Pentax IQZoom EZY-80, ESPIO 80V - Film Camera Manual

The illustrations used in this manual may differ from the camera's actual appearance.
Illustrations in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL.

PRECAUTIONS

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this manual.

This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious injury to the person.

This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the person or damage to the equipment.

• The electric circuits inside the camera contain highvoltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
• Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of electric shock.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that small children do not the strap caught their neck.

• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge thebattery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

Remove the battery from the camera immediately ifit become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

Precautions when taking pictures

• Do not use the camera where it may come incontact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Be careful not to subject the camera to strongvibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.
• Condensation on the interior or the exterior of thecamera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust and / or corrosion. Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized.

Precautions for storage

• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods inplaces where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballsor in a case where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good air circulation to prevent fungus growth.

Precautions for proper care

• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dustaccumulated on the lens or the viewfinder window.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol orbenzene to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is recommended.

Other precautions

• The temperature range at which this camerafunctions properly is 50°C to –10°C (122°F to 14°F).
• To maintain optimum performance, it isrecommended that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

• Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such asleakage, overheating, explosions, etc. The battery should be inserted with the "+" and "–" sides facing correctly.
• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered inlow temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacementconvenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.
• Be sure to store battery out of reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed.

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

1. Strap lug
2. Shutter release button
3. Main switch button
4. Mid-roll rewind button
5. Self-timer / Landscape button
6. Flash button
7. LCD panel
8. Built-in flash
9. Viewfinder window
10. Lens
11. Autofocus window
12. Self-timer lamp
13. Light sensor window
14. Viewfinder eyepiece
15. Green lamp
16. Zoom lever
17. Film information window
18. Back cover release lever
19. Battery chamber cover
20. Tripod socket
21. Back cover

STRAP ATTACHMENT

Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Protrusion part can be used for opening Battery cover, for adjusting Date and for pushing Mid-roll rewind button.

OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATION

1. Insert the battery with plus (+) side up. Use one 3V Lithium Battery (CR123A or the equivalent)
   
2. Set the date and time. (Refer to the following section DATE MODEL.)
3. Open the back cover.
   
4. Load the film. Pull out the film leader end to reach the [FILM ]. Ensure the film is taut and flat. If there is dirt on the film detector , the film cannot be wound properly.
   
5. Close the back cover. Film is advanced to the 1st. frame automatically.
   If "E" appears on LCD panel, load the film properly again.
   
6. Turn the main switch ON.
   
7. Compose by using the zoom lever and focus on the subject with autofocus frame.
   
8. Release the shutter completely to take picture when green lamp lights on.
   
9. At the end of the film, camera rewinds the film automatically.
   
10. After confirming "0" indication in the LCD panel, remove the film.
    

DATE MODEL

When the battery cover is opened, date and time initialize to '98 1 1 and 00:00.
Use the protrusion parts of the strap clamp to depress the button.

Selecting the Mode

Press the DATE button to change the date mode as shown in the list.
Year Month Day
Day Hour Minute
(Blank) No imprinting
Month Day Year
Day Month Year

Correcting the Date

1. Depress the SELECT button to select desired category of digits.
2. Depress the ADJUST button to change digits.
3. Depress the SELECT button until the blinking digits stop.

Correcting the Time [Day Hour Minute]

1. Correction of the time can also be done in the same procedure as the one for the date.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND GREEN LAMP INDICATIONS

Viewfinder displays

1. Autofocus frame
   Focus on the subject with this frame.
2. Picture area
   When taking a normal picture, compose the scene with this frame.
3. Close distance (0.8 to 1.0m) compensation frame.
   When the camera-to-subject distance is between 0.8m and 1.0m, compose the scene within this frame.

Green lamp indication

1. Lighting: Flash is charged. Shutter release possible.
   
2. Blinking: Flash is being charged.
   

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE

ISO	38mm( )	80mm( )
25	0.8-1.3m(2.62-4.3 ft)	-----------------
50	0.8-1.9m(2.62-6.2 ft)	0.8-0.95m(2.62-3.1 ft)
100	0.8-2.7m(2.62-8.9 ft)	0.8-1.4m(2.62-4.6 ft)
200	0.8-3.8m(2.62-12 ft)	0.8-1.9m(2.62-6.2 ft)
400	0.8-5.4m(2.62-18 ft)	0.8-2.7m(2.62-8.9 ft)
800	0.8-7.6m(2.62-25 ft)	0.8-3.8m(2.62-12 ft)
1600	1.1-11.0m(3.6-36 ft)*	0.8-5.4m(2.62-18 ft)
3200	1.5-15.0m(4.9-49 ft)*	0.8-7.7m(2.62-25 ft)

(Color negative film used.)
* With high speed film, overexposure may occur at close distance due to the film's high sensitivity.

