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... exposure control under widely varying conditions. Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax 645N, our latest development in the viewfinder. or FA lens attached, the 645N imprints relevant information (frame number, shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure control and auto-bracketing mode. Made possible through the utilizing of a full range of exposure modes (Programmed AE, AperturePriority AE and Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual and TTL auto flash control), as well as an exposure compensation control...
... exposure control under widely varying conditions. Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax 645N, our latest development in the viewfinder. or FA lens attached, the 645N imprints relevant information (frame number, shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure control and auto-bracketing mode. Made possible through the utilizing of a full range of exposure modes (Programmed AE, AperturePriority AE and Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual and TTL auto flash control), as well as an exposure compensation control...
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...; : In-Focus Indicator (p.32) : Exposure Compensation (p.48) : Bar Graph (p.45, 48) 0 : Spot Metering / Focusing Area (p.51, 54) LCD PANEL INDICATION Dewl °mcaoiAmoso 1rr-w-e1ri-1--&0 VIEWFINDER INDICATION "minmim" • COG' F a8* 88 : Frame Counter (p.22) 8888: Film Speed Information (p.20) ISO :.Film Status Information (p.20) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11) O : Imprinting Exposure Data Information (p.60) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately...
...; : In-Focus Indicator (p.32) : Exposure Compensation (p.48) : Bar Graph (p.45, 48) 0 : Spot Metering / Focusing Area (p.51, 54) LCD PANEL INDICATION Dewl °mcaoiAmoso 1rr-w-e1ri-1--&0 VIEWFINDER INDICATION "minmim" • COG' F a8* 88 : Frame Counter (p.22) 8888: Film Speed Information (p.20) ISO :.Film Status Information (p.20) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.11) O : Imprinting Exposure Data Information (p.60) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately...
Operation Manual
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... of working parts Safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery usage LCD panel indication Viewfinder indication Flaps Inside cover 1 2 3 3 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 7 - 24 Attaching the camera strap 7 Loading the batteries 8 Turning on the power 10 • When the batteries are exhausted 11 Attaching the lens 12 Attaching/Detaching the film holder 120 and 22014 Depressing the shutter release button 16 Film loading 17 Setting the film speed...
... of working parts Safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery usage LCD panel indication Viewfinder indication Flaps Inside cover 1 2 3 3 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 7 - 24 Attaching the camera strap 7 Loading the batteries 8 Turning on the power 10 • When the batteries are exhausted 11 Attaching the lens 12 Attaching/Detaching the film holder 120 and 22014 Depressing the shutter release button 16 Film loading 17 Setting the film speed...
Operation Manual
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... Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 42 • Using the Metered Manual Mode 44 • Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 46 About Exposure Compensation 48 Using the Auto Bracketing Mode 49 Switching the Metering Mode 50 • Center-weighted Metering Mode 50 • Spot Metering Mode 51 Using the Memory Lock 52 Setting the autofocus mode in the Servo position.53 Using the Spot AF Mode 54 Focus Lock Function 55 Manual focusing 56 Imprinting the exposure data on the film 60 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 62 Daylight-sync shooting 66 Slow-speed-sync shooting...
... Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 42 • Using the Metered Manual Mode 44 • Using the Bulb Exposure Mode 46 About Exposure Compensation 48 Using the Auto Bracketing Mode 49 Switching the Metering Mode 50 • Center-weighted Metering Mode 50 • Spot Metering Mode 51 Using the Memory Lock 52 Setting the autofocus mode in the Servo position.53 Using the Spot AF Mode 54 Focus Lock Function 55 Manual focusing 56 Imprinting the exposure data on the film 60 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 62 Daylight-sync shooting 66 Slow-speed-sync shooting...
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Z8, IIIIII USING AUTOFOCUS MODE MF AF II II 11 • Switching between the autofous mode and manual mode. (ONLLOOHS)NONNI:13d° 3ISV8 With the Pentax 645 FA lens attached, the lens automatically focuses when you use. Set the lens in the autofocus mode. For more details, read the operating manual of the lens. • The camera does not provide the switch for switching between the autofous mode and manual focus mode depends on the lens you press the shutter release button halfway down.
Z8, IIIIII USING AUTOFOCUS MODE MF AF II II 11 • Switching between the autofous mode and manual mode. (ONLLOOHS)NONNI:13d° 3ISV8 With the Pentax 645 FA lens attached, the lens automatically focuses when you use. Set the lens in the autofocus mode. For more details, read the operating manual of the lens. • The camera does not provide the switch for switching between the autofous mode and manual focus mode depends on the lens you press the shutter release button halfway down.
