David Savage wrote: > On 12/7/06, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> On 07/12/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> I'd prefer a 13-14+ MP 35mm "full frame" DSLR. >> The standard reply generally is: 645 is the new full frame camera! ;-) > > Well I don't prescribe to that BS argument. How many here, in the past > (or are currently) lugged around a Pentax 645 on their daily walk, to > work etc for their day to day shooting?
Considering that a 1Ds is the size and weight of a 645 SLR (Not sure exactly about the Pentax 645, but the Mamiya ZD is smaller apart from the prism and about the same weight as a 1Ds), your argument doesn't hold a lot of water on that front. Also there are potential technical problems with a FF DSLR on K mount, the light path perpendicularity issue for corner performance is impacted by K mount's smallish throat size, 645 mount doesn't have that issue. I carry my Mamiya M645 fairly often, but it's smaller and lighter than a P645 (No motordrive). > >> But hey yeah, I'm with you, and chuck in an aperture feedback sensor >> too, $3k would have me handing over the cash. No way I'll hand over >> $10K+ for a 645D. > > Ditto. > > Dave > $3K would have me dumping my Mamiya kit and getting a 645D. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net