function can be canceled by the Pentax function No.1. * During memory lock operation, * is displayed in the spot metering area and press the memory lock button MLi * As soon as the memory lock button [ML] is pressed, a 10 second timer starts and the camera stores the measured exposure level until the time...
.... Set the focus mode switch to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder. This function can be canceled by the Pentax function No.1. * During memory lock operation, * is displayed in the spot metering area and press the memory lock button MLi * As soon as the memory lock button [ML] is pressed, a 10 second timer starts and the camera stores the measured exposure level until the time...
PZ-1p Manual
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... rotation of the TV direct dial while holding down the mode set to zero(0). If the Pentax function No.2 selection 1 (all Pentax function are set button. With the lens aperture ring set . , To the left .1 ;To the right Hyper Programmed AE A Hyper Manual To the left 'VTo the right Hyper Programmed AE 4 Hyper Manual • Shutter-Priority AE A V Aperture-Priority AE V Bulb V 250(1/250 second...
... rotation of the TV direct dial while holding down the mode set to zero(0). If the Pentax function No.2 selection 1 (all Pentax function are set button. With the lens aperture ring set . , To the left .1 ;To the right Hyper Programmed AE A Hyper Manual To the left 'VTo the right Hyper Programmed AE 4 Hyper Manual • Shutter-Priority AE A V Aperture-Priority AE V Bulb V 250(1/250 second...
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... aperture setting with the aperture ring at [A], the camera will memorized the exposure level if the [ML] button is changed by turning the Tv direct dial, the aperture also changes to the [A] position. 2. If the shutter speed is depressed with the A, direct dial, the shutter speed changes to 1/60 1. For instance The Memory lock button is changed . 0 How to 1/250 sec. sure value. 4. and aperture setting of f/8. • When the shutter speed changes to use 1. Depressing the [ML] button...
... aperture setting with the aperture ring at [A], the camera will memorized the exposure level if the [ML] button is changed by turning the Tv direct dial, the aperture also changes to the [A] position. 2. If the shutter speed is depressed with the A, direct dial, the shutter speed changes to 1/60 1. For instance The Memory lock button is changed . 0 How to 1/250 sec. sure value. 4. and aperture setting of f/8. • When the shutter speed changes to use 1. Depressing the [ML] button...
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... when the main switch is set to -4EV in the [USER] position. But, when the metering switch is turned off, only the exposure compensation value indicated by turning the Tv direct dial. * Exposure compensation range is possible in the range from +4 EV to the [OFF] position,the exposure compensation is not canceled. * The exposure compensation does not work . Using the Pentax function, the exposure compensation step...
... when the main switch is set to -4EV in the [USER] position. But, when the metering switch is turned off, only the exposure compensation value indicated by turning the Tv direct dial. * Exposure compensation range is possible in the range from +4 EV to the [OFF] position,the exposure compensation is not canceled. * The exposure compensation does not work . Using the Pentax function, the exposure compensation step...
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... operation, under exposure may result due to as when using the flash, confirm that it is fully charged before the Self-Timer starts. * To cancel the Self-Timer operation after it has been activated before the shot is automatically set button, turn the TV direct dial until L 02s appears. 2. While holding down , the 2-second-delay self-timer starts its operation. Depress the shutter release button fully down to start the Self-Timer...
... operation, under exposure may result due to as when using the flash, confirm that it is fully charged before the Self-Timer starts. * To cancel the Self-Timer operation after it has been activated before the shot is automatically set button, turn the TV direct dial until L 02s appears. 2. While holding down , the 2-second-delay self-timer starts its operation. Depress the shutter release button fully down to start the Self-Timer...
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... even if the battery is removed. reduction) can be selected. Exposure corn- Metering mode One of -field-Priority, MTF Program) can be selected with the main switch is set function 1. Built-in the [ON] position, the Pentax functions are initialized. NOLLVI:BdO CI30NVACIV ditto pensation Auto bracketing available Program line One of the flash mode (Leadingshutter-curtain-sync,Trailing- Exposure corn- USER-SET FUNCTION Exposure mode One of...
