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... 0 ti e e 4$ 0 Shutter release button 0 Select dial O Tv/Av button O Hot shoe O Mein switch (p.18) 0 LCD panel (p.6) O Built-in flash (p.35) O Red-eye reduction button (p.37) O Drive button (p.64) @ Strap lug (p.13) e m6 Flash pop-up button (p.35) Release socket cap FF (p.61) Back cover release lever (p.19) m Auxiliary rewind button (p.23) @ Focus...
... 0 ti e e 4$ 0 Shutter release button 0 Select dial O Tv/Av button O Hot shoe O Mein switch (p.18) 0 LCD panel (p.6) O Built-in flash (p.35) O Red-eye reduction button (p.37) O Drive button (p.64) @ Strap lug (p.13) e m6 Flash pop-up button (p.35) Release socket cap FF (p.61) Back cover release lever (p.19) m Auxiliary rewind button (p.23) @ Focus...
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... should be temporarily hindered in normal tempera- rectly. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the bat- Also, do not dispose the battery in flash is one 6V lithium battery (2CR5 type). • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as leak- ience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. •... one of the battery's characteristics. tures. • Keep a spare battery on usage of Autofocus, Power zoom and external conditions such as it is used under Pentax testing conditions. tery. age, overheating, explosions, etc.
... should be temporarily hindered in normal tempera- rectly. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the bat- Also, do not dispose the battery in flash is one 6V lithium battery (2CR5 type). • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as leak- ience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. •... one of the battery's characteristics. tures. • Keep a spare battery on usage of Autofocus, Power zoom and external conditions such as it is used under Pentax testing conditions. tery. age, overheating, explosions, etc.
PZ-70 Manual
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... the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.39 Putting yourself into a picture. p.72 Taking pictures of a moving subject. p.70 Taking a picture of people in a backlit situation with night scenery. p.40 Taking a picture of people with shadow on the face.... p.57,62 Taking a picture of people with your desired exposure setting. p.34 Changing the in low light situations. Flash photography Taking a picture in -focus range. p.27 Exposure modes Taking a picture with night scenery in I various situations Taking a portrait photograph...
... the lens Making a subject larger or smaller. p.39 Putting yourself into a picture. p.72 Taking pictures of a moving subject. p.70 Taking a picture of people in a backlit situation with night scenery. p.40 Taking a picture of people with shadow on the face.... p.57,62 Taking a picture of people with your desired exposure setting. p.34 Changing the in low light situations. Flash photography Taking a picture in -focus range. p.27 Exposure modes Taking a picture with night scenery in I various situations Taking a portrait photograph...
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... 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 Using the Picture Mode 38 • Portrait Program Mode 39 • Landscape Program Mode 40 • Action Program Mode 41...
... 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 Using the Picture Mode 38 • Portrait Program Mode 39 • Landscape Program Mode 40 • Action Program Mode 41...
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...) 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 Fc 78 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 79 Depth of...
...) 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 Fc 78 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 79 Depth of...
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...) gE) : Close-Up Program Mode (p.42) orrITIMID: Bar Graph (p.57,62) Tv : T,(shutter speed) Indication : Red-Eye Reduction Flash Indication (p.37) : Consecutive Shooting (p.64) O : Single-Frame Mode (p.63) 0 : Self-Timer Shooting (p.64) : Flash Information (p.35) as : Frame Counter Exposure Compensation (p.21,62) G___: Film Status Information (p.21) • : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15...
...) gE) : Close-Up Program Mode (p.42) orrITIMID: Bar Graph (p.57,62) Tv : T,(shutter speed) Indication : Red-Eye Reduction Flash Indication (p.37) : Consecutive Shooting (p.64) O : Single-Frame Mode (p.63) 0 : Self-Timer Shooting (p.64) : Flash Information (p.35) as : Frame Counter Exposure Compensation (p.21,62) G___: Film Status Information (p.21) • : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15...
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... f/5.6 or larger. * 4. 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. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. 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 without the (A) position...
... f/5.6 or larger. * 4. 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. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. 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 without the (A) position...
