Asahi Pentax IQZoom 110 Operating Manual
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1. 35mm fully automatic leaf shutter camera with built in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX coded film with ISO rating from 25 to 3200 1 EV step Non DX coded films are automatically set to ISO25 24x36mm Auto film loading Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to first exposure Auto film winding Two auto film winding modes single frame mode and consecutive mode approx 1 7 sec frame Auto start 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 descending order when rewinding Pentax power zoom 38 110mm f 4 0 82 9 elements in 7 groups Angle of view 59 22 5 Pentax infrared active autofocusing with focus lock range 0 65m 2 1ft in wide 38mm 0 85m 2 8ft in tele 110mm infinity Maximum magnification approx 1 7X 045m 1 5ft in Super Macro Magnification approx 1 3 Infinity landscape mode focus is fixed to infinity Electronic zoom Programmed AE electronic shutter with speeds approx 1 400 sec 1 5sec Bulb 1 2sec 10 min Electromagnetic release Electronic red lamp indication Approx 10 sec delay with LED indication Cancellation after activation is possible Actual image zoom viewfinder 83 field of view ratio Magnification approx 0 47X 38mm WIDE 1 12X 110mm TELE Diopter 32. When the battery is nearly exhausted the battery sym bol Q appears on the LCD panel to warn you Replace the battery as soon as possible When Q starts blink ing no operations can be performed Battery life using 24 exposure film rolls Approx 15 rolls Using flash 50 of the time using the CRi23A battery and under Pentax testing conditions The CR123A battery was used under Pentax testing conditions Actual battery life performance may vary drastically depending on usage of Auto Focus Power Zoom Flash and external conditions such as tempera ture and freshness of the battery Notes on replacing the battery e Ensure that there is no film loaded Switch off power before replacing the battery e If the battery is replaced with a film already loaded the camera enters the starting mode It will assume the film has just been loaded and will advance several frames will appear on the LCD panel e Ifthe battery is replaced at the end of the film roll the camera may not detect the film end and the frame counter indication may not appear on the LCD panel Follow the procedure for rewinding the filmin mid roll to rewind the film and remove the film The battery is used by both the camera body and the date function on the DATE model to keep constant track of time After the battery is replaced correct the time and date see page 35 e When the camera is in a carrying bag ensure the Main Switch is off ot
3. Flat YES CD 5 When appears in the exposure counter on the LCD panel the film automatically stops winding The indication appears as shown above If 1 does not appear on the LCD panel it indicates that the film is not properly loaded If this occurs reload the film 4 Afterthe back coveris closed the film automatically If E blinks on the LCD panel it means the film is advances to the first frame not properly loaded e Even if no film is loaded the motor operates for a e Theexposure counter indication will remain on even second or two after the back cover is closed if the main switch is turned off Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the previous page Take up any slack in the film by pushing it back into the cartridge If the end of the film leader is extremely bent straighten it or cut off the bent portion XP VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND SHOOTING RANGES 10 First switch on power bv depressing the Main Switch but ton Ordinary photography standard format Q Autofocus frame Focus on the subject with this frame Close distance compensation frame When the camera to subject distance is between 0 65m 2 1ft and 1 2m 3 9ft compose the scene within this frame Picture area When taking a normal picture compose the scene within this frame Q Super macro frame When taking a picture in the Super Macro mode compose the scene within this frame When you depress the shutter release button half
4. Never attempt to open the lens cover manually Battery check After you turn the Main Switch ON the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens You are now ready to shoot See page 36 when the battery exhaustion symbol Q appears on the LCD panel e fthe camera is on and left unused for over 3 minutes the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off to save battery power e Ifthe Main Switch is turned on within 60 minutes of auto power off the previous setting will automati cally return When shooting hold the camera securely with both hands Keep the camera as still as possible and gently depress the shutter release button If too much force is applied the camera islikely toshake andthe picture will be blurred Try to brace your elbows against your body or support yourself and the camera against a stable stationary object such as a wall When using the flash with the camera positioned ver tically hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA Caution Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation Note e Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window lens light sensor window or the built in flash with your fingers or hair When you move the zooming leverto he right amp the lens moves towards the 110mm telephoto setting and frames the subject more closely When you move the zooming lever to the left
5. 1D AF frame Picture frame Close distance compen sation frame Super Macro picture frame Green lamp lighting in focus signal Green lamp blink ing close distance waming Red lamp lighting Flash ready status Red lamp blinking Flash being charged nfinity landscape lamp lighting Infinity landscape mode is in use Programmed auto ex posure control Range EV9 5 17 at 38mm WIDE EV 11 5 17 at 110mmTELE in Auto or Daylight Synchro mode ISO 100 EV6 0 17 in 38mm WIDE EV8 0 17 at 110mm TELE in Slow Shutter Speed mode Automatic exposure compensation in a backlit situation Multi exposure Multiple exposure function provided Exposure meter switch The exposure meter is turned on by half depression of the shutter release button Flash Built in zoom flash with red eye reduction mode Automatic flash emission in low luminance or a backlit situation Flash ON Daylight Synchro Slow Shutter Speed Synchro up to 1 5 sec Flash OFF Flash override Bulb Synchro 1 2sec 10 min Flash effective range 065 46m 38mm WIDE 0 85 2 7m 110mm TELE ISO 100 film used Flash recycling time Approx 5 sec under Pentax testing conditions Power source One 3V lithium battery CR 123A or the equivalent Battery life Approx 15 rolls of 24 exposure film when 50 of shooting uses flash under Pentax testing conditions Battery exhaustion warning Q appears on the LCD panel Shutter is locked when the 0 is blinking Data mechanism Crystal quartz con
6. 64 the lens moves towards the wide angle 38mm setting When the lens zooms to the desired setting release the zooming lever and depress the shutter release button full y to take pictures Notes When buying DX coded films ensure that the pack age bears the DX mark Non DX coded film cannot be used Use high speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or higher mainly for shooting indoors or in dimly lit conditions A film with ISO400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to cover more of the photo graphic situations USABLE FILM Perforations Film cartridge Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX coded films with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200 When any of these films are loaded the proper film speed is automatically set for the camera yf ILM LOADING Ensure the power is off before inserting the film ww Slide the back cover release lever down in the direction of the arrow to open the back cover as illustrated Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach the take up spool Align the tip of the film with the film leader end mark Notes Ensure the film is placed properly between the guide rails e Ifthere is dirt on the film detector film cannot be wound properly x Slack NO
7. canister f this occurs these extra frames may be lost in the processing e Never open the back cover until the whole film roll Is rewound Rewinding a film in mid roll If you wish to unload a film before exposing all the frames follow procedures described below Turn the main switch ON and hold down drive button for more than 3 seconds 9 appears on the LCD panel indicating that the mid roll film rewind ing mode has been set While depressing the drive mode button depress the shutter release button Film rewinding starts When a roll of film is rewound to its end the motor stops and blinks indicating that the back cover may be opened safely 19 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS Make sure to use negative color film with ISO ratings from 100 to 400 e The Super Macro mode can be used in combination with any of the shooting modes However the ex posure mode cannot be changed The green lamp does not light up in this mode Part of the lens front appears in the bottom of the viewfinder when the camera is in the Super Macro mode but this will not appear on the film Depress the Super Macro button The lens moves forward and ap pears on the LCD panel Super Macro mode al lows a shooting distance fixed to0 45m 1 5ft for close up photography and approx life size picture is available in regular size color prints Autofocus function does not work in this mode The flash always discharge
8. n FOCUS LOCK SHOOTING If you shoot without positioning the autofocus Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame frame on the main subject of the illustra CJ tion as shown above only the background will When you wish to focus on the face which appears be in focus When the main subject is off the very small in the viewfinder focus on the chest autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder instead to fill the focus frame with more of the use the focus lock technique subject Focus lock is the function to lock focus 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the green lamp on the left hand side of the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked 16 Hard to autofocus subjects Like many other autofocus cameras the camera s autofocus system is highly precise but not perfect Some subjects may not be focused as you wish In such a case use the focus lock technique on a subject near the actual one and equidistant from the lens Subjects which may fool the system include Black objects like hair which don t reflect much light and therefore don t reflect infrared auto focus beams Wire netting latticework iron exercise bars etc 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway re aim the camera or recompose the picture then Flickering light sources such as neon signs fluo release the shutter gg g rescent lamps TV images sunlight coming
9. through trees etc and subjects illuminated by these light sources Glossy and reflective surfaces like glass mir rors car bodies etc e Focus lock function does not work in the Consecu Fast moving objects like trains or automobiles Notes e You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button tive Shooting mode in motion Water jets water surface smoke flame fire works etc which have no distinct or consistent form or a subject in mist 17 Remove the film from the camera in the shade or use your body to UNLOADING FILM shade the camera 1 Rewinding the film After you have exposed the last frame of the roll the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically Then the motor stops and Q blinks as shown to indicate that the film has been rewound e A 24 exposure roll of film takes about 20 seconds to be rewound During rewinding the exposure countercounts 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 18 2 Unloading the film To unload the film open the back cover and remove the cartridge from the chamber by pulling the top out first with your finger Notes e The shutter may be released a frame or twoeven after the specified number of frames have been used up as indicated by the number of shots shown on the film
