New Pentax 645 Digital Camera Announced

Pentax USA has announced that they will unveil the first Pentax 645 digital medium format camera in Tokyo on Thursday March 17th. The camera will support all of Pentax medium format lenses. The Kodak 18.6 mega pixel chip was specially designed for the Pentax system. Pricing and availability will be announced later.
Here is a copy of the Pentax Press Release:

Pentax USA Press Release
FIRST PENTAX 645 DIGITAL TO BE UNVEILED AT TOKYO TRADE SHOW

GOLDEN, CO (March 15, 2005)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced that PENTAX Corporation will unveil the first PENTAX 645 Digital medium-format camera at the Photo Imaging Expo (PIE) from March 17–20, 2005 in Tokyo. This latest PENTAX digital advancement will be showcased under glass at PIE 2005. The PENTAX 645 Digital camera will offer professional quality digital image reproduction.

The camera will also feature:

• A reliable PENTAX 645 AF mount
  
• Compatibility with existing smc PENTAX 645 interchangeable lenses
  
• A Kodak developed extra-large CCD image sensor with 18.6 total megapixels.
  

*Design, specifications and product name are subject to change without notice. Official launch date and pricing to be announced.

In addition to a legendary array of film and digital SLR camera products, PENTAX boasts a proud heritage of delivering professional quality photographic equipment. PENTAX introduced the world’s first multi-mode medium-format film camera in 1984−the PENTAX 645. In 1997, the manufacturer unveiled the PENTAX 645N, which was the world’s first medium-format camera with a high-precision autofocus system at that time. The PENTAX 645 Digital medium-format camera will offer a new digital dimension for medium-format photographers.

PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of professional and consumer digital and film cameras, scopes, eyepieces, binoculars, lenses, mobile printers, scanners and internet cameras. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. With corporate headquarters located in Golden, Colorado, PENTAX Imaging Company is a wholly owned

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Posted by chad on 18:05, March 16 2005

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