Medium Format Digital SLR Camera Menu Reference To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the operating manual before using the camera.
Thank you for purchasing our PENTAX 645Z medium format digital SLR camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera’s capabilities. Lenses you can use In general, lenses that can be used with this camera are D FA645 and FA645 lenses, and 645 lenses that have an Aperture 9 (Auto) position.
Menu Reference Contents Menu Descriptions and Default Settings R5 Rec. Mode Menu .......................................................... R5 Movie Menu ................................................................. R8 Playback Menu ............................................................ R8 Set-up Menu ................................................................ R9 Custom Setting Menu ............................................... R11 Other Default Settings ..................................
D Set-up Menu R28 Language/W ........................................................... Date Adjustment ....................................................... World Time ................................................................ Text Size .................................................................... Sound Effects ............................................................ LCD Display ............................................................... LCD Display Settings ......................
28. Shake Reduction Options .................................. R43 29. Enable/Disable Controls ..................................... R43 Reset Custom Functions .......................................... R43 Appendix R44 Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ................................................................... Main Specifications .................................................. Index ...........................................................................
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Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Menu Item Exposure Mode *1 Memory Card Options *2 File Format *2 Image Capture Settings A1 HDR Capture Lens Correction A2 Function Default Setting Page Temporarily changes the exposure mode when the mode dial is set to O, P or Q. G p.R15 Sets the recording method for when two memory cards are inserted. Sequential Use p.R15 Sets the file format of images. JPEG Recorded Pixels *2 Sets the recording size of images saved in JPEG format.
Menu Item Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Live View A3 Electronic Level Instant Review A4 Digital Preview R6 Function Default Setting Contrast AF *2 Sets the AF Mode for shooting with Live View. Focus Peaking *2 Emphasizes the outline of the subject in focus and makes it easier to check the focus. Grid Display Displays the grid during Live View. Off Histogram Display Displays the histogram during Live View.
Menu Item A4 Button Customization Default Setting I, J, XG H –, ISO, – I I, –, – J –, J, – K I, J, GLINE L I, J, GLINE M Sets the Q / R / M operation for each exposure mode. –, J, – Page p.R20 –, J, – N m –, –, – n –, J, GLINE p I, J, GLINE o I, J, GLINE Rotation Direction Reverses the effect obtained when Q or R is turned. Rotate Right RAW/Fx Button Sets the O operation. One Push File Format AF Button Sets the I operation.
Movie Menu Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Menu C1 Item Function Exposure Setting *1 Sets the exposure mode for C mode. Memory Card Options *1 Selects one of memory cards inserted in SD1 and SD2 slots for recording movies. Movie Capture Settings *1 Recording Sound Level *1 HDR Capture Movie SR Sets the Recording Sound Level and the volume level for recording. Sets the type of high dynamic range shooting when the drive mode is set to [Interval Movie Record].
Set-up Menu Item Default Setting Page English p.R28 Sets the date and time or display format. 01/01/2014 p.R28 World Time Switches between the date and time display of your hometown city and that of a specified city. Hometown p.R28 Text Size Sets whether to magnify the text size when selecting a menu. Standard p.R29 Sound Effects Switches the operation sound on/off and changes the volume for Infocus, AE-L, Self-timer, Remote Control, Mirror Up, Change AF Point, and the RAW/Fx button.
Menu Menu Descriptions and Default Settings R10 D3 D4 Default Setting Page Flicker Reduction Item Cuts down on the screen flicker by setting the power frequency. Function 50Hz p.R34 Auto Power Off Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if no operations are made for a certain period of time. 1min. p.R34 Wireless Memory Card Sets the camera action for when an Eye-Fi card or a Flucard is used. Auto/On p.
Custom Setting Menu E1 E2 Item Function Default Setting Page 1/3 EV Steps p.R39 1 EV Step p.R39 10sec. p.R39 Sets whether to lock the exposure value when the focus is locked. Off p.R39 5. Link AE and AF Point Sets whether to link the exposure and AF point in the focusing area. Off p.R39 6. Auto EV Compensation Sets whether to automatically compensate when the proper exposure cannot be determined. Off p.R39 7.
