First Day with my 645Z.........Speechless !

Ronald Oakes · 02-09-2019, 09:01 PM - **23 Likes**

I took my brand new 645Z out for its first ever spin tonight. The lens was a Pentax A 35mm f3.5
I have had the camera for over two months , but didn't yet have a lens until yesterday.
There is no other way to say this...….Im Completely Blown Away !
Im Speechless...…..In Shock !
I never knew what I had been missing since giving up my Mamiya RZ67ProII nearly 2 decades ago.
I looked at my very first converted raw file full size and simply couldn't believe what I was seeing.
Im just so happy over this I had to tell someone....

**Jim P** · 02-09-2019, 11:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Thanks for sharing!

I just picked up a 645Z a few weeks ago and have not been able to do any serious shooting with it even though I have lenses. But my initial late night tests have shown me enough to make me concur with your reaction. I was telling a guest who is not a photographer about it the other day and realized that my level of excitement looking forward to using the 645Z would only be appreciated by those who already have one. I have a K-3ii and was planning on moving to the K-1/K-1 mark ii but went with the 645Z first.

Enjoy - I know I will!

2351HD · 02-10-2019, 12:14 AM

Thanks for sharing.

For both posters above, did you purchase your 645z new or used?

zapp · 02-10-2019, 01:01 AM - **1 Like**

My K1 produces much more detail than my Rollei 6003 years ago or my RB 67 back on ALPA 12.
A medium format digital camera/back will blow you away even more.
Enjoy.

Jonathan Mac · 02-10-2019, 03:09 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by zapp

My K1 produces much more detail than my Rollei 6003 years ago

Rolleis were around over 6000 years ago??!!

Sandy Hancock · 02-10-2019, 03:45 AM - **2 Likes**

It is an amazing camera. I'm sure it will continue to give you joy.

Ronald Oakes · 02-10-2019, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by 2351HD

Thanks for sharing.

For both posters above, did you purchase your 645z new or used?

I purchased it brand new. I also purchased the DA 28-45 lens separately.
However I had Heat Pump issues and had to sell the lens before I even took it for a spin.

photolady95 · 02-10-2019, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Jim P

Thanks for sharing!

I just picked up a 645Z a few weeks ago and have not been able to do any serious shooting with it even though I have lenses. But my initial late night tests have shown me enough to make me concur with your reaction. I was telling a guest who is not a photographer about it the other day and realized that my level of excitement looking forward to using the 645Z would only be appreciated by those who already have one. I have a K-3ii and was planning on moving to the K-1/K-1 mark ii but went with the 645Z first.

Enjoy - I know I will!

I'm still waiting on those awesome winter scenes you promised me Jim.

HarisF1 · 02-10-2019, 06:26 AM

I had a 645z for a short while recently. It's a mindblowing piece of kit. The amount of detail is staggering.

Really missing it but I needed the cash!

texandrews · 02-10-2019, 09:47 AM

I have had the same feeling since I got mine nearly 5 years ago. Harsh to read about your 28-45, and others problems. I empathize, as I have had my own. But I haven't had to clip my gear yet, and now I would most likely find anything else to sell.

My gear no longer limits me. I limit me.

**clackers** · 02-10-2019, 05:53 PM

Great to hear, Ronald.

A Melbourne fashion Canon shooter whose workshops I do occasionally, at the end of last year bought a secondhand 645Z and 55mm lens (unprompted by me), not a Fuji or a Hassy or a PhaseOne:

@simoneclarke @errickkim @erinlouisemonk @gregd... ? gregdesiatov_photography

@gregdesiatov_photography #dancer #melbournepho... ? gregdesiatov_photography

**EssJayEff** · 02-11-2019, 06:39 PM

You, too, can have that 35mm lens if you wander over to the Marketplace . . .

P.S. I think I can I say that here. I checked the marketplace guidelines and didn't see anything regarding that. Apologies in advance if I missed a rule, and please delete.

MarkJerling · 02-11-2019, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I took my brand new 645Z out for its first ever spin tonight. The lens was a Pentax A 35mm f3.5
I have had the camera for over two months , but didn't yet have a lens until yesterday.
There is no other way to say this...….Im Completely Blown Away !
Im Speechless...…..In Shock !
I never knew what I had been missing since giving up my Mamiya RZ67ProII nearly 2 decades ago.
I looked at my very first converted raw file full size and simply couldn't believe what I was seeing.
Im just so happy over this I had to tell someone....

Congrats! Now, don't leave us hanging! Where's the photos?

johnhc · 02-13-2019, 08:35 AM - **3 Likes**

My first day of shooting on my deck with my new (to me) 645Z and 45-85 confirmed that the files have that special quality hard to get with the smaller formats:

Gyroscope · 02-22-2019, 05:44 AM

I'm a 645z addict so I understand your excitement. I'm sure one day you will be able to get a 28-45 again used but in the meantime a 35 and the 55 will serve well. Happy shooting!

