Pentax MZ-60 Operating Manual

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5.6

OPERATING MANUAL

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

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.When a lens, which does not have autofocus function is

attached.

2.When an F or FA lens is attached with the aper ture ring set

other than the A position.

3.When any accessory mentioned on page 101 is used

between the camera and an F or FA lens.

Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to meet our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with, or actual damage to your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers.

This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the person.

This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the person or damage to the equipment.

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA

Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given on this page.

• The electronic circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.

• Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous.Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck.

• Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.)

• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed.

• Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as it may hurt them. Be particularly careful with the flash around infants.

• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode.

• Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke.Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

WARNING

WARNING: CAUTION:

CAUTION

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA

Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism. Handle it with great care.

Precautions when taking pictures

• Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.

• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for inspection.

• Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.

• Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust. Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized.Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized.

• Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges.

Precautions for storage

• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high, such as in a car.

• Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus.

Precautions for proper care

• Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any other object.

• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.

• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera.

• Electrical problems may often be caused by water, dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas.If you cannot correct the

problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed.

Other precautions

• The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122˚F to 14˚F).

• A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. If such an accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately.

• To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the camera be inspected every one or two years.If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it.

• Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty.

• The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at any charge under the terms of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

• Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type).

• Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc.The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery and the camera.

• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures.

• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.

• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics.

• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE . . . . . . . . .3

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES

. .14

HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL . . . . . . . .16

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17

Step 1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . . .18

Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

• BATTERY LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

• LOW BATTERY WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 3.TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 4. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . .24

Step 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Step 8.

OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON

.32

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 33

Step 1. SET THE STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . .34

Step 2. SET THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . . . . . .35

Step 3. SET THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . .36

Step 4. SET THE AUTO FOCUS MODE TO AF . . . . .37

Step 5. USING THE ZOOM LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Step 6. HOLDING THE CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Step 7.TAKING A PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Step 8. UNLOADING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Step 9. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . . . .43

ADVANCED OPERATIONS 45

SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . .47

SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . .50

SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

SETTING THE ONE OF 6 PICTURE MODES . . . .53

1. STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . .54

2. PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . .55

3. LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . .56

4. CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . .57

5. ACTION PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .58

6. NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . .59

SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . .60

EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . 60

TABLE OF CONTENTS

USING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . .62

1. APERTURE-PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . .62

2. SHUTTER-PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .64

3. METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

4. SLOW-SPEED-SYNC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

5. BULB TIMER EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . .70

AE LOCK FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . .74

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .75

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

AUTO POP UP FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . .76

SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES . .77

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .78

ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . .78

FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE

MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . .80

DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

FLASH-OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

FLASH RECOMMENDED INDICATOR . . . . . . . . .83

INAPPROPRIATE LENS WARING WHEN THE BUILT-IN

FLASH IS USED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

ADVANCED OPERATION FOR THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . .85

COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH THE

BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH UNITS . .92 USING BOTH THE BUILT-IN FLASH AND THE

EXTERNAL FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .94

TRAILING-SHUTTER-CURTAIN SYNC FLASH . . .94 MULTI-BURST FLASH WITH THE PENTAX

DEDICATED FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

CONTRAST-CONTROL-SYNC FLASH . . . . . . . . .95

OTHERS 97

ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

STANDARD PROGRAM MODE / NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE ACTION PROGRAM MODE

CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

Select dial

Main switch

AV button

Shutter release button

Built-in flash

Focus mode switch

Lens information contacts

AF coupler

Strap lug

Back cover

Battery chamber cover

Battery cover screw

Tripod socket

Back cover release lever

Film information window

Lens mount index

Lens unlock button

Mirror

Drive mode button

Flash mode button

Exposure mode button

Date mode button

Hot shoe LCD panel

AE lock button

Flash pop up button

LCD PANEL INDICATIONS

: Flash status information (p. 80, 83, 84) : Flash-off information (p. 83) : Red-eye reduction flash

indication (p. 77)

: Automatic flash

information (p. 35, 77)

: Manual-set film speed

(p. 75) : Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion

warning (p.22) : Consecutive shooting

(p. 47)

: Date mode (p. 26) : Exposure mode/

AV,TV select pointer (p. 53, 62, 64) : Self-timer

(p. 48)

: 2 seconds self-timer : Aperture value : Auto bracket exposure

(p. 50) : Film status information

(p. 31, 42) : Exposure counter

(p. 31, 42) : Date/time

All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.

LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display)

When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60°C, it may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it should return to normal.

: AF frame (p. 40)

: Flash status information

(p. 53, 76, 80)

: AE lock (p. 71)

: Focus indicator (p. 41) : Over exposure (p. 67) : Correct exposure (p. 67)

: Under exposure(p. 67)

VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS

1 Loading the batteries

Open the battery cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries.

See page 19.

2 Set the date and time

You can skip this step if you do not imprint the data at this time, but the date and time should be adjusted after loading the batteries. See page 24.

3 Attaching the lens

Align the red dots on the camera and lens mounts.Turn the lens to clockwise until it clicks in place.

See page 28.

4 Set the lens aperture ring to

position

This camera does not work other than position. See page 34.

5 Turn the power switch ON.

Depress the main switch button.

See page 23.

QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

6 Set the exposure mode to

Standard program mode.

Move the select lever to set the pointer to while depressing the exposure mode button.

See page 34.

7 Loading the film.

See page 30.

8 Set to the Autofocus

Set the focus mode switch to

in down position.

See page 37.

9 Compose the subject by

turning the zoom ring.

See page 38.

10 Adjust the focus and take

a picture.

Frame the subject in the focus frame and depress the shutter release button. Auto flash pops up automatically if it necessary.See page 40.

Notes: *1. As an F/FA 85mm f/2.8 Soft lenses and FA 28mm f/2.8 soft lens do

not have the position on the aperture ring, the shutter cannot be

released. *2. Manual focus with aid of the in-focus indicator (FI) in the viewfinder. *3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger. *4. Only works when the picture mode is selected.

Power zoom Image size tracking Zoom clip Auto zoom effect Picture Mode Aperture-Priority AE Shutter-Priority AE Metered Manual Auto-popup built-in flash mode *4 Programmed TTL Auto Flash TTL Auto Flash

Function Lens FA lens F lens

[Mount type] [KAF2] *1 [KAF] *1 Autofocus (Lens only) Manual focus (with FI) *2

(with Matte field)

*3 *3

CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH V ARIOUS LENSES

✍

MEMO

• KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR camera.

The camera will not operate when a lens with following condition.

1.When a lens, which does not have autofocus function is

attached.

2.When an F or FA lens is attached with aper ture ring set

other than the position.

3.The accessory for close-up photography is attached.

This manual is organized into the following sections.

Basic Operation (Preparation)

—>Page 17

Basic Operation ( Shooting )

—>Page 33

Advanced Operations

—>Page 45

Other information

—>Page 97

HO W TO USE THIS OPERA TING MANU AL

If you like to begin taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read section 1and 2, "BASIC OPERATION(PREPARATION)" and " BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)". These sections introduce only the basic functions of this camera.

More information that is detailed can be found in the section 3 and the section 4.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

Step 1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . .18

Step 2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 3. TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Step 4. ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME . . . . . . .24

Step 5. IMPRINTING THE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Step 7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Step 8. OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE

BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

1 Pass the end of the strap

through the strap lug from underneath, and then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

✍

MEMO

• The strap has pockets that can store the viewfinder cap, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.

Step 1

2 Follow the same procedure to attach the other end

of the strap to the other strap lug.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

1 Open the battery chamber

cover by turning it to counterclockwise with a coin, etc. as shown in the illustration.

2 Load two 3V lithium

batteries (CR2) or equivalent into the battery chamber with positive (+) contacts of the batteries pointing up as shown in the illustration.

3 Push in the battery chamber

cover firmly and use a coin to turn the cover clockwise to lock securely.

4 If the batteries are removed,

date indicates [-----] that no data will be imprinted. See page 24 for adjusting the date and time.

LO ADING THE BA TTERIES

Step 2

✍

MEMO

• The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the batteries were removed.

✍

MEMO

• Be sure to use two Lithium batteries CR2 or equivalents.

• Both the camera function and the data imprinting function to keep

constant track of time use the batteries.

• The optional "AA-Batter y Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries.

• Replace the batter ies at the same time. Do not mix batter y brands, type or an old battery with a new one.

• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.

