Pentax ZX-5 - Taking Panoramic Format Pictures

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ADVANCED
OPERATIONS
(3) TAKING PANORAMIC FORMAT PICTURE
You can switch between the panoramic format and
standard format picture taking mode in the middle of
the roll by moving the panorama lever. The panoramic
format picture allows horizontally positioned dynamic
pictures to be taken (the panoramic format is approxi¬
mately 13x36mm on the film).
1. Turn the panorama lever to " j to select the pano¬
ramic format mode.
2. Compose the scene within the panoramic format
frame in the viewfinder.
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• When the panorama lever is switched to panorama,
the viewfinder switches to the horizontal panoramic
format frame.
• Ensure that the panorama lever is turned fully to the
position you selected.
• What appears on the extreme edges of the panoramic
frame may be cut off in the development process.
Compose your picture with a margin of safety.