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Question posted by gsd1994 on October 14th, 2023
Low Battery Error With Iq Zoom Af Macro
I just got an IQ Zoom AF Macro. I just put 4 brand new AAA batteries in it and I'm getting a flashing "low battery" symbol on the display. If I open or close the back door, the automati film advance whirs as it should, but nothing else is happening. The lens doesn't pop up and open when the camera is switched on. Any ideas on why this is happening and how to fix it? Thanks!
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Answer #1: Posted by Technoprince123 on October 14th, 2023 7:53 PM
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Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on October 14th, 2023 9:52 PM
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The Pentax Espio IQ Zoom AF Macro is a point-and-shoot camera that was released in 1998. It is a popular camera among film photographers, but it can be susceptible to a low battery error.
There are a few things that can cause this error:
The batteries are actually low and need to be replaced.
The batteries are not making good contact with the camera.
The camera's battery compartment is dirty or corroded.
The camera's battery contacts are dirty or corroded.
To troubleshoot this error, you can try the following:
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Make sure that the batteries are properly installed in the camera's battery compartment.
Clean the camera's battery compartment and battery contacts with a dry cloth.
If the battery compartment or battery contacts are corroded, you can use a cotton swab dipped in vinegar to clean them.
If you have tried all of these things and the error is still persisting, then it is possible that there is a problem with the camera's internal circuitry. In this case, you will need to take the camera to a qualified camera repair technician.
Here are some additional tips for avoiding low battery errors:
Use high-quality batteries.
Do not leave the camera on for long periods of time when you are not using it.
Turn off the camera when you are finished using it.
Store the camera in a cool, dry place.
If you are experiencing low battery errors with your Pentax Espio IQ Zoom AF Macro, try the troubleshooting steps above. If the error persists, then take the camera to a qualified camera repair technician.
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Related Pentax Espio Manual Pages
Espio Manual - Page 2
close the back cover cally advance to the to compose
conditions, the flash will automati-
Push the main switch
(see page 12).
When the film reaches
and operate the zoom- (see page 8). matically (see page 6). In dark its end, the camera
ing lever to switch on your subject Focus on power
(see page 16). the shot (see page...
Espio Manual - Page 4
... camera is a great companion to preserve your purchase of Pentax ESPIO and...close-ups. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of this manual. The built-in auto flash helps you to capture subjects in 35-70mm zoom lens gives you took pictures.
• Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to photograph indoor scenes with little effort. including film loading, film...
Espio Manual - Page 5
... sure not to the zoom lens; Battery should be wasted if the shutter release button is turned on and off : otherwise, battery power may be hindered temporarily in low temperatures, but it inoperable.
Also, do not place the camera with the lens facing down.
• Never attempt to manually open and close as the main switch is...
Espio Manual - Page 6
... warning
32
Installing/Replacing the battery
33
Taking care of basic operations ....Inside cover
• Cautions
1
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Film loading
8
3. Ordinary photography
11
6. Unloading film
16
2
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to hold the camera
5
4. Usable film
7
2. Operating 35 - 70mm zoom lens
6
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Green/red...
Espio Manual - Page 12
...X Slack NO!
Align the tip with your
fingers. • Make sure the film is off before inserting the film.)
1-61 0
1 Slide the back cover release lever down in the direction of...camera.
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to open the back cover as illustrated.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by fitting its flat side on the film detection section
0, film ...
Espio Manual - Page 13
... the exposure counter on previous page. r
4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame.
* Even if no film is loaded, the motor operates for a second or two after the back cover is closed.
5 When ( / ) appears in the film by
pushing it back into the cartridge. • If the end of...
Espio Manual - Page 15
... subject is too close .
• Red lamp: When the flash is ready to AF O
ter release button halfway,
the lamps 0
and/or 0 light
up or blink as
shown at left.
• Green lamp: When the subject is in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses the shutter speed approx. 1/40th sec. (when ISO100 film is even closer...
Espio Manual - Page 16
...A.AF\
1 Composing the shot After zooming the lens and composing your subject is closer than 0.6 meter (2ft), the green lamp will light up , it indicates that you are within the flash effective...lamp will blink. 6. When your shot, focus on the subject with the autofocus frame in flash will discharge. TAKING PICTURESShooting distance: 0.6inl2ft) -oo(Infirdty)
(
"N t _.
