645D Preview

johnmflores · 05-17-2010, 10:38 AM

This will give you good sense of the size of the camera and the controls:

Pentax's medium-format 645D previewed, is a lot of camera to love (video) -- Engadget

Looks sharp!

kytra · 05-17-2010, 10:58 AM

I have to say it is a cool camera, they will sell a lot of them if they can build a pro-level after sales service.

**jbinpg** · 05-17-2010, 11:21 AM

Nice to see a dedicated MLU button. Have to buy more lotto tickets.....

omega leader · 05-17-2010, 03:01 PM

My first impression was thats not too big. My next was brave man, going strapless.

kevinschoenmakers · 05-17-2010, 03:55 PM

The way he's waving it around makes it look really, realy light-weight.

knoxploration · 05-17-2010, 08:19 PM

From the article:

Quote:

There's an overview video of this $10,000 studio-bound beast after the break

Studio bound? Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for?

Martin Schou · 05-17-2010, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by knoxploration

From the article:
Studio bound? Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for?

There are several meanings of the word "bound". One of them, as you suggest, means being stuck somewhere. Another means "destined for", and since this is a 10,000 dollar camera, it's not one that is likely to be picked up by Mr. and Mrs. Sixpack, but instead bought by professionals, who are very likely to have studios.

Thus, it is correct to say that it is studio bound. Unless you believe that the east bound morning commuters are somehow unable to get home.

Adam · 05-17-2010, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by johnmflores

This will give you good sense of the size of the camera and the controls:

Pentax's medium-format 645D previewed, is a lot of camera to love (video) -- Engadget

Looks sharp!

You might be interested in this as well: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/101744-...hoto-show.html

knoxploration · 05-17-2010, 10:14 PM

Originally posted by Martin Schou

There are several meanings of the word "bound". One of them, as you suggest, means being stuck somewhere. Another means "destined for", and since this is a 10,000 dollar camera, it's not one that is likely to be picked up by Mr. and Mrs. Sixpack, but instead bought by professionals, who are very likely to have studios.

Thus, it is correct to say that it is studio bound. Unless you believe that the east bound morning commuters are somehow unable to get home.

I know, my post was tongue in cheek.

(Although realistically, unless tethering is added, it's unlikely to be studio-bound no matter whom is buying. As is right now, it's still a camera intended for outdoors use, not studio use.)

lithos · 05-17-2010, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by knoxploration

Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for?

Dude, it's England.

While it's expensive for a Pentax, keep in mind it's no more expensive than those Canons or Nikons that people regularly take into the wider world.

lithos · 05-17-2010, 10:23 PM

Love it, though. Lots of button controls, the famous RAW button, MLU button. Sloped top deck, and, more importantly, our Canadian friend was hefting it around with one hand like it ain't no thang.

deadwolfbones · 05-18-2010, 08:06 AM

Engadget's based in NYC, though.

lithos · 05-18-2010, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by deadwolfbones

Engadget's based in NYC, though.

I know an "Aboot" when I hear one...

jsherman999 · 05-18-2010, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by knoxploration

From the article:

Studio bound? Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for?

.

When you're a Pentaxian, the world is your studio!

.

r0ckstarr · 05-18-2010, 01:08 PM

It's like an overgrown K7 with a big sensor.

05-17-2010, 10:38 AM	#1
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Martin Schou New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10	Originally posted by knoxploration From the article: Studio bound? Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for? There are several meanings of the word "bound". One of them, as you suggest, means being stuck somewhere. Another means "destined for", and since this is a 10,000 dollar camera, it's not one that is likely to be picked up by Mr. and Mrs. Sixpack, but instead bought by professionals, who are very likely to have studios. Thus, it is correct to say that it is studio bound. Unless you believe that the east bound morning commuters are somehow unable to get home.

05-17-2010, 10:14 PM	#9
knoxploration Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 846	Originally posted by Martin Schou There are several meanings of the word "bound". One of them, as you suggest, means being stuck somewhere. Another means "destined for", and since this is a 10,000 dollar camera, it's not one that is likely to be picked up by Mr. and Mrs. Sixpack, but instead bought by professionals, who are very likely to have studios. Thus, it is correct to say that it is studio bound. Unless you believe that the east bound morning commuters are somehow unable to get home. I know, my post was tongue in cheek. (Although realistically, unless tethering is added, it's unlikely to be studio-bound no matter whom is buying. As is right now, it's still a camera intended for outdoors use, not studio use.)

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Originally posted by knoxploration Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for? Dude, it's England. While it's expensive for a Pentax, keep in mind it's no more expensive than those Canons or Nikons that people regularly take into the wider world.

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Love it, though. Lots of button controls, the famous RAW button, MLU button. Sloped top deck, and, more importantly, our Canadian friend was hefting it around with one hand like it ain't no thang.

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lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Originally posted by deadwolfbones Engadget's based in NYC, though. I know an "Aboot" when I hear one...

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by knoxploration From the article: Studio bound? Do the folks at Engadget get a lot of rain in their studio, or what do they think the weather sealing is for? . When you're a Pentaxian, the world is your studio! .

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r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	It's like an overgrown K7 with a big sensor.