Anyone tried the Mamiya 645 AFD III...???

[luvin]

Hey Guys...

Recently came across this camera via the mamiya site. Has anyone come across this camera or has this camera?? Would like to know its performance. Mainly the Auto focus and the Metering.

Cheers Guys.

 

[yamcake]

i have a AFD I, which is the 1st version of it..
AF abit different from AFD3, only 1 point.
but in this AFD1, its quite slow (compared to 35mm DSLR), and sometimes its not VERY acurate, especially when subject matter is small, cause the AF point quite big.

metering, so far i have no issues, i might say its very accurate..

 

[luvin]

Thanks Yam cake... that's a 1 up for the metering... Are you still using that cam..??

 

[yamcake]

ya.. i still using it..
quite like it.. hehehehe...

love the 55mm F2.8 AF lens.. wonderful..

 

[luvin]

By any chance are the photos on your portfolio taken using the Mamiya..?? If not... any opportunity of showcasing some shots..??

 

[foxtwo]

ya.. i still using it..
quite like it.. hehehehe...

love the 55mm F2.8 AF lens.. wonderful..

how much did you pay for the 55mm?

owner of a 645afd as well. but only have the 80mm

 

[luvin]

Hey Yamcake... saw between the AFD I and a Hassey H1.... any comments..?? When saw both together... slyvate until dry man... then blurr... nearly faint...

 

[marios_pittas]

Hey Yamcake... saw between the AFD I and a Hassey H1.... any comments..?? When saw both together... slyvate until dry man... then blurr... nearly faint...

I am really curious: Has anyone test shot (even informally, i.e. different locations, different light) the 645 solutions: Hassys and Mamiyas / Phase One? Any thoughts, test shots to show?

-- marios