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Consecutive-Frame Mode III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the release button.

Set the drive mode selector to P.

• if the AF mode selector is set to [S]. the focuses only the first picture. From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the focus locked at the first picture. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 39 or set the main the switch main or set to the r The shutter will be released about 12 seconds later. is in operation. WhenThe the audibleSelf-Timer PCV signal is heard and rate the increases for the last two seconds. has it been operation after the Self-Timer cancel To a posi- to selector drive mode move the activated, than other tion OFF position. can be set to 12 sec. or time delay Self-Timer The Function 2 sec. lock-up) with Pentax (with mirror No. 4. 2 • • • •

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frame and by pressing the shutter release but- release pressing the shutter and by frame the shutter ton halfway down. Then press button fully. release 1 2. first using the Focus on the subject 1.drive Set the mode selectorto seconds after secondsthe after shutter release button is pressed. tographer. The shutter will be released about 12tographer. is useful that group include for shots the pho- taking The self-timer mode delaysrelease, the shutter and Self-Timer Mode Self-Timer 40 Multiplex Mode

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Procedure 3. Press the shutter release button to shoot an 1. Turn the multi-exposure switch in the direc- initial exposure. The film will not advance. tion of the arrow until it locks.

2. The frame counter on the LCD panel blinks. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 41 releasebutton to shootthe second shot. When usingthe Multi-Exposure Mode, you usu- usingthe best resultgetally a flashto illuminate subjectthe main against a dimly-litbackground. multi- turn the Mode, the Multi-Exposure cancel To position. to the original switch exposure When using the Multi-Exposure Mode, the exposed frame may move slightly. exposureWith imprinting the data set, theof data the lastis frame imprinted. 5 • • • • 5. Recompose the frame, and press the shutter hot, leave the multi-expo- The film does not advancedoesThe not film

inal position to cancel the multi-exposure mode. sureswitchthe lock position in and shoot the sec- Thenond shot. return the multi-exposure switch to the original position. at Press thisthe stage. shutter release button to the third shot. Theshoot filmadvance will the and Single-Frame shooting willbe restored. To exposure the triple s To 4 • Notes: 4. Return the multi-exposure switch to the orig- 42 Selecting an Exposure Mode

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Using the Programmed AE Mode 2. Turn the dial to b while hold- ing down the shutter speed dial lock release Purpose button. The camera automatically selects the optimum • The shutter speed dial can be released from b to combination of shutter speed and settings, another position in the same manner as above. making it easy to take a good by just • When the shutter release button is pressed half- pressing the shutter release button. way, the shutter speed and aperture setting will be displayed in the . To set • You can shift the program line of Programmed AE 1. Set the lens aperture ring to b. Mode with Pentax Function No 4. See page 79 for more details. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button.

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too bright, select a darker

* Exposure Warning * Exposure dark,or toothe subjecttoo brightshutterthe If is speed and aperture setting will blinkin the view- the subjectis If finder. dark. too is subject if the a Use subject. * to b eed dial to [A]. eed The shutterThe speed dial can be released from another position whileholding downshutterthe speeddial lock button. 2 2.shutter sp the Set • selected, an appropri- ring to the desired f- atically set by the cam- . -Priority AE Mode b

stop other than than other stop Turn the lens aperture Turn ring while holding down the aperture-A button. lock

1 44 1. Set the lens aperture To set To or a portraitblurreda against background. When the desired aperture is shooting landscapeswith increased , Purpose ate shutter speed is autom era for a proper exposure. This mode is ideal for • UsingAperture the

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 45 ke the picture. If both itexpo-the means that it is too bright, or use a or too dark, theselected * * Exposure Warning * Exposure the subjecttoo bright If is dark. is too it if flash shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the as a warningLCD as shown. panel When the sub- ject is too bright, choose a smalleraperture, if avail- able; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture, if available.indicationspeed shutter the When you can ta blinking, stops shutter and aperture blink, sure is out of metering range and unable a to obtain correct exposure even if the apertureis adjusted. Select a darker subject if

priate aperture indication determined by the by determined indication aperture priate camerabe can seen viewfinderin the when the shutter release button is pressed half- way. The approximate apertureindication in appears It may not the same indicationtheviewfinder. as thatselected you with lens the aperture ring espe- cially when the A645 150mm f/3.5 or A 645 45- 82mm Zoom f/4.5 is attached. 34 • 4. The f-stop that you have selected and appro- 3.desired f-stop. Set the . b . b , turn the shutter speed dial while holding b shutter speed. shutter other than other than down the shutter speeddowndial lock button. To set the set speed shutter dial to a position other To than 2 3. Set the shutter speed dial to desired the To set 1. Setlens the aperture to ring 2. speed a shutter to dial speed shutter the Set • selected, the appropri-

iority AE Mode iority AE

1 46 ingslow image dynamic speed. shutter with a action with a fast shutter speed or capturing a flow- Using the Shutter-Pr Using the the subject. This mode is suitable for freezing the Whendesired theis shutter a proper exposure according to the brightness of Purpose ate apertureautomaticallybythe camera for is set

