Pentax MZ-60 manual SET the Standard Program Mode

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36Step 1

SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

For quick and easy shooting, set your camera for Standard program mode, autofocus, auto flash and single frame drive mode. This standard program mode allows you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. The camera selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting.

1 Set the lens aperture ring to

the position.

To set the lens aperture ring to

the position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens.

2 Set the pointer mark

to

by moving the select

 

dial while depressing the

 

exposure mode button.

 

When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed (TV) and aperture value (AV) are displayed on the LCD panel

MEMO

• The shutter cannot be released when an F, FA or A lens is attached with the

aperture ring set to other than

position

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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 LockHow to focus with aid of the in-focus indicator Manual FocusingUsing a manual focus lens 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 Multi-burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash Red-eye reduction flash functionTrailing-Shutter-Curtain Flash function 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