Pentax MZ-6 manual Welcome

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WELCOME

Thank you very much for purchasing the Pentax SLR camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the cam- era’s capabilities.

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Contents Operating Manual ZX-LE00/cover1-4 11/8/02 1127 AM Welcome For Safe USE of Your Camera Other precautions Precautions when taking picturesPrecautions for storage Precautions for proper careContents Advanced Operations Step UPCable release Select switchFocus mode switch Drive mode buttonUsing this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Loading the Batteries Memo Using the strap pocketBefore Taking Pictures Attaching the StrapAttaching a Lens Remove the body mount cap and rear lens capMemo Handling the Lens Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter Imprinting the date or time OptionalYY MM DD→01 11 DD hh mm Blank MM DD YY...11 DD MM YY→ 1 Memo Remove the protective sheet Film loadingMemo Incorrect film loading Close the back cover Turn the main switch to onBasic Basic Operations Turn off the camera Power ON/OFFQuick and Easy Shooting Turn on the cameraQSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict position Set the single-frame drive modeSet the Auto Picture Mode QSet the main switch to on positionFrame the subject Set the AF mode switch to WideTaking a Picture Set autofocusMemo Viewfinder Displays Taking the pictureUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Auto pop-up flash functionEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Subject’s eyes Setting the RED-EYE Reduction ModeSetting the red-eye reduction mode Retracting the built-in flashRewinding a film in mid-roll Unloading FilmRewinding the Film Automatic film rewindingQLoad the non-DX-coded film Setting the Film Speed ISO ManuallySetting the ISO speed Load the filmReplacing the Batteries When the batteries are ExhaustedWhen the batteries Must be replaced Memo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rollsQEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover Remove the batteryInstall a new battery ERemove the old batteryWChange the date with the Adjust button Adjusting the Data Back FJ OptionalAdjusting the year/month/day Adjusting the hour/minuteMZ-6E03 C/021-044 11/8/02 1157 AM Step UP Advanced Operations Shooting consecutive frames Camera OperationCONSECUTIVE-FRAME Drive Multiple Exposures on a Single FrameSetting the self-timer mode SELF-TIMER ModeSetting the multi-exposure mode Using the multi-exposure modeWDepress the shutter release button Completely Remote Control Shooting OptionalCancelling the self-timer mode QPress the drive mode button to another settingSetting the auto bracketing mode Memo Battery life on the Remote ControlAuto Bracketing Taking pictures of underexposure only Using the auto bracketing modeMemo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only Taking pictures of overexposure onlyOn the mode dial lights up Using the Picture ModeStandard Operation Mode Set the mode dial toPortrait Program Mode Landscape Program ModeWhen the shutter release button Action Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program ModeNIGHT-SCENE Program Mode Using the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a OTE Exposure Warning Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE ModeSet the mode dial to Tv Using the Metered Manual ModeSet the mode dial to M When under or over exposure isSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink About Exposure Compensation Using the Bulb Exposure ModeWThe exposure compensation can Setting the exposure compensa- tion amountSetting AE Lock AE Lock FunctionQSet the focus mode switch to AF About FocusingUsing Autofocus Using the autofocus mode AFMemo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS Subjects Taking a pictureManual Focusing Using the focus indicatorUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Setting the autofocus mode Spot AF ModeUsing Focus Lock Using the Spot AF ModeEffect of Aperture Previewing the Depth of FieldEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Effect of Shutter SpeedMZ-6E04 D2/074-084 11/8/02 1204 PM Step UP Flash Photography Using the BUILT-IN Flash Setting the Flash ModeMemo Flash mode display For near distances 3.9÷5 = approx Memo Reducing Red EyeCalculating the flash aperture from the effective flash FA Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash POP-UP the BUILT-IN Flash Manually MZ-6E05 E1/085-094 11/8/02 1206 PM Flash Functions Using External FlashAttaching the flash unit Using P-TTL Auto Flash ModeUsing HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto modePositioning the flash Using Wireless high-speed sync flashSet the flash unit to the HS mode Set the camera to the HS modeMemo Channel Control Wireless Flash AF360FGZ onlySet the camera to the wireless mode Memo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash modePositioning the flash unit Using the built-in flash and a dedicatedUsing multiple external flashes External flashUsing Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flash Using SLOW-SPEED SyncUsing Metered Manual Mode Using a non-Pentax flash unit Using Shutter-Priority AEPrecautions for Using Flash Using the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash108 Appendix Basic Setting of Pentax Functions Pentax FunctionsDisplay Pentax Function No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketing Setting a Pentax FunctionDisplay the setting No QPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting NoF5 Selection of exposure metering mode during AE Lock F7 Selection of autofocus method in the Action Program ModeF8 Selection of illumination method of LCD panel Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses 118 Accessories Optional AA-BATTERY Pack FGCable Switches AF360FGZ Flash AccessoriesProgram Diagrams Subject is out of focus Trouble ShootingNothing is displayed on the LCD panel Shutter does not tripBuilt-in flash does not fire Imprinting data on negative is faintExposure Modes Specifications TableFor customers in the USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs an Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy