Digital Medium Format Thread

Yes, I'm using full frame and looking to get into digital mf too. The depth of field control makes for 3D like images and those photos have a massive tonal range.
 
ecniv said:
Depends on the lens. Mitakon 65mm is very nice. and not too expensive. :) just keep on zooming....
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I've gone down the Pentax route as I have a film Pentax 645 with two zooms and a 2 x TC. The 645Z comes with an AF 45-80 lens so that frees up my MF lens to be sold on the film camera body to recover some of my 'investment' :rolleyes: It also comes with a MF 35mm prime that will be a very welcome addition.

I'm camped out near to the front gate waiting for the parcel to be delivered....... tomorrow!
 
Nice.

645z was digital if I remember correctly...

I've also got the 150mm and 200mm 645 pentax lenses and a 120mm macro. All work very well, all bought used in various conditions (macro has a busted adapter ring I think) plus a 2x extender with the 200mm.

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just checked dpreview... large cmos sensor --> biggger than the medium format?
Let us know how you get on with it. Seems to be around the same price as a used gfx 100s
 
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It is the 44x33 sensor, so not of the same size as 645 in film. Same as the digital Fuji, Hassleblad, et al.

Having the film Pentax 645 swung the decision for me in the Fuji v Pentax choice. Anything else is a big step up expense wise. I have Silkypix that I use for my Lumix S-1 so I can hit the ground running and with the Pentax lenses being so cheap I'll expect to add a macro lens in due course.

I have only run one roll of film through the 645 having bought it instead of going digital. However, I can't help associating the shutter sound with "Kerching!! Another four Euros down the drain." And, something popped up on a saved search on the Freeads..........

I can resist everything except temptation ;)
 
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