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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication...3 Viewfinder indication ...3 Names of working parts ...4, 5 Safe use of your camera...6 Precautions for your camera...8 Precautions for battery usage...9 I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) ...10 - 28 Attaching the camera strap ...11 Loading the batteries ...12 Turning on the power ...14 •...
  • Page 4 ...58 Using the Spot AF Mode...59 Focus Lock Function...60 Manual focusing...61 Imprinting the exposure data on the negative ...64 Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash ...68 Daylight-sync shooting...72 Slow-speed-sync shooting ...73 Using the preview lever ...74 Mirror lock-up ...75 Pentax Function ...76...

  • Page 5: Lcd Panel Indication

    LCD PANEL INDICATION : Frame Counter (p.22) : Film Speed Information (p.24) : Film Status Information (p.24) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) : Imprinting Exposure Data Information (p.64) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures over approximately 60°C it may blacken, but when the temper- ature normalizes, it should return to normal.

  • Page 6: Names Of Working Parts

    NAMES OF WORKING PARTS q AF mode selector (p.33, 58) w Exposure compensation dial (p.52) e Exposure compensation dial release button (p.52) r Auto bracketing selector (p.53) t Hotshoe (p.68) y Shutter speed dial release button u Lens information contacts i Lens unlock button (p.16) o Preview lever (p.74) !0 Drive mode selector (p.34, 38, 39)
  • Page 7 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS @1 Battery holder release knob @2 External power supply socket (p.13) @3 Tripod socket (p.35) @4 Vertical tripod socket (p.35) @5 Multi-exposure switch (p.40) @6 X-sync socket @7 Strap lug (p.11) @8 Film holder (p.18) @9 Film holder release knob (p.18) #0 Mid-roll wind-up button (p.26) #1 Electronic cable release socket (p.51) #2 Battery holder (p.12)

  • Page 8: Safe Use Of Your Camera

    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. WARNING 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 minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 9: Precautions For Your Camera

    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...

  • Page 10: Precautions For Your Camera

    • 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.

  • Page 11: Precautions For Battery Usage

    PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • 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. •...

  • Page 12: Basic Operation (Preparation)

    Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Attention Lamp blinking I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)

  • Page 13: Attaching The Camera Strap

    ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 1. Using a coin or similar object slide the clasp in the direction of the arrow. 2. Put the clasp onto the strap lug of the camera with the arrow indication facing out, and slide the lock plate back to the original position. 3.

  • Page 14: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES 1. To remove the battery holder, lift the battery holder release knob and turn it in the direc- tion 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.
  • Page 15 Bulb exposure time about 8 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.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On

    TURNING THE POWER ON 1. Set the main switch to [ ON ] • 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. 2.

  • Page 17: When The Batteries Are Exhausted

    * 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 12 for replacing the batteries. • Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as long as the shutter can be released.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens

    ATTACHING THE LENS 1. Remove the body mount cap while depress- ing the lens unlock button. 2. Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click.
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Attaching/Detaching The Film Holder 645

    ATTACHING/DETACHING FILM HOLDER 645 Detaching 1. Raise the film holder knob and turn until the red dot markings align and a click is heard. Continue to 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.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Depressing The Shutter Release Button

    • The LCD indication timer duration can be changed from the initial 10 seconds to 20 or 30 seconds with Pentax Function No.2. See page 78. Not pressed pressed halfway down...
  • Page 23 1. Install the emptied spool to the spool retainer as illustrated. 2. Tear off the tape and install the spool to the film holder so that the black inner side of the leading must face outwards. 3. Draw the leader from the film roll, and insert the leader paper tip into the take-up spool’s slit.
  • Page 24 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 into the camera body. 7. Set the main switch to [ON]. Release the shut- ter.
  • Page 25 • The film counter indication can be set either advance with each frame or count down each frame with Pentax Function No.7. • 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.

  • Page 26: Setting The Film Speed (Iso)

    SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to the ISO position. • Turn the exposure compensation dial while holding down the exposure compensation dial release button. • The shutter cannot be released with the exposure com- pensation dial set at [ ISO ].

  • Page 27: Unloading The 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. ] on the LCD panel is displayed. 2.

  • Page 28: Unloading The Film In Mid-Roll

    UNLOADING THE FILM IN MID-ROLL If you wish to remove the film before exposing all the frames, use this function. 1. Set the main switch to [ ON ]. 2. Press the mid-roll wind-up button fully with a fine-pointed object. The film will wind com- pletely.

  • Page 29: Installing The Eyecup

    INSTALLING THE EYECUP Two types of eyecups, a standard and a larger 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.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Viewfinder Diopter

    ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER DIOPTER • The diopter adjustment range is +1.0D to -3.5m (per meter). 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 [ ] appears in the sharpest focus.

