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[PF 6] Enabling/disabling the program line for shift-
ing.
The program line of Programmed AE Mode can be
shifted according to your shooting preferences.

Pentax Function No.6

Disabling the programmed
line shift (initial setting)

Enabling the programmed line shift

With the programmed line shift enabled

The programmed line is shifted 0.5EV step each time the
up/down button is pressed.
Holding the button will shift the program line continuously.

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The shutter speed increases and the aperture opens up
by pressing the up button. Conversely, the shutter
speed decreases and the aperture closes down by
pressing the down button.

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The shifted shutter speed and aperture value are dis-
played in the viewfinder.

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To cancel the program shift, set the main switch to OFF
or change the exposure mode.

[PF 7] Setting the frame counter indication
The frame counter can be set to a count-up indication
or to a count-down indication.

Pentax Function No.7

Count-up indication
(initial setting)

Count-down indication

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Summary of Contents for 645 NII

Page 1: ...ATING MANUAL To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera ...

Page 2: ...ash control an exposure compensation control and auto brack eting mode and a new user set Pentax Function to customize the to meet the for user s shooting preferences With a 645 A or FA lens attached the imprints relevant information frame number shutter speed aperture setting exposure con trol and auto bracketing mode The Pentax is a professional camera possessing a number of highly sophisticated...

Page 3: ...taching the Lens 16 Detaching Attaching Film Holder 645 18 Pressing the Shutter Release Button 20 Loading Film 20 Setting the Film Speed ISO 24 Unloading Film 25 Unloading the Film in Mid Roll 26 Installing the Eyecup 27 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 28 II BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING 29 Using the Programmed AE Mode 30 Using the Multi 6 Segment Metering Mode 31 Using Autofocus Mode 32 Using the Sin...

Page 4: ...ng Mode 55 Using the Center Weighted Metering Mode 55 Using the Spot Metering Mode 56 Using AE Lock 57 Setting the Focus Mode Switch to the Continuous Position 58 Using the Spot AF Mode 59 Focus Lock Function 60 Manual Focusing 61 Imprinting the Exposure Data on the Negative 64 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 68 Daylight Sync Shooting 72 Slow Speed Sync Shooting 73 Using the Preview Lever ...

Page 5: ...ay When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60 C it may blacken but when the temperature normalizes it should return to nor mal Viewfinder Indication 3 point AF Frame p 34 Spot Metering Focusing Area p 56 59 Shutter Speed p 42 45 47 49 Aperture Value p 42 45 47 49 Flash Status Information p 68 In Focus Indicator p 36 Exposure Compensation p 52 Bar Graph p 49 52 AE Lock p 57 ...

Page 6: ... speed dial release button Lens information contacts Lens unlock button p 16 Preview lever p 74 Drive mode selector p 34 38 39 Shutter release button p 20 Shutter release socket p 51 Up down buttons AE lock button p 57 0 Main Switch p 14 1 LCD panel p 3 2 Metering mode selector p 31 55 56 3 AF frame selector p 34 59 4 Diopter adjustment ring p 28 5 Shutter speed dial 0 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...r supply socket p 13 8 Tripod socket p 35 9 Vertical tripod socket p 35 Multi exposure switch p 40 X sync socket Strap lug p 11 Film holder p 18 Film holder release knob p 18 Mid roll wind up button p 26 Electronic cable release socket p 51 A Battery holder p 12 6 7 8 9 A ...

Page 8: ... injuries to the operator or damage to the equipment WARNING 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 for an extended period may damage your eyes CAUTION Never try to disassemble short or recharge the bat tery Also do not dispose of the battery i...

Page 9: ...c bag so that temperature difference is mini mized Do not remove it from the bag until tempera ture 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 ...

Page 10: ...or is being prepared for an impor tant 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 can...

Page 11: ...rted with the and sides facing correctly 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 Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands types or old batteries with new ones As this may cause explosion or overheating ...

Page 12: ...BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION 10 I BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION lcon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Attention Lamp blinking ...

