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Pentax IQZoom 140 User Manual

Pentax IQZoom 140
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Pentax IQZoom 140 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Film Format35mm
FocusAuto Focus
Zoom3.7x
Exposure ControlAutomatic
FlashBuilt-in
TypeCompact
Lens38-140mm
Shutter Speed1/400 - 1/4 sec
Film SpeedISO 25-3200

Summary

Icon Indications

Icon Meanings

Explains symbols for operation, status, and correctness.

Names of Working Parts

Camera Controls and Buttons

Identifies buttons like Shutter Release, Drive, Mode, and AF/Infinity-Landscape.

Camera Indicators and Windows

Locates LCD panel, flash, autofocus window, viewfinder, and lamps.

Camera Attachments and Features

Includes strap lug, lens, self-timer lamp, and remote receiver.

Outline of Basic Operations

Back Cover and Film Loading

Instructions for opening, closing, and film advance.

Camera Power and Operation

How to turn the camera on/off and operate zoom/focus.

Taking and Rewinding Pictures

Steps for shooting and automatic film rewinding.

Precautions for Your Camera

Precautions When Taking Pictures

Warnings about water, impact, vibration, and environmental factors.

Precautions for Taking Care

Guidance on cleaning and handling the camera safely.

Precautions for Your Camera (continued)

Precautions for Storage

Advice on storing the camera to prevent damage.

Other Precautions

Details on operating temperature, composition, and maintenance.

Precautions for Battery

Battery Handling and Safety

Instructions on battery insertion, misuse, and storage.

Practical Shooting Guide

Focusing Techniques

Methods for achieving sharp focus in various scenarios.

Flash Photography Usage

Using the flash for better lighting in different conditions.

Zooming Operation

Adjusting the lens magnification for composition.

Practical Shooting Guide (continued)

People and Landscape Photography

Tips for photographing people and scenic views.

Other Shooting Tips

Advice on multi-frame shots, distant subjects, and date imprinting.

Preparations Before Taking Photographs

Strap Attachment

How to attach the camera strap securely.

Preparations Before Taking Photographs (continued)

Main Switch Operation

How to turn the camera power on and off.

Preparations Before Taking Photographs (continued)

Battery Check

How to verify the battery status.

Preparations Before Taking Photographs (continued)

How to Hold the Camera

Correct grip and posture for stable shooting.

Preparations Before Taking Photographs (continued)

Operating the 38-140mm Zoom Lens

Guide to using the camera's zoom function.

Taking Photographs

Usable Film Types

Information on compatible film formats and ISO ratings.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Film Loading Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for loading film.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Viewfinder Displays and Shooting Ranges

Explains viewfinder symbols and shooting distance limits.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Lamp Indications

Meaning of the indicator lamps on the camera.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Ordinary Photography Mode

How to take standard pictures.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Diopter Adjustment

Adjusting the viewfinder for clear vision.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Automatic LCD Illuminator

How the LCD panel backlight activates.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Taking Pictures

General instructions for capturing images.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Unloading Film

Process for removing exposed film from the camera.

Taking Photographs (continued)

Rewinding Film in Mid-Roll

How to rewind film before the end of the roll.

Taking Better Photographs

Mode Selection and Red-Eye Reduction

Guide to choosing exposure modes and red-eye reduction.

Taking Better Photographs (continued)

Shooting Mode Selection Methods

Using drive and AF/Infinity-Landscape buttons for modes.

Red-Eye Phenomenon and Reduction

Causes and reduction of red-eye in photos.

Daylight-Synchro Shooting

Using Daylight-Synchro Mode

How to use flash in bright or backlit conditions.

Taking Pictures at a Slow Shutter Speed

Slow Shutter Speed (Flash OFF)

Using slow speeds without flash for ambient light.

Slow-Speed Synchro Shooting (Flash ON)

Balancing foreground flash with background exposure.

