ZX-10 Manual
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...; 0 Select switch O Shutter release button O LCD panel (p.6) O Main switch (p.20) O Hot shoe (p.75) O Built-in this operating manual features the panorama function and data function. Icon indicators used in this operating manual. The major features of this instruction manual carefully to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photographyl This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and...
...; 0 Select switch O Shutter release button O LCD panel (p.6) O Main switch (p.20) O Hot shoe (p.75) O Built-in this operating manual features the panorama function and data function. Icon indicators used in this operating manual. The major features of this instruction manual carefully to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photographyl This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and...
ZX-10 Manual
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... not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as in a car. • Do not store the camera in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to store batteries out of the reach of the camera. • Be sure to the equipment. ,L WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA a Your Pentax camera is...
... not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as in a car. • Do not store the camera in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to store batteries out of the reach of the camera. • Be sure to the equipment. ,L WARNING • The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA a Your Pentax camera is...
ZX-10 Manual
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... such an accident should be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be inserted with a new one or two years. If the camera has not been used continuously, the battery may not be inspected every one . p.40 Automatic Flash Functions. p.75 Taking a portrait when...
... such an accident should be repaired at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be inserted with a new one or two years. If the camera has not been used continuously, the battery may not be inspected every one . p.40 Automatic Flash Functions. p.75 Taking a portrait when...
ZX-10 Manual
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...) 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with the built-in flash 70 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 71 Installing the battery in focus function 48 Taking a panorama format picture 50 Using the Picture Mode 52 • Green Operation Mode 53 • Portrait Program Mode 54 • Landscape Program Mode 55 • Close-up Program Mode 56 • Action Program Mode 57 Selecting an Exposure Mode 58 • Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 58 • Using the Shutter...
...) 8 Camera and lens mount 10 Camera functions available with the built-in flash 70 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 71 Installing the battery in focus function 48 Taking a panorama format picture 50 Using the Picture Mode 52 • Green Operation Mode 53 • Portrait Program Mode 54 • Landscape Program Mode 55 • Close-up Program Mode 56 • Action Program Mode 57 Selecting an Exposure Mode 58 • Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 58 • Using the Shutter...
ZX-10 Manual
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.... VIEWFINDER INDICATION C F8.6 ail : 3-point AF frame (p.35) : Shutter speed : Aperture value Green Operation Mode (p.53) :: Portrait Operation Mode (p.54) Landscape Program Mode (p.55) : Close-up Program Mode (p.56) : Action Program Mode (p.57) : Flash information (p.37,39) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.40) '4A : Automatic flash function information (p.42) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.71) 88S : Tv Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.17) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.66) : Audible PCV signal (p.67) : Film status information (p.24,25) : Exposure...
.... VIEWFINDER INDICATION C F8.6 ail : 3-point AF frame (p.35) : Shutter speed : Aperture value Green Operation Mode (p.53) :: Portrait Operation Mode (p.54) Landscape Program Mode (p.55) : Close-up Program Mode (p.56) : Action Program Mode (p.57) : Flash information (p.37,39) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.40) '4A : Automatic flash function information (p.42) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.71) 88S : Tv Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.17) : Aperture value : Exposure compensation (p.66) : Audible PCV signal (p.67) : Film status information (p.24,25) : Exposure...
ZX-10 Manual
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Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- Pentax FA lenses operate on the lens aperture ring. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Smart Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering Approx. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (0) in the viewfinder. * 3. Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) 3-point autofocus Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (...
Pentax FA lenses incorporate new con- Pentax FA lenses operate on the lens aperture ring. Lenses with Matte field) Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Smart Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Manual Exposure Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash Multi(6)-segment metering Approx. Exception of f/5.6 or larger. * 4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (0) in the viewfinder. * 3. Lens [Mount type] Autofocus (Lens only) (Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X) 3-point autofocus Manual focus (with Fl) *2 (...
ZX-10 Manual
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... autofocus system. l it fully (second position) releases the shutter. The power is turned OFF when the main switch is moved to learn where the first position is imprinting, the data may need replacing. MED (4) OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (5) TURNING ON THE POWER BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) The shutter release button has two positions. Ts. Day Month Year No data-' 9 196 ' Month Day Year El a • [ ] indicates that you purchased the DATE model...
... autofocus system. l it fully (second position) releases the shutter. The power is turned OFF when the main switch is moved to learn where the first position is imprinting, the data may need replacing. MED (4) OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON (5) TURNING ON THE POWER BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) The shutter release button has two positions. Ts. Day Month Year No data-' 9 196 ' Month Day Year El a • [ ] indicates that you purchased the DATE model...
