Pentax ZX 50-1 camera Operating manual

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POSTED 6-27-'04
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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n so n y o u r p u r c h a s e o f t h i s c a m e r a a n d
welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photographylThis compact and light weight camera is an
autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad
range of advanced technologies and highly accurate
a u t o m a t i o n .t h i s c a m e r a w i l l p e r f o r m s u p e r b l y f o r t h e
most exacting photographer.
R e a d t h i s i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l c a r e f u l l yt o g e t a f u l l e x planation of operations before use.
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The names of the camera's working parts are listed on
the f ront and back f laps in this operatingmanual.Keep
t h e f l a p s u n f o l d e d f o r q u i c k r e f e r e n c ew h i l e r e a d i n gt h i s
manuat.
l c o n i n d i c a t o r su s e d i n t h i s m a n u a l
Operation direction
Automatic operation
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Attention
Lamp blinking
Correct
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Incorrect
X
Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our orecise soecifications and therefore mav cause diff iculties with, or
actual damage to, your Pentax camera. We do
n o t a s s u m e a n y r e s p o n s i b i l i t yo r l i a b i l i t yf o r d i f f i culties resulting from the use of lenses and accessorres made by other manufacturers.
NAMESOF WORKINGPARTS I
O Selectswitch
€) Shutterreleasebutton
O L C D p a n e l( p . 6 )
@ M a i ns w i t c h ( p . 2 0 )
O H o t s h o e( p . 7 7 )
@ B u i l t - i nf l a s h ( p . 3 7 )
O Flashpop-upbutton (p.38)
G) Mode dial
G| Drive mode switch (p 47)
( E S t r a pl u g ( p 1 3 )
(D Releasesocket (p 67)
@ M u l t i - f u n c t i o bn u t t o n ( p 4 2 , 6 9 )
(D Back cover releaselever tp 22)
( E M i d - r o l rl e w i n db u t t o n ( p 2 6 )
(E Focusmode switch (p 33,49)
@ Mirror
(DAF coupler
(D Lens informationcontacts
@ L e n sl o c k b u t t o n( p 19 )
@ L e n sm o u n ti n d e x( p . 1 8 )
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FOR SAIF.E.,lUl$:E:',::.'o:'F.:..l...Y.o:UlR,,',:,l..C
Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow
precautions given on this page.
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WARNING This mark indicatesprecautionsthat, if not followed, could result in
seriousinjury to the operator.
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CAUTION This mark indicatesprecautionsthat, if not followed, could result in
minor or medium injury to the operatoror damageto the equipment.
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. The electroniccircuits inside the camera contain
high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera vourself.
. Never touch Internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for
some other reason,as there rs danger of an electric
shock.
. Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous
M a k e s u r e t h a t s m a l l c h i l d r e nd o n o t g e t t h e s t r a p
caught around their neck.
. Do not look directly at the sun through the camera,
a s v i e w i n g t h e s u n f o r a n e x t e n d e dp e r i o d m a y d a m age your eyes.
. Be sure to store battenes out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistanceimmediatelv if accidentallv swallowed.
A cnurtoru
. Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may
hurt them. Be particularly careful with the flash
around infants.
. N e v e r t r y t o d i s a s s e m b l e ,s h o r t o r r e c h a r g e t h e b a 1 tery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it
may explooe.
. Remove the batteries from the camera immediatelv
if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not
burn yourself during removal.
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PRECAUTIONS
FORYOURCAMERA C
Your Pentax camera is a high-precisionmechanism. Handle it with great care.
Precautionswhen taking pictures
o Do not use the camera where it mav come in contact with rain, water. or any other liquid, because
the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing
water, or any other liquid wipe it off immediately
with a drv soft cloth.
o Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid oojects. lf the camera suffers a 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 protecr
the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car,
boat. etc.
o Condensation on the interior or 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
m a y c a u s e d a m a g e .I n s u c h a c a s e , p u t t h e c a m e r a
into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in
temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove
it from the bag until temperaturehas 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.
Precautionsfor storage
. Avoid leaving the camera for an extended period in
places where the humidity and temperature are very
high.such as in a car.
. Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs
or in an area where chemicals are handled. Store ir
in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent
the growth of fungus.
