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The built-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL. including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control - Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual. L JL Also included are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX la Zoom 90MC and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from breathtaking landscapes to family portraits...
The built-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL. including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control - Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual. L JL Also included are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX la Zoom 90MC and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from breathtaking landscapes to family portraits...
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 00 0 9 a PENTAX a aa O Battery chamber cover (p.43) • Protective front cover (p.8) O Shutter release button (p.9) O Drive button (p.23) • Red-eye reduction lamp button (p. 22) O Mode button (p. 22) O Mid-roll rewind button (p.21) O Date button (p.39, Date model only) O LCD panel (p.51) O Built-in flash To Remote control receiver (p.31) • Self-timer lamp (p.28) ® Viewfinder window 0 Lens • Autofocus window 9) Spotbeam window (p.17) O Light sensor window O Strap lug (p.7)
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 00 0 9 a PENTAX a aa O Battery chamber cover (p.43) • Protective front cover (p.8) O Shutter release button (p.9) O Drive button (p.23) • Red-eye reduction lamp button (p. 22) O Mode button (p. 22) O Mid-roll rewind button (p.21) O Date button (p.39, Date model only) O LCD panel (p.51) O Built-in flash To Remote control receiver (p.31) • Self-timer lamp (p.28) ® Viewfinder window 0 Lens • Autofocus window 9) Spotbeam window (p.17) O Light sensor window O Strap lug (p.7)
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... 20). Load the film and close the back cover (see page 13). The film will automatically advance to compose the shot (see page 10). pENTAX 40. Depress the shutter release button. OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '95 5 ; Open the back cover (see page 19). Switch on your subject and operate the zoom lever to the first frame (see page 12). In dark conditions, the flash will automatically rewind it (see...
... 20). Load the film and close the back cover (see page 13). The film will automatically advance to compose the shot (see page 10). pENTAX 40. Depress the shutter release button. OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '95 5 ; Open the back cover (see page 19). Switch on your subject and operate the zoom lever to the first frame (see page 12). In dark conditions, the flash will automatically rewind it (see...
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.... & CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger of children. self. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if it may explode. • Remove the battery from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this camera for some other reason...
.... & CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger of children. self. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if it may explode. • Remove the battery from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this camera for some other reason...
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... the instructions outlined in a fire, as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the equivalent. • Misuse of the product being used for the repair of the battery in the manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting...
... the instructions outlined in a fire, as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the equivalent. • Misuse of the product being used for the repair of the battery in the manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting...
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... modes/ Red-eye reduction lamp mode 22 Daylight-sync shooting 24 Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed 25 Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) 25 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) 25 Bulb shooting 26 Bulb-Sync shooting 27 Self-timer photography 28 Using wireless remote control option 29 Intinity-landscape shooting 33 Focus-lock shooting 34 Hard-to hold the camera 9 4 Operating the 38-90mm zoom lens 10 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 . Diopter adjustment 14 3. Viewfinder displays 15 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Names of working parts...
... modes/ Red-eye reduction lamp mode 22 Daylight-sync shooting 24 Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed 25 Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) 25 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) 25 Bulb shooting 26 Bulb-Sync shooting 27 Self-timer photography 28 Using wireless remote control option 29 Intinity-landscape shooting 33 Focus-lock shooting 34 Hard-to hold the camera 9 4 Operating the 38-90mm zoom lens 10 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 . Diopter adjustment 14 3. Viewfinder displays 15 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Names of working parts...
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... hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. • When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be...
... hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. • When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be...
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OPERATING 38 90mm ZOOM LENS 4 ♦ A A 10 When you move the zoom lever to the right ( $ ), the lens moves towards the wide-angle 38mm setting. When you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left (141), the lens moves towards the 90mm setting and frames the subject more closely.
OPERATING 38 90mm ZOOM LENS 4 ♦ A A 10 When you move the zoom lever to the right ( $ ), the lens moves towards the wide-angle 38mm setting. When you move the zoom lever to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. When the lens zooms to the desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left (141), the lens moves towards the 90mm setting and frames the subject more closely.
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... the camera. If Non- Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, it means the film is closed. The indication appears as shown above. 6 If (E ) blinks on even if the protective front cover is not properly loaded. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set to 3200. DX coded film is used . Notes...
... the camera. If Non- Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, it means the film is closed. The indication appears as shown above. 6 If (E ) blinks on even if the protective front cover is not properly loaded. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set to 3200. DX coded film is used . Notes...
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oo ( infinity) I Aoff When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lamp 0 and/or 0 lights up or blinks as shown above. 0 Green lamp (Focus status) : When the subject is in focus, it will blink, indicating that you can take the picture because the camera-to-subject distance is too close or is not in focus, it will light up . O Red lamp (Flash status) : When...
oo ( infinity) I Aoff When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the lamp 0 and/or 0 lights up or blinks as shown above. 0 Green lamp (Focus status) : When the subject is in focus, it will blink, indicating that you can take the picture because the camera-to-subject distance is too close or is not in focus, it will light up . O Red lamp (Flash status) : When...
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... the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down . 17 When the subject is depressed halfway down . Shooting ranges (effective camera-tosubject distance) • The standard format and panorama format allow a shooting range from 0.65m (2.1 ft) to focus the subject. TAKING PICTURES -AO [111 • r r This camera uses the five-point AF system to 00 (infinity). Even if the subject is...
