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On first holding a 645d
I got to hold one at Focus on Imaging - and I agree totally, it really does feel like a really well-built, quality piece of kit :) I wasn't too tempted (as it was a few thousand dearer at the time), but I have kept hold of my favourite 645 lenses "just in case" :) must be a couple of years ago......
Posted by col55555ine on 01/02/2013 - 20:13
On first holding a 645d
I got to hold one at Focus on Imaging - and I agree totally, it really does feel like a really well-built, quality piece of kit :) I wasn't too tempted (as it was a few thousand dearer at the time), but I have kept hold of my favourite 645 lenses "just in case" :) I went there too - in 2011 - and...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 01/02/2013 - 21:59
On first holding a 645d
I agree, I played with one at Focus a couple of years back and at one of the SRS open days. Just oozes quality but as everyone else says, I'd have to win the lottery to be able to afford one. :( K.
Posted by womble on 01/02/2013 - 23:01
Gate-Crasher Needs Strap
Just in-case you haven't seen the last post in Howie's thread below, I have gate-crashed your ranks, and now, finally, have a 645n. I read nice things about this camera, but they weren't really correct. This is not a nice camera, it's nothing less than drop dead gorgeous! So well thought out,...
Posted by ronniemac on 07/02/2013 - 00:00
Photographing the 645N
Took my recently acquired 645N on it’s first outing today! The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens was a good setting. It’s good to take time to photograph; the 16 frames in 120 film and lack of a digital view encouraged me to use the tripod and compose shots carefully. Pity I didn’t keep my eye on the fr...
Posted by ronniemac on 18/02/2013 - 00:03
645N focusing screens
I am considering trying out manual focus lenses on my 645N. For this I will need a split-image spot with microprism collar focusing screen (as was fitted in the original 645). Has anyone here tried this? Will it effect spot metering readings? Will it effect focus with autofocus lenses? Any ...
Posted by ronniemac on 21/02/2013 - 02:03
645N focusing screens
Hi Jonathan Indeed it is a pity. I have since noticed on BH website that Note! These screens DO NOT fit the newer 645n. Different screens required. The screen on my 645N is the standard matt screen which gives an indication of focus points. It is very bright so perhaps when coupled with the ...
Posted by ronniemac on 01/03/2013 - 14:44
What lens for portrait photography
Hello! I've recently bought a Pentax 645n (it's due to arrive tomorrow, I can't wait!) with a standard lens because I often mess up the focus in my shots and I really really wanted an autofocus medium format camera. So far my main camera has been a Bronica Sq-Ai and I shot mainly portraits wit...
Posted by claudiamoroni on 02/04/2013 - 00:56
What lens for portrait photography
In the past I tried the A 200mm f4, A 150mm f3.5, the FA 150mm f2.8 and the FA 120mm f4 - for me the FA 150mm f2.8 stood out as having the right "look" for portraits and the faster Maximum Aperture helps with achieving the right focus. I don't have any scanned photos to post - sorry, but I suspec...
Posted by LennyBloke on 02/04/2013 - 08:46
What lens for portrait photography
I love the pictures you've posted here. I have the A version of the 150mm and I like it a lot, it's a good focal length for portraits, though it might not give you the extra space around the subject that you have in the environmental shots above. I have been on the look-out for extension tubes f...
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 04/04/2013 - 06:27
Advice on Pentax 67 + lens
I just came across a Pentax 67 with a Super-Takumar 105mm f2.4 lens here in Doha in a camera shop. The prism has a dent in it, and the prism housing seems a bit loose, but the camera seems to work. The lens looks in good condition. It comes with a warranty and the shop wants £170 for it. The battery...
Posted by aliengrove on 13/05/2013 - 14:00
Advice on Pentax 67 + lens
If it works, I think that it's a bargain at that price. Sorry I can't help with how to open the back or the battery compartment, but I suggest you look for an online copy of the manual.
Posted by Jonathan-Mac on 14/05/2013 - 14:53
Advice on Pentax 67 + lens
Thanks guys, will go back and have another look and probably buy it. It comes with a warranty so I can always take it back. I have loads of 120 film already so will be able to try it out straight away.
Posted by aliengrove on 15/05/2013 - 10:08
6x7 for travel?
Hi All, I'm looking for a suitable medium format camera for travel photography (well not quite travel but it describes my needs best). Basically the camera has to be able to look after itself without bags/cases in much the same way that an LX would. Whilst the make model don't necessarily need to...
Posted by johnha on 16/06/2013 - 23:54
6x7 for travel?
Thanks John. 'results are staggering' is not what my bank balance was hoping for... I'd considered a rangefinder (the Fuji's, Mamiya 7ii & Bronica 645RF) but the Fuji's don't have interchangeable lenses, the M7ii lenses are very expensive and the Bronica 645RF kit is hard to find (and not chea...
Posted by johnha on 17/06/2013 - 02:03
6x7 for travel?
I took a 6x7 ( Mark I) to KENYA and to USA & Canada thinking I would get some photos to earn money from my Agency BUT it was a waste of time and BACK ACHE as I got about only ONE sale and now all my 'Hard Copy' trannies have been sent back un-used -- they want only 'Digital Files' from full-frame ...
Posted by Peter Elgar on 17/06/2013 - 12:20
6x7 for travel?
Hi All, I'm looking for a suitable medium format camera for travel photography (well not quite travel but it describes my needs best). Basically the camera has to be able to look after itself without bags/cases in much the same way that an LX would. Whilst the make model don't necessarily need to...
Posted by MattyH on 17/06/2013 - 20:52
6x7 for travel?
I took a 6x7 ( Mark I) to KENYA and to USA & Canada thinking I would get some photos to earn money from my Agency BUT it was a waste of time and BACK ACHE as I got about only ONE sale and now all my 'Hard Copy' trannies have been sent back un-used -- they want only 'Digital Files' from full-frame ...
Posted by johnha on 17/06/2013 - 21:59
6x7 for travel?
A quick update: I've acquired a 67 + metered prism + S-M-C-Tak 75mm f/4.5 lens fitted with the split-image focus screen. I bought it from a proper camera shop and had some time to consider the purchase before buying it. All of the rangefinder options previously mentioned would have been much more...
Posted by johnha on 21/06/2013 - 21:05
6x7 for travel?
Further update: I've got the first results back (expired roll of Fujicolor NPS 160 - dated April 2006), processed and scanned commercially. The negs look good, the 1523x1228 scans obviously don't do them anywhere near justice (my 6x4.5 negs are scanned at the same resolution and they're almost half...
Posted by johnha on 28/06/2013 - 01:26
