Pentax A3000 - Using 1;60 Sec. Shutter Speed Mode

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60
t
11
/60 sEc.)
When
using
a
non-dedicated
flash
unit
(having
X
contact
only),
set
the
mode
selector
dial at
60
t
'
This settlng
of
1 / 60 sec.
can
be
used
for
ordinary
picture-taking,
but
in
that
case,
you
cannot
make sure
of
correct
exposure
through
the
viewf
inder.
As illustrated,
align
"60"
on
the
dial
with
the
red-line
index.
o
When
using
a clip-on
type
flash,
set
the
lens
aperture
to
the
appropriate
f-stop
according
to
the camera-to-subject
distance
or
the
program
of
the
flash.(Refer
to
the
instructions
that
accompany
the
flash
unit.)
o
Flash units
using
a sync
cord
cannot
be
used
on this
camera.
o
When
the
lens
is locked
in
A,
the
60
t
setting
cannot
be
used,
nor can
the
shutter
be
released
even
with the
shutter
button
depressed.
With the
Pentax
dedicated
flashes
described
on
page
26, even
when
the
lens
is A-locked,
the
dedicated
functions
work, enabling
you
to
take
flash
photos.
lf
the
flash
is
not
fully charged,
the
shutter
cannot
be
released
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