PENTAX - 645D Limited Edition

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645D Limited Edition

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A HAPPY MEDIUM.

Our first medium-format digital camera is garnering flattering attention from the photography world for delivering 40-megapixel image quality at an attractive price. The PENTAX 645D’s 44x33-millimeter CCD produces ultra-high resolution images ideal for even the largest of print sizes.

40 megapixel medium format CCD
7264x5440 pixels
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HIGHLIGHTS

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Magnesium alloy body
Magnesium alloy covers around a rigid aluminum diecast chassis adds durability and thermal stability while minimizing weight.

Fully weather sealed
Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists rain, snow, dust, and other environmental hazards during field use, to keep the camera operating at peak performance levels.

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77 segment metering system
Highly accurate 77 segment metering system for perfectly exposed images even in difficult lighting.

Digital Level function
A Digital Level function displays the vertical and horizontal inclination of the camera, ensuring captured photos remain level to the horizon.

40 megapixels
A 40 Megapixel medium format (44x33mm) CCD sensor provides a top resolution of 7264x5440 pixels, which is ideal for ultra-high resolution imaging, exceptionally large printing applications, and outstanding cropping flexibility.

Large 3 inch LCD
Large, 3 inch LCD screen, with anti-reflective coating and reinforced glass surface, features 921,000 dots of resolution, wide angle viewing, and 32X image review magnification for easy on-camera image proofing.

Lens Compatibility
Compatibility with new D FA autofocus lenses as well as older 645 lenses ensures a wide selection of PENTAX glass for a wide range of photographic applications.

11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system
Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system features a light wavelength sensor for improved focus speed and reliability, even within different lighting environments.

14 Bit RAW files in PEF and Adobe DNG
Deep, 14 Bit RAW files in PEF and Adobe DNG formats retain great detail in highlight and shadow areas of an image, and offer a high level of flexibility when processing RAW files.

Dual slot SD/SDHC memory card
Dual slot SD/SDHC memory card support ensures fast and reliable storage for high resolution image files, simultaneously saving in multiple formats, assigning images to different cards based on their original format, or easily holding one memory card in reserve.

ISO 100-1600
ISO 100-1600 provides great existing-light photo capture with outstanding noise performance.

Highly flexible white balance
Highly flexible white balance options include several common presets, 3 Kelvin color temperature settings, and 3 manual saves, each with WB fine adjustment tuning.

All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder
All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens offers a 98% field of view viewing angle for accurate framing applications.

Multiple JPG image processing modes
Multiple JPG image processing modes include Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Reversal Film, and Monochrome, for high quality JPG output without extensive computer enhancement and manipulation.

Lens Correction function
Lens Correction function automatically compensates for lateral chromatic aberration, as well as barrel and spool distortion common to wide angle lens photography, with select PENTAX 645 lenses.

1.1 frames per second at full 40 megapixel resolution
Consecutive shooting up to 1.1 frames per second at full 40 megapixel resolution, enables action photography in a medium format camera system.

In-camera HDR image capture
An in-camera HDR image capture function blends 3 consecutive frames of varying exposures into a single, perfectly blended image, maximizing detail within all tonal ranges.

Mirror dampening hardware
Mirror dampening hardware applies a braking action to the mirror swing, minimizing the effect of camera shake and noise levels to the image capture process.

Mirror Lockup function
Mirror Lockup function prevents blur caused by the movement of the mirror during the exposure, ensuring the sharpest possible image capture for professional-caliber applications.

HDMI output
HDMI output for high resolution image display on HDTVs.

