Great video but I don't know why people refer to the Pentax 645 as an entry-level camera when it's been used by professionals alike and produces some of the best images I've made and seen on a 645 camera. The higher price tag of other 645 cameras don't make them any more "professional," in my opinion.
I actually fully agree with you!! I think it's just because of the three you mentioned, it's the most cost effective, but I think it can take as good a picture as a Mamiya or Contax as well!
A lot of people don't realize but you actually can get different "backs" with the Pentax 645N/645/645NII. They're called inserts You can't change them mid roll, but you can have different inserts pre-loaded with film so whenever one roll is done you can quickly pop in another.
Nice video! Small correction: Steven says the Mamiya has more autofocus lenses available, however for all the lenses he names for the Mamiya, there is a Pentax Autofocussing equivalent available.
It’s so cool to see the differences in the two 645 cameras. The skin tones coming out of these cameras are amazing!!!! So excited for all of the plans you have for the year. Your crushing it Gene! Keep it up!
Contrast. That’s the deciding factor. Might just be the edit styles, but Mamiyah definitely has deeper blacks. Both overall beautiful output from both cameras.
I actually do not agree with this statement. I have owned both the Pentax and the Mamiya, and between the 75mm Pentax and the 80mm Mamiya, the Pentax got better contrast every single time.