Precautionsfor proper care
o Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with vour
finger or any other object.
o Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the Iens or viewfinder.
o N e v e r u s e s o l v e n t s s u c h a s p a i n t t h i n n e r ,a l c o h o l o r
benzene to clean the camera.
. Electrical problems may often be caused by water,
dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also
check for battery leakage,traces of dirt or grease,
or corrosion due to salinity,orgas. lf you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at a
Pentax service center. Repairsof this nature are not
covered under the terms of the warranty and
cnarges may De assessed.
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PRECAUTIONS
Other precautions
. The temperature range at which this camera
to
functions properly is 50'C to -10.C (22'F
14 ' F ) .
. A camera which has been submerged In water
u s u a l l y c a n n o t b e r e p a i r e d .l f s u c h a n a c c i d e n t
should occur. it is advisable to contact a Pentax
Service Center immediately.
. To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the camera be inspected everyone
or two years. lf the camera has not been used for
an extended period,or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is recommended
that you have the camera inspected or test shoot
with it.
. Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this
p r o d u c t i n a n i n d u s t r i a lo r c o m m e r c i a l a p p l i c a t i o n
mav not be covered under the terms of the
Pentax warrantv.
. The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship.
Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at no
charge under the terms of the warranty. lf the difficultv is caused as a direct result of the product
being used in conditions as outlined in the
"Precautions
for Your Camera" section or any
other operation contrary to the instructions outl i n e d i n t h i s m a n u a l ,c h a r g e s w i l l b e a s s e s s e da n d
a r e p a i rq u o t a t i o n w i l l b e p r o v i d e d .
. Use two 3V lithium batteries(CR2 type).
. Misuse of the batterv can cause hazards such as
leakage,overheating, explosion, etc. The battery
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sides facshould be inserted with the l-" and
ing correctly.
. Battery performance may be temporarily hindered
in low temperatures, but will recover in normal
temperatures.
o Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement
convenience when shooting outdoors or while
travelIng.
. l f t h e b u i l t - i nf l a s h i s u s e d c o n t i n u o u s l y ,t h e b a t tery may become warm. but it does not mean that
the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's charactenstrcs.
. Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not
mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a
new one. lt may cause explosion or overheating.
PRACTICAL
SHOOTING
GUIDE
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Taking pictures of people in
various situations
Focusins
F o c u so n t h e s u b j e c tw h i c h i s n o t i n t h e c e n t e ro f t h e
........p.36
viewfinder
C h a n g i n tgh e i n - f o c u sr a n g e .. . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-........ . p6 2
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Ftashphotosraphy
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in
T a k i n ga p i c t u r ei n l o w l i g h ts i t u a t i o n s .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o . 3 7
M i n i m i z e tdh e r e d - e y e f f e c t . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3. . p
. . . . . . . . . . 4o 5
A u t o m a t i cF l a s hF u n c t i o n s
T a k i n ga p i c t u r ei n a o p e n p l a c es u c h a s a c h u r c h
........p7-l
or reception
hall...'.........'....
T a k i n ga p o r t r a i tw h e n t h e s u b j e c ti s i n t h e s h a d e p 8 1
T a k i n g9 p i c t u r eo f p e o p l ew i t h n i g h t s c e n e r yi n
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Exposure modes
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Landscapephotography
others
l m p r i n t i n gt h e d a t a o n a p i c t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . o 2 j
Taking consecutive pictures of a moving subject p47
T a k i n g a p i c t u r e o f a m o v i n g s u b j e c t . . . . . . . ' . . . . p5 9 , 6 0
T a k i n g a c l o s e - u p p i c t u r e o f f l o w e r ' . . . . ' . . . . . . . . .. o 5 8
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Takinga pictureof night scenery.
Taking a picture of people with night scenery. ....,,o82
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M a k i n ga s u b j e c tl a r g e ro r s m a l l e r . ' . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. 0p
ll.{ll
P u t t i n gy o u r s e l ifn t o a p i c t u r e .. . . . . ' . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . o . 4 7
T a k i n ga g r o u pp h o t o g r a p.h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . .5. .6. . p
t h o t o g r a p h. ' . . . . . . . . . . . ' . ' . . . . . . . . . . .S. .6. p
T a k i n ga p o r t r a i p
T a k i n ga p i c t u r ei n s t r o n g b a c k l i ts i t u a t i o n sw t t h t h e
..........o.81
m a i ns u b j e c ti n t h e s h a d e
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exposure
settins
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T a k i n ga p i c t u r ei n s t r o n g b a c k l i ts i t u a t i o n sw i t h t h e
. . . . . . . p8 1
m a i n s u b j e c ti n t h e s h a d o w .
