ZX-30 Manual
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...; This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become...
...; This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is set to any position other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become...
ZX-30 Manual
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... battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 • Rewinding a film in mid-roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 23-36 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25 • Auto pop-up flash function 25 • Flash disable function 26 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28...
... battery warning 13 Attaching the lens 14 Turning on the power 16 Operating the shutter release button 16 Using the data back (optional) 17 Film loading 18 Unloading film 21 • Rewinding a film in mid-roll 22 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 23-36 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Using the Smart Flash 25 • Auto pop-up flash function 25 • Flash disable function 26 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 27 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 27 Using zoom lenses 28...
ZX-30 Manual
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... Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 69 • Overview of F and FA lenses with the built- in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 Camera case 75 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program line...
... Data Back 67 Using a Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Unit 68 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 69 • Overview of F and FA lenses with the built- in flash 63 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 64 Data Back (optional) 65 Installing the battery in Retractable Flash (RTF) 61 • Compatibility of flash function 70 Daylight-sync shooting 71 Slow-shutter-sync shooting 72 Accessories (optional) 73 Camera case 75 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program line...
ZX-30 Manual
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Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering FA lens ['Wart 0 O*4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAI 0 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto pop-up built-in the viewfinder. *4. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens ...
Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash mode *5 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering FA lens ['Wart 0 O*4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F lens [KAI 0 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A lens [Ka] x O*2 0.4 0 x x x x 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Notes: *1. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Auto pop-up built-in the viewfinder. *4. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens ...
ZX-30 Manual
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... camera settings such as shown in the illustration. • 3. Open the battery chamber cover by using the lithium batteries. • Replace two batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. as the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, and auto popup flash function of the built-in flash will be reset. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack...
... camera settings such as shown in the illustration. • 3. Open the battery chamber cover by using the lithium batteries. • Replace two batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. as the audible PCV signal switching, exposure compensation value, red-eye reduction flash function, self-timer, and auto popup flash function of the built-in flash will be reset. • The optional "AA-Battery Pack...
ZX-30 Manual
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..., depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to ON. 2. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on . The power is turned ON when the main switch is released from the halfway position. The power is turned OFF when the main switch is set to OFF. • When not in use, ensure that...
..., depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to ON. 2. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON The shutter release button has two positions. Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on . The power is turned ON when the main switch is released from the halfway position. The power is turned OFF when the main switch is set to OFF. • When not in use, ensure that...
ZX-30 Manual
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... to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera - To open the back cover and remove the protective card. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. with its operations. See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 00000000000 1. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually...
... to use a non-DX coded film, you first operate the camera - To open the back cover and remove the protective card. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration. • Always load and unload film in the direction of the arrow. 2. with its operations. See page 64. • Before loading film for the camera. DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS. 00000000000 1. Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set the film speed manually...
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... 47 for any other exposure mode. The lens aperture ring must remain set : 1. USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE (DNIIOOHS) NOIIVII3dO 0ISV8 161185.615 Green Operation Mode For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. You simply depress the shutter release button. Set the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. Set the mode dial to [ 0 [. • To set other than the A position...
... 47 for any other exposure mode. The lens aperture ring must remain set : 1. USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE (DNIIOOHS) NOIIVII3dO 0ISV8 161185.615 Green Operation Mode For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. You simply depress the shutter release button. Set the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. Set the mode dial to [ 0 [. • To set other than the A position...
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... ON AUTO ,J Auto pop-up flash function The auto pop-up flash function operates only with the mode dial is NOT recommended as it has been in the picture corners. Depress the flash mode button until [ IMM] appears on the LCD panel. =Mr co co 0 0 0 2. tion. See page 32 for more details. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is set to...
... ON AUTO ,J Auto pop-up flash function The auto pop-up flash function operates only with the mode dial is NOT recommended as it has been in the picture corners. Depress the flash mode button until [ IMM] appears on the LCD panel. =Mr co co 0 0 0 2. tion. See page 32 for more details. • When the built-in flash is used, using a lens hood is set to...
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...] frame [C 3] indicated in red in the viewfinder. 3. When the shutter release button is difficult to autofocus. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. See details on page 60. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" subject on page 56. The subject is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the pho- tograph. OFF ON 0 Tv 05...
...] frame [C 3] indicated in red in the viewfinder. 3. When the shutter release button is difficult to autofocus. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. See details on page 60. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" subject on page 56. The subject is depressed halfway down , the shutter speed, aperture setting and selected picture mode are displayed in the pho- tograph. OFF ON 0 Tv 05...
ZX-30 Manual
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... camera is out of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement dur- ing the autofocus operation, the camera will be released if the subject is not appropriate for shooting with a flash. CI) • If the subject is fixed (focus lock). To refocus on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus w on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH...
... camera is out of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down. Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement dur- ing the autofocus operation, the camera will be released if the subject is not appropriate for shooting with a flash. CI) • If the subject is fixed (focus lock). To refocus on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus w on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH...
ZX-30 Manual
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... AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ flash. • The AF illuminator does not work either when the Action Program Mode has been selected, the focus mode switch has been set the focus mode switch to turn reduces the red-eye effect. About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a wider angle lens at a closer ...reduction flash feature. AF illuminator If you depress the shutter release button halfway down where it is hard for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in flash discharges continuously to provide illumination, making it may also help to work if you use . When using the ...
... AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ flash. • The AF illuminator does not work either when the Action Program Mode has been selected, the focus mode switch has been set the focus mode switch to turn reduces the red-eye effect. About Red-eye Phenomenon Shooting portraits with a wider angle lens at a closer ...reduction flash feature. AF illuminator If you depress the shutter release button halfway down where it is hard for autofocus to work, such as in a dark place, the built-in flash discharges continuously to provide illumination, making it may also help to work if you use . When using the ...
ZX-30 Manual
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...mode dial set to [6)]. • The shutter cannot be attached to use an external flash together with the built-in flash starts charging automatically. After using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it is used, using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash, see the flash... flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. Push the flash pop-up button is not required flash light. Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. 2. MED ACTIVATE THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY ...
...mode dial set to [6)]. • The shutter cannot be attached to use an external flash together with the built-in flash starts charging automatically. After using a lens hood is NOT recommended as it is used, using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down into the camera body. *The built-in flash, see the flash... flash does not pop up even if the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. Push the flash pop-up button is not required flash light. Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. 2. MED ACTIVATE THE BUILT-IN FLASH MANUALLY ...
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.... 36 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFf ON 0Q 30 F5.6 0 • Tv §o " A• Av5.6 iA The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on the LCD panel and the indicator in the viewfinder blink when you attempt to take a picture in low light to warn you of the picture. • When lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- or FA- lens...
.... 36 FLASH RECOMMENDED INFORMATION BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OFf ON 0Q 30 F5.6 0 • Tv §o " A• Av5.6 iA The flash-recommended indicator [ ] on the LCD panel and the indicator in the viewfinder blink when you attempt to take a picture in low light to warn you of the picture. • When lenses other than an F or FA are used When using an inappropriate F- or FA- lens...
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... over exposure is too dark. Select a darker subject or use a flash if it indicates underexposure. • Moving one dot on the LCD panel. It means that you can change the shutter speed. • The memory lock does not operate in the center of metering range, unable to the [ - ] side, it is set beyond + 2 or - 2 steps (3EV), [ + ] or [ - ] indicator will blink in the viewfinder as...
... over exposure is too dark. Select a darker subject or use a flash if it indicates underexposure. • Moving one dot on the LCD panel. It means that you can change the shutter speed. • The memory lock does not operate in the center of metering range, unable to the [ - ] side, it is set beyond + 2 or - 2 steps (3EV), [ + ] or [ - ] indicator will blink in the viewfinder as...
ZX-30 Manual
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.... 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res. • The memory lock does not operate in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. How to set , move the select lever to change the shutter speed until [1:14.,] appears...
.... 8 hours of time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res. • The memory lock does not operate in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 2. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. How to set , move the select lever to change the shutter speed until [1:14.,] appears...
ZX-30 Manual
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... charged. 5. A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF T series flash unit (ie: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF220T or AF280T) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode. Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1. Set the flash mode to the camera. 2. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Off-Camera Shoe ) Adapter F SNOI1VII3d0 033NVAaV • When the flash is ready. Extension Cord F5P Focus on the flash unit lights up position. When the shutter release button is...
... charged. 5. A Pentax dedicated TTL Auto Flash like the PENTAX AF FTZ or AF T series flash unit (ie: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF220T or AF280T) incorporate the TTL Flash Mode. Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1. Set the flash mode to the camera. 2. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Off-Camera Shoe ) Adapter F SNOI1VII3d0 033NVAaV • When the flash is ready. Extension Cord F5P Focus on the flash unit lights up position. When the shutter release button is...
ZX-30 Manual
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... the flash is set to [6)], .[Tv], [Av], or Set the exposure mode to [®]. Kam The built-in the viewfinder blinks. Replace the battery. The power zoom system does not The camera does not have the power function. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not pop-up button is set to automatically. [M]. The built-in again. zoom function. Set the mode dial...
... the flash is set to [6)], .[Tv], [Av], or Set the exposure mode to [®]. Kam The built-in the viewfinder blinks. Replace the battery. The power zoom system does not The camera does not have the power function. The Mode metered manual mode or Bulb- Focus manually by taking the batteries out and putting them back in flash does not pop-up button is set to automatically. [M]. The built-in again. zoom function. Set the mode dial...
ZX-30 Manual
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... Mode, Action Program Mode, Night-scene Program Mode), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Exposure Mode, TTL Flash Mode Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless), (2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash (RTF) 24x36mm 35mm perforated cartridge film. TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness range: EV0 to -focus indicator m (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash...
... Mode, Action Program Mode, Night-scene Program Mode), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Exposure Mode, TTL Flash Mode Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range:(1)Auto 1/2000-30 sec.(stepless), (2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash (RTF) 24x36mm 35mm perforated cartridge film. TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness range: EV0 to -focus indicator m (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash...
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... should be serviced free of material or work- Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be charged by non-authorized Pentax service facil- manship for any kind, whether caused by an unauthorized repair shop. If your country, send the equipment to the replacement of servicing. tive material or workmanship or otherwise; Service will take a considerable length of time before the...
... should be serviced free of material or work- Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be charged by non-authorized Pentax service facil- manship for any kind, whether caused by an unauthorized repair shop. If your country, send the equipment to the replacement of servicing. tive material or workmanship or otherwise; Service will take a considerable length of time before the...
