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Asahi Pentax 645N Operating Manual

1. appears in the sharpest focus ll BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING USING THE PROGRAMMED AE MODE 1 oNuooHs Nouvuado aisya MUTT 22161108608 T L e oa Sewn Purpose For easy picture taking use this mode In the Programmed AE mode the camera automatically selects the best com bination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button To set 1 Turn the lens aperture ring to the A position as shown in the illustration To move the lens aperture ring to the A position turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button on the lens The lens aperture ring can be released from the A position in the same manner OFF ON 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to A while holding down the shutter speed dial release button The shutter speed dial can be released from A in the same manner See page 40 42 44 and 46 for other available exposure modes USING THE MULTI 6 SEGMENT METERING MODE x In the multi 6 segment metering mode the metering sys tem automatically measures light in six different zones enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions Set the metering mode switch to zz The center weighted metering mode and spot metering mode are also available in this camera See page 50 and 51 for more details
2. OPERATING MANUAL Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax Autofocus Multi Mode Medium Format Photography The Pentax 645 our latest development in the area of the medium format SLR promises a superior 6 x 4 5cm result with 120 220 or 70mm film Made possible through our vast experience and technology accumulated over the years the new autofocus multi mode 645w assures pin sharp focus accuracy with AF Spot and AF Wide selection and the 6 segment multi pattern metering allows precise exposure control under widely varying conditions Unsurpassed versatil ity is assured through the utilizing of a full range of exposure modes Programmed AE Aperture Priority AE and Shutter Priority AE Metered Manual and TTL auto flash control as well as an exposure compensation control and Auto Bracketing Mode With a 645 A or FA lens attached the 6451n imprints relevant information frame number shutter speed aperture setting exposure con trol and auto bracketing mode The Pentax 645 is a professional camera pos sessing a number of highly sophisticated fea tures built in automated film wind an external LCD information panel and clearly visible LCD information in the viewfinder Lenses and accessories produced by other manu facturers are not made to our precise specifications and therefore may cause difficulties with or actual damage to your Pentax camera We do not assume any resp
3. STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE Gz This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to com ply with the limits for a Class B digital device pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experience radio TV tech nician for help This class B digital apparatus m
4. When the Adapter 645 for 67 lens or Helicoid Extension Tube 645 is attached the center weighted metering mode is automatically set even if you select the multi segment metering mode The multi segment metering mode cannot be used MULTI 6 SEGMENT METERING This camera incorporates a high precision six segment TTL metering system Light values are measured in six segments within the image field enabling an optimal exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions With conventional averaged metering systems underex posure of the subject results from the brightness of the background affecting the overall metering With multi 6 segment metering the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field and uses these measure ments to choose an exposure that will not underexposed the subject The multi 6 segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to automatically compensate for high contrast and other difficult lighting conditions Even a beginner can achieve excellent results with ease a yw z NILOOHS NOLLWH3dO 2ISV8 NLLOOHS NOLWHadO aisya With the Pentax 645 FA lens attached the lens automatically focuses when you press the shutter release button halfway down Set the lens in the autofocus mode USING AUTOFOCUS MODE Switching between the autofous mode and manu al focus mode depends on the lens you use For more details
5. ing lever is set to ISO The film speed setting range is ISO 6 to 6400 in 1 3 EV Step increments You can tear off the end cover of the film package indi cating the type of film and speed and insert it into the memo holder provided on the film holder to remind you of the film type speed that you are using ISO and film speed are always displayed on the LCD panel with the main switch set to the ON position UNLOADING FILM 1 After the last frame of the roll is exposed the camera will automatically wind the film and stops winding as soon as the back of the leader paper is wound to the take up spool End on the LCD panel is displayed 2 Detach the film holder from the camera 3 Fold the tip of leader paper as illustrated While firmly holding the wound film roll affix the paper seal securely on the back of the paper leader to prevent from accidental unwinding of the exposed roll Remove the film in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel disappears from the LCD panel Nova vd3Hd NOLLWH3dO JISVE E UNLOADING THE FILM IN MID ROLL 1 wouwuvaaud Nouvusao aisya If you wish to remove the film before exposing all 4 Fold the tip of leader paper as illustrated the frames use this function While firmly holding the wound film roll affix the paper seal securely on the back of the 1 Set th
6. 5 or A 645 45 85mm Zoom 1 4 5 is attached Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel as a warning as shown When the sub ject is too bright choose a smaller aperture if avail able when it is too dark choose a larger aperture if available When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both shutter and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Select a darker subject if it is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark SNOLIVH34O Q39NVAQV SNOLIVH3dO Q39NVAGV l MI 22161056 00 f SEW INE Sec 77 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 the brightness of the subject This mode is suitable for freezing the action with a fast shutter speed or cap turing a flowing dynamic image with a slow shutter speed To set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A While holding down the shutter speed dial lock button turn the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed 2 Set the shutter speed dial to a shutter speed other than A To set the shutter speed dial to a position other than A turn the shutter speed dial wh
7. Pentax 645 AF mount Pentax 645 A mount Autofocus Syste TTL phase matching multi 3 points autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing AF operational brightness range EV 1 to 18 fat ISO 100 Focus lock available using shutter release button Focus Mode SERVO pre dictive AF provided SINGLE Manual MF Viewfinder Keplerian telescopic viewfinder with Natural Bright Matte focusing screen Interchangeable focusing screens available Field of view 92 vertical and 93 horizontal Beg eee ETOH 75mm lens at infinity range Diopter 3 5 to 1 5 diopters 3 point AF frame Spot AF frame Viewfinder Indication Focus Information In focus Green lamp C is lit front or back focus signals and unable to focus indicator amn lamp blinks Shutter speed indication Aperture indication Flash ready indication is lit Bar graph exposure compensation Auto bracketing indicator Over or Under exposure indication in Manual Exposure Mode 3 exposure compensation indication memory lock indicator External LCD panel possible to imprint exposure data Battery exhaustion warning Film speed ISO indication Film Indication Counter Self timer Electronically controlled type with delay time of 12 sec Start by depressing of shutter release button Operation confirmation By PCV beep tone Cancelable after operation Mirror Instant return mirror with AF secondary mirror Fil
8. Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting will blink in the viewfind er If the subject is too bright select a darker sub ject Use a flash if the subject is too dark sNouvsado q3ONVAQV fff SNOLvH34O G3DNVAGY T MLO A236 v e ss e26 DA COSV INE Hec 77 Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired aperture is selected an appro priate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field or a portrait against a blurred background How to 1 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 2 Set the shutter speed dial to A The shutter speed dial can be released from A to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button RN 3 Set the desired f stop 4 The f stop that you have selected and appro priate aperture indication determined by the camera can be seen in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway 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
9. be made on repairs by non authorized Pentax service facilities WARRANTY POLICY Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer If there is no representatives of the manufacturer in your country send the equip ment to the manufacturer with postage prepaid In this case it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required If the equipment is covered by warranty repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing If the equipment is not covered by war ranty regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner If your Pentax was pur chased 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 In any case however shipping charges and cus toms clearance fees to be borne by the sender To prove the date of your purchase when required please keep the receipt or bills cove
10. in focus the audible PCV sig nal can be emitted See details on page 10 During autofocus operation the focusing ring should not be obstructed with your fingers hands or any other object The focus indicator O blinks when the cam era is not able to obtain proper focus for one of the following reasons 1 The subject is too close Adjust the camera to subject distance 2 The subject is difficult to autofocus See HARD TO AUTOFOCUS on page 58 The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus The film counter indication advances each time the shutter is released Depress the shutter release button halfway down While O is on the camera to subject distance is fixed focus lock To refocus on another subject lift your finger off the shutter release button If the drive mode switch is set to the Consecutive Frame Mode with the Single AF Mode set the camera focuses only the first picture From the second picture the pictures are taken consecu tively with the focus locked at the first picture ONLLOOHS NOLLVH3dO 2ISV8 I sNouvuado azonvaay lll ADVANCED OPERATIONS SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 1 Consecutive Frame Mode Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button Set the drive mode selector to C3 If the AF mode selector is set to SINGLE the camera focuses only the first picture From the second picture the pictures are
11. of the 1 Turn the power ON arrow will be disappeared from the LCD panel To return to the Exposure Data Imprint Mode repeat the above step and will reappear on the LCD panel SNOlLVH34O G39NVAGV I USING A PENTAX DEDICATED EXTERNAL FLASH SNOLLWH3dO Q39NVAGV i j Using the TTL Auto Flash 1 Remove the hot shoe cover and attach a Pentax dedicated flash unit 2 Turn the flash ON 3 Set the flash to TTL Auto mode 4 Confirm that the flash is fully charged 5 Focus on the subject and release the shutter Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode with a Pentax TTL dedicated flash When the Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode is selected with a Pentax dedicated TTL flash in use only the amount of flash light is varied When the flash is fully charged the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down 4 appears in the viewfinder indicating the flash is ready For more details read the flash operating manual Exposure Compensation with a Pentax TTL ded icated flash When the exposure compensation is set with a Pentax TTL flash in use it makes possible to adjust the brightness of the subject on the background and the main subject respectively AFSOOFTZ and AF330FTZ These flash units feature a built in infrared spotbeam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions The auto zoom function will automatically adjust the an
12. slower shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length The shutter speed varies within the shutter speed range of 1 60 of second to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake However when a 645 A lens is in use the shutter speed is set to 1 60 of second The aperture value will also be fixed but will vary depending on what ISO film is loaded SNouvH3dO G3ONVAQV SNOLLWH3d0 Q39NVAQV 64 When using the Three Level Auto red green and yellow settings mode the aperture value is adjusted as shown in the table When the flash is fully charged the shutter speed also varies within the shutter speed range of 1 60 to a slower speed which does not cause camera shake The slowest shutter speed varies according to the lens focal length When a 645A lens is use the shutter speed will be set to 1 60 of second AF200T AF280T AF400T Red 2 8 f 4 1 4 Green 15 6 1 8 18 Yellow t11 with ISO 100 Multi burst flash with the Pentax dedicated flash When discharging more than 2 Pentax dedicated flashes make sure that they are of the same type combine the Type A with Type B or Type C with Type D refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 65 Overview of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION TYPEA TYPE B TYPE C TYPE D After the flash is charged the camera automati o o o o cally switches to the flash sync speed Automatic aperture setting in the Prog
13. speed will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown When the subject is too bright choose a smaller aperture when it is too dark choose a larger aperture When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take a pic ture If both shutter and aperture blink It means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a cor rect exposure even if the aperture is adjusted Select a darker subject or use a flash if it is too dark SNOLLYH3dO G39NVAQV SNOLLWH3dO GSONVAGY 8 1622 _ 2216 8 least si s ase T XSW INS Se Using the Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose 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 How to 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f stop other than A while holding down the aper ture A lock button Do not set the lens aperture ring to A If doing so the aperture will always closed to the maxi mum position 2 Set the shutter speed dial to B 3 An appropriate aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release but ton is depressed halfway Setthe shutter speed dial to the B position Turn the shutter speed dial while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button The approximate aperture indication appears in the viewfinder It may not the same indication a
14. taken consecu tively with the focus locked at the first picture 2 Self Timer Mode The self timer mode delays the shutter release and is useful for taking group shots that include the pho tographer The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release is depressed 1 Set the drive mode selector to 2 Focus on the subject first using the autofocus frame and by depressing the shutter release button halfway down Then depress the shut ter release button fully The shutter will be released about 12 seconds later When the self timer is in operation the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds To cancel the self timer operation after it has been activated move the drive mode selector to a posi tion other than X or set the main switch to the OFF position sNouvuado d3ONVAQV EU MULTIPLE EXPOSURE MODE SNouvH3do d3oNvAav i 1 2 Procedure 3 Depress the shutter release button to shoot 1 Turn the multi exposure switch in the direc an initial exposure The film will not advance tion of the arrow until it locks 2 The frame counter on the LCD panel blinks 4 Return the multi exposure switch to the origi nal position to cancel the multi exposure mode Notes To exposure the third shot leave the multi expo sure switch in the lock position in step 3 to shoot the secon
15. the autofocus operation the camera will automati cally switch the focus mode to the predictive autofo cus mode to measure the speed of a moving sub ject and predict where it will be at the moment of shutter release to maintain sharp focus on the sub ject If the subject is moving too fast the shutter may not be released If the shutter release button is held at the halfway position the lens focuses continuously to follow the subject The shutter can be released even if the subject is out of focus SNOLLVH3d0 Q39NVAQV I Set the focus mode switch to SERVO SNOLLVH3dO Q32NVAGV i L LI USING THE SPOT AF MODE 2 Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on a specific spot of the subject which is in the spot AF autofocus frame How to focus 1 Set the AF frame selector to 2 Focus on the main subject with the Sopt AF frame indicating in green in the illustration When the main subject is off the Spot AF frame use the focus lock technique See page 55 FOCUS LOCK FUNCTION 1 2 3 In the Spot Metering Mode the camera focuses with the spot metering focusing area of the viewfinder If you shoot without positioning the spot metering focusing area on the main subject the main subject will not be focused properly Set the AF frame selector to 1 When the
16. turn the film holder knob to the end of the red line the locking mechanism will release and the film holder is now detached from the camera body Attaching 2 Align the red dots on the film holder knob and film holder then insert the film holder into the camera chamber Depress both sides of the film holder until you hear a click 3 Turn the film holder knob 90 to the right After attaching the film holder to the camera fold the film holder knob into its original posi tion When inserting the film holder into the camera body be sure that the film holder is inserted the right way up in order to avoid any serious damage The same precaution is required when attaching the 220 film holder Noui vu vd3ud NOLIVH3dO DISVa TONY DEPRESSING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON Novuvdaud NouvH3do oisva The shutter release button has two positions Depressing it down halfway first position turns on the exposure meter and autofocus system Depressing it fully second position releases the shutter When taking a picture depress the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake eTo prevent camera shake depress the shutter release button gently Before loading a roll of film slowly depress the shutter release button to learn where the first posi tion is The LCD indication stays on for about 10 seconds after the button is released from the halfway posi tion Depressing the shutter release butto
17. when used in combination with an ordinary polariz ing filter Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation MED IMPRINTING THE EXPOSURE DATA ON THE NEGATIVE If a 645 A or FA lens autofocus lens is attached the camera imprints the following exposure data direct ly on the negative outside of the picture frame with each exposure Number of Frames Exposure Mode Shutter Speed Aperture Setting Exposure Compensation Value Metering Mode Focal length of Lens Spot metering Mode 21 P 1 25 F3 5 0 0Ev 1 45mm SNOLLVH34O Q32NVAQV I If 8 is displayed on the LCD panel the exposure data will be imprinted on the negative Multi Segment Metering Mode Fail Center Weighted metering Mode fe ixl With a 645 A lens attached the exposure data but not the focal length of the lens will be imprinted even if B is displayed on the LCD panel With an accessory without the lens information contacts such as a helicoid extension tube attached the exposure data but not the focal length and aperture setting of the lens will be imprinted even if 3 is dis played on the LCD panel Since the exposure data are imprinted on the outside of picture frame the data will not be seen on the actual photographs To cancel the Exposure Data Imprint Mode 2 Depress the up down button while holding down the preview lever in the direction
18. H x 117mm D 5 8 24 12809 45 2 oz without batteries leight Supplied Body mount cap 645 Rear body cap 645 Release socket cap F Strap D Large eye cap 645 and Hot shoe cover Accessori Fc SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workman ship for a period of twelve months from date of pur chase Service will be rendered and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that peri od provided the equipment does not show evi dence of impact sand or liquid damage mishan dling tampering battery or chemical corrosion operation contrary to operating instructions or modification by an unauthorized repair shop The manufacturer or its authorized representatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written consent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or consequential damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or work manship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its represen tatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided No refunds will
19. Life Battery Life 20 C 68 F 10 C 14 F Alkaline Battery Lithium Battery Alkaline Battery Lithium Battery 120 film holder about 130 rolls about 320 rolls 120 film holder about 7 rolls about 120 rolls 220 film holder about 100 rolls about 250 rolls 220 film holder about 5 rolls about 9 rolls Bulb exposure time about 8 hours about 12 hours Bulb exposure time about 6 hours about 10 hours The batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions 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 tem peratures NoLWWHvd3ud NOLLWH3dO DISVE I Nouvuvd3Hd NOLVH3dO 9ISVB TURNING THE POWER ON Set the main switch to ON 2 With the main switch set to amp an audible PCV signal is heard when the subject comes into focus When the camera is not in use make sure that the main switch is OFF to prevent battery drain if the shutter release button is accidentally depressed Low Battery Warning When the batteries are nearly exhausted the bat tery symbol appears on the LCD panel as a warning Replace the batteries as soon as possible See page 8 for replacing the batteries Even if the low battery symbol appears exposure will be correct as long a
20. an combine the Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode with exposure compensation function Example With the exposure compensation dial set 2 and auto bracketing selector set 1EV First picture 2 0EV overexposure Second picture _1 0EV overexposure Third picture 3 0EV overexposure SNOLLWH3dO G3ONVAGY E SWITCHING THE METERING MODE SNouvs3do aaoNvaav The Spot metering or center weighted metering mode can also be selected in this camera Select the desired metering mode with the metering mode selector Using the Center Weighted Metering Mode This metering system does not automatically com pensate for backlighted or spotlighted scenes like the Multi 6 Segment Metering Mode Creative exposure control is decided by the user To use Set the metering mode selector to the 8 posi tion The metering pattern in the illustration above shows that the upper part of the pattern in the center of the viewfinder has more sensitivity to light than the lower part In this metering mode the camera does not auto matically compensate the exposure in backlit or Spotlit situations like the Multi 6 Segment Metering Mode Creative exposure control is decided by the user Using the Spot Metering Mode The Spot Metering Mode measures light only in the small area in the center of the viewfinder To set 1 Set the metering mode selector to 2 Measure the small area of the viewfinder as
21. composition does not allow the autofo cus frame to be placed over the most important subject the camera will focus on the background as shown in the illustration The focus lock can be used in the 3 point AF Mode and Spot AF Mode The focus lock does not operate when the AF mode selector is at SERVO 2 To prevent this focus on the main subject with the spot metering focusing area Depress and hold the shutter release button halfway down The in focus indicator remains on indicating that the focus is temporarily locked 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway down re aim the camera or recompose the picture then depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter Lifting your finger off the shutter release button clears the in focus indicator O in the viewfinder and cancels the focus lock function To refocus on another subject lift your finger off the shut ter release button SNOLLVH3dO G39NVAGV f SNouvusdo axoNvaav MANUAL FOCUSING 2 3 MMM o arzen asear Using the in focus indicator How to focus 1 Set the lens in the manual focus mode e Switching between the autofocus and manual focus modes depends on the lens you use For more details read the operating manual of the lens 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left while holding the shutter release button halfway
