Pentax IQZoom IQZoom 140-M manual

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OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
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Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will automati- Switch on power (see
(see page 12). the back cover (see cally advanced to the page 9).
page 13). first frame (see page
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Frame your subject and Focus on your subject Depress the shutter When the film is fin-
Operate the zoom lever (see page 18). releases button. In dark ished, the camera will
to compose the shot conditions, the flash will automatically rewind it
(see page 17). discharge automatically (see page 14).
(see page 25)
Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX 1QZoaJUUIM and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photogra-
phy! Your compact, light weight camera is a
great companion to preserve your favorite
memories. Please read this manual care-
fully before operating the camera to take
consistently superior pictures and pay spe-
cial attention to the cautions and notes in
this Operating Manual.
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may differ from the camera's actual
appearance.
* lllustrations in this operating manual are
the DATA MODEL.
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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 reading the manual.
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS |
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O Shutter release button (p.1 9
O AF/Infinity-Landscape button
(p.20)
O Drive button (p.27)
O Red-eye reduction flash button
(p. 25)
O Mode button (p. 25)
@ Date button (p.34)
O LCD panel
© Built-in flash
© Remote control receiver (p.31)
® Self-timer lamp (p.30)
@ viewfinder window
® Lens
® Autofocus window
® Spotbeam window (p.18)
® Light sensor window
O Strap lug (p.7)
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to fol-
low the following precautions.
A WARNING
This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in
serious injury to the operator.
A CAUTION
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, as there is dan-
ger of electric shock. |
* Be sure to store batteries out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance
immediately if accidentally swallowed.
A CAUTION
e Use of the flash near anyone's eyes may
be harmful, especially for infants.
* Remove the battery from the camera
immediately if it becomes hot or begins to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal. |
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
* Do not allow the camera to get wet. Should the
camera get wet 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
inspection.
* Be careful not to subject the camera to strong
vibrations, shock or pressure. Cushion the
camera during transportation.
* Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be harmful to the camera
mechanism. When taking the camera from a
warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice
versa, put the camera into a case or plastic bag
so that any changes in temperature difference
is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag
until the temperature has stabilized.
* Regular size color prints may cut off what
appears on the extreme edges of the film
frame. Compose your picture with a margin of
safety at the edges.
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Precautions for storage
* Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
in places where temperature and humidity are
high, such as in a car.
* Store the camera in a cool, dry place with good
air circulation that is free of dirt, dust, or chem-
icals.
Precautions for proper care
* Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
dow.
* To clean the external camera surfaces - but not
glass surfaces - use a dry or silicone-treated
cloth.
* Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco-
hol or benzene to clean the camera.
Other precautions
* The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to
14°F).
* The PENTAX warranty provided is only for the
repair of defects in materials or workmanship.
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
product being used in conditions contrary to
the instructions outlined in this manual,
charges will be assessed or a repair quotation
will be provided.
LCD (Liquid-crystal display)
* When the LCD is exposed to high tempera-
tures over about 60%C, it may blacken, but
when the temperature normalizes, it will return
to normal.
* The LCD may also slow down in response to
lower temperatures, but this is a normal char-
acteristic of an LCD.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
* Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-123A 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. Do not dispose of the battery in fire.