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.... To remove smudges, wipe them clean and free from 25 to 5000. • When DX-coded film is designed to reach the take -up spool. If you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the film chamber are used , the correct film speed is extremely bent, straighten it back into the cartridge to...
.... To remove smudges, wipe them clean and free from 25 to 5000. • When DX-coded film is designed to reach the take -up spool. If you can set for the first time after purchase, open the back cover slide the back cover release lever in the film chamber are used , the correct film speed is extremely bent, straighten it back into the cartridge to...
ZX-10 Manual
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... magnification of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the ON position, and then depress the mid-roll rewind button by simply depressing the shutter release button. How to the [ A ] posi- Turn the lens aperture ring to set 1. When you take pictures by using the protruding part of the scene. Set the main switch to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ 0 is blinking. The lens aperture ring can...
... magnification of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the ON position, and then depress the mid-roll rewind button by simply depressing the shutter release button. How to the [ A ] posi- Turn the lens aperture ring to set 1. When you take pictures by using the protruding part of the scene. Set the main switch to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that [ 0 is blinking. The lens aperture ring can...
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... set. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • In the Smart Picture Mode, the picture mode varies automatically according to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). An 15115 5.6 3.6 TV\ * Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the wards [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. MED Telephoto (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom...
... set. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • In the Smart Picture Mode, the picture mode varies automatically according to the left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle). An 15115 5.6 3.6 TV\ * Using the manual zoom function with an FA zoom lens attached Pull the power zoom ring toward the camera body until the wards [POWER ZOOM] are hidden. MED Telephoto (3) USING ZOOM LENSES Using the zoom...
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... picture blurred. 0 z • To reduce camera shake, support your left zooms the lens quickly. a table, tree, or a wall for final focusing, depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject. • When the main switch is attached, three zooming speeds are individual differences among pho- Sudden force on a solid object - POWSPI ZOOM A22141115.63.11 \UR_ A.1.-56-51111 Using the Power Zoom Function • If a power zoom lens is set...
... picture blurred. 0 z • To reduce camera shake, support your left zooms the lens quickly. a table, tree, or a wall for final focusing, depress the shutter release button halfway down to focus the subject. • When the main switch is attached, three zooming speeds are individual differences among pho- Sudden force on a solid object - POWSPI ZOOM A22141115.63.11 \UR_ A.1.-56-51111 Using the Power Zoom Function • If a power zoom lens is set...
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... the shutter release button is difficult to autofocus. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (6) TAKING A PICTURE 643 FEW 4. Focus on the focal length you depress the shutter release button halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. The subject is not able to z [ AF ]. When the subject is in the photograph. When you have set the focus mode switch to obtain proper focus for manual focusing. The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is too close. Adjust the camera-tosubject...
... the shutter release button is difficult to autofocus. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (6) TAKING A PICTURE 643 FEW 4. Focus on the focal length you depress the shutter release button halfway down , the lens automatically focuses. 2. The subject is not able to z [ AF ]. When the subject is in the photograph. When you have set the focus mode switch to obtain proper focus for manual focusing. The focus indicator [0] blinks when the camera is too close. Adjust the camera-tosubject...
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... more details. In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Metered Manual Mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to -subject distance is used, using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set . 3. To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully. • The shutter cannot be released if the subject is set the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. See page 42 for more details. 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down...
... more details. In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Metered Manual Mode, the flash-recommended indicator blinks only when attempting to -subject distance is used, using the SMC Pentax-F Soft 85mm f/2.8 lens, set . 3. To release the shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully. • The shutter cannot be released if the subject is set the aperture between f/2.8 and f/4.5. See page 42 for more details. 1. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down...
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... Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode. Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is depressed halfway down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. w Ca O -1 Depress the multi-function button with a maximum aperture of the multi-function button, the flash 0 mode on the LCD panel switches...
... Smart Picture Mode or Picture Mode. Depress the shutter release button fully, and the flash unit discharges. Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is depressed halfway down into the camera body. • The shutter cannot be obtained, and you would like to the hot shoe. w Ca O -1 Depress the multi-function button with a maximum aperture of the multi-function button, the flash 0 mode on the LCD panel switches...
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... the viewfinder. A 50mm f/1.2 lens with the lens aperture ring set instead of the bar graph. When lenses other than the [ A ] position. 2. As the exposure will blink. • When using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking pictures using a Pentax- SNO1111113dO O3ONVAOV SNOI/V1i3dO a3ONVACIV III 2 0 000000 Tv 00Oa A ZL1611 /3 56 4 fQO XViNad Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose The manual exposure mode is too dark. It means that the Manual Exposure Mode is adjusted. exposure. •...
