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. [. . . ] 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. 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. You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with the metered manual mode (except X sync speed). [. . . ] 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. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. OTHERS 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. [. . . ]