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... and back flaps in this operating manual. The names of the camera's working parts are listed on the front 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 the Pentax-FA Power Zoom 2880mm lens. Keep the flaps unfolded for the...
... and back flaps in this operating manual. The names of the camera's working parts are listed on the front 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 the Pentax-FA Power Zoom 2880mm lens. Keep the flaps unfolded for the...
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... minimized, take it may come in a closet with great care. Store it in a place where the camera may cause rust. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is not wether resistant. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is taken from rain or splashing...
... minimized, take it may come in a closet with great care. Store it in a place where the camera may cause rust. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is not wether resistant. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is taken from rain or splashing...
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... in this instruction manual, are not covered under the term of the Pentax warranty. • Repairs made necessary due to the camera being subjected to any other object. • The electric circuit inside the camera contains high voltage working parts. If you have your finger or any... assessed. LCD Liquid-Crystal Display When the LCD is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Precautions for taking care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with it is exposed ...
... in this instruction manual, are not covered under the term of the Pentax warranty. • Repairs made necessary due to the camera being subjected to any other object. • The electric circuit inside the camera contains high voltage working parts. If you have your finger or any... assessed. LCD Liquid-Crystal Display When the LCD is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Precautions for taking care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with it is exposed ...
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... available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I. 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 shutter release button 18 Main switch ... (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using 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 (RTF) 35 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 37...
... available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I. 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 shutter release button 18 Main switch ... (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using 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 (RTF) 35 Red-eye Reduction Flash Function 37...
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... the markings ( . ) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera. POWER zoom 80 28 $ A 22,1611 .635 PICT I position. (See page 25.) 8 Set the camera's main swtich to the A I Celt; according to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Positioning...
... the markings ( . ) on the battery chamber cover. (See page 14.) Align the red indexes on the lens and camera. POWER zoom 80 28 $ A 22,1611 .635 PICT I position. (See page 25.) 8 Set the camera's main swtich to the A I Celt; according to the right until it seats with a click. (See page 16.) 3. Positioning...
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... Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type Camera Model (A) KAF2-mount (B) K.,-mount (C) K. mount cameras. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- change information between the camera and lens for power zoom. mount (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount 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...
... Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type Camera Model (A) KAF2-mount (B) K.,-mount (C) K. mount cameras. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- change information between the camera and lens for power zoom. mount (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount 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...
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...: * 1. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only...
...: * 1. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only...
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... (SHOOTING)." 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 . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Page 13 - 23 III. The details can be found in the section III and the section... IV. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 - 82 II . OTHER INFORMATION Page 83 - 91 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 24 - 42 IV.
... (SHOOTING)." 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 . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Page 13 - 23 III. The details can be found in the section III and the section... IV. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Page 43 - 82 II . OTHER INFORMATION Page 83 - 91 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 24 - 42 IV.
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I . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP MEM 5 r0 n m 33 O 0 z Fn r-n0 0 Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover or any other small accessory as illustrated. 13
I . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (1) ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP MEM 5 r0 n m 33 O 0 z Fn r-n0 0 Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover or any other small accessory as illustrated. 13
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Load the battery according to initial settings. I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (2) LOADING THE BATTERY 1 2 te gFe N• , 1. Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the release lever in the direction of the battery chamber cover. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings except the exposure and film speed . ISO] return to the markings ( - , at the bottom side of the arrow. • Use one 6V lithium battery 2CR5 or equivalent. 2.
Load the battery according to initial settings. I BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) (2) LOADING THE BATTERY 1 2 te gFe N• , 1. Open the battery chamber cover by sliding the release lever in the direction of the battery chamber cover. • When the battery is replaced, all camera settings except the exposure and film speed . ISO] return to the markings ( - , at the bottom side of the arrow. • Use one 6V lithium battery 2CR5 or equivalent. 2.
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.... 2. For storage, the optional accessory -Body Mount Cap K" is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the zoom lens. 16 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the...
.... 2. For storage, the optional accessory -Body Mount Cap K" is designed to prevent unexpected operation of the zoom lens. 16 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. • Ensure that the...
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... 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.
... 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.
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Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on for when the camera is not in use.) When taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button down (first position) (second position) (5) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OFF The main .... Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LED indicated. 4 IMIK Not pressed J.) 4 Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to release the shutter...
Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on for when the camera is not in use.) When taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button down (first position) (second position) (5) MAIN SWITCH OPERATION OFF The main .... Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LED indicated. 4 IMIK Not pressed J.) 4 Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to release the shutter...
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... cartridge with the protruding end down. Slide the top end in the film chamber first and then push its operation. // Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using... from 25 to 5000. • When the DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, the camera automatically sets the film speed to ISO 100. • Before loading a film for the...
... cartridge with the protruding end down. Slide the top end in the film chamber first and then push its operation. // Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover, slide the back cover release lever in the shade or by using... from 25 to 5000. • When the DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is designed to use a non-DX coded film, the camera automatically sets the film speed to ISO 100. • Before loading a film for the...
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... cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only the LCD panel. When the film is rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. dicating that the film is exposed, the...
... cover until the whole film roll is fully rewound, only the LCD panel. When the film is rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. dicating that the film is exposed, the...
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... you wish to the [OFF] position. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ O ] is blinking. • The shutter may be rewound. • When the camera is blinking. However, those extra frames may be released a frame or more even after the specified number of frames have been used up as indicated...
... you wish to the [OFF] position. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ O ] is blinking. • The shutter may be rewound. • When the camera is blinking. However, those extra frames may be released a frame or more even after the specified number of frames have been used up as indicated...
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BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE PURPOSE For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode. In the Green Operation Mode position,the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. • See page 38, 48 and 49 for other available exposure modes. • In the Green Operation Mode, the Program-Shift and exposure compensation functions do not operate. (ON1100HS) NOLLVEBd0 OISV8 11 .
BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE PURPOSE For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode. In the Green Operation Mode position,the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures simply by depressing the shutter release button. • See page 38, 48 and 49 for other available exposure modes. • In the Green Operation Mode, the Program-Shift and exposure compensation functions do not operate. (ON1100HS) NOLLVEBd0 OISV8 11 .
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... the drive mode at each press of shutter release button. Types of three drive modes as shown. (ONII0OHS) NOIIVH3d0 OISVIII II (2) SELECTING A DRIVE MODE This camera has a total of Drive Modes [171:: : Single-frame drive mode One picture is taken at [0]. 16,
... the drive mode at each press of shutter release button. Types of three drive modes as shown. (ONII0OHS) NOIIVH3d0 OISVIII II (2) SELECTING A DRIVE MODE This camera has a total of Drive Modes [171:: : Single-frame drive mode One picture is taken at [0]. 16,
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... (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. 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. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on... 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.
... (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. 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. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on... 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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2 5 m pENTAX 28-80 c000t0000' leoL as 2e i2el nn Using the Manual Zoom Function 1. 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). Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. 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. 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). Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. m 15 5 m 21110 [ PENTAX 28-80 )C0004001 (eof es 2a nnn i2el 11 2.