Pentax MZ-6 manual Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Auto pop-up flash function

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BUILT-IN FLASH - SMART FLASH

The basic procedure for using the built-in flash is explained below.

Memo

To set the built-in flash’s flash mode or when using an external flash unit, refer to “Using external flash” on page 95.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Memo

•When using the built-in flash, do not attach a hood to the lens. The hood will obstruct a part of the flash light.

•As a rule of thumb the distance for using the built-in flash (which varies with the lens used) is within about four meters (using ISO 400 film).

•The built-in flash does not retract automatically.

1 Auto pop-up flash function

qPress the flash mode button until

[ ] appears on the LCD panel.

wThe built-in flash automatically pops up when pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the following conditions.

1. Low light situation

2. backlit situation

Memo

When the built-in flash is fully charged, [ ] appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

eFocus the subject and take a pic- ture.

BUILT-IN FLASH - SMART FLASH

Memo

•The built-in flash does not retract automatically.

•The auto pop-up flash mode can only be set when the Auto picture

mode or one of 5 picture modes is set. p.24, 56

• When the Flash pop-up button is pressed after the flash has popped		BASIC
up, the [	] on the LCD panel goes out and the camera enters the
Auto pop-up mode in which the built-in flash fires at all times.
Memo		BASIC
• The shutter cannot be release while the built-in flash is being charged.		OPERATIONS

• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it does not mean that the batteries are faulty.

• The built-in flash pops up not only when using the camera in a dark location, but also when there is back light.

• Note the built-in flash pops up even when the subject is far away or beyond the maximum flash effective range. See page 86 for the flash effective distance.

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