Unable to Rewind - PZ-1P

johnha · 10-06-2019, 03:16 AM

Most of the PF functions are set once and forget. Others relate to the PowerZoom functions, which while interesting back in the day, are of little use today. There's only a few that really matter day to day, those dealing with metering, program line or shutter speed steps really.

The IF button on the back acts the same as the green button on DSLRs, with the Exposure Lock button it gives access to all exposure modes from HyperManual: Press IF gives you the program line, press exp lock locks that Tv & Av pairing, then spinning either dial (with exp comp active) goes into Tv or Av modes respectively maintaining the Tv/Av paired exposure value.

You can also shift the auto bracketing with exp comp, the three exposure values move along the number line so you can shoot 0, +1, +2 or 0, -2, -4 instead of -1, 0, +1 etc.

It's a fabulously versatile system.

**gofour3** · 10-07-2019, 09:42 AM

Here is a link to the PZ-1P/Z-1P manual, it's a bit different from the older PZ-1/Z-1:

PZ-1P/Z-1P_manual.pdf

Phil.

**limestonecowboy** · 10-08-2019, 12:22 PM

All help much appreciated. I'll give it a better try soon, hoping for a drier autumn and lots of colour in the leaves.

**UncleVanya** · 06-24-2023, 11:08 AM

Originally posted by limestonecowboy

Thanks, I have a lot to learn about this camera. The user function list looks a bit daunting when first seen.

Page 21 and 90 offer options.

https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_pz-1.pdf

Essentially if you know how many exposures are on the roll - turn auto rewind off and manually rewind when you get there or just before if you’re really worried.

---------- Post added 06-24-23 at 02:09 PM ----------

I know the pz-1p is slightly different but I think the pf functions are the same that are involved.

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10-06-2019, 03:16 AM	#16
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	Most of the PF functions are set once and forget. Others relate to the PowerZoom functions, which while interesting back in the day, are of little use today. There's only a few that really matter day to day, those dealing with metering, program line or shutter speed steps really. The IF button on the back acts the same as the green button on DSLRs, with the Exposure Lock button it gives access to all exposure modes from HyperManual: Press IF gives you the program line, press exp lock locks that Tv & Av pairing, then spinning either dial (with exp comp active) goes into Tv or Av modes respectively maintaining the Tv/Av paired exposure value. You can also shift the auto bracketing with exp comp, the three exposure values move along the number line so you can shoot 0, +1, +2 or 0, -2, -4 instead of -1, 0, +1 etc. It's a fabulously versatile system.

10-07-2019, 09:42 AM	#17
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Here is a link to the PZ-1P/Z-1P manual, it's a bit different from the older PZ-1/Z-1: PZ-1P/Z-1P_manual.pdf Phil.

10-08-2019, 12:22 PM	#18
limestonecowboy Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Photos: Albums Posts: 151 Original Poster	All help much appreciated. I'll give it a better try soon, hoping for a drier autumn and lots of colour in the leaves.

06-24-2023, 11:08 AM	#19
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by limestonecowboy Thanks, I have a lot to learn about this camera. The user function list looks a bit daunting when first seen. Page 21 and 90 offer options. https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_pz-1.pdf Essentially if you know how many exposures are on the roll - turn auto rewind off and manually rewind when you get there or just before if you’re really worried. ---------- Post added 06-24-23 at 02:09 PM ---------- I know the pz-1p is slightly different but I think the pf functions are the same that are involved.