Bulb and Bulb-Synchro Shooting

Bulb Mode Operation

Long exposures controlled by holding the shutter button.

Bulb-Synchro Mode Usage

Combining Bulb mode with flash for night portraits.

Self-Timer Photography

Using the Self-Timer Function

How to include yourself in photos using the self-timer.

Using Wireless Remote Control Option

Remote Control Operation

Using the remote for triggering the shutter from a distance.

Remote Control Shooting Mode

Camera Controls and Indicators

Identifies controls and explains blinking lamp during remote use.

Remote Control Shooting Mode (continued)

Taking Pictures with Remote Control

Composing and shooting with the remote transmitter.

Focus Lock Limitation with Remote

Focus cannot be locked when using the remote.

Remote Control Operation Details

Operating Distance and Conditions

Maximum distance and situations affecting remote performance.

Remote Control Battery Life

Information on battery usage and replacement for the remote.

Multi-Exposure Shooting

Procedure for Multi-Exposure

Steps to superimpose multiple images on one frame.

Infinity-Landscape Shooting

Using Infinity-Landscape Mode

Capturing sharp distant subjects or scenes through windows.

Spot AF Shooting

Selecting and Using Spot AF

Focusing on a specific point within the frame.

Focus-Lock Shooting

Implementing Focus Lock

How to lock focus on a subject for recomposition.

Focus-Lock Shooting (continued)

Releasing Focus Lock

Method to cancel focus lock by releasing the shutter button.

Taking Panoramic Format Pictures

Switching to Panoramic Format

How to change the camera to panoramic mode.

Notes on Panoramic Format Pictures

Developing Panoramic Film

Instructions for processing panoramic film at the lab.

Notes on Panoramic Format Pictures (continued)

Panoramic Picture Characteristics

Details on exposure, printing, and cropped areas.

Date Model

Switching Date Modes

How to select date imprint formats (Year/Month/Day, etc.).

Date Model (continued)

Correcting the Date and Time

Adjusting the date and time settings for imprinting.

Operational Precautions for Data Imprint

Notes on data imprinting limitations and visibility.

Battery Exhaustion Warning

Replacing the Battery

Information on when and how to replace the battery.

Installing/Replacing Battery

Battery Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for inserting a new battery.

Troubleshooting

Shutter Release Issues

Reasons why the shutter may not release.

Picture Clarity Problems

Causes for unclear or blurry printed pictures.

Troubleshooting (continued)

Zoom Lens Retraction and Remote Control Issues

Problems with lens retraction, remote operation, and flash.

LCD Panel Mark Display Issues

Problems with specific marks appearing on the LCD.

Specifications

Camera Type, Film, and Format

Details on camera build, compatible film, and image format.

Lens, Focusing, and Shutter

Specifications for the zoom lens, autofocus, and shutter.

Self-Timer and Viewfinder

Details on self-timer function and viewfinder specifications.

Specifications (continued)

Exposure Control, Flash, and Remote

Exposure range, flash modes, effective ranges, and remote specs.

Battery Life and Date Model

Battery performance, exhaustion, and date model features.

Warranty Policy

Warranty Coverage and Procedure

Details on the 12-month warranty and service return process.

Service Charges and Limitations

Information on costs for shipping and servicing, and warranty limitations.

Warranty Policy (continued)

Shipping and Clearance Fees

Costs borne by the sender for shipping and customs.

LCD Characteristics

How temperature affects the LCD display's performance.

Detailed Working Parts Identification

Camera Controls

Identifies dials, switches, levers, and buttons on the camera.

Camera Features and Openings

Locates windows, sockets, and covers for access and function.

LCD Panel Indicators

Battery and Flash Status Indicators

Symbols for battery exhaustion and flash modes.

Shooting Mode Indicators

Symbols for various shooting modes like AF, Panorama, Timer.

Exposure and Rewind Indicators

Symbols for exposure count and film rewinding.

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