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f . B A S f CO P E R A T T O(NP R E P A R A T I O N ) . . . . . . . 1 3 - 2 6
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Operating
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T u r n i n go n t h e p o w e r
U s i n gt h e D a t aB a c k
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U s i n gt h e G r e e nO p e r a t i oM
S e t t i n gt h e S i n g l e - F r a mDer i v eM o d e " " " " " " " " " 2 9
U s i n gz o o ml e n s e s" '
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t h e A u t o f o c u sM o d e ' " " " " ' " " " " " 3 3
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. F o c u sL o c k F u n c t i o n
36
Basicoperationof the Built-inRetractableTTL Flash
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(RTF)..'.......
. R e d - e v eR e d u c t i o nF l a s hF u n c t i o n " " " " " " " " ' 4 3
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o A u t o m a t i cf l a s hf u n c t i o n
. . . . . .4 6 - 8 9
I I I A D V A N C E DO P E R A T I O N
........46
S e l e c t i nag D r i v eM o d e . . ' . . . . . . . .
..........4-l
. C o n s e c u t i vFer a m eM o d e
'.....'...47
. Self-Timer
.... . .49
M a n u a lf o c u s i n g
. U s i n gt h e s n a p - i n
f o c u sf u n c t i o n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1
. . . . . . ' . . . . '... . . . 5 4
U s i n gt h e P i c t u r eM o d e
. G r e e nO p e r a t i oMn o d e . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . ... . . . . . . 5 5
. P o r t r a iPt r o g r a m
M o d e ' . . . . . . . .. . ' . " . ' . ' . . . .. . . . 5 6
. L a n d s c a pPer o g r a m
M o d e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . . . . . . 5 7
. C l o s e - uPpr o g r a m
M o d e. . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . ......". . . . . 5 8
o A c t i o nP r o g r a m
M o d e ' . . . . ' . . . . . . . ' .. ' . . . . . . . . . . ' . 5 9
S e l e c t i nagn E x p o s u rM
e o d e . ' . . . '... . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ' 6 0
. U s i n gt h e S h u t t e r - P r i o rAi tE
y M o d e . . . . . . . . '. . . 6 0
. U s i n gt h e A p e r t u r e - P r i o rAi tEy M o d e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2
. U s i n gt h e M e t e r e dM a n u a M
l o d e . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4
'..............66
. B u l bE x p o s u rMe o d e
. ..68
AboutExposure
Compensation
T u r n i n go f f t h e a u d i b l eP C Vs i g n a 'l . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9
Advancedoperationfor the Built-inRetractableFlasn
......-......70
( R T F ). . . .. . . . '
. C o m p a t i b i l i t yo f F a n d F A l e n s e s w i t h t h e
........... .72
b u i l t - i nf l a s h
S e t t i n gt h e f i l m s p e e d ( l S O ) m a n u a l l y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . 7 3
f n s t a l l i n gt h e b a t t e r y i n t h e D a t a B a c k . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . 7 4
A d j u s t i n gt h e d a t a o n t h e D a t a B a c k . . . ' . . ' . ' . ' . . ' . ' . . . ' . 7 5
U s i n g a P e n t a x D e d i c a t e dE x t e r n a lF l a s h . . . . . . . . ' . ' . . . . 7 7
o Contrast-Control-SynF
c lashPhotography.........79
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 8 1
D a y l i g h t - s y n sc h o o t i n g
................82
S l o w - s p e e d - s y nsch o o t i n g
A C C E S S O R T E (SO P T T O N A L ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3
..'. . .............85
C a m e r ac a s e " " " " " '
Effects of apertureand shutter speed '. . . ...........86
...........88
Depthof field
' . . ' . .. . . .. . . 8 9
T h e i n f r a r e di n d e x . . . . . . . . . .
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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
P r o g r a ml i n e s . . . . . . . . . . .
W a r r a n t y p o l i c y . . . . . . ..
