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...taking memorable. high quality pictures with -or actual damage to-your Pentax camera, We do not assume any responsibility or liability for a full explanation of the camera's functions and operations before use of this manual, so keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this ... magnification (Image Size Tracking Mode' . Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by first time users and serious photographer. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers are listed on the front and back flaps of lenses and accessories...
...taking memorable. high quality pictures with -or actual damage to-your Pentax camera, We do not assume any responsibility or liability for a full explanation of the camera's functions and operations before use of this manual, so keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this ... magnification (Image Size Tracking Mode' . Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by first time users and serious photographer. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are not made by other manufacturers are listed on the front and back flaps of lenses and accessories...
PZ-10 Manual
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They are autofocus dedicated lens. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30, LX, K 1000 ESII, SP The K -mounts of Pentax FA lenses have an A setting on the aperture ring. Lenses (1) to (3) have the following attachments. ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT Mount type ( 1... ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (4) are manual focus lens. ...
They are autofocus dedicated lens. Camera models Z-10/PZ-10 SFXN/SF IN, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30, LX, K 1000 ESII, SP The K -mounts of Pentax FA lenses have an A setting on the aperture ring. Lenses (1) to (3) have the following attachments. ABOUT CAMERA / LENS MOUNT Mount type ( 1... ) K. 2 -mount I 2 ) Km,-mount ( 3 ) Km-mount ( 4 ) K-mount ( 5 ) Screw mount Lens type Pentax FA lens Pentax F lens Pentax A lens Pentax M lens / Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Lenses (1) to (4) are manual focus lens. ...
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... Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual Mode 38 PREPARATIONS Using Bulb Mode 41 Fastening camera strap 5 Exposure compensation 42 Installing the 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 ...
... Zoom Clip Mode 32 • How to use this Guide 4 Image Size Tracking Mode 34 Using Metered Manual Mode 38 PREPARATIONS Using Bulb Mode 41 Fastening camera strap 5 Exposure compensation 42 Installing the 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 ...
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... also read into partitions. In contrast, Multi (6)-segment metering enables the camera to be used under high-contrast, and difficult lighting conditions. Underexposure warning in manual mode/ Decreased exposure compensation in manual mode - Multi (6)-segment metering is a convenient automatic exposure feature that ...; [tat 0 I Autofocus frame 'a Indicates flash condition P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator + Overexposure warning in manual mode/ Increased exposure compensation in programmed AE mode O Proper exposure indication in programmed AE mode In this Operating...
... also read into partitions. In contrast, Multi (6)-segment metering enables the camera to be used under high-contrast, and difficult lighting conditions. Underexposure warning in manual mode/ Decreased exposure compensation in manual mode - Multi (6)-segment metering is a convenient automatic exposure feature that ...; [tat 0 I Autofocus frame 'a Indicates flash condition P Programmed AE mode o In-focus indicator + Overexposure warning in manual mode/ Increased exposure compensation in programmed AE mode O Proper exposure indication in programmed AE mode In this Operating...
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In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway down while looking through the viewfinder and be sure that the [ P setting appears at the top right corner of the subject and selects the aperture and shutter speed automatically for the optimum exposure. * For instructions on pp.20 and 21. 19 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 0 3.
In the Programmed AE mode, the camera reads the brightness of the viewfinder. Press the shutter release button halfway down while looking through the viewfinder and be sure that the [ P setting appears at the top right corner of the subject and selects the aperture and shutter speed automatically for the optimum exposure. * For instructions on pp.20 and 21. 19 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 0 3.
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The shutter will be released in this Operating Manual. The interval of the viewfinder, refer to the Focus-Lock section in about 12 seconds. 2 2. Focusing on your subject automatically activates... light to focus on your subject, and then press the shutter release button all the way down. If your eye from the camera. 29 To abort the self-timer once it is not placed in the center of the tone becomes shorter two seconds before the...film. Withdrawing your subject is activated, press the self-timer button again. An electronic beep sound indicates that comes with the camera.
The shutter will be released in this Operating Manual. The interval of the viewfinder, refer to the Focus-Lock section in about 12 seconds. 2 2. Focusing on your subject automatically activates... light to focus on your subject, and then press the shutter release button all the way down. If your eye from the camera. 29 To abort the self-timer once it is not placed in the center of the tone becomes shorter two seconds before the...film. Withdrawing your subject is activated, press the self-timer button again. An electronic beep sound indicates that comes with the camera.
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... of the Hyper button you are out of a button The Hyper-Manual mode allows you will see the I exposure indicator in the viewfinder. If the I exposure indicator blinks after pushing the Hyper button. the camera can riot set the proper exposure because the lighting conditions are switched ...from the full manual mode to an automatic mode which is similar to 1 , or 1 To set the exposure for the...
... of the Hyper button you are out of a button The Hyper-Manual mode allows you will see the I exposure indicator in the viewfinder. If the I exposure indicator blinks after pushing the Hyper button. the camera can riot set the proper exposure because the lighting conditions are switched ...from the full manual mode to an automatic mode which is similar to 1 , or 1 To set the exposure for the...
