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OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will automati- Set the Power Y
(see page 14). the back cover (see cally advance to the Panorama switch to the
page 15). first frame (see page ON position. (see page
16). 17).
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Frame your subject and Focus on your subject Depress the shutter re- When the film reaches
operate the zoom lever (see page 19). lease button. In dark its end, the camera will
to compose the shot conditions, the flash automatically rewind it
(see page 13). will discharge auto- (see page 22).
matically (see page 21).
Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX IQ Zoom 105WR and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photography!
Your compact, light weight camera with a
weather-resistance capability is a great companion
to preserve your favorite memories.
e Please read this manual carefully before operat-
ing the camera to take consistently superior pic-
tures.
e Pay special attention to the cautions and notes
in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illustra-
tions shown herein may differ from the cam-
era's actual appearance.
e Illustrations in this operating manual are the
DATA MODEL.
Icon indications used in this manual
Operation direction. <a
Automatic operation dana ay
Attention eo
Lamp lighted SE
Lamp blinking o cs
Correct O
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The name of the camera’s working parts are listed
on the front and back of this manual. Keep the
flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading
the manual.
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS |
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O Shutter release button (p.12)
® Zoom lever (p.13)
® (rs, nfinity-landscape button
p.25
© Drive button (p.25)
O LCD panel (p.51)
® Autofocus window
© Date button (p.40)
@ Mode button (p. 24)
O Red-eye reduction flash button
(p. 25
@ Self-timer lamp (p.29)
@ Built-in flash
® Remote control receiver (p.31)
Ф Strap lug (p.9)
© Spotbeam window (p.20)
@ Viewfinder window
® Light sensor window
@ Lens
Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions
given in this page.
ZN WARNING
This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in se-
rious injury to the operator.
ZN CAUTION
This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in
minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
N WARNING
e The electric circuits inside the camera
‘contain high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera your-
self.
e Never touch internal parts of the camera if
they become exposed from dropping the
camera or for some other reason, as there
is danger of electric shock.
+ Be sure to store batteries out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance im-
mediately if accidentally swallowed.
N CAUTION
® Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as
it may hurt them. Be particularly careful with
the flash around infants.
+ Never try to disassemble, short or recharge
the battery. Also, do not dispose of the bat-
tery in fire, as it may explode.
» Remove the battery from the camera imme-
diately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during re-
moval.
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA ©. ic arg:
Precautions for storage
* Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
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 in-
spection.
* 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 motor-
cycle, car, boat, etc.
e 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
iemperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa,
the formation of icelets may cause damage. In
such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic
bag so that any changes in temperature differ-
ence ts minimized. Do not remove it from the
bag until temperature has stabilized.
Regular size color prints may cut off what ap-
pears on the extreme edges of the film frame.
Compose your picture with a margin of safety
at the edges.
in places where temperature and humidity are
high such as in a car.
* Do not store the camera in a closet with moth-
balls or in a case where chemicals are handled.
Store it in a place with good air circulation to
prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
* Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust ac-
cumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
dow.
Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco-
hol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the
external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur-
faces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is rec-
ommended.
Other precautions
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The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to -10 °С (122°F to
14°F).
To maintain optimum performance, it is recom-
mended that the camera be inspected every one
or two years. If the camera has not been used
for an extended period, or is being prepared for
an important photographic session, it is recom-
mended that you have the camera inspected or
test shoot with it. |
The PENTAX warranty 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 prod-
uct being used in conditions as out lined in the
other operation contrary to the instructions out-
lined in this manual, charges will be assessed or
a repair quotation will be provided.
CD (Liquid-crystal display )
When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures
over about 60 °C, it may blacken, but when the
temperature normalizes, it will return to nor-
mal. |
The LCD may also slow down in response to
lower temperatures, but this is a normal charac-
teristic of an LCD. |
_ PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-123A or
the equivalent.
Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as
leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. The Ба
tery should be inserted with the “+” and “-”
_ sides facing correctly.
Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the
battery. Also do not dispose of the battery in a
fire, as it may exploded.
Battery performance may be temporarily hin-
dered in low temperatures, but will recover in
normal temperatures.
Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement
convenience when shooting outdoors or while
traveling. |
When the camera is in a bag, make sure the
main switch is OFF. Otherwise, battery power
may be wasted if the shutter release button is
accidentaliy pushed.
WEATHER-RESISTANCE CAPABILITY
This camera is weather-resistance and can be used e After use wipe off any dirt or water droplets on
without having to be bothered by rain or water the camera with a clean and dry cloth.
spray. * Sand or mud entering the camera may damage
the camera. If used at the beach or other sandy
or dirty area, do not place it directly on the sand
or dirty area.
e Remove any dirt or
sand from the weather-
resistant seals. If the
lens barrel or the seals
are damaged, they will
not keep the camera
weather-resistant.
However, it is not designed for under water pho- Have your factory authorized service agent re-
tography. place these seals as soon as possible.
as e Never use solvent such as soapy water, deter-
x gent or alcohol to clean the camera. Otherwise,
the camera’s weather-resistant capability will be
impaired.
e Only the external camera housing is weather-
resistant. The camera will be damaged if sand,
dust or water enters the camera while changing
e If there is dirt or saltwater droplets on the cam- the film or replacing the batteries. Note that in
era after use, remove them with a dry, clean this case repairs of such damages will be
cloth or wash the camera in clean slowly run- chargeable to you even during the warranty pe-
ning water, or in a basin filled with water after riod.
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 maxi-
mum of 2-3 minutes. NEVER move the zoom
lever to zoom the lens while the camera is sub-
merged in water.
e This camera is not designed to water pressure.
Never leave the camera in water for a long
time or wash it clean in a vessels where the hy-
draulic pressure is high.
PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
| Г y Focusing A
Taking a picture through a window. EEE EE EEE EEE ES p.33
Focusing on a particular spot.
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- 3 | Flash photography
| Making a subject larger or smaller.
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Taking pictures of people in various situations
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. ---”` | не tuners p.26
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background. -***: ent p.28
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. =" ss -.--р.28
Putting yourself into a picture. puma outer Pe ee ee нонье Pe ee ee ee ee а p.29
— + Landscape photography —
Taking a pieture of people with sunset scenery in the background. :-*-""""" ne p.27
Taking a picture of night gscenery.*"'*"' eee w cease rar rr rra ee os vus uses p.28
| Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. **-""": IÓN p.28
-- ? Others
Taking a picture with the (optional) Wireless Remote Control. -:---":- en p30
Imprinting date ona picture. vrsssssue APR rr nan tsontes sasveonsss p.40
TABLE OF CONTENTS
e Names of working parts :--.................. Flaps
® Introduction ::..:.................. Front fold out
* Outline of basic operations --------- Inside cover
e For safe use of your camera :.-................. ]
* Precautions for your camera ++ 2
® Precautions for battery Usage verre reese cere essen es 3
e Weather-resistance Capability ::-:................ 4
® Practical shooting guide -:-..................... 6
o Table of contents +++ ++... Huren nun 0... ß
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
Strap attachment EN 9
Turning on the power Mr raro rr 10
Holding the camera -:......................,,,. 12
Operating 38 - 105mm zoom lens --:-.......... 13
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Fılm loading ен ee пов s sims im msn emeue. 14
Diopter adjustment EE ET TS 17
Lamp indications TUR ene rr ева оса вене но 17
Viewfinder displays :-::--...................,,..... 18
Taking pictures RE EEE EEE eee eee tac ane tne anaes 19
e Flash effective range nenn onen нана 2]
Unloading film EE rr rra 22
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select Flash, AF and Drive mode ...... 24
Daylight-sync shooting rar ана rra 26
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed: -- ---.-- 27
e Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) ............... 27
® Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) ...... 27
Bulb shooting AN 28
Bulb-sync shooting Perra rar rro 28
Self -timer photography a Be Se Br Eee rra 29
Using wireless remote control (option) --------- 30
Infinity-landscape Shooting -:--................... 33
Spot AF shooting ана а во rr 34
Focus-lock shooting TN 35
Hard-to-autofocus subjects --.-................... 36
Taking Panorama format Picture: een. 37
DATE MODEL --------.:- 2222020 nn. 40
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion WAIMINg ee 42
Installing “Replacing battery -------............ 43
Troubleshooting nern. 44
Specifications Ba BEE EZ Ze 46
Warranty policy а tarro 48
LCD panel --..................,,,,, 51
STRAP ATTACHMENT |
Fit the strap on the camera using the following procedures.
