2nd hand Pentax 645

I'm about to go mid format. Fell on a nice deal of a Pentax 645 (model
released in 1998 I think, not the AF model).
There are 2 Pentax SMC-A 645 lenses that come with it :
- 55/2,8 (brand new)
- 150/3,5 (2nd hand)
The deal : 1500 euro

My questions to the specialists :
- is this type of camera OK to buy 2 nd hand or is it advisable to buy it
new. Noticed there's a lot of electronics in it. Is it realiable, solid
enough for long tem use without failures ??
- is the price right ?
- won't I have problems shooting infrared with it ?? Having the problems
with some Canon slr's in mind.

Thx for all help, all kinds of remarks are welcome
Robert

Visit my site http://www.vanbrustum.be

120 film does not come in ifreared.



"Robert Van Brustum" wrote in message
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I'm about to go mid format. Fell on a nice deal of a Pentax 645 (model
released in 1998 I think, not the AF model).
There are 2 Pentax SMC-A 645 lenses that come with it :
- 55/2,8 (brand new)
- 150/3,5 (2nd hand)
The deal : 1500 euro

My questions to the specialists :
- is this type of camera OK to buy 2 nd hand or is it advisable to buy it
new. Noticed there's a lot of electronics in it. Is it realiable, solid
enough for long tem use without failures ??
- is the price right ?
- won't I have problems shooting infrared with it ?? Having the problems
with some Canon slr's in mind.

Thx for all help, all kinds of remarks are welcome
Robert

Visit my site http://www.vanbrustum.be

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"angryfilmguy" wrote in message
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120 film does not come in ifreared.


Beg to differ "Angry"

Maco 820C, 820C Aura, & 750

Konica IR 750

Ilford SFX (technically "almost" IR)

And there's a chap that respools 70mm Kodak to 120. No reason you couldn't
roll your own, too.

And I think the Pentax has a 70mm back so you could shoot the Kodak 70mm.

Hope that's enough options for now.

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darkroommike

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"angryfilmguy" wrote in message
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120 film does not come in ifreared.


Beg to differ "Angry"

Maco 820C, 820C Aura, & 750

Konica IR 750

Ilford SFX (technically "almost" IR)

And there's a chap that respools 70mm Kodak to 120. No reason you couldn't
roll your own, too.

And I think the Pentax has a 70mm back so you could shoot the Kodak 70mm.

Hope that's enough options for now.

--
darkroommike