Ricoh has announced that it is to exhibit a new medium format camera in Yokohama, Japan.
Posted: 06/02/2014 - 15:49
Pentax's current medium format camera, the 645D.
Ricoh has announced that it is to exhibit four reference products at CP+ 2014.
Taking place at the Pacifico Yokohama convention centre in Japan, CP+ is one of the largest and most comprehensive camera and imaging shows in Asia.
On display will be a brand new Pentax medium format camera that will feature the latest super-high-resolution CMOS image sensor, high speed response in a variety of photographic applications and a tilting LCD monitor. It is scheduled for release in Spring 2014.
Also on display will be an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the 645 mount, featuring newly designed optics.
As well as these, a new telephoto macro lens for Q mount cameras will be on display, as well as a Pentax film duplication accessory, which will produce digital duplicates of silver-halide-film images in combination with a DSLR camera and flash unit.
Further details on all of these products are yet to be announced.
Members photos with related tags: Medium,Format,645
I want these to be compatible with the old film backs, or make a digital back for the older film ones. I really want a Pentax, but with that huge draw back I'll be looking into Hasselblad.
You can purchase a Pentax 67 or Pentax 645 body for film, and use the lenses also on the Pentax 645Dii, ending up with a two-camera kit. The 6x7 lenses fit the Pentax 645Dii with an adapter, and are at least as good as the Hasselblad lenses, and comprise a wide range of lenses. I believe Pentax is alone in offering a good selection of tele-lenses for medium format. The SMC 67 800mm ED (IF), for example, is a superb lens for the Pentax 67 system, that can be used on the Pentax 645Dii.
Regards
Bjørn
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