PentaxForums.com - Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/ Use this forum to discuss all aspects of the Pentax medium format systems. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:57 GMT vBulletin 30 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/images/pentaxforums/misc/rss.jpg PentaxForums.com - Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/ How are the medium format prints now? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/80203-how-medium-format-prints-now.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:18:16 GMT scan then print. I don't believe I've had any color prints from my 6x7...]]> Was wondering about the results of taking your medium format negs to local print shops, where they now will do it the digital way --> scan then print. I don't believe I've had any color prints from my 6x7 negs done lately, since every lab now has gone digital. ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D K-9 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/80203-how-medium-format-prints-now.html 645 Ignorant http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/80175-645-ignorant.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:19:00 GMT I lurk some over here and have four very nice 645 lenses I use (and love!) on my K20D. The prospect of a 645 Digital is exciting to me, since I was never a film shooter and know nothing of film usage. Will... I lurk some over here and have four very nice 645 lenses I use (and love!) on my K20D. The prospect of a 645 Digital is exciting to me, since I was never a film shooter and know nothing of film usage.
Will my 645 lenses (A&FA) work properly on the new digital 645? If so, I will start buying more, they are such fine quality lenses, I often just hold them and appreciate the craftsmanship.
Regards
Rupert
One with the 645 120 Macro on my K20D
]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D Rupert http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/80175-645-ignorant.html Stupid question about 67 hoods http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79853-stupid-question-about-67-hoods.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:48:40 GMT Okay, noob question: Aside from the obvious weight and size issues, is there any advantage or disadvantages to the folding hood on a 67 vs the magnifying hood?

I assume there's a folding magnifier on the folding hood, but don't know how that compares to the regular fixed magnifying hood.

Thanks,

Mark ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D markolw http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79853-stupid-question-about-67-hoods.html Hartblei T/S on a 67? 645 mount? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79798-hartblei-t-s-67-645-mount.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:57:31 GMT Hi,

I'm looking to find a tilt/shift lens that will work on a 67. Hartblei makes one for the 645 but (being a noob to this system) I have no idea whether that mount is the same as on the 67.

Is that the same mount? If not, is there a T/S lens that will work on a 67? Looking specifically for the Tilt, not just the shift.

Thanks,

Mark ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D markolw http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79798-hartblei-t-s-67-645-mount.html Mirror Up in Self Timer Mode on 645N? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79652-mirror-up-self-timer-mode-645n.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:42:09 GMT As the title asks, doe the mirror go up in self timer mode on a 645N like it does on our digital cameras? Page 35 of the manual shows the self timer function but does not say if the mirror is locked up or... As the title asks, doe the mirror go up in self timer mode on a 645N like it does on our digital cameras?

Page 35 of the manual shows the self timer function but does not say if the mirror is locked up or not?

I know that the 645 and 645N don't have a mirror lock up function, but I was looking for a way around this. Or do I need to go to a 645NII to achieve any kind of mirror lock up?

Thank You ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D Al_in_the_Shire http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79652-mirror-up-self-timer-mode-645n.html FA 80-160mm question http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79649-fa-80-160mm-question.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:48:33 GMT Does anyone have this lens? I don't have my adapter yet, or a 645 so I cannot test it. I bought it from Adorama (E-) for $179.00!!!

My question is this: On my lens, which appears to be in very nice condition (aside from some dust), the lens barrel around the part that extends rotates. Is this normal? Also, what is the purpose of exposed rubber ring that can be rotated. There is an opening in the barrel where you can see it.

I appreciate your help. I cannot wait to get my adapter. It is on backorder right now from BH Photo/Video. I am assuming since Pentax shows it for sale on their site I should be able to get it eventually. :( ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D StephenMerola http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79649-fa-80-160mm-question.html L brackets for Pentax 67? http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79556-l-brackets-pentax-67-a.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:41:18 GMT Hello all.

Can anyone recommend an L bracket for a Pentax 67II (or perhaps one designed for the non-II)?

I'm considering getting a new Kirk BL-67II; if anyone can point me to a new/used alternative I'd appreciate it. Thanks! ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D troyz http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79556-l-brackets-pentax-67-a.html 67 Project Work! http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79423-67-project-work.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:57:46 GMT Hi all, I've just started at University here in the UK, im studying a BA Hons Photography degree.
Here are some images I have submitted for the theme of 'Identity'.
Image was taken on a Pentax 67, 70mm 4.5, with Ilford FP4 Plus 125.



