used Pentax 645z, no TV or TAV modes, just AV when using FA lens...

KathleenF · 11-27-2020, 12:01 PM

Hi folks,
I just picked up a used 645z from B&H, supposedly in excellent condition. I have some FA lenses (I have a 645 N film body) and ordered a DFA lens as well which hasn't arrived yet. I'm enjoying the camera except I've found that the mode dial doesn't allow me to use TV to TAV modes, and claims that I'm in AV mode when I set it to either of them! Manual works fine and AV seems to as well. I'm planning to return the camera and resume looking for a used body, on the assumption that there's actually something wrong with it, minor though it may be (dirty contacts?) since I don't consider missing functions to make an "excellent" condition camera but wanted to see first if there was any way this could be because I'm using an FA lens rather than a DFA... Maybe only the DFA lenses work in all modes? My DFA lens won't get here for a week, so if that's not the issue I'd rather not wait to find out!
Thanks,
Katie

**othar** · 11-27-2020, 12:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Is it possible that your aperture ring is not set to A?

pschlute · 11-27-2020, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by othar

Is it possible that your aperture ring is not set to A?

What he said

KathleenF · 11-27-2020, 01:35 PM - **2 Likes**

How embarrassing! Yes, that was the problem. Probably because I shoot my 645N in manual mode almost exclusively, and none of my other system's (Olympus M43) lenses have aperture rings like that! Thank you.

texandrews · 11-27-2020, 03:31 PM - **1 Like**

Another great reason to hang out at PentaxForums! You're going to loooooove that camera.

And a hearty welcome aboard! We need more female members and diversity, too many old white guys....

KathleenF · 11-27-2020, 04:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by texandrews

Another great reason to hang out at PentaxForums! You're going to loooooove that camera.

And a hearty welcome aboard! We need more female members and diversity, too many old white guys....

Aww, thanks for the welcome! I'm very interested to have a larger sensor in my collection of digital bodies... I love Micro 4/3 for casual use and travel (one of my favorite cameras is a Panasonic GM5 that disappears into my purse like nothing, although I prefer my EM1 for wildlife, sports, etc.), so I felt like a larger sensored camera that didn't really overlap much with my existing cameras in terms of use case made sense... Plus I love my 645N and am a big fan of OVFs but don't get to use one outside of shooting film since my smaller system is EVF only. One of the things I want to use the 645Z for is photographing the artwork of my many artist relatives (a grandfather, a sister, my son), so I'll be getting some lighting setup soon for that purpose.

Now that I've fixed my little silly error, I've been having a great time playing around with the 645Z already around the house, taking pictures of my teen practicing guitar. I'm excited to use the camera in a more deliberate manner in the coming years.

Thanks again for the friendly vibes,
Katie

texandrews · 11-28-2020, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by KathleenF

One of the things I want to use the 645Z for is photographing the artwork of my many artist relatives (a grandfather, a sister, my son), so I'll be getting some lighting setup soon for that purpose.

I do that professionally, with the Z, so feel free to reach out for advice when that starts happening.

Quote:

Thanks again for the friendly vibes,
Katie

you betcha. You'll like it here, so don't be a stranger. Get on over to the medium format forum pronto!

KathleenF · 11-28-2020, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by texandrews

I do that professionally, with the Z, so feel free to reach out for advice when that starts happening.

you betcha. You'll like it here, so don't be a stranger. Get on over to the medium format forum pronto!

Thank you, texandrews! I'm sure I'll have questions as I proceed.

I appreciate the friendliness.

**barondla** · 11-28-2020, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by KathleenF

Thank you, texandrews! I'm sure I'll have questions as I proceed.

I appreciate the friendliness.

Welcome to the Pentax 645Z and PentaxForums.The 645 is a wonderful camera and the forums are a great place to learn and discuss photography.

When my used Z arrived it was in movie mode. There was also 2 weird settings enabled that rotated the image and view 180°. Took me quite awhile to get it straightened out.

Thanks,
barondla

Foamberg · 11-29-2020, 04:54 AM

the 645z is great for me since i use a external monitor (atomos) for live-view...! :-)

i'm not a hawk-eye

Originally posted by barondla

Welcome to the Pentax 645Z and PentaxForums.The 645 is a wonderful camera and the forums are a great place to learn and discuss photography.

When my used Z arrived it was in movie mode. There was also 2 weird settings enabled that rotated the image and view 180°. Took me quite awhile to get it straightened out.

Thanks,
barondla

texandrews · 11-29-2020, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by Foamberg

the 645z is great for me since i use a external monitor (atomos) for live-view...! :-)

i'm not a hawk-eye

Please tell us more---but actually that would be a great new thread in the medium format forum. I shoot tethered in the studio, but out in the sculpture garden or even up in the galleries where I need to move around it can be a PITA. I've often thought about an external monitor setup.

**kaseki** · 11-29-2020, 08:04 AM

See message #8 in the thread Late to the Party - Pentax 645D for portraits ? - PentaxForums.com by @Thorrulz.

I have used a directly connected HP ZR2440w display in my (ahem) studio.

texandrews · 11-29-2020, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by kaseki

See message #8 in the thread Late to the Party - Pentax 645D for portraits ? - PentaxForums.com by @Thorrulz.

I have used a directly connected HP ZR2440w display in my (ahem) studio.

I remember seeing that post. I'd still like to see a thread started on this topic, with a lot more detail...

