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... Pentax Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax 645N, our latest development in the area of highly sophisticated features: built-in automated film wind, an external LCD information panel and clearly visible LCD information in the viewfinder. Unsurpassed versatility is a professional camera possessing a number of the medium format SLR, promises a superior 6 x 4.5cm result with AF Spot and AF...
... Pentax Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax 645N, our latest development in the area of highly sophisticated features: built-in automated film wind, an external LCD information panel and clearly visible LCD information in the viewfinder. Unsurpassed versatility is a professional camera possessing a number of the medium format SLR, promises a superior 6 x 4.5cm result with AF Spot and AF...
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I O S O 0 O AF mode selector (p.29,53) • Exposure compensation dial (p.48) Q Exposure compensation dial release button (p.48) Auto bracketing selector (p.49) • Hotshoe (p.62) • Shutter speed ... button (p.16) Release socket (p.47) ® Up / down buttons (r) Memory lock button (p.52) Main switch (p.10) LCD panel (p.3) Metering mode selector (p.27,50, 51) • AF farame selector (p.30,54) • Diopter adjustment ring (p.24) • Shutter speed dial
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I O S O 0 O AF mode selector (p.29,53) • Exposure compensation dial (p.48) Q Exposure compensation dial release button (p.48) Auto bracketing selector (p.49) • Hotshoe (p.62) • Shutter speed ... button (p.16) Release socket (p.47) ® Up / down buttons (r) Memory lock button (p.52) Main switch (p.10) LCD panel (p.3) Metering mode selector (p.27,50, 51) • AF farame selector (p.30,54) • Diopter adjustment ring (p.24) • Shutter speed dial
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... the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60°C it may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it should return to normal. C 1: 3-point AF Frame (p.30) 1000 : Shutter Speed (p.38, 41, 43, 45) F8.8 : Aperture Value (p.38, 41, 43, 45) : Flash Status Information (p.62) • : In-Focus Indicator (p.32...
... the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60°C it may blacken, but when the temperature normalizes, it should return to normal. C 1: 3-point AF Frame (p.30) 1000 : Shutter Speed (p.38, 41, 43, 45) F8.8 : Aperture Value (p.38, 41, 43, 45) : Flash Status Information (p.62) • : In-Focus Indicator (p.32...
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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 ... Programmed AE Mode 26 Using the Multi(6)- segment metering mode 27 Selecting the autofocus mode 28 Using the Single AF Mode 29 Using the 3-point AF mode 30 Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode 30 Holding the camera 31 Taking a picture 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Safe use of your...
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 ... Programmed AE Mode 26 Using the Multi(6)- segment metering mode 27 Selecting the autofocus mode 28 Using the Single AF Mode 29 Using the 3-point AF mode 30 Using the Single-Frame Drive Mode 30 Holding the camera 31 Taking a picture 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts Safe use of your...
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... 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 67 About the preview...
... 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 67 About the preview...
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...tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow. • With a non-autofocus lens attached, all available functions in this camera operate except autofocus operation. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage... left while depressing the lens unlock button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. (NOLLVElVd3kid) NOID/1:13dO...
...tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow. • With a non-autofocus lens attached, all available functions in this camera operate except autofocus operation. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of the lens against damage... left while depressing the lens unlock button. • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. Clean the contacts with the mount side facing upward. (NOLLVElVd3kid) NOID/1:13dO...
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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. 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.
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(ON11OOHS) NOLIMIndO 31S1/9 USING THE SINGLE AF MODE • Servo AF Mode is released. As soon as the subject is in focus, the shutter is also available in this position. For normal use, select this camera. The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus. Set the AF mode selector to [ SINGLE ]. See page 53. SERVO SINGLE IIIIIIIIIIIII When you depress the shutter button, the lens automatically focuses.
(ON11OOHS) NOLIMIndO 31S1/9 USING THE SINGLE AF MODE • Servo AF Mode is released. As soon as the subject is in focus, the shutter is also available in this position. For normal use, select this camera. The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus. Set the AF mode selector to [ SINGLE ]. See page 53. SERVO SINGLE IIIIIIIIIIIII When you depress the shutter button, the lens automatically focuses.
