Operating Manual Before Using the Camera

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To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax With a 645 A- or FA lens attached, the Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Pho- imprints relevant information (frame number, tography shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure control and auto-bracketing mode.) The Pentax , our latest development in The Pentax is a professional camera the area of the medium format SLR, promises a possessing a number of highly sophisticated superior 6 x 4.5cm result with 120, 220, or features: built-in automated film wind, an exter- 70mm film. nal LCD information panel and clearly visible LCD information in the viewfinder. Made possible through our vast experience and technology accumulated over the years, the new autofocus multi-mode assures pin- sharp focus accuracy with AF Spot and AF Lenses and accessories produced by other manu- Wide selection, and the 6-segment multi-pattern facturers are not made to our precise specifications metering allows precise exposure control under and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual widely varying conditions. Unsurpassed versa- damage to your Pentax camera. We do not assume tility is assured through the utilizing of a full any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting range of exposure modes (Programmed AE, from the use of lenses and accessories made by Aperture-Priority AE and Shutter-Priority AE, other manufacturers. Metered Manual and TTL auto flash control), an exposure compensation control and auto-bracketing mode and a new user-set Pentax Function to customize the to meet the for user's shooting preferences. PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA Corporation. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 LCD Panel Indication ...... 3 Setting the Film Speed (ISO)...... 24 Viewfinder Indication...... 3 Unloading Film...... 25 Names of Working Parts ...... 4 Unloading the Film in Mid-Roll...... 26 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA ...... 6 Installing the Eyecup ...... 27 Precautions for Your Camera...... 7 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ...... 28 Precautions for Battery Usage ...... 9 II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)...... 29 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ...... 10 Using the Programmed AE Mode...... 30 Attaching the Camera Strap...... 11 Using the Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode...... 31 Loading the Batteries ...... 12 Using Autofocus Mode ...... 32 Turning the Power ON ...... 14 Using the Single AF Mode...... 33 • *Low Battery Warning ...... 15 Using the 3-Point AF Mode ...... 34 Attaching the Lens ...... 16 Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode ...... 34 Detaching/Attaching Film Holder 645...... 18 Holding the Camera...... 35 Pressing the Shutter Release Button...... 20 Taking a Picture...... 36 Loading Film...... 20 2

III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS ...... 38 Using the Spot AF Mode ...... 59 Selecting a Drive Mode...... 38 Focus Lock Function ...... 60 • Consecutive-Frame Mode...... 38 Manual Focusing ...... 61 • Self-Timer Mode...... 39 Imprinting the Exposure Data on the Negative... 64 Multiplex Exposure Mode...... 40 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash ...... 68 Selecting an Exposure Mode ...... 42 Daylight- Sync Shooting ...... 72 • Using the Programmed AE Mode ...... 42 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting...... 73 • Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode ...... 44 Using the Preview Lever...... 74 • Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode ...... 46 Mirror Lock-up ...... 75 • Using the Metered Manual Mode ...... 48 Pentax Functions...... 76 • Using the Bulb Exposure Mode...... 50 Setting Pentax Function ...... 78 About Exposure Compensation ...... 52 Accessories (Optional) ...... 83 Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode...... 53 • Interchangeable screen ...... 84 Switching the Metering Mode...... 55 IV. OTHERS ...... 86 • Using the Center-Weighted Metering Mode...55 Troubleshooting...... 86 • Using the Spot Metering Mode...... 56 Specifications ...... 88 Using AE Lock...... 57 Warranty Policy ...... 90 Setting the Focus Mode Switch to the Continuous Statement of FCC Compliance...... 93 Position ...... 58 LCD Panel Indication Viewfinder Indication 3

: Frame Counter (p.22) : Film Speed Information (p.24) : Film Status Information (p.24) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) : Imprinting Exposure Data Information (p.64)

LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures : 3-point AF Frame (p.34) over approximately 60°C it may blacken, but when : Spot Metering / Focusing Area (p.56, 59) the temperature normalizes, it should return to nor- : Shutter Speed (p.42, 45, 47, 49) mal. : 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) 4 Names of Working Parts

" AF mode selector (p.33, 58) # # Exposure compensation dial (p.52) $ Exposure compensation dial release " $ button (p.52) % Auto bracketing selector (p.53) 5 % & Hot shoe (p.68) 4 ' Shutter speed dial release button & ( Lens information contacts 3 ) Lens unlock button (p.16) ' * Preview lever (p.74) 2 + Drive mode selector (p.34, 38, 39) , Shutter release button (p.20) ( 1 - Shutter release socket (p.51) . Up / down buttons 0 ) / 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 Names of Working Parts 5

6 Battery holder release knob 7 External power supply socket (p.13) 6 8 Tripod socket (p.35) 7 9 Vertical tripod socket (p.35) A : Multi-exposure switch (p.40) 8 ; 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) 9

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

WARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injuries to the operator.

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

WARNING CAUTION • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the bat- Make sure that small children do not get the strap tery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it caught around their neck. may explode. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if viewing the sun for an extended period may damage they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to your eyes. burn yourself during removal. Precautions for Your Camera 7

Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mecha- • Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on nism. Handle it with great care. the extreme edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges. Precautions when taking pictures Precautions for storage • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the cam- • Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in era is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should places where the humidity and temperature are very the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any high, such as in a car. other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft • Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or cloth. in an areas where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. lf the camera suffers a shock or impact, take it to a growth of fungus. Pentax service center for inspection. Precautions for proper care • Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibra- tions, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, finger or any other object. etc. • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. • Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mecha- • Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or nism as it may cause rust. Furthermore, if the camera benzene to clean the camera. is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one • Electrical problems may often be caused by water, or vice versa, the formation of ice crystals may cause dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corro- or plastic bag so that temperature difference is mini- sion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the mized. Do not remove it from the bag until tempera- problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax ture has stabilized. service center. Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed. 8

Other precautions • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this • The temperature range at which this camera func- product in an industrial or commercial application tions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax • A camera which has been submerged in water usu- warranty. ally cannot be repaired. If such an accident should • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any Center immediately. kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms • To maintain optimum performance, it is recom- of the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a direct mended that the camera be inspected every one or result of the product being used in conditions as out- two years. If the camera has not been used for an lined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a extended period, or is being prepared for an impor- repair quotation will be provided. tant photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. Precautions for Battery Usage 9

• Use six 1.5V AA size alkaline, or lithium batteries. • Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted 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. Operation direction Operation Attention Lamp blinking lconused indicators manual in this

(PREPARATION) I. BASIC OPERATION I. BASIC OPERATION 10

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 11 irm that the strap has e strap with the buckle.strap with e After fitting the After strap and adjusting the length,pull conf to hard strap the camera. to thesecurely attached can store a you so on the strap is a pocket There accessory. small Adjust the length of th • • 3. removetherepeat strap, step 1. To • Attaching the Camera Strap Camera the Attaching

era with the arrow indication facing out, and theslide lock plate back to the original position. in the directionin the of the arrow. 123 2. Put the clasp onto the strap lug of the cam- 1.coina Useobject or similar to slide clasp the holder, turn the battery turn holder, holder release knob in the direction ofthe arrow. 3. secure the battery To Loading the Batteries the Loading

holder inaccordance with the diagram holder. battery in the located holder release knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow.

123 12 2. Load six 1.5V AA-sizebatteries inbattery the 1.battery the lift removethe battery holder, To

