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 your body was a BGN condition?...
Before I forget: does KEH include the "little" things in their
outfits--lens caps, manual, etc.--or is it purely body and lens?
Thanks,
Glen
On Sep 1, 2007, at 3:48 PM, Steve Desjardins wrote:
> 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 condition. I did get an "excellent" lens. My
> dealings with KEH have been very good.
>
> Steve
>
>>>> Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/1/2007 1:11 PM >>>
> 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 helpful. You are an asset to the list :-)
>
> Regards,
> Glen
>
> On Sep 1, 2007, at 10:13 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
>
>> 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, which is the norm for 645-format SLR's.
>>
>> 645's are the weight of a pro 35mm SLR, and only somewhat bulkier.
>> They're very handholdable, I regularly handhold down to 1/60th with
> my
>> old M645, and have tried the 645 Super at 1/30th (roll is still in
> the
>> camera, so we'll see). The Pentax 645's are every bit as
>> handholdable as
>> my Mamiya's.
>>
>> You aren't into tripod-only territory with either of the Pentax MF
>> SLR's. Only the Mamiya RB & RZ's are truly tripod-bound (Although
> it's
>> probably a good idea with a Bronica GS as well)
>>
>> -Adam
>>
>> Glen Tortorella wrote:
>>> 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 plastic (like the top plate on my Super
>>> Program) or is it all metal?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Glen
>>>
>>> On Aug 31, 2007, at 8:59 PM, Adam Maas wrote:
>>>
>>>> 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 least some
>>>>> interest in the medium format domain ever since I saw my friend's
>>>>> Hasselblad back in 1997. Since it seems like an expensive
>>>>> pursuit, I
>>>>> have held out on buying a medium format setup. Any comments,
>>>>> folks?
>>>>> I know little about this type of photography, and I would
>>>>> appreciate
>>>>> any comments--either about the features of the 645 itself, or
> about
>>>>> medium format photography (i.e. associated issues and "things to
>
>>>>> keep
>>>>> in mind").
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Glen
>>>>>
>>>> Nice kit, a bit pricey, unless it's an N or NII(AF body).
>>>>
>>>> I'm a fan of the 645 format. It's big enough to get a really
>>>> noticable
>>>> quality boost over 35mm, but the camera's aren't any heavier than
> a
>>>> 35mm
>>>> pro AF body like an F5 or EOS 1v.
>>>>
>>>> I actually just picked up a Mamiya 645 Super kit today, for
> $800cdn
>>>> off
>>>> a friend. Got the 45/2.8, 80/2.8, 150/3.5, the body, AE prism N,
>>>> Winder
>>>> N, a standard prism, 2 backs and 3 inserts (2x120, 1x220). Quite a
>>>> good
>>>> price, and it replaces my older M645 which is back in the shop (I
>
>>>> also
>>>> own a 55/2.8 N and another 80/2.8 along with a prism for my older
>>>> 645).
>>>>
>>>> The Pentax units have several features built-in that are
>>>> accessories on
>>>> the Mamiya and Bronica 645's (Metering prisms, winders, backs).
>>>> This is
>>>> generally a plus for the metering and winding, but the individual
>>>> backs
>>>> are a bonus (that's one reason I upgraded to a Super from my M645,
>>>> some
>>>> Mamiya bodies, including the M645, have integrated backs like the
>>>> P645,
>>>> the others being increased reliability and the price was right).
>>>>
>>>> -Adam
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