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... shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. • Select the Spot AF Mode to autofocus. The focus indicator [ O ] blinks when the camera is in focus, the audible PCV signal can be obstructed with the 3-point AF frame EL 1] indicated in green in focus, the focus indi- Adjust the camerato-subject distance. 2. O graph. z O cally focuses. 2. When the subject is too close. zO 1.Focus on page 10. • During autofocus operation...
... shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed in the viewfinder. • Select the Spot AF Mode to autofocus. The focus indicator [ O ] blinks when the camera is in focus, the audible PCV signal can be obstructed with the 3-point AF frame EL 1] indicated in green in focus, the focus indi- Adjust the camerato-subject distance. 2. O graph. z O cally focuses. 2. When the subject is too close. zO 1.Focus on page 10. • During autofocus operation...
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... AE Mode Purpose The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture setting, making it easy to another position in the same manner as above. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting will be displayed in the viewfinder. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button. Turn the shutter speed dial to [ A ] while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. • The shutter speed dial...
... AE Mode Purpose The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture setting, making it easy to another position in the same manner as above. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting will be displayed in the viewfinder. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button. Turn the shutter speed dial to [ A ] while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. • The shutter speed dial...
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... a proper exposure. How to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop other than [ A ]. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button. ," icAso I, OFF .1) ON 111111111111 NEI r 2. This mode is automatically set by the camera for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. Set the shutter speed dial to [ A ]. • The shutter speed dial can be...
... a proper exposure. How to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop other than [ A ]. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button. ," icAso I, OFF .1) ON 111111111111 NEI r 2. This mode is automatically set by the camera for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. Set the shutter speed dial to [ A ]. • The shutter speed dial can be...
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... I Po 10 15 t m 8 48 16 22 0 :tA22 16 11 8 5.6.2.8 1H JILIN Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to a position other than [ A ], turn the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed. 2. Set the lens aperture ring to [ A ]. • While holding down the shutter speed dial lock button, turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button.
... I Po 10 15 t m 8 48 16 22 0 :tA22 16 11 8 5.6.2.8 1H JILIN Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired shutter speed is selected, the appropriate aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to a position other than [ A ], turn the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed. 2. Set the lens aperture ring to [ A ]. • While holding down the shutter speed dial lock button, turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button.
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... aperture blink, it is adjusted. Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder. • In flash photography, when you can take the picture. If it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to the [ X ] (1/60 of 1/60 second or a non-dedicated external flash unit, set the shutter speed dial...
... aperture blink, it is adjusted. Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed. • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder. • In flash photography, when you can take the picture. If it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to the [ X ] (1/60 of 1/60 second or a non-dedicated external flash unit, set the shutter speed dial...
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... set 1. Set the lens aperture ring to a position other than [ A ], turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A 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 A 645 150mm f/3.5 or A 645 45 - 85mm Zoom f/4.5 is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting...
... set 1. Set the lens aperture ring to a position other than [ A ], turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. • Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A 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 A 645 150mm f/3.5 or A 645 45 - 85mm Zoom f/4.5 is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting...
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... the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you use a flash if it is displayed in the viewfinder. • When the bars are displayed to the [ + ] side on the bar graph indicates 0.3 step (0.3EV). When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed, approximate aperture and bar graph will blink. • In flash photography, when you can take a picture. when it is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; Turn either the shutter dial or lens aperture...
... the shutter speed indication stops blinking, you use a flash if it is displayed in the viewfinder. • When the bars are displayed to the [ + ] side on the bar graph indicates 0.3 step (0.3EV). When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed, approximate aperture and bar graph will blink. • In flash photography, when you can take a picture. when it is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; Turn either the shutter dial or lens aperture...
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... so, the aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop other than [ A ] while holding down the aperture-A lock button. • Do not set the lens aperture ring to [ B ]. 3. Set the shutter speed dial to [ A ]. The shutter remains open as long as you select the lens aperture ring especially when the A 645 150mm f/3.5 or A 645 45 - 85mm Zoom f/4.5 is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and...
... so, the aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop other than [ A ] while holding down the aperture-A lock button. • Do not set the lens aperture ring to [ B ]. 3. Set the shutter speed dial to [ A ]. The shutter remains open as long as you select the lens aperture ring especially when the A 645 150mm f/3.5 or A 645 45 - 85mm Zoom f/4.5 is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and...
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... viewfinder. USING MEMORY LOCK 12S F 1 • As soon as the memory lock button [ ML ] is displayed in the viewfinder. SNOI1VEI3d0 C133NVMV The memory lock function enables an exposure level to cancel To cancel the memory lock function, depress the memory lock button again. The memory lock function remains while the memory lock button is depressed. • If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the memory lock button is set in the Metered Manual Mode...