1 Pass the strap through the hoops @ and the clamp O as illus-
trated 1.
2 Pass the strap end © trough the camera’s strap lug as illus-
trated 2.
3 Pass the strap end © trough the clamp @ To switch ON, set the Power / Panorama switch
and hoop ® as illustrated 3. to the ON position.
* Use the illustrated part @ for pushing the mid- * When the camera is not in use, ensure that the
roll rewind button to rewind a film before ex- Power Panorama switch is set to the OFF po-
posing all the frames. Use the illustrated part sition.
for opening the battery chamber cover. » If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3
minutes, the lens automatically retracts.
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When the power turns ON, the lens slightly ex-
tends to the wide-angle 38mm setting and LCD
panel is on. The camera is now ready to shoot.
« See page 43 when the battery exhaustion sym-
bol Ct ) appears on the LCD panel.
e Battery performance may be temporarily hin-
dered in low temperature, but will recover in
normal temperatures.
11
HOLDING THE CAMERA
Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently de- Notes:
press the shutter release button. If too much force * When using the flash with the camera posi-
is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the tioned vertically, hold the camera so that the
picture will be blurred. Try to brace your elbows flash is above the lens.
against a stable, stationary object such as a wall. e Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
back and forth while in operation.
e 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 ( $ ), the lens
moves towards the 105mm telephoto setting and frames
the subject more closely. When you move the zoom lever
to the left (#49), 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 but-
ton fully to take pictures.
e Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes
damage to the camera.
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
After reading this instruction manual you
should be familiar with the functions available
on the camera, and you're ready to insert the
film.
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1 Slide the back cover release lever down in the
direction of the arrow to open the back as illus-
trated.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by
fitting its flat side on the top of the rewind shaft
first and then slide the top end of the film car-
tridge into the camera. Ä
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from tbe car-
tridge to reach the take-up spool. Align the tip of
the film with the film leader end mark ®.
4 Close the back cover as illustrated. The film
automatically advances to the first frame.
Notes: |
e If there is dirt on the film detector €, film can-
not be wound properly.
e Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the illus-
tration. Take up any slack in the film by push-
ing it back into the cartridge.
* If the end of the film leader is extremely bent, _
straighten it or cut off the bent portion.
* Slack No!
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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.
¢ The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned OFF.
6 If (E ) 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 recom-
mended to get less image blur and to cover
more of the photographic situations.
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.
LAMP INDICATIONS
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When you depress the shutter release button half-
way down, the lamp @ and/or @ lights up or
blinks as shown above.
@ Green lamp (Focus status) :
When the subject is in focus, it will light up to in-
dicate that you can take the picture; when the sub-
jects 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-subject dis-
tance)
The standard format and panorama format allow
a shooting range from © infinity) to 0.65m (2.1
ft). 17
VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS
Standard format
ror
Panorama format
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When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is not clearly
seen, adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment
dial.
Five-point AF Frame (@ 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
105mm setting, compose the scene within the AF frame
©
* For other focal length, the range widens as the focal
length increases from 38mm to 105mm.
Spot AF Frame ©
Select the Spot AF frame to focus on a particular spot in
the frame.
Close distance compensation frame O
e 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 sub-
stantial difference between what you see through the
viewfinder verses the image you will obtain the actual
picture taking area,
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1. Composing the scene
After zooming the lens and composing the your
scene, focus on the subject with autofocus frame.
2. Checking the lamp indication |
Depress the shutter release button halfway
down. When the subject is in focus, the green
lamp will light up.
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
36.
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20
. Shooting
Depress the shutter release button fully, and the
shutter will be released. Then, the film automati-
cally advances to the next frame.
