User manual PENTAX 67II

[. . . ] 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 Medium Format Photography This medium format 672 camera gives an image area four times larger than that of the 35 mm SLR camera, assuring the photographer of fine-grained, superior quality image definition on enlargements. The Aperture-Priority AE Mode and the metering modes of the Multi (6) Segment Metering, Center-Weighted Metering and Spot Metering Modes are available when the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached. Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use. The operating manual explains the camera with an optional AE Pentaprism 672 attached. [. . . ] When making the multi-exposures on the last frame of the film, E appears on the LCD panel after the first-exposure is made and then [10] or [21] appears when the shutter is cocked for second exposure while holding down the multi-exposure lever. 46 ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting an Exposure Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed for a proper exposure. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop position. 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. 47 ADVANCED OPERATION 3 The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. The Aperture-Priority AE Mode does not operate unless the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed, the metering mode, and the film counter indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder. 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; and when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture. When the shutter speed indicator stops blinking, you can take a picture. If the shutter speed indicator does not stop blinking, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Use a ND filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark. 48 ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Metered Manual Mode The Metered Manual Mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over exposed photographs. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop setting. 2 Set the shutter speed dial to a desired shutter speed other than b. 49 ADVANCED OPERATION To set the shutter speed dial to a position other than b, turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. To set the shutter speed dial to e or a position other than e, turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. In flash photography, when you use the flash sync shutter speed of 1/30 of a second or a nondedicated external flash unit, set the shutter speed dial to the e (1/30 of a second) position. 50 ADVANCED OPERATION 3 When the bars are displayed above the l side on the bar graph, it indicates overexposure and when the bars are displayed above the m side, it indicates underexposure. When a single bar is displayed in the center of the bar graph, it indicates correct exposure. However, when over or under exposure is set beyond +3 or ­3 steps (3EV), l or m indicator will blink. The bar graph in the view finder is displayed only when the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and bar graph (the illustration indicates ­1EV), the metering mode and the film counter indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder. Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder as shown. It means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed or aperture is adjusted. Use a ND filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark. 51 ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 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. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired fstop. 2 Set the shutter speed dial to c. 52 ADVANCED OPERATION 3 F will be displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. The indicators in the viewfinder can be light up by depressing the Cable Release halfway. See page 15 for the bulb exposure time when a new battery is used. 4 In the Bulb Exposure Mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach the optional Cable Release. 53 ADVANCED OPERATION About Exposure Compensation 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. 1 Turn the exposure compensation dial to the desired compensation value. 2 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 release button. Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb Exposure Mode. Moving one bar above the bar graph indicates a 0. 3EV step. 3 The bar graph indicates the compensation value and k appear in the viewfinder. When exposure compensation is used in the Metered Manual Mode, the bar above the bar graph indicates the value of under or over exposure and k is displayed instead of the bar graph showing the compensation value in the viewfinder. You can take pictures with the compensation value you set by setting q to the center of the bar graph. 54 ADVANCED OPERATION Switching the Metering Mode The Spot Metering Mode or Center-Weighted Metering Mode can also be selected in this camera. Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode selector. These metering systems do not automatically compensate for back lighted or spotlighted scenes like the Multi (6)Segment Metering Mode. Creative exposure control is determined by the user. Using the Center-Weighted Metering Mode The Center-Weighted Metering Mode is an orthodox metering system. J is displayed in the viewfinder. The metering pattern in the illustration on the left shows that the upper part of the pattern (in the center of the viewfinder) has more sensitivity to light than the lower part. 55 ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Spot Metering Mode The Spot Metering Mode measures light only in the small area in the center of the viewfinder. 1 Set the metering mode selector to the I position. I is displayed in the viewfinder. If the brightness range between the center of the picture and the surrounding areas is too great, the exposure should be determined in consideration of the overall brightness. Otherwise, the picture will come out improperly exposed. 2 Measure with the small area of the viewfinder as illustrated. 56 ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Memory Lock Function The memory lock function enables an exposure level to be memorized before shooting. [. . . ] 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. 80 OTHERS In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. [. . . ]