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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-
(see page 12).
page 13).
13).
the back cover (see cally advance to the
first frame (see page
Push the Main Switch
button to switch on
power (see page 7).
Frame your subject and Focus on your
operate the zooming (see page 18).
lever to compose the
shot (see page 10).
subject
Depress the shutter re-
lease button. In dark
conditions, the flash will
discharge automatically
(see page 19).
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When the film is fin-
ished, the camera will
automatically rewind
it (see page 20).
Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX IQ Zoom 928 and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photography!
Your compact, light weight camera is a great
companion to preserve your favorite memories.
Its built-in 28-90mm zoom lens gives you the
freedom to frame everything from breathtaking
landscapes to family portraits, even detailed clo-
se-ups. The built-in auto flash helps you capture
subjects in dimly-lit places or photograph
indoor scenes with clarity and brilliance. Also
included are panorama/standard format mid-
roll switching capability and a wireless remote
control feature. Since most of the operations-
including film loading, film speed setting, wind-
ing/rewinding, focus and exposure control-are
automatic, you can take great pictures ef-
fortlessly. The DATE model makes it easy to
remember the dates when you took pictures.
e Please read this manual carefully before ope-
rating the camera.to help you take consistenly
superior pictures.
e Pay special attention to the cautions and notes
in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illus-
trations shown herein may differ from the
camera's actual appearance.
Icon indicators used in this manual
Operation direction «фон
Automatic operation Gunns
Attention и
Lamp lighted 3 E
Lamp blinking Же
Correct O
Incorrect X
The names 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
f O Strap lug (p.6)
Shutter release button (p.19)
© Drive button (p.23)
Landscape/ Easy Pic. mode
button (p.23)
© LCD panel (p.55)
O Mode button (p.22)
O Red-eye reduction flash
button (p.22)
Autofocus window
Built-in flash
Lens
O Viewfinder window
Self-timer lamp (p.27)
Light sensor window
Remote control receiver
(p.28)
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| TABLEOF CONTENTS |
e Names of working parts «-**=<* E Flaps
e Introduction -**==*=1eeereettTt Front foldout
e Outline of basic operations **- Inside cover
e Cautions o eserrosantacaoneeavaconperaovteonareorabecauanos: 2
e Practical shooting guide seeresarereartentecanra. 4
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment rasmsoummssuuse sue vsann sue na 40000 6
2. Main switch eesnsarocanmseganiovarroravrcaaraanvecar 7
3. Battery check .eresaroetereaocrrtareconrramtoaUErene 8
4. How to hold the camera “-*--*""""=re0eeeeeeees g
5. Operating the 28-90mm zoom lens +=" 10
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Usable film o acoorccamocauerráareranrtaarocamEtaUA 11
2. Film loading PecareaatrcenoredamocanrerTarirueTeTe 12
3. Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges "1 4
4. Lamp indications ‘ccceecereceeeenneenecenee
5. Ordinary photography -******115e5599eTeeeer— 16
6. Diopter adjustment escanvesanrecartonantrraereió 17
7. Taking pictures canmccuarecoororamecameoraareaunres 18
8. Unloading Ле Бра сеет: 90
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
/Red-eye reduction flash mode -----=*:-""*=- 22
Daylight-synchro shooting anreaarescortaereCaares 24
Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds ------- 25
Slow-shutter-speed-synch photography +" 25
Bulb shooting coneeanccemorcanterurteaorraorerucniten 26
Bulb-synchro shooting o Ponacorantosacrotrrocarermer: 26
Self-timer shooting cartcsanetonvocantranteamcecanDe 27
Using a wireless remote control ++. 28
Multi-exposure shooting aamerantecarorsnortanrece 32
Infinity-landscape shooting enrdanerecrtanmecsanEres 33
Spot AF shooting evanpcsarecanocanorennocrenvecanes 34
Easy pic. shooting o onocaccoonorcansoorocertenaredare 35
Focus-lock shooting." ene 36
Exposure compensation seuunaeauersu0seue usa ue nas 38
Panoramic format picture ya...) 39
DATE MODEL +еееееннееннеенеенн 49
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning "==" sent" 44
Installing/ Replacing the battery ‘> cuves -45
Taking care of your camera ===" eenten® 46
Trouble shooting --==-"==***=ee5e5erreeer eee 48
Specifications o anseczarraricacncasarteamecnrtenamrecaa 50
Warranty policy e euorranreaontscarsanrrcambocaarreo 52
LCD panel сепееннеенеенеесенето 55
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CAUTIONS
* Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas,
water, salt water, etc., penetrating the
inside of the camera may cause damage or
render it inoperable. Damage of any kind
* The electric circuitry inside the camera
contains high voltage working parts.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera.
Be careful not to drop or subject the
camera to strong vibrations, shock or pres-
sure.
* Do not apply force to the zoom lens ; do
not place the camera with the lens facing
downward.
* Never attempt to manually open the lens
Will not be repaired under the terms of the
warranty. Therefore, handle the camera
with great care.
® Never use solvents such as paint thinner,
alcohol or benzine to clean the camera.
cover : it will auto matically open and
close as the main switch is turned on and
off.
* Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window, or the
built-in flash with your fingers, hair, or
other object. -
* Avoid leaving the camera for extended
periods in places where temperature and
humidity are high such as in a car.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
® The misuse of a battery can cause hazards
such as leakage, overheating, explosions,
etc. The battery should be inserted with
the “+” and “—” sides facing correctly.
e Never try to disassemble, short or re-
charge the battery. Also, do not dispose of
the battery in a fire, as it may explode.
e Battery performance may be temporarily
hindered in low temperatures, but will
recover in normal temperatures.
e Keep a spare battery on hand for replace-
ment convenience when shooting outdoors
or while traveling.
e Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
e When the camera is in a bag, ensure the
main switch is off : otherwise, battery
power may be wasted if the shutter re-
lease button is accidentally pushed.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
Focusing
Focusing on a particular spot of the subject LED p.34
Taking a picture of distant landscape scenery ----.--.....0.. 000000 econo. p.33
Taking a picture of a subject through a window +++. EEE REEL p.33
3 | Flash photography
Taking a picture in low light situations ALTER p.16
Minimizing the picture of red-eye effect <<<... REEL p.22
Taking a picture of people whose face is cast in shadow -----------e..e...... p.24
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in background —-----.-...- p.26
5] Zooming
Compose the subject larger or smaller -++--===e.ermeceaaccno nero ano eneroszocwoo. p.10
Taking a picture of people in various situations
Taking a picture of people whose face is cast in shadow ©" p.24
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in background ------""-"- p.25
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in background <=. p.26
Putting yourself into a picture o arcanracracoramosrnacarrareattarecorueaamecrocamoreronEea p.27
Landscape photography
Taking a picture of distant landscape Scenery "=== TS p.33
Taking a picture of distant landscape through a window" p.33
? | Others
Taking more than 2 pictures on the same frame +<eececte creer tete tee p.32
Taking a picture or zooming a lens at a distant place from the camera p.28
Imprinting date on a picture eccorearearoanmsinreareanauarcararteaneartanecarvaramracaaa p.42
7 STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum performance you should
familiarize yourself with certain
fundamentals before taking any
Remote Control Holder (Option)
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. When
attaching the Remote Control Holder to the
strap, first remove the Wireless Remote Control
from the Remote Control Holder, then pass the
strap through the Remote Control Holder as
illustrated. Use the tab on the clamp (see illus-
tration) to depress the ADJUST button and to
open the battery chamber cover.
® To prevent the camera from swaying a lot
while walking, adjust the strap so the camera
rides above your waist.
A MAIN SWITCH
ON-OFF
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Main Switch e The lens cover automatically opens and closes
To switch on, push the Main Switch button. when the main switch is turned on and off.
The lens extends slightly to the wide-angle 28 Never attempt to open the lens cover manua-
mm setting and the LCD panel is on. To switch ly.
off, push the main switch button again. When
not in use, ensure that the camera 1s switched
off.
e Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR123A or
the equivalent. Do not remove the battery
before it is exhausted, since it is used by the
date function on the DATE model to keep
constant track of time.
Pid BATTERY CHECK
Battery check
After you turn the Main Switch ON, the lens
slightly extends and the lens cover opens. You
are now ready to shoot. See page 44 when the
battery exhaustion symbol (=) appears on the
LCD panel.
® If the camera is on and left unused for over 3
minutes, the lens automatically retracts and
the power switches off to save battery power.
If the Main Switch is turned on within 60
minutes of auto-power off, the previous setting
will automatically return.
7 HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
When shooting, hold the camera securely with
both hands. 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 picture will be blurred.) Try to
brace your elbows against your body, or support
yourself and the camera against a stable, station-
ary object, such as a wall.
When using the flash with the camera positioned
vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is
above the lens.
Caution :
Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back
and forth while in operation.
Note:
e Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window or the bui-
lt-in flash with your fingers, hair or other
object.
A? OPERATING 28-90mm ZOOM LENS
When you move the zooming lever to the right
(4), the lens moves towards the 90mm setting
and frames the subject more closely. When you
move the zooming lever to the left ( 444 ), the
lens moves towards the wide-angle 28mm set-
ting. When the lens zooms to the desired setting,
release the zooming lever and depress the shut-
ter release button fully to take pictures.
„” USABLE FILM
Film speed (ISO rating)
Notes:
e When buying DX-coded films, ensure that the Automatic film speed setting
package bears the “DX” mark. This camera is designed to use DX-coded films
e Non-DX coded film cannot be used. with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200. When any of
e Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 800 these films are loaded, the proper film speed is
or higher mainly for shooting indoors in dim- automatically set for the camera.
ly-lit conditions.
e Á film with ISO400 film speed is recomme-
nded to get less image blur and to cover more
photographic situations.
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> FILM LOADING (Ensure the power is off before inserting the film.)
1
2
3
Slide the back cover release lever down in the
direction of the arrow to open the back cover
as illustrated.
Place the film cartridge in the film chamber
by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind
shaft first and then slide the top end 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 €.
Notes :
® Ensure the film is placed properly between
the guide rails @.
* If there is dirt on the film detector O, film
cannot be wound properly.
x Slack NO! ©: Flat YES!
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5 When “ / ” appears in the exposure counter
on the LCD panel, the film automatically
stops winding. The indication appears as
shown above. If ( 1) does not appear on the
LCD panel, it indicates that the film is not
| properly loaded. If this occurs, reload the
4 After the back cover is closed, the film auto- film.
matically advances to the first frame. H (E) blinks on the LCD panel, it means the
e Even if no film is loaded, the motor operates film is not properly loaded.
for a second or two after the back cover 1s e The exposure counter indication will remain
closed. on even if the main switch is turned off.
e Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the previous page. Take up any slack in the film by pushing
it back into the cartridge.
e If the end of the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it or cut off the bent portion.
e VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND SHOOTING RANGES
Ordinary photography
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Panoramic format picture
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First, switch on power by depressing the Main
Switch button.
Ordinary photography (standard format)
© Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
@ Close distance compensation frame.
When the camera-to-subject distance is between 0.58
m (1.9ft) and Im (3.380, compose the scene within
this frame.
O Picture area
When taking a normal picture, compose the scene
within this frame.
