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... the PENTAX IQ Zoom 105G and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation direction .40 Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted 4......p Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect 0 X Icon indications used in this operating manual are the DATA MODEL. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ...
... the PENTAX IQ Zoom 105G and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation direction .40 Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted 4......p Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect 0 X Icon indications used in this operating manual are the DATA MODEL. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ...
IQZoom 105G Manual
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... Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) .••23 PHOTOGRAPHS • Bulb shooting 24 Strap attachment 7 • Bulb-sync shooting 24 Installing/Replacing battery 8 Self-timer photography 2.5 Battery exhaustion warning 8 Infinity-landscape shooting 26 Main switch 9 Date Model 26 Diopter adjustment 9 Troubleshooting 28 Holding the camera 10 Specifications 30 Operating 38-105mm zoom lens 11 Warranty policy 32 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Film loading 12 Viewfinder displays 15 Lamp indications 15 Taking pictures 16 Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 17 Focus-lock shooting...
... Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) .••23 PHOTOGRAPHS • Bulb shooting 24 Strap attachment 7 • Bulb-sync shooting 24 Installing/Replacing battery 8 Self-timer photography 2.5 Battery exhaustion warning 8 Infinity-landscape shooting 26 Main switch 9 Date Model 26 Diopter adjustment 9 Troubleshooting 28 Holding the camera 10 Specifications 30 Operating 38-105mm zoom lens 11 Warranty policy 32 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Film loading 12 Viewfinder displays 15 Lamp indications 15 Taking pictures 16 Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects 17 Focus-lock shooting...
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... flash O Self-timer lamp (p.21, 25) 00 Lens Viewfinder window O Autofocus window 0 Light sensor window • Diopter adjustment dial (p.9) 0O Viewfinder eyepiece Zoom lever (p.11) Film information window 00 Back cover release lever (p.12) Battery chamber cover (p.8) O Tripod socket 00 Back cover Mid-roll rewind button (p.20) ORed-eye reduction flash 0Infinity-Landscape Mode mode (p.21) (p.26) ©Battery exhaustion warning OSelf-timer (p.25) (p.8) OBulb (p.24) ©Slow-Speed Shutter (p.23) ()Flash on (p.22,23,24) °Exposure...
... flash O Self-timer lamp (p.21, 25) 00 Lens Viewfinder window O Autofocus window 0 Light sensor window • Diopter adjustment dial (p.9) 0O Viewfinder eyepiece Zoom lever (p.11) Film information window 00 Back cover release lever (p.12) Battery chamber cover (p.8) O Tripod socket 00 Back cover Mid-roll rewind button (p.20) ORed-eye reduction flash 0Infinity-Landscape Mode mode (p.21) (p.26) ©Battery exhaustion warning OSelf-timer (p.25) (p.8) OBulb (p.24) ©Slow-Speed Shutter (p.23) ()Flash on (p.22,23,24) °Exposure...
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... other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in conditions as a direct result of the product being used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it . • The PENTAX warranty provided only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Be sure to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. The battery should be inserted with...
... other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in conditions as a direct result of the product being used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it . • The PENTAX warranty provided only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Be sure to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. The battery should be inserted with...
IQZoom 105G Manual
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... on usage of Power Zoom, Flash and external conditions such as possible. Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the time (using the strap clamp's protrusion. 2. Close the battery chamber cover. INSTALLING/REPLACING BA1 I ERY Use one lithium battery with a click. • If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for a few second. • On the DATE MODEL, the data...
... on usage of Power Zoom, Flash and external conditions such as possible. Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the time (using the strap clamp's protrusion. 2. Close the battery chamber cover. INSTALLING/REPLACING BA1 I ERY Use one lithium battery with a click. • If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for a few second. • On the DATE MODEL, the data...
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... the zoom lens because it against a stable, stationary object such as possible steadying it moves back and forth while in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. • When using the flash...
... the zoom lens because it against a stable, stationary object such as possible steadying it moves back and forth while in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. • When using the flash...
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... E ) blinks on the LCD panel, it means the film is turned off. If non- Notes: • Non-DX coded film cannot be used , the camera automatically set for the camera. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. 6. DX coded film is automatically set the film speed to ISO 25. • A film with ISO rating from 25 to cover...
... E ) blinks on the LCD panel, it means the film is turned off. If non- Notes: • Non-DX coded film cannot be used , the camera automatically set for the camera. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. 6. DX coded film is automatically set the film speed to ISO 25. • A film with ISO rating from 25 to cover...