High capacity Li-Ion battery
High capacity Li-Ion battery provides up to 800 shots in typical shooting conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor

TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system (11 point SAFOX IX+) Focus modes: AF Single (w/ focus lock), AF Continuous, Manual Focus point adjustment: Auto, user-selectable, center

Lens

Type/construction: PENTAX 645AF2 bayonet mount Usable lenses: PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses SDM function: Yes

Viewfinder

Type: Trapezoid pentaprism Coverage (field of view): 98% Magnification: 0.62X (w/ D FA645 55mmF2.8 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte Diopter adjustment: -3.5 to 2.0 Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop down), Digital

LCD Monitor

TFT color LCD monitor, Wide angle view, Brightness adjustable, Color adjustable, AR Coating, Reinforced glass Size:3.0 inch Dots:approx. 921,000 dots

Flash

Type: N/A Guide number: N/A Coverage: N/A Flash modes: On, redeye, slow sync, slow sync + redeye Flash exposure compensation: -2 to 1 EV in 1/3 steps

External Flash

Hot shoe, X-sync socket, sync-speed: 1/125 sec., P-TTL, high-speed-sync, wireless-sync with PENTAX dedicated external flash

Storage Media

Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC memory card (Dual slot) Internal memory: n/a Removable memory: SD, SDHC memory card (Dual slot)

Interfaces

Ports: USB2.0 (Hi-Speed: mini B-type), Video output (mini phone type), HDMI output (type C mini), DC input, Cable switch, X-sync socket Printer interfaces: n/a

Power Supply

Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90, Recordable images: Approx 800 Playback time: Approx. 440 minutes AC adapter available: Yes (optional)

Physical Specs

Body dimensions (W x H x D): 6.1 x 4.6 x 4.7” Body weight Without battery or removable memory: 49.4 oz Loaded and ready: 52.2 oz Construction material(s): Magnesium alloy shell over aluminum diecast chassis Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)

Language Support

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional/Simplified Chinese, Japanese

Metering System

Type: TTL open-aperture 77 segment metering Sensitivity range: EV 2 to 21 (ISO 200 w 55mm F2.8) Multi-segment: Yes, 77 segments Center weighted: Yes Spot: Yes Exposure compensation: +/- 5 EV (1/3 and 1/2 steps) Exposure lock: Yes Exposure bracketing: Yes, 3 or 5 frames, up to +/- 2 EV (1/2 or 1/3 steps)

White Balance

Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Yes, manual and 3 color temperature selections available * WB fine adjustment available in all modes

Capture Modes

Mode selection: Program (P), Sensitivity Priority (Sv), Shutter Priority (Tv), Aperture Priority (Av), Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv), Metered Manual, Bulb, X-Speed Green simplified mode available: No P/A/S/M/B: P, A, S, M, B (extended modes Sv, TAv) Date stamp: n/a Digital filters (capture): Custom Image Function includes Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted modes, and Reversal Film each with gamut radar and fine adjustment of saturation, hue, high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Monochrome mode includes adjustment for filter effects (green, yellow, orange, red, magenta, blue, cyan, infrared), toning (sepia warm/cool), high/low key, contrast, and sharpness (regular and fine adjustment scales). Data record: Folder name (standard, date), file name (standard, customizable), embed copyright

Drive Modes

Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification, Select & Delete, Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Index Print Magnification: Up to 32X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): Monochrome, Extract Color, Color, Base Tweaking, Soft Mode selection: One Shot (no data, basic data, full data, color channel histogram), Multi Image Display (1, 2, 4, 9, 16, 36, 81 thumbnails), Calendar Filmstrip, Folder, Magnification, Select & Delete, Mode pallet: Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Resize, Cropping, Slideshow, Index Print Magnification: Up to 32X, scrollable Digital filters (playback): Monochrome, Extract Color, Color, Base Tweaking, Soft

Custom Functions

Functions available: 35Functions available: 35

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

AC PLUG CORD D-CO2U
PENTAX USB CABLE I-USB107
RECHARGEABLE L-ION BATTERY D-LI90 (B)
BATTERY CHARGER D-BC90 (A)
PENTAX STRAP O-ST107
PENTAX LARGE EYE CUP O-EC107
PENTAX STRAP O-ST53