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OPERATING MANUAL
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Welcome to the Fantastic World of Pentax With a 645 A- or FA lens attached, the 645N2 Autofocus Multi-Mode Medium Format imprints relevant information (frame number, Photography shutter speed, aperture setting, exposure con- trol and auto-bracketing mode. The Pentax 645N2, our latest development in the The Pentax 645N2 is a professional camera pos- area of the medium format SLR, promises a sessing a number of highly sophisticated fea- superior 6 x 4.5cm result with 120, 220, or tures: built-in a
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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS LCD panel indication..............................................3 Setting the film speed (ISO) ...............................24 Viewfinder indication ..............................................3 Unloading the film ................................................25 Names of working parts.....................................4, 5 Unloading the film in mid-roll ...............................26 Safe use of your camera........................................6 Installing the
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2 III. ADVANCED OPERATION ......................38 - 83 Using the Spot AF Mode......................................59 Selecting a Drive Mode........................................38 Focus Lock Function............................................60 • Consecutive - Frame Mode...........................38 Manual focusing...................................................61 • Self-Timer Mode............................................39 Imprinting the exposure data on the negative .....64 Taking m
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3 LCD PANEL INDICATION VIEWFINDER INDICATION D ISO : Frame Counter (p.22) : 3-point AF Frame (p.34) : Film Speed Information (p.24) : Spot Metering / Focusing Area (p.56, 59) ISO : Film Status Information (p.24) : Shutter Speed (p.42, 45, 47, 49) : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.15) : Aperture Value (p.42, 45, 47, 49) D : Imprinting Exposure Data Information (p.64) : Flash Status Information (p.68) : In-Focus Indicator (p.36) LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) : Exposure Compensation (p.52) When the LC
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4 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS q AF mode selector (p.33, 58) 2 w Exposure compensation dial (p.52) 1 3 e Exposure compensation dial release button (p.52) r Auto bracketing selector (p.53) 20 4 t Hotshoe (p.68) 19 y Shutter speed dial release button 5 u Lens information contacts 18 i Lens unlock button (p.16) 6 o Preview lever (p.74) 17 !0 Drive mode selector (p.34, 38, 39) !1 Shutter release button (p.20) 7 16 !2 Release socket (p.51) !3 Up / down buttons 8 15 !4 AE lock button (p.57) 14 !5 Main Switc
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5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS @1 Battery holder release knob 21 @2 External power supply socket (p.13) 22 @3 Tripod socket (p.35) 32 @4 Vertical tripod socket (p.35) 23 @5 Multi-exposure switch (p.40) @6 X-sync socket @7 Strap lug (p.11) 31 @8 Film holder (p.18) @9 Film holder release knob (p.18) 30 #0 Mid-roll wind-up button (p.26) #1 Electronic cable release socket (p.51) 24 #2 Battery holder (p.12) 27 25 29 26 28 27
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6 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 CAUTION • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. • Never try to disas
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7 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mecha- • Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on nism. Handle it with great care. the extreme edges of the film frame. Compose your picture with a margin of safety at the edges. Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact Precautions for storage with rain, water, or any other liquid, because the cam- • Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in era is not weather, wa
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8 Other precautions • Repairs deemed necessary due to usage of this • The temperature range at which this camera func- product in an industrial or commercial application tions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). may not be covered under the terms of the Pentax • A camera which has been submerged in water usu- warranty. ally cannot be repaired. If such an accident should • The PENTAX warranty provides only for the repair occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service of defects in mate
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9 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. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Replace the batteries at the same
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10 Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Attention Lamp blinking I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
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11 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 12 3 1. Using a coin or similar object slide the clasp 3. To remove the strap, repeat step 1. in the direction of the arrow. • Adjust the length of the strap with the buckle. 2. Put the clasp onto the strap lug of the camera • After fitting the strap and adjusting the length, pull with the arrow indication facing out, and slide the strap hard to confirm that the strap has secure- the lock plate back to the original position. ly attached to the camera. • There is a p
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12 LOADING THE BATTERIES 123 1. To remove the battery holder, lift the battery 3. To secure the battery holder, turn the battery holder release knob and turn it in the direc- holder release knob in the direction of the tion of the arrow. arrow. 2. Load six 1.5V AA-size batteries in the battery holder in accordance with the diagram locat- ed in the battery holder. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
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13 • This camera requires battery power for operation. Always use six 1.5V AA size batteries. • The ISO film speed and number of exposed frames are unchanged if the batteries are replaced. • Keep spare batteries on hand when shooting out doors or while traveling. • Use of the optional Remote Battery Pack 645 and Power Cord 645 is recommended when the camera is to be under the extremely low temperatures. • Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, types or old batteri
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14 TURNING THE POWER ON 12 1. Set the main switch to [ ON ] 2.With the main switch set to [ ], an audible PCV signal is heard for one of the following • When the camera is not in use, make sure that the conditions. main switch is OFF to prevent battery drain if the shutter release button is accidentally depressed. • When the subject comes into focus. • When the film is left only one frame. • With the mirror lock-up function set. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
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15 * 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. It is recommended to replace the batter- ies as soon as possible. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
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8 5.6 16 ATTACHING THE LENS 12 1.Remove the body mount cap while depress- 2.Align the red dots on the camera and lens ing the lens unlock button. mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until you hear a click. ft m 16 16 84 4 8 A 22 10 15 22 22 1611 BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
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17 3 * 3.To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the * How to remove tabs on both sides in the direction of the To remove the lens, turn it to the left while arrow. depressing the lens unlock button. • With a non-autofocus lens attached, all available • To protect the contacts and AF coupler of the lens functions in this camera operate except autofocus against damage after removal, be sure to set the operation. lens down with the mount side facing upward. • We assume no responsibility nor liabilit
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18 ATTACHING/DETACHING FILM HOLDER 645 12 Detaching Attaching 1.Raise the film holder knob and turn until the 2. Align the red dots on the film holder knob and red dot markings align and a click is heard. film holder, then insert the film holder into the Continue to turn the film holder knob to the camera chamber. Depress both sides of the end of the red line; the locking mechanism film holder until you hear a click. will release and the film holder is now detached from the camera body.
