Pentax 645D review

Pentax's 40Mp medium format camera put to the test

Pentax 645D
This 40 million pixel medium format digital camera is priced high but performs well

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Pentax 645d review

COLOUR: The Pentax 645D does an excellent job of capturing punchy colours, with the in-camera colour adjustment options providing scope for creativity.

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EASY: As a studio camera, the Pentax 645D really shines, with easy-to-use controls helping to streamline the shooting process and leaving you free to concentrate on your creative vision.

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HANDHELD: Handheld shooting in natural light is an equally rewarding process. The metering system copes well when it comes to capturing high-contrast scenes.

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OUTDOORS: Outdoors, the Pentax 645D performs very well, with its relatively lightweight construction allowing the freedom to capture subjects in their natural setting.

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FOCUS: The camera's medium format sensor imbues images shot at wider apertures with beautifully soft out-of-focus areas, keeping the attention squarely on your subject.

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SHARP: Pin-sharp detail is an enduring feature in all of the 40MP Pentax 645D's shots, regardless of the ISO sensitivity you select.

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