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Notes:
This camera uses the five-point AF system to
focus the subject. Even if the subject is slightly
off the center of the AF frame, subject will eas-
ily 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 de-
press 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 re-
lease button is depressed halfway down.
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Automatic Flash Emission
When taking pictures in low light, the flash will
automatically discharge. When the shutter release
button is depresses halfway down in low light, the
red lamp will light up, indicating the flash is ready
to discharge as shown above illustration. If the red
lamp blinks, this indicates that the built-in flash ts
being charged and the shutter cannot be released.
Therefore, make sure that the red lamp is lit con-
tinuously before taking pictures.
Flash effective ranges (Color negative film used)
ISO Lens 38mm 105mm
25 0.65m - 2.1m 0.65 - 1.2m
(2.1 - 6.9ft) (2.1-3.9ft)
50 0.65 - 3.0m 0.65 - 1.7m
| (2.1 - 9.8ft) (2.1 - 5.6ft)
100 0.65 - 4.2m 0.65 - 2.4m
(2.1 - 14ft) (2.1 - 7.9ft)
200 0.65 - 6.0m 0.65 - 3.4m
(2.1 - 20ft) (2.1 - 11ft)
400 0.65 - 8.5m 0.65 - 4.8m
(2.1 - 28ft) (2.1 - 16ft)
800 0.65 - 12.0m 0.65 - 6.7m
(2.1 - 39ft) (2.1 - 22ft)
* 0,84 - 17.0m 0.65 - 9.5m
1600 | (428-56ft) | (2.1-31ft)
* 1.2 - 24.0m 0.65 - 13.5m
3200 (3.9 - 7910) (2.1 - 44ft)
* With high speed film, overexposure may occur
at close range due to the film’s high sensitivity.
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UNLOADING FILM (Remore te fim from the camera inthe shade e by wen pier bay lo hake Gis caen) —
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1 Rewinding the film
After you have exposed the last frame of the roll,
the lens retracts and the film rewinds automati-
cally. Then, the motor stops, and ( € ) blinks as
shown to indicate that the film has been rewound.
* А 24-exposure roll of film takes about 20 sec-
onds to be rewound.
* During rewinding, the exposure counter counts
frame numbers in reverse.
e 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 re-
move the cartridge from the chamber by pulling
the top of the film cartridge out first with your fin-
ger.
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 number of
shots shown on the film cartridge. If this oc-
curs, these extra frames may be lost in the proc-
essing.
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 re-
tracts and then film rewinding starts. When re-
wind is completed, the motor stops, and ( Ö
blinks, indicating that the back cover may be
opened safely.
® Do not depress the button with an object having
a sharp tip.
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HOW TO SELECT MODES, RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE о
TAKING BETTER | —_ Sr t=
PHOTOGRAPHS | ФЕ:
To set various exposure modes, depress the mode button ( 4 ).
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 аз Red-eye
shown in above. Shooting Portraits with the flash may result in
e The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto “red-eye”, the red dot in your subject’s eye. This
Exposure Mode when the power is turned off. 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.
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To set various shooting modes, depress the drive button ( ©).
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Self-Timer
shooting
Single-Frame
shooting shooting
Remote control
e For normal use, set the Single-Frame Shooting Mode.
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To set various focusing modes, depress the AF / Infinity-Landscape button (AF).
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Five-point Infinity- Spot AF
AF Shooting Landscape Shooting
Shooting
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture,
depress the red-eye reduction flash button (>).
With this mode, the flash discharges two consecu-
tive times, reducing the appearance of the red-eye
effect. To cancel this mode, depress the red-eye re-
duction flash button again.
e For normal use, set the Five-point AF Shooting Mode.
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DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING
Що | Depress the mode
НАТА — + button until ($)
e ©) appears on the
ps | LCD panel. In this
e si f ©) ( mode, the flash
== №] will discharge т
both dark and
bright conditions. When a portrait is taken with
the subject in a backlight situation, the front of
the subject may be cast in shadow. In such a case,
use the Daylight-Sync Shooting Mode (Flash-ON
mode) within the flash-effective range to take pic-
tures. This will ensure that a picture is well ex-
posed without any shadow. When you wish to
discharge the flash, use this mode. In this mode,
the flash will always discharge.