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...The subject is recommended. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. For more details on the built-in flash, see page 35. • The audible PCV signal can be obstructed with the audible PCV signal. • When the shutter release button is ...When Li blinks in the viewfinder and the LCD panel, the use of the following reasons. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2 The subject is in flash is too close. AUTOFOCUS" on page 66. • During an autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be turned off. ject. See details on...
...The subject is recommended. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. For more details on the built-in flash, see page 35. • The audible PCV signal can be obstructed with the audible PCV signal. • When the shutter release button is ...When Li blinks in the viewfinder and the LCD panel, the use of the following reasons. Adjust the camera-tosubject distance. 2 The subject is in flash is too close. AUTOFOCUS" on page 66. • During an autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be turned off. ject. See details on...
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...panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , [ ] also appears in the viewfinder. Push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. • The flash unit starts charging automatically. When it is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture setting appear in ...dark or in a backlit situation in the Programmed AE Mode, the Picture Mode (including the Green Operation Mode) or the AperturePriority AE Mode, the flash-recommended indicator [ ] in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. When the shutter release button is shot in a backlit situation. 1. (7) ...
...panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , [ ] also appears in the viewfinder. Push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. • The flash unit starts charging automatically. When it is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture setting appear in ...dark or in a backlit situation in the Programmed AE Mode, the Picture Mode (including the Green Operation Mode) or the AperturePriority AE Mode, the flash-recommended indicator [ ] in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. When the shutter release button is shot in a backlit situation. 1. (7) ...
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... corners. When a subject is shot at the Picture Mode including the Green Operation Mode, or Programmed AE Mode. lenses, [$. Flash effective range for the Programmed TTL Auto Flash. When any other than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be displayed. • Do not use . (ONILOOHSi NOILVEBd0...maximum aperture of f 1.4 is marked as it down . • For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 69. • Taking a picture while this warning will cause vignetting in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of ...
... corners. When a subject is shot at the Picture Mode including the Green Operation Mode, or Programmed AE Mode. lenses, [$. Flash effective range for the Programmed TTL Auto Flash. When any other than 0.7m (2.6ft), the correct exposure cannot be displayed. • Do not use . (ONILOOHSi NOILVEBd0...maximum aperture of f 1.4 is marked as it down . • For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 69. • Taking a picture while this warning will cause vignetting in the picture corners or semicircular vignetting at the bottom of ...
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... charged, the red-eye reduction display on the LCD panel. 0 z About Red-eye Phenomenon • When the AF500FTZ is attached and the slave flash O Shooting portraits with a wider angle panel is discharged O the print. When How to Cancel using a zoom lens, or by the preflash. This... phenomenon, commonly known as possible. the retina. lens at a closer distance when using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it • To cancel the red-eye reduction flash function, while may also help to erase [410] from the holding down the red-eye reduction button,...
... charged, the red-eye reduction display on the LCD panel. 0 z About Red-eye Phenomenon • When the AF500FTZ is attached and the slave flash O Shooting portraits with a wider angle panel is discharged O the print. When How to Cancel using a zoom lens, or by the preflash. This... phenomenon, commonly known as possible. the retina. lens at a closer distance when using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it • To cancel the red-eye reduction flash function, while may also help to erase [410] from the holding down the red-eye reduction button,...
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... than the A position, the exposure mode switches as the Extension Tube Set which do not allow the automatic diaphragm control for exposure. • Old type flash units which do not allow the use of the [A] position of the lens aperture ring. 49 With the lens aperture ring set button. To the...
... than the A position, the exposure mode switches as the Extension Tube Set which do not allow the automatic diaphragm control for exposure. • Old type flash units which do not allow the use of the [A] position of the lens aperture ring. 49 With the lens aperture ring set button. To the...
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... the aperture), turning m0-x0t the select dial to the left changes the shutter speed to increase or decrease the shutter speed/aperture effects. Use a flash if the subject is too bright or dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder. • You can be canceled by...
... the aperture), turning m0-x0t the select dial to the left changes the shutter speed to increase or decrease the shutter speed/aperture effects. Use a flash if the subject is too bright or dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfinder. • You can be canceled by...
