PENTAX 67 Medium Format Camera Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
Welcome to the world of Pentax Medium
Format Photography. The 67's picture format
gives an image area four times larger than that
of the 35mm SLR camera, assuring the
photographer of finegrained, superior quality
image definition on enlargements.
Careful reading of this operating manual will
help you take advantages of all the photo-
graphic capacities this equipment has to offer.
Please be on the look out for the special
directions with a e “ mark in the colored
column.
The names of the camera's working parts are
listed in the nomenclature section inside the
front and back flaps. Please keep the flaps
unfolded for quick reference while you read
this manual.
Shutter button ——— Pentaprism (option)
Shutter lock lever — "._ 7 — Shutter speed index /
NL x. ;
Exposure counter dial NA 7 VA Battery check lamp
E NN 7— Shutter dial
xposure counter UN \ N ; A
N Ze Lock pin
Exposure counter control dial —
Flash terminals
Safety device release button —— Ny -.
| и Accessory alignment pin
Mirror lock up lever
Depth of field preview lever
Distance scale
~— Strap lug
N
Filter alignment index
Lens release lever
N MZ Mirror
Lens (option) Le - .
, N > . ——— Lens alignment index
MOT Aperture scale .
E NU Aperture ring >
` ——— Mount
NO Focusing ring
Notes to Users
Commercially available lenses and accessories
produced by other manufacturers are not
made to our precise specifications and there-
fore, 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 with
Pentax cameras and photographic products.
Photographs and/or illustrations of the
products in this operating manual may differ
from the actual product in its details.
® As the shutter is electronically controlled,
the camera will not operate without a
battery. Please use one of the following
battery types; (Refer to Page 3)
6V ALKALINE Battery (4LR44, A544)
6V SILVER-OXIDE Battery (4SR44,
544, PX28)
® New battery is packed at the time of
shipment, but because of inherent self-
discharging, performance gradually
deteriorates and the battery may be in
marginal or dead condition by the time
you purchase the product. In such a
case, replace the packed battery with a
new one.
e Whenever loading film, make sure to set
the pressure plate and exposure counter
control dial according to the film type
you are using. (Refer to Page 13~ 14)
® Load the film correctly according to the
procedure mentioned hereafter, (Refer to
Page 15— 19)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Nomenclature …………….…..….…..….….….…..….ues Flaps
PREPARATIONS |
Attaching shoulder strap ...............e..- „ен 2
Inserting battery ..............——- verses 3 ~ 5
Interchangeable finders .……..………u…errereneners 6—7
Mounting lens... Cocaccrecnerenessacrressens ee sensaneeas rennes 8—9
Shutter release without film ...........—.——.. 10-11
LOADING FILM a
Setting film type (120/220) ..............—........—- 13-14
Loading film …......…..….….……erceeceersesenseneenrencees 15-19
Unioading Film …….……………ereermereereesencenennenvrs 20
BASIC OPERATION |
Shutter dial/button............—e—— re... 22-23
Setting aperture ...............———m.. Nnieonenancenenonen. 24
Holding camera... re 25
Diopter adjustment and focusing............. 26-27
EÉXposure ..........—....e-eereeneereneen een 28
APPLICATIONS
B(Bulb) and Time photography .......... es... 30
Mirror-lock-up lever .......... carinmenoc noe caribe neon neens 31
Flash photography ............... eee... 32-33
Depth of field «cece 34
Infrared index............... ever EEK KENEEK EEE 35
ACCESSORIES esse 36 ~ 41
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS .................... 42
MAINTENANCE os .....43
TROUBLE-SHOOTING -..............—..—.—..——.—... 44 ~ 45
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES .............. 46— 47
WARRANTY POLICY eee 48 — 49
SPECIFICATIONS …..........…..……srrescennenseerenseencres 51
ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAP
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PREPARATION
The shoulder strap can be attached to any pair 1. Open the clasp by inserting a coin or the
of the four strap lugs on the 67 camera body. Shutter cocking key in the direction of the
arrow.
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
camera.
INSERTING BATTERY
Use one of the battery types mentioned below; 1. Lift up the crank on the bottom of the
6V Alkaline battery (4LR44, Ab44) | camera and turn it counterclockwise, and
6V Silver-oxide battery (4SR44, 544, PX28) take out the battery case.
