User manual PENTAX 645 NII

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Viewfinder indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Names of working parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 Safe use of your camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Precautions for your camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Precautions for battery usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) . . . 10 - 28 Attaching the camera strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 · When the batteries are exhausted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Attaching the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Attaching/Detaching the film holder 645 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Depressing the shutter release button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Film loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1 Setting the film speed (ISO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Unloading the film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Unloading the film in mid-roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installing the eyecup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adjusting the viewfinder diopter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) . . . . . . . . 29 - 37 Using the Programmed AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Multi (6) - segment metering mode . . . . . 31 Using the autofocus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Single AF Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using the 3-point AF mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Holding the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Taking a picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2 III. ADVANCED OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 83 Selecting a Drive Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 · Consecutive - Frame Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 · Self-Timer Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Taking multi-exposure pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Selecting an Exposure Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 · Using the Programmed AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 · Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 · Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 · Using the Metered Manual Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 · Using the Bulb Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the Auto Bracketing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Switching the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 · Center-weighted Metering Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 · Spot Metering Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the AE Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Setting the focus mode in the Continuous position. [. . . ] If 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 depressed halfway. 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 you select the lens aperture ring especially when the A645 150mm f/3. 5 or A 645 45-85mm Zoom f/4. 5 is attached. 51 4 -3 30 -2 +3 8 4 2 1 15 10 15 22 16 8 4 4 8 16 22 ft m A 22 16 11 8 5. 6 2. 8 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 of time exposure are possible with new alkaline batteries at room temperatures. 4S B 60 5 2S X 12 -1 1/ 3 2/3 +2 0 +1 1000 500 250 A O F F 22 16 O N A 22 16 16 22 84 48 11 10 1 5 8 5. 6 2. 8 ft m ADVANCED OPERATIONS 52 1 ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Purpose The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexposure (brighten) or underexposure (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. To set the exposure compensation dial to a position other than the [ 0 ] position, turn the exposure compensation dial while holding down the exposure compensation dial release button. The bar graph indicates the compensation value and [ ] appear in the viewfinder. · Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb Exposure Mode. · The exposure compensation range is -3EV to +3EV in 0. 3EV step. · The exposure compensation step can be selected from initial 0. 3EV step to 0. 5EV step with the Pentax Function No. 5. See page 79 for more details · When the 0. 5EV step is selected, two bars above the bar graph indicate a 0. 5EV step. · When exposure compensation is used in the Metered Manual Mode, the bar above the bar graph indicates under or overexposure, it is not indicating the exposure compensation value. [ ] is displayed. AUTO BRACKETING EXPOSURE MODE When you take a picture that requires exposure compensation and it may be difficult to determine the correct exposure, use this mode to make three different bracketed exposures with different exposure levels. The auto bracketing amount can be selected either 1/3EV step or 1/2EV step. 53 1 2 To set 1. While holding the auto bracketing selector at the STEP position, depress the up/down button to select the desired auto bracketing amount. · The bracketing amount can be set 13 (1/3EV step) or 12 (1/2EV step). 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. [. . . ] 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 replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. OTHERS 91 Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period. Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12-month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. [. . . ]