... the viewfinder. A 50mm f/1.2 lens with the lens aperture ring set instead of the bar graph. When lenses other than the [ A ] position. 2. As the exposure will blink. • When using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking pictures using a Pentax- SNO1111113dO O3ONVAOV SNOI/V1i3dO a3ONVACIV III 2 0 000000 Tv 00Oa A ZL1611 /3 56 4 fQO XViNad Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose The manual exposure mode is too dark. It means that the Manual Exposure Mode is adjusted. exposure. •...
ZX-10 Manual
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... change the second ( : ), press the SELECT button 0 until ' : ' will change blink. 2. Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1. Operational precautions • The working temperature for 2 to the Hot Shoe Bracket of the camera. • Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F To be imprinted. A tripod can be used , the printed characters may be dark or dim. • If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being used simultaneously, use the following optional accessories...
... change the second ( : ), press the SELECT button 0 until ' : ' will change blink. 2. Using the TTL Auto Flash Mode 1. Operational precautions • The working temperature for 2 to the Hot Shoe Bracket of the camera. • Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F To be imprinted. A tripod can be used , the printed characters may be dark or dim. • If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being used simultaneously, use the following optional accessories...
ZX-10 Manual
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... Type D with z the AF500FTZ. Multi-burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more details. • In the Smart Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Shutter- m 0 • These flash units feature the contrast-control-sync flash. AF240FT, AF400FTZ • These flash units feature a built-in infrared spotbeam to the lens focal length. SNOILVII3dO O3ONVACIV • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) Mode, the aperture value is fixed...
... Type D with z the AF500FTZ. Multi-burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more details. • In the Smart Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Shutter- m 0 • These flash units feature the contrast-control-sync flash. AF240FT, AF400FTZ • These flash units feature a built-in infrared spotbeam to the lens focal length. SNOILVII3dO O3ONVACIV • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) Mode, the aperture value is fixed...
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... switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb. Automatic aperture setting in the Smart Picture Mode, Picture Mode or Shutter-Priority AE Mode Flash confirmation in the viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-speed sync in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode AF spotbeam Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash ( * 4) Contrast-control flash mode ( * 4) TYPE A : Built-in the same manner as the normal flash photography, so you simply depress the shutter release but- Only the AF200SA flash does not operate. * 3. Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash...
... switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb. Automatic aperture setting in the Smart Picture Mode, Picture Mode or Shutter-Priority AE Mode Flash confirmation in the viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-speed sync in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode AF spotbeam Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash ( * 4) Contrast-control flash mode ( * 4) TYPE A : Built-in the same manner as the normal flash photography, so you simply depress the shutter release but- Only the AF200SA flash does not operate. * 3. Trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash...
ZX-10 Manual
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..., Z-10/PZ-10. • Magnifier Fs A viewfinder accessory for the background. Depress the flash pop-up button to expose the low light background. Release the shutter. • If the aperture in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA-Battery Pack FG The battery pack which attaches to prevent camera shake. (15) ACCESSORIES (OPTION) MUM A number of 33 in flash. 4. (14) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING How to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. Release the shutter. •...
..., Z-10/PZ-10. • Magnifier Fs A viewfinder accessory for the background. Depress the flash pop-up button to expose the low light background. Release the shutter. • If the aperture in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AA-Battery Pack FG The battery pack which attaches to prevent camera shake. (15) ACCESSORIES (OPTION) MUM A number of 33 in flash. 4. (14) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING How to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. Release the shutter. •...
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... Accessories -Hot Shoe Cover F. ISO 6-6400 when manually set Exposure Modes Smart Picture Mode, Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode, M] = Action Program Mode, Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, ] = Built-in OFF position. Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (K-mount with ISO 25-5000; Landscape Program Mode Close-up to 18(at ISO x 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus Mode: AF (predictive AF Provided), Manual [ Power Zoom 3-Speed Intelligent Power Zoom lens...
... Accessories -Hot Shoe Cover F. ISO 6-6400 when manually set Exposure Modes Smart Picture Mode, Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode, M] = Action Program Mode, Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, ] = Built-in OFF position. Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (K-mount with ISO 25-5000; Landscape Program Mode Close-up to 18(at ISO x 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus Mode: AF (predictive AF Provided), Manual [ Power Zoom 3-Speed Intelligent Power Zoom lens...