Abstract: The Pentax 645Z was launched in 2014 - and back then it was noted for being the most affordable digital medium format camera (opens in new tab) you could buy. At launch its price was around $9,700 / £7,700 for a camera body and a 55mm lens – significantly...
Same CMOS sensor as more expensive medium format DSLR cameras, Excellent high ISO for shooting in low light, 27-point autofocus system
Autofocus points are clustered in the frame's center, Difficult to find a variety of lens types, Big and bulky
Once again, Pentax delivers a phenomenal medium format camera at a stellar price point. Thanks to the newly-integrated CMOS image sensor, photos are dynamic and lush. The high ISO makes low light photography a breeze, and the 27-point autofocus system is...
Abstract: As I confidently predicted last time, you can't possibly please everybody when it comes to picking the best, the greatest, or the most influential cameras ever made. After we posted our list of The Top 20 Greatest Cameras of All Time, it came as no surpr...
It's clear from our testing that the Pentax 645Z's sensor is extremely capable, coming within a whisper of matching the performance of the Hasselblad X1D sensor (our highest-scoring sensor to date). The 645Z's high dynamic range and color sensitivity make...
Published: 2016-06-28, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: “You should put a lot of thought into your choice of a camera because a move into medium format can be a fairly costly undertaking.” —Ernst Wildi in The Medium Format Advantage When people asked legendary editor Herbert Keppler why he sometimes wrote ab...
Published: 2015-11-25, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which includes body-only cameras costing $2000 or more (based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfectly for st...
Abstract: What's the best camera body that money can buy? We test a veritable wish list of cameras, in pursuit of perfection.1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III, £2,250 / $2,500 An easily manageable sub-1kg body that packs a 22.3MP sensor, Digic 5+ processor, 6fps shooting an...
Abstract: In our latest digital camera comparison, we put high-resolution Micro Four Thirds CSC, a high-res full-frame DSLR and a digital medium format camera head to head.An unfair comparison? Maybe. But all three cameras can record photos bigger than 50 megapixel...
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Published: 2015-03-24, Author: George , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The 645Z is Pentax's first medium format camera with a CMOS sensor. The camera offers more than 51MP resolution and many professional features, plus its handling is as easy as using a standard SLR. [ Editor's Note : Lab test and comments are by Betterne...
Published: 2015-01-21, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Captures images at 51-megapixel resolution. Excellent high ISO performance. Speedy response. 2.9fps continuous shooting. 27-point autofocus system. Articulating rear display. Weather-sealed design. Solid control layout. Dual tripod mounts. Optional Wi-Fi
System lacks modern leaf-shutter lenses. Autofocus can struggle with fast moving subjects. Focus points grouped tightly in center of frame. Integrated design lacks versatility of a modular back. So-so video quality. Tethered shooting software not included
The Pentax 645Z offers the incredible resolution and large sensor of a medium format system at a price that's a third that of the competition. It's an easy pick for our medium format Editors' Choice camera....
