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...in this operating manual. When the PZ-70 is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise...Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not available. This camera is combined with an F Zoom lens, certain features such as Power Zooming and Auto Zooming functions are not made by other manufacturers. The names of the camera's working parts are listed on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax...
...in this operating manual. When the PZ-70 is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise...Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not available. This camera is combined with an F Zoom lens, certain features such as Power Zooming and Auto Zooming functions are not made by other manufacturers. The names of the camera's working parts are listed on the front cover shows the PZ- 70 with the Pentax...
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...-up Program Mode 42 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.
...-up Program Mode 42 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.
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... 66 Using the Buit-In-Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the Built-In Flash 69 • Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 70 • Taking a slow-shutter-sync flash picture•••71 A Pentax Dedicated External Flash 72 • Contrast-Control Flash Photography 75 ACCESSORIES 76 Soft case...
... 66 Using the Buit-In-Flash (RTF) 67 • Compatibility of F and FA lenses with the Built-In Flash 69 • Taking a daylight-sync flash picture 70 • Taking a slow-shutter-sync flash picture•••71 A Pentax Dedicated External Flash 72 • Contrast-Control Flash Photography 75 ACCESSORIES 76 Soft case...
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...-mount (B) K.,-mount (C) K. mount cameras. 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 (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K-
...-mount (B) K.,-mount (C) K. mount cameras. 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 (C): have "A"(auto) position on existing K-
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Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Only the center-weighted metering system can be set ...segment metering Approx. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. 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. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus...
Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger. (See AF Adapter operating manual.) * 2. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Only the center-weighted metering system can be set ...segment metering Approx. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (Fl) [0] in the viewfinder. * 3. 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. CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Function Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) Manual focus...
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..., or corrosion may often cause damage 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 body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap...
..., or corrosion may often cause damage 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 body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. To remove the front lens cap...
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... release button to use the power zoom (motorized zoom) function. • When mounting lenses other than Pentax-FA zoom lenses, zoom the lens manually. (DNI100HS) NOI1V1:13d0 OISY 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. For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows ...
... release button to use the power zoom (motorized zoom) function. • When mounting lenses other than Pentax-FA zoom lenses, zoom the lens manually. (DNI100HS) NOI1V1:13d0 OISY 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. For more magnified the image appears. • Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows ...
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... 2. To stop zooming, release the power zoom ring. Turning it to the right or left makes the subject smaller (wide angle). F r tion. PENTAX 28-80 j PENTAX 28- 80 • Zooming the lens with the power zoom function auto- 03 To 0 000400C m 0 H[r - 2 )0006409 MILD 201M 00 ... brings the subject closer (telephoto) and turning it slightly gives you slow opera- c-o Using the Power Zoom Function 0 0 Note: 2 Only Pentax-FA zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. 2 • Three zooming speeds are available. Turning the power zoom ring fully to the left , zooms ...
... 2. To stop zooming, release the power zoom ring. Turning it to the right or left makes the subject smaller (wide angle). F r tion. PENTAX 28-80 j PENTAX 28- 80 • Zooming the lens with the power zoom function auto- 03 To 0 000400C m 0 H[r - 2 )0006409 MILD 201M 00 ... brings the subject closer (telephoto) and turning it slightly gives you slow opera- c-o Using the Power Zoom Function 0 0 Note: 2 Only Pentax-FA zoom lenses offer the power zoom function. 1. 2 • Three zooming speeds are available. Turning the power zoom ring fully to the left , zooms ...
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... Lens Warning When using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down . • For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 69. • Taking a picture while this warning will not be obtained, and you will cause vignetting in the... in mind that when lens other exposure mode is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even when using a lens with ISO 100 film used , see vignetting in use. lenses, [$. When a subject is shot at the Picture Mode including the Green Operation Mode, or Programmed AE Mode. or FA- After using inappropriate F- j in ...
... Lens Warning When using the flash, retract the built-in flash by pressing it down . • For more details on COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 69. • Taking a picture while this warning will not be obtained, and you will cause vignetting in the... in mind that when lens other exposure mode is always 0.7m (2.6ft) even when using a lens with ISO 100 film used , see vignetting in use. lenses, [$. When a subject is shot at the Picture Mode including the Green Operation Mode, or Programmed AE Mode. or FA- After using inappropriate F- j in ...
