Two Iceland 645z test prints

larkis · 11-03-2015, 02:14 PM - **8 Likes**

I have posted this to the 645z Facebook group, but posting here as well. I have not had the chance to do full size prints from the 645z until now, and comparing them to my 645D prints, I must say that the extra bit of resolution helps with fine textures in the images, not like the 645D is a slouch in this regard when properly focused. The camera profiles I have used are curtesy of torger.

biz-engineer · 11-03-2015, 02:35 PM

Very nice indeed. I wish I could do the same, and I look forward to this kind of opportunity.

**sergysergy** · 11-03-2015, 02:59 PM

those look gorgeous

**MJSfoto1956** · 11-03-2015, 03:01 PM

A++

Michael

btnapa · 11-03-2015, 03:39 PM

Originally posted by larkis

I have posted this to the 645z Facebook group, but posting here as well. I have not had the chance to do full size prints from the 645z until now, and comparing them to my 645D prints, I must say that the extra bit of resolution helps with fine textures in the images, not like the 645D is a slouch in this regard when properly focused. The camera profiles I have used are curtesy of torger.

Wow. What are the dimensions?

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-03-2015, 04:20 PM - **2 Likes**

Even photos of the prints are impressive. Gorgeous!

larkis · 11-03-2015, 04:51 PM

Originally posted by btnapa

Wow. What are the dimensions?

30x40" is the image area.

**mwilky55** · 11-03-2015, 06:10 PM

Great prints....man, the more I see of Iceland, the higher it climbs on my list. What landscapes!

foto guy · 11-03-2015, 06:21 PM

All I can say is: WOW!

Royce Howland · 11-03-2015, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

Looking very good. Files from the digital 645's beg to be printed, I'm glad you are doing it!

PhilRich · 11-03-2015, 10:03 PM

Very Good!

672 · 11-04-2015, 01:21 AM - **1 Like**

OUCH!!! Those make we want to upgrade my "tiny" 24 inch printer to a 44"...............

RonHendriks1966 · 11-04-2015, 02:29 AM

Good print.

wissink · 11-04-2015, 07:31 AM

Ok first reaction "holy &*(#$%*&"

What kind of paper choices did you make? I'm looking to start printing and I have no idea where to start.

larkis · 11-05-2015, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by wissink

Ok first reaction "holy &*(#$%*&"

What kind of paper choices did you make? I'm looking to start printing and I have no idea where to start.

The test prints are just on epson matte heavyweight paper, a substrate I like for testing because of it's price. When I'm ready to do final prints I will most likely do them on Gahnemuehle photo rag or a similar paper. I like the Hahnemuehle range of papers, they have a subtlety to them that appeals to me. I think paper is a very personal choice, and not every paper lends itself to every image.

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larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130	Two Iceland 645z test prints I have posted this to the 645z Facebook group, but posting here as well. I have not had the chance to do full size prints from the 645z until now, and comparing them to my 645D prints, I must say that the extra bit of resolution helps with fine textures in the images, not like the 645D is a slouch in this regard when properly focused. The camera profiles I have used are curtesy of torger.

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11-03-2015, 02:35 PM	#2
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,225	Very nice indeed. I wish I could do the same, and I look forward to this kind of opportunity.

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sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,170	those look gorgeous

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MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	A++ Michael

11-03-2015, 03:39 PM	#5
btnapa Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,614	Originally posted by larkis I have posted this to the 645z Facebook group, but posting here as well. I have not had the chance to do full size prints from the 645z until now, and comparing them to my 645D prints, I must say that the extra bit of resolution helps with fine textures in the images, not like the 645D is a slouch in this regard when properly focused. The camera profiles I have used are curtesy of torger. Wow. What are the dimensions?

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Even photos of the prints are impressive. Gorgeous!

11-03-2015, 04:51 PM	#7
larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130 Original Poster	Originally posted by btnapa Wow. What are the dimensions? 30x40" is the image area.

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mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Great prints....man, the more I see of Iceland, the higher it climbs on my list. What landscapes!

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foto guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vernon, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 292	All I can say is: WOW!

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Royce Howland Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 275	Looking very good. Files from the digital 645's beg to be printed, I'm glad you are doing it!

11-03-2015, 10:03 PM	#11
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672 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: santa monica Photos: Gallery Posts: 486	OUCH!!! Those make we want to upgrade my "tiny" 24 inch printer to a 44"...............

11-04-2015, 02:29 AM	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Good print.

11-04-2015, 07:31 AM	#14
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	Ok first reaction "holy &(#$%&" What kind of paper choices did you make? I'm looking to start printing and I have no idea where to start.

11-05-2015, 08:22 PM	#15
larkis Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 130 Original Poster	Originally posted by wissink Ok first reaction "holy &(#$%&" What kind of paper choices did you make? I'm looking to start printing and I have no idea where to start. The test prints are just on epson matte heavyweight paper, a substrate I like for testing because of it's price. When I'm ready to do final prints I will most likely do them on Gahnemuehle photo rag or a similar paper. I like the Hahnemuehle range of papers, they have a subtlety to them that appeals to me. I think paper is a very personal choice, and not every paper lends itself to every image.