2. Put a new battery into the battery case and
reinsert the battery case making sure that
the (+) and (—) marks on the battery cor-
e |f the shutteris operated without a bat- respond with the (+) and (—) marks inside
tery or the battery is installed incorrectly, the battery chamber.
the safety device will be activated and 3. To secure the battery case, turn the crank in
the mirror will stop partway up. the direction of the arrow until the red dots
e Insert a new battery when the mirror is in align.
the normal position, not when itis part-
way up, as it will shorten the battery life.
Press the battery check button at the back of
the camera. If the battery check lamp does not
light, the battery power is insufficient. In such
a case, replace the battery immediately.
Press the safety device release button with a
pointed object, and press the shutter button
for one blank exposure. The mirror will then
return to its original down position.
® When the battery power becomes insuffi-
cient, the mirror will stop partway up block-
ing the viewfinder.
® It will shorten the battery life if the battery
check button is pressed too frequently.
® The shutter may work for a while even if the
battery lamp does not light. However, the
shutter speeds may be inaccurate.
e Use the Alkaline battery (4LR44, A544) or
the Silver-Oxide battery (4SR44, 544, PX28)
aligning the polarities correctly.
® Always keep batteries out of the reach of
children. В a
e The misuse of batteries may cause hazards
such as leakage, over heating, explosions,
etc.
e To prevent explosion:
never try to break a part,
never recharge the battery,
never throw into fire,
never expose to excessive heat.
e The Alkaline battery should last about 6
months, while the Silver-Oxide battery
about one year with average use at normal
temperature. However, when the TTL pen-
taprism is used, the battery will last less as it
also activates the TTL meter.
e At temperature below 0°C (32°F), battery
performance may temporarily decrease. One
way to avoid this is to use the 67 remote
battery cord (optional) for keeping the
battery warm under your clothing.
e Keep a spare battery on hand for con-
venience when shooting outdoors or
traveling.
e Make sure to remove the battery when the
camera is not in use for an extended period
of time, as the battery may deteriorate and
cause damage to the contact points.
INTERCHANGEABLE FINDERS
There are four types of interchangeable finders
(Optional) for the 67 camera as mentioned Grasp the finder on 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
Eyelevel viewfinder: finder mount.
@ TTL Pentaprism Once attached, jiggle it back and forth to con-
O Pentaprism firm that it is securely locked.
Waist-level viewfinder:
© Rigid Magnifying Hood
© Folding Focusing Hood
Press the lock pins on both sides of the finder
and lift it straight up.
e In a bright environment, film may be
accidentally exposed if the finder is
detached while the shutter is open for
an extended period.
e To prevent an accidental exposure,
protect the finder eyepiece from strong
light such as direct sun light.
With the TTL pentaprism or Pentaprism,
approximately 90% 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 laterally reversed.
MOUNTING LENS
The 67 camera's lens mount has two types of 1. Detach the mount caps on both the camera
bayonet, inner bayonet and outer bayonet. and lens by turning counterclockwise.
Except SMCP 67 Shift 75mm f/4.5 and SMCP
67 Soft 120mm f/3.5, the inner bayonet lenses
are equipped with automatic diaphragm.
- For the outer bayonet lenses, please
refer to the operating manual, 67
INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES.
2. Align the red indexes on the camera and
lens, and turn the lens clockwise. The lens
will be locked in place with a click.
® When an automatic diaphragm lens has
been attached on the camera before
mounting the TTL pentaprism, remove
the lens and remount it. This is for set-
ting the coupling pin of the TTL penta-
prism with the camera's diaphragm
coupling slide.
3. To detach the lens, turn the lens counter-
clockwise while pressing the lens release
lever.
® When the lens is dismounted, attach the
caps onto the lens and camera to prevent
dirt from getting in the mechanism.
SHUTTER RELEASE WITHOUT FILM
The shutter mechanism of the 67 camera is
designed to be disengaged when a film is not
loaded. Should you need to release the shutter
without loading film, follow either one of the
following methods.
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1. Open the camera back by sliding the release
tab.