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...hours is held down. USING THE BULB MODE 7 161185.635 0 0 • • 41, Use the bulb function for firing the shutter without vibrating the camera. e 1. indication appears in the viewfinder. 2. Use a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F for long-time exposure, such as the shutter release button... is possible under normal tempera. Press the Black button in the Metered Manual mode until the [ b. SNOLLONN1VN011100V 41 The shutter stays open as long as fireworks and night scenes. ture.
...hours is held down. USING THE BULB MODE 7 161185.635 0 0 • • 41, Use the bulb function for firing the shutter without vibrating the camera. e 1. indication appears in the viewfinder. 2. Use a solid tripod and connect the optional Cable Switch F for long-time exposure, such as the shutter release button... is possible under normal tempera. Press the Black button in the Metered Manual mode until the [ b. SNOLLONN1VN011100V 41 The shutter stays open as long as fireworks and night scenes. ture.
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...indicator in flash is set to the TTL Auto position. Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Pentax dedicat ed flash unit. 2. Set the flash mode to the Metered Manual mode. 46) To comfirm that the flash has been charged, lightly press the shutter release button. Focus... and shoot. * Slow speed sync flash is possible if the camera is not sufficient, such as large gatherings. 11 USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS ((o O OO 00 O O...
...indicator in flash is set to the TTL Auto position. Remove the hot shoe cover and attach the Pentax dedicat ed flash unit. 2. Set the flash mode to the Metered Manual mode. 46) To comfirm that the flash has been charged, lightly press the shutter release button. Focus... and shoot. * Slow speed sync flash is possible if the camera is not sufficient, such as large gatherings. 11 USING PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH UNITS ((o O OO 00 O O...
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... When using the AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SAor AF160SA. Warning: Use of flash units made by other manufacturers may damage the circuitry of your camera. •TYPE A: Built-in the Metered Manual mode AF spotbeam Trailing curtain sync flash Contrast control mode TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPED Note 2 TYPE E Note 1 Note 1: With ...flash types "AF140", "AF160", and "AF200S", adjust the aperture as displayed on the flash calculation panel on the rear of flash functions Camera functions After charging, the camera changes automatically to the flash's sync speed. Overview of the flash unit.
... When using the AF260SA, AF240Z, AF200SAor AF160SA. Warning: Use of flash units made by other manufacturers may damage the circuitry of your camera. •TYPE A: Built-in the Metered Manual mode AF spotbeam Trailing curtain sync flash Contrast control mode TYPE A TYPE B TYPE C TYPED Note 2 TYPE E Note 1 Note 1: With ...flash types "AF140", "AF160", and "AF200S", adjust the aperture as displayed on the flash calculation panel on the rear of flash functions Camera functions After charging, the camera changes automatically to the flash's sync speed. Overview of the flash unit.
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... . Daylight sync flash is left unused about five minutes after charging. Even when using the flash unit in manual mode, its mode switches automatically to the Programmed TTL Auto mode if the camera is possible because the aperture adjusts automatically according to subject brightness. The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam...
... . Daylight sync flash is left unused about five minutes after charging. Even when using the flash unit in manual mode, its mode switches automatically to the Programmed TTL Auto mode if the camera is possible because the aperture adjusts automatically according to subject brightness. The flash unit automatically projects an AF spotbeam...
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...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 the MS [Manual Synchro] or M [Manual]mode, adjust the aperture as shown in flash. After charging, the shutter speed changes to 1/100... automatically selects aperture and shutter speed. It is too fast. Slow speed sync allows the flash to use TTL Auto flash with this camera. AF200T, AF280T, AF400T The flash mode switches to the TTL Auto mode when used with AF330FTZ, AF400FTZ, AF400T, AF280T, AF240FT, ...
...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 the MS [Manual Synchro] or M [Manual]mode, adjust the aperture as shown in flash. After charging, the shutter speed changes to 1/100... automatically selects aperture and shutter speed. It is too fast. Slow speed sync allows the flash to use TTL Auto flash with this camera. AF200T, AF280T, AF400T The flash mode switches to the TTL Auto mode when used with AF330FTZ, AF400FTZ, AF400T, AF280T, AF240FT, ...
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... in combination with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to [ AF ]. Note 5: For Pentax FA zoom lenses only. The "Snap-in-Focus" can be used...=Focus Indicator] Note 3: For lenses with maximum aperture of 5.6 or brighter. 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode Programmed AE Mode ...
... in combination with maximum aperture of 2.8 or brighter. [See Instruction manual for AF Adapter for details] Note 4: For lenses with a Pentax Km-or K -mount lens. Adjust the focus manually at the point you expect to [ AF ]. Note 5: For Pentax FA zoom lenses only. The "Snap-in-Focus" can be used...=Focus Indicator] Note 3: For lenses with maximum aperture of 5.6 or brighter. 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS WITH VARIOUS LENSES Functions Lens alone Auto Focus: With AF Adapter 1.7x Fl System *2 Manual Focus Matte Screen Power Zoom Zoom Clip Mode Image Size Tracking Mode Programmed AE Mode ...
