Built-In Flash-Smart Flash; Using The Built-In Flash - Pentax MZ-6 Operating Manual

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BUILT-IN FLASH - SMART FLASH
The basic procedure for using the built-in flash is explained
below.
Memo Memo
To set the built-in flash's flash mode or when using an external flash unit,
refer to "Using external flash" on page 95.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Memo Memo
• When using the built-in flash, do not attach a hood to the lens. The
hood will obstruct a part of the flash light.
• As a rule of thumb the distance for using the built-in flash (which varies
with the lens used) is within about four meters (using ISO 400 film).
• The built-in flash does not retract automatically.
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Auto pop-up flash function
qPress the flash mode button until
[ ] appears on the LCD panel.
wThe built-in flash automatically pops
up when pressing the shutter
release button halfway down in the
following conditions.
1. Low light situation
2. backlit situation
Memo Memo
When the built-in flash is fully charged,
[ ] appears in the viewfinder and on
the LCD panel.
eFocus the subject and take a pic-
ture.
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Memo Memo
• The built-in flash does not retract automatically.
• The auto pop-up flash mode can only be set when the Auto picture
mode or one of 5 picture modes is set.
• When the Flash pop-up button is pressed after the flash has popped
up, the [ ] on the LCD panel goes out and the camera enters the
Auto pop-up mode in which the built-in flash fires at all times.
Memo Memo
• The shutter cannot be release while the built-in flash is being charged.
• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but
it does not mean that the batteries are faulty.
• The built-in flash pops up not only when using the camera in a dark
location, but also when there is back light.
• Note the built-in flash pops up even when the subject is far away or
beyond the maximum flash effective range. See page 86 for the flash
effective distance.
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