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... of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. Notes: • The product pictured on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of the camera's working parts are not available. This camera is combined with the Pentax-FA Power Zoom 2880mm lens. The names of this camera used in this operating manual.
... of this camera and welcome to your Pentax camera. Notes: • The product pictured on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax-F Zoom 35-80mm lens. • Illustrations of the camera's working parts are not available. This camera is combined with the Pentax-FA Power Zoom 2880mm lens. The names of this camera used in this operating manual.
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...it may often be inspected every one or two years. If you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Other precautions • Temperature range at points of electrical contact. not usually be repaired, if... this precautions section, or any other precaution or warning throughout this instruction manual, are not covered under the terms of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to 14°F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is recommended that you have your finger or any other object...
...it may often be inspected every one or two years. If you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Other precautions • Temperature range at points of electrical contact. not usually be repaired, if... this precautions section, or any other precaution or warning throughout this instruction manual, are not covered under the terms of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to 14°F). • A camera which this camera functions properly is recommended that you have your finger or any other object...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a... Drive Mode 26 Using the power zoom function 28 Holding the camera 30 Selcting a Focus Mode 31 Autofocusing ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication 6 Viewfinder indication 7 Easy to use! 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with various lenses 11 How to use this operating manual 12 I. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) •••24 - 42 Using the Green Operation Mode 24 Selecting a... Drive Mode 26 Using the power zoom function 28 Holding the camera 30 Selcting a Focus Mode 31 Autofocusing ...
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... Type Camera Model (A) KAF2-mount (B) K.,-mount (C) K. mount (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Pentax-FA lens Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Z-70/PZ-70,Z-1,/PZ-1,,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20/PZ-20 SFXN z SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/ P3N,P30r LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual...
... Type Camera Model (A) KAF2-mount (B) K.,-mount (C) K. mount (D) K-mount (E) Screw mount Pentax-FA lens Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens Z-70/PZ-70,Z-1,/PZ-1,,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20/PZ-20 SFXN z SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30N/ P3N,P30r LX,K1000 ESII,SP (A) through (D): basically K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual...
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... aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount...
... aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Lenses with a maximum aperture of Pentax-F Soft 85mm/f2.8. * 6. Lenses without the (A) position, the aperture cannot be used. Pentax-FA zoom lenses only. * 5. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount...
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...91 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. The details can be found in the section III and the section IV. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 24 - 42 IV. HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize... the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . These sections introduce only the basic functions of the...
...91 • If you to begin taking pictures with this camera. The details can be found in the section III and the section IV. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) Page 24 - 42 IV. HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections, allowing you want to optimize... the use of this new camera as soon as possible, read section I . These sections introduce only the basic functions of the...
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For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. (DNI100HS) NOI1V1:13d0 OISY Telephoto (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom ... larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on the manual zoom operation, see page 29. 41, r Wide angle Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to use the...
For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows you to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder. (DNI100HS) NOI1V1:13d0 OISY Telephoto (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom ... larger (telephoto) or smaller(wide angle) in the zoom scale window, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more details on the manual zoom operation, see page 29. 41, r Wide angle Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to use the...
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Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). 2 5 m pENTAX 28-80 c000t0000' leoL as 2e i2el nn Using the Manual Zoom Function 1. Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. m 15 5 m 21110 [ PENTAX 28-80 )C0004001 (eof es 2a nnn i2el 11 2.
Turning the zoom ring to the right makes the subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). 2 5 m pENTAX 28-80 c000t0000' leoL as 2e i2el nn Using the Manual Zoom Function 1. Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the words [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. m 15 5 m 21110 [ PENTAX 28-80 )C0004001 (eof es 2a nnn i2el 11 2.
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...indicator [CX cannot be used for the following reasons, focus on the subject d) An old type screw-mount lens fitted with a non-AF SLR camera. a) The in the view- How to the right or left until the image in -focus indicator blinks because the subject is smaller than f/5.6. ms... ft tion for focus confirma- Set the focus mode switch to autofocus. ing ring to focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the lens in use is ]0 0 0 000 0 difficult to [MF]. c) A bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f / 3.5 (shifted), or Reflex ...
...indicator [CX cannot be used for the following reasons, focus on the subject d) An old type screw-mount lens fitted with a non-AF SLR camera. a) The in the view- How to the right or left until the image in -focus indicator blinks because the subject is smaller than f/5.6. ms... ft tion for focus confirma- Set the focus mode switch to autofocus. ing ring to focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the lens in use is ]0 0 0 000 0 difficult to [MF]. c) A bellows 100mm f/4, Shift 28mm f / 3.5 (shifted), or Reflex ...