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30 USING THE 3•POINT AF MODE USING THE SINGLE•FRAME DRIVE MODE SERVO SINGLE 1111111111111 V) 0 0 ~ mxr w ~ 111111 111111 0 -• In the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be o focused properly even if the main subject is depressed. Set the AF mode selector to [ p ]. Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 0 0 One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is slightly o off-center of the AF frame. .•E.'
30 USING THE 3•POINT AF MODE USING THE SINGLE•FRAME DRIVE MODE SERVO SINGLE 1111111111111 V) 0 0 ~ mxr w ~ 111111 111111 0 -• In the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be o focused properly even if the main subject is depressed. Set the AF mode selector to [ p ]. Set the drive mode dial to [ ]. 0 0 One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is slightly o off-center of the AF frame. .•E.'
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...shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully. • When the shutter release button is in the viewfinder. • Select the Spot AF Mode to autofocus. Adjust the camerato-subject distance. 2. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" on page 10. • During autofocus operation, the focusing... ring should not be emitted. The focus indicator [ O ] blinks when the camera is difficult to critically focus on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other object. zO 1.Focus on a specific spot of the ...
...shutter, gently depress the shutter release button fully. • When the shutter release button is in the viewfinder. • Select the Spot AF Mode to autofocus. Adjust the camerato-subject distance. 2. See "HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS" on page 10. • During autofocus operation, the focusing... ring should not be emitted. The focus indicator [ O ] blinks when the camera is difficult to critically focus on the subject with your fingers, hands, or any other object. zO 1.Focus on a specific spot of the ...
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From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the Single AF Mode set, the rn camera focuses only the first picture. To refocus on , the camera-to-subject distance is set to the Consecutive- 0 Frame Mode with the focus locked at the first picture. 0 z U) 0 0 While [c> I is on another subject, lift your ...
From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the Single AF Mode set, the rn camera focuses only the first picture. To refocus on , the camera-to-subject distance is set to the Consecutive- 0 Frame Mode with the focus locked at the first picture. 0 z U) 0 0 While [c> I is on another subject, lift your ...
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS 4c,)a; 0 •; 1. Consecutive-Frame Mode Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button. From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the focus locked at the first picture. SELECTING A DRIVE MODE SNOIIVII3dO 030NVAOV IIII I I IIM III. NM! Set the drive mode selector to [ ta ]. • If the AF mode selector is set to [ SINGLE ], the camera focuses only the first picture.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS 4c,)a; 0 •; 1. Consecutive-Frame Mode Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button. From the second picture, the pictures are taken consecutively with the focus locked at the first picture. SELECTING A DRIVE MODE SNOIIVII3dO 030NVAOV IIII I I IIM III. NM! Set the drive mode selector to [ ta ]. • If the AF mode selector is set to [ SINGLE ], the camera focuses only the first picture.
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Focus on a specific spot of the subject which is off the Spot AF frame, use the focus-lock technique. How to [0]. 2. Set the AF frame selector to focus 1. See page 55. USING THE SPOT AF MODE 2 0 a SERVO MOLE IIIIIIIIIIIII SNOLLVti3dO 030NVAOV Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on the main subject with the Sopt AF frame [ indicating in green in the illustration]. • When the main subject is in the spot AF autofocus frame.
Focus on a specific spot of the subject which is off the Spot AF frame, use the focus-lock technique. How to [0]. 2. Set the AF frame selector to focus 1. See page 55. USING THE SPOT AF MODE 2 0 a SERVO MOLE IIIIIIIIIIIII SNOLLVti3dO 030NVAOV Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on the main subject with the Sopt AF frame [ indicating in green in the illustration]. • When the main subject is in the spot AF autofocus frame.
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... allow the autofo- While holding the shutter release button halfway down . 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. To prevent this, focus on the main subject, the main subject will focus on the background as shown...The in-focus indicator remains on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button clears the in-focus indicator to [ Q ]. 1. Set the AF frame selector to ] in the 3-point AF Mode and Spot AF Mode. • The focus lock does not operate when the...
... allow the autofo- While holding the shutter release button halfway down . 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. To prevent this, focus on the main subject, the main subject will focus on the background as shown...The in-focus indicator remains on another subject, lift your finger off the shutter release button clears the in-focus indicator to [ Q ]. 1. Set the AF frame selector to ] in the 3-point AF Mode and Spot AF Mode. • The focus lock does not operate when the...
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56 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 MF AF Inninutuniniutqj MM. 1111I1I1I I1 If IIwirmi'l 11 0 A2211It115441 JPC,'SMIAEMBLI. focus indicator How to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway ...
56 MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 MF AF Inninutuniniutqj MM. 1111I1I1I I1 If IIwirmi'l 11 0 A2211It115441 JPC,'SMIAEMBLI. focus indicator How to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway ...
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... used when the subject on the AF frame is set to the [0] position. • The in-focus indicator can be heard if the main switch is difficult to f/5.6), the Auto Extension Tube - • The camera is attached. cator [o] lights up in the manual focus mode with a non-AF SLR camera. Focus the subject in the...
... used when the subject on the AF frame is set to the [0] position. • The in-focus indicator can be heard if the main switch is difficult to f/5.6), the Auto Extension Tube - • The camera is attached. cator [o] lights up in the manual focus mode with a non-AF SLR camera. Focus the subject in the...
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...the man- ground of the autofocus frame [r e) Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with finely complex or detailed patterns in the AF frame. d) Multiple subjects in the manual focus position. 2. f) Subjects with horizontal lines or with extremely bright backgrounds. While looking through the ...turn the focusing ring to use the focus-lock tech- c) Subjects which don't reflect much light in the viewfinder is clearest. MF AF 44'SI71 nique (see page 55.) on another subject that is highly precise, but not per- Set the lens in the foreground and...
...the man- ground of the autofocus frame [r e) Subjects positioned against reflected light or strong backlight or with finely complex or detailed patterns in the AF frame. d) Multiple subjects in the manual focus position. 2. f) Subjects with horizontal lines or with extremely bright backgrounds. While looking through the ...turn the focusing ring to use the focus-lock tech- c) Subjects which don't reflect much light in the viewfinder is clearest. MF AF 44'SI71 nique (see page 55.) on another subject that is highly precise, but not per- Set the lens in the foreground and...
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... (Manual) modes or when using a Type D flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. Only the manual mode can be used . *4. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. *2. Multi-burst and slave-sync flash are ...possible. Flash confirmation signal in the viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-speed sync in the Programmed AE Mode or Shutter-Priority AE mode. Automatic aperture setting in the Shutter-Priority AEMode or Metered Manual Mode AF...
... (Manual) modes or when using a Type D flash, set the camera's exposure mode to the flash-sync speed. Only the manual mode can be used . *4. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. Overview of non-Pentax flash units may change. *2. Multi-burst and slave-sync flash are ...possible. Flash confirmation signal in the viewfinder TTL auto flash Slow-speed sync in the Programmed AE Mode or Shutter-Priority AE mode. Automatic aperture setting in the Shutter-Priority AEMode or Metered Manual Mode AF...
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...120 film back and 220 film back are available. • AF400T Bracket for 645 z Attaches AF400T flash unit to a 645 camera or 645N Cn camera via tripod socket on both sides of the viewfinder. It features slave-sync flash function, multiple-flash burst, contrastcontrol-sync flash, leading...number of dedicated accessories are available for this can be used off the camera, while maintaining full electronic coupling to the camera. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters (ISO 100). The viewfinder magnification ...
...120 film back and 220 film back are available. • AF400T Bracket for 645 z Attaches AF400T flash unit to a 645 camera or 645N Cn camera via tripod socket on both sides of the viewfinder. It features slave-sync flash function, multiple-flash burst, contrastcontrol-sync flash, leading...number of dedicated accessories are available for this can be used off the camera, while maintaining full electronic coupling to the camera. • Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with a built-in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters (ISO 100). The viewfinder magnification ...
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... types of focusing screens including the standard focusing screen are available. (Please refer to guide picture compositions. e CC)] AB-82 (AF Sprit-Image Matte) Matte screen with the microprism. AG-80 (AF Cross-Lined Matte) Designed to the instruction sheets supplied with each screen for changing instructions ) En: SNOIIVEI3dO 033NVAaV AS-80...
... types of focusing screens including the standard focusing screen are available. (Please refer to guide picture compositions. e CC)] AB-82 (AF Sprit-Image Matte) Matte screen with the microprism. AG-80 (AF Cross-Lined Matte) Designed to the instruction sheets supplied with each screen for changing instructions ) En: SNOIIVEI3dO 033NVAaV AS-80...