The British Journal of Photography has reported that the Pentax 645D will go on sale in Europe in December. The list price in the UK is stated to be £9,000 for the body or £10,000 with the new 55mm lens.

I am really pleased that Pentax has decided to release the camera to a wider market. I’ve been really impressed with the 645D, and I am sure there are many people in Europe who are eagerly awaiting its arrival. A larger number of users will hopefully mean that Pentax will continue to develop the system with more lenses. It will also be nice to have an English manual available!

For those outside of Europe and Japan, the wait continues. I know this will frustrate many but I am sure that this photographic Godzilla will one day reach your shores.