![]() ![]() ![]() Viewfinder displays shutter speeds and f-stops, exposure modes, focus indicator. Film inserts are made for 120, 220, and 70 mm films. Shutter speeds range from 30 to 1/1000 sec. Three metering modes are available, a six-segment multizone, Centerweighted, and spot metering plus OTF-reading flash meter. +/- 3 stops of exposure compensation can be adjusted in 1/3 increments. #Pentax 645 vs contax 645 manualBuilt-in metering modes can be used with Program, aperture, and shutter priority, plus manual and leaf shutter modes. With focus lock and predictive AF and built-in motor drive for up to 2 fps this camera can be used for fast action photography such as wildlife and sports. “The 645N was the first autofocus 645 camera with interchangeable lenses and full automation. So what’s the big deal about this camera? Rather than trying to describe it myself I’ll just copy the description from Jafa Photography. I ended up paying about $175 in cash for the 645N, which is just such a steal! It meant trading in my 645 but they bought it back for more than twice the price I paid for it so it was an exceptionally good deal for me. So how did I end up with one?Īfter only a few months of having the Pentax 645 original (the second time around for me), I found the even better 645N at a great price… and just couldn’t resist. Even today all you have to do is pick up any Japanese photography magazine that includes landscape photos shot on film and you will probably see some version of the Pentax 645 listed more often than any other. Mamiya, Bronica and Contax, all made very good 645 cameras but at least here in Japan the Pentax 645 was the clear winner. The 6×4.5 format is extremely popular with professional and amateur landscape photographers and so competition has always been sharp in this category. ![]()
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