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... on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of sophistication and performance. When the PZ-70 is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of this camera used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct O Incorrect x Lenses and accessories produced by other...
... on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of sophistication and performance. When the PZ-70 is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of this camera used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct O Incorrect x Lenses and accessories produced by other...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD 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 manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD 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 manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a Drive Mode ...
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... 66 Using the Buit-In-Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the Built-In Flash 69 • Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 70 • Taking a slow-shutter-sync flash picture•••71 A Pentax Dedicated External Flash 72 • Contrast-Control Flash Photography 75 ACCESSORIES 76 Soft case...
... 66 Using the Buit-In-Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the Built-In Flash 69 • Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 70 • Taking a slow-shutter-sync flash picture•••71 A Pentax Dedicated External Flash 72 • Contrast-Control Flash Photography 75 ACCESSORIES 76 Soft case...
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...Pentax-FA lens Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR 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... • Lens-information contacts K.-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K -mount lens mount cameras. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- tacts as follows: KAF,mount lens • Power supply contacts • AF coupler...
...Pentax-FA lens Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR 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... • Lens-information contacts K.-mount lens • Lens-information contacts K -mount lens mount cameras. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- tacts as follows: KAF,mount lens • Power supply contacts • AF coupler...
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... dial. * 7. 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 Matte field) Power zoom Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Picture Mode Multi(2)-segment metering Approx. Exception of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5.
... dial. * 7. 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 Matte field) Power zoom Programmed AE Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Picture Mode Multi(2)-segment metering Approx. Exception of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5.
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... To remove the lens, turn it 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 body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap...
... To remove the lens, turn it 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 body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap...
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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. (DNI100HS) NOI1V1:13d0 OISY Telephoto (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the... 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. (DNI100HS) NOI1V1:13d0 OISY Telephoto (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the... 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.
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...slow opera- 2 • Three zooming speeds are available. F r tion. c-o Using the Power Zoom Function 0 0 Note: 2 Only Pentax-FA zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. PENTAX 28-80 j PENTAX 28- 80 • Zooming the lens with the power zoom function auto- 03 To 0 000400C m 0 H[r - 2 )0006409 MILD ... focusing, depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject. • When the main switch is turned off while a Pentax-FA zoom lens is in use, the lens automatically retracts to the left , zooms the lens quickly. At an intermediate position, the...
...slow opera- 2 • Three zooming speeds are available. F r tion. c-o Using the Power Zoom Function 0 0 Note: 2 Only Pentax-FA zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. PENTAX 28-80 j PENTAX 28- 80 • Zooming the lens with the power zoom function auto- 03 To 0 000400C m 0 H[r - 2 )0006409 MILD ... focusing, depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject. • When the main switch is turned off while a Pentax-FA zoom lens is in use, the lens automatically retracts to the left , zooms the lens quickly. At an intermediate position, the...
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... • The minimum effective range is in the picture corners. Inappropriate Lens Warning When using a lens with a maximum aperture of f /2.8 or smaller. lenses, [$. or FA- (ONILOOHSi NOILVEBd0 DISVEI 2 2. After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it may obstruct the light coming from the...in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the lens in use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 69. • Taking a picture while this warning will not be obtained, and you load an ...
... • The minimum effective range is in the picture corners. Inappropriate Lens Warning When using a lens with a maximum aperture of f /2.8 or smaller. lenses, [$. or FA- (ONILOOHSi NOILVEBd0 DISVEI 2 2. After using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it may obstruct the light coming from the...in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of the lens in use a lens hood as 1:1.4 on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 69. • Taking a picture while this warning will not be obtained, and you load an ...
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...will be set button, turn the select dial until [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is set other lenses, no indication will immediately adjust the shutter speed for a correct exposure (Hyper Manual). • When a lens without information contacts is used, the center... weighted metering mode is depressed halfway down the mode set instead of the multi-metering mode. • When using a Pentax A f/1.2 lens with the select dial. • The shutter speed and bar graph will be displayed on the LCD panel. 3. Adjust the ...
...will be set button, turn the select dial until [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is set other lenses, no indication will immediately adjust the shutter speed for a correct exposure (Hyper Manual). • When a lens without information contacts is used, the center... weighted metering mode is depressed halfway down the mode set instead of the multi-metering mode. • When using a Pentax A f/1.2 lens with the select dial. • The shutter speed and bar graph will be displayed on the LCD panel. 3. Adjust the ...
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... [ bu ] appear on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the mode set button, turn the se- With other lenses, no approximate aperture will appear. • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after detaching...
... [ bu ] appear on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the mode set button, turn the se- With other lenses, no approximate aperture will appear. • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after detaching...
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...at the focal length from 50mm to -subject distance is closer than 3m. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [O=compatible x =incompatible because of vignetting] ' Lens name Compatibility Lens name Compatibility...0 F Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*200mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 35-105mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*300mm f/2.8 x F Zoom 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 0 z F.FA*300mm f/4.5 x FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6 0 F.FA*600mm f/4 x F Zoom 70-210mm f/4-5.6 0 0 F.FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8 0 FA*Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 A * 5 m F.FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 0 F Soft 85mm f/2.8...
...at the focal length from 50mm to -subject distance is closer than 3m. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [O=compatible x =incompatible because of vignetting] ' Lens name Compatibility Lens name Compatibility...0 F Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*200mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 35-105mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*300mm f/2.8 x F Zoom 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 0 z F.FA*300mm f/4.5 x FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6 0 F.FA*600mm f/4 x F Zoom 70-210mm f/4-5.6 0 0 F.FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8 0 FA*Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 A * 5 m F.FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 0 F Soft 85mm f/2.8...
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...in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. 76 pling to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder. or K mount lenses with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number 50 in meters. • Refconverter A Right angle finder which allow the AF240FT...accessories are available. For details, please see our brochures. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the Z- 70 PZ-70, PZ-1P, Z-1 PZ-1, Z-20 PZ-20, Z- 10 PZ-10. • Magnifier F• A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. • AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom ...
...in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. 76 pling to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder. or K mount lenses with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number 50 in meters. • Refconverter A Right angle finder which allow the AF240FT...accessories are available. For details, please see our brochures. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the Z- 70 PZ-70, PZ-1P, Z-1 PZ-1, Z-20 PZ-20, Z- 10 PZ-10. • Magnifier F• A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. • AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom ...
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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. The depth of field increases ...
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. The depth of field increases ...
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... Exposure Mode, Bulb Exposure, - Exposure compensation value, Over or under exposure indication in flash ready indication. 14 - and K -mount lenses are set to ISO 100. Action Program Mode, _ --Close-up Program Mode), Programmed AE Mode (Program-Shift is lit), front or...bu = Priority Aperture-Priority AE Modes, _ M - DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax K lenses. PCV signal information, = Av value, -- Film status information, 14=N] Battery exhaustion warning, - blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, c I CA...
... Exposure Mode, Bulb Exposure, - Exposure compensation value, Over or under exposure indication in flash ready indication. 14 - and K -mount lenses are set to ISO 100. Action Program Mode, _ --Close-up Program Mode), Programmed AE Mode (Program-Shift is lit), front or...bu = Priority Aperture-Priority AE Modes, _ M - DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax K lenses. PCV signal information, = Av value, -- Film status information, 14=N] Battery exhaustion warning, - blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, c I CA...