Pentax 645D

At close to $9,000, the Pentax 645D's price tag might shock you, but this medium format digital camera produces superb images, and it's a bargain compared with competing systems.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • 40 megapixel CCD sensor provides a top resolution of 7264x5440
  • Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists rain, snow, dust and other environmental hazards during field use
  • 14 Bit RAW files in Pentax PEF and Adobe DNG formats
  • Dual slot SD/SDHC memory card support
  • Responsive 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system features a light wavelength sensor for improved focus speed even in different lighting environments

PROS

+ Superb image quality.
+ Weather-sealed body.
+ Dual tripod mounts.
+ Inexpensive when compared with other medium-format systems.

CONS

- Lacks Live View.
- No CompactFlash support.
- Slow to write files to memory card.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 11, 2012
At close to $9,000, the Pentax 645D's price tag might shock you, but this medium format digital camera produces superb images, and it's a bargain compared with competing systems.
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By TrustedReviews on December 02, 2010
 
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