Pentax MZ-6 User Manual

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CAMERA OPERATION

●Taking pictures of overexposure only
[±1/2] step (EV) ......Set the exposure compensation to [+1/2].

1st frame=+1/2EV, 2nd frame=±0EV, 3rd frame=+1EV

● Taking pictures of underexposure only
[±1/2] step (EV) ......Set the exposure compensation to [-1/2].

1st frame=-1/2EV, 2nd frame=-1EV, 3rd frame=±0EV

Only the amount of light of the flash can be changed continuously by
using the auto bracketing mode following completion of charging of the
built-in flash or external flash unit (TTL and P-TTL Auto only). However, in
the case of an external flash unit, if three consecutive frames are taken
while depressing the camera shutter button, the second and third frames
may be taken prior to completion of charging. Always make sure to check
completion of charging for each frame.

Memo

STEP UP

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TIONS

Using the auto bracketing mode

qPress the shutter release button

halfway down to focus the subject.
The bar graph is displayed in the
viewfinder and the current exposure
compensation amount blinks.

• The focus is locked at the first picture

and remains locked until all pictures are
taken.

wHold down the shutter release button.

In the viewfinder, the bar graph indi-
cates the correct exposure for the first
frame. For the second frame, it indi-
cates the minus side for underexpo-
sure. For the third frame, it indicates
the plus side for overexposure.

If you let go of the shutter release but-
ton during auto bracketing, the auto
bracketing exposure setting will remain
effective for about 20 sec. After that,
the auto bracketing exposure for the
first bracketed frame will take effect.

Taking pictures underexposed or overexposed only

You can use the auto bracketing mode for only underexposure or overex-
posure shots by combining the operation with exposure compensation.
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