• When the batter ies were replaced, date mode will be re-set and the following camera settings will take effect.

All other settings will remain unchanged

Self-timer Drive mode

Single frame

Red-Eye-Reduction flash

Off

Auto pop up flash

LOADING THE BA TTERIES

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

✍

MEMO

• CR2 batter ies were used under Pentax testing conditions.

• Actual batter y life and performance may vary drastically depending on

usage of autofocus, built-in flash and external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the battery.

• Batter y performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but it will recover in normal temperature.

Battery Life(using 24-exposure film rolls at 20°C/68°F)

General existing light photography Approx. 120 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Approx. 20 rolls Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 12 rolls

Battery Life(using 24-exposure film rolls at -10°C/14°F)

General existing light photography Approx. 30 rolls Flash photography (using flash 50% of the times) Approx. 15 rolls Flash photography (using flash 100% of the times) Approx. 5 rolls

Low Battery Warning

When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the batter y symbol

appears on the LCD panel to warn you. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.

LOADING THE BA TTERIES

✍

MEMO

• See page 19 for loading the batteries.

• Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as

long as the shutter can be released. It is recommended to replace the batteries as soon as possible.

• When the low batter y warning starts blinking, the shutter cannot be

released and no indication in the viewfinder.

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

TURNING ON THE POWER

1 Turn the power ON.

Push the main switch button to turn ON.

2 Turn the power OFF.

Push the main switch button again to turn OFF.

✍

MEMO

• Be sure to tur n the main switch OFF to prevent accidental battery drain when not in used.

• If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the power is tuned OFF automatically.

Step 3

1 Turn the power ON and

depress the [DATE] button to display date mode on the LCD panel.

2 Keep depressing the [DATE]

button for 3 seconds on the date mode display, the "year" digits will start to blink.

3 Each time the [DATE] button

is depressed, the blinking digits change in the following order: Year-MonthDay-Hour-Minute-: . Select the desired digits.

4 Move the Select dial to right

or left to change the digits that you wish to change the blinking digits.

ADJUSTING THE DA TE AND TIME

Step 4

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

The digits increase by one each time the select dial is moved to right and the digits decreased by it’s moved to left. Holding the select dial for about one second will change the digits rapidly.

5 After the data has been changed, depress the

[DATE] button each time until blinking stops.

6 Depress the [DATE] button to select your date

mode that you wish to imprint on your pictures.

✍

MEMO

Depress the [DATE] button in synchronize with a time signal to set the second to zero while ( : ) is blinking.

Operational precautions

• The working temperature for data printing is -10°C – 50°C (14°F – 122°F).

• Use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 – 5000.

• If high-speed film with an ISO rating of1000 or faster is used, the

imprinted characters may blur.

• If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used, the printed characters may be dark or dim.

• If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being corrected, the data cannot be imprinted.

1 At each depress of the

[DATE] button, the display on the LCD panel changes as follows.

2 While the date mode is

displayed, at each depress of the [DATE] button as shown in the illustration, the date mode on the LCD panel of the data changes as indicated in the chart.

IMPRINTING THE DA TE

Step 5

The DATE model records date information on your pictures clearly on each frame that you expose.

Selecting the date mode

Tv/Av

Date mode

Tv/Av

BASIC OPERATION

(PREPARATION)

BASIC OPERATION

(SHOOTING)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

OTHERS

✍

MEMO

• [ M ] on the LCD indicates "Month".

• Year 2000 will imprint " 00 " on pictures.

• [ -- -- -- ] indicates that no data will be impr inted.

• If there is a white or yellow object in the left bottom corner of the

picture where the data is imprinting, the data may be difficult to read. When composing your picture, try to avoid brightly colored subject in that corner.

• The data operates on power for the 6V lithium battery camera. If the camera batteries were removed or replaced, data setting will be initialized to "[ -- -- -- ] no data imprinted ", need to adjust the date and time.

(Year Month Day)

(Day Hour Minute)

(No data imprinted)

(Month Day Year)

(Day Month Year)

1 Remove the body mount cap

 and rear lens cap .

2 Align the red dots on the

lens and camera while mounting the lens to the camera body, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place.

3 To remove the front lens

cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow.

4 To remove the lens, holds

down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.

A TT A CHING THE LENS

Step 6

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