Pentax releases limited edition 645D DSLR

Chris Dodkin

West Coast Correspondent
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/pentax-releases-limited-edition-645d-dslr-covers-it-in-swank/

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Model Honors 645D Camera Grand Prix Japan 2011 "Camera of the Year" Award

GOLDEN, CO. (July 13, 2011)...PENTAX Imaging Company has announced it will 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 an elegant, lacquer-finished body. The components of this unique kit that will be available on a very 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 offers 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 a large CCD sensor, and a dependable, dust-proof, weather-resistant body that operates in temperatures as low as –10°C.
Information about the camera, features, awards and product images is available here: www.pentaximaging.com/news
The new model kit will be available for pre-order on www.pentaxwebstore.com
 
Let me borrow it then, when you're bored with it ;)
 
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