On Sun, 10 Mar 2002, tom wrote: > Of course, this is only a problem for those who are easily confused.
Ah, so that explains the misguided nature of your answer. ;) > If you want AF, motor drive or data imprinting, go with the 645n. Or a fancy-pants 35mm. If you want a MedF camera that offers the class and styling of an elegant LX (and who doesn't?), get a 67 (in which I include the 67II). If you want the closest thing Pentax MedF has to an MZ-S, get the 645NII. If you want to get women, get the 67. > If you want a macro lens that goes to 1:1, get the 645n. If you want two different focal lengths of macro lenses to choose from instead of just one, get a 67. > If you want a ultra wide angle zoom (20-35 in 35mm terms), get the 645n. If you want a fisheye lens (about 16 or 17mm in 35mm terms), get a 67. > Like telephoto lenses? You're probably better off with a 645n. If you want a lens with more telephoto than 360mm (the 35mm equivalent), get the 67, where you have *three* lenses to choose from. > If you want a pancake lens, get the 645n. If you want a pancake lens, get the 35mm 40/2.8. :) If you want a camera that can crush 645's and 35mm's, get a 67. ;) > Want a digital back? Your chances are better with a 645n II. Want to be able to use your lenses on weenie little cameras like 35mm and 645's? Get a 67. > Regarding image size....6x4.5 is about the same area you get from a > 6x6 neg when printing on 8x10. People don't generally complain that > Hassie negs are too small. If they do, they get a 4x5, not a 6x7. Not if they want to hand-hold it easily. :) The 67 is eminently hand-holdable. If you want a camera that is intuitive to use (think K-1000 or LX), get the 67. The 67II even offers aperture-priority. > Both systems have their advantages. I think the 3 main issues are > automation, feel, and neg size, though you might have issues that you > feel are more important. Agreed. > I chose the 645 over the 67 because of system weight, flash sync and > close focus ability. I also like the way the thing handles, and while > the 67 is hand-holdable, the 645 is *very* hand-holdable. I do use the > AF sometimes. Automation: I chose the 67 because I don't really need full program or shutter priority in a camera. I'm happy with the metered manual operation of the 67, and there's always the 67II if I decide I need aperture priority. I don't need autofocus in a MedF body, though if you do then that makes the choice a lot easier. Feel: I *love* the 67 in this respect. It's designed like a large 35mm body, so I find it very intuitive and comfortable. Some people do like the 645, so YMMV. Negative size: Once you look at a 67 slide, there's no going back. 'Nuff said. > So, it depends on what you want. You really should find a place where > you can handle both. Agreed. The 67 will then become a blindingly obvious choice. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
