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PZ-20 Manual - Page 5
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Manual Focusing Hard-to-...Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide
I. TABLE OF CONTENTS
LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index
OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 10
Screw mount
Pentax M-lens/Pentax lens SMC TAKUMAR lens
Camera Model Z-10/PZ-10, Z-20/PZ-20, SFXN/SF1N, SF7/SF10 Super A/Super Program, P30N/P3N, P30T LX, K1000 ESII, SP
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(A) through (D): basically K -mount lenses. (A) and (B1: autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual focus) lenses. (E): Can be fitted to this camera with the optional Pentax "Mount Adapter K". (A) though (CI...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 15
Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above ; M a[
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PZ-20 Manual - Page 19
... rewind shaft first and then slide the top end into the camera.
• Before loading film for the camera. When DX-coded film with ISO ratings from 25 to become familiar with no film loaded to 5000 is loaded, the film speed is automatically set the film speed manually. (See page 80.)
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PZ-20 Manual - Page 23
... the exposure counter indication disappears, informing you that the back cover may be opened.
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PZ-20 Manual - Page 37
...an FA 24-50mm zoom lens at
the focal length between 28-35mm does not cause vignetting in the picture corners, though the inappropriate lens warning 19 1 appears. ...at ISO100) The effective flash range depends on Flash Usage
Inappropriate Lens Warning When using the F- SNOLLVIBd0 3ISV8 II
[With ISO100 film]
Maximum lens aperture
f/1.4 f/2 f/2.8 f/3.5, f/4.7 f/5.6
Distance
Approx. 0.9-4.6m (3.0-...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 73
...holding the Auto Zoom Switch on the LCD panel.
• When the focus mode switch is set to [ MF ], this mode, the camera will automatically zoom the lens to always capture the subject at the preset image size regardless of the distance to take a ... coming towards or going away from you with the same preset image size. appears on the lens barrel toward AS 1, turn the Select Dial until q.
PZ-20 Manual - Page 90
... camera. For details, please see our brochures.
• Cable Switch F Ashutter release cord designed for use with the Z-20/PZ20, Z-1,PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10, SFXN/SF1N and SF7/SF10.
• Magnifier Fe A close up accessory for autofocus photography using KA- Notes on Accessories • "Auto Bellows A" cannot be used in AF spot beam and large guide...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 97
...; Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls)
General photography
Flash photography (using flash 50% of the time)
Flash photography (using flash 100% of the battery.
93 Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.
• Keep...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 100
... frame.
Replace the battery
The camera cannot focus the
AF frame is low.
The camera -to -subject distance is difficult to the subject. The battery is not aimed toward the
Focus on the The camera's Main Switch is complete.
subject. Set the focus mode switch to I AF I
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The subject is too close to autofocus.
3) TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 101
... than the Metered Manual Exposure Mode. The camera's focus-mode switch is set . The lens Auto Zoom Switch is set to Manual Focus Mode l MF I p 1. Move the camera's focus mode switch to I .
The Zoom Effect Mode cannot be set at I . The lens is set at manual zoom mode. Learning function has been canceled by Pentax Function 4.
The lens is set at manual zoom mode. Push...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 102
...coded film with built-in TTL auto flash
24 x 36mm
35mm cartridge film. Metered
Manual mode;
Aperture-Priority AE mode; a) ) =Portrait gram-Shift), I
1/ I i O 1 is possible using shutter release button, Focus mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [ MF )
3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking mode, Auto Zoom Effect when combined with KA- 4) SPECIFICATIONS...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 103
... battery
Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FE, Release socket cap FE, Camera strap Fc, Eyecup FE, Finder cap
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Film Wind & Rewind: Auto wind/rewind and auto rewind stop increments
Built-in Metered Manual...
PZ-20 Manual - Page 1
... Zoom Effect Mode 2. Manual: set locus mode switch to ...lens to 'A'(Auto) • While holding down the Mode Button to set focus mode switch to [ AF • Aim the AF frame [ 3] towards the subject. * Depress the release button halfway down and the camera will automatically zoom to select one of the Power Zoom functions blinks on the LCD panel.
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PZ-20 Manual - Page 2
... by depressing the auxiliary rewind button when the camera is on • Film speed is set automatically when film is displayed on the LCD panel 2. Move the Select Dial to set the status
[PF1] Film Speed Selection: • Turn the Select Dial to set the Film Speed manually
[PF2] Picture Focus while lens is Power-zooming: 0 = Picture focus is maintained...
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