Panoramic format picture
O Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
O Picture area
When taking panoramic format pictures, compose the
scene within this frame.
Autofocus is referred to as “AF”,
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject dis-
tance)
® The ordinary setting and panoramic mode allow a
shooting range from co (infinity) to 0.58m (1.9ft).
* Subjects closer than 0.58m (1.9ft) cannot be focused
properly.
When you depress the shutter release button
halfway down, the lamps © and/or @ light up
or blink as shown above.
@Green lamp : 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 pic-
ture because the camera-to-
subject distance is too close.
When the flash is ready to dis-
charge, it will light up. When
the flash is being charged, it
will blink.
@ Red lamp :
Notes :
e If the subject is too close, the green lamp
blinks. Adjust the camera-to-subject distance
so that the green lamp lights continuously,
then release the shutter.
e If the subject is even closer, the green lamp
may light continuously, even though proper
focus cannot be obtained.
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When the power is switched on by depressing ® When the built-in flash automatically dis-
the main switch button, the camera automati- charges, the camera uses a shutter speed in
cally selects the Auto and Single-Frame Shoot- the range from approx. 1/30th (28mm) to 1/
ing modes and the exposure counter indication 45th sec. (90mm) when ISO100 film is used.
remains on as shown above. These modes are
used for taking ordinary pictures. The built-in
flash will discharge automatically when the sub-
Ject is poorly illuminated or in a backlight situ-
ation.
* When the LCD panel display is different from
the one shown above (which indicates that
other modes are set), switching power OFF
and then ON restores the Auto and Single-
Frame Shooting modes.
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a DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
С
[2
ON
Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While
looking through the viewfinder, adjust the diop-
ter by turning the diopter adjustment dial until
the AF frame appears clearest.
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„’” TAKING PICTURES Shooting distance : 0.58m (1.9ft)-co (infinity)
1 Composing the scene
After zooming the lens and composing your
scene, focus on the subject with the autofocus
frame in the center of the viewfinder,
* This camera uses multi-beam AF to focus the
lens on the subject. Even if the subject is
slightly off the AF frame, the subject will
easily be brought into focus.
* To focus ona particular spot in the AF frame,
select the AF spot mode. (See page 34.)
* When the power is turned on, the multibeam
AF mode is automatically set.
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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. If the subject is closer than
0.58 meter (1.9ft), the green lamp will blink to
warn you. In this case, extend the camera-to-
subject distance until the green lamp is lit con-
tinuously.
* When the red lamp lights up, it indicates that
the built-in flash will discharge. Ensure that
you are within the flash effective range before
shooting. (See page 19.)
3 Shooting
Depress the shutter release button fully, and the
shutter will be released. Then, the film automat-
ically advances to the next frame.
Notes :
e When the shutter is released, the self-timer
lamp momentarily lights up to indicate that a
picture has been taken.
If you wish to focus on another subject, lift
your finger from the shutter release button
and depress the shutter release button half-
way down again.
¢ The shutter cannot be released while the lens
is zooming.
Automatic Flash Emission
When taking pictures in low light or in a back-
light situation, the flash will automatically dis-
charge. When the shutter release button is de-
pressed halfway down in low light, the red lamp
will light up, indicating the flash is ready to
discharge. If the red lamp blinks, this indicates
that the built-in flash is being charged and the
shutter cannot be released. Therefore, ensure
that the red lamp is lit continuously before
taking pictures.
Red-eye
Shooting portraits with the flash may result in
“red-eye”, the red dot in your subject's eye. This
camera includes a red-eye reduction flash func-
tion, which reduces the red-eye phenomenon by
using pre-flash. See page 22 and 47 for details.
Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film
used)
ISO
lens
28mm (444) |0.58-5.0m | 0.58—7.0m | 0.68-9.9m
90mm (4) 10.58-2.4m|0.58-3.3m |0.58-4.7m
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PEA UNLOADING FILM
(Remove the film from the camera in the shade or use your body to
shade the camera.)
1 Rewinding the film
After you have exposed the last frame of the roll,
the lens retracts and the film rewinds automati-
cally. Then, the motor stops, and (0) blinks as
shown to indicate that the film has been re-
wound.
* A 24-exposure roll of film takes about 20
seconds 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 the film
To unload the film, open the back cover, and
remove the cartridge from the chamber by pull-
ing the top out first with your finger.
Notes :
® The shutter may be released a frame or two
even after the specified number of frames have
been used up as indicated by the number of
shots shown on the film canister. If this occurs,
these extra frames may be lost in the process-
ing.
® Never open the back cover until the whole
film roll is rewound.
Rewinding a film in mid-roil
If you wish to unload a film before exposing all
the frames, follow the procedures described
below.
| Turn the main switch ON and hold down the
drive button for more than 3 seconds. ( >*
appears and ) starts blinking on the
LCD panel, indicating that the mid-roll film
rewinding mode has been set.
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9 While depressing the drive mode button, de-
press the shutter release button. Film rewind-
ing starts. When a roll of film is rewound to its
end, the motor stops and { §) blinks, indicat-
ing that the back cover may be opened safely.
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(HOW TO SELECT MODES/RED-EYE
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS REDUCTION FLASH MODE)
To set various exposure modes, depress the Mode Button €.
а. al
Auto Daylight- Slow-Shutter Slow-speed- Bulb Bulb-sync
Sync speed sync
Y (Flash-OFF) photography
2 | |B B
® To set various required modes, depress the button @, @ and/
or
® For normal use, set the Auto and Single-Frame modes as shown
on the left. When the power is switched on, the Auto and
Single-Frame Shooting modes are automatically set.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture, depress the red-eye reduction flash button (O) O.
