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645D-En-Resized Discover in detail, the camera that revolutionized the world of digital medium-format photography The PENTAX 645D is the fi rst digital medium-format camera developed by PENTAX. It is designed for versatile use and allows the image to incorporate exceptional quality previously reserved for fashion and advertising. The 645D incorporates a large, high-performance, 40 megapixels CCD image sensor (33 x 44mm) approximately 2 times larger than that of 35mm-format models. Due to this, it provides superb image detail beyond your expectations and gives a boost to the creative aspirations of all photographers. It also features a rugged, weather-resistant construction, a large viewfi nder and compatibility with a lens range of almost 20 models. Thanks to its size, its manoeuvrability and outstanding reliability, outdoor photography is effortless and studio shooting easy. The 645D is designed for professionals as well as advanced amateurs. The 645D has received many awards: EISA awarded ‘2011-2012 Best Professional SLR’ TIPA awarded ‘2011 Best Professional SLR of the year’ 2011 Japan Camera GP in the ‘Best Camera of the year’ 02 Summary 06 Unprecedented image quality 40 megapixel sensor for super-high-resolution images High-performance, high-speed PRIME II imaging engine Sensitivity up to ISO 1600 with noise reduction 08 Weather resistant body 10 Ease of use Intuitive & practical ergonomics Large, bright and clear optical viewfi nder Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor User friendly 12 Fast and precise Precision autofocus Accurate light metering Fast images transfer (SDXC) 14 Advanced functions Dual SD/SDHC memory card slots White balance Connectivity DNG & RAW formats built-in 36 customizable functions Time-lapse Customizable buttons Advanced bracketing 20 Lens and accessories range 03 04 © Kerrick James D-FA645 55mm © Kerrick James D-FA645 55mm 05 06 © Nicolas Claris DA645 25mm Beneteau Sense 55 Exceptional image quality Sensor 1.7 times larger than a full format. 33x44mm 24x36mm Cécile Cée 645D D-FA 55mm ISO 1600 40 MP sensor for High-performance, Sensitivity up to ISO 1600 super-high-resolution images high-speed, PRIME II with excellent noise management imaging engine The PENTAX 645D incorporates a high-performance CCD The sensor displays a remarkable dynamic and fully respects the delicacy image sensor. It measures 33mm by 44mm, and is 1.7 times The PENTAX 645D features the of artifi cial light. Entire speed range (200-1000 standard ISO and from larger than 35mm format sensors and 3.9 times larger acclaimed, PENTAX-original 100 up to 1600 in extended mode) can be used. With its excellent noise than APS-C sensors. Thanks to approximately 40 effective PRIME (PENTAX Real Image management, the grain remains under control even at ISO 1600. megapixels, it provides a wide dynamic range for faithful Engine) II as its imaging engine. reproduction of the ambience and the sense of depth in Thanks to its high-speed data The Pentax 645D is comfortable to use not only in studio with light super-high-resolution images that are rich in tonal gradation processing and new algorithm, controlled but also during externally with different light. and accurate in texture detail. This 40 megapixel CCD sensor exclusively programmed for provides a top resolution of 7264 x 5440 pixels, which is ideal medium-format digital SLR for ultra-high resolution imaging, exceptionally large printing cameras, this high-performance applications, and outstanding cropping fl exibility. The pictures imaging engine produces super- reach a resolution of 7264 x 5440 pixels, which allows large high quality images rich in tonal poster size prints without loss of quality. They also have large gradation and faithful colour tone range and colour space. reproduction, while allowing speedy data transmission. Even 14-bit A/D converter for faithful with RAW-format images as large as 50MB per fi le. conversion of image data to digital fi les The PENTAX 645D features a high-performance A/D converter, which faithfully converts the large volume of analogue image data, output by the large CCD sensor (16384 levels), to digital fi les carrying an impressive amount of image data, including resolution and tonal gradation. 07 08 © Cécile Cée DA645 25mm Weather resistant body The PENTAX 645D is one of the few digital medium-format cameras to be protected against rain and dust. With its 70 weather-proof seals and outstanding cold-resistant performance, you can be sure of reliable operation even at a temperature as low as –10°C. The PENTAX 645D’s main housing is made of lightweight but strong magnesium-steel alloy, while the chassis is made of die cast aluminium to minimize the expansion and distortion caused by heat and also to optimize kinematic accuracy and thermal stability. The LCD panels, one on the camera’s top panel and second on the back panel, are covered with tempered glass for extra protection. One touch of the PENTAX 645D impresses with its sturdy construction. 