... viewfinder. USING MEMORY LOCK 12S F 1 • As soon as the memory lock button [ ML ] is displayed in the viewfinder. SNOI1VEI3d0 C133NVMV The memory lock function enables an exposure level to cancel To cancel the memory lock function, depress the memory lock button again. The memory lock function remains while the memory lock button is depressed. • If the shutter release button is depressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the memory lock button is set in the Metered Manual Mode...
Operation Manual
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... 3-point AF Mode and Spot AF Mode. • The focus lock does not operate when the AF mode selector is temporarily locked. 3. FOCUS LOCK FUNCTION 0.1 2 3 rTh SN0LLVIi3dO 030NVACIV A In the Spot Metering Mode, the camera focuses with the spot metering / focusing area. If you shoot without positioning the spot metering / focusing area on the main subject, the main subject will focus on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button. cus...
... 3-point AF Mode and Spot AF Mode. • The focus lock does not operate when the AF mode selector is temporarily locked. 3. FOCUS LOCK FUNCTION 0.1 2 3 rTh SN0LLVIi3dO 030NVACIV A In the Spot Metering Mode, the camera focuses with the spot metering / focusing area. If you shoot without positioning the spot metering / focusing area on the main subject, the main subject will focus on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button. cus...
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... A- The aperture value will also be used for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit. The shutter speed varies within the shutter 53 speed range of 1/60 of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. lens is in use. • The AF500FTZ features a wireless slave-sync flash function. • The flash effective range...
... A- The aperture value will also be used for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit. The shutter speed varies within the shutter 53 speed range of 1/60 of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake. lens is in use. • The AF500FTZ features a wireless slave-sync flash function. • The flash effective range...
Operation Manual
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... set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1.Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. 2. Set the camera's exposure mode to select the shutter speed before the desired shutter 0 0 speed is on . 2. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/60 of a foreground subject against a dimly-lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background. To set With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set 1. Turn the flash...
... set With the Metered Manual Mode set 1.Set the camera's exposure mode to the Shutter-Priority AE Mode. 2. Set the camera's exposure mode to select the shutter speed before the desired shutter 0 0 speed is on . 2. Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/60 of a foreground subject against a dimly-lit background by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-shutter-speed to expose the low light background. To set With the Shutter-Priority AE Mode set 1. Turn the flash...
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... visible light. ing ring to the left by the distance indicated on a subject as usual. 2. Focus on the infrared index. • In the autofocus mode, the focus cannot compensate for infrared photography. • To set the proper exposure level for this difference automatically. Set the lens to the instructions accompanying the film. The autofocus system cannot compensate for infrared pictures, refer to the manual and turn the focus...
... visible light. ing ring to the left by the distance indicated on a subject as usual. 2. Focus on the infrared index. • In the autofocus mode, the focus cannot compensate for infrared photography. • To set the proper exposure level for this difference automatically. Set the lens to the instructions accompanying the film. The autofocus system cannot compensate for infrared pictures, refer to the manual and turn the focus...
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...(2) Manual 1/1000-4 sec.(3) Bulb, Lens Mount: Pentax 645 AF mount (645 A-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts ) Compatible Lens: Pentax 645 AF mount, Pentax 645 A-mount Autofocus System: TTL phase-matching multi-(3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to imprint exposure data, [ Q ] =Battery exhaustion warning, Film speed, ISO indication, Film counter Self-timer: Electronically-controlled type with AF secondary mirror 76 SPECIFICATIONS IMMED O Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 6 x 4.5 format SLR camera Format...
...(2) Manual 1/1000-4 sec.(3) Bulb, Lens Mount: Pentax 645 AF mount (645 A-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts ) Compatible Lens: Pentax 645 AF mount, Pentax 645 A-mount Autofocus System: TTL phase-matching multi-(3 points) autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational brightness range: EV -1 to imprint exposure data, [ Q ] =Battery exhaustion warning, Film speed, ISO indication, Film counter Self-timer: Electronically-controlled type with AF secondary mirror 76 SPECIFICATIONS IMMED O Type: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 6 x 4.5 format SLR camera Format...
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BatteryExhaustion Warning: Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is attachable with connecting the power cord. Frame number, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation, metering mode and focal length Power Source: Six AA-size 1.5V batteries (Alkaline or Lithium battery), an optional Remote battery pack 645 is locked; SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. Via Multi-exposure switch Auto bracketing: 1/3EV step increments, 2/3EV...
BatteryExhaustion Warning: Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is attachable with connecting the power cord. Frame number, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure compensation, metering mode and focal length Power Source: Six AA-size 1.5V batteries (Alkaline or Lithium battery), an optional Remote battery pack 645 is locked; SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. Via Multi-exposure switch Auto bracketing: 1/3EV step increments, 2/3EV...
