Posts Tagged ‘pentax’

My thoughts on the Pentax 645D

June 1, 2012  |  Blog  |  No Comments

A few years ago when Pentax announced the release of the digital medium format 645D, I was one of the few who were dying to get my hands on one.

Fast forward to 2012 and here I am, finally able to try out the camera for a last-minute shoot.

Before I go any further, I must state that I don't do lengthy write ups about the camera, comparing ISO images and those sort of things. If those are the kind of reviews you are looking for then you are better off reading other bloggers' reviews. I just want to share my thoughts on using the camera and briefly compare it to other cameras I've used like:

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medium format photography 101

September 2, 2010  |  Blog  |  2 Comments

I would like to think that I know enough of medium format photography to share some stuff with those interested in investing in one such system. Whether or not you are getting a 645 or 6x6 or 6x7, the following information will be useful to know.

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Things i’ve missed out over the week

March 31, 2010  |  Blog  |  No Comments

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Pentax 645D… 6.. 4.. 5.. D

February 11, 2010  |  News  |  No Comments

I last heard about a possible medium format camera from Pentax mid last year. Back then i was hustling between a Hasselblad H3D-31 and Mamiya 645 AFD + Leaf digital back. Therefore i thought very little of this system. Now that i am medium format-less, i'm actually very interested in what Pentax might have to offer.

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Buying your first DSLR (Part 1a)

January 13, 2010  |  Buying Guide, Cameras  |  No Comments

Buying your first DSLR can be one of the trickiest decisions you will ever make. The first half of this five part series talks about comparing entry-level cameras across brands.

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