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  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 1
    PENTAX® IQZ001000 IQZ00m7MODATE OPERATING MANUAL / ~Omm TES PENTAX iCiZoomY00
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 2
    loading, film speed setting, winding;rewinding, focus and exposure control - are automatic, you can take great pictures with little effort. The DATE model makes it easy to remember when you take pictures. Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to learn how to take consistently
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 3
    s:- • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Built-in flash 13 Viewfinder window Autofocus window Main switch 0 Shutter release button 0 Macro button 0 Self-timer lamp 0 Battery chamber cover fixing screw 0 Light-sensor window e(r) Zoom lens Grip PENTAX 0 0 0 G
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    El W r SEX it Open the back cover Isee page 7). a Load the film and close the back cover. a The film automatically advances to the first frame. a Set the main switch to ( I flash fires automatically. When the film reaches its end, the camera automatically rewinds the film (see page 16).
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    and battery check 3. How to hold the camera 4. Operating 35 - 70 mm zoom lens 0 0 0 O BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Usable film 2. Film shooting systems • DATE model • Battery exhaustion warning • Replacing batteries • Taking care of your camera • Troubleshooting • Warranty policy • Specifications O
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    Pad - 4 Clamp f 0 Soft case (optional) When putting the camera into the soft case, be sure to turn the main switch oft I 0 I. Strap Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use the clamp's protrusion 0 as a screwdriver to open the battery chamber cover. On the DATE model, use protrusion 0 to
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 7
    and shooting. Off ( 0 ) : The power is off, and the camera is not in use. Caution: The lens protector automatically opens when the main switch is on ( I ), and closes when the main switch is off ( 0 ). Never attempt to open the lens protector by hand. Battery check After you turn the main switch on
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    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 flash with the camera vertically positioned, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Caution: Do not hold the zoom
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    has two operational speeds. It moves slowly when the zooming lever is pressed lightly, and moves quickly when the lever is pressed further. • When the camera is left for more than 3 minutes with the main switch on ( I ), the lens automatically returns to the 35 mm (wide-angle) position.
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 10
    FILM DX FILM Perforations Film cart idge After reading this instruction manual to familiarize yourself with operations, you're ready to insert the film. '13 c ow00. 0oo 0000 Film speed (ISO rating) 24 0 000 0 DX mark Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 11
    2. FILM LOADING U First, switch off power by setting the main switch to ( 0). 444 I IS El Slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated to open the back cover. El Place the film cartridge in the film chamber, fitting its flat side on the top of the rewind shaft.
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    to reach the take-up spool 0. Align the tip with the film leader end mark 0. Notes: • Make sure the film perforations properly engage the sprocket teeth 0. • Make sure the film is properly placed between the guide rails 0. • Make sure the film is taut as illustrated. Take up any slack in the
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    stops winding. The indication as shown above appears. Notes: • If "1" does not appear on the LCD panel, the film is not properly loaded. Reload the film. • After the shutter is released for each exposure, the film automatically advances to the next frame, unless the camera is in Multi-Exposure mode.