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 13 recover in normal tem- 5V AA size batteries. ulb exposure time about 6 hours about 10 hours w temperatures, but should mix battery brands, types or old batteriesnew with mmendedwhenin the camera is used low extremely . Actual battery. Actualdrasti- may vary life and performance are unchanged if the batteries are replaced. long may leak. time as the batteries periods of ion. Always use six 1. use ion. Always hooting out doorshootingtraveling. or while out Alkaline Battery Lithium Battery Alkaline Battery Battery Lithium cally dependingconditions on externalastemperaturesuch freshness and battery. of the Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in lo peratures. Theconditionstestingunder used batteries were our Keep spare batteriesKeephand on spare when s ofUse the optional RemotePackreco 645 Battery is temperatures. Replace all the batteries at thesame time. Do not ones. usingRemovenot the camera for when batteries Thespeed ISO film and numberframes of exposed Thispoweroperat requires camera for battery Bulb exposure time hours about 8 about 12 hours B 220 film holder: about 100 rolls about 250 rolls 220 film holder: about 5 rolls about 90 rolls 120 film holder: about 130 rolls about 320 rollsfilm holder: 120 about 7 rolls about 120 rolls • • [20°C/68°F] [-10°C/14°F] • • lifeBattery life Battery • • • • , an , an audible U PCV signal is heard under one of the follow- of the one under heard is PCV signal ing conditions. When the subject comes into focus. When the subject comes one only frame. film is left theWhen With the mirrorlock-up function set. 2 • • • 2.main theset switch With to Turning the Power ON Power the Turning use, make sure that the use, make

When the in camera is not When the main switch is OFF switch if the to prevent battery drain main pressed. is accidentally button release shutter

1 14 • 1. Set main the switch to [ON]

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 15

y symbol appears,exposure

appears on the LCD panel as a panel the LCD on appears e Even if the low-batter shuttertheas as long can be will be correct released. It is recommended to replace the batteries as soon possible.as warning. Replacebatteriesthe soon as as possible. See 12 for page replacing the batteries. • *Low Battery Warning Battery *Low Whenbatteriesthe exhausted, nearly are the battery symbol * e right until you hear a hear you until e right mount, attach the lens to theto the lens camera body, attach mount, and turn it fully to th click. 2 2. Alignon the the red camera dots and lens Attaching the Lens the Attaching

the lens unlock button. the lens unlock

1 16 1. Removethe body mountwhile cap pressing

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 17 it to the left while the it to left To protect coupler andAF the contacts of thelens To against damageset removal, after the be sure to lens downsidemountwith the facing upward. * * How to remove lens, turn the remove To pressingthe lens unlock button. •

on the both sides in the direction of the arrow. of the direction the in sides both the on With a non-autofocus lens all attached, available functions in this camera operate except autofocus operation. assume no responsibilityWe nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by manufacturers. other The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens incorporate mount lens and body camera The dust, Dirt, AF coupler. an and contacts information or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical dry cloth. a soft, with contacts the Clean system. 3 • • • 3.tabs the squeeze cap, lens front the remove To holder knob into its original its into knob holder After attaching the film holder attaching to the After camera, fold the film position. 2 2. the film holder knob 90° to the right. Turn insert the film holder Detaching/Attaching Film Holder 645 Holder Film Detaching/Attaching

into the camera chamber. Press both sidesinto the cameraof chamber. the film holder until you hear a click. and film holder, then then holder, film and

1 18 1. Alignonthe the red film dots holder knob Attaching

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 19 When inserting the film holder into the camera be sure that the filmholder is insertedall body, the way in order to avoid any serious damage. Precautions are required the 220when attaching film holder. • • lm holder knob the to knob lm holder

left; the locking mechanism will release will mechanism and locking the left; fromthe the holder film detached is now camera body. red dot markings align and a click is heard. turn the fi Continue to 1 1. Raise the film holder knob and turn until the Detaching Pressure plate Spool retainer (p.21) retainer Spool sure to set the proper 24 for setting the film 24 for setting Loading Film Loading Start mark (p.22) Start Film windinggear (p.21) After loading the be the film, loading After film speed. See page speed. down pressed fully (second position) (second down (first position)

Pressing the Shutter Release Button Release Shutter the Pressing

Not pressedNot halfway pressed Before loading a roll of film, slowly press the shut- the press slowly film, of roll a loading Before ter release to learn button where the first position is. The LCD indication on for about stays 10 seconds releasedposi-halfway from thethe button is after tion. TheLCDthe timer duration indication of be can changed from the initial 10 seconds to 20 or 30 seconds function 78. with Pentax No.2 See page 20 • • • release button gently to prevent camera shake. camera to prevent gently button release shutter. When taking a picture, press the shutter a picture, press When taking shutter. Pressing it fully (second position) releases the position) releases it fully (second Pressing the exposure meter and autofocus and autofocus system. meter the exposure Pressing it down halfway (first position) turns on turns position) (first halfway it down Pressing The shutter release button has two positions. has button shutter release The

