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... 38-115mm zoom lens gives you the freedom to frame everything from the camera's actual appearance. r _ Also included are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 115-S and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may...speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control - Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect 0 X The names of the camera's working parts are panorama/ standard format mid-roll switching capability, and a wireless remote control is a great companion to the world of...
... 38-115mm zoom lens gives you the freedom to frame everything from the camera's actual appearance. r _ Also included are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 115-S and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. Pictures and illustrations shown herein may...speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control - Automatic operation Attention Lamp lighted Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect 0 X The names of the camera's working parts are panorama/ standard format mid-roll switching capability, and a wireless remote control is a great companion to the world of...
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... Load the film and close the The film willautomatically Push the Main Switch but- tJatel Frame your subject (see page page 6). In dark conditions, the camera will discharge tally rewind it (see Depress the shutter release When the film is finished, operate the zooming lever page 141. page 8). automatically (see page...
... Load the film and close the The film willautomatically Push the Main Switch but- tJatel Frame your subject (see page page 6). In dark conditions, the camera will discharge tally rewind it (see Depress the shutter release When the film is finished, operate the zooming lever page 141. page 8). automatically (see page...
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..., etc. The battery should be repaired under the terms of battery can cause hazards such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • The misuse of the warranty. Damage of any kind will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare ...explode. • Battery performance may cause damage or render it will automatically open the lens cover: it inoperable. Also, do not place the camera with the lens facing downward. • Never attempt to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window, or the built-in flash with...
..., etc. The battery should be repaired under the terms of battery can cause hazards such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • The misuse of the warranty. Damage of any kind will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare ...explode. • Battery performance may cause damage or render it will automatically open the lens cover: it inoperable. Also, do not place the camera with the lens facing downward. • Never attempt to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window, or the built-in flash with...
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... PHOTOGRAPHS I . Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges 10 4. Unloading the film 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to hold the camera 5 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Names of working parts • introduction • Outline of your camera 18 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 42 Warranty policy 44 LCD panel 47 2 Lamp indications II 5. Diopter adjustment 13 7. Strap...
... PHOTOGRAPHS I . Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges 10 4. Unloading the film 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to hold the camera 5 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Names of working parts • introduction • Outline of your camera 18 Troubleshooting 40 Specifications 42 Warranty policy 44 LCD panel 47 2 Lamp indications II 5. Diopter adjustment 13 7. Strap...
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When attaching an optional Remote Control Holder to the strap, pass the strap through the Remote Control Holder as illustrated. Remote Control Holder (Option) STRAP ATTACHMENT Attach the strap to open the battery chamber cover. • To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking, adjust the strap so the camera rides above your waist. 3 Use the tab on the clamp (see illustration) to the camera as shown in the illustation. PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals before taking any photographs.
When attaching an optional Remote Control Holder to the strap, pass the strap through the Remote Control Holder as illustrated. Remote Control Holder (Option) STRAP ATTACHMENT Attach the strap to open the battery chamber cover. • To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking, adjust the strap so the camera rides above your waist. 3 Use the tab on the clamp (see illustration) to the camera as shown in the illustation. PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS For optimum performance you should familiarize yourself with certain fundamentals before taking any photographs.
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See page 36 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( ) appears on the LCD panel. • If the camera is on and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off to the wide-angle 38mm setting and the .... 4 Battery check After you turn the Main Switch ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. When not in use, ensure that the camera is switched off. • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR123A or the equivalent. • The lens cover automatically opens and closes when the main...
See page 36 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( ) appears on the LCD panel. • If the camera is on and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off to the wide-angle 38mm setting and the .... 4 Battery check After you turn the Main Switch ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. When not in use, ensure that the camera is switched off. • Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR123A or the equivalent. • The lens cover automatically opens and closes when the main...
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... your elbows against a stable, stationary object, such as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is likely toshake;and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. HOW... TO HOLD THE CAMERA a When shooting, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Keep the camera as still as a wall. When using the flash...
... your elbows against a stable, stationary object, such as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (If too much force is applied, the camera is likely toshake;and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in operation. HOW... TO HOLD THE CAMERA a When shooting, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Keep the camera as still as a wall. When using the flash...
