Pentax Zoom 60-X - Flash off Mode (Flash Override); Bulb Mode

FLASH OFF MODE (flash override)
In this mode, the flash
does not fire, and a
picture is taken at a
slower shutter speed as
slow as approx. 1/4 sec.
Press the mode button
until appears on the LCD panel.
Use this mode in situations where flash photography is
prohibited, such as in theaters, museums, etc., or when
you want to capture the natural-looking ambience of softer
light.
Notes:
• When shooting in darkness, the shutter speed gets
slower, and camera shake is more likely to blur your
shot, so use a tripod.
• If the" ^ " flickers on the LCD panel when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway, switch the mode to
Auto (automatic flash emission). If the shutter release
button is pressed all the way while" ^ ” is flickering, the
picture will be insufficiently exposed.
BULB MODE
In this mode, the shutter
remains open as long
as the shutter release
button is held down for up
to 8 seconds. It is useful
for shooting such things
as fireworks and night scenes. When using this mode,
you should avoid camera shake by using a tripod, etc.
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