Comprising everything needed to enter the world of digital medium format photography, the 645Z Comprehensive Starter Kit from Pentax pairs the high-resolution camera body with a trio of lenses, an Advantage Gold Program extended warranty, a pair of 32GB SDHC memory cards, an extra D-LI90 lithium-ion battery, and a wheeled hard case with custom-cut foam interior for protecting and traveling with the kit.
The Pentax 645Z features a 43.8 x 32.8 mm CMOS sensor with 51.4 effective megapixels. The sensor is designed without an anti-aliasing filter to maximize sharpness and details. RAW files can be recorded at 14-bit and saved using either the proprietary PEF format or Adobe's DNG format.
An ISO range from 100-204,800 and high S/N ratio provides low noise, low light capability, and the Prime III image processor lends itself to fast image capture with a maximum of 3 fps continuous shooting. The SAFOX II autofocus module utilizes 27 autofocus points including 25 cross-type sensors and 3 AF sensors dedicated for low light focusing. The new Real Time Scene Analysis System features an 86,000 pixel RGB light-metering sensor for enhanced accuracy of exposure, white balance, and auto-focusing.
Full HD 1080 60i/30p/24p video capture is supported in the H.264 format with a dedicated button for instant switchover from stills to video. An external microphone jack enables high quality audio recording with manual sound level control and monitoring. An HDMI port outputs HD images to HDTVs and a USB 3.0 jack enables fast image transfer to your computer. Interval recording for time-lapse videos is supported with an output of UHD 4K resolution.
A 3.2", 1037k-dot, tilting, air-gapless, LCD monitor enables live view composition and playback viewing from a various angles and a trapezoid-shaped glass prism viewfinder with Kepler telescope-type eyepiece unit provides traditional eye-level composition. The design of the viewfinder also helps to achieve the relatively compact size of this medium format camera. The 645Z is extremely durable with an aluminum alloy chassis, magnesium alloy shell, and 76 specific weather seals to keep out moisture and dust. It is a camera designed for field as well as studio and can operate in temperatures from 14-104°F.
The camera body also features a deep set ergonomic grip, ideal for hand-held shooting, easy-to-access buttons, and a top-plate, sub-LCD screen that is angled up for easier visibility of camera information. A hot shoe mount is supported, and in addition to the tripod socket on the camera's base, a second tripod socket is located on the side of the camera for convenient and stable tripod shooting in the vertical position. Two SD slots are provided for versatile image storage and both Flucards and Eye-Fi cards are compatible for wireless image transfer. A free plug-in is available for seamless tethered shooting support in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, along with the USB 3.0 output for fast performance.
The 645Z is compatible with the new FA autofocus lenses as well as older 645 lenses and with Pentax 67 medium format lenses when used with an adapter.
- Customizable RAW/Fx button for direct access to a common shooting settings.
- An HDMI port outputs high definition images, video and sound to HDTVs.
- USB 3.0 output for high speed data transmission.
- Mirror dampening hardware minimizes the effect of camera shake and noise levels during the image capture process.
- A second tripod socket on the camera's side enables convenient and stable vertical tripod-mounted shooting.
- The sub LCD on the camera's top plate is angled for better visibility of camera setting information.
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) shooting mode with RAW-format data filing.
- A free Pentax Tethered Capture Plug-In is available for tethered in shooting conjunction with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and its associated mobile apps. The camera must be updated to firmware version 1.21 or later in order to support tethered shooting with this plug-in.
New camera, new lens: this Pentax-D FA 645 55mm f/2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW Lens is the first model of the Pentax-D FA 645 lens series created for the Pentax 645D digital medium-format camera. With a focal length that's equivalent to a 43.5mm standard lens (in 35mm), it features optics optimized for digital photography to assure exceptional performance, and also provides an image circle covering the image area of existing 645-format film SLR cameras. It has dependable, dust-proof, weather-resistant construction for active outdoor photography.
This lens features a Supersonic Direct-drive Motor (SDM) autofocus drive and Quick-Shift for instant autofocus/manual focus switching, Aero Bright coating to help prevent flare and ghost images, and it's Pentax's first 645 system lens to incorporate a rounded diaphragm for improved bokeh (the aesthetic quality of the blur in the out-of-focus areas of an image).
The HD PENTAX-DA645 28-45mm f/4.5 ED AW SR Lens from Pentax provides users of the 645D or 645Z with a weather-resistant, ultra wide-angle zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 22-35.5mm. This lens features the 645AF2 mount for electronic aperture control and autofocus with an internal DC motor. Also, it has a constant maximum aperture of f/4.5 throughout its zoom range and uses extra-low dispersion glass elements to limit the effects of chromatic aberrations and improve sharpness.
The dustproof and weather-resistant 28-45mm lens features a quick-shift focus system that allows users to quickly switch from auto to manual focus as well as shake reduction image stabilization good for up to approximately 3.5 stops. Further improving image quality is the use of HD and Aero Bright coatings that reduce flare and ghosting. A Super Protect coating on the front element is also utilized to ensure the surface is free of dust and marks.
This lens has nine rounded aperture blades that will provide smooth out-of-focus areas. Additionally, the lens has an 82mm front filter thread and comes with both a case and hood.
The Pentax 90mm f/2.8 D FA 645 Macro ED AW SR Lens is a fast, medium-length lens (equivalent to 71mm in 35mm-format) for use with Pentax 645-mount medium format cameras. The f/2.8 maximum aperture provides greater control over depth of field and features rounded 9-blade diaphragm construction. This lens has the Pentax Quick-Shift Focus System for rapid switching between auto and manual focus modes, and integrates a Shake Reduction mechanism for countering the effects of camera shake or image blur.
Both an HD Coating and Aero Bright Coating are applied to lens elements in order to improve overall light transmission while reducing flare and ghosting. A Super Protect (SP) coating is also applied for protection against the elements and to ease cleaning of the lens. In addition to the SP coating, the overall construction of the lens is also weather resistant and dustproof.
The D-LI90(E) Lithium-Ion Battery from Pentax is a rechargeable power source for select digital cameras. It has an output of 7.2V, a capacity of 1860mAh, and a power consumption rate of 14Wh.
This Advantage Gold Program is for the Pentax 645Z medium format camera, and extends its warranty period to three years. This warranty is non-transferable and must be purchased within 30 days of buying the 645Z. Also included is a one-time comprehensive cleaning and inspection of the camera body, as well as access to a dedicated toll-free service line.