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LCD PANELINDICATION
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: MeteredManualMode (p.64)
@N : GreenOperationMode(p.55)
lE : PortraitProgramMode (p.56)
lI
: LandscapeProgramMode (p.57)
lVl : Close-upProgramMode (p.58)
lKl : Action ProgramMode (p.59)
(p.37,38)
+ : Flashinformation
(E : Red-eyereductionflash indication(p.43)
E[l : Automaticflash function information(p.45)
(Smart f lash information)
ISO
: M a n u a l - s ef ti l m s p e e d( P . 7 3 )
1y looa
a
: Shutterspeed
AviP
:Aperturevalue
%
.rrt
c o m p e n s a t i o(nP . 6 8 )
: Exposure
: A u d i b l eP C Vs i g n a l( p . 6 9 )
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: Film status information(p.24'25)
e 0
: Exposurecounter (p.2a)
and Exoosurecompensationvalue (p.68)
n a r n i n gi p . l 7 )
: B a t t e r ye x h a u s t i o w
LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display)
When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately60"C, it may blacken, but when the temoerature normalizes, it should return to normal.
VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
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: Autofocus (AF) frame (p.34)
lx:a : S h u t t e r s p e e d
Fl1
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: Aperture value
: Flashstatus information (p 37.38)
: I n - F o c u si n d i c a t o r ( p . 3 4 )
: E x p o s u r ec o m p e n s a t i o n ( p . 6 8 )
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: Bar graph (p.65,68)
EASYTO USE (For beginners)
1. Loading the batteries
2. Attaching the lens
Openthe batterychambercover by using
a coin Load two batteries(CR2 type) acc o r d i n gt o t h e m a r k i n g s( * , - ) o n t h e
batterychambercover (See page 14.)
A l i g n t h e r e d i n d e x e so n t h e
l e n sa n d c a m e r aT u r nt h e l e n s
to the right until it seatswith a
c l i c k ( S e ep a g e1 8 . )
3. Turning on the power
S l i d et h e m a i ns w i t c ht o O N ( S e e
p a g e2 0 . )
5. Setting the mode dial
4. Positioning the aperture ring
\ A 1 2 1 61 1
While holding down the apertureA-lock button, turn the lens aper4 I position.
ture ring to the
(See page 27.)
Be sure to set the lens aperture
ring tothe I A ] position.
Set the rirode dial to [ @D ] (See
page 28 ). The Green Operation
Mode will be set
6. Loading film
a
Open the back cover, inserta roll of film, align the end
o f t h e f i l m l e a d e rw i t h t h e r e d m a r k , a n d c l o s e t h e b a c k
cover. The film should advance to the first frame automatically (See page 24.)
Set the focus mode switch to I AF ] (See page33 )
8. Composingthe scene with the zoom ring
9. Focus on the subject and shoot
While looking through the viewfinder, turn the zoom
ring to the right or left until you obtain the desired composition. (See page 30.)
Focus I t ] I on the subject.Depressthe shutter releasebutton fully to take a photo (See page34.)
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T h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s ,a c o r r e c t e x p o s u r e m a y n o t b e o b t a i n e d b e c a u s e t h e c a m e r a a l w a y s s e t t h e m a x i m u m a p erture even if you set your desired f stop.
1. When a lens without the A position on the aperture ring is attached.
2. When an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set other than the A position.
Function
Lens
[Mount typej
Autofocus (Lens only)
(Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X)
Manual focus (with Fl) x 4
(with Matte field)
Power zoom
lmaqe size trackinq
Zoom clio
Auto zoom effect
Picture Mode
Proqrammed AE
Aperture-Priority AE
Shutter-PrioritvAE
Manual Exoosure
Programmed TTL Auto Flash
FA lens
lKo*l * 1
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F lens
[Koo] x 1
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M lens
[K]xz
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* 1. As an F and FA Soft lens do not havethe A positionon the aperturering.a correctexposuremay not be obtalned.
* 2. A correctexDosuremav not be obtarned.
* 3. Lenseswith a maximumapertureof I,/2.8 or Iarger.(See AF Adapteroperatingmanual.)
* 4 . M a n u a lf o c u s i n gu s i n gt h e f o c u s i n d i c a t o r( F l ) ( O ) i n t h e v i e w f i n d e r .
* 5. Lenseswith a maximumapertureof f /5.6 or larger.
