User manual PENTAX 67II

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. Icon indicators used in this manual Operation direction Automatic operation Attention Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect PENTAX and SMC PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. 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 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. 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. 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. 1 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. 2 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. 3 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 Setting the Film Speed (ISO)........................... Loading the Film .............................................. Unloading the Film........................................... Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter...................... Installing the Correction Lens .......................... 24 25 31 33 34 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Using the Apperture-Priority AE Mode............. Using the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode ... Holding the Camera......................................... Taking a Picture............................................... 35 36 38 39 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Attaching the Camera Strap............................. Loading the Batteries ....................................... Turning the Power ON ..................................... Low Battery Warning........................................ Attaching the Lens ........................................... Depressing the Shutter Release Button........... About Interchangeable Viewfinder ................... 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Self-Timer Mode .............................. 43 Eyepiece Shutter ............................................. 44 Multiple-Exposure Mode .................................. 45 4 Table of Contents Selecting an Exposure Mode........................... Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode........ Using the Metered Manual Mode.............. Using the Bulb Exposure Mode ................ About Exposure Compensation....................... Switching the Metering Mode .......................... Using the Center-Weighted Metering Mode ..................................... Using the Spot Metering Mode ................. Using the Memory Lock Function .................... Using a PENTAX Dedicated External Flash.... Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting............................. Checking the Depth-of-Field............................ Mirror Look-Up................................................. Time Exposure Mode ...................................... Infrared Index .................................................. Accessories (Optional) .................................... Interchangeable Focusing Screen ............ Aperture and Shutter Speed Effects................ Custom Function ............................................. 47 47 49 52 54 55 55 56 57 58 63 64 65 66 68 69 70 73 75 OTHERS Troubleshooting ............................................... 76 Error Display in the Event of Incorrect Operation ..................................................... 77 Specifications ................................................... 78 WARRANTY POLICY....................................... 80 5 Names of Working Parts Top front AE Pentaprism Finder 672 [Page 21] 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] Lens mount index [Page 18] Strap lugs [Page 13] 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] 6 Bottom back Battery chamber cover [Page 14] Accessory guide hole Tripod socket Film spool retainer knob [Page 26] Lens release lever [Page 19] Memo holder [Page 29] 5Psync terminal [Page 58] Dedicated flash contacts [Page 59] Film type indicator [Page 25] X-sync terminal [Page 62] Memory lock button [Page 57] Eyepiece shutter lever [Page 44] Film speed set button [Page 24] Diopter adjustment dial [Page 33] Back cover Back cover release lever [Page 25] 7 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] 8 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 Page 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 Page 58 63 43 54 63 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 Landscape Photograhy To take a picture of a night scene To take a picture of a subject with a night scene in the background 49, 54 54 56 57 Page 52 63 Other To layer multiple pictures in one frame To reduce mirror shock when taking a picture Page 45 63 9 To Start Taking Pictures Right Away 1 2 3 Load the Batteries Remove the battery chamber cover and load two CR123A batteries. [Page 14] 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 F-Stop Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop. [Page 35] 7 8 Turn the Power On Set the main switch to i. [Page 16] Set the Film Speed Adjust the film speed using the film speed set lever and film speed set button. [Page 24] 10 4 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] Set Exposure Compensation to a Turn the exposure compensation dial to the a position. [Page 54] Set the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode Set the metering mode selector to K. [Page 36] 9 10 Load Film Open the back cover and load the film correctly. [Page 25] Adjust the Focus and Take a Picture Depress the shutter release button gently to take a picture. [Page 39] 11 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. 12 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Attaching the Camera Strap 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. 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. 