Pentax IQZoom IQZoom 95-WR manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX #0Zæ35&R and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photogra-
phy! Your compact, light weight camera
with a weather-resistance capability is a
great companion to preserve your favorite
memories.
* Please read this manual carefully before
operating the camera to take consistently
superior pictures.
* Pay special attention to the cautions and
notes in this Operating Manual. Pictures
and illustrations shown herein may differ
from the camera's actual appearance.
* lllustrations in this operating manual are
the DATA MODEL.
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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 precautions given in this page.
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 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
immediately 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.
e Never try to disassemble, short or
recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose
of the battery in fire, as it may explode.
* 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 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. Use a cushion
to protect the camera when carrying it in a
motorcycle, 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 difference is minimized. Do not
remove it from the bag until 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.
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 han-
died. Store it in a place with good air circula-
tion to prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
* Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
dow.
* Never use solvents such as paint thinner,
alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. To
clean the external camera surfaces, - but not
glass surfaces; using a dry or silicone-treated
cloth is recommended.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
Other precautions
* The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to - 10°C (122°F to
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* To maintain optimum performance, it is rec-
ommended 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 ses-
sion, it is recommended that you have the
camera inspected or test shoot with it.
* The PENTAX warranty provided 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 as out lined
in the other operation contrary to the instruc-
tions outlined in this manual, charges will be
assessed or a repair quotation will be provid-
ed.
LCD (Liquid-crystal display)
e When the LCD is exposed to high tempera-
tures over about 60°C, it may blacken, but
when the temperature normalizes, it wilt return
to normal.
* The LCD may also slow down in response to
lower temperatures, but this is a normal char-
acteristic of an LCD.
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
battery 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.
WEATHER-RESISTANCE CAPABILITY
This camera is weather-resistance and can be * After use wipe off any dirt or water droplets on
used without having to be bothered by rain or the camera with a clean and dry cloth.
water spray. * Sand or mud entering the camera may dam-
age the camera. If used at the beach or other
sandy or dirty area, do not place it directly on
the sand or dirty area.
However, it is not designed for under water pho- * Remove any dirt or sand from the weather-
tography. resistant seals. If the lens barrel or the seals
are damaged, they will not keep the camera
weather-resistant. Have your factory autho-
rized service agent replace these seals as
soon as possible.
» [f there is dirt or saltwater droplets on the cam-
era after use, remove them with a dry, clean
cloth or wash the camera in clean siowly run-
ning water, or in a basin filled with water after
making sure that the main switch is turned off
and back cover and battery chamber cover
are closed. Wash the camera in water for a
maximum of 2-3 minutes. NEVER move the
zoom lever to zoom the lens while the camera
is submerged in water.
This camera is not designed to water pres-
sure. Never leave the camera in water for a
long time or wash it clean in a vessels where
the hydraulic pressure is high.
» Never use solvent such as soapy water, deter-
gent or alcohol to clean the camera.
Otherwise, the camera’s weather-resistant
capability will be impaired.
Only the external camera housing is weather-
resistant. The camera will be damaged if sand,
dust or water enters the camera while chang-
ing the film or replacing the batteries. Note
that in this case repairs of such damages will
be chargeable to you even during the warran-
ty period.
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
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LCD PANEL
O Shutter release button (p.12)
@ Zoom lever (p.13)
O AF / infinity-landscape button (p.25)
O Drive button (p.25)
@ LCD panel (p.7)
O Autofocus window
@ Date button (p.40)
@ Mode button (p. 24)
© Red-eye reduction flash button (p. 25)
@ Self-timer lamp (p.29)
O Built-in flash
® Remote control receiver (p.31)
® Strap lug (p.9)
® Spotbeam window (p.20)
E Viewfinder window
@ Light sensor window
O Lens
P Back cover release lever (p.14)
E Diopter adjustment dial (p.17)
@ Viewfinder eyepiece
& Red lamp
@ Green lamp
@ Power / Panorama switch (p.11)
@ Film information window
@ Back cover (p.14)
@ Mid-roll rewind button(p.23)
O Tripod socket
@ Battery chamber cover (p.10)
All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.