With this mode, the flash discharges two consecutive times, reducing the appearance of the red-eye
effect. To cancel the mode, depress the red-eye reduction button again.
To set various shooting modes, depress the Drive Button @
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Single-Frame Self-Timer Remote control Multi-Exposure
shooting shooting shooting Shooting
e In any exposure and/or shooting mode, if the button @ and © are depressed after the shutter is
released, the Auto and Single-Frame modes will return respectively.
e (ing dom the Drive Button € for more than three seconds sets the mid-roll rewinding mode
See page 21.).
e Holding down the Red-eye reduction flash button 6) for more than two seconds sets the Exposure
compensation mode (See page 38).
To set various focusing modes, depress the Landscape/Easy Pic. Mode Button O
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Autofocus Infinity- Spot AF Easy Pic. shooting
shooting landscape shooting
shooting
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DAYLIGHT-SYNCHRO SHOOTING
Depress the Mode
Button until the
($) symbol app-
ears on the LCD
panel. The flash
will discharge in
both dark and
bright conditions. When a portrait is taken with
the subject in a backlight situation, the front of
the subject may be cast in shadow. In such a
case, use the Daylight-Synchro Shooting mode
(Flash-ON mode) within the flash-effective
range to take pictures. This will ensure that a
picture is well exposed without any shadow.
When you wish to discharge the flash, use this
mode. In this mode, the flash will always dis-
charge.
Notes :
® Ensure that the red lamp on the left-hand side
of the viewfinder is lit when the shutter re-
lease button is depressed halfway down before
shooting. A red lamp blinking indicates that
the flash is being charged.
¢ Ensure you're within the flash effective range
even when you use the built-in flash as a fill-in
flash in daylight. (See page 19).
With Daylight-Sync
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TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED
Slow Shutter
Speed (Flash-
OFF)
Depress the
Mode Button
until the (® HI)
symbol appears
on the LCD panel. In this mode, the flash does
not discharge, and a picture is taken at a slow
shutter speed up to approx. 1/5 seconds. Use 1t
in places where flash photography is prohibited,
such as in theaters and museums. Furthermore,
this mode is also useful for a natural existing
light effect in low ambient light photography.
Note:
e When shooting in low light, the shutter speed
gets slower, and camera shake is likely to blur
your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended.
Slow-Speed-
Synchro Shoot-
MV ing (Flash-ON)
= u y Depress the
o. Mode Button to
set the Slow-
Speed-Synchro
mode until the ($ BJ) symbol appears on the
LCD panel. It is possible to photograph subjects
and backeround in a balanced way (as shown in
the photo) by using the built-in flash to properly
expose the foreground subject and a Slow-
Shutter-Speed to expose the low light back-
ground.
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BULB, BULB-SYNCHRO SHOOTING
Bulb mode( HB)
Depress the
Mode Button
until (ФВ)
symbol appears
on the LCD
panel. The shutter remains open up to 10 min-
utes as long as the shutter release button is held
down. This mode is useful for long exposures
required for shooting fireworks and night scenes,
for instance. When using this mode, the camera
should be mounted on a tripod so that the
camera will be steady.
Bulb-synchro
MA mode (5 B)
nN Depress the
iv Mode Button
until ($B)
symbol 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 example.
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Bulb mode, approx. 5 sec. (ISO 100)
SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
Self-Timer
Use the Self-
Timer if you
wish to get in the
picture. Use of a
tripod is recom-
mended. Depress
the Drive Button until the (©) symbol appears
on the LCD panel.
Focus on the subjects first by depressing the
shutter release button halfway down, and then
depress the shutter release button fully. The
shutter will be released in about 10 seconds.
When the Self-Timer is working, the Self-Timer
symbol {®) blinks on the LCD panel, and the
Self-Timer lamp lights up. The lamp starts bli-
nking 3 seconds before the shutter is released,
letting you know when to smile.
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Notes on the Self-Timer shooting
* Keep in mind that when starting the
Self-Timer while standing in front of the
camera, the camera may not focus the
subject.
® To cancel the Self-Timer at any time
after it’s been activated, push the main
switch. In this instance, the power will
not be turned off.
* 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.
* When the Bulb mode is used in combina-
tion with the Self-Timer, a shutter speed
of approx. 1/2 sec. is automatically selec-
ted.
USING THE WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
If you have purchased the optional wireless
remote control, read this section. The Wireless
Remote Control allows you to adjust the focal
length in steps of 28, 90, 50, 28 and trip the
shutter at a distance.
* Use atripod when shooting with the Wireless
Remote Control.
* When the Remote Control is used to take
pictures, the Single-Frame mode can be used
in combination with any of the exposure
modes. The Self-Timer shooting and the Mul-
ti-Exposure modes cannot be used in this case.
* 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.
Removing the Wireless Remote Control
Remove the Wireless Remote Control from the
Remote Control Holder in the direction of the
arrow.
Name of parts
Shutter release button
Remote control transmitter
Remote Control Shooting mode
Depress the camera’s Drive Button until the
(MES) ) symbol appears on the LCD panel.
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Blinking Lamp
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 a Remote
Control.
When the camera is set in the Remote Control
Shooting mode and left unused for 10 minutes,
the camera automatically switches itself off to
save battery power. Push the camera’s Main
Switch again to turn it on.
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Taking Pictures
Compose the scene and frame the subject with the
AF frame. Aim the Remote Control Transmitter
towards the Remote Control Receiver on the
camera, and then depress the Remote Control's shut-
ter release button fully to release the shutter.
The Self-Timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds
and then the shutter is released. If the shutter is
released by the camera’s release button, pictures
will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode.
® Focus cannot be locked when the Remote Control
is in use.