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 21 the leader paper tip spool'sintothe the leader take-up paper slit. direction of the arrow while lightly holding the leader paper. 34 3. Draw the leaderfrom the film roll, and insert 4. the in gear winding film the rotate Slowly 2

film holder so that the black inner side of the leader must face outwards. trated. 1 2. the spooland to the install the off tape Tear 1.illus- as an empty to the spoolretainer Install is displayed B appears, it indicates that the film not is film the that it indicates appears, A releasebutton. The automatically film frame. advances to the first LCD panel. the on properly loaded. Detach the film holder from holder film the Detach loaded. properly the camera and load the film once again. 78 7. Set the main switch to Press [ON]. the stutter 8. If Start mark

until the arrow on the leader aligns paper the line. red the S and mark start holder's

56 22 6. the film holderinto the camerabody. Attach 5. spool Wind the onto leader the take-up paper

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 23 , the PCV signal U 220 roll film. The numberfilm. The220 roll an be changed with Pentax beeps for two beeps second when the film only is left one frame for film depleting warning If the is woundleader the start far over paper mark S or the red line, youlastlose the may the roll. frame(s) on The film holder cannot be changed or removed in mid-roll. is the film when 15 pictures arewith a taken 120 roll film and 32 with a taken pictures are c of pictures taken function No.9. set to With the main switch • • • • If the dot marks align Alwaysload or unload a film thein shade or by using shadeto body your the film holder. suggest you that firstoperate We camera the without a film to become familiar opera- with its tions. The film counter indication advances one each isreleased. time the shutter With a 220 film loaded, the dot marks appear before the arrow marking. the start mark on the film holder, first 3 frames the mark on the film holder, the start will exposed. not be The film counter indication can be set with Pentax Function No.7 to either count forward or back- ward each frame. • • • • • sure compensation dial to the [0] position. The film speed setting range is ISO 6 to 6400 in 1/3 EV 1/3 6 to 6400 in ISO setting range is The film speed step increments. indicatingof thea part can tear film off the package You it into the memo speed, and insert type of film and holder provided on the film holder to remind you of the film type/speed that you are using. and[ISO] film speed are always displayed the on LCD with the main switch ON position. set to the panel 3. the desired film speed After is set, turn the expo- • • • Z buttonrepeatedly Y ation dial while holding Setting the Film Speed (ISO) Speed Film the Setting

until the desired ISO appears To on the LCD panel. filmchange speed,a lower ISO for press the button repeatedly until the desired film speed appears on the LCD panel. higher film speed, press the position down the exposure compensation dial release button. The shutter cannot be released with the exposure compensation dial set at [ISO]. Turn the exposure compens Turn

123 24 2. set the ISO for to a Press the up/down button. To • • 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to the ISO

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 25 Remove the film in the shadeby using or your body to shade the camera. The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel disappears. • • on G Unloading Film Unloading lly wind the film and

the paper seal securelythe paper on the back of the leader to preventpaper theexposed roll from unwinding accidentally. the LCD panel is displayed. is theLCD panel camera will automatica stop winding as soon as the end of the leader the of end the as soon as winding stop iswound spool. paper to the take-up 123 3. affix roll, film wound the holding firmly While 2. theholder film Detach from the camera. 1. the last frame of After the roll is exposed, the the paper seal securelythe paper on the back the of leader to preventpaper the exposed roll from accidentally. unwinding The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel disappears. When removing the filmthe camera, from protect it from direct sunlight. 34 4. affix roll, film wound the holding firmly While • • -up button fully with a -up button Unloading the Film in Mid-Roll in Film the Unloading

is displayed on LCD on the panel. displayed is

G fine-pointed object. The film will wind com- wind will film The object. fine-pointed pletely.

