PZ-20 Manual
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... the camera's working parts are listed on your Pentax camera. PENTAX mit • The names of even the most exacting photographer. This camera is an outstanding AF SLR camera. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect ii si iiim•Ipp. .... • . - 'A,' , :, - 0 X Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are Multi(6)-Segment Metering and...
... the camera's working parts are listed on your Pentax camera. PENTAX mit • The names of even the most exacting photographer. This camera is an outstanding AF SLR camera. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect ii si iiim•Ipp. .... • . - 'A,' , :, - 0 X Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are Multi(6)-Segment Metering and...
PZ-20 Manual
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...up Program Mode III. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Using the Picture Mode Setting the Green Operation Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Using Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide...
...up Program Mode III. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Using the Picture Mode Setting the Green Operation Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Using Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide...
PZ-20 Manual
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Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens 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 Z-1/PZ-1 (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 exchange information between the camera and lens for power zoom. Pentax FA -lenses operate on the K - mount cameras, offering existing • Power contacts K -mount cameras compatibility. • Power contacts • AF coupler •...
Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens 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 Z-1/PZ-1 (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 exchange information between the camera and lens for power zoom. Pentax FA -lenses operate on the K - mount cameras, offering existing • Power contacts K -mount cameras compatibility. • Power contacts • AF coupler •...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Fully halfway down before loading a roll of film. • The exposure meter stays on the exposure meter and autofocus mechanism. Depressing it fully (second position) allows you to "A". I OFF I = When the camera is not in use, move the camera's Main Switch to prevent camera shake. • To learn where the first position is set to release the shutter. (4) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (5) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION SNOIIVINd3iid The shutter release button has two positions.
... Fully halfway down before loading a roll of film. • The exposure meter stays on the exposure meter and autofocus mechanism. Depressing it fully (second position) allows you to "A". I OFF I = When the camera is not in use, move the camera's Main Switch to prevent camera shake. • To learn where the first position is set to release the shutter. (4) USING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (5) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION SNOIIVINd3iid The shutter release button has two positions.
PZ-20 Manual
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... lens is switched to manual; 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu ;1 28-110 c 0%9 to a PIP Using the Manual Zoom Function When the zoom ring is pulled toward the camera body, the zooming mode is zoomed to the desired setting, depress the shutter release button fully to take a photograph. zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. To set the manual zoom mode, pull the zoom ring towards the camera body until the words POWER ZOOM are hidden. 2. Turning the zoom...
... lens is switched to manual; 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu ;1 28-110 c 0%9 to a PIP Using the Manual Zoom Function When the zoom ring is pulled toward the camera body, the zooming mode is zoomed to the desired setting, depress the shutter release button fully to take a photograph. zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. To set the manual zoom mode, pull the zoom ring towards the camera body until the words POWER ZOOM are hidden. 2. Turning the zoom...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Picture Model or Aperture-Priority AE mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel to recommend using flash, use of flash. [ $ also blinks on the LCD panel. The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one. The Flash-Recommended ndicator ] When a subject is dark or backlit, the flash-recommended indicator $ blinks in the viewfinder, advising use of the built-in flash. (7) TAKING A PHOTO...
... Picture Model or Aperture-Priority AE mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel to recommend using flash, use of flash. [ $ also blinks on the LCD panel. The camera automatically winds the film and the exposure counter indication advances by one. The Flash-Recommended ndicator ] When a subject is dark or backlit, the flash-recommended indicator $ blinks in the viewfinder, advising use of the built-in flash. (7) TAKING A PHOTO...
PZ-20 Manual
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... TTL Auto Flash (at a focal length of the picture. Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using the FA Zoom 100-300mm at ISO100) The effective flash range depends on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down after the flash has been charged. • Lenses wider than FA- and F-lenses, keep in mind that these indicators do not blink...
... TTL Auto Flash (at a focal length of the picture. Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using the FA Zoom 100-300mm at ISO100) The effective flash range depends on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down after the flash has been charged. • Lenses wider than FA- and F-lenses, keep in mind that these indicators do not blink...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Phenomenon in Flash Shooting Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often results in the subject's eyes to turn the Select Dial until all the indications other than I b I disappear. It can be reduced by taking a photo in a brighter light condition or by employing the red-eye reduction flash feature. When using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera, it may also help to position...
... Phenomenon in Flash Shooting Shooting portraits with flash in a dark environment often results in the subject's eyes to turn the Select Dial until all the indications other than I b I disappear. It can be reduced by taking a photo in a brighter light condition or by employing the red-eye reduction flash feature. When using a Pentax dedicated accessory flash unit off the camera, it may also help to position...
PZ-20 Manual
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... memory and prevent the storage of a new memory, use Pentax Function No.4. • This function can be stored in memory even if the camera's Main Switch is being activated. • This function does not work unless [ the LCD panel. See page 81 for details. • The learning function works independently in the Picture Mode (except the Green Operation Mode), the learning function works and automatically shifts a shutter speed/aperture...
... memory and prevent the storage of a new memory, use Pentax Function No.4. • This function can be stored in memory even if the camera's Main Switch is being activated. • This function does not work unless [ the LCD panel. See page 81 for details. • The learning function works independently in the Picture Mode (except the Green Operation Mode), the learning function works and automatically shifts a shutter speed/aperture...
PZ-20 Manual
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...; When a lens without the lens information contacts(lenses made before the Pentax M series) is set to I ON I or I PICT I I With the aperture ring set at a manual f-stop setting, you can select an Aperture-Priority AE mode. 1. With other than "A". 2. 3 SNO111f83d0 033NVAN When Using a Man( al F -Stop Setting (Move the camera's Main Switch to "A" (auto). See page 53 for details. Turn the lens aperture ring to Center-Weighted. While holding down , a shutter speed and aperture will...
...; When a lens without the lens information contacts(lenses made before the Pentax M series) is set to I ON I or I PICT I I With the aperture ring set at a manual f-stop setting, you can select an Aperture-Priority AE mode. 1. With other than "A". 2. 3 SNO111f83d0 033NVAN When Using a Man( al F -Stop Setting (Move the camera's Main Switch to "A" (auto). See page 53 for details. Turn the lens aperture ring to Center-Weighted. While holding down , a shutter speed and aperture will...
PZ-20 Manual
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... selected shutter speed/aperture and the bar graph will be measured.When inthis mode,measure the exposure with this limited small area. ON ,19 - When the shutter release button is depressed while holding down the Hyper button in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode, the shutter speed and aperture vary according to the ambient brightness, which is set in the viewfinder. When the Lens Aperture Ring Is Turned to adjustthat exposureto create different...
... selected shutter speed/aperture and the bar graph will be measured.When inthis mode,measure the exposure with this limited small area. ON ,19 - When the shutter release button is depressed while holding down the Hyper button in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode, the shutter speed and aperture vary according to the ambient brightness, which is set in the viewfinder. When the Lens Aperture Ring Is Turned to adjustthat exposureto create different...
PZ-20 Manual
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... mode works effectively only within the constraints of the focal length range. Depress the shutter release button fully after the lens finishes zooming. • To cancel the Image Size Tracking Mode, return the Auto Zoom Switch to [ P 1. • Releasing the shutter before completion of zooming operation may not yield a preset image size: to get the desired image size release the shutter only after the lens finishes zooming. • If the camera-to replacing the lens...
... mode works effectively only within the constraints of the focal length range. Depress the shutter release button fully after the lens finishes zooming. • To cancel the Image Size Tracking Mode, return the Auto Zoom Switch to [ P 1. • Releasing the shutter before completion of zooming operation may not yield a preset image size: to get the desired image size release the shutter only after the lens finishes zooming. • If the camera-to replacing the lens...
PZ-20 Manual
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... mode, the aperture setting automatically changes with a shutter speed of 1/100 sec. SNOIIVII3d0 013NVACIV 3 3. is automatically selected when a lens made before the Pentax A-series lens is used or when the Action Program Mode is likely to blur your picture, so use a tripod. • After taking a flash photograph, retract the built-in flash into the camera body. Hyper Program-Shift works in the Shutter-Priority AE mode, you use . When in the Shutter...