Notes:
e Make sure you're within the flash-effective
range even when you use the built- in flash as a
fill-in flash in daylight. See page 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 IS)
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.
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With Slow-Speed-Synchro
——/___| Slow-Speed-Sync
Shooting (Flash-
On)
@ Depress the mode
\ | button until (E) +)
appears on the
LCD panel. It is possible to photograph subjects
and background in a balanced way (as shown in
the photo) by using the butlt-in flash to properly
expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed to
expose the low light background.
Notes:
e When shooting in low light, the shutter speed
gets slower, and camera shake is likely to blur
your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended.
e Make sure you are within the flash- effective
range even when you use the built-in flash as a
fill-in flash in daylight. See page 21.
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BULB SHOOTING
i — Е Bulb Mode (BY)
e” (ee) Depress the mode
sa 5 : button until (B&)
Фо appears on the
N | LCD panel.
This mode is use-
ful for long exposures required for shooting fire-
works and night scenes, for example. When using
this mode, the camera should be mounted on a tri-
pod so that the camera will be steady.
e When using this mode, use of a tripod is recom-
mended.
Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec. (ISO 400)
2
BULB-SYNC SHOOTING
Bulb-Sync Mode
(BS)
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 example.
e Make sure you're 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.
e Use of a tripod is recommended.
‘| Notes on the self-timer shooting
e If you are standing directly in
front of the camera when start-
ing 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 posi-
tion or depress the any other
button except the shutter release
Self-Timer button.
Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the picture. e When you want to use the flash
Use of a tripod is recommended. with the self-timer, ensure that
the red lamp is lit indicating the
1 Depress the drive button until (©) appears оп flash has been charged before
the LCD panel. operating the self-timer.
2 Assure that the subject is within the AF frame in
the viewfinder. Depress the shutter release but-
ton fully.
3 The shutter will be released in about 10 seconds.
e When the self-timer is working, the Self-Timer
symbol (©) blinks on the LCD panel, and the
. Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the
shutter is released, letting you know when to
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If you have purchased the optional wireless remote
control, read this section.
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 re-
mote control.
* When the remote control is used to take pic-
tures, the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the
Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be used.
* Use the remote control to take pictures in the
Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. While the re-
mote control's shutter release button is held
down, the shutter remains open up to a max. of
5 minutes.
30
Name of parts
Shutter release button
Remote control transmitter
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Remote Control Shooting Mode 2 When the Remote Control Shooting Mode is set
on the camera, the self-timer lamp on the front
1 Depress_the camera’s drive button repeatedly of the camera blinks slowly, indicating that you
until (В ) symbol appears on the LCD panel. can take pictures with the aid of remote control.
_ Compose the scene and frame the subject with |
the AF frame. + If the shutter is released by the camera’s release
button, picture will be taken in the ordinary
shooting mode.
e 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.
31
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.
e The self-timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3 seconds
and then the shutter is released.
e If the shutter is released by the camera’s release
button, picture will be taken in the ordinary
shooting mode.
e Focus cannot be locked when the remote con-
trol is in use. The subject framed in the AF
frame will be in focus when the remote con-
trol’s shutter release button is depressed.
32
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 backlight
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
flash is being charged.
Battery life on the Remote Control
About 30,000 commands can be issued using the
Remote Control with a battery installed. If the
battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at
your local Pentax Service center (there is a charge
for this service).
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When you wish to take a sharp picture of a distant
landscape or a distant subject through a window,
the Infinity-Landscape Mode allows you to cap-
ture distant scenery with clarity.
Depress the AF / Infinity-landscape button until
(ah) appears on the LCD panel.
e After the picture is taken by fully depressing
the shutter release button, this mode is can-
celed.
e The flash will not discharge in the auto expo-
sure mode even in dark light situations.
33
SPOT AF SHOOTING
N
Select the Spot AF mode to focus on a particular
spot in the frame.
