Pentax 645NII (2001)
A medium-format SLR film camera introduced in 2001 as an upgraded version of the Pentax 645N.
Overview
The Pentax 645NII is a medium-format SLR film camera made by Pentax, introduced in 2001 as an enhancement of the earlier 645N model. It belongs to the Pentax 645 series and supports both manual and autofocus lenses via its native lens mount. Designed for high-quality film capture, it was noted for improvements such as mirror lock-up and expanded custom functions over its predecessor. The camera uses 120 film and can achieve up to 40 exposures per roll.
Specifications
| Production Year | 2001 |
| Film Format | 120 film (up to 40 exposures) |
| Shutter Speeds (Manual) | 6 – 1/1000s, B |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Auto Bracketing | Yes |
| Half-Step Shutter Speeds | Yes (in M and Tv modes) |
| Size (W x H x D) | 147 x 109 x 117 mm |
| Weight | 1320 g |
| Battery | Six 1.5V AA size batteries |
| Lens Mount | Accepts older manual and autofocus lenses |
| Flash Sync | Supports leaf shutter lenses for flash sync up to 1/500 sec |
Design
The Pentax 645NII features Smooth Mirror Operation with a Lock-Up Mechanism to minimize camera shake during long exposures. The primary design upgrade from the 645N was the addition of mirror lock-up, and the camera includes enhanced custom functions for greater user control.
Context
Introduced in 2001, the 645NII was positioned as a professional-grade medium format SLR, competing with systems like the Contax 645. It was part of the broader Pentax 645 system, expanding on the capabilities of its predecessor with improved handling and functionality.
Market
The Pentax 645NII has maintained collector interest, with serviced bodies listed at $1,100 and complete kits on eBay reaching $1,299.99. While battery issues were reported in the earlier 645N, users note the 645NII functions reliably with standard AA batteries. A service parts list is available for $8.99, indicating limited but existing support for repairs.
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