Digital Medium Format Thread

ecniv said:
pentax 150mm arrived. Looks ok in the middle but the edge appear to distort, so I am guessing its more for full frame... I'll post some examples soon
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It's for the Penatx 645 system so should have more than enough coverage for the smaller 44x33 sensor.
 
ecniv said:
pentax 150mm arrived. Looks ok in the middle but the edge appear to distort, so I am guessing its more for full frame... I'll post some examples soon
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Downhill Specialist said:
It's for the Penatx 645 system so should have more than enough coverage for the smaller 44x33 sensor.
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As I mentioned previously there are ES effects in at least one of those images, I would run the camera in Mechanical Shutter Only and see if that sharpens up the images. It is unlikely that the Pentax 150mm has the resolving capability that the GFX100S is capable of, but you should still get 'nice' images from it.
 
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Some more Electronic rolling mess up... and I am changing it to ms as default, for now...

panning on the truck... gives a weird almost on drugs feel...



Some body elses very nice little car... Lighting came off nice.... forgot about the tilt...
 
What is general opinion on X2D 100C?
I was wondering, such an expensive camera, but there must be something that it is worth buying, is that right?
Does anyone here has it?
When having such a high res camera, could it be simple just to have wide angle lens and crop if needed narrower angle, without getting a narrow angle lens for example?
 
phinix said:
What is general opinion on X2D 100C?
I was wondering, such an expensive camera, but there must be something that it is worth buying, is that right?
Does anyone here has it?
When having such a high res camera, could it be simple just to have wide angle lens and crop if needed narrower angle, without getting a narrow angle lens for example?
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Since selling my GFX, I have been looking at medium format options again and I just love a few things about the X2D. The form factor, the menus, the colours that come from it. It's a very nice thing if that bit is important. However I can't get past it being a lot more of an investment over a GFX and the Fuji has a better (IMO) selection of native lenses at faster apertures.

Money no object, I would probably go for the Hasselblad but alas, I won't be doing in the foreseeable.
 
phinix said:
What is general opinion on X2D 100C?
I was wondering, such an expensive camera, but there must be something that it is worth buying, is that right?
Does anyone here has it?
When having such a high res camera, could it be simple just to have wide angle lens and crop if needed narrower angle, without getting a narrow angle lens for example?
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I think @dancook had/has one (he changes cameras like there is no tomorrow :LOL: )might be worth seeing if he could add something to the discussion.

Like Downhill above I have been looking at the X series machines but also the cost of the X2D just puts me off. I have played with one for a short while and they are lovely to handle and use but looking at the their eco system, for me unless you use a lot of flash then the advantage it has with leaf shutter over the Fuji narrows the difference, for me anyway.

The Hasselblad also has a narrow range of lens when compared to the Fuji system and it is far easier to adapt Leica, Hasselblad, Canon, Nikon etc etc lans to the Fuji using adapters because of Fuji focal plane shutter.

I picked up a Fuji GFX 100s a while ago and I find that the film simulation Nostalgia Neg, with some tweaking in post you can get the images to look fairly close to the ones out of the Hasselblad.

However, also like Downhill, if I had the funds, yes I would buy a X2D as well :LOL:
 
phinix said:
What is general opinion on X2D 100C?
I was wondering, such an expensive camera, but there must be something that it is worth buying, is that right?
Does anyone here has it?
When having such a high res camera, could it be simple just to have wide angle lens and crop if needed narrower angle, without getting a narrow angle lens for example?
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I have the x2d, I have had its predecessors too. Every time I see the files in lightroom it just reminds me how amazed I am by the image quality.

I have 20-35E, 55V and 80 1.9 (will sell 38V soon)

Plenty of room to crop but it’s hard to just plan for it, the Leica Q series has crop lines which make it easier to visualise. since If you crop off centre, then your FOV may be skewiff.

I settled on 2x Sony A1, X2D and Leica Q3. Not likely to change any time soon.
 
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phinix said:
What is general opinion on X2D 100C?
I was wondering, such an expensive camera, but there must be something that it is worth buying, is that right?
Does anyone here has it?
When having such a high res camera, could it be simple just to have wide angle lens and crop if needed narrower angle, without getting a narrow angle lens for example?
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I have the X2D100C.
It is a beautifully made piece of kit and so easy to use.
The image quality, when seen on my 27" monitor is just amazing. The colours are real if that makes sense.
 
ecniv said:
Just got a Asahi Optik Pentax M SMC 120mm f2.8 delivered.
Seems small, and not a 645 mount. Is it worth getting an adaptor?
If so should a pk to gfx work?
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It might vignette, but is anyway worth getting the pk adapter - some of the 35mm format Pentax lenses have lovely character on gfx. The 77mm for example has fantastic rendering. Not perfectly sharp on the larger format, but really pleasing images
 
I am finding the peak fairly difficult to use and it doesnt always 'see' the diffence enough to assist...
this pic is slighty oof


Also the 28mm pentax has a heavier vignette which is proving troublesome to lessen plus appears hdr settings in lr work nicer with it... I'llkeep practicing
 
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ecniv said:
I am finding the peak fairly difficult to use and it doesnt always 'see' the diffence enough to assist...
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Are you using the magnification as well, I found it easier to achieve focus using this (combined with the peaking lines), pressing the centre of the back button will toggle magnification on/off

I agree though in low contrast scenes focus peaking isn’t great
 
ecniv said:
I am finding the peak fairly difficult to use and it doesnt always 'see' the diffence enough to assist...
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I don’t find focus peaking helpful and never use it, so you’re not alone.

Mr Perceptive said:
Are you using the magnification as well, I found it easier to achieve focus using this (combined with the peaking lines), pressing the centre of the back button will toggle magnification on/off.
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Yes, I find magnification is the key for me along with the standard view (i.e., no peaking or other focus aids). I have the back wheel set when clicked to zoom in (I can’t remember if that’s the default setting on GFX cameras or not) and I generally use the highest level of magnification. I don’t really have any issues with achieving focus when doing this and I’m usually using a Mitakon 65 mm f/1.4 wide open or thereabouts.
 
yup, the dual screen side by side... just seems like the peaking (high-red) isnt picking up the difference in colour/shade unless it is very contrasty. Add a high iso (low lighting at night) and you get the iso noise flagging

120mm pentax + extension tubs, approx 50cm away from the small spider... sunshine (was nice out yesterday)
 
ok.. so I tried the dual screen, flipped to mag on the left... except its a fixed zoom.
swapping to the main screen and clicking the rear wheel gets the zoom to very vey close, but then you lose the area and at full zoom, well not much to compare against when oof.
Checking online doesnt show the dual screen much and doesnt appear like you can change that magnification (shame) even with a click of the back button (also shame) :)
I'll practice some more, sunshine is bright, some flowers are blooming.. unfortunately work is needed
 
Annoyingly found that the k&f filter for pentax is letting in light. Found with the cap on and the camera on, shows colours. I dont see any defects... Has anyone come across problems with filters?
Is it as easy as loosening the screw near the problem, or just tape over the outside ?
 
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