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 47 ke the picture. If both * selected shutter speed and aperture blink, it means that the exposure is outrange of metering and unable a correct exposure to obtain even if the shutter speed is adjusted.Select a darker subject if istoo bright.subjectthe Use a flash if it is too dark. * Exposure Warning * Exposure dark,or toothe subjecttoo brightshutter the If is speedaperture and setting blink. in the viewfinder Whensubjectthe too is faster bright,a choose shutter speed. When the shutter speed indication you can ta blinking, stops not change to 1/2 step, (1/60position.second ) of

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can be set to 1/2 step by pressing the up/down button. The set shutter speed will be displayed in the viewfinder. and panel theLCD on If the shutter speed does confirm Function No. 1 Pentax When the shutter release button is pressed half- way down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayedviewfinder. thein when you use flash sync In flash photography, shutter speed of 1/60 second or a non-dedicated external flash unit,set the shutter speed dial to the 3 • • • 4. shutter The dial speed between 1/1000 to 4S not change to 1/2 step, Appears on AppearsLCD the panel. C , turn the shutter speed dial while holding b can be set to 1/2 step by pressing the up/down the pressing by 1/2 step set to be can will displayed speed be shutter set button. The the viewfinder. in and LCD panel on the shutter speed. shutter confirm Pentax confirmFunction Pentax No. 1 set the shutter speed dial to a position other To than the shutter speeddowndial lock button. 645theWhenshutter) LS (with leaf 75mm is attached, If the shutter speed does 2 2. Set the shutter speed dial to the desired • • 3. between 1/1000 to 4S dial The shutter speed • ring to the desired f- is a convenient exposure is a convenient er exposured . er exposured d Manual Mode d Manual

stop setting. Turn the lens aperture Turn ring while holding down the aperture-A button. lock

1 48 • 1. Set the lens aperture To set To creatively under ov or under creatively speed and aperture setting combination, or taking or combination, aperture setting and speed mode for taking pictures using the same shutter the same using pictures taking mode for Using the Metere Using the The Metered Manual Mode The Mode Manual Metered Purpose

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 49 (1/60 of second) position. of second) (1/60 if the aperture is adjusted. the aperture is if e s blinding, a you cantake nder as a warning as shown. nder as a ght, choose a smaller aperture; In flash photography, when you useIn theflash photography, flash sync shutter speed of 1/60 seconda non-dedicated or external flash unit, set the shutter dialthe to • * Exposure Warning the too dark,subject is too bright or If the selected shutter in the viewfi speed will blink is too bri When the subject whenlarger it is too dark, aperture. choose a When the shutter speed indication stop It means that both shutteraperture blink, picture. If and the exposure is out of metering range and unable to obtain a correct exposure even Select a darker too dark. subject or use a flash if it is indicator will o side on thebar j or j side, it indicates underexposure. o

until a single bar is displayedin the of center the bar graph. the shutter speed, approximate aperture and way, bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder. blink. Moving one bar on the bar graphindicates step 1/3 orexposure when under overis set (EV). However, beyond 3+ or -(3EV), 3 steps When the barsare displayedtothe graph, it indicates overexposure and when the bars are displayed to the 34 5 * • • 4. either the shutter dial or lens aperture ring Turn 5. When the shutter release button is pressed half- position. Turn . c c the viewfinder when the shutterrelease but- ton is pressed halfway. Set the shutter speed dialthe to the shutterthe speed dial while holding down the shutter speeddial lockbutton. approximateThe aperture indication appears in It may not the same indication as the viewfinder. that you selected withthe lens aperture espe- ring 45- A 645 or f/3.5 150mm A645 the when cially Zoom is attached. f/4.5 85mm 2. Setshutter the speeddial to 3. An appropriate aperture will be displayed in • • . lf doing so, the . b ring to the desired f- ring to the desired while holding down the down holding while b aperture ring ring to aperture ys closed to the maximum position.

stop other than than other stop aperture-A lock button. Do not set the lens

12 3 50 1. Set the lens aperture open as long as the shutter releaseopen as long as the button is held down. set To shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains This mode is useful for the long exposures required for Purpose UsingBulb Exposure Mode the • aperture will alwa

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 51 e a steady to pre- tach the optionalthe "Cable tach

When using this mode,us at camera shake andvent Switch CS-105 CS-130" Switch or Release Timer removingafter Releasethe Socket Cap. TS-110 approx.Up to hours exposure 8 is possible with new alkalinebatteriesat room temperatures. • • ring. 4 4. Adjustdesired the aperturelens by aperture 52 About

