The Pentax 645D Medium Format Digital SLR Camera is a limited edition body that sports a deep bordeaux colored urushi lacquered finish and a magnesium alloy body that is fully weather sealed and coldproof. This exquisite body is presented in a specially designed sustainable paulownia hardwood box, in which the camera sits nestled in beautiful blue satin.

Also, included in the box is an exclusive bordeaux camera strap with a gold Pentax logo emblazoned on it. The logo signifies that this version of the 645D was awarded the distinct honor of "Camera GP 2011 Camera of The Year". Each of these collector's piece cameras are hand-crafted and custom-commissioned, featuring a gold plated Pentax logo and mode dial settings, along with a limited-series serial number.

The Pentax 645D has a true 40Mp of image capturing power, made possible by the 44 x 33mm CCD image sensor. Additional image sizes include 32Mp, 21Mp, 13Mp, and 7Mp. This sensor also provides 8 bits of color for JPEG images and 14 when shooting RAW. No matter what the number of megapixels, or which file format you're shooting in, you will achieve images that are finely detailed and more intricate than the human eye could detect, opening your vision up to an entirely new way of "seeing" the world.

This body is compatible with select Pentax lenses, keeping your options open and allowing you the flexibility to capture your vision. The camera's P645AF2 bayonet mount fits Pentax 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses. The camera's focal plane shutter gives you the latitude of speeds from 30 seconds to 1/4000, and of course, bulb.

When it comes to the focus system, the 645D has a TTL phase-difference 11 point wide autofocus system, known as the 11 point ASFOX IX+. Focus modes include AF Single (with focus lock), AF Continuous, and manual. Additionally, the 77-segment metering system ensures accuracy. Center-weighted and spot are also options at your disposal. In addition, the camera has mirror dampening hardware and an electronic leveling function for image stabilization, while a wide ISO range of 100-1600 (depending on setting) allows you to select from numerous speeds for your situation.

The 645D also features multiple white balance options with several common presets. Additionally, functions like continuous, self-timer, mirror-lockup, and remote give you the flexibility to handle most-any situation in the studio or on location. As would be expected, external flash can be used with the camera as well. Hotshoe (P-TTL, high speed sync available), wireless with Pentax dedicated flash, x-sync socket connections, and a sync speed of 1/125, ensure that you can shoot on camera, strobe, GPS, or radio.

Composing shots can be done with the trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder which features the Center-Spot-Matte Focusing Screen DS-80. This screen provides 98% coverage, 0.62x magnification, and a diopter adjustment of -3.5 to 2.0, with optical and digital depth of field preview. The 645D also has a 3.0" white backlit LCD monitor with 921,000 dots of resolution. The monitor offers multiple playback modes, magnification up to 32x, a mode pallet and digital filters, along with language support for 20 different languages.

No matter what you're shooting, or what settings you're using, this powerful medium format workhorse records to removable flash media, using the dual slot memory card holder. SD/SDHC/SDXC cards are all compatible. The included Pentax D-LI90 lithium-ion battery provides you with a rechargeable power source that can record approximately 800 images, or run playback for 440 minutes, before it needs to be recharged. An optional AC adapter is available as an alternate, continuous power source.

Exquisite Urushi Finish
    An exquisite urushi finish starts by painstakingly adhering many layers of silver leaves over a black lacquered base, then finishing it in a deep Bordeaux paint… a process that takes months to complete

Hand-Crafted Custom Made
    Each camera is a hand-crafted, custom commissioned, one-of-a-kind work of art with gold plated PENTAX logo and mode dial settings, and includes a limited-series serial number

Exclusive Strap
    The exclusive strap is printed with a gold PENTAX logo and signifies "Camera GP 2011 Camera of The Year" in gold lettering to commemorate the 645D's award-winning achievement

Focusing Screen
    This limited edition 645D also includes the Center-Spot-Matte Focusing Screen DS-80

Specially Designed
    Specially designed packaging is a rich paulownia hardwood displaying "Camera GP Japan 2011 Camera of The Year"

Firmware
    Includes updated firmware version 1.11

Magnesium Alloy
    Magnesium alloy covers around a rigid aluminum diecast chassis adds durability and thermal stability while minimizing weight

40Mp Sensor
    A 40 megapixel medium format (44 x 33mm) CCD sensor provides a top resolution of 7264 x 5440 pixels

3.0" LCD Display
    The 3.0" LCD panel features white backlight illumination, instead of the traditional green backlighting

Weather Sealed and Coldproof Design
    Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists rain, snow, dust, and other environmental hazards during field use, to keep the camera operating at peak performance levels

40 Megapixels
    A 40 megapixel medium format (44 x 33mm) CCD sensor provides a top resolution of 7264 x 5440 pixels, which is ideal for ultra-high resolution imaging, exceptionally large printing applications, and outstanding cropping flexibility

Magnesium Alloy Body
    Magnesium alloy covers a rigid aluminum diecast chassis to add durability and thermal stability while minimizing weight

Fully Weather Sealed
    Fully weather sealed and coldproof design resists rain, snow, dust, and other environmental hazards during field use to keep the camera operating at peak performance levels

Lens Compatibility
    Compatibility with new D FA autofocus lenses as well as older 645 lenses ensures a wide selection of PENTAX glass for a wide range of photographic applications

11-Point SAFOX IX+ Autofocus System
    Highly responsive and accurate 11 point SAFOX IX+ autofocus system features a light wavelength sensor for improved focus speed and reliability, even within different lighting environments

77-Segment Metering System
    Highly accurate 77-segment metering system for perfectly exposed images even in difficult lighting

14-Bit RAW Files in PEF and Adobe DNG
    Deep, 14-bit RAW files in PEF and Adobe DNG formats retain great detail in highlight and shadow areas of an image, and offer a high level of flexibility when processing RAW files

Dual-Slot SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Support
    Dual slot SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card support ensures fast and reliable storage for high resolution image files, simultaneously saving in multiple formats, assigning images to different cards based on their original format, or easily holding one memory card in reserve

ISO 100-1600
    ISO 100-1600 provides great existing-light photo capture with outstanding noise performance

Highly Flexible White Balance
    Highly flexible white balance options include several common presets, 3 Kelvin color temperature settings, and 3 manual saves, each with WB fine adjustment tuning

All-Glass, Trapezoid Pentaprism Viewfinder
    All-glass, trapezoid pentaprism viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens offers a 98% field of view viewing angle for accurate framing applications

Multiple JPEG Image Processing Modes
    Multiple JPG image processing modes include Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Muted, Reversal Film, and Monochrome, for high quality JPG output without extensive computer enhancement and manipulation

Lens Correction Function
    Lens Correction function automatically compensates for lateral chromatic aberration, as well as barrel and pincushion distortion common to wide angle lens photography, with select PENTAX 645 lenses

1.1 Frames Per Second at Full 40Mp Resolution
    Consecutive shooting up to 1.1 frames per second at full 40 megapixel resolution, enables action photography in a medium format camera system

In-Camera HDR Image Capture
    An in-camera HDR image capture function blends 3 consecutive frames of varying exposures into a single, perfectly blended image, maximizing detail within all tonal ranges

Mirror Dampening Hardware
    Mirror dampening hardware applies a braking action to the mirror swing, minimizing the effect of camera shake and noise levels to the image capture process

Mirror Lockup Function
    Mirror Lockup function prevents blur caused by the movement of the mirror during the exposure, ensuring the sharpest possible image capture for professional-caliber applications

HDMI Output
    HDMI output for high resolution image display on HDTVs

Digital Level Function
    A Digital Level function displays the vertical and horizontal inclination of the camera, ensuring captured photos remain level to the horizon

High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
    High capacity lithium-ion battery provides up to 800 shots in typical shooting conditions