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ZX-5n Manual - Page 2
... on your purchase of this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use of lenses and accessories made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 5
... prints may be assessed. Repairs of the film frame. Precautions for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may come in a motorcycle... a Pentax service center for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with good dry air circulation to remove dust accu- In such a case, put the camera into...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 6
... operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it is one of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no charge under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 9
...OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty policy
90 - 95 90 92 94 ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting a Drive Mode
• Consecutive - Frame Mode • Self-Timer Mode • Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode Manual focusing...and FA lenses with the built-in
flash
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Setting the film speed (ISO) manually
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Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash
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Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 45
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• When only a dedicated flash is disregarded. It can be used as possible.
When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to turn out reddish in the print. This phenomenon, commonly known as "RedEye",... often causes a subject's eyes to position the flash as far away from the camera as the slave flash is discharged when the preflash of your subjects eye.
ZX-5n Manual - Page 52
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ZX-5n Manual - Page 55
...but not perfect. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is the same distance away, or set the focus mode switch to focus the lens on the subject with extremely bright backgrounds. d) ...Multiple subjects in the autofocus frame [C 3].
In such a case, use the manual focus mode to [ MF ] and use the focus-lock technique (see page 50).
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ZX-5n Manual - Page 56
... f/2.8 and f/4.5. After focusing on the SMC Pentax F SOFT 85mm f/2.8 lens When shooting at a distance closer than approx. 1.5m (4.9ft), set the lens to a manual f-stop .
the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus function when used in the viewfinder.
To remedy this problem, temporarily set the lens to f/4.5. a) When using...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 64
... on the LCD panel to indicate that the Metered Manual Mode 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 set 1. How to the desired f-stop set . ting. 2.
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ZX-5n Manual - Page 76
... FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH (RTF)
Programmed AE Mode
• The camera automatically chooses an optimum com- Shutter-Priority AE Mode • Shutter speeds slower than 1/100 can be set when a Pentax non-autofocus lens is used, the cam- is automatically set .
Metered Manual Mode • When using the built-in flash in use . The...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 84
... The shutter speed is charged, the camera automatically switches to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Manual or Bulb. Notes: * 1. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit.
Only the manual mode can be used . * 4.... (except AF200SA and
AF220T) 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.
The...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 87
... Polarizing Filter are available for this
camera.
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70,Z-1/PZ-1, ...• Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in AF spotbeam
and guide number of 50 in meters (ISO 100). The viewfinder magnification is available in meters (ISO ...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 94
...Install the battery.
The focus mode is being set to [MF].
Replace the battery.
No battery has been installed.
Move the camera until the flash is set .
Before contacting a Pentax service... close. The subject is improperly installed.
Turn the main switch to -subject distance. The camera does not focus. IVOTHERS TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears troublesome may occur and...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 97
... Shoe Cover F0, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap F0, Eye Cup Fe, Finder Cap
Back cover
Interchangeable for replacing Data Back F0
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 93
Self-timer
Electronically-controlled type with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25...
ZX-5n Manual - Page 98
and it is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before the equipment can be borne by an unauthorized repair shop. In this case, it serviced during the 12month warranty period should be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will apply. The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall...
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