Pentax 645D Review

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645D Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Pentax 645D
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	645D
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$9995.95
Street Price:	$7447.44
Date Available:	2010-12-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes (2x metal (landscape, portrait))
Weight:	34.5 oz (977 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	6.1 x 4.6 x 4.7 in. (156 x 117 x 119 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Kodak KAF-40000
Total Megapixels:	40.0
Effective Megapixels:	40.0
Sensor Format:	2.17"
Sensor Size (dia.):	2.17"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	7264 x 5440 (39.5 MP, 4:3), 6528 x 4896 (32.0 MP, 4:3), 5376 x 4032 (21.7 MP, 4:3), 4224 x 3168 (13.4 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	PENTAX 645AF2 bayonet mount
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point SAFOX IX+ Phase Difference Detection, single / continuous
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	Trapezoid prism finder w/ Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen.
Display
LCD Viewfinder:
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 125, 140, 160, 200, 250, 280, 320, 400, 500, 560, 640, 800, 1000, 1100, 1250, 1600* (*expanded values)
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent ( D / N / W / L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual 1 / 2 / 3, Color temperature setting 1 / 2 / 3 w/ adjustment
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	77-segment multi, center-weighted, spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:	Yes
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No
Flash Modes:	n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/125
Flash Exp Compensation:
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot shoe, X-sync socket
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:	DC input
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	800
Software
Included Software:	PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 (Ver.4.20)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Compatible with PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses. Has dual SD/SDHC card slots.

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