User manual PENTAX MZ7

[. . . ] Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography!This compact and light weight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer. Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use. Illustrations in this operating manual are the data function. Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to, your Pentax camera. [. . . ] · What appears on the extreme edges of the panorama frame may be cut off in the development process. Compose your picture with a margin of safety. 45 NOTES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PANORAMA FORMAT PICTURES With panorama format pictures, only the middle area of the frame is exposed. The number of exposures available in the panorama format is equivalent to that of the standard photo size. ADVANCED OPERATIONS · When developing the film, if you have taken only panorama format pictures on the entire roll of film, tell the clerk at the processing lab to develop the film with only the panorama format. If there are both panorama and standard format pictures on the film, ask the clerk to develop the film with both standard and panorama format. · The development of panorama format pictures is a more time-consuming and expensive process than that of standard pictures. Please consult the processing lab for more details. · Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on the area and requirement. Your local film processor or camera dealers will advise you on all options available to you. · When the panorama format pictures are printed with a standard size format, the black cropped areas will appear at the top and bottom of the picture. 46 USING THE PICTURE MODE ADVANCED OPERATIONS The camera incorporates the Auto Picture Mode function. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the one of 5 picture modes according to the requirement of the scene. You can also select your desired Picture Mode manually. The picture mode has a total of 6 modes as follows. See details for each mode on page 47 - 52. How to set 1. Set the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. 47 ADVANCED OPERATIONS * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder will blink. If the subject is too bright, select a darker subject. Use a flash if the subject is too dark. Green Operation Mode For easy picture taking, use the Green Operation Mode. You simply depress the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting. How to set: Set the mode dial to [ ]. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, [ ] will be displayed in the viewfinder. The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 48 Portrait Program Mode ADVANCED OPERATIONS This mode is suitable for taking portrait photography. How to set Set the mode dial to [ ]. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, [ ] is displayed in the viewfinder. The shutter speed and aperture setting are also displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. In this mode, the telephoto lens produces a portrait in crisp focus against the out-of-focus background, while the wide angle lens enables you to shoot group photography or snapshots in sharp and clear focus with the extended depth-of-field. 49 Landscape Program Mode ADVANCED OPERATIONS This mode is ideal for landscape photography and scenic snapshots. [. . . ] To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. [. . . ]