22. d shot Then return the multi exposure switch to the original position The film does not advance at on this stage Depress the shutter release button to shoot the third shot The film will advance and the single frame shooting will be restored 5 Recompose the frame and depress the shut ter release button to shoot the second shot When using the Multi Exposure Mode you usual ly get the best result using a flash to illuminate the main subject against a dimly lit background To cancel the Multi Exposure Mode turn the multi exposure switch to the original position SNouvH3dO G3ONVAGV EE SELECTING AN EXPOSURE MODE SNouvsado G3ONVAGY 1 2 3 ii 5 3 Mes m O EJA E Ss Cm jS Fil Oe EH Using the Programmed AE Mode Purpose The camera automatically selects the optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture setting making it easy to take a good photograph by just depressing the shutter release button How to 1 Set the lens aperture ring to A Turn the lens aperture ring while holding down the aperture A lock button 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to A while hold ing down the shutter speed dial lock button The shutter speed dial can be released from A 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 Exposure
23. down 3 When the subject comes into focus the in focus indicator lights up in the viewfind er Depress the shutter release button fully to take the photograph The camera is not equipped with the focus mode selector When the subject comes into focus the focus indi cator o lights up in the viewfinder An audible PCV signal can be heard if the main switch is set to the position The in focus indicator can also be used when a non autofocus lens with a maximum aperture of f 5 6 or larger f 2 8 to f 5 6 the Auto Extension Tube A 645 or Rear Converter A 645 is attached When the autofocus mode or the in focus indi cator is unsuited for focusing When the autofocus function or the viewfinder s in focus indicator cannot be used when the sub ject on the AF frame is difficult to autofocus Focus the subject in the manual focus mode with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder as you would with a non AF SLR camera SNOLIVH3dO G39NVAQV sNouvuado aaonvaay How to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field 1 Set the lens in the manual focus position 2 While looking through the viewfinder turn the focusing ring to the right or left until the image in the viewfinder is clearest HARD TO AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS The autofocus system is highly precise but not per fect Depending on the brightness contrast shape and size of y
24. e color prints may cut off what appears on the extreme edges of the film frame Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges Precautions for Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where the humidity and temperature are very high such as in a car Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls or in an area where chemicals are handled Store it in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth of fungus Precautions for proper care Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your fin ger or any other object Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumu lated on the lens or viewfinder Never use solvents such as paint thinner alcohol or benzene to clean the camera Electrical problems may often be caused by water dirt or dust at points of electrical contact Also check for battery leakage traces of dirt or grease or corrosion due to salinity or gas If you cannot correct the prob lems have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed Other precautions The temperature range at which this camera func tions properly is 50 C to 10 C 122 F to 14 F Acamera which has been submerged in water usu ally cannot be repaired If such an accident should occur it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately To mai
25. e main switch to ON paper leader to prevent from accidental 2 Depress the mid roll wind up button with a unwinding of the exposed roll finger the film will wind completely 3 Before detaching the film holder check that The number of exposed frames on the LCD panel End is displayed on the LCD panel disappears from the LCD panel When removing the film from the camera protect it from exposure to direct sun light INSTALLING THE EYECUP 1 2 o eJ E 2 Two types of eyecups a standard and a larger one are provided as accessories they may be utilized according to a given situation The larger is con structed of rubber and designed to fit close to the face for easy shooting To install 1 The standard eyecup may be easily removed from the viewfinder by rotating the cup to the left 2 To install the larger eyecup match the eyecup pin with fitting eyepiece hole 3 Turn the fixing screw by turning to the right with a coin or similar object When using accessories such as the Refconverter 645 remove the eyecup first Nouvuvdaud NOLLWH3dO 2Isva ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER NOLLWHvd3ud NOLLWH3dO orsva I The diopter adjustment range is 1 0D to 3 5D e eo diopters Aim the camera at a bright subject While look ing through the viewfinder turn the diopter adjustment ring to the left or right until the aut ofocus frame
26. eets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada summ qnn suuo fill What appears troublesome may be easily remedied Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies Before Contacting a Pentax service center check the following items Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The last frame is exposed and wound onto the take up spool Remove the film from the film back P21 Th The main switch is set to OFF Set the main switch to ON P10 Bd cannot be The battery warning 0 appears Replace the battery P8 d The auto bracketing selector is set Set the auto bracketing selector to P20 to ISO the another position i The self timer mode is being set Cancel the self timer mode P35 The exposure counter does The shutter release button is not Depress the shutter release button P18 not indicate depressed after loading the film after loading the film qne main switch is the OFF Tposi Turn the main switch to ON P10 Indicators do not appear on No battery has been installed Install the batteries Ps the LCD panel UD den are improperly Install the batteries properly P8 The batteries are dead Replace the batteries P8 AF frame is not placed over the Move the camera unt
27. ew one As this may cause explosion or overheating ISO r 18888 B JD BB Frame Counter p 22 8888 Film Speed Information p 20 ISO Film Status Information p 20 Battery Exhaustion Warning p 11 Imprinting Exposure Data Information p 60 LCD Liquid Crystal Display J 3 point AF Frame p 30 Shutter Speed p 38 41 43 45 Aperture Value p 38 41 43 45 Flash Status Information p 62 In Focus Indicator p 32 Exposure Compensation p 48 m Bar Graph p 45 48 When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over Spot Metering Focusing Area p 51 54 approximately 60 C it may blacken but when the temper ature normalizes it should return to normal Names of working parts Safe use of your camera Precautions for your camera Precautions for battery usage LCD panel indication Viewfinder indication BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION Attaching the camera stra Loading the batteries Turning on the power When the batteries are exhausted Attaching the len Attaching Detaching older Depressing the shutter release button Film loading TABLE OF CONTENTS Setting the film speed ISO Unloading the film Unloading the film in mid Installing the eyecup Adjusting the viewfinder diopter Il BASIC OPERATION SHOOTING Using the Programmed AE Mode Using the Multi 6 segment metering mode Selecting the autof
