Pentax MZ-6 User Manual

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BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Place the film cartridge in the
film chamber as shown in the
illustration.

As shown in the illustration, pull
the film leader out only far
enough to reach the take -up
spool.

★Important★

The shutter curtains are fine-precision
material. Do not touch them with your
fingers or any other object while loading
film.

• The DX information pins in the film

chamber are used to read film speed.
Keep them clean and free from scratch-
es. To remove smudges, wipe them
gently with a soft, dry cloth.

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SET UP

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Film loading

Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with
ISO ratings from 25 to 5000.

We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to
become familiar with its operations.

• When DX-coded film is used, the correct film speed is automatically set

for the camera. If you use a non-DX coded film, you can set the film
speed manually. (

p.36)

To open the back cover, slide the
back cover release lever in the
direction of the arrow.

Remove the protective sheet

• Before loading film for the first time

after purchase, open the back cover
and remove the protective sheet.

• Be careful not to touch the shutter cur-

tains with the protective sheet.

• Always load and unload film in the

shade or by using your body to shade
the camera.

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Step 6

Shutter curtains

DX information pins

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