Page 13: ...m era with the arrow indication facing out and slide the lock plate back to the original posi tion 3 To remove the strap repeat step 1 Adjust the length of the strap with the buckle After fitting the strap and adjusting the length pull the strap hard to confirm that the strap has securely attached to the camera There is a pocket on the strap so you can store a small accessory 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...e battery holder release knob and turn it in the direc tion of the arrow 2 Load six 1 5V AA size batteries in the battery holder in accordance with the diagram located in the battery holder 3 To secure the battery holder turn the battery holder release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...r long periods of time as the batteries may leak Battery life Battery life 20 C 68 F 10 C 14 F The batteries were used under our testing conditions Actual battery life and performance may vary drasti cally depending on external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the battery Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but should recover in normal tem peratures A...

Page 16: ... that the main switch is OFF to prevent battery drain if the shutter release button is accidentally pressed 2 With the main switch set to U an audible PCV signal is heard under one of the follow ing conditions When the subject comes into focus When the film is left only one frame With the mirror lock up function set 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...tery symbol e appears on the LCD panel as a warning Replace the batteries as soon as possible See page 12 for replacing 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 bat teries as soon as possible ...

Page 18: ...16 Attaching the Lens 1 Remove the body mount cap while pressing the lens unlock button 2 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount attach the lens to the camera body and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...s resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth How to remove To remove the lens turn it to the left while pressing the lens unlock button To protect the contacts and AF coupler of the lens ag...

Page 20: ... on the film holder knob and film holder then insert the film holder into the camera chamber Press both sides of the film holder until you hear a click 2 Turn the film holder knob 90 to the right After attaching the film holder to the camera fold the film holder knob into its original position 1 2 ...

Page 21: ...nue to turn the film holder knob to the left the locking mechanism will release and the film holder is now detached from the camera body When inserting the film holder into the camera body be sure that the film holder is inserted all the way in order to avoid any serious damage Precautions are required when attaching the 220 film holder 1 ...

Page 22: ... the shut ter release button to learn where the first position is The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway posi tion The timer duration of the LCD indication can be changed from the initial 10 seconds to 20 or 30 seconds with Pentax function No 2 See page 78 Not pressed pressed halfway down first position pressed fully down second position Load...

Page 23: ... install the spool to the film holder so that the black inner side of the leader must face outwards 3 Draw the leader from the film roll and insert the leader paper tip into the take up spool s slit 4 Slowly rotate the film winding gear in the direction of the arrow while lightly holding the leader paper 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 24: ...he red line 6 Attach the film holder into the camera body 7 Set the main switch to ON Press the stutter release button The film automatically advances to the first frame B is displayed on the LCD panel 8 If A appears it indicates that the film is not properly loaded Detach the film holder from the camera and load the film once again 5 6 Start mark 7 8 ...

Page 25: ... first 3 frames will not be exposed The film counter indication can be set with Pentax Function No 7 to either count forward or back ward each frame If the leader paper is wound far over the start mark S or the red line you may lose the last frame s on the roll The film holder cannot be changed or removed when the film is in mid roll 15 pictures are taken with a 120 roll film and 32 pictures are t...

Page 26: ...appears on the LCD panel To change ISO for a lower film speed press the Z button repeatedly until the desired film speed appears on the LCD panel 3 After the desired film speed is set turn the expo sure compensation dial to the 0 position The film speed setting range is ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3 EV step increments You can tear off a part of the film package indicating the type of film and speed and ins...

Page 27: ... wound to the take up spool G on the LCD panel is displayed 2 Detach the film holder from the camera 3 While firmly holding the wound film roll affix the paper seal securely on the back of the paper leader to prevent the exposed roll from unwinding accidentally Remove the film in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel disappears 1 2 3 ...

Page 28: ...ne pointed object The film will wind com pletely 3 Before detaching the film holder check that G is displayed on the LCD panel 4 While firmly holding the wound film roll affix the paper seal securely on the back of the paper leader to prevent the exposed roll from unwinding accidentally The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel disappears When removing the film from the camera protect it from ...

Page 29: ...ard eyecup may be easily removed from the viewfinder by rotating the cup to the left 2 To install the larger eyecup match the eye cup pin with the eyepiece hole 3 Turn the fixing screw to the right with a coin or similar object When using accessories such as the Refcon verter 645 remove the eyecup first When turning the fixing screw with a coin a large diameter coin is recommended to use A small d...

Page 30: ...nder Diopter Aim the camera at a bright subject While looking through the viewfinder turn the diopter adjustment ring to the left or right until the autofocus frame l appears in the sharpest focus The diopter adjustment range is 1 0D to 3 5 1m per meter ...

