Like what you spot above? Well, it is usually yours… in case you are willing to attend four months. Pentax is giving an excessively limited edition high-five to its medium-format 645D DSLR . The 40 megapixel stunner, recently crowned 2011 “Camera of the Year” on the Camera Grand Prix Japan, is getting a luxe lacquered makeover during this made-to-order kit. If you are the kind to assemble overpriced (we assume) pieces of photographic paraphernalia, then this practice paulownia-wood box and its contents are probably up your alley. What do you get for all this premium exclusiveness? Well, there’s the aforementioned specially-designed body, a leather strap, body mount cap and center-spot-matte focusing screen. Not included is an exact photographer to take the images for you (or keep your swag clean) — now that will be high-end. There is no word yet as to what this stately beauty’s gonna cost, but that shouldn’t stop you from pre-ordering it at the company’s site instantaneously. Money would possibly not buy you happiness, nevertheless it can get you a unprecedented toy. Hit the break for the official line from an incredibly happy imaging company.
Model Honors 645D Camera Grand Prix Japan 2011 “Camera of the Year” Award
GOLDEN, CO. (July 13, 2011)…PENTAX Imaging Company has announced it would offer a limited edition 645D camera kit produced to celebrate the PENTAX 645D being named Camera Grand Prix Japan 2011 “Camera of the Year.” This limited edition camera features a classy, lacquer-finished body. The components of this unique kit in order to be available on an incredibly limited basis include:
• PENTAX 645D Japan camera body
• Leather Strap 645D Japan O-ST123
• Body Mount Cap 645D Japan
• Center-Spot-Matte Focusing Screen DS-80
• Specially designed paulownia-wood packaging
PENTAX is planning built-to-order production of this model with a minimum four month delivery period from the date each order is placed.
First announced in June 2010, the PENTAX 645D is a high-performance medium-format digital SLR camera combining super-high-resolution digital images with approximately 40 effective megapixels that provides exceptional reliability and superb operability. The camera was selected Camera GP Japan 2011 “Camera of the Year” for its array of original, outstanding features including an oversized CCD sensor, and a dependable, dust-proof, weather-resistant body that operates in temperatures as little as –10°C.
Details about the camera, features, awards and product images is accessible here: www.pentaximaging.com/news
The recent model kit might be available for pre-order on www.pentaxwebstore.com
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