Pentax 01459 ZX-60 Manual
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PENTIM ZX-60QUARTZ DATE OPERATING MANUAL • APVANcEP OPF,F14TIONs o C) 7..:.- / ' 4- 00 - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 2
camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer. • Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use. The camera your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 3
salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are not covered in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 4
INDICATIONS 10 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 11 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 12 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES . 14 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL 16 BASIC, OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17. Step 1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 18 Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES 19 • BATTERY LIFE 21 - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 5
RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE 79 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH 80 AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH 88 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION 90 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH PENTAX DEDICATED FLASH 94 CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH 95 OTHERS 9T ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 98 TROUBLESHOOTING - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 6
MES OF WORKING PARTS Main switch Built-in flash Select dial ' Shutter release button Drive mode button AV button Flash mode button _;.-. Focus mode switch Exposure mode button j Lens mount index Lens unlock button Mirror Lens information contacts Strap lug AF coupler Back cover Date - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 7
83) : Red-eye reduction flash (p. 53, 62, 64) (I) : Self-timer indication (p. 77) (p. 48) AUTO ISO : Automatic flash information (p. 35, 77) : Manual-set film speed 02s Avag W 112 : 2.seconds self-timer : Aperture value : Auto bracket exposure (p. 75) Tv8888 : Shutter speed (p. 50) : Film - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 8
. See page 24. 3 Attaching the lens Align the red dots on the camera and lens mounts. Turn the lens to clockwise until it clicks in place. See page 28. 4 Set the lens aperture ring to A position This camera does not work other than A , position. See page 34. 5 Turn the power switch - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 9
AE Metered Manual Auto-popup built-in flash mode '4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash - Lens F. A_.lens . [Mount typs) . [KAF21*1 (with Matte field) 0 0*3 0 X X X . F„len.s, .. [KAF] *i 0 0*3 0 X X X On MEMO • KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 10
W TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is organized into the following sections. ■ Basic Operation (Preparation) --›Page 17 --I Basic. Operation ( Shooting -.Page 33 If you like to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read section land 2, "BASIC OPERATION(PREPARATION - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 11
FA) tr2.SC7111.... TTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP OADING THE BATTERIES 1Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug will be imprinted. See page 24 for adjusting the date and time. cmioFF OS, TvAv M n MEMO The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the batteries were removed. - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 12
(using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 15 rolls Approx. 5 rolls following camera settings will take effect. On MEMO All other settings will remain unchanged • CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on Red - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 13
accidental battery drain batteries as soon as possible. when not in used. • When the low battery warning @ starts blinking, the shutter cannot b • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the power is released and no indication in the viewfinder. tuned OFF automatically. ne, - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 14
decreased by it's moved to left. Holding the select dial for about one second will change the digits rapidly. ON/OFF 0 L %It IFLAMTvAvM After the data has been changed, depress the [DATE] button each time until blinking stops. 'x AUTO 6 Depress the [DATE] button - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 15
read. your picture, try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner. DATE • The data operates on power for the 6V lithium battery camera. If the camera batteries were removed or replaced, data setting will be initialized to "[ ] no data imprinted ", need to adjust the date and time. ASV - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 16
lens counterclockwise to make sure it is locked in place. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 17
curtains with protective card. • Always load and unload the film in the shade or avoid direct sunshine. for the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film, you can set the film speed manually. See page 75. • The shutter curtains are made from fine precision material. Do not 5 touch them with your - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 18
Depressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. MEMO • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently. • Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 19
take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into the camera body after use. • The built-in flash does not discharge when not required - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 20
taken unless focus is achieved. The focus will remain locked as long as shutter release button is held in halfway down. • See page 72 for manual focusing. •:: - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 21
even if an FA lens is attached. Telephoto Pgr 4!... st1 i Wide angle Ste t • 1-~1OLDING THE CAMERA • Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. • While taking a picture, gently depress the shutter release button. Sudden force - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 22
. On MEMO • The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus. • Depress the shutter release button halfway down. While lights on, the camera-to-subject distance is fixed (Focus lock). To refocus on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button. • When the - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 23
blinks on the LCD panel. 3 Open the back cover and remove the film. • I- )ON/OFF OL A :MCATvAvM N. I - 7 7; 4O MEMO • When removing the film from the camera, avoid direct sun light. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 20 seconds to rewind. • Before opening the back cover, check that EcE is - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 24
-EYE PHENOMENON 78 FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE 79 MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH 80 DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING 82 IN FLASH 85 COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . 88 OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION 90 USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS 92 USING BOTH - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 25
page 48. 2 Seconds self-timer Mode v2s Auto Bracket Exposure Mode clu 1/2 i__1 Auto Bracket Exposure Mode Qi__,i.4:1 The reflex mirror locks up to prevent camera shake and the shutter is released about 2 seconds later. Use with the Bulb timer exposure. See page 48. 3 pictures will be taken with - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 26
• When using accessories such as the finder cap, remove the Eyecup FK as illustrated. The Eyecup FK comes from the factory fitted to the camera's viewfinder accessory grooves. OD MEMO • Use of tripod is recommended. • To cancel the self-timer operation after it has been activated, depress the drive - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 27
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE Auto Bracket Exposure Mode When you depressed shutter release button, three consecutive frames will be taken at the different exposure times. The first frame is exposed with no compensation. The second frame is under exposed and the third frame is over exposed. The bracketing - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 28
-SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES You can select your desired Picture mode by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. The picture mode has a total 6 modes as follows. See details for each mode on page 54 to 59. 9 Standard program Mode 54 • AR Portrait Program Mode 55 A - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 29
MODES 1 Standard program Mode For easy picture taking, use this Standard program Mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. 1 The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. Set the pointer mark • to by moving the select dial while depressing the - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 30
_ a"Ei ,SUZM5ar. CZ - 4 = „SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES 3. IAI Landscape Program Mode This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots. Set the pointer mark to LAJ by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. ON/OFF 41A-1:yi t£.Q1TvAvM 'moo Tv Av 25 1 / - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 31
release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed on the LCD panel. MEMO • In this mode, the camera focuses on the subject continuously when the shutter release button is depressed half way down, and the shutter can be released whenever the subject is - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 32
slower shutter speed. Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow the image of a moving subject to be frozen. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. slower shutter speed c Effect of aperture The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from an object which passes - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 33
ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 1 Av Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 34
ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 2. I Tvl Shutter-Priority AE Mode When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 35
VSING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 3. M Metered Manual Mode The manual exposure mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over exposed - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 36
the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash. 2. Set the Exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of second) and aperture combination for a the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 37
., 4min.,5.6min., 8min., 11min., 16min., 22nnin., 32min. 1In the Metered Manual Mode, move the select dial • to change the shutter speed to desired • I t indicators will not light in this Bulb timer mode. • This camera does not have a socket for cable release and cable switch, use this mode - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 38
autofocus mode or the focus indicator • in the viewfinder cannot be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder. The focus indicator 0. blinks because the subject is difficult to autofocus. See - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 39
of the autofocus frame C e)Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with extremely bright backgrounds. a SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY This camera automatically reads the film speed from the film's DX code. However, the film speed setting can be changed. If you use - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 40
Manual-popup Flash off (See page 80) (See page 83) Red-eye reduction Red eye reduction the built-in flash (See page 78. 80) automatically pops up when the flash is required. MEMO • The built-in flash does not retract automatically, push the built-in flash down into the camera FA LENSES WITH - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 41
lens at a closer distance, or by employing the red-eye reduction flash feature. When using a Pentax dedicated flash unit off the camera, it may also help to position the flash as far away from the camera as possible. FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE As a rule of thumb the distance for - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 42
NUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH 1Push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash. S.AULO] will disappear on the LCD panel. Dr, 2 appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the flash is fully charged. ON/OFF %A A .16 N.RITvAvM •-• • Av SC e__ 3 Depress the shutter release button - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 43
other type of a flash Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. FLASH-OFF MODE Use this does not pop up automatically or by pushing the Flash pop up button manually. • In the flash off mode, the external flash will not discharge - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 44
details on compatibility of F and FA lenses with the built-in flash. • Modes • The camera automatically chooses an camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the in focal length of the lens fitted to the camera shutter speed that does not cause camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 45
, the exposure of the background can be controlled by the manual exposure while the flash properly exposes the foreground subject. 1. the formula above is fixed value applied to the built-in flash in this camera. The guide number (GN) depends upon the film speed used as shown below. ISO25-►GN5 - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 46
FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH If an F or FA focal length between 24-28mm. X O Vignetting will occur at focal length zl, between 28-35mm or the camera to subject distance is less than lm with the focal length of 35mm: Q O z, Vignetting will occur - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 47
function operates. *2.When using a type D flash (except AF200SA and AF201SA) in the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) Mode or when using a Type E flash, set the camera exposure mode to the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual or Bulb timer Mode. Picture mode and Shutter -priority AE cannot be used - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 48
Store the removed hot shoe cover in the strap pocket. 2. Attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit to the camera. 3. Turn the flash ON. 4. Set the flash mode to the lighter subject especially during daytime synchro shooting. • Read the operating manual of the flash unit for more details. Using both the - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 49
page 90. The built-in flash can be operated with any type of Pentax TTL dedicated flash unit. 2. Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Using the dedicated external and the built-in flash 1. Place the flash unit a part from the camera. 2. Depress the flash pop up button to activate the built-in flash. - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 50
4 OTHERS ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) 98 TROUBLESHOOTING 102 PROGRAM LINES 104 STANDARD PROGRAM MODE / NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE CLOSE-UP PROGRAM - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 51
/trailingcurtain-sync flash mode. AF220T A TTL Auto flash with a guide number of 22 ISO 100). AF201SA An Auto flash (Not TTL) with a guide number of 20 (ISO 100). Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers of 14 (ISO 100). Off-Camera shoe Clip CL-10 Enable the AF360FGZ to be - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 52
. Diopter correction lens adapter M Diopter correction lenses that slide into the eyepiece groove on the camera are available. If you find it difficult is used, the auto focusing and manual focusing with the infocus indicator in the viewfinder do not operate. Use the manual focus mode to focus on the - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 53
TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Aekerce The shutter does not Non-Autofocus lens is release attached. Use - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 54
11 zrk,v„.........iNP.s--ROGRAM LINES Standard program Mode / Night Scene Program Mode without Flash At ISO 100 with FA35 - 80mm f/4 - 5.6 lens 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 64M 45 32 22 16 8 80 56 88 \ 2.8 -4 2 4 ($8.1 30 8 2 1/2 1/8 1/30 1/125 1/500 12000 1,8000 (100100) Portrait - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 55
Manual 1/2000-30 sec. (3) Bulb timer 45sec.-32min. Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position. Body Mount- Pentax KAF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Compatible Lens- Pentax KAF2-, KAF mount lenses Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number: 11 ( with digital clock - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 56
and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. • This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 57
equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - Pentax 01459 | ZX-60 Manual - Page 58
Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East. Englewood, Colorado 80112. U.S.A. (http://www.pentax.com) Pentax Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga. Ontario L4X 2E5. CANADA (hup://www.pentaxcanada.ca) This operating manual is printed on recycled paper. 57149 Copyright Asahi Optical Ca, Ltd. 2002
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