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desertscape · 04-09-2020, 02:36 PM

Thanks Tuco. It was not cropped. I don't use any of the finders beyond the TTL prism. I have used it for so long now that I kind of know how much the prism crops the scene. Have never been involved in the printing and chemistry end of shooting, even though I have an education in Chemistry.

sculptormic · 04-09-2020, 03:12 PM - **5 Likes**

Alicante, Spain

Pentax 645Z 28-45

pentaxpete · 04-10-2020, 01:31 AM

Regarding the 'shift' lens I gave mine an outing yesterday after not using it for a long while as the Company which was giving me Architectural work went broke many years ago -- and I found both frames Under-exposed. I used the TTL metering of my 6x7 Mk II I did not scan the negs.

photoptimist · 04-10-2020, 05:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pentaxpete

Regarding the 'shift' lens I gave mine an outing yesterday after not using it for a long while as the Company which was giving me Architectural work went broke many years ago -- and I found both frames Under-exposed. I used the TTL metering of my 6x7 Mk II I did not scan the negs.

One issue with shift lenses is that they generally don't meter accurately when shifted. So the exposure needs to be set with the lens in the unshifted position.

The other issue with shift lenses is that it's easy to forget to slide the second aperture ring closed when metering and shooting between times when you've slid it open for focusing and composing.

My personal workflow for this is:

Unshift the lens
Close the aperture
Meter the scene
Open the aperture
Focus on the scene
Shift/recompose the scene
Check the focus
Close the aperture
Shoot

It sounds like a lot of instructions but after some practice is becomes second nature.

**RICHARD L.** · 04-10-2020, 06:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Agreed, sir. Almost like using a field View Camera with tilt and shift movements.

tuco · 04-13-2020, 01:37 AM - **9 Likes**

Updating a 2009 image of the BC Parliament building

Pentax 67, 67 55mm, 320TXP, PMK

Update:
Inside the Parliament - also 320TXP

longbow · 04-13-2020, 06:23 AM - **3 Likes**

East Fork Nehalem River - Pentax 645, A 75 f2.8 & Ektar 100

tuco · 04-13-2020, 07:46 AM - **10 Likes**

Pentax 67, 67 55mm, Acros 100, Rodinal 1+100

**barondla** · 04-13-2020, 09:57 AM - **4 Likes**

Ancient alien temple. Pentax 645Z with DFA645 55mm lens.
Thanks for looking,
barondla

**RICHARD L.** · 04-13-2020, 10:06 AM - **5 Likes**

**RICHARD L.** · 04-14-2020, 01:50 PM - **4 Likes**

**kaseki** · 04-16-2020, 05:32 AM - **3 Likes**

P645Z + 75mm/2.8 FA a few minutes ago in S. NH, USA

**RICHARD L.** · 04-16-2020, 09:58 AM - **3 Likes**

dastar · 04-16-2020, 01:48 PM - **7 Likes**

645D FA80160MM

desertscape · 04-16-2020, 02:38 PM

Nice work Richard L.

I like your second shot dastar. I'm guessing Taiwan.

04-10-2020, 05:34 AM - 2 Likes	#14284
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,127	Originally posted by pentaxpete Regarding the 'shift' lens I gave mine an outing yesterday after not using it for a long while as the Company which was giving me Architectural work went broke many years ago -- and I found both frames Under-exposed. I used the TTL metering of my 6x7 Mk II I did not scan the negs. One issue with shift lenses is that they generally don't meter accurately when shifted. So the exposure needs to be set with the lens in the unshifted position. The other issue with shift lenses is that it's easy to forget to slide the second aperture ring closed when metering and shooting between times when you've slid it open for focusing and composing. My personal workflow for this is: Unshift the lens Close the aperture Meter the scene Open the aperture Focus on the scene Shift/recompose the scene Check the focus Close the aperture Shoot It sounds like a lot of instructions but after some practice is becomes second nature.

04-13-2020, 01:37 AM - 9 Likes	#14286
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Updating a 2009 image of the BC Parliament building Pentax 67, 67 55mm, 320TXP, PMK Update: Inside the Parliament - also 320TXP Last edited by tuco; 04-13-2020 at 10:12 AM. Reason: Add Pic

04-13-2020, 10:06 AM - 5 Likes	#14290
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Freezing rain. Pentax 645Z + FA 120 mm f/4 Macro lens @ f/8 and 1/500 sec.

04-14-2020, 01:50 PM - 4 Likes	#14291
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Sunrise, Rocher Percé, QC. Pentax 645Z + A 80-160 mm.

04-16-2020, 09:58 AM - 3 Likes	#14293
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Quiet road in Neuville, QC. Pentax 645Z + 645 A 45-85 mm f/4.5 zoom on tripod @ f/11.

04-09-2020, 02:36 PM	#14281
desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	Thanks Tuco. It was not cropped. I don't use any of the finders beyond the TTL prism. I have used it for so long now that I kind of know how much the prism crops the scene. Have never been involved in the printing and chemistry end of shooting, even though I have an education in Chemistry.

04-09-2020, 03:12 PM - 5 Likes	#14282
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Alicante, Spain Pentax 645Z 28-45

04-10-2020, 01:31 AM	#14283
pentaxpete Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brentwood, Essex Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 366	Regarding the 'shift' lens I gave mine an outing yesterday after not using it for a long while as the Company which was giving me Architectural work went broke many years ago -- and I found both frames Under-exposed. I used the TTL metering of my 6x7 Mk II I did not scan the negs.

04-10-2020, 06:34 AM - 2 Likes	#14285
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Agreed, sir. Almost like using a field View Camera with tilt and shift movements.

04-13-2020, 06:23 AM - 3 Likes	#14287
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	East Fork Nehalem River - Pentax 645, A 75 f2.8 & Ektar 100

04-13-2020, 07:46 AM - 10 Likes	#14288
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,029	Pentax 67, 67 55mm, Acros 100, Rodinal 1+100

04-16-2020, 01:48 PM - 7 Likes	#14294
dastar Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 25	645D FA80160MM

04-16-2020, 02:38 PM	#14295
desertscape Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,272	Nice work Richard L. I like your second shot dastar. I'm guessing Taiwan.

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