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WELCOME Thankyou very much for buyingthe PentaxMZ-S camera.Pleaseread this manualbeforeusingthe camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions.Keepthis manualsafe,as it can be a valuabletool in helpingyou to understandall the camera'scapabilities.
The MZ-S has the following features: . The heavy-dutybody enhancedwith the magnesiumalloy. . Six-focus-point SAFOXVll allowsthe six focus pointsin the vievyfinder to auto focus even when the desiredsubject is not in the center;shootingwith a fixedfocusingpoint is also available. . Shutterspeedof maximumof 1/6000. . Exposuredata includingshutterspeed,aperture,etc. can be imprintedfor each frame on a film. . Slantedcameratop facilitatesvisibilityand controllability.
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Althoughwe have carefullydesignedthis camerafor safe operation, pleasebe sure to follow precautionsgiven on this page. mark indicatesprecautions that, if AwnRilnGThis not followed,could resultin seriousinjury to the operator. mark indicatesprecautionsthat, if AcnuTtotlThis not followed,could resultin minoror
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fne electroniccircuitsinsidethe cameracontainhigh voltageworking parts.Neverattemptto disassemblethe camerayourself. t,levertouch internalparts of the cameraif they becomeexposedfrom droppingthe cameraor for some other reason,as there is dangerof an electricshock. Wrappingthe strap aroundyour neck is dangerous.Make sure that small childrendo not get the strap caughtaroundtheir neck. Oo not look directlyat the sun throughthe camera,as viewingthe sun for may damageyour eyes,and/or parts of the camera (e.g:shutterblades, etc.) Be sure to store batteriesout of the reachof children.Seek medical assistanceimmediatelyif accidentallyswallowed.
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Do not use the flash near anyone'seyes,as it may hurt them. Be particularlycarefulwith the flash around infantsNevertry to disassemble,short or rechargethe battery.Also,do not dispose of the batteryin fire, as it may explode. Removethe batteriesfrom the camera immediatelyif they becomehot or beginto smoke.Be carefulnot burn yourselfduring removal.
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 liquidresistant. Shouldthe cameraget wet from rain,splashingwater,or any other liquid wipe it off immediatelywith a dry soft cloth. . Do not drop the cameraor allow it to hit solid objects.lf the camerasuffersa shock or impact,take it to a Pentaxservicecenterfor inspection. . Be carefulnot to subjectthe camerato strongvibrations,shockor pressure. Use a cushionto protectthe camerawhen carryingit in a motorcycle,car, boat, etc. . Condensationon the interioror exteriorof the cameramay be extremely harmfulto the cameramechanismas it may cause rust.Furthermore,if the camerais takenfrom warm temperatureto a subfreezingone or vice versa, the formationof iceletsmay cause damage.In such a case, put the camera into a case or plasticbag so that any changesin temperaturedifferenceis minimized.Do not removeit from the bag untiltemperaturehas stabilized. . Regularsize color prints may cut off what appearson the extremeedges of the film frame.Composeyour picturewith a marginof safetyat the edges. . When a macroor telephotolens is attachedto the camera,the top part of the viewfindermay look dark due to the lens blockingthe mirror.However, this does not affectthe picturetaken. Precautions for storage . Avoid leavingthe camerafor extendedperiodsin placeswhere the humidity and temperatureare very high, such as in a car. . Do not store the camerain a closetwith moth ballsor in an area where chemicalsare handled.Store it in a placewith good dry air circulationto prevent the growthof fungus. Precautions for proper care . Nevertouch the shuttercurtainor mirrorwith your fingeror any other object. . Use a blowerand lens brush to removedust accumulatedon the lens or viewfinder. . Neveruse solventssuch as paint thinner,alcoholor benzeneto clean the camera. . Electricalproblemsmay often be caused by water,dirt or dust at pointsof electricalcontact.Also check for batteryleakage,tracesof dirt or grease,or corrosiondue to salinityor gas. lf you cannotcorrectthe problems,have your camerainspectedat a Pentaxservicecenter.Repairsof this natureare not coveredunderthe terms of the warrantyand chargesmay be assessed.
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Other precautions . The temperaturerangeat which this camerafunctionsproperlyis 50'C to 1 0 " C( 12 2 " Ft o 1 4 ' F ) . . A camerawhich has been submergedin water usuallycannotbe repaired. lf suchan accidentshouldoccur,it is advisableto contacta PentaxService Centerimmediately. . To maintainoptimumperformance,it is recommendedthat the camerabe inspectedeveryone or two years.lf the camerahas not been used for an extendedperiod,or is being preparedfor an importantphotographicsession, it is recommendedthat you have the camerainspectedor test shoot with it. . Repairsdeemed necessarydue to usageof this productin an industrialor commercialapplicationmay not be coveredunderthe terms of the Pentax warranty. . The PENTAXwarrantyprovidesonly for the repairof defectsin materialsor workmanship.Damageof any kind cannotbe repairedat no chargeunder the termsof the warranty. lf the difficultyis causedas a direct resultof the productbeing used in conditionsas outlinedin the "PrecautionsforYour Camera"sectionor any other operationcontraryto the instructionsoutlined in this manual,chargeswill be assessedand a repairquotationwill be provided.
. Usetwo 3V lithiumbatteries(CR-2type). \ . Misuseof the batterycan cause hazardssuch as leakage,overheating, explosion, etc.The batteryshouldbe insertedwith the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. r Batterypedormancemay be temporarilyhinderedin low temperatures,but willrecoverin normaltemperatures. . Keepa spare batteryon hand for replacementconveniencewhen shooting outdoors or whiletraveling. . lf the built-inflash is used continuously, the batterymay becomewarm, but it doesnot mean that the batteryis faulty;it is one of the battery'scharacteristics. . Replacethe batteriesat the same time. Do not mix batterybrands,type or an old batterywith a new one. lt may cause explosionor overheating.
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NAMESOFWORKINGPARTS Exposuremode reset button
Self-timerlamp
Shutter release button
Cable release socket
Strap lug Flashfunction button @p.95,96 Main/Preview switch Focus mode silitctr
Lens mount indexlamp @p.15 Focus point mode switch @p.25,78
@ p.26, 73,74,76,77 , 80 Sets the focus mode to autofocus (single/continuous) or manual focus.
Setsthe focus point mode to automaticor manualselection.
Lens unlock button
Hold switch @p.57 Prohibitsthe alterations of exposuremodeand shutter speedby the selectdial or exposuremode button.
Lock releasebutton
Tripod socket
Battery chamber cover Battery chambercover releaselever Back cover releaselever
Battery grip contacts cover Mid-rollrewind button @p.35
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Driveswitch Setsthe drivemodeto the single-frame ( @p.24'),consecutive-frame (@p.48),multi-exposure ( @p.49),or self-timer mode( @p.S1). LCDpanel Displays the currentexposuremode, shutterspeed,aperture,flashfiring status,framecounter,and other information.
Selectdial Setsvariousmodesand settings.
Hotshoe Fora Pentax-dedicated externalflashunit. @p.92, 94, 98
Metering mode switch @p.25, 66, 68, 69, 71 Setsthe meteringmodeto multi-segment, spot,or center-weighted metering. LCD illuminator button @p.23 llluminates the LCD panel.
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AE lcick button @p.66 Locksthe currentexposure settingfor 20 sec.
Exposure'compensationdial @p.65 Auto bracketing dial @p.53 A set numberof framesis taken consecutively automatically whilethe exposureis bracketedby +1 or +112 stop.
AF button @p.26 Activates autofocusing.
Diopteradjustment Flash pop-up button @p.30,84 lever @p.17 Popsup the built-in flashto enable flashphotography.
This operatingmanual consistsof the followingsections.
tThings to Check for cautions to Do,"andit explains is before"Things Thissection
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lThings to Do to be followedbeforeyou use the camera Explainsthe procedures for the firsttime. It alsoexplainshowto loadand rewindthe film. lBasic Operations . Explainsthe easiestway to take pictureswiththe cameraset to AE mode,multi-segment mode,programmed single-frame meteringmode,automaticfocuspointselection,and AF mode' . Usingthe Built-inFlash:Explainshowto usethe built-inflash' lAdvanced Operations The camera'sfeaturesare explainedin detail. . Picture-taking mode,multiConsecutive-frame Techniques: exposuremode,self-timermode,auto bracketing . Settingthe Exposure: AE, modes(Programmed Autoexposure AE),meteredmanual AE, Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority exposure,bulbexposure,exposurecompensation . Settingthe MeteringMode:Multi-segment centermetering, spotmetering weightedmetering, . Focusing: manualfocusing Focusmodes,focuspointselection, lFlash Photography . Tips:Tipson usingflashin backlitconditions and at night,flash exposuresettings,and effectiveflashrange. . Usinga Pentax-Dedicated ExternalFlash:Explainsthe operasyncand tionfor dedicatedexternalflashunitsand high-speed wirelessmodefeatureswiththe AF360FGZ.
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* B E F O R ET A K I N GP I C T U R E S. . . . . . . . ......., . . 1. 2 S t ep1 Atta c h i nth g e Stra p ............ 12 S t ep2 L o a d i n g th e Ba tte ri e ......... s ................ 13 S t ep3 A tta c h i nag L e n s .. ............. 14 S t ep4 l mp ri n ti nth g e d a teo r ti me ................. 16 Step5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter.......17 S t e p6 F i l ml o a d i n .g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. .8
BEFORETAKINGPICTURES Thingsto do beforeusingthe camerafor the first time'
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Attachingthe strap Pass the end of the straP through the straP lug from underneath,then Pass the strap through the clasPfrom under' neath. The strap'sclasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-rollor to alter the date or time. Positionthe clasp away from the camerabody.
Follow the same Procedureto 2 attach the other end of the strap to the other straP lug. -a- _ Using the strap Pocket IEEII The strap also has a pocketwhich can storethe viewfindercap, releasesocket cover,hot shoe cover or any other small accessoryas illustrated.
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. Be sure to use two lithiumCR2 battertes. . lf you want to use size-AAbatteries, use the optionalBatteryGrip BG-10. . When takingthe camerato unfamiliar areas or when using in cold environments,take a spare set of batteries. . See "Replacingthe Batteries"to replacethe batteriesand read the cautionsregardingthe batteries. (@p.41)
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The body mount cap protectsthe insideof the camerafrom dust and scratchesupon factoryshipment.For long-termcamerastorage,the optionalaccessory"Body Mount Cap K" is also available.
