Maybe you ought to look into lightweight 4x5 cameras And lenses. They are lighter than P67 and much higher Image quality than both P67 and P645. jco
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Jordan Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 12:25 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax medium formats There is an inevitable trade off between image size, camera size and convenience. Each of us will have a point at which they feel comfortable in this continuum. For some who value image quality above all, they're willing to carry a 10x8 field camera around with them, for others it's a Minox 35mm or tiny digicam. Personally I find the image quality of 645 slides more than adequate. 6x7 would be better, but I can carry my 645 camera, a set of 5 lenses (45, 55, 75, 150, 200), 2x converter and a 35mm body with zoom comfortably in a backpack. If I tried to do that with a 6x7 I'd need the services of a chiropractor. 6x7 images would be "better", but you need to ask yourself if you're willing to track around the countryside carrying the extra weight. With the onset of digital, both systems offer some great bargains. My 645 system probably cost me less than an upscale C***n digital SLR. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "J and K Messervy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" <pdml@pdml.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 12:46 AM 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" <pdml@pdml.net> > 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 >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