  • Page 31: Basic Operation (Shooting)

    II. BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)

  • Page 32: Using The Programmed Ae Mode

    [ A ] in the same manner. • You can shift the program line of Programmed AE Mode with Pentax Function No.6. See page 79 for more details. • See page 44, 46, 48, and 50 for other available exposure...

  • Page 33: Using The Multi(6)-Segment Metering Mode

    USING THE MULTI(6)-SEGMENT METERING MODE In the multi(6)-segment metering mode, the meter- ing system automatically measures light in six dif- ferent zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting condi- tions. Set the metering mode switch to [ •...

  • Page 34: Using The Autofocus Mode

    USING AUTOFOCUS MODE MF AF 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. • Switching between the autofous mode and manu- al focus mode depends on the lens you use.

  • Page 35: Using The Single Af Mode

    USING THE SINGLE AF MODE • Continuous AF Mode is also available in this cam- era. See page 58. 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.

  • Page 36: Using The 3-Point Af Mode

    USING THE 3-POINT AF MODE In the 3-point autofocus system, the subject will be focused properly even if the main subject is slightly off-center of the AF frame. Set the AF mode selector to [ USING THE SINGLE-FRAME DRIVE MODE One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed.

  • Page 37: Holding The Camera

    HOLDING THE CAMERA Camera held horizontally 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 tak- ing a picture, hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button.

  • Page 38: Taking A Picture

    TAKING A PICTURE Set the lent to the autofocus position. 1. Focus on the subject with the 3-point AF frame [ ]. When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, the lens automatically focuses. 2. When the subject is in focus, the focus indi- cator [ ] lights up.
  • Page 39 • 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 [ ] is on, the camera-to-subject distance is fixed (focus lock).

  • Page 40: Advanced Operation

    3. ADVANCED OPERATIONS SELECTING A DRIVE MODE Consecutive-Frame Mode Consecutive pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button. Set the drive mode selector to [ • If the AF mode selector is set to [ S ], the camera focuses only the first picture.

  • Page 41: Self-Timer Mode

    [ OFF position. • The self-timer delay time can be set to 12 sec. or 2 sec. (with mirror lock-up) with Pentax Function No. F4. ] or set the main switch to the...

  • Page 42: Taking Multi-Exposure Pictures

    MULTIPLE EXPOSURE MODE Procedure 3. Press the shutter release button to shoot an 1. Turn the multi-exposure switch in the direc- initial exposure. The film will not advance. tion of the arrow until it locks. 2. The frame counter on the LCD panel blinks.
  • Page 43 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 second shot. Then return the multi-exposure switch to the original position.

  • Page 44: Selecting An Exposure Mode

    • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperture setting will be displayed in the viewfinder. • You can shift the program line of Programmed AE Mode with Pentax Function No. 4. See page 79 for more details.
  • Page 45 * Exposure 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.

  • Page 46: Using The Aperture-Priority Ae Mode

    1 0 1 5 22 16 8 4 A 22 16 11 8 5.6 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Purpose When the desired aperture is selected, an appropri- ate shutter speed is automatically set by the cam- era for a proper exposure. This mode is ideal for shooting landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background.
  • Page 47 1 0 1 5 22 16 8 4 A 22 16 11 8 5.6 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.

  • Page 48: Using The Shutter-Priority Ae Mode

    1 0 1 5 22 16 8 4 A 2 2 16 11 8 5.6 2.8 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.
  • Page 49 LCD panel and in the viewfinder. • If the shutter speed does not change to 1/2 step, confirm Pentax Function No. 1 • When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed and the aperture value will be displayed in the viewfinder.

  • Page 50: Using The Metered Manual Mode

    LCD panel and in the viewfinder. • If the shutter speed does not change to 1/2 step, confirm Pentax Function No. 1 • 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.
  • Page 51 4. Turn either the shutter dial or lens aperture ring until a single bar is displayed in the center of the bar graph. 5. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, the shutter speed, approximate aperture and bar graph will be displayed in the viewfinder. •...

  • Page 52: Using The Bulb Exposure Mode

    1 0 1 5 22 16 8 4 A 22 16 11 8 5.6 Using the Bulb Exposure Mode Purpose This mode is useful for the long exposures required for shooting night scenes and fireworks. The shut- ter remains open as long as the shutter release but- ton is held down.
  • Page 53 1 0 1 5 22 16 8 4 A 22 16 11 8 5.6 4. Adjust the desired aperture by lens aperture ring. • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to pre- vent camera shake and attach the optional “Cable Switch CS-105, CS-130”...

  • Page 54: About Exposure Compensation

    0.3EV step. • The exposure compensation step can be selected from initial 0.3EV step to 0.5EV step with the Pentax Function No.5. See page 79 for more details • When the 0.5EV step is selected, two bars above the bar graph indicate a 0.5EV step.

  • Page 55: Using The Auto Bracketing Mode

    AUTO BRACKETING EXPOSURE MODE When you take a picture that requires exposure compen- sation and it may be difficult to determine the correct exposure, use this mode to make three different bracket- ed exposures with different exposure levels. Selection of auto bracketing amount. The auto bracketing amount can be selected either 1/3EV step or 1/2EV step.
  • Page 56 Third picture: Overexposure • The sequence of the auto bracketing exposures can be changed with Pentax Function No. 3. • The camera automatically measures the exposure for each shot. • The focus is locked at the first picture and remains locked until all pictures are taken.

  • Page 57: Switching The Metering Mode

    SWITCHING THE METERING MODE 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 backlit or spotlit scenes like the Multi(6) - Segment Metering Mode.

  • Page 58: Spot Metering Mode

    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 illustrated.

  • Page 59: Using The Ae Lock

    The AE lock function enables an exposure level to be memorized before shooting. The AE lock func- tion is very effective when used along with spot metering. Use the AE lock function to get a correct exposure when the subject occupies only a small part of the viewfinder.

  • Page 60: Setting The Focus Mode In The Continuous Position

    SETTING THE FOCUS MODE SWITCH TO THE CONTINUOUS POSITION 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. Set the focus mode switch to [ C ].

  • Page 61: Using The Spot Af Mode

    USING THE SPOT AF MODE 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.

  • Page 62: Focus Lock Function

    FOCUS LOCK FUNCTION 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.

  • Page 63: Manual Focusing

    MANUAL FOCUSING MF AF Using the in - focus indicator How to focus 1. Set the lens in the manual focus mode. • Switching between the autofocus and manual focus modes depends on the lens you use. For more details, read the operating manual of the lens.
  • Page 64 • The camera is not equipped with the focus mode selector. • When the subject comes into focus, the focus indi- cator [ ] lights up in the viewfinder. An audible PCV signal can be heard if the main switch is set to the [ ] position.
  • Page 65 MF AF 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.

  • Page 66: Imprinting The Exposure Data On The Negative

    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. q Characters w Number of Films e Number of Frames r Exposure Mode...
  • Page 67 With the 3-point AF is set, which focus point is used imprinted with L (left), R (right), or C (cen- ter). Film speed Set the film speed ISO 6 to 6400 is imprinted. (Multi-segment ), (Center-weighted), ] is imprinted when a Pentax dedicated flash is fired. (Spot)
  • Page 68 To set 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to [ D ]. [ D ] will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Press up/down button repeatedly until [ on ] appears on the LCD panel. If [ ] is displayed on the LCD panel, the exposure data will be imprinted on the negative. •...
  • Page 69 To cancel the Exposure Data Imprint Mode 1. Turn the power ON. 2. Set the exposure compensation dial to [ D ]. 3. Depress the up/down button repeatedly to display [ OFF ] on the LCD panel. • To return to the Exposure Data Imprint Mode, repeat the above step and [ on ] will reappear on the LCD panel.

  • Page 70: Using A Pentax Dedicated External Flash

    Auto Bracketing Exposure mode with a Pentax TTL dedicated flash When the auto bracketing exposure mode is select- ed with a Pentax dedicated TTL flash in use, only the amount of flash output is varied. • When the flash is fully charged, the ready lamp on the flash unit lights up.
  • Page 71 AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ and AF360FGZ • 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 angle of discharge according to the lens focal length only when a 645 FA lens is in use.
  • Page 72 Yellow 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 Type A with Type B or Type C with Type D. (refer to the overview of Flash Function on page 71).
  • Page 73 TYPE D : AF200SA, AF201SA Using other type of a 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 have reversed con-...

  • Page 74: Daylight-Sync Shooting

    DAYLIGHT- SYNC SHOOTING Without Daylight-Sync With Daylight-Sync Purpose When taking a portrait in daylight, the subject’s face may be cast in shadow. The use of a flash will help eliminate the unwanted shadow. Daylight-sync photography is accomplished in the same manner as normal flash photography, so you simply depress the shutter release but- ton.

  • Page 75: Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting

    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.

  • Page 76: Using The Preview Lever

    USING THE PREVIEW LEVER 1 0 1 5 22 16 8 4 A 22 16 11 8 5.6 To confirm the depth of field in the viewfinder, depress the preview lever. 1. Turn the lens aperture ring a position other than the [ A ] position.