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Purpose • Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately Exposure Mode. overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) a subject, • The exposure compensation range is -3 1/3EV to +3 1/ or to compensate for difficult lighting conditions which 3EV in 0.3EV step. may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. • The exposure compensation step can be selected from To set 0.3EV step to 0.5EV step with Pentax Function No.5. 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial to the See page 79 for more details desired compensation value. • When the 0.5EV step is selected, two bars above the 2. The exposure compensation dial locks at the a position. To bar graph indicate a 0.5EV step. set the exposure compensation dial to a position other than • When exposure compensation is used in the Metered the a position, turn the exposure compensation dial while Manual mode, the bar above the bar graph indicates holding down the exposure compensation dial while holding under or overexposure, it is not indicating the exposure down the exposure compensation dial release button. compensation value. w is displayed. 3. The bar graph indicates the compensation value and w appear in the viewfinder. Auto Exposure Mode 53

When you take a picture that requires exposure 12 compensation and it may be difficult to determine the correct exposure, use this mode to make three different bracketing exposures with different expo- sure levels.

Selection of auto bracketing amount. The auto bracketing amount can be selected from 1/3EV step or 1/2EV step. ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

To set 1. While holding the auto bracketing selector at with 1/3EV set with 1/2EV set 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- tion to complete the set-bracketing amount. on goes off. After that, the that, After on goes off. lue is not displayed. The camera measures automatically the exposure for shot. each lockedthe first at remains picture and is The focus locked until all pictures are taken. shutterof the let go button during release auto you If bracketing, auto-bracketingthe will remain effective until the viewfinderindicati first beforereturnscamera the shooting status to the taken. frame was • • • Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combinedthe with Exposure Compensation function. can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with You the exposure compensation function. Theaccordance auto-bracketing will work in with the exposure compensation value set. Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combinedthe with Metered Manual Mode. can combine the exposure mode You with the metered X sync speed). manual mode (except The auto-bracketing will work with changing only the shut- ter speed. The bar graph of the metered manual mode is The bar graphof the onlydisplayed in the viewfinder. exposure compensation va acketing exposures can be

exposure compensation value. consecutively accordingtures are taken tothe auto-bracketing switch you have set. changed Function with No.3. Pentax The sequence of the auto br Three pictures are taken consecutivelyThree as pictures arefollows. taken with 1/3EV set 1/3EV with set 1/2EV with 54 • Third picture: Overexposure Second picture: Underexposure First picture:First Correct exposure 1.thebracketing Set auto to selector the desired 2. Three pic- the Press shutter button release fully. •

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The Spot metering or Center-Weighted metering • The metering pattern in the illustration above mode can also be selected in this camera. shows that the upper part of the pattern (in the Select the desired metering mode with the metering center of the viewfinder) has more sensitivity to mode selector. light than the lower part. • In this metering mode, the camera does not auto- Using the Center-Weighted Metering Mode matically compensate the exposure in backlit or This metering system does not automatically com- spotlighted scenes like the Multi (6)-Segment pensate for backlit or spotlit scenes like the Mode. Creative exposure control is decided by Multi(6)Segment Metering Mode. Creative expo- the user. sure control is decided by the user.

To set Set the metering mode selector to the J position. Metering area illustrated. If brightness is much different between the center between much different is If brightness exposure area the photograph, the other of and over- of the in consideration be determined should Otherwise, brightness. the picture come out all will exposed. improperly 2 2. Measure the small area of the viewfinder as •

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1 56 1.metering Set themode selector to To set To small area in the center of the viewfinder. areasmall in the center of The Spot Metering ModeThe measures Spot light only in the Using the Spot Metering Mode Using the Spot

ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using AE Lock 57 • 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 button is released. • The AE lock function cannot be used when the ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED camera is set in the Metered Manual Mode.

How to cancel The AE lock function memorizes an exposure before To cancel the AE lock function, press the AE lock shooting. The AE lock function is very effective when button again. used along with the spot metering. Use the AE lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder.

Position the area to be measured in the spot metering area and press the AE lock button. The exposure level is memorized and n is dis- played in the viewfinder. 58 Setting the Focus Mode Switch to the Continuous Position 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 too fast, the shutter may not be released. ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

If the shutter release button is held at the halfway position, the lens focuses continuously to follow the subject. The shutter can be released even if the subject is out of focus.

Set the focus mode switch to h. Using the Spot AF Mode 59

1 2

AF area ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on a 2. Focus on the main subject with the Spot AF specific spot of the subject which is in the spot AF frame. autofocus frame. • When the main subject is off the Spot AF frame, How to focus use the focus-lock technique. See page 60. 1. Set the AF frame selector to 5. 60 Focus Lock Function

