Pentax IQZoom IQZoom 115-M manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX IQ ZOOM 115M and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photography!
Your compact, light weight camera is a great
companion to preserve your favorite memories. Its
built-in 38-115mm lens gives you the freedom to
frame everything from breathtaking landscapes to
family portraits, even detailed close-ups. The
built-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in
dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with
clarity and brilliance. Also included are
panorama standard format mid-roll switching
capability and a wireless remote control feature.
Since most of the operation - including film load-
ing, film speed setting, winding rewinding, focus
and exposure control - are automatic, you can take
great pictures effortlessly.
e Please read this manual carefully before operat-
ing the camera to take consistently superior pic-
tures.
* Pay special attention to the cautions and notes
in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illustra-
tions shown herein may differ from the cam-
era's actual appearance.
lilustrations in this operating manual are the
DATA MODEL.
Icon indicators used in this manual
Operation direction Gna
Automatic operation Quen р
Attention | о
Lamp lighted | e
Lamp blinking Ti a
Correct | O
Incorrect
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The name of the camera's working parts are listed
on the front and back flaps of this manual. Keep
the flaps unfolded for quick reference while read-
ing the manual.
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS |
© Battery chamber cover (p.43) h
2 Main switch (p.8)
& Shutter release button (p.9)
O Drive button (p.23)
© Red-eye reduction lamp button
(p. 22)
O Mode button (p. 22)
D Mid-roll rewind button (p.21)
© Date button (p.39)
© LCD panel (p.51)
UT Built-in flash
() Remote control receiver (p.31)
© Self-timer lamp (p.27)
G' Viewfinder window
Lens
Autofocus window
ii» Spotbeam window (p.16)
i Light sensor window
ifr Steap lug (p.7)
OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
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Open the back cover
“See page 11}.
Frame your subject and
operate the zoom lever
to compose the shot
see page 10°.
Load the film and close
the back cover (see
page 12).
The film will automati-
cally advance to the
first frame {sce page
13).
Switch on power (see
page 8).
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Focus on your subject
{see page 17).
Depress the shutter re-
lease button. In dark
conditions, the flash
will discharge auto-
matically ‘see page 19).
When the film is fin-
ished, the camera will
automatically rewind it
(see page 20).
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions
given in this page.
WARNING
N CAUTION
This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in se-
rious injury to the operator.
This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in
minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
A WARNING
The electric circuits inside the camera
contain high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera your-
self.
Never touch internal parts of the camera
if they become exposed from dropping the
camera or for some other reason, as there
is danger of electric shock.
Be sure to store batteries out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance im-
mediately if accidentally swallowed.
A CAUTION
Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes,
as it may hurt them. Be particularly care-
ful with the flash around infants,
Never try to disassemble, short or re-
charge the battery. Also, do not dispose of
the battery in fire, as it may explode.
Remove the battery from the camera im-
mediately if it becomes hot or begin to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal.
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
* Do not use the camera where it may come in
contact with rain, water or any other liquid, be-
cause the camera is not weather, water, or hg-
uid resistant. Should the camera get wet from
rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe
it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
* Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid
object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or
impact, take it to a Pentax service center for in-
spection.
® Ве careful not to subject the camera to strong
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a motor-
cycle, car, boat, etc.
* Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as it may cause rust.
Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm
temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa,
the formation of icelets may cause damage. In
such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic
bag so that any changes in temperature differ-
ence is minimized. Do not remove it from the
bag until temperature has stabilized.
Regular size color prints may cut off what ap-
pears on the extreme edges of the film frame.
Compose your picture with a margin of safety
at the edges.
Precautions for storage
Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
in places where temperature and humidity are
high such as in a car.
Do not store the camera in a closet with moth-
balls or in a case where chemicals are handled.
Store it in a place with good air circulation to
prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust ac-
cumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
dow.
Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco-
hol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the
external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur-
faces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is rec-
ommended.
Other precautions
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The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to -10 °C (122°F to
14°F).
To maintain optimum performance, it is recom-
mended that the camera be inspected every one
or two years. If the camera has not been used
for an extended period, or is being prepared for
an important photographic session, it is recom-
mended that you have the camera inspected or
test shoot with it.
The PENTAX warranty is provided only for
the repair of defects in materials or workman-
ship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at
no charge under the term of the warranty. If the
difficulty is caused as a direct result of the prod-
uct being used in conditions as out lined in the
other operation contrary to the instructions out-
lined in this manual, charges will be assessed or
a repair quotation will be provided.
CD (Liquid-crystal display
When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures
over about 60 °C, it may blacken, but when the
temperature normalizes, it will return to nor-
mal.
