Originally posted by dcshooter Maximize your value. Buy the K-1 and a 645 to K adapter and start slowly amassing 645 lenses. When you see a good deal on a 645n body (300 bucks or so), snatch it up and hit the ground running.
DCShooter - I skipped ahead a bit in the amassing of 645 lenses, 6 of them and an extension tube.
All - I did purchase the 645n, but did it much more intelligently with the great input from everyone. It came down to what NZ_Ross described as the medium format itch. Plus the fact that my local camera shop processes a lot of 120 film. Mailing film away to be developed probably would have been a game changer for me. The deal came with the 645n, the Pentax-A 645 120mm F4, A 80-120mm F4.5, A 35mm F2.8, L.S. 75mm F2.8, L.S. 135mm F4, and FA 45-85, several film backs, and numerous filters, chords, and even a polaroid back.
Because of the varying opinions, all helpful, I was able to make my decision having thought through the options and now have no qualms. I did come to the realization that I have so very much to learn. So, having attained a level of confidence with my current digital cameras and SLRs, I am back to square one with the 645n. It should keep me busy for a while.
Thanks all!