@ Data Information (p.40)
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O Exposure Counter (p.16)
@ Infinity-Landscape Mode (p.33) © Red-eye Reduction Flash
© Spot AF Mode (P.34)
O Self-Timer (p.29)
O Battery Exhaustion Waming
(p.11)
@ Zoom Lever (p.13)
© Remote Control Shooting
Mode (p.30)
Mode (p.25)
® Flash OFF (p.27, p.28)
O Flash ON (p.26, p.27, p.28)
® Bulb (p.28)
E Slow-Speed-Shutter (p.27)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* For safe use of your camera
* Precautions for your camera
* Precautions for battery usage
* Weather-resistance capability
* Names of working parts
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* Table of contents
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
Strap attachment.....................................
Installing / Replacing battery
Battery exhaustion warning ........................
Turning on the power
Holding the camera
Operating 38 - 95mm zoom lens
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
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Diopter adjustment
Lamp indications
Viewfinder displays
Taking pictures
* Flash effectiverange ..............................
Unloading film
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TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select Flash, AF and Drive mode …… 24
Daylight-sync shooting.............................. 26
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed ...... 27
* Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) ............ 27
* Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON)...... 27
Bulb shooting... en eee 28
Bulb-sync shooting ................................. 28
Self-timer photography.............................. 29
Using wireless remote control (option) ......... 30
Infinity-landscape shooting ........................ 33
Spot AF shooting ......................o 34
Focus-lock shooting ................................. 35
Hard-to-autofocus subjects ........................ 36
Taking Panorama format picture ............... 37
DATE MODEL... eco 40
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Troubleshooting........................ooo reee. 42
Specifications ao 44
Warranty poticy e ree 46
STRAP ATTACHMENT
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Fit the strap on the camera using the follow- 3 Pass the strap end © trough the clamp ©
ing procedures. and hoop @ as illustrated 3.
1 Pass the strap through the hoops O and * Use the illustrated part Q for pushing the mid-
the clamp @ as illustrated 1. roll rewind button to rewind a film before
2 Pass the strap end © trough the camera’s exposing all the frames. Use the illustrated
strap lug as illustrated 2. рай @ for opening the battery chamber cover.
INSTALLING / REPLACING BATTERY
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Ensure that the power is OFF before replacing * Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or equiv-
the battery. alent)
* If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens
1 Turn the battery chamber cover to the moves slightly and the motor operates for a
OPEN side by using the strap clamp's pro- few seconds.
trusion. * On the DATE MODEL, the time is initialized to
2 Insert one lithium battery (CR123 or the 0 00 and ( ---- ) bar is appeared on the LCD
equivalent) with the plus / minus (+ / -) panel when the battery chamber cover is
sides matching the indications in the bat- opened. Correct the time. See page 40.
tery compartment. * The date and number of exposed frames are
3 Close the battery chamber cover by using memorized and unchanged even if the battery
the strap. Ensure that the cover is locked is replaced.
with a click.
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“TURNING ON THE POWER
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 Power / Panorama
switch to the ON position.
When the power turns ON, the lens slightly
extends to the wide-angle 38mm setting and
LCD panel is on. The camera is now ready to
shoot.
e When the camera is not in use, ensure that the
Power / Panorama switch is set to the OFF
position.
e If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3
minutes, the lens automatically retracts.
+ Battery performance may be temporarily hin-
dered in low temperature, but will recover in
normal temperatures.
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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 like-
ly to shake, and the picture will be blurred.
Try to brace your elbows against a stable,
stationary object such as a wall.
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Notes:
* When using the flash with the camera posi-
tioned vertically, hold the camera so that the
flash is above the lens.
* Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
back and forth while in operation.
* Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus win-
dow, lens, light sensor window or the built-in
flash with your fingers, hair or other object.
