Name: Pentax 645Z Body (51MP)
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 274487
Price: 8499.99 CAD

Overview

645Z
Distinct Format. Unmistakable Brilliance.

Experience the distinct perspective of medium format photography with the unique 645Z. The 645Z seamlessly combines brilliant build quality, exceptional operability and hyper resolution with 51.4 million effective pixels. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of professional photographers, the 645Z offers class leading speed and response with 3 frames per second continuous shooting and fast image review and transfer. Experience your photographs first hand with the high-resolution, tiltable 3.2 inch, LCD monitor. The 645Z allows the capture of beautiful, full HD movies and 4K Interval shooting. Take your photography, from the field to the commercial studio, to the next level with the distinctly brilliant PENTAX 645Z from Ricoh Imaging.

Key Features:

51.4 effective mega-pixel CMOS sensor
Class leading speed and response
Versatile live view with a tiltable LCD panel
SAFOX 11 Autofocus Module
Real Time Scene Analysis with 86,000 pixel sensor
Durable design

51.4 effective mega-pixel CMOS sensor

Designed to meet the demands of professional photographers, the 645Z offers a 43.8mm x 32.8mm 51.4 mega-pixel CMOS sensor, which is ideal for ultra-high resolution imaging, exceptionally large printing applications and outstanding cropping flexibility.

Class leading speed and response

Built with the assumption that every second matters, the 645Z offers a fast frame rate of 3.0 FPS, quick image processing to rapidly review images, and swift image transfer with USB 3.0 computer connection.

Versatile live view with a tiltable LCD panel

The high-resolution, tiltable, air-gapless 3.2-inch LCD monitor with approx. 1,037,000 dots offers live view for convenient framing and reviewing of image lighting. The tilting LCD is convenient for waist level or overhead shooting.

SAFOX 11 Autofocus Module

Assure the sharpest focus with the SAFOX11 autofocus module. Maximizing 27 AF sensors and a vast light sensitivity range of –3EV to +18EV, the focus module includes 25 cross sensors and three AF sensors dedicated to low light focusing.

Real Time Scene Analysis with 86,000 pixel sensor

The new Real Time Scene Analysis System features an 86,000 pixel RGB light-metering sensor and improved algorithms that further enhance accuracy of exposure, white balance and autofocusing. This assures a perfectly exposed image even in difficult lighting conditions.

Durable design

With a magnesium alloy body, die cast aluminum chassis, and 76 special seals, the 645Z boasts a fully weather and coldproof design to resist water, fog, snow, sand and dust, for top performance in extreme field conditions as well as in the studio.

Anti Aliasing filterless design

Anti Aliasing filterless design achieves superior resolution for rich, detailed imagery at supreme resolution where camera settings, lens selection and shooting conditions are controlled to prevent moiré.

Optional Flucard, Eye-Fi Wireless, and SDXC Memory card compatibility

Perfect for studio or macro shooting situations, the optional 16 GB Flucard for PENTAX in the 645Z allows the photographer to remotely change settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, shift the AF focus point, release the camera shutter, check a Liveview image, and browse and download images to any web browser enabled device. Eye-Fi Wireless and standard SDXC Memory cards are also compatible.

100-204800 ISO

High sensitivity range of ISO 100-204800 with improved noise performance throughout, including ISO-specific noise reduction, the 645Z will be ready to perform in a wide range of light levels and shooting conditions.

HDMI port

An HDMI port outputs high definition images, video and sound to HDTVs.

Customizable RAW/Fx button

Customizable RAW/Fx button allows for easy access to common shooting settings.

Beautiful, full HD movies and H.264 video

Enhance your video recording experience with full HD movie capture in the H.264 format (1920 x 1080 pixels/60i/30p), also including the ability to switch from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch. Equipped with a stereo microphone terminal for external microphone connection, the user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and visually monitor sound levels during recording.

Dual SD card slots

Dual slot SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card support ensures fast and reliable storage for high resolution image files, simultaneously saving in multiple formats, assigning images to different cards based on their original format, or easily holding one memory card in reserve.

Multi-pattern white balance

When shooting scenes that include multiple light sources, such as sunlight and shade or flash, light sources are recognized automatically and the image is separated into different areas. White balance is adjusted separately in each area according to the different light sources to achieve optimal color reproduction. With a newly added Multi-Pattern Auto mode, switching back and forth between modes is easily achieved.

HDR Image Capture

Improved in-camera HDR image capture features more blending options and better pixel registration for easier operation without a tripod.

Additional Features:

Compatibility with new D FA autofocus lenses as well as older 645 lenses ensures a wide selection of PENTAX glass for a wide range of photographic applications.
Deep, 14 Bit RAW files in PENTAX PEF and Adobe DNG formats retain great detail in highlight and shadow areas of an image, and offer a high level of flexibility when processing RAW files.
All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens offers a 98% field of view viewing angle for accurate framing applications.
Mirror dampening hardware applies a braking action to the mirror swing, minimizing the effect of camera shake and noise levels to the image capture process.
Mirror Lockup function prevents blur caused by the movement of the mirror during the exposure, ensuring the sharpest possible image capture for professional-caliber applications.
A Digital Level function displays the vertical and horizontal inclination of the camera, ensuring captured photos remain level to the horizon.

What's Included

645Z Medium Format DSLR Camera Body
Li-ion Battery D-Li90 (E)
Strap O-ST150
Large Eye Cup O-EC107
Battery Charger Kit K-BC90
Hotshoe Cover FK
Software CD-ROM S-SW150

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Product Specifications

645Z
Type	TTL autofocus, auto-exposure medium format digital SLR camera
Sensor	Type: CMOS with a primary color filter Size: 43.8 x 32.8 (mm) Color depth: 8 bits/channel JPG, 14 bits/channel RAW Effective pixels: 51.40 MP Total pixels: 52.99 MP Still resolution: JPEG: L (51M: 8256 x 6192), M (36M: 6912 x 5184), S (21M: 5376 x 4032), XS (3M: 1920 x 1440) RAW: L (51M: 8256 x 6192) TIFF: L (51M: 8256 x 6192) Quality levels: JPEG: ??? (Best), ?? (Better), ? (Good), RAW + JPEG simultaneous recording available, RAW (14-bit): PEF, DNG Movie (resolution/FPS): Full HD (1920x1080, 60i/50i/30p/25p/24p), HD (1280x720, 60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) Dust Removal: Image sensor cleaning using ultrasonic vibrations "DR II" with the Dust Alert function
Lens	Type/construction: PENTAX 645AF2 mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts, and power contacts (stainless steel) Usable lenses: PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF and 645A mount lenses (PENTAX 67 medium format lenses useable with adapter), SDM function: Yes
Focus System	Type: SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching autofocus with 27 AF points (25 cross type focus points in the center) AF modes: Single AF (AF.S), Continuous AF (AF.C), Focus operation customizable, Manual Focus Area Selection Modes: Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points) Brightness Range: EV -3 to 18 (ISO 100, at normal temperature)
Viewfinder	Type: Keplerian telescopic trapezoid prism finder Coverage (field of view): Approx. 98% Magnification: Approx. 0.62 x (55mmF2.8 at infinity), Approx. 0.85 x (75mmF2.8 at infinity) Standard focusing screen: Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen Diopter adjustment: Approx. -3.5 m to + 2.0 m-1 Depth of field preview: Optical (diaphragm stop-down), Digital Eye-relief length: Approx. 21 mm (from view window), Approx 24.1 mm (from center of lens)
LCD Monitor	Type: 3.2” Tiltable TFT color LCD monitor featuring an air-gapless structure with an AR-coated, tempered-glass front panel and brightness/saturation/color adjustments Resolution: Approx. 1037K dots Wide angle viewable: Yes
External Flash	Type: Hotshoe (P-TTL), high speed sync and wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash, X-Sync Socket Flash Modes: Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync (available with a dedicated external flash) Flash exposure compensation: -2 to +1 EV (1/2 steps) Synchronization speed: 1/125 sec
Storage Media	Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card, Eye-Fi card, FLUCARD *UHS-I compatible Dual Card Slot: Sequential save, Save to Both Dual save, Separate RAW/JPG, Copying images between slots possible
Interfaces	Connection Ports: USB 3.0 (micro B), external power supply terminal, cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, HDMI output terminal (Type D), stereo microphone input terminal (USB Connection: MSC/PTP) Video out: HD (via HDMI), NTSC, PAL
Power Supply	Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90 Recordable images: Approx. 700 (approx 560 w 50% flash, CIPA) Playback time: Approx. 400 min Movie recording time: Up to 25 minutes automatically stops recording if the internal temperature of the camera becomes high. AC adapter available: AC Adapter Kit K-AC132 (Optional)
Physical Specs	Body dimensions (W x H x D): 6.14in x 4.6in x 4.84in (excluding protrusions) Body weight: Approx. 54.67oz (including battery and memory card) Body only: Approx. 51.85oz Construction material(s): Magnesium alloy shell over aluminum chassis Weather resistant: Yes (76 special seals) Operating temperature: 14-104°F (-10 to 40°C)
Language Support	English, French, Germany, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
Image Stabilization	Type: Lens-shift type (When using SR (Shake Reduction) system lens)
Metering System	Type: TTL open aperture metering using 86K pixel RGB sensor Sensitivity range: EV -1 to 21 (ISO100 at 55mmF2.8) Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering Exposure compensation: ±5 EV (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps can be selected) AE Lock: Button type (timer-control: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting), Continuous as long as the shutter release button is depressed halfway Exposure bracketing: 2, 3 or 5 frames, Available with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control
ISO Sensitivity	Auto: ISO AUTO/100 to 204800 (EV steps can be set to 1EV, 1/2EV, or 1/3EV) Bulb mode: Auto ISO n/a Manual: 100-51200 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps)
White Balance	Type: system combining CMOS image and light source detection sensors Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE Manual mode(s): Manual (up to 3 settings can be saved), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image possible
Shutter	Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Shutter speed: Auto: 1/4000 to 30 sec., Manual: 1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3 EV steps or 1/2 EV steps), Bulb
Capture Modes	Exposure modes: Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Flash X-sync Speed, USER1, USER2, USER3 Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing (Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3) HDR Capture: Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align (automatic composition correction function) available Noise Reduction: Slow Shutter Speed NR, High-ISO NR Dynamic Range Settings: Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction Lens Correction: Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Diffraction Correction Electronic Level: Displayed in viewfinder and LCD panel (horizontal direction only) displayed on LCD monitor (horizontal direction and vertical direction) Data record: Folder Name: Date (100_1018, 101_1019...) or user-assigned (default: PENTX) embed copyright. Date stamp: n/a
Drive Modes	Mode selection: Stills: Single Frame, Continuous (H, L), Self-timer (12 sec., 2sec.), Remote Control (immediately, 3 sec., continuous), Multi-exposure (available with Continuous, Self-timer or Remote Control), Interval Shooting, Interval Composite Movie: Remote Control, Interval Movie Record Multi-exposure: Composite Mode (Additive/Average/Bright) Number of Shots (2 to 2000 images), Interval 2000 shots, 2 sec to 24 hrs, time delay available) Continuous shooting: Max approx. 3 fps, JPEG ( L: ??? at Continuous H): up to approx. 30 frames, RAW: up to approx. 10 frames, TIFF: up to approx. 12 Max. approx. 4.5 fps, JPEG (L: ??? at Continuous L): up to approx. 100 frames, RAW: up to approx. 25 frames, TIFF: up to approx. 15 *When the sensitivity is set to ISO100 Self-timer: Yes (12s, 2s) Remote control: Yes, infrared (0s, 3s, continuous), cable switch
Playback Modes	Playback view: Single image display, Multi-image display (6, 12, 20, 35, 80 thumbnails), Image magnification (up to 16x, 1x display and quick zoom available), Grid Display (Grid Style: 4x4 Grid, Golden Section, Scale, Square 1, Square 2, Grid Color: translucent black, translucent white), Rotated image display, Histogram (Y histogram, RGB histogram), Highlight Alert, Auto Image Rotation, Detailed Information Display, Copyright Information (Photographer, Copyright Holder), Folder Display, Calendar Filmstrip Display, Slideshow, GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)), with optional O-GPS1 unit Digital filters (playback): Base Parameter Adj, Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome, Tone Expansion, Sketch, Water Color, Pastel, Posterization, Miniature, Soft, Starburst, Fish-eye, Slim RAW Development: Select single image, Select multiple images, Select a folder Development parameters: File Format (JPEG/TIFF), Aspect Ratio, JPEG Recorded Pixels, JPEG Quality, Color Space, Distortion Correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Peripheral Illumination Correction, Diffraction Correction, Color Fringe Correction, White Balance, Custom Image, Digital Filter, HDR, Sensitivity, High-ISO NR, Shadow Correction
File Formats	Still: RAW (PEF/DNG), TIFF, JPEG (Exif 2.30), DCF2.0 compliant Movie: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) *Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record
Custom Functions	29 available
Computer Requirements	Windows: Windows 8.1 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 8 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) / Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit), Intel Core 2 Quad or higher, 4GB or more Mac: Mac OS X 10.9 /10.8 / 10.7 / 10.6, Intel Core 2 Quad or higher, 4GB or more
Battery Life	Recordable images: Approx. 700 (approx 560 w 50% flash, CIPA) Playback time: Approx. 400 min
Dimensions	Body dimensions (W x H x D): 6.14in x 4.6in x 4.84in (excluding protrusions)
Weight	Body weight: Approx. 54.67oz (including battery and memory card) Body only: Approx. 51.85oz

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