Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
B&H has the Pentax 645D for $3,999 now. Five years ago, the 645D debuted at $9,995 and has been a very well-reviewed medium format camera. It features a 40MP CCD sensor and a weather-sealed magnesium alloy body. It was replaced last year by the Pentax 645Z, which features a 51.4MP CMOS sensor and now retails for $8,095.
You can find the Pentax 645D here at B&H Photo.
Ricoh has announced that it is launching a new Pentax 645D model this spring. The new 645D will feature a medium format CMOS sensor, which seems to be a new trend. Additionally, the camera is said to “high-speed response” and feature a tilt-type LCD. [Read more…]
The new Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR lens is designed for Pentax’s 645D medium format camera. The 90mm lens offers an equivalent focal length of 71mm compared to a standard full frame camera.
The macro capabilities of this new lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.5x. The D FA 90mm lens features Pentax’s new HD coating for higher light transmittance and reduced reflection. Additionally, the lens offers built-in Shake Reduction for up to 3.5 stops of compensation.
The Pentax D FA 645 Macro 90mm F2.8 ED AW SR will retail for $4499.95. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
The 40MP medium format Pentax 645D recently got a price drop from $9,995 to $8,795, which puts it even closer to the high-end 35mm DSLR range (see, e.g., Canon 1D X at $6,800 and Nikon D4 at $6,000).
Some retailers have already updated their list pricing to reflect the price drop (Adorama), while others have not (B&H Photo). Expect the pricing to go into effect at all Pentax retailers soon.
Pentax has launched a new 25mm lens for its 645D medium format camera. The new 25mm f/4 lens offers a full frame focal length equivalent to 19.5mm. The new lens retails for $5,000 and should be available this month at B&H Photo and other Pentax retailers.
More details in the full press release below. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Pentax has announced the O-GPS1, which is an add-on GPS unit for the K-5, K-r and 645D. The O-GPS1 makes it possible to embed location info into image files. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
You may recall the Pentax 645D announcement from earlier this year. As it stood at that time, the 40MP medium format camera was set to only be available in Japan.
Well, that seems to have changed with apparent word from Pentax USA President Ned Bunnell that the Pentax 645D will, in fact, be available later this year in the US. [Read more…]
The Pentax 645D is a medium format, interchangeable lens camera. It features a 40MP Kodak CCD image sensor measuring 44mm x 33mm, and a 14-bit A/D converter. The 645D offers a sensitivity range of ISO 200-1000, which is expandable to ISO 100 and ISO 1600. The 645D also features an 11-point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors positioned in the middle, and a 77-segment multi-pattern metering system. The 645D’s optical viewfinder offers 98% frame coverage. Additionally, the 645D features a 3-inch LCD with 920k dot resolution. The 645D stores images via dual SD card slots, which accept SDHC cards (but not the newer SDXC cards).
Initially, the Pentax 645D will only be available in Japan at an initial retail price of ¥850,000, which is a bit under $10,000 USD at the time of the camera’s official announcement.