Using the built-in flash and a dedicated | Pentax MZ-6 manual

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1 Attaching the flash unit

qRemove the Hot Shoe Cover Fk from the camera.

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Store the hot shoe cover in the strap’s

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wAttach the Hot Shoe Adapter FG to the camera.

eConnect the Extension Cord F5P to the Hot Shoe Adapter FG.

rAttach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod.

tConnect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F.

yAttaching a Flash Unit to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F.

uPress the flash pop-up button.

Memo

The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to Extension Cord F5P with- out requiring Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F.

etExtension Cord F5P

wHot Shoe

Adapter FG

rOff-Camera Shoe Adapter F

	• Using multiple external flashes	rOff-Camera
	• Using multiple external flashes	Shoe Adapter F
		Shoe Adapter F
	wHot Shoe Adapter F
		rOff-Camera
		Shoe Adapter F

USING EXTERNAL FLASH

USING CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH MODE

Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control- synch flash photography). This is based on the difference between the amount of light discharged from two units.

Memo

Contrast-control-sync flash is possible with the combination of following flash units: AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ, and the built-in flash.

◆ Using the built-in flash and a dedicated	STEP UP
external flash.	STEP UP
1 Positioning the flash unit	FLASH
ber of contacts. It may cause the TTL auto flash to function improperly.	PHOTOGRAPHY
qPlace the flash unit apart from the camera.
Memo
Do not use accessories (such a hot shoe grip) having a different num-

wSet the flash unit's sync mode to Contrast-control-sync.

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For instructions on how to set the sync mode, refer to the flash unit's operating manual.

2 Taking a picture

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

wCheck that the flash is ready.

eFocus the subject and take the picture.

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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 precautions Contents Step UP Advanced Operations Select switch Focus mode switchDrive mode button Cable release Using this Operating Manual SET UP Things to do Memo Using the strap pocket Before Taking PicturesAttaching the Strap Loading the Batteries Attaching 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 Film loading Memo Remove the protective sheet Close the back cover Turn the main switch to on Memo Incorrect film loading Basic Basic Operations Power ON/OFF Quick and Easy ShootingTurn on the camera Turn off the camera Set the single-frame drive mode Set the Auto Picture ModeQSet the main switch to on position QSet the mode dial to the Auto Pict position Set the AF mode switch to Wide Taking a PictureSet autofocus Frame the subject Taking the picture Memo Viewfinder Displays Using 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 eyes Unloading Film Rewinding the FilmAutomatic film rewinding Rewinding a film in mid-roll Setting the Film Speed ISO Manually Setting the ISO speedLoad the film QLoad the non-DX-coded film When the batteries are Exhausted When the batteries Must be replacedMemo Battery Life using 24-exposure film rolls Replacing the Batteries Remove the battery Install a new batteryERemove the old battery QEnsure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover Adjusting the Data Back FJ Optional Adjusting the year/month/dayAdjusting the hour/minute WChange the date with the Adjust button MZ-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 frames SELF-TIMER Mode Setting the multi-exposure modeUsing the multi-exposure mode Setting the self-timer mode Remote Control Shooting Optional Cancelling the self-timer modeQPress the drive mode button to another setting WDepress the shutter release button Completely Setting the auto bracketing mode Memo Battery life on the Remote ControlAuto Bracketing Using the auto bracketing mode Memo Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed onlyTaking pictures of overexposure only Taking pictures of underexposure only Using the Picture Mode Standard Operation ModeSet the mode dial to On the mode dial lights up Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program ModeWhen the shutter release button CLOSE-UP Program Mode Action Program Mode NIGHT-SCENE Program Mode Using the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE Mode OTE Exposure Warning Using the Metered Manual Mode Set the mode dial to Tv Set the mode dial to M When under or over exposure isSet beyond + 2 or 2 steps 2EV Or indicator will blink Using the Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure Compensation Setting the exposure compensa- tion amount Setting AE LockAE Lock Function WThe exposure compensation can About Focusing Using AutofocusUsing the autofocus mode AF QSet the focus mode switch to AF Taking a picture Memo HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS Subjects Manual Focusing Using the focus indicatorUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen Spot AF Mode Using Focus LockUsing the Spot AF Mode Setting the autofocus mode Previewing the Depth of Field Effect of Aperture and Shutter SpeedEffect of Shutter Speed Effect of Aperture MZ-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 Using External Flash Flash Functions Using P-TTL Auto Flash Mode Using HIGH-SPEED Sync with the AF360FGZSet the flash unit to P-TTL auto mode Attaching the flash unit Using Wireless high-speed sync flash Set the flash unit to the HS modeSet the camera to the HS mode Positioning the flash Wireless Flash AF360FGZ only Set the camera to the wireless modeMemo Wireless Flash Control P-TTL flash mode Memo Channel Control Using the built-in flash and a dedicated Using multiple external flashesExternal flash Positioning the flash unit Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flash Using SLOW-SPEED SyncUsing 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 unit 108 Appendix Basic Setting of Pentax Functions 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 bracketing F5 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 Flash Accessories AF360FGZ Program Diagrams Trouble Shooting Nothing is displayed on the LCD panelShutter does not trip Subject is out of focus Imprinting data on negative is faint Built-in flash does not fire Specifications Table Exposure Modes For customers in the USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs an Canada Warranty Policy Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period