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Pentax 67 User manual
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- Pentax
- Model / document
- Pentax 67
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 60
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- 9.4 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Welcometo the world of PentaxMedium ,",.,,,
FormatPhotography.The 67's pictureformatgivesan imageareafour times largerthan that w
of the 35mm SLRcamera,assuringthe
photographerof finegrained,superiorq uality 'i
imagedefinitionon enlargements. ; ,,,ii
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Carefulreadingof this operatingmanualwill :
helpyou takeadvantagesof all the photo- i lili^l
graphiccapacitiesthis equipmenthasto offer. iil3l
Pleasebe on the lookout for the special
directionswith a" . " mark in the colored ,i.i-i"' ' ',,.,column.
The namesof the camera'sworking partsare
listedin the nomenclaturesectioninsidethe
front and backflaps.Pleasekeepthe flaps .,
unfoldedfor quick referencewhile you read
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Type: Mirror: fr
6x7 format Single-Lens-Reflexcamera Swing-up-and-backinstantreturnmirror, v\
Film: with lock-updevice cl
120type roll film (10expos-ures) Film Winding: b
220type rollfilm (20exposures) With rapidwind lever(180oangle) p
PictureSize: ExposureGounter: r€
55mm x 70mm Automaticresetexposurecounter ci
Lens Mount: FlashSynchronization: ci
Pentax67 double bayonetmount system FPand X terminals al
(lnnerbayonetand Outerbayonet) Electronicflashat 1/30 - 1 sec.,B r€
Shutter: Power Source: u l
Electronicallycontrolledfocalplaneshutter 6V Alkalineor Silver-oxidebatteryfz
S( Viewfinder: (4LR44IA544, 45 R44| 5 44tPX28)
q 1 Fourtypes inteichangeable viewfinders Size and Weight:
(Option)Fieldof view: Body - 1000/o,Eye- Bodyonly - 177(Wlx 101(H)x 91(D)mmSt
leveltype (TTL Pentaprism,Pentaprism)- (7.0' x 4.0" x 3.6'l 1.29kg (2.8lb)
Approx. 90o/o,Magnification- 1.0X, With TTL Pentaprism* 177(W)x 150(H)x
D i o p t e r - - 1 D 91(D)mm(7.0' x 5.9" x 3.6'l1.81kg (a.0lb)
FocusingScreen: Accessories:TI M icroprismtype (lnterchangeable) Body mount cap,Findercap,Strap,Spool,P Shutter cockingkey and batteryU
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c( SPECIFICATIONSARE SUBJECTTO CHANGEAT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION
OR ANY OBLIGATIONON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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Notes to Users
Commerciallyavailablelensesand accessories
producedby other manufacturersare'not
madeto our precisespecificationsand there-
fore,may causedifficultieswith - or actual
damageto - your Pentaxcamera.We do not
assumeany responsibilityor liabilityfor
difficultiesresultingfrom the useof lensesand
accessoriesmade by other manufacturerswith
Pentaxcamerasand photographicproducts.
Photographsand/orillustrationsof the
productsin this operatingmanualmay differ
from the actualproductin its details.
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ATTACHI NG SHOULDERSTRAP
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PREPARATION
The shoulderstrap can be attached to any palr 1. Open the clasp by insertinga coin or the
of the four strap lugs on th e 67 camera body. Shutter cocking key in the direction of the
a rrow.
2. Put the clasp onto the strap lug and press
the lock.
3. Adjust the length of the strap by changing
the position of the strap clasp.
. After fitting the strap and adjusting the
length,pull the strap hard to see if the
strap has securely attached to the
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INSERTINGBATTERY
Use one of the battery types mentioned below; 1. Lift up the crank on the bottom of the
6V Alkaline battery (4LR44, A5441 cam era and turn it counterclockwise,and
6V Silver-oxidebattery(4SR44,544, PX2B) take out the battery case.
