User manual PENTAX 645 N

[. . . ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the Spot AF Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Focus Lock Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Manual focusing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Imprinting the exposure data on the negative . . . . . 64 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Daylight-sync shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Slow-speed-sync shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Using the preview lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mirror lock-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Pentax Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Accessories (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 · Interchangeable focusing screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 IV. OTHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 - 92 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Warranty policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 LCD PANEL INDICATION D VIEWFINDER INDICATION 3 ISO ISO D : : : : : 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 over approximately 60°C it may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it should return to normal. : 3-point AF Frame (p. 34) : Spot Metering / Focusing Area (p. 56, 59) : Shutter Speed (p. 42, 45, 47, 49) : Aperture Value (p. 42, 45, 47, 49) : Flash Status Information (p. 68) : In-Focus Indicator (p. 36) : Exposure Compensation (p. 52) : Bar Graph (p. 49, 52) : AE lock (p. 57) 4 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 2 1 3 4 5 q AF mode selector (p. 33, 58) w Exposure compensation dial (p. 52) e Exposure compensation dial release button (p. 52) r Auto bracketing selector (p. 53) t Hotshoe (p. 68) y Shutter speed dial release button u Lens information contacts i Lens unlock button (p. 16) o Preview lever (p. 74) !0 Drive mode selector (p. 34, 38, 39) !1 Shutter release button (p. 20) !2 Release socket (p. 51) !3 Up / down buttons !4 AE lock button (p. 57) !5 Main Switch (p. 14) !6 LCD panel (p. 3) !7 Metering mode selector (p. 31, 55, 56) !8 AF frame selector (p. 34, 59) !9 Diopter adjustment ring (p. 28) @0 Shutter speed dial 20 19 18 6 17 16 15 14 9 13 12 11 10 8 7 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS @1 Battery holder release knob @2 External power supply socket (p. 13) @3 Tripod socket (p. 35) @4 Vertical tripod socket (p. 35) @5 Multi-exposure switch (p. 40) @6 X-sync socket @7 Strap lug (p. 11) @8 Film holder (p. 18) @9 Film holder release knob (p. 18) #0 Mid-roll wind-up button (p. 26) #1 Electronic cable release socket (p. 51) #2 Battery holder (p. 12) 5 21 22 32 23 31 30 24 27 25 29 26 28 27 6 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 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 injury to the operator. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. WARNING · Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck. [. . . ] When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed, approximate aperture and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder. · When the bars are displayed to the [ + ] side on the bar graph, it indicates overexposure and when the bars are displayed to the [ - ] side, it indicates underexposure. However, when under or over exposure is set beyond + 3 or - 3 steps (3EV), [ + ] or [ - ] indicator will blink. · In flash photography, when you use the flash sync shutter speed of 1/60 second or a non-dedicated external flash unit, set the shutter dial to the [ X ] (1/60 of second) position. * Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown. When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture. When the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you can take a picture. If both shutter and aperture blink, It means that the exposure is out of metering range, 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 10 15 22 16 8 4 4 8 16 22 ADVANCED OPERATIONS f A 22 16 11 8 5. 6 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 f-stop other than [ A ] while holding down the aperture-A lock button. If doing so, the aperture will always closed to the maximum position. 2. You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with exposure compensation function. The auto bracketing will take effect to the set-exposure compensation amount. You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with the metered manual mode (except X sync 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. 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. 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. ] 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. [. . . ] socket is provided, ISO range=25-800 Exposure Data ­­­­­­­ Possible to imprint the exposure data on the outside of the picture frame. Characters, number of films, frame Imprinting number, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation, metering mode and focal length Pentax Function: ­­­­­ 10 user defined functions Power Source: ­­­­­­­ Six AA-size 1. 5V batteries (Alkaline or Lithium battery), an optional Remote battery pack 645 is attachable with connecting the power cord. Battery Exhaustion ­­­ Battery exhaustion symbol [ Warning: ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; no indication in the viewfinder. ) OTHERS Dimensions and ­­­­­­ 147. 0mm(W) x 109. 0mm(H) x 117mm(D) (5. 8"x4. 3"x4. 6") 1280g (45. 2 oz) body only without batteries. Weight: Supplied ­­­­­­­­­­­­ Body mount cap 645, Rear body cap 645, Release socket cap, Strap D, Large eye cap 645, and Hot shoe cover Accessories: FK. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 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. [. . . ]