User manual PENTAX 645N II

[. . . ] OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax 645N2, 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 645N2 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 645N2 to meet the for user's shooting preferences. With a 645 A- or FA lens attached, the 645N2 imprints relevant information (frame number, shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure control and auto-bracketing mode. The Pentax 645N2 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. [. . . ] The selector returns to the ± 0 position to complete the set-bracketing amount. ADVANCED OPERATIONS with 1/3EV set with 1/2EV set 54 with 1/3EV set with 1/2EV set · The camera automatically measures the exposure for each shot. · The focus is locked at the first picture and remains locked until all pictures are taken. · If you let go of the shutter release button during auto bracketing, the auto bracketing will remain effective until the viewfinder indication goes off. After that, auto bracketing exposure for the first bracketed frame will take effect. Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combined with the Exposure Compensation function. You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with exposure compensation function. The auto bracketing will take effect to the set-exposure compensation amount. Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combined with the Metered Manual Mode. You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with the metered manual mode (except X sync speed). The auto bracketing will take effect only to the set-shutter speed. The bar graph of the metered manual mode is only displayed in the viewfinder. The bar graph of the exposure compensation value is not displayed. ADVANCED OPERATIONS 1 2 ­ EV ­ EV 1EV ­ ­ 3 3 1 3 ­ EV 1EV ­ EV ­ ­ 2 2 1. Set the auto bracketing selector to the desired exposure compensation value. Three pictures are taken consecutively according to the auto-bracketing switch you have set. · Three pictures are taken consecutively as follows. First picture: Correct exposure Second picture: Underexposure Third picture: Overexposure · The sequence of the auto bracketing exposures can be changed with Pentax Function No. 3. SWITCHING THE METERING MODE 55 ADVANCED OPERATIONS The Spot metering or center weighted metering mode can also be selected in this camera. Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode selector. Using the Center-Weighted Metering Mode This metering system does not automatically compensate for backlit or spotlit scenes like the Multi(6) - Segment Metering Mode. Creative exposure control is decided by the user. To use Set the metering mode selector to the [ tion. ] posi- · The metering pattern in the illustration above shows that the upper part of the pattern (in the center of the viewfinder) has more sensitivity to light than the lower part. [. . . ] 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 authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested 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 residential installation. [. . . ]