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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-22-2017, 09:52 AM
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I use the Flashwave 3 to trigger my strobes/flashes. It is a great little radio transceiver/receiver. I actually got it for my Leica's because it is so small...like a mini pocketwizard. Anyway, it works great on the 645z. But you can also plug the receiver into the flash micro jack on the camera and use the transceiver to trip the shutter. I also have a regular iR remote, but it is nice not having to rely on line-of-sight sometimes.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-15-2018, 09:40 AM
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I mean it's one of the best wide angle lenses for any MF system. It has built in stabilization which was a first for MF lenses. It is extremely sharp across the whole frame. Besides its weight it is a near perfect lens and you wonder why it is expensive? It is very cheap compared to Leica, Phase one etc.
Don't be afraid of buying used lenses. The japanese ebay sellers are very honest. I have bought many perfect used lenses from them. I have seen the 28-45 go for as little as $2000.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-22-2017, 09:39 AM
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Yea you can change that screen out. There are several different kinds available (split focus, matte, different grids) and its an easy job. While you are doing that, take a rocket blower to behind the screen up there. The dust is on the prism.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-22-2017, 09:45 AM
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Yea check it out, run a few rolls through it.
Also, FYI you can de-yellow a old lens just by letting it sit in the sun on your window sill. The UV will clear that up.
You can also use a LED lamp if you live in Holland, the UK...or Seattle.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-12-2017, 11:10 AM
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Interesting. While I own the 645z I have never really been into the colors it produces. Especially skin tones, and highlights in general.
I much prefer the look of the larger pixel backs and CCD sensors. I am usually much more "wowed" by colors from older Leica S, Hassy, Phase or Leaf. I much prefer the color output from the 645D as well...same Kodak ccd.
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