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...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...To Use This Guide I. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 27 28 28 30 31 31... OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Policy 43 45 46 48 50 52 55 58 ...
...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...To Use This Guide I. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 27 28 28 30 31 31... OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Policy 43 45 46 48 50 52 55 58 ...
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... (p.17) : Depth-of-field Indicator (deepl(p.40) : Depth-of-field Indicator (shallow)(p.40) : Action Indicator (increase in blur)(p.40) : Action Indicator (reduction of blur)(p.40) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11)
... (p.17) : Depth-of-field Indicator (deepl(p.40) : Depth-of-field Indicator (shallow)(p.40) : Action Indicator (increase in blur)(p.40) : Action Indicator (reduction of blur)(p.40) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11)
PZ-20 Manual
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... 25.) - Using the "A" (Auto) lens aperture 4. Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5. PICT - Installing the Battery 2. OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn...
... 25.) - Using the "A" (Auto) lens aperture 4. Selecting the Power Zoom Mode 5. PICT - Installing the Battery 2. OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera and turn...
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Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown. • This camera operates on one lithium battery, type 2CR5. 2. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1. Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment.
Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown. • This camera operates on one lithium battery, type 2CR5. 2. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1. Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment.
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M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - - Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above ;
M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - - Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above ;
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...; When the camera is in the OFF I blinks on the LCD panel before exposing all the frames, use , set the camera's Main Switch to battery exhaustion, exchange the battery without opening the back cover. • The shutter may be lost in use this function. First, turn on the camera's Main Switch, and...
...; When the camera is in the OFF I blinks on the LCD panel before exposing all the frames, use , set the camera's Main Switch to battery exhaustion, exchange the battery without opening the back cover. • The shutter may be lost in use this function. First, turn on the camera's Main Switch, and...
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...except the Green Operation Mode). contents of learning function will be stored in memory even if the camera's Main Switch is turned OFF or the battery removed. • In order to set this function with the Hyper Program-Shift in the Picture Mode (except the Green Operation Mode), the ... an increased image blur. • Each time the shutter releases, [ czt blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the learning function is indicated by Pentax Function No.5. If dots shift to a narrower in-focus range or a reduced image blur. The amount of shift is being activated. • This ...
...except the Green Operation Mode). contents of learning function will be stored in memory even if the camera's Main Switch is turned OFF or the battery removed. • In order to set this function with the Hyper Program-Shift in the Picture Mode (except the Green Operation Mode), the ... an increased image blur. • Each time the shutter releases, [ czt blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the learning function is indicated by Pentax Function No.5. If dots shift to a narrower in-focus range or a reduced image blur. The amount of shift is being activated. • This ...
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... button is depressed halfway down the aperture, while turning it to ON ] or PICT ] . 2. ON - OFF c=) 4. SNOI1V113d0 033NVA0V Select the desired aperture with a new lithium battery. With other than "A". 3. 4 ^TAvvaboy M Co_ tl -PICT - Move the Main Switch to the left opens up the aperture. While holding down the Mode Button, turn...
... button is depressed halfway down the aperture, while turning it to ON ] or PICT ] . 2. ON - OFF c=) 4. SNOI1V113d0 033NVA0V Select the desired aperture with a new lithium battery. With other than "A". 3. 4 ^TAvvaboy M Co_ tl -PICT - Move the Main Switch to the left opens up the aperture. While holding down the Mode Button, turn...
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... will be heard for focus confirmation. Depress the shutter release button fully to replacing the lens. • 4. 3 4 a . 125 a /O10 o_ 1) SNOLLVV3d0 033NVA0V 3. However, when the battery is replaced, the stored focal length is cleared. • If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's Main Switch is depressed, the lens...
... will be heard for focus confirmation. Depress the shutter release button fully to replacing the lens. • 4. 3 4 a . 125 a /O10 o_ 1) SNOLLVV3d0 033NVA0V 3. However, when the battery is replaced, the stored focal length is cleared. • If the lens is removed or replaced while the camera's Main Switch is depressed, the lens...
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... if the lens is replaced with another image size clears a previous image size. • Setting the lens focal length to around 50mm. • When the battery is replaced, keep in the Image-Size Tracking Mode, the mode is set at the preset image size regardless of the distance to always capture...
... if the lens is replaced with another image size clears a previous image size. • Setting the lens focal length to around 50mm. • When the battery is replaced, keep in the Image-Size Tracking Mode, the mode is set at the preset image size regardless of the distance to always capture...
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... and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to assist the autofocus system in infrared spot-beam to save battery power. AF240FT and AF400FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord- The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same... unused for about 5 minutes, the power automatically switches off to assist the autofocus system in infrared spot-beam to save battery power. AF330FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically according to the ambient brightness, making daylight-sync-flash possible. ing to...
... and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to assist the autofocus system in infrared spot-beam to save battery power. AF240FT and AF400FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord- The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same... unused for about 5 minutes, the power automatically switches off to assist the autofocus system in infrared spot-beam to save battery power. AF330FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically according to the ambient brightness, making daylight-sync-flash possible. ing to...
