645D is here ...

thibs · 03-09-2010, 11:58 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

At least Pentax should reintroduce their 67->645 adapter, so the 67 owners can use their lenses with the 645D.

Still current AFAIK. The price however... Ouch !

**Rorschach** · 03-09-2010, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by thibs

Still current AFAIK. The price however... Ouch !

I managed to get it at a very reasonable price...same thing with the 6x7 -> K-mount adapter

One happy camper

emr · 03-09-2010, 12:20 PM

As several posters have commented, there does not seem to be any official Pentax announcement of 645D being sold outside of Japan. Even the keenly watched countdown is only on the Japanese site and in Japanese. I'm afraid this week's official release may come as a disappointment. And if they only release the thing in Japan at this time, will they even provide review samples elsewhere?

Matt Beardsley's blog dated TODAY still quotes Pentax officials saying that the camera will not be released in the US.

Quote:

Pentax U.S.A. said to me, by e-mail, that there are currently no plans for the unit to sell in the U.S. market.

645 on the Rise The Matt Beardsley Photo Blog

kenyee · 03-09-2010, 12:44 PM

Is it tomorrow yet? ;-)
Can't believe someone started yet another 645D thread :-P

creampuff · 03-09-2010, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by kenyee

Is it tomorrow yet? ;-)
Can't believe someone started yet another 645D thread :-P

Yeah that's the problem, people starting new threads when there's a current one already.

Anyway the new camera will definitely feature dual SD card slots (SDHC) that will allow concurrent or sequential write across the slots.
There will be interest in the pixel pitch of the sensor, 4000 effective megapixel sensor (44mm x 33mm) CCD, about 1.7x larger than 35mm film.
100mb of data per shot with custom image features

Christopher M.W.T · 03-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Well CRK Australia has one again confirmed that it will definately be released in Australia but the date and price is TBA.

Christopher M.W.T · 03-09-2010, 05:28 PM

Some predictions for the 645D

1. Price $2999 US
2. Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony/Minolta, M42 & Pentax Lenses.
3. Shoots up to 2160p60 video in raw.
4. Burst mode of 1600fps.
5. Weights only 150g.
6. Waterproof to 10Km
7. Can shoot 3D
8. Inbuilt HD projector for up to 100" screens.
9. Runs on Solar Power.

pcarfan · 03-09-2010, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes

Some predictions for the 645D

1. Price $2999 US
2. Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony/Minolta, M42 & Pentax Lenses.
3. Shoots up to 2160p60 video in raw.
4. Burst mode of 1600fps.
5. Weights only 150g.
6. Waterproof to 10Km
7. Can shoot 3D
8. Inbuilt HD projector for up to 100" screens.
9. Runs on Solar Power.

Wrong!, the 3D will actually come in a later frimware.....

omega leader · 03-09-2010, 05:48 PM

My guess for pricing is $15,000. Well see soon how wrong I am.

Seraf · 03-09-2010, 06:18 PM

So it's announced.. look at dpreview:P

cousinsane · 03-09-2010, 06:23 PM

Good price

"The camera will initially be available only in the Japanese market at a suggested retail price of ¥850,000 (~ US $9,400) from May 2010. "

lithos · 03-09-2010, 06:26 PM

RRP of...$9400US.

In digital medium format circles, I believe that's known as "bugger all." Weather-sealed (yeah!) mag alloy construction, and...SAFOX IX+?

More at DPR.

jmbradd · 03-09-2010, 06:29 PM

so glad there is something to talk about again!

lithos · 03-09-2010, 06:30 PM

And, yes, folks, the MLU is a knob:

jmbradd · 03-09-2010, 06:42 PM

Visually, its a nice looking camera. Can't wait to see samples from it.

Also announced a lens with it, 55mm f/2.8 SDM

03-09-2010, 03:12 PM	#455
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by kenyee Is it tomorrow yet? ;-) Can't believe someone started yet another 645D thread :-P Yeah that's the problem, people starting new threads when there's a current one already. Anyway the new camera will definitely feature dual SD card slots (SDHC) that will allow concurrent or sequential write across the slots. There will be interest in the pixel pitch of the sensor, 4000 effective megapixel sensor (44mm x 33mm) CCD, about 1.7x larger than 35mm film. 100mb of data per shot with custom image features Last edited by creampuff; 03-09-2010 at 03:31 PM.

03-09-2010, 05:48 PM	#459
omega leader Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	My guess for price My guess for pricing is $15,000. Well see soon how wrong I am.

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03-09-2010, 11:58 AM	#451
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by gazonk At least Pentax should reintroduce their 67->645 adapter, so the 67 owners can use their lenses with the 645D. Still current AFAIK. The price however... Ouch !

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Rorschach Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kuusamo, Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 652	Originally posted by thibs Still current AFAIK. The price however... Ouch ! I managed to get it at a very reasonable price...same thing with the 6x7 -> K-mount adapter One happy camper

03-09-2010, 12:20 PM	#453
emr Guest	As several posters have commented, there does not seem to be any official Pentax announcement of 645D being sold outside of Japan. Even the keenly watched countdown is only on the Japanese site and in Japanese. I'm afraid this week's official release may come as a disappointment. And if they only release the thing in Japan at this time, will they even provide review samples elsewhere? Matt Beardsley's blog dated TODAY still quotes Pentax officials saying that the camera will not be released in the US. Quote: Pentax U.S.A. said to me, by e-mail, that there are currently no plans for the unit to sell in the U.S. market. 645 on the Rise The Matt Beardsley Photo Blog

03-09-2010, 12:44 PM	#454
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Is it tomorrow yet? ;-) Can't believe someone started yet another 645D thread :-P

03-09-2010, 04:49 PM	#456
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Well CRK Australia has one again confirmed that it will definately be released in Australia but the date and price is TBA.

03-09-2010, 05:28 PM	#457
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689	Some predictions for the 645D 1. Price $2999 US 2. Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony/Minolta, M42 & Pentax Lenses. 3. Shoots up to 2160p60 video in raw. 4. Burst mode of 1600fps. 5. Weights only 150g. 6. Waterproof to 10Km 7. Can shoot 3D 8. Inbuilt HD projector for up to 100" screens. 9. Runs on Solar Power.

03-09-2010, 05:30 PM	#458
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes Some predictions for the 645D 1. Price $2999 US 2. Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony/Minolta, M42 & Pentax Lenses. 3. Shoots up to 2160p60 video in raw. 4. Burst mode of 1600fps. 5. Weights only 150g. 6. Waterproof to 10Km 7. Can shoot 3D 8. Inbuilt HD projector for up to 100" screens. 9. Runs on Solar Power. Wrong!, the 3D will actually come in a later frimware.....

03-09-2010, 06:18 PM	#460
Seraf New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 17	So it's announced.. look at dpreview:P

03-09-2010, 06:23 PM	#461
cousinsane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: madison Posts: 239	Good price "The camera will initially be available only in the Japanese market at a suggested retail price of ¥850,000 (~ US $9,400) from May 2010. "

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	RRP of...$9400US. In digital medium format circles, I believe that's known as "bugger all." Weather-sealed (yeah!) mag alloy construction, and...SAFOX IX+? More at DPR.

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03-09-2010, 06:29 PM	#463
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	so glad there is something to talk about again!

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	And, yes, folks, the MLU is a knob:

03-09-2010, 06:42 PM	#465
jmbradd Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portland, OR Photos: Albums Posts: 325	Visually, its a nice looking camera. Can't wait to see samples from it. Also announced a lens with it, 55mm f/2.8 SDM