Pentax ZX-60 User manual

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       Congratulationson your purchaseof this camera and welcome
        to the excitingworld of Pentaxautofocusphotography!This
      compactand lightweightcamerais an autofocusSLR camera
        that offers higher levelsof sophisticationand performance.
        lncorporatinga broad rangeof advancedtechnologiesand
        highlyaccurateautomation,this camerawill performsuperblyfor
        the most exactingphotographer.

              . Read this instructionmanualcarefullyto get a full explanation
          of operationsbefore use.

      The camera does not operatewhen a lens with the following
        conditions attached.
         1. When a lens,which does not haveautofocusfunctionis
         attached.
        2. When an F or FA lens is attachedwith the aperturering set
         other than the A position
        3. When any accessorymentionedon page 101 is used
        between the camera and an F or FA lens.

       Lenses and accessoriesproducedby other manufacturersare
        not made to meet our precisespecificationsand thereforemay
      cause difficultieswith, or actualdamageto your Pentaxcamera.
     We do not assumeany responsibilityor liabilityfor difficulties
        resultingfrom the use of lensesand accessoriesmade by other
       manufacturers.



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FOR SAFE USE OFYOUR CAMERA   W

Althoughwe havecarefullydesignedthis camerafor safe operation,
pleasebe sure to followprecautionsgivenon this page.
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 A WnRNING
. The electroniccircuitsinsidethe cameracontainhigh voltage
  workingparts.Neverattemptto disassemblethe camerayourself.
. Nevertouch internalparts of the camera if they becomeexposed
  from droppingthe cameraor for some other reason,as there is
  dangerof an electricshock.
. Wrappingthe strap aroundyour neck is dangerous.Make sure that
  smallchildrendo not get the strapcaughtaroundtheir neck.
. Do not look directlyat the sun throughthe camera,as viewingthe
  sun may damageyour eyes,and/or parts of the camera (e.9.:shutter
  curtains,etc.)
. Be sure to store batteriesout of the reachof children.Seek medical
  assistanceimmediatelyif accidentallyswallowed.
 A CAUTION
  Do not use the flash near anyone'seyes,as it may hurt them. Be
  particularlycarefulwith the flash around infants.
  Nevertry to disassemble,short or rechargethe battery.Also, do not
  disposeof the batteryin fire, as it may explode.
                           www.butkus.us  Removethe batteriesfrom the cameraimmediatelyif they become
  hot or beginto smoke.Be carefulnot to burn yourselfduring removal.



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F   6*,..    PRECAUTIONSFORYOURCAMERA

     YourPentaxcamerais a high-precisionmechanism.
     Handleit with greatcare.
        Precautions when taking pictures
                 . Do not use the camerawhere it may come in contactwith rain,water,
           or any other liquid,becausethe camera is not weather,water,or liquid
            resistant.Shouldthe cameraget wet from rain,splashingwater,or any
           other liquidwipe it off immediatelywith a dry soft cloth.
                 . Do not drop the cameraor allowit to hit solidobjects.lf the camerasuffers
          a shock or impact,take it to a Pentaxservicecenterfor inspection.
                 . Be carefulnot to subjectthe camerato strongvibrations,shock or
          pressure.Use a cushionto protectthe camerawhen carryingit in a
          motorcycle,car, boat, etc.
                 . Condensationon the interioror exteriorof the camera may be
          extremelyharmfulto the camera mechanismas it may cause rust.
          Furthermore,if the camera is taken from warm temperatureto a
          subfreezingone or vice versa,the formationof iceletsmay cause
         damage.In such a case, put the camerainto a case or plasticbag so
           that any changesin temperaturedifferenceis minimized.Do not
         removeit from the bag until temperaturehas stabilized.
                 . Regularsize color prints may cut off what appearson the extreme
         edges of the film frame.Composeyour picturewith a marginof safety
            at the edges.
        Precautions for storage
                 . Avoid leavingthe camerafor extendedperiodsin placeswhere the
          humidityand temperatureare very high, such as in a car.
                 . Do not store the camerain a closetwith moth balls or in an area where
          chemicalsare handled.Store it in a place with good dry air eirculation
            to preventthe growthof fungus.
        Precautions for proper care
                 . Nevertouchthe shuttercurtainor mirrorwith your fingeror any otherobject.
                 . Use a blowerand lens brushto removedust accumulhtedon the lens
           or viewfinder.
                 . Neveruse solventssuch as paint thinner,alcoholor benzeneto clean
          the camera.
                 . Electricalproblemsmay often be caused by water,dirt or dust at points
            of electrrcalcontact.Also check for batteryleakage,tracesof dirt or
          grease,or corrosiondue to salinityor gas. lf you cannotcorrectthe