Page 31: ...BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING 29 II BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING ...

Page 32: ...own in the illustration To move the lens aperture ring to the b position turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button on the lens The lens aperture ring can be released from the b position in the same manner 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial release button The shutter speed dial can be released from b in the same manner You can shi...

Page 33: ...mode cannot be used MULTI 6 SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high precision six segment TTL metering system Light values are measured in six segments within the image field enabling an optimal exposure to be made under a variety of lighting condi tions With conventional averaged metering systems underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of the background affecting the ove...

Page 34: ...you press the shutter release button halfway down Set the lens in the autofocus mode Switching between the autofocus mode and man ual focus mode depends on the lens you use For more details read the operating manual of the lens The camera does not provide the switch for switching between the autofocus mode and man ual mode ...

Page 35: ...on the lens auto matically focuses As soon as the subject is in focus the shutter is released For normal use select this position The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus Set the AF mode selector to z Continuous AF Mode is also available in this cam era See page 58 ...

Page 36: ...focus system the subject will be focused properly even if the main subject is slightly off center of the AF frame Set the AF mode selector to l Using the Single Frame Drive Mode One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed Set the drive mode dial to O ...

Page 37: ...ugh there are individual differences among pho tographers in general the shutter speed with a hand held camera is lower than the inverse of the focal length For example 1 75 second when the focal length is 75mm and 1 150 second when the focal length is 75mm and 1 150 second when it is 150mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this When using an ultra telephoto lens a tripod that...

Page 38: ...tter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on a specific spot of the subject See details on page 59 When the subject is in focus the audible PCV sig nal can be emitted See details on page 14 During autofocus operation the focusing ring should not be obstructed with your fingers hands or any other object The focus indicator u blinks w...

Page 39: ...on halfway down While is on the camera to subject distance is fixed focus lock To refocus on another subject lift your finger off the shutter release button If the drive mode switch is set to the Consecutive Frame Mode with the Single AF Mode set the camera focuses only the first picture From the second picture the pictures are taken consecu tively with the focus locked at the first picture ...

Page 40: ...e Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button Set the drive mode selector to P if the AF mode selector is set to S the camera focuses only the first picture From the second picture the pictures are taken consecutively with the focus locked at the first picture ...

Page 41: ...nd by pressing the shutter release but ton halfway down Then press the shutter release button fully The shutter will be released about 12 seconds later When the Self Timer is in operation The audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds To cancel the Self Timer operation after it has been activated move the drive mode selector to a posi tion other than r or set the m...

Page 42: ...sure Mode Procedure 1 Turn the multi exposure switch in the direc tion of the arrow until it locks 2 The frame counter on the LCD panel blinks 3 Press the shutter release button to shoot an initial exposure The film will not advance 1 2 3 ...

Page 43: ... original position The film does not advance at this stage Press the shutter release button to shoot the third shot The film will advance and the Single Frame shooting will be restored When using the Multi Exposure Mode you usu ally get the best result using a flash to illuminate the main subject against a dimly lit background To cancel the Multi Exposure Mode turn the multi exposure switch to the...

Page 44: ...b Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to b while hold ing down the shutter speed dial lock release button The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position in the same manner as above When the shutter release button is pressed half way the shutter speed and aperture setting will be displayed in the viewfinder You c...

Page 45: ...43 Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the view finder If the subject is too bright select a darker subject Use a flash if the subject is too dark ...

Page 46: ... ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background To set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f stop other than b Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button 2 Set the shutter speed dial to A The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock butt...

Page 47: ... Zoom f 4 5 is attached Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning as shown When the sub ject is too bright choose a smaller aperture if avail able when it is too dark choose a larger aperture if available When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both shutter...

Page 48: ... mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flow ing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed To set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to b 2 Set the shutter speed dial to a shutter speed other than b To set the shutter speed dial to a position other than b turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button 3 Set the shutter speed dia...

Page 49: ... sync shutter speed of 1 60 second or a non dedicated external flash unit set the shutter speed dial to the e 1 60 of second position Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder blink When the subject is too bright choose a faster shutter speed When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both se...

Page 50: ...wn the aperture A lock button 2 Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed 3 The shutter speed dial between 1 1000 to 4S can be set to 1 2 step by pressing the up down button The set shutter speed will be displayed on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder If the shutter speed does not change to 1 2 step confirm Pentax Function No 1 To set the shutter speed dial to a position other than ...

