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**ivanvernon** · 01-29-2019, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

I agree with others comments about the lighting being harsh particularly with the blown highlights, but the fidelity of color and texture is breathtakingly good.

Thanks for your comment. I think we must credit the Z and the 90mm f 2.8 macro lens for the color and texture!

**ivanvernon** · 01-29-2019, 02:32 PM - **4 Likes**

Following up on member advices. Dump the strobe, position table adjacent to outside/west window, rearrange fruit. Two lenses were used for these two photos, the 645 90mm f 2.8 and the 67 55mm f 4.0.

dsmithhfx · 01-29-2019, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Following up on member advices. Dump the strobe, position table adjacent to outside/west window, rearrange fruit. Two lenses were used for these two photos, the 645 90mm f 2.8 and the 67 55mm f 4.0.

I like the flash shot better than these. It's got a whole lot more pizzazz.

Timotis77 · 01-29-2019, 07:07 PM - **6 Likes**

Docklands, Victoria at night. Just got my Pentax 645z and 45-85mm FA lens..... Love it and wondering why I didnt buy one earlier...

dbs · 01-29-2019, 07:43 PM

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

Who wants to guess what's going on here?...

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645Z with 6x7 75mm f2.8 AL

Great shot

A fun ride ..and no I don't want a ride i've just had lunch

Dave

tuco · 01-29-2019, 09:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Following up on member advices. Dump the strobe, position table adjacent to outside/west window, rearrange fruit. Two lenses were used for these two photos, the 645 90mm f 2.8 and the 67 55mm f 4.0.

I think the window has some potential. I used a window and reflector as I described here on this wooden lens case I made.

texandrews · 01-30-2019, 06:51 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Timotis77

Docklands, Victoria at night. Just got my Pentax 645z and 45-85mm FA lens..... Love it and wondering why I didnt buy one earlier...

Yes---so glad I got mine right away in 2014. But at least now you have one, so congrats and enjoy it as I do mine---immensely. Although the impulse for me to get it was a bit complicated but very much related to professional needs, it's one of my favorite cameras to use I've ever had---just really love using it.

itshimitis · 01-30-2019, 08:34 AM - **9 Likes**

We had some snow overnight in the lakes.

Two different crops from the same shot

Pentax 645Z DA 28 - 45

1. 4 x 3

2. 4x 5

3. FA 45 - 85

4.

5.

6. different edit

BorisKolo · 01-30-2019, 11:10 AM - **4 Likes**

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180/2.8

tuco · 01-30-2019, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

We had some snow overnight in the lakes.
6. different edit

I like that one.

Timotis77 · 01-30-2019, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by texandrews

Yes---so glad I got mine right away in 2014. But at least now you have one, so congrats and enjoy it as I do mine---immensely. Although the impulse for me to get it was a bit complicated but very much related to professional needs, it's one of my favorite cameras to use I've ever had---just really love using it.

Enjoy I will!! It’s a little bit of a learning curve but, much of the enjoyment is this. Had I had a reason professionally to buy one earlier, I'm sure I would have, though for me it’s purely personal enjoyment, luckily they are somewhat cheaper on the second hand market these days. It has a totally different feel to anything i've used in the past. I'd say early thoughts its more comfortable hand held than my Nikon D810.... Love it!!!

sculptormic · 01-30-2019, 12:34 PM - **3 Likes**

Amsterdam
Pentax 645Z 67 75 shift

itshimitis · 01-30-2019, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by tuco

I like that one.

That’s my favourite too

**ivanvernon** · 01-30-2019, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by BorisKolo

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180/2.8

'

Great photos. I love the 180 Sonnar. The portraits it produces seem extremely natural and easy going, a natural softness to it. Please keep posting your work with this great lens! Wondering which version you have. Mine is the "bumpy" one, with rubber bumps on the focus ring.

**cobbu2** · 01-30-2019, 08:16 PM - **3 Likes**

The only 645 system I have is the Bronica ETR/ETRS. I was checking to see if my stash of 1978-dated Plus-X 220 was useable. I was happiliy surprised, developing normallly in HC-110B.

Walking about downtown Hartford with the ETRS and the 75mm f/2.8 Zenzanzon PE.

