Step 8

OPERATING THE SHUTTER

RELEASE BUTTON

The shutter release button has two positions. Depressing it down halfway (first position) turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system.

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Not

Pressed halfway

Pressed fully

pressed

down

down

 

(first position)

(second position)

Depressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake.

MEMO

To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently.

Before loading a roll of film, slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first position is.

The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway position. Depressing the shutter release button down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on.

OTHERSADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

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Pentax MZ-60 manual Operating the Shutter Release Button