10. LCD panel Self Timer Use the self timer if you wishto get inthe picture Use of a tripod is recom mended Depress the drive button until the Focus on the subjects first by depressing the shutter release button halfway down and then depress the shutter release button fully The shutter will be released in about 10 seconds When the Self Timer is working the Self Timer symbol amp blinks on the LCD panel and the Self Timer lamp lights up The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before the shutter is released letting you know when to smile 27 Notes on the self timer shooting 28 Keep in mind that when starting the Self Timer while standing in front of the camera the camera may not focus the subject To cancel the self timer at any time after it s been activated push the main switch In this instance the power will not be turned off When you want to use the flash with the self timer ensure that the red lamp is lit indicating the flash has been charged before operating the self timer If the battery is exhausted the self timer opera tion may not be completed once started In this case replace the battery see page 37 Whenthe Bulb mode is used in combination with the self timer a shutter speed of approx 1 2 sec is automatically selected CONSECUTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY e Whenusing flash in this mode consecutive shooting is possible only after the flash is charged the red C lamp is lit following eac
11. OPERATING MANUAL PENTAX 1QZoomI10 IQZoom Dorr jeg IAr dli UJ OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS Open the back cover see Loadthefilmandclosethe The film willautomatically Push the Main Switch but page 8 back cover see page 9 advance to the first frame tonto switch on power see see page 9 page 4 Frame your subject and Focus on your subject see Depress the shutter release When the film is finished operate the zooming lever page 14 button n dark conditions the camera will automati to compose the shot see the flash will discharge cally rewind it see page page 6 automatically see page 15 18 ji NAMES OF WORKING PARTS iy Q Strap lug p 3 Super BIG button p 20 Shutter release button p 15 Drive button p 23 Infinity landscape button p 32 LCD panel p 47 Mode button p 22 Q Red eye reduction flash button p 22 Autofocus window Built in flash D Lens D Viewfinder window D Self timer lamp p 27 Light sensor window Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zooml110 and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography Your compact light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your favorite memories Its built in 38 110mm zoom lens gives you the freedom to frame everything from breathtaking landscapes to family portraits even detailed close ups The built in auto flash helps you
12. capture subjects in dimly lit places or photograph indoor scenes with clarity and brilliance Also included are Super Macro mode for close up focusing at 45cm Multi 6 segment metering system ensures very precise metering for optimum exposure under any given lighting conditions Since most of the operations including film loading film speed setting winding rewinding focus and exposure control are automatic you can take great pictures effortlessly The DATE model makes it easy to remember the dates when you took pictures Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this Operating Manual Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera s actual appearance Operation direction Icon indicators used in this manual Automatic operation IL MEN i A Lamp blinking Ea The names of the camera s working parts are listed on the front and back flaps of this manual Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading the manual C AUTIONS The electric circuitry inside the camera contains high voltage working parts Never attempt to disassemble the camera Be careful not to drop or subject the camera to strong vibrations shock or pressure Do not apply force to the zoom lens do not place the camera with the lens facing downward Never attempt to manually open the le
13. category of digits on the LCD panel you want to change blink Depress the Adjust button to change digits of the Pa category you chose with the Select button Digits increase by one each time you depress the Adjust button Holding down the button will advance digits continuously The blinking allows precise fine tuning of the internal clock to the beginning of a specified minute To do so depress the Select button to make the blink and then depress the Adjust button in sync with a time signal After the data has been adjusted depress the Select button The bar mark appears on the LCD panel indicating that data imprinting choices are possible If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being corrected the data cannot be imprinted Numerical indication Year 87 19 1987 2019 Month 1 12 Day 1 3l Time 0 23 Minute 00 59 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS The data on the LCD panel is imprinted on each frame you expose Year Month Day and Day Hour Minute can not be imprinted at the same time As you release the shutter the bar mark on the display blinks for a few seconds indicating the data has been imprinted 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 photo graphs try to avoid brightly colored subjects in that corner 35 BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
