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regarding the Pentax 645D.
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In late August 2010, I finally got a chance to get up-close and personal with thePentax 645D. My sense is that this camera will be a bit of a game-changer.

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First Impressions
This camera just feels good. Mechanically, it has inherited the DNA of thePentax 645N II, which was a very fine camera indeed. It sits and balances in the hand effortlessly. The fit-and-finish leave nothing to be desired. The camera is fully weather-sealed, as are all newly-designed 645D lenses. This is a huge development for outdoor photographers, and suggests that Pentax knows exactly who their market is.

The camera’s use of dual SD cards, and the same compact lithium battery as in their cons...

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