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Pentax PZ-1 User manual
User manual for Pentax PZ-1. 120 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LCD panelindication ..................2 Using the shutter-priorityAE mode ...... 48
Viewfinderindication ..................3 Using the aperture-priorityAE mode .... 50
Easyto use! (for beginners) ..................4 Usingthe hyper manualmode ..... 53
Camerasand lensmounts ...........6 U s i n gt h e m a n u a (l b u l b m) o d e . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. 6. . . .
Camerafunctionsavailablewith variouslenses...... 7 About exposurecompensation...........................58
How to use this guide .......I Selectinga drive mode ........ 59
Usingthe auto bracketingmode .................62
BASIC OPERATION(PREPARATION} Usingthe multi-exposuremode ................64
A t t a c h i n tgh e c a m e r as t r a p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Usingthe intervalshootingmode .........65
Insertingthe battery .................10 Usingthe 12-second-delayself-timermode ..........68
M o u n t i n gt h e l e n s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. .2. Usingthe 2-second-delayself-timermode ............69
Adjustingthe viewfinderdiopter ............14 Usingthe triple-frameself-timermode .................70
Usingthe shutterreleasebutton ............15 Extendedpower zoom functions ..........71
Main switch operation ............15 Usingthe zoom-clipmode ....72
Film loading..... ... 16 Usingthe imagesize trackingmode .....74
Unloadingthe film ..............20 Usingthe zoom effect mode ..... 77
Usingthe built-inflash (RTF) ................80
BASIC OPERATION(SHOOTING} P e n t a x f u n c t i o n s t E E l . . . . . . . 8 4
Usingthe basicexposuremode .......,..,.....22 Settingthe film speed(lSO)manually.................94
Basicdrivemodes ......24 Stoppingthe electronicbeep ..... 95
Usingzoom lenses ......26 Usinga Pentaxdedicatedexternalflash ..............96
Holdingthe camera ....29 Contrast-controlflash photography.....................99
Selectingan autofocusmode ...........,....30 A c c e s s o r i e. .s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .O O
Autofocusing ......30 Accessories(optional)............. ..............1OO
Usingthe focus lock function.......... ....30
T a k i n ga p i c t u r e . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4
Usingthe built-inflash (RTF) ...............34 SOME BASIC PRINCIPLESOF PHOTOGRAPHY
About "Red-Eye" ... Effectsof apertureand shutter speed .1O2
Depthof field ...............104
ADVANCEDOPERATIONS About the infraredindex ..........1O5
Focusingon a.subjectmanually..........................37
Hard-to-autofocussubjects .................40 OTHERS
Switchingmeteringmodes ..................41 Precautionson battery ..............1O7
A b o u t m e m o r yl o c k . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 Takingcareof your camera........... .... 1OBSefectingan exposuremode .....,...........www.butkus.us42 Troubleshooting....... .........110
Usingthe hyperprogrammedAE mode ...............44 Specifications........... ........112
Usingthe programmedAE mode ................46 Warrantypolicy .116View original page 4Page 6 · Read text
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sw @ fitm chamber (D Bacf cover release pin
@ Rewind shaft (D film leader end mark
@ Mode dial (D Take-up spool
@ Shutter curtains @ Battery chamber cover
@ Eyecup Fo @ Sprocket
@ Diopter adjustment lever @ Tripod socket
@ Viewfinder eyepiece (D Cordless contacts
@ Viewfinder accessory groove @ DX-information pins
(D Av direct dial (D lF button
@ Film information window @ Memory lock button
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VIEWFINDERINDICATION
( l-Autofocus Frame
- External Flash Information |
--- Built-in RTF lnformation ttl
Focus indication
Sooo Tv Value (shutter Speedl
I a Av Value (Aperture Valuelrl
lF a - OverexposureUnderexposure indicationindication
-- Exposure Compensation E
f- Metering Mode
- Exposure-Value Memory Lock *--__-
MULTI(8}-SEGMENTMETERING
This camera incorporates a high-precisioneight-segment
TTL metering system. Light values are measured in eight
segments within the image field, enabling the optimal
exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions.