2. Turn the exposure counter dial counter-
clockwise until the counter indicates “1” or
more.
A
y
3. Close the camera back while keeping your
finger on the exposure counter dial. Turn the 1. Cock the shutter as described in the proce-
wind lever until the shutter is cocked. dure A}.
2. Open the camera back and insert the shutter
cocking key into the slot below the wind
lever as illustrated. Then, the shutter can be
released without closing the camera back.
e To prevent damage to the inside
mechanism, never touch the shutter
curtain or counter roller.
11
LOADING FILM
(Please go through “BASIC OPERATION” be-
fore actually loading a film.)
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SETTING FILM TYPE
The 67 camera accommodates two types of
film: 120 type (10 exposures) and 220 type (20 The plate position can be confirmed through
exposures). | the 120/220 film indicator on the camera back.
Whenever changing film types, the following As shown in the photo, press and shift the
two adjustments must be made. pressure plate according to the film type you
are using.
® The thickness of the film differs between
the 120 type and 220 type (120 type:
With back paper, 220 type: Without back
paper). Film drag and imprecise focusing
will occur, if the pressure plate is not set
correctly.
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With a coin or the shutter cocking key, set the
exposure counter control dial to correspond
with the type of film you are using. The num-
ber of exposure will be set by this dial (120
type: 10 exposures, 220 type: 20 exposures).
e When the 120 type 6-exposure film is
used (5 exposures can be made by the
67), please make 5 blank exposures after
the 5th frame.
120 type 220 type
® Even if you have set the dial to the wrong
position, you can correct the position as
long as you have not gone past the 9th
frame. Make sure not to correct the dial
position after the 9th frame as doing so
causes damage to the camera.
LOADING FILM (Avoid direct sunlight when loading or unloading film.)
To avoid film jams, load the film correctly ac- 2 Unfold the crank of the film spool retainer
cording to the procedure mentioned hereafter.
knob, turn the knob counterclockwise and
1. Open the back cover by sliding the release pull down. Engaging the hole of the spool to
tab. the upper film retainer, put an empty spool
into the film chamber below the wind lever.
Then, push in the retainer knob and turn it
clockwise to lock in place.
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3. Remove the tape completely from a new 5. Turn the wind lever until the slot of the
film to be put in the camera. empty spool faces upward. Then, pull out
4. Place the 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.
® To prevent damage, never touch the ® To avoid film jam, roll the film leader
shutter curtain. firmly and evenly.
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Make sure the leader is evenly roiled onto
the spool. If not, repeat the procedure 5 and
6 until the film leader is set correctly.
6. Turn the wind lever until the spool has made 7
one revolution, while pressing the film lead-
er as shown in the photo.
Spool
e Never turn the spool in the opposite
direction. It may damage the wind 5
ot
mechanism.
Hole
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8. Press on the film as shown in the photo
while turning the wind lever so that the
leader is wound tightly onto the spool. Be
sure not to press the shutter curtain.
9. Keep turning the lever until the arrow mark
(Film mark} aligns with the index of the
film type you are using.
10.Close the camera back.Keep turning the
wind lever until the counter indicates “1”
The shutter is cocked and the camera is now
ready for the first exposure.
e Make sure to set the film mark correctly.
Otherwise, the first frame or last frame
may be cut off.
» In some films, a dotted line appears be-
fore the film mark. Make sure not to
be misled by this marking.
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UNLOADING FILM
After you have exposed the proper number of
frames of the type of film you are using, the
shutter will be disengaged to allow turning of
the wind lever continuously. Keep turning the
lever until there is little resistance, and open
the camera back. After pulling out the film re-
tainer knob, press down on the rim at the top
of the spool. Take out the film and seal the roll.
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Seal
® Handle the exposed film carefully.
Should the roll of film loosen, accidental
exposure to light may happen damaging
your photographs. Also, do not tighten
the roll too much as this may cause a
damage to the film.
® Do not force the wind lever when it
becomes taut. It may damage the shutter
and/or wind mechanism.
BASIC OPERATION
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SHUTTER DIAL/BUTTON
To prevent camera shake, please press the When the shutter lock lever is aligned to the
shutter button gently, while holding the red dot, the shutter is locked. This is helpful to
camera securely. Please practice releasing the prevent accidental shooting.
shutter to capture the moment as you desire
without causing camera shake.
