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Pentax Z-1 User manual
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- Pentax Z-1
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Welcome to the exciting vrorld of pentax autofocus
SLR photography! This camera is an autofocus 35mm Commercially available lenses and accessories
SLR camera featuring 18 different pentax exclusive produced by other manufacturers are not made to
functions, a power zoom mechanism, and one-touch our precise specifications and therefore, may
switching between three programmable modes. lt's cause difficulties with - or actual damage to - your all a photographer could wish for in an automated Pentax camera. We do not assume any
camera. responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from
the use of lenses and accessories made by other With an easy-to-use power zoom lens action, this manufacturers.
camera gives the photographer complete control over
magnification and focal length.
Highlights of this camera are:
. Predictive Autofocus
. Multi(8)-Segment Metering
. Interval timer
. Multiple exposures of up to g frames
. Choice of multi(B)-segment metering and spot
metering
Please read this operating manual thoroughly before
use.
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LCD panef indication .....;..................... 2 Using the shutter-priority AE mode
Viewfinder indication .......... 3 Using the aperture-priority AE mode ... 50
Easy to use! (for beginners) Using the hyper manual mode ............ 53
Cameras and lens mounts ....................6 Using the manual (bulb) mode ............ 56
Camera functions available with various lenses ...,.. 7 About exposure compensation ........................... 58
How to use this guide .... ..... I Selecting a drive mode ...... 59
Using the auto bracketing mode ......................... 62
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATIONI Using the multi-exposure mode .......... 64
Attaching the camera strap....... ...........9 Using the interval shooting mode ........................ 65
Inserting 'the battery ................ 1 0 Using the 12-second-delay self-timer mode .......... 68
Mounting the lens .........,... 12 Using the 2-second-delay self-timer mode ............ 69
Adjusting the viewfinder diopter ............ 14 Using the triple-frame self-timer mode ................. 70
Using the shutter release button ............ 15 Extended power zoom functions ......................... 71
Main switch operation ....... 15 Using the zoom-clip mode ....... ........,..72
Film loading ............ ......... 16 Using the image size tracking mode ....74
Unloading the film ................20 Using the zoom effect mode ..............77 Using the built-in flash (RTF) .............. 80
BASIC OPERATTON (SHOOTINGI Pentax'functions I Ef I .....84Using the basic exposure mode .......... 22 Setting the film speed (lSOl manually ................. 94
Basic drive modes ............. 24 Stopping the electronic beep .............. 95
Using zoom lenses ............26 Using a Pentax dedicated external flash .............. 96
Holding the camera ...........29 Contrast-control flash photographv ..................... 99
Selecting an autofocus mode ............. 30 Accessories ............. ....... 1O0
Autofocusing ...3O Accessories (optional) ............. ........ 100
Using the focus lock function ............................. 30 Soft case
Taking a picture ............... 34
Using the built-in flash (RTF) .............. 34 SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
About "Red-Eye" ............. 36 Effects of aperture and shutter speed ................ 1O2
Depth of field ................. 104
ADVANCED OPERATIONS About the infrared index ....... ........... 105
Focusing on a subject manually .......... 37
Hard-to-autofocus subjects ................40 OTHERS
Switching metering modes .................41 Precautions on battery
About memory lock ...... .... 4'l Taking care of your camera ............. . 1OB
Sefecting an exposure mode .............. 42 Troubleshooting ....... ....... 1 10
Using the hyper programmed AE mode ...............44 Specifications ........... ...... 112
Using the programmed AE mode ........ 46 Warranty policy .. 116View original page 3Page 8 · Read text
(For Besinners) EASY TO USE!
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 batterv_ clicking sound. (See page 12.)
3. Positioning the apenure ring 4. Selecting the powel zoom 5. Selecting the basic exposure
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Hold the aperture-A-lock button in Slide the power-zoom ring forward Set the main switch to I I I (green
and turn the aperture ring to the [A] until it clicks and IPOWER ZOOM] position). (See page 15.)
position. (See page 23.) can be seen on the too of the lens.
Ensure that the auto-zoom switch is
at [Pl. (See page 27.1
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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 tSlNGLEl. (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 theWviewfinder, turn the power Aim the AF frame I r r I at your subiect and press
zoom ring to obtain the subiect size you want. (See lightly on the shutter release button to lock focus.
page 26.) (See page 34.) Depress the shutter release button
fully to expose frame.
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CAMERAS AND LENS MOUNTS
Mount Lens type Camera name
(A) Krrz-mount Pentax-FA lens z-1lPz-1, z-1otPz-10
(B) Krr-mount Pentax-F lens SFXH/SF1ru. SF7/SF10
(C) Kr mount Pentax-A lens Super-A/Super Program, P30ru/P3r. P30r
(D) K-mount Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens LX, K1000
(E) Screw mount SMC TAKUMAR |ens, etc, ESII, SP
(A) through (Dl are K-mount (bayonet) lenses.
(A) and (B) are autofocus lenses.
