Using this Operating Manual | Pentax MZ-6 guide

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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 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 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 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 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 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 Setting 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 only Standard Operation Mode Using the Picture ModeSet the mode dial to On the mode dial lights up Portrait Program Mode Landscape Program ModeWhen the shutter release button Action Program Mode CLOSE-UP Program Mode NIGHT-SCENE Program Mode Using the APERTURE-PRIORITY AE ModeSet the lens aperture ring to a OTE Exposure Warning Using the SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE Mode Set the mode dial to Tv Using the Metered Manual Mode Set 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 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 Manual Focusing Using the focus indicatorUsing the viewfinder’s matte screen 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 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 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 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 unit 108 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 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 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 For customers in the USA For customers in CanadaPour les utilisateurs an Canada Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Warranty Policy