Pentax ZX-M Support Question
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Question posted by j4petty on November 28th, 2012
Why Does My Frame Counter Stay On And Run My Batteries Down
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ZX-M Manual - Page 2
... fire, as viewing the sun for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this camera for an extended period may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to the operator.
• CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that small children do not dispose...
ZX-M Manual - Page 5
... liquid resistant. Precautions for extended periods in a closet with your fin- Repairs of the film frame.
Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it from rain, splashing water, or any changes in a motorcycle, car, boat...be assessed. Store it to a Pentax service center for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the ...
ZX-M Manual - Page 6
... in this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the battery can cause hazards such as this camera func- PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
• Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the warranty. If such an accident should be provided.
ally cannot be...
ZX-M Manual - Page 7
...P : Programmed AE (p.19, 26)
Av : Aperture-Priority AE (p.27) Tv : Shutter-Priority AE (p.29) M : Metered Manual Mode (p.30) BB : Frame Counter (p.14) G. : Film Status Information (p.14) Q : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.9) ISO : Film Speed Setting Signal (p.15) 866. : Film Speed Information (p.15)
LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60°...
ZX-M Manual - Page 8
... and shutter speed dial 19
10. Loading the batteries
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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of working parts
Flaps
Safe use of your camera
Inside cover
Precautions for your camera
1
Precautions for battery usage
2
LCD panel indication
3
Viewfinder indication
3
Camera functions available with various lenses .. 6
I GENERAL OPERATIONS
1. Focusing
21 Film loading
12
6. Attaching the...
ZX-M Manual - Page 9
...the Data Back
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23
Adjusting the Time on the Data Back
37
23
Replacing the battery in the Data Back
38
24 7. Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 39
24
Overview...)
42
27 10. Exposure Compensation 4. Camera case
43
29 11. Using the Memory Lock 5. II ADVANCED OPERATION 1. Selecting a Drive Mode
Single Frame Mode Consecutive Frame Mode Self-Timer Mode 2. Depth of flash...
ZX-M Manual - Page 12
... inserted with new, as this may cause overheating or explosion.
• Keep spare batteries on hand for this camera instead of using a coin or similar object.
2 Load two batteries (CR2 type) according to the markings (+,) in the battery chamber.
3 Turn the battery chamber cover screw in the direction of the arrow to lock it securely...
ZX-M Manual - Page 13
... drastically depending on the LCD panel to warn you.
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Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at
20°C/68°F)
General existing light photography about 120 rolls
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Bulb exposure time
about 2 hours
* Low Battery Warning
When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ Q ] appears on external conditions such as temperature and...
ZX-M Manual - Page 16
... cover release lever in the direction of the arrow.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber as shown in the illustration.
• Always load and unload film in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera.
• Pull the film leader out only far enough to the ON position.
OEM4 TURN...
ZX-M Manual - Page 18
... not already done so, set the main switch to the first frame.
• Check that the film
is not loaded properly.
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the LCD panel blinks,
indicating that [ 1 ] and [ Q. ] are displayed on the LCD panel.
• The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is not loaded
properly...
ZX-M Manual - Page 19
... exposure compensation dial to [ 0 ]. NOIIVEI3d0 1V1:13N30
6 FILM SPEED (ISO) SETTING
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Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use a non-DX coded film, set for the camera. To set the ISO film speed manually: 1 To change the ISO to a larger number (higher film
speed), turn the exposure compensation dial to...
ZX-M Manual - Page 20
16 7 REWINDING AND UNLOADING THE FILM
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1 The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll.
• During rewinding, [ i=] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse.
2 When the film is fully rewound, only [ Q ] blinks on the LCD panel.
ZX-M Manual - Page 21
... rewound.
• When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light.
• A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to the [ ON ] position. 2 Depress the mid-roll rewind button by the number of frames on the film cartridge.
* REWINDING A ROLL OF FILM IN MID-ROLL
If you wish...
ZX-M Manual - Page 22
When taking
a picture, depress the shutter release button gently 0mm to prevent camera shake.
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• To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter
0z release button gently.
• The LCD indication stays on .
Depressing it fully
33 (second position) releases the shutter. tion. Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on
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the exposure meter...
ZX-M Manual - Page 36
... shooting night scenes and fireworks. Set the shutter dial to approx. 8 hours of time exposure are possible with new lithium batteries at room temperature.
Set the lens aperture ring to prevent
camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release Socket Cap F. Note: • When using this mode, use...
ZX-M Manual - Page 42
... pressure plate) with the + side facing up.
4. Replace the old battery with a new battery with a Phillips-head screwdriver, and then remove the battery chamber cover.
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Replacing the Battery
Replace the battery when the data information on the LCD panel, it means that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover.
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ZX-M Manual - Page 46
... 40 (ISO 100, m), with tilting and rotating head for flash.
• Refconverter A Right angle finder which takes four AA batteries can attach at the bottom of the camera, instead of using the lithium batteries.
• Correction Lens Adapter-M A clip-on accessories • "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in sizes of 49mm, 52mm, 67mm...
ZX-M Manual - Page 49
... on the LCD panel.
P. 24 P. 12 P. 8 P. 8 P. 8
In rare cases, the camera may occur and their remedies. The low battery warning [ Q ] appears. P 33
The self-timer is the [ OFF ] position. No batteries are improperly installed. The batteries are installed.
Re-install the batteries properly. The battery is set to static electricity.This can be easily remedied. Turn...
ZX-M Manual - Page 50
...Priority AE Mode, [ Av ]=Aperture-Priority AE Mode, [ M ]=Manual Exposure Mode, Film speed=6 - 6400, ISO indication, [ 0. ]=Film status information, [ Q ]=Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter=0-99
Preview Button
Electronically controlled. Useable in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx.2 frames/sec.(consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at infinity ), - 1.0 diopter eyepiece...
ZX-M Manual - Page 51
... lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent)
Battery Exhaustion - Warning
Dimension and Weight-135.0mm (W) x 90.5mm (H) x 55mm (D) (5.3"x3.6"x2.2") 305g (10.8 oz) body only without batteries
Date...x3.6"x2.2") 320g (11.3 oz)
Supplied Accessories -Hot Shoe Cover FC, Release Socket Cap F, Camera Strap FG, Eye Cup FH, Finder Cap
Back cover
Interchangeable for Pentax dedicated auto flashes (except FTZ...
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