Pentax 67II User 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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Table of Contents
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA..................... 1
Precautions for Your Camera .................................. 2
Precautions for Battery Usage................................. 3
Names of Working Parts.......................................... 6
Indicators ................................................................. 8
To Take the Following Kinds of Pictures ................. 9
To Start Taking Pictures Right Away..................... 10
Structure of this Manual......................................... 12
BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION
Attaching the Camera Strap............................. 13
Loading the Batteries ....................................... 14
Turning the Power ON ..................................... 16
Low Battery Warning........................................ 17
Attaching the Lens ........................................... 18
Depressing the Shutter Release Button........... 20
About Interchangeable Viewfinder ................... 21
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Setting the Film Speed (ISO)........................... 24
Loading the Film .............................................. 25
Unloading the Film........................................... 31
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter...................... 33
Installing the Correction Lens .......................... 34
BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING
Using the Apperture-Priority AE Mode............. 35
]
Using the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode ... 36
Holding the Camera......................................... 38
Taking a Picture............................................... 39
]
ADVANCED OPERATION
Using the Self-Timer Mode.............................. 43
Eyepiece Shutter ............................................. 44
Multiple-Exposure Mode.................................. 45
Table of Contents
Selecting an Exposure Mode........................... 47
● Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode........ 47
● Using the Metered Manual Mode.............. 49
● Using the Bulb Exposure Mode ................ 52
About Exposure Compensation....................... 54
Switching the Metering Mode .......................... 55
● Using the Center-Weighted
Metering Mode ..................................... 55
● Using the Spot Metering Mode ................. 56
Using the Memory Lock Function .................... 57
Using a PENTAX Dedicated External Flash .... 58
Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting............................. 63
Checking the Depth-of-Field............................ 64
Mirror Look-Up................................................. 65
Time Exposure Mode ...................................... 66
Infrared Index .................................................. 68
Accessories (Optional) .................................... 69
● Interchangeable Focusing Screen ............ 70
Aperture and Shutter Speed Effects ................ 73
Custom Function ............................................. 75
OTHERS
Troubleshooting ............................................... 76
Error Display in the Event of Incorrect
Operation..................................................... 77
Specifications ................................................... 78
WARRANTY POLICY....................................... 80
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Names of Working Parts
Top front
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]
Multi-exposure lever [Page 45]
Shutter release button [Page 20]
Cable release socket [Page 53]
Main switch [Page 16]
Mirror lock-up lever [Page 65]
Time exposure set lever [Page 66]
AE Pentaprism Finder 672 [Page 21]
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Metering mode selector [Page 36, 55, 56]
Film speed set lever [Page 24]
Shutter speed dial
[Page 47, 49, 52]
Shutter speed dial lock button
[Page 35, 50]
Strap lugs [Page 13]
Lens mount index [Page 18]
Bottom back
Film spool retainer knob [Page 26]
Battery chamber cover [Page 14]
Accessory guide hole
Tripod socket
Lens release lever [Page 19]
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]
5Psync terminal [Page 58]
Dedicated flash contacts [Page 59]
X-sync terminal [Page 62]
Back cover release lever
[Page 25]
Back cover
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Indicators
The indicators displayed on the LCD panel and viewfinder show the following information.
LCD Panel Viewfinder
* As the periphery of
the image may be
cut off when the
image is printed
out, compose your
image with extra
space around it.
: 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 48, 51]
: Film counter [Page 30]
: Flash status [Page 58]
: Exposure compensation [Page 54]
: Memory lock [Page 57]
: Bar graph [Page 51, 54]
:
Metering mode
[Page 36, 55, 56]
: Spot metering area [Page 56]
: Microprism [Page 39]
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To Take the Following Kinds of Pictures
Flash
● To take a picture in a dark place or
indoors
● To take a picture of a subject with a
night scene in the background
Exposure (Brightness)
● To take a picture with brightness
manually adjusted
● To take a picture into the sun with the
subject’s face lightened
● To measure the brightness of a specific
narrow area
● To store the exposure in the camera
temporarily
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58
63
Page
49, 54
54
56
57
Subject Photography
● To take a picture of yourself
● To take a picture into the sun with the
subject’s face lightened
● To take a picture of a subject with a
night scene in the background
Landscape Photograhy
● To take a picture of a night scene
● To take a picture of a subject with a
night scene in the background
Other
● To layer multiple pictures in one frame
● To reduce mirror shock when taking a
picture
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43
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52
63
Page
45
63
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To Start Taking Pictures Right Away
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Load the Batteries
Remove the battery chamber cover
and load two CR123A batteries.
