Using Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode - Pentax MZ-6 Operating Manual

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Attaching the flash unit
qRemove the Hot Shoe Cover F
the camera.
Memo
Memo
Store the hot shoe cover in the strap's
pocket. p.12
wAttach the Hot Shoe Adapter F
eConnect the Extension Cord F5P to the Hot Shoe Adapter FG.
rAttach the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F to a tripod.
tConnect the Extension Cord F5P to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F.
yAttaching a Flash Unit to the Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F.
uPress the flash pop-up button.
Memo Memo
The AF500FTZ can be connected directly to Extension Cord F5P with-
out requiring Off-Camera Shoe Adapter F.
etExtension Cord F5P
wHot Shoe
Adapter F
G
• Using multiple external flashes
wHot Shoe Adapter F
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from
k
to the camera.
G
rOff-Camera Shoe Adapter F
rOff-Camera
Shoe Adapter F
rOff-Camera
Shoe Adapter F

USING CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH MODE

Using the dedicated external flash in combination with the
built-in flash allows twin flash photography (contrast-control-
synch flash photography). This is based on the difference
between the amount of light discharged from two units.
Memo Memo
Contrast-control-sync flash is possible with the combination of following
flash units: AF360FGZ, AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ, and the built-in flash.
N Using the built-in flash and a dedicated
external flash.
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Positioning the flash unit
qPlace the flash unit apart from the camera.
Memo
Memo
Do not use accessories (such a hot shoe grip) having a different num-
ber of contacts. It may cause the TTL auto flash to function improperly.
wSet the flash unit's sync mode to Contrast-control-sync.
Memo
Memo
For instructions on how to set the sync mode, refer to the flash unit's
operating manual.
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Taking a picture
qPress the flash pop-up button to enable the built-in flash to be
used.
wCheck that the flash is ready.
eFocus the subject and take the picture.
USING EXTERNAL FLASH
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