14. ce p Main switch p 4 D Zooming lever p 6 D Film information window Back cover release lever p 8 amp Back cover p 8 Tripod socket Battery chamber cover p 37 LCD PANEL All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown Q Battery Exhaustion Warning p 36 Red eye Reduction Flash mode p 22 Flash OFF p 25 Flash ON p 24 Exposure Counter p 9 Shutter Release Button Infinity Landscape Mode p 32 Q Super Macro p 20 Film Rewind mode p 18 B Self timer p 27 Consecutive Shooting mode p 29 Multi Exposure Shooting mode p 30 Bulb p 26 B Slow speed shutter p 25 LCD Liquid crystal display e When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over about 60 C it may blacken but when the tempera ture normalizes it will return to normal The LCD may also slow down in response to lower temperatures but this is a normal characteristic of an LCD 47 In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equip ment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their ap proved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotat
15. er expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non authorized Pentax service facilities 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 representative of the manufacturer in your country send the equipment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid 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 equip ment 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 warranty period regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer s representatives in that country Not withstanding this your Pentax returned to the manufac turer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy NAMES OF WORKING PARTS B Diopter adjustment lever p 13 Viewfinder eyepie
16. g the battery 37 Taking care of your camera a 38 Troubleshooting aian 40 Specifications TT IL 42 Warranty policy aa 44 EC palle Los doi asas deese estar sse t 47 HS STRAP ATTACHMENT Attach the strap to the camera see illustration by passing the shorter end through the top of the strap lug If the longer end of the strap is passed through the strap lug from the top the distance of 0 45m 15ft cannot be measured in the Super Macro Mode when the shorter end of the strap reaches the top of the lug the strap is in proper position Use the tab on the clamp see illustration to depress the ADJUST button and to open the battery chamber cover e To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking adjust the strap so the camera rides above your waist M M MM M A M A D A eggs cette n AP MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK Main switch To switch on push the Main Switch button The lens extends slightly to the wide angle 38mm setting and the LCD panel is on To switch off push the main switch button again When not in use ensure that the camera Is switched off e Use one 3V lithium battery type CR123A or the equivalent Do not remove the battery before it is exhausted since it is used by the date function on the DATE model to keep constant track of time e The lens cover automatically opens and closes when the main switch is turned on and off
17. h exposure Depress the Drive Button until the E symbol appears on the LCD panel While the shutter release button IS held down a frame is shot every 1 7 sec The camera focuses on the subject frame by frame in this mode so make sure to keep the autofocus frame on the subject 29 MULTI EXPOSURE SHOOTING 30 Multi Exposure mode will disengage the film advance letting you superimpose images on a single frame for fantastic illusions Your imagination can produce striking creative effects Procedure l 2 Depress the Drive Button until the symbol im ap pears on the LCD panel Depress the shutter release button to shoot an initial exposure The film will not advance the frame counter indication and fm blinks on the LCD panel to indicate that you are in the Multi exposure mode Recompose the frame and depress the shutter re lease button to shoot the second exposure After the second shot the film will advance and the Single Frame shooting mode will be restored Notes e Toexposetwoor more depress the drive button until the Gh remains lit after the step 2 above and then depress the shutter release button e The date will be exposed in step 3 above on the DATE model e Repeated multiple exposures tend to overexpose a frame so it is recommended that you expose a frame just twice or 3 times at most e When using Multi Exposure mode you usually get the best results with dimly lit backgrounds
18. herwise battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed Use one 3V lithium battery CR 123A or DL 123A Ensure that the power is off before replacing the bat 3 Close the battery chamber cover Ensure that the tery cover is locked with a click e If the battery is correctly loaded the zoom lens Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover moves slightly and the motor operates for a few lock in the direction of the arrow with the strap seconds clamp s protrusion On the DATE MODEL the date is initialized to 87 2 Insert one lithium battery with the plus minus 1 1 when the battery chamber cover is opened sides matching the indications in the battery com partment 37 TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a sophisticated high precision and reliable mechanism Handle it with gr e eat care Be careful not to subject it to strong vibrations shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumu lated on the lens or viewfinder Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a case where chemicals are handled Store it in a place with good air circulation to prevent the fungus growth Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car Condensation on the interior or the exteri
