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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
11-03-2023, 06:41 AM
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
05-01-2023, 11:12 AM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-09-2023, 01:54 PM
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The 645Z is certainly an excellent value for money, there is no doubt about that, still in 2023.
Lens range limitation : better on wide angle for Hasselblad, more choice and longer lenses for Pentax. But T/S possibility for everything lens (except 120 macro) for Hasselblad...
I share your view on X2D100 : it is still a smaller sensor, but ergonomically, it is totally different from the Fuji. And you have to like to use an EVF (I really don't).
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-05-2021, 11:07 AM
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You just forgot to mention Hasselblad HCD 24mm f/4,8, designed to work on 49x37 sensors for their DSLR line-up (but which actually works quite well on 54x40 sensors).
You can buy one, new or 2nd hand, anytime you want.
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Forum: Monthly Photo Contests
11-01-2021, 02:07 PM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
07-16-2021, 10:17 AM
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Officially, yes, this is correct, but in the real world, they do work on bigger sensor. I use the HCD24 on the 54x40mm sensor without problem. It is like some DA lenses that were designed for smaller APS-C sensors because they had nothing bigger at the time of development, but in fact work on FF.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
07-15-2021, 01:08 AM
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Regarding Fuji lenses not available : I didn't check Fuji's situation, if it is a retailer problem only or the same on Fuji's own site, but you should keep in mind that there is a global semi-conductor supply shortage, and everything with electronics inside is potentially impacted. In what interests us, there are numerous camera manufacturers who stop orders on certain cameras or lenses, or delay the release of new models. I don't think Fuji is already stopping production of GF lenses "just for fun".
If I wanted to be sarcastic, I would add that today, what is available is what is in the inventory and not selling very well in normal times... :p
Regarding Hasselblad, they did have a difficult period regarding strategy, rebranding Sony cameras in a questionnable manner. But that's the only rebranding they have done out of a real business cooperation. They shared the X-pan with Fuji, long time ago. I think it is at the same time that they developed the H line up with Fuji, precisely. H lenses designed by Hasselblad (they have the patents), assembled by Fuji. For the body, it was sold under Fuji's name in Japan, but it was (and still is) made in Sweden.
The X1D has nothing in common with Fuji, except the sensor from Sony, the same as Pentax 645Z one as already mentionned.
Regarding lens prices : there is a huge second hand market on Hasselblad H lenses, so no problem really, even if they are more expensive (but more modern too) than Pentax in average.
I wouldn't call the range "limited" : they are better covered on the wide angle area (16mm equivalent in 24x36 !) than Pentax, and with HTS device, you have tilt and shift on every lens except the 120 macro. Long range is limited to 300mm (200mm equivalent in 24x36), or 510mm with extender (340mm equivalent in 24x36), I think it is enough in most cases.
The H6 camera is a joy to use, ergonomics are ultra simple and functional. Image quality is beyond what I have with the 645Z, no question.
Pentax has lots of tricks, that's obvious, but I don't feel limited at all with the H6.
Weather sealing ? Well, there is a trap with Pentax : the body is (and perfectly !), but not all the lenses. The vast majority of lenses is old and not weather sealed. I can do with 28-45, 55, and 90mm lenses, but that's all (25mm too I think, but I don't have it). On Hasselblad H, there is no official weather sealing, although it will survive a light rain. But if the conditions are dangerous, I'll take the Pentax without hesitation, but with selected lenses only.
The H6D-100c has a 54x40mm made by Sony (only manufacturer in town for MF, if you exclude the strange Leica S system). So it is much closer to old 645 film (really 56x42) than 44x33mm, I would say.
One last thing : you can put a film back on the H6 to make 645 pictures... that can be fun.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
07-08-2021, 02:02 AM
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That's probably why they have launched 4 new cameras and a complete lens line-up in a few years... ;)
There was a 100MP 54x40mm sensor, but I think it is not officially available anymore, like our beloved 50MP 44x33. At least that's what Sony said, but it continues to appear in new cameras, so who knows...
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
06-03-2021, 12:44 AM
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I don't think the GFX lenses would cover the film area.
I share your point of view, mostly. Ergonomics are very good, and a strong point of the camera. There are a lot of clever tricks to provide a better user experience in a lot of situations. You said AF is subpar, I've seen worse... Just 1 point, and much slower (but precise) on the camera I use. Z's one is more than OK, although too centered by today's standard.
Concerning the lack of UWA, this is what drove me to another system in the end, plus the lack of shift lenses. 28-45 is an unexpectedly good lens, but when shooting buildings (inside and outside), I was too often willing to have a shorter FL.
I hope that you will be able to enjoy the 645Z nonetheless !
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-28-2021, 07:42 AM
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Then what should we, amateur photographers, feel by owning a Z ? :lol:
You are totally worthy of the 645Z, as Ed, as a few others. You are so humble !
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-27-2021, 05:41 AM
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That's right. The same crop sensor as the entry level Hasselblad and Mamiya/Phase One cameras of that era. Still cheaper.
Honestly, I would be very surprised. I would imagine it rather in the [15~20]k range, and that would still be quite a performance.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-06-2021, 04:05 AM
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It's not really that one would want to pay more for 1mm over the D(F)A 25mm from Pentax, it's that right now, there is on the market a very wide angle lens designed for a DSLR medium format camera that can cover larger than 33x44mm sensor. So it is doable, I was reacting to that. Moreover, the D(F)A 25mm can cover only 33x44, so to speak, because Pentax doesn't have a larger sensor. So you can shoot with 24x36 equivalent of 20mm on Pentax 645 digital, and 16mm on Hasselblad H. It's quite a big difference, to me.