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... before taking a normal picture, compose the scene within this frame. OClose distance compensation frame When the camera-to infinity • While the lamp is being charged, the green lamp blinks and you can take picture. dgi lP VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND LAMP INDICATIONS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Co] OAutofocus frame Focus on the LCD panel also blinks. 15 Lamp indications Depress the main switch button.
... before taking a normal picture, compose the scene within this frame. OClose distance compensation frame When the camera-to infinity • While the lamp is being charged, the green lamp blinks and you can take picture. dgi lP VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND LAMP INDICATIONS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Co] OAutofocus frame Focus on the LCD panel also blinks. 15 Lamp indications Depress the main switch button.
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... focus-lock technique. The flash is off the autofocus frame in focus, the green lamp will light up. • The green lamp blinks if the subject is too close . Composing the scene After zooming the lens and composing your finger from the shutter release button , recompose and then depress the shutter button halfway down . sons. 0 The subject is lit continuously. 410 1/F TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance: 0.65m (2.1ft) - 00 (infinity) ] 1 -+ Turn...
... focus-lock technique. The flash is off the autofocus frame in focus, the green lamp will light up. • The green lamp blinks if the subject is too close . Composing the scene After zooming the lens and composing your finger from the shutter release button , recompose and then depress the shutter button halfway down . sons. 0 The subject is lit continuously. 410 1/F TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance: 0.65m (2.1ft) - 00 (infinity) ] 1 -+ Turn...
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...: a) Black or very dark objects, which have no distinct or consistent form, or a subject in a backlit condition. The film automatically advances to indicates that the flash is highly precise, but not perfect. e) Fast moving subjects. which don't reflect much light. c) Flickering light sources such as you wish. d) Glossy and reflective surface like glass, mirror, car bodies, etc. Shooting Depress the shutter release button...
...: a) Black or very dark objects, which have no distinct or consistent form, or a subject in a backlit condition. The film automatically advances to indicates that the flash is highly precise, but not perfect. e) Fast moving subjects. which don't reflect much light. c) Flickering light sources such as you wish. d) Glossy and reflective surface like glass, mirror, car bodies, etc. Shooting Depress the shutter release button...
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FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING - + If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame (C)) on the subject with the autofocus frame (C]). 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the green lamp in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. (Focus lock is the function to lock focus.) 1 Focus on the main subject, only the background will be in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 18
FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING - + If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame (C)) on the subject with the autofocus frame (C]). 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the green lamp in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. (Focus lock is the function to lock focus.) 1 Focus on the main subject, only the background will be in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 18
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... been rewound. • ( 0 ) blinks for approx. 5 sec. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by using your finger from the camera in the shade or by lifting your body to shade the camera • A 24-exposure roll of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically. vaM 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter.
... been rewound. • ( 0 ) blinks for approx. 5 sec. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by using your finger from the camera in the shade or by lifting your body to shade the camera • A 24-exposure roll of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically. vaM 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter.
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... set various shootin: modes, depress the AF/infinity-landscape/Drive button 0. • A Single-Frame shooting • For normal use, use , set the Auto Mode. To set various exposure modes, depress mode button 0. Bulb sync (Flash-OFF) (Flash-ON) 4 B Bulb-sync (Flash-ON) B • For normal use the Single-Frame Shooting Mode. Self-Timer Infinity-Landscape shooting shooting Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture, depress the red-eye reduction lamp button (S)). To cancel this mode, the self-timer lamp lights...
... set various shootin: modes, depress the AF/infinity-landscape/Drive button 0. • A Single-Frame shooting • For normal use, use , set the Auto Mode. To set various exposure modes, depress mode button 0. Bulb sync (Flash-OFF) (Flash-ON) 4 B Bulb-sync (Flash-ON) B • For normal use the Single-Frame Shooting Mode. Self-Timer Infinity-Landscape shooting shooting Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture, depress the red-eye reduction lamp button (S)). To cancel this mode, the self-timer lamp lights...
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...; Make sure you're within the flash effective range even when you wish to take pictures. appears on In this mode and the flash will always discharge. When a portrait is well exposed without any shadow. This will discharge in both dark and bright conditions. In such a case, use the built- in flash as a fill-in flash in shadow. DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING...
...; Make sure you're within the flash effective range even when you wish to take pictures. appears on In this mode and the flash will always discharge. When a portrait is well exposed without any shadow. This will discharge in both dark and bright conditions. In such a case, use the built- in flash as a fill-in flash in shadow. DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING...
