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General| Brand | Pentax |
|---|---|
| Model | 645 |
| Category | Digital Camera |
| Language | English |
Instructions on installing batteries into the grip, ensuring correct polarity and firm locking for operation.
Steps for removing and attaching the camera grip, including loosening the lock screw and ensuring secure connection.
Instructions for mounting and removing lenses, including aligning alignment dots and checking for a click.
Information on available film holders (120, 220, 70mm) and general attachment/detachment procedures.
Detailed steps for inserting and locking 120/220 film holders into the camera body.
Procedures for operating the shutter without film, including switch settings and avoiding certain actions.
Lists common issues like inability to release the shutter or set modes, and their potential causes and solutions.
Detailed instructions for loading and unloading film into the film holder, ensuring proper spool alignment and leader paper handling.
Explains shutter release, C/S switch for single/consecutive shooting, and main switch functions.
Explains the function of the LCD for displaying the exposure count and its behavior during operation.
Instructions for adjusting film speed (ISO) using buttons and utilizing the memo holder for film information.
Explains how to adjust the diopter ring on the eyepiece for sharp viewfinder images, considering eyesight.
Details methods for focusing using split-image, microprism, and matte fields, and when to use each.
Provides recommended methods for holding the camera to minimize shake and ensure stable shooting.
Explains how to set the lens aperture ring to "A" (Auto) and the resulting exposure modes.
Explains how the camera automatically controls f/stop and shutter speed based on subject brightness for spontaneous photography.
Explains how to predetermine f/stop, with the shutter speed adjusting automatically for proper exposure.
Details how to preselect shutter speed, with aperture adjusting automatically based on subject brightness, ideal for fast-moving subjects.
How to adjust the aperture ring to specific f/stops for Aperture-priority AE, with automatic shutter speed control.
Explains how to manually adjust shutter speed and f/stop based on viewfinder meter indications for precise exposure control.
Describes the use of the 1/60 sec. position, especially for flash synchronization and general photography.
Explains the use of the Bulb position for long time exposures, recommended for fireworks and night scenes.
Details compatible Pentax flash units and their coupling functions with the camera.
Explains the TTL auto flash system, how it controls exposure by measuring light reflected off the film plane.
Describes how programmed auto flash sets a predetermined f/stop and adjusts shutter speed for flash charging completion.
Covers general usage of TTL auto and external auto flash modes, including synchronization.
A diagram illustrating the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, meter coupling, and exposure values for Programmed AE.
Explains how to adjust exposure automatically for backlit or spotlighted subjects.
Explains how to use the preview lever to check depth-of-field at the selected aperture.
Instructions on how to set up and execute multiple exposures on a single frame.
Details the use of tripods for stable shooting at slower shutter speeds and the camera's tripod sockets.
Step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace focusing screens using tweezers.
Instructions on how to manually wind film if the motor drive fails, or for rewinding.
General guidelines for handling, cleaning, and maintaining the camera to ensure longevity and proper function.
Lists the technical specifications of the Pentax 645 camera, including type, modes, size, and features.
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