Pentax 67 Gas!

[le vrai rdu]

arghhhhhhhhhhh 🙁 too bad 😀

I love playing with controls 😀

 

[The Standard Deviant]

Is there a multiple exposure button you could press, release the shutter with a lens cap on, wind then turn off the multiple exposure? Still would involve firing, but without losing a frame.

 

[le vrai rdu]

no multiple exposure hélas

and I have no cap (I should by some plus lens hood)

 

[charjohncarter]

no multiple exposure hélas

and I have no cap (I should by some plus lens hood)

I just recieved a Pentax hood for my 55mm F4, I got it on Ebay it took a while to find one it was $25 including shipping. If you want I still have the search saved, so I'll notify you of sales.

I just use a generic rubber hood for my 105mm. The 200mm has such a deep filter ring I really think it was designed to be a on lens hood; almost 40mm.

 

[Sikario]

I could really do with a rubber eye cap. I seldom see them for sale though. 🙁

 

[Steve_F]

Pentax 67s are for girls. *Real* men shoot Mamiya. 😀

.....and 'six-seven' at that. 😉

 

[le vrai rdu]

I just recieved a Pentax hood for my 55mm F4, I got it on Ebay it took a while to find one it was $25 including shipping. If you want I still have the search saved, so I'll notify you of sales.

I just use a generic rubber hood for my 105mm. The 200mm has such a deep filter ring I really think it was designed to be a on lens hood; almost 40mm.

yes tell me the adress of the saler 🙂 please 🙂

 

[le vrai rdu]

I could really do with a rubber eye cap. I seldom see them for sale though. 🙁

the last one is very urban , beautiful picture 🙂

 

[paulmd]

Does anyone have tips on how to hold it to minimize shake?

 

[venchka]

I'm waiting on a roll of Kodak Ektar 25 to return from the processing Gnomes.

 

[charjohncarter]

yes tell me the adress of the saler 🙂 please 🙂

I will, none yet.

 

[hendriphile]

Does anyone have tips on how to hold it to minimize shake?

1. There's a wood accessory handle that I find helpful (others don't; YMMV).

2. The manual has some illustrations of hand-holding positions (that sentence sounds vaguely suspicious).

3. Bracing against a telephone pole, a railing, or other stable object can be a real help when no tripod is available.

Good luck!

 

[Darkhorse]

This thread is making me gassy. Such beautiful photos, such remarkable depth of field.

I've dabbled in medium format. First starting with a Yashica, then I went straight to a Hassy 500CM... then I sold it. Why? I just felt more comfortable with a TLR than I did with the Hassy. I now have a Minolta Autocord, and it feels more "natural".

However the square format is kind of tough. It's hard for me to imagine when and where to use it, and it's tricky for me to focus (as it was with the Hassy).

What's focusing a 67 like compared with a Hassy or a TLR? le vrai rdu, you've had an Autocord. How does it compare?

 

[charjohncarter]

I think the Pentax 6x7 (possibly you are not asking me) is very easy to focus. It is an SLR. I have extension tubes, and three lenses. And as for handheld, no different from a 35mm SLR (in fact, someone with a physics background can weigh in and say that possibly there is less visible apparent camera movement when blown to the same size). But you have to be able to handle the extra weight, which is the same as a Canon FF with one of those phallic symbol lenses. So, if you get one you will enjoy the images, but you will probably not take it on vacation as you would not think about taking a Canon FF.

 

[Darkhorse]

My current SLR is an Olympus OM. A very small SLR indeed. I think I'd just need to hold one to know if I could handle one... I'm assuming so, I'm a fairly in-shape guy.

But focusing is the main problem for me.

 

[gavinlg]

I think the Pentax 6x7 (possibly you are not asking me) is very easy to focus. It is an SLR. I have extension tubes, and three lenses. And as for handheld, no different from a 35mm SLR (in fact, someone with a physics background can weigh in and say that possibly there is less visible apparent camera movement when blown to the same size). But you have to be able to handle the extra weight, which is the same as a Canon FF with one of those phallic symbol lenses. So, if you get one you will enjoy the images, but you will probably not take it on vacation as you would not think about taking a Canon FF.

My P6x7 w/105mm is significantly heavier than my 5d with any superfast lens under 135mm.

Not that it matters, it's badass.

 

[Darkhorse]

I called all the local used camera shops. No 67s to be seen 🙁

 

[Paddy C]

My current SLR is an Olympus OM. A very small SLR indeed. I think I'd just need to hold one to know if I could handle one... I'm assuming so, I'm a fairly in-shape guy.

But focusing is the main problem for me.

I was doing a portrait session recently with the 165mm 2.8 wide open and fairly close. This gives a thin DoF. I only missed a few shots. Probably due to adjustments I made in holding before releasing the shutter (ie a slight sway back or forward).

I find it easy and reliable to focus.

It is heavy however. Very heavy. I can honestly say that my arm was tired after that photo shoot.

I find it much easier to use, more enjoyable to shoot with, and easier to focus than my Rollei TLRs (which are going to be sold soon as a result). And I love the 6x7 format.

The 67 is the coolest camera I've ever owned (and I've owned some good ones).

Just in case you needed the GAS amplified (I love this guy's work with the 67):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hamadahideaki/with/4719973395/

 

[kevin m]

I'm sending off my first roll from my new (to me) Pentax 645n. Any love here for the 67's little brother? 😀

 

[charjohncarter]

My P6x7 w/105mm is significantly heavier than my 5d with any superfast lens under 135mm.

Not that it matters, it's badass.

I should have said Canon FF Mark Roman numerals.