Pentax 645Z Officially Announced

Adam · 04-14-2014, 06:44 PM

At just $8499, I'd say this camera is a game-changer. Check out the new Pentax 645Z!

Pentax 645Z Officially Announced - Pentax News - PentaxForums.com

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VoiceOfReason · 04-14-2014, 07:02 PM

You have no idea how much I want one of these.

Adam · 04-14-2014, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by VoiceOfReason

You have no idea how much I want one of these.

This is going to be so much better than the 645D its not even funny. I'm sure it will go on to win numerous awards too

BTW, it's already available for pre-order if you're desperate!
Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16599 B&H

Steve.Ledger · 04-14-2014, 07:48 PM

I see on their site they are advertising its as a medium format and 35mm full frame camera ..

Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 08-10-2014 at 10:12 PM.

Daikokuya · 04-14-2014, 07:49 PM

Looks like expensive in the US. You can buy for $7600 in Japan in the current exchange rates.

CRPhoto · 04-14-2014, 08:17 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

I see on their site they are advertising its as a medium format and 35mm full frame camera camera..

They are just comparing the two. Sadly.

rawr · 04-14-2014, 08:34 PM

I note with interest that Ricoh are making a big deal of wired [and wireless] tethering support in the 645Z:

Feature 5?645Z | RICOH IMAGING

Maybe this will trickle down to lesser bodies at some stage

Adam · 04-14-2014, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by rawr

I note with interest that Ricoh are making a big deal of wired [and wireless] tethering support in the 645Z:

Maybe this will trickle down to lesser bodies at some stage

According to a recent interview, the flucard wireless features will make their way into all future DSLRs. I think that we'll see it in whatever replaces the K-50.

rawr · 04-14-2014, 08:42 PM

Ricoh have a '645Z Special Site' setup just to highlight the 645Z.

PENTAX 645Z Special site | RICOH IMAGING

Not as cute as some of the special sites they used to create - eg for the K-x - but some interesting info and extras.

This image from the special site is particularly interesting:

Philosophy and Craftmanship

Ricoh seems to be saying it is doing stuff for the long term, has a consistent vision and isn't discouraged by various ups and downs. Reading between the lines, I think it means one can be sure that a FF is on the way too.

uintaangler · 04-14-2014, 09:15 PM

Any word on the Wide Angle Zoom that was supposed to come out in conjunction with this camera?

Cannikin · 04-14-2014, 09:45 PM

Originally posted by uintaangler

Any word on the Wide Angle Zoom that was supposed to come out in conjunction with this camera?

The 645Z website has a teaser for 645 lenses on April 24.

fuent104 · 04-14-2014, 09:51 PM - **1 Like**

The camera looks amazing. I think they are insane for not flooding the internet with amazing photos and video samples.

repaap · 04-15-2014, 01:31 AM

oh my god, that thing is so sexy!

...any one want to buy mercedes benz Vito? I have one up for sale right now...kidding...almost... wish that I could...sigh.

Clavius · 04-15-2014, 01:41 AM

That is one awesome camera! Will stay a dream for me, I'm afraid.

Originally posted by rawr

Reading between the lines, I think it means one can be sure that a FF is on the way too.

Everybody reads different things between the lines. I'm afraid this is their way of saying: "Now, here's your camera that can shoot your old FF Pentax lenses in FF format."

totsmuyco · 04-15-2014, 01:43 AM

WOW! I mean really WOW! The sample images on the link are superb. Sadly as of now I can't afford to build another system.

04-14-2014, 06:44 PM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Pentax 645Z Officially Announced At just $8499, I'd say this camera is a game-changer. Check out the new Pentax 645Z! Pentax 645Z Officially Announced - Pentax News - PentaxForums.com Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-14-2014, 07:06 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by VoiceOfReason You have no idea how much I want one of these. This is going to be so much better than the 645D its not even funny. I'm sure it will go on to win numerous awards too BTW, it's already available for pre-order if you're desperate! Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera (Body Only) 16599 B&H Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-14-2014, 08:36 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr I note with interest that Ricoh are making a big deal of wired [and wireless] tethering support in the 645Z: Maybe this will trickle down to lesser bodies at some stage According to a recent interview, the flucard wireless features will make their way into all future DSLRs. I think that we'll see it in whatever replaces the K-50. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-14-2014, 08:42 PM	#9
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Ricoh have a '645Z Special Site' setup just to highlight the 645Z. PENTAX 645Z Special site \| RICOH IMAGING Not as cute as some of the special sites they used to create - eg for the K-x - but some interesting info and extras. This image from the special site is particularly interesting: Philosophy and Craftmanship Ricoh seems to be saying it is doing stuff for the long term, has a consistent vision and isn't discouraged by various ups and downs. Reading between the lines, I think it means one can be sure that a FF is on the way too. Last edited by rawr; 04-14-2014 at 08:52 PM.

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04-14-2014, 07:02 PM	#2
VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	You have no idea how much I want one of these.

04-14-2014, 07:48 PM	#4
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	I see on their site they are advertising its as a medium format and 35mm full frame camera .. Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 08-10-2014 at 10:12 PM.

04-14-2014, 07:49 PM	#5
Daikokuya Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 210	Looks like expensive in the US. You can buy for $7600 in Japan in the current exchange rates.

04-14-2014, 08:17 PM	#6
CRPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Jose, Costa Rica Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 260	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger I see on their site they are advertising its as a medium format and 35mm full frame camera camera.. They are just comparing the two. Sadly.

04-14-2014, 08:34 PM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I note with interest that Ricoh are making a big deal of wired [and wireless] tethering support in the 645Z: Feature 5?645Z \| RICOH IMAGING Maybe this will trickle down to lesser bodies at some stage

04-14-2014, 09:15 PM	#10
uintaangler Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 232	Any word on the Wide Angle Zoom that was supposed to come out in conjunction with this camera?

04-14-2014, 09:45 PM	#11
Cannikin Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SW Washington Posts: 833	Originally posted by uintaangler Any word on the Wide Angle Zoom that was supposed to come out in conjunction with this camera? The 645Z website has a teaser for 645 lenses on April 24.

04-14-2014, 09:51 PM - 1 Like	#12
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	The camera looks amazing. I think they are insane for not flooding the internet with amazing photos and video samples.

04-15-2014, 01:31 AM	#13
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	oh my god, that thing is so sexy! ...any one want to buy mercedes benz Vito? I have one up for sale right now...kidding...almost... wish that I could...sigh.

04-15-2014, 01:41 AM	#14
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	That is one awesome camera! Will stay a dream for me, I'm afraid. Originally posted by rawr Reading between the lines, I think it means one can be sure that a FF is on the way too. Everybody reads different things between the lines. I'm afraid this is their way of saying: "Now, here's your camera that can shoot your old FF Pentax lenses in FF format."

04-15-2014, 01:43 AM	#15
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	WOW! I mean really WOW! The sample images on the link are superb. Sadly as of now I can't afford to build another system.