Pentax MZ-60 manual SLOW-SPEED-SYNC Shooting

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OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

SLOW-SPEED-SYNC SHOOTING

It is possible to balance the exposure of a foreground subject against a dimly light background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background.

With the Night-scene Program Mode

1.Set the lens aperture ring to .

2.Set the pointer mark to ( )by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button.

3.The built-in flash pops up automatically.

4.Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged.

In this mode, the shutter speed automatically changes with ambient brightness. The shutter speed changes in the range from 1/100 sec. to 1 second.

When the flash does not pop up in the step 3, push the flash pop-up button to activate the flash.

With the Metered Manual Mode

1.Depress the flash pop-up button to activate the built-in flash.

2.Set the Exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode.

3.Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure on the LCD panel.

4.Before shooting, confirm that the flash is fully charged.

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Contents Operating Manual Illustrations in this operating manual are the data function For Safe USE of Your Camera Precautions for Your Camera Precautions when taking picturesPrecautions for Battery Usage Table of Contents Basic Operation Shooting Table of Contents Others Names of Working Parts ????????????????????????????? LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication Quick and Easy Shooting Set the date and timeSet the exposure mode to Standard program mode Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses Memo HOW to USE this Operating Manual This manual is organized into the following sectionsBasic Operation Preparation Attaching the Camera Strap Loading the Batteries Loading the Batteries Battery Life Low Battery Warning Turning on the Power Adjusting the Date and Time Operational precautions Setting the Data Back Selecting the date modeMemo Attaching the Lens Memo Film Loading Memo Remove the protective cardClose the back cover and turn the main switch on Film Loading Operating the Shutter Release Button Page Basic Operation Shooting SET the Standard Program Mode SET the Auto POP UP Flash SET the Single Frame Drive Mode SET the Auto Focus Mode to AF Set the focus mode switch to in the down positionUsing the Zoom Lens Holding the Camera Taking a Picture Memo Unloding a Film Film automatically rewinds at the end of the rollRewinding a Film in MID-ROLL Page Advanced Operations Selecting a Drive Mode This camera has a total of six drive modes as shownConsecutive-Frame Mode Self-timer Mode Memo Preventing stray light entering the eyepiece Auto Bracket Shooting How to cancel Setting the one of 6 picture modes Selecting 6 Picture ModesExposure Warning Standard program Mode Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program Mode Close-up Program Mode Action Program Mode Night-scene Program Mode Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Effect of aperture Aperture-Priority AE Mode ??????????????????????? Shutter-Priority AE Mode ??????????????????????? Metered Manual Mode Page AE lock does not operate in the Metered Manual Mode Bulb Timer Exposure Mode AE Lock Function To use the AE LockUsing a manual focus lens Manual FocusingHow to focus with aid of the in-focus indicator Manual Focusing How to focus with aid of the matte field Depress the shutter release button fully to take PictureHARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS Subjects Setting the Film Speed ISO Manually How to setUsing BUILT-IN Flash Auto-popup flash functionSelecting the Various BUILT-IN Flash Modes RED-EYE Reduction Flash Function About RED-EYE Phenomenon10.8ft 15.7ft Manual POP UP the BUILT-IN Flash Flash OFF Mode DAYLIGHT-SYNC Shooting Flash Recommended Indicator Inappropriate Lens Waring When the BUILT-IN Flash is Used When using one of 6 Picture Modes Advanced Operation for the BUILT-IN FlashAdvanced Operation for the BUILT-IN Flash Page Compatibility of F and FA Lenses with the BUILT-IN Flash Lens Name CompatibilityLens Name Compatibility Overview of Flash Function Camera Function C D EMemo Using Pentax Dedicated Auto Flash Units Using both the built-in flash and the external flash Trailing-Shutter-Curtain Flash function Red-eye reduction flash functionMulti-burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Photography SLOW-SPEED-SYNC Shooting Memo 100 Others Accessories Optional AA-BATTERY Pack FGFlash Acessories TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers 14 ISOViewfinder and Lens Accessories Accessories OptionalAccessories for close-up photography Troubleshooting 107 Program Line 109 Specifications Format111 Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period113 For customers in U.S.A For customers in CanadaPage 57XXX