(C) through (E) are manual-focus lenses.
(E) is an old screw mount lens. Mount Adapter K is needed for use on this camera.
(A) through (C) are lenses with an "A (auto)" position on the aperture ring. Pentax-FA lenses have the following
attachments in addition to those of the K-mount lenses. Pentax-FA lenses can be used with existing K-mount cameras.
. Power supply contacts
o AF couoler K-Mount Lens Compatibility Chart . Lens-information contacts
Krrz-mount lens
o Power supply Krr-mount lens contacts
. AF coupler . AF coupler Kr-mount lens
o Lens . Lens- . Lens-
information information information K-mount lens
contacts contacts contacts
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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This guide is divided into the following sections to help you make best use of your camera:
!. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION}
II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTINGI
III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS
IV. SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
V. OTHERS
. lf you want to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read sections I and ll, "BASIC
OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)." These sections introduce only the basic
functions of this camera - details can be found in the following sections.. Be sure to read "BATTERY PRECAUTTONS" (page 107), "TAK|NG CARE OF YOUR CAMERA" (page 1081, and
"WARRANTY POLICY" (page 1161 before using your camera.
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(2} INSERTING THE BATTERY
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1. Open the battery cover by sliding the release lever in
the direction of the arrow.
* This camera will not operate without a baftery. Be sure
to use the specified lithium battery (2CR5).
2. Insert the battery electrode-end first. Make sure thar
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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(3I MOUNTING THE LENS
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1. Remove the cap from the body mount Q and the rear 2. Align the red index marks on the camera and lens
lens cap @ as shown in the illustration. mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn
it fully to the right until you hear a clicking sound. * The body mount cap protects the camera against
scratches and dust at the factory. For storage after
purchase, an optional accessory called the "Body
Mount Cap K" is available.
* To prevent unexpected operation of the FA zoom lens
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(4I ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER
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1. Aim the camera at a bright object. While looking 2. Alter adjustment, reattach the Eyecup by sliding it
through the viewfinder, move the diopter adlustment down the accessory mounting grooves on both sides
lever to the left or right until the autofocus frame of the viewfinder.
[ , , ] appears to be clearest. * To attach the Eyecup Fo, slide it down the grooves
r lf the viewf inder is fitting with an Eyecup Fo, remove on both sides of the viewfinder.
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I7I FILM LOADING
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DX-mark = Film(lSO speedrating)
* 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
* The shutter curtain is a high-precision mechanism, and afterprotectivepurchase,card openas shownthe camerain the photo.back andTakeremovecare notthe
is very delicate. Accidental contact with the shutter to touch the shutter curtain.
curtain while loading film can damage it.
* Do not expose the film to direct sunlight during
loading.
* lf a non-DX-coded film is used, manually set the film
speed (lSO) as described on page 94.
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{1} USING THE BASIC EXPOSURE MODE
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.
* In the Programmed AE mode, the camera
automatically selects the combination of aperture and
shutter speed, allowing you to take pictures simply
by pressing the shutter release button.
II. BASIC OPERATION
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(3} USING ZOOM LENSES
The zoom function allows you to make the subject appear
larger (telephoto) or smaller (wide anglel in the viewfinder.
Turn the zoom ring to the desired position and press the
shutter release button.
The scale smaller number the shown in the zoomD * window, the wider Conversely, the angle. the larger
qt the number, the more magnified the image.
* Using a Pentax-FA zoom lens with this camera allows
you to use the power zoom (electronic zoom) function. Lc)o!m-t
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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).
Select the desired focal length manually.
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(6} AUTOFOCUSING FI SELECTING AN AUTOFOCUS MODE
The focus mode switch
has three positions, as
shown in the illustration.
For autofocus operation,
set the focus mode switch
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For basic shooting, choose
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I Position. Aim the AF frame I t r ] at your subject. 6)=
O [SERVO]: lf the mode dial is set to [lllo=], the autofocus lf the shutter release button is held at the halfway function is not engaged. For normal use, set the mode position, the lens focuses continuously to follow the dial to another position. subject. The predictive autofocus function is effective in
this mode. lf your composition does not allow the AF frame
at the subject, use the focus lock aimed I t r ] to be o [MANUALI: (Page 32.) function. You can focus on a subject manually. Select this position
when the subject is difficult to focus. (See page 40.)
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Shooting in the Single Autofocus Mode Using the Focus Lock Function
(Focus Mode Lever at ISINGLEI.I The camera focuses on whatever is in the AF frame I t t ]
* The shutter is not released until the subject comes into in the center of the viewfinder. lf your composition does
focus. not allow the AF frame I r r ] to be placed over the
* Press the shutter release button halfway down. While subject, use the focus lock function.
t O I is on, the camera-to-subject distance is fixedD (focus lock). See "Using The Focus Lock Function'" * Set the focus mode switch to [SINGLE]. q, * Once t O 1 is lit in the viewfinder, the focus is fixed. c2 To focus,on something else, let go of the shutter
c)o.o release button, aim the camera again. and return the
mt shutter release button back to the halfway position. * Even if you quickly press the shutter release button
=oz, fully down, the shutter is not released until the subject
comes into focus.
* The predictive autofocus function is not active in this v,-oo mode.
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Shooting in the Servo Autofncrrs Mode
(Focus Mode Switch at [SERVO].I
* 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 t ]. * The Servo Autofocus mode allows sharp pictures to
be taken of moving subjects because of the predictive
autofocus function.
* In the Continuous Drive mode ( [ o:t ].displayed on
the LCD panel), the subject may be out of focus in the
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(8I USING THE BUILT.IN FLASH (RTFI (7I TAKING A PICTURE
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=e the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. To release the In the Hyper Programmed, Programmed, or Aperture- shutter, gently press the shutter release button fully Priority AE mode, the flash recommendation indicator
down. The camera automatically winds the film and t ttl I in the viewfinder and t t I on the LCD panel may
increments the exposure counter by 1. blink if the shutter release button is pressed halfway. This
. lf the mode dial is at [GEo=], the shutter will not Manualindicatormodemay whenalso blinkthe shutterin the Shutter-Priorityrelease button isoressedor Hyper
release. For normal use, set the mode dial to another halfwav in backlit situation.
position,
* lf the subject is dark or backlighted, the flash
recommendation indicator t ttl I blinks, advising use
of flash. (The t t I indicator also blinks on the LCD
panel. )
* When flash is recommended bv the indicator I [l] l,
use the built-in flash.
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Notes on Flash Usage About "Red-Eye"
Uneuitable Lens Warning The so-cafled "red-eye etlect" occurs when taking
With tho F or FA lenses listed below and other F or FA pictures with flash in a dark environment, and it is caused
lenses not suitable for use with the built-in flash, [ | I by light reflecting off the retinas of subjects' eyes. You on the LCD pahel and I tfl I in the viewfinder will blink cannot completely avoid it, but it can be reduced by takingD when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down your pictures in a brighter place or by shooting wide angle
a zoom lens. When using Ev, after the flash has been charged. at a closer distance when using a Pentax dedicated flash unit, red-eye can also be reduced
Lenses wider than 35mm by positioning the flash as far from the camera as possible.
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lgnoring this warning and taking a picture will reeult in 3- ut vignetting in the four corners of the frame or semicircular
vignetting at the bottom of the picture. For lenses other
than FA and F lsnses, these indicators do not blink. C,oo-
you can suppress discharge ' Uaing a Psntax function,
of the flash if an inappropriate lens is used. (See Page
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' Do not use a lens hood as it may obstruct the path
of the light coming from the flash.
r When shooting at a focal length of 35mm, do not take
pictures at a distance less than 1m because light may
be distributed unevenly.
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flash in the wide-angle range (4Omm or shorter focal
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* When the subject comes into focus, the in-focus
indicator I O I ln the viewfinder lights up and an
electronic beep is heard. The beep can be turned off
by clearing [ .rtl lfrom the LCD panel. (See page 95.]
Using the Snap-in Focus Function
lf the focus mode switch is at [SINGLEI when a Ke- or
K-mount lens is used together with the optional "Cable
(snap-in focus shooting).D subjectSwitch F,"comesthe shutterinto focusis automatically released when a
trt 1. Use a Ka- or K-mount lens.
2. Looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring 2. Set the focus mode switch to tSlNGLEl. z,omc,o! while holding the shutter release button halfway t down. 3. Focus at the point where you wish the subject to be taken as it passes by.
3. When the subject comes into focus, the in-focus =o26 indicator t O 1 in the viewfinder lights up. Press the 4. Using the Cable Switch F, press the shutter release
shutter release button fully down to take the picture. button fully down.
When using the Krr- or KAF2-mount lenses, you can c. 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 IMANUALI.
lf an old type screw-mount lens is used with a Mount
Adapter K, the in-focus indicator I O ] in the
viewfinder cannot be used.
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(41 SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE
lf the aperture ring is at [Al, setting the main switch to
I I I (full-feature position) allows any exposure mode To the left To the right
available on 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 [MODE]. Fotating the Tv direct dialto the left or right Programmed AE
while holding down the mode set button willchange the
exposure mode in the direction of the arrow. For details
of each exposure mode, see the related page.p Shutter-priority AE
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3. Pressing the shutter release button halfway down will * Exposure Warning =c, turn on the display of shutter speed and aperture ntr,o
setting in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. lf the subiect is too bright or dark, the information !d7
* lf the aperture ring is at [A] when the main switch is indicatorsas shown ininthetheviewfinderillustration.andUseon thean LCDND filteroanelifblinkthe _toz,
set to I I l, this mode is selected automatically. subject is too bright. Use flash if the subject is too @
* Using a Pentax function, you can change the program dark.
line from the normal program to the Program Action
(high-speed-shutter-priority), Program Depth (depth-
of -f ield-priority), or MTF (Modulation Transf er
Function) Program. (See page 86.)
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