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... cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of this camera used in this manual show the camera with an F Zoom lens, certain features such as Power Zooming and Auto Zooming functions are listed on your Pentax camera. The names of Pentax autofocus photography! When the PZ-70 is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher...
... cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of this camera used in this manual show the camera with an F Zoom lens, certain features such as Power Zooming and Auto Zooming functions are listed on your Pentax camera. The names of Pentax autofocus photography! When the PZ-70 is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher...
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...to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. If you have your finger or any other object. •... circuit inside the camera contains high voltage working parts. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is exposed to high temperatures over about in this precautions section, or any other precaution or warning throughout this instruction manual, are not covered...
...to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. If you have your finger or any other object. •... circuit inside the camera contains high voltage working parts. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is exposed to high temperatures over about in this precautions section, or any other precaution or warning throughout this instruction manual, are not covered...
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...the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode 26 Using the power zoom function 28 Holding the camera 30 Selcting a Focus Mode 31 Autofocusing 32 Focus Lock Function 34 Using the Buit-In-TTL Flash (... Mode 41 • Close-up Program Mode 42 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 13 - 23 Attaching the camera strap 13 Loading the battery/ 14 When the battery is exhausted 15 Attaching the lens 16 Using the... panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating...
...the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode 26 Using the power zoom function 28 Holding the camera 30 Selcting a Focus Mode 31 Autofocusing 32 Focus Lock Function 34 Using the Buit-In-TTL Flash (... Mode 41 • Close-up Program Mode 42 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 13 - 23 Attaching the camera strap 13 Loading the battery/ 14 When the battery is exhausted 15 Attaching the lens 16 Using the... panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating...
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... lens Z-70/PZ-70,Z-1,/PZ-1,,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20/PZ-20 SFXN z SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/ P3N,P30r LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual-focus) lenses. (E): A screw mount lens can be fitted to ex- Pentax FA lenses incorporate new contacts to the camera (A) through...
... lens Z-70/PZ-70,Z-1,/PZ-1,,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20/PZ-20 SFXN z SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/ P3N,P30r LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual-focus) lenses. (E): A screw mount lens can be fitted to ex- Pentax FA lenses incorporate new contacts to the camera (A) through...
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... larger. * 4. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. f-stop indication FA lens [KAF2] 0 O*3 0 O*4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAF] 0 O*3 0 x O*5 0 0* 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [KA] x O * 1 O*3 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x M lens [K] x O * 1 0 *3 0 x x 0* 6 x 0 *6 x 0 x x *7 x S lens [Screw] x x x 0 X x 0* 6 x 0 *6 x 0 x x*7 x Notes: * 1. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Only the center-weighted metering system...
... larger. * 4. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. f-stop indication FA lens [KAF2] 0 O*3 0 O*4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAF] 0 O*3 0 x O*5 0 0* 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [KA] x O * 1 O*3 0 x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 x M lens [K] x O * 1 0 *3 0 x x 0* 6 x 0 *6 x 0 x x *7 x S lens [Screw] x x x 0 X x 0* 6 x 0 *6 x 0 x x*7 x Notes: * 1. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Only the center-weighted metering system...
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...These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II , "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." The details can be found in the section III and the section IV. HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you ...want to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 - 82 II .
...These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera: I and II , "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." The details can be found in the section III and the section IV. HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you ...want to optimize the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 - 82 II .
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...) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on the manual zoom operation, see page 29. 41, r Wide angle Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to use... the power zoom (motorized zoom) function. • When mounting lenses other than Pentax-FA zoom lenses, zoom the lens manually. For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder....
...) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on the manual zoom operation, see page 29. 41, r Wide angle Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to use... the power zoom (motorized zoom) function. • When mounting lenses other than Pentax-FA zoom lenses, zoom the lens manually. For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder....
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2 5 m pENTAX 28-80 c000t0000' leoL as 2e i2el nn Using the Manual Zoom Function 1. Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). m 15 5 m 21110 [ PENTAX 28-80 )C0004001 (eof es 2a nnn i2el 11 2.
2 5 m pENTAX 28-80 c000t0000' leoL as 2e i2el nn Using the Manual Zoom Function 1. Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). m 15 5 m 21110 [ PENTAX 28-80 )C0004001 (eof es 2a nnn i2el 11 2.
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... blinks because the subject is clearest. When the autofocus mode or the in PENTA.X 28-80 the viewfinder as you would with a non-AF SLR camera. O MM. b) The maximum aperture of the matte field in -focus indicator is smaller than f/5.6. c) A bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f / 3.5 (shifted), or Reflex lens is in use... (44 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focus- a) The in the view- Set the focus mode switch to focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with an optional 1.