*e Battery performance may be temporarily hin-
dered in low temperatures, but will recover in
normal temperatures.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
Em Focusing
Taking a picture through a window. ..........................ee eee eee eee, 20
Г 5 | Flash photography
Taking a picture in low light situations. .......................e.eme e DA 25
Minimize the red-eye effect. ................................. iaa er nee arar re rare ree raie 25
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. ee 26
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background ........................ 28
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. ........................... 29
de Zooming
Making a subject larger or smaller. ............................ e eee ana enero 17
al Taking pictures of people in various situations
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background. ....................... 26
Putting your self into a picture. ....................... 201000 DD en De 30
— + Landscape photography
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background. ....................... 28
Taking a picture of night scenery. .....................-....eee.eirerere RR e 29
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. .......................... 28
Taking a picture of landscape scenery through a window. .....................-...»eeem.... 20
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Taking a picture with the (Optional) Wireless Remote Control. ue. 31
Imprinting date on a picture. ...................-<..ecemerennn erre nn en 34
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* Names of working parts ............ Flaps
* Introduction .................. Front fold out
* Outline of basic operation ... Inside cover
* For safe use of your camera ............ 1
* Precautions for your camera ............ 2
* Precautions for battery usage ............ 3
* Practical shooting guide .................. 4
* Table of contents ........................... 6
ABOUT THE CAMERA
1.Strap attachment ........................... 7
2.Installing / Replacing Battery ............ 8
3.Battery exhaustion warning ............ 9
4.Main switch eee. 9
5.Viewfinder Display ........................ 10
6.Lamp Indications........................... 11
7.Diopter adjustment ..................... 11
8.Loading / Unloading the film ... 12 - 14
9.Rewinding Film in mid-roll............... 15
10.Holding the camera ..................... 16
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1.Operating the 38-140mm zoom lens 17
2.Composing and Focusing — ............ 18
3.Lnfinity-Landscape Mode ............... 20
4.Spot Focus serre nsc uees 21
5.Focus-Lock Shooting .................. 22
6.Panorama Mode ........................ 24
7.Flash photography ........................ 25
* Flash effective range ..................... 26
8.Shooting Modes ........................... 27
9.Slow Shutter Speeds Modes ......... 28
10.Bulb Modes ee 29
11.Self-timer photography ............... 30
12.Using wireless remote control (option)
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13.DATE MODEL ........................... 34
Trouble shooting ........................... 36
Specifications 38
Warranty policy .............................. 40
1 STRAP ATTACHMENT
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrat-
ed.
* Use the illustrated © part for opening the
battery chamber cover, or pushing the
mid-roll rewind button.
2 INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY
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Ensure that the power is OFF before replac- * On the DATE MODEL, the time is initialized to
ing the battery. 0 00 and (----) bar appears on the LCD panel
when the battery chamber cover is opened.
1 Open the battery chamber cover by using Correct the time. See page 34.
the straps clamp protrusion as shown.
2 Insert one lithium battery (type CR-123A
or the equivalent) with the plus/minus (+/-)
sides matching the indications in the bat-
tery compartment.
3 Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure
that the cover is locks with a click.
3 BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING 4 MAIN SWITCH
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When the battery is nearly exhausted, the bat-
tery symbol ( ==) appears on the LCD panel to
warn you. Replace the battery as soon as possi-
ble. When (<=) starts blinking, no operations
can be performed.
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
Approx. 13 rolls using flash 50% of the time
(using the CR-123A battery and under Pentax
testing conditions). Actual battery life/perfor-
mance may vary drastically depending on usage
of Power Zoom, Flash and external conditions
such as temperature and freshness of the bat-
tery.
To switch ON, set the main switch to the ON
position.
When the power turns ON, the lens slightly
extends and the lens cover opens. The camera
is now ready to shoot.
* |f 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.
> VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS
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O Spot AF Frame
Select the Spot AF frame to focus on a par-
ticular spot in the frame.
O and © Multi-focus Frame
For normal photography, compose the scene
within this frame. When the lens is set at the
38mm setting, compose the scene within the
AF frame €). When the lens is set at the
140mm setting, compose the scene within
the AF frame @.
* For other lengths, the range widens as the
focal length increases from 38mm to 140mm.
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Close distance compensation frame.
When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer
than 1.4m, compose the scene within this frame.
* When the camera-to-subject distance is less
than 1.4m, the panorama photography is not
recommended due to a substantial difference
between what you see through the viewfinder
verses the picture you will obtain the actual pic-
ture taking area.
