Bass Ackwards Dude, I think the 6x7 format is more squarish than the 645 format is. If I recall correctly the P67 image was 56mmX70mm, Anybody know what the 645 actual image dimensions are? JCO
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 7:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax medium formats Am I right in assuming the 645 frame is 6cm x 4.5 cm while the 67 is 6 cm x 7 cm? That makes the 645 nearly square. Is the 645 inferior due to its size? I'm mainly thinking of landscape shots. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 9:31 AM Subject: Re: Pentax medium formats >I went for the 6x7. I figured if I was going to shoot medium format, > I'd want the substantially larger negative. I also like the 6x7 > configuration. The camera is the same shape as a giant 35mm SLR. It > feels right in my hands. I have no problem with its size and weight, > but I'm a fairly big guy who pumps iron several times a week. > Paul > On Oct 3, 2006, at 6:53 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:14:46 +1000, you wrote: >> >>> I really want to get a medium format at some point for landscape >>> and maybe >>> even macro shots. I keep an eye on Pentax 67 and to a lesser >>> extent Pentax >>> 645 gear on Ebay. 645 appears to be cheaper on average. >>> >>> Being a complete medium format ignoramus, can someone please >>> explain the >>> main differences between the two systems and the pros and cons of >>> the two? >> >> Somewhere I have a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each >> system. I'll see if I can dig it up. The short version: >> 67 - Larger image size, interchangable finders >> 645 - More compact, portable system, newer technology (AF, etc.) >> >> Both are amongst the most durable cameras ever made. >> >>> I am no professional, just a hobbyist but would love to have a >>> medium format >>> for large prints, etc. I would probably use a mixture of negative >>> and slide >>> film and use it fairly sparingly. >>> >>> What should I go for? What should I look out for? >> >> Stay away from the pre-MLU (mirror lock-up) 67 cameras. >> Not much else to beware of, as far as I know. >> >>> Any advice would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Both cameras can be had for very low prices these days. >> >> BTW: Anyone know where I can get a 67-645 lens adaptor? I'm thinking I >> might want to get some 67 lenses to try on my 645. >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> [email protected] >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
