Pentax MZ-6 manual Using Wireless high-speed sync flash, Set the flash unit to the HS mode

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◆ Using High-speed sync Flash on the Camera

1 Attaching the flash unit

qRemove the Hot Shoe Cover FK from the camera.

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Store the Hot Shoe Cover in the strap’s

pocket. p.12

wAttach the flash unit to hot shoe.

2 Set the flash unit to the HS mode.

qSet the flash unit’s sync mode switch to HS (high-speed sync).

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For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash unit’s operating manual.

3 Taking a picture.

qCheck that the flash is ready.

wFocus the subject and take the picture.

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•When the flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.

•The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/125 sec.

•The high-speed sync flash mode does not work in the Auto Picture Mode and Picture Mode.

USING EXTERNAL FLASH

◆ Using Wireless high-speed sync flash

1 Positioning the flash

qPlace the flash unit at the desired location.

wSet the flash unit’s power switch to [WIRELESS].

eSet the flash unit’s sync mode switch to HS (high-speed sync).

rSet the wireless mode switch to S (Slave).

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•	For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash
	unit's operating manual.		STEP
•	For wireless Flash, refer to page 100.
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2 Set the camera to the HS mode.
			FLASH

qPress the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to be			PHOTOGRAPHY
used.

w press the flash mode button until [		] is displayed.

eCheck that both the built-in flash and external flash unit are ready.

rFocus the subject and take the picture.

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•When the built-in flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will light in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.

•The high-speed sync is only available when the shutter speed is faster than 1/125 sec.

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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 proper care Precautions when taking picturesPrecautions for storage Other precautionsContents Step UP Advanced OperationsDrive mode button Select switchFocus mode switch Cable releaseUsing this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Attaching the Strap Memo Using the strap pocketBefore Taking Pictures Loading the BatteriesRemove 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 Film loading Memo Remove the protective sheetClose the back cover Turn the main switch to on Memo Incorrect film loadingBasic Basic Operations Turn on the camera Power ON/OFFQuick and Easy Shooting Turn off the cameraQSet the main switch to on position Set the single-frame drive modeSet the Auto Picture Mode QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict positionSet autofocus Set the AF mode switch to WideTaking a Picture Frame the subjectTaking the picture Memo Viewfinder DisplaysAuto pop-up flash function Using the BUILT-IN FlashEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Retracting the built-in flash Setting the RED-EYE Reduction ModeSetting the red-eye reduction mode Subject’s eyesAutomatic film rewinding Unloading FilmRewinding the Film Rewinding a film in mid-rollLoad the film Setting the Film Speed ISO ManuallySetting the ISO speed QLoad the non-DX-coded filmMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls When the batteries are ExhaustedWhen the batteries Must be replaced Replacing the BatteriesERemove the old battery Remove the batteryInstall a new battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back coverAdjusting the hour/minute Adjusting the Data Back FJ OptionalAdjusting the year/month/day WChange the date with the Adjust buttonMZ-6E03 C/021-044 11/8/02 1157 AM Step UP Advanced Operations Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame Camera OperationCONSECUTIVE-FRAME Drive Shooting consecutive framesUsing the multi-exposure mode SELF-TIMER ModeSetting the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer modeQPress the drive mode button to another setting Remote Control Shooting OptionalCancelling the self-timer mode WDepress the shutter release button CompletelyMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Setting the auto bracketing modeAuto Bracketing Taking pictures of overexposure only Using the auto bracketing modeMemo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only Taking pictures of underexposure onlySet the mode dial to Using the Picture ModeStandard Operation Mode On the mode dial lights upLandscape Program Mode Portrait Program ModeWhen the shutter release button CLOSE-UP Program Mode Action Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode NIGHT-SCENE Program ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE Mode OTE Exposure WarningUsing the Metered Manual Mode Set the mode dial to TvWhen under or over exposure is Set the mode dial to MSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink Using the Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure CompensationAE Lock Function Setting the exposure compensa- tion amountSetting AE Lock WThe exposure compensation canUsing the autofocus mode AF About FocusingUsing Autofocus QSet the focus mode switch to AFTaking a picture Memo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SubjectsUsing the focus indicator Manual FocusingUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Using the Spot AF Mode Spot AF ModeUsing Focus Lock Setting the autofocus modeEffect of Shutter Speed Previewing the Depth of FieldEffect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Effect of ApertureMZ-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 Using External Flash Flash FunctionsSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Using P-TTL Auto Flash ModeUsing HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ Attaching the flash unitSet the camera to the HS mode Using Wireless high-speed sync flashSet the flash unit to the HS mode Positioning the flashMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Wireless Flash AF360FGZ onlySet the camera to the wireless mode Memo Channel ControlExternal flash Using the built-in flash and a dedicatedUsing multiple external flashes Positioning the flash unitUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing Metered Manual Mode Using the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using Shutter-Priority AEPrecautions for Using Flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit108 Appendix Pentax Functions Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsDisplay Pentax Function No QPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting No Setting a Pentax FunctionDisplay the setting No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketingF7 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 Flash Accessories AF360FGZProgram Diagrams Shutter does not trip Trouble ShootingNothing is displayed on the LCD panel Subject is out of focusImprinting data on negative is faint Built-in flash does not fireSpecifications Table Exposure ModesFor customers in Canada For customers in the USAPour les utilisateurs an Canada Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period