The LCD may also slow down in response to
lower temperatures, but this is a normal charac-
teristic of an LCD.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or the
equivalent.
Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as
leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. The bat-
tery should be inserted with the “+” and “—”
sides facing correctly.
Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the
battery. Also do not dispose of the battery in a
fire, as it may exploded.
Battery performance may be temporarily hin-
dered in low temperatures, but will recover in
normal temperatures.
Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement
convenience when shooting outdoors or while
traveling.
When the camera is in a bag, make sure the
main switch is OFF. Otherwise, battery power
may be wasted if the shutter release button is
accidentally pushed.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
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Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. <-----<"". p.26
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18] Taking pictures of people in various situations
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. --=:====="==""="" nenn p.24
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background. <<" p.25
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. -----1=eeeieereeer—- p.26
Putting yourself into a picture. Shan p.27
— + | Landscape photography
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background. ‘+++ p.25
Taking a picture of night scenery. A EER EE EE EE EERE ER p.26
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. +40 4er p-26
Taking a picture of landscape scenery through a window, 69er een p-33
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Taking a picture with the (Optional) Wireless Remote Control. sen p.29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Names of working parts ----======ee=—. Flaps
® Introduction << Front fold out
* Outline of basic operations ---------Inside cover
* For safe use of your camera ee 1
® Precautions for your camera er 2
+ Precautions for battery: 3
* Practical shooting guide ----<-.. 4
* Table of contents +<-<<<--<<<<<<<#..... 6
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment AAA виа нота ета ваза низ звьввое 7
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3. How to hold the camera >< 9
4. Operating the 38-115mm zoom lens ---------10
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1 Film loading PC 4 UE A4 6454 1 8 8 40 04 ee a 4 eu 4 ua a na a au a à 11
2. Diopter adjustment <> 14
3. Viewfinder disptays + 15
4. Lamp indications +++ Kae 16
5. Taking pictures anreriarraraararnmereadrcordaredndrorecooo 17
6. Unloading film "ra Sa WT 004 8e a A ea A eu area 20
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
"Red-eye reduction lamp mode ---------=----.--- 22
Daylight-sync shooting ‘<<< 24
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed--------- 25
Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) =. 25
Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) --------- 25
Bulb shooting Pur ane sa ae 1 due aan 0000 aa 4 0 deu aa e de a 0004 26
Bulb-sync shooting:----==========eereeeerereeeeees 26
Self-timer photography *+++4444444444 re 27
Using wireless remote control (option) ----- 29
Infinity-landscape shooting --. 33
Focus lock shooting -----<--<-<<.. 34
Hard-to-autofocus subjects --.<-<"<<<<. 35
Taking Panorama format picture: --------=.--..—.. 36
DATE MODEL ea abanaoatrdenetdoronnrdorernrcanttonoao»o 39
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning <<< 42
Installing Replacing battery +... 43
Troubleshooting PAS 44
Flash effective range with films other than ISO
100,200, or 400 -------.-.... 2. ie ener rea ano 45
Specifications veo rererirocan aca A seen aa ae a era ana nana à 46
Warranty policy 4 en 48
LCD panel --------..00 00000 51
a7 STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum performance you should fa-
miliarize yourself with certain fundamen-
tals before taking any photographs.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
* Use the illustrated part @ for pushing the mid-
roll rewind button to rewind a film before ex-
posing all the frames. Use the illustrated part
© for opening the battery chamber cover.
ad MAIN SWITCH
Main switch
To switch ON, slide the main switch to the direc-
tion of the arrow as illustrated. When the power
turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens
cover opens. The camera is now ready to shoot. To
switch OFF, slide the main switch again.
When not in use, ensure that the camera is
switched OFF.
If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3
minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the
power is switched OFF to save the battery.
* See page 43 when the battery exhaustion symbol
(8) appears on the LCD panel.
* Use one lithium battery (type CR-2 or the
equivalent). The battery is used by both the
camera and the data function on the DATE
model to keep constant track of time. After the
battery is replaced, correct the time. The date
and the no. of frames are memorized and un-
changed even if the battery is replaced.
DD HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently de- Notes:
press the shutter release button. (If too much e Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and back and forth while in operation.
the picture will be blurred.) Try to brace your el- * Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus win-
bows against a stable, stationary object such as a dow, lens, light sensor window or the built-in
wall. When using the flash with the camera posi- flash with your fingers, hair or other object.
tioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash
is above the lens.