2. Put a new battery into the battery case and
reinsertthe battery case making sure that
the ( + ) and ( -) marks on the battery cor-
o lf the shutter is operated without a bat- respondwith the (+ ) and (- ) marks inside
tery or the battery is installedincorrectly, the battery chamber.
the safety device will be activated and 3. To securethe battery case,turn the crank in
the rnirrorwill stop partway up. the directionof the arrow until the red dots
o Insert a new battery when the mirror is in a lign.
the normal position,not when it is part-
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Pressthe battery check button at the back of Pressthe safety device releasebutton with a
the cam era.lf the battery check lamp does not pointed object, and press the shutter button
light,the battery power is insufficient.In such for one blank exposure.The mirror will then
a case,replacethe battery immediately. return to its originaldown posltlon.
o When the battery power becomes insuffi-
cient, the mirror will stop partway up block-
ing the viewfinder.
o lt will shorten the battery life if the battery
check button ts pressed too frequently.
o The shutter may work for a while even if the
battery lamp does not light. However,the
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o Use the Alkaline battery (4LR44, A544\ or o At temperature below 0oC (32" F), battery
the Silver-Oxidebattery (4SR44,544,PX2B) performance may temporarily decrease.One
aligningthe polaritiescorrectly. way to avoid this is to use th e 67 remote
o Always keep batteriesout of the reach of battery cord (optional)for keeping the
children. battery warm under your clothing.
o The misuse of batteries may cause h azards o Keep a spare battery on hand for con-
such as leakage,over heating,explosions, veniencewhen shooting outdoors or
etc. traveling.
o To prevent explosion: o Make sure to remove the battery when the
never try to break a part, camera is not in use for an extended period
never rechargethe battery, of tiffie, as the battery may deteriorate and
never throw into fire, cause damage to the contact points.
never expose to excessiveheat.
o The Alkalinebattery should last about 6
months, while the Silver-Oxidebattery
about one year with averageuse at normal
temperature.However,when the TTL pen-
taprism is used,the battery will last less as it
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I NTERCHANGEABLEFIN DERS
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Therearefour types of interchangeablefinders
(Optional)for the 67 cameraas mentioned Graspthe finderon the top from both sides
below; and fit it into the finder mount until it locks in
place with a click heard from both side of the
Eyelevelviewfinder: finder mount.
O TTL Pentaprism Once attached,jiggle it back and forth to con-
O Pentaprism firm that it is securely locked.
Waist-levelviewfi nder:
€) Rigid Magnifying Hood
@ FoldingFocusingHood
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Pressthe lock pins on both sides of the findei' With the TTL pentaprism or Pentaprism,
a nd lift it straig ht u p. approximately90 % of the total area is visible.
With the Rigid Magnifying hood or Folding
focusing hood, 100% of the image area is
visible,but the image is laterallyreversed.
o In a bright environment,film may be
accidentallyexposed if the finder is
detached while the shutter is open for
an extended period.
o To prevent an accidentalexposure,
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MOUNTINGLENS
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The 67 camera'slens mount has two types of 1. Detachthe mount caps on both the camera
bayonet,inner bayonet and outer bayonet. and lens by turning counterclockwise.
ExceptSMCP 67 Shift 75m m f 14.5and SMCP
67 Soft 120mm f/3.5,the inner bayonet lenses
are equippedwith automaticdiaphragm.
For the outer bayonet lenses,please
refer to the operating manual,67
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2. Align the red indexeson the cameraand 3. To detach the lens,turn the lens counter-
lens,and turn the lens clockwise.The lens clockwisewhile pressingthe lens release
will be locked in placewith a click. lever.
o When an automaticdiaphragmlens has
been attached on the camera before
mounting the TTL pentaprism,remove
the lens and remount it. This is for set- _---l
ting the coupling pin of the TTL penta- o When the lensis dismounted,attachthe i
prism with the camera'sdiaphragm capsonto the lensand camerato preventl
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SHUTTERRELEASEWITHOUTFILM
The shutter mechanismof the 67 camerais
designedto be disengagedwhen a film is not 1 . Open the camera back by slidingthe release
loaded.Should you need to releasethe shutter ta b.
without loadingfilm, follow either one of the 2 . Turn the exposurecounter dial counter-
following methods. clockwiseuntil the counterindicates"1" or
more.
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LOADINGFILM
(Pleasego through "BASICOPERATION"be-
'fore actuallyloadinga film.l
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SETTINGFILMTYPE
The 67 cameraaccommodatestwo types of
film:120type (10exposures)and 220type (20 The plate position can be confirmed through
exposu res). the 1201220film indicator on the camera back.
Wheneverchangingfilm types,the following As shown in the photo, press and shift the
two adjustmentsmust be made. pressureplate accordingto the film type you
are usrng.
o The thicknessof the film differs between
the 120 type and 220 type (120type:
With back papel 220 type: Without back
paper).Film drag and imprecisefocusing
will occur; if the pressure plate is not set
correctly.
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120 type 22O type
With a coin or the shutter cocking key,set the
exposureCountercontrol dial to correspond
with the type of film you are using.The num-
ber of exposurewill be set by this dial (120
type: 10 exposures,220 type.20 exposures).
o Should you have the dial set in the When the 120type 6-exposurefilm is
wrong position, it can be corrected as used(5 exposurescan be made bY the
long as you have not gone past the gth 67\,pleasemake5 blankexposuresafter www.butkus.usthe sth frame. frame of the film.
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LOADING FILM (Avoiddirect sunlightwhen loadingor unloadingfilm')
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To avoid film jams, load the film correctly ac- 2. Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer
cording to the procedurementioned hereafter. knob, turn the knob counterclockwiseand
1. Open the back cover by slidingthe release pull down. Engagingthe hole of the spool to
ta b. the upper f ilm retainer,put an empty spool
into the film chamber below the wind lever.
Then, push in the retainerknob and turn it
clockwiseto lock in Place.
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Tape
3. Remove the tape completely from a new 5. Turn the wind lever unlil the slot of the
film to be put in the camera. empty spool faces upward. Then, pull out
4. Placethe new film in the film chamber the film's leader and thread it into the slot.
below the shutter dial in the same manner
as the empty spool.
o To prevent damage, never touch the
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SETTINGFILMTYPE
The 67 cameraaccommodatestwo types of
film:120type (10exposures)and 220type (20 The plate position can be confirmed through
exposures). the 1201220falmindicator on the camera back.
Wheneverchangingfilm types,the following As shown in the photo, press and shift the
two adjustmentsmust be made. pressureplate accordingto the film type you
are usrng.
o The thickness of the film differs between
the 120 type and 220 type (120 type:
With back papeL 220 type: Without back
paper).Film drag and imprecisefocusing
will occur; if the pressure plate is not set
correctly.
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120 type 22O type
With a coin or the shutter cocking key,set the
exposurecounter control dial to correspond
with the type of film you are using.The num-
ber of exposurewill be set by this dial (120
type: 10 exposures,220 type.20 exposures).
o Should you have the dial set in the When th e 120 type 6-exposurefilm is
wrong position, it can be corrected as used (5 exposurescan be made by the
long as you have not gone past the gth 67l;,please make 5 blank exposures after
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LOADING FILM (Avoiddirect sunlightwhen loadingor unloadingfilm.)
2
To avoid film jams, load the film correctly ac- 2. Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer
cording to the procedurementioned hereafter. knob, turn the knob counterclockwiseand
1. Open the back cover by slidingthe release pull down. Engagingthe hole of the spool to
ta b. the upper film retainer,put an empty spool
into the film chamber below the wind lever.
Then, push in the retainerknob and turn it
clockwiseto lock in place.
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