Pentax 645D + DFA 645 55mm 2.8 User Manual

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Medium Format Digital SLR Camera

Operating Manual

To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the operating manual before using the camera.

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Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX medium format digital SLR camera h. 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 s(Auto) position. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.26 of this manual.

Regarding copyrights

Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Regarding trademarks

PENTAX, hand smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

PENTAX Digital Camera Utility and SDM are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The DNG logo is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This product supports PRINT Image Matching III. PRINT Image Matching enabled digital still cameras, printers and software help photographers to produce images more faithful to their intentions. Some functions are not available on printers that are not PRINT Image Matching III compliant.

Copyright 2001 Seiko Epson Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

To users of this camera

•Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

•The liquid crystal panel used for the monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

•In this manual, both an SD Memory Card and an SDHC Memory Card are referred to as SD Memory Cards hereafter.

•In this manual, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh hereafter.

•In this manual, the term “battery(ies)” refers to any type of batteries used for this camera and accessories.

There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from the actual product.

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FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning	This symbol indicates that violating this item could
	cause serious personal injuries.
Caution	This symbol indicates that violating this item could
	cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of
	property.

ABOUT THE CAMERA

Warning

•Do not disassemble or modify the camera. High voltage areas are present inside the camera, with the risk of electric shock.

•If the camera interior is exposed due to dropping or otherwise damaging the camera, never touch the exposed portion. There is a risk of electric shock.

•Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

•Do not look directly at the sun through the camera with a telephoto lens attached, as viewing the sun may damage your eyes. Viewing the sun directly with a telephoto lens may lead to a loss of eyesight.

•If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

•Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.

•Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

•Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

•Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this product, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this product, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

•Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electric shock.

•If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue use and consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

•If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center. Continuing to use the product can cause a fire or electric shock.

•If a thunder storm should occur while using the battery charger and AC plug cord, unplug the AC plug cord and discontinue use. Continuing to use the product can cause damage to the equipment, fire or electric shock.

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•Wipe off the plug of the AC plug cord if it becomes covered with dust. Dust on the plug may cause a fire.

Caution

•Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the AC plug cord be damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

•Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

•Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. This can cause an electric shock.

•Do not drop the product, or subject it to violent impact. This can cause equipment breakdown.

•Do not use the battery charger to charge a battery other than a rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI90. Attempting to charge other types of batteries may cause an explosion, or heating, or may damage the battery charger.

•To reduce the risk of hazards, use only a CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent.

About the Battery

Warning

•Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock.

•If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

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Caution

•Only use the specified battery with this camera. Use of other batteries may cause an explosion or fire.

•Do not disassemble the battery. Disassembling the battery may cause an explosion or leakage.

•Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

•Keep wires, hairpins, and other metal objects away from the + and - contacts of the battery.

•Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. This can cause an explosion or fire.

•If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

•Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY. DO NOT INCINERATE.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP. (140°F/60°C)

About the SD Memory Card

Warning

•Be sure to store the SD Memory Card out of the reach of small children. The SD Memory Card may be swallowed by mistake. Seek medical attention immediately if a memory card is accidentally swallowed.

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Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

•When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Recorded data cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc.

About the Battery and Charger

•Storing the battery fully charged may decrease the battery performance. Avoid storing in high temperatures.

•If the battery is left inserted and the camera is not used for a long time, the battery will over-discharge and shorten the battery’s usage span.

•Charging the battery a day before use or on the day of use is recommended.

•The AC plug cord provided with this camera is developed exclusively for the battery charger D-BC90. Do not use it with other devices.

Precautions on Carrying and Using Your Camera

•Do not subject the camera to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.

•Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.

•The temperature range for camera use is –10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F).

•The monitor may appear black at high temperatures, but will return to normal at normal temperatures.

•The monitor may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to liquid crystal properties, and is not a malfunction.

•Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, and remove it after temperature of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

•Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These could cause the camera to breakdown. Wipe the camera to dry off any rain or water drops.

•Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

•Be careful not to overtighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.

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Cleaning Your Camera

•Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzine.

•Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.

•Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of CCD Sensor. (This service will involve a fee.)

Storing Your Camera

•Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a dry and well-ventilated location.

Other Precautions

•Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high performance.

•Refer to “Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card” (p.32) regarding the SD Memory Card.

