Pentax 67 Gas!

Someday I'll throw the Pentax and lens on the beam balance opposite the Canon 1D Mk III + 70-200/2.8 lens. I may have to add lenses to the Pentax side to make it balance.
 
I like my 67 :)

90mm f/2.8

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45mm f/4

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75mm f/4.5

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55mm f/4

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105mm f/2.4

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Paddy C said:
keytarjunkie, those are fantastic landscapes.

Patrick, I love those first two images. Nice colour and mood in both.
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Thanks! I'm only 19 but I try :)

As for price, I paid $200 straight for my body and TTL prism. The 105/2.4 was $150...the 45/4 was $225...I shopped around for the best deals and the stuff is relatively beat up but the glass is all fine and it works. This has gotta be the best medium format landscape camera short of the fuji 6x8 and 6x9's.
 
Yes, the pictures here are wonderful. This is the leading cause of GAS. However last night I went to flickr and found the Pentax 67 group... let's just say that doing this is an effective way to deflate your enthusiasm for acquiring new gear.
 
Darkhorse said:
Yes, the pictures here are wonderful. This is the leading cause of GAS. However last night I went to flickr and found the Pentax 67 group... let's just say that doing this is an effective way to deflate your enthusiasm for acquiring new gear.
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Say what? No way. Way? :eek: :cool:
 
Darkhorse said:
However last night I went to flickr and found the Pentax 67 group... let's just say that doing this is an effective way to deflate your enthusiasm for acquiring new gear.
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I don't post to flickr and so maybe I'm missing something, but what's wrong with the 67 group? Looks fine to me.
 
I guess I was being a bit snide and snarky with the above post. Forgive me if some found it offensive. What I was saying was that the stuff here is great, meanwhile on the flickr group you can definitely see some great work, but you can also see pure mediocrity, poor exposures, dismal colors, and tired cliches (Pentax 67 in the bathroom) etc. It kind of eased the urge to get one myself to a certain extent... which is silly since mediocre work can be produced with any camera. But the irrational part of my brain that wants gear and pretty things is a pretty powerful influence.
 
Darkhorse said:
I guess I was being a bit snide and snarky with the above post. Forgive me if some found it offensive. What I was saying was that the stuff here is great, meanwhile on the flickr group you can definitely see some great work, but you can also see pure mediocrity, poor exposures, dismal colors, and tired cliches (Pentax 67 in the bathroom) etc. It kind of eased the urge to get one myself to a certain extent... which is silly since mediocre work can be produced with any camera. But the irrational part of my brain that wants gear and pretty things is a pretty powerful influence.
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I think that's why I steer clear of flickr ... there's some great photos but an extrordinary amount of dross! Far better to maintain your 67 lust here!

I actually haven't used my 67ii for several weeks though I did pick it up the other night and marvel at it's awsomeness. Barnwulf, who I bought the camera from recently, (eternally grateful Jim) found the genuine hood for the 105mm f2.8 and sent it to me. The hood goes with the general feel of the camera ... large, impressive and beautifully made!

I really enjoy shooting the big Pentax but even when I don't do that the pleasure from just owning it is indescribable ... I love it. :)

Go on Darkhorse ... you know you want one! :D
 
Don't believe anything you see on the internet. Don't believe anything you read on the internet. Which means that you souldn't believe that the Pentax 6x7 is capable of some real magic.
I had always lusted for a Hasselblad since forever. Which, in my case, is a very long time. Reality steered me to the Pentax 6x7 instead. I was happy. Then one day a Hasselblad and 80mm Planar lens dropped in my lap. Sweet. A few rolls of film later I came to realize that the Pentax 6x7 should have cured my Hasselblad lust ages ago.
Clear as mud? I hope so.
 
venchka said:
Don't believe anything you see on the internet. Don't believe anything you read on the internet. Which means that you souldn't believe that the Pentax 6x7 is capable of some real magic.
I had always lusted for a Hasselblad since forever. Which, in my case, is a very long time. Reality steered me to the Pentax 6x7 instead. I was happy. Then one day a Hasselblad and 80mm Planar lens dropped in my lap. Sweet. A few rolls of film later I came to realize that the Pentax 6x7 should have cured my Hasselblad lust ages ago.
Clear as mud? I hope so.
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Hassys are ok but they don't have that jaw dropping 67 presence that shouts ... WTF!

Hmmm ... I can't remember the last time I used my 500cm ... you've made me feel guilty now! :p
 
I once had a 500cm. I found it a bit heavy (but not overly so), but using it waist level was a bit tricky, and focusing was a pain, and it was loud, and sometimes noticeable slap vibrations even at 1/125. It wasn't long after having it that I missed using a TLR. Now I have one, an awesome one - it's a quiet and light system. It should satisfy my needs but the eye does wander.

Then again my wife just landed a nicely paying full time job with bennies... my apprehension about GAS may be alleviated soon :D
 
We didn't do it. We were never here.
Using one's spouse to satisfy GAS is just plain..........

Grinning.

ps; If you thought that a Hassy 500 was heavy, loud, shook & hard to focus, the Pentax 6x7 may not be for you. I admit that waist level viewing is odd. Sometimes waist level works. Sometimes eye level works. It's really nice to have a choice. Which is why I now carry both cameras.
 
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Actually I quite loved how the Hassy sounded. It was loud, yes, and I can see how it is a disadvantage, but it still sounded awesome.
 
Any advice??

My 67 lenses don't seem to quite focus to infinity on my 67II (they do on an ancient 6x7)- is there a relatively easy check/callibration/adjustment (focus screen or mount shim?) or should this go straight to repair or?
Pretty sure it's body not lens as three lenses show same.

thanks - danny
 
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