09 Easy to use Intuitive and practical ergonomics The PENTAX 645D offers exceptional ergonomics. The grip provides comfortable handling and use, especially while shooting handheld. The 645D has many easily accessible shortcut controls on the body. This allows access to different controls without need to access the menus. ISO sensitivity, bracketing, focusing, light measurement, fl ash, white balance, recording format, dual slot SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card selection. A truly comfortable luxury. 10 User friendly The 645D offers an intuitive interface with clear and comprehensive menus to easily confi gure settings on the body. Navigation throughout the menus is instantaneous and the image rotated automatically with rotation of the body. The PENTAX 645D has multiple exposure modes for faithful reproduction of creative intentions: Hyper Program function allows the user to instantly switch from Programmed AE mode to Shutter- or Aperture-Priority AE mode Hyper Manual enables instant return back to auto mode Large, bright and clear Large, easy-to-view 3.0-inch when the camera is set on Manual mode with a single push on the green button. optical viewfi nder LCD monitor with 921,000 dots ~ Sensitivity-Priority mode Incorporated into the PENTAX 645D’s Positioned on the camera’s rear panel, a ~ Shutter/Aperture-Priority mode viewfi nder, a trapezoid-shaped glass large 3.0-inch colour LCD monitor with ~ Manual mode prism not only assures a fi eld of view approximately 921,000 dots provides a clear, of approximately 100%, but also greatly bright view of displayed images and menus. contributes to the compactness of the Its wide-view design allows quick, effortless camera body. Coupled with a bright, easy- confi rmation of the displayed image from to-focus Natural-Bright-Matte focusing approximately 170 degrees both horizontally screen, the PENTAX 645D’s viewfi nder and vertically, meaning the photographer offers a large, clear view of the subject. has little diffi culty shooting images from low and high angles. The LCD monitor is also treated with an exclusive AR (Anti-Refl ection) coating to minimize refl ections on the screen, even in the outdoor locations and under bright sun light. 11 12 © Cécile Cée D-FA645 55mm - 1600 ISO Fast and sharp Precision autofocus Accurate light metering Fast image transfer The PENTAX 645D’s new SAFOX The PENTAX 645D employs a state-of-the-art, 77-segment With the latest fi rmware 1.13, the 645D is compatible IX+ wide frame autofocus system multi-pattern metering system to ensure super-high- with all SDXC cards for faster transfer and a bigger features 11 sensor points (nine cross- accuracy metering. The exposure accuracy is further writing capacity (>32 GB) type sensors positioned in the middle) enhanced by collecting such additional data as image to ensure the extra-high-precision orientation (horizontal or vertical) and the distance to and focusing demanded on medium-format magnifi cation of the subject, using the sensors installed cameras. To develop this sophisticated inside the camera body. With the data obtained and AF system, the entire optical system incorporated into exposure calculations. was redesigned with the simultaneous addition of the new functionality to analyse and make use of the light sources data in the fi eld of view. © Maksim Chicherin D-FA645 55mm © Maksim Chicherin D-FA645 55mm 13 14 © Lili Renée D-FA645 55mm Advanced functions The Pentax 645D offers clear and comprehensive menus Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC White balance Advanced bracketing 36 customizable memory card slots functions In order to have maximum image Which allow full customizing control, the 645D is equipped with two of the cameras settings. Even the independent SD slots. Both slots can be program line characteristic can be individually managed allowing the user to customized. store, for example, RAW fi les on one and JPEG fi les on the other. It is also possible to set slot No 2 to take over when the No 1 is full. The settings for these two memory card slots are accessible Versatile white balance control system: Choose from 6 bracketing modes from dedicated buttons, located on the automatic, daylight, shade, cloudy, including; white balance, saturation, camera body. By downloading the latest fl uorescent light, tungsten, fl ash, CTE, shade, dark/light adjustments, contrast fi rmware, you can use SDXC cards which manual or colour temperature. Option to and sharpness. benefi t from an even faster transfer rate. save 3 customized white balance. Interval shooting Universal DNG format and built-in RAW image development The 645D allows you to program a series of shots from 2 to 999 images, with a shooting interval from 1 second to 24 hours. Control of many settings: type of fi le Connectivity (JPEG or TIFF), resolution, compression, Customizable buttons image customization, white balance, sensitivity, shadow corrections, colour It is possible to assign a range of The 645D has many slots available: USB space, etc… port, HDMI port to enable immediate functions to the RAW/Flex button : choose from recording format (JPEG, viewing of your pictures on a HDTV, a Batch processing possible.
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