Pentax ZOOM90-WRDATE User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Camera Type: 35mm shutter leaves camera having zoom lens and built-in auto flash.
Weather Protection: IEC 529: Second characteristic numeral 5, which provides protection against water jets
Film Compatibility: 35mm perforated film with DX-coded ISO rated from 25 to 3200 will be self set to the required film speed; For non-DX coded films ISO rating is set to 25; 24x36mm retail standard area
Film Loading: The insertion of the film into the device has an automatic mode; After closing the back cover the film will automatically wind to the first shot position.
Film Winding: Single frame mode without stoppage and successive shooting of the film is possible in approximately 1.6 seconds/frame .
Film Rewinding: After the end of the roll, the device will automatically rewind the film from approximately 20 seconds for 24 exposed films; also mid roll film rewinding will be available.
Frame Number: For the continuity in viewing ascertaining of equip frame numbers as automatic readout in ascending order for shooting and descending order for rewinding has been done.
Lens: PENTAX brand clutch power zoom lens incorporating 8 elements in 7 groups with a metric focal length range of 38-90mm at a maximum aperture of f/3.5-7.5 and angle 59°-27°.
Focus System: An infrared active multi beam and video autofocus system with a wide-temporal range and aimable tactical features, such as Pentax with focus lock. AF: Macro range; 0.8m(2.6ft) - Infinity and 0.5m(1.6ft) - 0.8m(2.6ft).
Zooming: Uses two push buttons for zoom control.
Shutter: Electronic shutter, programmable AE with maximum speed ranging between 1/400 seconds to 1/5 seconds and everything in between; Setting the aperture open (Bulb) mode 1/2 second
10 minutes self-timer, a bulb and timer ranging from 1 second to 10 mins and electromagnet release.
Electronic red lamp self timer indicates with an average delay of 10 seconds and dual-frame self timer mode for 2 shots.
Actual image viewfinder and zoom image with 82% of the field in view ratio alongside a magnification of 0.47X for 38mm wide and the 1.01X for 90mm tele which has diopter that is fixed to -1 and several AF frame options.
Programmed control of automatic exposure and exposure control with the zoom and mode set to exposure range of auto mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of camera is this and what film does this camera use?

A: This camera is fitted with a combination of 35 mm, perforated DX sized coded film, ISO rated from 25 to 3200 and non DX coded which is set at a ISO of 25.

Q: It does not show in the instructions, but how exactly does the camera find out the film speed?

A: There is a device without tea in the camera that automatically sets the appropriate settings when it sees a film with a DX coded on the barrel.

Q: Is it possible to rewind the film if I am halfway through a roll?

A: There is a option where you can tip the camera and mid roll rewind will be activated when you press the auxiliary rewind switch.

Q: Regarding the lens, would you happen to know the zoom limit?

A: The lens is a power zoom lens with a magnification that zooms in on an image from 38 up to 90 mm.

Q: What are the focusing capabilities of the camera?

A: Pentax infrared active multi-beam autofocusing is retained and the camera has a built in focus lock and focus range of 0.8m (2.6ft) to infinity. There is also a macro capability to focus as close as 0.5m (1.6ft) to 0.8m (2.6ft).

Q: Is the camera able to withstand harsh weather?

A: Yes, the camera can withstand water jets, but cannot be used underwater, therefore it is not designed for underwater photographs.

Q: How many films can the camera take before running out of the battery?

A: The camera can take approximately 30 rolls of 24 exposure film after which new batteries are to be installed depending on the conditions of usage