<H1>Pentax 645Z Medium Format Camera Announced</H1>

Pentax 645Z Medium Format camera

Pentax has announced their Medium Format 645Z camera. Sample images can be seen here. This Medium Format 'obsession' should end. Many companies are planning or have announced their MF offerings and the latest may be Leica.

Pentax 645Z Major Specifications :

• 51.4-megapixel 32.8 x 43.8mm Sony CMOS sensor
• ISO 100 – 204,800
• PRIME III image processor
• 4K interval shooting: 2-2000 frame with one or more second intervals
• SAFOX11 AF system: 27 point (25 cross type), LW -3 to +18
• 3.2-inch 1.037M-dot tiltable LCD
• TTL metering with 86k RGB sensor
• Live View capable
• Focus peaking
• Retail price - $8,500, delivery starting in June

In addition to the camera, Ricoh has released 13 additional lens compatible with the 645Z in the U.S.

• 75mm f/2.8 $839.00
• 45mm f/2.8 $1,319.00
• 150mm f/2.8(IF) $1,679.00
• 300mm f/4 ED(IF) $4,799.95
• 400mm f/5.6 EDIF $3,479.00
• 45-85mm f/4.5 $2,879.00
• 120mm f/4 MACRO $1,679.00
• 200mm f/4 (IF) $1,319.00
• 80-160mm f/4.5 $2,519.00
• 33-55mm f/4.5 AL $3,239.00
• 150-300mm f/5.6 ED $3,239.00
• 35mm f/3.5 $1,919.00
• 55-110mm f/5.6 $2,039.00

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