19. ion for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing The warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U S A UK or Canada The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this war ranty policy 45 Asahi Optical Co Ltd 11 1 Nagata cho 1 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 JAPAN M Pentax Europe n v Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax Handetsgesellachaft mbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 D 22527 Hamburg GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House Heron Drive Langley Slough SL3 8PN U K Pentax France S A Z I Argenteuil 12 rue Ambroise Croizat 95100 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Benelux for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS for Belgium amp Luxemburg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavia AB Falhagsleden 57 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Pentax Canada Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario LAX 2E5 CANADA Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Ltda Rua Dr Renato Paes de Barros 714 CJ 103 104 Itaim Bibi Sao Paulo CEP 04530 001 BRAZIL Copyright Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1994 56758 ENG 03 9404 Printed in Japan
20. ir when you depressed the shutter release button see page 5 2 My printed pictures don t look very clear e Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on The power is automatically switched off if the camera is left unused for over 3 minutes see page 4 3 Zoom lens retracted automatically the power is turned off automatic ally Causes and Remedies e The flash discharges automatically in a backlit situation see page 15 4 The flash discharges though it is not dark 5 The H or UY mark is displayed on the LCD panel e 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 The correct camera to subject distances when shooting using flash with films other than ISO 100 200 or 400 are indicated in the table below 0 65 2 5m 0 65 3 3m 0 8 16 0m 1 0 5 20 0m 1 5 28 0m 0 85 1 4m 0 85 1 9m 0 85 9 2m 0 85 11 7m 0 85 16 5m With high speed film overexposure may occur at close range due to the film s high speed 38mm 444 H x d amp 110mm 41 SPECIFICATIONS Type Film Format Film loading Film winding Film rewinding Frame number Lens Focusing system Zooming Shutter Self timer Viewfinder Exposure control 42
21. museums Further more this mode is also useful for a natural existing light effect in low ambient photography Note 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 ih TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED Slow Speed Synchro Shooting Flash On Depress the Mode Button to set the slow speed sync mode until the PJ symbol appears on the LCD panel It is possible to photograph subjects and back ground in a balanced way as shown in the photo by using the built in flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow shutter speed to expose the low light background 25 Bulb mode p Depress the Mode button until 3B appears on the LCD panel The shutter remains open up to O minutes as long as the shutter release button is held down This mode is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scenes for instance When using this mode the camera should be mounted on a tripod so that the camera will be steady Bulb synchro Bulb mode approx 3 sec ISO100 mode B If the Mode Button is depressed 4 B appears on the LCD panel and the Bulb synchro mode is set 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 26 SELF TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 8 appears on the
22. ns cover it will automatically open and close as the main switch is turned on and off Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window lens light sensor window or the built in flash with your fingers or hair Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car Dirt mud sand moisture toxic gas water salt water etc penetrating the inside of the camera may cause damage or render it inoperable Damage of any kind will not be repaired under the terms of the warranty Therefore handle the camera with great care Never use solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzine to clean the camera P RECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY The misuse of battery can cause hazards such as leakage overheating explosions etc The bat 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 explode Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but will recover in normal temperatures Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling Keep the battery out of the reach of children e When the camera is in a bag ensure the main switch is off otherwise battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is acciden tally pushed TABLE OF CONTENTS e Names of working parts see
23. or of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust Furthermore if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a sub freezing 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 will be as gradual as possible After the temperature difference is minimized take it out of the bag 38 The temperature range at which this camera func tions properly is 50 C to 10 C 122 F to 14 F Electrical problems may often be caused by water dirt or dust at points of electrical contact Also check for battery leakage traces of dirt or grease or corro sion due to salinity or gas If you cannot correct the problem have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the camera Never place the zoom lens with the front side facing downward Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges 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 impor tant photographic session it is recommended that you ha
