Pentax 645Z Medium Format DSLR Preview

The Pentax 645Z DSLR is a medium format camera -- a camera with an image sensor larger than full frame digital / 35mm cameras, but not quite "large format". In cinematic terms, medium format is essentially 70mm. It is designed for professionals who need ultra-high resolution images.
Pentax 645Z DSLR Features
- 51.4 MP CMOS image sensor
- no optical low-pass filter
- Prime III image processor
- 3.2" Tilting LCD
- 1,037k-dots
- 35° down
- 125° up
- Pentaprism Viewfinder
- 3 frames per second burst shooting
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Full 1080p HD Video in 24p, 20p, & 60i
- Dedicated Movie Button
- Interval (aka Time-lapse) Shooting
- up to 2000 shots
- 2-second to 24-hour delays
- 4K output
- High-Dynamic Range Shooting Mode
- USB 3.0 out
- HDMI out
- 14-bit RAW in .pef or .dng
- SAFOX II Autofocus Module
- 27 AF sensors
- -3EV to +18EV
- Real Time Scene Analysis System
- 86,000 pixel RGB light-metering sensor
- Multi-Pattern Auto WB system
- 76 weather-seals
- 14-104°F temperatures range
- Dual Memory Card Slot
- SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card support
- FLU Card compatibility
- Compatible with D FA autofocus & 645 lenses
- Customizable RAW/Fx button
- Second tripod socket
- Optional
- Pentax 67 lens compatibility with adapter
- Pentax Image Transfer 2 software
The Pentax 645Z is available now, body-only, for around $8,500.
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