1 Switching to Spot AF mode
Depress the AF / Infinity-Landscape mode but-
ton so that the (SPOT AF) appears on the LCD
panel indicating that you are in the Spot AF
mode,
2 Focus on the subject
Focus on the subject with the Spot AF frame
[< > ] in the center of the viewfinder.
* When the main subject is off the autofocus
frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the
focus-lock technique. See page 35.
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If you shoot without positioning the autofocus
frame ( 2) 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 cen-
ter of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique.
(Focus lock is the function to lock focus.)
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2 When the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down, the green lamp lights up and the
exposure and focus are temporarily locked.
35
3 While depressing the shutter release button half-
way, re-aim the camera or recompose the pic-
ture, then release the shutter.
Note:
e You can release focus lock simply by lifting
your finger from the shutter release button.
36
HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS
The autofocus system is highly precise, but not
perfect. Some subjects may not focus as you wish.
In such a case, use the focus-lock technique on a
subject near the actual one and equidistant from
the lens. The subjects which may fool autofocus
system include:
a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white
wall or blue sky in the autofocus frame.
b) Subjects which don’t reflect much light in the
autofocus frame.
c) Subjects which moving too fast.
d)Subjects with horizontal lines or with finely
complex or detailed pattern in the autofocus
frame.
e) Multiple subjects in
autofocus frame.
f) Subjects positioned against reflected light or
strong backlight or with extremely bright back-
ground.
foreground of the
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You can switch between the panorama format and
standard format picture taking mode in the mid-
dle of the roll by moving the panorama lever. The
panorama format picture allows horizontally posi-
tioned dynamic pictures to be taken (approx.
13x36mm on film).
1 Switching to the panorama format picture
Move the Power / Panorama switch to (9)
to select the panorama format mode.
e When the picture frame is switched to pano-
rama, the viewfinder switches to the horizontal
panorama format frame.
2 Taking a panorama format picture
. Compose the scene within the panorama format
frame, and then fully depress the shutter release
button to take a panorama format picture.
® When the camera-to-subject distance is less
than 1.2m, the panorama format is not recom-
mended due to a substantial difference between
what you see through the viewfinder verses the
image you will obtain the actual picture taking
area. |
37
The mark “ - ” indicates the
position where the data and
time are imprinted.
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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 de-
tails. The dating unit automatically switches the
DATE position between the standard and pano-
rama according to the format mode selected.
NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES
+ With panorama format pictures, only the middle area of the frame is exposed. The number of exposures
available in the panorama format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size.
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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. 1f 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. |
e 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.
39
DATE MODEL
If you purchased the DATE model, read this sec-
tion.
The DATE model records dates up to the year
2030 on pictures.
40
Switching the Mode
Press the DATE button with your
finger, the mode on the LCD panel | Year Mant Dey |
Switches as shown in the chart.
Notes:
| Dey Hour Minas |
¢ The data on the LCD panel will
be imprinted on the film.
e “_--” indicates no data will be | _— =|
imprinted. |
e “M” on the LCD panel indicates
“Month”.
77 CS
* The date in the picture
4
| Month Dey Your |
|
| Bey Month Yéer
above is simulated.
Correcting the date
Switch the power on.
1. Depress the DATE button for 3 seconds, the
“Year” digits and (5%) will blink.
2. Each time the DATE button is depressed, the
blinking digits changes in the following manner:
Year - Month - Day - Time - Minutes
Stop depressing the button when desired digits
appear.
3. Move the zoom lever to the right or left, when
you wish to change the blinking digits. The dig-
its 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
digits continuously.
4. After the data has been adjusted, depress the
DATE button repeatedly until blinking stops.
e The blinking “minutes” allows precise fine-
tuning of the internal clock to the beginning of
a specified minute. To do so, when “minutes
digits” are blinking, depress the DATE button
in sync with a time signal.
e If you release the shutter while the blinking
data is being corrected, the data cannot be im-
printed.
Operational precautions
The data on the LCD panel is imprinted on
each frame you expose.
“Year-Month-Day” and “Day - Hour - Minute”
cannot be imprinted at the same time.
The dating unit automatically switches the im-
print mode between the standard and panorama
according to the format mode selected.
