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PZ-20 Manual - Page 3
...camera's working parts are not made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with this remarkable camera for difficulties resulting from the use of the camera... are listed on your Pentax camera. This camera is an outstanding AF SLR camera. Congratulations on the
front and back flaps in this manual. Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 5
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Manual Focusing Hard-to-...Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide
I. TABLE OF CONTENTS
LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index
OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 10
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Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ESII, SP
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(A) through (D): basically K -mount lenses. (A) and (B1: autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual focus) lenses. (E): Can be fitted to this camera with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K". (A) though (CI...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 12
... USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL
This manual is organized into 4 chapters, allowing you to optimize the use of the camera without getting into too much detail. BASIC OPERATIONS (p.21) III. I. These chapters will help you to become familiar with the " PREPARATIONS" and "BASIC OPERATIONS" . PREPARATIONS (p.9) II. OTHERS (p.92)
• For the SLR camera beginners, start with...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 48
... reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the lens in the case with a nonAF SLR camera. c► A Bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted), or Reflex lens is smaller than f/5.6. or K-mount lens.
2. The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus.
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Set d.: focus mode switch to [ AF .
3. or K -mount...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 49
... a circular polarizing filter for 2 close-up photography
Note on the SMC Pentax F SOFT 85mm f/2.8 lens When shooting at a distance closer than approx. 1.5m, set the lens to f/4.5. To remedy this problem, temporarily set the focus mode switch to IMF] and use the manual focus mode to a manual f-stop setting between f/2.8 and f/4.5. In such a case, use the focus-lock technique...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 82
... until the dots disappear on the LCD panel, indicating that the Pentax Function Setting Mode is engaged.
• If the camera is displayed on the LCD panel . (10) PENTAX FUNCTIONS
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This camera comes equipped with 5 "Pentax Func tions", enabl ing you to revise some of the basic...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 90
... camera. For details, please see our brochures.
• Cable Switch F Ashutter release cord designed for use with the Z-20/PZ20, Z-1,PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10, SFXN/SF1N and SF7/SF10.
• Magnifier Fe A close up accessory for autofocus photography using KA- Notes on Accessories • "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in AF spot beam and large guide...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 95
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When taking infrared photographs with infrared film and either an "R2" or "02" filter, it is necessary to adjust the focus because the point of focus is not the same with infrared light as it is with the infrared index.
• To set the focus mode lever to the instructions accompanying...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 97
...; Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls)
General photography
Flash photography (using flash 50% of the time)
Flash photography (using flash 100% of the battery.
93 Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.
• Keep...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 100
... Switch is complete.
subject. Set the focus mode switch to I AF I
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The subject is too close to autofocus.
3) TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Here are some problems that may be easily remedied. The battery exhaustion symbol I 0 I mode. Turn on the camera's Main Switch.
Insert the battery properly. Use the focus -lock...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 101
... than the Metered Manual Exposure Mode. The camera's focus-mode switch is set . The lens Auto Zoom Switch is set to Manual Focus Mode l MF I p 1. Move the camera's focus mode switch to I .
The Zoom Effect Mode cannot be set at I . The lens is set at manual zoom mode. Learning function has been canceled by Pentax Function 4.
The lens is set at manual zoom mode. Push...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 102
...: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [ MF )
3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking mode, Auto Zoom Effect when combined with KA- 4) SPECIFICATIONS
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Shutter: Lens Mount: Compatible Lens: Autofocus System: Power Zoom: Viewfinder: Viewfinder Indication:
LCD panel indication:
TTL AE/AF 35mm SLR with ISO6-6400
Picture Mode...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 103
... battery
Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FE, Release socket cap FE, Camera strap Fc, Eyecup FE, Finder cap
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Film Wind & Rewind: Auto wind/rewind and auto rewind stop increments
Built-in Metered Manual...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 1
... Zoom Effect Mode 2. Manual: set locus mode switch to ...lens to 'A'(Auto) • While holding down the Mode Button to set focus mode switch to [ AF • Aim the AF frame [ 3] towards the subject. * Depress the release button halfway down and the camera will automatically zoom to select one of the Power Zoom functions blinks on the LCD panel.
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