REWINDNG THE FILM IN MIDROLL

Depress the mid-roll rewind button with the protrusion part of the strap clamp.

TAKING PICTURES WITH VARIOUS MODES

EXPOSURE MODE

Push ( ) to change exposure mode.

1. AUTO MODE (NORMAL MODE)
   Turn the main switch ON to set this mode. Flash discharges if it is in low light.
2. AUTO MODE / RED-EYE REDUCTIONFLASH
   Normal mode with red-eye reduction flash.
3. AUTO MODE / DAYLIGHT-FLASH ON
   Flash discharges always.
4. SLOW SHUTTER SPEED
   1. Slow shutter speed with Flash-OFF
      No flash discharge.
      Use of tripod is recommended.
   2. Slow shutter speed with Flash ON and Red-eye-reduction flash
      Use of tripod is recommended.
      The proper exposure for the foreground subject and a slow-shutter speed for background.

SHOOTING MODE

Push ( ) to change Shooting Mode.

1. NORMAL SHOOTING MODE
   Single frame.
2. SELF-TIMER PICTURES
   Self-timer starts after depressing shutter button.
   Use of tripod is recommended.
3. INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING
   Distant landscape through the window.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type: 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash
Film: 24 × 36 mm format, Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25-3200(1EV step). Non-DX coded films are set to ISO25
Film loading, Film winding: Auto film loading, Auto film winding (single-frame)
Film rewinding: Auto film rewinding at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding, Rewinding in mid-roll provided.
Lens: Pentax power zoom 38-80mm f/6.3-12.5, 5 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view: 59˚- 30.5˚
Focusing system: Pentax infrared active autofocus system with focus lock
Focusing Range: 0.8m(2.6ft) - infinity, maximum magnification: approx. 0.11 ×.Infinity-landscape mode(Focus is fixed to infinity).
Zooming: Electronic zoom
Shutter: Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx.1/300 - 2 sec.
Self-timer: LED lamp indication. Delay time approx.10 sec.
Viewfinder: Actual image zoom viewfinder. 83% of field of view ratio
Magnification: 0.42 × (38mm WIDE) – 0.78 × (80mm TELE), Diopter: – 1.0 m ^-1
Frames: Autofocus frame, Picture frame, Close distance correction frame
Green lamp lighting(¡ ): Flash is charged.
Green lamp blinking: Flash is being charged.
Exposure control: Programmed auto-exposure control.
Exposure Range: Auto or Daylight-Sync mode(ISO400): EV10.5 - EV17.5 at 38mm WIDE, EV13.5-EV19.0 at 80mm TELE. Slow Shutter Speed mode(ISO 400): EV8.0 EV17.5 at 38mm WIDE, EV8.0 – EV19.0 at 80mm TELE.
Flash: Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic flash emission in low-luminance, Flash ON=Day-light Sync/Slow Shutter Speed Sync(up to 2 sec.), Flash OFF=Flash override
Flash recycling time: Approx. 7 sec. under Pentax testing conditions.
Power source: One 3V lithium battery(CR123A or the equivalent), Auto power shut-off in 3 min.
Battery life: Approx.15 rolls of 24-Exposure film when using flash 50% of the time(under Pentax testing conditions)
Battery exhaustion warning: ( ) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter is locked, when( ) is blinking.
Size & Weight: 120.5(W) × 70.5(H) × 51.5(D) (4.7" × 2.8" × 2") 225g(7.9oz) without battery

DATE MODEL
Date mechanism: Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to 2049.
Imprinting mode: "Year, Month and Day", "Day, Hour and Minutes ", " ---- blank", "Month, Day and Year" or "Day, Month and Year".
Size & Weight: 120.5 (W) × 70.5(H) × 53.0(D) mm (4.7" × 2.8" × 2.1") 230g(8.1oz) Without battery.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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