PZ-20 Manual
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..., your purchase of this camera is a totally new breed of autofocus SLR camera that offers even higher levels of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking ...Correct Incorrect ii si iiim•Ipp. .... • . - 'A,' , :, - 0 X Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with this remarkable camera for many years ...
..., your purchase of this camera is a totally new breed of autofocus SLR camera that offers even higher levels of Pentax autofocus SLR photography! Congratulations on the front and back flaps in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking ...Correct Incorrect ii si iiim•Ipp. .... • . - 'A,' , :, - 0 X Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are made to our precise specifications and therefore, may cause difficulties with this remarkable camera for many years ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Lens Using the Shutter Release Button Main Switch Operation ' Loading Film Unloading Film II. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 27 28 28 30 31 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 40...Using the Picture Mode Setting the Green Operation Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Using Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) ...
... Lens Using the Shutter Release Button Main Switch Operation ' Loading Film Unloading Film II. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Hyper Program-Shift Learning Function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 15 19 21-39 21 22 23 24 27 28 28 30 31 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 40...Using the Picture Mode Setting the Green Operation Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Using Zoom Lenses Holding the Camera Selecting the Autofocus Mode Using the Autofocus • Focus-lock technique Taking a Picture Using the Built-in Flash Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... Pentax A-lens D. Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ESII, SP Z-1/PZ-1 (A) through (D): basically K -mount lenses. (A) and (B1: autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual focus) lenses....Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type A. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new power contacts to this camera with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K". (A) though (CI: Have "A" (auto) positions on the aperture rings. Pentax FA-lenses incorporate new contacts as follows in ...
... Pentax A-lens D. Screw mount Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ESII, SP Z-1/PZ-1 (A) through (D): basically K -mount lenses. (A) and (B1: autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual focus) lenses....Compatibility Chart Mount Type Lens Type A. Pentax FA lenses incorporate new power contacts to this camera with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K". (A) though (CI: Have "A" (auto) positions on the aperture rings. Pentax FA-lenses incorporate new contacts as follows in ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X X X X X - Lenses with the Select Dial. *6. When in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the metering system is switched...Mode, it is set to Spot Metering System. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount... C *1 ,".., 1 x ^ *3 ,•-1 3 X (with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger (See AF Adapter instruction manual.). *2. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Zoom clip - *4 h* . , 4 X X Image size tracking •-• 4 X Auto zoom effect...
... ,-, Programmed TTL Auto Flash - _ X X X X X X X X X - Lenses with the Select Dial. *6. When in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the metering system is switched...Mode, it is set to Spot Metering System. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens FA lens F lens A lens M lens S lens (Mount... C *1 ,".., 1 x ^ *3 ,•-1 3 X (with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger (See AF Adapter instruction manual.). *2. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Zoom clip - *4 h* . , 4 X X Image size tracking •-• 4 X Auto zoom effect...
PZ-20 Manual
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... remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. If the mounts are dirty or...
... remove the lens, turn the lens to the left while depressing the lens-lock-release button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera mount and lens mount bear the lens information contacts and AF coupler. If the mounts are dirty or...
PZ-20 Manual
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... ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a photo- Wide angle SNOIIVII3d0 31P/13 MEMO WHIM fry Telephoto , (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. AN, •...; The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing...
... ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a photo- Wide angle SNOIIVII3d0 31P/13 MEMO WHIM fry Telephoto , (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom function makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. AN, •...; The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • When combined with the Pentax-FA Zoom lens, this camera allows the use of the power zoom function. • When mounting an existing...
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...composition, depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject. Rb l 36 Using the Power Zoom Function • Only Pentax-FA Zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. This function can be overridden with the power zoom function automatically focuses the lens on the subject. ...three speeds according to the degree of rotation. The zoom lens zooms in use to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). Pentax-FA Zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch.Setthis switch to the - nn left zooms the lens quickly, while turning it to the shortest physical length....
...composition, depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus on the subject. Rb l 36 Using the Power Zoom Function • Only Pentax-FA Zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. This function can be overridden with the power zoom function automatically focuses the lens on the subject. ...three speeds according to the degree of rotation. The zoom lens zooms in use to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). Pentax-FA Zoom lenses have an auto zoom switch.Setthis switch to the - nn left zooms the lens quickly, while turning it to the shortest physical length....
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... zoom ring towards the camera body until the words POWER ZOOM are hidden. 2. When the lens is switched to the existing Pentax F lenses. 000 a 1. When switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to manual; zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu...
... zoom ring towards the camera body until the words POWER ZOOM are hidden. 2. When the lens is switched to the existing Pentax F lenses. 000 a 1. When switched to manual zooming, FA Zoom lenses work in a manner similar to manual; zooming can be operated manually using the same ring. 1 2 SNOLLVIWO DISV8 PINIAX 28-act mu...
