Pentax 67II manuel d'utilisation

Operating Manual T o ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. T o ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.[...]

Welcome t o the Fant astic W orld of Pent ax Medium F ormat Photograp hy This medium format 67 2 camera gives an image area four times larger than that of the 35 mm SLR camera, assuring the photographer of fine-grained, superior quality imag e definition on enlargements. The Aperture-Priority AE Mode and the metering modes of the Multi (6) Segment [...]

1 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. W ARNING This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in serious injury to the operator . CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in min[...]

2 Precautions for Y our Camera Y our Pen tax camera is high-precision mechanism. Handle it with grea t care. Precautions when taking pictures ● Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water , o r any other liquid, because the camera is not weather , water, or liquid resist ant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing [...]

3 Precautions for Battery Usage Other precaution s ● The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50 °C to –10 °C (122 °F to 14 °F). ● A camera which has been submerged in water usually cannot be repaired. If such an accident should occur , it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately . ● T o mainta[...]

4 T able of Content s FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA.... ................. 1 Precautions for Your Camera ............... ................ ... 2 Precautions for Battery Usage .............. ................ ... 3 Names of Wor king Parts ....................... .............. ..... 6 Indicators ............ .............. .............. .............. .[...]

5 T able of Content s Selecting an Exposure Mode.................. ......... 47 ● Using the Aperture-Priority AE M ode ........ 47 ● Using the Metered Manual Mode .............. 49 ● Using the Bulb Exposure Mode ................ 52 About Exposure Compensa tion ...................... . 54 Switching the Metering Mode .............. ............[...]

6 Names of Working Parts AE Pentaprism Finder 67 2 [Page 21] Exposure compensation dial release button [Page 54] Exposure compensation dial [Page 54] Wind lever [Page 28, 41] LCD panel [Page 8] Viewfinder unlock button [Page 22] Shutter release button [Page 20] Multi-exposure lever [Page 45] Cable release socket [Page 53] Main switch [Page 16] Mirr[...]

7 Accessory guide hole Battery chamber cover [Page 14] Film spool retainer knob [Page 26] Memo holder [Page 29] Film type indicator [Page 25] Memory lock button [Page 57] Eyepiece shutter lever [Page 44] Diopter adjustment dial [Page 33] Film speed set button [Page 24] Back cover Back cover release lever [Page 25] X-sync terminal [Page 62] T ripod [...]

8 Indicators The indicators disp layed on the LCD p anel an d viewfinder show the following information. LCD Panel Viewfinder : Film counter [Page 29] : Film speed [Page 24] : Film speed set information [Page 24] : Low battery warning [Page 17] : Film symbol [Page 29] : Film advance indicator [Page 42] : Flash status [Page 58] : Shutter speed [Page[...]

9 T o T ake the Following Kinds of Pictures Flash Page ● T o take a picture in a dark place or indoors 58 ● T o take a picture of a subject with a night scene in the background 63 Exposure (Brightness) Page ● T o take a picture with brightness manually adjusted 49, 54 ● T o take a picture into the sun with the subject’s face lightened 54 [...]

10 T o St art T aking Pictures Right Away 1 Load the Batteries Remove the battery chamber cover and load two CR123A batteries. [Page 14] 2 3 Attach the Lens Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body , and turn it to the right until it locks. [Page 18] Set the F-Stop Set the lens aperture ring to the desired[...]

11 4 T urn the Shutter Spe ed D ia l to b T urn the dial while holding down the button indicated in the diagram. This sets the Aperture-Priority AE Mode. [Page 35] 5 6 Set Exposure Compensa tion to a T urn the exposure co mpensation dial to the a position. [Page 54] Set the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode Set the metering mode selector to K . [Page[...]

