Medium Format Digital Images Thread
p.17 #1Medium Format Digital Images Thread
I had first the 645D and now the Z. I chose it over Hasselblad which was about the same price because of its sturdiness when used outside. I did plan a desert trip at that time. It's like a big DSLR with better image quality and many excellent details. The Pentax is weather sealed, I already took pictures in the rain. Then there is a range of legacy lenses which can be bought for a couple of hundreds Euros on the used market. Leica and PhaseOne were too expensive for me. The Z has virtually no noise on long exposure or night shoots. I once tested a 20 min exposure time and there was no noise (ND1000 at night).
Stefan
Stefan
Apr 21, 2015 at 03:41 PM
p.17 #2Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Leica S/APO-Macro-Summarit-S 120/2.5
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Apr 22, 2015 at 12:44 AM
p.17 #3Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Thanks for the reply Stefan. I'm flipping the coin between a 5DS R vs a 645Z. The images on this thread is keeping decision firmly planted on both systems equally.
Would you happen to have a link to the full product list of Pentax 645 lenses with their marketing date?
Would you happen to have a link to the full product list of Pentax 645 lenses with their marketing date?
Apr 22, 2015 at 02:09 PM
p.17 #5Medium Format Digital Images Thread
P645Z, D-FA55/2.8@f11, 30s, ISO100
Enjoy,
Stefan
Enjoy,
Stefan
Apr 23, 2015 at 12:38 AM
p.17 #7Medium Format Digital Images Thread
As a courtesy to other FM users I would like to share my finding.
If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).
If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).
Apr 24, 2015 at 10:46 AM
p.17 #8Medium Format Digital Images Thread
dolina wrote:
As a courtesy to other FM users I would like to share my finding.
If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).
I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotion
As a courtesy to other FM users I would like to share my finding.
If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).
I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotion
Apr 25, 2015 at 12:36 PM
p.17 #9Medium Format Digital Images Thread
adamdewilde wrote:
I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotion
That's worse than what happened to me. BIC Camera was beside my hotel and I never bothered visiting the place because I always thought buying electronics in Japan costs 2x more than in Hong Kong.
I only found out about the 645Z going really cheap when I was I googled the keywords 'Philippines 645z' and http://www.pentaxindex.com/articles/Pentax645ZBestPrice.html came up.
I tried Amazon.co.jp, BIC and MAP in Japan for pricing.
I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotion
That's worse than what happened to me. BIC Camera was beside my hotel and I never bothered visiting the place because I always thought buying electronics in Japan costs 2x more than in Hong Kong.
I only found out about the 645Z going really cheap when I was I googled the keywords 'Philippines 645z' and http://www.pentaxindex.com/articles/Pentax645ZBestPrice.html came up.
I tried Amazon.co.jp, BIC and MAP in Japan for pricing.
Apr 25, 2015 at 02:22 PM
p.17 #10Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Spring arrives. Lake Erie, 645Z, 35mm A.
Untitled_Panorama21 by tsjanik47, on Flickr
Untitled_Panorama21 by tsjanik47, on FlickrApr 26, 2015 at 08:11 PM
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p.17 #11Medium Format Digital Images Thread
dolina wrote:
That's worse than what happened to me. BIC Camera was beside my hotel and I never bothered visiting the place because I always thought buying electronics in Japan costs 2x more than in Hong Kong.
I only found out about the 645Z going really cheap when I was I googled the keywords 'Philippines 645z' and http://www.pentaxindex.com/articles/Pentax645ZBestPrice.html came up.
I tried Amazon.co.jp, BIC and MAP in Japan for pricing.
Meh, I'm better off.. Will put the money towards S-system lenses. Just would have been nice to give the 645z a whirl at that price.
adamdewilde wrote
I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotionI only found out about the 645Z going really cheap when I was I googled the keywords 'Philippines 645z' and http://www.pentaxindex.com/articles/Pentax645ZBestPrice.html came up.
I tried Amazon.co.jp, BIC and MAP in Japan for pricing.
Meh, I'm better off.. Will put the money towards S-system lenses. Just would have been nice to give the 645z a whirl at that price.
Apr 26, 2015 at 09:43 PM
p.17 #12Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Leica S/Mamiya 645 80/4 Macro
Leica S/Elmarit-S 30/2.8
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Apr 26, 2015 at 11:42 PM
p.17 #13Medium Format Digital Images Thread
dolina wrote:
Question for Pentax owners:
Is this your first digital medium format camera? If so why did you choose a 645D/645Z over say a Leica, Hassleblad or Phase One?