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]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D Mattferrit http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79423-67-project-work.html New 67 Blog http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79309-new-67-blog.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:20:39 GMT Hey all, just thought I would let you know about my blog. I just started shooting with a P67 and thought it would be fun to share my experience. I am new to MF and I'm sure it will be a learning experiences. Feel free to leave comments and tips :-)


P67Shooter

Swift1 ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D Swift1 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79309-new-67-blog.html Need 645 Wide Angle Lens Hoods http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79100-need-645-wide-angle-lens-hoods.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:14:27 GMT I recently acquired a 645N, and SMCP-FA 645 75/2.8, SMCP-FA 645 45/2.8 and I have a SMCP-A 645 35/3.5 on the way. None of the lenses came with hoods. Finding original hoods for the FAs is difficult and I... I recently acquired a 645N, and SMCP-FA 645 75/2.8, SMCP-FA 645 45/2.8 and I have a SMCP-A 645 35/3.5 on the way. None of the lenses came with hoods. Finding original hoods for the FAs is difficult and I can't even find info on the original hood for the 35, if there was one. I'm thinking of trying out generic screw-on hoods that go on the filter threads, but was wondering if anyone out there has tried any, or if there might be another solution I've not thought of yet. The filter sizes of the lenses are 58mm, 67mm and 77mm, respectively. I'm sure there are some folks out there that have one or more of these lenses and have hoods for them. Any ideas on where to get the original hoods, or a good substitute? Please indicate manufacturer and source if possible. Thanks. ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D iCrop http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/79100-need-645-wide-angle-lens-hoods.html 120 Film processing question http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78965-120-film-processing-question.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:26:41 GMT I have been considering buying a 645n for a while now and have some questions about processing labs. I came across A trusted name in photo processing for over 50 years - Dwayne's Photo and was wondering if anyone had used them or any other lab for having and slide or print film developed and scanned to CD. I cannot afford a film scanner so I was thinking maybe I could just pay for developing and a photo CD. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you everyone. :) ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D StephenMerola http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78965-120-film-processing-question.html Pentax 67 soft and inaccurate!!!! http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78714-pentax-67-soft-inaccurate.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:09:43 GMT I have a pentax67 with a pentaprism and a 90mm.
Lately, I've been noticing that it is really, really soft. I'm not sure if it all of a sudden got sof ton me or if it needs calibration, but it's just not performing well at all. here are a couple images from the last roll of 220 portra400nc through it that are ridiculously soft and fit what i'm trying to explain.

pardon the fairly sloppy/hardly colorbalanced scans.
in the first, the focus was supposed to be on the socks. the second, on the part of the sidewalk where that guy is. and the third, right on the street sign.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...aturday005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...aturday006.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...aturday018.jpg

on top of this, i've noticed that the accuracy of the finder is HORRIBLY inaccurate and what i see through the prism is about a centimeter if not more less than what is on the negative. my prism sits on almost loosely and if you press it hard enough it will wobble. maybe that has something to do with it, maybe not, but im really getting sick of things creeping into my images when trying to shoot landscapes or really ANYTHING that i want to have a decently clean composition. Any idea where this is coming from, or is every 67 this horribly inaccurate? and if you look at the second image, the left side of the frame was supposed to cut at maybe the "a" or closer in on that big "sign" but its all the way outside of that as it shows.

also, im using an epson 4490 refurb, but i've switched scanners and im still getting the same problem.

Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Kohlton ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D kohlton http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78714-pentax-67-soft-inaccurate.html 6x7 Focal Plane Shutter http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78163-6x7-focal-plane-shutter.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:57:57 GMT Hello, I'm trying to determine the cause of a plus density soft line on my Neopan 400 negs, 1mm wide, running top to bottom of the film frame held horizontally, and always 1/4 of the way in from the left of the image as the film is situated in the camera, i.e with the image upside down.

It occurs randomly per frame, yet always in the same location. Therefore I think I can rule out light leak. I also don't see how it could be processing agitation error either, stainless steel reels, because it always occurs in the same spot frame to frame, sometimes four in a row.

This leaves me to wonder if the focal plane shutter may have something to do with it , and my question is 1.) what direction does this run? 2.) has anyone seen this occur? 3.) could an older camera have this slight hesitation ( bump) in the movement of the focal plane shutter?

