User manual PENTAX MZ-60

[. . . ] A OPERATING MANUAL OTHERS X3 P E N TA 35 5 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 22 16 11 8 5. 6 -8 0 3. 5 BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography!This compact and lightweight camera is an autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance. Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for the most exacting photographer. · Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use. The camera does not operate when a lens with the following conditions attached. 1. [. . . ] · The Standard program mode is automatically set when the built-in flash is not in use. · This camera does not have a socket for cable release and cable switch, use 2 seconds self-timer to prevent camera shake. 60 SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES Effect of aperture and shutter speed A correct exposure is established by a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the subject brightness. There are many correct combinations of shutter speed and aperture for a particular subject brightness. Different shutter speed and aperture settings produce different effects. Effect of shutter speed The shutter speed determines the film exposure times, or the length of time that the light is allowed to strike the film. If the subject is moving, the image will be blurred when a slow shutter speed is used. It is possible to enhance the effect of motion, (The movement of a water, waterfall) by intentionally using a slower shutter speed. Choosing a faster shutter speed will allow the image of a moving subject to be frozen. A faster shutter speed also helps prevent camera shake. slower shutter speed faster shutter speed 61 Effect of aperture BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) The aperture increases or reduces the amount of reflected light from an object which passes through the lens, controlling how much light strikes the film. If the aperture is opened up to increase the amount of light, subjects in front of and behind an in-focus subject will not be focused. That is the range of focus (depth of field) becomes small. If the aperture is stopped down to reduce the amount of light, the depth of field increases. For instance, if you shoot a person against a landscape with the aperture open, the landscape in front of and behind the person will be blurred, making the person appears to rise out of the landscape. By contrast, stopping down the aperture increases the in-focus range. open aperture stopped down aperture 62 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 1. Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to . 2 Set the pointer mark by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. to 3 Select the desired aperture by moving the select dial. 63 and aperture value on the LCD panel. · When the power is on, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel. Exposure Warning BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the selected shutter speed on the LCD panel would blink slowly as a warning as shown. When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture, if available; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take the picture. If both shutter speed and aperture blink rapidly, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Select a darker subject if it is too bright, or use a flash if it is too dark. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 4 Confirm the shutter speed 64 USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES 2. Shutter-Priority AE Mode When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to . 2 Set the pointer mark by moving the select dial while depressing the exposure mode button. to 3 Select the desired shutter speed by moving the select dial. 65 and aperture value on the LCD panel. · When the power is on, the shutter speed and aperture value will be displayed on the LCD panel. * Exposure Warning BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) OTHERS ADVANCED OPERATIONS If the subject is too bright or too dark, the plus or minus indicator in the viewfinder and the selected aperture value on the LCD panel would blink slowly as a warning as shown. When the subject is too bright, choose a faster shutter speed. If it is too dark, choose a slower shutter speed. When the selected aperture value stops blinking rapidly, you can take the picture. [. . . ] · The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. [. . . ]