” The subject framed in the AF frame will be in
focus when the Remote Control’s shutter release
button 1s depressed.
Operating Distance of the Wireless
Remote Control
From the camera’s front : within approx. 5
m straight in front of the camera
e 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.
e The Remote Control does not work while the
built-in flash is being charged.
Zooming using the Remote Control
When the Remote Control Transmitter is aimed
towards the camera’s Remote Control Receiver,
each time you depress the zooming button loc-
‘ated on the Remote Control, the lens zooms and
stops at steps of 28,90,50 and 28mm focal length
settings continuously.
Before using the Remote Control to zoom the
lens, frame the subject through the viewfind-
er, using the 90mm setting. Otherwise, the
subject may be out of the picture area when
the lens is zoomed.
Battery life on the Remote Control
About 30,000 commands can be issued using the
Remote Control with a battery installed. Have
exhausted battery replaced at your local Pentax
Service center if the battery is exhausted (there
is a charge for this service).
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MULTI-EXPOSURE SHOOTING
Procedure
|. Depress the Drive Button until the symbol
(IB) appears on the LCD panel.
. Depress the shutter release button to shoot an
initial exposure. The film will not advance,
the frame counter indication and (@) blinks
on the LCD panel to indicate that you are in
the Multi-exposure mode.
3. Recompose the frame, and depress the shutter
release button to shoot the second exposure.
After the second shot, the film will advance
and the Single-Frame shooting mode will be
restored.
Multi-Exposure mode will disengage the film
advance, letting you superimpose images on a Notes :
single frame for fantastic illusions. * To expose or_more, depress the drive button
Your imagination can produce striking creative untill the (IM) remains lit after the step 2
effects. above, and then depress the shutter release
button.
the Date model.
Repeated multiple exposures tend to overex-
pose a frame, so it is recommended that you
expose a frame just twice or 3 times at most.
When using Multi-Exposure mode, you usual-
ly get the best results with dimly-lit back-
ground, such as night scenes.
a ® The date will be exposed in step 3 above оп
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INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING
When you wish to take a sharp picture of a
distant landscape or a distant subject through a
window, the infinity-landscape mode allows you
to capture distant scenery with clarity.
Depress the Landscape/Easy PIC. Mode Button
until the (al) symbol appears on the LCD
panel.
e After the picture is taken by fully depressing
the shutter release button, this mode is cance-
led.
® The flash will not discharge in the Auto expo-
sure mode.
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SPOT AF SHOOTING
Select the AF spot mode to focus on a particular
spot in the frame.
Switch to Spot AF mode
Depress the Landscape/Easy Pic. mode button
so that the (SPOT AF) appears on the LCD
panel indicating that you are in the spot AF
mode.
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Focus on the subject
Focus on the subject with the Spot AF frame
((J) in the center of the viewfinder.
* When the main subject is out of the AF frame
in the center of the viewfinder when compos-
ing your picture, use the focus-lock technique
(See page 36.).
® The lamp indications and picture-taking pro-
cedure are similar as explained for multi-
beam AF,
EASY PIC. SHOOTING
With the “Easy Pic.” shooting mode, focus is
fixed at 2.9 meter (9.5ft) and the focal length of
the lens is also fixed at the 28mm wide-angle
position. This provides greater depth of field,
and no need to worry about getting out of focus
pictures. Please use this mode when you ask
someone to take your picture, when shooting
quickly, or when close-distance shooting thr-
ough a window.
|. Depress the Landscape / Easy Pic. Mode
Button until the (CEN) symbol appears in the
LCD panel,
In this mode the 28mm wide-angle focal length
of the lens is selected automatically. You are not
able to change focal length with the zooming
lever. If you move the zooming lever while in
this mode, the (ON) symbol starts blinking to
warn you.
9. Take a picture by depressing the shutter
release button.
This mode sets the lens focus to cover a wide
range of approx. 1.2 meter (3.9ft) to infinity
under bright sun light. Even with a dark subject
you can still obtain proper focus if the subject
distance is between approx. 1.8meter (5.9ft) to 8
meter (26.2ft).
If you take a picture with flash please make sure
the subject is within the flash effective shooting
distance. (See page 19)
The flash effective range of this mode with ISO
100 to 400 film is between 1.8m (5.9ft) to 4.6m
(15.1ft).
The lens focal length cannot be changed with
the zooming button on the Remote Control
when you are in this mode.
To cancel this mode depress the Landscape/
Easy Pic. Mode Button again.
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FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING
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If you shoot without positioning the autofocus
frame ((]) on the main subject of the illustra-
tion 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.)
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I Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame
When you wish to focus on the face, which
appears very small in the viewfinder, focus on
the chest instead to fill the focus frame with
more of the subject.
2 When the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down, the green lamp on the left-
hand side of the viewfinder lights up and the
exposure and focus are temporarily locked.
3 While depressing the shutter release button
halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the
picture, then release the shutter.
Note:
e You can release focus lock simply by lifting
your finger from the shutter release button.
Hard-to-autofocus subjects
Like many other autofocus cameras, the
camera's autofocus system is highly pre-
cise, but not perfect. Some subjects may
not be focused as you wish. In such a case,
use the focus-lock technique on a subject
near the actual one and equidistant from
the lens. Subjects which may fool the
system include :
1. Black objects like hair, which don’t re-
flect much light (and therefore don’t
reflect infrared autofocus beams).
2. Wire netting, latticework, iron exercise-
bars, etc.
3. Flickering light sources such as neon
signs, fluorescent lamps, TV images, sun-
light coming through trees, etc. and sub-
jects illuminated by these light sources.
4. Glossy and reflective surfaces like glass,
mirrors, car bodies, etc.