problems,have your camera inspectedat a Pentaxservicecenter.
     Repairsof this natureare not coveredunder the terms of the warranty
     and chargesmay be assessed.ffi    Other precautions
        . The temperaturerange at which this camerafunctionsproperlyis 50"C
      to -10"C(122"Fto 14'F).
    A             which                  has                                               in water                                                usually                                                 cannot                                                    be      camera                    been submergedl*   .      repaired.                          lf                                                                               it is                                                                to contact                                                            a              such                  an accident                             should occur,                                              advisable
     PentaxServiceCenter immediately.
    .To maintainoptimumperformance,it is recommendedthat the cameraw     be inspectedevery one or two years.lf the camera has not been used
      for an extendedperiod,or is being preparedfor an important
     photographicsession,it is recommendedthat you have the camera
     inspectedor test shoot with it.
        . Repairsdeemed necessarydue to usage of this productin an industrial
 t## or commercialapplicationmay not be coveredunder the terms of the?l*     Pentaxwarranty.
        . The PENTAXwarrantyprovidesonly for the repairof defectsin
      materialsor workmanship.Damageof any kind cannot be repairedat
     any charge under the terms of the warranty.lf the difficultyis caused as
     a directresultof the productbeing used in conditionsas outlinedin theffi     "Precautionsfor Your Camera"sectionor any other operationcontrary
      to the instructionsoutlinedin this manual,chargeswill be assessed
     and a repairquotationwill be provided
   PRECAUTIONSFOR BATTERY USAGE
        . Use two 3V lithiumbatteries(CR2 type).
        . Misuseof the batterycan cause hazardssuch as leakage,overheating,
     explosion,etc.The batteryshould be insertedcorrectlywith regardto
      polarity(+ and -) markedon the batteryand the camera.
    o BatterVperformancemay be temporarilyhinderedin low temperatures,
     but will recoverin normaltemperatures.
        . Keepa spare batteryon hand for replacementconveniencewhen
     shootingoutdoorsor while traveling.
       .lf the built-inflash is used continuously,the batterymay becomewarm,
      but it does not mean that the batteryis faulty;it is one of the battery's
      characteristics.          www.butkus.us
        . Replacethe batteriesat the same time. Do not mix batterybrands,type
      or an old batterywith a new one. lt may cause explosionor overheating.

USINGPENTAXDEDICATEDAUTOFLASHUNITS . .92
  USINGBOTHTHE BUILT-INFLASHAND THE
  E X T E R N A L F L A S H                                 . . . . . . . 9 3
  RED-EYEREDUCTIONFLASHFUNCTION.....94
  TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAINSYNC FLASH . . .94
  MULTI-BURSTFLASHWITH THE PENTAX
  DEDICATEDFLASH                      ...94
  CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNCFLASH  ....95



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  STANDARDPROGRAMMODE/ NIGHT-SCENE
  PROGRAMMODE WITHOUTFLASH
  PORTRAITPROGRAMMODE
  LANDSCAPEPROGRAMMODE
  ACTIONPROGRAMMODE
  CLOSE-UPPROGRAMMODE
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              (p.80,83, 84)           a a      : ExPosuremode/
   @        : Flash-offinformation          AVTV selectpointer
                 (p. 83)                            (P.53, 62,64)
   @         : Red-eyereductionflash   S        : Self-timer
              indication(p.77)                 (P.48)
       ([l[0        : Automaticflash         Uzs      : 2 seconds self-timer
              information(p.35,77)     r"8.8  :Aperturevalue
     ISO      : Manual-setfilm speed     +r!1/2   : Auto bracketexposure
             (p.75)                       (P.50)
     r"8888   : Shutterspeed           O---        : Filmstatusinformation
       s          : Batteryexhaustion              (P.31,42)
             warning(p.22)         EE       : Exposurecounter
      EIJ      : Consecutiveshooting              (p.31, 42)
           (p.47)            niln|';jnn:Date/time
      All indicationswill not actuallyappearsimultaneouslyas shown.

   LCD (Liquid-CrystalDisplay)
   When the LCD is exposedto high temperaturesover
    approximately60'C, it may blacken,but when the temperature
     normalizes,it shouldreturnto normal.

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. KAF2andKAFmountlensesaredesignedto workwiththe Autofocus
 SLRcamera.