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When you move the zoom lever to the right (4),
the lens moves towards the 95mm telephoto
setting and frames the subject more closely.
When you move the zoom lever to the left
(444), 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.
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FILM LOADING (Before inserting the fm.
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.
1 Slide the back cover release lever down in
the direction of the arrow to open the back
as illustrated.
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2 Place the film cartridge in the film cham Notes:
ber by fitting its flat side on the top of the « If there is dirt on the film detector @, film can-
rewind shaft first and then slide the top not be wound properly. |
end of the film cartridge into the camera. e Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from illustration. Take up any slack in the film by
the cartridge to reach the take-up spool. pushing it back into the cartridge.
Align the tip of the film with the film ieader « If the end of the film leader is extremely bent,
end mark O. straighten it or cut off the bent portion.
4 Close the back cover as illustrated. The
film automatically advances to the first
frame.
XxX Slack No! O Flat Yes!
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5 When (;) appears in the exposure
counter on the LCD panel, the film auto-
matically stops winding. The indication
appears as shown above.
* The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned OFF,
6 If (£) blinks on the LCD panel, it means
the film is not properly loaded. Reload the
film.
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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 the ISO 25.
* A film with ISO 400 film speed is recommend-
ed to get less image blur and to cover more of
the photographic situations.
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.
Be sure to adjust the diopter before use.
When you depress the shutter release button
halfway down, the lamp @ and / or © lights
up or blinks as shown above.
@ Green lamp (Focus status) :
LAMP INDICATIONS
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ON
OFF
When the subject is in focus, it will light up to
indicate that you can take the picture; when the
subjects not in focus, it will blink, indicating that
you cannot take the picture.
® Red lamp (Flash status) :
When the flash is ready to discharge, it will light
up. When the flash is being charged, it will blink.
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-sub-
ject distance)
The standard format and panorama format allow
a shooting range from ee (infinity) to 0.65m (2.1
ft).
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS
Standard format
Panorama format
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When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is not clear-
ly seen, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjust-
ment dial.
Five-point AF Frame (Q and €)
For normal photography, compose the scene within the
AF frame.
When the lens is set at 38mm setting, compose the
scene within the AF frame @. When the lens is set at the
95mm setting, compose the scene within the AF frame
* For other focal length, the range widens as the focal
length increases from 38mm to 95mm.
Spot AF Frame @
Select the Spot AF frame to focus on a particular spot in
the frame.
Close distance compensation frame @
* When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than
1.2m, compose the scene within this frame.
* When the camera-to-subject distance is less than
1.2m, the panorama format is not recommended due
to a substantial difference between what you see
through the viewfinder verses the image you will
obtain the actual picture taking area.
TAKING PICTURES
1 Composing the scene
After zooming the lens and composing the
your scene, focus on the subject with aut-
ofocus frame.
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2 Checking the lamp indication
Depress the shutter release button
halfway down. When the subject is in
focus, the green lamp will light Up.
The green lamp blinks when the camera is not
able to obtain proper focus for one of the follow-
ing reasons.
© The subject is too close.
@ The subject is difficult to autofocus. See page
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Shooting
Depress the shutter release button fully,
and the shutter will be released. Then, the
film automatically advances to the next
frame.
Notes:
This camera uses the five-point AF system to
focus the subject. Even if the subject is slight-
ly off the center of the AF frame, subject will
easily be brought into focus.
When focusing on a particular spot on the sub-
ject, use the Spot AF Mode. See page 34.
If the autofocus window is dirty, the autofocus
may not function properly.
If you wish to focus on another subject, lift
your finger from the shutter release button and
depress the shutter button halfway down
again.
The shutter cannot be released while the lens
is Zooming.
Focus aid illuminator
In low light situations and / or hard-to-autofocus
subjects, the red light is automatically projected
to assist the autofocus system when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway down.
