Pentax MZ-6 - Manual (Page 44)

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ABOUT FOCUSING
The autofocus modes, and manual focus mode are
explained here.
USING AUTOFOCUS
When the autofocus function or the viewfinder’s focus indicator [ ] can-
not be used for focus confirmation for the following reasons, focus on the
subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the
viewfinder as you would with a non-AF SLR camera. (
p.79)
• The focus indicator [ ] is blinking. (The subject is difficult to autofo-
cus.) p.76
• The maximum aperture of the lens in use is smaller than f/5.6.
• A bellows 100mm f/4 lens, Shift 28mm f/3.5 (shifted) lens, or Reflex
lens is in use.
• An old type screw-mount lens fitted with an optional “Mount Adapter K”
is in use.
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Using the autofocus mode (AF)
qSet the focus mode switch to [AF].
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MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING
This mode automatically measures light in six different
zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of
normal and adverse lighting conditions.
When a lens other than an A, F or FA
lens is attached, the center-weighted
metering mode is automatically set .
CANCEL THE AUDIBLE PCV SIGNAL
You can change the audible PCV signal on or off when the
self-timer, remote control, AE Lock function is in use or when
the focus is in-focus.
1
Set the mode dial to [ ]
2
Move the select switch to display [ON] or [--] on the
LCD panel.
The shutter cannot be released when the mode dial is set to [ ]
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