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    appears in the viewfinder when the lens is in its wide-angle position, but this wont appear on the film when the picture is taken. Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting allows a shooting range from (infinity) to one meter (3.3 ft). • The macro setting allows
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    -to-subject distance so that the green lamp glows, then release the shutter. When the LCD panel is as shown above, the camera is in the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes. These modes are used for ordinary picture-taking situations. If the LCD panel displays indications other
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    . If the subject is closer than one meter (3.3 ft), the green lamp flickers and the shutter cannot be released. In this case, lengthen the camera-to-subject distance. Note: • If you wish to shift subject focus, release your finger from the shutter release button and press the shutter release button
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 17
    Lens ISO 50 100 400 1600 35mm(444) 1 - 3.5m 1 - 5m 1 - 10m 1-18m * 70mm( 4 )1 -2.5m 1 -3.5m 1 -7m 1-12m Macro( 0 ) 0.6 - 1 m 0.6 - 1 m 0.6 - 1 m - * Because of high film speed, overexposure may occur at close range. Red eye Shooting portraits with the flash may result in "red-eye", the red
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 18
    7. FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING NO! v._ -MI_ If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame ( on the main subject of the picture as shown above, only the background will be in focus. When the main subject of your picture is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 19
    shutter release button. • When in the Consecutive Shooting mode (Rh), focus lock cannot be used. Hard-to-autofocus subjects Like many other autofocus cameras, this camera's autofocus system is highly precise, but is not almighty, so it may not focus as you wish on certain subjects. In such cases
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 20
    sure to remove the film from the camera in the shade.) U #0 . 39a O ..•.unun.e.x.. O • After you have exposed the last frame of the roll, film rewinds automatically. Then. the motor stops, and I CO ) flickers as shown to indicate end of rewind. 16 Open the back cover, and remove the cartridge
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    midroll If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the frames, push the auxiliary rewind button with the protrusion 0 of the strap's clamp; film rewinding starts. When rewind is completed, the motor stops, and ( CO ) flickers. Caution: Never open the back cover until rewinding is completed
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    TAKING MACRO PICTURES tritsy., This shooting mode is used to take close-up pictures. When the macro symbol 1O) appears on the LCD panel, ast you can take macro pictures. When shooting a subject about 0.6 meters 12 ft) away, compose the shot within the parallax -correction frame. 16
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    area in macro or close-range photography, use the techniques described in "Focus-lock shooting" on p. 14. • The green lamp just glows when the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short (about 30 cm). The macro shooting range is 0.6 - one meter (2 - 3.3 ft). Press the shutter release button half
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 24
    HOW TO SELECT MODES 0 To select various exposure m)des, press the MODE button IT Auto Shooting Flash-On Flash-Off Exposure Compensation Bulb L 0 Bulb-Synchro B = .frI_ MODE -c 1.)DRNEC 0(5 Re )O/ Press buttons 0 and/or Q in succession to set the required modes. Normally, use the Auto
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    speed gets slower up to 115 sec. to capture the background and flash fires for the main subject. Use a tripod in this mode to avoid camera shake. Note: • Make sure you're within the flash-effective distance range and that the flash (red) lamp glows before shooting. 21
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    Flash-On mode mark ( 5 ) on the LCD panel flickers to recommend use of the flash. • When shooting in darkness, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is more likely to blur your shot, so use a tripod. 22
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    scenery. Notes: • When using Exposure Compensation in a dimly-lit place, the shutter speed may be so slow that you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake. • When shooting in darkness, a photograph will be underexposed. In such cases, press the shutter release button half-way; the Flash-On mode
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 28
    . The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down (but within the range of 0.5 - 8 sec). When using this mode, the camera should be mounted on a tripod. Bulb-Synchro mode ( O CU B 0f1 B ) This lets you use the flash in addition to the Bulb mode, so you can
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 29
    1-[ ME In this mode, keep pressing the shutter release button for consecutive shooting. Moving subjects such as a running person, etc., can be shot. The camera focuses on the subject frame by frame in this mode, so make sure to keep the autofocus frame (0) on the subject. i tVi` Iio Note: • When
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 30
    SELF-TIMER Rh ME • ormettet 9 lUJ O In J Use the Self-Timer when you wish to get yourself into the picture. Use of a tripod is recommended. • Focus on the subject first, and then depress the shutter release button. The shutter will be released in about 10 seconds. ▪ When the Self-Timer is
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 31
    -Timer mode, make sure the flash is charged (the red lamp glows) before operating either timer feature. When the battery mark (iC-=) appears on the LCD panel, the camera may not operate. Replace the batteries (see page 34). • Neither the Self-Timer nor Dual-Frame Self-Timer can be used with the Bulb
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 32
    2. Press the shutter release button to shoot an initial exposure. The film will not advance, and the normal SingleFrame Exposure mode will be restored. the shutter release button for the second exposure. After the last exposure, the film will wind to the next frame. Notes: • If you have a DATE
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 33
    COMBINATION CHART OF EXPOSURE AND SHOOTING SYSTEMS EXPOSURE SYSTEM (Auto) $. 0 ia B $. B (Frlame) 0 0 0 0 0 0 OC) TI 411 0 0 0 0 0 0 N G J 0 0 0 0 - - S T N ME 0 0 0 0 0 0 ©: Normal 0: Combination possible -: Combination impossible As shown in the table above, exposure and
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 34
    DATE MODEL If you purchased the DATE model, read this section. The DATE model records Miss up to the year 2019 on pictures. ar /1.O r- 1 cCo-c Sr 400E SETTING DATA Year-Month-Day I Day-Month-Year .15 Day-Hour-Minute Month-Day-Year MODE button SELECT button ADJUST button 30 Switching the
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 35
    Correcting the data • Each time you press the SELECT button 0, a different category of digits in the LCD display flickers. Press the SELECT button 0 until you reach the flickering digit(s) which you wish to change. The digit(s) will move in the following order as you press the SELECT button 0. Date:
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 36
    data (Year-Month-Day or Day-Hour-Minute) is recorded on film as in the picture on the right. The data on the LCD section is powered by the batteries in the camera's main unit. When the batteries are replaced, the date and time may change. So, after replacing the batteries, make sure to confirm the
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 37
    button or zooming lever. Notes on replacing the batteries: • Make sure there is no film loaded. Switch off power by setting the main switch to ( 0) before replacing the batteries. • If the batteries are replaced with film already loaded, the camera enters the starting mode. It will assume the
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 38
    chamber cover counterclockwise to open the cover. ▪ Align the batteries with the ( + ) and ( - ) indications and insert two lithium batteries. Caution: Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands. types or old battery with new one It may cause explosion or over heating. • As
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 39
    batteries on hand for convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • When the camera is in a bag, make sure the main switch is off; otherwise, battery is an LCD characteristic, not a defect. Battery life (with 24-exposure film) Normal photography When normal photography and flash
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 40
    -proof! It must be protected from salty breezes or sprays at the beach. splashing of any kind, and rain. If your camera gets wet, wipe it dry immediately and have it examined at a Pentax service center. 3. Dirt and sand can cause serious damage to the shutter mechanism and other moving parts of the
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 41
    , and glove compartments. Shooting outdoors in winter presents a problem since batteries won't function if they get too cold. In cold weather, carry your camera under your coat or jacket to keep the batteries warm. The temperatures at which this camera should function properly are approx. 50° - -10
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 42
    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome might be easily remedied. Here are some problems and their remedies. 1. The shutter cannot be released. • Is the main switch turned off ( 0)? If so, turn it on ( (See page 3.) • Are the batteries the LCD panel? If so, the film is finished. Replace it with a
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 43
    the sensitivity of film to light. The greater a film's ISO rating, the more sensitive it is. Usually, color negative film of ISO 100, 200 or 400 is used. What is DX-coded film? DX coding informs the camera of a film's ISO sensitivity, so the camera can self-adjust to the film's speed. Almost all
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 44
    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
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 45
    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., U.K., or Canada. The local
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 46
    Drive button CD Mode drive clear button O Viewfinder eyepiece AF (Green) lamp O Flash (Red) lamp 01 Back cover release ever Battery chamber cover 0 Auxiliary rewind button ••. 0.ODZLMoCooDdmepinbaugntetleol vner CD Strap lugs 0 Film information window Tripod socket 0 O Back cover O O
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 47
    THE MANUFACTURER. Type: 35 mm fully automatic leaf-shutter camera with built-in zoom lens and auto flash. Film: Auto film speed setting with 35 mm perforated DXcoded film with ISO rating from 50 to 1600. 24 x 36 mm format. Lens: Pentax power zoom 35 - 70 mm f/3.5 - 6.7, 7 elements in 6 groups. Two
  • Pentax IQZoom 700 | IQZoom 700 Manual - Page 48
    Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. C. P. O. 895. Tokyo 100-91. JAPAN Pentax Europe n.v. Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgesellschatt mbH. Julius-Vosseler-Strasse. 104. 2000 Hamburg 54, GERMANY Pentax U.K. Limited. Pentax House, South Hill Avenue. South Harrow, Middlesex HA2 OLT, U.K.
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