Pentax MZ-6 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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2 Set the flash unit to P-TTL auto
mode
qAttach the flash unit to hot shoe.
wTurn on the flash unit's power switch.
eSet the flash mode switch to P-TTL
auto.
With the AF360FGZ, the flash mode is always set to P-TTL auto;
with any other flash unit, it is set to TTL auto.
For instructions on how to operate the flash unit, refer to the flash
unit's operating manual.
3 Taking a flash picture
qCheck that the flash is ready.
w
Focus the subject and take the picture.
When the flash is ready (fully charged), the [ ] will light in the
viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway down.
An external flash can also be made to automatically fire. Note that
the flash will not fire against an lighter subject especially during day-
time sync shooting.
USING HIGH-SPEED SYNC WITH THE AF360FGZ
With the AF360FGZ, you can use a flash sync speed faster
than 1/125 sec. High-speed sync mode can also be used
while the flash unit is attached to the camera or in a wire-
less configuration.
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USING EXTERNAL FLASH
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
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TYPE A: Built-in flash
TYPE B: AF360FGZ
TYPE C: AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ
TYPE D: AF400FTZ, AF240FT
TYPE E: AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C, AF201SA
TYPE F: AF200S, AF160, AF140
*1: Available with the AF280T and AF400T, only when the flash confirma-
tion indicator in the viewfinder is off and TTL auto is set.
*2: With Type E flash units (except AF201SA), use the MS (Manual Sync)
or M (Manual) mode.With Type F flash units, use Aperture-Priority AE,
manual, or bulb. Picture mode and Shutter-Priority AE cannot be used
because the aperture changes.
*3: With the AF201SA, TTL auto cannot be used.
*4: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses, P-TTL auto flash can be used.
*5: With Pentax A, F and FA lenses.
*6: The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.
*7: With Type B or C, and D flash units, trailing shutter curtain sync flash
is possible.
*8: The shutter speed will be 1/60 sec. or slower.
*9: Exception of AF330FTZ.
USING P-TTL AUTO FLASH MODE
The optimum flash amount is fired to match the subject
brightness.
P-TTL auto flash, which pre-fires the flash using the six-
segment metering, allows more precise control.
P-TTL is available with external wireless flash.
P-TTL auto flash is only available in combination with the AF360FGZ.
1 Attaching the flash unit
qRemove the hot shoe cover FK from
the camera.
Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's
pocket. p.12
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With high-speed sync.
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