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ZX-5 Manual - Page 2
... front and back flaps in
flash popped up position
Read this instruction manual carefully to the exciting world of this camera are : • 3-point autofocus system • 3 different switchable metering systems • Automatic on your Pentax camera. This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of the camera's working parts are not made by...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 5
... rain, splashing water, or any other object. • Use a blower and lens brush to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. If you cannot correct the problems, have your picture with great care. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in
places where the humidity and temperature...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 6
... usually be repaired at the same time. The battery should occur, it is advisable to the instructions out-
lined in this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will ...recommended that the camera be covered under the term of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the batteries at no ...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 8
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Cameras and lens mounts
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Camera functions available with various lenses
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How to use this operating manual
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I . BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 13-27
Attaching the camera strap
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Loading the batteries
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• When the battery is exhausted
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Attaching the lens
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Using the shutter release button
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Turning on the power
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Film loading
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Unloading film
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ZX-5 Manual - Page 9
... built-in
flash
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Setting the film speed (ISO) manually
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Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 76
• Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography 78
Daylight-sync shooting
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Slow-speed-sync shooting
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ACCESSORIES (OPTION)
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Camera case
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Effects of aperture and shutter speed
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Depth of field
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The infrared index
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N. OTHERS Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 14
...mount
Pentax-F lens Pentax-A lens
(D) K-mount (E) Screw mount
Pentax-M lens and Pentax lens
SMC TAKUMAR lens
Camera Model MZ-5/ZX-5,Z-1p/PZ-1,Z-1/PZ-1, Z-10/PZ-10,Z-20/PZ-20,Z-70/PZ-70 SFX./SF1N, SF7/SF10, SFX/SF-1 Super-A/Super Program, P30./P3N, P301 LX,K1000
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(A) through (D): basic K-mount (bayonet) lenses. (A) and (B): autofocus lenses. (C) through (E): non-AF (manual-focus) lenses...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 26
...To open the back cover and remove the protective card. See
page 75.
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ZX-5 Manual - Page 51
Set the focus mode switch to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway down. 3.
When the subject comes into focus, the in-focus indicator [ 0 ] lights up in the viewfinder. ing ring to [MF]. 2. (2) MANUAL FOCUSING
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ZX-5 Manual - Page 52
... use is smaller than f/5.6. d) An old type screw-mount lens fitted with a non-AF SLR camera. When the autofocus mode or the in-focus indicator is unsuitable for the following reasons, focus on the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the lens in the viewfinder as you would with an optional...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 54
...TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is the same distance away, or set the focus mode switch to focus the lens on the subject with extremely bright backgrounds. d) Multiple subjects in ... autofocus frame [C 3]. Subjects which may not operate. In such a case, use the manual focus mode to [MF] and use the focus-lock technique (see page 47). Depending on another subject that is...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 55
... on the subject, lock focus, and set the lens to f/4.5.
To remedy this problem, temporarily set the lens to focus on the subject with an ordinary polarizing filter. fectiveness of the matte field surrounding the autofocus frame. Use the manual focus mode to a manual f-stop . Note on the SMC Pentax F SOFT 85mm f/'2.8 lens When shooting at a distance closer than...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 83
...-Priority AE Mode, Manual or Bulb. When using a Type D flash except AF200SA in the
MS (Manual Synch) or M (Manual) modes or when using a Type E flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. Notes: * 1. Only the AF200SA flash does not operate. * 3.
Multi-burst and slave-sync flash are possible. 79
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Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 92
... AE Mode does not give a correct exposure. Use the Metered Manual Mode. The autofocus system cannot compensate for infrared pictures, refer to the instructions accompanying the film. cusing ring to the left by the distance indicated on the infrared index.
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ZX-5 Manual - Page 94
...the focus-lock technique or focus manually using the matte field. Turn ON the drive mode switch. Install the battery properly. Cancel the self-timer mode. P.45
The built-in flash is set to
ISO.
Install the battery. Install the battery properly.
Increase the camera-to [AF]. Set the focus mode switch to -subject distance. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following...
ZX-5 Manual - Page 95
... lens is dead. The camera focuses automatically
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charge. Push the power zoom ring forward until
not function. when the power zoom is too close or difficult to Use the focus-lock technique or focus
autofocus. the words [POWER ZOOM] appear.
Reference P.66 P.47 P.14
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manually using the matte field. Replace the battery...
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