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To set the desired shutter speed, rotate the
shutter dial in either direction until the shutter
speed indicated on the dial matches the shut-
ter speed index (Battery check lamp). Speeds
from 1 to 1/1000, X and B can be set.
e |f you set the dial anywhere between the
dial's indicated settings, such as “1000”
and “X" the shutter will remain open
until one of the indicated speeds is set.
e if the camera is left for a extended period
of time after cocking the shutter, the
shutter speeds will become inaccurate.
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SETTING THE APERTURE
- NE Ц
ПЛОВ Y
(CI NARI
F-Number
The aperture can be set by rotating the aper-
ture ring until the desired F-number is aligned
with the index [0]. An intermediate F-number
can be set as well. The values of F-number and
intermediate F-number are basically as
follows;
2, 28 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 45
2.4, 3.4, 4.8, 6.7, 9.5, 13.5, 19, 26, 38
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Almost all the SMC PENTAX/TAKUMAR 67
lenses with inner bayonet are equipped with
the automatic diaphragm. The diaphragm
stays fully open until the moment the shutter
is released.
* For lens details, please refer to the
operating manual, 67 INTER-
CHANGEABLE LENSES.
HOLDING CAMERA
When shooting, hold the camera securely with
both hands. Keep the camera as still as possi-
ble, and gently press the shutter button.
(If pressed forcefully, the camera is likely to shake,
and the picture will be blurred.)
Try to brace: your elbow against your body, or
support yourself and the camera against a stable
stationary object such as a wall.
® When utilizing a slower shutter speed or
a telephoto lens, mount the camera onto
a sturdy tripod and use a cable release to
prevent camera shake.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT AND FOCUSING
For accurate focusing, please check if the Turn the eyepiece frame counterclockwise and
focusing screen can be seen clearly. Should you remove it. Turn the inside ring and replace the
need a diopter adjustment, please use a cor- plain glass with a correction lens.
rection lens (option).
® The diopter of the TTL Pentaprism and
Pentaprism is — 1D. If you are not able to
read the letters of a news paper 1 m
away, you would better put a correction
lens in the viewfinder eyepiece. — 1D
should normally be sufficient for near
sighted people, while the + 1D should be
sufficient for farsighted people.
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In focus | Out of focus
Turn the focusing ring of the lens until the
image seen through the central microprism
pattern appears sharp. The matte area
surrounding the circular microprism can also
be used when focusing on objects not in the
center or when the lens has a maximum aper-
ture smaller than f/5.6. To focus on the matte
area, simply turn the focusing ring until the
image appears to be in focus.
. As for Interchangeable Focusing Screen,
please refer to page 36.
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EXPOSURE
1
Since the 67 camera has no exposure meter, a 1. Set the ISO rating of the film loaded by lift-
hand held exposure meter or the TTL Penta- ing and rotating the finder's outer ring of the
prism should be used to measure the light. The shutter dial.
way to use the TTL Pentaprism is as follows: 2. Turn the switch to the ON position.
3. Adjust the lens aperture ring or shutter dial
until the needle in the meter window
matches the center index. The TTL
Pentaprism metering system is an overall
averaging metering type.
- For the details of the TTL Pentaprism,
please refer to the operating manual, 67
TTL PENTAPRISM FINDER.
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APPLICATIONS
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B (BULB) AND TIME PHOTOGRAPHY
At the B setting on the shutter dial, the shutter
remains open as long as the shutter release
button is held down. This is especially useful
for shooting such subjects as fireworks and
night scenes. Mount the camera on a sturdy
tripod and use a cable release to prevent
camera shake.
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Although there is no setting for long time ex-
posure, time exposure is possible when the
shutter dial is set anywhere between the
clicks.
The shutter remains open until the shutter dial
Is set to one of the indicated setting.
® The battery is being exhausted as long
as the shutter is open. A new 4SR44
Silver-Oxide battery lasts about 5 hours
when the shutter is kept open constantly
under our testing conditions.
