Pentax 67 question

Pentax 67 question

I am considering buying a used Pentax 67. I understand that there have been
a few different models. My question is: Are the lens mounts the same on
all of them? Will a lens that works on one model work on them all?

Thanks.

Re: Pentax 67 question

"rwalker" <rwalker@despammed . com > writes:

> I am considering buying a used Pentax 67. I understand that there have been
> a few different models. My question is: Are the lens mounts the same on
> all of them? Will a lens that works on one model work on them all?

Yes, all Pentax 67 lenses work on all of the three-ish Pentax 67
body models.

(Threeish: Original Pentax 6x7, Pentax 6x7 with mirror lock-up, Pentax 67
and Pentax 67ii).

Re: Pentax 67 question


"Toni Nikkanen" <toni@morgoth.tuug.fi> wrote in message
news:rlpmyr4b1oi.fsf@morgoth.tuug.fi...
> "rwalker" <rwalker@despammed . com > writes:
>
>> I am considering buying a used Pentax 67. I understand that there have
>> been
>> a few different models. My question is: Are the lens mounts the same on
>> all of them? Will a lens that works on one model work on them all?
>
> Yes, all Pentax 67 lenses work on all of the three-ish Pentax 67
> body models.
>
> (Threeish: Original Pentax 6x7, Pentax 6x7 with mirror lock-up, Pentax 67
> and Pentax 67ii).

Many thanks. Much appreciated.

Re: Pentax 67 question


Also, get the wooden grip, it really helps.

There's a seller on eBay by the name of inoyoon who also sells wooden
right-hand grips that he makes. It improves the hand-holdability some
more. It's still quite the cannon, but easier to handle than without
the grips.

Re: Pentax 67 question

In article <rlpir1rbo5o.fsf@morgoth.tuug.fi>, Toni Nikkanen
<toni@morgoth.tuug.fi> wrote:

> Also, get the wooden grip, it really helps.

I always kept mine on. It makes it much easier to handle (I had the
Pentax one). You don't want that tank hanging from your neck.

Re: Pentax 67 question

I'll second the right hand grip idea. It really transforms the P67's
handling as it makes more sense to grip and control the camera with
the right hand and focus with the left. The focus handles help, too.
Did Pentax make a right-hand version of their wooden grip? The Pentax
grip can also be handy for holding shoe flashes.

On Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:14:39 -0800, "Mr. Strat"
<rag@nospam.techline . com > wrote:

>In article <rlpir1rbo5o.fsf@morgoth.tuug.fi>, Toni Nikkanen
><toni@morgoth.tuug.fi> wrote:
>
>> Also, get the wooden grip, it really helps.
>
>I always kept mine on. It makes it much easier to handle (I had the
>Pentax one). You don't want that tank hanging from your neck.

Craig Schroeder
craig nospam craigschroeder com

Re: Pentax 67 question


"Craig Schroeder" <craig@craigschroeder . com > wrote in message
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snip
>>
>>> Also, get the wooden grip, it really helps.
>>
>>I always kept mine on. It makes it much easier to handle (I had the
>>Pentax one). You don't want that tank hanging from your neck.
>
> Craig Schroeder
> craig nospam craigschroeder com

Thanks to everyone for their responses. I'm getting plenty of ideas.

Re: Pentax 67 question


"Craig Schroeder" <craig@craigschroeder . com > wrote in message
news:gfq2p3ldlmcfh77msnqem4l1irchh81r2g@4ax . com ...
> I'll second the right hand grip idea. It really transforms the P67's
> handling as it makes more sense to grip and control the camera with
> the right hand and focus with the left. The focus handles help, too.
> Did Pentax make a right-hand version of their wooden grip? The Pentax
> grip can also be handy for holding shoe flashes.
>

I think they must have. I wound up with a right hand grip which has the
Asahi Pentax logo on it.

I'm still waiting on delivery of my lens, though, so I haven't actually been
able to shoot anything with my 6x7. But from just handling the camera, the
right hand grip does seem to make a big difference in the way it feels in
your hand.

Re: Pentax 67 question


"Toni Nikkanen" <toni@morgoth.tuug.fi> wrote in message
news:rlpir1rbo5o.fsf@morgoth.tuug.fi...
>
> Also, get the wooden grip, it really helps.
>
> There's a seller on eBay by the name of inoyoon who also sells wooden
> right-hand grips that he makes. It improves the hand-holdability some
> more. It's still quite the cannon, but easier to handle than without
> the grips.
>

Thanks. I had been considering that as well. I'll check that seller.

Re: Pentax 67 question

In article <478fc1bf$0$5137$4c368faf@roadrunner . com >, rwalker
<rwalker@despammed . com > wrote:

> I am considering buying a used Pentax 67. I understand that there have been
> a few different models. My question is: Are the lens mounts the same on
> all of them? Will a lens that works on one model work on them all?

I believe the mount is the same for all models.

I had the mirror-lockup model back in the late 80s/early 90s. The
sucker is a handful, and I always used the wooden grip. I didn't care
for it in the studio or for weddings, but for pictorials and other
location work, it was wonderful. Can't beat those big
negs/transparencies.
It's a bitch to handhold though. I usually used a tripod.

Re: Pentax 67 question

On 2008-01-17 17:53:52 -0500, "Mr. Strat" <rag@nospam.techline . com > said:

> In article <478fc1bf$0$5137$4c368faf@roadrunner . com >, rwalker
> <rwalker@despammed . com > wrote:
>
>> I am considering buying a used Pentax 67. I understand that there have been
>> a few different models. My question is: Are the lens mounts the same on
>> all of them? Will a lens that works on one model work on them all?
>
> I believe the mount is the same for all models.
>
> I had the mirror-lockup model back in the late 80s/early 90s. The
> sucker is a handful, and I always used the wooden grip. I didn't care
> for it in the studio or for weddings, but for pictorials and other
> location work, it was wonderful. Can't beat those big
> negs/transparencies.
> It's a bitch to handhold though. I usually used a tripod.

But it is one of the greatest cameras ever built and the old Kodachrome
25 transparencies I took with it in the 80's are unequaled by anything
I've ever done with any other camera.
--
Michael

Re: Pentax 67 question

Michael <adunc79617@mypacks . net > writes:
> But it is one of the greatest cameras ever built and the old
> Kodachrome 25 transparencies I took with it in the 80's are
> unequaled by anything I've ever done with any other camera.

Are you sure you don't mean Kodachrome 64? I don't think there was
ever K25 in 120 format.

--
Fredrik Sandström
fs@iki.fi

Re: Pentax 67 question

On 2008-01-18 08:17:11 -0500, Fredrik Sandstrom <fs@iki.fi> said:

> Michael <adunc79617@mypacks . net > writes:
>> But it is one of the greatest cameras ever built and the old
>> Kodachrome 25 transparencies I took with it in the 80's are
>> unequaled by anything I've ever done with any other camera.
>
> Are you sure you don't mean Kodachrome 64? I don't think there was
> ever K25 in 120 format.

Yes there was K25, in the 70s and 80s. By the 90s it was gone, with
only K64 remaining (and for a time there was K200). And now no
Kodachrome at all for MF.
--
Michael

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Michael <adunc79617@mypacks . net > writes:
> Yes there was K25, in the 70s and 80s.

I need to ask again: Are you quite sure? Can you provide a reference?
A scan showing the film codes beside the picture? I'm really curious,
because this is not the first time I've read about people recalling
they've shot K25 in 120 format, but I have never been able to verify
that such a film has ever existed. Indeed in this supposedly complete
list of Kodachrome emulsions:
* w w w .arp-geh.org/FileUpload demo/KodaEktaSmall Aug9 2005.pdf
(on page 10) there is no mention of it.

--
Fredrik Sandström
fs@iki.fi

Re: Pentax 67 question

In article <m2prvym5ce.fsf@cons.adsl.abo.fi>, Fredrik Sandstrom
<fs@iki.fi> wrote:

> I need to ask again: Are you quite sure? Can you provide a reference?
> A scan showing the film codes beside the picture? I'm really curious,
> because this is not the first time I've read about people recalling
> they've shot K25 in 120 format, but I have never been able to verify
> that such a film has ever existed. Indeed in this supposedly complete
> list of Kodachrome emulsions:
> * w w w .arp-geh.org/FileUpload demo/KodaEktaSmall Aug9 2005.pdf
> (on page 10) there is no mention of it.

I don't recall it going that slow for 120. I have three rolls of PKR
120 (ASA 64) in my refrigerator.