Snowbuzz
Well-known
Love those pics! Nice study!
21-135 Apo All Good
Established
Chris already knows this from experience, so I'll state it for others: the rule of thumb for 6x7 lenses is merely to half the focal length to get the 35mm equivalent. So the 105 normal becomes a 52mm, the 150 becomes a 75, the 55 is effectively a 28, the 45 a 22, the 200 becomes a 100, the 300 is a 150, and the 165 is 82.
The reason they discontinued the 150 was because people were just buying the 135 macro, which I had as part of my system (many years ago), and then jumping to the 200 and using the small extension ring to get close-ups. So they invented a new focal length (the 165) and put a leaf shutter into one of them to stimulate sales. NOTHING wrong with the 150 if you don't need the leaf shutter!! NOTHING wrong with doing what I did and getting the 135 macro and then adding the 200.
I had no less than three 6x7 bodies, all with the mirror lock-up, hand grips, and every lens (except the 150 & 165) from 45 to 500, including the 90 leaf shutter. I use to refer to it as a "Spotmatic on steroids". Used it for feature work while freelancing for two newspapers. Editors always knew my 8x10's on a lay-out...one of them even asked if I used a Speed Graphic cause the images were soooo sharp! Oh, the good ol' days!
Good luck with your 150 and remember to not get too hung-up on a F4.0 aperture for night work. You should be on a tripod using a cable release with the mirror locked-up anyway, so you can make exposures at F5.6 or F8.0 at a minimum.......
Dave
The reason they discontinued the 150 was because people were just buying the 135 macro, which I had as part of my system (many years ago), and then jumping to the 200 and using the small extension ring to get close-ups. So they invented a new focal length (the 165) and put a leaf shutter into one of them to stimulate sales. NOTHING wrong with the 150 if you don't need the leaf shutter!! NOTHING wrong with doing what I did and getting the 135 macro and then adding the 200.
I had no less than three 6x7 bodies, all with the mirror lock-up, hand grips, and every lens (except the 150 & 165) from 45 to 500, including the 90 leaf shutter. I use to refer to it as a "Spotmatic on steroids". Used it for feature work while freelancing for two newspapers. Editors always knew my 8x10's on a lay-out...one of them even asked if I used a Speed Graphic cause the images were soooo sharp! Oh, the good ol' days!
Good luck with your 150 and remember to not get too hung-up on a F4.0 aperture for night work. You should be on a tripod using a cable release with the mirror locked-up anyway, so you can make exposures at F5.6 or F8.0 at a minimum.......
Dave
Rezultz
Established
I recently acquired a P76 with late model 75mm f4.5. I love the enginomics of this anvil, especially with the wooden handle. The handle also makes it easier to do bicep curls in between shots. Although the 75mm is a great lens, I'm looking to trade with someone for the 105mm. I prefer the 50mm equiv. focal length and need the speed. If anyone is interested, please shoot me a PM. (I also posted an ad in the classifieds for this).
I'll be sending a few rolls to Precision today...looking forward to posting some shots here.
I'll be sending a few rolls to Precision today...looking forward to posting some shots here.
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
Thanks. My exposures are usually around f/11, the problem is seeing the image brightly enough to compose properly...
the 105 is perfect for most scenes, but the 55/4 is often too dark.
divewizard
perspicaz
Moon over the Annapolis Winery
Moon over the Annapolis Winery
Moon over the Annapolis Winery
55mm F/3.5, no filter, Pro 160s, tripod, PCV scan
©2012 Chris Grossman
Moon over the Annapolis Winery
Moon over the Annapolis Winery
55mm F/3.5, no filter, Pro 160s, tripod, PCV scan
©2012 Chris Grossman
divewizard
perspicaz
The Point Arena Lighthouse
The Point Arena Lighthouse
The Point Arena Lighthouse late on a clear bright afternoon.
Pentax 6X7, 150mm F/2.8, Skylight 1B filter, Fujichrome Provia 100F, tripod, PCV scan
The Point Arena Lighthouse at sunset with a slight mist in the air
Petax 6x7, 105mm F/2.4, Pentax Skylight SMC, Fujicolor Pro 160S, tripod, PCV scan
©2012 Chris Grossman
The Point Arena Lighthouse
The Point Arena Lighthouse late on a clear bright afternoon.
Pentax 6X7, 150mm F/2.8, Skylight 1B filter, Fujichrome Provia 100F, tripod, PCV scan
The Point Arena Lighthouse at sunset with a slight mist in the air
Petax 6x7, 105mm F/2.4, Pentax Skylight SMC, Fujicolor Pro 160S, tripod, PCV scan
©2012 Chris Grossman
21-135 Apo All Good
Established
Chris,
These look great! The saturation & sharpness are outstanding. Almost looks like the Jersey Shore in the morning! My lens has to face 180 degrees about in order to get the results you do on the West coast. In the morning we get the Sun over the water, in the PM we get sweet light & shadows.
I'm getting hungry for seafood and can almost smell the salt sea air from 3K miles away, lol!
By the way, do you have your favorite spot marked somehow? Just bustin' chops!
Dave
These look great! The saturation & sharpness are outstanding. Almost looks like the Jersey Shore in the morning! My lens has to face 180 degrees about in order to get the results you do on the West coast. In the morning we get the Sun over the water, in the PM we get sweet light & shadows.