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In the Spot Metering Mode, the camera focuses with the 2. To prevent this, focus on the main subject with the spot metering / focusing area of the viewfinder. If you spot metering / focusing area. Press and hold the shoot without positioning the spot metering / focusing area shutter release button halfway down. The in-focus on the main subject, the main subject will not be focused indicator remains on, indicating that the focus is properly. temporarily locked. 3. While holding the shutter release button halfway Set the AF frame selector to 5. down, aim the camera or recompose the picture, 1. When the composition does not allow the autofo- then press the shutter release button fully to cus frame to be placed over the most important release the shutter. subject, the camera will focus on the background as shown in the illustration. • Lifting your finger off the shutter release button clears the in-focus indicator in the viewfinder and cancels The focus lock can be used in the 3-point AF Mode and • the focus lock function Spot AF Mode. • To refocus on another subject, lift your finger off the • The focus lock does not operate when the AF mode shutter release button. selector is at h. Manual Focusing 61

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Using the in - focus indicator 2. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to the right or left while How to focus holding the shutter release button halfway 1. Set the lens in the manual focus mode. down. 3. When the subject comes into focus, the in- • Switching between the autofocus and manual focus indicator lights up in the viewfinder. focus modes depends on the lens you use. For Press the shutter release button fully to take more details, read the operating manual of the the photograph. lens. filters or "Magic Image Attachment". for close-up photography. Noteson Accessories The followingconditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing with the in-focus indicator in the Use the manual focus mode to focus viewfinder. modefocus tosubjectthe on the with of aid the matte fieldsurrounding the autofocusframe. See for manual 58 focusing. page a) When using special effect b) or an Auto Bellows Whenusing Extension Tubes into focus, into focus, focus the position. U

The iscamera not equipped with the mode focus selector. When the subject comes indicator PCV signal can be heard if the main switch is set An lights up audible in the viewfinder. to the 62 non-AF SLR camera. the mattefield in the viewfinder as you would with a subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of autofocus the subject in the AF frame, focus the • • focus indicator cannot be used when it's hard to When the function autofocus or the viewfinder'sin- cator is unsuited for focusing When the autofocusWhenthe or mode the in-focus indi-

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 63 . . l l ghly precise, but not per- but ghly precise, h extremely bright back- . the system may autofocus l wall autofocusthe in frame autofocus frame autofocus frame groundof frame the autofocus strong backlight or wit grounds. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS The is hi system autofocus fect. Dependingfect. on the brightness,shape, contrast, your subject, and size of operate.nota case, In such the focus-lock use technique 60) on anotherthat subject is (see page set or the lens to use the the same distance away, manual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject withfieldthe matteaidthe in the viewfinder. of whichSubjects may fool the autofocus system include: a)white as a such low-contrast Extremely subjects b)whichreflect don't Subjects much lightthe in c) which Subjects are moving too fast. d) Multiple insubjects the foreground and back- e)positionedagainst Subjects reflected light or

ect with the aid of the

manual focus position. focus manual to the right or left until the to the right or left

the focusing ting image in the viewfinderis clearest. 12 How to focus on the subj 1. the lens in Set the matte field matte 2. turn viewfinder, the through looking While 64 Imprinting the Exposure Data on the If a 645 A-or FA lens (autofocus) is attached, the camera imprints the following exposure data directly on the negative, outside of the picture frame with each exposure.

" Characters + AE-lock # Number of Films , Flash status $ Number of Frames - of Lens % Exposure Mode . Focus mode & Shutter Speed / Autofocus mode ' Aperture Setting 0 AF area ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED ( Exposure Compensation Value 1 Focus point ) Auto-bracketing 2Film speed * Metering Mode

#% ( * ,-/ 1

" $ & ' ) + . 0 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 65 for for e (Programmed AE) (Programmed s will be imprinted. k is used for lens shutter, is shutter, lens used for m e FA is in use, [an in use, zoom lens is e FA is imprinted. The exposure compensation exposure compensation The is imprinted. is imprinted with the used. AF mode the spot with is imprinted printed. For bulb exposure, up to [9999] seconds [9999] to up exposure, For bulb printed. E is imprinted with the manual focus mode used. is imprinted when an accessory such as the A-lens accessorywhenimprinted as the such an is (Aperture-Priority AE) or or AE) (Aperture-Priority 4 L b (Spot) If both auto-bracketing and exposure compensation compensation and exposure auto-bracketing both If is imprinted with Continuous AF mode used. with Continuous is imprinted p S h information contacts is used, is used, contacts information Imprinted description the FA lens is attached. When th When attached. lens is FA the printed to identify the camera. the identify to printed (Shutter-Priority AE), AE), (Shutter-Priority (Center-Weighted). (Center-Weighted). c R is imprinted with the 3-point AF mode used. used. mode AF 3-point the with imprinted is is imprinted with the AE-lock function used. function AE-lock the with is imprinted is imprinted when the pictures are taken in auto bracketing mode. bracketing in auto taken are the pictures when is imprinted is imprinted with the autofocus mode used. mode used. autofocus with the is imprinted (Multi-segment), (Multi-segment), is imprinted when a Pentax dedicated is fired. flash dedicated when a Pentax is imprinted AF used. Single mode with is imprinted (Metered Manual), Manual), (Metered can be imprinted. be can also imprinted. is bracketing auto the for value the sum is are used, imprinted. The set from ISO is imprinted. 6 to ISO from 6400 film speed set The [The shutter speed] displayed in the viewfinder is im viewfinder the in displayed speed] shutter [The X position. is to the set speed dial shutter the when 645 the or 67 lens adapter the When is imprinted. the in viewfinder displayed value] [Aperture having no lens Tube Extension Helicoid is enabled, not exposure compensation When the X Q W s is imprinted when [Focal length] K z 8 or C (center). R (right), with L (left), imprinted is used is focus AF point 3-point the set, When the Capital is [A to G] letter im Capital to 1. returns it 199, Beyond imprinted. be can [1-199] imprinted. be can [1-95] n printed. in be will T.] [L. seconds, 9999 Beyond imprinted. be can imprinted. is length] approximate value of focal mounted. is and rear converter Data type Data Film speed Film AF area Focus point Focus mode Autofocus mode Focal length of lens Focal length of Flash status Flash Metering mode AE lock Auto bracketing Exposure compensation value Aperture setting Aperture Shutter speed Shutter Exposure mode Number of films of Number frames of Number Characters is displayed is the on i . i is displayedon the LCD panel. i displayedthe on LCD panel. picture frame, the will data not be seen on the such as a helicoid extension tube attached, the 2 ure data will be imprinteddata ure on the negative. dial to [D]. [D] will be dial to [D]. [D] will