Menu Menu Descriptions and Default Settings Function Default Setting Page 15. AF.S Setting Sets the action priority for when the focus mode is set to x and the shutter release button is fully pressed. Focus-priority p.R40 16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C Sets the action priority for the first frame when the focus mode is set to y and the shutter release button is fully pressed. Release-priority p.R41 17. Action in AF.
Playback Mode Palette Other Default Settings Item Default Setting Page – w p.76 Base Parameter Adj w p.79 – w p.78 Resize Maximum size according to the setting w p.77 Cropping Maximum size according to the setting w p.78 Protect – w p.83 Slideshow – w p.76 Save as Manual WB – w p.54 Save Cross Processing – w p.69 Image Rotation Item Flash Mode Custom Image Drive Mode White Balance Default Setting Page Flash On w p.64 Natural w p.68 Single Frame Shooting w p.
How to Use the Menu Example: when setting [Slow Shutter Speed NR] Menu Descriptions and Default Settings 1/ 30 100 F 4.5 1234 1234 7 Press F. 1 2 3 4 1 1 Press F. Exposure Setting Memory Card Options Movie Capture Settings Recording Sound Level HDR Capture Movie SR D-Range Settings ISO AUTO Setting High-ISO NR Slow Shutter Speed NR Program Line GPS Cancel Exit 6 Press E. 1 2 3 4 Memory Card Options Image Capture Settings HDR Capture Lens Correction OK 2 Turn Q to the right. 5 Press A or B.
A Rec. Mode Menu Image Capture Settings A1/v Sets the file format for still pictures. Memo File Format Exposure Mode JPEG Quality m, l, k RAW File Format PEF, DNG 180° Rotation Info S, T A1 Switches between the exposure modes temporarily when the mode dial is set to O, P or Q. Caution • When [Memory Card Options] of the A1 menu is set to [Separate RAW/JPEG], [File Format] is fixed to [RAW+]. Memo • When the camera is turned off, the exposure mode set here reverts to the previously-saved one.
HDR Capture Lens Correction A1/v Takes three consecutive images at three different exposure levels to create a single composite picture with them. A 1 The following features are available. Distortion Correction Reduces distortions occurring due to lens properties. Select [HDR Capture] in A1 menu and press D. Rec. Mode Menu The [HDR Capture] screen appears. 2 Select [HDR AUTO], [HDR 1], [HDR 2] or [HDR 3], and press E.
ISO AUTO Setting Sets the Noise Reduction setting when shooting with a high ISO sensitivity. ISO AUTO Setting 100 - 3200 AUTO ISO Parameters Cancel H Slow Increases the sensitivity as little as possible. I Standard (Default setting) J Fast Actively increases the sensitivity. OK Memo • When [HDR Capture] of the A1 menu is set and [Auto Align] is set to on, [AUTO ISO Parameters] is fixed to J.
Program Line A A2 In [E-Dial Programming] of the A4 menu, you can specify how exposure is controlled when [GLINE] is selected (p.R20) for the M button operation. Rec. Mode Menu A Auto The camera determines the appropriate settings. G Normal Basic program automatic exposure. C Hi-speed priority Prioritizes high shutter speeds. D DOF priority (deep) Closes the aperture for a deep depth of field. E DOF priority (shallow) F MTF priority Opens the aperture for a shallow depth of field.
Other Display Settings Instant Review Grid Style 4×4, Golden Section, Scale, Square 1, Square 2, OFF Grid Color Translucent black color, Translucent white color Grid Display Displays the histogram. Highlight Alert Bright (overexposed) areas blink red. Rotate Display 180° Displays the Live View image rotated 180°. Memo • Even if [Rotate Display 180°] is set to on, the original, unrotated version of the image is saved.
E-Dial Programming For each exposure mode, you can select the parameters for when Q and R are turned and M is pressed. A 1 Rec. Mode Menu 2 1 Select [E-Dial Programming] in A4 menu and press D. 2 Select an exposure mode and press D. Select the desired setting for each exposure mode and press E.
Setting Function Preview Optical Preview Activates the Optical Preview. Dial Digital Preview Activates the Digital Preview. LCD Panel Illumination Discharges the flash in Modeling Flash mode when a Modeling Flash flash is connected and 8 is pressed. Test Flash 4 One Push File Format 1 w p.23 2 Select T or S for [Cancel after 1 shot]. The recording format returns to the [File Format] setting of [Image Capture Settings] in the A1 menu after a picture is taken.