Page 51: ... or 3 steps 3EV j or o indicator will blink In flash photography when you use the flash sync shutter speed of 1 60 second or a non dedicated external flash unit set the shutter dial to the e 1 60 of second position Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown When the subject is too bright choose a smaller a...

Page 52: ...ing to b lf doing so the aperture will always closed to the maximum position 2 Set the shutter speed dial to c 3 An appropriate aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release but ton is pressed halfway Set the shutter speed dial to the c position Turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button The approximate aperture indication appears in t...

Page 53: ...hen using this mode use a steady tripod to pre vent camera shake and attach the optional Cable Switch CS 105 CS 130 or Release Timer Switch TS 110 after removing the Release Socket Cap Up to approx 8 hours exposure is possible with new alkaline batteries at room temperatures 4 ...

Page 54: ...olding down the exposure compensation dial while holding down the exposure compensation dial release button 3 The bar graph indicates the compensation value and w appear in the viewfinder Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb Exposure Mode The exposure compensation range is 3 1 3EV to 3 1 3EV in 0 3EV step The exposure compensation step can be selected from 0 3EV step to 0 5EV step with ...

Page 55: ...f auto bracketing amount The auto bracketing amount can be selected from 1 3EV step or 1 2EV step To set 1 While holding the auto bracketing selector at the STEP position press the up down button to select the desired auto bracketing amount The bracketing amount can be set to 13 1 3EV step or 12 1 2EV step 2 Release the finger from the auto bracketing selector The selector returns to the 0 posi ti...

Page 56: ... during auto bracketing the auto bracketing will remain effective until the viewfinder indication goes off After that the camera returns to the shooting status before the first frame was taken Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combined with the Exposure Compensation function You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with the exposure compensation function The auto bracketing will work in accor...

Page 57: ...tlit scenes like the Multi 6 Segment Metering Mode Creative expo sure control is decided by the user To set Set the metering mode selector to the J position The metering pattern in the illustration above shows that the upper part of the pattern in the center of the viewfinder has more sensitivity to light than the lower part In this metering mode the camera does not auto matically compensate the e...

Page 58: ...nder To set 1 Set the metering mode selector to I 2 Measure the small area of the viewfinder as illustrated If brightness is much different between the center and the other area of the photograph exposure should be determined in consideration of the over all brightness Otherwise the picture will come out improperly exposed 1 2 Metering area ...

Page 59: ... The exposure level is memorized and n is dis played in the viewfinder As soon as the AE lock button W is pressed and the camera stores the measured exposure level for 20 seconds The AE lock function remains while the AE lock button is pressed If the shutter release button is pressed halfway down while the AE lock timer is operating the memorized meter reading will remain even if the AE lock butto...

Page 60: ...ct is out of focus Set the focus mode switch to h Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during the autofocus operation the camera will automati cally switch the focus mode to the predictive autofo cus mode to measure the speed of a moving subject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the subject If the subject is moving...

Page 61: ...ally focus on a specific spot of the subject which is in the spot AF autofocus frame How to focus 1 Set the AF frame selector to 5 2 Focus on the main subject with the Spot AF frame When the main subject is off the Spot AF frame use the focus lock technique See page 60 1 2 AF area ...

Page 62: ... in the 3 point AF Mode and Spot AF Mode The focus lock does not operate when the AF mode selector is at h 2 To prevent this focus on the main subject with the spot metering focusing area Press and hold the shutter release button halfway down The in focus indicator remains on indicating that the focus is temporarily locked 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway down aim the camera or r...

Page 63: ...s depends on the lens you use For more details read the operating manual of the lens 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway down 3 When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder Press the shutter release button fully to take the photograph 1 2 3 ...

Page 64: ... hard to autofocus the subject in the AF frame focus the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder as you would with a non AF SLR camera Notes on Accessories The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the viewfinder Use the manual focus mode to focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the m...

Page 65: ...h a case use the focus lock technique see page 60 on another subject that is the same distance away or set the lens to use the manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder Subjects which may fool the autofocus system include a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the autofocus frame l b Subjects which don t reflect much lig...

