Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-10 Thread Gasha
I own similar kit with 35/55/200 lens + 120/220 inserts. So only 120 macro missing. I would like to get only these 120 macro lens :) Gasha eckinator wrote: 2010/8/9 Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com: Not sure why you don't want to deal with Ebay. I offered my two lens Pentax 645 kit to

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 2:59 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, guys.  I really don't want to sell it, but I kinda need the cash.  If it doesn't generate any interest within the next couple days it's going to KEH.  Or maybe eBay.  Probably KEH, because I just don't want to

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-09 Thread eckinator
2010/8/9 Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com: Not sure why you don't want to deal with Ebay. I offered my two lens Pentax 645 kit to KEH.com and they offered me a total of $260 for everything. I put the same gear up for sale on Ebay and netted $950 after expenses. $700 is worth a little bit

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
eckinator wrote: 2010/8/9 Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com: Not sure why you don't want to deal with Ebay. I offered my two lens Pentax 645 kit to KEH.com and they offered me a total of $260 for everything. I put the same gear up for sale on Ebay and netted $950 after expenses. $700 is

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-09 Thread David Parsons
Just be sure that you don't meet anyone alone handling that amount of cash. There have been a couple cases in the town next to mine where several people were mugged for a couple hundred when they responded to a TV for sale. On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 1:43 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-09 Thread eckinator
2010/8/9 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: Just be sure that you don't meet anyone alone handling that amount of cash.  There have been a couple cases in the town next to mine where several people were mugged for a couple hundred when they responded to a TV for sale. Ouch. I guess

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow. That's quite a deal with 4 lenses. On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang.  I need to sell my 645 kit.  Included are the manual focus body with front and rear caps, 120 and 220 film magazines with holders, A200/4, A120/4 Macro (best lens ever,

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I had the money, I'd buy the whole kit then hunt up a 645D body in a heartbeat. That would be a splendid kit and would start a new line of work. On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 7:55 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Wow.  That's quite a deal with 4 lenses. On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM,

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-08 Thread Adam Maas
If I wasn't already invested in my Mamiya 645 stuff, I'd be digging up cash right now. That's a steal for a kit that good. If you have any interest in shooting MF, snap it up now. -Adam On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:01 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: I had the money, I'd buy the

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-08 Thread Doug Brewer
Yep. Wish I had the bucks to grab this. Doug Brewer dougbrewer.posterous.com On Aug 8, 2010, at 10:55 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Wow. That's quite a deal with 4 lenses. On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: Hi gang. I need to sell

Re: FS - 645 and lenses

2010-08-08 Thread Scott Loveless
Thanks, guys. I really don't want to sell it, but I kinda need the cash. If it doesn't generate any interest within the next couple days it's going to KEH. Or maybe eBay. Probably KEH, because I just don't want to deal with eBay. On 8/8/10, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Yep. Wish I had

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Brian, you evoked some rather grim associations also related to the WWII. So one may say, you've hit the bull's eye with this viewer... Boris On 12/10/2009 1:21 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Another one from my trip to Western Australia. At Geraldton there is a memorial to the sailors

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-17 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 12/10/2009 3:21:38 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, supera1...@fastmail.fm writes: G'day all Another one from my trip to Western Australia. At Geraldton there is a memorial to the sailors who were lost off the WA coast when the HMAS Sydney II was sunk in WW2. It's a

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-17 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Boris On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:29 +0200, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Brian, you evoked some rather grim associations also related to the WWII. So one may say, you've hit the bull's eye with this viewer... Thanks - it was an unexpectedly emotional experience for my wife and me.

