My Favorite Medium Format Digital Camera - The Pentax 645Z

Опубликовано: 24 Июль 2026
на канале: Russell Rabanal
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A camera that no one is talking about, the Pentax 645z. In this video, I share why this medium format DSLR has become my favorite go-to camera for portrait and fashion work. It’s not about the specs; it’s about the images.

I’ll show you sample photos shot on the 645z paired with legacy Pentax lenses, the 75mm FA and 45-85mm FA zoom, to give you a real look at what this underrated system can produce. Whether you’re curious about medium format, thinking of picking up a used 645 system, or just love seeing beautiful film-like digital files, I hope this video gives you a bit of inspiration.

📷 Lenses used:
• Pentax FA 75mm f/2.8
• Pentax FA 45-85mm f/4.5

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Yap Sesh Cont 5:25
Cons IMO 11:08
Shooting On-Location: 13:04
Shooting In-Studio: 15:12
Balcony Shots 16:32

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