* 6. The bar graph in the viewfinderdoes not light up. The A, F, and FA lensesare the bayonetmount lenses.
. The A, F, and FA lenseshave"A" (auto) positionon existingK-mountlenses.
. The screw mount lens CANNOTbe usedto this camerabecausecorrect exposureswill not be obtained.
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TO USETHISOPERATING
T h i s m a n u a l i s o r g a n i z e di n t o t h e f o l l o w i n g s e c t i o n s ,a l l o w i n g y o u t o o p t i m i z e t h e u s e o f t h e c a m e r a :
I . BASICOPERATION
(PREPARATION)Page 13 - 26
II . BASIC OPERATION
(SHOOTING) Page 2? - 45
]II. ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Page 46 - 89
IV. OTHERINFORMATION
Page 90 - 99
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(PREPARATION)
Fit the strap on the camera
as illustrated.
. There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the
finder cap. releasesocket cover, hot shoe cover or any
o t h e r s m a l l a c c e s s o r va s i l l u s t r a t e d .
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1. Open the battery chamber cover by using a
coin, etc. as shown in the illustration.
2. Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR2)
equivalentas shown in the illustration.
. When the batteries are replaced, all camera settings
remain unchanged except the audible PCV signal
switching, red-eye reduction flash function and automatic flash function of the built-in flash.
o The optional "AA-Battery Pack Fe"is also availablefor
this camera instead of using the lithium batteries.
o Replace the battery at the same time Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one.
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direction of the arrow to lock it securely.
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Flash photography
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about 12 rolls
Bulb exposuretime
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Battery Life (using 24-exposurefilm rolls at
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4. Slide the main switch to the ON position and
check that the LCD panel shows the information as shown above.
. The LCD display as shown above is displayed when
the mode dial is set at [@D] without a lens attached
General existing light photography
about 30 rolls
Flash photography
(using flash 50% ol the times)
a b o u t1 5 r o l l s
Flash photography
(using flash 1OO%oI the times)
about 7 rolls
B u l be x o o s u r et i m e
about 2 hours
CR2 batterieswere used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual batterv life and performancemay vary
drasticallydependingon usageof Autofocus,Flashand
externalconditionssuch as temperatureand freshness
of the batterv
. When the low battery warning
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the shutter cannot be releasedand all indicators in tne
viewfinder disappear. Replace the battery as soon as
p o s s i b l e . S e e p a g e 14 f o r r e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r i e s .
o Replace two batteries at the same time. Do
not mix
battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one.
It may cause explosion or overheatinq
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When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the batterv
symbol [a]
sppsaps on the LCD panel to warn vou.
Replace the batteries as soon as possible See page l4
for replacing the batteries.
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(3) ATTACHINGTHE LENS
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1. Remove the body mount cap (D and rear lens
cap @ as shown in the illustration'
2. Align the red dots on the camera and lens
mount, attach the lens to the camera body,
and turn it fully to the right until you hear a
click.
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age, the optional accessory
available
. Ensure that the camera's main switch is in the [OFF]
position before attaching a lens to prevent unexoected ooeration of the lens
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3. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the
tabs on both sides in the direction of the
arrow.
x How to remove
To remove the lens,turn it to the left while depressingthe lens-lock-release
button.
. We assumeno responsibility
nor liabilityfor damages
resultingfrom the use of lensesmade bv other manufacturers
o The camerabody and lens mount incorporatelens informationcontactsand an AF coupler dirt, dust, or
corrosronmay causedamageto the electricalsystem
Cleanthe contactswith a soft, dry cloth.
. To protect the contacts and AF couoler of the lens
against damage after removal, be sure to set the lens
down with the mount side facing upward.
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The shutter release button has two positions'
Depressing it down halfway (first position)
turns on the exposuremeter and autofocus system. Depressingit fully (second position) releases the shutter. When taking a picture,
depress the shutter release button gently to
prevent camera shake.
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. To preventcamerashake,depress
the shutterrelease
buttongently
. Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter
release button to learn where the first position is
. T h e L C D i n d i c a t i o n s t a v s o n f o r a b o u t 10 s e c o n d s
after the button is releasedfrom the halfway position
Depressing the shutter release button down halfway
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P r e s s e df u l l y
down
( s e c o n do o s i t i o n .
