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kevinschoenmakers · 02-17-2010, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by cousinsane

I believe these pictures have been around for almost a year now.

I think the one that's been around for a long time is this one:

it's slightly different from the other pictures (less buttons, for one).

thibs · 02-17-2010, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by Kenn100D

@ogl,
do you think 645D will be weathersealed??

IMO yes, it looks like it and it would be stupid from them not to do it but we'll see. The issue is price of course.

gazonk · 02-17-2010, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by ozlizard

Iv'e said it before and that picture prompts, no demands, that I say it again, that is one UGLY camera!

Come on! It's not any uglier than the Nikon D3S, which looks like a normal DSLR which was fed too much anabolic steroids.

And it looks like a real camera made for outdoor use compared to the Hasselblads (not the original ones, but the new digital ones) which look like video cameras from the 1980's when compared

thibs · 02-17-2010, 05:26 AM

IMO the current Hassies in white would be a lot more StarWars-like than Km/Kx xD

noahpurdy · 02-17-2010, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by thibs

IMO the current Hassies in white would be a lot more StarWars-like than Km/Kx xD

They're still horrendous!

ozlizard · 02-17-2010, 06:08 AM

Look I am sure it will be an amazing camera and take incredible photos but does it really have to look like a piece of space junk designed by NASA in the last century???

Spag · 02-17-2010, 07:04 AM

It could be MUCH more ugly...

Like this for example

thibs · 02-17-2010, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by ozlizard

Look I am sure it will be an amazing camera and take incredible photos but does it really have to look like a piece of space junk designed by NASA in the last century???

IMO you should check all the other digital MFs (but Leica). Really the Pentax is the best looking one (or not the worst one if you like).

Moreover, it really is like a 645 made digital. Nothing new here.

cousinsane · 02-17-2010, 11:38 AM

This one has been around for ages. The ones you first posted are from March 2009.

Check this link.

yPIE2009zu645 Digitalv‚ðŽQlo•i‚µ‚½ƒyƒ“ƒ^ƒbƒNƒX

Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers

I think the one that's been around for a long time is this one:

it's slightly different from the other pictures (less buttons, for one).

JohnBee · 02-17-2010, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by ibk

A little brightened version:

Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera?

falconeye · 02-17-2010, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera?

Definitely yes. My guess would be a FourThirds sensor in a MF body

Nass · 02-17-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera?

Don't think so, the smaller format bodies don't have that characteristic inverse curve on the casing round the viewfinder

gazonk · 02-17-2010, 12:38 PM

Originally posted by JohnBee

Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera?

Only if 1.7 x 24mm x 36mm is not enough for "medium format" in your book. Or if you think 100MB files out of a 24mmx36mm (or smaller) sensor sounds reasonable.

PrimeObjectif · 02-17-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Blue

PhotoRumors was also speculating $6500 street price. If it hits at that price, this fukktard want be laughing anymore. I guess it is called softpedia because he is soft in the head.

Pentax Premarketing the 645D Medium Format Camera after Four Years of First Presenting It - Teasing for now - Softpedia

Originally posted by PrimeObjectif

Somehow, I think they won't publish my comment on that article. :P

I gotta at least give this site respect for eventually posting mine and Steve's comments. :P

ryankarr · 02-17-2010, 01:16 PM

I wonder if the new selection of lenses will be backwards compatible with the film 645's, or if we'll have a repeat of the FA vs DA / DX vs FX development.

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02-17-2010, 01:24 AM	#211
kevinschoenmakers Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shanghai Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,509	Originally posted by cousinsane I believe these pictures have been around for almost a year now. I think the one that's been around for a long time is this one: it's slightly different from the other pictures (less buttons, for one).

02-17-2010, 01:26 AM	#212
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by Kenn100D @ogl, do you think 645D will be weathersealed?? IMO yes, it looks like it and it would be stupid from them not to do it but we'll see. The issue is price of course.

02-17-2010, 03:37 AM	#213
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by ozlizard Iv'e said it before and that picture prompts, no demands, that I say it again, that is one UGLY camera! Come on! It's not any uglier than the Nikon D3S, which looks like a normal DSLR which was fed too much anabolic steroids. And it looks like a real camera made for outdoor use compared to the Hasselblads (not the original ones, but the new digital ones) which look like video cameras from the 1980's when compared

02-17-2010, 05:26 AM	#214
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	IMO the current Hassies in white would be a lot more StarWars-like than Km/Kx xD

02-17-2010, 05:33 AM	#215
noahpurdy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 479	Originally posted by thibs IMO the current Hassies in white would be a lot more StarWars-like than Km/Kx xD They're still horrendous!

02-17-2010, 06:08 AM	#216
ozlizard Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bridgetown West Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 903	Look I am sure it will be an amazing camera and take incredible photos but does it really have to look like a piece of space junk designed by NASA in the last century???

02-17-2010, 07:04 AM	#217
Spag Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	It could be MUCH more ugly... Like this for example

02-17-2010, 08:28 AM	#218
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by ozlizard Look I am sure it will be an amazing camera and take incredible photos but does it really have to look like a piece of space junk designed by NASA in the last century??? IMO you should check all the other digital MFs (but Leica). Really the Pentax is the best looking one (or not the worst one if you like). Moreover, it really is like a 645 made digital. Nothing new here.

02-17-2010, 11:38 AM	#219
cousinsane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: madison Posts: 239	This one has been around for ages. The ones you first posted are from March 2009. Check this link. yPIE2009zu645 Digitalv‚ðŽQlo•i‚µ‚½ƒyƒ“ƒ^ƒbƒNƒX Originally posted by kevinschoenmakers I think the one that's been around for a long time is this one: it's slightly different from the other pictures (less buttons, for one).

02-17-2010, 11:43 AM	#220
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Originally posted by ibk A little brightened version: Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera?

02-17-2010, 11:59 AM	#221
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by JohnBee Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera? Definitely yes. My guess would be a FourThirds sensor in a MF body

02-17-2010, 12:02 PM	#222
Nass Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The British Isles Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,402	Originally posted by JohnBee Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera? Don't think so, the smaller format bodies don't have that characteristic inverse curve on the casing round the viewfinder

02-17-2010, 12:38 PM	#223
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by JohnBee Is it possible that it's NOT a medium format camera? Only if 1.7 x 24mm x 36mm is not enough for "medium format" in your book. Or if you think 100MB files out of a 24mmx36mm (or smaller) sensor sounds reasonable.

02-17-2010, 12:43 PM	#224
PrimeObjectif Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 599	Originally posted by Blue PhotoRumors was also speculating $6500 street price. If it hits at that price, this fukktard want be laughing anymore. I guess it is called softpedia because he is soft in the head. Pentax Premarketing the 645D Medium Format Camera after Four Years of First Presenting It - Teasing for now - Softpedia Originally posted by PrimeObjectif Somehow, I think they won't publish my comment on that article. :P I gotta at least give this site respect for eventually posting mine and Steve's comments. :P

02-17-2010, 01:16 PM	#225
ryankarr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 40	I wonder if the new selection of lenses will be backwards compatible with the film 645's, or if we'll have a repeat of the FA vs DA / DX vs FX development.

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