Pentax 645D

Pentax 645D

Camera summary

The Pentax 645D, made by Pentax, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on March 10, 2010.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.7 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.1 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.3 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax 645Z, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Pentax 645Z

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 40 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

D-LI90

The battery of this camera can last up to 800 shots per charge with the included D-LI90 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 11

Connectivity

HDMI
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 24.6
DXO dynamic range 12.6
DXO low light ISO 1262.0
DXO overall score 82.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced March 10, 2010
Body type Large SLR
brand Pentax
msrp $1,899.99
model Pentax 645D
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier 0.8×
Lens mount Pentax 645AF2
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 6

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 2
Storage type SD/SDHC
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 1.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 800 shots
Battery model D-LI90
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1480 grs

Screen

Live view
No
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 1600
Min native ISO 200
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33 mm
Sensor resolution 40
Sensor size Medium format
Sensor type CCD

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution -
Microphone port
No
Video formats -
Video resolutions -

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder