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... may often be assessed. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with great care. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it off what appears on the...
... may often be assessed. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with great care. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it off what appears on the...
ZX-50 Manual
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... 50'C to -10 C (122' F to the instructions outlined in water usually cannot be repaired. It may become warm, but will be provided. • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be inserted with a new one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace...
... 50'C to -10 C (122' F to the instructions outlined in water usually cannot be repaired. It may become warm, but will be provided. • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any kind cannot be inserted with a new one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace...
ZX-50 Manual
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... CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 Practical shooting guide 3 Table of the Built-in mid-roll 26 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 27-45 Using the Green Operation Mode 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom lenses 30 Holding the Camera 32 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 33 Taking a picture 34 • Focus Lock Function 36 Basic operation of contents 4 LCD...
... CONTENTS Names of working parts Flaps Safe use of your camera Inside cover Precautions for your camera 1 Precautions for battery usage 2 Practical shooting guide 3 Table of the Built-in mid-roll 26 II BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 27-45 Using the Green Operation Mode 27 Setting the Single-Frame Drive Mode 29 Using zoom lenses 30 Holding the Camera 32 Selecting the Autofocus Mode 33 Taking a picture 34 • Focus Lock Function 36 Basic operation of contents 4 LCD...
ZX-50 Manual
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... built-in flash 72 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 73 Installing the battery in the Data Back 74 Adjusting the data on the Data Back 75 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 77 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 79 Daylight-sync shooting 81 Slow-speed-sync shooting 82 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 83 Camera case 85 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 86 Depth of field 88 The infrared index 89 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program...
... built-in flash 72 Setting the film speed (ISO) manually 73 Installing the battery in the Data Back 74 Adjusting the data on the Data Back 75 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 77 • Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 79 Daylight-sync shooting 81 Slow-speed-sync shooting 82 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 83 Camera case 85 Effects of aperture and shutter speed 86 Depth of field 88 The infrared index 89 IV. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Program...
ZX-50 Manual
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... cover by using a coin. Attaching the lens 3. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to ON. (See page 20.) 5. Be sure to set . The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to I GM 1 . (See page 28.). EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Setting the mode dial a a Set the mode dial to the A position. Turning on the lens and camera. Positioning the aperture ring 35 00 0 0 0( A 216 118 XIALN3d While holding down the aperture A-lock button, turn...
... cover by using a coin. Attaching the lens 3. Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to ON. (See page 20.) 5. Be sure to set . The Green Operation Mode will be set the lens aperture ring to I GM 1 . (See page 28.). EASY TO USE (For beginners) 1. Setting the mode dial a a Set the mode dial to the A position. Turning on the lens and camera. Positioning the aperture ring 35 00 0 0 0( A 216 118 XIALN3d While holding down the aperture A-lock button, turn...
ZX-50 Manual
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... the exposure meter and autofocus system. Depressing the shutter release button down .second position) When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. • The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is set...
... the exposure meter and autofocus system. Depressing the shutter release button down .second position) When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is. • The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is set...
ZX-50 Manual
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... I position. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other than the A position, a correct exposure may not be obtained. If the aperture ring is set to the [ A ] posi- II. The camera selects O O the best combination of aperture and shutter speed automatically. z O Confirm that the lens aperture ring is set to the [ A I A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE OEM 5 2m PENTAX 35...
... I position. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other than the A position, a correct exposure may not be obtained. If the aperture ring is set to the [ A ] posi- II. The camera selects O O the best combination of aperture and shutter speed automatically. z O Confirm that the lens aperture ring is set to the [ A I A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) (1) USING THE GREEN OPERATION MODE OEM 5 2m PENTAX 35...
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..., the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA lens is attached. Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder.
..., the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger the number, the more magnified the image appears. • The Image Size Tracking Mode, Zoom Clip Mode, Auto Zoom Effect Mode and Power Zoom function do not operate with this camera even if an FA lens is attached. Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and depress the shutter release button to take a picture. • The smaller the number shown in the viewfinder.
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... be turned OFF. See details on LCD panel. • When [ S ] blinks in flash is recommended. ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) C) The subject is difficult to - While [0] is on page 52. 3. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down . Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to -subject distance is fixed (focus lock).
... be turned OFF. See details on LCD panel. • When [ S ] blinks in flash is recommended. ll BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) C) The subject is difficult to - While [0] is on page 52. 3. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down . Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation, the camera will automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus mode to -subject distance is fixed (focus lock).
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... Av9.6 .04__I • When the shutter release button is suitable for taking portrait photography. 50 F9.5 How to set Set the mode dial to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field. Portrait Program Mode IM This mode is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on [ i 1. superim- Move the...
... Av9.6 .04__I • When the shutter release button is suitable for taking portrait photography. 50 F9.5 How to set Set the mode dial to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field. Portrait Program Mode IM This mode is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder and on [ i 1. superim- Move the...
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... Manual Exposure Mode is set. • If a lens without the A position or an F or FA lens with the aperture set 1. How to set other than A position is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or overexposured photographs. Set the lens aperture ring to M • M I ./43d Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose The manual exposure mode is attached, the bar graph in the view finder will blink. Set the mode...
... Manual Exposure Mode is set. • If a lens without the A position or an F or FA lens with the aperture set 1. How to set other than A position is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or overexposured photographs. Set the lens aperture ring to M • M I ./43d Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose The manual exposure mode is attached, the bar graph in the view finder will blink. Set the mode...
ZX-50 Manual
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... -subject distance can be overexposed. • The value 5 used as follows: Guide Number (11) = f/2.8 = 3.9m 3.9 ÷ 5 = 0.8m z 0 Calculating the camera-to-subject distance in this case). If the flash is used within that distance, it causes vignetting in the formula above mentioned formula. The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used in the picture corners, light is obtained as shown below.
