On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:14:46 +1000, you wrote: >I really want to get a medium format at some point for landscape and maybe >even macro shots. I keep an eye on Pentax 67 and to a lesser extent Pentax >645 gear on Ebay. 645 appears to be cheaper on average. > >Being a complete medium format ignoramus, can someone please explain the >main differences between the two systems and the pros and cons of the two?
Somewhere I have a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each system. I'll see if I can dig it up. The short version: 67 - Larger image size, interchangable finders 645 - More compact, portable system, newer technology (AF, etc.) Both are amongst the most durable cameras ever made. >I am no professional, just a hobbyist but would love to have a medium format >for large prints, etc. I would probably use a mixture of negative and slide >film and use it fairly sparingly. > >What should I go for? What should I look out for? Stay away from the pre-MLU (mirror lock-up) 67 cameras. Not much else to beware of, as far as I know. >Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Both cameras can be had for very low prices these days. BTW: Anyone know where I can get a 67-645 lens adaptor? I'm thinking I might want to get some 67 lenses to try on my 645. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
