User manual PENTAX 67

[. . . ] Next page 2 Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or the equivalent) as shown in the illustration. 3 Turn the battery chamber cover in the direction of the arrow to lock it securely. 14 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Battery life and bulb exposure time [20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions. This camera requires battery power for operation. Always use two CR123A lithium batteries or the batteries included in the package. The ISO film speed and number of exposed frames are unchanged even if the batteries are replaced. Keep spare batteries on hand for convenient replacement when shooting while traveling abroad or in cold places, or when shooting many pictures. [. . . ] Do not mix battery brands, types or old batteries with new ones. 120 film 220 film Bulb exposure time Approx. 13 hours Battery life and the bulb exposure time [­20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions. 120 film 220 film Bulb exposure time Approx. Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on external conditions such as temperature and freshness of the battery. Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but should recover in normal temperatures. Also, the number of pictures that can be taken decreases in low temperatures. Therefore, you may not be able to take the number of pictures shown above. 15 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Turning the Power ON Set the main switch to i. The power is turned off when the main switch is set to d. When the camera is not in use, make sure that the main switch is set to d to prevent battery drain if the shutter release button is accidentally depressed. 16 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Low Battery Warning Do not replace the battery while winding up the film. If you do so, the film counter on LCD panel advances by two from the current display and the number of pictures that can be taken decreases by one. When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the low battery warning H appears on the LCD panel as a warning. See page 14 for replacing the batteries. Even if the low battery warning H appears, exposure will be correct as long as the shutter can be released. When the low battery warning H starts blinking, the indicators on the LCD panel disappear and the shutter cannot be released. Also, you may not be able to wind up the film at its beginning and end. See page 24 for setting the film speed. 1 Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release lever. Film drag will occur or the end of the film cannot be detected when the 220 pressure plate is set for a 120 film. Imprecise focusing will occur or the number of pictures that can be taken decreases when the 120 pressure plate is set for a 220 film. 2 Depress and shift the pressure plate according to the film type (120 or 220) you use. 3 The pressure plate you set will be indicated in the film type indicator. 25 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 4 Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down. 5 Install the emptied spool to the spool retainer as illustrated. 6 If the film spool retainer knob does not fit in the proper position, turn the spool in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. Push in the film spool retainer knob and turn it to the direction of the arrow. 26 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 7 Tear off the tape from the film and install the film to the spool retainer in the same manner as installing the emptied spool so that the letters on the leader paper are facing outwards. 8 Turn the wind lever until the slot of the empty spool faces upward. 9 Draw the film leader from the film roll, and insert the tip of the leader into the spool's slit. If a battery is not loaded, the spool will not turn even if the wind lever is turned. 27 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 10 Turn the wind lever while lightly pressing the film leader. 11 Confirm that the film leader is evenly wound onto the spool. When the film does not advance even if the wind lever is turned, turn the wind lever twice after closing the back cover. Then release the shutter, open the back cover and repeat the film winding procedure from step 10 . 12 Turn the wind lever until the arrow marking on the leader paper aligns with the p mark on the camera. 28 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 13 Close the back cover. The film counter indicator A , film type C or D, film symbol u, and o advising you to wind up the film will appear on the LCD panel. 14 B appears on the LCD panel when the film is properly loaded. You can tear off the end cover of the film package indicating the type of film and speed and insert it into the memo holder provided on the back cover to remind you of the film type/ speed that you are using. 29 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] CAUTION Align the start mark of the film and the p mark of the camera as shown in step 12 of page 28. Doing so may result in the first three frames not being exposed. The film counter indicator is also displayed in the viewfinder. Always unload the film in the shade or using your body to shade the film holder. We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations. The film counter indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder advances by one each time the film is wound. The film counter indicator on the LCD panel is displayed even when the camera is turned off. [. . . ] The film counter indicator on the LCD panel is displayed even when the camera is turned off. Always keep the surface of the pressure plate clean as dust and smudges may cause scratches on the film. If the start mark on the leader paper is not set with the p mark on the camera, you may lose the first or last frame(s) on the roll. 10 pictures are taken with the 120 film and 21 pictures are taken with the 220 film. [. . . ]