... even if the battery is removed. reduction) can be selected. Exposure corn- Metering mode One of -field-Priority, MTF Program) can be selected with the main switch is set function 1. Built-in the [ON] position, the Pentax functions are initialized. NOLLVI:BdO CI30NVACIV ditto pensation Auto bracketing available Program line One of the flash mode (Leadingshutter-curtain-sync,Trailing- Exposure corn- USER-SET FUNCTION Exposure mode One of...
PZ-1p Manual
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When the camera stops zooming, depress the shutter release button fully down , the lens automatically zooms to [OFF]. * If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's main switch is too close or far, the preset image size may not be obtained as this , set the camera's main switch to [OFF] before completion of zooming operation may not yield a preset image size: to get the desired image size, release the shutter only after...
When the camera stops zooming, depress the shutter release button fully down , the lens automatically zooms to [OFF]. * If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's main switch is too close or far, the preset image size may not be obtained as this , set the camera's main switch to [OFF] before completion of zooming operation may not yield a preset image size: to get the desired image size, release the shutter only after...
PZ-1p Manual
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...-speed-sync flash operation works in flash. 2. Depress the flash pop-up button to expose the low light background. in the Hyper Manual Mode and the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. Shutter-Priority AE 1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Hyper Manual Mode. 3. priority AE mode. 2. See page 102. * If the Pentax function No.7 selection 0 is slowed down to photograph subjects and background in -flash. 4. Take a picture. * Use of the shutter speed is set , the correct exposure for correct exposure...
...-speed-sync flash operation works in flash. 2. Depress the flash pop-up button to expose the low light background. in the Hyper Manual Mode and the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. Shutter-Priority AE 1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Hyper Manual Mode. 3. priority AE mode. 2. See page 102. * If the Pentax function No.7 selection 0 is slowed down to photograph subjects and background in -flash. 4. Take a picture. * Use of the shutter speed is set , the correct exposure for correct exposure...
PZ-1p Manual
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... viewfinder TTL auto flash _(Notel ) Slow-speed sync in the Hyper-Programmed AE mode , the Programmed AE mode (with AF500FTZ are possible. * When using a Type D flash except AF200SA in the MS (Manual Synch) or M (Manual) mode or a Type E flash, set in Hyper Manual or Shutter- or slower. 3. Overview of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. Only the AF200SA flash does not operate. 2. The shutter speed is 1/125 sec. For the best results, use the Pentax dedicated flash...
... viewfinder TTL auto flash _(Notel ) Slow-speed sync in the Hyper-Programmed AE mode , the Programmed AE mode (with AF500FTZ are possible. * When using a Type D flash except AF200SA in the MS (Manual Synch) or M (Manual) mode or a Type E flash, set in Hyper Manual or Shutter- or slower. 3. Overview of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. Only the AF200SA flash does not operate. 2. The shutter speed is 1/125 sec. For the best results, use the Pentax dedicated flash...
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... the contrast control sync flash mode, the camera operates in a similar manner to the camera. Do not combine an accessory with a different number of 1,/250 to the ambient brightness. • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) mode, the aperture value is adjusted as the built-in flash unit. 1. Put the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ in flash is used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is adjusted (1 250 to...
... the contrast control sync flash mode, the camera operates in a similar manner to the camera. Do not combine an accessory with a different number of 1,/250 to the ambient brightness. • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) mode, the aperture value is adjusted as the built-in flash unit. 1. Put the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ in flash is used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is adjusted (1 250 to...
PZ-1p Manual
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... lithium battery Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FD, Release socket cap FD, Camera strap FD, Eye cap FD, Finder cap posure with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set Exposure Compensation: + / - 4EV in 0.3EV step increments, Bar-graph indication in the range from EVO to use with exposure compensation,Auto bracketing with manual exposure, Auto bracketing with discharging the flash light ii=11111 Memory Lock: Set by depression of shutter release button, Operation...
... lithium battery Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FD, Release socket cap FD, Camera strap FD, Eye cap FD, Finder cap posure with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set Exposure Compensation: + / - 4EV in 0.3EV step increments, Bar-graph indication in the range from EVO to use with exposure compensation,Auto bracketing with manual exposure, Auto bracketing with discharging the flash light ii=11111 Memory Lock: Set by depression of shutter release button, Operation...