24. s After one frame is shot the ordinary shooting mode will automatically return To cancel this mode before releasing the shutter move the zooming lever 20 Focus is achieved properly at the subject distance of 0 45m 1 5ft in this mode To measure the distance of 0 45m 1 5ft pull the end of the strap towards the subject until it stops as shown in the illustration Compose the shot within the Super Macro frame 21 e To set various required modes depress the buttons and or 6 e For normal use set the Auto and Single Frame Shooting modes as shown on the right When the main switch is turned ON this mode is automatically set e To set various exposure modes depress the Mode Button L AMA d d 8 c 18 TE B Auto Bulb Daylight Sync Slow Shutter Slow speed sync speed Flash OFF photography Bulb sync e When the button is depressed after the shutter is released in any exposure mode the Auto mode will automatically return Red Eye Reduction Flash Function To reduce the red eye phenomenon in the picture depress the red eye reduction flash button d With this mode the flash discharges two consecutive times reducing the appearance of the red eye effect significantly To cancel the mode depress the red eye reduction button again 22 To set various shooting modes depress the Drive Button e Single Frame Self Timer Consecutive Multi Exposure Shooting Shooting Shooting e When the but
25. s Flaps o ntroduction onoono Front foldout Outline of basic operations Inside cover COGO TS ios rrt eite ino od DOR d l PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS I Strap attachment seseeeesce 3 2 Main switch and battery check 4 3 How to hold the camera nnn 5 4 Operating the 38 110 mm zoom lens 6 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS k Usable Dco ni eee ted i deteo e Seen oS ea ada Lodo T 2s cpunm oading iie hee emt A 8 3 Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges 10 4 Lamp indications c a ll 5 Ordinary photography esearon 12 6 Diopter adjustment 00 0 0 cc cc ccccesececseeseceseeeee 13 7 Taking photographs oeer 14 8 Focus lock shooting o an 16 9 Unloading the MM soe toph enims 18 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS Super macro mode inesse etr D de TR REO 20 How to select modes Red eye reduction flash mode 22 Daylight synchro shooting ees 24 Taking pictures at slow shutter speeds 25 Slow shutter speed synch photography 25 Bib SOOT EE 5 doe on eo en tt eost reped io wags 26 Bulb synchro shooting o an 26 Self timer shooting esere a nnen 27 Consecutive shooting scera 29 Multi exposure shooting sse 30 Infinity landscape shooting s an 32 DATE MODEL 2 ueste 34 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning oae 36 Installing Replacin
26. such as night scenes 31 INFINITY LANDSCAPE SHOOTING 32 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 capture distant scenery with clarity Depress the Infinity Landscape button and a appears on the LCD panel a will light up in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down in this mode The Green lamp does not light up in the Infin ity Landscape Mode After the picture is taken by fully depressing the shutter release button this mode is canceled How ever this mode cannot be canceled while the shutter release button is kept depressed in the Consecutive Shooting mode The flash will not discharge in the Auto exposure mode 33 DATE MODEL If you purchased the DATE model read this section The DATE model records dates up to the year 2019 on pictures Q Mode button Select button Q Adjust button Switching the Mode At each press of the Mode button with your fingernail the mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart 7 indicates no data will be imprinted M on the LCD panel indicates Month e Use the straptool s pin shaped protru sion to depress the Select and Adjust buttons The date in the picture above is simu lated C l orrecting the date Depress the Select button to make a different
27. switching power OFF and then ON restores the Auto and Single Frame Shooting modes 12 When the built in flash automatically discharges the camera uses a shutter speed in the range from approx 1 40th wide angle to 1 60th sec tele position when ISO100 film is used DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Aim the camera toward a bright subject While looking through the viewfinder adjust the diopter by moving the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left unti the AF frame appears clearest 13 E rcl asc PICTURES Shooting distance 0 65m 2 1ft infinity I Composing the scene After zooming the lens and composing your scene focus on the subject with the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder 14 2 Checking the lamp indication Depress the shutter release button halfway down When the subject is in focus the green lamp will light up If the subject is closer than 0 65m i2 1ft in wide 38mm and 085m 28ft in tele 110mm the green lamp will blink to warn you In this case extend the camera to subject distance until the green lamp is lit continuously The shutter cannot be released while it is blinking When the red lamp lights up it indicates that the built in flash will discharge Ensure that you are within the flash effective range before shooting see page 15 OC E 27 7 vy 3 Shooting Depress the shutter release button fully and the shutter will be released Then the film au