12 26 3. check that the film holder, Before detaching 2. Press the mid-roll wind 1. Set the main switch to [ON]. the frames, use this function.this the frames, use If you wishIf you to remove the filmbefore exposing all

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 27 he glass part of the eye- he glass part or similar object. or similar When using accessories such as the Refcon- verterthe eyecupremove 645, first. When turningfixing the screw with a coin, a large diameter coin is recommended to use. A small diameter coin touches t andpiece causes scratching the eyepiece glass. 3. the fixing screw to the right with a coin Turn • • Installing the Eyecup the Installing rotating the cup to the rotating

cup pin with the eyepiece hole. eyepiece the with pin cup from the viewfinder by left. 123 2.the larger eyecup: match the eye- install To 1. The eyecup standard may be easily removed To install To face for easy shooting. structed of rubber and designed to fit close to the according to a given situation. The largeris con- are provided as accessories; they may be utilized Two types aof and standard eyecups, a larger one Two m -1 (per meter). (per The diopterTheadjustment is range +1.0D -3.5 to • subject. While looking

until frame the autofocus

Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Viewfinder the Adjusting appears in the sharpest focus. 28 ring to the left or right or ringthe left to through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustmentthe diopter turn throughviewfinder, the l Aim the camera at a bright

BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 29 (SHOOTING) II. BASIC OPERATION II. BASIC OPERATION 30 Using the Programmed AE Mode

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Purpose 2. Turn the shutter speed dial to b while holding For easy picture taking, use this mode. In the Programmed down the shutter speed dial release button. The AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combi- shutter speed dial can be released from b in the nation of aperture and shutter speed settings allowing you to same manner. take pictures by simply pressing the shutter release button. • You can shift the program line of Programmed AE Mode To set with Pentax Function No.6. See page 80 for more details. 1. Turn the lens aperture ring to the b position as • See page 44, 46, 48, and 50 for other available expo- shown in the illustration. sure modes.

• 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. Using the Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode 31 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 conditions. With conventional averaged metering systems, underexposure of the subject results from the brightness BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) of the background affecting the overall metering. With multi(6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field and uses these measurements to choose an exposure that will not underexpose the subject. The multi(6)-segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to In the multi(6)-segment metering mode, the meter- automatically compensate for high-contrast and other dif- ing system automatically measures light in six differ- ficult lighting conditions. Even a beginner can achieve ent zones, enabling proper exposure in a wide excellent results with ease. variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions.

Set the metering mode switch to L.

• The center-weighted metering mode and spot metering mode are also available in this camera. See page 55 and 56 for more details. • When the Adapter 645 for 67 lens or Helicoid Extension Tube 645 attached, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi-segment metering mode. The multi- segment mode cannot be used. 32 Using Autofocus Mode • Switching between the autofocus mode and manual 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

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) switching between the autofocus mode and manual mode.

With the Pentax 645 FA lens attached, the lens automatically focuses when you press the shutter release button halfway down.

Set the lens in the autofocus mode. Using the Single AF Mode 33 • Continuous AF Mode is also available in this camera. See page 58. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

When you press the shutter button, the lens automatically 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. 34 Using the 3-Point AF Mode Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

In the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be One picture is taken each time the shutter release focused properly even if the main subject is slightly button is pressed. off-center of the AF frame. Set the drive mode dial to O. Set the AF mode selector to l. Holding the Camera 35

Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

For best results, be sure to hold the camera correctly • To reduce camera shake, support your body or the cam- as shown in the illustrations. era on a solid object - a table, tree, or a wall for instance. • Although there are individual differences among pho- Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the tographers, in general the shutter speed with a hand- camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. While tak- held camera is lower than the inverse of the focal ing a picture, hold your breath and gently press the shut- length. For example, 1/75 second when the focal length ter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release is 75mm, and 1/150 second when the focal length is 75mm, and 1/150 second when it is 150mm. A tripod button will cause camera shake, making the picture should be used for shutter speeds slower than this. blurred.) • When using an ultra-telephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid camera shake. • This camera has provided two tripod sockets for vertical and horizontal format positions. • When a tripod is used, use of an optional Cable SW CS- 105/CS-130 or Cable Release is also recommended. 36 Taking a Picture