6 LAMP INDICATIONS
When you depress the shutter release button
halfway down, the lamp (AF) and/or (4) lights up
or blinks as shown above.
Green lamp (Focus status AF) :
When the subject is in focus, it will light up to
indicate that you can take the picture. When the
subject is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that
you cannot take the picture.
Red lamp (Flash status 5):
When the flash is ready to discharge, it will light
up. When the flash is being charged, it will blink.
7 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
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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.
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FILM LOADING
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Slide the back cover release lever down
and open the back as illustrated.
Place the film cartridge in the film cham-
ber by fitting the flat side onto the top of
the rewind shaft first and then slide the top
end of the film cartridge into the camera.
Pull the film leader out far enough from the
cartridge to reach the take-up spool. Align
the tip of the film with the film leader end
mark @ and ensure the film is placed
properly between the film guides.
Notes:
* |f there is dirt on the film detector 6, 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 pushing
it back into the cartridge.
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4 After the back cover is closed, the film
automatically advances to the first frame.
5 When “:” appears in the exposure counter
on the LCD panel, the film automatically
stops winding.
6 If (¢) blinks on the LCD panel, the film is
not properly loaded. Reload the film.
* The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned OFF.
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Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films
with 1SO rating from 25 to 3200. When any of
these films are loaded, the proper film speed is
automatically set.
Notes:
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Non-DX coded film is used, the film speed is
automatically set to the ISO 25.
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UNLOADING FILM
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1 Rewinding the film
After you have exposed the last frame of
the roll, the lens retracts and the film
rewinds automatically, the motor stops,
and (2) 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.
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2 Unloading film
To unload the film, open the back cover,
and remove the cartridge from the cham-
ber by pulling the top of the film cartridge
out first with your finger.
* Never open the back cover until the whole film
roll is rewound.
9 REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL
If you wish to unload a film before exposing
all the frames, push the mid-roll rewind but-
ton with the protrusion part of the strap
clamp; the lens retracts and then film
rewinding starts. When rewind is complet-
ed, the motor stops, and (&) blinks, indicat-
ing that the back cover may be opened
safely.
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10 HOLDING THE CAMERA
Keep the camera as still as possible,
and gently depress the shutter release
button. If too much force is applied, the
camera is likely to shake, and the pic-
ture will be blurred. When using the
flash with the camera positioned verti-
cally, hold the camera so that the flash
is above the lens.
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Notes:
* Do not hold the zoom lens because it
moves back and forth while in operation.
* Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window or the
built-in flash with your fingers, hair or
other object.
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1 OPERATING 38-140mm ZOOM LENS
The standard format allows a shooting
range from oo (infinity) to 0.8m (2.6 ft).
Pushing the zoom lever to the right (4) moves
the lens towards the 140mm telephoto setting.
Pushing the zoom lever to the left (444) moves
the lens moves towards the wide-angle 38mm
setting. When the lens zooms to the desired set-
ting, 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.
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2 COMPOSING AND FOCUSING
2 Check the lamp indication:
When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp will light up.
1 After zooming the lens, compose the
scene, and place the autofocus frame
on the subject. Release the shutter.
* The green lamp blinks if the subject is too
close or if the subject is difficult to autofo-
Focus aid illuminator cus.
In low light situations and/or hard-to-auto-
focus subjects, a red light is automatically
projected to assist the autofocus system
when the shutter release button is
depressed halfway down.
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* If the autofocus window is dirty, the auto-
focus may not function property.
HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS
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) Fast moving subjects.
d) Subjects with horizontal lines or com-
plex or detailed patterns in the autofo-
cus frame.
e) Multiple subjects in foreground of th
autofocus frame.
f) Subjects positioned against reflected or
strong backlight or with extremely bright
background.
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3 INFINITY-LANDSCAPE MODE
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Use the Infinity-Landscape Mode to lock
the focus at infinity or to take a picture of a
distant scene through a window.