«7 OPERATING 38-115mm ZOOM LENS
When you move the zoom lever to the right ( 4), the
lens moves towards the 115mm telephoto setting and
frames the subject more closely. When you move the
zoom lever to the left (#44), the lens moves towards the
wide-angle 38mm setting. When the lens zooms to the
desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the
shutter release button fully to take pictures.
* Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so
causes damage to the camera.
®* The shutter cannot be released while the lens is
zooming,
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
After reading this instruction manual you
should be familiar with the functions available
on the camera, and you're ready to insert the
film.
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1 Slide the back cover release lever down and pull
the back to open the back cover as illustrated.
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Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by
fitting its flat side on the top of the rewind shaft
first and then slide the top end of the film
cartride into the camera.
Pull the film leader out far enough from the
cartridge to reach the take-up spool. Align the
о of the film with the film leader end mark
After the back cover is closed, the film auto-
matically advances to the first frame.
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Notes:
* Ensure the film is placed properly between the
film guides.
* If there is dirt on the film detector O, film can-
not be wound properly.
* Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the illus-
tration. Take up any slack in the film by push-
ing it back into the cartridge.
® If the end of the film leader is extremely bent,
straighten it or cut off the bent portion.
5 When “ {” appears in the exposure counter on
the LCD panel, the film automatically stops
winding. The indication appears as shown
above.
6 If CE) blinks on the LCD panel, it means the
film is not properly loaded. Reload the film.
* The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned OFF.
Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films
with ISO rating from 25 to 3200. When any of
these films are loaded, the proper film speed is
automatically set for the camera.
Notes:
® Non-DX coded films cannot be used. If Non-
DX coded film is used, the film speed is auto-
matically set to ISO 25.
* A film with ISO 400 film speed is recom-
mended to get less image blur and to cover
more of the photographic situations.
* Use high-speed films with ISO 800 or higher
mainly for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit con-
ditions.
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y Del DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While
looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter
adjustment dial to the right or left until the AF
frame appears in the sharpest focus.
@ OAF e Be sure to adjust the diopter before use.
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Closer than 1.2m
When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is not clearly
seen, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment
dial.
@ Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
Close distance compensation frame
e When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than
1.2m, compose the scene within this frame.
* Regular size color prints may cut off what appear on
the extreme edge of the film frame. Compose your pic-
ture with a margin of safety at the edge.
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(Pe INDICATIONS ‘Shooting distance: 0.65 (2.1ft) - «+ infinity).
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject dis-
tance)
* The standard format and panorama format
allow a shooting range from °c (infinity) to
0.65m (2.1 ft).
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00: Focus aid illuminator
In low light situations and” or hard-to-autofocus
subjects, the focus aid illuminator automatically
emits a striped pattern to assist the autofocus sys-
tem when the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down.
When you depress the shutter release button half-
wuy down, the lamp @ and. or @ lights up or
blinks as shown above.
@ Green lamp (Focus status) :
When the subject is in focus, it will light up to in-
dicate that you can take the picture; when the sub-
Jeet is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that
vou cannot take the picture because the camera-
to-subject distance is too close or is a hard-to-
autofocus subject.
6 Red lamp (Flash status) :
When the flash is ready to discharge, it will light
up. When the flash is being charged, it will blink.
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EV rine PICTURES
This camera uses the five-point AF system 10
focus the subject. Even if the subject is slightly off
the center of the AF frame, the subject will easily
be brought into focus.
1 Composing the scene
After zooming the lens and composing your
scene, focus on the subject with the autofocus
frame
2 Checking the lamp indication
Depress the shutter release button halfway
down. When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp will light up.
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The green lamp blinks when the camera is not
able to obtain proper focus for one of the fol-
lowing reasons.
© The subject is too close.
O The subject is difficult to autofocus. See page
33.
e If the autofocus window is dirty, the autofocus
may not function properly.
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Depress the shutter release button fully, and the
shutter will be released. Then, the film auto-
matically advances to the next frame.
Notes:
* If you wish to focus on another subject, lift your
finger from the shutter release button and de-
press the shutter button halfway down again.
* The shutter cannot be released while the lens is
zooming.
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Automatic Flash Emission
When taking pictures in low light, the flash will
automatically discharge. When the shutter release
button is depressed halfway down in low light, the
red lamp will light up, indicating the flash 1s ready
to discharge. If the red lamp blinks, this indicates
that the built-in flash is being charged and the
shutter cannot be released. Therefore, make sure
that the red lamp is lit continuously before taking
pictures.
Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film used)
Lens ISO! 100 200 400
0.65~4.7m|0.65~6.7m | 0.65~9.4m
38mm (899) 1 15 450)|(2.1-22.0F0)] (2.1-30 81)
0.65~2.0m|0.65~2.9m| 0.65~4.0m
(2.1-6.6ft) | (2.1-9.5) |(2.1-13.1ft)
See page 45 when any other ISO films are loaded.