1.The power is turned ON when the main
switch is moved to the right.
2.The power is turned OFF when the main
switch is moved to the left.
. When not in use, ensure that the main switch is set to
the OFF position.
(6) USINGTHE DATA BACK
lf you purchased the DATE model, read this
section,
The DATE modelrecordsdata informationon your photographsclearlyon each frame that you expose
At each pressof the DATE button as shown in the illustration,the mode on the LCD panel of the Data Bacr
switchesas indicatedin the chart
. I M ] on the LCD indicates"Month".
o When the shutteris released,
the bar mark [- ] in the
displayblinksfor a few secondsto indicatethat the
data has been imprinted
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o lf there is a white or yellow object in the corner of the
picture where the data is imprinting, the data may oe
difficult to read When composing your photograpn,
try to avoid brightly-colored subject in that corner
o To adjust the data, see page 75.
o The data back operates on a 3V lithium battery lf the
data imprinted on the picture or the data displayed on
the LCD panel become weak or invisible, the batterv
may need replacing.To replace the battery see page
74.
o See page 75 for more detail.
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O) FILMLOADING
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We suggest that you first operate the camera
with no film loaded to become familiar with its
operations.
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Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designedto use DX-coded films
with ISO ratings from 25 to 5000.
. WhenDX-coded
film is used,thecorrectfilmspeedis
lf youusea non-DX
setfor the camera.
automatically
codedfilm,youcansetthe film speedmanuallySee
page73.
o Beforeloading
film for the first time after purchase,
ooen the back cover and remove the protective card.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SHUTTER CURTAINS.
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1. To open the back cover, slide the back cover
releaselever in the direction of the arrow'
2.Place the film cartridge in the film chamber
as shown in the illustration.
. Always load and unload film in the shade or by using
your body to shade the camera.
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leader out only far enough to reach the take
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THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINEPRECISION
M A T E R I A L .D O N O T T O U C HT H E M
WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER
O B J E C TW H I L E L O A D I N GF I L M .
4. Align the film leader with the film leader end
mark (f as shown.
. M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e f i l m l e a d e r i s o o s i t i o n e du n d e r t h e
film retainer G) as shown in the illustration.
. Make sure that the film perforations properly engage
on the sprocket tooth 9.
o lf the end of the film leader is extremely bent,
straighten it or cut off the bent portion
.lf you have pulledout too much film, push it back into
the cartridge to reduce the slack.
o The DX informationpins in the film chamber are used
to read film speed Keep them clean and free from
scratches To remove smudges, wipe them gently
with a soft, dry cloth
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to I ON ]. ttre film automaticallyadvancesto
the first frame.
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properly,I Q--E ] on
the LCD panelblinks,
thatthefilm
indicating
is not loadedproperly.
Open the back cover
and load the film once
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. Check that I I ] and [Q---]
are displayed on the LCD
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. The f ilm counter indication advances one each time
the shutter is released.
(8) UNLOADING
FILM
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the roll.
2. When the film is fully rewound, only I O ]
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. D u r i n gr e w i n d i n gt,- - - ] b l i n k so n t h e L C D p a n e l t, n dicatingthat the film is beingrewound,the exposure
countercounts frame numbersin reverse
. Neveropen the back cover until the whole film roll is
completelyrewound.
. When removingthe film from the camera,protect it
from exposureto direct sun light.
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3. Open the back cover and remove the film.
. A roll of 24-exoosurefilm takes about 13 secondsto
rewind.
. Beforeopeningthe back cover, check that I O ] rs
blinking
o The shuttermav be releaseda frame or more after the
specifiednumberof frames have been used as indtcated by the numberof frameson the film cartridge
However,those extra frames may be lost in processing. When you take important pictures, rewind the
f i l m w h e n t h e f i l m r e a c h e st h e n u m b e ro f f r a m e si n d i cated on the film cartridge.
x Rewinding a film in mid-roll
lf you wish to unloadthe film before exposingall the
f r a m e s .u s et h i s f u n c t i o n .
Set the main switch to the ON position, and
then depress the mid-roll rewind button by
using the protruding part of the strap clamp'
o Do not depressthe button with an object having a
s h a r pt i p
. Beforeopeningthe back cover, check that I O ] rs
blinking.
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