•Please note that deleting images or formatting the SD Memory Cards does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy.

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Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.

Refer to “Using a Computer” (p.81) for more information.

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Provided Manuals

This camera comes with two manuals: “Operating Manual” (this book) and “Menu Reference”. Use these as needed.

Operating Manual

Describes the necessary preparations before use and the basic operations of your camera. The “Operating Manual” contains pages 1 to 103.

Menu Reference

Describes the functions that can be set when the 3button is pressed and the product specifications. After you read the “Operating Manual” and become familiar with the basic operations of your camera, you can carry the “Menu Reference” with you as a handy reference guide. The “Menu Reference” contains pages R1 to R48.

The following symbols indicate reference page numbers with related information.

1Refer to another location within the same document.

z Refer to a location in the other document.

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Operating Manual Contents

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY ...........................	1
Care to be Taken During Handling ...................................	3
Provided Manuals ............................................................	5
1 Before Using Your Camera	9
Checking the Contents of the Package........................	10
Names and Functions of Working Parts......................	11
Buttons, Dials, and Levers..............................................	12
Display Indicators ..........................................................	14
Monitor............................................................................	14
Viewfinder and LCD Panel..............................................	20
2 Getting Started	23
Attaching the Strap........................................................	24
Attaching the Lens.........................................................	24
Lens Compatibility Chart.................................................	26
Using the Battery ...........................................................	28
Charging the Battery.......................................................	28
Inserting/Removing the Battery ......................................	28
Using the AC Adapter (Optional) ....................................	30
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ...................	31
Power ..............................................................................	33
Initial Settings ................................................................	34
Language Setting............................................................	34
Date Adjustment .............................................................	35
Formatting an SD Memory Card.....................................	36
Diopter Adjustment........................................................	37
Attaching the Large Eyecup............................................	37

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Testing Your Camera .....................................................	37
Shooting ..........................................................................	37
Playing Back Captured Images .......................................	38
How to Change Function Settings................................	38
Using the Direct Keys......................................................	38
Using the Control Panel ..................................................	39
Using the Menus .............................................................	40
3 Shooting Functions	41
Setting the File Format and Data Saving Method .......	42
File Format ......................................................................	42
JPEG Recorded Pixels/Quality Level ..............................	43
Focusing .........................................................................	44
Selecting the Focus Mode...............................................	44
AF Point Switching ..........................................................	44
Exposure Setting............................................................	45
Selecting the Metering Mode...........................................	45
Setting the Sensitivity ......................................................	46
Changing the Exposure Mode.........................................	47
AE Lock ...........................................................................	49
White Balance.................................................................	50
Setting the Manual White Balance ..................................	51
Setting the Color Temperature ........................................	52
Saving the White Balance Setting of a Captured
Image....................................................................	52
Drive Mode......................................................................	53
Continuous Shooting .......................................................	53
Self-timer Shooting..........................................................	54
Remote Control Shooting ................................................	54
Interval Shooting .............................................................	54
Multi-exposure.................................................................	55
Mirror Lock-up .................................................................	55
Auto Bracketing .............................................................	56
Exposure Bracketing .......................................................	56
Extended Bracketing .......................................................	57

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Flash Mode .....................................................................	58
Attaching a Flash ............................................................	58
Setting the Flash Mode...................................................	58
Flash Compatibility Chart................................................	60
Preview ...........................................................................	61
Optical Preview...............................................................	61
Digital Preview ................................................................	61
Custom Image ................................................................	62
4 Playback and Processing
Functions	65
Setting the Playback Functions....................................	66
Playback Mode Palette ...................................................	66
Displaying a Single Image.............................................	67
Deleting Images One by One .........................................	67
Zoom Display..................................................................	67
Displaying Multiple Images...........................................	68
Multi-image Display ........................................................	68
Folder Display.................................................................	69
Calendar Display ............................................................	69
Slideshow .......................................................................	70
Image Comparison .........................................................	70
Index ...............................................................................	71
Developing RAW Images...............................................	72
Protecting Images..........................................................	73
Rotating Images .............................................................	74
Changing the Image Size...............................................	75
Resizing Images .............................................................	75
Cropping Images ............................................................	75
Digital Filters ..................................................................	76
Applying the Digital Filter ................................................	76
Recreating Filter Effects .................................................	77
Searching for the Original Image ....................................	77