Press the AF/Infinity-Landscape button
repeatedly until (sa) appears on the
LCD panel.
* After the picture is taken, this mode is
canceled.
* The flash will not discharge in the auto
exposure mode even in dark light situa-
tions.
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4 SPOTFOCUS
Select the Spot AF Mode to focus on a par-
ticular spot in the frame.
1 Depress the AF/Infinity-Landscape
button so that the [SPOT AF] appears
on the LCD panel.
2 Focus on the subject |
Focus on the subject with the Spot
AF frame [( >] in the center of the
viewfinder.
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5 FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING
If you shoot without positioning the autofo-
cus frame (( )) on the main subject as
shown above, only the background will be
in focus. When the main subject is off the
autofocus frame in the center of the
viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique.
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1 Focus on the subject with the autofo-
cus frame (( >).
2 Depress the shutter release button
halfway down. The green lamp in the
viewfinder lights up and the exposure
and focus are temporarily locked.
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3 While holding the shutter release but-
ton halfway down, re-aim the camera
or recompose the picture, then press
the release button all the way to
release the shutter.
Note:
* You can release focus lock simply by lift-
ing your finger from the shutter release
button.
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6 PANORAMA MODE
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You can switch between the panorama format
and standard format picture taking mode at any
time by moving the panorama switch. The
panorama format picture allows horizontally
positioned dynamic pictures to be taken (approx.
13x36mm on film).
1 Move the panorama switch to ( P ) to select
the panorama format mode.
* When the picture frame is switched to panora-
ma, the viewfinder switches to the horizontal
panorama format frame.
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2 Compose the scene as you would normal-
ly and release the shutter.
When the camera-to-subject distance is less
than 1.4m (4.6ft), use of the panorama format
is not recommended.
* 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.
7 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Automatic Flash Emission
The flash automatically discharges in low light or
in a backlit conditions. When the shutter release
button is pressed halfway down, the red lamp
lights up indicating that the flash is ready. if the
red lamp blinks, the built-in flash is being
charged and the shutter cannot be released.
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To select the various flash modes, depress the mode button (+).
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Auto Daylight- Slow-Shutter Slow-Speed Buib Bulb-Sync
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 as
shown in above.
* The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto
Exposure Mode when the power is turned off.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
1 To reduce the red-eye phenomenon, depress the red-
eye reduction flash button (+).
2 With this mode, the flash discharges two consecutive
times, reducing the appearance of the red-eye effect.
To cancel this mode, depress the red-eye reduction
flash button again. 25
FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE (Color negative film)
Lens 38mm 140mm
ISO meters 444 meters $
25 0.8 - 1.9 Ш
(2.6 - 6.21)
50 0.8 - 2.7 1.08 - 1.3
(2.6 - 8.9ft) (3.5 - 4.3ft)
100 * 08-38 1.08-1.8
(2.6 - 12.5ft) (3.5 - 5.9ft)
200 0.8 - 5.4 1.08 - 2.6
2 (2.6 - 17.7#) (3.5 - 8.54)
400 08-76 1.08 - 3.6
(2.6 - 25ft) (3.5 - 12ft)
800 0.8 - 10.8 1.08 - 5.2
(2.6 - 35ft) (3.5 - 17ft)
1600 0.8 - 15.2 1.08 - 7.2
(2.6 - 50ft) (3.5 - 24ft)
3200 1.2* - 21.6 1.08 - 10.4
| | (3.9* - 718) (3.5 - 34ft)
* With high speed film, overexposure may occur
at close range due to the films high sensitivity.
** The proper exposure will not be obtained.
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Daylight-Sync Shooting
Depress the mode button (3) until (5)
appears on the LCD panel. In this mode, the
flash will always 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 a picture. This will ensure that a picture is
well exposed without any shadow. When you
wish to discharge the flash, use this mode.
Note:
* Make sure you're within the flash-effective
range even when you use the built- in flash as
a fill-in flash in daylight.
