Pentax 645Z Operating Manual

Medium Format Digital SLR Camera

Operating Manual

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. To use any other lens or accessory, see p.28 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.

Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc.,

registered in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the

U.S. and/or other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi Inc. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The DNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark 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 in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

connected

are trademarks of Eye-Fi,

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.

AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the

personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See http://www.mpegla.com.

To users of this camera

• Do not use or store this camera 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 camera'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, the generic term “computer(s)” refers to either a Windows PC or a Macintosh.

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

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

FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

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

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property.

Caution

• 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 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.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when taking pictures or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens. Doing so may lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.

• 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 service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter not exclusive to this camera, 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 electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult your nearest service center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue using. Continued use can cause damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust may cause a fire.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only 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.

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 your nearest service center.

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

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

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

• Do not use the battery charger D-BC90 to charge batteries other than the 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.

About the Battery

Warning

• 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.

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 clothing, it may cause irritation to the skin. Wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

• Precautions for D-LI90 Battery Usage: USE SPECIFIED CHARGER ONLY.

- RISK OF FIRE AND BURNS.

- DO NOT INCINERATE.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE.

- DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT.

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

SEE MANUAL.

Keep the Camera and its Accessories out of the Reach of Small Children

Warning

• Do not place the camera and its accessories within the reach of small children.

1. If the product falls or is operated accidentally, it may cause

serious personal injuries.

2. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

3. To avoid the risk of a small accessory such as the battery or

memory cards from being swallowed by mistake, keep them out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if an accessory is accidentally swallowed.

About the Battery and Charger

• To keep the battery in optimum condition, avoid storing it in a fully charged state or 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 life.

• 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

Care to be Taken During Handling

Before Using Your Camera

• When traveling, take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• 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). Contents of the recording 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 (memory cards), etc.

• 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 temperatures of the camera and surroundings are equalized.

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

• Do not press on the monitor with excessive force. This could cause it to break or malfunction.

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

Cleaning Your Camera

• Do not clean the camera with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, and benzine.

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

• Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning of the CMOS sensor. (This will involve a fee.)

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

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 place.

• Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation.

About SD Memory Cards

• The SD Memory Card is equipped wi th a wr ite-prot ect sw itch. Set ting the switch to LOCK prevents new data from being recorded on the card, the stored data from being deleted, and the card from being formatted by the camera or computer.

• The SD Memory Card may be hot when removing the card immediately after using the camera.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card or turn off the power while the card is being accessed. This may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged.

• Do not bend the SD Memory Card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperatures.

• Do not remove the SD Memory Card while formatting. The card may be damaged and become unusable.

• Data on the SD Memory Card may be deleted in the following circumstances. We do not accept any liability for data that is deleted if

1. the SD Memory Card is mishandled by the user.

2. the SD Memory Card is exposed to static electricity or

electrical interference.

3. the SD Memory Card has not been used for a long time.

4. the SD Memory Card or the battery is removed while the card

is being accessed.

• If the SD Memory Card is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to regularly make a backup of important data on a computer.

• Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Cards previously used with other cameras.

Write-protect

switch

• Please note that deleting data stored on an SD Memory Card, or formatting an SD Memory Card does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. If you are going to discard, give away or sell your SD Memory Card, you should ensure that the data on the card is completely deleted or the card itself is destroyed if it contains any personal or sensitive information.

• The data on your SD Memory Card should be managed at your own risk.

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 107.

About Eye-Fi Cards

• An SD Memory Card with a built-in wireless LAN (“Eye-Fi card”) can be used with this camera.

• Use of an access point and an Internet connection are required for transferring images via wireless LAN. For details, refer to the Eye-Fi website. (http://www.eye.fi)

• Update your Eye-Fi card to the latest firmware before using it.

• Set [Action Mode] of [Wireless Memory Card] to [OFF], or do not use an Eye-Fi card in a location where the use of wireless LAN devices is restricted or prohibited, such as airplanes.

• Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the country in which the card was purchased. Please observe all local laws governing the Eye-Fi card usage.

• This camera features a function to enable/disable the communication function of the Eye-Fi card, however, we do not guarantee the operability of all Eye-Fi card functions.

• Refer to the Eye-Fi card manual for details on how to use the card.

• Please contact the Eye-Fi card manufacturer regarding any malfunctions or problems concerning Eye-Fi cards.

Menu Reference

Describes the functions that can be set when F 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 R57.

The following symbols indicate reference page numbers with related information.

y Refer to another location within the same

document.

w Refer to a location in the other document.

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

Operating Controls.......................................................... 12

Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor.................................. 14

Display Indicators.............................................................15

Monitor............................................................................ 15

Viewfinder ....................................................................... 22

LCD Panel ...................................................................... 23

Electronic Level .............................................................. 23

2 Getting Started 25

Attaching the Strap...........................................................26

Attaching a Lens ..............................................................26

Lens Compatibility Chart................................................. 28

Using the Battery and Charger.........................................30

Charging the Battery....................................................... 30

Inserting/Removing the Battery ...................................... 30

Using the AC Adapter ..................................................... 32

Inserting a Memory Card..................................................33

Power ...............................................................................34

Initial Settings...................................................................34

Language Setting............................................................ 34

Date Adjustment ............................................................. 35

Formatting a Memory Card............................................. 36

Diopter Adjustment .......................................................... 37

Attaching the Large Eyecup ............................................37

Testing Your Camera ...................................................... 38

Shooting ..........................................................................38

Reviewing Images ...........................................................39

How to Change Function Settings ................................... 40

Using the Direct Keys......................................................41

Using the Control Panel ..................................................41

Using the Menus .............................................................42

3 Shooting Functions 43

Focusing .......................................................................... 44

Selecting the Focus Mode...............................................44

Exposure Setting ............................................................. 47

Selecting the Metering Mode........................................... 47

Setting the Sensitivity ......................................................47

Changing the Exposure Mode.........................................48

AE Lock ...........................................................................50

Movie Recording.............................................................. 51

Playing Back Movies .......................................................52

White Balance ................................................................. 53

Manual White Balance ....................................................54

Color Temperature ..........................................................55

Drive Mode ...................................................................... 56

Continuous Shooting .......................................................56

Self-timer .........................................................................57

Remote Control ............................................................... 57

Multi-exposure.................................................................58

Interval Shooting .............................................................59

Interval Composite ..........................................................60

Interval Movie Record .....................................................61

Exposure Bracketing .......................................................62

Mirror Lock-up Shooting ..................................................63

Flash Mode ......................................................................64

Attaching a Flash ............................................................ 64

Setting the Flash Mode................................................... 65

Flash Compatibility Chart................................................ 66

Preview ............................................................................67

Setting the Preview Method............................................ 67

Custom Image..................................................................68

Saving the Settings of a Captured Image ....................... 69

5 Using a Computer 85

Connecting to a Computer............................................... 86

System Requirements .....................................................86

Connecting the Camera to a Computer........................... 87

Using the Provided Software ........................................... 88

Installing the Software .....................................................88

Digital Camera Utility 5 Screen .......................................90

4 Playback and Processing

Functions 71

Setting the Playback Functions........................................72

Displaying a Single Image................................................73

Deleting Images One by One ......................................... 73

Zoom Display.................................................................. 73

Changing the Playback Method .......................................74

Multi-image Display ........................................................ 74

Folder Display................................................................. 75

Calendar Filmstrip Display.............................................. 75

Slideshow ....................................................................... 76

Image Rotation ............................................................... 76

Editing and Processing Images........................................77

Image Copy .................................................................... 77

Resize/Cropping ............................................................. 77

Color Moiré Correction.................................................... 78

Digital Filter..................................................................... 79

Movie Edit ....................................................................... 81

RAW Development ......................................................... 82

Protecting Images ............................................................83

Connecting the Camera to an AV Device ........................84

6 Appendix 93

Optional Accessories....................................................... 94

Error Messages ............................................................... 97

Troubleshooting............................................................... 98

Index.............................................................................. 100

WARRANTY POLICY.................................................... 105

Regarding User Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera (p.91) or on our website.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Before Using Your Camera

Checking the Contents of the Package .........................10

Names and Functions of Working Parts ........................ 11

Display Indicators ..........................................................15

Checking the Contents of the Package

The following accessories are packaged with this camera.

Before Using Your Camera

Check that all accessories are included before using your camera.

Hot shoe cover FK

(Installed on camera)

Body mount cap 645

(Installed on camera)

Battery charger

D-BC90

Software (CD-ROM)

S-SW150

Sync socket 2P cap

(Installed on camera)

Triangular ring and protective cover

(Installed on camera)

AC plug cord

Operating Manual

(this manual)

Standard eyecup

(Installed on camera)

Strap

O-ST150

Menu Reference

Large eyecup 645

O-EC107

Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

D-LI90

Names and Functions of Working Parts

Hot shoe

Before Using Your Camera

Strap lug

Card cover

Sync socket

Tripod socket

Terminal cover

AF coupler

SD2 slot

HDMI terminal

(Type D)

Battery cover unlock knob

Battery cover

Tripod socket

Image plane

indicator

LCD Panel

Diopter

adjustment ring

Viewfinder

Tiltable monitor

Card access

lamp

Lens information contacts

Lens mount index

Self-timer lamp/

Remote control receiver

Mirror

Lens unlock button

Stereo microphones

Speaker

Strap lug

Cable switch terminal

Self-timer lamp/ Remote control receiver

USB 3.0 terminal

SD1 slot

(micro B)

Microphone

terminal

DC input

terminal

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

Caution

• Although the angle of the tiltable monitor can be changed (raised or lowered), the monitor cannot be moved in the left/right direction. Do not twist

or apply strong force to the movable section, or hit the viewfinder part with the monitor. Always return to its original position when not in use.

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

Operating Controls

Before Using Your Camera

4 5

1 Shutter release button

Press to capture images. (p.38) In playback mode, press halfway to switch to capture mode.

2 ISO button (N)

Press to change the ISO sensitivity. (p.47)

3 EV Compensation button (J)

Press to change the exposure compensation value. (p.50)

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g h

i j k

l m

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4 Main switch

Move to turn the power on/off or to preview. (p.34, p.67)

5 Front e-dial (Q)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49) You can change the menu category when a menu screen is

displayed. (p.42) In playback mode, use this to select a different image. (p.39)

6 Lens unlock button

Press to detach the lens on the camera. (p.26)

7 Metering mode switching dial

Changes the metering mode. (p.47)

8 Lock button (7)

Temporarily disables e-dial and button operations to prevent misoperation. (w p.R43)

9 AF area button (6)

Press to change the AF point. (p.45)

0 Exposure Bracketing button (5)

Sets exposure bracketing. (p.62)

a RAW/Fx button (O)

You can assign a function to this button. (w p.R20)

b Mode dial lock button

Press to allow the mode dial to be turned. (p.49)

c Mode dial

Changes the exposure mode. (p.49)

d Stills/Movie switching dial

Switches between A (Still capture) mode and C (Movie recording) mode. (p.38)

e Rear e-dial (R)

Changes the values for camera settings such as exposure. (p.49) You can change the menu tabs when a menu screen is displayed.

(p.42) You can change the camera settings when the control panel is

displayed. (p.41) In playback mode, use this to magnify an image or display multiple

images at the same time. (p.73, p.74)

f AF mode switching dial

Switches between the autofocus modes (x/E). (p.44)

g Mirror Up dial

Enables shooting with the mirror raised up. (p.63)

h Illumination button (8)

Illuminates the LCD panel. (p.23)

i AE Lock button (H)

Locks the exposure value before shooting. (p.50) In playback mode, the JPEG image that was just taken is also

saved in RAW format. (p.39)

j AF button (I)

Available for adjusting focus, instead of pressing the shutter release button halfway. (p.44)

k OK button (E)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, press this button to confirm the selected item.

l Four-way controller (ABCD)

Displays the Drive Mode, Flash Mode, White Balance or Custom Image setup menu. (p.41)

When a menu or the control panel is displayed, use this to move the cursor or change the item to set. Press B in single image display of the playback mode to display the playback mode palette. (p.72) When selecting the area of an image to magnify or to use as a focusing area, you can move the area diagonally by pressing two keys at the same time.

m AF point change/Card slot switching button (c / d)

Press this button to enable changing the AF point. (p.45) In playback mode, press this button to switch between the memory cards for playback that are inserted in the two slots, SD1 and SD2.

(p.39)

n Green button (M)

Resets the values being adjusted. Switches to ISO AUTO when adjusting the sensitivity. (p.47)

o Live View/REC/Delete button (K/a/L)

Displays the Live View image. (p.39) Starts/stops recording a movie in C mode. (p.51) In playback mode, press to delete images. (p.73)

p INFO button (G)

Changes the style of the display on the monitor. (p.15, p.19)

q MENU button (F)

Displays a menu. Press this button while the menu is displayed to return to the previous screen. (p.42)

r Playback button (3)

Switches to playback mode. Press the button again to switch to capture mode. (p.39)

Before Using Your Camera

Button and Dial Operations

You can operate both a button and e-dial, such as J and R or 5 and Q, to change the settings using either of the following

Before Using Your Camera

methods.

Operation Confirming the Setting

Turn the dial while pressing the button.

Press the button, take your finger off the button, and then turn the dial.

Hereafter, this Operating Manual explains by using the “Turn the dial while pressing the button” operation.

For the 7 and 6 buttons, only the operation of turning R while pressing the button is available.

Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

1 Hold the camera grip with your

right hand and hold the top of the monitor with your left hand.

Take your finger off the button.

Press the button again or wait until the exposure metering timer goes off.

2 Slowly lower until it stops.

3 Hold the bottom of the monitor

and lift upward.

4 Adjust the angle.

Perform Step 3 and then Step 2 to retract the monitor.

Caution

• Do not twist or apply strong force to the movable section.

• Be careful not to hit the viewfinder part with the monitor.

Display Indicators

IS O A UTO S et ti ng Ad ju st me nt R ang e

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10: 30

12 34 5 12 34 5

12800

5.6

250

20 00

1600

5.6

250

100-320 0

12 34

St at us S cree n

Monitor

The various indicators appear on the monitor depending on the camera settings and shooting conditions.

250

1600

2000

1234 1234

Standby mode

(Status screen)

5.6

ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

100-3200

05/05/2014

10:30

Control panel

12345 12345

Before Using Your Camera

Capture Mode

With this camera, you can take pictures while looking through the viewfinder or while viewing the image on the monitor. When using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while checking the status screen displayed on the monitor and the viewfinder. When not using the viewfinder, you can take pictures while viewing the Live View image displayed on the monitor. The camera is in “standby mode” when it is ready to shoot, such as when the status screen or Live View image is displayed. Press G in standby mode to display the “control panel” and change settings. (p.17) You can change the type of information displayed in standby mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. (p.18)

250

Status Screen

12800

1234 1234

Shooting Info Display

selection screen

5.6

Status Screen

20 00

G1 A1

+1 .0

99 99

4000 102400

5.6

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

9999

+1. 7

200 0

F2. 8

160 0

9999

±0 EV

Live View

Before Using Your Camera

1 Exposure Mode (p.48) 2 AE Lock (p.50) 3 Mirror Up (p.63) 4 Copyright Information

5 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 6 Metering mode (p.47) 7 Focus Method (p.44)

9 GPS positioning status

10 Shake Reduction (p.63) 11 Battery level (p.31) 12 E-dial guide 13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture value 15 Sensitivity (p.47) 16 EV Compensation (p.50)/

embedded (w p.R33)

Wireless LAN status (wp.R34)

(w p.R18)

Exposure Bracketing (p.62)

4000 102400

2000

9999

+1.0

9999

G1A1

5.6

12 43567

12 12

18 1917

26 27 28

26 27 2925

891011

23302221

17 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43)

18 Number of shots during Multi-

exposure, Interval Shooting or Interval Composite

180° Rotation Info (wp.R15) 20 Drive Mode (p.56) 21 White Balance (p.53) 22 AF point (p.45) 23 Custom Image (p.68) 24 Flash Mode (p.65) 25 Card slot number 26 File Format (w p.R15) 27 Image storage capacity 28 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65) 29 White Balance fine tuning

(p.53) 30 Operation guide

123456 91011

12 13

2000

F2.8

+1.7

1600

1 Exposure Mode (p.48) 2 Flash Mode (p.65) 3 Drive Mode (p.56) 4 White Balance (p.53) 5 Custom Image (p.68) 6 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 7 Copyright Information

embedded (w p.R33)

8 Metering mode (p.47) 9 GPS positioning status

(w p.R18)

10 Shake Reduction (p.63)/

Movie SR (w p.R25)

11 Battery level (p.31)

Wireless LAN status (wp.R34) 13 Temperature warning 14 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43) 15 Histogram 16 Electronic Level (horizontal

tilt) (p.23)

17 18 19

±0EV

9999

2000

27 2821 22 23 24 25 29

17 Electronic Level (vertical tilt)

(p.23) 18 EV Compensation (p.50) 19

180° Rotation Info (wp.R15) 20 Operation guide

Number of shots during Multi-

exposure, Interval Shooting

or Interval Composite 21 AE Lock (p.50) 22 Shutter speed 23 Aperture value 24 Sensitivity (p.47) 25 EV bar scale 26 File Format (w p.R15) 27 Card slot number in use 28 Image storage capacity 29 Face detection frame (when

[Contrast AF] is set to [Face

Detection]) (p.46)

F2.8

1600

9999

Memo

• In [Live View] of the A3 menu, you can change the settings of the

items displayed on the monitor during Live View. (w p.R19)

Control panel

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ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

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ISO AUTO Setting Adjustment Range

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C mode

Exposure Setting Program AE

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1 Function name 2 Setting 3 Card slot number

4 Number of recordable still

pictures/movie recordable time

5 Sensitivity (p.47)/

ISO AUTO Setting (w p.R17)

6 Highlight Correction

(w p.R16)

7 Shadow Correction

(w p.R16)

8 Distortion Correction

(w p.R16)

9 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (w p.R16)

10 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (w p.R16)

11 Diffraction Correction

(w p.R16)

13 Memory Card Options

(w p.R15)

14 File Format (w p.R15) 15 JPEG Recorded Pixels and

Quality Level (w p.R15)/ movie recorded pixels (w p.R24)

16 High-ISO NR (w p.R17) 17 Slow Shutter Speed NR

(w p.R17)

18 AF Active Area (p.45)/

Contrast AF (w p.R18) 19 Exposure Setting (w p.R24) 20 Focus Peaking (w p.R18) 21 Framerate (w p.R24) 22 Recording Sound Level

(w p.R24) 23 Movie SR (w p.R25) 24 Current date and time 25 Destination (w p.R28)

Before Using Your Camera

12 HDR Capture (w p.R16)

Memo

• Items that can be selected vary depending on the current camera setup.

• If no operations are made within 1 minute while the control panel is displayed, the camera will return to standby mode.

• You can change the display color of the status screen, control panel and menu cursor in [Display Color] of [LCD Display] in the D1 menu. (w p.R30)

Shooting Info Display

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250

1600

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You can change the type of information displayed in standby

Before Using Your Camera

mode by pressing G while the control panel is displayed. Use CD to select the type and press E.

When shooting with the viewfinder

Status Screen

Electronic Level

Display Off Nothing is displayed on the monitor.

Electronic Compass

When shooting with Live View

Standard Information Display

No Information Display

Displays the settings for shooting with the viewfinder. (p.16)

Displays the camera angle. A bar scale indicating the camera angle in the horizontal direction appears at the bottom of the screen, and a bar scale indicating the camera angle in the vertical direction appears on the right side. If the camera angle cannot be detected, both ends and the center of the bar scales flash red. Disappears if no operations are made within 1 minute.

The current latitude, longitude, altitude, direction, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are displayed. Turn the camera off and on again to return to the status screen. Available only when the optional GPS unit is attached to the camera and is operating. (p.96)

The Live View image and the settings for shooting with Live View are displayed. (p.16)

Certain icons, such as those for the Exposure Mode and Drive Mode, are not displayed.

Example: Tilted 1.5° to the left (yellow) No vertical tilt (green)

Vertical Display

When the camera is held vertically, the status screen and control panel are displayed in the vertical position. To not display images in the vertical position, set [Auto Screen Rotation] to off in [LCD Display] of the D1 menu. (w p.R30)

250

5.6 1600

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Playback Mode

200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

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200 0

F2. 8

200

+0. 3

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St an da rd Inf orm at io n Di sp la y

The captured image and shooting information are displayed in single image display of the playback mode. Press G to change the type of information displayed in single image display. Use CD to select the type and press E.

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Memo

•Press d to switch between the memory cards inserted in the two

slots, SD1 and SD2.

• The display selected in the Playback Info Display selection screen appears in playback mode when the camera is turned off and on again. If [Playback Info Display] is set to off in [Memory] of the A4 menu, the [Standard Information Display] always appears first when the camera is turned on. (w p.R22) You can display the grid with [Grid Display] of the B1 menu. (wp.R26)

•

You can set the camera so that the bright (overexposed) areas in the image blink red with [Highlight Alert] of the

1 menu. (wp.R26)

Before Using Your Camera

2000

F2.8

200

Single image display

(Standard Information Display)

Standard Information Display

Detailed Information Display

Histogram Display

+0.3

Captured image, file format, exposure parameters, and operation guide indicators are displayed.

Detailed information on how and when the image was taken is displayed (p.20).

Captured image and brightness histogram are displayed (p.21). Not available during movie playback.

RGB Histogram Display

Captured image and RGB histogram are displayed (p.21). Not available during movie playback.

No Information Display Only the captured image is displayed.

2000

F2.8

200

Playback Info Display

selection screen

+0.3

Detailed Information Display

+1. 0

200 0

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Still pictures

F2.8

G1A1

+1.0

+1.5

10:30

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102400

5000K

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Movies

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29 30 31 32

35 36

13 14 40

283629 41 31 32

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44 45

1 Captured image 2 Rotation Information

(w p.R41)

3 Exposure Mode (p.48)

4 Digital Filter (p.79)/

HDR Capture (w p.R16)

5 Transferred via Wireless LAN

(w p.R34)

6 Protect setting (p.83) 7 Card slot number in use 8 Folder number-File number

(w p.R31, w p.R33)

9 Drive Mode (p.56) 10 Flash Mode (p.65) 11 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65) 12 Color Moiré Correction (p.78) 13 Shutter speed 14 Aperture value 15 Exposure Bracketing (p.62) 16 Sensitivity (p.47) 17 EV Compensation (p.50) 18 Focus Method (p.44) 19 Metering mode (p.47) 20 AF point (p.45) 21 White Balance (p.53) 22 White Balance fine tuning

(p.53) 23 Distortion Correction

(w p.R16) 24 Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Adjustment (w p.R16)

26 Diffraction Correction

(w p.R16)

27 Color Fringe Correction (p.82) 28 File Format (w p.R15) 29 JPEG Recorded Pixels

(w p.R15)/movie recorded pixels (w p.R24)

30 JPEG Quality (w p.R15) 31 Highlight Correction

(w p.R16)

32 Shadow Correction

(w p.R16)

33 Shake Reduction (p.63)/

Movie SR (w p.R25)

34 Lens focal length 35 Color Space (w p.R41) 36 Shooting date and time 37 Custom Image setting (p.68) 38 Custom Image parameters 39 Length of time of the recorded

movie

40 Volume 41 Framerate (w p.R24) 42 Altitude (w p.R18) 43 Lens direction (w p.R18) 44 Latitude (w p.R18) 45 Longitude (w p.R18) 46 Universal Coordinated Time 47 Information tampering

warning

48 Photographer (w p.R33) 49 Copyright Holder (w p.R33)

25 Peripheral Illumination

Correction (w p.R16)

Histogram Display/RGB Histogram Display

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F2. 8

200

+0. 3

200 0

F2. 8

200

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Use AB to switch between the Histogram Display and RGB Histogram Display.

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200

+0.3

7 8 9 10 11

Brightness histogram

1 Histogram (Brightness) 2 Switch RGB histogram/

Brightness histogram 3 Protect setting 4 Card slot number in use 5 Folder number-File number 6 Save RAW Data (p.40) 7 File Format

7 8 9 1110

8 Shutter speed

9 Aperture value 10 Sensitivity 11 EV Compensation 12 Histogram (R) 13 Histogram (G) 14 Histogram (B)

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RGB histogram

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Before Using Your Camera

Viewfinder

11 12 13 14 15 2016 17 18 199

1 AF frame 2 Spot metering frame (p.47) 3 AF point (p.45) 4 EV bar scale:

Displays the exposure compensation value or the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode. Displays the camera angle when [Electronic Level] is set

to on. 5 Focus indicator 6 Shutter speed 7 Aperture value

5 6 7 8

8 Sensitivity (p.47):

Displays the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode when [Electronic Level] is set to on.

9 Flash:

Appears when the flash is available.

Blinks when the flash is recommended or is being charged.

10 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65)

11 SD1 file format (w p.R15)

12 SD1 slot 13 SD2 file format (w p.R15) 14 SD2 slot 15 AE Lock (p.50) 16 Tethered shooting

17 Shake Reduction (p.63) 18 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43)

19 Change AF Point (p.45) 20 Metering mode (p.47) 21 ISO/ISO AUTO

EV bar scale

Shows the difference between the proper and current exposure values in L or N mode. If the value exceeds the range of the EV bar scale, the “+” or “–” blinks.

Exposure Warning When the proper exposure cannot be obtained with the values set in G, H, I, J, or K mode, the values beyond the range of automatic adjustment blink.

Memo

• The AF point appears in red (Superimpose AF Area) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. To turn off the red light of the superimposed AF point, set [14. Superimpose AF Area] to off in the E2 menu. (w p.R40)

• The item 16 appears when the camera is connected to a computer using optional tethered shooting software.

LCD Panel

23 41 5

Memo

• Press 8 to illuminate the LCD panel. (w p.R20)

• The item 13 appears when the camera is connected to a computer using optional tethered shooting software.

Before Using Your Camera

1 White Balance (p.53) 2 Enable/Disable Controls

(w p.R43)

3 Multi-exposure (p.58) 4 HDR Capture (w p.R16) 5 Drive Mode (p.56) 6 Shutter speed/Focusing area

selection mode (p.45) 7 Aperture value 8 E-dials 9 EV bar scale/Electronic Level/

EV Compensation (p.50)

10 Battery level (p.31) 11 Copyright Information

embedded (w p.R33)

12 Flash Exposure

Compensation (p.65)

13 Tethered shooting 14 Sensitivity (p.47)/Exposure

compensation value (p.50)

1813

19 20 2116 1715

15 Wireless LAN connection

(w p.R34)

16 GPS positioning status

(w p.R18)

17 Exposure Bracketing (p.62) 18 JPEG Recorded Pixels/

JPEG Quality (w p.R15)

19 Mirror Up (p.63) 20 SD1 file format (w p.R15)/

Remaining image storage capacity (up to [1999])

21 SD2 file format (w p.R15)/

Remaining image storage capacity (up to [1999])/USB Connection mode (w p.R30)/Sensor Cleaning (w p.R37) PcS: MSC mode

PcP: PTP mode Cln: During sensor cleaning

10 11 12

Electronic Level

You can check whether the camera is tilted horizontally by displaying the electronic level. The electronic level can be displayed on the EV bar scale in the viewfinder and LCD panel, and/or on the Live View screen. Select whether to display the electronic level in [Electronic Level] of the A3 menu. (w p.R19)

When level (at 0°)

When tilted 4.5° to the left

When held vertically and tilted 3° to the right

Before Using Your Camera

Memo

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap ........................................................ 26

Attaching a Lens ............................................................ 26

Using the Battery and Charger ......................................30

Inserting a Memory Card ...............................................33

Power ............................................................................34

Initial Settings ................................................................ 34

Diopter Adjustment ........................................................37

Testing Your Camera .....................................................38

How to Change Function Settings .................................40

Attaching the Strap

Attaching a Lens

1 Pass the end of the strap

Getting Started

through the triangular ring.

2 Secure the end of the strap on

the inside of the clasp.

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.

To remove the lens Turn the lens counterclockwise while

holding down the lens unlock button.

4 Remove the front lens cap

by pushing the top and bottom portions as indicated in the illustration.

Caution

• When attaching or removing the lens, choose an environment that

is relatively free of dirt and dust.

• Keep the body mount cap attached on the camera when a lens

is not attached.

• Be sure to attach the lens mount cap and lens cap to the lens after

removing it from the camera.

• Do not insert your fingers inside the lens mount of the camera

or touch the mirror.

• The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information

contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may damage the electrical system. Please contact your nearest service center for professional cleaning.

• We assume no responsibility nor liability for accidents, damages

and malfunctions resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers.

Getting Started

Lens Compatibility Chart

When using the D FA645 lens (for digital cameras), all of the functions of this camera are available. Lenses for our medium format film cameras can also be used with this camera; however, the following restrictions apply.

Getting Started

Function

G/H/I/K mode

J/L mode

Program P-TTL auto flash

P-TTL auto flash

Automatic change of lighting angle when using

AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF500FTZ,

AF360FGZ, AF360FGZ II, or AF330FTZ

Display of aperture value in viewfinder at aperture position

Display of aperture guide in viewfinder at a position other than

Display of focus indicator in viewfinder in w mode

Metering mode switching

[Lens Correction] of the A1 menu ×

*1 This includes all types of helicoid extension tubes and accessories without information contacts. *2 Stop-down metering *3 Depending on the lens, the aperture ring value and the value displayed in the viewfinder may not match. *4 The lens aperture value is displayed when using Auto extension tube A or Rear converter A645 2×.

The display varies when using Rear converter A645 1.4× with a lens other than A [Displaying the lens aperture value as is indicated on the lens] FA645 300mm F5.6, FA645 400mm F5.6, A [Displaying the maximum effective aperture value when combined with a lens] A645 200mm F4, FA645 200mm F4, Ak645 300mm F4, FAk645 300mm F4, A645 macro 120mm F4, FA645 macro 120mm F4 [Displaying the aperture value with the aperture stopped down by two stops] FA645 150mm F2.8

*5 Available only when the lens aperture value without accessories is F5.6 or wider, or when the maximum effective aperture value combined with accessories is F5.6

or wider.

*6 When using A645 macro 120mm F4, the function may become unreliable when the magnification ratio on the lens is set to between “1” (1:1) and “2” (1:2).

D (Spot) is always selected as the focusing area selection mode.

*7 The camera uses C (Center-weighted metering) even when A (Multi-segment metering) is selected.

Lens A645 FA645 A645/FA645 A645/FA645 67

Accessories

645 600mm F5.6

Lens only

xx x xx x xx x xx x x x

xx x

x xx

With Rear converter A

and Auto extension tube A

×××

645 300mm F4 or FAk645 300mm F4.

(x: Available #: Restricted ×: Not available)

With Helicoid

extension tube

××

With Adapter 645

for 67 lens

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