The Pentax 645Z is a professional

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digital SLR camera announced by

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on April 15, 2014. While it shares its sensor with the Phase One IQ250 and

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, it retails at less than a third of the price of these (~8500 at ~27000 USD). In 2015, the 645Z won the TIPA Award for the ''Best Medium Format Camera''. The most notable improvements over its predecessor, the Pentax 645D, include much lower noise at high ISO, the ability to record video (

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at 30

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), and a tilting rear display. It has a 27-point phase-detect autofocus system, all clustered near center of frame, and a weather sealed body. Its peak dynamic range is 14.8 EV at base ISO, compared to 12.6 EV on its 645D predecessor. Pentax 645Z LCD

Furthermore, the 645Z is compatible with the

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to allow wireless "tethered" operation.Ricoh announces medium-format Pentax 645Z
dpreview staff published April 15, 2014

Cutaway view

References

External links

Pentax 645Z: Digital Photography Review
published April 15, 2014
Review by Chris Giles
published May 7, 2014, and updated January 26, 2015 645Z Cameras introduced in 2014 {{camera-stub