P645NII grid screen

rodneysan · 03-03-2010, 08:49 PM

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I've picked up a like new P645NII and I've grown to really like a grid screen. Does anyone know the Pentax stock number for their grid screen? Is there more than 1 type? I think I'd rather stay with an OEM screen (Pentax). Thanks

Ivan J. Eberle · 03-03-2010, 10:32 PM

AG-80. Plain matte with grid.

You may discover as I did that they're rather rare pieces at this late date, however. Found one a couple of years ago after quite a bit of looking around.

rodneysan · 03-03-2010, 11:15 PM

Much appreciated Ivan. just tell me it's rare and I want it even more!

**yurihuta** · 03-05-2010, 02:46 PM

They are hard to find and expensive. I have two - one for my actively used body and one in a box for my inactive 645N backup body. It took me three years to find two.

D W · 03-05-2010, 07:40 PM

I have one in each 645N and a spare. Haven't seen one on eBay for a long time.

Ivan J. Eberle · 03-05-2010, 08:58 PM

Didn't I see just yesterday on the online Japanese Pentax store that these are still available there?

D W · 03-06-2010, 06:31 PM

Many Japanese major camera retailers still carrying 645NII and accessories. I have seen new boxes on the shelves. Even in Hong Kong and Taipei. I think it is not exported to EU and US/Canada.

**yurihuta** · 03-12-2010, 07:45 AM

Pentax 645 AG-80 Focusing Screen Mint Condition - eBay (item 160412756124 end time Mar-21-10 20:52:42 PDT)

rodneysan · 03-12-2010, 08:41 PM

Much appreciated!

rodneysan · 03-22-2010, 07:50 AM

Got sniped and lost it in the last seconds

Got a phone call from my son at the instant I thought I better bump up my max bid! Went for $67. How much higher do you think I should have gone? I was thinking $80?

**yurihuta** · 03-22-2010, 11:29 AM

I paid close to $100 USD for each of my two (with shipping etc.). $67 is a great price I think.

Ivan J. Eberle · 03-23-2010, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by yurihuta

I paid close to $100 USD for each of my two (with shipping etc.). $67 is a great price I think.

I paid only $80 for a brand new one a couple of years ago, and thought that was a lot of moolah for what's essentially just piece of plastic.

Used, they can't be all that rare. Every pro worth their salt puts grids in his or her cameras.

**yurihuta** · 04-21-2010, 08:35 AM

Dirk at Japan Exposures now has them listed in his online store. He is very easy to deal with and I have purchased a few things from him recently. He ships very quickly.

japan exposures | films and more (formerly Megaperls Japan Webshop)

Smolk · 04-22-2010, 04:59 AM

Yes - he listed them after I ordered one just recently! Very good service indeed, comes highly recommended.

rodneysan · 04-22-2010, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the lead fellas! I've just ordered one. Will let you know how long it takes to get to the USA

03-03-2010, 08:49 PM	#1
rodneysan New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 23	P645NII grid screen Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I've picked up a like new P645NII and I've grown to really like a grid screen. Does anyone know the Pentax stock number for their grid screen? Is there more than 1 type? I think I'd rather stay with an OEM screen (Pentax). Thanks

03-12-2010, 07:45 AM	#8
yurihuta Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington DC, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 632	AG-80 on eBay right now Pentax 645 AG-80 Focusing Screen Mint Condition - eBay (item 160412756124 end time Mar-21-10 20:52:42 PDT)

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03-03-2010, 10:32 PM	#2
Ivan J. Eberle Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventana Wilderness, CA Posts: 83	AG-80. Plain matte with grid. You may discover as I did that they're rather rare pieces at this late date, however. Found one a couple of years ago after quite a bit of looking around.

03-03-2010, 11:15 PM	#3
rodneysan New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 23 Original Poster	Much appreciated Ivan. just tell me it's rare and I want it even more!

03-05-2010, 02:46 PM	#4
yurihuta Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington DC, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 632	They are hard to find and expensive. I have two - one for my actively used body and one in a box for my inactive 645N backup body. It took me three years to find two.

03-05-2010, 07:40 PM	#5
D W Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hogtown, ON, Canada Posts: 329	I have one in each 645N and a spare. Haven't seen one on eBay for a long time.

03-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#6
Ivan J. Eberle Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventana Wilderness, CA Posts: 83	Didn't I see just yesterday on the online Japanese Pentax store that these are still available there?

03-06-2010, 06:31 PM	#7
D W Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hogtown, ON, Canada Posts: 329	Many Japanese major camera retailers still carrying 645NII and accessories. I have seen new boxes on the shelves. Even in Hong Kong and Taipei. I think it is not exported to EU and US/Canada.

03-12-2010, 08:41 PM	#9
rodneysan New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 23 Original Poster	Much appreciated!

03-22-2010, 07:50 AM	#10
rodneysan New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 23 Original Poster	Got sniped and lost it in the last seconds Got a phone call from my son at the instant I thought I better bump up my max bid! Went for $67. How much higher do you think I should have gone? I was thinking $80?

03-22-2010, 11:29 AM	#11
yurihuta Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington DC, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 632	I paid close to $100 USD for each of my two (with shipping etc.). $67 is a great price I think.

03-23-2010, 03:45 PM	#12
Ivan J. Eberle Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventana Wilderness, CA Posts: 83	Originally posted by yurihuta I paid close to $100 USD for each of my two (with shipping etc.). $67 is a great price I think. I paid only $80 for a brand new one a couple of years ago, and thought that was a lot of moolah for what's essentially just piece of plastic. Used, they can't be all that rare. Every pro worth their salt puts grids in his or her cameras.

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04-21-2010, 08:35 AM	#13
yurihuta Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington DC, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 632	Dirk at Japan Exposures now has them listed in his online store. He is very easy to deal with and I have purchased a few things from him recently. He ships very quickly. japan exposures \| films and more (formerly Megaperls Japan Webshop)

04-22-2010, 04:59 AM	#14
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Yes - he listed them after I ordered one just recently! Very good service indeed, comes highly recommended.

04-22-2010, 10:37 PM	#15
rodneysan New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 23 Original Poster	Thanks for the lead fellas! I've just ordered one. Will let you know how long it takes to get to the USA