Pentax 645D intended for May would have 40 megapixel sensor

14th March, 2010 by adina
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Pentax has finally provided information and detailed specifications for its 645D medium-format camera. The DSLR includes an integrated 40-megapixel sensor made by Kodak and a SAFOX IX+ auto focus system allowing 11 sensor points. The 645D camera sports a semi-rugged body with 70 seals to make it dust-, water- and low temperature-resistant, like many Pentax cameras.

The new device features the Pentax-made Real Image Engine, Dust Removal II system, 14-bit A/D converter and glass prism viewfinder. Users will be allowed to load two separate card slots, each of them holding a single SD/SDHC memory card.

Pentax will also launch its D-FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL lens together with the camera body. Being equivalent to 43.5mm in the 35 format, the lens provides waterproof protection like the body itself does. The design is the first of Pentax to sport a completely rounded diaphragm.

The Pentax 645D camera will ship sometime in May and expected prices are ¥850,000, the equivalent of about $9,500 USD for the body of the camera and ¥100,000, about $1,000 USD, for the lens. It is not very clear now when the camera will reach the North American market, as availability will be initially limited to Japan.


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