8 SHOOTING MODES
To set various shooting modes, depress
the drive button (Sm).
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Remote Control
Shooting
Self-Timer
Single-Flame
Shooting
Shooting
* For normal use, set the Single-Frame
Shooting Mode.
* In the Self-Timer Shooting and/or the
Remote Control Shooting Mode, if the
button (Oman ) is depressed after the shut-
ter is released, the Single-Frame
Shooting Mode returns.
To set various focusing modes, depress
the AF/Infinity-Landscape button (AF).
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Five-point Infinity-Landscape Spot AF
AF mode mode mode
For normal use, set the Five-point AF
Shooting Mode.
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9 SLOW SHUTTER SPEEDS MODES
Slow Shutter
Speed (Flash-
OFF)
Depress the
mode button
(+) until (2) 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 this
mode in places where flash photography is
prohibited or for a natural existing light
effect in low ambient photography.
Slow-Speed-
Sync Shooting
(Flash-On)
Depress the
mode button
(+) until (sa) appears on the LCD panel.
It is possible to photograph subjects and
background in a balanced way by using the
built-in flash to properly expose the fore-
ground subject and a slow-speed to
expose the low light background.
Notes:
* 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.
* In all flash modes make sure you are
within the flash-effective range.
10 BULB SHOOTING, BULB-SYNC SHOOTING
Bulb Mode (B)
Depress the
mode button
(s) until (©B)
appears on
the LCD panel.
This mode is useful for long exposures
required for shooting fireworks and night
scenes. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Bulb-Sync
Моде (+в)
Depress the
mode button
(+) until (3B)
appears on the LCD panel.
This lets you use the flash in addition to the
Bulb Mode, so you can take a portrait pho-
tograph with a night scene in the back-
ground.
Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec. (ISO 400)
* In all flash modes make sure you are
within the flash-effective range.
* The shutter remains open as long as the
shutter release button held down.
+ Use of a tripod is recommended.
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11 SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
Self-Timer
Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the pic-
ture. Use of a tripod is recommended.
1 Depress the drive button (Sms) until (©)
appears on the LCD panel.
2 Assure that the subject is within the AF
frame in the viewfinder. Depress the shut-
ter release button fully.
The shutter will be released in about 10 sec-
onds. 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 released.
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To cancel
To stop the self-timer operation at any time after
its been activated, set the main switch to the
OFF position or depress one of any buttons
except the shutter release button.
* Do not stand directly in front of the camera
when starting the Self-Timer, as the camera
will focus on you, not the main subject. Be sure
that you are behind, or next to the camera
when starting the Self-Timer.
* When you want to use the flash with the self-
timer, ensure that the red flash-ready lamp is lit
before starting the seif-timer
“12 USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
If you have purchased the optional wire- Name of parts
less remote control, read this section.
| Shutter release button
The wireless remote control allows you to
trip the shutter at a distance. The shutter
will be released 3 seconds after the shutter
release button on the remote control is
depressed.
* Use a tripod when shooting with the wire-
less remote control. Remote control transmitter
* 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 5 minutes.
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Remote Control Shooting Mode
1 Depress the camera’s drive button
(omow) repeatedly until (son) symbol
appears on the LCD panel.
2 Compose the scene and frame the
* If the shutter is released by the camera's subject with the AF frame.
release button, picture will be taken in the |
ordinary shooting mode. Aim the remote control transmitter towards
* When the camera is set in the Remote the remote control receiver on the camera,
Control Shooting Mode and left unused and then depress the shutter release but-
for 5 minutes, the lens automatically + ton on the remote control.
retracts power and the Single-frame
Mode is set.
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* The self-timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3
seconds and then the shutter is released.
e Focus cannot be locked when the remote
contro! is in use. The subject framed in
the AF frame will be in focus when the
remote controls shutter release button is
depressed.
