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A very rare and pretty Japan Grand Prix 2011 winner limited edition.

Pentax 645D Limited Edition "Japan" Very Rare | eBay

Background on this item:
Pentax makes 645D Camera Grand Prix limited edition: Digital Photography Review

I’m in no way related to this sale. I also don’t know if this price is good or bad for this very rare item.

Adam · 09-26-2023, 06:33 AM

What a beauty! Considering that the base camera itself cost $10k when this special edition came out, I'd say it's not a bad price for a collector's item.

**BigMackCam** · 09-26-2023, 06:35 AM

Wow... brand new too, and from a very reputable supplier. Very nice indeed... quite the unicorn

**pepperberry farm** · 09-26-2023, 06:46 AM

that is hot...

didn't I read that the special finish could cause allergic reactions, too?

**Erictator** · 09-26-2023, 09:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

that is hot...

didn't I read that the special finish could cause allergic reactions, too?

That is a sexy beast of a camera. It might be worth taking a Benadryl to play with that one. LOL!
Eric

**UncleVanya** · 09-26-2023, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

that is hot...

didn't I read that the special finish could cause allergic reactions, too?

I did not see that but it is hand lacquer painted and each one is unique.

**carlb** · 09-26-2023, 04:26 PM - **2 Likes**

Looks like something for madison_wi_gal

Actually it's a nice looking camera.

**UncleVanya** · 09-26-2023, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by carlb

Looks like something for madison_wi_gal

Actually it's a nice looking camera.

Funny you say that. Before I ever posted it - I sent her a private message to make sure she didn't want to buy it. I didn't want someone else swooping in if this was on her radar. It's pretty but too pricey for a whim.

**madison_wi_gal** · 09-27-2023, 06:13 AM - **3 Likes**

Yes, my interest was piqued, but THE. VIRIDIAN was not amused.

If I win Powerball, I'll grab this one and apologize to my other babies.

Jonathan Mac · 09-27-2023, 06:42 AM - **1 Like**

Even for a rare special edition I think it's hard to justify the original 645D at that price.

Adam · 10-14-2023, 07:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Even for a rare special edition I think it's hard to justify the original 645D at that price.

Guess that's why the listing is still going strong

**madison_wi_gal** · 10-15-2023, 05:25 PM - **1 Like**

I did not win Powerball. So this will stay on seller's shelf and THE. VIRIDIAN will not be jealous.

**volley** · 10-15-2023, 11:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Adam

Guess that's why the listing is still going strong

The listing is already there for several month I think. I've looked at it quite a few times.
Some years ago I had the pleasure to hold one of these rare cameras in my hand (in Japan).
It is an absolute beauty, just wonderful ...

The seller is located in Scotland ... I'll be riding on my motorbike to Scotland again next April ... so maybe

??

Awesome · 10-22-2023, 08:51 AM

Really beautiful edition. Still makes me wonder why they never made a flashy 645Z special edition version.

texandrews · 10-22-2023, 10:25 AM

Ugly, IMO. I'm a Z owner, and am kind of appalled at this livery.

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09-26-2023, 06:33 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,428	What a beauty! Considering that the base camera itself cost $10k when this special edition came out, I'd say it's not a bad price for a collector's item. 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, 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:

10-14-2023, 07:47 PM - 1 Like	#11
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,428	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Even for a rare special edition I think it's hard to justify the original 645D at that price. Guess that's why the listing is still going strong 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, 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:

10-15-2023, 11:28 PM - 1 Like	#13
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,645	Originally posted by Adam Guess that's why the listing is still going strong The listing is already there for several month I think. I've looked at it quite a few times. Some years ago I had the pleasure to hold one of these rare cameras in my hand (in Japan). It is an absolute beauty, just wonderful ... The seller is located in Scotland ... I'll be riding on my motorbike to Scotland again next April ... so maybe??

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09-26-2023, 06:35 AM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Films Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 19,859	Wow... brand new too, and from a very reputable supplier. Very nice indeed... quite the unicorn

09-26-2023, 06:46 AM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 39,792	that is hot... didn't I read that the special finish could cause allergic reactions, too?

09-26-2023, 09:37 AM - 3 Likes	#5
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,257	Originally posted by pepperberry farm that is hot... didn't I read that the special finish could cause allergic reactions, too? That is a sexy beast of a camera. It might be worth taking a Benadryl to play with that one. LOL! Eric

09-26-2023, 01:49 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,903 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm that is hot... didn't I read that the special finish could cause allergic reactions, too? I did not see that but it is hand lacquer painted and each one is unique.

09-26-2023, 04:26 PM - 2 Likes	#7
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,151	Looks like something for madison_wi_gal Actually it's a nice looking camera.

09-26-2023, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,903 Original Poster	Originally posted by carlb Looks like something for madison_wi_gal Actually it's a nice looking camera. Funny you say that. Before I ever posted it - I sent her a private message to make sure she didn't want to buy it. I didn't want someone else swooping in if this was on her radar. It's pretty but too pricey for a whim.

09-27-2023, 06:13 AM - 3 Likes	#9
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 879	Yes, my interest was piqued, but THE. VIRIDIAN was not amused. If I win Powerball, I'll grab this one and apologize to my other babies.

09-27-2023, 06:42 AM - 1 Like	#10
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,449	Even for a rare special edition I think it's hard to justify the original 645D at that price.

10-15-2023, 05:25 PM - 1 Like	#12
madison_wi_gal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Madison WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 879	I did not win Powerball. So this will stay on seller's shelf and THE. VIRIDIAN will not be jealous.

10-22-2023, 08:51 AM	#14
Awesome Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: New York City Posts: 46	Really beautiful edition. Still makes me wonder why they never made a flashy 645Z special edition version.

10-22-2023, 10:25 AM	#15
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,305	Ugly, IMO. I'm a Z owner, and am kind of appalled at this livery.

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