-0-- - --. In...
Espio Manual - Page 17
...flash may result in "red-eye", the red dot in low light, the flash will release. See page 18 for details.
Then, the film automatically advances to focus on another subject, lift your subject's eye. Automatic Flash... is zooming. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which suppresses the red-eye phenomenon by using preflash. Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film used...
Espio Manual - Page 28
... of the camera's front, the subject may not be completed once started. In this case, replace the battery. • When the Bulb mode is used with the self-timer, make sure the flash has been ...is locked at the 35mm focal length. Move the zooming lever to determine the first shot's focal length, and focus on the LCD panel.
If the battery is automatically set to approx. 1/2 sec.
24 Auto...
Espio Manual - Page 30
... ) blink on the LCD panel to indicate
that you expose a frame just twice or 3 times at most.
• When using Multi-Exposure, you can produce striking creative effects.
26
Procedure
1. MULTI-EXPOSURE SHOOTING
•
Multi-Exposure mode will disengage the film advance, letting you are in step 3 above , and then depress the shutter...
Espio Manual - Page 36
... the LCD panel. It will assume the film has just been loaded and will appear on the LCD panel. • If the battery is replaced at the end of Auto-Focus, Power Zoom and Flash and external conditions such as
possible. BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
p ) When the battery is nearly exhausted, the
battery symbol ( appears on the LCD panel
p ) to...
Espio Manual - Page 37
When
closed properly, it locks with a click.
* If the battery is off before installing or replacing the battery.
1 Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown.
2 Insert one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or DL-123A)
1
2
O9
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Make sure that the power is correctly loaded, the zoom lens...
Espio Manual - Page 39
...
appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. If the camera has not been used for extended periods, or is being readied for important photographic events, it .
• Repairs made necessary due to the zoom lens. Never place the zoom lens with it is taken using a flash, a subject's eyes may not be inspected every...
Espio Manual - Page 40
....)
3. Replace it or insert a new battery if it on the LCD panel ? If so, turn it is exhausted. (See page 33.)
• Is ( 0 ) blinking on . (See page
4.)
• Is the battery exhausted ? The power is automatically switched off if the camera is turned off automatically).
• Did you depressing the zooming lever ? If so, release...
Espio Manual - Page 41
...-subject distances when shooting using flash with films other than ISO 100, 200 or 400 are indicated in the table below. The camera may occur at close r....ge.
37
Symptoms
Causes and Remedies '
4. The [H] or [U] mark is displayed • If either mark appears often. ISO Lens 35mm.( 4.4 ) 70mm (4)
25 0.6-2.1m 0.6-1.3m
50 0.6-3.0m 0.6-1.9m
1000...
Espio Manual - Page 42
...Pentax power zoom 35-70mm f/4.3-8.0 8 elements in zoom lens and auto flash
Film: Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25 to infinity) Maximum magnification: 117.5X
38
Zooming: Electronic zoom
Shutter: Programmed AE electronic shutter with LED indication. with 24-exposure film. SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter camera with built...
Espio Manual - Page 43
... button: 3 and 60 minutes can be selected for interval time
Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or DL-123A)
Battery life: Approx. 15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of the shutter release button Flash: Built-in zoom flash with digital clock, auto calendar
Imprinting mode: "Year, Month and Day", "Day, Hour and...
Espio Manual - Page 45
...
43
mode
O Consecutive Shooting
mode
O Self-timer mode
O Dual-Frame Self-Timer
mode
O Auto Tele-Wide Self- O Battery Exhaustion
Warning
O 0
0
0
0
O 0
00
O Red-eye Reduction Flash mode
O Flash-OFF mode
0 Flash-ON mode
• Film Counter/Interval
Timer
NT
O Second
LILO ~ .~ NT
O Shutter Release button O Minute O Infinity-landscape mode 0 Interval Shooting mode...
Espio Manual - Page 46
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AF (Green) lamp 0 Main switch 0 Film information window 0 Back cover release lever 0 Battery chamber cover 0 Tripod socket
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