IQZoom170SL

IQZoom170SL IQZoom170SL

User Manual: IQZoom170SL

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Pentax IQZoom 170SL Specifications
■Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
■Use of film with ISO 400 or faster is recommended with this camera.
■It is strongly recommended that you read the entire operation manual
before operating this camera.
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PENTAX, IQZoom and SMC are registered trademarks of Asahi Optical Co.,
Ltd. registered at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Type: 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus,
auto exposure and auto flash.
Film: 35mm DX-coded film with 24mm × 36mm format.
Lens: SMC Pentax power zoom 38mm - 170mm f/5.6 - f/12.8 lens; 8 elements
in 6 groups.
Focusing System: Phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. Infinity-
landscape/Spot AF mode available.
Autofocusing Range: 2.45 ft. (0.75m) to infinity (at 38mm). 3.9 ft. (1.2m) to infinity
(at 170mm).
Exposure Control: Programmed auto exposure control with
multi-segment metering.
Metering Range:
(1) Auto mode: EV10 - EV17 (38mm at ISO400).
EV14 – EV19 (170mm at ISO400).
(2) Slow shutter Speed: EV6 - EV17 (38mm at ISO400).
EV6.5 – EV19 (170mm at ISO400).
Shutter: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter. Shutter speeds: approx. 1/250 sec. to
2 sec.; 1/2 sec. to 1 min. in Bulb mode.
Viewfinder: Standard/panorama switchable. Actual-image zoom viewfinder with slide
lever diopter adjustment (approx. -3.0m-1 to +1.0m-1). Viewfinder area: 80% (at 10ft).
Indication: Focus and flash status, panorama-format picture area, close distance
compensation frame and AF frame.
External LCD Indication: Exposure counter, battery exhaustion warning,
Infinity-landscape, Spot AF, red-eye reduction, flash-on, flash-off,
slow-speed shutter, Bulb, self-timer and remote control.
Film Loading: Automatic film loading with first-frame positioning.
Film Winding: Automatic film winding.
Film Rewinding: Automatic film rewinding at end of roll. Automatic stop upon rewind
completion, (Mid-roll rewinding possible.)
Film-Speed Setting: Auto film-speed setting with DX-coded film from ISO25 to
ISO3200.
Self-Timer: 10-second delay electronic self-timer.
Flash: Built-in auto zoom flash. Automatic discharge in low light and
backlight conditions in auto mode. Flash-on and flash-off modes.
Recycling Time: approx. 5 sec. with fresh lithium battery. Dual discharge
in red-eye reduction mode.
Remote Control: Optional infrared wireless remote control. 3-second delay
release provided.
Auto Power Cut-off: Automatic cut-off after approx. 3 minutes of non-use. In remote
control shooting mode, automatic cut-off after approx. 5 minutes of non-use.
Power Source: One 3V lithium battery (CR2 type).
Dimensions & Weight: 4.4 (W) × 2.4 (H) × 1.9 (D) inches (111.5 × 60.0 × 47.5mm).
7.1 oz. (200g)* without battery.
*Excluding projecting parts such as the back cover release lever.
IQZoom 170SL Date
External LCD Indication: Exposure counter, date indication, battery exhaustion
warning, Infinity-landscape, Spot AF, red-eye reduction, flash-on, flash-off, slow-
speed shutter, Bulb, self-timer, remote control and zooming lever.
Date Imprinting: Five-mode switchable: “Year-Month-Day”, “Month-Day-Year”, “Day-
Month-Year”, “Day-Hour-Minute” and blank.
Dimensions & Weight: 4.4 (W) × 2.4 (H) × 1.9 (D) inches (111.5 × 60.0 × 47.5mm).
7.1 oz. (200g)* without battery.
*Excluding projecting parts such as the back cover release lever.
A slim compact zoom offering smooth operation
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Pentax presents the IQZoom 170SL,
an ultra-compact camera with a
newly designed lens and superb
38-170mm zooming capacity. Its
super-slim dimensions make it
easy to carry and it also has
extensive functions and features
for a wide variety of subjects and
situations. The IQZoom 170SL
blends style with practical simplicity
and is the obvious choice for
reliable versatility.
New dimensions in 
performance 
and style.
38mm
You do not have to be so close to get a close-up
with a 170mm telephoto, power zoom lens. Now
you can fill the frame as you please, creating
expressive shots with a high level of detail.
Versatile zooming from 38mm wide angle allows
you to view a whole scene before moving in for a
tightly framed shot. It makes it easy to achieve
pleasing portraits and gives you the power to
capture the finer points from farther away. Such
an impressive zooming range has been realized
through the use of the innovative Switchover