3 To remove the strap, slide the lock plate with a coin or similar object as shown in step 1 . 13 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Loading the Batteries 1 Remove the battery chamber cover with a coin or similar object as shown in the illustration. 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 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. 14 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 220 film Bulb exposure time Approx. 500 rolls Approx. 250 rolls Approx. 13 hours Battery life and the bulb exposure time [­20°C], using new batteries, based on our testing conditions. 120 film 220 film Bulb exposure time Approx. 250 rolls Approx. 120 rolls 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. 15 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Turning the Power ON Set the main switch to i. The power is turned off when the main switch is set to d. 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. 16 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. 17 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Attaching the Lens 1 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. 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. 3 To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the tabs on both sides in the direction of the arrow. 18 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] How to remove To remove the lens, turn it to the left while depressing the lens release lever. To protect the lens against damage after removal, be sure to set the lens down with the mount side facing upward. 19 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Depressing the Shutter Release Button Not pressed Pressed halfway Pressed fully down down (first position) (second position) 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. 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. 20 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] About Interchangeable Viewfinder Four types of optional interchangeable viewfinders are available. 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. Pentaprism Finder 672 AE Pentaprism Finder 672 Rigid Magnifying Hood 672 Folding Focusing Hood 672 21 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Remove the cover as illustrated. When the AE Pentaprism Finder is not attached properly, [PErr] may appear on the LCD panel. 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. 22 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Depress the viewfinder unlock button to remove the viewfinder. 23 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Setting the Film Speed (ISO) 1 Depress the film speed set button. The ISO indicator on the LCD panel blinks. 2 While depressing the film speed set button, move the film speed set lever to change the film speed. 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. 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. 24 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Loading the Film Be sure to set the proper film speed before the film is loaded. See page 24 for setting the film speed. 1 Open the back cover by sliding the back cover release lever. Film drag will occur or the end of the film cannot be detected when the 220 pressure plate is set for a 120 film. Imprecise focusing will occur or the number of pictures that can be taken decreases when the 120 pressure plate is set for a 220 film. 2 Depress and shift the pressure plate according to the film type (120 or 220) you use. 3 The pressure plate you set will be indicated in the film type indicator. 25 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 4 Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down. 5 Install the emptied spool to the spool retainer as illustrated. 6 If the film spool retainer knob does not fit in the proper position, turn the spool in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. Push in the film spool retainer knob and turn it to the direction of the arrow. 26 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 7 Tear off the tape from the film and install the film to the spool retainer in the same manner as installing the emptied spool so that the letters on the leader paper are facing outwards. 8 Turn the wind lever until the slot of the empty spool faces upward. 9 Draw the film leader from the film roll, and insert the tip of the leader into the spool's slit. If a battery is not loaded, the spool will not turn even if the wind lever is turned. 27 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 10 Turn the wind lever while lightly pressing the film leader. 11 Confirm that the film leader is evenly wound onto the spool. When the film does not advance even if the wind lever is turned, turn the wind lever twice after closing the back cover. Then release the shutter, open the back cover and repeat the film winding procedure from step 10 . 12 Turn the wind lever until the arrow marking on the leader paper aligns with the p mark on the camera. 28 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 13 Close the back cover. Keep turning the wind lever until the wind lever stops. The film counter indicator A , film type C or D, film symbol u, and o advising you to wind up the film will appear on the LCD panel. 14 B appears on the LCD panel when the film is properly loaded. You can tear off the end cover of the film package indicating the type of film and speed and insert it into the memo holder provided on the back cover to remind you of the film type/ speed that you are using. 29 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] CAUTION Align the start mark of the film and the p mark of the camera as shown in step 12 of page 28. With a 220 film loaded, the dotted line appears as illustrated. This is not a start mark. Do not align this line with the p mark. Doing so may result in the first three frames not being exposed. The film counter indicator is also displayed in the viewfinder. Always unload the film in the shade or using your body to shade the film holder. We suggest that you first operate the camera with no film loaded to become familiar with its operations. The film counter indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder advances by one each time the film is wound. The film counter indicator on the LCD panel is displayed even when the camera is turned off. Always keep the surface of the pressure plate clean as dust and smudges may cause scratches on the film. The pressure plate can be wiped clean with a dry cloth. If the start mark on the leader paper is not set with the p mark on the camera, you may lose the first or last frame(s) on the roll. 10 pictures are taken with the 120 film and 21 pictures are taken with the 220 film. If you open the back cover when there is no film loaded, you have to cock the shutter twice to release the shutter. To release the shutter with the back cover opened, cock the shutter while holding down the multi-exposure lever. 30 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Unloading the Film 1 After the last frame of the roll is exposed, o and E on the LCD panel blink. 2 The film speed indicator will disappear when you wind up the film. Repeat winding the film several times. 3 Wind the leader paper until G appears on the LCD panel. 31 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] 4 Always unload the film in the shade or using your body to shade the film holder. Confirm that G is displayed on the LCD panel. Open the back cover. 5 Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer knob, turn the knob to the left and pull down. 6 Fold the end of the leader paper and then affix the paper seal securely on the back of the paper leader to prevent accidental unwinding of the exposed roll. 32 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter The diopter adjustment range is +1.5 m­1 to ­2.5 m­1 (per meter). Be sure to adjust the diopter before use. Aim the camera at a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter adjustment dial to the left or right until the microprism grid appears in the sharpest focus. 33 BASIC OPERATION [PREPARATION] Installing the Correction Lens 1 Turn the rubberized eyepiece frame to the left and remove it. The diopter adjustment range can be changed from ­5.5 to ­1.5 or ­0.5 to +3.5 by changing the optional correction lenses. 2 Install the desired correction lens as illustrated. 34 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Using the Apperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, an appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop. 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position in the same manner as step 2 . See page 49 for the Metered Manual Mode. The Aperture-Priority AE Mode does not operate unless the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached. When the shutter speed dial is set to b without attaching the AE Pentaprism Finder 672, the shutter speed will be set at 1/30 of a second. 35 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Using the Multi (6)Segment Metering Mode In the Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode, the metering system automatically measures light in six different zones, enabling proper exposure value in a wide variety of normal and adverse lighting conditions. Set the metering mode selector to K. L is displayed in the viewfinder. The Center-Weighted Metering Mode and Spot Metering Mode are also available in this camera. See page 55 and 56 for more details. When the lens is stopped down, the exposure metering mode is set to Center-Weighted Metering Mode even if the metering mode selector is set to Multi (6)-Segment Metering Mode. 36 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Multi (6)-Segment Metering This camera incorporates a highprecision six-segment TTL metering system. Light values are measured in six segments within the image field, enabling an optimal exposure to be made under a variety of lighting conditions. With conventional averaged metering systems, underexposure of the subject results from the brightness of the background affecting the overall metering. With multi (6)-segment metering, the camera records the brightness in six zones within the image field and uses these measurements to choose an exposure that will not underexpose the subject. The multi (6)segment metering system also calculates exposure values for a scene to automatically compensate for high-contrast and other difficult lighting conditions. Even a beginner can achieve excellent results with ease. 37 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Holding the Camera Camera held horizontally To reduce the camera shake, support your body or the camera on a solid object- a table, tree, or a wall for instance. When using an ultratelephoto lens, a tripod that is heavier than the total weight of the camera and lens is recommended to avoid the camera shake. Camera held vertically 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 taking a picture, hold your breath and gently depress the shutter release button. (Sudden force on the shutter release button will cause camera shake, making the picture blurred.) Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the focal length. For example, 1/75 of a second when the focal length is 75 mm, and 1/150 of a second when it is 150 mm. A tripod should be used for shutter speeds slower than this. When the tripod is used, use of an optional Cable Release is recommended. 38 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] Taking a Picture The viewfinder appears as illustrated below. You can use or for focusing. Microprism field Turn the focusing ring until the image on the microprism appears sharp and crisp. Matte field Turn the focusing ring until the image on the matte field appears sharp and crisp. Adjust the diopter before use if the view from the viewfinder is not clear. See page 33. An interchangeable focusing screen is available. See page 70. 39 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 1 While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring to the right or left until the image appears sharp and crisp. In focus Out of focus 40 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] 2 Depress the shutter release button halfway down. The shutter speed and film counter indicator are displayed in the viewfinder. You can also display the indicators in the viewfinder by pressing the memory lock button h instead of depressing the shutter release button halfway down. This is useful when you are using a Cable Release. However, if you press the memory lock button h in the Aperture-Priority AE Mode, the memory lock function is set. Press the memory lock button h again before taking a picture. 3 Cock the shutter. 4 Depress the shutter release button fully. 41 BASIC OPERATION [SHOOTING] When the shutter is in the uncocked position, the film advance indicator o appears on the LCD panel. Do not try to cock the shutter when o is not displayed on the LCD panel. 42 ADVANCED OPERATION Using the Self-Timer Mode The Self-Timer Mode delays the shutter release, and is useful for taking group shots that include the photographer. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release is depressed. 1 Set the main switch to r. 2 Focus on the subject and then depress the shutter release button fully. When the self-timer is in operation, the audible PCV signal is heard and the rate increases for the last two seconds. To cancel the self-timer operation after it has been activated, move the main switch to i or d. 43 ADVANCED OPERATION Eyepiece Shutter 1 When using the camera in a situation where your eye will not remain at the viewfinder when taking the picture, such as when using the Self-Timer Mode, set the eyepiece shutter to the down position. Depress the shutter release button. In normal photography, set the eyepiece shutter to the up position. 2 Eyepiece Shutter When using the camera in a situation where your eye will not remain at the viewfinder when taking the picture, such as when using the Self-Timer Mode, stray light may enter the viewfinder causing an incorrect exposure. Using the eyepiece shutter will block any stray light, assuring a proper exposure. 44 ADVANCED OPERATION Multiple-Exposure Mode You can take trick pictures by overlapping multiple shots on one frame using the Multiple-Exposure Mode. 1 After taking the first picture as normal, move the multi-exposure lever in the direction of the arrow. Cock the shutter while holding down the lever. Operate the multi-exposure lever before you cock the shutter. Otherwise, the frames may be misaligned. The frames may be misaligned if you take a picture in the MultipleExposure Mode. When the film is wound halfway, you can release a finger from the multiexposure lever. The lever stays in the lock position and the film counter indicator blinks. Next page 2 The film does not advance at this stage, so the second shot will be imposed on the previous shot. 3 The film counter indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel blinks when the wind lever is set back to its original position. 45 ADVANCED OPERATION 4 Depress the shutter release button. The film counter indicators in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel stop blinking. To expose the third shot, set the multi-exposure lever in the lock position in the same manner as step 1 after taking the second shot. When using the Multi-Exposure Mode, you usually get the best results using a flash to illuminate the main subject against a dimly-lit background. Once the Multi-Exposure Mode is set, it cannot be canceled normally. If you want to cancel it, cover the lens with the cap, set the shutter speed to 1/1000 of a second, set the aperture to the minimum value, and depress the shutter release button in a dark place. When making the multi-exposures on the last frame of the film, E appears on the LCD panel after the first-exposure is made and then [10] or [21] appears when the shutter is cocked for second exposure while holding down the multi-exposure lever. 46 ADVANCED OPERATION Selecting an Exposure Mode Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode When the desired aperture is selected, the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed for a proper exposure. 1 Set the lens aperture ring to the desired f-stop position. 2 Turn the shutter speed dial to b while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. 47 ADVANCED OPERATION 3 The shutter speed dial can be released from b to another position while holding down the shutter speed dial lock button. The Aperture-Priority AE Mode does not operate unless the AE Pentaprism Finder 672 is attached. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the shutter speed, the metering mode, and the film counter indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder. Exposure Warning If the subject is too bright or too dark, the selected shutter speed will blink in the viewfinder as a warning as shown. When the subject is too bright, choose a smaller aperture; and when it is too dark, choose a larger aperture. When the shutter speed indicator stops blinking, you can take a picture. If the shutter speed indicator does not stop blinking, it means that the exposure is out of metering range, unable to obtain a correct exposure even if the aperture is adjusted. Use a ND filter or select a darker subject if the subject is too bright or use a flash if it is too dark. 48