Memory A Most of the functions set on this camera are saved even if the camera is turned off. For the following function settings, you can select whether to save the settings (T) or to return the settings to their default values (S) when the camera is turned off. Rec. Mode Menu • • • • • • Flash Mode Drive Mode White Balance Custom Image Sensitivity EV Compensation Save USER Mode A4 Camera settings can be saved to O, P, and Q of the mode dial and used repeatedly. The following settings can be saved.
4 Memo • The settings saved as the USER mode can be displayed on the monitor when you select [Check Saved Settings] in Step 3. • To reset the settings to the default values, select [Reset USER Mode] in Step 3. The [Rename USER Mode] screen reappears. 1 You can change the name of the USER mode in which you saved settings. 1 2 3 Set the mode dial to O, P or Q. The USER mode guide is displayed for 30 seconds. Use AB to check the saved settings.
C Movie Menu Recording Sound Level Select from [Auto], [Manual], or [Mute] for the movie recording volume. When [Manual] is selected, set the volume from 0 to 20. Memo • Functions with the control panel icon v next to the menu icon and number in the right end of the title bar can also be set from the control panel. C Movie Menu Exposure Setting Memo • When [Manual] is set, a bar graph indicating the microphone volume level appears on the both sides of the Live View screen.
Caution • When the drive mode is not set to [Interval Movie Record], this function is not available. Movie SR C1/v Activates the Movie Shake Reduction function.
B Playback Menu Grid Display Slideshow B1 Select the memory card in either the SD1 or SD2 slot, and set how to display images during slideshow. Select [Start] to start slideshow playback. 100-0001 Start Display Duration Screen Effect Repeat Playback Auto Movie Playback 3sec. Item Description Setting Playback Menu Display Duration Sets an image display interval.
Delete All Images B1 You can select the memory card in the SD1 or SD2 slot and delete all saved images at once. When there are images with protection set, select [Delete all] or [Leave all].
D Set-up Menu Language/W World Time D1 You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Date Adjustment D1 You can change the date and time set at the initial setting (w p.35). You can also set the display format. Display Format D Set-up Menu R28 Date mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy, yy/mm/dd Time 12h, 24h D1 The date and time set at the initial setting (w p.34) serve as the date and time of your present location and are reflected in the shooting date and time for images.
1 Select [World Time] in D1 menu. Text Size The [World Time] screen appears. 2 Select the time you wish to display in [Time Setting]. Select F (Hometown) or G (Destination). 3 World Time Time Setting Destination London 16:00 Hometown New York 10:00 Use CD to select a city. Destination Use R to change the region. 6 +6:00 16:00 OK Select [DST] (daylight saving time), and use CD to select S or T. Press E.
LCD Display Sets the general display settings for the LCD display. The following settings are available. D1 LCD Display Guide Display Auto Screen Rotation Display Color USB Connection D2 Set the USB connection mode (MSC or PTP) when connecting this camera to a computer via a commercially available USB cable. 1 125 F 5.6 1/ Memo • Refer to the “Operating Manual” to connect the camera to a computer. (w p.87) D Guide Display Displays the operation guides when the exposure mode is changed.
Folder Name D2 4 Enter 5 single-byte alphanumeric characters. When images are captured with this camera, a folder is automatically created and the captured images are stored in it. Each folder name consists of a sequential number from 100 to 999 and a string of 5 characters. The character string for the folder name can be changed. 1 Change the text. Folder Name Finish Reset Cancel Select [Folder Name] in D2 menu and press D. Select a folder name and press E.
3 Caution • The maximum folder number is 999. After the folder number reaches 999, you cannot capture new images if you attempt to change the folder name or create a new folder, or when the file name number reaches 9999. Change the text. Up to 4 single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered. Text selection cursor File Name Finish Create New Folder D2 Reset Cancel A folder is created with a new number when the next image is saved.
