Pentax 645Z – Ricoh Imaging Canada

Distinct Format.
Unmistakable Brilliance.

Experience the distinct perspective of medium format photography with the unique 645Z. The 645Z seamlessly combines brilliant build quality, exceptional operability and hyper resolution with 51.4 million effective pixels. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professional photographers, whether in a commercial setting or on the side of a mountain, the 645Z offers class leading speed and response with 3 frames per second continuous shooting and fast image review and transfer. Experience your photographs first hand with the high-resolution, tiltable, 3.2 inch LCD monitor. The 645Z allows the capture of beautiful, full HD movies in H.264 compression and 4K Interval shooting. Capture your subjects in perfect focus using our high-precision SAFOX11 phase-matching autofocus module with 27 focus points, 25 being cross sensors. The flexible white balance control and newly added 86,000 pixel RGB metering sensor will guarantee perfect exposure and colour accuracy. The extremely durable magnesium alloy body is fully weather sealed and coldproof. Take your photography, from the field to the commercial studio, to the next level with the distinctly brilliant PENTAX 645Z from Ricoh Imaging.

51.4 effective mega-pixel CMOS sensor

Designed to meet the demands of professional photographers, the 645Z offers a 43.8mm x 32.8mm 51.4 mega-pixel CMOS sensor, which is ideal for ultra-high resolution imaging, exceptionally large printing applications and outstanding cropping flexibility.

Class leading speed and response

Built with the assumption that every second matters, the 645Z offers a fast frame rate of 3FPS, quick image processing to rapidly review images, and swift image transfer with USB 3.0 computer connection.

Versatile live view with a tiltable LCD panel

The high-resolution, tiltable, air-gapless 3.2-inch LCD monitor with approx. 1,037,000 dots offers live view for convenient framing and reviewing of image lighting. The tilting LCD is convenient for waist level or overhead shooting.

SAFOX 11 Autofocus ModuleSAFOX 11 Autofocus Module

Assure the sharpest focus with the SAFOX 11 autofocus module maximizes 27 AF sensors and a vast light sensitivity range of –3EV to +18EV. The new focus module includes 25 cross sensors and three AF sensors dedicated to low light focusing.

Real Time Scene Analysis with 86,000 pixel sensorReal Time Scene Analysis with 86,000 pixel sensor

The new Real Time Scene Analysis System features an 86,000 pixel RGB light-metering sensor and improved algorithms that further enhance accuracy of exposure, white balance and autofocusing. This assures a perfectly exposed image even in difficult lighting conditions.

Durable designDurable design

With a magnesium alloy body, die cast aluminum chassis, and 76 special seals, the 645Z boasts a fully weather and coldproof design to resist water, fog, snow, sand and dust, for top performance in extreme field conditions as well as in the studio.

Anti Aliasing filterless design

Anti Aliasing filterless design achieves superior resolution for rich, detailed imagery at supreme resolution where camera settings, lens selection and shooting conditions are controlled to prevent moiré.

Beautiful, full HD movies and H.264 video

Enhance your video recording experience with full HD movie capture in the H.264 format (1920 x 1080 pixels/60i/30p), also including the ability to switch from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch. Equipped with a stereo microphone terminal for external microphone connection, the user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and visually monitor sound levels during recording.

Optional FLU, Eye-Fi Wireless, and SDXC Memory card compatibility

Perfect for studio or macro shooting situations, the optional 16 GB FLU CARD for PENTAX in the 645Z allows the photographer to remotely change settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, shift the AF focus point, release the camera shutter, check a Liveview image, and browse and download images to any web browser enabled device. Eye-Fi Wireless and standard SDXC Memory cards are also compatible.

Dual SD card slots

Dual slot SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card support ensures fast and reliable storage for high resolution image files, simultaneously saving in multiple formats, assigning images to different cards based on their original format, or easily holding one memory card in reserve.

100-204800 ISO

High sensitivity range of ISO 200-204800 with improved noise performance throughout, including ISO-specific noise reduction, the 645Z will be ready to perform in a wide range of light levels and shooting conditions.

Multi-pattern white balance

When shooting scenes that include multiple light sources, such as sunlight and shade or flash, light sources are recognized automatically and the image is separated into different areas. White balance is adjusted separately in each area according to the different light sources to achieve optimal colour reproduction. With a newly added Multi-Pattern Auto mode, switching back and forth between modes is easily achieved.

HDMI port

An HDMI port outputs high definition images, video and sound to HDTVs.

HDR Image Capture

Improved in-camera HDR image capture features more blending options and better pixel registration for easier operation without a tripod.

Customizable RAW/Fx button

Customizable RAW/Fx button allows for easy access to common shooting settings.

Other features

Compatibility with new D FA autofocus lenses as well as older 645 lenses ensures a wide selection of PENTAX glass for a wide range of photographic applications.
Deep, 14 Bit RAW files in PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG formats retain great detail in highlight and shadow areas of an image, and offer a high level of flexibility when processing RAW files.
All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens offers a 98% field of view viewing angle for accurate framing applications.
Mirror dampening hardware applies a braking action to the mirror swing, minimizing the effect of camera shake and noise levels to the image capture process.
Mirror Lockup function prevents blur caused by the movement of the mirror during the exposure, ensuring the sharpest possible image capture for professional-caliber applications.
A Digital Level function displays the vertical and horizontal inclination of the camera, ensuring captured photos remain level to the horizon.

Type	TTL autofocus, auto-exposure medium format digital SLR camera
Effective Pixels	51.40 megapixels
Sensor	CMOS with a primary colour filter Size: 43.8mm x 32.8mm Total Pixels: 52.99 megapixels
Dynamic Range	14 f-stops
Recorded Pixels	Still resolution: JPEG: L (51M: 8256 x 6192), M (36M: 6912 x 5184), S (21M: 5376 x 4032), XS (3M: 1920 x 1440) RAW: L (51M: 8256 x 6192) TIFF: L (51M: 8256 x 6192) Movie (resolution/FPS): Full HD (1920×1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p), HD (1280×720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Sensitivity	ISO AUTO: 100 to 204800 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV)
Recording Formats	RAW: (PEF/DNG), TIFF, JPEG (Exif 2.30), DCF2.0 compliant Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) *Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record
Image Formats	RAW (14 bit): PEF, DNG JPEG: ★★★ Best, ★★ Better, ★Good RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording available
Storage Media	Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card, Eye-Fi card, FLUCARD UHS-I compatible Dual Card Slot*: Sequential save, Save to Both Dual save, Separate RAW/JPG, Copying images between slots possible
Lens Mount	PENTAX 645_AF2mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts, and power contacts (stainless steel)
Usable Lens	PENTAX 645_AF2, 645_AF and 645_A mount lenses (PENTAX 67 medium format lenses useable with adapter), Supports SDM lenses
Focusing System
Type	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching autofocus with 27 AF points (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Focus Mode	Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Focus operation customizable, Manual Focus Area Selection
Focus Point	Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points)
Brightness Range	Brightness Range: EV -3 to 18 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
Exposure Control
Metering System	TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor
Metering Modes	(1) Multi-segment metering (2) Center-weighted metering (3) Spot metering
Metering Range	EV -1 to 21 (at ISO Sensitivity 100 with 55mm F2.8)
Exposure Modes	Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3 Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing (Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3) HDR Capture: Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align (automatic composition correction function) available Noise Reduction: Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR Dynamic Range Settings: Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Lens Correction: Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Diffraction Correction Electronic Level: Displayed in viewfinder and LCD panel (horizontal direction only); displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal direction and vertical direction)
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps can be selected)
AE Lock	Button type (timer-control: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting) Continuous as long as the shutter release button is depressed halfway
Exposure Bracketing	2, 3 or 5 frames, Available with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control
Playback Modes	Single image display, Multi-image display (6, 12, 20, 35, 80 thumbnails), Image magnification (up to 16x, 1x display and quick zoom available), Grid Display (Grid Style: 4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Colour: translucent black, translucent white), Rotated image display, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Highlight Alert, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed Information Display, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright Holder), Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slideshow, GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)), with optional O-GPS1 unit RAW Development: Select single image, Select multiple images, Select a folder Development parameters: File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Colour Space, Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Diffraction Correction, Colour Fringe Correction, White Balance, Custom Image, Digital Filter, HDR, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction
Digital Filter	Playback: Base Parameter Adj, Extract Colour, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Colour, UniColour Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Colour, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim
White Balance	Type: System combining CMOS image and light source detection sensors Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Colour, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Manual (up to 3 settings can be saved), Colour Temperature (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image possible
Shutter	Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter Speed: Auto:1/4000 – 30 sec, Manual:1/4000 – 30 sec (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb
Drive Modes	Stills: Single Frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12 sec., 2sec.), Remote Control (immediately, 3 sec., continuous), Multi-exposure (available with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite Movie: Remote Control, Interval Movie Record Multi-exposure: Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots (2 to 2000 images), Interval 2000 shots, 2 sec to 24 hrs, time delay available) Continuous shooting: Max approx. 3 fps, JPEG ( L: ★★★ at Continuous H): up to approx. 30 frames, RAW: up to approx. 10 frames, TIFF: up to approx. 12 Continuous shooting: Max. approx. 1 fps, JPEG (L: ★★★ at Continuous L): up to approx. 300 frames, RAW: up to approx. 25 frames, TIFF: up to approx. 15 When the sensitivity is set to ISO100 Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s) Remote control: Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous), cable switch Mirror Lock-up shooting*: Available with Continuous, Self-timer, Remote Control or Multi-Exposure
Viewfinder	Type: Keplerian telescopic trapezoid prism finder Coverage (field of view): Approx. 98%Magnification: approx. 0.62 x (with D FA645 55mmF2.8 at infinity), approx. 0.85 x (with FA645 75mmF2.8 at infinity)Diopter adjustment: -3.5 – +2.0m-¹
Depth of Field Preview	Optical (diaphragm stop-down) preview, Digital preview
LCD Monitor	3.2” Tiltable TFT colour LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure with an AR-coated, tempered-glass front panel and brightness/saturation/colour adjustments Resolution: Approx. 1037K dots Wide angle viewable: Yes
Live View	TTL using CMOS image sensor Field Of View: approx.100% Display Modes: Magnified view (2x, 4x, 8x, 12x, 16x), Grid Display (Grid Style: 4×4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Colour: translucent black, translucent white), Histogram, Highlight Alert, Rotate Display 180° Autofocus: Contrast detection AF (Face Detection, Tracking, Multiple AF Points, Select, Spot) Focus Peaking: ON/OFF
External Flash PENTAX Dedicated	Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Flash Modes: Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync (available with a dedicated external flash) Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV (1/2 steps) Synchronization speed: 1/125 sec
Dust Removal	Type: DR II (ultrasonic vibration to low pass filter) with Dust Alert function
Time	World Time: 75 cities (28 time zones)
Interfaces	USB 3.0 (micro B), external power supply terminal, cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D), stereo microphone input terminal (USB Connection: MSC/PTP)
Video Output	HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL
Power Sources	Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90 Optional AC adapter also available. Recordable images: approx. 650 Playback time: approx. 400 minutes Movie recording time: Up to 25 minutes; automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. * Tested in compliance with CIPA standard. Actual results may vary depending on shooting conditions/circumstances
Physical Specifications	Body dimensions (W x H x D): 156 mm x 117 mm x 123 mm (excluding protrusions) Body weight: Approx. 1550 g (including battery and memory card) Body only: Approx. 1470 g Construction material(s): Magnesium alloy shell over aluminum chassis Weather resistant: Yes (76 special seals) Operating temperature: -10 to 40°C (14-104°F)