... mode, the aperture setting automatically changes with a shutter speed of 1/100 sec. SNOIIVII3d0 013NVACIV 3 3. is automatically selected when a lens made before the Pentax A-series lens is used or when the Action Program Mode is likely to blur your picture, so use a tripod. • After taking a flash photograph, retract the built-in flash into the camera body. Hyper Program-Shift works in the Shutter-Priority AE mode, you use . When in the Shutter...
PZ-20 Manual
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... time before advancing to the step 4. - Shutter-Priority Exposure Mode 1. Take a photograph. • Use of a tripod is recommended to activate the built-in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode and Shutter-Priority Exposure Mode. - • F * • • Slow-Speed-Synch Slow-speed-sync flash operation works in flash. 4. Set the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. 2. Press the flash pop-up button. 2. Focus the lens on the subject and shoot. • The step 1 can be obtained: adjustthe shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking. 3. Set the desired shutter speed...
... time before advancing to the step 4. - Shutter-Priority Exposure Mode 1. Take a photograph. • Use of a tripod is recommended to activate the built-in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode and Shutter-Priority Exposure Mode. - • F * • • Slow-Speed-Synch Slow-speed-sync flash operation works in flash. 4. Set the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. 2. Press the flash pop-up button. 2. Focus the lens on the subject and shoot. • The step 1 can be obtained: adjustthe shutter speed until the aperture stops blinking. 3. Set the desired shutter speed...
PZ-20 Manual
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... take a flash photograph. • In the Shutter-Priority AE or Metered Manual Exposure Mode, slow-speed-sync photography is possible. (See page 77.) • When the camera is in the Picture Mode (except the Green Operation Mode) or Programmed AE Mode, turning the Select Dial lets you use a tripod. However, when a lens made before the Pentax A series lens is in use , the camera uses the shutter speed of 1/100 sec. When a shutter speed becomes slow, camera shake is...
... take a flash photograph. • In the Shutter-Priority AE or Metered Manual Exposure Mode, slow-speed-sync photography is possible. (See page 77.) • When the camera is in the Picture Mode (except the Green Operation Mode) or Programmed AE Mode, turning the Select Dial lets you use a tripod. However, when a lens made before the Pentax A series lens is in use , the camera uses the shutter speed of 1/100 sec. When a shutter speed becomes slow, camera shake is...
PZ-20 Manual
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... M (Manual) mode, set the aperture on the basis of the calculated aperture with a different number of 1/100 sec. top flash-sync speed. SNOLLVEBd0 033NVA0V Red Green Yellow AF200T f/2.8 f/5.6 AF280T f/4 f/8 AF400T f/4 f/8 f/11 (with ISO100 film) Notes on Pentax Dedicated Accessory Flash Units 1) When using a type D flash unit in conjunction with the AF330FTZ) and "Extension Cord F5P" to connect the accessory flash unit to 1/30 sec. After the flash is fully charged, the shutter speed...
... M (Manual) mode, set the aperture on the basis of the calculated aperture with a different number of 1/100 sec. top flash-sync speed. SNOLLVEBd0 033NVA0V Red Green Yellow AF200T f/2.8 f/5.6 AF280T f/4 f/8 AF400T f/4 f/8 f/11 (with ISO100 film) Notes on Pentax Dedicated Accessory Flash Units 1) When using a type D flash unit in conjunction with the AF330FTZ) and "Extension Cord F5P" to connect the accessory flash unit to 1/30 sec. After the flash is fully charged, the shutter speed...
PZ-20 Manual
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... by Pentax Function 4. Push the power zoom ring of the lens forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear. The lens is set at manual zoom mode. Remedies Set an exposure mode other than the Green Operation Mode. Set the lens Auto Zoom Switch to Manual Focus Mode l MF I 1. The Zoom Effect Mode cannot be set at I A 1. Use the Picture Mode other than the Green Operation Mode. Sharp picture focus is maintained while the lens is set . The exposure mode other than the Picture Mode is in use . Causes The Green Operation Mode is in use . P The lens Auto Zoom Switch is...
