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| Predecessor: |
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Canon 5D Mark II
5D Mark II vs 5D Mark III
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| Successor: |
Pentax 645Z
645D vs 645Z
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Canon 5D Mark IV
5D Mark III vs 5D Mark IV
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| Model Number: |
645D |
5D Mark III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
| Retail Price: |
$9995.95 |
$3500.00 |
| Street Price: |
$3,599.00 |
$2,299.00 |
| Date Available: |
2010-12-15 |
2012-03-20 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
52.2 oz
(1,480 g)
includes batteries
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33.5 oz
(950 g)
includes batteries
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| Size: |
6.1 x
4.6 x
4.7 in.
(156 x
117 x
119 mm)
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6.0 x
4.6 x
3.0 in.
(152 x
116 x
76 mm)
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| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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| Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Kodak KAF-40000 |
Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: |
40.0 |
22.3 |
| Sensor Format: |
Medium format |
35mm |
| Sensor size: |
1452mm2 (44.00mm x 33.00mm) |
864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
6.06 microns |
6.25 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
0.8x |
1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
82 |
81 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
24.6 |
24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.6 |
11.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,262 |
2,293 |
| Image Resolution: |
7264 x 5440
(39.5 MP,
Other), 6528 x 4896
(32.0 MP,
4:3), 5376 x 4032
(21.7 MP,
4:3), 4224 x 3168
(13.4 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3) |
5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2560
(9.8 MP,
3:2), 2880 x 1920
(5.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.1 |
6.0 |
| Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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| Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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| Lens Mount: |
Pentax 645 bayonet |
Canon EF |
| Lens: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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| Focal Length (actual): |
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| Zoom Ratio: |
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| Aperture Range: |
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| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
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| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
No |
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| Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
11-point SAFOX IX+ Phase Difference Detection, single / continuous |
Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4, and 15 to 21 cross-type AF points at f/5.6. |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
No |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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| Viewfinder Type: |
Trapezoid prism finder w/ Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: 98%; Magnification: 0.62X (with D FA645 55mm F2.8 lens at infinity) |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid |
| Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.78x |
0.71x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.62x |
0.71x |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
921,000 dots
(307,000 px)
|
1,044,000 dots
(348,000 px)
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| Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Maximum ISO (native): |
1000 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto (with programmable limits), 200 to 1000 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100 and 1600 |
Auto, 100-25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2) |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent ( D / N / W / L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual 1 / 2 / 3, Color temperature setting 1 / 2 / 3 w/ adjustment |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| Metering Modes: |
77-segment multi, center-weighted, spot |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (center, 7.2%), Spot (center, 1.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: |
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n/a |
| Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
| Flash Modes: |
P-TTL, high-speed sync, wireless sync w/ Pentax flash |
n/a |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
| Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/125 |
1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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| External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe, X-sync socket |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
No UHS support |
| Other Memory: |
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UDMA7 compliant |
| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit PEF / DNG Raw |
RAW, M-RAW (10.5MP), S-RAW (5.5MP); 14-bit CR2 |
| Movie File Format: |
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.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
| NFC: |
No |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR or wired |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
| Connections (extended): |
DC input |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Remote Jack, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Monitor Jack, PC-Sync Terminal |
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.09 |
<0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.10 |
<0.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
17 |
Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.09 |
<0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.1 |
6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
19 |
63 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.1 |
6.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
16 |
18 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.1 |
6.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
15 |
7 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.12 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.78 seconds |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.060 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.141 seconds |
0.095 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.142 seconds |
0.061 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area AF = 0.180s |
Optical Viewfinder:
Full AF shutter lag, wide-area mode: 0.142s
Live View:
Full AF shutter lag, phase-detect: 0.823s
Full AF shutter lag, contrast-detect: 0.780s
Prefocused: 0.060 |
| Startup Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
|
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| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
200 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
800 shots |
950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: |
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| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Proprietary LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E11 battery grip |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
| Included Software: |
PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 (Ver.4.20) |
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disc |
| OS Compatibility: |
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| Notes & Features: |
Compatible with PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses. Has dual SD/SDHC card slots. |
New 22.3-megapixel Full-frame CMOS Sensor, DIGIC 5+ Processor, 61-point AF System, 63-zone iFCL Metering System, 6fps Bursts, Full HD video, 100% OVF, 3.2" 1.04M-dot LCD, Dual Card Slots (SD+CF), HDR Mode, Multiple Exposure Support, Scene Intelligent Auto, Comparative Playback, Dual-Axis Electronic Level, Auto Lighting Optimizer, In-Camera RAW Processing. |