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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. 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. 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. w 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 bracketing exposures with different exposure levels. The auto bracketing amount can be selected from 1/3EV step or 1/2EV step. 53 1 2 ADVANCED OPERATIONS To set 1. While holding the auto bracketing selector at the STEP position, press the up/down button to select the desired auto bracketing amount. · The bracketing amount can be set to 13 (1/3EV step) or 12 (1/2EV step). The selector returns to the ± 0 position to complete the set-bracketing amount. 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, the camera returns to the shooting status before the first frame was taken. Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combined with the Exposure Compensation function. You can combine the auto bracketing exposure mode with the exposure compensation function. The auto-bracketing will work in accordance with the exposure compensation value set. You can combine the auto Bracketing exposure mode with the metered manual mode (except X sync speed). [. . . ] If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy. OTHERS 92 In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. [. . . ]