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... range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even the shutter speed is adjusted: use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is too dark. 53 Select the desired shutter speed with the select dial. • The bar underneath the shutter speed will be displayed...
... range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even the shutter speed is adjusted: use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is too dark. 53 Select the desired shutter speed with the select dial. • The bar underneath the shutter speed will be displayed...
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... aperture; When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take a picture. Use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is too bright or dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. * Exposure Warning If the...
... aperture; When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take a picture. Use an ND (neutral density) filter if the subject is too bright or a flash if it is too bright or dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. * Exposure Warning If the...
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... setting will blink. • When the hyper button [Igl ] is depressed, [T, is changed to the , side on the LCD panel, it is too bright or a flash if it means that a correct expo- ing range, unable to change the aperture setting. • When the dots are displayed to obtain a correct exposure even...
... setting will blink. • When the hyper button [Igl ] is depressed, [T, is changed to the , side on the LCD panel, it is too bright or a flash if it means that a correct expo- ing range, unable to change the aperture setting. • When the dots are displayed to obtain a correct exposure even...
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... button is useful for taking group shots including the photographer. How to Set While holding down . The shutter will be released while the built-in flash is being charged. 2 Self-Timer Mode The self-timer mode delays the shutter release, and is held down the drive button, turn the select dial...
... button is useful for taking group shots including the photographer. How to Set While holding down . The shutter will be released while the built-in flash is being charged. 2 Self-Timer Mode The self-timer mode delays the shutter release, and is held down the drive button, turn the select dial...
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...combination usage of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness, allowing you to take pictures with the ambient brightness, making the flash photography easy. In the Shutter-Priority AE shutter speed Mode, the aperture automatically changes according to a slower speed which does not ...100 second. • In the Programmed AE Mode, a shutter speed/aperture combination can be changed in use . (7) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) With the Picutre Mode including the Green Operation Mode or the Programmed AE Mode in the range from 1/100 to the camera. When...
...combination usage of shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness, allowing you to take pictures with the ambient brightness, making the flash photography easy. In the Shutter-Priority AE shutter speed Mode, the aperture automatically changes according to a slower speed which does not ...100 second. • In the Programmed AE Mode, a shutter speed/aperture combination can be changed in use . (7) USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF) With the Picutre Mode including the Green Operation Mode or the Programmed AE Mode in the range from 1/100 to the camera. When...
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...; GN6.5 1SO2OO • GN18 15O5O • GN9.2 15O4OO - O.92m to -subject dis- If the calculated aperture value is the one other than O.7m (2.3ft), flash cannot be overexposed. • The value 5 used Maximum Lens Aperture Effective Range f/1.4 approx. 0.9 - 6.5m (3.0 - 21.3ft) f/2 approx. 0.8 - 5.8m (2.6...aperture ring (f2.8 in this case). Maximum flash distance aperture Minimum flash distance 5* Guide Number Selected Maximum flash distance When the distance to -subject distance. SNOI1VII3d0 a33NVACIV Calculating the flash effective distance according to the camera-to the ...
...; GN6.5 1SO2OO • GN18 15O5O • GN9.2 15O4OO - O.92m to -subject dis- If the calculated aperture value is the one other than O.7m (2.3ft), flash cannot be overexposed. • The value 5 used Maximum Lens Aperture Effective Range f/1.4 approx. 0.9 - 6.5m (3.0 - 21.3ft) f/2 approx. 0.8 - 5.8m (2.6...aperture ring (f2.8 in this case). Maximum flash distance aperture Minimum flash distance 5* Guide Number Selected Maximum flash distance When the distance to -subject distance. SNOI1VII3d0 a33NVACIV Calculating the flash effective distance according to the camera-to the ...
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... lens warning appears at the focal length between 28-35mm. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [O=compatible x =incompatible because of vignetting] ' Lens name Compatibility Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm ...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...
... lens warning appears at the focal length between 28-35mm. COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [O=compatible x =incompatible because of vignetting] ' Lens name Compatibility Lens name Compatibility F Fish-Eye Zoom 17-28mm ...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...