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... pack- When any of the photographic situations. 00 000 00 00 a 0 0 4 DX mark Film speed (ISO rating) 00 00 DX Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit conditions. • A film with ISO400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and... to cover more of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is designed to use DX-coded films with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or higher mainly for the...
... pack- When any of the photographic situations. 00 000 00 00 a 0 0 4 DX mark Film speed (ISO rating) 00 00 DX Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit conditions. • A film with ISO400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and... to cover more of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is designed to use DX-coded films with the functions available on the camera, and you should be used. • Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or higher mainly for the...
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... film detector film cannot be wound properly. 0 0 x Slack NO! Align the tip 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 open the back cover as illustrated. 2 Place the filmcartridge in the direction of the...
... film detector film cannot be wound properly. 0 0 x Slack NO! Align the tip 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 open the back cover as illustrated. 2 Place the filmcartridge in the direction of the...
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...a normal picture, compose the scene within this frame. When taking ordinary pictures the picture area will shift downwards slightly. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a shooting 10 range from 0. (infinity) to as when taking ...this frame. Panoramic format picture O Autofocus frame Focus on power by depressing the Main Switch but- Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is referred to 0.65m (2.1ft) in wide 38mm, 0.85m (2.8ft) in mind that as "AF". VIEWFINDER ...
...a normal picture, compose the scene within this frame. When taking ordinary pictures the picture area will shift downwards slightly. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a shooting 10 range from 0. (infinity) to as when taking ...this frame. Panoramic format picture O Autofocus frame Focus on power by depressing the Main Switch but- Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is referred to 0.65m (2.1ft) in wide 38mm, 0.85m (2.8ft) in mind that as "AF". VIEWFINDER ...
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Infinity-landscape lamp: When the infinity-landscape mode is even closer, the green lamp may light continuously. Adjust the camera-to -subject distance is too close . The shutter cannot be released when the shutter release button is being charged, it will blink. Red lamp: When ... released while it is blinking. • If the subject is set, it will light up to indicate that you cannot take the picture because the camera-to -subject distance so that you can take the picture;
Infinity-landscape lamp: When the infinity-landscape mode is even closer, the green lamp may light continuously. Adjust the camera-to -subject distance is too close . The shutter cannot be released when the shutter release button is being charged, it will blink. Red lamp: When ... released while it is blinking. • If the subject is set, it will light up to indicate that you cannot take the picture because the camera-to -subject distance so that you can take the picture;
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ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY A J 4 i ir 0 When the power is switched on by depressing the main switch button, the camera automatically selects the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes and the exposure counter indication remains on as shown above (which indicates the other modes are ...used . 12 The built-in the range from the one shown above . a if • When the huilt-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed in flash will discharge automatically when the subject is poorly illuminated or backlit. • When the LCD panel display is used for...
ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY A J 4 i ir 0 When the power is switched on by depressing the main switch button, the camera automatically selects the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes and the exposure counter indication remains on as shown above (which indicates the other modes are ...used . 12 The built-in the range from the one shown above . a if • When the huilt-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed in flash will discharge automatically when the subject is poorly illuminated or backlit. • When the LCD panel display is used for...
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While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left until the AF frame appears clearest. 13 6 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT O Aim the camera toward a bright subject.
While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left until the AF frame appears clearest. 13 6 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT O Aim the camera toward a bright subject.
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... 38mm and 0.85m 12.8ftl in the center of the N. The shutter cannot be released while it indicates that you . In this case, extend the camera-to warn you are within the flash effective range before shooting. (see page 15. ) iewfinder. 14 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button...
... 38mm and 0.85m 12.8ftl in the center of the N. The shutter cannot be released while it indicates that you . In this case, extend the camera-to warn you are within the flash effective range before shooting. (see page 15. ) iewfinder. 14 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button...
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Therefore, ensure that the red lamp is not required, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure for details. Then, the film automatically advances to focus on another subject, lift your subject's eye. See page 20 for optimum .... Automatic Flash Emission The flash will be released. When existing light is sufficient in a backlit situation and flash is lit continuously before taking pictures. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. Notes: • When the shutter is released, the self...