DPOF Settings ................................................................	78
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment...................	79
5 Using a Computer	81
Connecting to a Computer ............................................	82
System Requirements .....................................................	82
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer ........................	83
Using the Provided Software ........................................	84
Installing the Software .....................................................	84
The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 Screen.................	85
Viewing the Help Menu ...................................................	87
6 Appendix	89
Optional Accessories ....................................................	90
Error Messages ..............................................................	93
Troubleshooting.............................................................	94
Index................................................................................	95
WARRANTY POLICY....................................................	100

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MEMO

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1 Before Using Your Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package .....................	10
Names and Functions of Working Parts ...................	11
Display Indicators .......................................................	14

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1

Camera Your Using Before

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with the h.

Check that all accessories are included before using your camera.

Hot shoe cover FK	Sync socket 2P cap	Standard eyecup	Large eyecup 645
(Installed on camera)	(Installed on camera)	(Installed on camera)	O-EC107

Body mount cap 645	Triangular ring and protective cover	Strap	USB cable
(Installed on camera)	(Installed on camera)	O-ST107	I-USB107

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery	Battery charger		AC plug cord
D-LI90	D-BC90

Software (CD-ROM)	Operating Manual (this book)	Menu Reference
S-SW107

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Names and Functions of Working Parts

		Hot shoe
	Lens information contacts	Strap lug
	Lens mount index	Card cover
	Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver	X-sync socket
		Tripod socket
	Mirror
	Lens unlock button	Terminal cover
		AF coupler

LCD panel Diopter adjustment ring

Viewfinder

Monitor

Card access lamp

Image plane (CCD plane) indicator

Strap lug

C

SD1 slot

mini HDMI terminal (Type C)

Video terminal (Mini jack)

DC input terminal

Remote control receiver

Cable switch terminal

SD2 slot

DC IN

USB terminal

Battery cover unlock knob

Battery cover

Tripod socket

* The front and rear views show the camera with the Hot shoe cover FK removed.

Caution

• Be sure to close the terminal cover correctly to keep out dust and moisture.

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Camera Your Using Before

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1 Buttons, Dials, and Levers

Before		1 2 3
	4	7
Using	5	8
Your		9
		0
Camera	6	a
		b c d e
	f	l
	g	m
	h	n
	i	o
	j	p
	k

qr s t u v

1Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.37)

Press halfway during playback to switch to Capture mode.

2obutton

Turn the Sdial while pressing this button to set the ISO sensitivity. (p.46)

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3m (EV Compensation) button

Turn the Sdial while pressing this button to set the EV compensation value. (p.48)

Press to increase the magnification in enlarged view during playback. (p.67)

4Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off (p.33) or to preview (p.61).

5R(Front) e-dial

Changes setting values.

Displays the next or previous image during playback.

Switches between the menu categories when a menu is displayed. (p.40)

6Lens unlock button

Press to detach a lens.

7Metering mode switching lever

Switches between the metering modes. (p.45)

8] (Exposure Bracketing) button

Sets exposure bracketing. (p.56)

9x(SD2 quality level) button

Sets the file format for saving images to the SD Memory Card in the SD2 slot. (p.42)

0w(SD1 quality level) button

Sets the file format for saving images to the SD Memory Card in the SD1 slot. (p.42)

a|button

Temporarily changes the file format. Set the file format in the [A4] menu. (zp.R19)

bMode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.48)

cMode dial

Switches between the exposure modes. (p.48)

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dAF point switching dial

Sets the AF point. (p.44)

eS(Rear) e-dial

Changes setting values.

