Pentax MZ-6 Using Multiple External Flash Units with no built-in flash, Using SLOW-SPEED Sync

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• Between the built-in flash and external flash, the flash ratio will be 1: 2 respectively (summed up when the external flashes are more than one).

• When the contrast-control-sync flash mode is used, the maximum flash sync speed will be 1/60 sec.

◆ Using Multiple External Flash Units (with no built-in flash)

1 Setting the flash units

qSet up the external flash units apart from the camera.

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If a hot shoe grip is used, would cause the TTL metering to function

improperly. For instructions for connection, see p.102

wSet the required flash units’ sync mode to Contrast-Control-Sync

Flash mode.

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Output ratio of the flash is 2 for contrast-control-sync mode to 1 for the other flash mode.

For instructions on how to set the contrast-control-sync mode, refer to the flash unit’s operating manual.

2 Taking a picture

qCheck that all of flash units are ready.

wFocus the subject and take the picture.

Memo External multiple sync flashes

Note the following when you use two or more flashes in sync.

●Use the flashes in the following combinations referring to the “Flash functions” ( p.95).

•Combine the same type (Type B to F) of flashes.

•If you use different type combination of flashes, combine Type C and Type D or Type E and Type F.

●Any type of combinations of the built-in flashes can be used.

USING EXTERNAL FLASH

USING SLOW-SPEED SYNC

When you photograph someone in front of a sunset or dark background, using slow-speed sync flash will result in the proper exposure of both the subject and background. Slow-speed sync can be set with the built-in flash or with any dedicated external flash unit.

Memo

With slow-speed sync, a slow shutter speed is used. Use a tripod to prevent camera shake.

◆ Using Metered Manual Mode	STEP
1 Setting the flash unit	UP
	FLASH
qIf you will use the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button.
	PHOTOGRAPHY
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If you will use an external flash, turn on the power.
2 Setting the Metered Manual Mode
qTurn the lens aperture ring to set the aperture value.

wSet the shutter speed. p.67

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Check that the flash is ready and that the flash exposure setting is correct.

eFocus the subject and take the picture.

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