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...a great companion to preserve your purchase of the PENTAX la Zoom 90MC and welcome to the world of this Operating Manual. are automatic, you can take great pictures effortlessly. • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special...8226; Attention Lamp lighted Lamp bl inking Correct Incorrect The name of the operation - Its built-in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL. Icon indicators used in 38-90mm lens gives you capture subjects in dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with clarity and...
...a great companion to preserve your purchase of the PENTAX la Zoom 90MC and welcome to the world of this Operating Manual. are automatic, you can take great pictures effortlessly. • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special...8226; Attention Lamp lighted Lamp bl inking Correct Incorrect The name of the operation - Its built-in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL. Icon indicators used in 38-90mm lens gives you capture subjects in dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with clarity and...
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...button. Switch on your subject and operate the zoom lever to the first frame (see page 10). In dark conditions, the flash will automatically advance to compose the shot (see page 13). When the film is finished, the camera will automatically rewind it (see page 12). ...OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '95 5 ; Load the film and close the back cover (see page 20). Focus on power (see page 8). '95 g 36 ••• ' '95 g ; ^1 Frame your subject (see page 11). Open the back cover (see page 17). pENTAX...
...button. Switch on your subject and operate the zoom lever to the first frame (see page 10). In dark conditions, the flash will automatically advance to compose the shot (see page 13). When the film is finished, the camera will automatically rewind it (see page 12). ...OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS '95 5 ; Load the film and close the back cover (see page 20). Focus on power (see page 8). '95 g 36 ••• ' '95 g ; ^1 Frame your subject (see page 11). Open the back cover (see page 17). pENTAX...
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... do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may hurt them. Never attempt to burn yourself during removal. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. & WARNING & CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that , if not followed, could result in serious injury to disassemble... followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. & WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants. • Never try to the operator.
... do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may hurt them. Never attempt to burn yourself during removal. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this page. & WARNING & CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that , if not followed, could result in serious injury to disassemble... followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. & WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants. • Never try to the operator.
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...come in a case where chemicals are handled. Do not remove it to a Pentax service center for extended peri- Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. using a dry or siliconetreated cloth is ...water, or any changes in a closet with a margin of icelets may cause rust. but not glass surfaces; Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it to hit a solid object. ods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car. • Do...
...come in a case where chemicals are handled. Do not remove it to a Pentax service center for extended peri- Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. using a dry or siliconetreated cloth is ...water, or any changes in a closet with a margin of icelets may cause rust. but not glass surfaces; Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it to hit a solid object. ods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car. • Do...
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...in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • When the camera is being prepared for the repair of the warranty. LCD (Liquid-crystal display) • When the LCD is provided only for an important... photographic session, it . • The PENTAX warranty is exposed to 14°F). • To maintain optimum performance, it may exploded. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in ...
...in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • When the camera is being prepared for the repair of the warranty. LCD (Liquid-crystal display) • When the LCD is provided only for an important... photographic session, it . • The PENTAX warranty is exposed to 14°F). • To maintain optimum performance, it may exploded. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in ...
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...camera 2 • Precautions for battery 3 • Practical shooting guide 4 • Table of contents 6 PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 Strap attachment 7 2. Main switch 8 3. Lamp indications 16 5. Film loading 11 2. or 400 45 Specifications 46 Warranty policy 48 LCD panel 51 6 How to autofocus subjects 35 Taking Panorama format picture 36 DATE...-landscape shooting 33 Focus-lock shooting 34 Hard-to hold the camera 9 4 Operating the 38-90mm zoom lens 10 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 . Viewfinder displays 15 4. Taking pictures 17 6.
...camera 2 • Precautions for battery 3 • Practical shooting guide 4 • Table of contents 6 PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 Strap attachment 7 2. Main switch 8 3. Lamp indications 16 5. Film loading 11 2. or 400 45 Specifications 46 Warranty policy 48 LCD panel 51 6 How to autofocus subjects 35 Taking Panorama format picture 36 DATE...-landscape shooting 33 Focus-lock shooting 34 Hard-to hold the camera 9 4 Operating the 38-90mm zoom lens 10 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 . Viewfinder displays 15 4. Taking pictures 17 6.
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i PENTAX Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part f for pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film before taking any photographs. ',STRAP ATTACHMENT PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals before exposing all the frames. 7
i PENTAX Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part f for pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film before taking any photographs. ',STRAP ATTACHMENT PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals before exposing all the frames. 7
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...8226; When not in use. make sure that the protective front cover is closed. • If the camera is now ready to shoot. L, g C' a0 0 0 Main switch Protective front cover) To switch on the DATE model to the shortest focal length. • See page 43 when the battery exhaustion symbol (4=M) appears ...keep constant track of frames are memorized and unchanged even if the battery is used by both the camera and the data function on . After the battery is replaced, correct the timeThe date and the number of time. The lens extends slightly. To switch off. open the protective front ...
...8226; When not in use. make sure that the protective front cover is closed. • If the camera is now ready to shoot. L, g C' a0 0 0 Main switch Protective front cover) To switch on the DATE model to the shortest focal length. • See page 43 when the battery exhaustion symbol (4=M) appears ...keep constant track of frames are memorized and unchanged even if the battery is used by both the camera and the data function on . After the battery is replaced, correct the timeThe date and the number of time. The lens extends slightly. To switch off. open the protective front ...