1 2 • When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the shutter 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

BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 59. • When the subject is in focus, the audible PCV signal can be emitted. See details on page 14. • During autofocus operation, the focusing ring should not be obstructed with your fingers, hands, Set the lens to the autofocus position. or any other object. 1. Focus on the subject with the 3-point AF frame l. When the shutter release button The focus indicator u blinks when the camera is pressed halfway down, the lens automati- is not able to obtain proper focus for one of the cally focuses. following reasons. 2. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator u lights up. 1. The subject is too close. Adjust the camera 3. To release the shutter, gently press the shut- to subject distance. ter release button fully. 2. The subject is difficult to autofocus. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" on page 63. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) 37 first the picture. From ures are taken consecu- ures are taken cked atcked the first picture. The shuttercannot be releasedifthe subject is out of focus. counterThe indication film advances each time released. is shutter the shutterPress the release button halfway down. While refocus on another subject, fixed (focus lock). To is on, the camera-to-subject is distance shutterthe release button. finger your off lift If the drive mode is set switch to the Consecutive- Frame Mode with the Single AF Modethe set, only focuses the camera second picture, the pict tively with the focus lo • • • • 38 Selecting a Drive Mode ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

Consecutive-Frame Mode III. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 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. 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 autofocus 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 Exposure 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 shutter speed dial to b while holding 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 aperture settings, another position in the same manner as above. making it easy to take a good photograph 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 viewfinder. 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 flash 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 depth of field, 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 subject is too bright, choose a smalleraperture, if available; 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 halfway. 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

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 halfway 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 photographs. 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 button 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

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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 Exposure Compensation

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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 Bracketing 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 exposure 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 position 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 autoBracketing exposure mode You with the metered X sync speed). manual mode (except The auto-bracketing will work with changing only the shutter 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. •

ADVANCED OPERATIONS Switching the Metering Mode 55 ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

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 •

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 displayed 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 automatically switch the focus mode to the predictive autofocus 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

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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 Negative 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 - Focal length 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 zoom lens 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 film speed 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 hot shoe 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 dedicated 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 spotbeam 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 recommended, 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

12 ADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED

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 cameras, 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 film holder 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 guide number 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 86 Troubleshooting

IV. What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before OT contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. HE RS Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The last frame is exposed and Remove the film from the film back. P.25 wound onto the take-up spool. The main switch is set to r. Set the main switch to i.P.14 The shutter cannot be The battery warning e appears. Replace the batteries. P.12 released. The self-timer mode is being set. Cancel the self-timer mode. P.35 The exposure compensation dial is Turn the exposure compensation dial P.24, P.66, being set to D, PF or ISO. to a position other than D, PF or ISO. P.76 The frame counter does not The shutter release button is not Press the shutter release button P.20 indicate B. pressed after loading the film. after loading the film. OTHERS The main switch is set to r. Turn the main switch to i.P.14 No batteries are installed. Install the batteries. P.12 Indicators do not appear on The batteries are improperly the LCD panel. Install the batteries properly. P.12 installed The batteries are dead. Replace the batteries. P.12 AF frame is not placed over the Move the camera until the AF frame P.36 subject. l covers the subject. Increase the camera-to-subject The subject is too close. P.36 distance. The camera does not focus. Set the lens in the autofocus The focus mode is set to [MF]. P.32 position. Use the focus lock or focus The subject is difficult to autofocus. P.60, P.62 manually using the matte field. OTHERS 87 Reference P.62, P.63 P.62, blinks even if the mid- Remedies e indication stays on and batteryand on indication stays roll wind-up button is pressed. In replacebatteriesthis situation, the windmid-roll button and press the again. Press the mid-roll button wind-up to wind the your film, then consult distributor or authorized Pentax shop. repair Pentax B warning Use the focus-lock technique or technique focus-lock Use the focus manually usingthe matte field. • • Causes The subject is too close or difficult to to The subjecttoo or difficult close is autofocus. Symptoms blinks in the blinks viewfinder. blinks on the LCD blinks on the panel. camera The may be defective. u B 88 Specifications

Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 6 ✕ 4.5 format SLR camera Format: 56 ✕ 41.5mm 120 roll film (16 exposures) with 120 film holder, 220 roll film (33 exposures) with 220 film holder and Usable Film: 70mm roll film (about 95 exposures) with 70mm film holder Usable Film Speed: ISO 12 - 6400 Programmed AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Exposure Modes: Mode, Bulb Mode, TTL Flash Mode Electronically-controlled vertical-run cloth focal-plane shutter, Speed range: (1) Auto 1/1000-30 sec. Shutter: (stepless), (2) Manual 1/1000-6 sec.(3) Bulb, Lens Mount: Pentax 645 AF mount (645 A-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts) Compatible Lens: Pentax 645 AF mount, Pentax 645 A-mount

OTHERS TTL phase-matching multi-(3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational Autofocus System: brightness range: EV - 1 to 18 (at ISO 100), Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus Mode: Continuous (predictive AF provided), Single, Manual [MF] Keplerian telescopic viewfinder with Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen (lnterchangeable focusing Viewfinder: 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 Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp u is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to-focus indicator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication s Viewfinder Indication: is lit, Bar graph (exposure compensation), Auto bracketing indicator, Over or Under exposure indication in Manual Exposure Mode, w exposure compensation indication, n AE lock indicator i = possible to imprint exposure data, e=Battery exhaustion warning, Film speed, ISO indication, External LCD panel Indication: Film counter Electronically-controlled type with delay time of 12 sec. or 2 sec. delay when mirror lock-up in use. Self-timer: Start by pressing of shutter release button, Operation confirmation: By PCV beep tone. Cancelable after operation OTHERS 89 4.6") 1280g (45.2 oz) body only without oz) body only without 1280g (45.2 4.6") ✕ step increments, Possible to use with exposure exposure with use Possible to step increments, Pentax dedicated auto flashes, X-sync speed at at speed X-sync flashes, auto dedicated Pentax socket cap, Strap D, Large eye cap 645, and Hot and Hot 645, eye cap Large D, Strap cap, socket 4.3" 4.3" secutive mode,Approx.2.0 frames/sec.(consecutive ✕ battery), an optional Remote battery pack 645 is pack battery Remote an optional battery), speed, aperture value, exposure compensation, exposure compensation, value, aperture speed, 117mm(D) (5.8" (5.8" 117mm(D) is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; no indication in the in the no indication the shutter is is lit when locked; (blinking ✕ e 109.0mm(H) 109.0mm(H) ✕ Instant-return mirror with AF secondary mirror. Mirror lock-up is possible. Mirror lock-up mirror. AF secondary with mirror Instant-return loaded automatically mark, 70mm film with a start loaded semi-automatically 220 and films 120 single/con with motor built-in by winding film Auto length focal mode and metering functions defined 10 user or Lithium (Alkaline batteries 1.5V Six AA-size cord. power the connecting with attachable symbol exhaustion Battery mode) lens, 75mm f/2.8 with at ISO100 to EV21 EV2 from range Metering metering, TTL dual six-segment mode can be set metering Spot and Center-weighted increments step in 0.3EV ±3.3EV switch Multi-exposure Via 1EV increments, step 2/3EV increments, step 1/3EV X-sync. socket is Mode, Manual in Metered possible synchronization speed shutter Slow sec., 1/60 range=25-800 ISO provided, of number Characters, frame. picture of the outside on the data exposure the to imprint Possible shutter mode, exposure number, frame films, compensation with with couples X-sync. contact Hot shoe with Via viewfinder.) 147.0mm(W) batteries. Release 645, cap body Rear cap 645, mount Body shoe cover FK. shoe cover Mirror: Film Loading: Film Winding: Function: Pentax Source: Power Warning: Exhaustion Battery Exposure Meter: Exposure Compensation: Multiple Exposure: Auto bracketing: Imprinting: Exposure Data Flash sync: Flash Dimensions and Weight: Dimensions and Supplied Accessories: 90 Warranty Policy All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, 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 expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the OTHERS replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non- authorized Pentax service facilities. OTHERS 91 nd warranty pol- and the equipment not covered by warranty, by not covered before the equipment can before the is procedure a ee of charge, es will apply. Shipping charges are to Shipping es will apply. g. If the equipment g. If the equipment is erable length erable length of time stoms procedures required. If the equipment is equipment If the required. procedures stoms untry. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned Pentax this, your Notwithstanding untry. ed free according of charge to th be made and parts replaced fr and parts made be