Thank You for any thoughts you might have on this.
Keenwa ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D Keenwa http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78163-6x7-focal-plane-shutter.html 75MM Takumar Corner Sharpness http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78084-75mm-takumar-corner-sharpness.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:13:18 GMT I recently acquired a 75mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar and have been shooting with it for about a month. I noticed that the corners were a little soft and that stopping down does not help much. Is this normal or do I... I recently acquired a 75mm f/4.5 SMC Takumar and have been shooting with it for about a month. I noticed that the corners were a little soft and that stopping down does not help much. Is this normal or do I have a bad copy? I hear it is one of the sharpest. Indeed it is very sharp other than the extreme corners.

Any feedback is appreciated.

This is a 100% crop of a Provia 100F transparency (corner only) scanned at 1200PPI. The lens was stopped down to f/11
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]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D nightfly http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/78084-75mm-takumar-corner-sharpness.html in the field with 645N and an amazing eye http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77833-field-645n-amazing-eye.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:05:18 GMT Salgado and his Pentax 645N http://www.ufrgs.br/fotografia/port/05_portfolio/patrian2005/images/making/sebastiaoypatrian.jpg Salgado on the left ... Salgado and his Pentax 645N

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Salgado on the left

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2005/...b__430x345.jpg

http://www.ufrgs.br/fotografia/port/...ng/salgado.jpg ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D yurihuta http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77833-field-645n-amazing-eye.html Pentax 67II vs 6x7\67 with handheld light meter http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77661-pentax-67ii-vs-6x7-67-handheld-light-meter.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:54:31 GMT I've been looking around for what my first MF camera will be and I think I'm going to go with a 67, but I'm not sure if I should get a 6x7 or 67 with a handheld light meter or if it would be worth it to spend about twice as much and get a 67II with AE prism. Any thoughts? ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D iunno http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77661-pentax-67ii-vs-6x7-67-handheld-light-meter.html Sugggestions in color film http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77646-sugggestions-color-film.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:13:50 GMT Does anyone have suggestions for color film that can be developed at home? I'm guessing with the c-41 process. I normally shot outdoors landscapes and nature. I have been developing my on black and white Tmax 100 and 400 films and am feeling pretty confident in my abilities to develop film.

Thanks
Jim ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D jbrowning http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77646-sugggestions-color-film.html <![CDATA[smc PENTAX-A 645 600mm F5.6 ED [IF]]]> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77474-smc-pentax-645-600mm-f5-6-ed-if.html Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:09:57 GMT Okay. I think I have caught the long lens bug with the 645 system. I recently got the FA 400mm f/5.6 and am thinking about the 600mm beast. Can anyone dissuade me and tell me how their copy of this giant is... Okay. I think I have caught the long lens bug with the 645 system. I recently got the FA 400mm f/5.6 and am thinking about the 600mm beast. Can anyone dissuade me and tell me how their copy of this giant is soft in the corners and center, renders relatively flat negatives, handles poorly or other really bad traits. If you have good things to say, please by all means share those too... ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D yurihuta http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77474-smc-pentax-645-600mm-f5-6-ed-if.html 645n and 200mm from KEH http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77370-645n-200mm-keh.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:04:08 GMT Last weekend I went ahead and ordered a 645n and 200mm f/4 645 lens from KEH and they just arrived today. Wow these are in great shape for the price. I can't wait to get out tomorrow with it and run a couple of rolls of black and white film through it. So I guess I will be having a 645 body for sale pretty soon with a 120 or 220 back. I am thinking I might keep the 75mm f/2 lens that came with it though.

Jim ]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D jbrowning http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77370-645n-200mm-keh.html first pics from my 645N http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77145-first-pics-my-645n.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:30:34 GMT are mostly snapshots and i dont like them

i also dont like Kodak 400TX, in fact i dont like any Kodak b/w film :(

i'm going to try Ektar 100 next...

but my first overall impressions are mixed, rather bulky compared to a 35mm camera, also i have to resort to a flatbed scanner for these as a dedicated MF film scanner is out of my budget for now..

75mm F2.8 @ 1/10th iso400



75mm F4.0 @ 1/1000 ISO400



75mm F4.0 @ 1/500 (or something) ISO400



75mm F2.8 @1/350 ISO 400

]]> Pentax Medium Format: 645, 6x7, 645D Gooshin http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/77145-first-pics-my-645n.html