645D now touring Australia! Coming to a store near you soon...

Markos007 · 08-11-2010, 12:02 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Wow, bigger than the 5D?
That's a big claim.
But hey, I'd love to see Pentax succeed with this cam.

LOL! Yea I suppose it is a big claim! (considering I've always been a loyal Canon user too...)
The price point is what sets it apart, bringing medium-format into the realm of the mass consumer market. Think about what these will be going for used in 3 years time, US$4,900?

raider · 08-11-2010, 04:29 AM

Just out of curiosity, what kind of photography are u guys thinking to use the 645D for? Landscape and portrait photography perhaps?

Markos007 · 08-12-2010, 01:20 AM

Originally posted by raider

what kind of photography are u guys thinking to use the 645D for?

I'll be using it in harsh landscape, industrial & aerial photography... Pentax have noted that the 645D has been built for rugged use (using 70 Dustproof & weather-resistant seals). But it's image quality & compactness would also make it great for wedding photography, fine arts & fashion shoots to mention a few...

raider · 08-13-2010, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by Markos007

I'll be using it in harsh landscape, industrial & aerial photography... Pentax have noted that the 645D has been built for rugged use (using 70 Dustproof & weather-resistant seals). But it's image quality & compactness would also make it great for wedding photography, fine arts & fashion shoots to mention a few...

Good plan. make sure u post some nice shots here :-)

Markos007 · 08-13-2010, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by raider

Good plan. make sure u post some nice shots here :-)

haha, I don't know if I'll be able to post many 'nice shots'

(ie. masterpieces like many of you creative photographers can create), since I'm more into technical imaging, but I'll certainly post some of my better shots on any projects that might have some more interesting subject matter...

Cideway · 08-14-2010, 02:52 AM

Was that in Total Photographics (LnP) by any chance?

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08-11-2010, 12:02 AM	#16
Markos007 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queensland Posts: 16	Originally posted by Ash Wow, bigger than the 5D? That's a big claim. But hey, I'd love to see Pentax succeed with this cam. LOL! Yea I suppose it is a big claim! (considering I've always been a loyal Canon user too...) The price point is what sets it apart, bringing medium-format into the realm of the mass consumer market. Think about what these will be going for used in 3 years time, US$4,900?

08-11-2010, 04:29 AM	#17
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Just out of curiosity, what kind of photography are u guys thinking to use the 645D for? Landscape and portrait photography perhaps?

08-12-2010, 01:20 AM	#18
Markos007 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queensland Posts: 16	Originally posted by raider what kind of photography are u guys thinking to use the 645D for? I'll be using it in harsh landscape, industrial & aerial photography... Pentax have noted that the 645D has been built for rugged use (using 70 Dustproof & weather-resistant seals). But it's image quality & compactness would also make it great for wedding photography, fine arts & fashion shoots to mention a few...

08-13-2010, 08:16 PM	#19
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	Originally posted by Markos007 I'll be using it in harsh landscape, industrial & aerial photography... Pentax have noted that the 645D has been built for rugged use (using 70 Dustproof & weather-resistant seals). But it's image quality & compactness would also make it great for wedding photography, fine arts & fashion shoots to mention a few... Good plan. make sure u post some nice shots here :-)

08-13-2010, 08:54 PM	#20
Markos007 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queensland Posts: 16	Originally posted by raider Good plan. make sure u post some nice shots here :-) haha, I don't know if I'll be able to post many 'nice shots' (ie. masterpieces like many of you creative photographers can create), since I'm more into technical imaging, but I'll certainly post some of my better shots on any projects that might have some more interesting subject matter...

08-14-2010, 02:52 AM	#21
Cideway Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 364	Was that in Total Photographics (LnP) by any chance?