02-09-2019, 09:01 PM - 23 Likes	#1
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	First Day with my 645Z.........Speechless ! I took my brand new 645Z out for its first ever spin tonight. The lens was a Pentax A 35mm f3.5 I have had the camera for over two months , but didn't yet have a lens until yesterday. There is no other way to say this...….Im Completely Blown Away ! Im Speechless...…..In Shock ! I never knew what I had been missing since giving up my Mamiya RZ67ProII nearly 2 decades ago. I looked at my very first converted raw file full size and simply couldn't believe what I was seeing. Im just so happy over this I had to tell someone....

02-10-2019, 09:47 AM	#10
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	I can't say I am surprised. I have had the same feeling since I got mine nearly 5 years ago. Harsh to read about your 28-45, and others problems. I empathize, as I have had my own. But I haven't had to clip my gear yet, and now I would most likely find anything else to sell. My gear no longer limits me. I limit me.

02-10-2019, 05:53 PM	#11
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Great to hear, Ronald. A Melbourne fashion Canon shooter whose workshops I do occasionally, at the end of last year bought a secondhand 645Z and 55mm lens (unprompted by me), not a Fuji or a Hassy or a PhaseOne: @simoneclarke @errickkim @erinlouisemonk @gregd... ? gregdesiatov_photography @gregdesiatov_photography #dancer #melbournepho... ? gregdesiatov_photography Last edited by clackers; 02-10-2019 at 06:01 PM.

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02-09-2019, 11:12 PM - 2 Likes	#2
Jim P Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California, 93004 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 196	Thanks for sharing! I just picked up a 645Z a few weeks ago and have not been able to do any serious shooting with it even though I have lenses. But my initial late night tests have shown me enough to make me concur with your reaction. I was telling a guest who is not a photographer about it the other day and realized that my level of excitement looking forward to using the 645Z would only be appreciated by those who already have one. I have a K-3ii and was planning on moving to the K-1/K-1 mark ii but went with the 645Z first. Enjoy - I know I will!

02-10-2019, 12:14 AM	#3
2351HD Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 750	Thanks for sharing. For both posters above, did you purchase your 645z new or used?

02-10-2019, 01:01 AM - 1 Like	#4
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	My K1 produces much more detail than my Rollei 6003 years ago or my RB 67 back on ALPA 12. A medium format digital camera/back will blow you away even more. Enjoy.

02-10-2019, 03:09 AM - 2 Likes	#5
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by zapp My K1 produces much more detail than my Rollei 6003 years ago Rolleis were around over 6000 years ago??!!

02-10-2019, 03:45 AM - 2 Likes	#6
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	It is an amazing camera. I'm sure it will continue to give you joy.

02-10-2019, 04:31 AM	#7
Ronald Oakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582 Original Poster	Originally posted by 2351HD Thanks for sharing. For both posters above, did you purchase your 645z new or used? I purchased it brand new. I also purchased the DA 28-45 lens separately. However I had Heat Pump issues and had to sell the lens before I even took it for a spin.

02-10-2019, 06:01 AM	#8
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Jim P Thanks for sharing! I just picked up a 645Z a few weeks ago and have not been able to do any serious shooting with it even though I have lenses. But my initial late night tests have shown me enough to make me concur with your reaction. I was telling a guest who is not a photographer about it the other day and realized that my level of excitement looking forward to using the 645Z would only be appreciated by those who already have one. I have a K-3ii and was planning on moving to the K-1/K-1 mark ii but went with the 645Z first. Enjoy - I know I will! I'm still waiting on those awesome winter scenes you promised me Jim.

02-10-2019, 06:26 AM	#9
HarisF1 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 543	I had a 645z for a short while recently. It's a mindblowing piece of kit. The amount of detail is staggering. Really missing it but I needed the cash!

02-11-2019, 06:39 PM	#12
EssJayEff Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: near Saxapahaw, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	You, too, can have that 35mm lens if you wander over to the Marketplace . . . P.S. I think I can I say that here. I checked the marketplace guidelines and didn't see anything regarding that. Apologies in advance if I missed a rule, and please delete.

02-11-2019, 07:43 PM	#13
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,404	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I took my brand new 645Z out for its first ever spin tonight. The lens was a Pentax A 35mm f3.5 I have had the camera for over two months , but didn't yet have a lens until yesterday. There is no other way to say this...….Im Completely Blown Away ! Im Speechless...…..In Shock ! I never knew what I had been missing since giving up my Mamiya RZ67ProII nearly 2 decades ago. I looked at my very first converted raw file full size and simply couldn't believe what I was seeing. Im just so happy over this I had to tell someone.... Congrats! Now, don't leave us hanging! Where's the photos?

02-22-2019, 05:44 AM	#15
Gyroscope Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 166	I'm a 645z addict so I understand your excitement. I'm sure one day you will be able to get a 28-45 again used but in the meantime a 35 and the 55 will serve well. Happy shooting!

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