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ZX-5n Manual - Page 2
... on your purchase of this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 5
... prints may be assessed. Repairs of the film frame. Precautions for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may come in a motorcycle... a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with good dry air circulation to remove dust accu- In such a case, put the camera into...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 6
... other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it is one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 9
... OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty policy
90 - 95 90 92 94 ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting a Drive Mode
• Consecutive - Frame Mode • Self-Timer Mode • Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode Manual focusing...72
Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-in
flash
74
Setting the film speed (ISO) manually
76
Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash
77
Contrast-...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 14
...- Exception of the multi-(6) segment metering mode.
Pentax-FA zoom lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) (O) in the viewfinder. * 3. NED CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES
Function
Lens [Mount type]
Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X)
Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (with a maximum aperture of...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 35
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Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached
Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. 28 PENTAX
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Turning the zoom ring to the right...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 40
... the shutter release button.
• When the drive mode switch is set to the
Consecutive-Frame Mode
1, the lens focuses
each time you release the shutter.
• When using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8
lens, set the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. To refocus on , the camera-to maintain sharp focus on the subject.
• If the subject...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 56
... and f/4.5. After focusing on the SMC Pentax F SOFT 85mm f/2.8 lens When shooting at a distance closer than approx. 1.5m (4.9ft), set the lens to a manual f-stop .
the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus function when used in the viewfinder.
To remedy this problem, temporarily set the lens to f/4.5. a) When using special effect...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 76
... OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF)
Programmed AE Mode
• The camera automatically chooses an optimum com- Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Shutter speeds slower than 1/100 can be set when a Pentax non-autofocus lens is used, the cam- is automatically set .
Metered Manual Mode • When using the built-in flash in use . The...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 83
... Shoe Grip" as shown in flash can be set for the AF330FTZ) and "Extension Cord 5P" to connect the dedicated flash unit to the lens focal length. When a nonautofocus lens, the shutter speed will be operated with the...is set to
1/100 of second. When the AF500FTZ or AF330FTZ is used in flash is used off the camera, the effect of 1/100 to the overview of Flash Function on Pentax ...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 87
... available for this
camera.
• Cable Switch F
A shutter release cord designed for use with the MZ-
5/ZX-5, MZ-5N /ZX-5N MZ-10/ZX-10, MZ-
50/ZX-50,
MZ-M/ZX-M, Z-70/PZ-
70,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-20/PZ-20, Z-10/PZ-10.
• Magnifier FB
A viewfinder accessory for autofocus photography using the lithium batteries.
• Data Back F. A battery pack which attaches...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 94
...Cancel the self-timer mode.
Wait until the AF frame [C ] J covers the subject.
Install the battery.
The focus mode is being set to [MF].
Replace the battery.
No battery has been installed.
Move the camera until the flash is set .
Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items.
Symptoms
Causes
Remedios
The shutter does not release. The...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 95
... [POWER ZOOM] appear.
not function. The power zoom system does The lens is too close or difficult to Use the focus-lock technique or focus
autofocus.
Symptoms
Causes
Remedies
[0] blinks in flash does not The battery is dead. charge. Replace the battery. The subject is in the manual zoom mode. The built-in the viewfinder.
ZX-5n Manual - Page 97
... only without batteries
Supplied Accessories Hot Shoe Cover F0, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F0, Eye Cup Fe, Finder Cap
Back cover
Interchangeable for replacing Data Back F0
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 93
Self-timer
Electronically-controlled type with Pentax dedicated...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 98
... use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any repair or alterations except those made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will take a considerable length of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by the owner. If there is no...
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