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RichardScourfield
Handling was fine even in the tighter spots, such as in the ladies toilet. The image quality is simply stunning. Looking at my images at 100% on screen, the clarity is amazing. I have worked with models before, but this was my first time in such a format and it definitely built my confidence. I’m now itching to do more.
more daunting, but also more fun. I did wonder how I was going to fill the day, but once I got into the swing of things, time flew by. This was the first time I’d shot medium-format and I didn’t appreciate how shallow the depth-of-field could be at the wider apertures. The camera itself is great and even though it is larger than I am used too, it wasn’t at all cumbersome.
It was an awesome day, and a great experience so thanks to everyone involved. It was a fabulous opportunity to shoot with some amazing equipment and a variety of models in an interesting location – what more could you want? Before I got there I thought everything was going to be set up for us and all we had to do was press the button, but the reality was that it was down to us – that made it much
The image quality provided by the Pentax 645Z is tremendous
I enjoyed the experience and the highlight for me was the opportunity to use quality equipment like the Pentax 645Z for an extended period and to assess its potential. Overall, the 645Z handles very well indeed. Other than the shape of the camera body, it is not significantly heavier than a pro-spec full-frame DSLR. It was a challenge trying to make use of the camera’s immense abilities. The image quality provided by the Pentax 645Z is tremendous, but I probably didn’t push it to its limits on this short acquaintance. I have limited experience working with models, and I’d have preferred to work for a longer period with a single model. Generally, though, I had a good time and the venue could form the basis for some really interesting shots. TonyPresland
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