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Pentax MZ-60 User Manual

Pentax MZ-60
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OPERATING MANUAL
BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
OTHERS

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Pentax MZ-60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Film AdvanceAutomatic
TypeSLR
Metering ModesCenter-weighted, Spot
Shutter Speed Range30 - 1/2000 sec
ISO Range25 - 3200
Flash ModesAuto, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync
Focus ModesAutofocus, Manual Focus

Summary

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

Precautions when taking pictures

Safety advice for operating the camera during photography.

Precautions for storage

Guidelines for storing the camera properly to prevent damage and fungus.

Precautions for proper care

Tips for maintaining the camera's condition and cleaning its parts.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

Loading the batteries

Instructions for opening the battery chamber and loading two CR2 lithium batteries correctly.

Set the date and time

Guide on setting the camera's internal clock for accurate date and time imprinting.

Attaching the lens

Procedure for aligning and mounting lenses onto the camera body securely.

Set the lens aperture ring to A position

How to set the lens aperture ring to the 'A' position for camera control.

Turn the power switch ON

Steps to turn the camera's main switch ON for operation.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES

HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

Step 1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

How to attach the camera strap to the strap lugs using the provided method.

Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES

Instructions for opening the battery chamber and loading two CR2 lithium batteries correctly.

Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER

Steps to turn the camera's main switch ON and OFF for operation.

Step 4. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME

Guide on setting the camera's internal clock for accurate date and time imprinting.

Step 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE

How to select and set the desired date format to be imprinted on pictures.

Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS

Procedure for aligning and mounting lenses onto the camera body securely.

Step 7. FILM LOADING

Detailed steps for correctly loading a film cartridge into the camera's film chamber.

Step 8. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

Explanation of the shutter release button's two positions and proper usage to prevent shake.

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

Step 1. SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE

How to set the camera to Standard Program mode for easy shooting with automatic settings.

Step 2. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH

Guide to enabling the auto pop-up flash for automatic deployment in low light.

Step 3. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE

Instructions for setting the drive mode to take one picture per shutter press.

Step 4. SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF

How to activate the autofocus system by setting the focus mode switch to AF.

Step 5. USING THE ZOOM LENS

Explanation of how to use the zoom ring to adjust focal length and subject framing.

Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA

Proper techniques for holding the camera horizontally and vertically to ensure stability.

Step 7. TAKING A PICTURE

Steps for framing, focusing, and taking a photograph using the camera's basic functions.

Step 8. UNLOADING A FILM

Procedure for safely removing exposed film from the camera after shooting.

Step 9. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL

How to manually rewind film before the roll is fully exposed.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE

Overview of the camera's six available drive modes, including single-frame and continuous shooting.

CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE

How to set and use the drive mode for taking multiple shots by holding the shutter button.

SELF-TIMER MODE

Instructions for using the self-timer to delay shutter release for group shots or shake reduction.

AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE

Guide to taking bracketed exposures for capturing a wider dynamic range.

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES

Introduces the six special scene modes available for different photographic situations.

SETTING THE ONE OF 6 PICTURE MODES

Steps to select and configure specific picture modes like Portrait or Landscape.

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

Overview of alternative exposure control modes beyond the programmed modes.

EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED

Explanation of how aperture and shutter speed influence image depth of field and motion blur.

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES

Details on using Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, and Manual modes.

AE LOCK FUNCTION

How to lock exposure settings for consistent results when recomposing shots.

MANUAL FOCUSING

Techniques for achieving sharp focus manually using the viewfinder or matte field.

HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS

Guidance on focusing challenges and solutions for difficult subjects.

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY

How to manually set the ISO film speed for non-DX coded films.

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Comprehensive guide to operating the camera's integrated flash unit.

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE MODE

Information on the optimal distance for using the built-in flash effectively.

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Steps to manually activate and use the built-in flash.

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING

How to use flash in daylight to fill shadows and balance exposure.

FLASH-OFF MODE

Setting the camera to prevent automatic or manual flash firing.

FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR

Understanding the indicator that suggests flash usage.

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN FLASH IS USED

Warning signals for incompatible lenses with the built-in flash.

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Detailed operations and settings for the built-in flash in various modes.

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE BUILT-IN FLASH

Table listing F and FA lenses and their compatibility with the built-in flash.

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION

Summary table comparing flash functions across different camera models.

OTHERS

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)

Information on available optional accessories like battery packs and flash units.

TROUBLESHOOTING

A guide to common problems and their solutions for camera operation.

PROGRAM LINES

Charts illustrating exposure settings for different program modes with specific lenses.

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details and features of the camera.

WARRANTY POLICY

Details on the camera's warranty coverage and procedures for service.

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