Align the red dots on the lens and camerawhile attaching the lens to the camera,then turn the lens clockwiseuntil it clicks in place.
. After attachingthe lens,try and turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it is lockedin place.
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' when attachingthe lens in the dark, turn on the camera'smain switch and pressthe lens unlockbuttonto turn on the lens mount index lamp on the camera.
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As shown in the illustration,removethe front lens cap.
Handling the Lens ' To detachthe lens, hold down the lens unlockbuttonand turn the lens counterclockwise.
we assumeno responsibility nor liabilityfor damagesresultingfrom the use of lensesmade by other manufacturers. use a soft, dry clothto keep the electricalcontactson the body mount and lens mount clean.Dirt or corrosionon the contactscan cause problemswith the electricalsystem.
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The date or time is imprintedon the lower rightcornerof the picture.lf this part of the pictureis light-colored(white,yellow, etc.),the imprinteddate or time may be difficultto distinguish.
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. To set the correctdate and time, see "Settingthe Date and Time" on page 44. . lf the imprintinglookstoo light or if the Databack'sdisplaylooks lightor shows nothing,replacethe Data back'sbattery.(@p.42) . The date of the first frame will be imprintedin the multi-exposure mode.
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. The DX informationpins in the film chamberare used to read film speed. Keepthem clean and free from scratches.To removesmudges,wipe them gentlywith a soft, dry cloth. . lf there is dirt on the film detector,film cannotbe wound properly. Wipe them gentlywith a soft, dry cloth.
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The film will advanceto frame 1 automatically,and the LCD panel will displaythe exposurecounterand film status information. _a ,5Incorrect film loading .IEEII lf the film is not loaded properly,the LCD panel will displayF. Openthe back coverand load the film agarn.
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o Using the power zoom function with a power zoom lens attached OPush the powerzoom ring forwarduntil the words IPOWERZOOM] appear beneaththe Powerzoom ring. @Turningthe Powerzoom ring to the right bringsthe subjectcloser (telephoto) and turningit to the left makesthe subjectsmaller(wide angle).To stop zooming,releasethe power zoom ring' t Using the Power Zoom Function . lf a powerzoom ring is attached,three zoomingspeedsare available. Turningthe powerzoom ring fully to the rightor left,zooms the lens quickly. . Turningit slightlygivesyou slow operation.At an intermediateposition,the lens zooms at mediumsPeed.
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Zoomingthe lens with the powerzoom functionautomaticallyfocuses the lens on the subject.However,for final focusing,pressthe shutter releasebuttonhglfwaydown to focus the subject. When the main switchis turnedoff with the powerzoom lens attached, the lens automaticallyretractsto its shortestphysicallength.
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USINGTHE BUILT.INFLASH You can set the built-inflash to fire even when there is adequateexistinglight. when usingthe built-inflash,do not attacha hood to the lens.The hood will obstructpart of the flash. As a rule of thumb the distancefor usingthe built-inflash (whichvaries with the lens used)is withinaboutfour meters(usinglso a00 film).
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The It]indicator may blinkin the followingmodes: . Aperture-Priority AE Mode or Programmed AE Mode The It] indicatorwill blinkif the subjectis dark or backlit. . Shutter-PriorityAE Mode or Metered Manual Mode The indicatorwill blinkif the subjectis backlit.(lt will not blinkfor a dark subject.) . Center-weighted metering or Spot metering The indicatorwill blinkonly if the subjectis dark.(lt will not blinkfor a backlitsubject.)
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UNLOADINGFILM settingthe ISO for non-DXFilm rewind(auto/manual), codedfilm, and exposuredata imprintingare coveredhere.
THE FILM REWINDING . Alwaysunloadfilm in the shade or by usingyour body to shadethe camera. . Neveropenthe backcoveruntilthe wholefilm roll is completelyrewound. . When the film count reaches[30], an audiblePCV signalbeepsfor abouttwo secondsfor film depletionwarningwith a blinkingIO ] on the LCD panel.
I Automatic film rewinding The shuttermay be releaseda frame or more after the specifiednumber of frameshave been used as indicatedon the film cartridge.However, those extraframes may be lost in processing.When you take important pictures,rewindthe film when the film reachesthe numberof framesindicated on the film cartridge. Ofne film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. Duringrewinding, [ ---O ] blinkson that the film the LCD panel,indicating is beingrewound. When the film is fully rewound,[@ ] blinksand the exposurecounterdisappearsfrom the LCD Panel. @Before opening the back cover, check that IO ] is blinking.
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t Rewindinga film in mid-roll lf you wish to unloadthe film beforeexposingall the frames,use this function.
. lf film that has been rewoundin mid-rollis reloadedinto the camera, picture-taking can start from the specifiedframe.( @ p.118) . At the end of the film rewind,you can also leavethe film leaderoutside t h e c a r t r i d g e(.@ p . 1 1 8 ) CTurn the main switch to ON. @Use the strap clasp's rod to press the mid-roll rewind button.
