Pentax SMART ZX-7 User's Manual
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1. 3 External flash status 4 Shutter soeed and aperture value exposure compensation and out of exposure coupling range warning 5 Green Operation Portrait Program Landscape Program Close Up Program Action Program and Night Scene Program 6 Exposure compensation factor 7 Bar graph 8 Over and underexposure indication in Metered Manual 9 Memory Lock Signal LCD Panel Indication with automatic illuminator 1 Film loading film advance rewind loading error 2 Exposure frame number 3 Shutter soeed and aperture value 4 Manual set ISO film speed 5 Exposure compensation 6 Audible PCV signals 7 Flash use recommendation and recharge completion 8 Red eye reduction flash 9 Non applicable lens warning 10 Battery exhaustion warning 11 Auto pop up flash function 12 Self timer 13 Instant and 3 sec delay remote control 14 Single consecutive shooting 15 Multiple exposure Film Handling e Loading Quick auto loading automatic film advance to first frame e Advance rewind Automatic mid roll rewind possible e Advance mode 1 Single 2 Consecutive approx 2 frames Sec ISO Film Speed Setting 1 Automatic with DX coded film ISO 25 5000 2 Manual ISO 6 6400 Built in Smart Flash e Type Series control retractable TTL auto pop up flash e Guide number 11 ISO 100 m e Angle of view coverage 28mm wide angle lens e Daylight sync slow shutter sync Dis2. PENTAX ZX 7 Pentax introduces the SMART ZX 7 Autofocus SLR e User friendly smart picture mode with illumination mode dial When the smart picture mode is selected the ZX 7 automatically chooses the most appropriate auto exposure mode from five different programs based on the photographic situation The ZX 7 detects the subject s distance lens focal length and whether or not the subject is in motion assuring the best possible results The illumination mode dial clearly indicates which program is selected by the camera even in the dark The selected mode is also indicated in the viewfinder display Multi mode exposure system n addition to the hands off smart picture mode the ZX 7 offers six manually selectable picture modes two conventional auto exposure modes aperture priority AE and shutter priority AE the metered manual and bulb modes Reliable six segment metering The ZX 7 s six segment multi pattern metering system assures optimum results even under difficult lighting conditions When Pentax M K and S series lenses are used the camera automatically switches to the center weighted metering system Versatile wide frame autofocus with focus prediction Thanks to the acclaimed high precision high speed phase matching autofocus SAFOX IV system the ZX 7 assures sharp crisp focus even under poor lighting conditions The three point wide focus frame enables pinpoint focus Under low lighting conditions
3. Center weighted metering with other lenses e Metering range EVO EV21 at ISO100 with f 1 4 lens e Exposure mode 1 Auto Picture Mode Green Operation Portrait Program Landscape Program Close Up Program and Action Program 2 Picture Mode five Auto Picture programs plus Night scene Program 3 Aperture priority AE and Shutter Priority AE 4 Metered Manual 5 Bulb e TTL programmed auto pop up flash available e Automatic exposure Compensation in auto exposure mode with multi pattern metering e Exposure compensation 3EV 1 2 EV steps e Memory lock 20 second memory with ML button Shutter e Type Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter e Speed 1 Auto 1 2000 30 sec stepless 2 Manual 1 2000 30 sec 1 2 EV step and bulb 3 Flash sync 1 100 30 sec and bulb e Shutter lock Main switch at OFF position Diaphragm Control Aperture coupled mechanism with Pentax FA F and A lenses Viewfinder e Type Fixed molded penta mirror type e Focusing screen Natural Bright Matte focusing screen e Field of view 92 vertically horizontally e Magnification 0 7x with 50mm t 1 4 lens at infinity e Diopter 2 0 1 0m adjustable e Panorama frame Mechanical black out type Viewfinder LCD Indication with automatic brightness level adjustment 1 In focus 2 Smart Flash status flash use indication recharge completion and non applicable lens warning