Flash effective ranges (Color negative film used)
> Lens; 38mm | 95mm
ISO | - meters 444 meters
25 0.65 - 2.1 0.65 - 1.3
co (2.1 - 6.9ft) (2.1 - 4.3ft)
- 50 0.65 - 3.0 0.65 - 1.8
(2.1 - 9.81t) (2.1 - 5.911)
100 0.65 - 4.2 0.65 - 2.5
о (2.1 - 14ft) (2.1 - 8.211)
200 0.65 - 6.0 0.65 - 3.5
Automatic Flash Emission (2.1 - 20ft) (2.1 - 11!)
When taking pictures in low light, the flash will | 400 0.65 - 8.5 0.65 - 5.0
automatically discharge. When the shutter xl — (2.1 - 28ft) (2.1 - 16!)
release button is depresses halfway down in low 800 0.65 - 12.0 0.65 - 7.0
light, the red lamp will light up, indicating the ns (2.1 - 39ft) (2.1 - 23ft)
flash is ready to discharge as shown above illus- 1600 0.84* - 17.0 0.65 - 10.0
tration. If the red lamp blinks, this indicates that (2.8* - 56ft) (2.1 - 31M)
the built-in flash is being charged and the shut- “3900 1.2* - 24.0 0.65 - 14.1
ter cannot be released. Therefore, make sure (3.9 - 79ft) (2.1 - 46ft)
that the red lamp is lit continuously before taking
* With high speed film, overexposure may occur
at close range due to the film’s high sensitivi-
ty.
pictures.
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UNLOADING 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 automatically. Then, the motor
stops, and (J ) blinks as shown to indicate
that the film has been rewound.
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* 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
is always rewound into the cartridge to prevent
any part of the film being exposed to light.
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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.
Notes:
* Never open the back cover until the whole film
roll is rewound.
* The shutter may be released a frame or two
even after the specified number of frames
have been used up as indicated by the num-
ber of shots shown on the film cartridge. If this
occurs, these extra frames may be lost in the
processing.
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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 clamp; the lens
retracts and then film rewinding starts. When
arewind is completed, the motor stops, and (£;)
blinks, indicating that the back cover may be
opened safely.
« Do not depress the button with an object hav-
ing a sharp tip.
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HOW TO SELECT MODES / RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE
TAKING BETTER
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To set various exposure modes, depress the mode button ($).
Auto Daylight- Slow-Shutter Slow-Speed — Bulb 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 Red-eye
as shown in above.
* The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto
Exposure Mode when the power is turned off.
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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 25.
To set various shooting modes, depress the drive button (3).
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e For normal use, set the Single-Frame Shooting Mode.
To set various focusing modes, depress the AF / Infinity-Landscape button ( AF ).
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AF mode Shooting Shooting
* For normal use, set the Five-point AF
Shooting Mode.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the pic-
ture, depress the red-eye reduction flash button
(O). 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.
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DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING
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until (4) appears
on the LCD
(| panel. In this
a mode, the flash
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 pictures.
This will ensure that a picture is well exposed
without any shadow. When you wish to dis-
charge the flash, use this mode. In this mode,
the flash will always discharge.
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. See page 21.
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With Daylight-Sync
TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED
Slow Shutter Speed
(Flash-OFF)
Depress the mode
button until (235)
appears on the
LCD panel. In this mode, the flash does not dis-
charge, and a picture is taken at a slow shutter
speed up to approx. 4 seconds. Use it in places
where the flash photography is prohibited, such
as in theaters and museums. Furthermore, this
mode is also useful for a natural existing light
effect in low ambient photography.
Slow-Speed-
Sync Shooting
(Flash-On)
Depressthe mode
button until (23%)
appears on the LCD panel. It is possible to
photograph subjects and background in a bal-
anced way (as shown in the photo) by using the
built-in flash to properly expose the foreground
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.
* 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 21.
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BULB SHOOTING
BULB SYNC SHOOTING
Bulb Mode (B®)
Depressthe mode
button until (BG)
appears on the
LCD panel.
This mode is useful for long exposures required
for shooting fireworks and night scenes, for
example. When using this mode, the camera
should be mounted on a tripod so that the cam-
era will be steady.