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SETTINGTHE FILM SPEED(ISO)MANUALLY The cameraautomaticallyreadsthe film speed from the film'sDX code.However,the film speed settingcan be changed,lf you use a non-DXcodedfilm,set the film speed manually. &s
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IMPRINTINGEXPOSUREDATA The followingexposuredata can be imprintedon the negative: Exposuremode,shutterspeed,aperture,exposure compensationvalue and auto bracketing.(lmprintingis enabledby default.)
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I When the batteriesare exhausted When the batteriesare exhausted,the LCD panelwill displaythe low battery w a r n i n gr z . Keep a set of new lithiumCR2 batteries handy.Even while the low batterywarning is displayed,as long as the shutterworks, a properexposurewill be obtained.
I When the batteries must be replaced When the low batterywarning a blinks,the information displayin the viewfinderwill be off and the shutterwill not work. Replacethe lithiumCR2 batteri e s w i t hn e w o n e s .( @ p . 1 3 )
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. When replacingthe batteries,replaceall of them at the same time. Do not use old and new batteriestogether.All the batteriesshouldbe of the same type and brand . When the batteriesare replaced,the followingsettingswill take effect. All othersettingswill remainunchanged. R e d - e y er e d u c t i o w n i t hb u i l t - i n f l a s h .: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. .i.s. a. .b l e d Automaticfiringwhen built-inflashis poppedup:.....Disabled W i r e l e s sf l a s hs y n c : ..............Disab1ed High-speed-flash sync:......... .Disabled l m p r i n t i ne g x p o s u r ed a t a : . . . . . . . . . . ..............Enab1ed . lf the camera has not been used for a long time, the LCD panel may still displaythe low batterywarning ct even with a new set of batteries. In this situation,turn on the cameraand press the shutterrelease buttonhalfwaydown.When the low batterywarning q turns off, you can continueusingthe camera
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The numberof 24-exposurefilm rollsthat can be taken with a new set of batteriesis indicatedbelow. Numberof filmrolls at 20"C/68"F Generalexisting lightphotography about50 rolls Flashphotography about15 rolls (usingflash-SO"t ofthetimes) photography Flash aboutB rolls (usingflash1OO% of thetimes) Bulbexposure time aboutB hours
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The digit increasesby one each time the IADJUST]buttonis pressed. Holdingthe buttonfor about2 to 3 secondswill changethe digitscontinuously. @Press the [SELECT] button to stop the digit from blinking, after you have changed the date.The adiusted date has been entered.
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CAMERAOPERATION Besidessingle-framedrive mode,the cameracan be set as follows: . consecutive-frame drive mode: Picturescan be taken while holdingdown the shutterreleasebutconsecutively ton. ep.48 . Multi-exposuremode: Exposethe same frame multiple times. rFp.49 . self-timer mode: A picturewill be taken wlth a 12-second- delay.Mirrorlock-upcan also be set to prevent camerashake.rsP.51 . Auto bracketing: Three picturesare taken consecutively and overas follows:correctlyexposed,underexposed, exposed.eP.53
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. When the focus mode switchis set to AF.S(single),the focus is locked for the first frame and used for subsequentconsecutiveframes. . When the focus mode switchis set to AF-.C(consecutive), the focus is set for each consecutivepicturetaken.The consecutivepicturewill be taken regardlessof the focusingstatus. . The shuttercannotbe releasedwhilethe built-inflashis beingcharged.
II MULT I PL EEX P OS U R E SON A S IN GL EFRAM E Picturecan be exposedon the same framemultipletimes untilthe multi-exposure mode is cancelled. For example,you can first take a pictureof a dark background,then use flashto photographsomeoneon the same frame.
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SELF.TIMERMODE Afteryou pressingthe shutterreleasebutton,the picture will be taken about 12 sec. later.Use the self-timerwhen you want to be in the pictureor when you use mirrorlockup to preventcamera shake. Setting the self-timer mode OTurn the main switch to ON. @Turn the drive switch to t O ].
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II AUTOBRACKETING When you pressthe shutterreleasebutton,three consecutive frames will be taken at differentexposures.The first frame is exposedcorrectly.The second frame is underexposed,and the third frame is overexposed. The bracketingamountcan be set to x.1l2EVor +1EV. Auto bracketingcan also be used togetherwith exposurecompensation to bracketall the frameson the + or - side.(@p.65).
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. When the focus mode switchis set to AF.S(single),the focus is lockedfor the first frame and used for subsequent consecutiveframes. . When the focus mode switchis set to AF.C(continuous), the focus is set for each consecutivepicturetaken.The consecutivepicturewill be taken regardlessof the focusingstatus. @nolO down the shutter release button. In the viewfinder,the bar graph indicates the correctexposurefor the first frame.For the secondframe, it indicates the minus side for underexposure.For the third frame,it indicates the plus side for overexposure.
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SETTINGTHE FLASH MODE The followingflash modescan be set: Flash ON mode: The flashfires when you pressthe shutter releasebutton.(gp.gO) Red-eyereduction mode: To make the eye'siris smaller, a low-outputflash fires right beforethe pictureis taken. This is to reducethe chancesof red eye from occurringin the subject'seyes. Automatic flash mode: When the ProgrammedAE mode is also set, the built-inflash fires automaticallyunder lowlightor backlitconditions. When usingthe built-inflash,do not use a lens hood.Doingso will obstructthe flash coverage. An externalflash can also be made to automaticallyfire. I
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Red eye occurs in flash pictureswhen the flash reflectsoff the eye's retina. Althoughred eye cannotbe totallyprevented,it can be reducedby the followingmethods: . Takethe picturein a well-litplace. . When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angleend and a close distance. . lf you are using an externalflash unit, keep it apart from the camera lens as far as possible.
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITHTHEBUILT.IN FLASH This sectionexplainshow to calculatethe built-inflash's effectiverangeand the compatibility with F and FA lenses. i! 8llG,:.' lCalculating the flash effectivedistanceaccordingto the ql''s": camera-to-subjectdistance. Calculatethe effectiveflash range as follows: For far distances Guide No. + Currentaperture o For near distances Far distanceresult+ 5*1 d *1:
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USING EXI ERNAL FLASH
USINGEXTERNALFLASH When the built-inflash cannotprovideenoughillumination, use a Pentax-dedicated, externalflash unit (soldseparately).With an externalflash unit,you can use TTL auto flash, wirelessflash (withthe AF360FGZ),or high-speedsync.
FLASH FEATURES The featuresavailablewith the built-inflash or a dedicated, externalflash (soldseparately)are describedbelow. Checkwhich type your externalflash unit is and see which featuresit has. CameraFeatures Red-eyereduction
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USINGTTL AUTO FLASH T T P-TTLauto flash,which pre-firesthe flash usingthe sixsegmentmetering,allowsmore precisecontrol. P-TTLis availablewith externalwirelessflash. P-TTLauto flash is only availablein combinationwith the AF360FGZ.
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USINGBOTHTHEBUILT-IN FLASHANDEXTERNAL FLASH To use both the built-inflash and externarfrashsimultaneously,followthe procedurebelow. To use both the built-inflash and a dedicatedexternalflash simultaneously, the followingaccessories(sordseparately) are required. Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Off-CameraShoe Adapter F, ExtensionCord F5P
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@HotOdown the exposuremode button for 2 sec.or longer."Cl-'willbe displayedon the LCD panel,and all the PentaxFunctionswill be resetto ^ the defaultsettings. (CHold down the lock releasebutton and turn the exposurecompensation dial to "0". "PF"will disappearfrom the LCD panelto indicatethat no Pentax Functionshave been set.
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2 bracketed exposures [+0]+[-] [-]-+[r0] [+]-+[t0]
5 bracketed exposures [t0]-+[-]-+[+]+[- -]+[+ +] [- -]-+H-+[r0]-+[+]-->[+ +] [+ +]-+[+]-+[+0]-+[-]-+[- -]
. The numberof bracketedexposureswill dependon the Pentax FunctionNo. [F3] setting. . In the abovetable,[t0] indicatesno bracketing,H indicatesunder exposureby 1 stop, [- -] indicatesunder exposureby 2 stops,[+] indicatesover exposureby 1 stop, and [+ +] indicatesover exposure by 2 stops.
a [F5] LinkingAF and AE at the focus point (AE) Duringmulti-segment metering,the autoexposure readingcan be takenor not takenat the pointwhereautofocus is achieved. OPentaxFunctionNo. [F5] O SettingNo. reading). [1]...Exeiutesautofocusonly (no autoexposure bothautofocusand autoexposure. [2]...Executes
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a [F6] Settingboth autofocusingand autoexposure meteringwith the AF button Whenyou pressthe AF button,you can autofocusonly or readingat the same autofocusand lockthe autoexposure time. OPentaxFunctionNo. [F6] O SettingNo. only (no AE lock). [1]...Autofocus and AE lockat the sametime. [2]...Autofocus
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a [F9] Enablingshutter releasebeforethe built-inflash is ready The shutterreleasebuttoncan be enabledor disabledto takea picturebeforethe built-inflashis readyto fire. OPentaxFunctionNo. [F9] O SettingNo. the shutterreleasebuttonfromtakinga pic. [1]...Disables ture beforethe flash is ready. the shutterreleasebuttonto takea picture [2]...Enables beforethe flashis ready.
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a [F 10] Settingthe built-inflash'sfunction during wirelessoperation Duringwirelessoperation, you can set the built-inflashto functionas a flashor wirelesscontroller. OPentaxFunction No. [F10] O SettingNo. the built-inflashto operateas a flash. [1]...Sets the built-inflashas a wirelessflashcontroller. [2]...Sets
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a[F 11] Settingthe illuminationbutton's functionduring wirelessoperation Withthe AF360FGZattachedto the cameraor duringwirelessflashoperation, the illumination buttoncan be set to fire a testflashor modeling flash,the illumination buttoncan be set to fire a testflashor modelingflash. OPentaxFunction No. [F11] O SettingNo. the flashto fire. [1]...Disable the illumination buttonto fire a testflash. [2]...Sets the illumination buttonto firea modeling flash. [3]...Sets
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With MRC frame advance(settingNo. 3), a partiallyexposedroll of film can be rewoundand loadedagain.The camerawill then automatically advancethe film to the specifiedframe. Cfor PentaxFunctionNo. [F12],use settingNo.3. @Rewindthe partiallyexposedroll of film and removeit from the came r a .( @ p . 3 5 ) * Beforerewindingthe film, be sure to rememberthe currentframe No. on the LCD panel. Numberof exposures @take pictureswith anotherroll of film. @tt you want to use the partiallyexposedfilm again,open the back coverand turn the selectdial while pressingthe exposuremode button to displaythe numberof exposures. * To preventdoubleexposure,forwardthe film by a coupleof extra framesby showingthe additionalnumberon the LCD panel.
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a [F13]Settingthe film rewindmethod At the end of the roll,the film can be rewoundautomaticaily or manually. OPentaxFunctionNo. [F13] OSettingNo. film rewindat the [1]...Automatic end of the roll. automatic film [2]...Disables rewind.( tep.35) * Pressthe mid-roll rewindbuttonto rewindthe film.
a [Fl4] Settingthe self-timerdetaytime The self-timerdelaytime can be set to 12 sec.or 2 sec. (with mirrorlock-up). OPentaxFunctionNo. [F14] O SettingNo. delayof 12 sec. [1]...Self-timer delayof 2 sec. [2]...Self-timer withmirrorlock-up. fu
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Duringnormalpicture-taking, the shutter'sreflexmirrorgoes up and createsa slightvibration.with mirrorlock-up,the reflexmirrorstays up beforethe exposurestarts.This reducescamerashake causedby the mirror'smovement.To set mirror lock-up,followthe procedurebelow: OSet PentaxFunctionNo. [F14] and settingNo.2. @Set the drive switchto tc)l. @Focusthe subjectand press the shutterreleasebutton. After the reflexmirrorlocks up, the picturewill be taken 2 sec. later. AE lock is enabledwith the exposurevalue immediatelybeforemirror lock-up.
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; RccESSoRtES (opnoNAL) A numberof dedicatedaccessoriesare availablefor this camera.
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r CABLESWITCHES Cable Switch CS-l05/CS-130 Shutterreleasecablededicatedto the MZ-S.lt comes in two lengths: 0 .5 m (CS - 105)and 3 m (C S-1 3 0 ).
ReleaseTimer Switch TS-110 MZ-S-dedicated shutterrelease cablefor intervaland timer shooting.
r FLASHACCESS_OBI_ES-*-* AF36OFGZ TTL auto flash unitwith Guide No. 36. Featuresincludeslave-sync flash,multiple-flash burst,contrastcontrol-sync flash,and leading/trailing curtain-sync flash.Togetherwith the MZ-S,high-speedsync and wirelessflashcan be used.
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RefconverterA Rightanglefinderwhichattachesto the grooveson both sidesof the viewfinder. The viewfindermagnification is able to switchfrom 1 X to 2 X .
while attached,it may obstructthe opening/closing of the cameraback. Firstdetachthe RefconverterA beforeopening/closing the cameraback.
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' since the camera'sautofocusmechanismuses a semi-transparent mirror,using a non-circularpolarizingfilter may throw off the autofocusing and exposuremeteringprecision.when using autofocus,a circular polarizingfilteris recommended instead.This will also maintainexposure meteringprecision. ' when you attach/detachAdapterK (forthe 645 lens)to the camera, the adapter'sscrew shouldnot contactthe camerabody.lf necessary, changethe screw'sposition.
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A setof threetubes.A close-up placedbetween accessory cameraandlens.Supports automatic aperture andmetering with maximum aperture. Ilry( Note that Auto bellowsA cannotbe used with this camerabecauseit not be fitted to it.
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I INTERCHANGEABLE FOCUSING SCREEN The focusingscreensare availableas an optionfor this camera
GF-60 (Matte field with autofocus frame) Usefulfor generalphotography.
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Check the insertiondirectionof the batteriesand insert the batteriescorrectly(@13). The batteries are exhausted. Reptacethe batterieswith new ones (rg=13).
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Power is OFF. Turn the main switch to ON (@22). Batteries are not inserted or are inserted backwards. Check the insertiondirectionof the batteriesand insert the batteriescorrectly( @ 13). The "Battery Warning" is blinking. Reptacethe batterieswith new ones ( 6: 13). The exposure compensation dial is set to the [D] position, [PF] position or [SO] position. Set the exposurecompensationdial to a positionother than the [D] position,[PF] positionor [SO] position.(@ 65) The built-in flash is charging. Wait untit charging is finished (rg=32).
I Subjectis out of focus. Check 1: fdFfififtFilGEFi?l Gheck 2:
The subject to be focused on is not inside the AF frame. Cover the subject you wish to photographwithin the AF frame beforeshooting(@27). The picture-taking distance is too close. www.butkus.us
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Moveawayfromthe subjectto be photographed (@73). The subject is not suited for autofocus (@75). Use focus-lockto focus on a subjectwhich is about the same distanceas the subjectto be photographed(page 81), or set the focus mode switchto the [MF] position and then use the mat screento focusmanually(@76) The focus mode switch is at the [MF] position. Use the focusingindicatorand mat screento adjustthe focus manually(see page77). Or set the focus mode switchto the [AF.S]positionbeforetakingpictures(@ 74). The focus mode switch is at the [AF.C] position. In the [AF.C](continuousmode) position,the camera continuesto focus on the subjectto be photographedso that the shuttermight be trippedeven in a unfocused state(@74). The focus point is not set for the subject to be focused on. You can selectthe focus point positionwhere you wish to focus(@72). The subject to be focused on is outside the range of focus point. Firstfocus withinthe range of focus pointson the subject you wish to photographand then set the focus (focus lock)(@80).
I Auto-Focusdoes not function even when the shutter button is pressedhalfwaydown . Check1:
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Pentax function No.16 has been set to [2]. lf the settingnumber[2] is set with PentaxfunctionNo. 16, focusingis not possibleby pressingthe shutterbutton halfwaydown. Pressthe AF buttonto adjustthe focus. When focusingby pressingthe shutterbutton halfwaydown, set to settingnumber[1]with Pentax FunctionNo. 16.
I Exposurecounteris not displayedor does not advance. Check 1: ftilfilFtfillEFflt?! Check 2: fdFftfiTFjlilFttlfl'lE
[E] is blinking on the LCD panel. Fitm has not been toaded properly. Load the film again ( @20). Camera is set to multiple exposure photography tf the drive switch is set to multipleexposure,pictures are taken repeatedlyon the same frame. Set to another picture-taking mode ( @49).
t Film does not rewind automaticallywhen finished. Check 1: fdtttilllllfillEElfl?l
Pentaxfunction No.13 has been set to number [2]. tf setting number [2] is set with Pentaxfunction No. 13 (@1.19). Press the film does nbt rewindautomatically the rewindbuttonto rewindthe film. For automaticrewindwhen the film is finished,set setting number[1] with PentaxfunctionNo. 13.
t The shutter speed and aperturevalue are blinkingin the viewfinder. Gheck 1: ftilfiftEftEElfl?l
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When set to the Programmed AE Mode. The subject to be photographedis either too bright or too dark. lf too bright,pointthe camerato a slightlydarker area. lf the subjectis too dark, pointthe camerato a slightlybrighterarea (@58). When set to Shutter-PriorityAE Mode (shutter speed blinks) The subject to be photographedis either too bright or too dark. lf too bright,lf too bright,increasethe shutter speed.lf too dark, decreasethe shutterspeed ((460).
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rdr.nnElFiillEFrft?lr lf the HOLD switchis on the right,the exposuremode and shutterspeed cannotbe changed,even by adjusting the seclectdial or pressingthe exposuremode resetbuttor. Put the HOLD switchon the left side (rF57).
I The built-inflash does not fire. Gheck 1: ft.l|fiI?llilllEFlfl?! Check 2: rtilfilfllilllEFlfl?l Check 3: [iFJ|filllltilllEFlfl?l
The built-in flash is charging. Wa1 untit charging is finished ( 6:32). The "Battery Warning" symbol is blinking. Repracethe barterieswith new ones ( @ 13). The flash mode is set to [A] (auto flashing mode). tf the subjectto be photographedin the auto ftash mode is bright,the flashwill not light. Set to the flashON modeto causelightingevenfor brightsubjects(@84).
I lmprintingexposuredata on negative is faint. C h e c k1 :
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rdt:rFil?J'ttiillEFil?!Replaceihe data back'sbattery(CR2025)(@42). Check 2: rdilfilEll'iillEFtfl?l
lmprinting exposure data on the negative is faint. Adjustthe printingdensitylevelwith Pentaxfuntion N o . 1 5( @ 1 2 0 ) .
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TTLautofocus, multi-mode auto-exposure 35mmSLRwith built-inTTLautoflash(RTF)
O Format
24 x 36mm
O Usable Film
35mm oerforatedcartridoe film. DX-coded film with ISO 255OO0;rion-DXcoded filmi with ISO 6-6400
AE Mode,ApertureO Exposure Modes Programmed AE Mode,Shutter-Priority Priority AE Mode,MeteredManualMode,BulbMode,TTL FlashMode O Shutter
vertical-run focal-plane Electronically controlled shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speedrange:(1)Auto1/6000-30 1/6000-30 sec.(stepless),(2)Manual sec.(3)Bulb,
O LensMount
withAF coupler,lens PentaxKAF2bayonetmount(K-mount information contactsand powercontacts), Lensmountindex lampequipped.
O Compatible Lens PentaxKAFZ-,KAF-,KA-, and K-mountlensesareusable. Autofocusis possibleusingAF AdapterwithKA-andK-mount tenses. O Autofocus System
TTL phase-matchingmulti-(6points) autofocussystem switchableto Spot focusing, AF operationalbrightnessrange: E V - 1 t o 1 B ( a tI S O 1 0 0 w i t h f / 1 . 4 l e n s ) ,F o c u s l o c k a v a i l a b l e using shutter release button/AFbutton, Focus Mode: AF.S(single), AF.C(predictiveAF), Manual[MF].Possibleto select the focus point.
O PowerZoom
3-Speed Power Zoom lens with built-inmotor with FA zoom lens with KAF2 mount.
O Viewfinder
focusFixed pentaprism,InterchangeableNatural-Bright-Matte ing screen, Field of view:92o/",Magnification:0.75X(with 50mm 2 . 5 f / 1 , 4 l e n s a t i n f i n i t y) , D i o p t e r : to +1.5m.'