Thecamerawill not operatewhen a lens with followingcondition.
1.When a lens,which does not have autofocusfunctionis
  attached.
2.When an F or FA lens is attachedwith aperturering set
  otherthan the [Al  position.
3,The accessoryfor close-upphotographyis attached.





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 # Open the battery chamber
  cover by turning it to
  counterclockwisewith a
   coin, etc. as shown in the
   illustration.
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   batteries(CR2) or equivalent                                 L(,-t@l o  l
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  with positive (+) contacts of               F  the batteriespointing up as w
  shown in the illustration.

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  cover firmly and use a coin
   to turn the cover clockwise
   to lock securely.
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  date indicates f-----fthat no
  data will be imprinted.
  See page 24 tor adiusting
  the date and time.
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. Thecameramemorizesonly the exposurenumberand date when the
  batterieswere removed.
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. Be sure to use two LithiumbatteriesCR2 or equivalents.
. Both the camerafunctionand the data imprintingfunctionto keep
  constanttrack of time use the batteries.
. The optional"AA-BatteryPack FG" is also availablefor this camera
  insteadof using the lithiumbatteries.
. Replacethe batteriesat the same time. Do not mix batterybrands,type
  or an old batterywith a new one.
r Keep a spare batteryon hand for replacementconveniencewhen
  shootingoutdoorsor while traveling.
. When the batterieswere replaced,date mode will be re-setand the
  followingcamerasettingswill take effect.

All other settingswill remainunchanged

 Red-Eye-Reduction  Auto pop up flash   Self{imer Drive mode
 flash

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    BatteryLife(using 24-exposurefilm rolls at 20'Cl68'F)
     Generalexistinglightphotography                     Approx.120rolls
     Flashphotography(usingflash 50% of the times)            Approx.20rolls
          photography(usingflash 100% of the times)           Approx.12 rolls&Flash

    BatteryLife(using24-exposurefilm rolls at -10"C/14"F)     M
     Generalexistinglightphotography                      Approx.30rolls     Flashphotography(usingflash 50% of the times)           Approx.15rolls  ffi:!*:f
     Flashphotography(usingflash 100%of the times)           Approx.5rolls*r5*    /6 MEMO       . CR2 batterieswere used under Pentaxtestingconditions.       F.
       . Actualbatterylife and performancemay vary drasticallydependingon                           riljr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         i:     usageof autofocus,built-inflash and externalconditionssuch as
     temperatureand freshnessof the battery.
       . Batteryperformancemay be temporarilyhinderedin low temperatures,  gr
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   Low BatteryWarning
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   exhausted,the batterYsYmbol       g a $ \FlTvAvM
   E  appearson the LCD Panel
    to warn you. RePlacethe
    batteriesas soon as Possible.

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         . See page 19 for loadingthe batteries'
         . Even if the low-batterysymbol appears,exposurewill be correctas
       long as the shuttercan be released.lt is recommendedto replacethe
       batteriesas soon as Possible.
         . When the low batterywarning trzl 5t4fi5 blinking,the shuttercannot be
      releasedand no indicationin the viewfinder.

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      f Turn the power ON.
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    {  Turn the power OFF.
    Push the main switch button again to turn OFF.
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      . Be sure to turn the main switchOFF to preventaccidentalbatterydrain
   whennot in used.
      .  lf the camerais ON and left unusedfor over 3 minutes,the power is
    tunedOFF automatically.


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     The digits increase by one each time the select dial
       is moved to right and the digits decreased by it's
     moved to left.
  i    Holdingthe select dial for about one second will
 I    changethe digits rapidly.
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  C Rtter the data has been changed, depress the
     [DATE]button each time until blinking stops.
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   0 Depressthe IDATE]button to select your date
    modethat you wish to imprinton your pictures.       [,W  A ueuo                                                                      f:
   Depressthe IDATE]buttonin synchronizewith a time signalto set the          ii,
   secondto zero while ( : ) is blinking.                                                               :
    0perationalprecautlons
       . Theworkingtemperaturefor data printingis -10'C - 50'C (14'F -
      122'F\.
  '     . UseDX-codedfilms with ISO ratingtrom 25 - 5000.                                   :
       .  lf high-speedfilm with an ISO ratingof1000 or faster is used, the                   i l,
     imprintedcharactersmay blur. fr       .  lf filmwith ISO ratingof 50 or slower is used, the printedcharacters
    maybe dark or dim.                                                                                                             ib
      .  't you releasethe shutterwhile the blinkingdata is being corrected,the     IS*
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The DATEmodel recordsdate informationon your pictures
clearlyon each frame that you expose.