Page 66: ...g exposure data directly on the negative outside of the picture frame with each exposure 1 2 0 Characters Number of Films Number of Frames Exposure Mode Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Exposure Compensation Value Auto bracketing Metering Mode AE lock Flash status Focal length of Lens Focus mode Autofocus mode 0 AF area 1 Focus point 2Film speed ...

Page 67: ...mpensation value for the auto bracketing is also imprinted If both auto bracketing and exposure compensation are used the sum is imprinted Auto bracketing X is imprinted when the pictures are taken in auto bracketing mode Metering mode Q Multi segment R Center Weighted S Spot AE lock W is imprinted with the AE lock function used Flash status s is imprinted when a Pentax dedicated flash is fired Fo...

Page 68: ... focal length of the lens will not be imprinted even if i is displayed on the LCD panel With an accessory without the lens information contacts such as a helicoid extension tube attached the focal length and aperture setting of the lens will not be imprinted even if i is displayed on the LCD panel Since the exposure data are imprinted on the outside of picture frame the data will not be seen on th...

Page 69: ...ANCED OPERATIONS 67 To cancel the Exposure Data Imprint Mode 1 Set the main switch to ON 2 Set the exposure compensation dial to D 3 Press the up down button repeatedly to dis play OFF on the LCD panel 1 2 ...

Page 70: ...g exposure mode is selected with a Pentax dedicated TTL flash in use only the amount of flash output is varied When the flash is fully charged the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down s appears in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready For more details read the flash operating manual Exposure Compensation with a Pentax TTL ded icated ...

Page 71: ... These flash units feature a built in infrared spot beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions In the Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aper ture Priority AE TTL Auto Flash Mode will be set automatically even if the flash unit is set to Manual When the flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes the power will automatically be turned off to save b...

Page 72: ...cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length When a 645A lens is used the shutter speed will be set to 1 60 second with ISO 100 Multi burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes make sure that they are of the same type combine Type A with Type B or Type C with Type D refer to the overview of Flash Funct...

Page 73: ...damage the camera For the best results use a Pentax dedicated flash unit Some large studio type flashes may have reversed con tacts and may not fire with the 645NII camera For further information contact the manufacturer or local supplier of the flash unit Also some studio flash units may not be synchronized properly and a part of the image could be blacked out by the second shutter curtain It is ...

Page 74: ... be covered by shadow The use of a flash will help eliminate the unwanted shadow Daylight sync photography is accomplished in the same manner as normal flash photography so you simply press the shutter release but ton lf the background is too bright it may be overex posed Without Daylight sync With Daylight sync ...

Page 75: ... combination for a correct exposure 4 Release the shutter To set With the Shutter Priority AE Mode set 1 Set the camera s exposure mode to the Shut ter Priority AE Mode 2 Set the desired shutter speed lf the aperture in the viewfinder blinks a correct exposure will not be obtained for the background Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops 3 Turn the flash on 4 Take the picture lf the pow...

Page 76: ...ther than the b position 2 Press the preview lever The aperture will stop down to the preset value and the depth of field can be confirmed through the view finder The lens aperture is closed down while holding the preview lever The shutter cannot be released while pressing the preview lever The depth of field cannot be confirmed with the lens aperture set to b 1 2 ...

Page 77: ...eries are exhausted or running low The batteries run out quickly when using mirror lock up for long hours To cancel 1 With the exposure mode set to the Aperture Prior ity AE mode Metered manual mode or Bulb expo sure mode Set the Drive mode selector to a position other than M UP or set the main switch to OFF 2 With the exposure mode set to the Programmed AE or Shutter Priority AE mode Set the mult...

Page 78: ...al to M A Function No and the setting content will be displayed on the LCD panel 2 Press the up or down button to display the Pentax Function No 0 to No 9 you want to set 3 Press the AE lock button to select the setting content 4 The Pentax function No and setting content will be set when the exposure compensation dial is set to other than M The shutter cannot be released with the exposure compens...

Page 79: ...l the Pentax Functions to the initial settings 1 Set the exposure compensation dial to M 2 Hold down the up and down buttons at the same time for more than 2 seconds N will be dis played on the LCD panel and all Pentax Functions are reset to the initial settings 1 2 ...

Page 80: ... ual Mode set the shutter speed step can be set to either 0 5 or 1 EV step Pentax Function No 1 1 2EV step initial setting 1 0EV step follows the shutter speed dial PF 2 Setting the metering timer The metering will stay on for 10 seconds but can be changed to 20 or 30 seconds Pentax Function No 2 10 seconds initial setting 20 seconds 30 seconds PF 3 Setting the auto bracketing sequence You can set...

