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645D

Digital SLR Cameras: 645D

<General function and specification>
What is the specification of the viewfinder?
*Field of view: approx: 0.98%.
*Magnification: approx 0.62x (D FA645 55mmF2.8·∞)
*Diopter adjustment: approx -3.5~+2.0m-1.
*Eye relief: Approx 21mm.
Maximum distance between eye and viewfinder as which the whole field is still visible.
* Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen.
· There are 3 kinds of screens.
1) The AF frame matte focusing screen (Standard)
2) The Cross-lined matte focusing screen
3) The Golden Mean Matte focusing screen
What is the specification of the LCD monitor?
TFT color LCD monitor: 3.0-inch with approx.921, 000 dots, Wide angle view, Brightness adjustable, Color adjustable, AR Coating, Reinforced glass.
What is the lens mount system?
PENTAX 645AF mount. (Compatible lens: D FA645 lens, FA645 lens and A645 lens) If the adapter 645 for 67 lens is used, 67 lens can be attached.

* Auto focus does not work with A645 lens.

What is the lens conversion value for 35mm format and medium format?
Please refer to following table.
Format K-7 35mm format 645D 645N II 67 II
Digital Film Digital Film Film
Conversion 1 Approx 0.6 Approx 0.5 Approx 0.4 Approx 0.3
Approx 1.5 1 Approx 0.8 Approx 0.6 Approx 0.5
Approx 1.9 Approx 1.3 1 Approx 0.8 Approx 0.6
Approx 2.5 Approx 1.6 Approx 1.3 1 Approx 0.8
Approx 3.0 Approx 2.0 Approx 1.6 Approx 1.2 1
Example: D FA645 55mmF2.8 AL [IF] SDM AW
· 35mm format = 55mm x 0.8 ≒ 44mm
· Medium format = 55mm x 1.3 ≒ 72mm

Note: This is calculated conversion value. This table is not for lens compatibility.

What AF system can be used?
Please refer to following table.
Lens AF (auto focus) lens MF (manual focus) lens
D FA645 FA645 A645 67 lens *4
11 AF points Ο Ο - -
AF Only lens Ο Ο - -
With rear converter - - - -
MF
(FI )
Only lens *1 *1 *1 *2
With rear converter *3 *3 *3 *3
Ο: Can be used
-: Can not be used
*1: Can be used (AF points can be used only center position)
*2: Can be used (AF points can be used only center position. Full-open aperture value: F5.6 or brighter)
*3: Can be used (AF points can be used only center position. Combination Full-open aperture value: F5.6 or brighter)
*4: Using adapter 645 for 67 lenses FI: Focus indicator

FI: Focus indicator

What about Metering, P-TTL auto flash and Lens correction function?
Please refer to following table.
Lens D FA645 FA645 A645 67 lens*1
TTL open-aperture
77-segment metering
Ο Ο Ο -
P-TTL auto flash *2 Ο Ο Ο -
Lens correction function Ο - - -
Ο: Available
- : Not available
*1: Using adapter 645 for 67 lenses
*2: When using AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG or AF160FC.
What is the specification of shutter?
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter,
Speed range (Auto) 1/4000~30 sec (stepless)
Speed range (Manual) 1/4000~30 sec (1/2 EV steps or 1/3 EV steps), Bulb.
Can Mirror Lock- up function be used with 645D?
Yes.
  1. Set the mirror lock-up dial to [up].
  2. Press the shutter button. *Only mirror goes up.
  3. Press the shutter button again. *The shutter is released then mirror return to original position.
  4. Set the mirror up dial to [I]. *Return to normal shooting mode.

* If mode dial or aperture ring is operated while mirror lock- up, the mirror return to original position.
* The mirror returns automatically when the state of the mirror lock-up passes one minute.
* The preview can not be used while the mirror lock-up.
* The interval shooting mode can not be used with mirror lock-up.

What is the relation of exposure mode for lens?
Please refer to following table.
Lens D FA645 FA645 A645 Lens for 6x7 *2
Diaphragm ring position - (Equivalent A) A Other than A A Other than A No A position
P [Program] Ο Ο *1 Ο *1 *1
Sv [sensitivity Priority] Ο Ο *1 Ο *1 *1
Tv [Shutter Priority] Ο Ο *1 Ο *1 *1
Av [Aperture Priority] Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο
TAv [Shutter & Aperture Priority] Ο Ο *1 Ο *1 *1
M [Manual] Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο
X [Flash X-Sync speed] Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο
B [Bulb] Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο Ο
Ο: Available
*1: Only available Av [Aperture priority] mode
*2: 645 lens adaptor for 6x7 lenses.
Can Live View function and Recording Movie function be used with 645D?
No.
Can Shake Reduction function be used with 645D?
No.
What accessories are provided with this camera?
Please refer to below.
  • Eye cup 645
  • Body mount cap 645
  • Hot shoe cover FK
  • Sync socket 2P cap
  • Triangle ring (x2)
  • Scratch prevention cover (x2)
  • Large eye cup O-EC107
  • USB cable I-USB107
  • Camera strap O-ST107
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90
  • Battery charger D-BC90
  • AC cable
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW107 (PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4)
  • Operating manual
  • Menu reference
What are the optional accessories for this camera?
The optional accessories are as follows:
  • Eye cup 645
  • Large eye cup O-EC107
  • Triangle ring
  • Scratch prevention cover
  • Hot shoe cover FK
  • Sync socket 2P cap
  • Camera strap O-ST107
  • USB cable I-USB107
  • Body mount cap 645.
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90
  • Battery charger kit K-BC90
    [Includes Battery charger D-BC90 and AC cable]
  • Focusing screen DF-80 (Standard)
  • Focusing screen DG-80 (Cross-lined matte )
  • Focusing screen DK-80 (Golden Mean Matte )
  • AF540 FGZ
  • AF360FGZ
  • AF160FC
  • AC adapter kit K-AC50
    [AC adapter D-AC50 and AC cable]
  • Cable switch CS-205
  • Remote control F
  • Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1
  • Adapter 645 for 67 lens
  • Image-Sensor Cleaning kit O-ICK1
<Storage media>
What type of storage medium does the camera use?
The 645D uses SD Memory Cards or SDHC Memory Cards.

* The built-in memory is not equipped. Please prepare the necessary capacity of the SD/SDHC Memory Card.
*It does not corresponding MMC (MultiMedia Cards).
*SDHC memory card 8GB: RAW [PEF] Approx.89 pictures, JPEG [40M starstarstar] Approx. 351 pictures.
RAW+ Approx. 71 pictures. (RAW and JPG [40M starstarstar])

Can Micro SD(SDHC) card be used with the PENTAX 645D?
Not recommended. Please use a SD (SDHC) memory card.
Does 645D support SDXC card?
Currently it does not support.
Which SD (SDHC) Memory Cards are recommended for this camera?
We recommend the SD (SDHC) Memory Card brands shown in the table below.

Panasonic
*SD Memory Card - Capacities: 1GB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 32GB

Toshiba
*SD Memory Card - Capacities: 1GB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 32GB
SanDisk
*SD Memory Card - Capacities: 1GB to 2GB
*SDHC Memory Card - Capacities: 4GB to 32GB

As of February 2010
* If saving still images, using a Class 6 or faster SD (SDHC) Memory Card.
It gives no noticeable improvement in the continuous shooting speed but faster SD (SDHC) Memory card is recommended.
* "Recommended" denotes only that the operation of the product has been checked by PENTAX and in no way constitutes a guarantee to customers that the product is suited to their requirements.
Memo: Class 6 --- SD (SDHC) Memory Card with a guaranteed write speed faster than 6MB/s(48Mbps).