5. Fast-moving objects, like trains or auto-
mobiles in motion.
6. Water jets, water surface, smoke, flame,
fireworks, etc., which have no distinct or
consistent form, or a subject in mist.
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Exposure compensation is an adjustment to bri-
ghten or darken the whole picture when shot in
high-contrast lighting conditions. Use the “+”
side for situations with bright backgrounds or
the “—” side for situations where the central
subject is too brightly lit from the front. Expo-
sure compensation is possible in the range from
+3EV to —3EV in 0.5EV step. This compensa -
tion can be used in combination with the various
exposure setting.
* Exposure compensation does not work in the
Bulb or Bulb-Synch mode,
® Confirm the compensation value, hold down
the Red-eye reduction button for approx. 2
seconds.
Once the exposure compensation is set, the
compensation value will be stored in memory
until the film is replaced. To cancel exposure
correction, reset the corrected value to +0.
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Setting the exposure compensation
Hold down the Red-eye reduction flash button
for about 2 seconds to make the exposure com-
pensation mark (64), (0 ) and (=) blink.
While holding down the Red-eye reduction flash
button, move the zooming lever to the right or
the left until the desired compensation value
appears. Holding the zooming lever fully to the
right or the left will advance the digit continu-
ously. After the compensation value has been
entered, the compensation mark (@ ) or (4)
appears on the LCD panel even if the lever is
released, indicating that the exposure compen-
sation is activated.
—. TAKING PANORAMIC FORMAT PICTURE
You can switch between the panoramic format
and standard format picture taking mode in the
middle of the roll by moving the panorama
mode switch. The panoramic format picture
allows horizontally positioned dynamic pictures
to be taken (13 X 36mm on film).
1 Switching to the panoramic format pic-
ture
Move the panorama mode selector switch to
(P) to select the panoramic format mode.
e When the format is switched to panorama, the
viewfinder switches to the horizontal pano-
ramic format frame.
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2 Taking a panoramic format picture
Compose the scene within the panoramic
format frame, and then fully depress the shut-
ter release button to take a panoramic format
— picture.
e When the camera-to-subject distance is less
than lm, panoramic format photography 1s
not recommended due to a substantial differ-
ence between what you see through the view-
finder verses the image you will obtain the
actual picture taking area ; otherwise known
as parallax.
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NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PAN-
ORAMIC FORMAT PICTURES
* When developing the film, if you have taken
only panoramic format pictures on the entire
roll of film, tell the clerk at the processing lab
to develop the film with only the panoramic
format, If there are both panoramic and sta-
ndard format photographs on the film, ask the
clerk to develop the film with both standard
The mark “—” indicates the position where the and panoramic format.
date and time are imprinted.
The DATE MODEL allows you to record
DATE information in the panoramic mode in a
similar manner to the standard picture taking
mode. See “DATE MODEL” on page 42 for
details. The dating unit automatically switches
the DATE position between the standard and
panorama according to the format mode selec-
ted.
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e The development of panoramic format pictures is a more time-consuming and expensive process
than that of standard pictures. Please consult the processing lab for more details.
e Panoramic format processing facilities differ depending on the area and requirements. Your local
film processor or camera dealers will advise you on all the options available to you.
® With panoramic format pictures, only the middle area of the frame is exposed. The number of
exposures available in the panoramic format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size.
e When the panoramic format picture is printed with a standard size format, the black cropped areas
will appear on the top and bottom of the picture.
41
DATE MODEL
If you purchased the DATE model, read this
section. The DATE model records dates up to
the year 2019 on pictures.
o Mode button
O [SELECT] Select button
® [ADJUST] Adjust button
42
Switching the Mode
At each press of the Mode button QQ
with your fingernail, the mode on
the LCD panel switches as shown in
the chart,
Notes:
“____" indicates no data will be im-
printed.
® “M” on the LCD panel indicates
“Month”.
® Use the strap cramp’s protrusion
to depress the Select and Adjust
buttons.
* The date in the picture above is
simulated.
+
Correcting the date
1.
o
Depress the Select button @ to make a differ-
ent category of digits on the LCD panel you
want to change blink,
. Depress the Adjust button © to change digits
of the specified category you chose with the
Select button O). Digits increase by one each
time you depress the Adjust button ©. Hold-
ing down the button will advance digits con-
tinuously.
The blinking * : ” allows precise fine-tuning of
the internal clock to the beginning of a speci- -
fied minute. To do so, depress the Select
button @ to make the “ : ” blink, and then
depress the Adjust button O in sync with a
time signal.
. After the data has been adjusted, depress the
Select button. The bar mark (—) appears on
the LCD panel, indicating that data imprint-
ing choices are possible.
If you release the shutter while the blinking
data is being corrected, the data cannot be
imprinted.
Numerical indication
Year = 87-19 (1987-2019)
Month = 1-12
Day = 1-31
Time = 0-23
Minute = 00-59
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.
As you release the shutter, the bar (—) mark
on the display blinks for a few seconds, in-
dicating the data has been imprinted.
Move the panorama mode selector lever to
the right or left to switch the imprint mode
between panorama and standard.
The dating unit automatically switches the
imprint mode between the standard and pan-
orama according to the format mode selected.
If there is a white or yellow object in the
corner of the picture where the data is im-
printed, the data may be difficult to read.
When composing your photographs, try to
avoid brightly-colored subjects in that corner.
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BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the bat-
tery symbol (=a) 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. 15 rolls Using flash 50% of the time
(using the CR123A battery and under Pentax
testing conditions)
(The CR123A battery was used under Pentax
testing conditions. Actual battery life/ perform-
ance may vary drastically depending on usage of
Auto-Focus, Power Zoom, Flash, and external
conditions such as temperature and freshness of
the battery.)
