I'm baaaaaaaaack

pingflood · 04-10-2018, 12:33 PM - **5 Likes**

Miss me?

Honestly wasn't in the market for a Pentax (though I do love the K1), but was visiting a photo store that's going out of business and promised "at least 50% off everything" in hopes to score some quality m43 gear (I did). Saw this beast sitting on a shelf, asked if it was a 645D. "No, that's a Z." "Ah, nevermind then...." "Well, how about you get it for [less than 1/4 of regular price]? It's a demo and we don't have anything for it other than the battery and charger."

Uh, sold. Got the 55/2.8 as part of the deal.

So now I am shooting Pentax again. Been a while!

Autofocus sure is slow though!

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**gaweidert** · 04-10-2018, 12:55 PM

Welcome back.

One heck of a deal. I shall drink a toast to your good fortune tonight.

**Ex Finn.** · 04-10-2018, 05:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pingflood

Autofocus sure is slow though!

Landscapes started moving fast...

p.s. welcome back.

**SSGGeezer** · 04-10-2018, 07:13 PM

Very nice find! Welcome back to the fold!

**bobbotron** · 04-10-2018, 07:38 PM

Welcome back! That's an amazing deal, congrats! Haha, no one should be able to complain about the autofocus speed on a medium format camera.

pingflood · 04-10-2018, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by bobbotron

Welcome back! That's an amazing deal, congrats! Haha, no one should be able to complain about the autofocus speed on a medium format camera.

It was a bit of an inside joke for those who remember me from the past.

But yeah, AF speed is not a big deal on something like this. And it really ain't that bad. (Gotta say though that the latest Olympus gear is astounding; I have an E-M1 II and I've seen nothing like it. Instant focus acquisition with the 12-40 Pro.)

surfar · 04-11-2018, 02:01 AM

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Originally posted by pingflood

latest Olympus gear is astounding;

Not just the top of the line,the latest entry level 10(3) does very well.

**Rondec** · 04-11-2018, 02:39 AM

Welcome back. It has been awhile...

pingflood · 04-11-2018, 03:59 AM

Originally posted by surfar

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Not just the top of the line,the latest entry level 10(3) does very well.

Yeah, though when you're using C-AF (continuous AF) the difference is more noticeable. Going to take the E-M1II and 100-400 birding which should be a good test. Spoiled with having used Canon gear for it for many years, but getting tired of all the weight so hoping I can get away with a smaller setup for the print sizes I work with.

MarkJerling · 04-11-2018, 05:09 AM

Nice buy! Welcome back.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-15-2018, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by pingflood

asked if it was a 645D. "No, that's a Z." "Ah, never mind then...." "Well, how about you get it for [less than 1/4 of regular price]?

Welcome aboard, sounds like you got an absolute steal, well done you.

04-10-2018, 12:55 PM	#2
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,679	Welcome back. One heck of a deal. I shall drink a toast to your good fortune tonight.

04-10-2018, 05:26 PM - 1 Like	#3
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,876	Originally posted by pingflood Autofocus sure is slow though! Landscapes started moving fast... p.s. welcome back.

04-10-2018, 07:13 PM	#4
SSGGeezer Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,838	Very nice find! Welcome back to the fold!

04-10-2018, 07:38 PM	#5
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,886	Welcome back! That's an amazing deal, congrats! Haha, no one should be able to complain about the autofocus speed on a medium format camera.

04-10-2018, 11:51 PM	#6
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobbotron Welcome back! That's an amazing deal, congrats! Haha, no one should be able to complain about the autofocus speed on a medium format camera. It was a bit of an inside joke for those who remember me from the past. But yeah, AF speed is not a big deal on something like this. And it really ain't that bad. (Gotta say though that the latest Olympus gear is astounding; I have an E-M1 II and I've seen nothing like it. Instant focus acquisition with the 12-40 Pro.)

04-11-2018, 02:01 AM	#7
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,597	---------- Post added 04-11-18 at 08:02 PM ---------- [/COLOR] Originally posted by pingflood latest Olympus gear is astounding; Not just the top of the line,the latest entry level 10(3) does very well.

04-11-2018, 02:39 AM	#8
Rondec Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 23,180	Welcome back. It has been awhile...

04-11-2018, 03:59 AM	#9
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169 Original Poster	Originally posted by surfar ---------- Post added 04-11-18 at 08:02 PM ---------- [/COLOR] Not just the top of the line,the latest entry level 10(3) does very well. Yeah, though when you're using C-AF (continuous AF) the difference is more noticeable. Going to take the E-M1II and 100-400 birding which should be a good test. Spoiled with having used Canon gear for it for many years, but getting tired of all the weight so hoping I can get away with a smaller setup for the print sizes I work with.

04-11-2018, 05:09 AM	#10
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 15,481	Nice buy! Welcome back.

04-15-2018, 09:36 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hielands o' Scootlund Photos: Gallery Posts: 51,797	Originally posted by pingflood asked if it was a 645D. "No, that's a Z." "Ah, never mind then...." "Well, how about you get it for [less than 1/4 of regular price]? Welcome aboard, sounds like you got an absolute steal, well done you.

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