28. tomatically advances to the next frame Notes When the shutter is released the self timer lamp momentarily lights up to indicate that a picture has been taken e If you wish to focus on another subject lift your finger from the shutter release button and depress the shutter release button halfway down again e The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming Automatic Flash Emission The flash will automatically discharge in low light or in a backlit situation When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down in low light the red lamp will light up indicating the flash is ready to discharge If the red lamp blinks this indicates that the built in flash is being charged and the shutter cannot be released Therefore ensure that the red lamp is lit continuously before taking pictures When existing light is sufficient in a backlit situation and flash is not required the camera automatically adjusts the exposure for optimum exposure preventing underexposure Red eye Shooting portraits with the flash may result in red eye the red dot in your subject s eye This camera includes a red eye reduction flash function which reduces the red eye phenomenon by using pre flash See page 22 for details Flash effective ranges Nega color film used itd m er ier H Re Wide angle a Telephoto T P Telephoto 0 85 2 7m 0 85 3 8m 0 85 5 4m Super macro 0 45m 0 45m 0 45m 15
29. ton is depressed after the shutter is released in any shooting mode the Single Frame mode will automatically return e Holding down the Drive Button for more than three seconds sets the mid roll rewinding mode see page 19 23 Depress the Mode Button until the appears on the LCD panel The flash will discharge in both dark and bright con ditions When a por trait is taken even if the subject is not in a backlit situation the front of the subject may be cast in shadow In such case use the Daylight Synchro Shooting mode Flash ON mode within the flash effective range to take pictures This will ensure that a picture 1s well exposed without any shadow When vou wish to discharge the flash use this mode In this mode the Hash will always discharge Notes Ensure that the red lamp on the left hand side of the viewfinder is lit when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down before shooting A red lamp blinking indicates that the flash is heing charged Ensure you re within the flash effective range even when you use the built in flash as a fill in flash in daytime see page 15 24 Slow Shutter Speed Flash OFF Depress the Mode Button until the B amp symbol ap pears on the LCD panel In this mode the flash does not discharge and a picture is taken at a slow shutter speed up to approx I 5 second Use it in places where flash photography is prohibited such as in theaters and
30. trolled LCD with digital clock auto calendar Imprinting mode Year Month and Day Day Hour and Minute or blank Size amp weight 125 W x70 0 H x53 0 D 4 9 x2 8 x2 l 290grams 10 20z without battery Date model 125 W x 70 0 H x 56 0 D 4 9 x2 8 x2 2 300 grams 10 602 without battery SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGA TION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 43 WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact sand or liquid damage mishandling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations 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 consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties wheth
31. ve the camera inspected or test shoot with it Repairs made necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty Red eye phenomenon in flash photography When a picture is taken using a flash a subject s eyes may appear red in the print This phenomenon is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina It can be reduced when the surroundings of the subject are brightened or shooting distance is shortened with the lens set at the wide angle position or by employing the red eye reduction flash feature 39 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies 1 The shutter cannot be released e Is the main switch turned off If so turn it on see page 4 els the battery exhausted Replace it or insert new battery if it is exhausted see page 36 e Is blinking on the LCD panel If so the film has been used up Insert a new roll see page 18 e s the green lamp blinking If so the camera to subject distance is too close Adjust the camera to subject distance until the green lamp lights up continuously and then shoot see page 11 e Are you moving the zooming lever If so release it then shoot see page 15 e Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject see page 14 Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers or ha
32. way down the lamps and or lights up or blink as shown above Green lamp When the subject is in focus it will light up to indicate that you can take the picture when the subject is not in focus it will blink indicating that you cannot take the picture because the camera to subject distance is too close Red lamp When the flash is ready to discharge it will light up When the flash is being charged it will blink Infinity landscape lamp When the infinity landscape mode is set it will light up Notes e If the subject is too close the green lamp blinks Adjust the camera to subject distance so that the green lamp lights continuously then release the shutter The shutter cannot be released while it is blinking e Ifthe subjectis even closer the green lamp may light continuously In this case keep in mind that the shutter will be released when the shutter release button is depressed fully 11 OP ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY When the power is switched on by depressing the main switch button the camera automatically selects the Auto and Single Frame Shooting modes and the exposure counter indication remains on as shown above These modes are used for taking ordinary pictures The built in flash will discharge automatically when the subject is poorly illuminated or backlit e When the LCD panel display is different from the one shown above which indicates the other modes are set
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