Selectingthe date mode
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   [DATE]button, the disPlay on
   the LCD panel changes as
   follows.


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   displayed,of each dePress of         a-\MODE DATE
   the [DATE] button as shown
    in the illustrationothe date                                                     A\^/+   mode on the LCD Panel of
   the data changes as
   indicated in the chart.

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       d# Removethe body mount cap
   @ and rear lens cap @.             ffi     @ffi
       ffi Nign the red dots on the
       lens and camera while
      mounting the lens to the
      camera body, then turn the
       lens clockwise until it clicks
        in place.
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    #  fo remove the front lens
       cdp, squeeze the tabs on
      both sides in the direction
        of the arrow.

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  W fo remove the lens, holds
     down the lens unlock button
      and turn the lens
      counterclockwise.

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 ' The body mountcap is designedto protectthe cameraagainst
  scratchesand dust at the factory.For storage,the optionalaccessory
  "BodyMountCap K" is available.
 ' Aftermountingthe lens,try to turn the lens counterclockwiseto make
  sureit is lockedin place.
' The camerabody and lens mount incorporatelens informationcontacts
 and an AF coupler.Dirt,dust,or corrosionmay causedamageto the
  electricalsystem.Cleanthe contactswith a soft, dry cloth.
. We assumeno responsibilitynor liabilityfor damagesresultingfrom the
 use of lensesmade by other manufacturers.
. To protectthe lens informationcontactsand AF couplerof the lens
 againstdamageafter removal,be sure to placethe lens down with the
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'M LOADING

We suggestthatyoufirstoperatethe camerawithno filmloaded
to becomefamiliarwithitsoperations.
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. Alwaysload and unloadthe film in the shadeor avoiddirectsunshine.
. The shuttercurtainsare made from fine precisionmaterial.Do not
  touchthem with your fingersor any otherobjectwhile loadingthe film.
. The DX informationpins in the film chamberare usedto readfilm
  speed.Keep them clean and f ree from scratches.To removesmudges,
  wipe them off gentlywith a soft,dry cloth.
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 # To open the back cover,
   slide the back cover release
   lever down in the direction
   of the arrow.

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   the film chamber as shown
    in the illustration.




   f f i . .
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   enough to reach the take-uP
   spool.

#ry A|ign the film leaderwith
   film Ieaderend mark O as
  shown as illustrated.


Note
 . Automaticfilm speedsetting
 WhenDX-codedfilm is used,the correctfilm speed is automaticallyset
  forthe camera.lf you use a non-DXcodedfilm,you can set the film
 speedmanually.See page 75.
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 ffi Close the back cover and
   turn the main switch ON.
  Thefilmwillbe advancedto first                                                                                      \  frameautomaticallyandthe
  exposurecounter1 andfilm            www.butkus.us
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  LCDpanelwhenfilmis loaded
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h MEMO Incorrectfilm loading
lf thefilmis notloadedproperly,lE  willblinkon the LCDpanel.Open
the back cover and load the film again.


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     ,.,'..l..EASEBUTTON
   The shutterreleasebuttonhas two positions.Depressingit down
    halfway(firstposition)turns on the exposuremeterand
    autofocussystem.
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                  pressed        down        down
                                         (firstposition)  (secondposition)

    Depressingit fully(secondposition)releasesthe shutter.When
    takinga picture,depressthe shutterreleasebuttongentlyto
    preventcamerashake.
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        . To preventcamerashake,depressthe shutterreleasebuttongently.
        . Beforeloadinga rollof film,slowlydepresstheshutterreleasebutton
       to learnwherethefirstpositionis.
        . TheLCDindicationstayson forabout10 secondsafterthe buttonis
      releasedfromthe halfwayposition.Depressingtheshutterrelease
      buttonhalfwaydownkeepsthe LCDindicatoron.

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  dg   Depressthe flash mode
   button until re@l appears
   on the LCD.panel.




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   flash automaticallypops up                        I
  when depressing the shutter
   button halfway down in the
   low light or backlight
   conditions.

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  . The Built-inflashdoes not retractautomatically,push the built-inflash
  downintothe camerabody afteruse.
  . The built-inflashdoes not dischargewhen not requiredeventhoughit
  has been in the up position.See page 76 for more details.
  . Do not use a lens hood when the built-inflash is used,as it may
  obstructthe path of the lightcomingfrom the flash,causingvignetting              : i
   in the picturecorners.                                                                                                                                          ,,',,,i:.,
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