I'm getting hungry for seafood and can almost smell the salt sea air from 3K miles away, lol!
By the way, do you have your favorite spot marked somehow? Just bustin' chops!
Dave
divewizard
perspicaz
If you go to my Flickr page you will find I have geotagged most of the photos.
The geology of Point Arena only really allows you to shoot these views from one location. If you go there it will be obvious.
cjbecker
Established
Loven the images. I will be getting my p 6x7 soon and will through some images up.
leicapixie
Well-known
i had a Pentax 67 for more than 20 years. It was always reliable except you had better learn about the battery! It must be full voltage.There are 4 watch batteries inside each 6 volt battery. Learn to disassemble the thing and install all new Maxwell/Panasonic Silver Oxide batteries. Don't use Alkaline! Carry spares.
The size and weight is terrible! i exchanged a Mamiya C330,80mm, 180mm, and 65mm, Porroflex,220 back, Rox aluminum case for the Pentax. Plus cash! I added the 75mm lens at a discount due to selling Fuji Film in my store, the distributor being the same. Added a 2x Tele-converter for the 135mm Pentax Macro lens. I could use a friends 55mm(28mm in 35) and 200mm(135mm in 35mm).
i seldom used the machine. It was simply too heavy. i would grab the Rolleiflex Automat, a filter hood and film for a stroll. Professionally the Pentax 67 runs rings around the TLR except with electronic flash. All speeds are used on Rollei.
The format while enticing, is less useful than the square. The problems of processing 220 and even 120 these days, would be grounds for moving on, and far,far away.
i traded my set at Samy's in LA. i came out with a new Leica M6. One of the happiest days of my life! In one month i exceeded the rolls exposed in the Pentax.
If you want medium format? get a Mamiya 67 or best the Hasselblad.
The size and weight is terrible! i exchanged a Mamiya C330,80mm, 180mm, and 65mm, Porroflex,220 back, Rox aluminum case for the Pentax. Plus cash! I added the 75mm lens at a discount due to selling Fuji Film in my store, the distributor being the same. Added a 2x Tele-converter for the 135mm Pentax Macro lens. I could use a friends 55mm(28mm in 35) and 200mm(135mm in 35mm).
i seldom used the machine. It was simply too heavy. i would grab the Rolleiflex Automat, a filter hood and film for a stroll. Professionally the Pentax 67 runs rings around the TLR except with electronic flash. All speeds are used on Rollei.
The format while enticing, is less useful than the square. The problems of processing 220 and even 120 these days, would be grounds for moving on, and far,far away.
i traded my set at Samy's in LA. i came out with a new Leica M6. One of the happiest days of my life! In one month i exceeded the rolls exposed in the Pentax.
If you want medium format? get a Mamiya 67 or best the Hasselblad.
cjbecker
Established
^ i don’t totally understand your reasoning. Was it simply too heavy?
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I'm begging please...someone close this thread and then lose it in the deepest pit possible...
I keep saying no more cameras then I see this thread and start hitting the auction sites drooling, dreaming and dying just a little...that is one beautiful camera...
Is anyone listening...???
I know I can do 6x7 using the 4x5 camera with a 120 film holder BUT....man that's a gorgeous hunk of metal...
I keep saying no more cameras then I see this thread and start hitting the auction sites drooling, dreaming and dying just a little...that is one beautiful camera...
Is anyone listening...???
I know I can do 6x7 using the 4x5 camera with a 120 film holder BUT....man that's a gorgeous hunk of metal...
venchka
Veteran
notraces
Bob Smith
Thanks much -- and I agree -- it's a great camera for capturing fast moving family life
As much as I love my Rolleiflex / Makina -- the Pentax 67II is the camera I go to and take the best family photos with -- the meter is always - and I mean ALWAYS - spot-on -- nice big fishbowl view through the viewfinder - well-balanced camera (yes, I agree it's HEAVY - but you soon forget about that while actually using the camera) - and seeing through the lens is a big help (versus the reverse image you get through the viewing lens on a Rolleiflex). It's not quite as easy as using my Leica MP -- but close -- and gives me a nice HUGE neg - with lots of nice, sharp details to work with...
cjbecker
Established
This is getting me real exited for mine. She's in the mail as I type.
mob81
Well-known
mob81
Well-known
Same as above but after sunset (first long exposure with the big P) around 16 second
Velvia 100F-_11_1 by Mohammed Basamh, on Flickr
Velvia 100F-_11_1 by Mohammed Basamh, on Flickr
divewizard
perspicaz
You know you will break down. You have to have this camera. You really have no choice. So get one or suffer!
Grévy's Zebras (Equus grevyi)
B. Bryan Preserve, Point Arena, Mendocino County, California
Pentax 6x7, Super-Takumar/6x7 150mm f/2.8, Pro 160S, monopod, PCV scan
©2012 Chris Grossman
divewizard
perspicaz
I like this with the rising sun framed by the pier.
Chris C
Established
105/2.4 • Kodak Portra 400
I also just took delivery of a 75/4.5 and an unmetered prism (my metered one stopped metering so I wanted marginally less weight/bulk) before a trip to Nepal and SE Asia in 2 weeks. I already vastly prefer the focal length on it. It's going to be a good trip.