... blinks because the subject is clearest. When the autofocus mode or the in PENTA.X 28-80 the viewfinder as you would with a non-AF SLR camera. O MM. b) The maximum aperture of the matte field in -focus indicator is smaller than f/5.6. c) A bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f / 3.5 (shifted), or Reflex lens is in use... (44 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focus- a) The in the view- Set the focus mode switch to focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with an optional 1.
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...field in focus function When the subject comes into the point where the prefocus was set the focus mode switch to [MF] and use the manual focus mode to capture the subject. 4. Set the focus mode switch to Use: 1. Focus at the point selected. (2) HARD•TO...8226;AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is automatically released. The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus at the point where you wish to focus the lens on a subject near the actual...
...field in focus function When the subject comes into the point where the prefocus was set the focus mode switch to [MF] and use the manual focus mode to capture the subject. 4. Set the focus mode switch to Use: 1. Focus at the point selected. (2) HARD•TO...8226;AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is automatically released. The camera releases the shutter automatically when the subject comes into focus at the point where you wish to focus the lens on a subject near the actual...
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... dial. In the AperturePriority AE Mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with a selected in use. to a slower shutter speed which does not cause camera shake. The shutter speed changes in use . • When using the built-in flash in the range from 1/100 sec. In the Shutter-... set when a nonautofocus lens or the Action Program Mode is used , the camera uses the shutter speed of 1/100 second. • In the Programmed AE Mode, a shutter speed/aperture combination can be changed in the Manual Exposure Mode, any combination usage of 1/100 sec. The Program-Shift works in...
... dial. In the AperturePriority AE Mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with a selected in use. to a slower shutter speed which does not cause camera shake. The shutter speed changes in use . • When using the built-in flash in the range from 1/100 sec. In the Shutter-... set when a nonautofocus lens or the Action Program Mode is used , the camera uses the shutter speed of 1/100 second. • In the Programmed AE Mode, a shutter speed/aperture combination can be changed in the Manual Exposure Mode, any combination usage of 1/100 sec. The Program-Shift works in...
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... photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to the Manual Exposure Mode. 3. in the viewfinder and the LCD panel blink, a correct exposure will not be obtained for a correct exposure. 4. Priority... AE Mode. 2. SNOI1V1:13dO 030NVAOV Set the camera's exposure mode to expose the low light background. Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Purpose It is recommended to activate the builtin flash. 4. How to ...
... photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to the Manual Exposure Mode. 3. in the viewfinder and the LCD panel blink, a correct exposure will not be obtained for a correct exposure. 4. Priority... AE Mode. 2. SNOI1V1:13dO 030NVAOV Set the camera's exposure mode to expose the low light background. Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Purpose It is recommended to activate the builtin flash. 4. How to ...
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... of a flash Use of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION After the flash is 1/60 or slower. * 5. ra' The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE, Manual or Bulb Mode. SNOLLVEI3dO a3ONVACIV f Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. When using a... Type D flash (except AF200SA) in the MS (manual sync) or M (manual) modes, or when using a Type E flash : set the camera's ...
... of a flash Use of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION After the flash is 1/60 or slower. * 5. ra' The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE, Manual or Bulb Mode. SNOLLVEI3dO a3ONVACIV f Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. When using a... Type D flash (except AF200SA) in the MS (manual sync) or M (manual) modes, or when using a Type E flash : set the camera's ...
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...Replace the battery. Cancel the self-timer mode. Wait until the AF frame subject. [C 3] covers the subject. P.14 rn The camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to autofocus. P.31 The subject is too close . The subject is difficult to ...battery properly. P.32 The focus mode is not [ON]. manually using the matte field. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. The main switch is improperly installed. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the follwing items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference...
...Replace the battery. Cancel the self-timer mode. Wait until the AF frame subject. [C 3] covers the subject. P.14 rn The camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to autofocus. P.31 The subject is too close . The subject is difficult to ...battery properly. P.32 The focus mode is not [ON]. manually using the matte field. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. The main switch is improperly installed. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the follwing items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference...
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... m 4I) The power zoom system does The lens is operated. The exposure mode is set to the Green Set the main switch to the manual Set the exposure mode other than the exposure. Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. The lens focuses when zoom- The... camera focuses automatically ing. manual exposure mode. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. when the power zoom is in the manual zoom mode. Symptoms Causes Remedies The exposure compensation The main switch is set . Operation Mode....
... m 4I) The power zoom system does The lens is operated. The exposure mode is set to the Green Set the main switch to the manual Set the exposure mode other than the exposure. Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. The lens focuses when zoom- The... camera focuses automatically ing. manual exposure mode. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear. when the power zoom is in the manual zoom mode. Symptoms Causes Remedies The exposure compensation The main switch is set . Operation Mode....