PENTAX 645Z - Medium format camera

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How to use the PENTAX 645Z to take black and white portraits?
Frequently Asked Questions - 04/02/2026
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To take black and white portraits with the PENTAX 645Z, here are some practical tips to optimize your shots:

1. Camera Settings

  • Shooting Mode: Use aperture priority mode (Av) to control the depth of field and isolate your subject.
  • Aperture: Choose a wide aperture (for example f/2.8 or less) to achieve a nice background blur (bokeh) that highlights your subject.
  • ISO: Adjust the ISO to the available light. Outdoors, prefer a low sensitivity (100-400 ISO) for better image quality, and indoors, increase if necessary (800 ISO or more).
  • Shutter Speed: Ensure it is fast enough to avoid motion blur, especially if your subject is moving.

2. Black and White Mode

In the menu of your PENTAX 645Z, activate the monochrome mode to directly view your images in black and white while shooting. This will help you better compose and adjust the light.

3. Lighting

Prefer soft and diffused light, such as natural light from a window, to avoid harsh shadows on the face. You can also use reflectors or modulated light sources for a more flattering result.

4. Composition

Apply classic composition rules, such as the rule of thirds, to balance your portrait. Experiment with angles and expressions to capture the desired emotion.

5. Post-Processing

After shooting, use editing software to adjust contrast, brightness, and grayscale levels to enhance the visual impact of your black and white portraits.

By following these steps, you will fully exploit the capabilities of the PENTAX 645Z to create high-quality black and white portraits.

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USER MANUAL 645Z PENTAX

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Introduction

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Guide de démarrage

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① Bouton correction IL (☑/Av)

9 Shake Reduction (p.22)

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Attention

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Attention

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Mémo

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Attention

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Mémo

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Mire AF

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2 Tournez.

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Mémo

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Attention

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Amplification des tons

Filtre croquis

Aquarelle

Pastel

Postérisation

Miniature

Doux

Scintillement

Fish-eye

Filtre étirement

Monochrome

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Index

Symboles

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,, menu.... 23

▶, menu...... 23

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C, menu 26

mode.... 49

Portrait...... 43

Paysage 43

Macro 43

Affichage LCD 24, 37

Affichage quadrillage...... 21

Correction diffraction ..... 69

Correction distorsion ..... 69

Correction du flash ..... 53

Correction IL.... 48

Correction IL auto 26

Correction moiré.... 79

Live View 11, 21, 40

Logiciel 115

Logiciel fourni 115

Mode lecture...... 41

Mode pr. de vue, menus 20

Mode rafale (mode AF) 55

Mode unique (mode AF) 55

Mode vidéo 49

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Shake Reduction...... 21

Silhouette (SCN)...... 44

Spot (Zone active AF) ..... 56

Superposer zone AF ..... 17

Supprimer 41

Transmission Wi-Fi...... 95

Copyright (c) T.Teranishi.

Copyright (c) TeraTerm Project.

For customers in USA

STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.

The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and

Peripherals

We: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION

Located at: 633 17 ^th Street, Suite 2600 Denver, Colorado 80202 U.S.A. Phone: 800-877-0155 FAX: 303-790-1131

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on the statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109.

Product Name: SLR Digital Camera

Model Number: PENTAX K-S1

Contact person: Customer Service Manager

Date and Place: August, 2014, Colorado

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Brand : PENTAX

Model : 645Z

Category : Medium format camera