Pentax manual MZ-6E05 E1/085-094 11/8/02 1206 PM

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Memo

•In the Shutter-Priority AE Mode and Metered-Manual Mode, the flash-rec- ommended indicator blinks only when attempting to photograph a subject in a backlit situation.

•The indicator in the viewfinder turns to green when the flash is fully charged.

NOTE Inappropriate lens warning when the built-in flash is used

When using an inappropriate F- or FA- lens, [ ] will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down. For more details on COMPATIBILI-

TY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH, see page 90, 91.

Memo

•Taking a picture while this warning is displayed may cause vignetting in the picture corners or semi-circular vignetting at the bottom of the picture.

•When lenses other than an F or FA are used, this warning will not appear.

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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 StrapRemove the body mount cap and rear lens cap Attaching a LensMemo Handling the Lens Imprinting the date or time Optional Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopterYY 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 pictureAuto pop-up flash function Using the BUILT-IN FlashEFocus 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 settingMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Setting the auto bracketing modeAuto 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 toLandscape Program Mode Portrait Program ModeWhen the shutter release button Action Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode NIGHT-SCENE Program 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 ModeWhen under or over exposure is Set the mode dial to MSet 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 pictureUsing the focus indicator Manual FocusingUsing 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 Setting the Flash Mode Using the BUILT-IN FlashMemo Flash mode display Memo Reducing Red Eye For near distances 3.9÷5 = approxCalculating 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 SLOW-SPEED Sync Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing 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 Pentax Functions Basic Setting of 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 NoF7 Selection of autofocus method in the Action Program Mode F5 Selection of exposure metering mode during AE LockF8 Selection of illumination method of LCD panel Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses 118 AA-BATTERY Pack FG Accessories OptionalCable 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 Canada For customers in the USAPour les utilisateurs an Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy