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**Eric Auer** · 07-02-2021, 07:17 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax 645N | SMC Pentax-FA 645 80-160mm ƒ4.5 | Catlabs X Film 80 | Eco Pro Stock R | CS F96

**barondla** · 07-02-2021, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by Eric Auer

Pentax 645N | SMC Pentax-FA 645 80-160mm ƒ4.5 | Catlabs X Film 80 | Eco Pro Stock R | CS F96

Parallel by Eric Auer, on Flickr

Creative photo. It is like they are racing each other. Neat capture and great vision to see.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

tuco · 07-02-2021, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by rlmartindale

..digital can do all this and more now...

I won't argue with that. But look through this tread, note when the first 645D pictures started to appear and compare color to your film pictures. I don't think you will find color like them for better or worse.

**TDvN57** · 07-03-2021, 01:49 AM - **6 Likes**

Got a break in the heat on Thursday and went hiking to Hong Kong's only four waterfalls. They are not spectacular but has a charm to them that makes a fairly steep hike worthwhile.

At the intermediate summit turning point we had a choice to turn right and return to our starting point, or turn left and go another kilometer and a further incline of about 300m, to reach the mountain summit.

We deliberated this lure to go higher for a while then decided to bank our good fortune and avoid a potential risk. We turned right and headed back to our starting point. Going down was no easy task and it seemed as if going down about 500m without pause was more difficult than going up.

By then the break in the heat had departed and the temperature started to rise, we were descending on the lee side of the mountain which meant no breeze to cool off and humidity increasing rapidly. By the time we got to the bottom we were both soaked with perspiration and our water almost depleted.

In hindsight our decision not to go for the mountain summit saved us a potential problem experience.

Here are a couple of pictures:

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itshimitis · 07-03-2021, 03:20 AM - **11 Likes**

Another from Derwentwater before the sun went behind Skiddaw

GFX100s GF 32 - 64

---------- Post added 07-03-21 at 03:25 AM ----------

Fiery skies at Waterhead, Ambleside

**TDvN57** · 07-03-2021, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

Another from Derwentwater before the sun went behind Skiddaw

GFX100s GF 32 - 64

---------- Post added 07-03-21 at 03:25 AM ----------

Fiery skies at Waterhead, Ambleside

Very nice and thank you for sharing. A real pleasure to look at. I once visited Ambleside for a couple of days and was very impressed with the scenery, definitely has to go onto my bucket list.

**RICHARD L.** · 07-03-2021, 07:30 AM - **3 Likes**

Taken with a K3 and a lowly DA 18-135 mm zoom lens @ 78 mm FL and f/11. The 645 wouldn't have given me the same DOF, though.

Smolk · 07-03-2021, 08:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Rolleiflex 2.8C or F

**rlmartindale** · 07-03-2021, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by tuco

I won't argue with that. But look through this tread, note when the first 645D pictures started to appear and compare color to your film pictures. I don't think you will find color like them for better or worse.

I actually thought today to give this a test and go to the crazy place off the highway where this great and colorful "stuff" lived...all of it for sale.

And, apparently, so was everything and it's all gone and bulldozers were working the area......

Film could look GREAT...but, the system itself of gathering the images, with a locked in ISO, film type and having to change the film back after, at most, in the case of the 645 system, 30 exposures, not to mention possible chemicals or having to send the film out, then scan it...all waiting days or weeks for turnaround...all to get some elusive "film look"...is it worth it?

I will look over my color MF film stuff (working to put all of it in Lightroom so this will be good chance to review) and see if there is any matches or close matches to today that could be "captured" (i luv that term...as if...what , exactly was "captured"?)....if so...a reshoot will commence...

---------- Post added 07-03-21 at 04:31 PM ----------

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Taken with a K3 and a lowly DA 18-135 mm zoom lens @ 78 mm FL and f/11. The 645 wouldn't have given me the same DOF, though.

....wats next....its a shame my 645 wasn't around so i used my 6 year old cellphone?

perhaps this should be posted in the K-3 forum, yes?

**RICHARD L.** · 07-03-2021, 04:39 PM

Originally posted by rlmartindale

perhaps this should be posted in the K-3 forum, yes?

I did ! Better have any camera with you than none, eh !

**cdd29** · 07-03-2021, 09:55 PM - **3 Likes**

Shot fireworks Friday night with my K-1/24-70mm. Wasn't happy, had lots of camera problems. Went back out tonight with the 645z/55mm and was much happier. Perhaps not the best fireworks shots but good enough.

**barondla** · 07-03-2021, 10:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by cdd29

Shot fireworks Friday night with my K-1/24-70mm. Wasn't happy, had lots of camera problems. Went back out tonight with the 645z/55mm and was much happier. Perhaps not the best fireworks shots but good enough.

Look great to me. Once you shoot the 645Z even the K-1 is a little of a letdown. Need to shoot mine more.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

tuco · 07-04-2021, 12:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by rlmartindale

Film could look GREAT...but, the system itself of gathering the images, with a locked in ISO, film type and having to change the film back after, at most, in the case of the 645 system, 30 exposures, not to mention possible chemicals or having to send the film out, then scan it...all waiting days or weeks for turnaround...all to get some elusive "film look"...is it worth it?

Well, when you do it yourself, most those problems go away. And I have a digital when I need high-tech camera attributes; otherwise, the remain 80% of my pictures I don't need it to make the shot in general. Of course everyone's milage will vary in that regard.

Here is some DIY E-6 developing and scanning of Ektachrome E100 using my Pentax 67 when I was first trying it out.

I'm going to miss Fuji Pro 400H. I liked it.

GX617, 90mm

SFTphotography · 07-04-2021, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Look great to me. Once you shoot the 645Z even the K-1 is a little of a letdown. Need to shoot mine more.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

I would agree - I have a D810 which shares more or less the same sensor with the K1 - and I will be selling it.

I would like another 35mm system - I think for longer telephoto stuff a more modern stablised lens etc is handy but will probably go for a 5ds and 100-400 (if I can track down a new 5ds) or maybe wait until Pentax release a K1 with more than 36mp - which for me and my needs simply is not enough.

tuco · 07-04-2021, 01:06 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by cdd29

Shot fireworks Friday night with my K-1/24-70mm. Wasn't happy, had lots of camera problems. Went back out tonight with the 645z/55mm and was much happier. Perhaps not the best fireworks shots but good enough.

I like em. A least you had the opportunity take some. No fireworks show for me this year. But here's a repost of one a few years ago just to feel like there was a celebration.

Kodak T-Max 400 @ EI 100, PMK Pyro

07-03-2021, 07:30 AM - 3 Likes	#16792
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,623	Damn, too bad I didn't have my 645Z on hand ... Taken with a K3 and a lowly DA 18-135 mm zoom lens @ 78 mm FL and f/11. The 645 wouldn't have given me the same DOF, though.

07-03-2021, 04:27 PM	#16794
rlmartindale Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 176	Originally posted by tuco I won't argue with that. But look through this tread, note when the first 645D pictures started to appear and compare color to your film pictures. I don't think you will find color like them for better or worse. I actually thought today to give this a test and go to the crazy place off the highway where this great and colorful "stuff" lived...all of it for sale. And, apparently, so was everything and it's all gone and bulldozers were working the area...... Film could look GREAT...but, the system itself of gathering the images, with a locked in ISO, film type and having to change the film back after, at most, in the case of the 645 system, 30 exposures, not to mention possible chemicals or having to send the film out, then scan it...all waiting days or weeks for turnaround...all to get some elusive "film look"...is it worth it? I will look over my color MF film stuff (working to put all of it in Lightroom so this will be good chance to review) and see if there is any matches or close matches to today that could be "captured" (i luv that term...as if...what , exactly was "captured"?)....if so...a reshoot will commence... ---------- Post added 07-03-21 at 04:31 PM ---------- Originally posted by RICHARD L. Taken with a K3 and a lowly DA 18-135 mm zoom lens @ 78 mm FL and f/11. The 645 wouldn't have given me the same DOF, though. ....wats next....its a shame my 645 wasn't around so i used my 6 year old cellphone? perhaps this should be posted in the K-3 forum, yes? Last edited by rlmartindale; 07-03-2021 at 04:28 PM. Reason: ?

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07-02-2021, 07:17 AM - 2 Likes	#16786
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Pentax 645N \| SMC Pentax-FA 645 80-160mm ƒ4.5 \| Catlabs X Film 80 \| Eco Pro Stock R \| CS F96 Parallel by Eric Auer, on Flickr

07-02-2021, 07:45 AM	#16787
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by Eric Auer Pentax 645N \| SMC Pentax-FA 645 80-160mm ƒ4.5 \| Catlabs X Film 80 \| Eco Pro Stock R \| CS F96 Parallel by Eric Auer, on Flickr Creative photo. It is like they are racing each other. Neat capture and great vision to see. Thanks for sharing, barondla

07-02-2021, 04:33 PM	#16788
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Originally posted by rlmartindale ..digital can do all this and more now... I won't argue with that. But look through this tread, note when the first 645D pictures started to appear and compare color to your film pictures. I don't think you will find color like them for better or worse.

07-03-2021, 03:20 AM - 11 Likes	#16790
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Another from Derwentwater before the sun went behind Skiddaw GFX100s GF 32 - 64 ---------- Post added 07-03-21 at 03:25 AM ---------- Fiery skies at Waterhead, Ambleside

07-03-2021, 03:29 AM	#16791
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	Originally posted by itshimitis Another from Derwentwater before the sun went behind Skiddaw GFX100s GF 32 - 64 ---------- Post added 07-03-21 at 03:25 AM ---------- Fiery skies at Waterhead, Ambleside Very nice and thank you for sharing. A real pleasure to look at. I once visited Ambleside for a couple of days and was very impressed with the scenery, definitely has to go onto my bucket list.

07-03-2021, 08:07 AM - 2 Likes	#16793
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Rolleiflex 2.8C or F

07-03-2021, 04:39 PM	#16795
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,623	Originally posted by rlmartindale perhaps this should be posted in the K-3 forum, yes? I did ! Better have any camera with you than none, eh !

07-03-2021, 10:34 PM - 1 Like	#16797
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by cdd29 Shot fireworks Friday night with my K-1/24-70mm. Wasn't happy, had lots of camera problems. Went back out tonight with the 645z/55mm and was much happier. Perhaps not the best fireworks shots but good enough. Look great to me. Once you shoot the 645Z even the K-1 is a little of a letdown. Need to shoot mine more. Thanks for sharing, barondla

07-04-2021, 12:56 AM - 2 Likes	#16798
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Originally posted by rlmartindale Film could look GREAT...but, the system itself of gathering the images, with a locked in ISO, film type and having to change the film back after, at most, in the case of the 645 system, 30 exposures, not to mention possible chemicals or having to send the film out, then scan it...all waiting days or weeks for turnaround...all to get some elusive "film look"...is it worth it? Well, when you do it yourself, most those problems go away. And I have a digital when I need high-tech camera attributes; otherwise, the remain 80% of my pictures I don't need it to make the shot in general. Of course everyone's milage will vary in that regard. Here is some DIY E-6 developing and scanning of Ektachrome E100 using my Pentax 67 when I was first trying it out. I'm going to miss Fuji Pro 400H. I liked it. GX617, 90mm

07-04-2021, 01:05 AM	#16799
SFTphotography Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 291	Originally posted by barondla Look great to me. Once you shoot the 645Z even the K-1 is a little of a letdown. Need to shoot mine more. Thanks for sharing, barondla I would agree - I have a D810 which shares more or less the same sensor with the K1 - and I will be selling it. I would like another 35mm system - I think for longer telephoto stuff a more modern stablised lens etc is handy but will probably go for a 5ds and 100-400 (if I can track down a new 5ds) or maybe wait until Pentax release a K1 with more than 36mp - which for me and my needs simply is not enough.

07-04-2021, 01:06 AM - 2 Likes	#16800
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Originally posted by cdd29 Shot fireworks Friday night with my K-1/24-70mm. Wasn't happy, had lots of camera problems. Went back out tonight with the 645z/55mm and was much happier. Perhaps not the best fireworks shots but good enough. I like em. A least you had the opportunity take some. No fireworks show for me this year. But here's a repost of one a few years ago just to feel like there was a celebration. Kodak T-Max 400 @ EI 100, PMK Pyro