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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
10-20-2015, 10:56 AM
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For those interested in this topic, I did reach out to Zacuto t determine which product was best for the 645z - their answer is below. But I'm still looking for feedback from those who have experience using it on a 645z for manual focusing purposes. Thanks.
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"Thank you for your interest in Zacuto! As far as Z-Finders, The Z-finder Pro 2.5x Z-Finder Pro 2.5x for 3.2" Screens | Viewfinder | Zacuto USA or the Z-finder Pro 3x Z-Finder Pro 3x for 3.2" Screens | Viewfinder | Zacuto USA would both work for your camera (depending on the magnification that you would need). The 2.5X magnification is recommended for those who are near sighted or have pretty good vision. The 3x magnification is recommended for those who are far-sighted/wear reading glasses.
However, your camera has a tilting LCD screen, so you may want to go frame-less. We do offer an adhesive frame: Z-Finder 3.2" Adhesive Frame | Zacuto USA that allows you to attach your Z-Finder directly to your LCD without the need of a mounting frame.
I hope this was helpful, please let me know if you have any further questions."
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
10-19-2015, 04:41 PM
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Does anyone have experience in manually focusing a Pentax 645z with a Zacuto Z-finder? If so:
- Do you find focusing manually easier with it?
- Any difference in with or without focus peaking?
- Which Zacuto Z-finder model did you use?
- Any gotcha's or limitations in using the product?
Please note I'm specifically wishing for feedback on manually focusing on a Pentax 645z with a Zacuto product (or similar).
thanks!
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
08-25-2015, 08:05 PM
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Thanks everyone for the very helpful input. I had originally asked for a manual focus capable lens only because I bought the Z with the 55m lens - which is a great lens. I had assumed that in looking at the 35mm and 45mm lens they were NOT manual focus because I did not see the AF/M switch on the barrel of the lens as found on my 55m. And hence my query to the group. But when Adam stated all the lenses do intact support manual focus I had to do some digging online and discovered that those other prime lenses uses a "pull/push" function to support manual focus? Regardless, the confusion on my part prevented me from buying a 35mm or 45mm prime lens. And so based on everyone's great feedback, I'll look into the sharper 45-85mm and 28-45 for my desired 45mm focal length. (As a reference point I am also a Nikon and Leica shooter and hence my search for a AF/M switch (Nikon) and my preference for manual focus (Leica).)
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
08-24-2015, 02:56 PM
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Hello All;
I'm a new Pentax 645z shooter (new to Pentax). I am looking for a 45mm lens recommendation for my 645z. It must have manual focus capability and I prefer a prime lens. (I am already aware of manual focus challenges (split focus screen, focus peak on LCD< etc.).) I know the 645z will support other Pentax lenses with an adapter (6x7, etc.). I shoot primarily environmental portraits.
thanks!
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