scott_branine Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hello everyone, I just got a new to me Pentax 645. This is my first medium format camera, it did not come with a manual, but I have have found it online but have not found the answer to my question. When I turn off the power switch the lcd display is still on. Is this normal to the camera? With the power off I can not take a photo or see the info inside the view finder. If I eject the battery pack the lcd display turns off. I have film loaded in the camera and have taken a pics all this is all working as it should. Thanks to all who respond to this post. Take care, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_philcox2 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 It is normal for the lcd to remain on when the switch is off and yes with the power off you cannot take a photo or see info inside the viewfinder. You have to turn the camera on to take the photo and to activate the light meter in the viewfinder. Its a quirky camera but a great camera for the price that you get them for these days. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_rais Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 <p align="justify"> As said, it is normal that the LCD display is still on if you power off the 645. When you eject the battery pack at all, the LCD turns off but it still holds the setting in its memory. This LCD (and its memory) is co-powered by a built-in lithium battery which - according to the specification of Pentax - has a life for about 5 years. If it dies the built-in lithium battery needs to be replaced by a Pentax service centre.<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_branine Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks Jim and frank for your answers. Hope I don't need to have that internal battery replaced any time soon. Take care, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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