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<p>I'm thinking about buying a film Pentax 645, either the 645 or 645N plus some lenses but I'm wondering who repairs these cameras? I'm sure Pentax doesn't anymore because of the age and parts issues. There has be a couple of independent camera repair shops in the US that does basic to complex repairs and CLA of the 645 camera and lenses.<br /><br />Do you have any suggestions of shops? Thank you in advance for you help! <br /><br />Just a note in passing...I used to use a Pentax 645 professionally and my clients loved it. I think the reason is that they could actually see the chromes or contact sheets plus the quantity of enlargements was out of this world compared to 35mm.<br /><br /><br /></p>

<p>To Chip...thanks for your comment! </p> <p>Since as you stated so many of my choices run counter to "prevailing wisdom". My camera and lenses choices are not just different or weird, they're carefully thought out of what's the right the equipment for me to use. </p>

<p>Here's my response to the focusing points being spread out on a D2Xs or D2Hs and not being so centered...</p> <p>How many times have you been in a situation where you wanted the focusing at the edges of the frame and not the center? I don't like to lock-up focus and recompose, it's takes up to much time and what if the subject moves or you're shooting a long lens wide open and the depth of field is a couple of inches at best. So if you picked a single focusing point at the edge of frame...the camera will continue to auto-focus for you and the frames will be sharp.</p> <p>It couldn't be easier to do and that's why I like the points to be all around the frame.</p>

<p>Okay I've read all your responses or opinions on the above question and I thank you so much. So it's my turn now...<br /> <br /> To all that suggested the Nikon D3 I didn't think about it that much. I do know that a couple of pro photographers buddies that shoot the D3 and really like it a lot. They say it's much better the the D700. I didn't really think that much about the D300 but I'm giving a lot of thought to it but to the D300s right now. I do want two to use two of the same kind of bodies not different but the same.<br /> <br /> I know the lens kit is costly but I want the range and speed of it. Btw..I know that the 18-200 is not a great lens but I wanted it for it's range. It's sort of one-stop lens for carrying around where the others are just big and heavy and I don't need the speed. That kit is still in use by a ton of pro photographers, they want it for it's speed plus range without carrying the the kitchen sink with them. You also get a lot of options in the field that kit. I also want only Nikon lenses too, they go on the same way, everything is about in the same place on them plus if you have to get them repaired just about everybody repairs Nikon.<br /> <br /> So some of you who looked at my tumblr page "thank you" but I didn't post it for hits. I just wanted you to know what I shoot, not all but some of it.<br /> <br /> Also I have never been asked in about 25 years of working what kind of camera I use by editors or clients, they don't care at all. They just want to see the images you shot for them, did you get what they needed and did you get them to them before deadline without a lot of drama.<br /> <br /> I have used both Canon and Nikon gear in the past...I have switched 3 times back and forth over the years because there was a need for me to do so. Right now the reason for the switch is for the Canon focusing problems, I'm tried of them. Nikon used to have a problem with noise at higher ASAs but not now.<br /> <br /> I happen to just like the older Nikon D2 body styles but I'll give the D3 and D300s a closer look but not to the D7000 it's not what I want but it's a great camera btw.<br /> <br /> Lastly your responses and opinions have been most useful. If you don't ask the question...you'll never know, so I did.</p> <p> </p>

<p>Hi<br> <br /> This what I'm thinking about buying or doing. I do have reasons as weird as it sounds...<br /> I'm want to buy a bunch of Nikon gear and I think it will cover just about everything that I want to do with it. Some of it is old, (cameras) and the rest is I think current gear. All of it will be brought used but in great shape and if it needs a CLA or service I'll get it done, no problem.<br> <br /> Cameras:<br /> 1 Nikon D2Xs and 1 Nikon D2Hs. I know about the noise at higher ASAs and there's newer gear out there but for me I feel that they will be perfect. I won't shoot at anything higher than 800 ASA unless I have to and I know about the noise and I'll deal with it then. I like the design and operating speed of pro bodies, the others (pro amateur cameras) don't cut it for me. I really like the fact that the focusing points are spread out over the frame not grouped in a central area where it's hard to set the focusing where you really want it at times. I'll only shoot raw unless there's a reason to shoot jpeg, which is usually working with a group of photographers and it's an event, you're on deadline where speed is everything. I don't think I'll be doing that much anymore. Btw..I used to own 2 Nikon D2H bodies and I though they were the best digital cameras I ever owned and used, so tough, so fast and easy to use.<br> <br /> Lenses:<br /> 17-55 f2.8, 18-200 f3.5-5.6, 70-200 f2.8 VR the first one, 1.4 tele-converter, 35 f2 or 35 1.8 DX lens, and I'm not sure a 12-24 f4, maybe, plus either a SB800 or SB900 with the battery pack. These lens are all Nikon either full frame or DX lens. I'm just thinking about the 200-400 f4 or a 300 f2.8 AFI, not really sure at this point. I don't know if I'll really have a use for the long lens or not.<br> <br /> Now I'm wondering about what you think about all of this: The good and bad...Your comments and your thoughts will be most welcome. I'm sure I'll find lots of stuff I didn't even think about.<br> <br /> Note: I'm not made of money but I think this set of tools will be easy to use and give me the results that I want.<br> <br /> This is my tumblr page if you're interested in what I have shot in the past.<br> <br /> http://johnrobertmiller.tumblr.com/<br> <br /> Thanks very much for your opinions and comments in advance!</p> <p> </p>