Changes the magnification in enlarged view and displays multiple images during playback. (p.67, p.68)

Switches between the menu tabs when a menu is displayed. (p.40)

fAF mode switching dial

Switches between the autofocus modes (l/A). (p.44)

gQ (Playback) button

Switches to the Playback mode. (p.38) Press again to switch to Capture mode.

hMbutton

Displays the control panel. (p.16)

Displays shooting information during playback. (p.17)

i3button

Displays the [A1] menu. (p.40) Next, press the 5key to display other menus. Displays the [Q1] menu first during playback. When a menu is displayed, press this button to cancel a selection or return to the previous screen.

jE(Flash mode) button

Sets the flash mode. (p.58)

ky(Custom Image) button

Sets the Custom Image settings. (p.62)

ld(Mirror Up) dial

Enables the mirror lock-up shooting. (p.55)

mI(Illumination) button

Illuminates the LCD panel. (p.22)

nLbutton

Locks the exposure. (p.49)

Saves the preview image when setting White Balance or Custom		1
Image. (p.50, p.62)
o =button
Operates in the same way as when pressing the shutter release
		Before
button halfway and temporarily provides manual focus. (p.44,
zp.R31)
p 2345(Four-way controller) keys		Using
move the cursor or change items.
When the control panel or menu is displayed, use these keys to
When the AF point switching dial is set to j(Select), use these		Your
keys to change the AF point. (p.45)
Press the 3 key to display the playback mode palette during		Camera
playback. (p.66)
q Ybutton
Sets the drive mode. (p.53)
r n(White Balance) button
Sets the white balance. (p.50)
s i(Delete) button
Press to delete an image during playback. (p.67)
t |(Green) button
Sets the exposure mode to Automatic Exposure and resets the
setting values.
u ubutton
Turns the status screen display on/off. (p.15)
Switches between the SD Memory Cards to play back during
playback. (p.66)
v 4button
When the control panel or menu is displayed, press this button to
confirm the selected item.
When the AF point switching dial is set to j (Select), use this
button to return the AF point to the center. (p.45)
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	1		Button and Dial Operations
			You can operate both a button and e-dial, such as m and Sor
	Before		] and R, to change the settings using either of the following
			methods.
	Using			Operation	Confirming the Setting
				button.	Take your finger off the button.
				Turn the dial while pressing the
	Your
				Press the button, take you finger	Press the button again or wait
				off the button, and then turn the	until the meter operating timer
	Camera			dial.	goes off.
			Hereafter, this Operating Manual explains by using the “Turn the

dial while pressing the button” operation.

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Display Indicators

Monitor

The following indicators appear on the monitor depending on the status of the camera.

Memo

•You can adjust the brightness and color of the monitor with [Brightness Level] and [LCD Color Tuning] in the [R2] menu. (zp.R24 - p.R25)

At Start-up or when Operating the Mode Dial

Guide indicators appear on the monitor for 3 seconds (default setting) when the camera is switched on or the mode dial is turned.

Memo

•To turn off the guide indicators, set [Guide Display] to [Off] in the [R1] menu. (zp.R24)

1	P Program
	Automatic Exposure
	RAW 1 JPEG	2 RAW	Tv
2	MODELING		Av
	AF Cancel AF		P
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1	Exposure Mode (p.47)	3	World Time setting
2	Operation guide	4	Current date and time (p.35)

*Indicator 3 appears only when [World Time] is set to [Destination] in the [R1] menu. (zp.R23)

Capture Mode

Status screen

Press the ubutton to display the settings of the shooting functions.

(All of the indications are displayed here for explanatory purposes. The actual display may differ.)

P USERSHIFT M.UP C		AF.S			1	2	3 4		5 6 7
1/ 2000	F2.8				8	9		8	10
AUTO1600				+1.0				13	15
				G1A1	8			14	16
ISO						11	12
	WB

			17	18	19
	-5 4 3 2 1	1 2 3 4 +5	8

	RAW+ L	JPEG L	20	21
	1 [123]	2 [456]		24	25
AWB			22	23

	1	Exposure Mode (p.47)	16	White Balance fine tuning	1
	2	AE lock (p.49)		(p.51)
	3	Mirror Up (p.55)	17	EV Compensation (p.48)
	4	Copyright Information	18	EV bar
					Before
		embedded (zp.R27)	19	AF point (p.44)
	5	AF mode (p.44)	20	Flash Mode (p.58)
	6	Metering mode (p.45)	21	Drive Mode (p.53)	Using
	7	Battery level (p.29)	22	White Balance (p.50)
	8	e-dial guide	23	Custom Image (p.62)
	9	Shutter speed	24	SD1 Image File Format/JPEG	Your
	10	Aperture value		Recorded Pixels/JPEG
	11	ISO/ISO AUTO		Quality/Remaining image
	12	Sensitivity (p.46)		storage capacity (p.42)	Camera
			25	SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
	13	Exposure Bracketing (p.56)/
				Recorded Pixels/JPEG
		Multi-exposure (p.55)/HDR
				Quality/Remaining image
		Capture (zp.R16)
				storage capacity (p.42)
	14	Extended Bracketing (p.57)
	15	Flash Exposure
		Compensation (p.59)

Memo

•The status screen will disappear if no operations are made within 30 seconds after pressing the ubutton.

•You can change the color of the status screen by setting [Status Screen] in the [A3] menu. (zp.R18)

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Control panel

1 Press the Mbutton to display the control panel and change settings.

Before		ISO AUTO Adjustment			1
		On			2
Using		ISO	DR	3	4	5	6
		AUTO	200
		WB	HDR	7	8	9	10
			OFF
		1 RAW+	L	[123]		11
Your		2 JPEG	L	[456]		12
		05/05/’10	10:30AM		13
Camera	1	Function name		11	SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
	2	Setting			Recorded Pixels/JPEG
	3	ISO AUTO Adjustment			Quality/Remaining image
	4	Program Line			storage capacity
				12 SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
	5	Highlight Correction
					Recorded Pixels/JPEG
	6	Distortion Correction
					Quality/Remaining image
	7	Extended Bracketing
					storage capacity
	8	HDR Capture
				13 Current date and time
	9	Shadow Correction
	10	Lateral Chromatic Aberration
		Adjustment

Memo

•Items that cannot be changed due to the current camera setting status cannot be selected.

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Vertical Display

When the camera is rotated to the vertical position with the meter operating timer turned on, the status screen and control panel are displayed in a vertical position, and the directions of the 2345keys also change.

ISO AUTO Adjustment

On

ISO	DR
AUTO	200

WB	HDR
	OFF

1 [123]

RAW+ L

2 [456]

JPEG L

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	Electronic Level Display					Playback Mode
	Press the ubutton while the status screen is displayed to
	display the electronic level. A bar graph indicating the horizontal					The camera changes the type of information display when you
	camera angle appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar
						press the Mbutton during image playback.
	graph indicating the vertical camera angle appears on the right
	side.
						Standard display	An image and guide indicators are displayed.
						Histogram display	An image and its histogram (Brightness/RGB)
	Example:						are displayed.
						Detailed information	Detailed showing of how and when the image
						display	was taken is displayed.
						No info. display	Only an image is displayed.

	Standard display		Histogram display
	1 RAW+ 2 JPEG		M 1 RAW+ 2 JPEG
Horizontally and	Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow)
vertically level (green)	Vertically level (green)
	1/ 2000 F5.6	100-0001	1/ 2000 F5.6	100-0001

M M

	P
	AF.S		±0
		800mm	±0
1/2000	DR
	200		±0
F5.6	+1.0	+1.0	±0
ISO 200	10000K	G2A1	±0
1 RAW+ 40M		HDR	±0
M 2 JPEG 40M		1
		AdobeRGB	±0

	Outside horizontal level display (red)	Horizontally level (green)			05/05/’10 10:00AM 100-0001
			No info. display	Detailed information display
	Tilted 5° up (yellow)	Outside vertical level display (red)

		Memo
	Memo	• Press the ubutton, wbutton, or xbutton to switch
	• The electronic level display will disappear if no operations are	between the SD Memory Cards to play back.
		• The information display that is shown first during playback is the
	made within 1 minute.
		same as that of the last playback in the previous session. The
	• If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center
		information display type differs depending on the setting of
	of the bar graphs flash red.
		[Memory] in the [A4] menu. (zp.R20)
	• You can select the display setting with [Electronic Level Display] in
		• You can set whether to display the Bright/Dark Area warning with
	the [A3] menu. (zp.R19)
		[Playback Display Method] in the [Q1] menu. (zp.R22)

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1	Detailed information display
	Use the 23keys to switch between pages.