115mm (4)
Red-eye
Shooting portraits with the flash may result in
“red-eye”, the red dot in your subject’s eye. This
camera incorporates a red-eye reduction flash
function which lights up the self-timer lamp for
approx. 1 second before the flash is discharged.
For setting the red-eye reduction flash function,
see page page 22.
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UP” EiorING FILM Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera:
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Rewinding the film
After you have exposed the last frame of the
roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds auto-
matically. Then, the motor stops, and ( § )
blinks as shown to indicate that the film has
been rewound.
A 24-exposure roll of film takes about 20 sec-
onds to be rewound.
During rewinding, the exposure counter counts
frame numbers in reverse.
The entire roll of film including the film leader
1s always rewound into the cartridge to prevent
any part of the film being exposed to light.
2 Unloading film
To unload the film, open the back cover, and re-
move the cartridge from the chamber.
Notes:
The shutter may be released a frame or two
even after the specified number of frames have
been used up. If this occurs, these extra frames
may be lost in the processing.
Never open the back cover until the whole film
roll is rewound.
Rewinding a film in mid-roll
If you wish to unload a film before exposing all
the frames, push the mid-roll rewind button with
the protrusion part of the strap ; the lens retracts
and then film rewinding starts. When rewind is
completed, the motor stops, and (Ú ) blinks, indi-
cating that the back cover may be opened safely.
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HOW TO SELECT MODES / RED-EYE REDUCTION LAMP MODE
TAKING BETTER
PHOTOGRAPHS
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To set various exposure modes, depress the mode button 0.
Auto Daylight- — Slow-Shutter Slow-Speed- Bulb Bulb-Sync
Exposure Sync Speed Sync (Flash OFF) ( Flash-ON)
(Flash ON) (Flash-OFF) (Flash-ON)
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* For normal use, set the Auto Exposure Mode.
* In any exposure mode, if the button @ is de-
pressed after the shutter is released, the Auto
Exposure Mode is returned.
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Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture,
depress the red-eye reduction flash button ($)
O. With this mode, the self-timer lamp lights up
for approx. 1 second just before the main flash is
discharged to reduce the appearance of the red-eye
effect. To cancel this mode, depress the red-eye re-
duction button again.
To set various shooting modes, depress the drive button ©.
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Single-Frame Self-Timer Remote Control Infinity-Landscape
Shooting Shooting Shooting Shooting
e For normal use, set the Single-Frame Shooting Mode.
e In the Self-Timer Shooting and, or the Remote Control Shooting Mode, if the button O is depressed
after the shutter is released, the Single-Frame Shooting Mode is returned automatically.
What is the red-eye phenomenon in flash photography
When a picture is taken using a flash, a subject’s eyes may appear red in the print. This phenomenon is
caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina. It can be reduced when the surrounding of
the subjects are brightened, or shooting distance is shortened or by employing the red-eye reduction flash
feature.
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DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING
E $, appears on the
$ © Sea LCD panel. In this
« > mode, the Flash
PO EY OO OO (1 will discharge in
both dark and
bright conditions. When a portrait is taken with
the subject in a backlight situation, the front of
the subject may be cast in shadow. In such a case,
use the Daylight-Sync Shooting Mode ( Flash-ON
mode! within the flash-effective range to take pic-
tures. This will ensure that a picture is well ex-
posed without any shadow. When you wish to
discharge the flash, use this mode. In this mode,
the flash will always discharge.
- = Depress the mode
796 y y 4) button until ( 3)
Note:
e Make sure you're within the flash-effective
range even when you use the built- in flash as a
fill-in flash in daylight. See page 19.
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With Daylignt-Sync
TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED
Slow Shutter
Speed (Flash-
OFF)
Depress the mode
button until E) 82)
appears on the
LCD panel. In this
mode, the flash does not discharge, and a picture
is taken at a slow shutter speed up to approx. 2
seconds. Use it in places where the flash photogra-
phy is prohibited, such as in theaters and muse-
ums. Furthermore, this mode is also useful for a
natural existing light effect in low ambient pho-
tography.
Slow-Speed-Sync
Shooting (Flash-
On)
Depress the mode
button until(% Ed)
appears on the
LCD panel. It 1s
possible to photograph subjects and background in
a balanced way (as shown in the photo) by using
the built-in flash to properly expose the fore-
ground subject and a slow-speed to expose the low
light background.
