PZ-20 Manual
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... carefully to get a full explanation of the camera's functions and operations before use of the camera's working parts are listed on your Pentax camera. PENTAX mit • The names of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this remarkable camera for difficulties resulting from the...
... carefully to get a full explanation of the camera's functions and operations before use of the camera's working parts are listed on your Pentax camera. PENTAX mit • The names of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers. Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this remarkable camera for difficulties resulting from the...
PZ-20 Manual
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...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 ... and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How 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 ...
...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 ... and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How 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 ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type A. 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 this camera with the...
... Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type A. 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 this camera with the...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Image size tracking •-• 4 X Auto zoom effect Programmed AE 7, 4 X - _ Aperture-Priority AE CTh ,_- Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount type) [KAF2] [KAF] [KA] [K] [P] .... *4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) I p I in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode, it is set to Spot Metering System. Lenses with the Select Dial. *6. O Shutter-Priority AE ---, ,,-, Manual Exposure (_--, ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X ...
... Image size tracking •-• 4 X Auto zoom effect Programmed AE 7, 4 X - _ Aperture-Priority AE CTh ,_- Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. *5. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount type) [KAF2] [KAF] [KA] [K] [P] .... *4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) I p I in the Metered Manual Exposure Mode, it is set to Spot Metering System. Lenses with the Select Dial. *6. O Shutter-Priority AE ---, ,,-, Manual Exposure (_--, ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap...
... remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Telephoto , (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the manual zoom mode. Wide angle Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera... allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing Pentax-FZoom lens, this camera can be used only in the viewfinder. graph. AN, •...
... Telephoto , (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the manual zoom mode. Wide angle Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera... allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing Pentax-FZoom lens, this camera can be used only in the viewfinder. graph. AN, •...
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Pentax-FA Zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch.Setthis switch to the - At an intermediate position, the lens zooms at medium speed. • Zooming the lens with Pentax Function No. 2. The focusing ring also turns to ( P 1. 2. Turningthepowerzoom ring tothe right bringsthe subject closer (telephoto) and ...of the three speeds according to focus on the subject. position (except Pentax FA zoom 100-300mm and 250-600mm lenses). © Rb l 36 Using the Power Zoom Function • Only Pentax-FA Zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. This function can be overridden with ...
Pentax-FA Zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch.Setthis switch to the - At an intermediate position, the lens zooms at medium speed. • Zooming the lens with Pentax Function No. 2. The focusing ring also turns to ( P 1. 2. Turningthepowerzoom ring tothe right bringsthe subject closer (telephoto) and ...of the three speeds according to focus on the subject. position (except Pentax FA zoom 100-300mm and 250-600mm lenses). © Rb l 36 Using the Power Zoom Function • Only Pentax-FA Zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. This function can be overridden with ...
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When switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to take a photograph. When the lens is switched to the wide-angle setting. zooming can be operated manually using the same ... ring is pulled toward the camera body, the zooming mode is zoomed to the desired setting, depress the shutter release button fully to the existing Pentax F lenses. 000 a 1. Turning the zoom ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele-position, while turning it to the left zooms the lens to...
When switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to take a photograph. When the lens is switched to the wide-angle setting. zooming can be operated manually using the same ... ring is pulled toward the camera body, the zooming mode is zoomed to the desired setting, depress the shutter release button fully to the existing Pentax F lenses. 000 a 1. Turning the zoom ring to the right zooms the lens to the tele-position, while turning it to the left zooms the lens to...
PZ-20 Manual
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and F-lenses, keep in mind that these indicators do not blink. • Do not use a lens hood as a Programmed TTL Auto flash. •... of 1m or longer in the picture corners. Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using lenses other F- lenses unsuitable for use . O or FA-lenses listed below or other than 28mm • Lenses with the built-in flash may obstruct the light coming from the flash. • Shooting subjects ...and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down after the flash has been charged. • Lenses wider than FA- or FA-
and F-lenses, keep in mind that these indicators do not blink. • Do not use a lens hood as a Programmed TTL Auto flash. •... of 1m or longer in the picture corners. Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using lenses other F- lenses unsuitable for use . O or FA-lenses listed below or other than 28mm • Lenses with the built-in flash may obstruct the light coming from the flash. • Shooting subjects ...and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down after the flash has been charged. • Lenses wider than FA- or FA-
PZ-20 Manual
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...manual f-stop setting, you can select an Aperture-Priority AE mode. 1. See page 53 for details. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other lenses, no indication will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • When the lens in use is an FA or F lens, ...the approximate aperture value will appear. • When a lens without the lens information contacts(lenses made before the Pentax M series) is used with the aperture selected by half-depression of the shutter release button. EXPOSURE WARNING The exposure warning indication appears in ...