* When using this mode, use of a tripod 1s rec-
ommended.
Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec. (ISO 400)
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Bulb-Sync Mode
(B%)
Depress the mode
button until (B%)
appears on the
LCD panel.
This lets you use the flash in addition to the Bulb
Mode, so you can take a portrait photograph
with a night scene in the background, for exam-
ple.
* Make sure youre within the flash effective
range even when the Bulb-Sync Mode in use.
See page 21.
* The shutter remains open up'to 5 minutes as
long as the shutter release button held down.
* Use of a tripod is recommended.
E. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
Self-Timer
Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the pic-
ture. Use of a tripod is recommended.
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2
3
Depress the drive button until (©)
appears on the LCD panel.
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
seconds.
When the self-timer is working, the Self-Timer
symbol (&)) blinks on the LCD panei, and the
Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the
shutter is released, letting you know when to
smile.
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 in you, not the main subject.
Be sure that you are behind, or next to the
camera when starting the Self-Timer.
To cancel the self-timer at any time after it's
been activated, set the main switch to the OFF
position or depress the any other button
except the shutter release button.
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.
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USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
If you have purchased the optional wireless Name of parts
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 in 3 seconds after the shutter release
button on the remote control is depressed.
* Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless
remote control.
When the remote control is used to take pic-
tures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the
Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be used. 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 repeat-
edly until (§) symbol appears on the LCD
panel. Compose the scene and frame the
subject with the AF frame.
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When the Remote Control Shooting Mode
is set on the camera, the self-timer lamp
on the front of the camera blinks slowly,
indicating that you can take pictures with
the aid of remote control.
if the shutter is released by the camera’s
release button, picture will be taken in the ordi-
nary shooting mode.
When the camera is set in the Remote Control
Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes,
the lens automatically retracts itself and
Single-frame will be set.
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3 Aim the remote control transmitter
towards the remote control receiver on the
camera, and then depress the shutter
release button on the remote control fully
to release the shutter.
The self-timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3 sec-
onds and then the shutter is released.
* If the shutter is released by the camera's
release button, picture will be taken in the ordi-
nary shooting mode.
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* 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.
Operating Distance of the Wireless Remote
Control from the camera’s front: within
approx. 5m(16.5ft) straight in front of the
camera
* The remote control may not work in a back-
light 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 Controi
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
When you wish to take a sharp picture of a dis-
tant landscape or a distant subject through a
window, the Infinity-Landscape Mode allows you
to capture distant scenery with clarity.
Depress the AF / Infinity-landscape button
until (ah) appears on the LCD panel.
After the picture is taken by fully depressing
the shutter release button, this mode is can-
celed.
« The flash will not discharge in the auto expo-
sure mode even in dark light situations.
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SPOT AF SHOOTING
Ne
Select the Spot AF mode to focus on a particu- 2 Focus on the subject
lar spot in the frame. Focus on the subject with the Spot AF
frame [( )] in the center of the viewfind-
1 Switching to Spot AF mode er.
Depress the AF / Infinity-Landscape mode
button so that the (SPOT AF) appears on * When the main subject is off the autofocus
the LCD panel indicating that you are in frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the
the Spot AF mode. focus-lock technique. See page 35.
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If you shoot without positioning the autofocus
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. (Focus lock is the function
to lock focus.)
1 Focus on the subject with the autofocus
frame (( )).
2 When the shutter release button is
depressed halfway down, the green lamp
lights up and the exposure and focus are
temporarily locked.
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HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS
3 While depressing the shutter release but-
ton halfway, re-aim the camera or recom-
pose the picture, then release the shutter.
Note:
* You can release focus lock simply by lifting
your finger from the shutter release button.
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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 tech-
nique 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.
Cc) 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 foreground of the autofo-
cus frame.
f) Subjects positioned against reflected light or
strong backlight or with extremely bright
background.
