Real World Sample Images: Pentax 645Z

Full-res, real-world sample images, including high ISO comparisons

By Philip Ryan | Published Jun 25, 2014 1:22 AM

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The following images were pulled directly from the camera with no editing done, except where otherwise noted. All images were shot with a Pentax-D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL lens, except for the foliage photos, which were shot with an older SMC Pentax-A 645 120mm f/4 macro. For Full-res previews, please click the link below each images. Head to the end of the gallery for a low-light comparisson. And more more Pentax 645z sample images, head here. Tech Specs: ISO 1600, 1/80 sec, f/5.6. Exposure comp: -0.3Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES). Philip Ryan

Pentax 645Z #2

Shot using an SMC Pentax-A 645 120mm f/4 macro. Tech Specs: ISO 200, 1/13 sec, f/18. Exposure comp: -0.3
Focal Length: 120mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #3

Tech Specs: ISO 100, 1/125 sec, f/8.
**Focal Length: **55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #4

Shot using an SMC Pentax-A 645 120mm f/4 macro. Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/25 sec, f/16. Exposure comp: +0.3
Focal Length: 120mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #5

Tech Specs: ISO 800, 1/100 sec, f/8.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #6

Tech Specs: ISO 6400, 1/40 sec, f/10. Exposure comp: -0.3.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #7

Tech Specs: ISO 6400, 1/60 sec, f/10. Exposure comp: -0.3
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #8

Tech Specs: ISO 100, 1/100 sec, f/11. Exposure comp: +0.7
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #9

Tech Specs: ISO 800, 1/100 sec, f/8. Exposure comp: -0.7
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #10

Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/60 sec, f/8.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #11

Tech Specs: ISO 200, 1/125 sec, f/8.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #12

Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/100 sec, f/8. Exposure comp: -0.3
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #13

This image is an edited version of the previous frame, meant to give you an idea of what can be done with the DNG files. Using Adobe Camera RAW CS6, the following adjustments were made to the image: +1 Exposure, +7 Contrast, -5 Highlights, +5 Shadows, +5 Saturation. Sharpening: Amount, 40 ; Radius, 1.0 ; Detail, 30. Tech Specs: ISO 400, 1/100 sec, f/8. Exposure comp: -0.3
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #14a

The following images are meant to display the low-light, high ISO capabilities of the camera. This image was shot at ISO 204800, the top ISO on the 645Z. The images go down in ISO by full-stop increments. Tech Specs: ISO 204800, 1/15 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #14b

Tech Specs: ISO 102400, 1/8 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #15

Tech Specs: ISO 51200, 1/4 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #16

Tech Specs: ISO 25600, 1/2 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #17

Tech Specs: ISO 12800, 1 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #18

Tech Specs: ISO 6400, 2 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #19

Tech Specs: ISO 3200, 4 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

Pentax 645Z #20

Tech Specs: ISO 1600, 8 sec, f/11.
Focal Length: 55mm (CLICK FOR FULL-RES)

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