Pentax MZ-60 User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
BASIC OPERATION
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BASIC OPERATION
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS
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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.
• Illustrations in this operating manual are the data function.
The camera does not operate when a lens with the following
conditions attached.
1.When a lens that does not have the A position on the
aperture ring is attached.
2.When an F, FA or A lens is attached with the aperture ring
set other than the A position.
3.When any accessory mentioned on page 74 is used
between the camera and an F, FA or A lens.
Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are
not made to 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.
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FOR SAFE USE OFYOUR 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

2PRECAUTIONS FORYOUR 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

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

4TABLE 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LCD PANEL INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES . .12
HOW TO USE THIS OPERATION MANUAL . . . . . . . .14
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17
STEP1. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . . . .18
STEP2. LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
• BATTERY LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
• IF THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED . . . . . . . . . . .22
STEP3.TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
STEP4. SETTING THE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
STEP5. ADJUSTING DATE AND TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .26
STEP6. ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
STEP7. FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
STEP8.
OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON .32

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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. UNLODING A FILM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Step 9. REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL . . . . . . . . .43
ADVANCED OPERATIONS XX
SELECTING A DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-50
CONSECUTIVE-FRAME DRIVE MODE . . . . . . . .46
SELF-TIMER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
AUTO BRACKET EXPOSURE MODE . . . . . . . . . .49
SELECTING 6 PICTURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-58
STANDARD PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . .53
PORTRAIT PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . .54
LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . .55
ACTION PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . .57
NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE . . . . . .5859
EFFECT OF APERTURE AND SHUTTER SPEED . . . 61

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SELECTING ANOTHER EXPOSURE MODES . . . .61-69
APERTURE- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . .61
SHUTTER- PRIORITY AE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
METERED MANUAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
AE LOCK FNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
MANUAL FOCUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
HARD-TO-AUTOFOFUS SUBJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .87
USING BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
SELECTING THE VARIOUS BUILT-IN FLASH MODES
RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH FUNCTION . . . . .76
ABOUT RED-EYE PHENOMENON . . . . . . . . . . . .76
FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE FOR THE PICTURE
MODE WITH ISO 100 (400) FILM USED . . . . . . . .77
MANUAL POP UP THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . .78
FLASH OFF MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
ADVANCED OPERATION FOR BUILT-IN FLASH . . . .82
COMPATIBILITY OF F AND FA LENSES WITH
THE BUILT-IN FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
OVERVIEW OF FLASH FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
USING PENTAX DEDICATED AUTO FLASH . . . . . . . .90
SLOW-SPED=SYNC SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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OTHERS XX
ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX
PROGRAM LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX
STANDARD PROGRAM MODE
NIGHT-SCENE PROGRAM MODE WITHOUT FLASH
PORTRAIT ROGRAM MODE
LANDSCAPE PROGRAM MODE
CLOSE-UP PROGRAM MODE
ACTION PROGRAM MODE
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX
WARRANTY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XX

8NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
Select dial
Main switch (p.16)
AV button
Shutter
release
button
Built-in flash
Focus mode
switch (p.27,58)
Lens information
contacts
AF coupler
Strap lug (p.11)
Back cover
Battery
chamber
cover (p.12)
Battery cover
screw (p.12)
Tripod socket
Back cover
release lever
(p.18)
Film information
window
Lens mount
index Lens unlock
button (p.14) Mirror

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Drive mode button
(p.38,40)
Flash mode
button (p.25)
Exposure mode button
Date mode button
Hot shoe LCD panel
AE lock
button
(p.57)
Flash pop
up button
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10 LCD PANEL INDICATION
: Flash status information
(p. 25, 36)
: Flash off information
(p. 26)
: Red-eye reduction flash
indication (p. 32)
: Automatic flash
information (p. 25)
: Manual-set film speed
(p. 64)
: Shutter speed
: Battery exhaustion
warning (p.13)
: Consecutive shooting
(p.38)
: Date mode
: Exposure mode/
AV,TV select pointer
: Self-timer
(p.38)
: 2 seconds self-timer
: Aperture value
: Auto bracket exposure
(p.55)
: Film status information
(p.20,21)
: Exposure counter
: Day/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!, it may blacken, but when the temperature
normalizes, it should return to normal.

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: AF frame (p. 30)
: Flash status information
(p. 32, 36)
: AE lock (p. 57)
: Focus indicator (p. 59)
: Over exposure
: Correct exposure
: Under exposure
VIEWFINDER INDICATION

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1Loading the batteries
Open the battery cover and load
two CR2 Lithium batteries.
See page xx
2Set the date and time
You can skip this step if you do
not imprint the data at this time.
The date and time should be
adjusted after loading the
batteries. See page xx
3Attaching the lens
Align the red dots on the camera
and lens mounts.Turn the lens to
clockwise until it clicks in place.
See page xx
4Set the lens aperture ring to
position
This camera does not work other
than position. See page xx
5Turn the power switch ON.
Depress the main switch button.
See page xx
QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING

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6Set the exposure mode to
Standard program mode.
Move the select lever to set the
pointer to while
depressing the exposure mode
button.
See page xx
7Loading the film.
See page xx
8Set to the Autofocus
Set the focus mode switch to
in down position.
See page xx
9Compose the subject by
turning the zoom ring.
See page xx
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 xx

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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 focusing using the 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
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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 VARIOUS LENSES

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✍MEMO
•KAF2 and KAF mount lenses are designed to work with the Autofocus SLR
camera.
•The A, F, and FA lenses have the (auto) position on the lens aperture ring.
The camera will not operate when a lens with following condition.
1.When a lens, which does not have the position on the
aperture ring is attached.
2.When an F, FA or A lens is attached with aperture ring set
other than the position.
3.The accessories for close-up photography are attached.

This manual is organized into the following sections.
Basic Operation (Preparation)
—>Page xx
Basic Operation ( Shooting )
—>Page xx
Advanced Operations
—>Page xx
Other information
—>Page xx
16 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING
MANUAL
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 detailed information 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 PATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP . . . . . .18
Step 2 LOADING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Step 3 TURNING ON THE POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 4 SETTING THE DATA BACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 5 IMPRINTING THE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 6 ATTACHING THE LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 7 FILM LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Step 8 OPRATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE
BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

1Pass the end of the strap
through the strap lug from
underneath, and then pass
the strap through the clasp
from underneath as
illustrated.
2Follow the same procedure
to attach the other end of
the strap to the other strap
lug.
18 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