File No. Each file name consists of a string of 4 characters and a sequential number from 0001 to 9999. In [Sequential Numbering], you can set whether to continue the sequential numbering for the file name when a new folder is created. Copyright Information D2 File No. Sequential Numbering Reset File Number Uses sequential file number in new folder based on last number in previous folder T Continues the sequential numbering for the file name even if a new folder is created.
Available operations 5 6 D Memo ABCD Moves the text selection cursor. R Moves the text input cursor. J Switches between upper and lower case letters. E Enters a character selected with the text selection cursor at the position of the text input cursor. L Deletes a character at the position of the text input cursor. • The Auto Power Off function does not work during slideshow playback, when connected to a computer with a USB cable, or when transferring images using an Eye-Fi card.
3 Specify [Auto Resize]. When set to T, JPEG images are saved to the Eye-Fi card or Flucard at the size of r. 4 Press F twice. Caution Memo • A communication terminal, such as a smartphone or tablet, can be used to operate this camera when a Flucard compatible with this camera is inserted. Refer to the Flucard manual for details on how to use the card. • When an Eye-Fi card is used, 100 images can be stored in a single folder. For RAW+ images, two files are counted as one image.
Dust Alert D4 Dust Alert is the function that detects dust adhering to the CMOS sensor and visually displays the location of the dust. You can save the detected image and display it when performing Sensor Cleaning of the D4 menu. (p.R37) Make sure that the camera is in the following status. • Attach a D FA645 or FA645 (9 aperture position) lens. • Set the focus mode on the lens to v. • Turn the Stills/Movie switching dial to A. 1 Select [Dust Alert] in D4 menu and press D.
Dust Removal D4 This removes dust adhering to the CMOS sensor by applying ultrasonic vibrations to the filter on the front surface of the sensor for approximately one second. Set [Startup Action] and [Shutdown Action] to T to turn the Dust Removal function on every time the camera is turned on/off. Sensor Cleaning D4 Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean with a blower.
Format D4 Select the memory card in either the SD1 or SD2 slot and format it. (w p.36) Caution • Do not remove the memory card while formatting. The card may be damaged. • Formatting deletes all data, both protected and unprotected. Memo D Set-up Menu R38 • When a memory card is formatted, the volume label “645Z” is assigned to the card. When the camera is connected to a computer, the memory card is recognized as a removable disk with the name “645Z”.
E Custom Setting Menu 1. EV Steps E1 Sets the step interval for exposure. Setting Exposure Setting Value 1/3 EV Steps ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0, ±3.3, ±3.7, ±4.0, ±4.3, ±4.7, ±5.0 1/2 EV Steps ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0, ±3.5, ±4.0, ±4.5, ±5.0 2. Sensitivity Steps E1 Exposure is locked when focus is locked.
8. Bracketing Order E2 Order 0-+ -0+ 2 frames -1 → 0, 0 → +1 3 frames -1 → 0 → +1 5 frames -2 → -1 → 0 → +1 → +2 +0- 2 frames 0 → -1, +1 → 0 3 frames +1 → 0 → -1 5 frames +2 → +1 → 0 → -1 → -2 0+- E Frames 2 frames 0 → -1, 0 → +1 3 frames 0 → -1 → +1 5 frames 0 → -1 → +1 → -2 → +2 12. AWB in Tungsten Light Subtle Correction Keeps the tungsten light color tone. Strong Correction Applies a stronger correction of the tungsten light. 13.
16. 1st Frame Action in AF.C E3 Selects the 1st frame action priority for when the focus mode is set to y and the shutter release button is fully pressed. Release-priority Starts shooting immediately, even if the subject is not in focus. Auto Determines whether focus adjustment is necessary depending on the focusing conditions. Focus-priority Starts shooting when the subject is in focus. 17. Action in AF.C Continuous Prioritizes tracking the subject.
24. AF Fine Adjustment E4 E4 Adjusts the AF focus position. Selects the flash sync speed. 1 1/125 1/125 seconds 1/100 (1/90) 1/100 seconds at 1/3 EV Steps, 1/90 seconds at 1/2 EV Steps 1/80 (1/90) 1/80 seconds at 1/3 EV Steps, 1/90 seconds at 1/2 EV Steps 1/60 1/60 seconds Select [24. AF Fine Adjustment] in E4 menu and press D. The [24. AF Fine Adjustment] screen appears. 2 3 Select [Apply All] or [Apply One] and press E. Apply All Applies the same adjustment value to all lenses.
