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  • Pentax IQZoom 900 | IQZoom 900 Manual - Page 1
    PENTAX® IQZ00a000 IQZ00m0000fliE OPERATING MANUAL
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    rs film 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. PENTAX Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to
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    rNAMES 0•„,- •VI • U:61174' :1M 2.01 4, 0 Built-in flash 0 Viewfinder window Autofocus window 0 Main switch 0 Shutter release button Macro button Strap lugs Self-timer lamp Light-sensor window O Zoom lens 0 Grip F.EN 1r. 0 0
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    o), la , I J Open the back cover (see page 7). Load the film and cicse the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Set the main switch to ( (see page , the flash fires automatically. When the film reaches its end, the camera automatically rewinds the film (see page 16).
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    switch and battery check 3. How to hold the camera 0 4. Operating 38 - 90 mm zoom lens BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Usable film 2. Film loading 0 DATE model 37 • Battery exhaustion warning 36 • Replacing batteries • Taking care of your camera 38 • Troubleshooting 0 • Specifications •
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    ---- Q7PE-LTTh"' Clamp Soft case (optional) When putting the camera into the soft case, be sure to turn the main switch off O1. Strap Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use the clamps protrusion 0 as a screwdriver to open the battery chamber cover. On the DATE model, use protrusion 0 to
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    shooting. Off O ) 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 ( O ). Never attempt to open the lens protector by hand. I\ 2 Battery check After you turn the main switch on
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    picture will be blurred.I 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 38 mm (wide-angle) position
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    cartridge Ni 001 000000000 uo- 0000 DX mark Film speed (ISO rating) After reading this instruction manual to familiarize yourself with operations. you're ready to insert the film. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO ratings from 50 to 1600. When
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    2. FILM LOADING Rrst,rancho.,powerbysettingthenabsswitdr to( 0 ). A r,' \WO 444 0O U Slide the back cover release lever in the direction of the arrow as illustrated to open the back cover. U 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 spools. 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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    viewfinder when the lens is in its wide-angle position, but this won't appear on the film when the picture is taken. Ordinary shooting -1\ • ' Macro shooting Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject distance) • The ordinary setting allows a shooting range from (infinity) to one meter (3.3 ft
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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
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    Lens ISO 50 100 400 1600 35mm(4.11) 1 - 3.5 m 1 - 5 m 1 - 10 m 1 - 18 m* 4 ) 70mm( 1 - 2.1 m 1- 3 m 1-5.9m 1 - 10 m Macro( O ) 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
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    7' F°C1S.1 NO! 1!iNgtiO NOPIRMIRM"VASN N.. Aizii.ic4ag aiiiatia•L'W44 • • 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
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    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
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    fingertip as shown. Notes: • During rewinding, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. • A 24-exposure film roll takes about 20 seconds to be rewound. • The entire roll of film including the film leader is always rewound into the cartridge to avoid leakage of light onto any part of the
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    midroll If you wish to unload the film before exposing all the 0 frames, push the auxiliary rewind button with the protru- sion (see page 2) 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
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    TAKING MACRO PICTURES • 4 4, 4.9 II 0 This shooting mode is used to take close-up pictures. When the macro symbol (0) appears on the LCD panel, you can take macro pictures. When shooting a subject about 0.6 meters (2 ft) away, compose the shot within the parallax -correction frame. 4. IEX ..4
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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
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    HOW TO SELECT MODES 0. To select various exposure modes, press the MODE button iF Auto Shooting Flash-On Flash-Off Exposure Compensation Bulb Bulb- Synchro 0 B B Crics()E OCD - c IJDFN Er/ Press buttons° and:ore in succession to set the required modes Normally, use the Auto and Single-
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    . Shutter speed gets slower up to 1/5 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 ( $ ) 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
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    remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down (but within the ange of 0.5 sec. - 60 min.). When using this mode, the camera should be mounted on a tripod. Bulb-Synchro mode ( $ B ► This lets you use the flash in CD )CC-1 addition to the Bulb mode, so you can
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    B B • IIIIIIIIII Bulb-Timer mode When shooting in the Bulb or Bulb-Synchro mode, a shutter speed of 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 or 60 sec. can be set. To select the shutter speed in the Bulb or Bulb-Synchro mode, first select the Bulb or Bulb-Synchro mode. Then, while pressing the mode button as shown in
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    11 r.en't 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 I on the subject • Note: • When using the
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    SELF-TIMER "a --I 6 -d INT a X 1[(tiot)J O
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    Self-Timer or Dual-Frame Self-Timer mode, make sure the flash is charged (the red lamp glows) before operating either timer feature. When the battery mark (i== ) appears on the LCD panel, the camera may not operate. Replace the
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    same frame. 1. Activate the Multi-Exposure mark ( ME 1 on the LCD panel. 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. 3. Recompose the frame, and press the shutter release button to shoot the
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    On LCD panel ex 10 S = 10 seconds 60 M = 60 minutes 30 INT This mode allows you to shoot with an interval selectable O between 10 seconds and 1 hour. It is ideal for INT observational photography of animals and plants, etc. The selectable shooting intervals are 10, 20, 30. 40, 50 and 60
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    be fast forwarded.) After the selection, press the shutter release button; the first frame will be exposed 3 seconds later. Then the rest of the film will be automatically exposed according to the interval time selected. Notes: • Use a tripod when shooting in the Interval Shooting mode. • The focus
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    shooting 32 between 2 and 60 minutes can be performed. tW rala ninst BO Lfix ITT LCD Panel* • : Shutter release button IR: Zooming lever When the camera is operable, the shutter release button mark appears on the LCD panel. If it doesn't appear on the LCD panel, the
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    DATE MODEL If you purchased the DATE model, read this section. The DATE model records dates up to the year 2019 on pictures. 114 =11 6 - MO E SETTING DATA Year-Month-Day Day-Hour-Minute Day-Month-Year I Month-Day-Year I MODE button SELECT button ADJUST button Switching the mode Each time
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    Correcting the data 1. 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(sl which you wish to change. The digit(s) will move in the following order as you press the SELECT button 0. Date
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    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
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    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. 36 • If the batteries are replaced with film already loaded, the camera enters the starting mode. It will assume the
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    the arrow while pressing down to close. Rotate the screw clockwise to fasten it securely. (When the battery chamber cover is reinstalled, the zoom lens and motor operate for a few moments.) Note: • When the batteries are incorrectly installed, EC will flicker on the LCD panel to warn you. Insert the
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    -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
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    , 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
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    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 ( O )9 If so, turn it on ( I 1. (See page 3.) • Are the batteries film camera with the main switch on ( I j and not
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    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
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    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 3 sec. with fresh lithium batteries. Film loading/winding: Auto film-loading. Two auto film-winding modes: Single Frame mode
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    . Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. Rewinding in mid-roll provided. Power source: Two 3V lithium batteries (CR-123A or DL-123A) Battery life: Approx. 125 rolls of 24-exposure film without flash. Size & weight: 137.5 (W) x 76.5 (H) x 62 (D) mm (5.4" x 3" x 2.4"); 405 grams (14.2 oz.) without
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    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. mishanr1 ing tampering. battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions. or
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    directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation of 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
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    button 0 Mode drive clear button 0 AF (Green) lamp Back cover release lever 0 Release socket 0 Auxiliary rewind button O Battery chamber cover • fixing screw Q Battery chamber cover Q Film information window O Tripod socket Back cover O Viewfinder eyepiece Flash (Red) lamp 0 0 0 O 16
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    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
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    895, Tokyo 100-91 JAPAN Pentax Europe n.v. Weiveldlaan 3-5. 1930 Zaventem. BELGIUM Pentax Handelsgesellschaft mbH Postfach 54 0169, 2000 Hamburg 54. GERMANY Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House, South Hill Avenue. South Harrow, Middlesex HA2 OLT, U.K. Pentax France S.A. Z.I. Argenteuil, 12. Rue Ambroise
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PENTAX®
IQZ00a000
IQZ00m0000fliE
OPERATING
MANUAL