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N
e
otes on replacing the battery :
Ensure that there is no film loaded. Switch off
power before replacing the battery.
If the battery is replaced with a film already
loaded, the camera enters the starting mode.
It will assume the film has just been loaded
and will advance several frames. “/” will
appear on the LCD panel.
If the battery is replaced at the end of the film
roll, the camera may not detect the film end,
and the frame counter indication may not
appear on the LCD panel. Follow the proce-
dure for rewinding the film in mid-roll to
rewind the film, and remove the film.
The battery is used by both the camera body
and the date function on the DATE model to
keep constant track of time. After the battery
is replaced, correct the time and date. (See
page 43.)
When the camera is in a carrying bag, ensure
the Main Switch is off : otherwise, battery
power may be wasted if the shutter release
button is accidentally pushed.
Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or the
INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY equivalent)
|
Ensure that the power is off before replacing the
battery.
|. Open the battery chamber cover by pulling
the cover lock in the direction of the arrow
with the strap clamp’s protrusion.
9. Insert one lithlum battery with the plus/
minus (+/—) sides matching the indications
in the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that
the cover is locked with a click.
e If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom
lens moves slightly and the motor operates for
a few seconds.
e On the DATE MODEL, the date is in-
itialized to 87/1/1 when the battery chamber
cover is opened.
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA
Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated,
high-precision, and reliable mechanism.
Handle it with great care.
* Do not use the camera in a place where the
camera may come in contact with rain or
water because the camera is not weather-
resistant. Should the camera get wet rain or
splashing water, 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 product to strong
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a mo-
torcycle, car, boat, etc.
® Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
® Do not store the camera in a closet with
mothballs or in a case where chemicals are
handled. Store it in a place with good air
circulation to prevent fungus growth.
® Avoid leaving the camera for extended peri-
ods in places where temperature and humidi-
ty are high, such as in a car.
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Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as it may cause rust and/
or corrosion. Furthermore, if the camera is
taken from warm temperature to a subfreez-
ing 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 will be as gradual as
possible. After the temperature difference is
mini mized, take it out of the bag.
The temperature range at which this camera
function properly is 50°C to— 10°C (122°F to
14°F).
Electrical problems may often be caused by
water, dirt or dust at points of electrical con-
tact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of
dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or
gas. If you cannot correct the problem, have
your camera inspected at a Pentax service
center. Repair of damage of any kind are not
covered under the terms of the warranty and
charges may be assessed.
Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing
so causes damage to the camera. Never place
the zoom lens with the front side facing down-
ward.
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.
To maintain optimum performance, a camera
which 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 made necessary due to usage of this
product in an industrial or commercial appli-
cation may not be covered under the terms of
the Pentax warranty.
Red-eye phenomenon in flash photogra-
pny
When a picture is taken using a flash, a subject’s
eyes may appear red in the print. This phenom-
enon is caused by the reflection of the electronic
flash in the retina. It can be reduced when the
surroundings of the subject are brightened, or
shooting distance is shortened or by employing
the red-eye reduction flash feature.
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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 7.)
® Is the battery exhausted? Replace it or insert new battery if it is
exhausted. (See page 44.)
Is (0) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used
up. Insert a new roll. (See page 20.)
——
2.My printed pictures don't look very * Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? (See page
clear. 18.) -
| * Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers, hair or
other object when you depressed the shutter release button? (See
page 9.)
; 3.Zoom lens retracted automatically ‚ ® Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main
(the power is turned off automatically). switch was turned on? The power is automatically switched off if
the camera is left unused for over 3 minutes. (See page 8.)
* When the camera is on and left unused for more than 10 minutes
| in the Remote Control shooting mode, the camera automatically
switches itself off to save battery power. Push the main switch
again to turn it on (See page 30.)
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ВЕ ‘Symptoms |
Causes and Remedies
4.The Remote Control does not operate.
* The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m from
the front. (See page 31.)
e The Remote Control may not operate in a backlight situation.
(See page 31.)
o 81 flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. (See page
31.
e With Easy Pic. shooting mode unable to operate zooming by the
Remote Control. (See page 35.)
5. Zoom lens does not move.
With Easy Pic. shooting mode unable to operate zooming by the
zooming lever. (See page 35)
6. The ( H ) or ( U ) mark is
displayed on the LCD panel.
o 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.
are indicated in the table below.
The correct camera-to-subject distances when shooting using flash with films other than 1SO 100, 200 or 400
Lens 1SO| 25. ECT - 1000 | “16007 | 3200
28mm ($44) 0.58-2.5m 0.58-3.5m 1.0*-16.5m 1.3*-21.0m 1.8*-30.0m
90mm (4) 0.58-1.2m 0.58-1.7m 0.58-8.0m 0.58 -10.0m 0.6*-14.2m
*With high speed film, overexposure may occur at close range due to the film's high speed.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type :
Film :
Format :
Film loading, :
Film winding :
Film rewinding :
Frame number :
Lens :
Focusing system :
Zooming :
Shutter :
Self timer :
Viewfinder :
Exposure control :
50
35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter camera with built-in zoom lens and auto flash
Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from
25 to 3200 (1EV step). Non-DX coded films are automatically set to ISO25
24 X 36mm (13X36 in panoramic format)
Auto film loading Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to first
exposure
Auto film-winding : single-frame advance mode.
Auto start at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. Rewinding
time : approx 20 sec. with 24-exposure film. Rewinding in mid-roll provided.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting,
and descending order when rewinding.
Pentax power zoom 28-90mm 1/3.5-9 9 elements in 7 groups, Angle of view : 75” -
27°.