O Viewfinder lndication
Focus Information:In-focus(Green lamp IO I is lit),front or back focus signals and unableto-focus indicator(Green l a m p b l i n k s ) ,S h u t t e rs p e e d i n d i c a t i o nA , p e r t u r ei n d i c a t i o n , Flash ready indicationIt] is lit, Bar graph=exposurecompensation,Over or Under exposure indicationin Manual Exposure Mode, Ix ]AE lockindicator
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O ExternalLCD AE Mode, I P ] =Programmed-AEMode, I Tv ]=Shutter-Priority panelIndication lAv]=Aperture-Priority AE Mode, IM ]=ManualExposureMode,
I bu ] =3u15Mode, Fllmspeed=6 - 6400, ISO indication,Shutter Speed,AperturevalulI El ] = SettingExposureimprintmode, I O- - -O-] =Film status information,I a ]= $2ftery exhaustion warning,If] =guilt-inflashreadyindi'cation, Il ]=blinking slowly f l a s h r e c o m m e n d e dw a r n i n g ,F l = b l i n k s r a p i d l yI n a p p r o p r i a t e l e n s w a r n i n g ,[ @ ] = R e d - e y e r e d u c t i o nf l a s h m o d e , [ 6 1 = A u t o m a i cf l a s h f u n c t i o n ,I U l ] = W i r e l e s sf l a s h m o d e , I H S ] = High-speedflash sync mode, Film counter=O-99,[lE]=Pentax f u n c t i o n ,[ . ' r ) ] = P C V s i g n a l i n d i c a t i o n , E l l l u m i n a t ifoonr L C D panel
O PreviewButton
Electronicallycontrolledtype and possible to use in all exposure mooes
O Self-timer
Electronically-controlled type with delay time of 12 sec. or 2 sec delay when mirror-lockup in use. Start by depressing of shutter releasebutton, Operationconfirmation:Possibleto set PCV beep tone by Pentaxfunction.Cancelableafter operation.
O Auto bracketing
Three frame consecutive shots with exposure bracketing in 1 EV or 0.5 EV step. increment,Possibleto change the sequence and number of auto bracketing exposure by Pentax function.Possibleto use with exposure compensation
O Mirror
mirrorwithAF secondarvmirror.Mirrorlock-uois Quick-return possiblewith2 sec.delayself-timer.
O Film Loading
Film advances automaticallyto 1st frame after back cover is closed, Film informationwindow is provided.
O FilmWind & Rewind
Auto wind/rewindby built-inmotor,Consecutiveor Single advance mode, Approx.2.5frames/sec.(consecutive mode), Auto rbwinding starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completionof rewinding is displayed on the LCD panel, mid-rollrewind butt o n w i l l r e w i n df i l m i n m i d - r o l l .
O Exposure Meter
TTLmulti(6)-segment metering, MeteringrangefromEVOto EY21at lSO100with50mmf/1.4 lens,Center-weiqhted and Spotmeteringmodecan be set.
O Exposure Compensation
r3EV in 0.5EVstepincrements
O AE lock:
Setby AE lockbutton,currentexposurevalueremainsfor 20 sec.Withthe shutterreleasebuttonpressedhalfwaydown pressed,the exposurevalueremainscontinuously.
O lmprinting exposuredata
Possibleto imprintthe exposuredata on the outside of the picture frame. Possibleto imprintthe total number of rolls taken, ISO film speed, exposure density,exposure mode, metering system, shutterspeed, aperture,exposurecompensation value, auto bracketingexposure.
O Flash
RetractableTTL Auto Flash(RTF),Guide numSeries-control, ber:12 (lSO100/m),llluminationangle covers 24mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speedin the range from 1/180to a slower sync (lSO speed, Slow-speed-syncflash, Contrast-control-flash ranee=25-800),Automaticflash discharge, Red-eyereduction flash function
O Flash sync
Hot shoe with X-contactwith couples with Pentaxdedicated auto flashes, ISO range=25-800,FIash-sync-speedin the r a n g e f r o m 1 / 1 8 0t o a s l o w e rs p e e d . P o s s i b l et o u s e h i g h speed sync, wirelessflash mode with AF360FGZ.
O Pentaxfunction
19 user-defined functions
O Power source
Two 3V lithiumbatteries(CR-2 or the equivalent)
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O Dimension and Weight
(5.4"x 3.7"x2.5")52Og x 64mm(D) 136.5mm(W)x 95mm(H) (18.3soz)bodyonlywithoutbatteries
O Supplied Accessories
HotShoeCoverFL,ReleaseSocketCap , CameraStrap FG,EyeCup FL,FinderCap
About Back Cover
LCDwithdigitalclock,autocalendar Crystalquatu controlled; uo to 2049.
O Dataprintout
7-segment, 6-digitLCD
O Printout confirmation
"-"indication blinks for a few seconds on LCD oanel.
O Printing mode
C Year/month/day, @ day/hour/minute, @ ---' @ month/day/year, day/month/year
O ISO range
ISO 25-1600 (automaticsetting)
O Powersource
(lithiumbattery) CR2O25
O Numberof prints Approx.5,000 SPECIFICATIONS ARESUBJECT TO CHANGEAT ANY TIMEWITHOUTNOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PARTOF THE MANUFACTURER.
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