anufacturer or of its representativ its anufacturer or of

postage prepaid. In this case, it will take a consid a this case, it will take In prepaid. postage sentatives of the manufacturer is your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with manufacturer, the to equipment the send country, is your manufacturer the of sentatives the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or If to there the manufacturer. is no repre- Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to be returned should period warranty the 12-month during defective proves which Pentax Any Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period. Warranty 12-month During Procedure cu to you owing complicated to the be returned will repairs covered by warranty, completion servicin of upon you to will be returned regular charges of the m by the manufacturer's representatives in that co representatives manufacturer's by the have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing may be charged fees servicing and handling regular period, warranty the during it have serviced be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to wish you where country the of outside purchased was Pentax If your owner. the by borne be servic to the manufacturer will be icy. ep the receiptep the bills or covering the ending it directly to the manufacturer. Always manufacturer. the to it directly ending

the manufacturer's authorized representatives or representatives authorized manufacturer's the

proceed with with the servicing. proceed ur purchase when required, please ke please when required, purchase ur

92 To prove the date of yo prove the date To In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. the by borne to be fees clearance customs and charges shipping however, case, any In tor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. warranty the a copy of to receive and information more for country tor in your card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distribu- PENTAX the or contact purchase, of time at the product with your supplied card please make sure that you are sending it to sending are you that sure make please to station service instruct the warranty the review you that recommend we Therefore, policy. warranty this supersede purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, for equipment your sending Before a year. at least for equipment of your purchase s are you Unless shops. repair approved their charge, service quoted the accept you after only and charge, the service for quotation a obtain can countries in some distributors Pentax from available policies warranty local The

OTHERS Statement of FCC Compliance 93 For Customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's author- ity to operate the equipment. This equipment has been bested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a OTHERS 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 For Customers in Canada occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment ICES-003. off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la technician for help. norme NMB-003 du Canada. 94 Memo OTHERS Memo 95 OTHERS 96 Memo OTHERS Memo HOYA Corporation PENTAX Imaging Systems Division 2-36-9,Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN (http://www.pentax.jp) PENTAX Europe GmbH Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (European Headquarters) (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com) (Germany - http://www.pentax.de) PENTAX U.K. Limited PENTAX House, Heron Drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.uk) PENTAX France S.A.S. 112 Quai de Bezons, B.P. 204, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE (http://www.pentax.fr) PENTAX Italia S.r.l. Via Dione Cassio 15, 20138 Milano, ITALY (http://www.pentaxitalia.it) PENTAX (Schweiz) AG Widenholzstrasse 1, 8304 Wallisellen, Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (http://www.pentax.ch) PENTAX Europe GmbH (Tyskland) Filial Sverige Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (http://www.pentax.se) PENTAX Imaging Company A Division of PENTAX of America, Inc. (Headquarters) 600 12th Street, Suite 300 Golden, Colorado 80401, U.S.A. (PENTAX Service Department) 12000 Zuni Street, Suite 100B Westminster, Colorado 80234, U.S.A. (http://www.pentaximaging.com) PENTAX Canada Inc. 1770 Argentia Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3S7, CANADA (http://www.pentax.ca) PENTAX Trading 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032 (SHANGHAI) Limited CHINA (http://www.pentax.com.cn)