Notes:
e When shooting in low light, the shutter speed
gets slower, and camera shake is likely to blur
your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended.
e Make sure you are within the flash- effective
range even when you use the built-in flash as a
fill-in flash in daylight. See page 19.
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BULB, BULB-SYNC SHOOTING
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Bulb Mode (® B)
Depress the mode
button until OB)
appears on the
LCD panel.
This mode is use-
ful for long expo-
sures required for shooting fireworks and night
scenes, for example. When using this mode, the
camera should be mounted on a tripod so that the
camera will be steady.
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Bulb-Sync Mode
($ В)
Depress the mode
button until & B)
appears on the
LCD panel.
This lets you use
the flash in addition to the Bulb Mode, 50 you can
take a portrait photograph with a night scene in
the background, for example.
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Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec. (ISO 400)
* Make sure youre within the flash effective
range even when the Bulb-Sync Mode in use.
See page 19.
® The shutter remains open as long as the shutter
release button held down.
* Use of a tripod is recommended.
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
Self-Timer
Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the picture.
Use of a tripod is recommended.
1 Depress the drive button until ()) appears on
the LCD panel.
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Notes on the self-timer shooting
* If you are standing directly in front of the cam-
era when starting the Self-Timer, the camera
will be focused on you, not the main subjects.
Be sure that you are behind, or next to the cam-
era when starting the Self-Timer.
* When you want to use the flash with the self-
timer, ensure that the red lamp is lit indicating
the flash has been charged before operating the
self-timer.
2 Focus on the subjects first by depressing the
shutter release button fully. The shutter will be
released in about 10 seconds. When the self-
timer is working, the Self-Timer symbol ( ¢) )
blinks on the LCD panel, and the Self-Timer
lamp blinks 3 seconds before the shutter is re-
leased, letting you know when to smile.
How to cancel
To stop the self-timer operation at any time after
its been activated, slide the main switch. In this in-
stance, the power will not be turned OFF.
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USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
If you have purchased the optional wireless re-
mote control, read this section. The wireless re-
mote control allows you to trip the shutter at a
distance. The shutter will be released in 3 seconds Name of parts
afier the shutter release button on the remote con-
i Shutt 1 butt
trol is depressed. utter release button
¢ Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless re-
mote control.
* When the remote control is used to take pic-
tures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the
Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be used.
* Use the remote control to take pictures in the
Bulb Mode to avoid camera shake. While the
remote control’s shutter release button is held
down, the shutter remains open up to a max. of
S minutes. Remote control transmitter
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Remote Control Shooting Mode
I Depress the camera's drive button each time
until ( 9) symbol appears on the LCD panel.
e If the shutter is released by the camera’s release
bution, picture will be taken in the ordinary
shooting mode.
* When the camera 15 set in the Remote Control
Shooting Mode and left unused for 10 minutes,
the lens automatically retracts itself to save the
battery and Single-frame will be set.
30
2 Compose the scene and frame the subject with
the AF frame. Aim the remote control trans-
mitter towards the remote control receiver on
the camera, and then depress the shutter release
button on the remote control fully to release the
shutter.
e The self-timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds
and then the shutter is released.
e If the shutter is released by the camera's release
button, picture will be taken in the ordinary
shooting mode.
e Focus cannot be locked when the remote con-
trol is in use. The subject framed in the AF
frame will be in focus when the remote con-
trol's shutter release button is depressed.
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Operating Distance of the Wireless Remote
Control from the camera's front: within approx.
Sm(16.S5ft) straight in front of the camera
* The remote control may not work in a backlight
situation. In this case, use the camera's shutter
release button in the Self-Timer Mode to take
pictures.
* The remote control does not work while the
flash is being charged.
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Battery life on the Remote Control
About 30,000 commands can be issued using the
Remote Control with a battery installed. If the
battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at
your local Pentax Service center (there is a charge
for this service).
INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING
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When you wish to take a sharp picture of a distant
landscape or a distant subject through a window,
the Infinity-Landscape Mode allows you to cap-
ture distant scenery with clarity.
Depress the drive button until (ak) appears on the
LCD panel.
e After the picture is taken by fully depressing
the shutter release button, this mode is can-
celed.
e The flash will not discharge in the auto expo-
sure mode even in dark light situations.
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FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING
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If you shoot without positioning the autofocus 2 When the shutter release button is depressed
frame (( J ) on the main subject as shown above, halfway down, the green lamp lights up and the
only the background will be in focus. When the exposure and focus are temporarily locked.
main subject is off the autofocus frame in the cen-
ter of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique.
{Focus lock is the function to lock focus.)
1 Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame
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3 While depressing the shutter release button
halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the
picture, then release the shutter.
Note:
* You can release focus lock simply by lifting
your finger from the shutter release button.
HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS-SUBJECTS
The autofocus system is highly .precise, but not
perfect. Some subjects may not focus as you wish.
In such a case, use the focus-lock technique on a
subject near the actual one and equidistant from
the lens. The subjects which may fool autofocus
system include:
a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white
wall or blue sky in the autofocus frame.
b) Subjects which don’t reflect much light in the
autofocus frame.
c) Subjects which moving too fast.
d)Subjects with horizontal lines or with finely
complex or detailed pattern in the autofocus
frame.
e) Multiple subjects in
autofocus frame.
f) Subjects positioned against reflected light or
strong backlight or with extremely bright back-
ground.
foreground of the
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TAKING PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURE
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You can switch between the panorama format and
standard format picture taking mode in the mid-
dle of the roll by moving the panorama switch.
The panorama format picture allows horizontally
positioned dynamic pictures to be taken (approx.
13x36mm on film).
1
36
Switching to the panorama format picture
Move the panorama switch to ( P ) to select the
panorama format mode.
When the picture frame is switched to pano-
rama, the viewfinder switches to the horizontal
panorama format frame.
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Taking a panorama format picture
Compose the scene within the panorama format
frame, and then fully depress the shutter release
button to take a panorama format picture.
When the camera-to-subject distance is less
than 1.2m, the panorama format photography is
not recommended due to a substantial differ-
ence between what you see through the view-
finder verses the image you will obtain the
actual picture taking area.
The mark “ — ” indicates the position where the
data and time are imprinted.
The DATA MODEL allows you to record DATE
information in the panorama mode in a similar
manner to the standard picture taking mode. See
“DATE MODEL?” on page 39 for details. The dat-
ing unit automatically switches the DATE posi-
tion between the standard and panorama
according to the format mode selected.
37
NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES
38
With panorama format pictures, only the middle area of the frame is exposed. The number of exposures
available in the panorama format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size.
When developing the film, if you have taken only panorama format pictures on the entire roll of film,
tell the clerk at the processing lab to develop the film with only the panoramic format. If there are both
panorama and standard format photographs on the film, ask the clerk to develop the film with both
standard and panorama format.
The development of panorama format pictures is a more time-consuming and expensive process than
that of standard pictures. Please consult the processing lab for more details.
Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on the area and requirements. Your local film
processor of camera dealers will advise you on all the options to you.
When the panorama format picture is printed with a standard size format, the black cropped areas will
appear on the top and bottom of the picture.
DATE MODEL
If you purchased the DATE model, read this sec-
tion. The DATE model records dates up to the
year 2030 on pictures.
Switching the Mode |
Press the DATE button @ with
your finger, the mode on the LCD
panel switches as shown in the |
chart. \
Day Hour Minute
Notes: |
e The data on the LCD panel will
be imprinted on the film.
e “_..” indicates no data will be |
“MP” on th
e “M” on the LCD panel indicates [Month Day eer
“Month”. |
Day Month Year
39
Correcting the date
Switch the power on.
1.
2.
40
Keep depressing the DATE button @ for 3 sec-
onds, the ” Year ” digits and (Xx) will blink.
Each time the DATE button @ is depressed,
the blinking digits change in the following man-
ner : Year - Month - Day - Hours - Minutes
Stop depressing the button when desired digits
appear.
. Move the Zoom lever O to the right or left,
when you wish to change the blinking digits.
The digits increase by one each time the lever
moves to the right and the digits decrease by
one each time the lever moves to the left.
Holding the zoom lever for about one second
will change the digits continuously.
. After the data has been adjusted, depress the
DATE button @ each time until blinking stops.
The blinking “minutes” allows precise fine-
tuning of the internal clock to the beginning of
a specified minute. To do so, depress the DATE
button @ each time until the Minutes digits
starts blinking, and then depress the DATE but-
ton in sync with a time signal.
If you release the shutter while the blinking
data is being corrected, the data cannot be im-
printed.
Operational precautions
The data on the LCD panel is imprinted on each
frame you expose. |
“Y ear-Month-Day” and “Day - Four - Minute”
cannot be imprinted at the same time.
As you release the shutter, the bar ( =) mark
on the display blinks for a few seconds, indicat-
ing the data has been imprinted.
The dating unit automatically switches the im-
print mode between the standard and panorama
according to the format mode selected.
If there is a white or yellow object in the corner
of the picture where the data is imprinted, the
data may be difficult to read. When composing
your photographs, try to avoid brightly-colored
subjects in that corner.
x The date in the picture above is simulated.