Therefore, ensure that the red lamp is not required, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure for details. Then, the film automatically advances to focus on another subject, lift your subject's eye. See page 20 for optimum .... Automatic Flash Emission The flash will be released. When existing light is sufficient in a backlit situation and flash is lit continuously before taking pictures. This camera includes a red-eye reduction flash function, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by using pre-flash. Notes: • When the shutter is released, the self...
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Hard-to-autofocus subjects Like many other autofocus cameras, the camera's autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect. Water jets, water surface, smoke, flame, fireworks, etc., which don't reflect much light (and therefore don't reflect ... by lifting your finger from the lens. Black objects like glass, mirrors, car bodies, etc. 5. 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. In such a case, use the focus-lock technique on a subject near the actual one and equidistant from...
Hard-to-autofocus subjects Like many other autofocus cameras, the camera's autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect. Water jets, water surface, smoke, flame, fireworks, etc., which don't reflect much light (and therefore don't reflect ... by lifting your finger from the lens. Black objects like glass, mirrors, car bodies, etc. 5. 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. In such a case, use the focus-lock technique on a subject near the actual one and equidistant from...
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.... • During rewinding. Then, the motor stops, and ( I blinks as indicated by pulling the top out first with your body to UNLOADING FILM shade the camera.) 1 2 • • • •• • • • 1 Rewinding the film After you have been used up as shown to indicate that .... Notes: • The shutter may he lost in the processing. • Never open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the camera in reverse. • The entire roll of film including the film leader is always rewound into the cartridge to prevent any part of the film...
.... • During rewinding. Then, the motor stops, and ( I blinks as indicated by pulling the top out first with your body to UNLOADING FILM shade the camera.) 1 2 • • • •• • • • 1 Rewinding the film After you have been used up as shown to indicate that .... Notes: • The shutter may he lost in the processing. • Never open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the camera in reverse. • The entire roll of film including the film leader is always rewound into the cartridge to prevent any part of the film...
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Note: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is possible to photograph subjects and back- Synchro ff rQr Shooting (FlashOn) Depress the Mode Button to expose the low light background. 23 ground ...
Note: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is possible to photograph subjects and back- Synchro ff rQr Shooting (FlashOn) Depress the Mode Button to expose the low light background. 23 ground ...
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... photograph with a night scene in addition to 10 minutes as lone as the skillet release button is depressed, ( I ) B appears on a tripod so that the camera will he steady. 6 Bulb-synchro mode ( B) If the Mode Button is held down. Bulb mode. This mode is useful for long exposures required for shooting... fireworks and night scenes, for example. When using this mode, the camera should he mounted on the LCD • panel. The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you use the flash in the ...
... photograph with a night scene in addition to 10 minutes as lone as the skillet release button is depressed, ( I ) B appears on a tripod so that the camera will he steady. 6 Bulb-synchro mode ( B) If the Mode Button is held down. Bulb mode. This mode is useful for long exposures required for shooting... fireworks and night scenes, for example. When using this mode, the camera should he mounted on the LCD • panel. The shutter remains open up to the Bulb mode, so you use the flash in the ...
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...- The Wireless Remote Control allows you to adjust the focal length in steps of 38, 65, 1 15 and trip the shutter at any of the camera, the camera may not be turned off. • When you have purchased the optional wireless remote contorol, read this instance, the power will not be completed... Bulb mode to take pictures, the Single- is held down, the shutter remains open. 26 In this case. • Use the Remote Control to avoid camera shake. Frame mode can he used in front of the exposure modes. In this section.
...- The Wireless Remote Control allows you to adjust the focal length in steps of 38, 65, 1 15 and trip the shutter at any of the camera, the camera may not be turned off. • When you have purchased the optional wireless remote contorol, read this instance, the power will not be completed... Bulb mode to take pictures, the Single- is held down, the shutter remains open. 26 In this case. • Use the Remote Control to avoid camera shake. Frame mode can he used in front of the exposure modes. In this section.