Pentax Master Exposure Modes with the MZ-6 Camera Manual

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2 Set the mode dial to [M].

3 Move the select switch to change the shutter speed.

4 Move the select switch to change the aperture while hold- ing the exposure compensation button.

5 The dot displayed in the center of the bar graph indicates the correct exposure.

Moving one dot on the bar graph indicates 0.5 step (0.5EV).

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6 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed in the viewfind- er and on the LCD panel.

 

 

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When under or over exposure is

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set beyond + 2 or - 2 steps (2EV),

 

 

[ ] or [ ] indicator will blink.

 

 

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The bar underneath the shutter speed indicates that you can change the shut- ter speed. With the exposure compen-

sation button pressed, the bar appears underneath the aperture that indicates you can change the aperture value.

• The AE lock and exposure compensa- tion do not work in the Metered Manual Mode.

The metered manual mode can be used even if the aperture ring is not set to “A”. Turn the lens aperture ring to select the desired aperture ring. Since the indica- tion of aperture value inside the viewfinder only serves as a general ref- erence, it may differ from the set aper- ture value.

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Contents Operating Manual ZX-LE00/cover1-4 11/8/02 1127 AM Welcome For Safe USE of Your Camera Precautions for storage Precautions when taking picturesPrecautions for proper care Other precautionsContents Advanced Operations Step UPFocus mode switch Select switchDrive mode button Cable releaseUsing this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Before Taking Pictures Memo Using the strap pocketAttaching the Strap Loading the BatteriesMemo Handling the Lens Attaching a LensRemove the body mount cap and rear lens cap YY MM DD→01 11 DD hh mm Blank MM DD YY...11 DD MM YY→ 1 Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopterImprinting the date or time Optional Memo Remove the protective sheet Film loadingMemo Incorrect film loading Close the back cover Turn the main switch to onBasic Basic Operations Quick and Easy Shooting Power ON/OFFTurn on the camera Turn off the cameraSet the Auto Picture Mode Set the single-frame drive modeQSet the main switch to on position QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict positionTaking a Picture Set the AF mode switch to WideSet autofocus Frame the subjectMemo Viewfinder Displays Taking the pictureEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Using the BUILT-IN FlashAuto pop-up flash function Setting the red-eye reduction mode Setting the RED-EYE Reduction ModeRetracting the built-in flash Subject’s eyesRewinding the Film Unloading FilmAutomatic film rewinding Rewinding a film in mid-rollSetting the ISO speed Setting the Film Speed ISO ManuallyLoad the film QLoad the non-DX-coded filmWhen the batteries Must be replaced When the batteries are ExhaustedMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls Replacing the BatteriesInstall a new battery Remove the batteryERemove the old battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back coverAdjusting the year/month/day Adjusting the Data Back FJ OptionalAdjusting the hour/minute WChange the date with the Adjust buttonMZ-6E03 C/021-044 11/8/02 1157 AM Step UP Advanced Operations CONSECUTIVE-FRAME Drive Camera OperationMultiple Exposures on a Single Frame Shooting consecutive framesSetting the multi-exposure mode SELF-TIMER ModeUsing the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer modeCancelling the self-timer mode Remote Control Shooting OptionalQPress the drive mode button to another setting WDepress the shutter release button CompletelyAuto Bracketing Setting the auto bracketing modeMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Memo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only Using the auto bracketing modeTaking pictures of overexposure only Taking pictures of underexposure onlyStandard Operation Mode Using the Picture ModeSet the mode dial to On the mode dial lights upWhen the shutter release button Portrait Program ModeLandscape Program Mode Action Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a NIGHT-SCENE Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode OTE Exposure Warning Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE ModeSet the mode dial to Tv Using the Metered Manual ModeSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink Set the mode dial to MWhen under or over exposure is About Exposure Compensation Using the Bulb Exposure ModeSetting AE Lock Setting the exposure compensa- tion amountAE Lock Function WThe exposure compensation canUsing Autofocus About FocusingUsing the autofocus mode AF QSet the focus mode switch to AFMemo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS Subjects Taking a pictureUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Manual FocusingUsing the focus indicator Using Focus Lock Spot AF ModeUsing the Spot AF Mode Setting the autofocus modeEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Previewing the Depth of FieldEffect of Shutter Speed Effect of ApertureMZ-6E04 D2/074-084 11/8/02 1204 PM Step UP Flash Photography Memo Flash mode display Using the BUILT-IN FlashSetting the Flash Mode Calculating the flash aperture from the effective flash For near distances 3.9÷5 = approxMemo Reducing Red Eye 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 FlashUsing HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ Using P-TTL Auto Flash ModeSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Attaching the flash unitSet the flash unit to the HS mode Using Wireless high-speed sync flashSet the camera to the HS mode Positioning the flashSet the camera to the wireless mode Wireless Flash AF360FGZ onlyMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Memo Channel ControlUsing multiple external flashes Using the built-in flash and a dedicatedExternal flash Positioning the flash unitUsing Metered Manual Mode Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Precautions for Using Flash Using Shutter-Priority AEUsing the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit108 Appendix Display Pentax Function No Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsPentax Functions Display the setting No Setting a Pentax FunctionQPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketingF8 Selection of illumination method of LCD panel F5 Selection of exposure metering mode during AE LockF7 Selection of autofocus method in the Action Program Mode Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses 118 Cable Switches Accessories OptionalAA-BATTERY Pack FG AF360FGZ Flash AccessoriesProgram Diagrams Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel Trouble ShootingShutter does not trip Subject is out of focusBuilt-in flash does not fire Imprinting data on negative is faintExposure Modes Specifications TablePour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy