Pentax MZ-6 - Manual (Page 61)

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USING SLOW-SPEED SYNC
When you photograph someone in front of a sunset or
dark background, using slow-speed sync flash will result in
the proper exposure of both the subject and background.
Slow-speed sync can be set with the built-in flash or with
any dedicated external flash unit.
With slow-speed sync, a slow shutter speed is used. Use a tripod to
prevent camera shake.
◆ Using Metered Manual Mode
1
Setting the flash unit
qIf you will use the built-in flash, press the flash pop-up button.
If you will use an external flash, turn on the power.
2
Setting the Metered Manual Mode
qTurn the lens aperture ring to set the aperture value.
wSet the shutter speed. p.67
Check that the flash is ready and that the flash exposure setting is
correct.
eFocus the subject and take the picture.
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USING EXTERNAL FLASH
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• Between the built-in flash and external flash, the flash ratio will be
1: 2 respectively (summed up when the external flashes are more
than one).
• When the contrast-control-sync flash mode is used, the maximum
flash sync speed will be 1/60 sec.
◆ Using Multiple External Flash Units (with
no built-in flash)
1
Setting the flash units
qSet up the external flash units apart from the camera.
If a hot shoe grip is used, would cause the TTL metering to function
improperly. For instructions for connection, see
p.102
wSet the required flash units’ sync mode to Contrast-Control-Sync
Flash mode.
Output ratio of the flash is 2 for contrast-control-sync mode to 1 for the
other flash mode.
For instructions on how to set the contrast-control-sync mode, refer to
the flash unit’s operating manual.
2
Taking a picture
qCheck that all of flash units are ready.
wFocus the subject and take the picture.
External multiple sync flashes
Note the following when you use two or more flashes in sync.
● Use the flashes in the following combinations referring to the
“Flash functions” ( p.95).
• Combine the same type (Type B to F) of flashes.
• If you use different type combination of flashes, combine Type C
and Type D or Type E and Type F.
● Any type of combinations of the built-in flashes can be used.
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