Simple - $.........
To expand, I have a full Mamiya RZ system. Couple of bodies and lots of lenses. I have always been waiting for a reasonably priced digital back for this system. After waiting a number of years with no results - I went 645Z. For 9 grand with a 55mm lens and then another 1100 bucks to pick up used 35, 45, 75, 150 and 200mm lenses I'm into MF Digital for about 10K. For 10K I believe I start to get the option of barely holding a body from the competitors you mention - where as I am out shooting at this price point. Still less than a "reasonably priced" digital back. I'll keep the RZ as film only - and rely on my MF Scanner to do the work.
Cheers
Question for Pentax owners:
Is this your first digital medium format camera? If so why did you choose a 645D/645Z over say a Leica, Hassleblad or Phase One?
Simple - $.........
To expand, I have a full Mamiya RZ system. Couple of bodies and lots of lenses. I have always been waiting for a reasonably priced digital back for this system. After waiting a number of years with no results - I went 645Z. For 9 grand with a 55mm lens and then another 1100 bucks to pick up used 35, 45, 75, 150 and 200mm lenses I'm into MF Digital for about 10K. For 10K I believe I start to get the option of barely holding a body from the competitors you mention - where as I am out shooting at this price point. Still less than a "reasonably priced" digital back. I'll keep the RZ as film only - and rely on my MF Scanner to do the work.
Cheers
Apr 29, 2015 at 08:53 AM
p.17 #14Medium Format Digital Images Thread
A few images to bump the thread. Not totally happy but this thread need some images to keep it alive.
I wish more people having MFD can contribute.
I wish more people having MFD can contribute.
Apr 30, 2015 at 03:36 PM
p.17 #15Medium Format Digital Images Thread
adamdewilde wrote:
If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotion
This is nothing new. Japan allows visitors to the country to buy electronics tax free. Also, for whatever reason, various credit card users get discounts. Visa users get 5% off while Union Pay users get 8% off list price. This means that in the end you can get 10-13% off the stated price. I have seen these promotions endlessly during the past 3 years of my travels to Japan, both at Bic Camera and Yodobashi.
dolina wrote
As a courtesy to other FM users I would like to share my finding.If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).
This is nothing new. Japan allows visitors to the country to buy electronics tax free. Also, for whatever reason, various credit card users get discounts. Visa users get 5% off while Union Pay users get 8% off list price. This means that in the end you can get 10-13% off the stated price. I have seen these promotions endlessly during the past 3 years of my travels to Japan, both at Bic Camera and Yodobashi.
Apr 30, 2015 at 04:35 PM
p.17 #16Medium Format Digital Images Thread
rattymouse wrote:
If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).I was JUST in Japan last week and they didn't offer me this promotion This is nothing new. Japan allows visitors to the country to buy electronics tax free. Also, for whatever reason, various credit card users get discounts. Visa users get 5% off while Union Pay users get 8% off list price. This means that in the end you can get 10-13% off the stated price. I have seen these promotions endlessly during the past 3 years of my travels to Japan, both at Bic Camera and Yodobashi.
Yep, I know about tax free. Just didn't know about the promotion. Also the price I seen the camera for wasn't near the deal price.
adamdewilde wrote
dolina wrote
As a courtesy to other FM users I would like to share my finding.If you buy the Pentax 645Z in Japan before the end of April with a Visa card and a non-Japanese passport you can get that body at BIC Camera for the final price of 710,452 YEN ($5,972).
Yep, I know about tax free. Just didn't know about the promotion. Also the price I seen the camera for wasn't near the deal price.
May 02, 2015 at 07:10 AM
p.17 #17Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Feels like I haven't posted on FM in forever, time to fix that!
These are all 645Z + 55mm
These are all 645Z + 55mm
May 03, 2015 at 03:51 AM
p.17 #18Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Once again one from my trip to East Asia. Singapur.
Pentax 645Z, DA55/2.8@f11, 20s, ISO100
Enjoy,
Stefan
Pentax 645Z, DA55/2.8@f11, 20s, ISO100
Enjoy,
Stefan
May 03, 2015 at 07:09 AM
p.17 #19Medium Format Digital Images Thread
Yosemite in May
70 Summarit
I will slowly upload image from Yosemite once I have time to go through them.
70 Summarit
I will slowly upload image from Yosemite once I have time to go through them.
May 08, 2015 at 10:31 AM
p.17 #20Medium Format Digital Images Thread
3 70mm vertical stitch from Yosemite, Tunnel View
May 09, 2015 at 10:39 AM