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HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA FED O 0 Keep the camera as still as a wall. Notes: • Do not 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...
HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA FED O 0 Keep the camera as still as a wall. Notes: • Do not 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...
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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. 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.
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de" FILM LOADING TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this instruction manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you will be ready to shade the camera. 11 O 1 Slide the back cover release lever down and pull the back to open the back cover as illustrated. • Ensure the front cover is closed before inserting the film. • Always load and unload a film in the shade or by using your body to insert the film.
de" FILM LOADING TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this instruction manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you will be ready to shade the camera. 11 O 1 Slide the back cover release lever down and pull the back to open the back cover as illustrated. • Ensure the front cover is closed before inserting the film. • Always load and unload a film in the shade or by using your body to insert the film.
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... extremely bent, straighten it back into the cartridge. • If the end of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to the first frame.
... extremely bent, straighten it back into the cartridge. • If the end of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to the first frame.
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... is automatically set for shooting indoors or in the exposure counter on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. Automatic film speed setting This camera is closed. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, it means the film is used . DX coded film... of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set to ISO 25. • A film with ISO 800 or higher mainly for the camera.
... is automatically set for shooting indoors or in the exposure counter on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. Automatic film speed setting This camera is closed. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, it means the film is used . DX coded film... of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set to ISO 25. • A film with ISO 800 or higher mainly for the camera.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT y7-- 4 PENTAX AF 40 a. ) 1 Open the protective front cover. • Be sure to the right or left until the AF frame appears in the sharpest focus. 14 While looking through the viewfinder. rotate the diopter adjustment dial to adjust the diopter before use. 2 Aim the camera toward a bright subject.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT y7-- 4 PENTAX AF 40 a. ) 1 Open the protective front cover. • Be sure to the right or left until the AF frame appears in the sharpest focus. 14 While looking through the viewfinder. rotate the diopter adjustment dial to adjust the diopter before use. 2 Aim the camera toward a bright subject.
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Compose your picture with this frame. • Regular size color prints may cut off what appear on the subject with a margin of the film frame. dilOVIEWFINDER DISPLAYS 1- 0 When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is closer than lm Close distance compensation frame • When the camera-to-subject-distance is not clearly seen, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment dial. 0 Autofocus frame Focus on the extreme edge of safety at the edge. 15 Closer than 1m, compose the scene within this frame.
Compose your picture with this frame. • Regular size color prints may cut off what appear on the subject with a margin of the film frame. dilOVIEWFINDER DISPLAYS 1- 0 When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is closer than lm Close distance compensation frame • When the camera-to-subject-distance is not clearly seen, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment dial. 0 Autofocus frame Focus on the extreme edge of safety at the edge. 15 Closer than 1m, compose the scene within this frame.
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... O Red lamp (Flash status) : When the flash is a hard-to discharge, it will light up to indicate that you can take the picture because the camera-to-subject distance is too close or is ready to -autofocus subject. oo ( infinity) I Aoff When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the...
... O Red lamp (Flash status) : When the flash is a hard-to discharge, it will light up to indicate that you can take the picture because the camera-to-subject distance is too close or is ready to -autofocus subject. oo ( infinity) I Aoff When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the...
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TAKING PICTURES -AO [111 • r r This camera uses the five-point AF system to 00 (infinity). When the subject is in focus, the green lamp will easily be brought into focus. 1 Composing the scene After zooming the lens and composing your scene, focus on the subject with the autofocus ...the autofocus system when the shutter release button is slightly off the center of the AF frame, the subject will light up. 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. Even if...
TAKING PICTURES -AO [111 • r r This camera uses the five-point AF system to 00 (infinity). When the subject is in focus, the green lamp will easily be brought into focus. 1 Composing the scene After zooming the lens and composing your scene, focus on the subject with the autofocus ...the autofocus system when the shutter release button is slightly off the center of the AF frame, the subject will light up. 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. Even if...
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... 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 dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 18 But the picture will be released. See page 34. • You can...
... 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 dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. 18 But the picture will be released. See page 34. • You can...
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... in the print. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down in flash is lit continuously before the flash is ready to discharge. This camera incorporates a red-eye reduction function which lights up , indicating the flash is discharged. fi Automatic Flash Emission When taking pictures. If the red lamp blinks...
... in the print. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down in flash is lit continuously before the flash is ready to discharge. This camera incorporates a red-eye reduction function which lights up , indicating the flash is discharged. fi Automatic Flash Emission When taking pictures. If the red lamp blinks...
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...20 seconds to be rewound • During rewinding, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera. Notes: • The shutter may be released a frame or two even after the specified number of frames have exposed the last frame of ... chamber. If this occurs, these extra frames may be lost in the processing • Never open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the camera in reverse • The entire roll of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically. UNLOADING FILM .96 g ; 36 .8. .96 6 21-( •...
...20 seconds to be rewound • During rewinding, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera. Notes: • The shutter may be released a frame or two even after the specified number of frames have exposed the last frame of ... chamber. If this occurs, these extra frames may be lost in the processing • Never open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the camera in reverse • The entire roll of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically. UNLOADING FILM .96 g ; 36 .8. .96 6 21-( •...