[Page 14]
7 8
Turn the Power On
Set the main switch to i. [Page 16]
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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 Film Speed
Adjust the film speed using the film speed set lever
and film speed set button. [Page 24]
Set the F-Stop
Set the lens aperture ring to the
desired f-stop. [Page 35]
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5 6
Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to b
Turn the dial while holding down the
button indicated in the diagram. This
sets the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.
[Page 35]
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Load Film
Open the back cover and load the film correctly.
[Page 25]
Set Exposure Compensation
to a
Turn the exposure compensation
dial to the a position. [Page 54]
10
Adjust the Focus and Take a Picture
Depress the shutter release button gently to take a
picture. [Page 39]
Set the Multi (6)-Segment
Metering Mode
Set the metering mode selector
to K. [Page 36]
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Structure of this Manual
For effective use of this manual, the contents have been arranged in the following order.
BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION
]
Page 13 to 34
BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING
]
Page 35 to 42
ADVANCED OPERATION
Page 43 to 75
OTHERS
Page 76 to 81
● If you want to start taking pictures right away, please read “BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]”, and “BASIC
OPERATION [SHOOTING]”. You can enjoy simple photography even with a minimal knowledge of operating the
camera.
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Attaching the Camera Strap
● Adjust the length of the
strap with the buckle.
● After fitting the strap and
adjusting the length, pull
the strap hard to confirm
that the strap is securely
attached to the camera.
● The strap has a pocket for
carrying small goods.
1
Press the lock plate of the clasp in the
direction of the arrow with a coin or similar
object.
2
Place the clasp onto the strap lug with the
part indicated by the arrow enclosed by
the dotted line facing out, and return the
lock plate to the original position. It will
securely attach to the strap lug.
3
To remove the strap, slide the lock plate
with a coin or similar object as shown in
1
step .
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Loading the Batteries
●
If any indicators are not
displayed on the LCD panel
even though a battery is
loaded, confirm that the
battery chamber cover is
closed at the correct angle.
● Do not replace the battery
while winding up the film. If
you do so, the film counter
on LCD panel advances by
two from the current
display and the number of
pictures that can be taken
decreases by one.
● Do not wind up the film
when the battery is not
loaded in the camera. The
space between frames
may increase causing the
number of pictures that can
be taken to decrease.
Next page ➥➥
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1
Remove the battery chamber
cover with a coin or similar object
as shown in the illustration.
2
Load two 3V lithium batteries
(CR123A or the equivalent) as
shown in the illustration.
3
Turn the battery chamber cover
in the direction of the arrow to
lock it securely.
BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Battery life and bulb exposure time
[20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions.
➥➥
● This camera requires
battery power for
operation. Always use two
CR123A lithium batteries
or the batteries included in
the package.
● The ISO film speed and
number of exposed frames
are unchanged even if the
batteries are replaced.
● Keep spare batteries on
hand for convenient
replacement when
shooting while traveling
abroad or in cold places, or
when shooting many
pictures.
● Replace all the batteries at
the same time. Do not mix
battery brands, types or old
batteries with new ones.
120 film Approx. 500 rolls
220 film Approx. 250 rolls
Bulb exposure time Approx. 13 hours
Battery life and the bulb exposure time
[–20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions.
120 film Approx. 250 rolls
220 film Approx. 120 rolls
Bulb exposure time Approx. 6 hours
● The batteries were used under our 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 temperatures. Also, the number of pictures that can be taken
decreases in low temperatures.