41
BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
= = Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
96 4 : | Approx. 8 rolls using flash 50% of the time (using
E the CR-2 battery and under Pentax testing condi-
ma tions). Actual battery life/ performance may
DO vary drastically depending on usage of Power
/ Zoom, Flash and external conditions such as tem-
perature and freshness of the battery.
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery
symbol (Cam) appears on the LCD panel to warn
you. Replace the battery as soon as possible. When
(Cam) starts blinking, no operations can be per-
formed.
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INSTALLING 7 REPLACING BATTERY Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or equivalent)
4
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Ensure that the power is OFF before replacing the
battery.
1 Open the battery chamber cover by using the
strap as shown in the illustration.
2 Insert one lithium battery with the plus,” minus
(+ —) sides matching the indications in the
battery compartment.
3 Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that
the cover is locked with a click.
Notes on replacing the battery:
Ensure that the power is OFF before replacing
the battery.
The battery is used by both the camera body
and the data function on the DATE model.
After the battery is replaced or removed, the
time is initialized to 0 00 and ( - - - - ) bar marks
appear on the LCD panel. See page 40 for cor-
recting the time.
The date and no. of exposed frames are memo-
rized and unchanged even if the battery is re-
placed.
43
TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their
remedies.
| Symptoms | Causes and Remedies |
‚1. The shutter cannot be released. * Is the main switch turned off? If so, turn it ON. See page 8. |
* Is the battery exhausted? Replace it or insert new battery if it is ex- |
hausted. See page 43.
e Is (I) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used up. :
Insert a new roll. See page 20.
2. My printed pictures don't look very e Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? See page 17.
| clear. * Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers, hair or
| other object when you depress the shutter release button? See page 9.
© Is the autofocus window dirty? Wipe it off, See page 17.
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* The power is automatically switched OFF if the camera is left unused
for over 3 minutes. See page 8.
| * When the camera is ON and left unused for more than 10 minutes in
the Remote Control shooting mode, the camera automatically |
switches itself OFF to save battery power. Turn the power ON again.
See page 30.
—— == - —— _— ———— ———
3. Zoom lens retracted automatically. (the -
power is turned off automatically)
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Symptoms
Causes and Remedies
4. The Remote Control does not operate.
32.
The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m from the
front. See page 32.
e The Remote Control may not operate in a backlit situation. See page
The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. See page 32.
Is the battery for the remote control exhausted? See page 32.
5. The flash discharges, though it is not
dark.
¢ The flash discharges automatically in a backlit situation. See page 19.
Daylight sync mode has been set. See page 24.
6. The (H) or (U) mark is displayed on
the LCD panel.
often.
e If either mark disappears when the zoom lever is moved, the camera
is ready for use. The camera may be defective if either mark appears
Flash effective ranges other than ISO 100, 200 or 400 (Nega-color film used)
г 150 25 50 800 1600 3200
ens
amm (444) | 0552 0.6533m 0.80--13.0m 137-19.0m 1727.0m
(2.1-7.9ft) (2.1-10.8ft) (2.6°-42.6ft) | (39°-62.3ft) (5.6*-88.6ft)
Te #5] 0.65-1.0m 0.65-1.4m 0.65-5.7m 0.65-8.0m 0.7” -11.0m
(2. 1-3.3ft) (2.1-4.6ft) (2.1-1 8.7ft) (2.1 -26.2ft) (2.3-36. 1ft)
* With high speed film, overexposure may occur at close range due to the film's high sensitivity.
45
SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Film:
Format:
Film loading:
Film winding:
Film rewinding:
Frame number:
Lens:
Focusing system:
Zooming:
Shutter:
Self-timer:
Viewfinder:
46
35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash
Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25-
3200 ' 1EV step”. Non-DX coded films are automatically set to ISO25
24x36mm | Approx. 13x36 in panoramac format)
Auto film loading. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to first expo-
sure.
Auto film-winding :single-frame:
Auto film rewinding at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding.
Rewinding time: approx. 20 sec. with 24-exposure film. Rewinding in mid-roll provided.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting, and de-
scending order when rewinding,
Pentax power zoom 38-115mm f.-3.9-10.5 7 elements in 6 groups. Angle of view: 59
21.57
Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. Autofocusing range: 0.65m
12.1 ft: - infinity, Maximum magnification: approx. 1. 4.9X. Focus lock is provided.
Infinity-landscape mode ‘ focus is fixed to infinity. Focus aid illuminator is automatically
emitted in low light or hard-to-autofocus subject.
Electronic zoom
Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx.1..- 300 - 2 sec. Bulb: 1.-2 sec.-5
min, Electromagnetic release.