Zoom system, which divides the lenses into wide
angle and telephoto groups. This system supports
a reduction in overall lens size which is further
complemented by a new barrel design that allows
extension and retraction in four steps. Pentax has
even scaled down the shutter in order to realize
minimal exterior dimensions.
170mm
170mm
170mm telephoto gives you 
compositional control.
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170mm ZOOM
The wide focusing area of
the IQZoom 170SL easily
covers your subject.
Focus that fits 
the style 
of your shot.
The advanced autofocus system of the
IQZoom 170SL combines high-level
precision with reliability; delivering
impressively sharp images whether your
subject is near or far. Passive 5-point
autofocus allows you to achieve the
same crisp quality of focus when subjects
are positioned off center or separated by
a short distance. Spot AF mode gives you
closer control, allowing you to specify one
subject of focus within the frame and
reduce the emphasis on other objects.
In addition to these autofocusing
features, the IQZoom 170SL even lets
you know when suitable focus is
achieved and you are ready to shoot.
By selecting this convenient mode, the
camera focuses automatically on infinity.
This gives you the clarity you need to
capture beautiful shots of natural views.
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SPOT AF
AUTOFOCUS
INFINITY-LANDSCAPE MODE
PASSIVE 5-POINT AUTOFOCUS
The IQZoom 170SL offers the convenience
of automatic flash. It provides satisfying
results when the light is low and allows you
to take various shots without having to
consider exposure. This convenient mode
also helps to restore balance to the shot
when background light is excessive.
The flash-off function is ideal for
occasions where flash photography is
prohibited.The IQZoom 170SL also has a
flash-on function for use when you need
a little extra light to fill shadows.
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Auto flash achieves
satisfying results in
conditions of excessive
background light.
AUTO FLASH
FLASH-ON, FLASH-OFF MODE
AUTO FLASH
A Range of
flash functions.
The IQZoom 170SL is just as versatile at
night as it is in the day. It has a bulb
mode with exposures up to one minute
in duration, and a bulb sync mode which
builds background detail before
highlighting the foreground with a
burst of light. Slow-shutter mode allows
you to capture more natural light, while
slow-shutter sync mode enhances
foreground exposure.
Red-eye reduction mode*
assists in reducing red eye
reflection caused by flash
use. This allows you to take
more pleasing portraits in
low-light conditions.
*This mode does not eliminate
“red-eyes” in all instances.
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RED-EYE REDUCTION
SUPERB VERSATILITY, EVEN AT NIGHT.
Quality that
doesn’t fade
with the light.
SLOW-SHUTTER SYNC
BULB
The LCD panel provides all the assistance
you need, displaying comprehensive
information for optimal operation with
automatic illumination in low light. The
actual-image zoom viewfinder responds
to your choice of focal length, and features
five-point/Spot AF indication and
panorama framing. It even has diopter
adjustment of -3m-1 to +1m-1 to allow fine
tuning of the viewfinder image to suit the
eyesight of the user.
LCD panel and viewfinder
The smooth, simple design of the IQZoom 170SL
conveys a sense of easy operation. A user-friendly
button allows mode selection in an instant and
other functions can also be controlled with the mere
touch of a button. These factors work together in
complete harmony, creating a camera that is as
pleasing to use as it is to look at.
1. Bulb
2. Exposure counter
3. Infinity-landscape mode
4. Self-timer
5. Flash-off
6. Flash-on
7. Slow-speed shutter
8. Spot AF mode
9. Red-eye reduction flash mode
10. Remote control
11. Battery exhaustion warning
Viewfinder Viewfinder (Panorama)
Shutter release button
Main switch Zoom button
AF/Infinity-landscape button
Red-eye reduction and flash button
Self-timer/Remote control button
Built-in flash
Back cover
release lever
Mid-roll rewind button
Panorama switch
Diopter adjustment lever
Viewfinder eyepiece
The IQZoom 170SL Date lets you print the date, day
and time on each picture as you take it. There are 5
different settings to choose from, including a blank
setting. The position of data printing is automatically
adjusted when using panorama mode.
PENTAX IQZoom 170SL Date
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SPOT AF
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