● The batteries included in this package are sample batteries. Therefore, you may not
be able to take the number of pictures shown above.
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Turning the Power ON
● 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.
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Set the main switch to i.
The power is turned off when the
main switch is set to d.
BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Low Battery Warning
● Do not replace the battery
while winding up the film. If
you do so, the film counter
on LCD panel advances by
two from the current
display and the number of
pictures that can be taken
decreases by one.
When the batteries are nearly
exhausted, the low battery
warning H appears on the LCD
panel as a warning. Replace the
batteries as soon as possible.
See page 14 for replacing the
batteries.
●Even if the low battery warning H appears, exposure will be correct
as long as the shutter can be released.
● When the low battery warning H starts blinking, the indicators on the LCD
panel disappear and the shutter cannot be released. Also, you may not be able
to wind up the film at its beginning and end.
● Do not wind up the film when the low battery warning H is blinking. The end of the
film cannot be detected properly.
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Attaching the Lens Remove the body mount cap by
1
turning it in the direction of the
arrow.
● See the operation manual
“INTERCHANGEABLE
LENSES” for 67 lenses
when attaching or
removing an outer bayonet
lens for a large lens.
● Do not operate the lens
release lever shown in
page 19 when attaching
the lens. Doing so may
result in the lens not being
able to be attached to the
camera properly.
● We assume no
responsibility nor liability
for damages resulting from
the use of lenses made by
other manufacturers.
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3
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.
To remove the front lens cap,
squeeze the tabs on both sides
in the direction of the arrow.
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● To protect the lens against
damage after removal, be
sure to set the lens down
with the mount side facing
upward.
BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
How to remove
To remove the lens, turn it to the
left while depressing the lens
release lever.
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Depressing the Shutter Release Button
● To prevent the 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 position is.
●
The indicators in the
viewfinder stay on for about
10 seconds after the button
is released from the halfway
position. Depressing the
shutter release button down
halfway keeps the indicators
in the viewfinder on.
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Not pressed Pressed halfway
down
(first position)
Pressed fully
down
(second position)
The shutter release button has
two positions.
Depressing it halfway (first
position) turns the indicators in
the viewfinder on. Depressing it
fully (second position) releases
the shutter.
About Interchangeable Viewfinder
Four types of optional
interchangeable viewfinders
are available.
BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
● When the AE Pentaprism
Finder 672 is attached to
the 672 camera, the
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
and the Metered Manual
Mode are usable.
● The Pentaprism Finder,
Folding Focusing Hood or
Rigid Magnifying Hood
used for 67 camera can
also be attached to the
672 camera.
● The TTL Pentaprism
Finder used for the 67
camera cannot be used to
the 672 camera.
AE Pentaprism Finder 672
Rigid Magnifying Hood 672
Pentaprism Finder 672
Folding Focusing Hood 672
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
● When the AE Pentaprism
Finder is not attached
properly, [PErr] may
appear on the LCD panel.
Remove the cover as illustrated.
Attaching the viewfinder
Place the viewfinder on the upper
part of the camera as illustrated
and press it down until it clicks
two times.
Detaching the viewfinder
Turn the viewfinder unlock button
in the direction of the arrow to
align the red dots on the camera.
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Depress the viewfinder unlock
button to remove the viewfinder.
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BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]
Setting the Film Speed (ISO)
● Holding the lever will
change the film speed
continuously.
● The film speed setting
range is ISO 6 to 6400 in
1/3 EV step increments.
● f and film speed are
always displayed on the
LCD panel when the main
switch is set to the ON
position.
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1
2
Depress the film speed set button. The ISO
indicator on the LCD panel blinks.
While depressing the film speed set button,
move the film speed set lever to change the
film speed.
3
To change the film speed to a larger number
(higher film speed), move the lever toward the
front repeatedly until the desired ISO appears
on the LCD panel. To change the film speed to
a smaller number (lower film speed), move the
lever toward the back repeatedly until the
desired ISO appears on the LCD panel.
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