Durability of 645D

**Fontan** · 11-20-2013, 09:39 PM - **2 Likes**

Hi guys,

Yesterday I dropped my 645d for the third time from about 3 ft.

It is still working flawlessly, and I urge you to test yours to make sure it is as durable as mine.

Adam · 11-20-2013, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by Fontan

It is still working flawlessly, and I urge you to test yours to make sure it is as durable as mine.

Lol!

**interested_observer** · 11-20-2013, 09:59 PM

Football players, particularly receivers use pine tar on their hands rather than butter....

Bleeblee · 11-20-2013, 10:17 PM

I'm ON it! I'll go for 4 feet!!

**Ed Hurst** · 11-20-2013, 11:12 PM

Mine has also proven to be durable - except the supposed weather sealing seems to be a little lacking. Twice it has stopped function (in some respects) with only a moderate exposure to moisture...

mythguy9 · 11-20-2013, 11:21 PM

Drop from whatever feet but don't drop it on your foot.

Royce Howland · 11-21-2013, 12:35 PM

LOL! I have already tested mine several times, and can report that durability is fantastic. Also many forms of weather resistance...

**Rondec** · 11-21-2013, 12:41 PM - **2 Likes**

(takes notes for future Marketplace reference)....

jwjohnson · 11-21-2013, 01:31 PM

First shoot with mine it slipped out of the ballhead on my tripod and fell about 5 feet to asphalt. A scuff on the lens hood and a tiny dent in the mode selection ring are the only problems I saw. It has worked flawlessly since then (over 2 years) and the 120 FA lens that was on it has continued to work well also. (I immediately switched to different QD plates on the camera that take advantage of my ballhead's non slip pin. )

bull drinkwater · 11-21-2013, 04:58 PM

at 10 grand ,whether on a tri or mono pod the strap never leaves my neck.

672 · 11-21-2013, 08:59 PM

where did you get a waist level finder for a 645D?

Thomas · 11-21-2013, 09:05 PM

3 years, not one problem.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-22-2013, 02:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bull drinkwater

at 10 grand ,whether on a tri or mono pod the strap never leaves my neck.

Unless you find a pretty girl to hold it for you...

Lacunapratum · 11-22-2013, 07:34 AM

I'll hold the girl.

mikeSF · 11-22-2013, 08:54 AM

3ft, check! 4ft? do I hear 4 and a half feet?

11-20-2013, 09:39 PM - 2 Likes	#1
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Durability of 645D Hi guys, Yesterday I dropped my 645d for the third time from about 3 ft. It is still working flawlessly, and I urge you to test yours to make sure it is as durable as mine.

11-20-2013, 09:55 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	Originally posted by Fontan It is still working flawlessly, and I urge you to test yours to make sure it is as durable as mine. Lol! 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:

11-21-2013, 08:59 PM	#11
672 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: santa monica Photos: Gallery Posts: 486	3FT? where did you get a waist level finder for a 645D?

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Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	Mine has also proven to be durable - except the supposed weather sealing seems to be a little lacking. Twice it has stopped function (in some respects) with only a moderate exposure to moisture...

11-20-2013, 11:21 PM	#6
mythguy9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 276	Drop from whatever feet but don't drop it on your foot.

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Royce Howland Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 275	LOL! I have already tested mine several times, and can report that durability is fantastic. Also many forms of weather resistance...

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11-21-2013, 01:31 PM	#9
jwjohnson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: United States Posts: 36	First shoot with mine it slipped out of the ballhead on my tripod and fell about 5 feet to asphalt. A scuff on the lens hood and a tiny dent in the mode selection ring are the only problems I saw. It has worked flawlessly since then (over 2 years) and the 120 FA lens that was on it has continued to work well also. (I immediately switched to different QD plates on the camera that take advantage of my ballhead's non slip pin. )

11-21-2013, 04:58 PM	#10
bull drinkwater Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: pontiac mi. Posts: 392	at 10 grand ,whether on a tri or mono pod the strap never leaves my neck.

11-21-2013, 09:05 PM	#12
Thomas Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 434	3 years, not one problem.

11-22-2013, 02:43 AM - 1 Like	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by bull drinkwater at 10 grand ,whether on a tri or mono pod the strap never leaves my neck. Unless you find a pretty girl to hold it for you...

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11-22-2013, 07:34 AM	#14
Lacunapratum Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 164	I'll hold the girl.

11-22-2013, 08:54 AM	#15
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	3ft, check! 4ft? do I hear 4 and a half feet?