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Any 645Z shooters here?

HarisF1
Posted 30/06/2021 - 00:24 Link
Just a bit of a question to ask regarding a lens, I'd like to see if any of our users have a 645z to help me test something.

Cheers.
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Chrism8
Posted 30/06/2021 - 13:05 Link
can you enlighten a tad more, which lens and what do you need ?
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
JAK
Posted 30/06/2021 - 13:56 Link
Not a 645d then?
John K
Posted 30/06/2021 - 15:49 Link
Hi
Have a 645z and 2 645N ii. A wide assortment of lenses works well on both systems. So what is your questions

Herb
HarisF1
Posted 30/06/2021 - 17:26 Link
Chrism8 wrote:
can you enlighten a tad more, which lens and what do you need ?

PM'd

I think a 645D might work too. I just need a bit of equipment testing haha. It's a strange request so I can't really post it too publicly.
All the gear with no idea
Chrism8
Posted 30/06/2021 - 19:46 Link
PM replied to
Chris

www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk

" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".

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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8

Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8

K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
1stEverPentax
Posted 30/06/2021 - 21:49 Link
...Intrigued.
HarisF1
Posted 30/06/2021 - 23:24 Link
I've got a lens that I need to get tested and used to make sure everything is working as I expect it to. I was planning on buying a 645Z earlier this year but that didn't work out.

Hopefully someone on here will be able to borrow a nice lens for a bit and I get a bit of feedback without needing a body in front of me immediately - prices have jumped a little bit since last year when I had to get rid of mine.
All the gear with no idea
Posted 27/09/2021 - 14:32 Link
HarisF1 wrote:
I've got a lens that I need to get tested and used to make sure everything is working as I expect it to. I was planning on buying a 645Z earlier this year but that didn't work out.

Hopefully someone on here will be able to borrow a nice lens for a bit and I get a bit of feedback without needing a body in front of me immediately - prices have jumped a little bit since last year when I had to get rid of mine.

I know I'm a tad late to the party here, HarisF1, but was wondering what it was that was made you think about buying another 645z? I'm happy with my K1ii and lenses various, but have been intrigued by MF. I may go for one eventually but am interested in other's experience of this camera. I've seen some absolutely stonking images from a number of others on this site, so will be interested in their responses.

I've been mulling over the 645z because I want to remain in the Pentax universe - I'm comfortable with it and don't want to learn another operating system, (I've written about this elsewhere.) Obviously I've looked at the Hasselblad x1d ii 50c but that's only because I'm a superficial photography tart easily swayed by a fancy looking piece of gear. (Mea culpa.)
Be well, stay safe, but most of all, invest in memories
Edited by Urbanmeister: 27/09/2021 - 14:34
HarisF1
Posted 27/09/2021 - 16:21 Link
It's not for professional use, that's for sure. I mainly snap portraits and 'journal' style images of my family so I enjoyed using the 645Z for this. The larger sensor and aspect ratio makes images look great although I guess the K-1 is capable of meeting my needs with a slight crop.

It's an itch as always. For someone like Chrism8 it means more as he gets good use out of his - he'll probably be able to add more to this discussion.

Otherwise, the 645Z feels very much like a large K mount camera, there's very little learning or adjustment required. If you need the MF sensor, go for it!
All the gear with no idea
Edited by HarisF1: 27/09/2021 - 16:26

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