MIRROR LOCK UP LEVER
At shutter speeds slower than 1/60 sec., blur- After composing and focusing, slide the mirror
ring may occur even when a tripod is used. lock up lever to lock the mirror in its upward
Blurring is also likely to occur when using the position. The mirror will return automatically
Auto Bellows, Extension tube or large lenses after you release the shutter.
over 300mm.
® The battery is being exhausted as long as
the mirror is held up. A new 4SR44 Silver-
e The lens shutter of the 165 f/4.0 LS cannot Oxide battery lasts about 5 hours when
be used when the mirror lock up lever is the mirror is kept constantly held up
operated, under our testing conditions.
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FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
To connect an electronic flash to the 67
camera, a synchro cord with the JIS (PC) type
plug should be inserted to the X terminal. Set
the shutter dial at X (1/30sec) or any speed
slower than 1/60 sec.
» Both shutter speed and lens aperture
must be set manually when using any
electronic flashes.
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To attach the Pentax AF400T flash unit, set up
the 67 body with the AF400T 67 bracket and
connect them using the 4P synchro cord C.
Other clip-on type electronic flash unit can be
attached to the 67 by either of the following
ways;
® Hot shoe grip + AF400T 67 bracket + 4P
synchro cord C
® 67 grip + 645 hot shoe adapter LS
Shutter speed] 1/1000 | 1/500 | 1/250 | 1/125 | 1/60 1/30 | 1/15 | 1/8 | 14 | 1/2 | 1 X
= Electronic flash
3 X | M class, MF class
= | FP class
© FP | FP class
FP class Less Press 6
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M class and MF class flashbulb can be used at The FP class flash units presently on the mar-
shutter speeds 1/15 sec. or slower. FP class can ket do not synchronize with the 67. However
be used at 1/8 sec. or slower. the Press 6 flash bulb can be used at the shutter
speeds of 1/250 sec. and 1/125 sec. if the black
and white film is used.
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DEPTH OF FIELD
Example: 105mm F2 4
A
32 1 0
F2.4
F5.6
F11
F22
Depth of field refers the range around the opti-
mum focusing point of the subject in which the 1. With the same focal length of lens and the
elements at different distances are in focus. same camera to subject distance, the depth
The in-focus range can be confirmed by the of field increases as the aperture becomes
depth of field scale on the lens. When using an smaller.
automatic diaphragm lens, in-focus zone can 2. With the same focal length of lens and the
be actually seen by setting the depth of field same F-stop, the depth of field increases as
preview lever to manual (MAN). the camera to subject distance becomes
greater.
3. With the same camera to subject distance
and the same F-stop, the depth of field in-
creases as the focal length becomes shorter.
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INFRARED INDEX
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When taking infrared photographs using in-
frared film and either the R2 or O2 filter, it will
be necessary to compensate for the difference
between the visible light and infrared light
focus.
As referenced in the photos above, (1) read the
camera to subject distance on the focusing
ring after focusing through the viewfinder.
Then (2) turn the focusing ring until the distance
setting aligns with the red infrared index. The
picture shows an example where the camera
to subject is infinity (oo).
* For exposure control, refer to the film's
instructions.
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ACCESSORIES
(1)
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(2)
Besides the standard microprism screen, there
are four types of focusing screens as follows;
(1) Split Image,
(2) Matte with Central Open Spot,
(3) Grid with Microprism,
(4) Grid with Matte |
The replacement should be performed at the
nearest Pentax service facility.
Focusing with split image:
The image is in focus when the images
above and below the split line up.
Focusing screens with grid:
The grid is useful to check the horizontal or
vertical lines in an image are parallel. The
horizontal and vertical lines are spaced at
9mm.
For precise focusing, this compact magnifier
provides two times enlargement of the central
area. Includes a built-in diopter adjuster.
To adjust the diopter of the TTL Pentaprism or
Pentaprism. 7 types (from —5D to +2D) of
. correction lenses are available. Please refer to
Page 26.
Attached to the eyepiece of either the TTL
Pentaprism or Pentaprism, the finder can be
used vertically and horizontally. Includes a
built-in diopter adjuster.
Put the eyepiece ring of either the TTL Pen-
taprism or Pentaprism into the groove of the
Eyecup, then screw it into the eyepiece frame.