...manual f-stop setting, you can select an Aperture-Priority AE mode. 1. See page 53 for details. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other lenses, no indication will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • When the lens in use is an FA or F lens, ...the approximate aperture value will appear. • When a lens without the lens information contacts(lenses made before the Pentax M series) is used with the aperture selected by half-depression of the shutter release button. EXPOSURE WARNING The exposure warning indication appears in ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... are displayed on the LCD panel by half-depression of the shutter release button. With other than "A". 2. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other lenses, no indication will appear. • Adjust the exposure in a similar manner as when the lens aperture ring is an F or FA lens, the approximate aperture...
... are displayed on the LCD panel by half-depression of the shutter release button. With other than "A". 2. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other lenses, no indication will appear. • Adjust the exposure in a similar manner as when the lens aperture ring is an F or FA lens, the approximate aperture...
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... half-depression of the shutter release button. 4 ^TAvvaboy M Co_ tl -PICT - While holding down the aperture, while turning it to ON ] or PICT ] . 2. With other lenses, no indication will appear. • When using this mode, use isanF orFA lens,theapproximate aperture value wilI appearin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel...
... half-depression of the shutter release button. 4 ^TAvvaboy M Co_ tl -PICT - While holding down the aperture, while turning it to ON ] or PICT ] . 2. With other lenses, no indication will appear. • When using this mode, use isanF orFA lens,theapproximate aperture value wilI appearin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel...
PZ-20 Manual
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.... To prevent this 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 this , change the position of the fixing screw.... is attached to access. (12) ACCESSORIES SIMON SNO111/83d0 033NVACIV 1) Accessories (Optional) Sufficient line-ups of the Pentax-F 300mm 1/4.5EDOF) lens with the guide number 14. or K mount lenses with a maximum aperture of the viewfinder. • AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built-in AF ...
.... To prevent this 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 this , change the position of the fixing screw.... is attached to access. (12) ACCESSORIES SIMON SNO111/83d0 033NVACIV 1) Accessories (Optional) Sufficient line-ups of the Pentax-F 300mm 1/4.5EDOF) lens with the guide number 14. or K mount lenses with a maximum aperture of the viewfinder. • AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built-in AF ...
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The Range Allowed for mechanical considerations. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of-field scale for Focusing The in-focus range varies depending on the aperture in focus. (14) DEPTH OF FIELD Zoom ...
The Range Allowed for mechanical considerations. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of-field scale for Focusing The in-focus range varies depending on the aperture in focus. (14) DEPTH OF FIELD Zoom ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Ft I =Zoom Clip mode, I J I =Auto Zoom Effect mode, Shutter speed indication=2000-30s, Bulb= I M 1 =Metered Manual Exposure mode, Exposure compensation=-3.0-3.0, ( e. mount lenses. and K- AF operational brightness range: EV1-18 (at .0), -1 diopter eyepiece Focus information: in-focus I i O 1 is lit), unable-to-focus indication ( I O 1 blinks...blinks rapidly/Bar Graph I =Learning func- DX coded-film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (=K-mount with ISO25-5000;
... Ft I =Zoom Clip mode, I J I =Auto Zoom Effect mode, Shutter speed indication=2000-30s, Bulb= I M 1 =Metered Manual Exposure mode, Exposure compensation=-3.0-3.0, ( e. mount lenses. and K- AF operational brightness range: EV1-18 (at .0), -1 diopter eyepiece Focus information: in-focus I i O 1 is lit), unable-to-focus indication ( I O 1 blinks...blinks rapidly/Bar Graph I =Learning func- DX coded-film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (=K-mount with ISO25-5000;