Pentax 645D

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Pentax 645D, Superb sharpness and resolution, Excellent dynamic range, Good handling, Weather Sealing, Good white balance performance, Lowest price medium format digital currently available, Compatible with Pentax 645 lenses Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Excell
Stunning image quality, easy to use, nice large viewfinder
Provisional

Cons:

Pentax 645D, Meter often underexposes, Slow continuous autofocus, 1/125 flash sync speed Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Softening at higher ISOs, Poor white balance performance, Viewfinder a little difficult to use when wearing glasses
Processing speed, viewfinder coverage, too pricey for most

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Last revision on May 11, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Pentax 645D, Superb sharpness and resolution, Excellent dynamic range, Good handling, Weather Sealing, Good white balance performance, Lowest price medium format digital currently available, Compatible with Pentax 645 lenses Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Excell
Stunning image quality, easy to use, nice large viewfinder
Provisional

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pentax 645D, Meter often underexposes, Slow continuous autofocus, 1/125 flash sync speed Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Softening at higher ISOs, Poor white balance performance, Viewfinder a little difficult to use when wearing glasses
Processing speed, viewfinder coverage, too pricey for most
Provisional, Only one digital lens right now, SD/SDHC only - why not CompactFlash too

Expert reviews and ratings

As the manufacturer's first foray into the digital medium format arena, the Pentax 645D brings plenty of appealing features to the game, including a 40MP, 44 x 33mm, Kodak-developed CCD sensor that's designed to deliver professional image...

By TechRadar on November 25, 2011

Each of these two cameras are excellent at what they do best. For example, the 1Ds Mark III is a more flexible tool, capable of holding its own when high levels of detail are needed, but without sacrificing aspects for handling such as the compact...

By ePHOTOzine on February 23, 2011

I was pleasantly surprised by the clever design and stunning picture quality of the 645D. It is almost the perfect blend of medium format image detail with DSLR ease of use and ergonomics. At a fraction of the price of a Hasselblad, the 645D is...

By RegHardware on February 04, 2011

The 645D will no doubt attract a niche audience, though its almost-£10k price tag is firmly out of reach for the majority. The experience of using a medium format digital camera is very different from a DSLR and has many advantages, especially for...

By What Digital Camera on December 02, 2010

The Pentax 645D is one of a kind – so making firm conclusions about this big beast is not easy. Sure, it does have competitors. It is an obvious step-up in image size from the top-of-the-range full-frame D-SLRs – so needs to show substantial...

By PhotoRadar on November 16, 2010

TIPA members appreciated the design, build and feature specs of this 40 Megapixel medium format digital camera. The magnesium alloy body is fully weather-sealed, making it a great choice for outdoor and location photographers, plus the all-glass...

By Technical Image Press Association on January 01, 2011

The Long Road Back For many landscape and nature photographers, the Pentax 645 and 67 film systems were the best thing going in medium format. Expressly built for field-work, these cameras were tough...

By The Luminous Landscape on November 01, 2010

Click on the thumbnail for the larger image.Will Cheung finally got his hands on the Pentax 645D, four years after its first public showing. So far, no decision has been made about UK availability but we are hopeful.The Pentax 645D was first seen in...

By ePHOTOzine on June 08, 2010

I am truly sorry if you were expecting a “Professional” review on the 645D. I have to admit that the camera’s capabilities are really exceeding my skills and knowledge here, but what I can tell you is that the 645D is an impressive...

By Akihabara News on January 01, 2005

Die Pentax 645D ist eine Digitalkamera für absolute Vollprofis. Dennoch hat Pentax auf eine eingängige Bedienung und viele Automatik-Modi neben den manuellen Einstellungsmöglichkeiten geachtet. Zusammen mit dem sehr gut verarbeiteten,...

By Betabuzz on November 25, 2010

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