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-13 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks, Rick. Also Jack and Dave. Comments appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:28 -0800, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I like this. The silhouetting

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-10 Thread Jack Davis
Impressive shot! Jack --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Subject: PESO - 645 Seagulls To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009, 3:21 AM G'day all Another one from my trip to

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-10 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. The blue sky back ground works well here. For a second i thought you might have been in Geraldton Ontario, but the biggest boat in the local lake would fit in a truck bed:-) Dave On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 6:21 AM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Another one

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-10 Thread Rick Womer
I like this. The silhouetting works well, and you chose an angle that gives a sense of motion. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 12/10/09, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Subject: PESO - 645 Seagulls To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - 645 Seagulls

2009-12-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 6:21 AM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all Another one from my trip to Western Australia. At Geraldton there is a memorial to the sailors who were lost off the WA coast when the HMAS Sydney II was sunk in WW2.  It's a particularly beautiful

Re: PENTAX 645 Digital at Photo Imaging Expo 2009 in Japan

2009-03-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Roman Melihhov Subject: PENTAX 645 Digital at Photo Imaging Expo 2009 in Japan http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2009/200905.html ^^^ I' d seen many announcements recently but still waiting for my DA* 60-250mm SDM to get in stock... I have a feeling

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08070901Hasselblad.asp Pentax 645D where are you? :D The 645D was nailed to its perch but now it's pining for the fjords, so to speak. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread P. J. Alling
Apparently hiding under the bed... On the other hand the formula Megapixels = Megapirce seems to hold here. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0807/08070901Hasselblad.asp Pentax 645D where are you? :D .t -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Steve Desjardins
Yeah. I think the $40K price tag leaves a bit of room for other models. (What is the emoticon for overwhelming sarcasm?) P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7/10/2008 8:36 AM Apparently hiding under the bed... On the other hand the formula Megapixels = Megapirce seems to hold here. [EMAIL

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread P. J. Alling
Don't know, but I suppose it would help if I could spell price... Steve Desjardins wrote: Yeah. I think the $40K price tag leaves a bit of room for other models. (What is the emoticon for overwhelming sarcasm?) P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7/10/2008 8:36 AM Apparently

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Adam Maas
Remember, they sell a couple dozen of these a month. Small production runs means huge prices. -Adam On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 9:14 AM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah. I think the $40K price tag leaves a bit of room for other models. (What is the emoticon for overwhelming

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread P. J. Alling
It seems on a per photo basis, (even a good size commercial operation), would never amortize one of these over their useful lifetime. For most studios on a cost per shot basis it's would be less expensive using film. (Ok, so that's not even back of the envelope calculations but that's what

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Fernando
I suppose they rent it, right? On 7/10/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems on a per photo basis, (even a good size commercial operation), would never amortize one of these over their useful lifetime. For most studios on a cost per shot basis it's would be less expensive using

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Adam Maas
Most do. -Adam On Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 11:02 AM, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suppose they rent it, right? On 7/10/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems on a per photo basis, (even a good size commercial operation), would never amortize one of these over their useful

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread P. J. Alling
If you rent it sometimes you don't have it when you need it. But that's a possibility. Fernando wrote: I suppose they rent it, right? On 7/10/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems on a per photo basis, (even a good size commercial operation), would never amortize one of

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread pnstenquist
High-end commercial shooters can justify 40K for a camera. Some of the best gross that much in a couple days of shooting. And Hassy doesn't expect high volume, so that market alone probably absorbs much of their production. Then there are the ridiculously rich hobbyists who have to have the

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread P. J. Alling
What about Mid level commercial shooters, I guess they do with out. (I'm glad I'm out of that game, I couldn't survive). [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: High-end commercial shooters can justify 40K for a camera. Some of the best gross that much in a couple days of shooting. And Hassy doesn't expect

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Fernando
My guess: full frame and occassionally rent a MF digital, or an old hassy and a phase one digital back (owned or rented) On 7/10/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What about Mid level commercial shooters, I guess they do with out. (I'm glad I'm out of that game, I couldn't survive).

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread pnstenquist
Mid level commercial photographers do just fine with Canon and Nikon. And if they get a job that really justifies medium format digital, they can rent equipment. But a mid level shooter who works for $2000 a day or so generally doesn't get work that justifies MF expenditure. Some, of course,

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mid level commercial photographers do just fine with Canon and Nikon. And if they get a job that really justifies medium format digital, they can rent equipment. But a mid level shooter who works for $2000 a day or so generally doesn't get work that justifies MF

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread pnstenquist
I would think so. But I bet that quite a few wealthy hobbyists buy them as well. -- Original message -- From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mid level commercial photographers do just fine with Canon and Nikon. And if they get a job

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would think so. But I bet that quite a few wealthy hobbyists buy them as well. /de-lurk I have been to several Hasselblad function where we get to test drive new blads. My experience here in Sydney is that the most common users are

Re: OT: 645 format 50 Mpix from Hassie

2008-07-10 Thread Mark Roberts
Kevin Waterson wrote: This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would think so. But I bet that quite a few wealthy hobbyists buy them as well. /de-lurk I have been to several Hasselblad function where we get to test drive new blads. My experience here in Sydney is that

Re: Pentax 645 system site???

2008-05-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist wrote: The medium format discussion on photo.net has some 645 and 6x7 commentary. Have a look at http://medfmt.8k.com/ It's by the guy who does the Third-Party Lens Megasite, with all the quirkiness of that site included. And it's still hosted on a free web hosting service,

Re: Pentax 645 system site???

2008-05-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
them I will forward to you to help you get started on your project... Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Pedro Oliveira [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: December 17, 2005 3:25:17 PM CST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Pentax 645 system site??? Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Pentax 645 Digital

2008-01-06 Thread Adam Maas
At PMA 2006 it was a mockup, completely non-functional. PMA 2007 had a working prototype, but it's not a priority since the Hoya merger and when or if a production model will arrive is unknown. -Adam On 1/6/08, Timber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just made some search and found out that 2006's

Re: Pentax 645 Digital

2008-01-06 Thread Brian Walters
The 645D was first mooted about 3-4 years ago. It was apparently being actively developed for a while but it kept being deferred. However, whenever it looks as if it has finally been canceled, it seems to pop up in rumors again. I doubt we'll ever see it go to market. Cheers Brian

Re: Pentax 645 Digital

2008-01-06 Thread P. J. Alling
IIRC it was reported as a working prototype. There were rumors of it's demise after the Hoya takeover. Some still hold out hope, I think it would be a marketing disaster. Timber wrote: I just made some search and found out that 2006's PMA there was a Pentax 645 Digital:

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Charles Quoting Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D. Those lenses are designed for the Pentax 645 medium format system. As far as I know they will fit the K mount cameras with an

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Peter Jordan
There is a 645 to k adaptor, but they seem to be significantly rarer than hen's teeth. Peter David Savage wrote: 645 = 6 x 4.5cm negative/transparency. Cheers, Dave On Nov 29, 2007 8:11 PM, Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread David Savage
645 = 6 x 4.5cm negative/transparency. Cheers, Dave On Nov 29, 2007 8:11 PM, Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D. Regards Charles Wilson Sydney Australia -- PDML

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
With an adapter. 645 is the designation for one of Pentax's two lines of medium format SLRs. The lens will work much like an M43 mount lens on K mount cameras. Charles Wilson wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation (645) means after a lens. Will this lens fit on my digital ist D.

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread P. J. Alling
That should be M42 mount lens, of course. P. J. Alling wrote: With an adapter. 645 is the designation for one of Pentax's two lines of medium format SLRs. The lens will work much like an M43 mount lens on K mount cameras. Charles Wilson wrote: Can anyone tell me what the designation

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Charles, Pentax makes a variety of film format cameras. The *ist D is a 35mm film format camera, even though no film is involved. It uses Pentax K mount, 35mm format lenses. (think 24mm x 36mm film) In a pinch, with a $10 adapter, the Pentax screwmount 35mm format lenses can be mounted. Pentax

Re: Designation 645 on Lens EG SMC FA (645) 200 f4

2007-11-29 Thread Bob Blakely
I have one. They're more expensive than golden goose eggs too. FYI, 67-645-K mount works too, but you have to play the same game as with SMCK on K10D (crippled KA2 mount). Regards, Bob... - Note: No trees were killed in the sending

Re: The 645

2007-09-13 Thread Gasha
It is worth to use it, viewfinder especially! I'm now back to film, because i dropped my K100D and now shutter button does not fire 95% of time... :( Gasha Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: ... yet. My kit is the 645 plus three 120 magazines, 45/2.8 and 75/2.8 lenses, case, strap, remote cable,