Electronic lamp indication. Approx.10 sec. Cancellation after activation is possible.
Standard - “panorama switchable. Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 83%,
Magnification: 0.43X {38mm WIDE; - 1.08X 115mm TELE). Diopter adjustment: -3 to
t 1D, AF frame, Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Panorama format
picture area, Green lamp lighting: in-focus signal Green lamp blinking: When subject is too
close and. or hard-to-autofocus subject, Red lamp hghting: Flash-ready status, Red lamp
blinking: Flash being charged.
Exposure control:
Flash:
Flash effective range:
Flash recycling time:
Power source:
Battery life:
Battery exhaustion warning:
Size & Weight:
DATE MODEL
Date mechanism:
Imprinting mode:
Size & Weight:
REMOTE CONTROL
Power source for Remote
Control:
Size & weight for Remote
Control:
Programmed auto-exposure control with multi metering system, Range: EV9 - EV17 at
38mm WIDE, EV13 - EV20 at 115mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync mode (ISO 400),
EV4 - EV17 at 38mm WIDE EV6 -EV20 at 115mm in Slow-Shutter-Speed mode (1SO
400), Automatic exposure compensation in a backlit situation.
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic discharge in low lighting and
backlighting situations in auto mode, Flash ON= Da -light Sync/ Slow-Shutter-Speed
Sync (up to 2 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode, Bulb-Sync 1/2 sec. - 5min.
0.65 - 9.4m (38mm WIDE), 0.65 - 40m (115mm TELE) (ISO 400 film used).
Approx. 5 sec. under Pentax testing conditions.
One 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or the equivalent)
Approx. 8 rolls of 24 exposure film when 5026 of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing
conditions)
(2) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when ( CM) is blinking.
111.0(W) x 61.0(H) x 40.5(D)mm (4.4"x 2.4”x 1.6”) 215 g(7.60z) without battery
Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to 2030. Possible to
imprint both standard and panoramic format frames.
“Year, Month and Day”, “Day, Hour and Minutes”, “-— blank”, “Month, Day and Year”
or “Day, Month and Year”.
111.0 (W) x 61.0(H) x 40.5(D)mm (4.4”x 2.4”x 1.6”) 215g(7.60z) without battery
Infrared wireless remote control, 3-seconds delay shutter release, Effective range: Closer
than 5m when projected from the camera’s front.
One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by Pentax Service facility)
22.0(W) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0:9” x2.0” x0.4”), 9g(0.30z) including battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR
ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 47
WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized
bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or work-
manship for a period of twelve months from date
of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defec-
tive parts will be replaced without cost to you
within that period, provided the equipment does
not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid dam-
age, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical
corrosion, operation contrary to operating instruc-
tions, or modification by an unauthorized repair
shop. The manufacturer or its authorized repre-
sentatives shall not be liable for any repair or al-
terations except those made with its written
consent and shall not be liable for damages from
delay or loss of use or from other indirect or con-
sequential damages of any kind, whether caused
by defective material or workmanship or other-
wise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of
the manufacturer or its representatives under all
guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of
parts as herein before provided. No refunds will
be made on repairs performed by non-authorized
Pentax service facilities.
48
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12
month warranty period should be returned to the
dealer from whom you purchased the equipment
or to the manufacturer. If there is no representa-
tive of the manufacturer in your country, send the
equipment to the manufacturer with postage pre-
paid. In this case, it will take a considerable length
of time before the equipment can be returned to
you owing to the complicated customs procedures
required. If the equipment is covered by warranty,
repairs will be made and parts replaced free of
charge, and the equipment will be returned to you
upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is
not covered by warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply.
Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your Pentax was purchased outside of the country
where you wish to have it serviced during the war-
ranty period, regular handling and servicing fees
may be charged by the manufacturer's representa-
tives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your
Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serv-
iced free of charge according to this procedure
and warranty policy.
In any case, however, shipping charges and cus-
toms clearance fees are to be borne by the sender.
To prove the date of your purchase when re-
quired, please keep the receipts or bills covering
the purchase of your equipment for at least a year.
Before sending your equipment for servicing,
please make sure that you are sending it to the
manufacture’s authorized representatives or their
approved repair shops, unless you are sending it
directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a
quotation for the service charge, and only after
you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the
service station to proceed with the servicing.
The local warranty policies available from Pentax
distributors in some countries can supersede this
warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that
you review the warranty card supplied with your
product at the time of purchase, or contact the
PENTAX distributor in your country for more in-
formation and to receive a copy of the warranty
policy.
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation 1s
subject to the following two conditions {1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired op
eration,
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment,
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equiprnent does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures :
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVY technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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