28. Shake Reduction Options E4 Select whether to activate Shake Reduction at the moment of capture only (Type1) or while pressing the shutter release button halfway (Type2). Reset Custom Functions Resets all the settings of the Custom Setting menu to the defaults. Memo Memo • The adjustment value of [24. AF Fine Adjustment] is not reset. • The Shake Reduction function is available when a lens with the SR system is used in A mode.
Appendix Restrictions on the Combinations of Special Functions ×: Not available M Mode HDR Capture × × Exposure Bracketing Mirror Lock-up Shooting Lens Correction Save RAW Data Drive Mode Live View Continuous Shooting Multi-exposure × Interval Composite × Exposure Bracketing × Flash Appendix R44 × Interval Shooting × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Main Specifications Model Description Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure medium format digital SLR camera Lens Mount PENTAX 645AF2 mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts, and power contacts Usable Lens PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF and 645A mount lenses Image Capture Unit Image Sensor Type: CMOS with a primary color filter Size: 43.8 × 32.8 (mm) Effective Pixels Approx. 51.4 megapixels Total Pixels Approx. 52.
White Balance Type Method using a combination of the CMOS image sensor and the light source detection sensor White Balance Auto White Balance, Multi Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, n, Manual White Balance (up to 3 settings can be saved), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image possible Fine Adjustment Type TTL: pha
Flash Flash Modes Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync (available with a dedicated external flash) Sync Speed 1/125 sec. Flash Exposure Compensation -2.0 to +1.
Editing Features Color Moiré Correction, Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio can be changed and tilt adjustment is available), Movie Edit (dividing a movie file and deleting unwanted segments), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie, Saving RAW Data, Image Copy, Eye-Fi Image Transfer Battery Life Customization USER Modes Up to 3 settings can be saved Custom Functions 29 items Mode Memory 11 items Button Customization/ E-Dial Programming O Button: One Push File Format, Optical Preview, Digital Prev
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (When using the fully charged battery) Battery Temperature Normal Shooting Playback Time D-LI90 23°C 650 400 minutes * The image storage capacity is based on measuring conditions in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data is based on our measuring conditions. Some deviation from the above figures may occur in actual use depending on the selected capture mode and shooting conditions.
Index Symbols A menu .................................. R5, R15 C menu .................................. R8, R24 B menu .................................. R8, R26 D menu ................................... R9, R28 E menu ................................. R11, R39 C mode ........................................... 51 Numerics 180° Rotation Info .......................... R15 1st Frame Action in AF.C............... R41 4-way Controller Options ............... R42 A Appendix R50 AC adapter..............
Copyright Information .................... R33 Create New Folder......................... R32 Cropping ........................................... 78 Cross Processing (Custom Image) ...................................................... 69 n (White Balance) ....................... 53 Custom Image .................................. 68 Custom setting menu............. R11, R39 D E E-Dial Programming....................... R20 Electronic Compass ................. 18, R18 Electronic Level..................
Function settings............................... 40 G GPS ............................................... R18 GPS Time Sync ............................. R18 GPS unit ........................................... 96 Green button.................................. R20 Grid Display ........................... R19, R26 Guide Display .......................... 38, R30 H Appendix HDMI Out....................................... R30 HDMI terminal................................... 84 HDR Capture .................
Movie SR ....................................... R25 MSC............................................... R30 Multi Auto White Balance (White Balance) ........................................ 53 Multi-exposure .................................. 58 Multi-image display ........................... 74 Multiple AF Points (Contrast AF) ...... 46 Multi-segment metering .................... 47 Muted (Custom Image) ..................... 68 N Names of parts ................................. 11 Natural (Custom Image) .
Appendix R54 Shading (Digital Filter) ...................... 79 Shadow Correction ........................ R16 Shake Reduction ............. 63, R25, R43 Shake Reduction Options .............. R43 Sharpness (Custom Image).............. 68 Shooting............................................ 38 Shooting Info Display........................ 18 Shooting information......................... 15 Shutter & Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure mode .............................
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