Operating Distance of the Wireless
Remote Control from the cameras
front: within approx. 5m (16ft) 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.
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).
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13 DATE MODE
If you purchased the DATE model, read
this section.
The dating unit automatically switches the
DATE position between the standard and
panorama according to the format mode
selected.
The DATE model records dates up to the
year 2030 on pictures.
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Switching the Mode
Press the DATE button
with your finger, the mode
on the LCD panel switch-
es as shown.
Notes:
* The data on the LCD
panel will be imprinted on the film.
* “----" indicates no data will be imprinted.
* “M” on the LCD panel indicates “Month”.
* The date in the picture above is simulated.
Correcting the date
Switch the power on.
1.
2.
Pressing the DATE button for 3 seconds:
the “Year” digits and (+=) will blink.
Each time the DATE button is depressed,
the blinking digits changes in the follow-
ing manner: |
Year - Month - Day - Time - Minutes
Release the button when the desired digits
appear.
. Move the zoom lever to the right or left to
change the blinking digits. The digits
increase hy one each time the lever moves
to the right or left. Holding the zoom lever
for about one second will change the dig-
its continuously.
. After the data has been adjusted, depress
the DATE button repeatedly until blinking
stops.
e The blinking “minutes” allows precise fine-tun-
ing of the internal clock to the beginning of a
specified minute. When “minutes digits” are
blinking, depress the DATE button in sync with
a time signal.
* |f you release the shutter while the blinking
data is being corrected, the data will not be
imprinted.
* When the shutter is released, the bar ( —) mark
on the display blinks for a few seconds, indi-
cating the data has been imprinted.
* |f 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.
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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 9.
* Is the battery exhausted? Insert new battery. See page 8.
* IS (7) blinking on the LCD panel? The film has been used up.
Insert a new roll. See page 12.
* |s (£) blinking on the LCD panel? The film has not been
loaded properly. Reload the film. See page 13.
2. My printed pictures don't look | * Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? See
very clear. page 18.
* Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers, hair
or other object. See page 16.
* Is the autofocus window dirty? Wipe it off. See page 18.
3. Zoom lens retracted automati- * The power is automatically switched OFF if the camera is left
cally (the power is turned off| unused for over 3 minutes. See page 9.
automatically) * When the camera is ON and left unused for more than 5 min-
utes in the Remote Control shooting made, the camera auto-
matically switches itself OFF to save battery power. Turn the
power ON again. See page 32.
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Symptoms
| Causes and Remedies
. The Remote Control does not ~The > operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m
operate. from the front. See page 33.
» The Remote Control may not operate in a backlit situation.
See page 33.
* The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. See
page 33.
* |s the battery for the remote control exhausted? See page 33.
5. The flash discharges, though it | The flash discharges automatically in a backlit situation. See
is not dark.
page 25.
* Daylight sync mode has been set. See page 26.
. The (#), (i) or (8) mark is dis- | * If either mark disappears when the zoom lever is moved, the
played on the LCD panel.
camera is ready for use. The camera may be defective if
either mark appears often.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash
Film Auto Шт 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
Format: ——— —— 24x36mm (Approx. 13x36 in panorama format)
Fiim loading: ———— Auto film loading. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to first exposure.
Film winding: ———— Auto film winding (single-frame)
Film rewinding: ———— Auto film rewinding at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. Rewinding
time: approx. 20sec. with 24-exposure film. Rewinding in mid-roll provided.
Frame number: Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting, and
descending order when rewinding.
Lens: Pentax power zoom 38-140mm f/4.8 -12 8 elements in 6 groups, Angle of view: 59 - 17.5
Focusing system: Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. Autofocusing range: 0.8m
(2.6 ft) - infinity, Maximum magnification: approx. 0.14X. Focus lock is provided. Infinity-
landscape mode (focus is fixed to infinity), Focus aid illuminator is automatically ernitted
in low light/ or hard-to-autofocus subject.