Page 81: ...initial setting Self timer delay of 2 sec with mirror lock up PF 5 Setting the exposure compensation step Set the exposure compensation step 1 3EV or 1 2EV step Pentax Function No 5 Selecting an exposure compensation step of 0 3EV or 0 5EV 1 3EV initial setting 1 2EV With the exposure compensation step is set to 1 2 Exposure compensation can only be set to 1 2 step even if the exposure compensatio...

Page 82: ...Holding the button will shift the program line continuously The shutter speed increases and the aperture opens up by pressing the up button Conversely the shutter speed decreases and the aperture closes down by pressing the down button The shifted shutter speed and aperture value are dis played in the viewfinder To cancel the program shift set the main switch to OFF or change the exposure mode PF ...

Page 83: ... the viewfinder while holding the Auto bracketing selector to the 6 position Pentax Function No 8 Disabling the display in the viewfinder initial setting Enabling the display in the viewfinder How to display Hold the auto bracketing selector to the 6 position The total number of films taken and the current exposure counter are displayed in the viewfinder Number of films Number of frames ...

Page 84: ...et focus may deteriorate on the 2nd frame taken in the Consecutive frame mode The number of frames taken can be changed before the 1st frame is taken After the 1st frame is taken the number of frames cannot be changed until the film is removed LCD panel indication Setting contents With 120 film attached With 220 film attached 15 or 32 frames initial setting With 120 film holder 15 frames With 220 ...

Page 85: ...bility slave sync flash func tion contrast control sync flash leading trailing curtain sync flash and modeling flash mode AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and a guide number of 33 ISO 100 m It features contrast control sync flash sync and leading trailing curtain sync flash mode AF220T A TTL Auto flash with a guide number of 22 ISO 100 m It features a bounce flash capabil...

Page 86: ...s AS 80 AF Center Spot Matte The standard focusing screen for general photography AG 80 AF Cross Lined Matte Designed to guide picture composi tions 9mm grid AB 82 AF Sprit Image Matte Matte screen with the sprit image AA 82 AF Microprism Matte For general use the matte screen with the microprism AL 80 AF 9 Segment Matte Designed to guide picture compositions Nine rectangular areas divided by vert...

Page 87: ...le cable release is connected to the socket with the red ring in the lower part of the front board of the Auto Bellows 645 2 Connect the other end to the shutter release but ton Adjust the double cable release so that when the double cable release is pushed the shutter is released after the lens is fully stopped down If the shutter is released before the aperture is fully stopped down adjust the c...

Page 88: ...tion other than D PF or ISO P 24 P 66 P 76 The frame counter does not indicate B The shutter release button is not pressed after loading the film Press the shutter release button after loading the film P 20 Indicators do not appear on the LCD panel The main switch is set to r Turn the main switch to i P 14 No batteries are installed Install the batteries P 12 The batteries are improperly installed...

Page 89: ...n the LCD panel The camera may be defective Press the mid roll wind up button to wind the film then consult your Pentax distributor or authorized Pentax repair shop B indication stays on and battery warning e blinks even if the mid roll wind up button is pressed In this situation replace the batteries and press the mid roll wind button again Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference ...

Page 90: ...e button Focus Mode Continuous predictive AF provided Single Manual MF Viewfinder Keplerian telescopic viewfinder with Natural Bright Matte focusing screen lnterchangeable focusing screens available Field of view 92 vertical and 93 horizontal Magnification 0 76X with 75mm lens at infinity Diopter 3 5 to 1 5m 1 3 point AF frame Spot AF frame Spot AF range Viewfinder Indication Focus Information In ...

Page 91: ...th Pentax dedicated auto flashes X sync speed at 1 60 sec Slow shutter speed synchronization possible in Metered Manual Mode X sync socket is provided ISO range 25 800 Exposure Data Imprinting Possible to imprint the exposure data on the outside of the picture frame Characters number of films frame number exposure mode shutter speed aperture value exposure compensation metering mode and focal leng...

Page 92: ...nstructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is ...

Page 93: ...red If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish ...

Page 94: ...heir approved repair shops Unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the...

Page 95: ...reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harm...

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