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Magician777 · 09-28-2021, 01:41 PM

Hi Guys, just saying hello, new to the channel/forum,
I have so many questions

I use a Nikon D800, and I have no complaints, but I have bought a Pentax 654D Medium Format camera,
it came with a few pentax lens, most manuel focus, but also a 55mm Auto focus lens, it's good,.

Q..
Pentax 645D doesn't have live view, and I am finding it very difficult to manually focus correctly using the non auto focus lens, using view screen I can adjust the manuel focus, until all is pretty much in focus,
I cant zoom into the composition and then further fine tune the focus, am I missing somehting, there is no split sceen.
With my Nikon, I can zoom into part of the composition fine tune focus if needed, and away I go.

Last edited by Magician777; 12-10-2021 at 02:20 AM.

Adam · 09-28-2021, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Magician777

I cant zoom into the composition and then further fine tune the focus, am I missing somehting, there is no split sceen.

You can only do this in playback mode on the 645D.

The 645Z adds full live view support, so that would be the way to go, IMO, if you enjoy medium format in the long term.

C_Jones · 09-28-2021, 02:36 PM

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**Kerrowdown** · 09-29-2021, 12:58 AM

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09-28-2021, 01:41 PM	#1
Magician777 New Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 3	Just In Hi Guys, just saying hello, new to the channel/forum, I have so many questions I use a Nikon D800, and I have no complaints, but I have bought a Pentax 654D Medium Format camera, it came with a few pentax lens, most manuel focus, but also a 55mm Auto focus lens, it's good,. Q.. Pentax 645D doesn't have live view, and I am finding it very difficult to manually focus correctly using the non auto focus lens, using view screen I can adjust the manuel focus, until all is pretty much in focus, I cant zoom into the composition and then further fine tune the focus, am I missing somehting, there is no split sceen. With my Nikon, I can zoom into part of the composition fine tune focus if needed, and away I go. Last edited by Magician777; 12-10-2021 at 02:20 AM.

09-28-2021, 01:45 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by Magician777 I cant zoom into the composition and then further fine tune the focus, am I missing somehting, there is no split sceen. You can only do this in playback mode on the 645D. The 645Z adds full live view support, so that would be the way to go, IMO, if you enjoy medium format in the long term. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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