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... light in the foreground and background of the viewfinder. Warnings About Accessories••• The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing using the [ of the AF frame. 6) Subjects positioned against reflected light, strong back- Use the focus-lock technique on a... focus, and then set the aperture as desired to MF and focus manually using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 When shooting at an equal distance from the camera or use the matte area in the viewfinder. Focus manually using the matte focusing area surrounding the AF frame. (See page 53...
... light in the foreground and background of the viewfinder. Warnings About Accessories••• The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing using the [ of the AF frame. 6) Subjects positioned against reflected light, strong back- Use the focus-lock technique on a... focus, and then set the aperture as desired to MF and focus manually using the SMC Pentax F Soft 85mm f/2.8 When shooting at an equal distance from the camera or use the matte area in the viewfinder. Focus manually using the matte focusing area surrounding the AF frame. (See page 53...
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...-mount lenses with the optional "Mount Adapter K- and KAF2-mount lenses set at [ MF ] operate the same way. * Screw mount lenses mounted on the camera with a maximum aperture of the lens to the [ MF ] position. 2. K.- An electronic beep signals that the subject is obtained. 52 press the shutter...Indication) system in the viewfinder turns on the Fl (Focus Indication) system in focus. When you can manually adjust the focus based on . cannot be heard when proper focus is in the viewfinder. 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When ...
...-mount lenses with the optional "Mount Adapter K- and KAF2-mount lenses set at [ MF ] operate the same way. * Screw mount lenses mounted on the camera with a maximum aperture of the lens to the [ MF ] position. 2. K.- An electronic beep signals that the subject is obtained. 52 press the shutter...Indication) system in the viewfinder turns on the Fl (Focus Indication) system in focus. When you can manually adjust the focus based on . cannot be heard when proper focus is in the viewfinder. 14 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 O OD 0 0 PENT. 20 - 00 PiOon 00 00 • I When ...
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... of focus is not the same with infrared light as it is set at f/22 USING THE INFRARED INDEX 17 4 .-6. 0411,11 I j lwi -H.. Once the camera adjusts the focus, set the focus mode lever to [ Next, memorize the focus point on the infrared index. As shown in the Metered... Manual mode. 55 Autofocus cannot adjust the focus for infra. red pictures. Refer to your film guide for setting the exposure for infrared pictures. Instead, set ...
... of focus is not the same with infrared light as it is set at f/22 USING THE INFRARED INDEX 17 4 .-6. 0411,11 I j lwi -H.. Once the camera adjusts the focus, set the focus mode lever to [ Next, memorize the focus point on the infrared index. As shown in the Metered... Manual mode. 55 Autofocus cannot adjust the focus for infra. red pictures. Refer to your film guide for setting the exposure for infrared pictures. Instead, set ...
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... in the [ MF ] manual focus mode. AF frame is in the self-timer mode. The camera is not placed on . The camera is charging. p.6 Clear the self -timer mode. p.7 Insert battery. Place the subject into the AF frame before calling customer support. p.30 p.53 P-7 Use the focus-...lock technique or focus using the matte area. The camera cannot focus the subject. The [ 0 ] indicator in flash is too close to the subject. Causes The Main Switch is not on the Main Switch. The...
... in the [ MF ] manual focus mode. AF frame is in the self-timer mode. The camera is not placed on . The camera is charging. p.6 Clear the self -timer mode. p.7 Insert battery. Place the subject into the AF frame before calling customer support. p.30 p.53 P-7 Use the focus-...lock technique or focus using the matte area. The camera cannot focus the subject. The [ 0 ] indicator in flash is too close to the subject. Causes The Main Switch is not on the Main Switch. The...
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...While shooting, the zooming automatically operates. The auto zoom switch of the lens is set at [ P ]. The focus-mode switch of the camera is blinking in the [ MF ] manual focus setting. The auto zoom switch of the lens is set at [ P ]. The [ .4. ] indicator in the viewfinder is in...is being charged. Push the power zoom ring of the lens out forward until charging is set . Set the focus-mode switch of the camera at manual zoom. p24 Wait until [POWER ZOOM] appears. p.24 Clear the Image Size Tracking mode. _,-----'---' SNOIDNI111VN011100V The Image Size Tracking mode can...
...While shooting, the zooming automatically operates. The auto zoom switch of the lens is set at [ P ]. The focus-mode switch of the camera is blinking in the [ MF ] manual focus setting. The auto zoom switch of the lens is set at [ P ]. The [ .4. ] indicator in the viewfinder is in...is being charged. Push the power zoom ring of the lens out forward until charging is set . Set the focus-mode switch of the camera at manual zoom. p24 Wait until [POWER ZOOM] appears. p.24 Clear the Image Size Tracking mode. _,-----'---' SNOIDNI111VN011100V The Image Size Tracking mode can...