If there is a white or yellow object in the corner
of the picture where the data is imprinted, the
data may be difficult to read. When composing
your photographs, try to avoid brightly-colored
subjects in that corner.
41
BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
Notes on replacing the battery:
e Ensure that the power is OFF before replacing
the battery.
e The battery is used by both the camera body
and the data function on the DATE model to
keep constant track of time. After the battery is
replaced, correct the time. See page 40.
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery * The date and number of exposed frames are
symbol ( 0 ) appears on the LCD panel to warn memorized and unchanged even if the battery is
you. Replace the battery as soon as possible. When replaced.
( 0 ) starts blinking, no operations can be per-
formed.
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 “performance may vary drastically depending
on usage of Power Zoom, Flash and external con-
ditions such as temperature and freshness of the
battery.
42
Ensure that the power is OFF before replacing the
battery.
1 Turn the battery chamber cover to the OPEN
side by using the strap clamp’s protrusion.
2 Insert one lithium battery (CR123 or the
equivalent) with the plus/minus (+ /-) sides
matching the indications in the battery compart-
ment. |
3 Close the battery chamber cover by using the
strap. Ensure that the cover is locked with a
click.
Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or
equivalent)
If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens
moves slightly and the motor operates for a few
seconds. |
On the DATE MODEL, the time is initialized
to 0 00 and ( ---- ) bar is appeared on the LCD
panel when the battery chamber cover is
opened. Correct the time. See page 40.
43
TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their
remedies.
Symptoms Causes and Remedies
' 1. The shutter cannot be released. e Is the main switch turned OFF? If so, turn it ON. See page 10.
| e Is the battery exhausted? Replace it or insert new battery if it is ex-
hausted. See page 43.
e Is (0) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used up.
Insert a new roll. See page 14.
e Is (Е) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has not been loaded
properly. Reload the film. See page 14.
2. My printed pictures don’t look very | * Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? See page 19.
clear. ® 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 automatically (the | + Did you leave the camera unused for more than 3 minutes? See page
power is turned off automatically) 10.
* When the camera is ON and left unused for more than 5 minutes in
the Remote Control shooting mode, the camera automatically re- |
tracts. See page 30.
44
~~” Causes and Remedies
4. The Remote Control does not operate.
© The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. See page 32.
The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m from the
front. See page 32.
The Remote Control may not operate in a backlit situation. See page
32,
Is the battery for the remote control exhausted? See page 32.
5. The flash discharges, though it is not
dark.
The flash discharges automatically in a backlit situation. See page 21.
Daylight sync mode has been set. See page 26.
6. The (H), or CE) mark is displayed
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.
45
SPECIFICATIONS
Shutter:
Self-timer:
Viewfinder:
46
35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash, Weather-
resistant (JIS class 5)
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 19025
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 provided.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting, and de-
scending order when rewinding.
Pentax power zoom 38-105mm Ё/ 4.5 -11 6 elements in 5 groups, Angle of view: 59° -
23.5"
Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. Autofocusing range: 0.65m
(2.1 ft) - infinity, Maximum magnification: approx. 0.19X. Focus lock is provided.
Infinity -landscape mode (focus is fixed to infinity), Focus aid illuminator is automatically
emitted in low light, ог hard-to-autofocus subject.
Electronic zoom
Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx.1,/400 - 4 sec. Bulb: 1/2 sec.-5
min, Electromagnetic release.
Electronic lamp indication. Approx.10 sec, Cancellation after activation is possible.
Standard / panorama switchable, Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 83 %,
Magnification: 0.43X (38mm WIDE) - 1.03X(105mm TELE), Diopter adjustment: -3 to
+1D, Five-point AF frames for Wide-angle and Telephoto settings, Spot AF frame,
Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Panorama format picture area, Green
lamp lighting: in-focus signal Green lamp blinking: When subject is too close and/or
hard-to-autofocus subject, Red lamp lighting: Flash-ready status, Red lamp blinking: Flash
being charged
Exposure control:
Flash:
Flash effective range:
Flash recycling time:
Power source:
Battery life:
Battery exhaustion warning:
_ Size & Weight:
DATE MODEL
Date mechanism:
Imprinting mode:
Size & Weight:
REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control:
Power source for Remote
Control:
Size & weight for Remote
Control:
Programmed auto-exposure control with multi segment (2) metering system, Range:
EV 10 - EV18 at 38mm WIDE, EV14 - EV20 at 105mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Sync
Mode (ISO 400), EV4 - EV18 at 38mm WIDE EV5 -EV20 at 105mm in Slow-Shutter-
Speed Mode (ISO 400), Automatic exposure compensation in a backlit situation.
