645Z first thoughts

2351HD · 07-07-2014, 02:29 AM

Hi all,

I picked up my 645z this afternoon and have had only a brief play with it and have the following comments.

1. In the menu, you can now choose "100%" as a zoom-to option for image playback. Excellent feature and works great.

2. The shutter seems much more damped than the D. I ran them side by side and it is much smoother with less vibration within the body. This bodes well for the 300mm FA that I have coming.

3. Live view is gorgeous and clear. Zooming in is very nice and not muddy like the D800 is.

4. Operation is fast and image review is much quicker and more fluid. I would say approx 1-1.5 sec for image review after shooting.

That's all for now. I will report back when I get more time.

Scott

itshimitis · 07-07-2014, 02:38 AM

No 1 was possible with the D also. It is a good idea as very useful for checking critical sharpness.

07-07-2014, 02:29 AM	#1
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	645Z first thoughts Hi all, I picked up my 645z this afternoon and have had only a brief play with it and have the following comments. 1. In the menu, you can now choose "100%" as a zoom-to option for image playback. Excellent feature and works great. 2. The shutter seems much more damped than the D. I ran them side by side and it is much smoother with less vibration within the body. This bodes well for the 300mm FA that I have coming. 3. Live view is gorgeous and clear. Zooming in is very nice and not muddy like the D800 is. 4. Operation is fast and image review is much quicker and more fluid. I would say approx 1-1.5 sec for image review after shooting. That's all for now. I will report back when I get more time. Scott

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07-07-2014, 02:38 AM	#2
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	No 1 was possible with the D also. It is a good idea as very useful for checking critical sharpness.