Post your medium format photos!

yucafrita · 07-22-2020, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

I hope this counts as Medium-format photography. The 645Z is just a big K3, after all.

Is that fairy dust over the blueberries?

**RICHARD L.** · 07-22-2020, 03:17 AM - **1 Like**

Yeah, I still wonder what that was ... I always wash fruit under running water before eating them, I hope these are not pesticides ... It creates highlights all over and that's beautiful picturally but I guess it's better not ingesting it.

Regards

---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 07:06 AM ----------

Pentax 645Z body mounted on the 645 Auto Bellows.

**RICHARD L.** · 07-22-2020, 05:55 AM - **7 Likes**

sculptormic · 07-22-2020, 06:56 AM - **5 Likes**

Mers-les-Bains

**barondla** · 07-22-2020, 07:18 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

Yeah, I still wonder what that was ... I always wash fruit under running water before eating them, I hope these are not pesticides ... It creates highlights all over and that's beautiful picturally but I guess it's better not ingesting it.

Regards

---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 07:06 AM ----------

Pentax 645Z body mounted on the 645 Auto Bellows.

Thank you for posting these great portraits of the 645Z and 645 bellows. So massive! The "crutch " leg Manfrotto tripod is an excellent choice to steady it all. Have fun.
Thanks,
barondla

**barondla** · 07-22-2020, 09:16 AM

Terrific corn picture. First super corn I've seen ☺. Notice you have an extension tube between 645Z and 645 bellows. Is this required to attach the two? I've had to do this on the Pentax M bellows and some Pentax DSLRs before due to prism overhang. Thanks for posting my picture request.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Thanks

texandrews · 07-22-2020, 09:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mikeSF

From Friday night at 11,000 ft.

Timeless
645Z &DFA 35

This time I know exactly where you were. Beautiful.

**RICHARD L.** · 07-22-2020, 10:20 AM - **1 Like**

The bellows can be mounted directly without any extension tube. I could have used only the #1 ring instead of this #2, but it creates a little more space between the surfaces of the body and the bellows and it helps when you want to unlock and remove the body (I have BIG hands). Ring #2 is 26,6 mm long and you have to add this number to the indication on the bellows' rail to obtain the real magnification and exposure factor (although the 645Z takes care of all the necessary exposure adjustments in Av mode).

Regards

Sixpm · 07-23-2020, 12:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sculptormic

Mers-les-Bains
Pentax 645Z 28-45

Love your style and work as always.

---------- Post added 07-23-20 at 03:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by sculptormic

Mers-les-Bains
Pentax 645Z 28-45

Love your style and work as always.

---------- Post added 07-23-20 at 03:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by sculptormic

Thank yo so much Rick!
FYI I did publisch a book about this area in 2016. It is called Opale et Albâtre after the names ofthese coastlines. Texts are in French, English and Dutch.
I still have copy's, The discount price is now € 30,- exclusive shipping costs.

I would love to purchase this book, please let me know how to make payment and to give you my address details.

Cheers,
Danny

**TDvN57** · 07-23-2020, 12:34 AM - **5 Likes**

Late yesterday the clouds cleared up and we went comet hunting again, and found it thanks to an app I bought yesterday SkySafari Pro. Best $20 I have spent in a long time. Turns out we should have been able to see it two nights previously, if only we had known where to look and waited a bit for the sun to set. We also have a lot of light pollution, because towards our north and north-west is one of the most populated and prosperous provinces of China with about 110m people, all burning bright lights. But we saw it last night, so today I couldn't resist adding it to my sunset picture from two nights ago. Added the comet in its actual position where we found it last night, now I suppose it is called a fine-art compilation. :-)

**RICHARD L.** · 07-23-2020, 05:05 AM

Magnificent image, Sir.

Regards

**RICHARD L.** · 07-23-2020, 06:11 AM - **3 Likes**

w2ck · 07-23-2020, 06:26 AM

Hi,

Ahhh! The Attack Of The Giant Fruits And Veggies! Run Away!

Such colors, indeed! The bellows does good work.

Stan

**mattb123** · 07-23-2020, 08:44 AM - **6 Likes**

I was hoping for thicker fog on the ground this morning but it still wasn't bad.

645D & 645 A*300/4

w2ck · 07-23-2020, 09:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Hi,

Ok, my 645 A 120 macro lens arrived yesterday afternoon. Not all sexy like the bellows rig, so no shot of the setup.

I chose the morning light on the Gourd Arch and went inside to shoot a few test shots. The nice part of the Arch is one *can* go under the vines this way.

Here are a couple of bees being busy:

The have their own project to make another one of these:

That being a Loofah gourd. After it is grown and dried, I can wash all the sweat off from doing the farming to grown the things!