... the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down . 17 When the subject is depressed halfway down . Shooting ranges (effective camera-tosubject distance) • The standard format and panorama format allow a shooting range from 0.65m (2.1 ft) to focus the subject. TAKING PICTURES -AO [111 • r r This camera uses the five-point AF system to 00 (infinity). Even if the subject is...
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... subject is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 18 But the picture will be released. Notes: • If you wish to focus on another subject, lift your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter button halfway down again. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. • The green lamp blinks when the camera is blinking. See page 34. •...
... subject is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 18 But the picture will be released. Notes: • If you wish to focus on another subject, lift your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter button halfway down again. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. • The green lamp blinks when the camera is blinking. See page 34. •...
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... shutter release button is being charged and the shutter cannot be released. Red-eye Shooting portraits with the flash may result in "red-eye", an effect where the subject's eyes appear red in low light, the red lamp will automatically discharge. Therefore, make sure that the built-in low light, the flash will light up the self-timer lamp for approx. 1 second before taking pictures...
... shutter release button is being charged and the shutter cannot be released. Red-eye Shooting portraits with the flash may result in "red-eye", an effect where the subject's eyes appear red in low light, the red lamp will automatically discharge. Therefore, make sure that the built-in low light, the flash will light up the self-timer lamp for approx. 1 second before taking pictures...
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... Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the shutter is released, letting you know when to use the flash with the self-timer, ensure that the red lamp is lit indicating the flash has been charged before operating the self-timer. Be sure that the subject is working, the SelfTimer symbol (0:,) ; The shutter will he focused on you, not the main subjects. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ILO 4 02) Jar CD 0 CD Self-Timer Use...
... Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the shutter is released, letting you know when to use the flash with the self-timer, ensure that the red lamp is lit indicating the flash has been charged before operating the self-timer. Be sure that the subject is working, the SelfTimer symbol (0:,) ; The shutter will he focused on you, not the main subjects. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY ILO 4 02) Jar CD 0 CD Self-Timer Use...
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... 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is depressed. • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to a max. The shutter will be used to take pictures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be released in the Bulb Mode to avoid camera shake. of parts Shutter release button Remote control transmitter 29...
... 3 seconds after the shutter release button on the remote control is depressed. • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to a max. The shutter will be used to take pictures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be released in the Bulb Mode to avoid camera shake. of parts Shutter release button Remote control transmitter 29...
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11 '96g • 'too tO $ ass" O 1: 24 al o CD D CD ) Remote Control Shooting Mode 1 Depress the camera's drive button each time until ( dui ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. • Even while the camera is set to the "Remote Control Shooting Mode" the shutter release button on the camera can be used to take a picture in the normal "Auto Exposure Mode." • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 10 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length. 30
11 '96g • 'too tO $ ass" O 1: 24 al o CD D CD ) Remote Control Shooting Mode 1 Depress the camera's drive button each time until ( dui ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. • Even while the camera is set to the "Remote Control Shooting Mode" the shutter release button on the camera can be used to take a picture in the normal "Auto Exposure Mode." • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 10 minutes, the lens automatically retracts to the shortest focal length. 30
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... depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS-SUBJECTS on a subject near the actual one and equidistant from the shutter release button. c)Subjects which don't reflect much light in the autofocus frame. b)Subjects which are moving too fast. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the lens. Situations...
... depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS-SUBJECTS on a subject near the actual one and equidistant from the shutter release button. c)Subjects which don't reflect much light in the autofocus frame. b)Subjects which are moving too fast. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the lens. Situations...
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... the DATE model. Notes on replacing the battery: • The battery is used by using your finger as shown in the illustration. 2 Insert one 3V lithium battery CR-2 or equivalent O 0 10 oa Ensure that the cover is closed before replacing the battery. 1 Open the battery chamber cover by both the camera body and the data function on the LCD panel. INSTALLING. After the battery is replaced or removed, the time is replaced. 43...
... the DATE model. Notes on replacing the battery: • The battery is used by using your finger as shown in the illustration. 2 Insert one 3V lithium battery CR-2 or equivalent O 0 10 oa Ensure that the cover is closed before replacing the battery. 1 Open the battery chamber cover by both the camera body and the data function on the LCD panel. INSTALLING. After the battery is replaced or removed, the time is replaced. 43...
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SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter: Self-timer: Viewfinder: 46 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with speed approx.1 /300 - 2 sec. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to + I D, AF frame, Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Panorama format picture area. Auto film-winding (single-frame) Auto film rewinding at the end of successive frame numbers in ascending order ...
SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter: Self-timer: Viewfinder: 46 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with speed approx.1 /300 - 2 sec. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to + I D, AF frame, Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Panorama format picture area. Auto film-winding (single-frame) Auto film rewinding at the end of successive frame numbers in ascending order ...
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... LCD panel, Shutter is locked when ( 4=0 ) is blinking. Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or the equivalent) Battery life: Approx. 8 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. blank", "Month, Day and Year" or "Day, Month and Year". Flash: Built-in flash with digital clock, auto calendar up to imprint both standard and panorama format frames. Flash recycling time: Approx. 5 sec. Imprinting mode: "Year, Month...
... LCD panel, Shutter is locked when ( 4=0 ) is blinking. Power source: One 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or the equivalent) Battery life: Approx. 8 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions. blank", "Month, Day and Year" or "Day, Month and Year". Flash: Built-in flash with digital clock, auto calendar up to imprint both standard and panorama format frames. Flash recycling time: Approx. 5 sec. Imprinting mode: "Year, Month...