Pentax infrared active Multi-beam autofocusing with focus lock. Switchable to
Spot AF made. Range : 0.58m (1.9ft) -infinity (Maximum magnification approx.
1/5.8X). Infinity-landscape mode (focus is fixed to infinity), Easy Pic. mode (focus
is fixed at 2.9m).
Electronic zoom
Programmed AE electronic shutter with speeds approx. 1/400sec. -1/5 sec. Bulb :
1/2 sec.-10 min., Electromagnetic release
Electronic red lamp indication. Approx. 10— sec. delay with LED indication.
Cancellation after activation is possible.
Actual image zoom viewfinder : 83% field-of-view ratio, Magnification : approx.
0.32X (28mm) -0.94X (90mm), Diopter : -2.5 - +0.5D, AF frame, Picture frame,
Close distance compensation frame, Panoramic format picture area, Green lamp
lighting : in-focus signal, Green lamp blinking : close-distance warning, Red lamp
lighting : Flash-ready status, Red lamp blinking : Flash being charged.
Programmed auto-exposure control. Range : EV8.6-17 at 28mm, EV11.6-17 at 90
mm in Auto or Daylight-Synchro mode (ISO 100), EV 6.0-17 in 28 mm,
EV8.4-17 at 90mm in Slow-Shutter-Speed mode. Automatic exposure
compensation in a backlit situation.
Exposure
compensation :
Exposure-meter switch :
Flash
Flash effective range :
Flash recycling time :
Remote contro! :
Power source for
Remote control :
Size & weight for
Remote Control :
Power source :
Battery life :
Battery exhaustion
warning :
Data mechanism :
Imprinting mode:
Size € weight :
DATE model :
+/—3EV (0.5EV step)
The exposure meter is turned on by half depression of the shutter release button.
Built-in zoom flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic flash emission in
low-luminance or a backlight situation, Flash-ON = Daylight-Synchro / Slow-
Shutter-Speed Synchro (up to 1/5 sec.), Flash-OFF = Flash override, Bulb-Synchro
= 1/2 sec.-10 min.
0.58-5.0m (28mm),0.58-2.4m (90mm),(ISO100 film used)
Approx. 5 sec. under Pentax testing conditinos
Infrared wireless remote control, Step zooming at 28mm, 90mm, 50mm and 28mm,
Effective range : 5m from the front when projected from the camera’s front.
One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by the Pentax Service facility)
93.5 (W) X 68.5 (L) X 15.0 (0), 0.9” х 2.7” х 0.6”, 15g (0.502)
One 3V lithium battery (CR123A or the equivalent)
Approx. 15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax
testing conditions)
( =» ) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when the ( = ) is blinking
Crystal quartz controlled ; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar
“Year, Month and Day”, “Day, Hour and Minute” or blank
126.5 SW) X73 (H)X54.5 (D)(5.0” x2.9” x2.1”) 305 grams, (10.80z.) (without
batter
126.5 Ww) x73 (H)X57.5 (D)(5.0” X 2.9” X2.3") 315 grams, (11.loz.) (without
battery)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITEOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through au-
thorized bona fide photographic distribution
channels are guaranteed against defects of mate-
rial 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, oper-
ation contrary to operating instructions, or mod-
ification 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 defec-
tive material or workmanship or otherwise ; and
it is expressly agreed that the liability of the
manufacturer or its representatives under all
guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of
parts as hereinbefore provided. No refunds will
be made on repairs performed by non-
authorized Pentax service facilities.
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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
representative of the manufacturer in your coun-
try, send the equipment to the manufacturer,
with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a
considerable length of time before the equip-
ment can be returned to you owing to the com-
plicated customs procedures required. If the
equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will
be made and parts replaced free of charge, and
the equipment will be returned to you upon
completion of servicing. If the equipment is not
covered by warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply.
Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner.
If your Pentax was purchased outside of the
country where you wish to have it serviced
during the warranty period, regular handling
and servicing fees may be charged by the
manufacturer's representatives 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 send-
ing it directly to the manufacturer. Always
obtain a quotation for the service charge, and
only after you accept the quoted service charge,
instruct the service station to proceed with the
servicing.
The local warranty policies available from
Pentax distributors in some countries can su-
persede this warranty policy. Therefore, we rec-
ommend that you review the warranty card
supplied with your product at the time of pur-
chase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in
your country for more information and to re-
ceive a copy of the warranty policy.
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 inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired op
eration,
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment,
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures :
e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
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O Diopter adjustment dial
p.17
O Viewfinder eyepiece
O Panorama mode selector
switch (p.39)
® Main switch (p.7)
® Zooming lever (p.10)
O Film information window
@ Back cover release lever
(p.12)
@ Back cover (p.12)
@ Tripod socket
@D Battery chamber cover
(p.45)
LCD PANEL
All indications will not actually appears simultaneously as shown.
LCD (Liquid- -crystal display)
® When the LCD is exposed to high tempera-
tures over about 60°C, it may blacken, but
when the temperature normarizes, 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.
O Slow-Speed-Shutter (p.25)
O Flash OFF (p.25)
© Flash ON (p.24)
Red-eye Reduction Flash mode (p.22)
Exposure Compensation (p.38
Exposure Counter (p. 13)
Shutter Release button
e Spot AF mode (p.34)
Q Infinity Landscape mode (p. 33)
® Film Rewinding mode (p.20)
Zooming lever (p.10
Self-Timer mode (p.27)
Remote Control Shooting mode (p.28)
Multi- Exposure Shooting mode (p.32)
Easy. Pic. mode (p.35
Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.44)
$ Bulb (p.26)
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Copyright C Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. 1984
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