Zooming: ————— Flectronic zoom
Shutter: —M —— Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx.1/400 - 2 sec. Bulb: 1/2 sec.-1 min,
Electromagnetic release.
Self-timer: —————— Electronic lamp indication. Approx.10 sec. Cancellation after activation is possible.
Viewfinder: —————— Standard/panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 83%,
Magnification: 0.40X (38mm WIDE) - 1.31X(140mm TELE), Diopter adjustment: -3 to
+1D, Five-point AF frames for Wide-angle and Telephoto settings, Spot 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 lighting: Flash-ready status, Red lamp blinking: Flash being
charged
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Exposure control:
Programmed auto-exposure control with multi segment (6) metering system, Range:
EVÍO - EV18 at 38mm WIDE, EV14 - EV20 at 140mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync
Mode (ISO 400), EV5 - EV18 at 38mm WIDE EV6.5-EV20 at 140mm in Slow-Shutter-
Speed Mode (ISO 400), Automatic exposure compensation in a backlit situation.
Flash: —— Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic discharge in low lighting and back-
lighting situations in auto mode, Flash ON=Day-light Sync/Slow-Shutter-Speed Sync (up
to 2 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode, Bulb-Sync 1/2 sec. - 1min.
Flash effective range: — 0.8(2.61t)-7.6m(25ft) (38mm WIDE), 1.08(3.5ft)-3.em(12ft) (140mm TELE) (ISO 400film used).
Flash recycling time: — Approx. 5 sec. under Pentax testing conditions.
Power source: ———— One 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or the equivalent)
Battery life:-—————— Approx. 13rolls of 24exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax test-
ing conditions)
Battery exhaustion —— (=) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when ( <=) is blinking.
warning:
Size & Weight: —— —— 113.5(W) x 66.0(H) x 50.0(D)mm (4.5” x 2.6” x 2.0”) 235g (8.307) without battery
DATE MODEL
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”.
Date mechanism:
imprinting mode:
Size 4 Weight: ——— 113.5 (W) x 66.0(H) x 50(D)mm (4.5” x 2.6” x 2.0”) 235g(8.30z) without battery
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control: —— 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)
Power source for
Remote Control:
Size & weight for
Remote Control:
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION
ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 39
22.0(W) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0.9” x2.0” x0.4”), 9g(0.307) including battery
WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through autho-
rized bona fide photographic distribution chan-
nels are guaranteed against defects of material
or workmanship for a period of twelve months
from date of purchase. Service will be rendered,
and defective parts will be replaced without cost
to you within that period, provided the equipment
does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid
damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or
chemical corrosion, operation contrary to oper-
ating instructions, or modification by an unau-
thorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shall not be liable for
any repair or alterations 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 consequential damages of any kind,
whether caused by defective material or work-
manship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed
that the liability of the manufacturer or its repre-
sentatives under all guarantees or warranties,
whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited
to the replacement of parts as herein before pro-
vided. No refunds will be made on repairs per-
formed by non-authorized Pentad service facili-
ties.
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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
prepaid. In this case, it will take a considerable
length of time before the equipment can be
returned to you owing to the complicated cus-
toms procedures required. If the equipment is
covered by warranty, repairs will be made and
parts replaced free of charge, and the equip-
ment 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
warranty period, regular handling and servicing
fees may be charged by the manufacturer's rep-
resentatives in that country. Notwithstanding
this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer
will be serviced 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
required, please keep the receipts or bills cover-
ing the purchase of your equipment for at least a
year. Before sending your equipment for servic-
ing, 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.
This warranty does not apply to Pentax prod-
ucts purchased in the United States.
Therefore, for warranty information regard-
ing Pentax products purchased in the United
States, please read the warranty card sup-
plied with your product.
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users 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 protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
age to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for
help.
( The CE mark is a Directive conformity mark of the
European Community (EC).
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