TAKING PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURE
You can switch between the panorama format 2 Taking a panorama format picture
and standard format picture taking mode in the Compose the scene within the panorama
middle of the roll by moving the panorama lever. format frame, and then fully depress the
The panorama format picture allows horizontally shutter release button to take a panorama
positioned dynamic pictures to be taken (approx. format picture.
13x36mm on film).
When the camera-to-subject distance is less
1 Switching to the panorama format picture than 1.2m, the panorama format is not recom-
Move the Power / Panorama switch to mended due to a substantial difference
(BEN) to select the panorama format between what you see through the viewfinder
mode. verses the image you will obtain the actual pic-
ture taking area.
» When the picture frame is switched to panora-
ma, the viewfinder switches to the horizontal
panorama format frame. 37
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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 40 for details. The
dating unit automatically switches the DATE
position between the standard and panorama
according to the format mode selected.
NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES
With panorama format pictures, only the middie area of the frame is exposed. The number of
exposures available in the panorama format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size.
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* 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 panorama 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.
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DATE MODEL
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If you purchased the DATE model, read this
section.
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 switches as
shown in the chart.
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”.
Correcting the date
Switch the power on.
1.
2.
Depress the DATE button for 3 seconds,
the “Year” digits and ( XX) will blink.
Each time the DATE button is depressed,
the blinking digits changes in the follow-
ing manner:
Year - Month - Day - Time - Minutes
Stop depressing the button when desired
digits appear.
‚ Move the zoom lever to the right or left,
when you wish to change the blinking dig-
its. The digits increases 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 dig-
its continuously.
. After the data has been adjusted, depress
the DATE button repeatedly until blinking
stops.
The blinking “minutes” allows precise fine-tun-
ing of the internal clock to the beginning of a
specified minute. To do so, when “minutes dig-
its” are blinking, depress the DATE button in
sync with a time signal.
if you release the shutter while the blinking
data is being corrected, the data cannot be
imprinted.
Operational precautions
The data on the LCD panel is imprinted on
each frame you expose.
"Year-Month-Day” and “Day - Hour - Minute”
cannot be imprinted at the same time.
The dating unit automatically switches the
imprint 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-cotored
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.
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1. The shutter cannot be released.
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* Is the main switch tumed OFF? If so, tum it ON. See page 11.
* Is the battery exhausted? Replace it or insert new battery if it
is exhausted. See page 10.
«is (J) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been
used up. Insert a new roll. See page 14.
* ls (€) blinking on the LCD panel? Н so, the film has not been
loaded properly. Reload the film. See page 14.
2. My printed pictures don’t look
very clear.
* Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? See
page 19.
* Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers, hair
or other object when you depress the shutter release button?
See page 20.
* Is the autofocus window dirty? Wipe it off. See page 20.
3. Zoom lens retracted automati-
cally (the power is turned off
automatically)
* Did you leave the camera unused for more than 3 minutes?
See page 11.
* When the camera is ON and left unused for more than 5 min-
utes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the camera auto-
matically retracts. See page 30.
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operate.
* The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m
from the front. See page 32.
The Remote Control may not operate in a backiit situation.
See page 32.
* The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. See
page 32.
« |s 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 21.
* Daylight sync mode has been set. See page 26.
6. The (HE), or (LE) mark is dis-
played on the LCD panel.
« 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 often.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash, Weather-
resistant (JIS class 5)
Film:
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 1SO25
Format:
Film loading:
Film winding:
Film rewinding:
Frame number:
24x36mm (Approx. 13x36 in panorama 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 provid-
ed.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting,
and descending order when rewinding.
Lens:
Focusing system:
Pentax power zoom 38-95mm 1/4.5 - 10.5 6 elements in 5 groups, Angle of view: 59°
- 25.5
Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. Autofocusing range:
0.65m (2.1ft) - infinity, Maximum magnification: approx. 0.17 X. Focus lock is provid-
ed. Infinity-landscape mode (focus is fixed to infinity), Focus aid illuminator is auto-
matically emitted in low light / or hard-to-autofocus subject.
