2nd hand Pentax 645

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Robert Van Brustum - 07 Nov 2004 09:38 GMT

I'm about to go mid format. Fell on a nice deal of a Pentax 645 (model
released in 1998 I think, not the AF model).
There are 2 Pentax SMC-A 645 lenses that come with it :
- 55/2,8 (brand new)
- 150/3,5 (2nd hand)
The deal : 1500 euro

My questions to the specialists :
- is this type of camera OK to buy 2 nd hand or is it advisable to buy it
new. Noticed there's a lot of electronics in it. Is it realiable, solid
enough for long tem use without failures ??
- is the price right ?
- won't I have problems shooting infrared with it ?? Having the problems
with some Canon slr's in mind.

Thx for all help, all kinds of remarks are welcome
Robert
robert@vanbrustum.be
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angryfilmguy - 13 Nov 2004 15:27 GMT

120 film does not come in ifreared.

> I'm about to go mid format. Fell on a nice deal of a Pentax 645 (model
> released in 1998 I think, not the AF model).
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> robert@vanbrustum.be
> Visit my site http://www.vanbrustum.be

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Mike King - 13 Nov 2004 17:24 GMT

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> 120 film does not come in ifreared.

Beg to differ "Angry"

Maco 820C, 820C Aura, & 750

Konica IR 750

Ilford SFX (technically "almost" IR)

And there's a chap that respools 70mm Kodak to 120. No reason you couldn't
roll your own, too.

And I think the Pentax has a 70mm back so you could shoot the Kodak 70mm.

Hope that's enough options for now.

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