11-27-2020, 12:01 PM	#1
KathleenF New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4	used Pentax 645z, no TV or TAV modes, just AV when using FA lens... Hi folks, I just picked up a used 645z from B&H, supposedly in excellent condition. I have some FA lenses (I have a 645 N film body) and ordered a DFA lens as well which hasn't arrived yet. I'm enjoying the camera except I've found that the mode dial doesn't allow me to use TV to TAV modes, and claims that I'm in AV mode when I set it to either of them! Manual works fine and AV seems to as well. I'm planning to return the camera and resume looking for a used body, on the assumption that there's actually something wrong with it, minor though it may be (dirty contacts?) since I don't consider missing functions to make an "excellent" condition camera but wanted to see first if there was any way this could be because I'm using an FA lens rather than a DFA... Maybe only the DFA lenses work in all modes? My DFA lens won't get here for a week, so if that's not the issue I'd rather not wait to find out! Thanks, Katie

11-27-2020, 01:35 PM - 2 Likes	#4
KathleenF New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	whomp whomp... How embarrassing! Yes, that was the problem. Probably because I shoot my 645N in manual mode almost exclusively, and none of my other system's (Olympus M43) lenses have aperture rings like that! Thank you.

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11-27-2020, 12:56 PM - 2 Likes	#2
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	Is it possible that your aperture ring is not set to A?

11-27-2020, 01:02 PM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by othar Is it possible that your aperture ring is not set to A? What he said

11-27-2020, 03:31 PM - 1 Like	#5
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	Another great reason to hang out at PentaxForums! You're going to loooooove that camera. And a hearty welcome aboard! We need more female members and diversity, too many old white guys....

11-27-2020, 04:16 PM - 1 Like	#6
KathleenF New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by texandrews Another great reason to hang out at PentaxForums! You're going to loooooove that camera. And a hearty welcome aboard! We need more female members and diversity, too many old white guys.... Aww, thanks for the welcome! I'm very interested to have a larger sensor in my collection of digital bodies... I love Micro 4/3 for casual use and travel (one of my favorite cameras is a Panasonic GM5 that disappears into my purse like nothing, although I prefer my EM1 for wildlife, sports, etc.), so I felt like a larger sensored camera that didn't really overlap much with my existing cameras in terms of use case made sense... Plus I love my 645N and am a big fan of OVFs but don't get to use one outside of shooting film since my smaller system is EVF only. One of the things I want to use the 645Z for is photographing the artwork of my many artist relatives (a grandfather, a sister, my son), so I'll be getting some lighting setup soon for that purpose. Now that I've fixed my little silly error, I've been having a great time playing around with the 645Z already around the house, taking pictures of my teen practicing guitar. I'm excited to use the camera in a more deliberate manner in the coming years. Thanks again for the friendly vibes, Katie

11-28-2020, 08:39 AM	#7
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	Originally posted by KathleenF One of the things I want to use the 645Z for is photographing the artwork of my many artist relatives (a grandfather, a sister, my son), so I'll be getting some lighting setup soon for that purpose. I do that professionally, with the Z, so feel free to reach out for advice when that starts happening. Quote: Thanks again for the friendly vibes, Katie you betcha. You'll like it here, so don't be a stranger. Get on over to the medium format forum pronto!

11-28-2020, 11:19 AM - 1 Like	#8
KathleenF New Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 4 Original Poster	Originally posted by texandrews I do that professionally, with the Z, so feel free to reach out for advice when that starts happening. you betcha. You'll like it here, so don't be a stranger. Get on over to the medium format forum pronto! Thank you, texandrews! I'm sure I'll have questions as I proceed. I appreciate the friendliness.

11-28-2020, 11:33 PM	#9
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by KathleenF Thank you, texandrews! I'm sure I'll have questions as I proceed. I appreciate the friendliness. Welcome to the Pentax 645Z and PentaxForums.The 645 is a wonderful camera and the forums are a great place to learn and discuss photography. When my used Z arrived it was in movie mode. There was also 2 weird settings enabled that rotated the image and view 180°. Took me quite awhile to get it straightened out. Thanks, barondla

11-29-2020, 04:54 AM	#10
Foamberg New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 18	the 645z is great for me since i use a external monitor (atomos) for live-view...! :-) i'm not a hawk-eye Originally posted by barondla Welcome to the Pentax 645Z and PentaxForums.The 645 is a wonderful camera and the forums are a great place to learn and discuss photography. When my used Z arrived it was in movie mode. There was also 2 weird settings enabled that rotated the image and view 180°. Took me quite awhile to get it straightened out. Thanks, barondla

11-29-2020, 06:11 AM	#11
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	Originally posted by Foamberg the 645z is great for me since i use a external monitor (atomos) for live-view...! :-) i'm not a hawk-eye Please tell us more---but actually that would be a great new thread in the medium format forum. I shoot tethered in the studio, but out in the sculpture garden or even up in the galleries where I need to move around it can be a PITA. I've often thought about an external monitor setup.

11-29-2020, 08:04 AM	#12
kaseki Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,138	See message #8 in the thread Late to the Party - Pentax 645D for portraits ? - PentaxForums.com by @Thorrulz. I have used a directly connected HP ZR2440w display in my (ahem) studio.

11-29-2020, 08:32 AM	#13
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	Originally posted by kaseki See message #8 in the thread Late to the Party - Pentax 645D for portraits ? - PentaxForums.com by @Thorrulz. I have used a directly connected HP ZR2440w display in my (ahem) studio. I remember seeing that post. I'd still like to see a thread started on this topic, with a lot more detail...