Approximately how many images can be stored on SD (SDHC) Memory Card?
The actual number of images varies depending on shooting conditions and subjects. The approximate number of images that can be found here.
What is the size of image file?
The file size varies depending on shooting conditions and subjects.
Approximate size of RAW image: around 50MB
Approximate size of JPEG image: around 20MB
<Battery and Power Sources>
What type of batteries can be used with 645D?
The 645D can be powered by the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90.
How many photos can I take? or How long can I playback image?
Number of still images shot: Approx. 800
Playback time (Slideshow): Approx. 440 minutes

*The picture storage capacity is based on measuring condition in accordance with CIPA standards, while other data are based on our measuring conditions.
*Note: CIPA standards are standards formulated by the Camera and Imaging Products Association.

Is there an AC adapter for the camera?
There is the optional AC adapter kit [K-AC50]

*The battery in your camera cannot be charged by connecting with the AC adapter.

<Capture and Playback>
What finishing touches setting are included in the Custom Image function?
Select from the following finishing touches:
Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Reversal Film and Monochrome.

* The default setting is [Natural].

What is Dynamic Range (D-Range)?
Dynamic range is the ratio that indicates the light level expressed by the CCD sensor pixels from bright areas to dark areas. The larger it is, the better the whole range from dark to bright areas will appear in the picture. By expanding the dynamic range, you can expand the light level expressed by the CCD sensor pixels, making it more difficult for an overexposed area to occur in the image.

*When the dynamic range is expanded for highlights, the lowest-available sensitivity is ISO 400 (or ISO 200 in combination with the sensitivity expansion function).

What is [Slow shutter Speed NR]?
When shooting with a long exposure for extremely dark scene such as night scene or starry sky, image noise (Thermal noise) may become noticeable by produce heat of CCD sensor.
[Slow shutter Speed NR] function can reduce such image noise.

Noise Reduction function can be set ON or OFF in [19.Slow shutter speed NR] in the custom menu.

1: ON:
The camera determines the conditions such as the shutter speed, sensitivity, and internal temperature, and automatically reduces noise as necessary.
Process of Slow shutter speed NR is executed after shooting.
Remaining image storage capacity display (S-LCD) will be brinks during processing Slow shutter speed NR.
Slow shutter speed NR process takes the same time as exposure time.
The camera cannot take next picture until processing is completed.

2: OFF:
When shooting with a long exposure, the camera does not execute noise reduction as much as possible. If some noise is occurred but noise reduction process time is inconvenience, select noise reduction OFF. However, the camera automatically determines sensitivity and internal temperature then noise reduction may be executed forcibly.
What is [High-ISO Noise Reduction]?
When you use digital camera to shoot with high sensitivity setting, image noise (image roughness or unevenness) become noticeable.
645D has Noise Reduction function that you can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction.

* Images shot with Noise Reduction take longer to save.
* Start sensitivity for [High-ISO Noise Reduction] can be selected by setting. Initial setting is ISO 400.

What is the frame number of the consecutive shooting?
Continuous Shooting --- 1.1frames / sec.
JPEG [40M, starstarstar] / up to 13 frames
RAW [PEF] / up to 13 frames
RAW [DNG] / up to 13 frames
RAW [PEF] + JPEG [40M, starstarstar] / up to 13 frames

It is similar in case of using 1 card slot and 2 card slot.

Can a remote control be used with the 645D?
Yes. The optical remote Control is available.
You can select the remote control shooting mode from [Remote control], [3 sec. delayed release] or [Remote continuous shooting].
What is [Extended Bracketing]?
You can save pictures with three different White Balance, Saturation, Hue, High/Low Key Adjustment, Contrast and Sharpness levels. Three pictures are saved each time the shutter is released.

*When Extended Bracketing is set, the file format is always set to [JPEG] and cannot be changed. You cannot use Extended Bracketing when the file format is set to [RAW].
*Extended Bracketing, DHR (High Dynamic Range) capture and Multi-exposure cannot be used at the same time.

Can Multi-exposure shooting be used with the 645D?
Yes. You can select from 2 to 9 shots.