Re: The 645

2007-09-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The P645 viewfinder is good, but I expect that of any professional medium format SLR. I was at a talk last night given by Charles Anselmo, who has an exhibition of his work at the Aftermodern gallery in San Francisco at present (http://www.aftermodern.com/c_anselmo.php). His primary camera

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-04 Thread Rick Womer
When I was in high school I shot with the yearbook's Mamiya 1000 DTL, and my wife got a DSX 500 for a college graduation present (I used it a lot more than she did!). The cameras handled well and were unusual in having both spot and averaging metering. The glass seemed good (I still have 50/2

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-02 Thread Brian Walters
No, can't help there. The 1000 DTL is the only one I've used. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting Glen Tortorella [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thank

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-02 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thanks, Brian. Too bad...I would like some more feedback--specific feedback, that is--on the Mamiya Z Series. Glen On Sep 2, 2007, at 3:20 AM, Brian Walters wrote: No, can't help there. The 1000 DTL is the only one I've used. Cheers Brian ++ Brian

Re: The 645

2007-09-02 Thread John Sessoms
From: Glen Tortorella Hi Steve, I just searched at KEH for the outfit you have mentioned. The outfit price is $394 in EX and $514 in EX+. When they makes these designations, they mean that both the camera and lens are in this condition? If so, this camera and lens stand to be in better

Re: The 645

2007-09-02 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thanks, John :-) It is great to hear they are conservative with their condition ratings. Everyone on the lis seems to agree. Glen On Sep 2, 2007, at 10:50 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Glen Tortorella Hi Steve, I just searched at KEH for the outfit you have mentioned. The outfit

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thank you for your thoughts, Adam. Medium format is an intriguing option. I will continue to ponder the matter. How do you like handling the 645 (i.e. the feel of it)? Is it more of a tripod only type of camera, or may one take good hand-held shots with it? Does the design include any

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Adam Maas
The handling of the 645N and 645NII are superb (Better than my Mamiya's, Although I do like the Mamiya 645AFDII even more), the original 645 is IMHO compromised by the use of the ME Super 2-button interface (I'm not a big fan) but still handles well overall. Build is plastic-covered metal,

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thank you for the detailed responses, Adam. The 645 series sounds like it would be an excellent choice for me. I think I would tend toward the original 645, as it can be had for less money and it is a manual focus camera. With the various questions I have asked, you have been very

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread Glen Tortorella
Hi Adam, I see you mention your Mamiya, but I forgot to ask: have you ever tried Mamiya's 35mm cameras? Overall, what do you think of them? The ZM, which I believe was their last 35mm, looks interesting. I gather it might be tough to find one in nice condition, as black camera bodies

RE: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I can say one thing, the earlier M42 Mamiya bodies were crude bricks compared to Pentax Spotmatics. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glen Tortorella Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 2:06 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread P. J. Alling
Mamiya seems to have changed lens mounts on their 35mm cameras the way you're supposed to change tooth brushes, and the earlier lenses were often completely incompatible. Good luck find lenses for the later bayonet mount cameras, though when you do find them they are inexpensive. The shutter

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Glen Tortorella Subject: Re: The 645 (and Mamiya) Hi Adam, I see you mention your Mamiya, but I forgot to ask: have you ever tried Mamiya's 35mm cameras? Overall, what do you think of them? The ZM, which I believe was their last 35mm, looks interesting

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Steve Desjardins
I bought a 645 and a 75 mm f2.8 lens for about $500 a few years ago from KEH (before film really started to go away. I checked KEH and you can do better now. My 645 body was a bargain one and it's in great condition. (Bargain is a rating level for KEH) I wouldn't hesitate to buy one in this

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 1, 2007, at 7:09 AM, Glen Tortorella wrote: ... How do you like handling the 645 (i.e. the feel of it)? Is it more of a tripod only type of camera, or may one take good hand-held shots with it? ... Adam's contributed on this already, but I have to say that one of the reasons I

RE: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread J. C. O'Connell
, September 01, 2007 2:55 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The 645 (and Mamiya) - Original Message - From: Glen Tortorella Subject: Re: The 645 (and Mamiya) Hi Adam, I see you mention your Mamiya, but I forgot to ask: have you ever tried Mamiya's 35mm cameras? Overall