... by Pentax Function 4. Push the power zoom ring of the lens forward until the words POWER ZOOM appear. The lens is set at manual zoom mode. Remedies Set an exposure mode other than the Green Operation Mode. Set the lens Auto Zoom Switch to Manual Focus Mode l MF I 1. The Zoom Effect Mode cannot be set at I A 1. Use the Picture Mode other than the Green Operation Mode. Sharp picture focus is maintained while the lens is set . The exposure mode other than the Picture Mode is in use . Causes The Green Operation Mode is in use . P The lens Auto Zoom Switch is...
PZ-20 Manual
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...= blinking rapidly = Inappropriate lens warning, I 0 1 =Self-timer indication, I 5,', 1 =Tv indication, I Z. 1 = Av indication, (3) 1 =Red-eye reduction flash indication, [ cly I =Consecutive shooting mode, I c5 I =Learning func- I =Image Size Tracking mode, [ Ft I =Zoom Clip mode, I J I =Auto Zoom Effect mode, Shutter speed indication=2000-30s, Bulb= I ;.[ , ( (exposure compensation value, over -/underexposure indica- Metered Manual mode; Autofocus is possible using shutter release button, Focus mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [ MF ) 3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode...
...= blinking rapidly = Inappropriate lens warning, I 0 1 =Self-timer indication, I 5,', 1 =Tv indication, I Z. 1 = Av indication, (3) 1 =Red-eye reduction flash indication, [ cly I =Consecutive shooting mode, I c5 I =Learning func- I =Image Size Tracking mode, [ Ft I =Zoom Clip mode, I J I =Auto Zoom Effect mode, Shutter speed indication=2000-30s, Bulb= I ;.[ , ( (exposure compensation value, over -/underexposure indica- Metered Manual mode; Autofocus is possible using shutter release button, Focus mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [ MF ) 3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode...
PZ-20 Manual
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...; Turn the focusing ring till the in-focus indicator [ 0] lights up button Daylight-Sync Flash: to decrease the contrast Slow-Speed-Sync: to freeze action in -focus • Depress the shutter release to take a picture Predictive AF Mode : The PZ-20 will automatically zoom to select one of the Power Zoom functions blinks on the LCD panel. Depress the shutter release button and the lens will zoom during an exposure. 1. PICTURE MODE • Set aperture ring to 'A'(Auto) while holding the aperture A lock button...
...; Turn the focusing ring till the in-focus indicator [ 0] lights up button Daylight-Sync Flash: to decrease the contrast Slow-Speed-Sync: to freeze action in -focus • Depress the shutter release to take a picture Predictive AF Mode : The PZ-20 will automatically zoom to select one of the Power Zoom functions blinks on the LCD panel. Depress the shutter release button and the lens will zoom during an exposure. 1. PICTURE MODE • Set aperture ring to 'A'(Auto) while holding the aperture A lock button...
PZ-20 Manual
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...; Metered Manual Mode [ PA = gives the possibility to adjust the shutter speed / aperture combination to superimpose [ fl ] one of the following 5 exposure modes with full LCD information [ ] Ready for a selected shutter speed . • Aperture-Priority AE Mode [ A ] and depress the Tv/Av button so that [ ] appears above Tv = aperture is automatically set for shooting E ] Film not properly loaded [Ci__ 3 61 Film is automatically set with the Select Dial - coded film (ISO 25-5000) PENTAX FUNCTIONS...
...; Metered Manual Mode [ PA = gives the possibility to adjust the shutter speed / aperture combination to superimpose [ fl ] one of the following 5 exposure modes with full LCD information [ ] Ready for a selected shutter speed . • Aperture-Priority AE Mode [ A ] and depress the Tv/Av button so that [ ] appears above Tv = aperture is automatically set for shooting E ] Film not properly loaded [Ci__ 3 61 Film is automatically set with the Select Dial - coded film (ISO 25-5000) PENTAX FUNCTIONS...