Page 1

	Before			P	800mm
				AF.S		±0
	Using			DR		±0
		1			HDR	±0
		1/2000		200		±0
		F5.6		+1.0	+1.0
						±0
		ISO 200		10000K	G2A1
	Your		RAW+ 40M		1	±0
		2 JPEG 40M			AdobeRGB	±0
	Camera	05/05/’10 10:00AM 100-0001
					3
		Page 2
			Photographer
			A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
			Q R S T U V W X Y Z
			Copyright Holder
			A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
			Q R S T U V W X Y Z

1	3			26
			5
2
	4
	6	7	8
9	10 11		12 13 14
15	16		17	27
18	19		20

21 23 24

22 25

28

29

2

30 31

31

30 32

32

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	1	Rotation Information	19	White Balance
	2	Captured image	20	White Balance fine tuning
	3	Exposure Mode	21	SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
	4	Focus Mode		Recorded Pixels/JPEG
	5	AF point		Quality/Protect
	6	Flash Mode	22	SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
	7	Metering mode		Recorded Pixels/JPEG
				Quality/Protect
	8	Focal length
			23	HDR Capture/Multi-exposure
	9	Shutter speed
			24	Digital Filter
	10	Drive Mode
			25	Color Space
	11	Highlight Correction
			26	Image Tone
	12	Shadow Correction
			27	Custom Image parameters
	13	Distortion Correction
			28 Shooting date and time
	14	Lateral Chromatic Aberration
			29 Folder number-File number
		Adjustment
			30	Information tampering
	15	Aperture value
				warning
	16	EV Compensation
			31	Photographer
	17	Flash Exposure
			32	Copyright Holder
		Compensation
	18	Sensitivity

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Histogram display

A brightness histogram and RGB histogram can be displayed during image playback. Use the 23keys to switch between the histogram displays.

		1
1 RAW+		2 JPEG
2
1/ 2000	F5.6			100-0001
3	4		5	6

2 3				8
	7			9
2 3	1			10
	1/ 2000	F5.6		100-0001
	3	4	5	6

	Brightness histogram		RGB histogram
1	Brightness histogram	7	Switch Brightness histogram/
2	Color Space		RGB histogram
3	Shutter speed	8	R histogram
4	Aperture value	9	G histogram
5	Protect setting	10	B histogram
6	Folder number-File number

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1 Viewfinder and LCD Panel

Before	Viewfinder
		2	3
Your Using	1					1
Camera
	1				1
	4	5	6	7	8	9

10 11 12

13

12

13

14

15

1

AF frame

5

Focus indicator

2

Spot metering frame (p.45)

Appears when the subject is

3

AF point (p.44)

in focus.

4

EV bar

Blinks when the subject is not

Shows the EV compensation

in focus.

values or the difference

6

Shutter speed

between the appropriate and

Underlined when the value

current exposure values

can be adjusted.

when the exposure mode is

7

Aperture value

set to aor M.

Underlined when the value

Displays the camera angle

can be adjusted.

when [Electronic Level Disp.]

is set to O.

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8	ISO/ISO AUTO	11	Flash Exposure
	Appears when the sensitivity		Compensation (p.59)
	is displayed.	12	File Format (p.42)
9	Sensitivity		Appears when the file format is
	Underlined when the value		RAW or RAW+.
	can be adjusted.		Not displayed when the file
	Displays the number of		format is JPEG.
	recordable images	13	SD1/SD2 slot status (p.42)
	immediately after shooting.		Appears when recording is
	(Max. display is [999].)		available.
	When [Electronic Level Disp.]		Not displayed when set to OFF
	is set to O: Displays the		or RESERVE.
	difference between the	14	AE lock (p.49)
	appropriate and current	15	Metering mode (p.45)
	exposure values when the

exposure mode is set to a.

10Flash status

Appears when the flash is available.

Blinks when the flash is recommended or is being charged.

Memo

•The AF points appear in red (superimposed) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway.

EV bar

Shows the difference between the appropriate and current exposure values when the exposure mode is set to aor M. If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar, the “+” or “–” blinks.

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Exposure Warning

When a value that is not the proper exposure is set, that value blinks.

Electronic Level Display

Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level Disp.] in the [A3] menu is set to O. (zp.R19)

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

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LCD Panel			20 Remaining image storage
			capacity/USB connection
			mode (zp.R25)/Sensor
1 2	3	4	Cleaning (zp.R29)

5		8	Pc-S: MSC mode
			Pc-P: PTP mode
		9	Cln: During sensor cleaning
6	INT.	10
		11
7		12	Memo
		13
			• Press the Ibutton to illuminate the LCD panel.
	1415 16 17 18 19	20

	1	Multi-exposure	12	SD2 Image File Format/JPEG
	2	Beep		Recorded Pixels/JPEG Quality
		Appears when Beep is on.		(p.42)
		(zp.R24)		1: RAW capture
	3	HDR Capture (zp.R16)		1P: RAW+JPEG capture
	4	Mirror Up	13	SD1 Image File Format/JPEG
	5	White Balance (p.50)		Recorded Pixels/JPEG Quality
	6	Shutter speed		(p.42)
			14	e-dials
	7	Aperture value
				Appears when the adjustment
	8	Drive Mode (p.53)
				is available.
		9: Single Frame Shooting
			15	ISO/ISO AUTO
		j: Continuous Shooting
				Appears when the sensitivity is
		g: Self-timer shooting
				displayed.
		W: Remote Control
			16	Sensitivity/EV compensation
		shooting
				value
	9	EV bar/Electronic Level
			17	Copyright Information
		Display/EV Compensation
				embedded (zp.R27)
		(p.48)
			18	Interval Shooting (p.54)
	10	Battery level (p.29)
			19	Auto Bracketing
	11	Flash Exposure
				Blinks when used together
		Compensation (p.59)
				with Extended Bracketing.

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2 Getting Started
Attaching the Strap .....................................................	24
Attaching the Lens ......................................................	24
Using the Battery .........................................................	28
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card ................	31
Power ............................................................................	33
Initial Settings ..............................................................	34
Diopter Adjustment .....................................................	37
Testing Your Camera ..................................................	37
How to Change Function Settings .............................	38

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Attaching the Strap

2 1 Pass the end of the strap through the triangular ring.

Started Getting

2 Secure the end of the strap on the inside of the clasp.

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Attaching the Lens

1 Make sure that the camera is turned off.

2 Remove the body mount cap

(1) and lens mount cap (2).

Hold down the lens unlock button (3) and remove the body mount cap.

3 Align the Lens mount index (red dots; 4) on the camera and the lens, and turn the lens clockwise.

Do not press the lens unlock button at this time.

4 Remove the front lens cap by pushing the indicated portions.

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To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.

2

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Lens Compatibility Chart

Lens		A645		FA645		A/FA645	A/FA645	67
Accessories		Lens only				and Rear converter A	and Helicoid	and Adapter 645
Function						and Auto extension tube A	extension tube*1	for 67 lens
e/K/b/L mode		z		z		z	×	×
c/amode		z		z		z	z*2	z
Program P-TTL auto flash		z		z		z	×	×
P-TTL auto flash		z		z		z	z	z
Automatic changing of lighting angle when using AF540FGZ/		×		z		×	×	×
AF500FTZ/AF360FGZ/AF330FTZ
Display of aperture value in viewfinder at aperture position s						# *3
		z		z			×	×
Display of aperture guide in viewfinder at a position
other than s*8
AF		×		z		×	×	×
Display of focus indicator in viewfinder in manual focus mode*4		z*5		z*6		z	z*5	z*5
Metering mode switching		z		z		z	# *7	# *7
Lens Correction function		×		z		×	×	×
*1 This includes all types of helicoid extension tubes and accessories without					*4 Available only when the lens aperture value without accessories is F5.6 or
information contacts.						wider, or when the maximum effective aperture value combined with
*2 Stop down metering						accessories is F5.6 or wider.
*3 The lens aperture value is displayed when using Auto extension tube A or Rear					*5 When using A645 macro 120mm F4, its function may become unreliable when
converter A645 2X.						the magnification ratio on the lens is set to between “1” (1:1) and “2” (1:2).
The display will differ when using Rear converter A645 1.4× with a lens other						The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder with the focus area switched to
than A*645 300mm F4 or FA*645 300mm F4.						U(Center), even if S(Auto) or j(Select) is selected as the focus area.
[Displaying the lens aperture value as is indicated on the lens]					*6 The focus indicator appears in the viewfinder with the camera focused on the
						subject by using three AF points, even if you selected Sor jas the focus

