Need info on Pentax and Mamiya 645

[MFstooges]

Hi,
1st time posting here. Anybody knows where can I get more information on 6X4.5 cameras from Pentax and Mamiya? I am trying to find out what are the differences on P645/645N/645NII and M645Pro/M645ProTL/M645AF/M645AFD.

Thanks

 

[R Shaffer]

If you have specific questions APUG is a good place to ask. I currently shoot Mamiya 645 AFDII and had a 645pro prior. Really love my Mamiya and you can get fabulous deals on the stuff used over on the big auction site. I'm not familiar with the pentax so I can't make any comparisons.

As far as general info, I'd just google it.

 

[MFstooges]

I heard some 645 mamiyas have problem with film flatness, is there any specific type? What are the differences between Mamiya 645AF, AFD, AFDII and AFDIII?

 

[R Shaffer]

I heard some 645 mamiyas have problem with film flatness, is there any specific type?

I am not aware of this being an issue. The quality of the images I get are fantastic. Some people are more interested in testing, tinkering & lens resolution than making art. I prefer to make art, but to each their own.

What are the differences between Mamiya 645AF, AFD, AFDII and AFDIII?

The 645AF is not compatible with digital backs. After that, they just keep making, IMO, minor improvements to things like auto-focus speed, programming functions, ect..