28. film loaded to become familiar with its opera tions The film counter indication advances one each time the shutter is released With a 220 film loaded the dot marks appear before the arrow marking If the dot marks align with the start mark on the film holder the first 3 frames will not be exposed If the leader paper is wound far beyond the start mark S or the red line you may lose the last frame s on the roll The film holder cannot be changed or removed when the film is in mid roll 16 pictures are taken with the 120 roll film and 33 pictures are taken with the 220 roll film Nouv vd3ud NOLIWH3dO DISVa I NOU vu vdasid NOLvH34O JISE lj 1 2 SETTING THE FILM SPEED ISO 1 Slide the auto bracketing selector to the ISO posi tion The auto bracketing selector returns to the original posi tion when your finger is lifted 2 While holding the auto bracketing selector at the ISO position depress the up down button To change the film speed to a larger number high er film speed depress the A button repeatedly until the desired ISO appears on the LCD panel To change the film speed to a smaller number lower film speed depress the V button repeatedly until the desired film speed appears on the LCD panel 3 After the desired film speed is set slide the auto bracketing selector to the 0 position ISO on the LCD panel blinks when the auto bracket
29. finder depress the preview lever 1 Turn the lens aperture ring a position other than the A position 2 Depress the preview lever The aperture will stop down to the preset value and the depth of field can be confirmed through the viewfinder The lens aperture is closed down while holding the preview lever The shutter cannot be released while depressing the preview lever The depth of field cannot be confirmed with the lens aperture set to A ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera Cable Switch F A shutter release cord designed for use with the 645N MZ 5 ZX 5 MZ 5N ZX 5N MZ 10 ZX 10 MZ 50 ZX 50 Z 1P PZ 1P Z 70 PZ 70 2 1 PZ 1 Z 20 PZ 20 Z 10 PZ 10 Magnifier 645 A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder Refconverter A Right angle finder which attaches to the grooves on both sides of the viewfinder The viewfinder magnification can be switched from 1X to 2X AF500FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and large guide number of 50 in meters ISO 100 It features slave sync flash function multiple flash burst contrast control sync flash leading trailing curtain sync flash mode AF330FTZ A TTL Auto Zoom flash with a built in AF spotbeam and guide number of 33 in meters ISO 100 It features con trast control sync flash sync leading trailing curtain sync flash mode AF220T A TTL A
30. for get phy AB 82 AF Sprit Image Matte Matte screen with the sprit image neral photogra cOj AG 80 AF Cross Lined Matte Designed to guide picture compositions The sec tional lines for horizontal and vertical in 9mm t 8 are graduated Lr AA 82 AF Microprism Matte For general use the matte screen prism with the micro Notes on Accessories When using an ordinary polarizing filter a half mir ror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus function when used in combination with an ordinary polarizing fil ter Use a CIRCULAR POLARIZING FILTER for proper autofocus operation When using the Auto Bellow 645 with 645N cam era the double cable release A is required for releasing the shutter If your Auto Bellows 645 does not include the double cable release A the double cable release A is available as an optional accessory How to attach 1 Attach the double cable release so that the end with the red end ring of the double cable release is connected to the socket with the red ring in the lower part of the front board of the Auto Bellows 645 2 The other end fits into the shutter release button Adjust the double cable release so that when the double cable release is pushed with the lens set at the minimum aperture the shutter is released after the lens is fully stopped down If the shutter is released befo
31. gle of discharge according to the lens focal length only when a 645 FA lens is in use The AFSOOFTZ features a wireless slave sync flash function The flash effective range appears on the LCD panel only when an a 645 A lens is in use or FA lens is in use Multiple flash burst on a single frame is possible with the AFSOOFTZ In the Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE the TTL Auto Flash Mode will be set auto matically even if the flash is set to Manual When the flash is charged and left unused 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 units AF240FT AF400FTZ These flash units feature a built in infrared spotbeam to assist the autofocus system in dim light and low contrast conditions In the Programmed AE Shutter Priority AE or Aperture Priority AE TTL Auto Flash Mode will be set automati cally even if the flash unit is set to Manual When the flash unit is charged and left unused for about 5 minutes the power will automatically switch off to save battery power Depressing the shutter release button halfway down will restart charging of the flash unit AF200T AF220T AF280T and AF400T If the TTL auto mode is selected these flash units can be used for daylight sync shooting because the shutter speed is adjusted according to the ambient brightness The
32. il the AF frame P32 subject C J covers the subject The subject is too close oore the camera to subject die paz The camera does not focus P 7 The focus mode is set to MF Set the lens in the autofocus posi pag ae Use the focus technique or focus The subject is difficult to autofocus manually using the matte field P55 P 58 2 O blinks in the viewfinder The subject is too close or difficult to autofocus va the focus lock technique or focus manually using the matte field P55 P 58 Err blinks on the LCD panel The camera may be defective Consult your Pentax distributor or an authorized Pentax repair shop mm SPECIFICATIONS susuo 1 Type TTL autofocus auto exposure 6 x 4 5 format SLR camera Format 56 x 41 5mm Usable Film 120 roll film 16 exposures with 120 film holder 220 roll film 33 exposures with 220 film holder and 70mm roll film about 95 exposures with 70mm film holder Usable Film Speed ISO 12 6400 Exposure Modes Programmed AE Mode Shutter Priority AE Mode Aperture Priority AE Mode Metered Manual Mode Bulb Mode TTL Flash Mode Shutter Electronically controlled vertical run cloth focal plane shutter Speed range 1 Auto 1 1000 30 sec stepless 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
33. ile holding down the shutter speed dial lock button 85 Fie Bw 3 Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shut ter 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 use the flash sync shutter speed of 1 60 second or a non dedicated external flash unit set the shutter speed dial to the X 1 60 of second position Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the shutter speed and aperture setting in the viewfinder blink When the subject is too bright choose a faster shut ter speed If it is too dark choose a slower shutter speed When the shutter speed indication stops blinking you can take the picture If both selected shutter speed and aperture blink it means that the exposure is out of metering range unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the shutter speed is adjusted Select a darker subject if the subject is too bright Use a flash if it is too dark SNOLLVH3dO Q39NVAQV SNOLLWH3dO Q39NVAQV itm MLO 2216 11 8 5628 mea MANET 77 Using the Metered Manual Mode Purpose The Metered Manual Mode is a convenient expo sure mode for taking pictures using the same shut ter speed and aperture setting combination or tak ing creatively under or overexposured photographs To set 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the de
34. illustrated If the brightness range between area in the photo graph is too great the exposure should be deter mined in consideration of the overall brightness Otherwise the picture will come out improperly exposed SNOLLVH3d0 Q39NVAQV 1 I sNouvsado aoNvaav The memory lock function enables an exposure level to be memorized before shooting The memo ty lock function is very effective when used along with spot metering Use the memory lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder Position the area to be measured in the spot metering area and depress the memory lock button The exposure level is memorized and is displayed in the viewfinder USING MEMORY LOCK As soon as the memory lock button ML is depressed and the camera stores the measured exposure level for 20 seconds 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 released The memory lock function cannot be used when the camera is set in the Metered Manual Mode How to cancel To cancel the memory lock function depress the memory lock button again SETTING THE FOCUS MODE SWITCH TO THE SERVO POSITION ziti Predictive Autofocus Mode When the camera senses subject movement during
35. m Loading Film Winding Exposure Me 120 and 220 films semi automatically loaded with a start mark 70mm film automatically loaded Auto film winding by built in motor with single consecutive mode Approx 2 0 frames sec consecutive mode TTL dual six segment metering Metering range from EV2 to EV21 at ISO100 with 75mm 2 8 lens Center weighted and Spot metering mode can be set Exposure 3EV in 0 3EV step increments Compensation Multiple Exposure Via Multi exposure switch Auto bracketing VSEV step increments 2 3EV step increments 1EV step increments Possible to use with exposure compensa jon Flash sync Via Hot shoe with X sync contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes X sync speed at 1 60 Slow shutter speed synchronization possible in Metered Manual Mode X sync socket is provided E range 25 800 Exposure Data Possible to imprint the exposure data on the outside of the picture frame Frame number Imprinting exposure mode shutter speed aperture value exposure compensation metering mode and focal length Six AA size 1 5V batteries Alkaline or Lithium battery an optional Remote battery pack 645 is attachable with connecting the power cord GatteryExhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol i is lit blinking when the shutter is locked no indication in the viewfinder jarning sumo Power Source Dimensions sd 147 0mm W x 109 0mm
36. n down halfway keeps the LCD indicator on om m Not pressed pressed halfway pressed acy down first position NES position LOADING FILM Spool retainer p 17 Film wind gear p 17 X Start mark p 18 After loading the film be sure to set the proper film speed See page 20 for setting the film speed NOLIWHVdaud NOLLWH3dO DISVa 1 Install the emptied spool to the spool retainer 3 Insert the tip of the leader into the take up as illustrated spool s slit 2 Tear off the tape and install the spool to the 4 Slowly rotate the film winding gear in the film holder so that the black inner side of the direction of the arrow while lightly holding the leading must face outwards leader paper NoLWWHVdaud NOLVH3dO SISva 1 5 Wind the leader paper to the take up spool until arrow marking on the leader paper aligns with the holder s start mark S and the red line 6 Attach the film holder to the camera body 7 Set the main switch to ON or Release the shutter The film automatically advances to the first frame is displayed on the LCD panel 8 If the appears indicating that the film is not properly loaded Detach the film holder from the camera and load the film once again Always load or unload a film in the shade or by using your body to shade the film holder We suggest that you first operate the camera with no
37. ntain optimum performance it is recom mended that the camera be inspected every one or two years If the camera has not been used for an extended period or is being prepared for an impor tant photographic session it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this product in an industrial or commercial application may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair of defects in materials or workmanship Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at no charge under the terms of the warranty If the difficulty is caused as a direct result of the product being used in conditions as outlined in the Precautions for Your Camera section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided Use six 1 5V AA size alkaline or lithium batteries Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage overheating explosion etc The battery should be inserted with the and sides facing correctly Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures but will recover in normal tem peratures Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement con venience when shooting outdoors or while traveling Replace the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands type or an old battery with a n
38. ocus mod Using the Single AF Mode Using the 3 point AF mode Using the Single Frame Dri Holding the camera Taking a picture Ill ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting a Drive Mode Consecutive Frame Mode Self Timer Mode Taking multi exposure picture Selecting an Exposure Mode Using the Programmed AE Mode Using the Aperture Priority AE Mode Using the Shutter Priority AE Mode Using the Metered Manual Mode Using the Bulb Exposure Mode About Exposure Compensation Using the Auto Bracketing Mode Switching the Metering Mode e Center weighted Metering Modi Spot Metering Mode Using the Memory Lock Setting the autofocus mode in the Servo position 53 Using the Spot AF Mod Focus Lock Function Manual focusing Imprinting the expo Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash Daylight sync shooting Slow speed sync shootin About the preview lever Accessories Optional Interchangeable focusing screens The infrared index IV OTHERS Troubleshootin Specifications Warranty policy Icon indicators used in this manual BASIC OPERATION PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 2 0 1 Slide the illustrated part of the clasp in the direction of arrow by using a coin or similar object 2 Put the clasp onto the strap lug with its black surface side facing out and return the lock plate to the original position It will securely at
39. onsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers NAMES OF WORKING PARTS AF mode selector p 29 53 Exposure compensation dial p 48 Exposure compensation dial release button p 48 Auto bracketing selector p 49 Hotshoe p 62 o 9 Shutter speed dial release button Lens information contacts Lens unlock button p 12 Preview lever p 68 Drive mode selector p 30 34 35 Shutter release button p 16 D Release socket p 47 4B Up down buttons Memory lock button p 52 Main switch p 10 D LCD panel p 3 fj Metering mode selector p 27 50 51 D AF farame selector p 30 54 D Diopter adjustment ring p 24 Shutter speed dial FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation please be sure to follow precautions given on this page A WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in serious injury to the operator A CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that if not followed could result in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment A WARNING Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous Make sure that small children do not get the strap caught around their neck Do not look directly at the sun through the camera as viewing the sun for an extended period may damage your eye
40. or the cam era on a solid object a table tree or a wall for instance Although there are individual differences among photog raphers in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the focal length For example 1 75 of second when the focal length is 75mm and 1 150 of second when it is 150mm A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this When using an ultra telephoto lens a tripod that is heav ier than the total weight of the camera and lens is rec ommended to avoid camera shake This camera has provided two tripod sockets for vertical and horizontal format positions When the tripod is used use of an optional Cable SW F or Cable Release is also recommended NLLOOHS NOLLVH3dO ISYA NILOOHS NOLWH3dO 2ISV8 LI LI Set the lent to the autofocus position 1 Focus on the subject with the 3 point AF frame indicated in green in the photo graph When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the lens automati cally focuses 2 When the subject is in focus the focus indi cator lights up 3 To release the shutter gently depress the shutter release button fully TAKING A PICTURE When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down the shutter speed and aperture set ting are displayed in the viewfinder Select the Spot AF Mode to critically focus on a specific spot of the subject See details on page 54 When the subject is
41. our subject the autofocus system may not operate In such a case use the focus lock tech nique see page 55 on another subject that is the same distance away or set the lens to use the man ual focus mode to focus the lens on the subject with the aid of the matte field in the viewfinder Subjects which may fool the autofocus system include a Extremely low contrast subjects such as a white wall in the autofocus frame 3 b Subjects which don t reflect much light in the aut ofocus frame C c Subjects which are moving too fast d Multiple subjects in the foreground and back ground of the autofocus frame e Subjects positioned against reflected light or Strong backlight or with extremely bright back grounds f Subjects with horizontal lines or with finely com plex or detailed patterns in the AF frame Notes on Accessories The following conditions do not allow autofocusing or manual focusing with the in focus indicator in the viewfinder Use the manual focus mode to focus on the subject with the aid of the matte field surround ing the autofocus frame See page 58 for manual focusing a When using special effect filters or Magic Image Attachment b When using Extension Tubes or an Auto Bellows for close up photography Using A Polarizing Filter When using an ordinary polarizing filter the half mirror incorporated into the autofocus system reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus function
