Pentax MZ-6 manual Wireless Flash AF360FGZ only, Set the camera to the wireless mode

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WIRELESS FLASH (AF360FGZ ONLY)

With the AF360FGZ, you can fire a flash without having a cord connection between the camera and flash unit. The high-speed sync mode can also be used with wireless flash. p.99

1 Positioning the flash

qPlace the flash unit at the desired location.

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

eSet 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.

2 Set the camera to the wireless mode.

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

wPress 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.

USING EXTERNAL FLASH

Memo

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

Memo Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL flash mode)

When the AF360FGZ is used for wireless flash, the following process is executed between the built-in flash and AF360FGZ before the flash is fired.

Depress the shutter release button completely.

qThe built-in flash fires a pre-flash (the camera's flash mode is transmit- ted).

wThe external flash unit fires a pre-flash (the subject's lighting condition

STEP

is checked).

eThe built-in flash fires a pre-flash (the required flash output is transmit-

UP

ted to the external flash).

FLASH

* If HS (high-speed sync) has also been set, the built-in flash will fire

 

another pre-flash to transmit the flash duration time.

PHOTOGRAPHY

rThe AF360FGZ Flash unit fires the flash.

 

Memo Channel Control

 

For wireless control, channel (e.g. CH1) for the AF360FGZ must be set

 

on the camera. Attach the AF360FGZ to the camera, turning on the

 

camera and depressing the shutter release button halfway down.

 

USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND EXTERNAL FLASH

To use both the built-in flash and dedicated external flash simultaneously, follow the procedure below.

To use both the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash simultaneously, the following accessories (sold separately) are required.

Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F, Extension Cord F5P

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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 StrapMemo 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 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 pictureEFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Using the BUILT-IN FlashAuto pop-up flash function 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 settingAuto Bracketing Setting the auto bracketing modeMemo Battery life on the Remote Control 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 toWhen 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 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 viewfinder’s matte screen Manual FocusingUsing the focus indicator 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 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 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 Metered Manual Mode Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Using a non-Pentax flash unit Using Shutter-Priority AEPrecautions for Using Flash Using the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash108 Appendix Display Pentax Function No Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsPentax Functions F1 Selection of range of auto bracketing Setting a Pentax FunctionDisplay the setting No QPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting NoF8 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 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 TablePour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy
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