You're correct on the sizes. More negative is always better, particularly for landscape photography where detail is critical. However, 645 is still a big step up from 35mm. Paul On Oct 3, 2006, at 7:46 PM, J and K Messervy wrote:
> 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