Inside City Hall:

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01-29-2019, 01:22 PM	#12931
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by dsmithhfx I agree with others comments about the lighting being harsh particularly with the blown highlights, but the fidelity of color and texture is breathtakingly good. Thanks for your comment. I think we must credit the Z and the 90mm f 2.8 macro lens for the color and texture!

01-29-2019, 05:28 PM	#12933
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,146	Originally posted by ivanvernon Following up on member advices. Dump the strobe, position table adjacent to outside/west window, rearrange fruit. Two lenses were used for these two photos, the 645 90mm f 2.8 and the 67 55mm f 4.0. I like the flash shot better than these. It's got a whole lot more pizzazz.

01-29-2019, 07:07 PM - 6 Likes	#12934
Timotis77 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 84	Docklands, Victoria at night. Just got my Pentax 645z and 45-85mm FA lens..... Love it and wondering why I didnt buy one earlier...

01-29-2019, 07:43 PM	#12935
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by Ed Hurst Who wants to guess what's going on here?... [/url][/IMG] 645Z with 6x7 75mm f2.8 AL Great shot A fun ride ..and no I don't want a ride i've just had lunch Dave

01-29-2019, 09:40 PM - 3 Likes	#12936
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by ivanvernon Following up on member advices. Dump the strobe, position table adjacent to outside/west window, rearrange fruit. Two lenses were used for these two photos, the 645 90mm f 2.8 and the 67 55mm f 4.0. I think the window has some potential. I used a window and reflector as I described here on this wooden lens case I made.

01-30-2019, 06:51 AM - 1 Like	#12937
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,392	Originally posted by Timotis77 Docklands, Victoria at night. Just got my Pentax 645z and 45-85mm FA lens..... Love it and wondering why I didnt buy one earlier... Yes---so glad I got mine right away in 2014. But at least now you have one, so congrats and enjoy it as I do mine---immensely. Although the impulse for me to get it was a bit complicated but very much related to professional needs, it's one of my favorite cameras to use I've ever had---just really love using it.

01-30-2019, 08:34 AM - 9 Likes	#12938
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	We had some snow overnight in the lakes. Two different crops from the same shot Pentax 645Z DA 28 - 45 1. 4 x 3 2. 4x 5 3. FA 45 - 85 4. 5. 6. different edit

01-30-2019, 11:10 AM - 4 Likes	#12939
BorisKolo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St. Peterburg Posts: 444	Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180/2.8

01-30-2019, 11:29 AM	#12940
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Originally posted by itshimitis We had some snow overnight in the lakes. 6. different edit I like that one.

01-30-2019, 12:33 PM	#12941
Timotis77 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 84	Originally posted by texandrews Yes---so glad I got mine right away in 2014. But at least now you have one, so congrats and enjoy it as I do mine---immensely. Although the impulse for me to get it was a bit complicated but very much related to professional needs, it's one of my favorite cameras to use I've ever had---just really love using it. Enjoy I will!! It’s a little bit of a learning curve but, much of the enjoyment is this. Had I had a reason professionally to buy one earlier, I'm sure I would have, though for me it’s purely personal enjoyment, luckily they are somewhat cheaper on the second hand market these days. It has a totally different feel to anything i've used in the past. I'd say early thoughts its more comfortable hand held than my Nikon D810.... Love it!!!

01-30-2019, 12:34 PM - 3 Likes	#12942
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Amsterdam Pentax 645Z 67 75 shift

01-30-2019, 01:44 PM	#12943
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by tuco I like that one. That’s my favourite too

01-30-2019, 05:10 PM	#12944
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by BorisKolo Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180/2.8 ' Great photos. I love the 180 Sonnar. The portraits it produces seem extremely natural and easy going, a natural softness to it. Please keep posting your work with this great lens! Wondering which version you have. Mine is the "bumpy" one, with rubber bumps on the focus ring.

01-30-2019, 08:16 PM - 3 Likes	#12945
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,427	The only 645 system I have is the Bronica ETR/ETRS. I was checking to see if my stash of 1978-dated Plus-X 220 was useable. I was happiliy surprised, developing normallly in HC-110B. Walking about downtown Hartford with the ETRS and the 75mm f/2.8 Zenzanzon PE. Inside City Hall: