In the light of cameras with full-35mm sensors like Nikon's D810 or Sony's Alpha A7R, it can be hard to mount a compelling argument for digital medium format, but the Pentax 645Z is undoubtedly that argument. Apart from being the most affordable medium fo...
Abstract: The Pentax 645Z was launched in 2014 - and back then it was noted for being the most affordable digital medium format camera (opens in new tab) you could buy. At launch its price was around $9,700 / £7,700 for a camera body and a 55mm lens – significantly...
Same CMOS sensor as more expensive medium format DSLR cameras, Excellent high ISO for shooting in low light, 27-point autofocus system
Autofocus points are clustered in the frame's center, Difficult to find a variety of lens types, Big and bulky
Once again, Pentax delivers a phenomenal medium format camera at a stellar price point. Thanks to the newly-integrated CMOS image sensor, photos are dynamic and lush. The high ISO makes low light photography a breeze, and the 27-point autofocus system is...
Abstract: As I confidently predicted last time, you can't possibly please everybody when it comes to picking the best, the greatest, or the most influential cameras ever made. After we posted our list of The Top 20 Greatest Cameras of All Time, it came as no surpr...
It's clear from our testing that the Pentax 645Z's sensor is extremely capable, coming within a whisper of matching the performance of the Hasselblad X1D sensor (our highest-scoring sensor to date). The 645Z's high dynamic range and color sensitivity make...
Published: 2016-06-28, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: “You should put a lot of thought into your choice of a camera because a move into medium format can be a fairly costly undertaking.” —Ernst Wildi in The Medium Format Advantage When people asked legendary editor Herbert Keppler why he sometimes wrote ab...
Published: 2015-11-25, Author: Samuel , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Within this category, which includes body-only cameras costing $2000 or more (based on MSRP in the US), you'll find some of the fiercest competitors the camera industry has to offer. This includes cameras with 50 or more megapixels geared perfectly for st...
Abstract: What's the best camera body that money can buy? We test a veritable wish list of cameras, in pursuit of perfection.1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III, £2,250 / $2,500 An easily manageable sub-1kg body that packs a 22.3MP sensor, Digic 5+ processor, 6fps shooting an...
Abstract: In our latest digital camera comparison, we put high-resolution Micro Four Thirds CSC, a high-res full-frame DSLR and a digital medium format camera head to head.An unfair comparison? Maybe. But all three cameras can record photos bigger than 50 megapixel...
