Pentax 645N II

The Pentax 645N II is a medium format camera. The autofocus camera is the successor of the 645N and was introduced in the early 2000s.

The biggest innovation compared to the Pentax 645N is the mirror lock-up (MLU).

Films for the Pentax 645N II

The Pentax 645N II is loaded with medium format film. Both 120 and 220 roll films can be used. There is a matching film insert for both 120 and 220. The negatives from a 645N II have a size of 41.5 x 56 mm. Up to 16 images fit on a roll of 120, and up to 33 images on a roll of 220.

All important sensitivities are supported by the exposure meter. Therefore, you can draw from the full range of film choices. A good figure make in the camera about the Ilford HP5 Plus black and white film, the Kodak Portra 400 color negative film or the Fujifilm Velvia 50 slide film.

Batteries

Power for the Pentax 645N II comes from six AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). These are placed in the camera’s handle and, according to Pentax, should be sufficient for over 100 rolls of film.

Technical specifications

Camera type: Single-lens reflex camera
Exposure format: 4.5 x 6 cm
Exposure range: 41.5 x 56 mm
Lens mount: Pentax 645 AF mount (FA), use of Pentax 645 A bayonet possible
Focus: Auto focus

Exposure programs: program-auto, time-auto, aperture-auto, manual mode, TTL auto flash
Exposure meter: Built-in; TTL
Measuring range: EV 2 to EV 21 with 75mm f/2.8 lens at ISO 100
Exposure compensation: +3.3 to -3.3 in 1/3 stops
Exposure lock:Yes
ISO range: ISO 12 to ISO 6400

Shutter type: Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, vertical travel
Exposure times: 1/1000 s to 30 s, 1/1000 s to 6 s (manual), Bulb
Multiple exposure: Possible.
Self-timer: Yes
Mirror lockup: Yes

Film format: 120 roll film, 220 roll film, 70 mm perforated roll film (film back suitable for each format)
Frames per film: 15/16 frames (120), 30/33 frames (220), approx. 95 frames (70 mm)
Film transport: Automatic film transport by built-in motor; single frame (1 frame per second) or continuous mode (2 frames per second)

Finder: Standard ground glass with split-image indicator and microprism ring
Information in the viewfinder: LED indicator
Field of viewfinder: 92% vertical, 93% horizontal
Ocular correction: -3.5 to +1.5 dpt.

Power supply: 6 AA batteries for exposure metering, film transport and exposure indicator.

Dimensions: 147 (W) x 109 (H) x 117 (D) mm.
Weight: 1280 grams (without batteries)