With conventional averaged metering systerns,
underexposure of the subject results from the brightness
of the background affecting the overall metering. With
multi(8)-segment metering, the camera records the
brightness in eight zones within the image field and uses
these measurements to choose an exposure that will not
underexpose the subiect. The multi(8)-segment metering
www.butkus.ussystemautomaticallyalso calculatescompensateexposurefor high-contrastvalues for aandsceneotherto
difficult lighting conditions. Even the beginner can achieve
excellent results with ease. ,,;\
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EASY TO USE! (ForBesinnersl
1. Battery installation 2. Mounting the lens
Open the batterY chamber cover and put in a batterY Attach the lens to the camera body with the red index
(2CR5) according to the markings (* , - ) on the camera marks on the camera body and the lens mount aligned'
base. (See page 10.) Then turn the lens fully to the right, until you hear a
Remember to re-latch the cover to secure the battery' clicking sound. (See Page 12.)
3. Positioning the aperture ring 4' Selecting the power zoom 5. Selecting the basic exposure
Hold the aperture-A-lock button in Slide the power-zoom ring forward Set the main switch to I I ] (green
and turn the aperture ring to the [Al until it clicks and [POWER ZOOM] position). (See Page 15.)
position. (See page 23.) can be seen on the toP of the lens.
Ensure that the auto-zoom switch is
at [P]. (See page 27.)
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6. Film loading 7. Selecting the autofocus mode
Open the back cover of the camera, drop in a roll of film, Set the focus mode switch to [SINGLE]. (See page 30.)
align the end of the film leader with the red mark, and
close the back cover. The film should advance to the first
frame automatically. (See page 16.)
8. Composing with the power zoom ring 9. Focus on subject and shoot
While looking through the viewfinder, turn the power Aim the AF frame I r r ] at your subject and press
zoom ring to obtain the subject size you want. (See lightly on the shutter release button to lock focus.
page 26.) www.butkus.usfully(See topageexpose34.) frame.Depress the shutter release button
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lf the mode dial is set to IEEo* ], the shutter will not release. Use another mode setting when you are taking photos. -.,(s)View original page 10Page 12 · Read text
CAMERAFUNCTIONSAVAILABLEWITHVARIOUSLENSES
Function Lens FA lens F lens $ lens
lMount typel I K ^ r r ) I K n r ) t P l ilTi i fi" Autofocus (Lens only) o X X X
(Lens with AF Adapter 1.7xl, O * t O * t X
Manual focus (Fl) *z O * s O * s O * s O * s X
(Matte field) o o
Power zoom O * + X X X X
Zoom clip O * + X X X X
lmage size tracking O * + X X X X
Auto zoom effect O * + X X X X
Hyper ProgrammedAE o X X
ProgrammedAE o X X
Aperture-PriorityAE O * s O * s
Shutter-Priority AE X X
Hyper Manual o o O * s O * s
Programmed TTL Auto Flash o X X
TTL Auto Flash o o o
o: Can be used x: Cannotbe used
Notes:
* 1. Lenseswith a maximumapertureof t12.8 or brighter.(Detailsare found in the instructionmanualfor the AF adapter.l*2. Manualfocusingusingthe focus indicator(Fl) t O lin the viewfinder.
*3. Lenseswith a maximum apertureof f/5.6 or brighter.
*4. Pentax-FAzoom lensesonly
*5. When the aperture ring is at [A], the aperture cannot be set using the Av direct dial. * For lensesmadeearlierthan Pentax-M(lenseswithout lensinformationcontacts),centerweightedmeteringsystem
is used insteadof the multi(8)-patternmetering.www.butkus.usHowever,the spot meteringsystem can be used.View original page 12Page 13 · Read text
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This guide is divided into the following sections to help you make best use of your camera:
I. BASIC OPERATION(PREPARATION)
II. BASICOPERATION{SHOOTING}
III. ADVANCEDOPERATIONS
IV. SOME BASIC PRINCIPLESOF PHOTOGRAPHY
V. OTHERS
o lf you want to begintaking pictureswith this new cameraas soon as possible,read sectionsI and ll, "BASIC
OPERATION(PREPARATION)"and "BASIC OPERATION(SHOOTING)."Thesesectionsintroduceonly the basic
functionsof this camera - detailscan be found in the following sections.
o Be sureto read"BATTERYPRECAUTIONS"(page1O7),"TAKINGCAREOF YOURCAMERA" (page108), and
"WARRANTY POLICY" (page 1 16) before using your camera.View original page 13Page 15 · Read text
I2I INSERTINGTHE BATTERY
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to use the specified lithium battery (2CR5)'
2. Insert the battery electrode-end first' Make sure that
the battery polarity matches the markings (+ , - ) on
the camera base.