Stan

07-22-2020, 03:17 AM - 1 Like	#14702
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Yeah, I still wonder what that was ... I always wash fruit under running water before eating them, I hope these are not pesticides ... It creates highlights all over and that's beautiful picturally but I guess it's better not ingesting it. Regards ---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 07:06 AM ---------- Pentax 645Z body mounted on the 645 Auto Bellows. Last edited by RICHARD L.; 07-22-2020 at 04:08 AM.

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RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Today's Special : CORN.

07-22-2020, 10:20 AM - 1 Like	#14708
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	The bellows can be mounted directly without any extension tube. I could have used only the #1 ring instead of this #2, but it creates a little more space between the surfaces of the body and the bellows and it helps when you want to unlock and remove the body (I have BIG hands). Ring #2 is 26,6 mm long and you have to add this number to the indication on the bellows' rail to obtain the real magnification and exposure factor (although the 645Z takes care of all the necessary exposure adjustments in Av mode). Regards Last edited by RICHARD L.; 07-23-2020 at 03:36 PM.

07-23-2020, 12:34 AM - 5 Likes	#14710
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,150	NEOWISE - again Late yesterday the clouds cleared up and we went comet hunting again, and found it thanks to an app I bought yesterday SkySafari Pro. Best $20 I have spent in a long time. Turns out we should have been able to see it two nights previously, if only we had known where to look and waited a bit for the sun to set. We also have a lot of light pollution, because towards our north and north-west is one of the most populated and prosperous provinces of China with about 110m people, all burning bright lights. But we saw it last night, so today I couldn't resist adding it to my sunset picture from two nights ago. Added the comet in its actual position where we found it last night, now I suppose it is called a fine-art compilation. :-) Attached Images

07-23-2020, 06:11 AM - 3 Likes	#14712
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	BLUE, YELLOW AND RED : Primary colors series.

07-22-2020, 02:33 AM	#14701
yucafrita Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 459	Originally posted by RICHARD L. I hope this counts as Medium-format photography. The 645Z is just a big K3, after all. Is that fairy dust over the blueberries?

07-22-2020, 06:56 AM - 5 Likes	#14704
sculptormic Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 469	Mers-les-Bains

07-22-2020, 07:18 AM	#14705
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by RICHARD L. Yeah, I still wonder what that was ... I always wash fruit under running water before eating them, I hope these are not pesticides ... It creates highlights all over and that's beautiful picturally but I guess it's better not ingesting it. Regards ---------- Post added 07-22-20 at 07:06 AM ---------- Pentax 645Z body mounted on the 645 Auto Bellows. Thank you for posting these great portraits of the 645Z and 645 bellows. So massive! The "crutch " leg Manfrotto tripod is an excellent choice to steady it all. Have fun. Thanks, barondla

07-22-2020, 09:16 AM	#14706
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Terrific corn picture. First super corn I've seen ☺. Notice you have an extension tube between 645Z and 645 bellows. Is this required to attach the two? I've had to do this on the Pentax M bellows and some Pentax DSLRs before due to prism overhang. Thanks for posting my picture request. Thanks for sharing, barondla Thanks

07-22-2020, 09:59 AM - 1 Like	#14707
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,397	Originally posted by mikeSF From Friday night at 11,000 ft. Timeless 645Z &DFA 35 This time I know exactly where you were. Beautiful.

07-23-2020, 12:02 AM - 1 Like	#14709
Sixpm New Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong Photos: Albums Posts: 10	Originally posted by sculptormic Mers-les-Bains Pentax 645Z 28-45 Love your style and work as always. ---------- Post added 07-23-20 at 03:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by sculptormic Mers-les-Bains Pentax 645Z 28-45 Love your style and work as always. ---------- Post added 07-23-20 at 03:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by sculptormic Thank yo so much Rick! FYI I did publisch a book about this area in 2016. It is called Opale et Albâtre after the names ofthese coastlines. Texts are in French, English and Dutch. I still have copy's, The discount price is now € 30,- exclusive shipping costs. I would love to purchase this book, please let me know how to make payment and to give you my address details. Cheers, Danny

07-23-2020, 05:05 AM	#14711
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Magnificent image, Sir. Regards

07-23-2020, 06:26 AM	#14713
w2ck Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Hi, Ahhh! The Attack Of The Giant Fruits And Veggies! Run Away! Such colors, indeed! The bellows does good work. Stan

07-23-2020, 08:44 AM - 6 Likes	#14714
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,873	I was hoping for thicker fog on the ground this morning but it still wasn't bad. 645D & 645 A*300/4

07-23-2020, 09:20 AM - 3 Likes	#14715
w2ck Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Hi, Ok, my 645 A 120 macro lens arrived yesterday afternoon. Not all sexy like the bellows rig, so no shot of the setup. I chose the morning light on the Gourd Arch and went inside to shoot a few test shots. The nice part of the Arch is one can go under the vines this way. Here are a couple of bees being busy: The have their own project to make another one of these: That being a Loofah gourd. After it is grown and dried, I can wash all the sweat off from doing the farming to grown the things! Stan

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