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... name of the camera's working parts are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 80•E and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. are the DATE MODEL. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of the operation - The built-in auto flash helps you the freedom to frame everything from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations in this Operating Manual. including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control -
... name of the camera's working parts are listed on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 80•E and welcome to preserve your favorite memories. are the DATE MODEL. Congratulations on the front and back flaps of the operation - The built-in auto flash helps you the freedom to frame everything from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations in this Operating Manual. including film loading, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control -
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O Strap lug (p.5) O Shutter release button (p.14) O Self-timer button (p.25) 0 Mid-roll rewind button (p.19) 0 LCD panel (p.39) O Mode button (p.20) O Red-eye reduction flash button (p.20) 0 Main switch (p.6) • Self-timer lamp (p.25) ED Built-in flash Et/ Autofocus window e , Lens • Light sensor window e) Viewfinder window NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 0 po 0 00 (:) 0 e) too., 4..
O Strap lug (p.5) O Shutter release button (p.14) O Self-timer button (p.25) 0 Mid-roll rewind button (p.19) 0 LCD panel (p.39) O Mode button (p.20) O Red-eye reduction flash button (p.20) 0 Main switch (p.6) • Self-timer lamp (p.25) ED Built-in flash Et/ Autofocus window e , Lens • Light sensor window e) Viewfinder window NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 0 po 0 00 (:) 0 e) too., 4..
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... switch button to switch on your subject and operate the zooming lever to the first frame (see page 11). In dark conditions, the flash will discharge automatically (see page 18). When the film is finished, the camera will automatically advance to compose the shot (see page 14). Focus on power (see page 6). 8 36 0 Frame your subject (see page 9). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 2 3 I Open the back cover...
... switch button to switch on your subject and operate the zooming lever to the first frame (see page 11). In dark conditions, the flash will discharge automatically (see page 18). When the film is finished, the camera will automatically advance to compose the shot (see page 14). Focus on power (see page 6). 8 36 0 Frame your subject (see page 9). OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS 2 3 I Open the back cover...
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... reduction flash mode Daylight-sync shooting Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed Slow-speed sync photography Backlight compensation Bulb shooting Bulb-sync shooting Self-timer photography DATE MODEL 20 21 •••22 22 23 24 24 25 26 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 28 Loading/Replacing the battery 28 Practical shooting guide 30 Troubleshooting 32 Flash effective range with films other than ISO 100,200, or 400 33 Specifications 34 Warranty policy 36 LCD panel 39 1 Viewfinder...
... reduction flash mode Daylight-sync shooting Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed Slow-speed sync photography Backlight compensation Bulb shooting Bulb-sync shooting Self-timer photography DATE MODEL 20 21 •••22 22 23 24 24 25 26 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS Battery exhaustion warning 28 Loading/Replacing the battery 28 Practical shooting guide 30 Troubleshooting 32 Flash effective range with films other than ISO 100,200, or 400 33 Specifications 34 Warranty policy 36 LCD panel 39 1 Viewfinder...
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otherwise, battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. • Repairs made necessory due to the camera being prepared for an important photographic session, it in a place with good air circulation to prevent fungus growth. l0°C (122° F to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. tery...
otherwise, battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. • Repairs made necessory due to the camera being prepared for an important photographic session, it in a place with good air circulation to prevent fungus growth. l0°C (122° F to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. tery...
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... HOLD THE CAMERA 0 A 0 CD Hold the camera as still as a wall. When using the flash with your face. dow, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) If possible, brace your body against...
... HOLD THE CAMERA 0 A 0 CD Hold the camera as still as a wall. When using the flash with your face. dow, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) If possible, brace your body against...
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... loaded. Film and Film Speed Setting. • Use a DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25 to cover more of photographic situations. • Use high-speed films with ISO 400 film speed is used . If non DX-coded film is recommended to get less image blur and to 1600. main for the camera. • Non-DX coded films cannot be used , the camera automatically set for 5 seconds on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops...
... loaded. Film and Film Speed Setting. • Use a DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25 to cover more of photographic situations. • Use high-speed films with ISO 400 film speed is used . If non DX-coded film is recommended to get less image blur and to 1600. main for the camera. • Non-DX coded films cannot be used , the camera automatically set for 5 seconds on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops...
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... shutter release button halfway down, the green lamp ) in focus and the the flash is fully charged, the green lamp will blink and you cannot release the shutter. Lighting up: If either the camera-to-subject distance is less than lm, compose the scene within this frame. ®Picture area When taking pictures. • When the flash is being charged, the green lamp will light up or blinks...
... shutter release button halfway down, the green lamp ) in focus and the the flash is fully charged, the green lamp will blink and you cannot release the shutter. Lighting up: If either the camera-to-subject distance is less than lm, compose the scene within this frame. ®Picture area When taking pictures. • When the flash is being charged, the green lamp will light up or blinks...
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... After zooming the lens and composing your finger from the shutter release button, recompose, and then depress the shutter release button halfway down , the camera focuses automatically. • The subject closer than 0.6m (2ft) cannot be focused properly. • The lamp blinks for a few second until the green lamp is lit continuously. 0 The flash is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. AO TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance...
... After zooming the lens and composing your finger from the shutter release button, recompose, and then depress the shutter release button halfway down , the camera focuses automatically. • The subject closer than 0.6m (2ft) cannot be focused properly. • The lamp blinks for a few second until the green lamp is lit continuously. 0 The flash is dirty, the autofocus may not function properly. AO TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance...
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... (Nega-color film used . when the ISO400 film is used ) Lens I 0 3. For setting the red-eye reduction flash function, see page 20. 15 Note: • When the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp momentarily lights up the self-timer lamp for approx. 1 second before the flash is turned on. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed of approx. 1/45 sec. Shooting Fully depress the shutter release button. A I S 0 100...
... (Nega-color film used . when the ISO400 film is used ) Lens I 0 3. For setting the red-eye reduction flash function, see page 20. 15 Note: • When the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp momentarily lights up the self-timer lamp for approx. 1 second before the flash is turned on. • When the built-in flash automatically discharges, the camera uses a shutter speed of approx. 1/45 sec. Shooting Fully depress the shutter release button. A I S 0 100...
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FOCUS LOCK SHOOTING ) 11A If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame 0 _1 on the main subject as shown above, only the background will be in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 16 When the shutter release button is the function to lock focus on the subject with the autofocus frame [J 2. Focus on an off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. (Focus lock is depressed halfway down, the green lamp in focus. When the main subject is off -center subject.) 1.
FOCUS LOCK SHOOTING ) 11A If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame 0 _1 on the main subject as shown above, only the background will be in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. 16 When the shutter release button is the function to lock focus on the subject with the autofocus frame [J 2. Focus on an off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. (Focus lock is depressed halfway down, the green lamp in focus. When the main subject is off -center subject.) 1.
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..., sunlight coming through trees, etc. c) Flickering light sources such as you wish. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect. In this case, use the focus-lock technique on another subject near the actual one and equidistant from the shutter release button. e) Fast-moving objects, like glass, mirror, car bodies, etc. f) Water jets, water surface, smoke...
..., sunlight coming through trees, etc. c) Flickering light sources such as you wish. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect. In this case, use the focus-lock technique on another subject near the actual one and equidistant from the shutter release button. e) Fast-moving objects, like glass, mirror, car bodies, etc. f) Water jets, water surface, smoke...
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In such a case, use the Daylight-Sync Shooting mode (Flash-ON mode) within . When you wish to take pictures. in flash as a fill-in flash in both dark and bright conditions. The flash will ensure that a picture is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in shadow. When a por- the flash effective range even when you...
In such a case, use the Daylight-Sync Shooting mode (Flash-ON mode) within . When you wish to take pictures. in flash as a fill-in flash in both dark and bright conditions. The flash will ensure that a picture is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in shadow. When a por- the flash effective range even when you...
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... low Slow-SpeedSync Shooting (Flash-On) Depress the mode button to blur your picture. See page 15. In this mode is likely to set the slow-shutter-sync mode until the [(1) Q ] symbol appears on the LCD panel. It is taken at a slow shutter speed up to expose the low light background. Use it in theaters and museums. Furthermore, this mode, the flash does not discharge, and...
... low Slow-SpeedSync Shooting (Flash-On) Depress the mode button to blur your picture. See page 15. In this mode is likely to set the slow-shutter-sync mode until the [(1) Q ] symbol appears on the LCD panel. It is taken at a slow shutter speed up to expose the low light background. Use it in theaters and museums. Furthermore, this mode, the flash does not discharge, and...
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...place, the shutter speed may be so slow that you should use of natural lighting to improve the balance of light between the subject and the rest of the picture. Note: • When using Backlight Compensation in underexposure because the expo- How to prevent camera shake. ...'1' 0 '2/1An• - 4. 0 OM 41 110 Without Backlight Compensation • •or 10 • With Backlight Compensation 23 sure is automatically set for the background. Backlight Compensation makes good use a tripod to Set Depress the Mode Button until the [ ® 0 ] symbol appears on the LCD panel.
...place, the shutter speed may be so slow that you should use of natural lighting to improve the balance of light between the subject and the rest of the picture. Note: • When using Backlight Compensation in underexposure because the expo- How to prevent camera shake. ...'1' 0 '2/1An• - 4. 0 OM 41 110 Without Backlight Compensation • •or 10 • With Backlight Compensation 23 sure is automatically set for the background. Backlight Compensation makes good use a tripod to Set Depress the Mode Button until the [ ® 0 ] symbol appears on the LCD panel.
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...; To stop the self-timer operation at any time after it's been activated, push the main switch again. • When the self-timer is How to smile. - SELF - TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY recommended. I" Notes on the subject first by depressing the shutter release button halfway, and then depress the shutter button fully. Self-Timer Purpose Use the self-timer if you wish to get in front of the camera, the camera may not focus on...
...; To stop the self-timer operation at any time after it's been activated, push the main switch again. • When the self-timer is How to smile. - SELF - TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY recommended. I" Notes on the subject first by depressing the shutter release button halfway, and then depress the shutter button fully. Self-Timer Purpose Use the self-timer if you wish to get in front of the camera, the camera may not focus on...
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... replacing the battery. 1. When starts blinking, no operations can be per- Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to warn [oyou. Open the battery chamber cover by using the CR123A battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 15 rolls Using flash 50% of the battery. BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING LOADING/ REPLACING BATTERY Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or DL-123A). Replace the battery...
... replacing the battery. 1. When starts blinking, no operations can be per- Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to warn [oyou. Open the battery chamber cover by using the CR123A battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 15 rolls Using flash 50% of the battery. BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING LOADING/ REPLACING BATTERY Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or DL-123A). Replace the battery...
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... in the battery compartment. -'e Jr 0 2. Close the battery chamber cover. Insert one lithium battery with a click. • If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for a few seconds. • On the DATE MODEL, the data is initialized when the battery chamber cover is replaced, correct the time and date. 3. Ensure that the power is off before replacing the battery. • After the battery is opened. 29
... in the battery compartment. -'e Jr 0 2. Close the battery chamber cover. Insert one lithium battery with a click. • If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for a few seconds. • On the DATE MODEL, the data is initialized when the battery chamber cover is replaced, correct the time and date. 3. Ensure that the power is off before replacing the battery. • After the battery is opened. 29
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.... Here are some problems that may be released. • Is the main switch turned off . See page 14. • Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on your fingers, hair or other object when you depress the shutter release button? See page 8. • Is the autofocus window dirty? Zoom lens retracted automatically (the power is exhausted...
.... Here are some problems that may be released. • Is the main switch turned off . See page 14. • Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on your fingers, hair or other object when you depress the shutter release button? See page 8. • Is the autofocus window dirty? Zoom lens retracted automatically (the power is exhausted...
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...: Shutter. Rewinding time:approx. 20 sec. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number. Viewfinder. 34 35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with 24-exposure film. Pentax power zoom 38-80mm f/4.8-9.5 5 elements in mid-roll provided. Maximum magnification approx. 1/6.5X. Self-timer. Non-DX coded films are automatically set to first exposure. Rewinding in 5 groups, Angle of view ratio. Electromagnetic release. Closing the back cover...
...: Shutter. Rewinding time:approx. 20 sec. SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number. Viewfinder. 34 35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with 24-exposure film. Pentax power zoom 38-80mm f/4.8-9.5 5 elements in mid-roll provided. Maximum magnification approx. 1/6.5X. Self-timer. Non-DX coded films are automatically set to first exposure. Rewinding in 5 groups, Angle of view ratio. Electromagnetic release. Closing the back cover...