Zooming:
Electronic zoom
Shutter:
Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx.1/400 - 4 sec. Bulb: 1/2 sec.-5
min, Electromagnetic release.
Self-timer:
Viewfinder:
Electronic lamp indication. Approx.10 sec. Cancellation after activation is possible.
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Standard / panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area:
83%, Magnification: 0.43 X (38mm WIDE) - 0.96 X (95mm TELE), Diopter adjust-
ment: -3 to + 1m"', Five-point AF frames for Wide-angle and Telephoto settings, Spot
AF frame, Picture frame. Close distance compensation frame, Panorama format pic-
ture 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
Exposure control: ————Programmed auio-exposure control with multi segment (2) metering system, Range:
EV10 - EV18 at 38mm WIDE, EV13.5 - EV20 at 95mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync
Mode (ISO 400), EV4 - EV18 at 38mm WIDE EV5 - EV20 at 95mm 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
backlighting situations in auto mode, Flash ON = Day-light Sync / Slow-Shutter-
Speed Sync (up to 4 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode, Bulb-Sync 1/2 sec. - 5min.
Flash effective range:——0.65 - 8.5m (38mm WIDE), 0.65 - 5.0m (95mm TELE) (ISO 400 film used).
Flash recycling time: Approx. 5 sec. under Pentax testing conditions.
Power source:-————One 3V lithium battery (CR-1 23A or the equivalent)
Battery life: Approx. 13 rolis of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax
testing conditions)
Battery exhaustion warning: ( 0 } appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when ( { ) is blinking.
Size & Weight: 132 (W) x 76 (H) x 58.5 (D) mm (5.2” x 3.0" x 2.3") 360g (12.707) without battery
DATE MODEL
Date mechanism:
Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to 2030. Possible
to imprint both standard and panoramic format frames.
imprinting mode: “Year, Month and Day”, “Day, Hour and Minutes, “> blank, Month, Day and Year”
or “Day, Month and Year”.
132 (W) x 76 (H) x 58.5 (D) mm (5.2” x 3.0” x 2.3”) 360g (1 2.707) without battery
Size & Weight:
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.
Power source for Remote
Control: One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by Pentax Service facility)
Size & weight for Remote
Control: 22.0 (W) x53.0 (L) x 6.5 (D) mm (0.9” x 2.1” x 0.3”), 79 (0.207) including battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 45
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 equip-
ment does not show evidence of impact, sand or
liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery
or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to
operating instructions, or modification by an
unauthorized 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 Pentax 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 equip-
ment or to the manufacturer. If there is no repre-
sentative of the manufacturer in your country,
send the equipment to the manufacturer with
postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a con-
siderable 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 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
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
customs clearance fees are to be borne by the This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
sender. To prove the date of your purchase Operation is subject to the following two conditions :
when required, please keep the receipts or bilis (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
covering the purchase of your equipment for at and (2) this device must accept any interference
least a year. Before sending your equipment for В tion interference that may cause
servicing, please make sure that you are send- Changes or modifications not approved by the party
ing it to the manufacture’s authorized represen- responsible for compliance could void the users
tatives or their approved repair shops, unless authority to operate the equipment.
you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. The pe ta for a Class B tal device ur
Always obtain a quotation for the service suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
charge, and only after you accept the quoted designed to provide reasonable protection against
service charge, instruct the service station to harmful interference in a residential installation. This
proceed with the servicing. equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
. : accordance with the instructions, may cause harm-
The local warranty policies available from ful interference to radio communications. However,
Pentax distributors in some countries can there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, in a particular installation. If this equipment does
we recommend that you review the warranty cause. harmful meras to radio or television
; ‘ : reception, which can be determined by turning he
card supplied with your product at the time equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distribu- to correct the interference by one or more of the fol-
tor in your country for more information and lowing measures :
to receive a copy of the warranty policy. * Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* increase the separation between the equipment
o | and receiver.
The CE mark is Directive conformity mark « Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
of the European Community (EC). technician for help. |
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