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...Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using the FA Zoom 100-300mm at a focal length of 300mm) Taking a picture while this case. lenses unsuitable for the Programmed TTL flash is not obtained, and you will blink respectively in use . • When a subject is in the picture ...corners. or FA-lenses listed below or other than 0.7m, correct exposure is always approx. 0.7m even when a lens with the built-in flash, $ 1 and $ ] ...
...Notes on Flash Usage Inappropriate Lens Warning When using the FA Zoom 100-300mm at a focal length of 300mm) Taking a picture while this case. lenses unsuitable for the Programmed TTL flash is not obtained, and you will blink respectively in use . • When a subject is in the picture ...corners. or FA-lenses listed below or other than 0.7m, correct exposure is always approx. 0.7m even when a lens with the built-in flash, $ 1 and $ ] ...
PZ-20 Manual
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... is an FA or F lens, the approximate aperture value will appear. • When a lens without the lens information contacts(lenses made before the Pentax M series) is used with the aperture selected by half-depression of the shutter release button. See page 53 for details. EXPOSURE...stop setting, you can select an Aperture-Priority AE mode. 1. With other than "A". 2. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other lenses, no indication will be displayed in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the camera switches the metering system from Multil6)-Segment to Center-Weighted. 3 SNO111f83d0...
... is an FA or F lens, the approximate aperture value will appear. • When a lens without the lens information contacts(lenses made before the Pentax M series) is used with the aperture selected by half-depression of the shutter release button. See page 53 for details. EXPOSURE...stop setting, you can select an Aperture-Priority AE mode. 1. With other than "A". 2. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other lenses, no indication will be displayed in the Aperture-Priority AE mode, the camera switches the metering system from Multil6)-Segment to Center-Weighted. 3 SNO111f83d0...
PZ-20 Manual
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... speed with the Select Dial. • When the lens in use is set at a Position Other Than "A" (Auto) (Set the Main Switch to a position other lenses, no indication will appear. • Adjust the exposure in a similar manner as when the lens aperture ring is an F or FA lens, the approximate aperture...
... speed with the Select Dial. • When the lens in use is set at a Position Other Than "A" (Auto) (Set the Main Switch to a position other lenses, no indication will appear. • Adjust the exposure in a similar manner as when the lens aperture ring is an F or FA lens, the approximate aperture...
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... Mode Button, turn the Select Dial until M ] and bu ] are possible at a Position Other Than "A" (auto). 1. ON - OFF c=) 4. Move the Main Switch to a position other lenses, no indication will appear. • When using this mode, use isanF orFA lens,theapproximate aperture value wilI appearin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel...
... Mode Button, turn the Select Dial until M ] and bu ] are possible at a Position Other Than "A" (auto). 1. ON - OFF c=) 4. Move the Main Switch to a position other lenses, no indication will appear. • When using this mode, use isanF orFA lens,theapproximate aperture value wilI appearin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel...
PZ-20 Manual
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...; "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in AF spot beam and guide number 33. To prevent this camera. or K mount lenses with a maximum aperture of the Pentax-F 300mm 1/4.5EDOF) lens with the Z-20/PZ20, Z-1,PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10, SFXN/SF1N and SF7/SF10. • Magnifier Fe A close up accessory for autofocus photography using KA- For details...
...; "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in AF spot beam and guide number 33. To prevent this camera. or K mount lenses with a maximum aperture of the Pentax-F 300mm 1/4.5EDOF) lens with the Z-20/PZ20, Z-1,PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10, SFXN/SF1N and SF7/SF10. • Magnifier Fe A close up accessory for autofocus photography using KA- For details...
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The Range Allowed for mechanical considerations. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of-field scale for Focusing The in-focus range varies depending on the aperture in focus. (14) DEPTH OF FIELD Zoom ...
The Range Allowed for mechanical considerations. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of-field scale for Focusing The in-focus range varies depending on the aperture in focus. (14) DEPTH OF FIELD Zoom ...
PZ-20 Manual
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...=-3.0-3.0, ( e. Auto:1/2000-30sec.(stepless), Manual: 1/2000-30sec., Bulb., Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by turning the camera's Main Switch off. Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (=K-mount with 50mm lens at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens) Focus lock available using the AF Adapter with ISO25-5000; TTL phase-...Bulb= I ] =Depth-of view: 92%, Magnification: 0.77 x (with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. tion in TTL auto flash 24 x 36mm 35mm cartridge film. and K- Programmed AE mode; DX coded-film with...
...=-3.0-3.0, ( e. Auto:1/2000-30sec.(stepless), Manual: 1/2000-30sec., Bulb., Electromagnetic release, Shutter lock by turning the camera's Main Switch off. Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (=K-mount with 50mm lens at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens) Focus lock available using the AF Adapter with ISO25-5000; TTL phase-...Bulb= I ] =Depth-of view: 92%, Magnification: 0.77 x (with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA-, and K-mount lenses are usable. tion in TTL auto flash 24 x 36mm 35mm cartridge film. and K- Programmed AE mode; DX coded-film with...