42. r release button If the background is too bright it may be overex posed SLOW SPEED SYNC SHOOTING Purpose It is possible to balance the exposure of a fore ground 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 Metered Manual Mode set 1 Turn the flash on 2 Set the camera s exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode 3 Select an appropriate shutter speed slower than 1 60 of second and aperture combina tion for a correct exposure 4 Release the shutter To set With the Shutter Priority AE Mode set 1 Set the camera s exposure mode to the Shutter Priority AE Mode 2 Set the desired shutter speed f the aperture in the viewfinder blinks a correct exposure will not be obtained for the background Adjust the shutter speed until the blinking stops 3 Turn the flash on 4 Take the picture f the power is on before the desired shutter speed is selected the proper exposure for the background will not be obtained Be sure to select the shutter speed before the flash is turned on n the slow speed sync shooting use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake SNOLIYH3dO Q39NVAGV sNouvuado axoNvAav i 68 USING THE PREVIEW LEVER sem i i Wir MO azes 11 e ss ezo T oeo N CSV NS 77 To confirm the depth of field in the view
43. rammed AE o o O o Mode or Shutter Priority AE mode Flash confirmation signal in the viewfinder o o TTL auto flash o o 0 2 Slow speed sync in the Shutter Priority AEMode or Metered Manual Mode i 9 o 9 es AF spotbeam o o Trailing shutter curtain sync flash o o Contrast control flash mode Oo TYPE A AFSOOFTZ 4 AFS30FTZ TYPE B AF400FTZ AF240FT TYPE C AF400T AF280T AF220T AF200T AFO80C AF140C AF200SA TYPE D AF200s AF160 AF140 Notes 1 When using a Type C flash except AF200SA and AF220T in the MS Manual Sync or M Manual modes or when using a Type D flash set the camera s exposure mode to the Aperture Priority AE Mode Manual or Bulb The Program and Aperture Priority AE Modes cannot be used because the actual required aperture value may change 2 Only the AF200SA flash does not operate 3 Only the manual mode can be used 4 Multi burst and slave sync flash are possible Using other type of a flash SNouvH3dO G3ONVAQV Use of non Pentax flash units may damage the camera For the best results use a Pentax dedicated flash unit SNOLLWH3d0 Q39NVAQV With Daylight Sync Purpose In daylight conditions when a portrait picture is taken with a person s face cast in shadow dis charging the flash will eliminate the shadow Daylight sync photography is obtained in the same manner as normal flash photography so you simply depress the shutte
44. re the aperture is stopped fully down to its minimum adjust the cable so that the end with the red ring to extend further and or the end that attaches to the shutter button to extend less Adjustment procedures To extend the length turn the knurled front ring to the left when viewed from front end and then turn the back knurled ring to the left when viewed from front end while holding the front ring To shorten the length turn the back knurled ring to the right when viewed from front and then turn the front knurled ring to the right while holding the back knurled ring SNouvuado G3ONVAGY SNOLLVH34O G3DNVAGY INFRARED INDEX VR mms NEEE SS eS SEV 2 INE Sec 77 RET l m m LILITIT LUI lii HAHA LETRA FEE When infrared film and an R2 or O2 filter are used the focal point is different from that of ordinary film exposed in visible light The autofocus system cannot compensate for this difference automatical ly How to focus 1 Focus on a subject as usual 2 Set the lens to the manual and turn the focus ing ring to the left by the distance indicated on the infrared index In the autofocus mode the focus cannot compen sate for infrared photography To set the proper exposure level for infrared pic tures refer to the instructions accompanying the film The Programmed AE Mode does not give a correct exposure Use the Metered Manual Mode
45. read the operating manual of the lens The camera does not provide the switch for switching between the autofous mode and manu al mode USING THE SINGLE AF MODE Servo AF Mode is also available in this camera See page 53 When you depress the shutter button the lens auto matically focuses As soon as the subject is in focus the shutter is released For normal use select this position The shutter cannot be released if the subject is out of focus ONLLOOHS NOLLWH3dO 2ISVB l Set the AF mode selector to SINGLE MEDD USING THE 3 POINT AF MODE USING THE SINGLE FRAME DRIVE MODE e eo 5NILOOHS NOLIVH34O 2ISVE LI LI In the 3 point autofocus system the subject will be One picture is taken each time the shutter release focused properly even if the main subject is slightly button is depressed off center of the AF frame Set the drive mode dial to O J Set the AF mode selector to L HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally Camera held vertically For best results be sure to hold the camera correctly as shown in the illustrations Hold the camera firmly with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations While taking a picture hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button Sudden force on the shutter release but ton will cause camera shake making the picture blurred To reduce camera shake support your body
46. rg GERMANY Internet www pentax de Pentax U K Limited Pentax House Heron Drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K Pentax France S A 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95100 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE Pentax Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS for Belgium amp Luxemburg Weiveldiaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Pentax Schweiz AG Industriestrasse 2 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND Pentax Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A Internet www pentax com Pentax Canada Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario LAX 25 CANADA CE The CE marking assures that this product complies with the requirements of the EC directive for safety Copyright Asahi Optical Co Ltd 1997 56781ENG This operating manual is printed on recycled paper 02 0802 Printed in Japan
47. ring the pur chase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer s authorized representatives or their approved repair shops unless you are sending it directly to the man ufacturer Always obtain a quotation for the service charge and only after you accept the quoted ser vice charge instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy Therefore we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of pur chase or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II Battery holder release knob External power supply socket p 9 Tripod socket p 31 Vertical tripod socket p 31 e Multi exposure switch p 36 X sync socket Strap lug p 7 1 Film holder p 15 Film holder release knob p 15 I Mid roll wind up button p 22 Electronic Cable Release socket p 47 Battery holder p 8 e Asahi Optical Co Ltd 11 1 Nagata cho 1 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 JAPAN Internet www pentax co jp Pentax Europe n v Weiveldlaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM Internet www pentaxeurope com Pentax GmbH Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 D 22527 Hambu
48. s A CAUTION Never try to disassemble short or recharge the bat tery Also do not dispose of the battery in fire as it may explode Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke Be careful not to burn yourself during removal Your Pentax camera is a high precision mechanism Handle it with great care Precautions when taking pictures Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain water or any other liquid because the cam era is not weather water or liquid resistant Should the camera get wet from rain splashing water or any other liquid wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects If the camera suffers a shock or impact take it to a Pentax service center for inspection Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibra tions shock or pressure Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle car boat etc Condensation on the interior or exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust Furthermore if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa the formation of icelets may cause dam age In such a case put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature differ ence is minimized Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized Regular siz
49. s 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 attached ff SSW NS 7 4 Adjust the desired aperture by lens aperture When using this mode use a steady tripod to pre ring vent camera shake and attach the optional Cable Switch F after removing the Release Socket Cap E Up to approx 8 hours of time exposure are possi ble with new alkaline batteries at room tempera tures SNOLIVH3dO G39NVAQV 1 mize ABOUT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SNOLLVH3dO Q39NVAQV L L I 3 Purpose The exposure compensation allows you to deliberately overexposure brighten or underexposure darken a sub ject or to compensate for difficult lighting conditions which may fool the camera s built in exposure meter To set 1 Turn the exposure compensation dial to the desired compensation value 2 The exposure compensation dial locks at the 0 position To set the exposure compensation dial to a position other than the 0 position turn the exposure compensation dial while holding down the exposure compensation dial release button 3 The bar graph indicates the compensation value and appear in the viewfinder Exposure compensation does not work in the Bulb Exposure Mode The exposure compensation range is 3EV to 3EV in 0 5EV step Moving one bar on the bar graph indicates 0 3EV step When exposure compensation is
50. s the shutter can be released It is recommended to replace the batter ies as soon as possible NOLLWuWd3ud NOLLWH3dO JSV 1 ATTACHING THE LENS Nouvuva3ud Nouvu3do oisva 1 Remove the body mount cap while depress 2 Align the red dots on the camera and lens ing the lens unlock button mount attach the lens to the camera body and turn it fully to the right until you hear a Click 3 To remove the front lens cap squeeze the 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 dam ages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler Dirt dust or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system Clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth How to remove To remove the lens turn it to the left while depressing the lens unlock button To protect the contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage after removal be sure to set the lens down with the mount side facing upward NOLuvuvdasid NOLLvH3dO SIS ATTACHING DETACHING FILM HOLDER 645 NOLuvuvdasid NOLIVH3dO ISYA L Detaching 1 Raise the film holder knob and turn until the red dot markings align and a click is heard Continue to
51. sired f stop setting 2 Set the shutter speed dial to the desired shut ter speed To set the shutter speed dial 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 3 5 or A 645 45 85mm Zoom 4 5 is attached 3 Turn either the shutter dial or lens aperture ring until a single bar is displayed in the center of the bar graph 4 When the shutter ri ise button is d ssed halfway the shutter speed approximate aperture and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder When the bars are displayed to the side on the bar graph it indicates overexposure and when the bars are displayed to the side it indicates underexposure Moving one bar on the bar graph indicates 0 3 step 0 3EV However when under or over exposure is set beyond 3 or 3 steps 3EV or indicator will blink GOs e xum AP In flash photography when you use the flash sync shut ter speed of 1 60 second or a non dedicated external flash unit set the shutter dial to the X 1 60 of second position Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark the selected shutter
52. tach to the strap lug Adjust the length of the strap with the buckle To remove the strap slide the lock plate with a coin or similar object as in step 2 above After fitting the strap and adjusting the length pull the strap hard to confirm if the strap has securely attached to the camera NOLWuvd3ud NOLLVH3dO DISVg NOLLWuvd3ud NOLLWH3dO DISVa i LOADING THE BATTERIES 1 To remove the battery holder lift up the bat tery holder release knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow 2 Load six 1 5V AA size batteries in the battery holder in accordance with the diagram locat ed in the battery holder 3 To secure the battery holder turn the battery holder release knob in the direction of the arrow This camera requires battery power for operation Always use six 1 5V AA size batteries The ISO film speed and number of exposed frames are unchanged even if the batteries are replaced Keep spare batteries on hand for replacement convenience when shooting out doors or while traveling Using the optional Remote Battery Pack 645 and Power Cord 645 are recommended when the camera is used under the extremely low temperatures Replace all the batteries at the same time Do not mix battery brands types or an old batteries with new one Remove batteries when not using the camera for long periods of time The batteries tend to leak if left too long in the camera Battery
53. used in the Metered Manual Mode the bar above the bar graph indicates under or overexposure it is not indicating the exposure compensation value 8 is displayed AUTO BRACKETING EXPOSURE MODE When you take a picture that requires the exposure com pensation and it may be difficult to obtain the correct expo sure use this mode to make three different bracketed exposures with different exposure levels The exposure can be bracketed in 1 3EV 2 3EV or 1EV steps 1 Set the auto bracketing selector to the desired exposure compensation value 2 Depress the shutter release button fully Three pic tures are taken consecutively according to the auto bracketing switch you have set If the auto bracketing selector is set to 1 three pictures are taken consecutively as follows First picture Correct exposure Second picture 1 0 EV underexposure Third picture 1 0 EV overexposure 3 For example if the auto bracketing selector is set to 1 1 blinks on the bar graph in the viewfinder in the following order Before shooting 1st frame dot in the center blinks Before shooting 2nd frame dot on 1 blinks Before shooting 3rd frame dot on 1 blinks Moving one bar on the bar graph in the viewfinder indi cates 0 3 EV step The focus is locked at the first picture and remains locked until all pictures are taken Auto Bracketing Exposure Mode combined with the Exposure Compensation function You c
54. uto flash with the guide number of 22 in meters ISO 100 It features a bounce flash capability Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension Cord F5P L and Off Camera Shoe Adapter The adapters and cord which allow the AF240FT AF330FTZ AF400FTZ and AF500FTZ to be used off the camera while maintaining full electronic coupling to the camera Macro Flash AF140C A TTL macro flash unit with the guide numbers 14 in meters ISO 100 Filters Skylight Cloudy UV Y2 O2 R2 and Circular Polarizing Filter are available Each filter is available in sizes of 49mm 52mm 67mm and 77mm Remote Battery Pack 645 The remote battery pack is an accessory to keep batter ies warm when photographing in extremely cold temper ature Film back 645 120 film back and 220 film back are available AF400T Bracket for 645 Attaches AF400T flash unit to a 645 camera or 645N camera via tripod socket on the base of camera Quick Shoe 645 67 The camera can be attached or removed from the tripod in seconds Soft Case 645 Made of soft suede this can contain a camera with any one of the interchangeable lenses from 45mm to 150mm lens SNOLLWH3dO d39NVAQV sNouvu3ao aaonvaav i Interchangeable screen Four types of focusing screens including the standard focusing screen are available Please refer to the instruction sheets supplied with each screen for changing instructions tO3 AS 80 AF Center Spot Matte The standard focusing screen

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