645Z with HD video?

**Aristophanes** · 04-10-2014, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Whhat, only 8500 usd starting price? That is much more affordable than the previous model
I have a hard time believing this price, especially since this camera is quite different from the previous one (different type of sensor, tilt LCD, different body, possibly video)

CMOS is now much cheaper to source than CCD before.

Over the last 3 years the CMOS production capacity has almost doubled worldwide, especially since Sony bought out the Toshiba fabs.

Pentax may also be aiming for some of the photojournalist all-in-one photo and video market, so they anticipate a broader base for sales.

Finally, they may be re-forming the market to sell more bodies at closer to cost and more lenses at higher margins.

VladimirYo · 04-10-2014, 03:11 PM

It has video.

Zygonyx · 04-11-2014, 09:03 AM

+1... with Na Horuk re. price

**monochrome** · 04-11-2014, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Aristophanes

Pentax may also be aiming for some of the photojournalist all-in-one photo and video market, so they anticipate a broader base for sales.

I know of a USA network news division that tried to change remote 1-person crews (using local 'talent') from Sony HandyCam to 5D but the videographers revolted - they said they couldn't focus them. They're still looking for a solution.

Wired · 04-11-2014, 09:16 AM

makes we wonder/hope the original sticks around and drops in price like a rock. I would love one for around $3500-4000.

bibz · 04-12-2014, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by Wired

makes we wonder/hope the original sticks around and drops in price like a rock. I would love one for around $3500-4000.

Yep! It's the only digital camera I can see in my future so far. Love that ccd output

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04-10-2014, 03:02 PM	#16
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by Na Horuk Whhat, only 8500 usd starting price? That is much more affordable than the previous model I have a hard time believing this price, especially since this camera is quite different from the previous one (different type of sensor, tilt LCD, different body, possibly video) CMOS is now much cheaper to source than CCD before. Over the last 3 years the CMOS production capacity has almost doubled worldwide, especially since Sony bought out the Toshiba fabs. Pentax may also be aiming for some of the photojournalist all-in-one photo and video market, so they anticipate a broader base for sales. Finally, they may be re-forming the market to sell more bodies at closer to cost and more lenses at higher margins.

04-10-2014, 03:11 PM	#17
VladimirYo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 290	It has video.

04-11-2014, 09:03 AM	#18
Zygonyx Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ile de France Posts: 4,033	+1... with Na Horuk re. price

04-11-2014, 09:15 AM	#19
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Aristophanes Pentax may also be aiming for some of the photojournalist all-in-one photo and video market, so they anticipate a broader base for sales. I know of a USA network news division that tried to change remote 1-person crews (using local 'talent') from Sony HandyCam to 5D but the videographers revolted - they said they couldn't focus them. They're still looking for a solution.

04-11-2014, 09:16 AM	#20
Wired Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,519	makes we wonder/hope the original sticks around and drops in price like a rock. I would love one for around $3500-4000.

04-12-2014, 05:03 AM	#21
bibz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle, AU! Posts: 276	Originally posted by Wired makes we wonder/hope the original sticks around and drops in price like a rock. I would love one for around $3500-4000. Yep! It's the only digital camera I can see in my future so far. Love that ccd output