Pentax MZ-6 manual Using this Operating Manual

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USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL

This operating manual consists of the following sections.

◆Things to Check

This section is before "Things to Do," and it explains cautions for using the camera and accessories, as well as the names of work- ing parts.

◆Things to Do

Explains the procedures to be followed before you use the camera for the first time.

It also explains how to load and rewind the film.

◆Basic Operations

•Explains the easiest way to take pictures with the camera set to single-frame mode, programmed AE mode, multi-segment metering mode, and AF mode.

•Using the Built-in Flash: Explains how to use the built-in flash.

◆Advanced Operations

The camera's features are explained in detail.

•Picture-taking Techniques: Consecutive-frame mode, multi- exposure mode, self-timer mode, auto bracketing

•Setting the Exposure: Auto Picture mode, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, metered manual exposure, bulb exposure, exposure compensation

•Focusing: Auto focus mode, manual focusing

◆Flash Photography

•Tips: Tips on using flash in backlit conditions and at night, flash exposure settings, and effective flash range.

•Using a Pentax-Dedicated External Flash: Explains the opera- tion for dedicated external flash units and high-speed sync and wireless mode features with the AF360FGZ.

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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