Pentax 645Z
Overview | |
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Maker | Pentax |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor type | CMOS |
Sensor size | 44 x 33mm (Medium format type) |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 (51 megapixels) |
Film speed | 100-204800 |
Recording medium | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Focusing | |
Focus areas | 27 focus points |
Shutter | |
Shutter speeds | 1/4000s to 30s |
Continuous shooting | 3 frames per second |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62 |
Frame coverage | 98% |
Image processing | |
Image processor | PRIME III |
White balance | Yes |
General | |
LCD screen | 3.2 inches with 1,037,000 dots |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 4.84 inches) |
Weight | 1550g including battery |
The Pentax 645Z is a professional medium format digital SLR camera announced by Ricoh on April 15, 2014. While it shares its sensor with the Phase One IQ250 and Hasselblad H5Dc, it retails at less than a third of the price of these (~8500 at ~27000 USD).[1] In 2015, the 645Z won the TIPA Award for the Best Medium Format Camera.[2]
The most notable improvements over its predecessor, the Pentax 645D, include much lower noise at high ISO, the ability to record video (FullHD at 30 frames per second), and a tilting rear display.
It has a 27-point phase-detect autofocus system, all clustered near center of frame, and a weather sealed body. Its peak dynamic range is 14.8 EV at base ISO, compared to 12.6 EV on its 645D predecessor.
Furthermore, the 645Z is compatible with the Pentax FluCard to allow wireless "tethered" operation.[3]
Cutaway view
References
- ^ Pentax 645Z Medium Format Camera Preview: Test Images Archived 2014-08-21 at the Wayback Machine Dan Havlik, Photo District News updated June 20, 2014
- ^ "XXV TIPA AWARDS (2015)". tipa.com. Technical Image Press Association. 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- ^ Ricoh announces medium-format Pentax 645Z dpreview staff published April 15, 2014
External links
- Pentax 645Z: Digital Photography Review, published April 15, 2014
- Review by Chris Giles, published May 7, 2014, and updated January 26, 2015