Pentax 67II User Manual

Operating Manual

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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]

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

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]

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

Page

49, 54

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

Page

To Start Taking Pictures Right Away

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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.

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 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.

To remove the strap, slide the lock plate with a coin or similar object as shown in

step .

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.

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Remove the battery chamber cover with a coin or similar object as shown in the illustration.

Load two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or the equivalent) as shown in the illustration.

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.

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● 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.

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.

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.

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]

Attaching the Lens Remove the body mount cap by

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.

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.

● 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.

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.

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

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.

BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION]

Depress the viewfinder unlock button to remove the viewfinder.

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.

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.

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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