User manual PENTAX 645NII

[. . . ] OPERATING MANUAL To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax , our latest development in the area of the medium format SLR, promises a superior 6 x 4. 5cm result with 120, 220, or 70mm film. Made possible through our vast experience and technology accumulated over the years, the new autofocus multi-mode assures pinsharp focus accuracy with AF Spot and AF Wide selection, and the 6-segment multi-pattern metering allows precise exposure control under widely varying conditions. Unsurpassed versatility is assured through the utilizing of a full range of exposure modes (Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE and Shutter-Priority AE, 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. With a 645 A- or FA lens attached, the imprints relevant information (frame number, shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure control and auto-bracketing mode. ) The Pentax is a professional camera possessing a number of highly sophisticated features: built-in automated film wind, an external LCD information panel and clearly visible LCD information in the viewfinder. Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to your Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers. PENTAX is a trademark of HOYA Corporation. TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD Panel Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown. When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture. When the shutter speed indication stops blinding, you can take a picture. If both shutter and aperture blink, It means that the exposure is out of metering range and unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Select a darker subject or use a flash if it is too dark. 50 1 2 3 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using the Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is held down. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired fstop other than b while holding down the aperture-A lock button. · Do not set the lens aperture ring to b. lf doing so, the aperture will always closed to the maximum position. 2. An appropriate aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. · Set the shutter speed dial to the c position. Turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. · The approximate aperture indication appears in the viewfinder. It may not the same indication as that you selected with the lens aperture ring especially when the A645 150mm f/3. 5 or A 645 4585mm Zoom f/4. 5 is attached. 51 4 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 4. Adjust the desired aperture by lens aperture ring. · When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional "Cable Switch CS-105 CS-130" or Release Timer Switch TS-110 after removing the Release Socket Cap. 8 hours exposure is possible with new alkaline batteries at room temperatures. 52 1 About Exposure Compensation 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Purpose The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose (darken) a subject, or to compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. Turn the exposure compensation dial to the desired compensation value. The exposure compensation dial locks at the a position. To set the exposure compensation dial to a position other than the a position, turn the exposure compensation dial while holding down the exposure compensation dial while holding down the exposure compensation dial release button. The bar graph indicates the compensation value and w appear in the viewfinder. · Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb Exposure Mode. · The exposure compensation range is -3 1/3EV to +3 1/ 3EV in 0. 3EV step. · The exposure compensation step can be selected from 0. 3EV step to 0. 5EV step with Pentax Function No. 5. [. . . ] To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops. Unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. [. . . ]