4. s viewfinder offers a sharp clear view of the subject under all circumstances Its LCD display provides a full range of information including the automatically or manually selected picture mode and exposure compensation It even comes with automatic brightness control for easy data confirmation The diopter adjustment mechanism built into the viewfinder eyepiece allows adjustment of the viewfinder image to match the user s eyesight between 2 0m and 1 0m e Easy setting exposure compensation Using the exposure compensation button the photographer can set the desired compensation value between 3EV and 3EV in 1 2EV steps e Memory lock With a single push on the memory lock button the camera memorizes the metered exposure value for approximately 20 seconds during which the photographer is free to re frame the image at will e Creative multiple exposure With a simple push on the drive mode button the user can make two exposures on the single frame to create eye catching images When taking three or more exposures on the same frame the photographer simply oresses the multiple exposure button after each exposure Panorama format The user can select the panorama mode for any frame to capture dramatic landscape images or large group shots The viewfinder image is automatically adjusted to indicate the panorama format PENTAX ZX 7 peNTAX 28 80 i m gt 50 ak ay 1 G SELECT DATE Ath iust Ordering Inf
5. charge level automatically adjusted PENTAX ZX 7 Flash Synchronization With built in auto pop up Smart Flash and via hot shoe e Sync speed 1 100 sec automatically set with built in flash and or Pentax dedicated flash unit at recharge completion Self timer Electronically controlled type with 12 second delay Mid operation cancellation possible Optional Remote Control Infrared wireless remote control Instant or 3 second delay release provided Drive Mode 1 Single advance 2 Consecutive advance 3 Self timer 4 Instant and 3 second delay remote control 5 Multiple exposure Date Imprinting Available using the optional Pentax Data Back FG Power Source Two 3V lithium batteries CR2 type Dimensions 5 3 W x 3 6 H x 2 5 D 135 5mm x 92 0mm x 63 5 mm Weight 13 4 oz 3809 without batteries 2346 AUTO so B86 Oa v8 8 WETT i ZX 7 LCD Panel ZX 7 Viewfinder mat co cr a oa jae ZX 7 Enlarged Viewfinder Indicator
6. ormation UPC Codes 01364 ZX 7 027075047136 01369 ZX 7 Date 027075047167 O OnN DOO FP W N k Built in Pop up Flash Main Switch Select Switch Shutter Release Button Drive Mode Button Flash Mode Button LCD Panel Diopter Adjustment Lever Hot Shoe Illuminated Mode Dial Strap Lug Back Cover Release Lever Mid roll Rewind Button Exposure Compensation Button Focus Mode Switch Lens Lock Button located on side of camera body Remote Control Receiver Release Socket Battery Chamber Tripod Socket Film Information Window Flash Mode Button Viewfinder Eyepiece Panorama Lever Memory Lock Button Specifications Type TTL autofocus auto exposure multi mode 35mm SLR with built in retractable TTL auto pop up flash Film 35mm perforated cartridge film Image Size 24x36mmM normal frame Approx 13x36mm panorama frame Lens Mount Pentax KAF bayonet mount compatible with KAF2 KA and K mounts Usable Lenses Pentax KAF2 KAF KA and K mount lenses Focusing System Type TTL phase matching 3 point autofocus system SAFOX IV e Usable illumination range EV 1 EV18 at ISO 100 with f 1 4 lens e Mode 1 AF focus lock and predictive AF available 2 Manual Exposure Control e Metering system TTL open aperture 6 segment metering by SPD cell e Metering Mode 1 6 segment multi pattern metering with FA F andA lenses 2
7. the built in auto flash assists the AF system to ensure pinpoint focusing by making a brief flash discharge The predictive autofocus function automatically activates when the camera detects the subject s motion and oredicts the subject s position at the moment of shutter release for accurate focusing Multi function auto pop up flash Covering a wide 28mm angle of view the built in auto flash pops up and automatically discharges when the camera detects low light and or backlight situations Its red eye reduction function effectively reduces this effect which can appear in the subject s eyes although it may not eliminate red eyes completely in all instances The flash unit also makes a brief discharge in the dark to assist the camera s AF system e Convenient remote control mode The ZX 7 is the first model in the Pentax ZX series to offer a convenient infrared remote control mode for instant or three second delay remote shutter release using the optional remote control unit e Large easy to read LCD panel with automatic illuminator The ZX 7 s multi data LCD panel with large icons and numbers efficiently compliments the camera s simple operation system When the camera is used under low lighting conditions a green LCD illuminator brightens the panel to make data confirmation easier e Full information display and diopter adjustment mechanism Thanks to the renowned natural bright matte focusing screen the ZX 7
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