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ZX-30 Manual - Page 2
... most exacting photographer.
• This camera does not operate when the lens aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that does not have the A position.
• Read this manual
Operation direction
Automatic operation
Attention
Lamp blinking
Correct
O
Incorrect
Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 4
...battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to prevent the growth of icelets may cut off immediately with a margin of safety at a Pentax service center. mulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Never use the camera where it with good dry air circulation to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems... points of the camera may cause rust.
Repairs of this nature...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 5
... • This camera does not operate when the lens
aperture ring is set to any position other operation contrary to contact a Pentax Service
Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is one .
PRECAUTION FOR BATTERY USEGE
• Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the product being prepared for the repair of defects in...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 6
... of working parts
6
LCD panel indication
8
Viewfinder indication
9
• Multi (6) - BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ....11-23
Attaching the camera strap
11
Loading the batteries
12
• Low battery warning
13
Attaching the lens
14
Turning on the power
16
Operating the shutter release button
16
Using the data back (optional)
17
Film loading
18
Unloading film
21
•...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 7
in flash
63
Setting the film speed (ISO) manually
64
Data Back (optional)
65
Installing the battery in Retractable
Flash (RTF)
61
• Compatibility of flash function
70
Daylight-sync shooting
71
Slow-shutter-sync shooting
72
Accessories (optional)
73
Camera case
75
IV. III ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting a Drive Mode
• Consecutive-Frame Mode • Self-Timer...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 10
... shown.
: Flash status information (p.25, 36) : Flash disable information (p.26) : Red-eye reduction flash indication (p.32) : Automatic flash information (p.25) ISO : Manual-set film speed (p.64) Tv1386B: Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning (p.13) : Audible PCV signal (p.56) : Consecutive shooting (p.38) : Self-timer (p.38) : Multiple exposure shooting (p.40) : Aperture value
: Exposure...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 12
... Exposure Auto pop-up built-in the viewfinder. *4. 10 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES
Function
Lens [Mount type]
Autofocus (Lens only)
(Lens with AF Adapter 1.7X)
Manual focus (with FI) *3
(with the Autofocus SLR camera. • The A, F, and FA lenses have the A position on the lens aperture ring. Manual focusing using the focus indicator (FI) (•) in flash...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 15
... can be correct as long as temperature and freshness of the times) Bulb exposure time
about 30 rolls about 15 rolls
about 5 rolls about 2 hours
CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Battery Life (using 24-exposure film rolls at 20°C/68°F)
General existing light photography Flash photography (using flash 50% of...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 56
... time exposure are possible with a new lithium battery at room temperatu res.
• The memory...and fireworks. When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch F" after removing the Release ... to set , move
the select lever to change the shutter speed until [1:14.,] appears in the Buld Exposure Mode. With the Metered Manual Mode set 1.
ZX-30 Manual - Page 61
...cannot be used , the autofocusing and manual focusing with a non-AF SLR camera.
Using the snap-in the viewfinder do not operate. How to the point where the lens was prefocused, the shutter is clearest. ... subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder is automatically released.
Set the focus mode switch to cap- Focus at the point selected. While looking through the...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 75
... Auto Zoom flash with the MZ30/ZX-30, MZ-7/ZX-7, MZ-10/ZX-10, ZX-50/MZ-50, MZ-5N/ZX-5N, Z1-P/PZ-1P.
• Magnifier F. ofocus lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger.
• Refconverter A
Right angle finder which takes four AA batteries can
attach at the bottom of the camera, instead of using a non-aut- It...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 78
...battery.
The camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to the A position.
Turn ON the main switch.
Install the battery properly. P. 56, 64
O
The main switch is set to other than the A position.
Install the battery property.
Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items.
Symptoms
Causes
Remedies
The lens aperture ring is [OFF]. Set the lens...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 79
... not The camera does not have the power
function. another position.
The different type of Hotshoe cover has
R26
been attached.
P.12
The built-in flash does not discharge
position. Set the mode dial to
when the flash-pop-up The mode dial is
another position.
Focus manually by taking the batteries out and...
ZX-30 Manual - Page 80
... Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus Mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [ MF ]
Not available.
DX-coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts)
Pentax KAF2- 78
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Format: Usable Film: Exposure Modes:
Shutter:
Lens Mount: Compatible Lens: Autofocus System: Power Zoom:
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with built-in OFF position.
ZX-30 Manual - Page 84
... contrary to operating instructions,
or modification by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of material or work-
facturer or its authorized representa- If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made
on repairs by the owner. Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be...
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