isdisplayed expos the the LCD panel, on

i With a 645 A- lens the attached, focal length of the lens will not be imprinted even if LCD panel. With an accessory without the lens information contacts focal lengthfocal and aperture setting of the lensbenot willeven imprinted if Since the exposure are data imprinted on the of outside actual photographs. The shutter cannotreleased bewith exposurethe compensation to dial set

1 66 1. compensation exposure the Set To set To If If 2. Pressup/down the buttonrepeatedly until [on]appears the on LCD panel. • • • •

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to [D]. ensation dial ensation

play [OFF] on the LCD panel. the LCD play [OFF] on 2 2. Setexposure the comp 3. Press the up/down button repeatedlyto dis- 1 1. Set the main switch to [ON]. To cancel the Exposure Data Imprint Mode cancel Exposure the Data To 68 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash Using the TTL Auto Flash • When the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on 1. Remove the cover and attach a the flash unit lights up. When the shutter release Pentax dedicated flash unit. button is pressed halfway down, s appears in the 2. Turn the flash ON. viewfinder indicating the flash is ready. 3. Set the flash to TTL Auto mode. • For more details, read the flash operating manual. 4. Confirm that the flash is fully charged. 5. Focus on the subject and release the shutter. Exposure Compensation with a Pentax TTL ded- icated flash Auto Bracketing Exposure mode with a Pentax When the exposure compensation is set with a ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED TTL dedicated flash Pentax TTL flash in use, it makes possible to adjust When the auto bracketing exposure mode is the brightness of the background of the subject and selected with a Pentax dedicated TTL flash in use, the flash output at the same time. only the amount of flash output is varied. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 69 ash unit is set to Manual.ash unit is harged and left unused for unusedand harged left Thesebuilt-in a feature flashinfrared units spot- beam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low-contrast conditions. When the flash unit is c aboutminutes, 5 thepower willautomatically be Pressing the batteryto save power. turned off shutter release button halfway down will restart chargingthe flash unit. of If the TTL auto mode is selected, these flash units because shooting, daylight-sync for used be can the shutter speed is adjusted according to the var- speed shutter slower The brightness. ambient ies according to the lens focal length. The shutter a lower and second 1/60 between varies speed How- shake. camera cause does not which speed shutter use, the in is A-lens a 645 when ever, value aperture The second. 1/60 to is set speed will also be fixed but will vary depending on the used. being film of the ISO In the Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, In the Programmed Aper- AE, or set will be Auto Flash Modeture-Priority TTL AE: fl if the even automatically • AF240FT, AF400FTZ AF240FT, • AF200T, AF220T, AF280T, and AF400T AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, • • a built-in infraredspot- focus system in dim light focus system beam to assist the auto the beam to assist and low-contrast conditions. The auto zoom function will automatically adjust the angle of discharge according the to lens focal inlens use. is lengthwhen onlyFA a 645 The AF500FTZ and AF360FGZ feature a wireless slave synch flashfunction. The flash effective range appearson the LCD only when panel 645 an a A- lensis in or FA use, inlens use. is possiblesingleMultipleonframe is a flash burst with the AF500FTZ. AE, In AE, Shutter-Priority or Programmed the Aperture-Priority AE, the TTL Auto Flash Mode willset be automatically if evenis the flash set to Manual. be can size format picture the AF360FGZ, With selected dependingon the camera format being used. These feature flash units • • • • • • • AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ and AF360FGZ the Pentax dedicated the Pentax Multi-burst flash with flash Multi-burst flash When discharging more thandedicated 2 Pentax type, sure thatmake flashes, they are of the same D. C with Type B or Type A with Type combine Type overviewFlashthe(refer to Function of on page 71). AF400T with ISO 100 AF280T 1/60 second to a lower speed also varies within AF200T