It blocks distracting light and improves the visi-
bility. Not recommended for eyeglass wearers.
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67 SMC Close-up Lenses
67 Auto Extension Tube
67 Hellicoid Extension Tube
67 Auto Bellows
67 Slide Copier
67 Reverse Adapter
Large Copying Stand II
From easy close-up photography with the
Close-up lenses to macro photography with
the versatile Auto Bellows, there are a wide
range of accessories. There are also accesso-
ries for duplicating slide or copying pictures.
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Digital Spotmeter
Designed for use by professionals in still pho-
tography as well as those in the motion picture
and television industries. The angle of light
reaching the meter is only 1°.
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The grip provides rigid support of the 67
camera. With the accessory shoe, a clip-on
type electronic flash unit can be mounted.
Please refer to page 32.
This bracket enables you to attach the AF400T
electronic flash unit to the 67. It attaches to the
camera in the same manner as the 67 grip.
30cm and 50cm type are available. An auto-
lock ring is provided for time exposures.
Permits you to operate the camera in cold
weather while keeping the battery in a warm
pocket.
Additional support for the camera will be ob-
tained by attaching a second strap.
67 Carrying Case
67 Professional Trunk Case 1
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OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
Dropping or banging the camera against
stationary objects can damage the camera
in many ways.
Dirt, mud, sand, water, noxious gas and
salty sea breeze / spray can cause serious
damage to the mechanisms inside the
camera. Remove them from the camera sur-
face with lens-cleaning fluid, lens cleaning
tissues, etc. and have it checked by a Pentax
service facility or an authorized repair shop
immediately.
Your camera is not water-proof. It must be
protected from salty sea breeze / spray at
the beach, splashing liquid of anykind, and
rain.
If your camera gets wet, wipe it dry immedi-
ately and have it examined at a Pentax serv-
ice facility
The temperatures at which this camera
should function properly are approx. 50° ~
— 10°C (122°—14°F).
Never attempt to touch the mirror, focusing
screen, shutter curtain, etc.
Humidity and temperature extremes should
be avoided. Keep out of direct sunlight, car
trunks, glove compartment, etc.
Sudden changes in temperature often cause
condensation of moisture inside or on the
outside your camera. This might cause ex-
tremely damaging rusting of the mechan-
ism. Keep the camera in its case or a bag to
minimize the effect of a sudden tempera-
ture change.
When mounting your camera on a tripod,
make sure the tripod screw is no longer than
5.5mm (0.22 in.) which is the depth of your
cameras tripod socket, or the camera may
be damaged.
Vibration from traveling in a car, aircraft or
ship can cause screws to loosen. To
minimize this problem, line the bottom of
your camera bag with inch-thick (2.54cm)
foam rubber padding.
MAINTENANCE
e Make sure to remove the battery when the e To remove dust on the lens and viewfinder
camera is not in use for a extended period of eyepiece, use a blower, followed by the appli-
time, because the battery deteriorates and cation of a lens cleaning brush. Smudges such
may cause damage to the contact points of as finger prints should be carefully wiped
the battery chamber. with a clean soft cloth with a few drops of a
e To prevent mildew on the camera, storage lens cleaning fluid available on the market.
should be located in a cool, well-ventilated Wipe the lens surface gently from the center
area. towards the edges in a spiral.
e Gases from insecticides such as naphtha-
lene may also harm the camera.
e Never wipe with solvents such as thinner or
alcohol.
e Periodical performance checks at least once
a year are recommended to maintain your
camera in good working condition. If you
have not used your camera over a long peri-
od of time, or when important pictures are
planned on an assignment, a pre-check
and/or trial shooting is suggested.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problems
Remedies
The mirror is stopped partway up.
When the battery power becomes insufficient, the mirror
will stop partway up. Reset the mirror by pressing the
safety device release button, then replace the battery.
Please refer to Page 4.
TTL Pentaprism’s exposure meter
does not function. (Needle does
not move.)
Is the power switch on? The TTL Pentaprism’s power
switch turns off automatically approximately 30 seconds
after itis turned on. There are some other causes. Please
refer to the operating manual for the TTL Pentaprism.
The shutter cannot be released
without loading film.
The shutter mechanism of the 67 is designed to be disen-
gaged when a film is not loaded. Please refer to Page 10.
Focus is not precise in the picture.
Did you set the pressure plate according to the film type?
Film drag or imprecise focusing will occur, if the pressure
plate is set contrary to the film type you are using.
Film is not wound smoothly.
Did you set the pressure plate correctly? Since the thickness
differs between the 120 type and 220 type, film drag will oc-
cur when the pressure plate is set to 220 while using the 120
type film.
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Problems
Remedies
The first frame (or the last frame)
was cut off on the film.
Did you set the film mark properly? Otherwise, the
first (or the last) frame is cut off.
There are some light fog on the
fiim edges.
If the film is wound loosely, accidental exposure may hap-
pen when loading or unloading the film. Please refer to Page
20.
The shutter opens up and does
not close for a long time.
Did you set the shutter dial at a click properly? The shutter
will not close when the shutter dial is set anywhere between
the clicks. Please refer to Page 23.
In flash photography, some part
of a frame was not exposed.
Did you set the shutter speed at X (1/30 sec.) or slower?
Please make sure to connect the synchro cord to the
X-terminal. Please refer to Page 32.
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INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES
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E e e DS SS и S o ВЫ #
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SMC Pentax Fish-Eye 35mm f 45 7- 1 в 180 045 15 22 102 73 300 317 =
SMC Pentax 45mm f-4 89 FA 89 | 037 1.2 | 22 | 915 575 485 17.1 82
| SMC Pentax 55mm {4 | 7-8 | FA | 78 | 035 1.2 | 22 | 92.5 | 78.5 | 725 255 77
SMC Pentax 75mm f:4.5 | 4-5 | FA | 61 | 0.70 23 | 22 | 915 81 | 560 19.7 82
SMC Pentax Shift 75mm f:45 89 | М | 61 070 23 | 32 | 97 | 106.5 | 950 335 82
SMC Pentax 90mm £:2.8 57 | FA 53 | 0.65 21 22 | 915 49 | 480 17.1 67
| SMC Pentax 105mm f.24 | 5-6 FA | 46 | 1.00 33 | 22 | 91.5 | 60 590 208 67
SMC Pentax Soft 120mm £35 | 3-4 | М | 40.5 | 0.75 25 | 22 89 | 63.5 | 520 183 77
SMC Pentax Macro 135mm #4 | 3-5 | FA | 36.5 | 0.75 25 | 32 | 91 5 95 | 620 218 67
SMC Pentax 165mm 2.8 5.6 | РА | 30 | 1.6 5.3 2 | 915 98.5 | 830 292 | 67 I
Soft... Soft focus LS... Leaf shutter built in FA... Fully automatic M.. Manual
ND...Controlled by ND filters
ED... Extra-low Dispersion
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IF. .
= UV. Y2, 02 & R2 filters built in
Inner Focus
.. Hood built in
\\
..Skylight, Y2 8 R2 filters built in
SS oF SE S
SES EOS ES S SS 5 > $
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SMC Pentax LS 165mm f/4 | 45 | FA] 30 1.6 5.3 |321 92.5 | 77 780 | 27.5 | 77
SMC Pentax 200mm f/4 14-5 | FA | 25 1.5 49132] 925; 135 795 | 280 | 77
SMC Pentax 300mm f/4 | 5-5 | FA | 17 5.0 | 16.4/45} 93 186 | 1430) 500! 82 +
SMC Pentax M* ED 0 400mm f/4 19-9 | РА |125 | 2.8 9.2145 1133 | 305 | 3,700 | 1303 | 67 +
SMC Pentax 500mm f/5.6 | 4-4 | FA |102| 8.0 | 26.2|45|107 | 398 | 3,200 | 112.7 | 95 +
SMC Takumar 600mm f/4 156 | M | 85] 120 | 39.3 |45 |170 | 370 | 6,000 2113 | 77 +
SMC Pentax M* ED (IF) 800mm #/6.7 | 8-9 | РА | 64| 8.0 | 262 45 150 | 565 | 6,500 |2289| 67 +
SMC Takumar 800mm f/4 16-65 | M | 64| 20.0 | 65.6 | 45 |236 | 611 | 17,700 | 623.2 | 77 +
SMC Reflex Takumar 1000mm f/8 16-9 {№ | 5.1| 35.0 | 1148 | - |180 | 352 | 6,600 | 2324 ==77| +
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WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through
authorized bona fide photographic distribution
channels are guaranteed against defects of
material or workmanship for a period of twelve
months from date of purchase. Service will be
rendered and defective parts will be replaced
without cost to you within that period, provided
your camera has not been abused, altered, or
operated contrary to instruction. Because the
tolerances, quality, and design compatibility of
lenses other than Pentax lenses are beyond our
control, damage caused by use of such lenses
will not be covered by this warranty policy. The
manufacturer or its authorized representatives
shall not be liable for any repair of alterations
except those made with its written consent and
shall not be liable for damages from delay or
loss of use or from other indirect or consequ-
ential damages of any kind, whether caused by
defective material or workmanship or other-
wise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability
of the manufacturer or its representatives under
all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed
or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement
of parts as hereinbefore provided.