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TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED , - I Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) Depress the mode button to set the mode until (ill) appear on the LCD panel. Notes: • When shooting in daylight. Use of a tripod is recommended. • Make sure you are within the flash effective range even when you use the flash as a fill-in flash in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is likely to photograph...
TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED , - I Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) Depress the mode button to set the mode until (ill) appear on the LCD panel. Notes: • When shooting in daylight. Use of a tripod is recommended. • Make sure you are within the flash effective range even when you use the flash as a fill-in flash in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is likely to photograph...
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... subjects. Depress the shutter release button fully. • The shutter will be released in the picture. When the Self-Timer is working, the Self-Timer symbol (0) blinks on the LCD panel. Be sure that you wish to get in about 10 seconds. To cancel To cancel the self-timer at any time after it's been activated, depress the main switch button. • PENTAX Notes on the self-timer shooting • Use of a tripod...
... subjects. Depress the shutter release button fully. • The shutter will be released in the picture. When the Self-Timer is working, the Self-Timer symbol (0) blinks on the LCD panel. Be sure that you wish to get in about 10 seconds. To cancel To cancel the self-timer at any time after it's been activated, depress the main switch button. • PENTAX Notes on the self-timer shooting • Use of a tripod...
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...; After the picture is taken by fully depressing the shutter release button, this mode is canceled. • In this mode, the flash will be imprinted. • The DATE model records dates up to capture distant scenery with your forger, the mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart. Switching the Mode Press the MODE button 0 with clarity. Depress the AF/infinity-landscape / Drive button until...
...; After the picture is taken by fully depressing the shutter release button, this mode is canceled. • In this mode, the flash will be imprinted. • The DATE model records dates up to capture distant scenery with your forger, the mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart. Switching the Mode Press the MODE button 0 with clarity. Depress the AF/infinity-landscape / Drive button until...
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... the autofocus window dirty? Zoom lens retracted automatically (the power is turned off if the camera is exhausted. The power is automatically switched off automatically) • Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on the LCD panel? My printed pictures don't look very clear. • Did you depress the shutter release button? Insert a new roll. Here are some problems that...
... the autofocus window dirty? Zoom lens retracted automatically (the power is turned off if the camera is exhausted. The power is automatically switched off automatically) • Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on the LCD panel? My printed pictures don't look very clear. • Did you depress the shutter release button? Insert a new roll. Here are some problems that...
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... SPECIFICATIONS Type:Film:Format:Film loading:Film winding:Film rewinding:Rewinding time:Frame number:Lens: Focusing system:- Approx.10 sec. I , Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Green lamp lighting ( O ): in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with focus lock, Autofocusing range: 0.65m (2.1ft) - Bulb: 1/2 sec.-5 min, Electromagnetic release. Rewinding in ascending order when shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Zooming:Shutter:Self-timer:Viewfinder:- 30 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in -focus...
... SPECIFICATIONS Type:Film:Format:Film loading:Film winding:Film rewinding:Rewinding time:Frame number:Lens: Focusing system:- Approx.10 sec. I , Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Green lamp lighting ( O ): in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with focus lock, Autofocusing range: 0.65m (2.1ft) - Bulb: 1/2 sec.-5 min, Electromagnetic release. Rewinding in ascending order when shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Zooming:Shutter:Self-timer:Viewfinder:- 30 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in -focus...
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...-Shutter-Speed mode (ISO 400) Flash:- Exposure control:- Approx.15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. EV17 at 38mm, EV14 EV19 at 105mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync mode (ISO 400), EV6.5 EV17 at 38mm EV7.0 -EV19 at 105mm in lowluminance, Flash ON= Day-light Sync/Slow-Shutter-Speed Sync (up to 1/3 sec.), Flash-OFF=Flash override, Bulb-Sync:l/2 sec. - 5min. under Pentax testing conditions) Battery...
...-Shutter-Speed mode (ISO 400) Flash:- Exposure control:- Approx.15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. EV17 at 38mm, EV14 EV19 at 105mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync mode (ISO 400), EV6.5 EV17 at 38mm EV7.0 -EV19 at 105mm in lowluminance, Flash ON= Day-light Sync/Slow-Shutter-Speed Sync (up to 1/3 sec.), Flash-OFF=Flash override, Bulb-Sync:l/2 sec. - 5min. under Pentax testing conditions) Battery...