Red f/2.8 f/4 f/4 Green f/5.6 f/8 f/8 Yellow f/11 When using the Three-Level(red, Auto green, andsettings) yellow mode, aperture the value is adjustedas shown in the When table. flashthe is fully charged, the shutter speed whichdoes cause camera shake. not The slowest shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length. When a 645A - lens is used, the shutter speedset willbe1/60 to second. the shutter speed range of 70 •

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 71 N N N TYPE D TYPE *1 *3 *4 N camera.further For TYPE C TYPE NII TYPE B TYPE *2 NNNN N NN NN NNN N NN NN NN N N TYPE A TYPE information, contact the manufacturer or local supplier may not the some studio flash units Also, flash unit. of of the image could synchronizedandpart be properly a be blacked out by the second shutter curtain. It is rec- ommended, for safety's sake, to use a shutter speed one step slower than the flash sync speed. Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage flash the camera. units Use of non-Pentax dedicatedFor the use a Pentax flash unit. best results, large studioSome typeflashesreversed may have con- the 645 fire with may not and tacts Using other types of a flash a of types other Using • • ability. ash capability. h cap , AF330FTZ TYPE B: AF240FT AF400FTZ, have the auto fl e the auto flas CAMERA FUNCTION Shutter-Priority AE cannot be used because the actual the cannot be used becauseShutter-Priority AE required aperture value may change. (Manual Sync) or M (Manual) modes, set the camera's the set modes, (Manual) or M Sync) (Manual Man- Mode, AE Aperture-Priority the to exposure mode AE Aperture-Priority and Program The Bulb. ual or actual required the be used because cannot Modes may change. value aperture Flash signal in the viewfinder confirmation TTL auto flash Auto flash sync in the Shutter-PrioritySlow-speed or AE Mode Metered Mode Manual AF spotbeam flash sync Trailing-shutter-curtain Contrast-control flash mode After the flash is charged, the camera automatically the is charged, the flash-syncswitches to the automatically speed. camera flash After mode. Shutter-Priority AE Mode or AE in the Programmed setting Automatic aperture *4.MS (Manual(Manual) lnor the Sync) mode, the M *2.not do AF330FTZ and AF500FTZ *3.not hav do AF080C and AF140C TYPE A: TYPE AF500FTZ (*3), AF360FGZ *1. MS the in AF220T) (except C flash Type a using When Notes: TYPE C: AF400T, AF280T, AF220T, AF200T, AF080C, AF140C AF200T, AF220T, AF280T, C:TYPE AF400T, TYPE D: AF200SA, AF201SA Overview of Flash Function Flash of Overview 72 Daylight- Sync Shooting Purpose When taking a portrait in daylight, the subject's face may 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. ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED • lf the background is too bright, it may be overex- Without Daylight-sync posed.

With Daylight-sync Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting 73 Purpose To set It is possible to balance the exposure of a fore- With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set ground subject against a dimly lit background by 1. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shut- using the flash to properly expose the foreground ter-Priority AE Mode. subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low 2. Set the desired shutter speed. light background. • lf the aperture in the viewfinder blinks, a correct To set exposure will not be obtained for the background. With the Metered Manual Mode set Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED 1. Turn the flash on. 2. Set the camera's exposure mode to the 3. Turn the flash on. Metered Manual Mode. 4. Take the picture. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (lower than 1/60 second) and aperture combination • lf the power is on before the desired shutter for a correct exposure. speed is selected, the proper exposure for the 4. Release the shutter. back-ground will not be obtained. Be sure to select the shutter speed before the flash is turned on. • ln the slow-speed-sync shooting, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake. 74 Using the Preview Lever

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To confirm the depth of field in the viewfinder, press 2. Press the preview lever. The aperture will the preview lever. stop down to the preset value, and the depth of field can be confirmed through the view- 1. Turn the lens aperture ring to a position other finder. than the b position. • 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. Mirror Lock-up 75

To set To cancel 1 To cancel 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

This camera is equipped with a mirror lock-up function. To cancel To set 1. With the exposure mode set to the Aperture-Prior- ity AE mode, Metered manual mode or Bulb expo- 1. Set the drive mode selector to q. sure mode: 2. Press the shutter release button fully to swing up  the mirror. Set the Drive mode selector to a position other than [M.UP] or set the main switch to [OFF]. 3. Press the shutter release button again. The shutter 2. With the exposure mode set to the Programmed AE is released. or Shutter- Priority AE mode: • The exposure is locked just before the mirror goes up.  Set the multi-exposure switch to [ON]. • The audible PCV signal's beeping can be enabled and  Set the drive mode selector to a position other than will be heard with the drive mode selector set to U. [M.UP] or set the main switch to [OFF]. • Mirror lockup cannot be used when using LS lenses  Set the multi-exposure switch to the original position. with the lens shutter set. Note: • Mirror lockup cannot be operated when the batteries are Without setting the multi-exposure switch to the ON posi- exhausted or running low. The batteries run out quickly tion, the film is advanced by 1 frame when the mirror when using mirror lock-up for long hours. returns to the original position. 76 Pentax Functions

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SETTING PENTAX FUNCTIONS The camera provides 10 Pentax Functions so you can set the camera according to your preferences.