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thank you, Godfrey, et. al. :-) Glen On Sep 1, 2007, at 3:59 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sep 1, 2007, at 7:09 AM, Glen Tortorella wrote: ... How do you like handling the 645 (i.e. the feel of it)? Is it more of a tripod only type of camera, or may one take good hand-held shots with

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steve Desjardins I bought a 645 and a 75 mm f2.8 lens for about $500 a few years ago from KEH (before film really started to go away. I checked KEH and you can do better now. My 645 body was a bargain one and it's in great condition. (Bargain is a rating level for KEH) I wouldn't

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Glen Tortorella
Hi Steve, I just searched at KEH for the outfit you have mentioned. The outfit price is $394 in EX and $514 in EX+. When they makes these designations, they mean that both the camera and lens are in this condition? If so, this camera and lens stand to be in better shape than yours, as

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Usually they rate the package as a whole when you buy an outfit. They usually also list whether it includes caps, manual, etc. I always want them to include caps, or I buy them separately at the same time, but manuals are often a different matter entirely. An EXC rating from them means

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread Brian Walters
Well, others probably have much more experience here but I thought I might mention that I have a 1000DTL (an old M42 mount camera) that is built like a tank and, in my admittedly limited use of it, seems to be very reliable. There is no evidence of the shutter tapering at the high speeds

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thank you for your input, Brian. Do you have any comments on, or experience with, the newer Mamiya 35mm cameras? Glen On Sep 1, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Well, others probably have much more experience here but I thought I might mention that I have a 1000DTL (an old M42

Re: The 645

2007-09-01 Thread Adam Maas
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: However, that said, I tend to use the 645 on a tripod most of the time anyway. I like that they put tripod mounts on both side and bottom ... I fitted mine with a pair of Really Right Stuff tripod adapters so I can go from portrait to landscape orientation in a

Re: The 645 (and Mamiya)

2007-09-01 Thread Adam Maas
The Mamiya 35mm stuff is a little odd. Mamiya never actually wanted to get into the 35mm market and were forced to by their US distributor. And thus their 35mm line never really gelled. There were a few good items, but by and large it was yet another low-end japanese SLR line a la Ricoh ,

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Whew, that's a huge topic to try to approach. I've loved working with medium format cameras since my grandfather loaned me his 1949 Rolleiflex TLR in late 1967. Can't seem to feel right without one in the closet, even if I only use it rarely. Simple things first: the Pentax 645s are very

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread pnstenquist
Good camera, but unless it's a long lens or a zoom, it's overpriced. Check out ebay. Paul -- Original message -- From: Glen Tortorella [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I went to a somewhat local camera shop today to buy film. In one of the used cases sat a Pentax

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thank you very much, Godfrey. I agree that this is a huge topic to approach. With all of the different formats these days, and available hardware and software for each, it is difficult to summarize any of them in nutshell-like manner. I have (and will) check eBay and KEH. I will

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread Glen Tortorella
Thank you, Paul. Yes, it does look like a very nice camera--with many different features and modes. Glen On Aug 31, 2007, at 4:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good camera, but unless it's a long lens or a zoom, it's overpriced. Check out ebay. Paul -- Original message

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread Mark Roberts
Glen Tortorella wrote: I went to a somewhat local camera shop today to buy film. In one of the used cases sat a Pentax 645. It looked like it was in nice shape, and it came with a lens...I am not sure which one, though. Anyway, they are asking $560 for it. That's a reasonable price for

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread Glen Tortorella
With regard to price, this is exactly what I was thinking, Mark. I have seen similar 645 setups go for $400-$500 on eBay...but you are right, I would then have to deal with eBay. Things are always a bit more expensive at camera shops. It is nice, though, to be able to hold and inspect

Re: The 645

2007-08-31 Thread Adam Maas
Glen Tortorella wrote: Hi all, I went to a somewhat local camera shop today to buy film. In one of the used cases sat a Pentax 645. It looked like it was in nice shape, and it came with a lens...I am not sure which one, though. Anyway, they are asking $560 for it. I have had at

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys A couple of days ago I was about two seconds away from plunking down the cash for a 645 and three lenses - 45, 75, and 150. Then I started thinking about landscape photography and the zone system.

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 6, 2007, at 9:18 AM, William Robb wrote: A couple of days ago I was about two seconds away from plunking down the cash for a 645 and three lenses - 45, 75, and 150. Then I started thinking about landscape photography and the zone system. My thoughts (the horror) led me to

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On 3/6/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys A couple of days ago I was about two seconds away from plunking down the cash for a 645 and three lenses - 45, 75, and 150. Then I started

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On 3/6/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 6, 2007, at 9:18 AM, William Robb wrote: A couple of days ago I was about two seconds away from plunking down the cash for a 645 and three lenses - 45, 75, and 150. Then I started thinking about landscape photography and the

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 6, 2007, at 10:24 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: I don't see how that would be any heavier than packing a view camera and 8 or 10 film holders along. Or were you implying that I'm smoking crack.. lol Note that when I tried out 4x5 and 8x10 view camera work, it lasted about 10 weeks

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Adam Maas
Scott Loveless wrote: On 3/6/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 6, 2007, at 9:18 AM, William Robb wrote: A couple of days ago I was about two seconds away from plunking down the cash for a 645 and three lenses - 45, 75, and 150. Then I started thinking about landscape

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys I see now that used Sinar F cameras really aren't that expensive. God, you suck. If you want a nice landscape camera, look at a Tachihara or one of the other wood field cameras. They don't

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On 3/6/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys I see now that used Sinar F cameras really aren't that expensive. God, you suck. If you want a nice landscape camera, look at a Tachihara

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Brendan MacRae
If you have access to a MF film scanner you can bracket and take the best sky, land, and foreground/background and put them together by blending channels in Photoshop. No extra backs or anything needed. Except a sturdy tripod...but you'll have that anyway. -Brendan --- Adam Maas [EMAIL

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Doug Brewer
Scott Loveless wrote: A couple of days ago I was about two seconds away from plunking down the cash for a 645 and three lenses - 45, 75, and 150. Then I started thinking about landscape photography and the zone system. My thoughts (the horror) led me to consider the possibility of having 5

Re: Pentax 645 vs. those other guys

2007-03-06 Thread Doug Franklin
God, you suck. No, he /enables/. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-25 Thread Jens Bladt
. Radermacher Sendt: 24. februar 2007 20:07 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses? Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you guys experiences with this? I'm thinking about getting a 645 body for my excellent Pentacon Six lenses (CZ Jena and Schneider

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-25 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf, judging from your website, you are a Kiev user, rather than a Pentacon Six user right? Correct. For the reasons explained there I'm using the Zeiss/Pentacon lenses on a modified Kiev 60 (MLU, Rollei screen, mirror box flocking etc.). Ralf -- Ralf R.

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Adam Maas
Should be doable. I know adaptors are available for Mamiya M645's, and the Pentax isn't all that different in register. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: Have any of you guys experiences with this? I'm thinking about getting a 645 body for my excellent Pentacon Six lenses (CZ Jena and

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Scott Loveless
There are adapters available. This is the first one I found after a quick google search. Ebay item number 170028746628. http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentacon-Kiev-88CM-Lens-to-Pentax-645-Body-Adapter-NEW_W0QQitemZ170028746628QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30059QQcmdZViewItem On 2/24/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you guys experiences with this? I'm thinking about getting a 645 body for my excellent Pentacon Six lenses (CZ Jena and Schneider-Kreuznach). Not with the Pentax 645 but I had a Mamiya 645 Pro for a time and used my Zeiss Jena lenses on it with

RE: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Jens Bladt
://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Ralf R. Radermacher Sendt: 24. februar 2007 20:07 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses? Jens Bladt [EMAIL

RE: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Jens Bladt
Sendt: 24. februar 2007 20:07 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses? Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you guys experiences with this? I'm thinking about getting a 645 body for my excellent Pentacon Six lenses (CZ Jena and Schneider

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Mishka
sonnar 300/4 usually goes for $300. for twice that much you can get p645 300/4 ED IF, which is in a totally different league! best, mishka On 2/24/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf - actually, I do have a Pentax K-adapter for my P6 lenses, but I have never used it. The Sonnor 300mm

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