etrigan63
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I got to fondle the Pentax 645D at PPE and I have to say that the balance is as good as Hassy or Phase cameras. They currently offer a 55mm digital lens but they also announced a 28mm digital lens at Photokina. The camera I handled was a production model and I was allowed to shoot test shots with my own SD cards. The mechanical actions of body are buttery smooth and I can see myself handholding this camera a lot. Other niceties include an in-viewfinder spirit level (very useful for me as I am beginning to think my eyes are crooked) 11-point AF and compatibility with a wide range of DSLR accessories.
The viewfinder is very bright and the eyecup worked well even with my glasses on. I am working hard to get one in for review, but availability is scarce (for now).
Here are some sample shots that I took at the booth. I have not had time to really play around with them to get the look perfect, but they show impressive amounts of detail and DR.
Sample Shot #1 from 645D by Carlos Echenique, on Flickr
Sample Shot #2 from 645D by Carlos Echenique, on Flickr
Both were shot handheld with the 55mm lens.
The viewfinder is very bright and the eyecup worked well even with my glasses on. I am working hard to get one in for review, but availability is scarce (for now).
Here are some sample shots that I took at the booth. I have not had time to really play around with them to get the look perfect, but they show impressive amounts of detail and DR.
Sample Shot #1 from 645D by Carlos Echenique, on Flickr
Sample Shot #2 from 645D by Carlos Echenique, on Flickr
Both were shot handheld with the 55mm lens.