To set: 1. Turn on the camera. Set the exposure compensation dial 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 compensation dial set to M. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 77 will be dis- be will N 2 ctions are reset to the initial settings.resetctions areinitial to the . M

ntax Function ntax played on the LCD panel and all Pentax Fun and all Pentax playedonLCD the panel 1 2. Hold down up the and down buttonssame at themore time for than seconds.2 1. to dial compensation exposure the Set To reset all the Pentax Functionsinitial all the Pentax reset the tosettings. To Resetting the Pe 78 Setting Pentax Function

[PF 0] Imprinting the character (capital letters A - G) [PF 2] Setting the metering timer If the imprinting is enabled, a capital letter can be The metering will stay on for 10 seconds but can be imprinted on the negative. changed to 20 or 30 seconds. If the user has more than two , a different let- Pentax Function No.2 ter can be set to identify which camera was used with 10 seconds (initial setting) the film.

Pentax Function No.0 20 seconds

ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED [PF 1] Setting the shutter speed step For use with the Shutter-Priority AE or Metered Man- 30 seconds ual Mode set, the shutter speed step can be set to either 0.5 or 1 EV step. [PF 3] Setting the auto-bracketing sequence Pentax Function No.1 You can set the sequence of the auto-bracketing exposures. 1/2EV step (initial setting) Pentax Function No.3 Proper exposure → 1.0EV step (follows the shutter speed dial) Under exposure → Over exposure Under exposure → Proper exposure → Over exposure Over exposure → Proper exposure → Under exposure ADVANCED OPERATIONS 79 In the viewfinder, when the 1/2 step is set, two bars are In the viewfinder, displayed on the bar graph. With the exposure compensation step is set to 1/2 step compensation exposure With the can compensation Exposure even to 1/2 step only be set step. 2/3or to 1/3 dial is set compensationexposure if the 1/2EV 1/3EV (initial setting) 1/3EV (initial 0.5EV Selecting an exposure compensation step of 0.3EV or Pentax FunctionNo.5 Pentax step. Set the exposure compensation step 1/3EV or 1/2EV [PF 5] Setting the exposure compensation step with mirror lock-up Self-timer delay of 2 sec. (initial setting) Self-timer delay 12 sec. of Pentax FunctionNo.4 Pentax shutter will be released after 2 seconds. shutter released will be after upthe when shutter button release is pressed and the sec.If the 2 sec. self-timer is set, themirror is locked The self-timer delay time can be setto 12 sec. or 2 [PF 4] Setting the self-timer delay time

The shutter and increases speed the aperture opens up the shutter by pressing the up button. Conversely, speeddecreases aperture and the by down closes downpressing the button. shutter speed and apertureThe shifted dis- value are viewfinder. played in the themain switch to OFF set cancel the program shift, To exposureor change the mode. • • • [PF 7]Setting the frame counter indication The frame counter can be set tocount-up a indication or to a count-down indication. Function No.7 Pentax Count-up indication setting) (initial Count-down indication the program line continuously. 80 Holding the button will shift up/down button is pressed. The programmed step each 0.5EV line time is shifted the With the programmedenabled line shift Enabling the programmed line shift line shift (initial setting) line shift Disabling the Disabling the programmed Pentax FunctionNo.6 Pentax shifted according to yourshifted shooting preferences. The program line of Programmed AE Mode can be can Mode AE Programmed of line program The ing. [PF 6] Enabling/disabling the program linefor shift-

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 81 frames position. Number of 6 Number of films Howto display Hold the auto-bracketing selector to the The total number of andfilms the taken current exposure counter are displayed in the viewfinder. position. 6 viewfinder Enabling the display in the viewfinder (initial setting) Disabling the Disabling the in the display Pentax FunctionNo.8 Pentax bracketing selector to the displayed in the viewfinder holding while the Auto- The number and the of films frame counter taken are films taken and framefilmscounter in taken the viewfinder [PF 8] Enabling/disabling thedisplay of the number of 16 or 33 frames Setting contents 15 or 32 frames (initialsetting) With 120With frames ... 16 220With film holder frames ... 33 With 120With film holder frames ... 15 220With film holder frames ... 32 1st frame is taken. After the 1sttheis frame taken, After is taken. 1st frame anel isanelvaried according the film holderto the type of the 2nd frame in taken the Consecutive-frame mode. angeduntil the is film removed. LCD indication panel

With 120 film attachedfilm attached With 220

the number of frames cannotframes numberthech be of With 16 or 33 frames set, focus may deteriorateWith 16 or 33 framesset, on Thecan number be changed before of frames taken the 82 • • attached. The numberrecordable of on shown frames the LCD p Pentax Function No.9Pentax Changesthe number recordable of frameswhen or a 120 film is used. 220 film [PF9] Changing[PF9] the number frames of taken

ADVANCED OPERATIONS Accessories (Optional) 83

A number of dedicated accessories are available for this • AF330FTZ camera. A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built-in AF spotbeam and • Cable Switch CS-105/CS-130 a of 33 (ISO 100/m). It features contrast- A shutter release cord designed for use with the 645NII control-sync flash sync and leading/trailing-curtain-sync and MZ-S. The cable length of CS-105 and CS-130 is flash mode. 50cm and 3m respectively. • AF220T • Release Timer Switch TS-110 A TTL Auto flash with a guide number of 22 (ISO 100/ A dedicated shutter release device for interval and timer m). It features a bounce-flash capability. shooting with 645NII and MZ-S. • Hot Shoe Adapter FG, Extension Cord F5P (L) and • Magnifier 645 Off-Camera-Shoe Adapter. A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area The adapters and cord allow the AF240FT, AF330FTZ, OPERATIONSADVANCED of the viewfinder. AF360FGZ, AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to be used off • Refconverter A the camera, while maintaining full electronic coupling to A right angle finder which attaches the viewfinder. The the camera. viewfinder magnification can be switched from 1X to 2X. • Macro Flash AF140C • AF500FTZ A TTL macro flash unit with a guide number of 14 (ISO A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built-in AF spotbeam and 100/m). a large guide number of 50 (ISO 100/m). It features • Filters slave-sync flash function, multiple-flash burst, contrast- Skylight, Cloudy, UV, Y2, O2, R2, and Circular Polariz- control-sync flash and leading/trailing-curtain-sync flash ing Filter are available. Each filter is available in sizes of mode. 49mm, 52mm, 67mm and 77mm. • AF360FTZ • Remote Battery Pack 645 A P-TTL and TTL auto zoom flash with a built-in AF The remote battery pack is an accessory to keep batteries spotbeam and a guide number of 36 (ISO 100/m). It fea- warm when photographing in extremely low temperatures. tures a bounce-flash capability, slave-sync flash func- • Film back 645 tion, contrast control-sync flash, leading/trailing-curtain- 120 film back and 220 film back are available. sync flash and modeling flash mode. • Quick Shoe Adapter QS-20/Quick Shoe Base QS-B1 The camera can be attached or removed from the tripod in seconds. AB-82 (AF Sprit-Image Matte) AB-82 (AF Sprit-Image Matte screen with the sprit image. focusing screen are available. (Please refer to the AL-80 (AF 9-Segment Matte) Designed to guidepicture compositions. Nine rectangular areas divided by vertical/horizontal lines. AG-80 (AF Cross-Lined Matte) Cross-Lined (AF AG-80 Designed to guide picture composi- grid) (9mm tions. e matte screen with the

AA-82 (AF Microprism Matte) For general use, th microprism.

Interchangeable screen AS-80 (AF Center Spot Matte) AS-80 (AF Center Spot The standard focusing screen for general photography. 84 • Four types of focusing screens including the standard instruction supplied sheets with each screen for changing instructions.)

ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS 85 Adjust thedouble cable release when so that the double cablerelease is pushed, the is shutter the lens is fullyreleased stoppeddown. after If the shutter is released before the aperture is fully stoppedadjust down,cable the by extending the shortening red ring or the endendthe other with connectedto thebutton. shutter Adjustment procedures extend the length, turn the knurled front ring to To (whenthe viewed left and the top), from then turn the back knurled ring to the (when left viewed from the top) while holding the front ring. shorten the length, turn the back knurled ring to To rightthe (when viewed from the top), and then turn the front knurled ring to the right while holding the ring. knurled back the redwith ring in the oard of the Auto Bellows autofocus functionautofocus when to the autofocus system reduces system the autofocus to with the red end ring of the double cable release is connected to the socket ton. lower part lowerof the front b part 645. 1. double the Attach cable release so that the end How to attach 2. Connect the other end to the shutter release but- sory. cable release A is available as an optional acces- include the double cable release A, the double the shutter. If your Auto Bellows 645 does not the shutter. ror incorporated in ror incorporated the doublereleasingrequiredrelease cablefor is A When using an ordinary polarizing filter, a half mir- a half When using an ordinarypolarizing filter, the of the effectiveness When using the Auto Bellows 645 with this camera, Notes on Accessories Double Cable Release cus operation. ter. Use a circular polarizing filterter. for proper autofo- used in combination with an ordinary polarizing fil- polarizing ordinary an with combination in used