3. To close the battery cover, apply pressure while
moving the release lever back to its original position'
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(4} ADJUSTINGTHE VIEWFINDERDIOPTER
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1. Aim the camera at a bright object. While looking 2. After adjustment, reattach the Eyecup by sliding it
through the viewfinder, move the diopter adjustment down the accessory mounting grooves on both sides
lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame of the viewfinder.
I t r ] appears to be clearest.
* To attach the Eyecup Fo, slide it down the grooves * lf the viewfinder is fitting with an Eyecup Fo, remove on both sides of the viewfinder.
it by sliding it upward before adjusting the diopter.
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I7I FILM LOADING
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* We suggest that first you operate this camera with 2. To open the camera back, slide the back-cover-release
no film loaded to become familiar with its operation. lever in the direction of the arrow.
1. When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed 3. Hold the film cartridge with the protruding end down
is automatically set for the camera. This camera can and slide the top end in first.
. set a DX-coded film speed within the range ISO 25
to lso 5000. * Before loading the camera with film for the first time
after purchase, open the camera back and remove the
* The shutter curtain is a high-precision mechanism, and protective card as shown in the photo. Take care not
is very delicate. Accidental contact with the shutter to touch the shutter curtain.
curtain while loading film can damage it.
* Do not expose the f ilm to direct sunlight during
loading.
* lf a non-DX-coded film is used, manually set the film
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This camera offers an advanced range of automatic
exposure modes. For easy picture-taking, select the basic
Programmed AE mode by turning the main switch to the
green position ( I ). For the uses of other exposure
modes, see the respective explanations on page 42.
* I n t h e P r o g r a m m e d A E m o d e , t h e c a m e r a
automatically selects the combination of aperture and
shutter speed, allowing you to take pictures simply
by pressing the shutter release button.
II. BASIC OPBRATION
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(3} U$ING ZOOM LEN$ES
The zoom function allows you to make the subiect appear
larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide angle) in the viewfinder.
Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and press the
shutter release button.
* The smaller the number shown in the zoom scaleD window, the wider the angle. Conversely, the larger
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* Pentax-FA zoom lenses can be zoomed as manually TPOWERZOOMI is hidden.
if the power zoom ring position is changed. In the
manual zoom mode, these lenses act like conventional 2. Turning the power zoom ring to the right makes the
Pentax-F lenses. subject appear larger (telephoto) and turning it to the
left makes the subject appear smaller (wide angle).
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FI SELECTINGANAUTOFOCU$ilIODE (6} AUTOFOCUSING
The f ocus mode switch
has three positions, as
shown in the illustration.
For autofocus operation,
set the focus mode switch
D toFor ISINGLEIbasic shooting,or ISERVOI.choose
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automatically focuses. As soon as the subject is in focus,
the shutter is released. For normal use, select this
position.
1. Aim the AF frame I r r ] at your subject. 6)U,-oo==
O [SERVO]: * lf the mode dial is set to I EEo..], the autofocus lf the shutter release button is held at the halfway
position, the lens focuses continuously to follow the function is not engaged. For normal use, set the mode
subject. The predictive autofocus function is effective in dial to another position.
this mode. 'r lf your composition does not allow the AF frame
O IMANUAL]: I r r ]to be aimed at the subject, use the focus lock function. (Page 32.1 You can focus on a subject manually. Select this position
when the subject is difficult to focus. (See page 40.)View original page 35Page 37 · Read text
Shooting in the Single Autofocus Mode Using the Focus Lock Function
(Focus Mode Lever at ISINGLEI.) The camera focuses on whatever is in the AF frame I t t ]
* The shutter is not released untilthe subject comes into in the center of the viewfinder. lf your composition does
focus. not allow the AF frame I t I ] to be placed over the
* Press the shutter release button halfway down. While subject, use the focus lock function.
* Set the focus mode switch to [SINGLE]. is fixed distance the camera-to-subject is on, I O 1D (focus Lock Function." "Using The Focus lock). See
E * Once t O 1 is lit in the viewfinder, the focus is fixed.
2, To focus on something else, let go of the shutter o
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o= fully down, the shutter is not releaseduntilthe subject
et comes into focus.
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Shooting in the Servo Autofocus Mode
(Focus Mode Switch at tSERVOl.l
* The shutter is released whether or not your subject
is in focus. lf the shutter release button is held in the
halfway position, the camera continuously focuses on
anything within the AF frame I t I ].