I agree with the rest of your comment, of course (cost and market size). And that should answer the question of the OP
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
05-05-2021, 10:46 AM
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I already have a 645Z :-)
This is actually because of it that I bought an Hasselblad H later, after catching what you could call the MF bug. I went to Hasselblad because of the bigger sensor and the HTS device.
The bigger sensor, Pentax could use one without too much trouble. Fuji couldn't, so it could be an interesting move for Pentax next MF camera.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-26-2021, 02:29 AM
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I don't know what that means... Hasselblad is advertising a lot on landscapes on their site, so their cameras are not stuck in studios. They have a battery, you know, you can go outside, you don't need to be tethered.
Actually, I have an Hasselblad H system for 4 years now, and I have never shot in studio. Never.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
03-02-2021, 03:16 AM
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In your initial list, is there an inversion between DFA and DA 25 mm ? I always thought it was DFA first, then DA (as in your chart 2 posts below)
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-22-2021, 01:49 AM
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I would say a good portion of early adopters of the Z, who wanted to have the best possible lenses to match with the camera. It is probably not the same with people who bought discounted or second hand cameras because they were on a tighter budget.
I ordered a 645Z at a dealer the day it was presented in my country (love at first sight, my first MFD), with the DFA55.
I bought a 28-45 new, because I could.
I bought a 2nd hand DFA90 just after, because it was in beautiful condition and immediately available.
I bought a FA150 at the official Pentax dealer in my country, new, because I could.
I bought a DFA35 new in the same shop, because I still could.
The FA120 and FA300/4 were bought 2nd hand (because I don't use them often).
I think I did my best to support Pentax in this system, buying a lot of new gear. I would have followed with a renewed "80-160" with SR or AW as it was proposed on the lens roadmap, but which was never released.
I don't see what I could have done more to support Pentax effort on the MFD market. But I don't see anything more coming, and I have abandonned hope.
I'm sure I am not the only one to have this experience of buying new and early, but waiting for next move. There are several members here who own quite a lot of modern Pentax 645 gear, and make good use of it (with more talent than me) !
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-28-2021, 07:23 AM
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Not exclusive to anyone, Pentax had signed a development agreement with Sony when the 54x40mm 100MP sensor was released. They never went further, but they had access to it.
And a new 645 would be based on the K3-III electronics, logically (just as the 645Z was based on the up-to-date APS-C camera at the time).
I am aware of this, but compare the pixel pitch of 33x44mm 100MP sensor and 40x54mm 150MP... What is your conclusion ?
And Fuji communicated from the beginning that their lenses were designed to work with 100MP sensors, not limited to 50MP... so no need to update anything
(of course, it is their commercial communication, nobody has to believe them without checking personnally).
And Hasselblad film era lenses (V family) cannot compete against their HC lenses on 40x54mm sensor. They have their character, they can be pleasant, but they are not at the same level.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
01-12-2021, 01:54 AM
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Little typo (it is the smc FA 645 55-110) actually ; it is still available new on Pentax site !
I guess it was intended as a complement to the 33-55 (it is almost exactly the same size and shape).
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Forum: Winners' Showcase
09-02-2020, 01:26 PM
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Very recognizable style, Mike, and beautiful as always. Nominated !
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-10-2020, 01:33 AM
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I would second the recommendation on the 150 f/2.8 ; among all the lenses I have, the FA150 is the one I prefer for bokeh. The FA120 macro is less smooth, and the DFA90 macro is between (more pleasant than the 120, this is for sure).
The 28-45 is just OK (not stellar, but I didn't buy it for that), the DFA35 is nice, the DFA55 OK. The rest I don't have or haven't used enough to comment.
Don't forget the 67 105 f/2,4 which can be fun.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
04-10-2020, 01:57 AM
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Ed already said the most important things.
The big advantage I see with the DFA 35 is that you can have a light kit without loosing quality in comparison with the zoom. When you want to be ready for any situation, the zoom is better (and stabilized), but the weight is really important. So the DFA35 can be a lightweight alternative, if you already know you won't need wider.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
03-20-2020, 05:50 AM
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
03-10-2020, 02:14 AM
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This is correct, this sensor has a native ISO at 100.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
02-20-2020, 05:54 AM
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I perfectly understand that, Ed. This is why the bag is important... the more comfortable it is to carry, the heavier it is loaded. A kit goes with a bag.
When I take the 645Z, it is usually a shoulder bag with max 3 lenses. I try to have matching focal lengths, with gaps no more than 2x (ex : 28-45 -> 90 -> 150)
When I take the Hasselblad H for an important hike, it is 24mm + 50mm + 100mm + 150mm +300mm + filters + tripod. And packed in a F-Stop or Gitzo backpack than I can walk with for a long time. I can always drop (intentionnally) a lens at the last minute in the car before I go if I know I won't need it.
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Forum: Pentax Medium Format
02-19-2020, 10:03 AM
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For the 645Z, it is 28-45DA + 90 DFA + 150FA if I want to cover a lot of subjects
If I want to be light : just the 35 DFA + 90 DFA.
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