Asahi Pentax 67 Operating Manual
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1. senes 5 Interchangeable ll TC 6 7 Mounting lenger 8 9 Shutter release without film 10 11 LOADING FILM d Setting film type 120 220 ee 13 14 Loading film 15 19 Unloading film enne 20 BASIC OPERATION Shutter dial button een 22 23 Setting aperture ENEE 24 Holding camera eneene en 25 Diopter adjustment and focusing 26 27 Exposure ENEE 28 APPLICATIONS B Bulb and Time photography essere 30 Mirror lock up WE QR RS 31 Flash photography em 32 33 Depth of field ssesseeee eee 34 infrared index EE 3b ACCESSORIES 1 47 36 41 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS 42 MAINTENANCE m a43 TROUBLE SHOOTING 44 45 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES 46 47 WARRANTY POLICY 48 49 SPECIFICATIONS 4 51 ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP 1 PREPARATION The shoulder strap can be attached to any pair 1 Open the clasp by inserting a coin or the of the four strap lugs on the 67 camera body Shutter cocking key in the direction of the arrow 2 Put the clasp onto the strap lug and press the lock 3 Adjust the length of the strap by changing the position of the strap clasp After fitting the strap and adjusting the length pull the strap hard to see if the strap has securely attached t2. Argenteuil 12 rue Ambroise Croizat 95106 Argenteuil FRANCE Pentax Benelux for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS for Belgium amp Luxemburg Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavia AB Falhagsleden 57 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Pentax Canada Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario LAX 2E5 CANADA Asahi Optical Brasileira Ind e Com Ltda Rua Estados Unidos 1053 S o Paulo BRAZIL Copyright Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1989 56801 ENG 03 10 92 Printed in Japan
3. FP class can ket do not synchronize with the 67 However be used at 1 8 sec or slower the Press 6 flash bulb can be used at the shutter speeds of 1 250 sec and 1 125 sec if the black and white film is used 33 DEPTH OF FIELD Example 105mm F2 4 Depth of field refers the range around the opti mum focusing point of the subject in which the elements at different distances are in focus The in focus range can be confirmed by the depth of field scale on the lens When using an automatic diaphragm lens in focus zone can be actually seen by setting the depth of field preview lever to manual MAN 34 EE po 3 2 1 0 F2 4 F5 6 F11 F22 1 With the same focal length of lens and the same camera to subject distance the depth of field increases as the aperture becomes smaller 2 With the same focal length of lens and the same F stop the depth of field increases as the camera to subject distance becomes greater 3 With the same camera to subject distance and the same F stop the depth of field in creases as the focal length becomes shorter INFRARED INDEX When taking infrared photographs using in frared film and either the R2 or O2 filter it will be necessary to compensate for the difference between the visible light and infrared light focus As referenced in the photos above 1 read the camera to subject distance on the focusing ring after focusing through the viewfinder
4. SU L ue Ge d i ei L e d Sa e z QU S Ca LF ye we L e E FAW Z d Z S Z e L Cr wi e Ze SE e e ao e e 9 o SMC Pentax LS 165mm t 4 30 1 6 el 5 5 3 32 925 77 780 275 77 SMC Pentax 200mm f 4 25 43 9 32 925 135 795 mum SMC Pentax 300mm f 4 FA 17 464 4 45 O39 186 1 430 500 gt SMC Pentax M ED up 400mm f 4 FA 12 5 x 3 700 130 3 SMC Besten 500mm f 5 6 FA 102 26 2 wein 3 200 112 7 SMC Takumar 600mm 1 4 M 85 120 z 6 000 211 3 SMC Pentax M ED D 800mm 1 6 7 8 FA 64 84 0 26 2 45 150 6 500 228 9 SMC Takumar 800mm 4 4 6 6 IMI 64 20 0 65 6 45 236 17 700 6232 SMC Reflex Takumar 1000mm f 8 en ND 5 1 350 1148 1148 6 600 2324 227 47 WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period provided your camera has not been abused altered or operated contrary to instruction Because the tolerances quality and design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our control damage caused by use of such lenses will not be covered by this warranty policy The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair of alterations except those made with its written cons
5. not function Needle does switch turns off automatically approximately 30 seconds not move after it is turned on There are some other causes Please refer to the operating manual for the TTL Pentaprism The shutter cannot be released The shutter mechanism of the 67 is designed to be disen without loading film gaged when a film is not loaded Please refer to Page 10 Focus is not precise in the picture Did you set the pressure plate according to the film type Film drag or imprecise focusing will occur if the pressure plate is set contrary to the film type you are using Film is not wound smoothly Did you set the pressure plate correctly Since the thickness differs between the 120 type and 220 type film drag will oc cur when the pressure plate is set to 220 while using the 120 type film 44 Problems Did you set the film mark properly Otherwise the first or the last frame is cut off The first frame or the last frame was cut off on the film There are some light fog on the film edges If the film is wound loosely accidental exposure may hap pen when loading or unloading the film Please refer to Page 20 Did you set the shutter dial at a click properly The shutter will not close when the shutter dial is set anywhere between the clicks Please refer to Page 23 The shutter opens up and does not close for a long time Did you set the s
6. set the film mark correctly Otherwise the first frame or last frame may be cut off In some films a dotted line appears be fore the film mark Make sure not to be misled by this marking 19 UNLOADING FILM After you have exposed the proper number of frames of the type of film you are using the shutter will be disengaged to allow turning of the wind lever continuously Keep turning the lever until there is little resistance and open the camera back After pulling out the film re tainer knob press down on the rim at the top of the spool Take out the film and seal the roll 20 Handle the exposed film carefully Should the roll of film loosen accidental exposure to light may happen damaging your photographs Also do not tighten the roll too much as this may cause a damage to the film Do not force the wind lever when it becomes taut It may damage the shutter and or wind mechanism BASIC OPERATION SHUTTER DIAL BUTTON To prevent camera shake please press the When the shutter lock lever is aligned to the shutter button gently while holding the red dot the shutter is locked This is helpful to camera securely Please practice releasing the prevent accidental shoot ng shutter to capture the moment as you desire without causing camera shake 22 To set the desired shutter speed rotate the shutter dial in either direction until the shutter speed indicated on the dial matches the shut t
7. 5mm x 70mm Lens Mount Pentax 67 double bayonet mount system Inner bayonet and Outer bayonet Shutter Electronically controlled focal plane shutter Viewfinder Four types interchangeable viewfinders Option Field of view Body 100 Eye level type TTL Pentaprism Pentaprism Approx 90 Magnification 1 0 X Diopter 1D Focusing Screen Microprism type Interchangeable Mirror Swing up and back instant return mirror with lock up device Film Winding With rapid wind lever 180 angle Exposure Counter Automatic reset exposure counter Flash Synchronization FP and X terminals Electronic flash at 1 30 1 sec B Power Source 6V Alkaline or Silver oxide battery 4LR44 A544 4SR44 544 PX28 Size and Weight Body only 177 W x 101 H x 91 D mm 70 x 40 x 36 1 29 kg 2 8 Ib With TTL Pentaprism 177 W x 150 H x 91 D mm 70 x 5 9 x 36 1 81 kg 4 0 Ib Accessories Body mount cap Finder cap Strap Spool Shutter cocking key and battery SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 51 Asahi Optical Co Ltd 11 1 Nagata cho 1 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 JAPAN Pentax Europe n v Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Fentax Handelsgesellschaft mbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 2000 Hamburg 54 GERMANY Pentax U K Limited Pentax House South Hill Avenue South Harrow Middlesex HA2 OLT U K Pentax France Z I
8. PENTAX OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to the world of Pentax Medium Format Photography The 67 s picture format gives an image area four times larger than that of the 35mm SLR camera assuring the photographer of finegrained superior quality image definition on enlargements Careful reading of this operating manual will help you take advantages of all the photo graphic capacities this equipment has to offer Please be on the look out for the special directions with a e mark in the colored column The names of the camera s working parts are listed in the nomenclature section inside the front and back flaps Please keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while you read this manual Shutter button Ego Pentaprism option 4 m Flash terminals Shutter lock lever x i Shutter speed index Battery check lam Exposure counter dial N ye p ry p Exposure counter in Se _7 Shutter dial xp ur IN E M 4 SIS gt Lock pin Ge Exposure counter control dial w Safety device release button SE Accessory alignment pin Mirror lock up lever Depth of field preview lever Distance scale Strap lug Lens release lever Filter alignment index x N Mirror Lens option A amp A d E Ki NL Lens alignment index E Aperture scale 2 s N Aperture ring Si x Mount Du Focusing ring No
9. Then 2 turn the focusing ring until the distance setting aligns with the red infrared index The picture shows an example where the camera to subject is infinity oo e For exposure control refer to the film s instructions 35 ACCESSORIES A E 2 36 Besides the standard microprism screen there are four types of focusing screens as follows 1 Split Image 2 Matte with Central Open Spot 3 Grid with Microprism 4 Grid with Matte The replacement should be performed at the nearest Pentax service facility Focusing with split image The image is in focus when the images above and below the split line up Focusing screens with grid The grid is useful to check the horizontal or vertical lines in an image are parallel The horizontal and vertical lines are spaced at 9mm For precise focusing this compact magnifier provides two times enlargement of the central area Includes a built in diopter adjuster To adjust the diopter of the TTL Pentaprism or Pentaprism 7 types from 5D to 2D of correction lenses are available Please refer to Page 26 Attached to the eyepiece of either the TTL Pentaprism or Pentaprism the finder can be used vertically and horizontally Includes a built in diopter adjuster Put the eyepiece ring of either the TTL Pen taprism or Pentaprism into the groove of the Eyecup then screw it into the eyepiece frame It blocks distracting l
10. e with a click heard from both side of the Eyelevel viewfinder finder mount Q TTL Pentaprism Once attached jiggle it back and forth to con Pentaprism firm that it is securely locked Waist level viewfinder Rigid Magnifying Hood Folding Focusing Hood Press the lock pins on both sides of the finder and lift it straight up e in a bright environment film may be accidentally exposed if the finder Is detached while the shutter is open for an extended period e To prevent an accidental exposure protect the finder eyepiece from strong light such as direct sun light With the TTL pentaprism or Pentaprism approximately 90 of the total area is visible With the Rigid Magnifying hood or Folding focusing hood 100 of the image area IS visible but the image is laterally reversed MOUNTING LENS The 67 camera s lens mount has two types of bayonet inner bayonet and outer bayonet Except SMCP 67 Shift 75mm f 4 5 and SMCP 67 Soft 120mm f 3 5 the inner bayonet lenses are equipped with automatic diaphragm 1 Detach the mount caps on both the camera and lens by turning counterclockwise For the outer bayonet lenses please refer to the operating manual 67 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES 2 Align the red indexes on the camera and lens and turn the lens clockwise The lens will be locked in place with a click e When an automatic diaphragm lens has been attached on the camera before mounting the TTL pentaprism
11. ent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequ ential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or other wise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided 48 PROCEDURE DURING 12 MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD Any Pentax camera which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased your camera or to the manufacturer If there is no representative of the manufacturer in your country send your camera to the manu facturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before your camera can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures If your camera is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and your camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If your camera is not covered by warranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply ohipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax camera 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 representative in
12. er speed index Battery check lamp Speeds from 1 to 1 1000 X and B can be set e if you set the dial anywhere between the dial s indicated settings such as 1000 and X the shutter will remain open until one of the indicated speeds is set e f the camera is left for a extended period of time after cocking the shutter the shutter speeds will become inaccurate 23 SETTING THE APERTURE F Number The aperture can be set by rotating the aper ture ring until the desired F number is aligned with the index O An intermediate F number can be set as well The values of F number and intermediate F number are basically as follows 2 28 4 56 8 11 16 22 32 45 2 4 3 4 48 67 9 5 13 5 19 26 38 24 Almost all the SMC PENTAX TAKUMAR 67 lenses with inner bayonet are equipped with the automatic diaphragm The diaphragm stays fully open until the moment the shutter is released For lens details please refer to the operating manual 67 INTER CHANGEABLE LENSES HOLDING CAMERA When shooting hold the camera securely with both hands Keep the camera as still as possi ble and gently press the shutter button If pressed forcefully the camera is likely to shake and the picture will be blurred Try to brace your elbow against your body or support yourself and the camera against a stable stationary object such as a wall e When utilizing a slower shutter speed or a telephoto lens mou
13. h inch thick 2 54cm foam rubber padding MAINTENANCE e Make sure to remove the battery when the camera is not in use for a extended period of time because the battery deteriorates and may cause damage to the contact points of the battery chamber To prevent mildew on the camera storage should be located in a cool well ventilated area Gases from insecticides such as naphtha lene may also harm the camera Never wipe with solvents such as thinner or alcohol Periodical performance checks at least once a year are recommended to maintain your camera in good working condition If you have not used your camera over a long peri od of time or when important pictures are planned on an assignment a pre check and or trial shooting is suggested To remove dust on the lens and viewfinder eyepiece use a blower followed by the appli cation of a lens cleaning brush Smudges such as finger prints should be carefully wiped with a clean soft cloth with a few drops of a lens cleaning fluid available on the market Wipe the lens surface gently from the center towards the edges in a spiral 43 TROUBLE SHOOTING The mirror is stopped partway up When the battery power becomes insufficient the mirror will stop partway up Reset the mirror by pressing the safety device release button then replace the battery Please refer to Page 4 TTL Pentaprism s exposure meter Is the power switch on The TTL Pentaprism s power does
14. he plate position can be confirmed through exposures the 120 220 film indicator on the camera back Whenever changing film types the following As shown in the photo press and shift the two adjustments must be made pressure plate according to the film type you are USING e The thickness of the film differs between the 120 type and 220 type 120 type With back paper 220 type Without back paper Film drag and imprecise focusing will occur if the pressure plate is not set correctly 13 With a coin or the shutter cocking key set the exposure counter control dial to correspond with the type of film you are using The num ber of exposure will be set by this dial 120 type 10 exposures 220 type 20 exposures When the 120 type 6 exposure film is used 5 exposures can be made by the 67 please make 5 blank exposures after the 5th frame Even if you have set the dial to the wrong position you can correct the position as long as you have not gone past the 9th frame Make sure not to correct the dial position after the 9th frame as doing so causes damage to the camera LOADING FILM Avoid direct sunlight when loading or unloading film To avoid film jams load the film correctly ac 2 Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer cording to the procedure mentioned hereafter knob turn the knob counterclockwise and 1 Open the back cover by sliding the release pull down Engaging the hole of the spool t
15. hutter speed at X 1 30 sec or slower Please make sure to connect the synchro cord to the X terminal Please refer to Page 32 In flash photography some part of a frame was not exposed 45 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES eR wi ci A G wo e SU E S eg S e SS d S N e Ce d 7 E e S lt E Es C SO x xe gS eer S OA S A x lt X SR LD EE A S A e ei di w oe E RS SU 4 a SMC Pentax Fish Eye 35mm f 45 en E 180 045 15 22 102 73 900 317 SMC Pentax 45mm f 4 og FA 89 037 12 22 915 575 485 J 171 SMC Pentax 55mm f 4 738 FA 78 0 35 12 a 925 78 5 725 25 5 SMC Penta 75mm f 4 5 4 5 FA 61 0 70 2 3 22 915 81 560 19 7 SMC Pentax Shift 75mm f 45 og M 61 0 70 2 3 32 97 1065 950 33 5 82 SMC Pentax 90mm f 2 8 53 FA 53 0 65 2 1 P 915 49 480 17 1 67 SMC Pentax ES E24 5 6 FA 46 1 00 3 3 2 91 5 60 590 20 8 67 SMC Pentax Soft 120mmf 35 3 4 M 405 075 25 22 89 035 520 183 77 SMC Pentax Macro 135mmf4 3 5 FA 365 075 25 32 915 op 620 218 67 SMC Pentax 165mmf 28 5 6 FA 30 1 6 93 22 915 985 3830 292 67 E Soft Soft focus LS Leaf shutter built in FA Fully automatic M Manual ND Controlled by ND filters UV Y2 O2 amp R2 filters built in Skylight Y2 amp R2 filters built in ED Extra low Dispersion IF Inner Focus Hood built in 46 S EN amp d i s Se gs ge S S CN Q Seg S 7 SSS oe
16. ight and improves the visi bility Not recommended for eyeglass wearers 37 38 67 SMC Close up Lenses 67 Auto Extension Tube 67 Hellicoid Extension Tube 67 Auto Bellows 67 Slide Copier 67 Reverse Adapter Large Copying Stand II From easy close up photography with the Close up lenses to macro photography with the versatile Auto Bellows there are a wide range of accessories There are also accesso ries for duplicating slide or copying pictures Spotmeter V Digital Spotmeter Designed for use by professionals in still pho tography as well as those in the motion picture and television industries The angle of light reaching the meter is only 1 39 40 The grip provides rigid support of the 67 camera With the accessory shoe a clip on type electronic flash unit can be mounted Please refer to page 32 This bracket enables you to attach the AF400T electronic flash unit to the 67 It attaches to the camera in the same manner as the 67 grip 30cm and 50cm type are available An auto lock ring is provided for time exposures Permits you to operate the camera in cold weather while keeping the battery in a warm pocket Additional support for the camera will be ob tained by attaching a second strap 67 Carrying Case 67 Professional Trunk Case I 41 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS Dropping or banging the camera against stationary objects can damage the camera in many ways D
17. irt mud sand water noxious gas and salty sea breeze spray can cause serious damage to the mechanisms inside the camera Remove them from the camera sur face with lens cleaning fluid lens cleaning tissues etc and have it checked by a Pentax service facility or an authorized repair shop immediately Your camera is not water proof It must be protected from salty sea breeze spray at the beach splashing liquid of anykind and rain If your camera gets wet wipe it dry immedi ately and have it examined at a Pentax serv ice facility 6 The temperatures at which this camera should function properly are approx 509 10 C 122 14 F 42 Never attempt to touch the mirror focusing screen shutter curtain etc Humidity and temperature extremes should be avoided Keep out of direct sunlight car trunks glove compartment etc Sudden changes in temperature often cause condensation of moisture inside or on the outside your camera This might cause ex tremely damaging rusting of the mechan ism Keep the camera in its case or a bag to minimize the effect of a sudden tempera ture change When mounting your camera on a tripod make sure the tripod screw is no longer than 9 9mm 0 22 in which is the depth of your cameras tripod socket or the camera may be damaged Vibration from traveling in a car aircraft or ship can cause screws to loosen To minimize this problem line the bottom of your camera bag wit
18. may work for a while even if the battery lamp does not light However the shutter speeds may be inaccurate e Use the Alkaline battery 4LR44 A544 or the Silver Oxide battery 4SR44 544 PX28 aligning the polarities correctly e Always keep batteries out of the reach of children E e The misuse of batteries may cause hazards such as leakage over heating explosions etc e To prevent explosion never try to break a part never recharge the battery never throw into fire never expose to excessive heat e The Alkaline battery should last about 6 months while the Silver Oxide battery about one year with average use at normal temperature However when the T TL pen taprism is used the battery will last less as it also activates the TTL meter e At temperature below 0 C 32 F battery performance may temporarily decrease One way to avoid this is to use the 67 remote battery cord optional for keeping the battery warm under your clothing e Keep a spare battery on hand for con venience when shooting outdoors or traveling e Make sure to remove the battery when the camera is not in use for an extended period of time as the battery may deteriorate and cause damage to the contact points INTERCHANGEABLE FINDERS There are four types of interchangeable finders Optional for the 67 camera as mentioned Grasp the finder on the top from both sides below and fit it into the finder mount until it locks in plac
19. nt the camera onto a sturdy tripod and use a cable release to prevent camera shake 25 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT AND FOCUSING For accurate focusing please check if the Turn the eyepiece frame counterclockwise and focusing screen can be seen clearly Should you remove it Turn the inside ring and replace the need a diopter adjustment please use a cor plain glass with a correction lens rection lens option The diopter of the TTL Pentaprism and Pentaprism is 1D If you are not able to read the letters of a news paper 1 m away you would better put a correction lens in the viewfinder eyepiece 1D should normally be sufficient for near sighted people while the 1D should be sufficient for farsighted people 26 In focus Qut of focus Turn the focusing ring of the lens until the image seen through the central microprism pattern appears sharp The matte area surrounding the circular microprism can also be used when focusing on objects not in the center or when the lens has a maximum aper ture smaller than f 5 6 To focus on the matte area simply turn the focusing ring until the image appears to be in focus As for Interchangeable Focusing Screen please refer to page 36 2 EXPOSURE I since the 67 camera has no exposure meter a hand held exposure meter or the TTL Penta prism should be used to measure the light The way to use the TTL Pentaprism is as follows For the details of the TTL Pe
20. ntaprism please refer to the operating manual 67 TTL PENTAPRISM FINDER 28 1 Set the ISO rating of the film loaded by lift ing and rotating the finder s outer ring of the shutter dial 2 Turn the switch to the ON position 3 Adjust the lens aperture ring or shutter dial until the needle in the meter window matches the center index The TTL Pentaprism metering system is an overall averaging metering type APPLICATIONS B BULB AND TIME PHOTOGRAPHY At the B setting on the shutter dial the shutter Although there is no setting for long time ex remains open as long as the shutter release posure time exposure is possible when the button is held down This is especially useful shutter dial is set anywhere between the for shooting such subjects as fireworks and clicks night scenes Mount the camera on a sturdy The shutter remains open until the shutter dial tripod and use a cable release to prevent is set to one of the indicated setting camera shake e The battery is being exhausted as long as the shutter is open A new 4SR44 silver Oxide battery lasts about 5 hours when the shutter is kept open constantly under our testing conditions 30 MIRROR LOCK UP LEVER At shutter speeds slower than 1 60 sec blur After composing and focusing slide the mirror ring may occur even when a tripod is used lock up lever to lock the mirror in its upward Blurring is also likely to occur when using the position The mirr
21. o tab the upper film retainer put an empty spool into the film chamber below the wind lever Then push in the retainer knob and turn it clockwise to lock in place 15 16 Remove the tape completely from a new film to be put in the camera Place the new film in the film chamber below the shutter dial in the same manner as the empty spool To prevent damage never touch the shutter curtain 5 Turn the wind lever until the slot of the empty spool faces upward Then pull out the film s leader and thread it into the slot To avoid film jam roll the film leader firmly and evenly Make sure the leader is evenly rolled onto the spool If not repeat the procedure 5 and 6 until the film leader is set correctly 6 Turn the wind lever until the spool has made Z one revolution while pressing the film lead er as shown in the photo Spool e Never turn the spool in the opposite direction It may damage the wind mechanism Slot Hole 17 8 Press on the film as shown in the photo 9 Keep turning the lever until the arrow mark while turning the wind lever so that the Film mark aligns with the index of the leader is wound tightly onto the spool Be film type you are using sure not to press the shutter curtain 10 Close the camera back Keep turning the wind lever until the counter indicates 1 The shutter is cocked and the camera is now ready for the first exposure e Make sure to
22. o the camera INSERTING BATTERY Use one of the battery types mentioned below 1 Lift up the crank on the bottom of the 6V Alkaline battery 4LR44 A544 camera and turn it counterclockwise and 6V Silver oxide battery 4SR44 544 PX28 take out the battery case 2 Puta new battery into the battery case gt and reinsert the battery case making sure that the and marks on the battery cor e f the shutter is operated without a bat respond with the and marks inside tery or the battery is installed incorrectly the battery chamber the safety device will be activated and 3 To secure the battery case turn the crank in the mirror will stop partway up the direction of the arrow until the red dots e Insert a new battery when the mirror is in align the normal position not when it is part way up as it will shorten the battery life Press the battery check button at the back of the camera If the battery check lamp does not light the battery power is insufficient In such a case replace the battery immediately Press the safety device release button with a pointed object and press the shutter button for one blank exposure The mirror will then return to its original down position When the battery power becomes insuffi cient the mirror will stop partway up block ing the viewfinder It will shorten the battery life if the battery check button is pressed too frequently The shutter
23. or will return automatically Auto Bellows Extension tube or largelenses after you release the shutter over 300mm e The battery is being exhausted as long as the mirror is held up A new 4SR44 Silver e The lens shutter of the 165 f 4 0 LS cannot Oxide battery lasts about 5 hours when be used when the mirror lock up lever is the mirror is kept constantly held up operated under our testing conditions 3l FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY To attach the Pentax AF400T flash unit set up To connect an electronic flash to the 67 the 67 body with the AF400T 67 bracket and camera a synchro cord with the JIS PC type connect them using the 4P synchro cord C plug should be inserted to the X terminal Set Other clip on type electronic flash unit can be the shutter dial at X 1 30sec or any speed attached to the 67 by either of the following slower than 1 60 sec Ways e Hot shoe grip AF400T 67 bracket 4P synchro cord C 67 grip 645 hot shoe adapter LS Both shutter speed and lens aperture must be set manually when using any electronic flashes 32 Shutter speed 1 1000 1 500 1 250 17125 1 60 wso vis ve vae 2 1 X d x E eT SC Mee ee OOo d EP class E FP class ame Press 6 10 4ms o See E N Ba WEEN R F CONSUE see ee e oe NER a 11 38 46 ms M class and MF class flashbulb can be used at The FP class flash units presently on the mar shutter speeds 1 15 sec or slower
24. remove the lens and remount it This is for set ting the coupling pin of the TTL penta prism with the camera s diaphragm coupling slide 3 To detach the lens turn the lens counter clockwise while pressing the lens release lever e When the lens is dismounted attach the caps onto the lens and camera to prevent dirt from getting in the mechanism SHUTTER RELEASE WITHOUT FILM The shutter mechanism of the 67 camera IS designed to be disengaged when a film is not 1 Open the camera back by sliding the release loaded Should you need to release the shutter tab without loading film follow either one of the 2 Turn the exposure counter dial counter following methods clockwise until the counter indicates 1 or more 3 Close the camera back while keeping your finger on the exposure counter dial Turn the wind lever until the shutter is cocked Cock the shutter as described in the proce dure A Open the camera back and insert the shutter cocking key into the slot below the wind lever as illustrated Then the shutter can be released without closing the camera back e To prevent damage to the inside mechanism never touch the shutter curtain or counter roller 11 LOADING FILM Please go through BASIC OPERATION be fore actually loading a film SETTING FILM TYPE amt re e en 420 220 The 67 camera accommodates two types of film 120 type 10 exposures and 220 type 20 T
25. tes to Users Commercially available lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are not made to our precise specifications and there fore 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 with Pentax cameras and photographic products Photographs and or illustrations of the products in this operating manual may differ from the actual product in its details As the shutter is electronically controlled the camera will not operate without a battery Please use one of the following battery types Refer to Page 3 6V ALKALINE Battery 4LR44 A544 6V SILVER OXIDE Battery 4SR44 544 PX28 New battery is packed at the time of shipment but because of inherent self discharging performance gradually deteriorates and the battery may be in marginal or dead condition by the time you purchase the product In such a case replace the packed battery with a new one Whenever loading film make sure to set the pressure plate and exposure counter control dial according to the film type you are using Refer to Page 13 14 Load the film correctly according to the procedure mentioned hereafter Refer to Page 15 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS Nomenclature EE Flaps PREPARATIONS Attaching shoulder Eeer Inserting battery issssiroireneniset rei ree
26. that country Notwithstanding this your Pentax camera returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this procedure and warranty policy In any case however shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be born by the owner To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your camera for at least a year Before sending your camera for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the manu facturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted service charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax cameras purchased in the U S A U K or Canada The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries supersede this warranty policy 7 Finder eyepiece 4 P Wind lever x Shutter curtain A Empty spool Battery check button ye Be Pressure plate Film spool retainer N oua cover r pot KAN D Fi Im t Accessory guide hole ilm spool retainer EPA S R P roller Tripod socket K N Battery case 50 SPECIFICATIONS Type 6x7 format Single Lens Reflex camera Film 120 type roll film 10 exposures 220 type roll film 20 exposures Picture Size 5
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