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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-17-2019, 08:10 PM
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To be fair about the 645D being old, which it is, it goes without saying that they are extremely well designed and rugged body that has a reputation of not needing servicing. I looked up every bit of information (reports) on the internet about 645Ds failing, needing servicing and found the camera is not one that sees the Pentax servicing centers often, if ever. Combined with the excellent image quality of the CCD sensor and low prices on 2nd hand glass don't expect the 645D prices to go much lower, if at all for the next few years.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-17-2020, 01:46 PM
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Forum: Sold Items
06-10-2020, 04:37 AM
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The shutter count is 25,400 at the moment.
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I would like to explain why I didn't respond to the PM from Fenwoodian if I may. First, I am subscribed to the medium format photos section so when I get a post notification I check it out when I can but don't bother looking at anything else on the site due to time constraints.
You see I am a production manager at one of the largest lens manufacturers in the country and am currently working a 14 hour day. That's a standard 12 hour production shift with 1 hour pre production meetings and another hour filling out post production reports. That leaves me with little time to sleep as well as take care of the normal household and yard chores. I almost forgot I had the 645D posted since I don't get a chance to get near any of my camera equipment since the covid-19 event. My work days went from 10 - 14 hours virtually overnight and the expectations of the company I work for as well as trying too meet customer demand is very exhausting. As I am typing this I have two managers texting me at home with questions regarding yesterday's post production reports.
Enough about that though, the 645D I have for sale is my favorite of my remaining 4 bodies I am putting up for sale. The reason for the sale is I am trying to get down to one body that I will use mostly for photographing my young grandchildren. If they would sit still, which they won't of course I would keep the 645D as it renders the best image quality of all my bodies which are the Nikon D800, Nikon D3, Sony a6000 and the Sony a7riii which I am keeping due to it being the better all around body.
I am only looking to sell, no trades as I've already mentioned that I am trying to get down to the one body. Unless of course someone has a Sony mount 135 1.8 or Sony GM 135 1.8 to offer in trade.
My apologies for not checking in on this post or replying back to the previous pm, I meant to then forgot until I was notified about a posting via email.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-11-2020, 12:10 PM
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I own a 645D along with a Nikon D800 and Sony a7riii and have a few thoughts to share about the Pentax.
For portraits the colours produced by the ccd sensor are unsurpassed by any other system I've owned. The closest camera I've previously owned that produced the most natural and beautiful colours similar to the 645D is the first in the Canon 5D series.
Thought the 645D iso is limited to a min/max of 100-1600 it handles noise exceptionally well compared to other ccd sensors, particularly in decent light. I've been able to push underexposed images further than I thought I could and was pleasantly surprised as to how well the overall quality of the image held up.
As for the ergonomics the 645D with its deep grip is by far the most comfortable body I have held, even during long sessions it never lost the feeling of being comfortable to hold.
The bright viewfinder brought back memories of my Canon 1DSMIII days. Enough really can't be said about how you feel when looking through such a big and bright viewfinder.
The lenses, used ones anyway can be found at such cheap prices that a complete system can be put together for less than some single body/single lens combos. My a7riii/105 1.4 cost more than the 645D with the used FA versions of the 45-85, 75, 120, 150 and 200 I own. The optical quality of those lenses is excellent and couldn't be happier with the sharpness and rendering ability of these older lenses. My two favourite lenses to use and the ones I count on the most in my work are my Nikon 200 f2 and the Pentax FA 75 2.8.
What I think are weaknesses when comparing the 645D to the other systems that I currently own or have own is the 1.1fps and the slow review time after taking a photo. However since I know what I plan on shooting before grabbing it off the shelf I already am expecting to deal with both the pros and cons of using it.
Since I shoot anything from weddings to street photography if I were only going with one system it would likely be the most practical do everything Sony a7riii. If I were doing only portraits or slow moving photography along with landscapes it would be hands down the Pentax 645D or Z.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-06-2019, 06:39 AM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-12-2019, 03:08 PM
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That is precisely what I am using it for, beats lugging a laptop with me when shooting on location. The larger screen lets me give the client immediate feedback on a somewhat larger screen.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-10-2019, 04:59 PM
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Welcome, I shot with the Canon 1DS MIII before switching over to the Nikons D800 series and now with the Pentax 645D. The 645D is slow but oh so much more fun to shoot than those other bodies. While the viewfinder in the 1DS MIII is simply amazing the 645D's will make your jaw drop. The controls are well laid out and very intuitive by nature. The handgrip is the best of any camera I've shot with and extremely comfortable to people with either medium to large hands. 2nd hand lenses can be found extremely cheap compared to the top Canon/Nikon or Sony glass and the optics are excellent to boot. Image quality, especially for portraits and landscapes from that CCD sensor also can't be beat.
Note: The only limitation I found to shooting with the 645D was the 1/125 sync speed. Luckily there is online information to help an owner to circumvent that limitation and be able to go all the way to 1/4000 on the 645D. I have that setup pictured on top of mine in the photos below.
Here are just a couple of quick picks of my setup and accompanying pics.
 DSC08089 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
 DSC08088 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
 PPIMGP0015_10x8 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
 IMGP9883_BW by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
03-18-2019, 04:24 PM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
09-09-2018, 10:46 AM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-22-2018, 06:13 PM
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The weather has finally begun to stabilize here in the Midwest so I will be able to get out to shoot subjects other than myself. I bought a Cactus V6II transceiver so my 645D could exceed its flash sync speed of 1/125th of a second. No I can use hss up to 1/4000th of a second. The 1st pic taken below is of myself at 1/2500 with the flash at 1/8th power in full sunlight. The next two are of the camera, triggering system and field monitor.
 IMGP7571 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
 DSC08089 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
 DSC08088 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-01-2018, 06:55 PM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
02-12-2018, 03:14 PM
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Some really great photographers here, just picked up a 645D and it won't be my last medium format camera.
 IMGP6651 by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
 SnowBW by RickZPhoto, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
02-16-2018, 05:48 PM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
02-11-2018, 11:00 AM
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Last post here before I begin posting in the medium format photo thread. First I am very happy with the 645D in the week that I've owned it, that excellent grip alone is so nice to have on a body, especially as heavy as the 645 series. I certainly wish my pro Canon/Nikon bodies like the 1DsMIII and D3 had grips like those. I feel the 645D is an excellent choice for how I will be using it, which is mostly during daylight outdoor or inside studio work. Great image quality that will likely lead my to acquiring the Pentax 645Z later in the year.
Btw, I would like to especially thank fellow forum member carddassxx for the sample photos he generously provided that helped sway my decision to finally purchase the 645D.
[IMG] RickJames_BW by RickZPhoto, on Flickr[/IMG]
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