I The Servo Autofocus mode allows sharp pictures to
be taken of moving subjects because of the predictive
autofocus function.
* In the Continuous Drive mode ( [ EU I displayed on
the LCD panel), the subject may be out of focus in the
first frame.
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(8}USINGTHEBUILT.INFLASH(RTFI (71TAKING A PICTURE
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When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down' The Flash Recommendation Indicator t tll I
the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel' To release the U'-oo==e shutter, gently press the shutter release button fully
down. The camera automatically winds the film and
increments the exposure counter by 1'
* lf the mode dial is at [GEo,:], the shutter will not
release. For normal use, set the mode dial to another halfway in backlit situation.
position.
* lf the subject is dark or backlighted, the flash
recommendation indicator I [l] I blinks, advising use
of flash. (The t I I indicator also blinks on the LCD
panel.)
* When flash is recommended by the indicator t ttl l'
use the built-in flash.
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Notes on Flash Usage About "Red-Eye"
UnsuitableLens Warning The so-called "red-eye effect" occurs when taking
With the F or FA lenseslisted below and other F or FA pictures with flash in a dark environment, and it is caused
lensesnot suitablefor use with the built-inflash, I I 1 by light reflecting off the retinas of subjects' eyes. You
on the LCD paneland I [ll I in the viewfinderwill blink cannot completely avoid it, but it can be reduced by taking
when the shutter releasebutton is pressedhalfway down your pictures in a brighter place or by shooting wide angle
@ after the flash has been charged. at a closer distance when using a zoom lens. When using
I() a Pentax dedicated flash unit, red-eye can also be reduced
oTm=t LensesMacro lenseswider than 35mm by positioning the flash as far from the camera as possible.
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o= lgnoringthis warning and taking a picture will result in vignettingin the four cornersof the frame or semicircular
vignettingat the bottom of the picture. For lensesother
than FA and F lenses,these indicatorsdo not blink.at-oo==6) * Usinga Pentaxfunction,you can suppressdischarge
of the flash if an inappropriatelens is used. (SeePage
8 9 . )
* Do not use a lens hood as it may obstruct the path
of the light coming from the flash.
* When shootingat a focal lengthof 35mm, do not take
picturesat a distancelessthan 1m becauselight may
be distributedunevenly.
* With FA 28- 1O5mmzoom lenses,use of the built-in
flash in the wide-anglerange{4Ommor shorterfocal
length) may result in semicircularvignettingat the
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* When the subject comes into focus, the in-focus
indicator I O ] in the viewfinder lights up and an
electronic beep is heard. The beep can be turned off
by clearing I rrll ] from the LCD panel. (See page 95.)
Using the Snap-in Focus Function
lf the focus mode switch is at ISINGLEI when a Kn- or
K-mount lens is used together with the optional "Cable
Switch F," the shutter is automatically released when a
(snap-in focus shooting).D subject comes into focus
tr, 1. Use a Kn- or K-mount lens.
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o!m while hold ing the shutter release button half way 7 down. 3. Focus at the point where you wish the subject to be
= taken as it passes by.
in-f ocus the into f ocus, comes subject the o=ct, 3. When Press the 4. Using the Cable Switch F, press the shutter release lights up. viewfinder indicator ] in the I O
shutter release button fully down to take the picture. button fully down.
* When using the Knr- or Knr2-mount lenses, you can 5 . The camera releases the shutter automatically when
also use this method if the focus mode switch is set the subject comes into focus at the point selected.
tO IMANUAL].
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Adapter K, the in-f ocus indicator I O ] in the
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(41SELECTINGAN EXPOSUREMODE
lf the aperture ring is at [A], setting the main switch to To the left To the right t I I (full-feature position) allows any exposure mode
availableon this camera to be selected. The aperture need
not be manually changed if you switch exposure modes.
Hyper programmed AE
Switching the Exposure Mode
This camera has six exposure modes. Set the mode dial
to [MODEI. Rotating the Tv direct dial to the left or right ProgrammedAE
while holding down the mode set button will change the
exposure mode in the direction of the arrow. For details
- of each exposure mode, see the related page.
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{ aperture setting automatically. Enjoy taking pictures just
tMODEl. While holding down the o=cD by pressing the shutter release button. 2. Set the mode dialto
mode button, turn the Tv direct dial until [P] is
displayed on the LCD panel.
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