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In such a case, use the manual focus mode to Use: 1. How to focus the lens on the brightness, contrast, shape, and size of the matte field in focus function When the subject comes into focus at the point where you wish to [AF]. 3. Use a non-autofocus lens. 2. The camera releases the shutter automatically...
In such a case, use the manual focus mode to Use: 1. How to focus the lens on the brightness, contrast, shape, and size of the matte field in focus function When the subject comes into focus at the point where you wish to [AF]. 3. Use a non-autofocus lens. 2. The camera releases the shutter automatically...
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...aperture and shutter speed slower than 1/100 can be selected. The shutter •• • speed of the lens in use • The camera automatically chooses an optimum com- Shutter-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed can be changed by turning the select dial. In the Shutter-Priority AE.... is automatically set when a nonautofocus lens or the Action Program Mode is in use. • When using the built-in flash in the Manual Exposure Mode, any combination usage of 1/100 sec. bination of 1/100 second. • In the Programmed AE Mode, a shutter speed/aperture combination ...
...aperture and shutter speed slower than 1/100 can be selected. The shutter •• • speed of the lens in use • The camera automatically chooses an optimum com- Shutter-Priority AE Mode The shutter speed can be changed by turning the select dial. In the Shutter-Priority AE.... is automatically set when a nonautofocus lens or the Action Program Mode is in use. • When using the built-in flash in the Manual Exposure Mode, any combination usage of 1/100 sec. bination of 1/100 second. • In the Programmed AE Mode, a shutter speed/aperture combination ...
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Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Purpose It is recommended to prevent camera shake. Depress the flash pop-up button to the Manual Exposure Mode. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed/aperture com- Take a picture. Set the camera's exposure mode to activate the built- Depress the flash-pop up button... to the Shutter- How to Set With the Manual Exposure Mode set 1. How to expose the low light background. Adjust the shutter...
Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Purpose It is recommended to prevent camera shake. Depress the flash pop-up button to the Manual Exposure Mode. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed/aperture com- Take a picture. Set the camera's exposure mode to activate the built- Depress the flash-pop up button... to the Shutter- How to Set With the Manual Exposure Mode set 1. How to expose the low light background. Adjust the shutter...
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.... * 5. When using a Type D flash (except AF200SA) in the MS (manual sync) or M (manual) modes, or when using a Type E flash : set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. For the best results, use the Pentax dedicated flash unit. SNOLLVEI3dO a3ONVACIV f Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. Automatic aperture setting in flash TYPE...
.... * 5. When using a Type D flash (except AF200SA) in the MS (manual sync) or M (manual) modes, or when using a Type E flash : set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. For the best results, use the Pentax dedicated flash unit. SNOLLVEI3dO a3ONVACIV f Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. Automatic aperture setting in flash TYPE...
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... charged. P.34 P.44 The built-in the viewfinder. Cancel the self-timer mode. Increase the camera-to [AF]. Replace the battery. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the follwing items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. Replace ... Install the battery properly. P.14 0 The battery is not [ON]. P.32 The subject is too close . Use the focus-lock technique or focus manually using the matte field. manually using the matte field.
... charged. P.34 P.44 The built-in the viewfinder. Cancel the self-timer mode. Increase the camera-to [AF]. Replace the battery. TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the follwing items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. Replace ... Install the battery properly. P.14 0 The battery is not [ON]. P.32 The subject is too close . Use the focus-lock technique or focus manually using the matte field. manually using the matte field.
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...Symptoms Causes Remedies The exposure compensation The main switch is set to [ON]. cannot be set to the Green Set the main switch to the manual Set the exposure mode other than the exposure. The lens focuses when zoom- The exposure mode is set . the words [POWER ZOOM] ...appear. The power zoom system does The lens is operated. The camera focuses automatically ing. Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. when the power zoom is in the manual zoom mode. Reference P.38 P.48 P.49 P.28 min= •ei ne • 0 -4 rn...
...Symptoms Causes Remedies The exposure compensation The main switch is set to [ON]. cannot be set to the Green Set the main switch to the manual Set the exposure mode other than the exposure. The lens focuses when zoom- The exposure mode is set . the words [POWER ZOOM] ...appear. The power zoom system does The lens is operated. The camera focuses automatically ing. Push the power zoom ring forward until not function. when the power zoom is in the manual zoom mode. Reference P.38 P.48 P.49 P.28 min= •ei ne • 0 -4 rn...