... -subject distance can be overexposed. • The value 5 used as follows: Guide Number (11) = f/2.8 = 3.9m 3.9 ÷ 5 = 0.8m z 0 Calculating the camera-to-subject distance in this case). If the flash is used within that distance, it causes vignetting in the formula above mentioned formula. The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used in the picture corners, light is obtained as shown below.
ZX-50 Manual
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... lamp on the flash unit lights up position. When the shutter release button is ready. (11) USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH If the built-in flash is fully charged. 5. Set the flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Ensure that the flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated external flash should be used when the built-in flash is in flash were being used simultaneously, use the following optional accessories. • Hot Shoe...
... lamp on the flash unit lights up position. When the shutter release button is ready. (11) USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH If the built-in flash is fully charged. 5. Set the flash unit to the TTL Auto Mode. 4. Ensure that the flash is not powerful enough, a Pentax dedicated external flash should be used when the built-in flash is in flash were being used simultaneously, use the following optional accessories. • Hot Shoe...
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... flash unit. The aperture value will be used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to 1 100 second. See page 79 for more details. • In the Picture Mode, Shutter-Priority AE, or Aperture Priority AE, the TTL Auto Flash Mode will also be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to save battery power...
... flash unit. The aperture value will be used for daylight-sync shooting, because the shutter speed is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to 1 100 second. See page 79 for more details. • In the Picture Mode, Shutter-Priority AE, or Aperture Priority AE, the TTL Auto Flash Mode will also be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to save battery power...
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...-autofocus (A-lens) lens or the Action Program Mode is in use, the shutter speed will be operated with a different number of contacts such as a "Hot Shoe Grip" as a malfunction may occur. • In the Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode, the top flash sync speed is fixed as shown in the Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode. See the flash connection on page 80. • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) Mode, the aperture...
...-autofocus (A-lens) lens or the Action Program Mode is in use, the shutter speed will be operated with a different number of contacts such as a "Hot Shoe Grip" as a malfunction may occur. • In the Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode, the top flash sync speed is fixed as shown in the Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode. See the flash connection on page 80. • When using the Three-Level Auto (red, green, and yellow settings) Mode, the aperture...
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... When using a Type E flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. Automatic aperture setting in the 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 TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D TYPE E Built-in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type D flash (except AF200S. Only the Metered Manual Mode can be used . * 4. Using other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash...
... When using a Type E flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. Automatic aperture setting in the 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 TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D TYPE E Built-in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type D flash (except AF200S. Only the Metered Manual Mode can be used . * 4. Using other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash...
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... exposure. 4. Release the shutter. • In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is possible to balance the exposure of second) and aperture combination for the background. Set the desired shutter speed. • If the aperture in flash. 2. Release the shutter. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 3. How to prevent camera shake. NEED (13) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING SNOI1VEI3dO CI3ONVACW • • I ,1 I I Purpose It is recommended to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. Depress the flash-pop up button...
... exposure. 4. Release the shutter. • In the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is possible to balance the exposure of second) and aperture combination for the background. Set the desired shutter speed. • If the aperture in flash. 2. Release the shutter. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 3. How to prevent camera shake. NEED (13) SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING SNOI1VEI3dO CI3ONVACW • • I ,1 I I Purpose It is recommended to set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1. Depress the flash-pop up button...
ZX-50 Manual
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.... Install the battery properly. Set the mode dial to -subject distance. Wait until the AF frame ( ) covers the subject. Replace the battery. fFieolcdus manually by using the matte P.51 Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. P.73 Self-timer mode is being charged. P.20 P.14 P.14 P.14 The camera does not focus. P.34 The subject is OFF Turn...
.... Install the battery properly. Set the mode dial to -subject distance. Wait until the AF frame ( ) covers the subject. Replace the battery. fFieolcdus manually by using the matte P.51 Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. P.73 Self-timer mode is being charged. P.20 P.14 P.14 P.14 The camera does not focus. P.34 The subject is OFF Turn...
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... gg cator : Green lamp blinks: , Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication. SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus. IM Close-up Program mode, Action Program Mode: , Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Mode. Autofocus is le, front or back focus signals and unable-to 18( at Diopter: -1 diopter, Autofocus frame Viewfinder Indication Focus Information: In-focus : Green lamp 0 I , Manual 1 2000-30 sec. 3 Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash RTF . non-DX coded films with built-in OFF position Lens Mount Pentax...
... gg cator : Green lamp blinks: , Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication. SPECIFICATIONS Type TTL autofocus. IM Close-up Program mode, Action Program Mode: , Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Mode. Autofocus is le, front or back focus signals and unable-to 18( at Diopter: -1 diopter, Autofocus frame Viewfinder Indication Focus Information: In-focus : Green lamp 0 I , Manual 1 2000-30 sec. 3 Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Main switch in TTL auto flash RTF . non-DX coded films with built-in OFF position Lens Mount Pentax...
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... (D) (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.5") 360g (12.6oz) body only without batteries Date model : Crystal quartz controlled LCD with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range 25-800 0 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) rn m Battery Exhaustion Warning Battery exhaustion symbol ['mil] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; ing is provided Film Wind & Rewind Auto wind/ rewind by depressing of rewind. 93 Self-timer Electronically-controlled type with delay time of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from...
... (D) (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.5") 360g (12.6oz) body only without batteries Date model : Crystal quartz controlled LCD with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range 25-800 0 Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 or equivalent) rn m Battery Exhaustion Warning Battery exhaustion symbol ['mil] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; ing is provided Film Wind & Rewind Auto wind/ rewind by depressing of rewind. 93 Self-timer Electronically-controlled type with delay time of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from...