Pentax MZ-6 manual Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode, Using HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ

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TYPE A: Built-in flash

TYPE B: AF360FGZ

TYPE C: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ

TYPE D: AF400FTZ, AF240FT

TYPE E: AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C, AF201SA

TYPE F: AF200S, AF160, AF140

*1: Available with the AF280T and AF400T, only when the flash confirma- tion indicator in the viewfinder is off and TTL auto is set.

*2: With Type E flash units (except AF201SA), use the MS (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) mode. With Type F flash units, use Aperture-Priority AE, manual, or bulb. Picture mode and Shutter-Priority AE cannot be used because the aperture changes.

*3: With the AF201SA, TTL auto cannot be used.

*4: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses, P-TTL auto flash can be used.

*5: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses.

*6: The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.

*7: With Type B or C, and D flash units, trailing shutter curtain sync flash is possible.

*8: The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.

*9: Exception of AF330FTZ.

USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE

The optimum flash amount is fired to match the subject brightness.

P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the six- segment metering, allows more precise control.

P-TTL is available with external wireless flash.

Memo

P-TTL auto flash is only available in combination with the AF360FGZ.

1 Attaching the flash unit

qRemove the hot shoe cover FK from the camera.

Memo

Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's pocket. p.12

USING EXTERNAL FLASH

2 Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode

qAttach the flash unit to hot shoe.

wTurn on the flash unit's power switch.

eSet the flash mode switch to P-TTL auto.

Memo

• With the AF360FGZ, the flash mode is always set to P-TTL auto;

 

with any other flash unit, it is set to TTL auto.

 

 

• For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash

STEP

 

unit's operating manual.

3

UP

 

Taking a flash picture

FLASH

 

qCheck that the flash is ready.

 

 

 

wFocus the subject and take the picture.

PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Memo

•

When the flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will light in the

 

viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.

•

An external flash can also be made to automatically fire. Note that

 

the flash will not fire against an lighter subject especially during day-

 

time sync shooting.

USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ

With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed faster than 1/125 sec. High-speed sync mode can also be used while the flash unit is attached to the camera or in a wire- less configuration.

With high-speed sync.

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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 BatteriesAttaching 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 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 pictureUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Auto pop-up flash functionEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture 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 CompletelySetting the auto bracketing mode Memo Battery life on the Remote ControlAuto Bracketing 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 upPortrait 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 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 pictureManual Focusing Using the focus indicatorUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen 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 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 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 Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flash Using SLOW-SPEED SyncUsing Metered Manual Mode Precautions for Using Flash Using Shutter-Priority AEUsing the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit108 Appendix Basic Setting of Pentax Functions Pentax FunctionsDisplay Pentax Function No Display the setting No Setting a Pentax FunctionQPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketingF5 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 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 TableFor customers in the USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs an Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy
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