12 Structure of this Manual For ef fective use of this m anual, the content s have been arrange d in the following order . BASIC OPERA TION [ PREP ARA TION ] Page 13 to 34 BASIC OPERA TION [ SHOOTING ] Page 35 to 42 ADV AN CED OPERA TION Page 43 to 75 OTHERS Page 76 to 81 ● If you want to start taking pictures right away , please read “BASIC OP[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 13 Att aching the Camera Strap Press the lock plate of the clasp in the direction of the arrow with a coin or similar object. Place the clasp onto the strap lug with the part indicated by the arr ow enclosed by the dotted line facing out, an d return the lock plate to the original position. It will securely a tta ch to[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 14 Loading the Batteries Remove the battery chamber cover with a coin or similar object as shown in the illustration. Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or the equiv alent) as shown in the illustration. T urn the battery chamber cover in the directio n of the arrow to lock it securely . ● If any ind icators are no[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 15 Battery life and bulb expo sure time [20°C], using new batteries, ba sed on o ur testing conditions. Battery life and the b ulb expo sure time [–20°C], using new batteries, ba sed on our testing condition s. ➥➥ ● This camera requires battery power for operation. Always use two CR123A lithium batteries or t[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 16 T urning t he Power ON Set the main switch to i . The power is turned off when the main switch is set to d . ● When the camera is not in use, make sure that the main switch is set to d to prevent battery drain if the shutter release button is accidentally depressed.[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 17 Low Battery Wa r n i n g When the batteries are ne arly exhausted, the low battery warning H appears on the LCD panel as a warn ing. Replace the batteries a s soon as po ssible. See page 14 for replacing the batteries. ● Even if the low battery warning H appears, exposure will be correct as long as t he shutter ca[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 18 Att aching the Lens Remove the body mount cap by turning it in the direction of the arrow . Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, atta ch the lens to the camera body , and turn it fully to the right unt il you hear a click. T o remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in the dire ction of[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 19 How to remove T o remove the lens , turn it to the left while depressing the lens release lever . ● T o protect the le ns against damage after removal, be sure to set the lens down with the mount side facing upward.[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 20 Depressing the Shutter Release Button The shutter release bu tton has two positions. Depressing it halfway (first position) turns the indicators in the viewfinder on. Depressing it fully (second position) releases the shutter . ● T o prevent the camera shake, depress the shutter release button gently . ● Before [...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 21 About Interchangeable Viewfinder Four types of optional interchangeable viewf inders are avai lable. ● When the AE Pentaprism Finder 6 7 2 is attached to the 67 2 camera, th e Aperture-Priority AE Mo de and the Met ered Manual Mode are usable. ● The Pentaprism Finder , Folding Focusing Hood or Rigid Magnifying H[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 22 Remove the cover as illustrated. Att aching the viewfinder Place the viewfinder on the upp er part of the camera as illustrated and press it down until it clicks two times. Det aching the viewfinder T urn the vie wfinder unlock button in the directio n of the arrow to align the red dot s on the camera. ● When the [...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 23 Depress the viewfinder u nlock button to remove the viewfinder .[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 24 Setting the Film Spe e d ( IS O ) Depress the film speed set button. The ISO indicator on the LCD p anel blinks. While depressing the film speed set button, move the film speed se t lever to change the film speed. T o chang e the film speed to a larger number (higher film speed), move the lever toward the front repe[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 25 Loading the Film Open the back cover b y sliding the back cover release lever . Depress and shift the pr essure plate according to the film type (120 or 220) you use. The pressure plate you set will be indicated in the film type indicator . Be sure to set the proper film speed before the fi lm is loaded. See pag e 2[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 26 Unfold the crank of th e film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the lef t and pull down. Install the emptied spo ol to the spool ret ainer as illustrated. Push in the film spool retainer knob and turn it to the direction of the arro w . ● If the film spool retainer knob does not fit in the proper position, tur[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 27 T ear of f the tape from the film and install the film to the spool ret ainer in the sa me manner as installing the emptied spool so that the letters on the leader p aper are facin g outwards . T urn the wind lever until the slot of the empty spool faces upward. Draw the film leader fro m the film ro ll, and insert [...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 28 T urn the wind lever while lightly pressing the film leader . Confirm that the film leader is evenly wound onto the sp ool. T urn the win d lever until the arro w marking on the leader paper alig ns with the p mark on the camera. ● When the film does not advance even if the wind lever is turned, turn the wind leve[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 29 Close the back cover . Keep turning the wind lever until the wind lever stops. The film counter indicator A , film type C or D , film symbol u , and o advising you to wind up the film will appear on the LCD panel. B appears on the LCD p anel when the film is properly loade d. Y ou can tear of f the end cover of the [...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 30 CAUTION Align the start mar k of the film and the p mark of the camera as shown in step of page 28. With a 220 film loaded, the dotted line appears as illustrated. This is not a st art mark. Do not align this line with the p mark. Doing so may result in the first three frames not being expo sed. 12 ● The film coun[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 31 Unloading the Film After the last frame of the ro ll is exposed, o and E on the LCD p anel blink. The film speed indicator will disappear when you wind up the film. Repeat winding the film several times. Wind the leader p a per until G appear s on the LCD panel. 1 2 3[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 32 Confirm that G is displayed on the LCD panel. Open the back cover . Unfold the crank of th e film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the lef t and pull down. Fold the end of the leader p aper and then affix the pape r seal securely on the back of the paper lea der to prevent accident al unwinding of the exposed r[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 33 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Aim the camera a t a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder , turn the diopter adjustment dial to th e left or right until the microprism grid appears in the sharpest focus. ● The diopter adjustment range is +1.5 m –1 to –2.5 m –1 (per meter). ● Be sure to adj[...]

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 34 Inst alling the Correction Lens T urn the rubberize d eyepiece frame to the left and remove it. Install the desired correc tion lens as illustrated. ● The diopter adjustment range can be changed from –5.5 to –1.5 or –0.5 to +3.5 by changing the optional correction lenses. 1 2[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 35 Using the Apperture-Priority AE Mode Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop. T urn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. When the desired aperture is selected, an approp riate shutter speed is automaticall y set by the camera for a proper exposur e. ● The shutter[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 36 Using the Multi (6)- Segment Metering Mode Set the metering mode selector to K . L is displayed in the viewfin der . In the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode, the metering system automatically measures light in six different zones, enab ling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighti ng conditio[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 37 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 fiel d, enabling an optimal exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions. W ith conven tional averaged metering systems, underexposure o f the s[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 38 Holding the Camera For best r esult s, be sure to hold the camera correc tly as shown in the illustrations. Hold the camera firmly , with y our left hand supp orting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. While taking a picture, hold your br eath and gently depress the sh utter release button. (Sudd en forc[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 39 T aking a Picture The viewfinder appears as illu strated below . Y ou can use ➀ or ➁ for focusing. ➀ Microprism field T u rn the focusin g ring until the image on the microprism appears sharp an d crisp. ➁ Matte field T u rn the focusin g ring until the image on the matte field appears sharp an d crisp. ● Adj[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 40 While looking through the viewfinder , turn the focus ing ring to the right or left until the image appears sharp an d crisp. 1 In focus Out of focus[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 41 Depress the shutter release button halfway down. The shutter sp eed and film counte r indicator are dis played in the view finder . Cock the shutter . Depress the shutter release button fully . ● Y ou can also display the indicators in the viewfinder by pressing the memory lock button h instead of depressing the shut[...]

BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 42 When the shutter is in the uncocked position, the film advance indica tor o appears on the LCD panel. ● Do not try to cock the shutter when o is not displayed on the LCD panel.[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 43 Using the Self-T imer Mode Set the main switch to r . Focus on the subject and then depress the shutt er release button fully . The Self-Timer Mode delays the shutter rele ase, and is useful for t aking group shot s that include the photographer . The shutter will be relea sed about 12 seconds af ter the shutter release is dep[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 44 Eyepiece Shutter When using the camera in a situation where your eye will not remain at the viewfinder when taking the pictu re, such as when using the Self-T imer Mode, set the eyepiece shutter to the down position. Depress the shutter release button. Eyepiece Shutter When using the camera in a situation where your eye will n[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 45 Multiple-Exposure Mode After taking the first picture as normal, mo ve the multi- exposure lever in the direction of the arro w . Cock the shutter while holding down the lever . The film does not advance at this stage, so the second shot will be imposed on the previous shot. The film counter indicator in the viewfinder and on [...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 46 Depress the shutter release button. The film counter indicators in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel stop blinking. ➥➥ ● T o expose the third sho t, set the multi-ex posure lever in the lock position in the same manner as step 1 after taking the second shot. ● When using the Multi-Exposure Mode, you usual ly get the [...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 47 Selecting an Exposure Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the camera automatically selects an appr opriate shutter speed for a pr oper exposure. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop position. T urn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial lock[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 48 When the shutter release button is depressed halfw ay down, the shutter sp eed, the m etering mode, and the film counter indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder . Exposure W arning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown. When the subject is [...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 49 Using the Metered Manual Mode The Metered Manual Mode is a convenie nt exposure mode for ta king pictures using the same shut ter speed and aperture setting combination, or t aking creatively under or ove r exposed photograp hs. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop setting. Set the shutter speed dial to a desired s[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 50 T o set the shutter speed dial to a position other than b , turn the shutter spee d dial while holding down the shutter spe ed dial lock button. In flash photograph y , when you use the flash sync shutter speed of 1/30 of a second or a non- dedicated ex ternal flash unit, se t the shutter speed dial to the e (1/30 of a second)[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 51 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway , the shutter speed and bar grap h (the illustration indicates –1EV), the metering mode and the film counter indicator will be displayed in the view finder . Exposure W a rning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinde[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 52 Using the Bulb Exposure Mode This mode is useful for the long exposu res required for shoo ting night scenes and fireworks. The shutter re mains open as long as the sh utter release button is held down. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f- stop. Set the shutter speed dia l to c . 1 2[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 53 F will be displayed in the viewfinder when the shutter release button is depressed halfway . In the Bulb Exposu re Mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and att ach the optional Cable Release. ● The indicators in the viewfinder can be light up by depressing the Cable Release halfway . ● See page 15 for the bulb[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 54 About Exposure Compensation T urn the exposure compensation dial to the desired compensa tion value. T o set the expo sure comp ensation dial to a position other than the a position, turn the exposure compensation di al while holding down the exposure compen sation dial release button. The bar graph indica tes the com pensatio[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 55 Switching the Metering Mode Using the Center-We ighted Metering Mode The Center-W eighted Metering Mode is an or thodox metering system. Set the metering mode selector to the J position. J is displayed in the view finder . The metering pa ttern in the illustration on the left shows that the upper par t of the pattern (in the c[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 56 Using the S pot Metering Mode The S pot Metering Mode measures light onl y in the small area in the center of the viewfind er . Set the metering mode selector to the I position. I is displayed in the viewfinder . Measure w ith the small area of the viewfinder as illustrated. ● If the brightness range between the center of th[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 57 Using the Memory Lock Function Depress the memory lock button h . The expo sure level is memorized and n is displ ayed in the viewfinder . The memory lock function enables an exposure level to be memorized before shooting. The memory lock function is very eff ective when used along with spot metering. Use memory lock function [...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 58 Using a PENT AX Dedicated Ex ternal Flash Using the TTL Auto Flash Comp atible flash unit s are AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF400FTZ, AF330FTZ, AF24 0FT , AF280T , AF200T and AF220T . * T o use above flash units, an optional hot shoe grip 67 2 is required. Attach the hot shoe grip 67 2 to the ca mera. Remove the black cove r[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 59 Using the AF400T Flash Unit * T o attach the AF400T flash unit to the 67 2 camera, an optional bracket for AF400T and 4P sync cord A are required. Attach the AF400T to the came ra using the AF400T 67 2 Bracket. Connect the 4P sync cord A to the X-sync terminal. ● T o attach a bracket for AF400T to the 67 2 camera, refer to t[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 60 Exposure Compensation with the TTL Flash Unit If the exposure compensation is co mbined wi th the TTL fla sh unit, only the amount of flash is adjusted. The br ightness of the background and the amount of flash can be adjusted simultaneously by setting q to the center of the bar graph. Using External Metering Auto Flash T wo- [...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 61 AF540FGZ, AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ and AF360FGZ ● In the Aperture-Priority AE Mode or when the shutter speed is set in the range of 1/30 to 1/1000 of a second, the flash sync speed of 1/30 of a second (1/15 of a second in the trailing-shutter-curtain sync flash and c ontrast- control flash modes) is set when the flash is fully cha[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 62 Overview of Flash Function Using other types of flash ● Use of non-Pentax flash units may damage the camera. For the best results, use a Pentax dedicated flash unit. ● Some large studio type flashes may hav e inverted contacts, and will therefore not fire when attached to a 67 2 camera. For further information, contact the[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 63 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting Set the camera’ s exposure mode to the Metered Manual M ode. T urn the flash on . Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/3 0 of a second) and apertu re combination for a correct expo sure. Release the shutter . It is possible to ba lance the exposure of a fore ground subject again st a di[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 64 Checking the Depth-of-Field Slide the depth- of-preview leve r on the lens until the letters g appears. The aperture will stop do wn to the preset value, and the depth o f field can be confirmed through the viewfinder . The lever will be returned to the original position by depr essing the depth-of-preview lever . ● The actu[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 65 Mirror Lock-Up Wind the film. Slide the mirror lock-up lever upward. The mirror goes up and stays in the up positio n. Release the shutter . Locking the mirror in the lock- up position helps to minimize the camera vibrations that may contribute to blurred pictures . ● With the mirror in the locked-up position, the memory loc[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 66 Time Exposure Mode Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f- stop. Slide the time exposu re set lever as shown in the illustration. Wind the film. In the Time Exposure Mode, the battery consumption is extremel y minimized to save the batteries. This mode is useful for t he long exposures required f or shooting night scen es[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 67 Depress the shutter release button. Th e shutter r emains open. Slide the time ex posure set lever to the original position. The time exposure f inishes. ● The shutter will not close until the time set with the dial lapses, regardless of the shutter dial position and the position of the time exposure set lever . ● The Ti m[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 68 Infrared Index Focus on a subject as u sual and memorize the focu sing point on the lens dis tance scale. T urn the focusing ring to the left until the point you memorized aligns with the infrared index. When infrared film and an “R2” or “O2” filter are u sed, the focal point is di fferent from that of ordinary f ilm e[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 69 Accessories (Optional) A number of dedicate d accessories are available for th is camera. For further information, cont act your local Pentax local service center . ● Cable Releas e 30 and 50 A shutter release cable d esigned for use w ith the camera equipped with threade d cable release socket. ● Magnifier 6 7 A viewfinde[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 70 ● Interchangeable Focus ing Screen T welve typ es of focusing screens inclu ding the standard focusing screen are available. Refer to the chart on page 71 for the combination of screens according to camera. Refer to instruction sh eets supplied with each screen for changing instruction s. ● BA-61, BB-61, BE-60, BG-60, BH-6[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 71 BA-61/BB-61 BH-61/BJ -61 BE-60 BG-60 BA-81/BB-8 1 BH-81/BJ -81 BE-80 BG-80 SMC PENT AX FISH-E YE 35mm/4.5 NNOO M : Especially c ompatible N : Compatible O : The corners of vi ewfinder are darkened P : The sp lit-image and microprism areas are darkened Caution T eleph oto screens mak e the viewfin der brighter, facilitating foc[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 72 Notes on Accessories ● When using the AE Pentaprism Finder 67 2 or Pentaprism Finder 67 2 in conjunction with the magnifier or eyecup, detach the rubber ring from the finder's eyepiece. If the eyepiece from which the rubber ring was detached is squeezed too tightl y , it may be difficult to detach the ring. In this case[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 73 Aperture and Shutter Speed Effect s Deciding the appropriate exposure for an object that you want to photograph (the subject) is all about deciding the right combination of shutter speed and a perture value. However , even for subjects with the same brightness, there are sever al combinations of shutter speed and aperture valu[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 74 The Effect of Aperture Aperture refers to adjusting the amount of light that hits the film, by widening or narr owing the beam, or “thickness” of light that passes through the lens. If the aperture is opened, thus widening the beam of light, the ob je cts in front of and behind the subject in focus are blurred . In other w[...]

ADVANCED OPERATION 75 Custom Function The Penta x 67 2 offers “Custom F unctions” to modify t he camera’s operatio n to suit pe rsonal preferences. Modi fications are made at a Pent ax service center (at some charge). Please consult your lo cal Pent ax service center for det ails. (1) 1/2 EV Shutter-speed settings Shutter speeds can be divide[...]

OTHERS 76 T roubleshooting What appears troublesome may be easily reme died . Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before cont acting a Pentax service center , check the following items. Symptoms Causes Remedies Reference The shutter cannot be released. The last frame is exposed. Remove the film. Page 31 The main switch is set [...]

OTHERS 77 Error Display in the Even t of Incorrect Ope ration In the event of unusual operation of the camera, [E] followed by double figures, e.g. [E-13], will appear on the LCD pane l to indicate an error . When this happens, the shutter cannot b e released. In this event, follow the instructions below . The view from the viewfinder is not clear [...]

OTHERS 78 Specifications Ty p e 6 ✕ 7 format SLR camera Format 55 ✕ 70 mm Usable film 120 roll film (10 exposures), 220 roll film (21 exposures), ISO 6 to 6400 Exposure mo des Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Me tered Manua l Mode, Bulb Mode Shutter Electronically-controlled horizontal-run focal-pla ne shutter , S pee d range: Auto 1/1000-30 sec. (st[...]

OTHERS 79 Mirror Instant-return mirro r with lock-up device Film winding With rapid wind l ever (7 pre a dvance angle and 190 advance angle ) Exposure meter TTL multi (6)-segment wide-open metering, Metering range from EV2 to EV21 at ISO100 with 105 mm f/2.4 lens in mult i (6)-segment me tering, Center-Weighted Metering Mode and Spot Metering Mode [...]

OTHERS 80 W ARRANTY POLICY All PENT AX 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 the eq[...]

OTHERS 81 In any case, however , shipping charg es and customs clearance fees to be borne by the sender . T o prove the date of your purchase when required, please kee p the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year . Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manu[...]

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