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... the reach of the time) Bulb exposure time About 100 rolls About 25 rolls About 15 rolls About 12 hours The 2CR5 battery was used under Pentax testing conditions. The battery should be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in a fire, as it does not mean that the batteryisfaulty;itis one...
... the reach of the time) Bulb exposure time About 100 rolls About 25 rolls About 15 rolls About 12 hours The 2CR5 battery was used under Pentax testing conditions. The battery should be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in a fire, as it does not mean that the batteryisfaulty;itis one...
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2) PRECAUTIONS FOR CAMERA IMMO Your Pentax camera is as gradual as possible. If the camera gets wet, wipe it may be repaired. Compose your picture with mothballs or in a car. • ... temperature to dry. • Never touch the shutter curtains or mirror. • The electric circuit inside of the camera may cause rust. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. • Regular size color prints may cut off and allow it . •...
2) PRECAUTIONS FOR CAMERA IMMO Your Pentax camera is as gradual as possible. If the camera gets wet, wipe it may be repaired. Compose your picture with mothballs or in a car. • ... temperature to dry. • Never touch the shutter curtains or mirror. • The electric circuit inside of the camera may cause rust. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. • Regular size color prints may cut off and allow it . •...
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... over about 60°C, it may blacken, but this is a normal characteristic of the viewfinder may also slow down in response to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. •...the film reaches its end, the exposure number and film speed stay in memory. LCD (Liquid-crystal display) Backup Circuit Even if the battery is used, the upper portion of an LCD. 95 accident should occur, it is advisable to lower temperatures, but when the temperature normalizes,...
... over about 60°C, it may blacken, but this is a normal characteristic of the viewfinder may also slow down in response to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. •...the film reaches its end, the exposure number and film speed stay in memory. LCD (Liquid-crystal display) Backup Circuit Even if the battery is used, the upper portion of an LCD. 95 accident should occur, it is advisable to lower temperatures, but when the temperature normalizes,...
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...matte area in the manual focus I MF I mode. p.10 96 Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. The battery exhaustion symbol I 0 I p.28 The subject is difficult to -subject distance p 28... The camera is not turned on the camera's Main switch. Cancel the Pentax Function Setting Mode. The battery is complete. Built- Wait until charging is low. Increase the camera -to autofocus. Turn on . Use the focus-lock...
...matte area in the manual focus I MF I mode. p.10 96 Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. The battery exhaustion symbol I 0 I p.28 The subject is difficult to -subject distance p 28... The camera is not turned on the camera's Main switch. Cancel the Pentax Function Setting Mode. The battery is complete. Built- Wait until charging is low. Increase the camera -to autofocus. Turn on . Use the focus-lock...
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...Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking mode, Auto Zoom Effect when combined with KA- Programmed AE mode; Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (=K-mount with built-in Metered Manual mode, Shifted amount indication of learning function, Shifted amount...Penta-mirror finder, Aspheric-micro-matte focusing screen. and K- Field of Hyper Program-Shift , I I =Film status information (load/advance/rewind) symbol, I 4=N I =Battery exhaustion mark, Film counter indication=0-99, I S I =RTF ready indication, I S I blinking slowly=Flash-recommended display, I S = blinking rapidly = Inappropriate lens warning...
...Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking mode, Auto Zoom Effect when combined with KA- Programmed AE mode; Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (=K-mount with built-in Metered Manual mode, Shifted amount indication of learning function, Shifted amount...Penta-mirror finder, Aspheric-micro-matte focusing screen. and K- Field of Hyper Program-Shift , I I =Film status information (load/advance/rewind) symbol, I 4=N I =Battery exhaustion mark, Film counter indication=0-99, I S I =RTF ready indication, I S I blinking slowly=Flash-recommended display, I S = blinking rapidly = Inappropriate lens warning...
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... from EV1 to flash-synch-speed in RTF or hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes with ISO25-800 Power Source: One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol [ cm ] is lit. (blinking when the shutter is locked: indication disappears on... Built-in Hyper Program-Shift Back Cover: Interchangeable Dimensions & Weight: 146.Omm(W)x93.0(H)x69.5(D)(5.7"x3.7"x2.7"( 520g (18.3oz.) without lithium battery Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FE, Release socket cap FE, Camera strap Fc, Eyecup FE, Finder cap eml mum X rrl SPECIFICATIONS...
... from EV1 to flash-synch-speed in RTF or hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes with ISO25-800 Power Source: One 6V lithium battery 2CR5 Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol [ cm ] is lit. (blinking when the shutter is locked: indication disappears on... Built-in Hyper Program-Shift Back Cover: Interchangeable Dimensions & Weight: 146.Omm(W)x93.0(H)x69.5(D)(5.7"x3.7"x2.7"( 520g (18.3oz.) without lithium battery Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FE, Release socket cap FE, Camera strap Fc, Eyecup FE, Finder cap eml mum X rrl SPECIFICATIONS...
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... damages of any repair or alterationsexcept those made on repairs performed by an unauthorized repair shop. In this , your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be liable for any kind, whether caused by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or... replacement of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to have...
... damages of any repair or alterationsexcept those made on repairs performed by an unauthorized repair shop. In this , your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be liable for any kind, whether caused by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or... replacement of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by nonauthorized Pentax service facilities. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to have...