Step UP Advanced Operations | Pentax MZ-6 guide

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STEP UP

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

CAMERA OPERATION	46
CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE	46
MULTIPLE EXPOSURES ON A SINGLE FRAME	47
SELF-TIMER MODE	49
REMOTE CONTROL SHOOTING (OPTIONAL)	50
AUTO BRACKETING	53
USING THE PICTURE MODE	56
STANDARD OPERATION MODE	57
PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE	58
LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE	59
CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE	60
ACTION PROGRAM MODE	61
NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE	62
SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE	63
USING THE APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE	63
USING THE SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE	65
USING THE METERED MANUAL MODE	67
USING THE BULB EXPOSURE MODE	70
ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION	71
AE LOCK FUNCTION	73
MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING	74
CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL	74
ABOUT FOCUSING	75
USING AUTOFOCUS	75
MANUAL FOCUSING	78
SPOT AF MODE	80
USING FOCUS LOCK	80
PREVIEWING THE DEPTH OF FIELD	82
EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED	83

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Pentax MZ-6 manual Step UP Advanced Operations

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 precautions Contents Advanced Operations Step UP Focus mode switch Select switchDrive mode button Cable release Using this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Before Taking Pictures Memo Using the strap pocketAttaching the Strap Loading the Batteries Memo 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 loading Memo Incorrect film loading Close the back cover Turn the main switch to on Basic Basic Operations Quick and Easy Shooting Power ON/OFFTurn on the camera Turn off the camera Set the Auto Picture Mode Set the single-frame drive modeQSet the main switch to on position QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict position Taking a Picture Set the AF mode switch to WideSet autofocus Frame the subject Memo Viewfinder Displays Taking the picture EFocus the subject and take a pic- ture Using the BUILT-IN FlashAuto pop-up flash function Setting the red-eye reduction mode Setting the RED-EYE Reduction ModeRetracting the built-in flash Subject’s eyes Rewinding the Film Unloading FilmAutomatic film rewinding Rewinding a film in mid-roll Setting the ISO speed Setting the Film Speed ISO ManuallyLoad the film QLoad the non-DX-coded film When the batteries Must be replaced When the batteries are ExhaustedMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls Replacing the Batteries Install a new battery Remove the batteryERemove the old battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover Adjusting the year/month/day Adjusting the Data Back FJ OptionalAdjusting the hour/minute WChange the date with the Adjust button MZ-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 frames Setting the multi-exposure mode SELF-TIMER ModeUsing the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer mode Cancelling the self-timer mode Remote Control Shooting OptionalQPress the drive mode button to another setting WDepress the shutter release button Completely Auto Bracketing Setting the auto bracketing modeMemo Battery life on the Remote Control Memo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only Using the auto bracketing modeTaking pictures of overexposure only Taking pictures of underexposure only Standard Operation Mode Using the Picture ModeSet the mode dial to On the mode dial lights up When the shutter release button Portrait Program ModeLandscape Program Mode Action Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program Mode Set the lens aperture ring to a NIGHT-SCENE Program ModeUsing the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE Mode OTE Exposure Warning Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE Mode Set the mode dial to Tv Using the Metered Manual Mode Set 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 Mode Setting AE Lock Setting the exposure compensa- tion amountAE Lock Function WThe exposure compensation can Using Autofocus About FocusingUsing the autofocus mode AF QSet the focus mode switch to AF Memo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS Subjects Taking a picture Using the viewfinder’s matte screen Manual FocusingUsing the focus indicator Using Focus Lock Spot AF ModeUsing the Spot AF Mode Setting the autofocus mode Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Previewing the Depth of FieldEffect of Shutter Speed Effect of Aperture MZ-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 Flash Using HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZ Using P-TTL Auto Flash ModeSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Attaching the flash unit Set the flash unit to the HS mode Using Wireless high-speed sync flashSet the camera to the HS mode Positioning the flash Set the camera to the wireless mode Wireless Flash AF360FGZ onlyMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Memo Channel Control Using multiple external flashes Using the built-in flash and a dedicatedExternal flash Positioning the flash unit Using Metered Manual Mode Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flashUsing SLOW-SPEED Sync Precautions for Using Flash Using Shutter-Priority AEUsing the built-in flash and a dedicated external flash Using a non-Pentax flash unit 108 Appendix Display Pentax Function No Basic Setting of Pentax FunctionsPentax Functions Display the setting No Setting a Pentax FunctionQPress the AE lock button and dis- play the setting No F1 Selection of range of auto bracketing F8 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 Accessories Program Diagrams Nothing is displayed on the LCD panel Trouble ShootingShutter does not trip Subject is out of focus Built-in flash does not fire Imprinting data on negative is faint Exposure Modes Specifications Table Pour les utilisateurs an Canada For customers in the USAFor customers in Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy

STEP UP

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

CAMERA OPERATION

USING THE PICTURE MODE

SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE