Pentax 645D
Medium format digital performance for landscape photographers
Key Features
Camera Capabilities
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The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Pentax 645D
| Control / Button / Dial | Status | Note |
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| Shutter-release Button | ✓ Present | |
| Mode Dial | ✓ Present | |
| +/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated ISO Button | ✓ Present | |
| Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring | ~ Limited | Lens dependent |
| Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF-ON Button | ✓ Present | |
| Main Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Sub-Command Dial | ✓ Present | |
| Function (Fn) Buttons | ✓ Present | |
| Joystick / Multi-selector | ✓ Present | |
| AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp | ✓ Present | |
| Monitor Mode Button | ✓ Present | |
| Video Record Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Drive Mode Control | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Pentax 645D
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Pentax 645D Exposure Indicators
| Optimal exposure | Underexposed by 1/3 EV | Overexposed by over 2 EV |
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.
Learn & Master Photography with Pentax 645D
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Technical Specification
| Sensor | 44x33mm CCD |
| Resolution | 40 MP |
| ISO Range | 100-1000 |
| Autofocus | 11-point TTL |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec |
| Burst Rate | 1.1 fps |
| Video | None |
| Stabilization | None |
| Viewfinder | Optical Pentaprism |
| LCD | 3.0-inch 921k dot |
| Memory Card | Dual SD/SDHC |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI |
| Battery Life | 800 shots |
| Weight | 1480g |
| Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 119 mm |