  • Page 77: Mirror Lock-Up

    To set To cancel 1 This camera is equipped with a mirror lock-up facility. To set 1. Set the drive mode selector to [ M. UP ]. 2. Press the shutter release button fully to swing up the mirror. 3. Press the shutter release button again. The shutter is released.

  • Page 78: Pentax Function

    • Function No. and setting content will be displayed on the LCD panel. 2. Press the up or down button to display the Pentax Function No.F0 to F9 you want to set. 3. Press the AE-lock button to select the setting content.
  • Page 79 Resetting the Pentax Function To reset all the Pentax Functions to the initial settings in the following procedures. 1. Set the exposure compensation dial to [ PF ]. 2. Hold down the up and button at the same time for more than 2 seconds. [ CL ] will be displayed...

  • Page 80: Setting Pentax Function

    If the user has more than two cameras a different let- ter can be set to identify the negatives from each cam- era. Pentax Function No. 0 [PF 1] Setting the shutter speed step For use with the Shutter-Priority AE or Metered Manual Mode set, the shutter speed step can be set to either 0.5 or 1 EV steps.
  • Page 81 If the 2 sec. self-timer is set, the mirror is locked- up when the shutter release button is pressed and the shutter will be released after 2 seconds. Pentax Function No. 4 Self-timer delay of 12 sec. (initial setting) Self-timer delay of 2 sec.
  • Page 82 [PF 6] Enabling/disabling the program line for shift- ing. The program line of Programmed AE Mode can be shifted according to your shooting preferences. Pentax Function No.6 Disabling the programmed line shift (initial setting) Enabling the programmed line shift With the programmed line shift is enabled The programmed line is shifted 0.5EV step each time the...
  • Page 83 The number of films taken and the frame counter are displayed in the viewfinder while holding the Auto bracketing selector to [ STEP ] position. Pentax Function No.8 Disabling the display in the viewfinder (initial setting) Enabling the display in the...
  • Page 84 [ PF 9 ] Changing the number of frames taken Changes the maximum frames can be taken when 120 film or 220 film is loaded. Pentax Function No.9 The maximum frames can be taken is changed depending on the type of film holder is attached.

  • Page 85: Accessories (Optional)

    ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) A number of dedicated accessories are available for this camera. • Cable Switch CS-105/CS-130 A shutter release cord designed for use with the 645 and MZ-S. The length of cable for CS-105 is 50cm and CS-130 is 3m. •...

  • Page 86: Interchangeable Focusing Screens

    • 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.) AS-80 (AF Center Spot Matte) The standard focusing screen for general photogra- phy.
  • Page 87 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.

  • Page 88: Others

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 The last frame is exposed and wound onto the take-up spool.
  • Page 89 Use the focus-lock technique or focus manually using the matte field. • Press the mid-roll wind-up button to wind the film, then consult your Pentax distributor or authorized Pentax repair shop. • [ ] indication stays on and bat- tery warning [ if the mid-roll wind-up button is pressed.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Shutter: ––––––––––––– Electronically-controlled vertical-run cloth focal-plane shutter, Speed range: (1) Auto 1/1000-30 sec.(stepless), (2) Manual 1/1000-6 sec.(3) Bulb, Lens Mount: ––––––––– Pentax 645 AF mount (645 A-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts ) Compatible Lens: ––––– Pentax 645 AF mount, Pentax 645 A-mount Autofocus System: –––...

  • Page 91: Film Loading

    Auto bracketing:–––––– 1/3EV step increments, 2/3EV step increments, 1EV step increments, Possible to use with exposure compen- sation Flash sync: –––––––––– Via Hot shoe with X-sync. contact with couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, X-sync speed at 1/60 sec., Slow shutter speed synchronization possible in Metered Manual Mode, X-sync. socket is provided, ISO range=25-800 Exposure Data –––––––...

  • Page 92: Warranty Policy

    WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to...
  • Page 93 Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country.
  • Page 94 Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distribu- tor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy.

  • Page 95: Statement Of Fcc Compliance

    STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 96 Pentax camera. We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other manufacturers.
  • Page 97 MEMO...
  • Page 98 Pentax GmbH (European Headquarters) Julius-Vosseler-Strasse, 104, 22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (HQ - http://www.pentaxeurope.com Germany - http://www.pentax.de) Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House, Heron drive, Langley, Slough, Berks SL3 8PN, U.K. (http://www.pentax.co.uk) Pentax France S.A. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch, 95106 Argenteuil Cedex, FRANCE Pentax Benelux B.V.

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