Pentax 67II Operating Manual

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera,
please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

To ensure the best performance from your camera,
please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax
Medium Format Photography

This medium format 672 camera gives an image area four
times larger than that of the 35 mm SLR camera, assuring
the photographer of fine-grained, superior quality image
definition on enlargements.
The Aperture-Priority AE Mode and the metering modes of
the Multi (6) Segment Metering, Center-Weighted Metering
and Spot Metering Modes are available when the AE
Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached.

Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full
explanation of operations before use.

The operating manual explains the camera with an optional
AE Pentaprism 672 attached.

Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers
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 responsibility or
liability for difficulties resulting from the use of lenses and
accessories made by other manufacturers.

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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.

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 eyes.

CAUTION

● Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery.
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.

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Precautions for Your Camera

Your Pentax camera is 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
camera 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
vibrations, 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 subfreezing on or vice
versa, the formation of condensation may cause
damage. In such case, put the camera into a case or
plastic bag so that any changes in temperature
difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag
until temperature has stabilized.

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Precautions for storage

● 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 mothballs 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
finger or any other object.

● Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated 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 of grease, or corrosion due to
salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, 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.

Precautions for Battery Usage

Other precautions

● 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.

● To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended
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 important 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 two CR123A lithium batteries.

● Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in

an area where chemicals are handled. Store it in a
place with good dry air circulation to prevent the growth
of fungus.

● 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
temperatures.

● Keep spare batteries on hand for convenient
replacement when shooting outdoors or while traveling.

● Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix
battery brands, types, or old batteries with new ones,
as this may cause explosion or overheating.

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