	FA645 300mm F5.6, FA645 400mm F5.6, A*645 600mm F5.6
	When using the D FA645 lens (for digital cameras), all of the functions of the hare available. Other PENTAX film camera
	lenses can also be used with this camera; however, the following restrictions apply.
				(z: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available)
	[Displaying the maximum effective aperture value when combined with a lens]			area.
			*7 The camera operates with center-weighted metering even when multi-
	A645 200mm F4, FA645 200mm F4, A*645 300mm F4, FA*645
				segment metering is selected.
	300mm F4, A645 macro 120mm F4, FA645 macro 120mm F4
			*8 Depending on the lens, the aperture ring value and the value displayed in the
	[Displaying the aperture value with the aperture stopped down by two stops]
				viewfinder may not match.
	FA645 150mm F2.8

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Caution

•We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

Using the Lens Shutter of the LS Lens

The PENTAX 645LS lens is equipped with a shutter that enables high-speed sync shooting.

To use the lens shutter, switch the shutter speed ring on the lens to LS. Note the following restrictions when using this function.

•The exposure mode switches to aregardless of the exposure mode setting on the camera.

•The difference from the appropriate exposure is not displayed.

•[LS] is displayed for the shutter speed of the camera.

•The appropriate exposure is not selected even when the | button is pressed.

•EV Compensation is not available.

•Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when EV Compensation is set cancels EV Compensation.

•AE lock is not available.

•Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when AE lock is set cancels AE lock.

•Continuous Shooting of the drive mode, Self-timer (2s delay), Remote Control (3s delay), and Remote Continuous Shooting are not available.

•Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Continuous Shooting or Self-timer (2s delay) is set switches the shooting mode to Single Frame Shooting.

•Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Remote Control (3s delay) or Remote Continuous Shooting is set switches the shooting mode to Remote Control.

	•	Mirror lock-up shooting is not available.
		• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when the mirror is raised
		lowers the mirror.	2
		• The shutter cannot be released when the shutter speed ring is
		set to LS and the ddial is set to the “UP” position.
	•	Optical Preview is not available.
			Getting
		• If the lens shutter is charged in advance, Digital Preview can
		be used. (The same applies when using the Digital Preview to
		preview the image with White Balance or Custom Image.)
	•	Interval Shooting, Exposure Bracketing, and HDR Capture are	Started
		not available.
		• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Exposure
		Bracketing or HDR Capture is set cancels the setting.
		• Setting the shutter speed ring to LS when Interval Shooting is
		set exits Interval Shooting.
	•	In Multi-exposure mode, the lens shutter must be charged
		manually for each shot.
	•	An external flash cannot be used even when connected to the
		hot shoe. Be sure to use the sync terminal on the lens.

•An external flash cannot be synchronized even when connected to the X-sync socket on the camera.

•The flash mode setting is not applied to LS shooting.

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Using the Battery

Use only a rechargeable lithium-ion D-LI90 battery.

2 Note: AC plug cord “Listed, Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, 18/2 flexible cord, rated 125V, 7A, minimum 6ft (1.8m)”

Getting	Charging the Battery
Started	Indicator lamp
	Lithium-ion battery

Battery charger

AC plug cord

1 Connect the AC plug cord to the charger.

2 Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet.

3 Face the 2mark on the battery up and insert it into the battery charger.

The indicator lamp turns on during charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged.

4 Remove the battery from the battery charger.

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Caution

•Do not use the provided battery charger to charge batteries other than battery D-LI90. Charging other batteries may cause damage or overheating.

•If the battery is correctly oriented and inserted into the battery charger but the indicator lamp is not lit, the battery is faulty. Use a new battery in the camera.

Memo

•The maximum charging time is approximately 390 minutes. Charge in a location where the temperature is between 0°C and 40°C.

•If usage time is reduced, the battery has reached the end of its usage span. Use a new battery in the camera.

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Caution

• Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery while the power is on.

• Remove the battery when you will not use the camera for a long while. Otherwise, the battery may leak.

• If the battery is removed for a long while, the date and time settings may be reset.

1 Open the battery cover.

Lift the battery cover unlock knob, turn towards OPEN (1) to unlock, and then pull the cover open (2).