User manual PENTAX Z-70

[. . . ] Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution Regarding trademarks · · · · · CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compatibility Software Copyright © 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. , All Rights Reserved. [. . . ] Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to the optimum position. Focus frame c Press the shutter release button. G Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, shooting will start, and will stop when the button is released. Playing Back Images p. 53 · The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode. · The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode. 39 z Menu button Four-way controller OK button z Four-way controller Changing the Size of the Subject You can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide. Selecting a Focus Mode None Auto Macro Mode The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. z Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. makes the subject larger makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take zoom pictures up to 3x. Digital zoom symbol When the digital zoom function is enabled, you can further enlarge the 198 image by pressing the button when the zoom is at the maximum Tele position. 6x when using the digital zoom) Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually. Taking Pictures 40 Taking Pictures z Press the button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode. memo Zoom bar · The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off. When the focus mode is [Auto], no icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture. 47 How to recall the [Rec. Mode] menu ( ) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Rec. Mode Memory Set-up (5 times) Rec. Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller OK button Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2240×1680 Auto Wide On Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 2240×1680 Auto Wide On AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Sharpness Auto Full 0. 5sec Normal 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 2/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Refer to p. 40 for [Digital Zoom]. Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. Wide Spot Free Normal range The range becomes smaller. You can change the position of the autofocus area. Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) Multi segment The exposure is determined by the entire screen. Centre-weighted The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen. Spot The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only. z x c v Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. The camera is ready to take the picture. z x c Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. ) to change the meter- Taking Pictures 48 Taking Pictures memo Press the OK button. p. 52 Saving the AE Metering Method OK Ok memo Changing the Position When you set the metering mode to [Spot], the light metering range will change as you move the autofocus area. z x c v Select [Free] on the Focusing Area screen. p. 52 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) Auto 100 200 OK The camera sets the speed automatically. Increases the exposure time Decreases the exposure time Ok Saving the Focusing Area z x c Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec. Mode] menu. ) to change the ISO At certain autofocus areas, the focus frame may overlap the mode or other icons and become unclear. [. . . ] In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. [. . . ]