*Extended Bracketing, DHR (High Dynamic Range) capture and Interval Shooting cannot be used at the same time.

Can Interval shooting be used with the 645D?
Yes. You can select from 1 to 999 shots and set an interval between 2 second and 24 hours.

*Extended Bracketing, DHR (High Dynamic Range) capture, Multi-exposure and [B] (Bulb) cannot be used at the same time.

Is there limit on exposure time for Bulb shooting?
No.
What is the "Bright / Dark Area" warning?
When this function is activated, areas in the image that are too bright or too dark and have lost gradation detail will blink on the monitor during playback and instant review.

* Bright portions blink red on the monitor and dark portions blink yellow when [Bright/Dark area] is ON.

What function is "Lens Correction"?
Reduces distortions and lateral chromatic aberrations occurring due to lens properties by digital processing.

* Correction can only be made when using D FA645 lens and FA645 lens.
*When Lens Correction is set ON, it will take longer to save image. Initial setting is OFF.
* The corrected image is saved as JPEG image.
* The RAW data cannot be corrected. It is possible to newly saved corrected JPEG image in the editing RAW image.

When using the external flash, Can the flash compensation be used?
Yes, an exclusive external flash (P-TTL auto) can be changed in the range of -2.0 to +1.0.

*The value of flash compensation is not recorded as compensation information.
* If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, the compensation will not be effective.

Can be use large size flash with sync-socket?
Some of large size flash have extremely high terminal voltage (A few hundred volts) and it may be the cause of malfunction of camera. Please confirm the flash preliminarily.

*Polar conversion adapter can not be used.

How can I set two memory card slot?
Each slot can be set as following.
SD1 SD2 Setting Content
Ο Ο JPEG Record by JPEG (Initial setting)
Ο Ο RAW Record by RAW
Ο Ο RAW+ Record both of RAW and JPEG to one SD card
* RESERVE When recording memory card is full, other SD card will be started to recording with the same file format.
* OFF Not use
Ο: Can be set
*: Can be set only one SD card slot. (Cannot be selected the same time)
<Computers and Software>
What are the system requirements?
  • USB connection requirements:
    Requires a computer with a USB (2.0) port as standard equipment running Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista and Windows 7 pre-installed, with the latest system software updates installed.
    Application software [PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4]
    OS Windows XP (SP3) / Windows Vista / Windows 7
    CPU Pentium D 3.0GHz (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or higher recommended)
    Memory 2GB or more (3GB or more recommended)
    Monitor 1280x800 or more (1920x1200 or more recommended),
    24bit full color (approx. 16.77 million colors are possible to display)
    HDD free space 1GB or more (8GB or more recommended)

    * Operation is not guaranteed for all computers with the recommended requirements. Even on computers that meet the above requirements, the software may not run correctly depending on the computer settings and the other installed software applications.



    [Macintosh]
    USB connection requirements:
    Requires a computer with a USB port as standard equipment and Mac OS X 10.4.11 to 10.6 pre-installed, with the latest system software updates installed.
    Application Software "PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4.20" requirements:
    OS Mac OS X 10.6 / Mac OS X 10.5 / Mac OS 10.4.11
    CPU PowerPC G5 Dual-core 2.0GHz or higher
    (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz or more recommended, Universal Binary correspondence)
    Memory 2GB or more (4GB or more recommended)
    Monitor 1280x800 or more (1920x1200 or more recommended),
    24bit full color (approx. 16.77 million colors are possible to display)
    HDD free space 1GB or more (8GB or more recommended)

    * Operation is not guaranteed for all computers with the recommended requirements. Even on computers that meet the above requirements, the software may not run correctly depending on the computer settings and the other installed software applications.

<Print Connection>
Does the camera support PIMIII(PRINT Image Matching III) and ExifPrint (Exif2.2)?
Yes. JPEG images shot with this camera support both. RAW images do not.
Does the camera support [PictBridge]?
No.
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