The Infrared Index.88 - Pentax ZX-5 Operating Manual

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(18) INFRARED INDEX
When infrared film and an "R2*' or "02" filter are used,
the focal point is different from that of ordinary film ex¬
posed m visible light. The autofocus system cannot
compensate for this difference automatically.
1 Focus on a subject as usual.
2 Set the focus mode switch to
and turn the fo¬
cusing ring to the left by the distance
indicated on
the infrared index.
* As shown in the illustration, if 28 is read from the
zoom scale, adjust the distance scale to 28 on the in¬
frared index (red line).
• In the autofocus mode, the focus cannot compesate
for infrared photography.
• To set the proper exposure level for infrared pictures,
refer to the instructions accompanying the film. The
Programmed AE Mode does not give a correct expo¬
sure. Use the Metered Manual Mode.

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