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645Z

Equipped with the new functions and interface, PENTAX 645Z will become your main camera for studio workEquipped with the new functions and interface, PENTAX 645Z will become your main camera for studio work

Automatic Transmission
High speed transfer of images to a PC

In studios that use digital cameras, each shot is viewed on a computer so that lighting and camera settings can be refined. By installing Image Transmitter 2 software or PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (Simple Version) in a computer, the PENTAX 645Z can be automatically transferred images to a computer, and remotely released shutter from a computer. As for Image Transmitter 2, it can also operate exposure settings such as aperture and ISO sensitivity, and significantly improves studio shooting efficiency.

[Image Transmitter 2] (optional)

Main Features

- Automatically transfer images to a computer
- Remote camera operation from a computer (shutter release, aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity , EV compensation)
- Live View display on a computer

【IMAGE Transmitter 2】

[PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (Simple Version)] (Free)

This is a plug-in software designed to further enhance the tethered capture capabilities of Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®, the digital photo processing and editing software favored by many professionals.

Main Features

- Automatically transfer images to a computer
- Release shutter from a computer

【PENTAX Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®(Simple Version)】

For easier compositions
Detailed square grid display

Two types of new square grids with a narrower vertical/horizontal line pitch(width) are now available, making it easier to capture images that you plan to merge later, and to make recording usage more efficient. Because the grid pattern is tighter than previous versions, it is easier to match the positions of the main subject image and the image for merging. It is also possible to select 16 zones, the golden ratio, and scale display. Because grid colors can be selected from transparent white or transparent black, visibility is guaranteed, as well.

Display Live View or images on an external monitor
HDMI™ output

The PENTAX 645Z is equipped with an HDMI jack. With this, you can connect the camera to a TV or computer monitor to output Live View or recorded images. This jack provides a variety of uses such as checking images with multiple staff at the same time, and viewing slide shows or movies.
*While the camera is connected to an AV device, nothing is displayed on the camera monitor. Also, you cannot adjust the volume on the camera.

Streamline digital archives
180° rotating display/recording*

This feature is useful when making copies of images. Normally, when setting materials to shoot at the correct position from the photographer's point of view, the recorded image is rotated 180° as seen in the right figure. Simply rotate 180° to record the rotate information of the correct position. Because Live View and HDMI output is also rotated 180° and displayed, it is easy to operate while viewing on a computer or TV screen.

* Only rotate information is recorded.

Ultra high-speed communication with a PC
USB 3.0

The PENTAX 645Z is equipped with a USB3.0 jack. When connected with a compatible computer, high-speed communication that is leaps and bounds beyond USB 2.0 is possible. This feature makes image transfer stress free when shooting with Live View on a computer.

Prevent incorrect operation
Key/dial operation lock

The PENTAX 645Z is equipped with a key/dial operation lock to prevent mistaken operation of dials and buttons when shooting. In addition to the front/back dials, this feature temporarily deactivates the buttons mainly connected to exposure controls such as exposure compensation and ISO sensitivity. Additionally, the scope of the locking function can be expanded to encompass virtually every button except for the shutter release button.

Put the high-grade finishing touches on images with this included software.
Digital Camera Utility™ 5

This software can be used to process RAW images, save as JPEG and TIFF format, adjust images, and manage files. This software uses the highly-reputed SILKYPIXR engine. Putting finishing touches on images is easy and comfortable with RAW processing and a rich variety of adjustment options. You can also use this software to add copyright information to the Exif data, and check the authenticity of images.

System Requirements

We recommend the following system requirements to connect your camera to a computer and to install and use the Digital Camera Utility 5 software included.

Windows®

- OS: Windows® 8.1 (32bit/64bit)/Windows® 8 (32bit/64bit)/Windows® 7(32bit/64bit)/Windows Vista® (32bit/64bit) - CPU:Intel® Core™ 2 Quad or higher - Memory: 4GB or higher - Hard drive space: Approx. 100MB or more (available space during installation or when launched), approx.. 25 MB (for image file storage) (JPEG) or approx.. 70 MB (RAW) - Monitor: 1280 x 1024 pixels, 24bit color or greater

Macintosh

- OS: Mac OS X 10.9/10.8/10.7/10.6 - CPU:Intel® Core™ 2 Quad or higher - Memory: 4GB or higher - Hard drive space: Approx. 100 MB or more (available space during installation or when launched), approx.. 25 MB (for image le storage) (JPEG) or approx.. 70 MB (RAW) - Monitor: 1280 x 1024 pixels, 24bit color or greater

* Supported operating systems are limited to those installed on a computer and updated to the latest versions.
* Operation is not guaranteed on all computers with the recommended specifications.

Other Functions

  • - D-Range settings
    (Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction)
  • - Slow Shutter Speed Noise Reduction
  • - High ISO Noise Reduction
  • - One Push File Format+
    (Instantly switch recording format with a button)
  • - Save RAW Data
    * The JPEG image that was just taken can also be saved in RAW format.
  • - Metering Mode
    (TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB metering sensor, Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering)
  • - Exposure Bracketing shooting
    (2/3/5 frames)
  • - Exposure Compensation ±5EV
    (±2EV when taking movies)
  • - Exposure Modes
    (Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter & Aperture Priority (TAv), Manual (M), Bulb (B), Flash Sync Speed)
  • - AF modes: Single AF, Continuous AF
    (Focus operation customizable)
  • - AF point selection
    Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points)
  • - Mirror Lock-up Shooting
    * It is possible to disable the mirror up dial operation
  • - Optical Preview, Digital Preview
  • - Edit
    (Color Moire Correction, Resize, Cropping (aspect ratio can be changed and tilt correction is available), Movie Edit (dividing a movie file and deleting unwanted segments), Capturing a JPEG still picture from a movie)
  • - LCD Monitor
    (3.2 inch, approx.. 1.037 million dots, wide viewing angle, brightness, saturation, color can be adjusted)
  • - Image playback
    (Multi-image display (6 to 80 thumbnails), display magnification (up to 16x display) grid display (5 types, line color: black/white selectable), rotation display, histogram display, etc.)
  • - USER Mode
    (up to 3)
  • - Custom Functions
    (29 options)
  • - P-TTL auto flash compensation system compatible
  • - Add copyright information
    (Write photographer’s name, copyright name to Exif data)
  • - GPS unit compatible
    Record shooting position information with O-GPS1 (sold separately) is possible

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