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    PENTAK IQZ00allE0 WoomilHOORTE OPERATING MANUAL PENTAX I E1991 PANORAMA 2p p!r ligooNSED
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    purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 120 and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great dates when you took pictures. • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention
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    NAMES OF WORKING PARTS '..nr 0 0 0 CI) I j ...1. 1____I -, ` -'.--c' f c / ss c --- 1' - , ' 1- ,,.. 'I : I( i ( INi , i I . , ' I •!: ' \''L-' •. I 1 I i. ,\ I 1 1 ' r-r-r-------r-rl'' ''fl ( I......F..... I 0 C1-..5 0 CD CD 0 \\... 0 Strap lug (p.6) Super macro button (p.
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    ). subject Depress the shutter release button. In dark con ditions. the flash will discharge automatically I see page 19 . When the film is fin fished, the camera will automatically rewind it 'see page 22 , .
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    guide Flaps Front foldout Inside cover 2 4 PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 1. Strap attachment 6 2. Main switch 7 3. Battery check 8 4. How to hold the camera Battery exhaustion warning 44 Installing/Replacing the battery 45 Taking care of your camera 46 Trouble
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    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 lens cover : it will automatically open and close as the main switch is turned on and off. • Make sure not to obstruct the
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    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. • When the camera is in a bag, ensure the main switch is off : otherwise
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    PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE Focusing Taking a picture of distant landscape scenery p.38 Taking a picture of a subject through a window p.38 W Flash photography Taking a picture in low light situations p.I6 Minimizing
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    people with night scenery in background a• l Others Taking more than 2 pictures on the same frame Taking a picture or zooming a lens at a distant place from the camera Imprinting date on a picture p.28 p.29 p.30 p.31 p.38 p.38 p.29 p.30 p.30 p.37 p.32 p.42 5
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    any photographs• Remote Control Holder (Option) Stop er Attach the strap to the camera (see illustration) by passing the shorter end through the top of the strap ADJUST button and to open the battery chamber cover. • To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while walking, adjust the strap so the
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    on. To switch off, push the main switch button again. When not in use, ensure that the camera is switched off. • 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
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    Switch ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. You are now ready to shoot. See page 44 when the battery exhaustion symbol ( Q ) appears on the LCD panel. • If the camera is on and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power switches off to save
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    the 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 vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Caution: Do not hold the
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    OPERATING 38-120mm ZOOM LENS 47rOls • ,, A A i t1 A I./ o 4` O When you move the zooming lever tothe right ( ), the lens moves towards the 120mm telephoto setting and frames the subject more closely. When you move the zooming lever to the left ( ), the lens moves towards the wide-angle 38mm
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    USABLE FILM TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this instruction manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you're ready to insert the film. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200. When any of
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    on top of the rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach the take mark 0 Notes: • Ensure the film is placed properly between the guide rails 0. • If there is dirt on the film detector 0, film cannot be wound properly. x
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    -5 4 After the back cover is closed, the film automatically advances to the first frame. • Even if no film is loaded, the motor operates for a second or two after the back cover is closed. 5 When " j " appears in the exposure counter on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. The
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    (standard format) • Autofocus frame Autofocus is referred to as "AF'. Focus on the subject with this frame. Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is closer than 1.2m (3.9ft), compose the scene within this frame. 0 Picture area When taking a normal picture, compose the
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    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 focus, it will blink, indicating that you cannot take the picture because the camera-to-subject distance is too close. 0 Red lamp: When the flash is
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    is switched on by depressing the main switch button, the camera automatically selects the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes and Single-Frame Shooting modes. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed in the range from approx. I/40th (wide-angle) to I/
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    6 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT O P ILLUMINATION OF THE LCD PANEL • Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, adjust the diopter for approx. 8 sec. after the button is released. However, when the camera is in operation, the LCD panel illumination is on continuously. 17
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    than 0.65m (2.lft) in wide 38mm and 0.85m (2.8ft) in tele 120mm, 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
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    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 26 for details. r Flash effective
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    9 FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING X) !I - 27'4 -,r. If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame ( ) on the main subject of the illustration as shown above, only the background will be in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock
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    the shutter release button. • Focus lock function does not work in the Consecutive Shooting mode. 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
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    in the shade or use your body to UNLOADING FILM shade the camera.) F136'.•4:4••-* • • • • •• un •• • • • r14•:3:).•• 1 Rewinding the film After you have exposed the last frame of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically. Then,
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    131 • • • • • • Lo • • Li C-D ,1CL- Rewinding a film in mid-roll If you wish to unload a film before exposing all the frames, follow procedures described below. I Turn the main switch ON and hold down drive buttonformore than3 seconds.(=p) appears on the LCD panel, indicating that the mid-roll
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    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. 24
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    Stopper - • 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. 25
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    HOW TO SELECT MODES/RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH MODE A • • To set various required modes, depress the buttons o and/or • . For normal use, set the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes as shown on the left. When the main switch is turned ON, this mode is automatically set. • To set various exposure
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    To set various shooting modes, depress the Drive Button (0)0. si3i9 3s EOM Single-Frame Self-Timer Shooting Remote control with a three sec. delay Remote control with no delay Consecutive Shooting Multi-Exposure Shooting • When the button Q is depressed after the shutter is released in any
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    11 kl LICH 11-SYNCIIRO SLIM/TIN(: ...„, , . Depress the Mode Button until the A I i i appears on the il L 'I ). I.CD panel. The flash will discharge in both as" 4-` - .7.--- -- ---- dark and bright con- ditions. When a por- iait is taken es en it the subject is not in a backlit situation
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    useful for a natural existing light effect in low ambient pho- tography. Note: • 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. Slow-Speed- Synchro A Shooting (Flash- O On) Depress the Mode Button
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    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 mode ( B ) If the Mode Button 116 is depressed, ( y B appears on the LCD panel and the
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    drive button until the Notes on the self-timer shooting • 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
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    section. The Wireless Remote Control allows you to adjust the focal length in steps of 38, 120, 65, 38 and trip the shutter at a distance. • Use a tripod when shooting with pictures in the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. While the Remote Control's shutter release button is held down, the shutter remains open
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    the arrow. Name of parts Selecting the shutter release timing The remote control releases the shutter instantly or with a 3-second delay. Depress the camera's Drive Mode button until the instant-release-mode symbol or a 3second-delay release mode symbol appears on the LCD panel. Select the desired
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    is set in the remote control shooting mode and lett unused for III minutes, the camera automatically sw itches asel f ofl to save battery power. Push the camera's Slain Switch again to turn it on. 34 Taking Pictures Compose the scene and frame the subject with the AF frame. Aim the Remote Control
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    is aimed towards the camera's Remote Control Receiver, at steps of 38, 120, 65, and 38mm focal Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be issued using the Remote Control with a battery installed. Have exhausted battery replaced at your local Pentax Service center if the battery
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    Drive Button until the t la ) 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. 36
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    MULTI-EXPOSURE SHOOTING Multi-Exposure mode will disengage the film advance, letting you superimpose images on a single frame for fantastic illusions. Your imaginationcan produce strikingcreative effects. 14 .1 Procedure . Depress the Drive Button until the symbol (WI I appears on the LCD panel.
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    INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING (02)J - • P.) qtr 000 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 ( r ) appears on the
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    TAKING PANORAMIC FORMAT PICTURE O P • You can switch between the panoramic format and standard format picture taking mode in the middle of the roll by moving the panorama mode switch. The panoramic format picture allows horizontally positioned dynamic pictures to be taken (13 x 36mm on film). 1
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    The mark "-- indicates the position where the date and time are imprinted. The DATE MODEL allows you to record DATE information in the panoramic mode in a similar manner to the standard picture taking mode. See "DATE MODEL" on page 42 for details. The dating unit automatically switches the DATE
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    the processing lab for more details. • Panoramic format processing facilities differ depending on the area and requirements. Your local fi lm processor or camera dealers will advise you on all the the options available to yor. • With panoramic format pictures, only the middle area of the frame
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    DATE MODEL ETT yap!. 01 0 Switching the Mode At each press of the Mode button 0 with your fingernail, the mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart. Notes: " - indicates no data will be imprinted. • "M" on the LCD panel indicates "Month". • Use the strap tool's pin-shaped protru- sion
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    Correcting the date 1. Depress the Select button B to make a different category of digits on the LCD panel you want to e change blink. 2. Depress the Adjust button to change digits of the specified category you chose with the Select button 0. Digits increase by one each time you depress the Adjust
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    using the CR123A battery and under Pentax testing conditions) (The CR I23A battery was used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life/performance will appear on the LCD panel. • If the battery is replaced at the end of the film roll, the camera may not detect the film end, and the frame
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    cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow with the strap clamp's protrusion. 2 Insert one lithium battery with the plus/minus (+/-) sides matching the indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that he cover is locked with a click. • If the
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    or splashing water. wipe it off immediately with a dry milt cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact. take it to a Pentax service center for inspection. • He careful not to subject the product to strong vibrations, shock or
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    water, dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problem, have your camera inspected-at a Pentax service center. Repair of damage of any kind are not covered under the terms
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    TROUBLE SHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Symptoms Causes and Remedies I The shutter cannot be released. • Is the main switch turned off? If so, turn it on. (see page 7.) • Is the battery camera unused for over
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    or (U ) mark is displayed on • If either mark disappears when the zoom lever is moved, the camera the LCD panel. 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 1O0, 200 or 400
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    Self-timer: Vievainder: Exposure control: 50 35nan fulls automatic leaf-shutter camera with huill-in mom lens and auto lash Auto film speed setting with order when rewinding Pentax power zoom 38-120mm 1:4.0-8.8 9 elements in 7 groups. Angle of view: Sq. -20.5' Pentax infrared active autofocusing
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    38mm), Effective range : 5m from the front when projected from the camera's front. Immediaterelease and 3-second delay can be switched by camera's Drive button. One lithium battery CR 1620 (replaced by the Pentax Service facility) 23.5(W) X 68.5(L) X 15.0(D)mm (0.9" X2.7" x0.6"), 15g (0.5oz.) One 3V
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    purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will he replaced without cost to you within that period, pros ided the equipment does not show evidence of impact. sand or liquid damage. mishandling.. tampering. battery or chemical corrosion. operation contrary to operating instructions, or
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    it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U.S.A., UK. or Canada. The local
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    NAMES OF WORKING PARTS FOR YOUR REFERENCE. KEEP THIS CARD WITH THE CAMERA. PENTAX WoolaBEZ 0 ; - ; CD 03 121 () ® Diopter adjustment lever p.17) 0, Viewfinder eyepiece e, Panorama mode Back cover release lever p.12) r;! Back cover I p.12) Tripod socket 54 PD Battery chamber cover : p.45
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    REFERENCE, KEEP THIS CARD WITH THE CAMERA. PENTAX° faroomBED REWIND FILM IN MID. ROLL z2 0 O o ;E' 8 .9 6 3m Soy CV ON zoz Boa OQ YW Foy
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    House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough SL3 EPN, U.K. Prides 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 & Luxemburg) Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM Prntax (Schweiz) AG
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