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...the A position, the center weighted metering mode will be displayed on the LCD panel. 3. MI NOM So F" O When the lens aperture ring is set other lenses, no indication will appear in a similar manner as explained on page 58. 1 2 3 SNOIVAINO 030NVA0V FeER zoom% onCr a 22 1611 8 5,3.! erture indication... [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is set instead of the multi-metering mode. • When using a Pentax A f/1.2 lens with an F or FA lens in use, an approximate ap- While holding down , the shutter speed and the bar graph will come out...
...the A position, the center weighted metering mode will be displayed on the LCD panel. 3. MI NOM So F" O When the lens aperture ring is set other lenses, no indication will appear in a similar manner as explained on page 58. 1 2 3 SNOIVAINO 030NVA0V FeER zoom% onCr a 22 1611 8 5,3.! erture indication... [ M ] appears on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is set instead of the multi-metering mode. • When using a Pentax A f/1.2 lens with an F or FA lens in use, an approximate ap- While holding down , the shutter speed and the bar graph will come out...
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... [ bu ] appear on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the mode set button, turn the se- With other lenses, no approximate aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. Turn the lens aperture ring to [ ON ] or [ PICT ]. 2.
... [ bu ] appear on the LCD panel. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the mode set button, turn the se- With other lenses, no approximate aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder and the LCD panel. Turn the lens aperture ring to [ ON ] or [ PICT ]. 2.
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...: Vignetting will occur at 40mm, it will occur at the focal length be- COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [O=compatible x =incompatible because of vignetting] ' Lens name Compatibility Lens name Compatibility ... F Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*200mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 35-105mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*300mm f/2.8 x F Zoom 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 0 z F.FA*300mm f/4.5 x FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6 0 F.FA*600mm f/4 x F Zoom 70-210mm f/4-5.6 0 0 F.FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8 0 FA*Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 A * 5 m F.FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 0 F Soft 85mm ...
...: Vignetting will occur at 40mm, it will occur at the focal length be- COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH [O=compatible x =incompatible because of vignetting] ' Lens name Compatibility Lens name Compatibility ... F Zoom 35-80mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*200mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 35-105mm f/4-5.6 0 FA*300mm f/2.8 x F Zoom 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5 0 z F.FA*300mm f/4.5 x FA Zoom 70-200mm f/4-5.6 0 F.FA*600mm f/4 x F Zoom 70-210mm f/4-5.6 0 0 F.FA MACRO 50mm f/2.8 0 FA*Zoom 80-200mm f/2.8 A * 5 m F.FA MACRO 100mm f/2.8 0 F Zoom 80-200mm f/4.7-5.6 0 F Soft 85mm ...
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... sync flash function, multiple flash burst, contrast- or K mount lenses with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number 50 in meters. For details, please see our brochures. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the Z- 70 PZ-70, PZ-1P, Z-1 PZ-1, Z-20 PZ-20, Z- 10 PZ-10. • Magnifier F• A viewfinder accessory for magnifying...
... sync flash function, multiple flash burst, contrast- or K mount lenses with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number 50 in meters. For details, please see our brochures. • Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the Z- 70 PZ-70, PZ-1P, Z-1 PZ-1, Z-20 PZ-20, Z- 10 PZ-10. • Magnifier F• A viewfinder accessory for magnifying...
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... F16 0 Camera-tosubject distance(m) Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum focusing point of 2m with the lens focal length 28mm. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is closed down, the focal length of -field scale for Focusing The in...
... F16 0 Camera-tosubject distance(m) Depth of field refers to the range around the optimum focusing point of 2m with the lens focal length 28mm. Zoom lenses do not have a depth-of the lens becomes shorter, or the subject is closed down, the focal length of -field scale for Focusing The in...
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DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax K lenses. Speed range:(1)Auto 1 '2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by turning the main switch off. ... exposure indication in TTL auto flash (RTF) Format: 24x36mm Usable Film: 35mm perforated cartridge film. blinking slowly flash recommended warning. --- Lens Mount: Pentax K. cator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication is available), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Manual...
DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax K lenses. Speed range:(1)Auto 1 '2000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual 1/2000-30 sec.(3)Bulb, Shutter lock by turning the main switch off. ... exposure indication in TTL auto flash (RTF) Format: 24x36mm Usable Film: 35mm perforated cartridge film. blinking slowly flash recommended warning. --- Lens Mount: Pentax K. cator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication is available), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Manual...