Roll 187: Kodak 2422 in a short short roll of 120. BW slides in normal BW chemistry. Developed in Rodinal 1+75 for 12 minutes. Some sources suggested the film could be as slow as ISO 0.05, but I think the film is faster than that. Will confirm once the film is flat and I scan it.
Here is the added info the Pentax 645N adds to the edge of the frame. If they had done the between frame edge there wouldn't be any conflict with the manufacturer's markings. Still think it is a great idea
James Markus wrote:
Here is the added info the Pentax 645N adds to the edge of the frame. If they had done the between frame edge there wouldn't be any conflict with the manufacturer's markings. Still think it is a great idea
I love that. Also you mentioning switchable backs probably makes me reconsidering MF & the P645
Ineound wrote:
I love that. Also you mentioning switchable backs probably makes me reconsidering MF & the P645
Ineound,
Technically, the 645 and 645N (645N II?) do not have "switchable backs". You can use a 120 or 220 back, but once you start the roll you usually have to finish it. They do have a plastic box that, if you have a darkroom bag, you could pull and store a partial roll while starting another roll using a second back. I consider not having a dark slide (like many medium format cameras do) a shortcoming. Still love the camera though. Pentax built these like tanks, and I really doubt you can find a more affordable AF, Auto exposure, and AA powered motor winding body that uses such excellent reasonable priced lenses. Also, the focus confirmation of MF lenses was a huge selling point for me.
Jim
James Markus wrote:
Testing a new to me body (645N) with the fungus cleaned Pentax 645 lenses. I needed a little help in confirming focus, and the 645N has a handy dandy green dot + a beep. Just what an old guy like me needs. Happy to say both lenses performed beyond my expectations.
645N has a handy dandy green dot + a beep.
Never paid on attention on mine, since I attached a auto lens.
James Markus wrote:
Ineound,
Technically, the 645 and 645N (645N II?) do not have "switchable backs". You can use a 120 or 220 back, but once you start the roll you usually have to finish it. They do have a plastic box that, if you have a darkroom bag, you could pull and store a partial roll while starting another roll using a second back. I consider not having a dark slide (like many medium format cameras do) a shortcoming. Still love the camera though. Pentax built these like tanks, and I really doubt you can find a more affordable AF, Auto exposure, and AA powered motor winding body that uses such excellent reasonable priced lenses. Also, the focus confirmation of MF lenses was a huge selling point for me.
Jim
Highly appreciate your input & explanation! Tbh I prefer 6x6 in MF anyhow, but nothing urgent to decide. Currently building my Leica low-cost setup and evaluating if rangefinders have a place for me as I am wearing glasses.....
James Markus wrote:
Here is the added info the Pentax 645N adds to the edge of the frame. If they had done the between frame edge there wouldn't be any conflict with the manufacturer's markings. Still think it is a great idea
My Hasselblad H1 and Nikon F6 prints the data between frames, not in the rebate.
The H1 is also af and has the focus confirmation dot for mf. But no beep.
Desmolicious wrote:
My Hasselblad H1 and Nikon F6 prints the data between frames, not in the rebate.
The H1 is also af and has the focus confirmation dot for mf. But no beep.
Obviously a good idea. With the Pentax 645 I reverted to a small spiral notebook - an old habit. I did it with the 655N as well - not trusting it to work properly.
