Pentax MZ-6 For customers in the USA, For customers in Canada, Pour les utilisateurs an Canada

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● Flash

Series-control, Retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide num-

 

ber:11 (ISO100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle

 

of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from 1/125 to a slower

 

speed, Slow-speed-sync flash, Contrast-control-flash sync

 

(ISO range=25-800), Auto pop-up, Red-eye reduction flash

 

function

 

 

● Flash sync

Hot shoe with X-contact with couples with Pentax dedicated

 

auto flashes, ISO range=25-800, Flash-sync-speed in the

 

range from 1/125 to a slower speed. Possible to use high-

 

speed sync, wireless flash mode, P-TTL mode with

 

AF360FGZ.

 

 

● Pentax function

11 user-defined functions

 

 

● Power source

Two 3V lithium batteries (CR-2 or the equivalent)

 

 

● Battery Exhaustion

Battery exhaustion symbol [ ] is lit. (The shutter is locked and

Warning

no indication in the viewfinder when starts blinking)

 

 

● Dimension

135.5mm(W) ⋅ 92mm(H) ⋅ 63mm(D) (5.3” ⋅ 3.6” ⋅ 2.5”)

and Weight

400g (14.1 oz) body only without batteries

 

 

● Supplied

Hot Shoe Cover FK, Release Socket Cap , Camera Strap FK

Accessories

Eye Cup FK, Finder Cap

Data Back FJ Cover

Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar

(optional)

up to 2049.

 

 

● Data printout

7-segment, 6-digit LCD

 

 

● Printout

“–”indication blinks for a few seconds on LCD panel.

confirmation

 

●Printing mode q Year/month/day, w day/hour/minute, e “---”, r month/day/year, t day/month/year

● ISO range

ISO 25–1600 (automatic setting)

 

 

● Power source

CR2025 (lithium battery)

 

 

● Number of prints

Approx. 5,000

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY

OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

For customers in the USA

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.

Pour les utilisateurs an Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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 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 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 DisplaysAuto pop-up flash function Using the BUILT-IN FlashEFocus 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 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 CompletelyMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Setting the auto bracketing modeAuto Bracketing 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 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 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 focus indicator Manual FocusingUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen 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 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 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 SLOW-SPEED Sync Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing Metered Manual Mode Using Shutter-Priority AE Precautions for Using FlashUsing the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit108 Appendix Pentax Functions Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsDisplay Pentax Function No Setting a Pentax Function Display the setting NoQPress the AE lock button and dis- play 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 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 ModesFor customers in Canada For customers in the USAPour les utilisateurs an Canada Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
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