Precautions For Using Flash - Pentax MZ-6 Operating Manual

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N Using Shutter-Priority AE
1
Setting the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
refer to page 65
2
Setting the Flash unit
Memo Memo
Do not turn on the power of the built-in flash or external flash before
setting step 1 above. Otherwise, the background may not be exposed
properly.
qIf you will use the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button.
Memo Memo
If you will use an external flash, turn on the power.
3
Focus the subject and take the picture.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USING FLASH

Cautions for using flash are explained below.
N Using the built-in flash and a dedicated
external flash
• If you use the built-in flash and a Pentax-dedicated exter-
nal flash simultaneously and set the external flash to trail-
ing shutter curtain sync, the built-in flash will also be set
to trailing shutter curtain sync.
• Before taking the picture, make sure both the built-in flash
and external flash are ready (fully charged).
N Using a non-Pentax flash unit
• Using a non-Pentax flash unit may cause a malfunction.
Pentax-dedicated flash units are recommended.
• When using studio type flash with the camera, note the
polarity of the flash contacts. Some studio type flash units
may have reversed polarity which will not work with the
camera. For details, consult the manufacturer of the flash.
• When using studio type flash, set a flash sync speed one
stop slower than the camera's normal sync speed. This is
to prevent a partial flash exposure (part of the picture
looks dark).
USING EXTERNAL FLASH
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