Pentax PZ-10 Support Question
Pentax PZ-10 Support Question
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Question posted by studiotyme2006 on August 27th, 2011
Slave Flash
can you put just any hot shoe flash on the unit or is it propriatary
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PZ-10 Manual - Page 3
... Fc (i) Shutter release button (i) Black button O White button (i) Hot shoe
(t) LCD panel
• Built-in flash (RTF) CO Main switch (;) Self-timer button
e Flash pop-up button
• Strap lug
e Back-cover-release lever e Release socket F e Auxiliary rewind button e Focus-mode switch
Q AF coupler
e Power supply contacts e Mount index e ...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 4
... following attachments.
Lenses (1) to (2) are manual focus lens. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N... lens AF coupler Lens information contacts
K.-mount lens ' ., Lens information contacts
K-mount lens Lenses (3) to (5) are autofocus dedicated lens. ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT
Mount type ( 1 ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 5
... battery
6
Viewfinder warnings
43
Main switch
7
Advanced use of the Built-in flash
44
Mounting the lens
8
Using Pentax dedicated flash units
4E
Loading the film
10
Camera functions with various lenses
50
Soft case
13
Hard-to-autofocus subjects
51
Holding the camera & preventing camera shake
14
Manual focusing
52
Focusing in matte area
53
BASIC FUNCTIONS...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 8
Make sure that the polarities of the arrow [ 10
Note: This camera accepts only one lithium battery, type 2CR5.
2. 2
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
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1. O Open the cover of the battery chamber by pulling the cover release lever in the direction of the battery match and then close the battery cover.
PZ-10 Manual - Page 11
...obtaining optimal exposure of subjects.
In contrast, Multi (6)-segment metering enables the camera to AF frame. With averaging metering methods, backlight can also be underexposed...into partitions. VIEWFINDER INDICATION
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I Autofocus frame
'a Indicates flash condition
P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator
+ Overexposure warning in manual mode/
...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 14
... in the photo. O
1,4
2.
To open the back cover and remove the protection paper shown in the
off
] position.
* Non DX -coded films are set . Warning: When loading film for the first time after purchase of the camera, open the back cover, push the back-cover-release lever in the figure, use DX coded...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 16
... the film leader is blinking, the film has been loaded incorrectly. Warning: If the LCD panel displays [ Er ] and the [ a___ indica• for is excessively bent, flatten it back into the cartridge to the first frame. Close the back cover and turn on the Main Switch.
The
camera automatically advances the film to...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 23
When the [
indicator in the viewfinder and [EU
indicator in the LCD panel start blinking, use the built-in
flash unit, as explained on Metered Manual mode, refer to p.38.
SNOLL3Nnd MVO
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3. Press the shutter release button halfway down ... for the optimum exposure.
* For instructions on pp.20 and 21.
19 In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder.
PZ-10 Manual - Page 24
... release button halfway down to trip the shutter and activate the flash. Press the [ camera body.
Do not use only lenses with a focal length of 35 mm to 210 mm for proper flash coverage. After charging, the
indicator appears on using the built-in flash, use the macro lens.
1. button to pop-up the...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 46
... Programmed AE mode. The override setting disappears.
* When shooting with 0.5 step increments
* To return to 3.0 EV with the Pentax dedicated TTL flash unit. press the Hyper button again. Set the camera to the Programmed AE mode Set aper tore to select the desired exposure compensation. The selected exposure nrupensation value appears m the LCD...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 48
...10
ADVANCED USE OF THE BUILT-IN FLASH
P
•
1 Daylight Synrhiuni7ation function
This function is useful in backlit scenes in which exposure
compensation is not centered. A The [El indication on the LCD panel and the [ indication in the viewfinder may be shadowy even in flash works as a Programmed TTL Auto flash...pop up the flash unit from the
camera body. Use the built in the...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 50
... the viewfinder turns on the flash power switch.
4. After charging. Set the flash mode to the Programmed AE mode.
3. the shutter speed changes to the Metered Manual mode.
46) Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Pentax dedicat ed flash unit.
2. Focus and shoot.
* Slow speed sync flash is possible if the camera is not sufficient, such...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 51
... the circuitry of the flash unit. When using the AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SAor AF160SA. Slow speed synchronization in flash • TYPE B: AF330FTZ •TYPE C: AF400FTZ, AF240FT •TYPE D: AF400T, AF280T, AF200T, AF140C, AF080C •TYPE E: AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SA, AF200S, AF160SA,
AF160, AF140 TTL Auto flash mode. Overview of flash functions
Camera functions After charging, the...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 52
... the lens
You can use the Contrast Control mode [Refer to the instruction manual for dark and hard to•autofocus subjects to assist the camera's autofocus system
1:48)
The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam for dark and hard to autofocus subjects to the subject brightness.
Even when using the...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 53
... in flash or the AF400FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF240FT]
Slow-speed synchronization: Ordinary flash synchronization does not allow for Using Pentax Dedicated Flash Units
1 ) When using type D flash in ...sure that all flashes have been charged.
3 ) Using the optional "Hot Shoe Adapter F" makes it easier to the film plane back through the lens. You cannot obtain proper exposure if the camera is an ...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 60
... it is used continuously, the battery may result in flash is one lithium "2CR5" battery. * Use battery properly. it... battery is faulty ; Improper use of batteries.
* When storing the camera in a bag or a case, make sure the main switch is ...carry an extra sup ply of a fresh lithium battery [2CR5] , 24 -frame film, room temperature.
(56) 18
PRECAUTIONS ON BATTERY
E
• Use one on ...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 61
... attaching an AF280T, AF200T, AF240Z, or AF200SA flash to the hot shoe of the camera, you can not use the double cable release. Also place the grip side of the camera up . It magnifies the viewfinder image.
• Flash AF330FTZ Built-in a vertical position.
•When vertically positioning a camera using the tripod connector of a PENTAX F300mm F4...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 64
..., you treat it right, with proper handing and reasonable care. Keep your camera out of damage are approx. 50 - -10 C. Shooting outdoors in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get soaked. Water damage. splashing liquid of the camera.
Your camera needs periodic cleaning to keep the batteries warm. particularly if the...
PZ-10 Manual - Page 65
...foam-rubber padding about one , further damage may be avoided as much as the frame number and the ISO film speed in a car, plane, or ship, can cause screws to its case or bag will help somewhat ... guide, a temperature change .
5. Sudden changes in minimizing the effects of a rapid temperature change of 10' C should be extremely harmful to line the buttom of your camera's tripod socket.
PZ-10 Manual - Page 67
...control:
Built-in Metered Manual Mode. with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Spot metering in flash:
Flash sync: Power source: Back cover: Dimensions: Weight:
TTL multi(6)-segment metering by LCD. Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flash units. Film rewinding/completion of roll. Film advance/rewind:
Automatic winding/rewinding, auto rewinding starts at ISO100 with 24...
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