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic discharge in low lighting and
backlighting situations in auto mode, Flash ON=Day-light Sync /Slow-Shutter-Speed
Sync Cap to 4 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode, Bulb-Sync 1,72 sec. - 5min.
0.65 - 8.5m (38mm WIDE), 0.65 - 4.8m (105mm TELE) (ISO 400 film used).
Approx. 5 sec. under Pentax testing conditions.
One 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or the equivalent)
Approx. 13 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax test-
ing conditions)
( 0 ) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked when q is blinking. |
132(W) x 76CH) x 58.5(D)mm (5.2” x 3.0” x 2.3”) 360 g(12.70z) without battery
Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to 2030. Possible to
imprint both standard and panoramic format frames.
“Year, Month and Day”, “Day, Hour and Minutes, ”--—“ blank, Month, Day and Year” or
“Day, Month and Year”. |
132 (W) x 76CH) x 58.5(D)mm (5.2” x 3.0” x 2.3”) 360g(12.70z) without battery
Infrared wireless remote control, 3-seconds delay shutter release, Effective range: Closer
than 5m when projected from the camera’s front.
One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by Pentax Service facility)
22.0CW) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0.9% х2.0” х0.4”), 92(0.30z) including battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
47
WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized
bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or work-
manship for a period of twelve months from date
of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defec-
tive parts will be replaced without cost to you
within that period, provided the equipment does
not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid dam-
age, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical
corrosion, operation contrary to operating instruc-
tions, or modification by an unauthorized repair
shop. The manufacturer or its authorized repre-
sentatives shall not be liable for any repair or al-
terations except those made with its written
consent and shall not be liable for damages from
delay or loss of use or from other indirect or con-
sequential damages of any kind, whether caused
by defective material or workmanship or other-
wise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of
the manufacturer or its representatives under all
guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or
implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of
parts as herein before provided. No refunds will
be made on repairs performed by non-authorized
Pentax service facilities.
48
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12
month warranty period should be returned to the
dealer from whom you purchased the equipment
or to the manufacturer. If there is no representa-
tive of the manufacturer in your country, send the
equipment to the manufacturer with postage pre-
paid. In this case, it will take a considerable length
of time before the equipment can be returned to
you Owing to the complicated customs procedures
required. If the equipment is covered by warranty,
repairs will be made and parts replaced free of
charge, and the equipment will be returned to you
upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is
not covered by warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply.
Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If
your Pentax was purchased outside of the country
where you wish to have it serviced during the war-
ranty period, regular handling and servicing fees
may be charged by the manufacturer’s representa-
tives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your
Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serv-
iced free of charge according to this procedure
and warranty policy.
FOR YOUR REFERENCE, KEEP
THIS CARD WITH THE CAMERA.
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Mode (p.30)
O Exposure Counter (p.16)
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In any case, however, shipping charges and cus-
toms clearance fees are to be borne by the sender.
To prove the date of your purchase when re-
quired, please keep the receipts or bills covering
the purchase of your equipment for at least a year.
Before sending your equipment for servicing,
please make sure that you are sending it to the
manufacture’s authorized representatives or their
approved repair shops, unless you are sending it
directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a
quotation for the service charge, and only after
you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the
service Station to proceed with the servicing.
The local warranty policies available from Pentax
distributors in some countries can supersede this
warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that
you review the warranty card supplied with your
product at the time of purchase, or contact the
PENTAX distributor in your country for more in-
formation and to receive a copy of the warranty
policy.
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation 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 :
¢ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¢ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
® Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the
European Community.
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