Pentax MZ-6 MULTI6-SEGMENT Metering, About Focusing, Using Autofocus, Using the autofocus mode AF

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MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING

This mode automatically measures light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions.

Memo

When a lens other than an A, F or FA lens is attached, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set .

CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL

You can change the audible PCV signal on or off when the self-timer, remote control, AE Lock function is in use or when the focus is in-focus.

1 Set the mode dial to [ ]

2 Move the select switch to display [ON] or [--] on the LCD panel.

Memo

The shutter cannot be released when the mode dial is set to [ ]

ABOUT FOCUSING

ABOUT FOCUSING

The autofocus modes, and manual focus mode are explained here.

USING AUTOFOCUS

	Memo				STEP
	When the autofocus function or the viewfinder’s focus indicator [			] can-
					UP
	not be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the
	subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the				ADVANCED
	viewfinder as you would with a non-AF SLR camera. ( p.79)

	• The focus indicator [		] is blinking. (The subject is difficult to autofo-
	cus.)	p.76
	• The maximum aperture of the lens in use is smaller than f/5.6.				OPERATIONS
	• A bellows 100mm f/4 lens, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted) lens, or			Reflex

lens is in use.

• An old type screw-mount lens fitted with an optional “Mount Adapter K” is in use.

1 Using the autofocus mode (AF)

qSet the focus mode switch to [AF].

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Contents Operating Manual ZX-LE00/cover1-4 11/8/02 1127 AM Welcome For Safe USE of Your Camera Precautions when taking pictures Precautions for storagePrecautions for proper care Other precautionsContents Step UP Advanced OperationsSelect switch Focus mode switchDrive mode button Cable releaseUsing this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Memo Using the strap pocket Before Taking PicturesAttaching 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 Film loading Memo Remove the protective sheetClose the back cover Turn the main switch to on Memo Incorrect film loadingBasic Basic Operations Power ON/OFF Quick and Easy ShootingTurn on the camera Turn off the cameraSet the single-frame drive mode Set the Auto Picture ModeQSet the main switch to on position QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict positionSet the AF mode switch to Wide Taking a PictureSet autofocus Frame the subjectTaking the picture Memo Viewfinder DisplaysEFocus 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 eyesUnloading Film Rewinding the FilmAutomatic film rewinding Rewinding a film in mid-rollSetting the Film Speed ISO Manually Setting the ISO speedLoad the film QLoad the non-DX-coded filmWhen the batteries are Exhausted When the batteries Must be replacedMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls Replacing the BatteriesRemove the battery Install a new batteryERemove the old battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back coverAdjusting the Data Back FJ Optional Adjusting the year/month/dayAdjusting the hour/minute WChange the date with the Adjust buttonMZ-6E03 C/021-044 11/8/02 1157 AM Step UP Advanced Operations Camera Operation CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DriveMultiple Exposures on a Single Frame Shooting consecutive framesSELF-TIMER Mode Setting the multi-exposure modeUsing the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer modeRemote Control Shooting Optional Cancelling the self-timer modeQPress 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 Using the auto bracketing mode Memo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed onlyTaking pictures of overexposure only Taking pictures of underexposure onlyUsing the Picture Mode Standard Operation ModeSet the mode dial to On the mode dial lights upWhen the shutter release button Portrait Program ModeLandscape Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program Mode Action Program ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a NIGHT-SCENE Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE Mode OTE Exposure WarningUsing the Metered Manual Mode Set the mode dial to TvSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink Set the mode dial to MWhen under or over exposure is Using the Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure CompensationSetting the exposure compensa- tion amount Setting AE LockAE Lock Function WThe exposure compensation canAbout Focusing Using AutofocusUsing the autofocus mode AF QSet the focus mode switch to AFTaking a picture Memo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SubjectsUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Manual FocusingUsing the focus indicator Spot AF Mode Using Focus LockUsing the Spot AF Mode Setting the autofocus modePreviewing the Depth of Field Effect of Aperture and Shutter SpeedEffect 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 Using External Flash Flash FunctionsUsing P-TTL Auto Flash Mode Using HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Attaching the flash unitUsing Wireless high-speed sync flash Set the flash unit to the HS modeSet the camera to the HS mode Positioning the flashWireless Flash AF360FGZ only Set the camera to the wireless modeMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Memo Channel ControlUsing the built-in flash and a dedicated Using multiple external flashesExternal flash Positioning the flash unitUsing Metered Manual Mode Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Using Shutter-Priority AE Precautions for Using FlashUsing 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 Setting a Pentax Function Display the setting NoQPress 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 Flash Accessories AF360FGZProgram Diagrams Trouble Shooting Nothing is displayed on the LCD panelShutter does not trip Subject is out of focusImprinting data on negative is faint Built-in flash does not fireSpecifications Table Exposure ModesPour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period