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PROCEDURE DURING 12-MONTH
WARRANTY PERIOD
Any Pentax camera which proves defective
during the 12-month warranty period should
be returned to the dealer from whom you
purchased your camera or to the manufacturer.
If there is no representative of the manufacturer
in your country, send your camera to the manu-
facturer, with postage prepaid. In this case, it
will take a considerable length of time before
your camera can be returned to you owing to
the complicated customs procedures.
If your camera is covered by warranty, repairs
will be made and parts replaced free of charge,
and your camera will be returned to you upon
completion of servicing. If your camera is not
covered by warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will apply.
Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner.
If your Pentax camera was purchased outside of
the country where you wish to have it serviced
during the warranty period, regular handling
and servicing fees may be charged by the
manufacturer's representative in that country.
Notwithstanding this, your Pentax camera
returned to the manufacturer will be serviced
free of charge according to this procedure and
warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees are to be
born by the owner. To prove the date of your
purchase when required, please keep the
receipts or bills covering the purchase of your
camera for at least a year. Before sending your
camera for servicing, please make sure that you
are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized
representatives or their accredited repair shops,
unless you are sending it directly to the manu-
facturer. Always obtain a quotation for the
service charge, and only after you accept the
quoted service charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.
This warranty policy does not apply to
Pentax cameras purchased in the U.S.A.,
U.K., or Canada. The local warranty policies
available from Pentax distributors in those
countries supersede this warranty policy.
r-——— Finder eyepiece
/
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yd Shutter curtain
VA ya Empty spool
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Rd
Battery check button Pressure plate
и
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Film spool retainer L
N AN Back cover
Film spool retainer
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DA AN Counter roller
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
6x7 format Single-Lens-Reflex camera
Film:
120 type roll film (10 exposures)
220 type roll film (20 exposures)
Picture Size:
55mm x 70mm
Lens Mount:
Pentax 67 double bayonet mount system
(Inner bayonet and Outer bayonet)
Shutter:
Electronically controlled focal plane shutter
Viewfinder:
Four types interchangeable viewfinders
(Option) Field of view: Body — 100%, Eye-
level type (TTL Pentaprism, Pentaprism) —
Approx. 90%, Magnification — 1.0 X,
Diopter — — 1D
Focusing Screen:
Microprism type (Interchangeable)
Mirror:
Swing-up-and-back instant return mirror,
with lock-up device
Film Winding:
With rapid wind lever (180° angle)
Exposure Counter:
Automatic reset exposure counter
Flash Synchronization:
FP and X terminals
Electronic flash at 1/30 — 1 sec., B
Power Source:
6V Alkaline or Silver-oxide battery
(ALR44/A544, 4SR44/544/PX28)
Size and Weight:
Body only — 177(W) x 101(H) x 91(D)mm
(70” x4.07 x3.67) 1.29 kg (2.8 Ib)
With TTL Pentaprism — 177(W) x 150(H) x
91(D)mm (7.07 x 5.9” x 3.6”) 1.81 kg (4.0 Ib)
Accessories:
Body mount cap, Finder cap, Strap, Spool,
Shutter cocking key and battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION
OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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